Harley Benton HB-40B User Manual

Harley Benton HB-40B User Manual

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  • Page 1 HB-40B bass combo user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 11.03.2019, ID: 417203 (V4)
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.1 Further information........................... 5 1.2 Notational conventions........................6 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 6 Safety instructions............................. 8 Features............................... 12 Installation and starting up........................ 13 Connections and operating elements................... 14 Technical specifications........................18 Plug and connection assignment....................21 Protecting the environment......................24 HB-40B...
  • Page 4: General Information

    General information General information This user manual contains important information on the 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 to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual.
  • Page 5: Further Information

    Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics Online guides and terms. Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline. If you have any problems with the device the customer service will Service gladly assist you. HB-40B...
  • Page 6: Notational Conventions

    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.
  • Page 7 NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone. HB-40B...
  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 9 Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a registered electrician. HB-40B...
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user. Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire. HB-40B...
  • Page 12: Features

    Features Features Special features of the device Output power: 40 watt @ 4 Ω 1 × 10" speaker 1 × instrument input Headphones output Line output Balanced DI output Compressor Standby function bass combo...
  • Page 13: Installation And Starting Up

    Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. 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 damaged by an external magnetic field. HB-40B...
  • Page 14: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements bass combo...
  • Page 15 Indicator LED (blue). This LED lights up once the compressor is active. 4 [COMP] Pressure switch for enabling the built-in compressor. 5 [BASS] Control to adjust the low frequencies. 6 [MIDDLE FREQUENCY] Control to boost or lower the mid frequencies from 200 Hz … 2 kHz. HB-40B...
  • Page 16 Connections and operating elements 7 [MIDDLE LEVEL] Control to adjust the mid frequencies. 8 [TREBLE] Control to adjust the high frequencies. 9 [VOLUME] Volume control. 10 3.5 mm input socket for connecting an active signal source, e.g. CD or MP3 player. 11 3.5 mm output socket to connect headphones.
  • Page 17 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). 14 [POWER] Main switch to turn the device on and off. HB-40B...
  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Speaker 1 × 10" speaker Input connections Instruments 1/4" jack socket 3.5 mm phone socket Output connections Headphones 3.5 mm phone socket Mixer or recording device XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Input impedance 220 kΩ Operating voltage max.
  • Page 19 Technical specifications Supply voltage AC 230 V 50 Hz Dimensions (W × H × D) 425 mm × 445 mm × 300 mm Weight 12 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing HB-40B...
  • Page 20 Technical specifications Further information High frequency horn Equalizer 3-band Compressor Limiter Effect device Socket for external speakers Headphone connection DI output CD/MP3 input bass combo...
  • Page 21: Plug And Connection Assignment

    In a professional environment, therefore, the balanced transmission is preferred, because this enables an undisturbed transmission of signals over long distances. In addition to the conduc‐ tors ‘Ground’ and ‘Signal’, in a balanced transmission a second core is added. This also transfers the signal, but phase-shifted by 180°. HB-40B...
  • Page 22 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"...
  • Page 23 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, –) Shielding on plug housing (option) HB-40B...
  • Page 24: Protecting The Environment

    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.
  • Page 25 Notes HB-40B...
  • Page 26 Notes bass combo...
  • Page 28 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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