Hartke HD150, HD75 Owner's Manual

HD Series Bass Guitar Combos

Owner's Manual

Important Safety Information

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRONIQUE -

NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) AS THERE ARE NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magni­tude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance in­structions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a
separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that
requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

Private household in the 28 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their
used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you
purchase a similar new one).

For Countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct method of
disposal.

By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery
and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.

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Samson Technologies Corp.
45 Gilpin Avenue
Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)
Fax: [phone]
www.samsontech.com

Important Safety Information

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manu­facturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized or grounding type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electri­cian for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
the plugs, convenience receptacles,
and at the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When
a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/appa­ratus combination to avoid

13. Unplug the apparatus during lighten-

14. Refer all servicing to qualified

15. This appliance shall not be exposed

16. Caution-to prevent electrical shock,

17. Please keep a good ventilation envi-

18. To prevent injury, this apparatus must

19. WARNING: The battery (battery or

20. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if bat-

injury from tip-over.

ing storms or when unused for long
periods of time.

personnel. Service is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as power supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.

to dripping or splashing water and
that no object filled with liquid such
as vases shall be placed on the appa­ratus.

match wide blade plug wide slot fully
insert.

ronment around the entire unit.

be securely attached to the stand
in accordance with the installation
instructions.

batteries or battery pack) shall not
be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.

tery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Hydrive HD75 or HD150 Bass Combo Amplifier from
Hartke! We know you don’t like reading owners manuals, but you’ve just purchased one
of the finest bass combos around, and we want to tell you about it. So, before you plug
in and start playing, we’d like to suggest you take just a few moments to scan these
pages.

The HD75 is a compact combo featuring a 75-watt amp with a 12” Hydrive Series
speaker and a 1” tweeter. The HD150 has a 150-watt amp with a 15” Hydrive
Series speaker and a 1” tweeter. Hartke Hydrive transducers are a radical change,
and improvement, in bass speaker technology. The unique hybrid cone speaker is
constructed using an outside paper cone, producing deep and warm low frequencies,
and an inside aluminum cone which produces mids that cut, yet are still sweet. The
versatility of the Hydrive HD Combos makes them ideal for bassists playing jazz, funk,
country, roots rock, metal or for whatever style you create.

In these pages, you’ll find a description of the many features of your Hydrive bass
amplifier combo, instructions for setting up and using the amp, plus full specifications.
If you purchased the amplifier in the United States you will also find a warranty card
enclosed—please don’t forget to fill it out and mail it so that you can receive online
technical support and so we can send you updated information about this and other
Hartke and Samson products in the future. Also, be sure to check out our website
(www.hartke.com) for complete information about our full product line.

We recommend you keep the following records for reference, as well as a copy of your
sales receipt.

Serial number: ____________________________________________

Date of purchase: __________________________________________

Dealer name: _____________________________________________

With proper care and maintenance, your Hydrive HD Combo will operate trouble-free
for many years. Should the product ever require servicing, a Return Authorization (RA)
number must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number,
the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON for an RA
number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing materials and, if
possible, return the unit in its original carton. If your HD75 or HD150 was purchased
outside of the United States, contact your local distributor for warranty details and
service information.

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