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 to other users, be sure that they also receive this manual.
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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 possible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.
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General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. bass combo...
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. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐ tective contact plug.
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Safety instructions CAUTION! Possible hearing damage With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment. Do not operate the device permanently at a high volume level. 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.
Features Features Special features of the device: 110 watt output power RMS 12" woofer Switchable 4-band EQ Bright and Boost switch Compressor 9 DSP effects, foot switchable (FS not supplied) Headphones, line and speaker outlets AUX input CB-110X...
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 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.
Installation and starting up 4.1 Pin assignment 1/4" sockets for signal in and Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of 1/4" TS phone plugs to be used for con‐ outputs necting the INPUT, PRO OUT and EXT. SPEAKER sockets. Signal Ground, shielding CB-110X...
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Installation and starting up Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of 1/4" TRS phone plugs to be used for con‐ necting the AUX IN STEREO and HEADPHONE sockets. Signal left channel Signal right channel Ground, shielding Note: Although stereo devices may be connected to the amp, signal processing is done in mono.
Components and functions Components and functions Top panel CB-110X...
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Components and functions 1 HEADPHONE 1/4" phone socket for headphones. If you connect headphones, the internal speaker is disconnected. To avoid annoying noise, turn the ‘VOLUME’ (15) control down before plugging headphones in or out. 2 LOW Control to attenuate or increase the low frequencies in the 4-band EQ. 3 EQUALIZER ON/OFF To turn the 4-band EQ on or off.
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Components and functions 7 EFFECTS This LED lights up when one of the built-in effects is active. 8 E.LEVEL This control lets you adjust the effect intensity. 9 COMP The compressor reduces the signal dynamics above a fixed threshold value, thus limiting loud peaks. The indicator lights up when the compressor responds.
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Components and functions 12 E.MODE Rotary switch for selecting one of the 9 built-in effects: 1 = delay, 2–9 = chorus. Press on this knob to enter the edit mode for the selected effect. The circularly arranged LEDs now indicate the set parameters for this effect, that you now can adjust by turning the [E.Mode] knob.
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Components and functions 17 BRIGHT Press this switch to boost the high frequencies. 18 GAIN This knob controls the input gain. 19 INPUT 1/4" TS phone socket for the input signal from your instrument. CB-110X...
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Components and functions Rear panel bass combo...
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Components and functions 20 IEC chassis connector with fuse holder. Use the supplied mains cable to connect this mains power connector to an earthed wall outlet. 21 FOOT SW - EFF ON/OFF You can connect a foot switch (not supplied) to this 1/4" TRS phone socket to turn the effects function on or off. 22 EXT SPEAKER Here you can connect an additional external speaker.
Refit the fuse holder cap and reconnect the device to the mains power supply. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. bass combo...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Input impedance Instrument input: –10 dBu/ 1 MΩ AUX input: –10 dBu Output power 110 W (RMS) Speakers 1 × 12" woofer, 4 Ω Operating voltage AC 230 V , 50/60 Hz Power consumption 130 W Dimensions (W ×...
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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