LH5210 LH5410 500 WATT COMBO BASS AMPLIFIERS
Safety Instructions/Consignes de sécurité/Sicherheitsvorkehrungen/Instrucciones de seguridad WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not remove cover or back. No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 LH5210 and LH5410 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the Hartke LH Series Combo Bass Amplifier! Although these combos have been designed for easy operation, we suggest you first take some time to go through these pages so you can fully understand how we’ve implemented a number of unique features. This manual covers both LH Series models, the LH5210 and LH5410. Both models utilize the Hartke LH500 amplifier head.
Features The Hartke Model LH5210 and LH5410 bass amplifiers offer classic tone with Hartke's newest breakthrough in bass speaker design; Hydrive hybrid cone transducers. • Power to spare — The model LH5210 delivers 350 watts to its internal 8 ohm speaker system or 500 watts when an 8 ohm extension cabinet is connect along with the internal speaker. The Model LH5410 produces a full 500 watts delivered to its internal 4 ohm speaker system.
LH5210 and LH5410 Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 9 10 13 1 11 14 1. Handle – Two convenient metal handles make the amplifier easy to transport and easy to position while on stage. 2. PASSIVE Input jack - If your bass guitar has passive circuitry, connect it to the Model LH5210 and LH5410 here. This standard, 1/4” unbalanced jack provides a high impedance ( 1 Meg Ohms) input sensitivity of 77 millivolts. 3.
LH5210 and LH5410 Front Panel 9. LIMITER LED – The indicator light will illuminate when the LIMITER switch is engaged. 10. D IRECT OUT - Use this electronically balanced XLR jack to route signal from the Model LH5210 and LH5410 to a professional mixing console or as a tap to a main PA system via a mic input on the console. The signal output from this jack is low impedance (100 ohm) with an output level of approximately -30 to -20 dB.
LH5210 and LH5410 Rear Panel 1 7 2 3 4 5 6 1. AC Voltage selection switch – This switch is used to set the LH Series operation voltage. Be sure to check that the switch is set correctly for your country. 2. EFFECTS SEND jack - Use this 1/4” unbalanced jack to send low impedance (100 ohm) signals from the LH series amplifier to a professional outboard effects processor such as a reverb, echo, chorus, flanger, or harmonizer device.
Setting Up and Using the LH5210 and LH5410 Setting up your Hartke Systems LH Series Bass Amplifier is a simple procedure which takes only a few minutes: 1. Remove all packing materials (save them in case of need for future service) and decide where the amplifier is to be physically placed. To avoid potential overheating problems, be sure that the rear panel is unobstructed and that there is good ventilation around the entire unit, particularly behind the rearpanel fan. 2.
Setting Up and Using The LH5210 and LH5410 6. When you have set a good level, the next step is to adjust the three (BASS, MID and TREBLE equalizer) tone controls to taste. For more information, see the “About Equalization” section on page 10 of this manual. When you get a great setting that will complement your instrument and playing style, it’s a good idea to write it down for future use. 7. Next, experiment with the BRITE circuit by pushing the switch in to the “on” position.
About Equalization The Hartke LH Series Bass Amplifier gives you enormous control over shaping the sound of your bass, using a process called equalization. To understand how this works, it’s important to know that every naturally occurring sound consists of a broad range of pitches, or frequencies, combined together in a unique way. This blend is what gives every sound its distinctive tonal color.
About Equalization The specific EQ you will apply to your bass signal is very much dependent upon your particular instrument and personal taste and playing style. However, here are a few general suggestions: • For that super-deep reggae or Motown sound, boost the Bass EQ slightly while attenuating the MID and Treble EQ. • To remove boxiness and make your instrument sound more “hi-fi,” try attenuating the Mid EQ control. • For a twangy, cutting sound, try boosting the Treble EQ.
Using the Direct Output The LH5210 and LH5410 both feature a front panel DIRECT OUTPUT connector used for interfacing to external recording and PA gear. This standard, balanced XLR connector provides a pre-EQ and pre-VOLUME output signal from the LH Series amplifier. You’ll usually use this to connect the LH Series signal to a Mic-level input when interfacing with PA systems or recording mixing consoles.
Cleaning the Fan Filters Cleaning the Fan Filters From time to time, it may become necessary to clean the fan filter. It’s a good idea to keep the fan filter clean to ensure maximum airflow, and cooling, through your LH Series amplifier. To clean the fan filters, follow these simple steps: 1/ Remove the fan filter by placing your finger in the depressed area under the fan filter frame and pulling it up and out. 2/ Clean the filter with warm water and let the filter dry thoroughly before replacing.
Specifications Input Sensitivity Passive Input Active Input 1 Meg Ohms, 77 mv. 100 k Ohms, 250 mv. Rated Output Power 500 watts @ 4 ohms, 350 watts @ 8 ohms Total Harmonic Distortion less than .5% Signal To Noise Ratio approx.
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