Table of contents Table of contents General information......................4 1.1 Further information......................4 1.2 Notational conventions....................4 1.3 Symbols and signal words................... 5 Safety instructions......................... 6 Scope of delivery........................8 Assembly instructions......................9 4.1 Tuning the strings......................10 Connections and controls....................11 5.1 Connecting and inserting the battery..............
1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download.
General information Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: Switch on the device. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. 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.
Safety instructions Safety instructions DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of and are not in the reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the product.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible property damage by magnetic fields Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic field. Therefore, maintain an appropriate distance to devices that can be adversely affected or dam‐ aged by an external magnetic field. HBV 870AM / RD / BK / WH...
Scope of delivery Scope of delivery Thank you for purchasing the electric violin HBV 840AM / BK / RD / WH. The package includes the following components: 1 × electric violin 1 × bridge (pre-assembled) 1 × strings set (pre-assembled) 1 ×...
Assembly instructions Assembly instructions Overview A (front side) Bridge Chin rest B (rear side) Machine heads Operating elements C (operating ele‐ [Volume] ments) With this control you can adjust the volume. [TONE] With this control you can adjust the high and low frequencies. [LINE OUT] 3.5 mm jack socket to connect an audio device.
Assembly instructions 4.1 Tuning the strings Tune all strings with the machine heads using a tuner device to the correct pitch (usually g–d'–a'–e''). electric violin...
Connections and controls Connections and controls CAUTION! Possible hearing damage Making music for a prolonged period and at high volume can cause hearing damage. Avoid playing the unit at full volume, especially when using head‐ phones. NOTICE! Risk of breakage, possible deformation When placing the instrument with the fretboard down, there is a risk of damaging the fingerboard and the tailpiece.
Connections and controls 5.1 Connecting and inserting the battery The instrument is supplied with suitable batteries (AA Mignon). Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the instrument. Insert the bat‐ teries into the battery compartment and close the battery compartment cover. NOTICE! Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries.
Maintenance Maintenance 6.1 Changing strings Strings are subject to a natural aging process, which is also affected by the frequency of use of the instrument. Changing the strings is recommended if the sound quality of the instrument decreases audibly. Always replace the complete set of strings (strings of 4/4 length) and always go string by string.
Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equipment 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’...
Cleaning Cleaning Clean the instrument and especially the strings after playing with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth. Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth. Never use cleaners containing alcohol or thinner. electric violin...
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging material 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 these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are fed to a recovery.
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