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Page 1 HB-20MFX | HB-40MFX guitar 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 26.05.2021, ID: 499438, 499441...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
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............................. 9 Features............................... 13 Installation and starting up........................ 14 Connections and controls........................15 5.1 Parameter matrix..........................22 Technical specifications........................
Page 4: General Information
Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐ fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. guitar combo...
Page 5: Further Information
General information 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. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.
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 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.
Page 8 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. guitar combo...
Page 9: 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 10 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.
Page 11 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 12 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.
Page 13: Features
Features Features Special features of the device: 20 watt output power (item # 499438) or 40 watt output power (item # 499441) Class AB 1 × 8" speaker (item # 499438) or 1 × 10" speaker (item # 499441) 12 mm wooden housing 5 amp voicings, incl.
Page 14: Installation And Starting Up
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.
Page 15: Connections And Controls
Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel HB-20MFX | HB-40MFX...
Page 16 Connections and controls 1 [INPUT] 1/4" jack socket to connect your instrument. 2 [TUNER] Button to turn the built-in tuner on or off. When switched on, the display above the button shows the note value of individually played notes. If the red and yellow LEDs light up to the left of the display, the string is tuned way too low. If only the yellow LED lights up, the string is tuned a little too low.
Page 17 Connections and controls 6 [TREBLE] Treble control. 7 [MIDDLE] Mids control. 8 [BASS] Bass control. 9 [EFX] Button to activate the effects REV (reverb), DLY, (delay), CRS (chorus), TRM (tremolo) and PHR (phaser). The LEDs to the left of the button indicate the activated effect. After activating the desired effect, 3 parameters can be set.
Page 18 Connections and controls 10 [PARAM] Effects level and control for various settings of the selected effects (see [EFX]). The effects are in parallel with dry signal. Therefore [PARAM] can be considered as a wet signal level control. 11 [PAIR] Button for pairing or decoupling a Bluetooth device. Press the button. The blue LED in the button flashes, indicating that the device is ready for pairing.
Page 19 Connections and controls Headphones output (3.5 mm mini phone socket). When headphones are connected, the internal loudspeaker and the connection for external loudspeaker boxes are automatically muted. HB-20MFX | HB-40MFX...
Page 20 Connections and controls 16 [POWER] Mains switch. Turns the device on and off. If the device does not receive any signal for about 25 minutes at the [INPUT] socket, it will automatically turn to standby mode. The LED to the left of the switch then only glows. To turn the device on again, switch it off briefly with the [POWER] switch and then on again.
Page 21 Connections and controls Rear panel 18 1/4" jack socket to connect external speaker boxes. The total impedance of the speakers connected here must not fall below 4 Ω. If this connection is used, the built-in loudspeaker is switched off. 19 Power cord. HB-20MFX | HB-40MFX...
Page 22: Parameter Matrix
Connections and controls 5.1 Parameter matrix Here you can see in which colour the [EFX] LED has to light up in order to be able to set the desired parameters of the respective active effect. Reverb (REV) Delay (DLY) Chorus (CRS) Tremolo (TRM) Phaser (PHR) [EFX] LED: Red...
Page 23: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Technical specifications Model HB-20MFX HB-40MFX Speaker 1 × 8" speaker 1 × 10" speaker Input connections Instruments 1/4" phone socket AUX / wireless 3.5 mm jack socket / Bluetooth Mini-USB for receiving digital audio streams Output connections Headphones 3.5 mm phone socket Speaker 1/4"...
Page 24 Technical specifications Bluetooth audio receiver Standard Version 5.0 Frequency of operation 2.4 GHz … 2.48 GHz Transmission power 2 dBm (typ.), 4 dBm (max.) Sampling rate 44.1 kHz Operating range 10 m Tuner Frequency 440 Hz Instruments Guitar, bass, C-ukulele, D-ukulele Tuning range 0A (27.5 Hz –...
Page 25 Technical specifications Voicings Clean, Crunch, Lead, OD1, OD2 Effects Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Tremolo, Phaser Power consumption max. 30 W max. 55 W Supply voltage 230 V 50 Hz Dimensions (W × H × D) 350 mm × 355 mm × 170 mm 400 mm ×...
Page 26 Technical specifications Further information Channels Reverb Effects processor Storable presets Yes, 4 × External effects loop Line input Line output Recording output MIDI port External speaker connector Headphone connection Standby function guitar combo...
Page 27 Technical specifications Foot switch connector Incl. foot switch HB-20MFX | HB-40MFX...
Page 28: Plug And Connection Assignment
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’...
Page 29 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 Three-pole 1/8"...
Page 30: 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.
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