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Harley Benton BDI-2000 User Manual

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  • Page 1 BDI-2000 active DI box 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 27.07.2015, ID: 255413...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 4 Safety instructions............................. 6 Features................................9 Instructions for use..........................10 Components and functions........................ 11 Technical specifications........................16 Protecting the environment......................17 BDI-2000...
  • 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 to other users, be sure that they also receive this manual.
  • Page 5 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. BDI-2000...
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for sound processing, impedance conversion and balancing of signals from musical instruments with electromagnetic pickups. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is consid‐ ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 7 Never let children unattended use electrical devices. 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. BDI-2000...
  • Page 8 Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries. Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries. NOTICE! Possible damage by leaking batteries Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device. Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period.
  • Page 9: Features

    Features Floor effects pedal and active DI box for impedance matching and balancing, designed for bass guitar Numerous setting options 1/4" and XLR outputs Voltage supply by 9 V battery or external power supply (not supplied) Robust metal housing BDI-2000...
  • Page 10: Instructions For Use

    Instructions for use Instructions for use Unpack and carefully check that 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.
  • Page 11: Components And Functions

    Output socket. Use a standard instrument cable to connect this outlet to another effects pedal or directly to an amplifier. 6 ACTIVE This LED lights up when the effects pedal is active. If the LED is not lit or just glowing low during operation you have to replace the battery. BDI-2000...
  • Page 12 Components and functions 7 XLR OUT XLR mounting plug output. Use an XLR cable to connect this output to an amplifier, recording device or mixing console. 8 LEVEL Adjusts the effect level. 9 GND LIFT Ground potential switch. To eliminate hum noise caused by ground loops, use this switch to disconnect the input signal ground potential from the ground potential of the XLR output.
  • Page 13 You can either use a 9 V battery or the DC 9 V connection for an external power supply. Before connecting, check for correct polarity. When you do not use the pedal unplug the instrument cable from the input jack. Otherwise, the battery will be discharged. BDI-2000...
  • Page 14 Components and functions Changing the battery 15 Battery holder 16 Battery clip for a 9 V battery 17 9 V battery active DI box...
  • Page 15 Attach the battery clip (16) to the new battery (respecting the pole marking) and put it into the battery holder (15). Make sure that the battery cable is not trapped. Insert the battery holder (15) into the unit and carefully press it down until it clicks into place. BDI-2000...
  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Input impedance 470 kΩ Input sensitivity –30 dBu Output impedance 1 kΩ Recommended load impedance ≥ 10 kΩ Internal noise –90 dB (IHF-A, typical) Current draw 23 mA Operating voltage supply 9 V battery (6F22) or external 9 V power adapter (not supplied) Dimensions (W ×...
  • Page 17: Protecting The Environment

    Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire. Dispose of the bat‐ teries according to national or local regulations regarding hazardous waste. To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries at your retail store or at appropriate collection sites. BDI-2000...
  • Page 18 Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE). Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
  • Page 20 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...