User Manual HB-40R Guitar Combo
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Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
HB-40R Guitar Combo
General information 1 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. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
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. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. 1.3 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 manual. 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.
General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone.
Safety instructions 2 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.
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. Over an extended period of time, even levels that seem to be uncritical can cause hearing damage.
Safety instructions 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. 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.
Features 3 Features Special features of the device Output power 40 watt 10" speaker Overdrive switch 3-band equalizer Built-in reverb effect Inputs – Input – Aux – Footswitch n Outputs – Headphones – Line – Ext.
Installation and starting up 4 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. Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections.
Connections and controls 5 Connections and controls ö 2 14 HB-40R Guitar Combo #$ % & 3 ' ( ) * + , - .
Connections and controls 1 [INPUT] | 1/4" jack socket to connect your instrument 2 [CHANNEL SELECT] | switch to toggle between clean and overdrive channel 3 Channel indicator. Lights up green when the overdrive channel is active.
Connections and controls 15 Standby indicator | If there is no signal at the instruments input [INPUT] for 30 minutes, the device will automatically enter standby mode (LED green). As soon as the device receives a signal again at the instruments input [INPUT], the device automatically switches back to normal mode (LED red). 16 [POWER] | main switch. Turns the device on and off. 17 Power cord 18 [EXTERNAL SPEAKER] | output to connect an external speaker box (1/4" jack socket).
Technical specifications 6 Technical specifications Speaker 1 × 10" speaker Input connections Instruments 1/4" jack socket AUX 3.5 mm phone socket Optional foot switch 1/4" jack socket Headphones 3.5 mm phone socket Amplifier or recording device 3.5 mm phone socket External speakers (impedance min.
Technical specifications Weight 10 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Further information Channels 2 Reverb yes Effects processor no External effects loop no Line input no Recording output yes MIDI port no External speaker connector yes Headphone connection yes Foot switch connector yes Incl.
Plug and connection assignment 7 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.
Plug and connection assignment 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) 1 Signal 2 Ground, shielding 1 Signal (left) 2 Signal (right) 3 Ground, shielding Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced) 20 HB-40R Guitar Combo
Cleaning 8 Cleaning Device components Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning fre‐ quency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environ‐ ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components. n Clean with a dry soft cloth. n Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth. n Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning.
Protecting the environment 9 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. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
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