Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 4 Safety instructions............................. 6 Features............................... 11 Installation and starting up........................ 12 Connections and controls........................13 Technical specifications........................19 Plug and connection assignment....................20 Protecting the environment......................23 HB-80B...
General notes General notes This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device, include the manual for the next owner.
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General notes Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for amplification and playback of signals from musical instruments with electromagnetic pickups. Any other use or use under other operating condi‐ tions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
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Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged.
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Safety instructions CAUTION! Possible hearing damage The device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment. Over an extended period of time, even levels that seem to be uncritical can cause hearing damage. Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots. Do not place the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.
Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel HB-80B...
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Connections and controls 1 [INPUT] 1/4" phone socket for instrument connection. You can also connect other active signal sources like CD or MP3 players, keyboards, mixers etc. to this input. 2 [GAIN] Control to adjust the signals preamp gain. 3 [CLIP] Indicator LED (blue).
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Connections and controls 7 [MIDDLE FREQUENCY] Control for boosting/cutting the middle frequencies of 200 Hz … 2 kHz. 8 [MIDDLE LEVEL] Control to adjust the middle frequencies. 9 [TREBLE] Control to adjust the high frequencies. 10 [VOLUME] Volume control. 11 [HORN] Turns the horn speaker on or off.
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Connections and controls 15 Standby display If there is no signal [INPUT] at the INPUT jack for 30 minutes, the device will automatically enter standby mode (LED green). As soon as the [INPUT] jack receives a signal again, the device automatically switches back to normal mode (LED red).
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Connections and controls Rear panel HB-80B...
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Connections and controls 17 Mains chassis plug with fuse holder. 18 [EXTERNAL SPEAKER] 1/4" output socket to connect an external speaker box (recommended impedance: 8 Ω). The internal speaker will not be disconnected when using this socket. 19 [FX SEND] 1/4"...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Output power 80 W @ 4 Ω (external speaker) 40 W @ 8 Ω (internal speaker) Frequency response 50 Hz…8 kHz 0.5 % Signal-to-noise ratio 75 dB Input impedance 220 kΩ Operating voltage max. 1 V (RMS) Power consumption max.
Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’...
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Plug and connection assignment Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference. 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding 1/4"...
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Plug and connection assignment Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground, shielding XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) bass combo...
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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