Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................4 1.1 Further information........................... 5 1.2 Notational conventions........................6 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 6 Safety instructions............................. 8 Features............................... 13 Installation and starting up........................ 14 Connections and controls........................15 Technical specifications........................19 Plug and connection assignment....................
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General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
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General information 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! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. 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.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse The use of different types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit. Fire hazard! Only fuses of the same type may be used. guitar combo...
Features Features Special features of this device: 20 watt output power 8" woofer plus tweeter Outputs – XLR microphone / line input with dedicated volume control – RCA CD / line input – 1/4" guitar input, active / passive switchable 3-band EQ with parametric mids Reverb and chorus switchable and adjustable Line out...
Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product 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 HBAC-20...
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Connections and controls 1 Mains chassis plug with fuse holder. 2 [Mic/Line] XLR input for dynamic microphones or other balanced signals. 3 [CD/Line] RCA sockets for additional signal input, e.g. a CD player or other devices with line level output. 4 [Level] Mic/Line channel volume control.
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Connections and controls 8 [Low] Low frequency level control for the guitar channel. 9 [Mid] Mid frequency level control for the guitar channel. 10 [Mid Frequency] Low frequency level control for the guitar channel. 11 [High] High frequency level control for the guitar channel. 12 [Reverb] Reverb control for the guitar channel.
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Connections and controls 15 [Chorus] Toggle switch to turn the chorus effect for the guitar channel on and off. 16 [Line out] 1/4" phone socket to feed the signal to another amp, mixing console or similar device. 17 Standby indicator If the device does not receive a signal on any of the inputs for 30 minutes, it switches to standby mode (green LED).
Technical specifications Technical specifications Speaker 1 × 8" woofer and tweeter Input connections Supply voltage IEC chassis plug C14 Microphone input XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Instruments 1/4" jack socket CD player or other devices with line signal RCA jacks Output connections Amplifier or mixer 1/4"...
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Technical specifications Maximum input level 0.7 V (RMS) Max. gain 51 dB Supply voltage AC 230 V 50 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 250 mA, 250 V, slow-blow Dimensions (W × H × D) 423 mm × 360 mm × 250 mm Weight 10 kg Ambient conditions...
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Technical specifications Further information Channels Reverb Effects processor External effects loop Line input Microphone input Battery operation Foot switch socket Incl. foot switch HBAC-20...
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 XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Shielding on plug housing (option) RCA connection Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of an RCA plug. Signal Ground, shielding HBAC-20...
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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