User Manual HBAC-20 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.....
HBAC-20 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 Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a protective contact plug. 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.
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 this device: n 20 watt output power n 8" woofer plus tweeter n Inputs – XLR microphone / line input with dedicated volume control – RCA CD / line input – 1/4" guitar input, active / passive switchable n 3-band EQ with parametric mids n Reverb and chorus switchable and adjustable n Line out n Energy-saving mode 12 HBAC-20 Guitar Combo
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 # $ % & ä ( ) MIC CHANNEL * + , - .
Connections and controls 1 IEC chassis plug with fuse holder 2 [Mic/Line] | XLR input for dynamic microphones or other balanced signals 3 [CD/Line] | RCA sockets for additional signal input, e.g. a CD player or other devices with line level output 4 [Level] | Mic/Line channel volume control This control does not affect the CD/Line input.
Connections and controls 17 Standby indicator | If the device does not receive a signal on any of the inputs for 30 minutes, it switches to standby mode (green LED). As soon as the device receives a signal at one of the inputs, it automatically switches back to normal operation (red LED). 18 [POWER] | main switch. Turns the device on and off.
Technical specifications 6 Technical specifications Speaker 1 × 8" woofer and tweeter Input connections Supply voltage IEC chassis plug C14 Microphone input XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Instruments 1/4" jack socket CD player or other devices with line signal RCA jacks Output connections Amplifier or mixer 1/4" jack socket Input impedance 510 kΩ Output power 20 W (RMS) Frequency range 40 Hz to 10 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio –60 dB at rated power Total harmonic distortion (THD) 0.
Technical specifications Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 250 mA, 250 V, slow-blow Dimensions (W × H × D) 423 mm × 360 mm × 250 mm 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 yes External effects loop no Line input yes Microphone input yes Battery operation no Foot switch connector no 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 XLR plug (balanced) RCA connection 20 HBAC-20 Guitar Combo 1 Ground, shielding 2 Signal (in phase, +) 3 Signal (out of phase, –) 4 Shielding on plug housing (option) Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of an RCA plug.
Protecting the environment 8 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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