Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. 1.1 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 document. HB-20MFX, HB-40MFX Guitar Combo...
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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-20MFX, HB-40MFX Guitar Combo...
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 when covers, safety equipment or optical components are missing or damaged. HB-20MFX, HB-40MFX Guitar Combo...
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Never subject the device to liquids or moisture. Never move the device to another location while it is in operation. In environments with increased dirt levels (for example due to dust, smoke, nicotine or mist): Have the device cleaned by qualified specialists at reg‐ ular intervals to prevent damage due to overheating and other malfunctions. HB-20MFX, HB-40MFX Guitar Combo...
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The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may react with the coating of the floor and cause permanent dark stains after some time. If necessary, use a suitable mat or felt slide to prevent direct contact between the device’s rubber feet and the floor. HB-20MFX, HB-40MFX Guitar Combo...
Multi-FX DSP with 5 digital effects: Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Tremolo and Phaser Controls for gain, volume, treble, mids, bass, FX and master volume Mini jack connections for AUX / line input and headphone output Bluetooth audio receiver for playing backing tracks Digital guitar tuner with LED display HB-20MFX, HB-40MFX Guitar Combo...
Speakers generate a static magnetic field. This magnetic field can affect other neighbouring units and in unfavourable cases damage them. Ensure that speakers are always a sufficient distance away from sensitive equip‐ ment that may be affected by an external magnetic field. HB-20MFX, HB-40MFX Guitar Combo...
Connections and controls Connections and controls Front ö & HB-20MFX, HB-40MFX Guitar Combo...
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5 [VOLUME] | Control for adjusting the volume in the instrument channel. In combination with active effects, [VOLUME] can be considered as a dry signal volume control. 6 [TREBLE] | Control for adjusting the high frequencies 7 [MIDDLE] | Control for adjusting the mid-level frequencies 8 [BASS] | Control for adjusting the low frequencies HB-20MFX, HB-40MFX Guitar Combo...
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When establishing the connection via the Bluetooth device, search for ‘HB-20MFX GiT Amp’ or ‘HB-40MFX GiT Amp’ . If a pairing is established, the LED lights up constantly and you can play audio files via the device.
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The [PANEL] LED changes to green and shows that the sound set with the controls and buttons is active again. You can also press [PANEL] at any time to switch to the sound set with the controls and buttons. HB-20MFX, HB-40MFX Guitar Combo...
Frequency range 70 Hz to 10 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 75 dB Total harmonic distortion (THD) 0.5% (Clean-Sound) Bluetooth audio receiver Standard Version 5.0 Transmission frequency 2.4 GHz…2.48 GHz Transmission power 2 dBm (typ.), 4 dBm (max.) HB-20MFX, HB-40MFX Guitar Combo...
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55 W Supply voltage 230 V 50 Hz Dimensions (W × H × D) 350 mm × 355 mm × 170 mm 400 mm × 405 mm × 210 mm Weight 6.5 kg 9.0 kg HB-20MFX, HB-40MFX Guitar Combo...
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Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20%…80% (non-condensing) HB-20MFX, HB-40MFX Guitar Combo...
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Technical specifications Further information Channels Reverb Effects processor Storable presets Yes, 4 × External effects loop Line input Line output Recording output MIDI interface Connection for external speakers Headphone connection Standby function Footswitch connection Foot switch included HB-20MFX, HB-40MFX Guitar Combo...
‘Ground’ and ‘Signal’, in a balanced transmission a second core is added. This also transfers the signal, but phase-shifted by 180°. 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. HB-20MFX, HB-40MFX Guitar Combo...
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Plug and connection assignment 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground, shielding HB-20MFX, HB-40MFX Guitar Combo...
Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the instructions and markings on the packaging. Observe the disposal note regarding documentation in France. HB-20MFX, HB-40MFX Guitar Combo...
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Also note that waste avoidance is a valuable contribution to environmental protection. Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal. If your old device contains personal data, delete those data before disposing of it. HB-20MFX, HB-40MFX Guitar Combo...
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