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HB-80B
bass combo
user manual

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  • Page 1 HB-80B bass combo user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 21.02.2014, ID: 152543...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 4 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features............................... 12 Installation and starting up........................ 13 Connections and operating elements................... 14 Technical specifications........................21 Plug and connection assignment....................22 Protecting the environment......................24 HB-80B...
  • Page 4: General Notes

    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, include the manual for the next owner.
  • Page 5 NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. HB-80B...
  • Page 6 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. bass combo...
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices. HB-80B...
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 If this is not possible, keep a greater distance or use suffi‐ cient ear protectors. CAUTION! Risk of injury due to heavy weight Due to the heavy weight of the device, at least two persons are required for trans‐ port and installation. HB-80B...
  • Page 10 Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots. Do not place the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture.
  • 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-80B...
  • Page 12: Features

    Features Features Special features of the device Output power – 80 watt @ 4 Ω (external speaker) – 40 watt @ 8 Ω (internal speaker) 1 × 12" speaker Inputs – Instrument – Effects loop – Footswitch Outputs – Line –...
  • Page 13: Installation And Starting Up

    Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high- quality cables for all connections. 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-80B...
  • Page 14: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Front panel bass combo...
  • Page 15 Control to adjust the tone colour of the signal in channel 1. 5 [Channel Select] Switch to toggle between channel 1 and 2. The LED of the active channel lights permanently during operation. 6 [Gain 2] Control to adjust the preamp gain of the signal (volume) in channel 2. HB-80B...
  • Page 16 Connections and operating elements 7 Indicator LED This LED lights constantly during operation when channel 2 is activated. 8 [Voice 2] Control to adjust the tone colour of the signal in channel 2. 9 [Peak Detect] This LED flickers or lights continuously when the preamp is overdriven and distorted. Then lower the level of the input signal using the gain controls of channel 1 or 2.
  • Page 17 Control to adjust the upper mids: ±15 dB @ 1 kHz (channel 1 and 2). 15 [2K] Control to adjust the treble: ±15 dB @ 2 kHz (channel 1 and 2). 16 [Volume] Overall volume control. 17 [Insert] Input for connecting an external effects device (1/4" phone socket). HB-80B...
  • Page 18 Connections and operating elements 18 [Footswitch] Connection for an optional footswitch (1/4" phone socket). Use a foot switch to toggle between the channels of the amplifier. 19 [Power] Mains switch. Turns the device on and off. If there is no signal input at the [Instrument] jack for 30 minutes, the device will automatically enter standby mode. As soon as the [Instrument] jack receives a signal again, the device switches back to normal mode.
  • Page 19 Connections and operating elements Rear panel HB-80B...
  • Page 20 Connections and operating elements 20 IEC chassis plug with fuse holder. Find technical data on spare fuses and power supply below or next to the fuse holder. 21 [LINE OUT] Output jack to connect the amplifier to a mixer or similar. 22 [EXTERNAL SPEAKER] Output jack for connecting an external speaker box (1/4"...
  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    Input impedance 220 kΩ Operating voltage max. 1 V (RMS) Power consumption max. 100 VA Operating supply voltage AC 220…240 V , 50/60 Hz Dimensions (W × D × H) 510 mm× 345 mm× 510 mm Weight 20 kg HB-80B...
  • Page 22: 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 23 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" TRS phone plug (stereo, unbalanced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground HB-80B...
  • 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-80B...
  • Page 26 Notes bass combo...
  • Page 28 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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