Harley Benton JamBox HB-15GXD User Manual
Harley Benton JamBox HB-15GXD User Manual

Harley Benton JamBox HB-15GXD User Manual

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Summary of Contents for Harley Benton JamBox HB-15GXD

  • Page 1 HB-15GXD JamBox Guitar Combo...
  • Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 02.09.2022, ID: 464754 (V2)
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................6 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 7 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 13 Installation and starting up........................ 14 Connections and controls........................15 Operating..............................18 6.1 Selecting amp sound........................18 6.2 Drum machine..........................
  • Page 4 HB-15GXD JamBox Guitar Combo...
  • Page 5: 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 6: 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 7: Symbols And Signal Words

    General information Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. 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.
  • Page 8 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. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
  • Page 9 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. HB-15GXD JamBox Guitar Combo...
  • Page 10: 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 11 Safety instructions 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. CAUTION! Possible hearing damage The device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent 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. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’...
  • Page 13: Features

    Features Features Special features of the device 15 watt digital electric guitar combo 5" speaker 8 amp modellings: Roland Jazz Chorus, Wave X Clean, Ibanez TS9, Boss SD1, Crunch Box, Wave X Power Drive, Wave X Power Drive Rhythm, Boss MT2 6 digital effects (Delay, Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo) Built-in drum machine (36 rhythm patterns with tempo) Aux input...
  • 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 Control panel & POWER GAIN TONE VOLUME ö CRUNCH BLUES LEAD TUBE RHYTHM SCREAMER METAL CLEAN JC CLEAN DELAY FLANGER HB-15GXD JamBox PHASER RHYTHM TEMPO VOLUME CHORUS ACTIVE TURN REVERB TREMOLO INPUT HB-15GXD JamBox Guitar Combo...
  • Page 16 Connections and controls 1 [POWER ON] | LED lights up when the unit is operational. 2 [AMP] | control to adjust the amplifier sound 3 [GAIN] | control to adjust the signals preamp gain 4 [TONE] | control to adjust the brightness of the amplifier sound 5 [VOLUME] | control to adjust the volume 6 Control to adjust the intensity of the reverb and delay effect 7 Control to adjust the intensity of the chorus, flanger, phaser, and tremolo effect...
  • Page 17 Connections and controls Rear panel HOT AREA AUX IN PHONES POWER AC IN HOT AREA 10 [AUX IN] | Aux input for connecting an MP3 or CD player, designed as 1/4" jack socket 11 [PHONES] | headphones output, designed as 1/4" jack socket. When you connect headphones, the internal speaker is automatically muted.
  • Page 18: Operating

    Operating Operating 6.1 Selecting amp sound Turn the control [AMP] and select one of the eight amp sounds. The following table shows the preset amps sounds. Set sound Comparable sound Set sound Comparable sound JC CLEAN Roland Jazz Chorus CRUNCH Crunch Box CLEAN Wave X Clean...
  • Page 19: Drum Machine

    Operating 6.2 Drum machine 6.2.1 Turning on drum machine Press [ACTIVE] to turn on the drum machine. The LED [RHYTHM] is lit. To turn off the drum machine, press again [ACTIVE]. The LED [RHYTHM] turns off. 6.2.2 Selecting rhythm style To select one of the 36 rhythm styles, press [TURN] while the drum machine is active.
  • Page 20 Operating Number Sound Number Sound Number Sound Number Sound beat_8_shuffle beat_Punk beat_Dance_1 beat_Ballad_1 beal_16_1 beat_DnB beat_Dance_2 beat_Ballad_2 beat_16_2 beat_Funk_1 beat_Dance_3 beat_Blues_1 beat_16_shuffle beat_Funk_2 beat_Dance_4 beat_Blues_2 beat_Rock beat_Hiphop beat_3per4 beat_Jazz_1 beat_Hard beat_RnR beat_6per8 beat_Jazz_2 6.2.3 Selecting the rhythm style speed To select the speed of the selected rhythm style, press [TURN] while the drum machine is active.
  • Page 21 Operating 6.2.4 Selecting the rhythm style volume To select the volume of the selected rhythm style, press [TURN] while the drum machine is active. The LEDs [RHYTHM], [TEMPO] and [VOLUME] light up alternately. If the [TEMPO] LED lights up only, press and hold [–] or [+] to set the volume. When the desired volume is reached, release [–] or [+] .
  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Speaker 1 × 5" speaker Input connections Instruments 1 × 1/4" phone socket 1 × 1/4" phone socket Output connections Headphones 1 × 1/4" phone socket Input impedance 1 MΩ Frequency range 100 Hz to 13.7 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 63 dB Total harmonic distortion (THD)
  • Page 23 Technical specifications Further information Reverb Effects processor External effects loop Line input Recording output MIDI port External speaker connector Headphone connection Foot switch connector Incl. foot switch HB-15GXD JamBox Guitar Combo...
  • Page 24: 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 25 Plug and connection assignment 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding 1/4" TRS phone plug (mono, bal‐ anced) Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Ground HB-15GXD JamBox Guitar Combo...
  • Page 26: 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 28 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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