Harley Benton HB 3000 BT, HB 115B MK III User Manual

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Content

1. Introduction ........................................................................................3

2. Safety Instructions .............................................................................3

2. Control Elements ...............................................................................5

3. Installation .........................................................................................7

4. Disposal .............................................................................................8

5. Specications ....................................................................................8

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1. Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a BASS COMBO (HB 115B MKIII) or
BASS HEAD (HB 3000 BT) system. Both models provide high quality sound
with a range of useful features.
To get the most from your HB115B MKIII or HB3000BT you should read all of
this manual before using it in a live situation.

200-Watt (RMS) BASS COMBO HB115B MKIII & 15” woofer speaker X
300-Watt (RMS) BASS HEAD HB3000BT X
High sensitive input X
Effects loops X
Dedicated gain control (HB115B MKIII only) X
Deep boost & bright boost switchable (HB115B MKIII only) X
Active 4-band EQ with that excellent sound X
Line output for connection of additional power amps X
Master Volume control and TRS jack headphones output X
Extremely rugged construction ensures long life even under the most de- X
manding conditions
Manufactured under ISO9000 certied management system X

2. Safety Instructions

For your own safety you should read this section in full rst!

Risk of electrical shock.

Connect the device only to an electrical wall socket providing a mains volt-•
age of 220-230 V / 50 Hz.
NEVER operate the device if the power plug or power the cord is damaged.•
NEVER submerse the device in water. Wipe it only with a slightly damp cloth.•
NEVER expose the device to rain or moisture and never use it in a damp or wet •
environment.
Ensure that the power cord does not become wet during operation.•
You must NEVER open the housing of the device or try to repair it. There are •
no user serviceable parts inside. Warranty will become void if you open the
housing.

Do not place objects containing uids, e.g. ower vases or beer bottles, on •

or near the device.
Notice regarding power disconnection •
To completely disconnect the device from the power source the power plug
must be removed from the power socket. For this reason the device should
be placed in a position where a constant unobstructed access to the power

socket is assured, thus in an emergency situation you are able to immediate­ly pull out the power plug. To eliminate the risk of re you should completely

disconnect the power plug from the power socket when the device is not go-

ing to be used for a long time, for example, during holidays.

Always grasp the power cord by the plug. Do not pull on the cord itself and •
never touch the power cord with wet hands as this could result in a short cir-

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cuit or an electrical shock. Do not place the device, speaker cabinets or any­thing else on the power cord and make sure that it does not become clamped.
Place the power cord in a position where it can not be trod on. A damaged

power cord can cause a re or an electrical shock. Check the power cord from

time to time. Should it become damaged contact our customer service centre
to have it replaced.

 Riskofre!

NEVER leave the device unattended while it is switched on.•
Never cover the fan or the ventilation slots of the device while it is switched •

on. Avoid placing this device in locations that provide insufcient ventilation or

hot locations and do not place the device in direct sunlight or under strong

articial light sources. Otherwise, it may overheat and become irreparably

damaged.

Do not place any open sources of re, like candles, on the device.•

When a thunderstorm with the risk of lightening threatens please disconnect •
the device from the mains power.

 Riskofpersonalinjury!

Keep the power cord and device away from children. Children frequently un-•
derestimate the dangers of electrical equipment.
Ensure a safe location for the device.•
Do not operate the device if it has sustained a fall or is damaged. Arrange for •

the device to be checked and/or repaired by qualied technicians.

WARNING:

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of

uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure--voltage that

may be sufcient to constitute risk of shock.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating

and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Read
the manual.

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