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USER MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your decision to purchase a Laney amplifier.
Laney products are designed with ease of operation as a primary objective, however to ensure you
derive the best from your new amplifier, it is important you take time to read this user manual and to
familiarise yourself with the control functions and facilities available
BEFORE
SWITCHING ON
After unpacking your amplifier check that it is factory fitted with a three pin 'grounded' (or earthed) plug.
Before plugging into the power supply ensure you are connecting to a grounded earth outlet.
If you should wish to change the factory fitted plug yourself, ensure that the wiring convention applicable to
the country where the amplifier is to be used is strictly conformed to. As an example in the United Kingdom
the cable colour code for connections are as follows.
EARTH OR GROUND - GREEN/YELLOW
NEUTRAL - BLUE
LIVE - BROWN
This manual has been written for easy access of information. The front and rear panels of each unit
are graphically illustrated, with each control and feature numbered. For a description of the function of
each control feature, simply check the number with the explanations adjacent to each panel.
Your Laney amplifier has undergone a thorough two stage, pre-delivery inspection, involving actual
play testing, as well as burn in.
When you first receive your Laney amp, follow these simple procedures:
(I) Ensure that the amplifier is set at the correct voltage for the country it is to be used in.
(ii) Connect your instrument with a high quality instrument cable. Use of cheap cables will compromise
the sound of your instrument and your amplifier.
If there is a problem with your Laney amplifier
DON'T
DO
PHONE YOUR DEALER!
Care of your Laney amplifier will prolong it's life.....and yours!.
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HCM30/30R
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1010 00 1010
factorfactor
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66
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MasterMaster
volumevolume
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MaxMax
InputInput
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cleanclean
VolumeVolume
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66
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On!On!
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101000
CrunchCrunch
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BassBass
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00101000 1010001010001010
EqualizationEqualization
1.
2
oreore
switchswitch
ArdArd
HH
ExternalExternal
FootFoot
speakerspeaker
axax
CC
MM
11
00
HeadHead
PowerPower
phonesphones
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55
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TrebleTrebleMidMid
ReverbReverb
HCM30RHCM30R
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CD / LineCD / Line
InIn
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3
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5 6
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12 13 14
* Diagram shows HCM30R. HCM30 has identical features apart from reverb
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GUITAR INPUT: Socket provided for connecting electric guitar...
CLEAN VOLUME: Sets the overall listening level of the clean channel.
CRUNCH FACTOR ON!: Engages the CRUNCH channel
CRUNCH FACTOR: Sets the level of distortion.within the crunch channel..
MASTER VOLUME: Controls the overall listening level of the overdrive channel.
MAX BUTTON: Engages the MAX feature. This provides a scooped EQ boost to the
signal giving the amplifier a very unique distortion tone......try it out!
7
8
9
10
11
12
BASS: Controls the low frequency EQ in the preamplifier.
MIDDLE: Controls the mid frequency EQ in the preamplifier.
TREBLE: Controls the high frequency EQ in the preamplifier.
REVERB: Sets the required level of reverb.
CD/LINE INPUT: Sockets for connection of external CD player.
FOOTSWITCH: Socket for connection of FS2 footswitch allowing remote switching of
channel & reverb features.
13
EXTERNAL SPEAKER: Socket for connecting an external 4/8 Ohm speaker enclosure.
Connecting an external speaker automatically isolates the internal speaker.
14
HEAD PHONES: Socket for connecting external headphones. Connecting headphones
automatically isolates the internal speaker.
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HCM60R
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55
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On!On!
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1010 00 1010
00
CrunchCrunch
factorfactor
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6
InputInput
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101000
cleanclean
VolumeVolume
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1
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BassBass
3
337733
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00101000 1010001010001010
EqualizationEqualization
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TrebleTrebleMidMid
5
1.
3
oreore
ardard
HCM60RHCM60R
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55
55
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88
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11
MasterMaster
volumevolume
8
66
66
44
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BassBass
MaxMax
EqualizationEqualization
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9
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00101000 1010001010
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TrebleTrebleMidMid
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CD / LineCD / Line
ReverbReverb
InIn
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14
HH
FootFoot
switchswitch
15
ExternalExternal
speakerspeaker
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axax
CC
phonesphones
MM
HeadHead
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00
PowerPower
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1
2
3
4
5
6
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GUITAR INPUT: Socket provided for connecting electric guitar...
CLEAN VOLUME: Sets the overall listening level of the clean channel.
BASS: Sets the level of bass frequencies in the clean channel.
MIDDLE: Sets the level of mid frequencies in the clean channel.
TREBLE: Sets the level of high frequencies in the clean channel.
CRUNCH FACTOR ON!: Engages the CRUNCH channel
CRUNCH FACTOR: Sets the level of distortion.within the crunch channel..
MASTER VOLUME: Controls the overall listening level of the overdrive channel.
MAX BUTTON: Engages the MAX feature. This provides a scooped EQ boost to the
signal giving the amplifier a very unique distortion tone......try it out!
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11
12
13
14
15
BASS: Controls the low frequency EQ in the preamplifier.
MIDDLE: Controls the mid frequency EQ in the preamplifier.
TREBLE: Controls the high frequency EQ in the preamplifier.
REVERB: Sets the required level of reverb.
CD/LINE INPUT: Sockets for connection of external CD player.
FOOTSWITCH: Socket for connection of FS2 footswitch allowing remote switching of
channel & reverb features.
16
EXTERNAL SPEAKER: Socket for connecting an external 4/8 Ohm speaker enclosure.
Connecting an external speaker automatically isolates the internal speaker.
17
HEAD PHONES: Socket for connecting external headphones. Connecting headphones
automatically isolates the internal speaker.
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HCM120R/H
InputInput
44
33
22
11
cleanclean
VolumeVolume
55
66
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101000
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55
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00101000 1010001010001010
BassBass
EqualizationEqualization
1.
4
noisenoise
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1010 00 1010
MasterMaster
volumevolume
GateGate
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MaxMax
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On!On!
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00
TrebleTrebleMidMid
CrunchCrunch
factorfactor
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BassBass
EqualizationEqualization
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00101000 1010001010
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TrebleTrebleMidMid
ReverbReverb
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101000
FootFoot
LeadLead
switchswitch
boostboost
HCM120RHCM120R
LeadLead
boostboost
ardard
HH
oreore
CC
MM
axax
11
00
PowerPower
WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED.WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED.
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
~115V T5A
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
~115V T5A
& FUSE RATING
~230V T2A
& FUSE RATING
~230V T2A
MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTIONMAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION
200 WATTS ~50/60 Hz200 WATTS ~50/60 Hz
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2
3
4
5
6
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8
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GUITAR INPUT: Socket provided for connecting electric guitar...
CLEAN VOLUME: Sets the overall listening level of the clean channel.
BASS: Sets the level of bass frequencies in the clean channel.
MIDDLE: Sets the level of mid frequencies in the clean channel.
TREBLE: Sets the level of high frequencies in the clean channel.
CRUNCH FACTOR ON!: Engages the CRUNCH channel
CRUNCH FACTOR: Sets the level of distortion.within the crunch channel..
MASTER VOLUME: Controls the overall listening level of the overdrive channel.
MAX BUTTON: Engages the MAX feature. This provides a scooped EQ boost to the
signal giving the amplifier a very unique distortion tone......try it out!
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NOISE GATE: .The noise gate only comes into operation once you stop playing. When
the signal level to the amp reduces in sufficient volume to activate the gate, the gate shuts
down and eliminated all extraneous noise producing and absolutely silent amplifier.
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12
13
14
BASS: Controls the low frequency EQ in the preamplifier.
MIDDLE: Controls the mid frequency EQ in the preamplifier.
TREBLE: Controls the high frequency EQ in the preamplifier.
REVERB: Sets the required level of reverb.
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SERIAL No:-SERIAL No:-
2
4
3
ATTENTION REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE PAR LE MEME ET LE CALIBRE.ATTENTION REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE PAR LE MEME ET LE CALIBRE.
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CAUTIONCAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - DO NOT OPENRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - DO NOT OPEN
WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCKWARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF
CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF
FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATED FUSE.
FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATED FUSE.
ATTENTION DEBRACHER A LA PRISE SECTEUR AVANT D’OUVRIR.ATTENTION DEBRACHER A LA PRISE SECTEUR AVANT D’OUVRIR.
Made in the United Kingdom by BLT Industries Ltd.Made in the United Kingdom by BLT Industries Ltd.
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9
12 13
11
10
8
7
!!
SPEAKER OUTPUTSPEAKER OUTPUT
A TOTAL LOAD OF NO LESS THANA TOTAL LOAD OF NO LESS THAN
4 OHMS CAN BE CONNECTED AT4 OHMS CAN BE CONNECTED AT
ANY ONE TIMEANY ONE TIME
REFER TO USER MANUAL FORREFER TO USER MANUAL FOR
RECOMMENDED CONNECTIONS.RECOMMENDED CONNECTIONS.
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14
15 16
HEADHEAD
20
17
18
008822008822
LINELINE
RETURNRETURN
OUTOUTPHONESPHONES
21
SENDSEND
INSERTINSERT
23
22
15
16
17
LEAD BOOST SWITCH: Engages the onboard footswitchable boost facility.
LEAD BOOST LEVEL: Sets the level of the onboard footswitchable boost facility.
FOOTSWITCH: Socket for connecting FS2 footswitch enabling the footswitching of
channel and reverb features.
18
LEAD BOOST SOCKET: Socket for connecting FS1 footswitch enabling you to
footswitch the lead boost feature.
19
SPEAKER SOCKETS: Sockets for connecting external speaker cabinets. The total
impedance should not be below 4 Ohms.
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WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED.WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED.
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
~115V T5A
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
~115V T5A
& FUSE RATING
~230V T2A
& FUSE RATING
~230V T2A
MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTIONMAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION
200 WATTS ~50/60 Hz200 WATTS ~50/60 Hz
20
HEAD PHONE SOCKET: Socket for connecting external headphones. Connecting
headphones automatically isolates the internal speaker.
21
LINE OUT: Socket provided for connecting to an external power amplifier, Front of house
PA or an external recording device. The signal from this socket is a standard line level
signal.
22
INSERT LOOP RETURN: Socket for connecting the sends of external devices such as
effects processors. Should be used in conjunction with 23.
23
INSERT LOOP SEND: Socket for connecting to the input of external devices such as
effects processors. Should be used in conjunction with 22.
HCM30B
PassivePassive
ActiveActive
InputInput
2
1
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101000
compressorcompressor
GainGain
3
SERIAL No:-SERIAL No:-
66
77
88
99
CAUTIONCAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - DO NOT OPENRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - DO NOT OPEN
WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCKWARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF
CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF
FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATED FUSE.
FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATED FUSE.
ATTENTION REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE PAR LE MEME ET LE CALIBRE.ATTENTION REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE PAR LE MEME ET LE CALIBRE.
ATTENTION DEBRACHER A LA PRISE SECTEUR AVANT D’OUVRIR.ATTENTION DEBRACHER A LA PRISE SECTEUR AVANT D’OUVRIR.
Made in the United Kingdom by BLT Industries Ltd.Made in the United Kingdom by BLT Industries Ltd.
55
00
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--
33
22
22
33
22
33
44
11
44
55
55
BassBass
4
5
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77
88
33
99
SweepSweep
EqualizationEqualization
6
00
++
--
22
22
33
44
44
55
55
GainGain
7
!!
SPEAKER OUTPUTSPEAKER OUTPUT
A TOTAL LOAD OF NO LESS THANA TOTAL LOAD OF NO LESS THAN
4 OHMS CAN BE CONNECTED AT4 OHMS CAN BE CONNECTED AT
ANY ONE TIMEANY ONE TIME
REFER TO USER MANUAL FORREFER TO USER MANUAL FOR
RECOMMENDED CONNECTIONS.RECOMMENDED CONNECTIONS.
CD / LineCD / Line
InIn
10
HCM30BHCM30B
55
00
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--
22
33
44
55
TrebleTrebleMidMid
8
66
44
33
22
77
33
88
22
44
99
11
5500 1010
00 1010
VolumeVolume
9
HEADHEAD
20
19
oreore
DirectDirect
ardard
HH
ExternalExternal
outout
speakerspeaker
11
12 13
axax
CC
MM
11
00
HeadHead
PowerPower
phonesphones
LINELINE
RETURNRETURN
OUTOUTPHONESPHONES
21
SENDSEND
INSERTINSERT
23
22
1
PASSIVE INPUT: Socket provided for connecting a bass guitar equipped with passive
pickups.
2
3
ACTIVE INPUT: Socket provided for connecting a bass guitar equipped with active pickups.
COMPRESSOR GAIN: Sets the level of compression of the input signal. Should be used to
give a punchy bass sound as desired.
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
COMPRESSOR SWITCH: Activates the on board compressor.
BASS: Sets the level of bass frequencies present in the signal..
SWEPT MID SWEEP: Sets the frequency at which the swept mid gain control is applied.
SWEPT MID GAIN: Sets the amount of gain applied to the frequency selected by control 6.
TREBLE: Sets the level of high frequencies present in the signal
VOLUME: Sets the overall listening volume of the amplifier.
CD/LINE INPUT: Sockets for connection of external CD player.
DI: Socket provided for connecting the amplifier to an external amplifier such as front of
house PA or providing a direct input into a recording device.
EXTERNAL SPEAKER: Socket for connecting an external 4/8 Ohm speaker enclosure.
Connecting an external speaker automatically isolates the internal speaker.
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HEAD PHONES: Socket for connecting external headphones. Connecting headphones
automatically isolates the internal speaker.
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HCM60B
PassivePassive
InputInput
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
PASSIVE INPUT: Socket provided for connecting a bass guitar equipped with passive
pickups.
ACTIVE INPUT: Socket provided for connecting a bass guitar equipped with active pickups.
COMPRESSOR GAIN: Sets the level of compression of the input signal. Should be used to
give a punchy bass sound as desired.
COMPRESSOR SWITCH: Activates the on board compressor.
BASS: Sets the level of bass frequencies present in the signal..
SWEPT MID SWEEP: Sets the frequency at which the swept mid gain control is applied.
SWEPT MID GAIN: Sets the amount of gain applied to the frequency selected by control 6.
TREBLE: Sets the level of high frequencies present in the signal
VOLUME: Sets the overall listening volume of the amplifier.
CD/LINE INPUT: Sockets for connection of external CD player.
DI: Socket provided for connecting the amplifier to an external amplifier such as front of
house PA or providing a direct input into a recording device.
ActiveActive
6
oreore
ardard
HCM60BHCM60B
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66
44
33
77
88
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compressorcompressor
GainGain
4
3
2
55
00
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44
--
33
22
44
55
BassBass
5
55
22
33
44
22
11
SweepSweep
EqualizationEqualization
6
77
88
33
99
00
00
++
--
22
22
33
33
44
44
55
55
GainGain
7
55
++
66
44
--
22
33
22
77
33
88
22
44
44
55
TrebleTrebleMidMid
8
99
11
00 1010
5500 1010
VolumeVolume
9
CD / LineCD / Line
10
InIn
HH
DirectDirect
outout
11
axax
CC
HeadHead
phonesphones
MM
11
00
PowerPower
12
12
HEAD PHONES: Socket for connecting external headphones. Connecting headphones
automatically isolates the internal speaker.
HCM120B
PassivePassive compressorcompressor
ActiveActive
InputInput
1
55
66
44
33
22
11
101000
GainGain
2
3
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED.THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED.
WARNINGWARNING
MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTIONMAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION
SUPPLY VOLTAGESUPPLY VOLTAGE
& FUSE RATING& FUSE RATING
77
88
99
BrightBright
5
4
~115V T5A~115V T5A
~230V T2A~230V T2A
00
++
--
22
33
44
5555
BassBass
6
EXTERNALEXTERNAL
SPEAKERSPEAKER
MINIMUM 8 OHMMINIMUM 8 OHM
11
100Hz100Hz 200Hz200Hz 400Hz400Hz 800Hz800Hz 1K6Hz1K6Hz 3K2Hz3K2Hz
22
33
44
EqualizationEqualization
7
MADE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BY BLT INDUSTRIES LTD.MADE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BY BLT INDUSTRIES LTD.
REMPLACER LE FUSIBLEREMPLACER LE FUSIBLE
ATTENTIONATTENTION
PAR LE MEME ET LE CALIBRE.PAR LE MEME ET LE CALIBRE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OFTO REDUCE THE RISK OF
CAUTIONCAUTION
FIRE HAZARD REPLACE FUSE WITHFIRE HAZARD REPLACE FUSE WITH
SAME TYPE AND RATING ONLY.SAME TYPE AND RATING ONLY.
00
++
--
22
33
44
5555 00 1010
TrebleTreble
8
CAUTIONCAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISKTO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVEOF ELECRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE
COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLECOVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICINGPARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNELTO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
DEBRANCHER A LA PRISEDEBRANCHER A LA PRISE
ATTENTIONATTENTION
SECTEUR AVAVT D'OUVRIR.SECTEUR AVAVT D'OUVRIR.
22
33
44
HCM120BHCM120B
55
66
44
33
77
88
22
99
11
VolumeVolume
9
SERIAL No:SERIAL No:
TO REDUCE THE RISKTO REDUCE THE RISK
WARNINGWARNING
OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DOOF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TONOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DirectDirect
outout
10
HH
ardard
RETURNRETURN
oreore
CC
EFFECTS LOOPEFFECTS LOOP
12
MM
axax
11
00
PowerPower
CECE
SENDSEND
13
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HCM120B
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1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10
10
11
11
1212
12
13
PASSIVE INPUT: Socket provided for connecting a bass guitar equipped with passive
pickups.
ACTIVE INPUT: Socket provided for connecting a bass guitar equipped with active pickups.
COMPRESSOR GAIN: Sets the level of compression of the input signal. Should be used to
give a punchy bass sound as desired.
COMPRESSOR SWITCH: Activates the on board compressor.
BRIGHT SWITCH: Adds top end sparkle and creates a bright punchy bass response.
BASS: Sets the level of bass frequencies present in the signal..
6 BAND GRAPHIC MID: Allows greater tonal shaping of the mid frequencies to get the
desired bass sound.
TREBLE: Sets the level of high frequencies present in the signal
VOLUME: Sets the overall listening volume of the amplifier.
DI: Socket provided for connecting the amplifier to an external amplifier such as front of
house PA or providing a direct input into a recording device.
SPEAKER SOCKET: Socket for connecting external speaker. The external cabinet
cabinet should be no lower than 8 Ohms.
EFFECTS LOOP RETURN: Socket for connecting the return signal from an external effects
processor.
EFFECTS LOOP SEND: Socket for connecting to the input socket of external effects
processor.
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BLT Industries LTD.,
Newlyn Road
Cradley Heath
West Midlands
B64 6BE
Tel: (00 44) (0)1384 633821
Fax: (00 44) (0)1384 639186
Web Site http:/www.laney.co.uk
In the interest of continuing product development BLT Industries reserves the right to change specification without prior notice.
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