thomann Harley Benton CB-110X User Manual

CB-110X

bass combo

user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.thomann.de

16.11.2015, ID: 115448

Table of contents

1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 5

1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 6

1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 6

2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 8

3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 12

4 Installation and starting up................................................................................................................ 13

5 Components and functions................................................................................................................ 14

6 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 21

7 Connector and pin assignments...................................................................................................... 22

8 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 24

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1 General notes

This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow
the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make
sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that
the buyer also receives this manual.

Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to
change.

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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.

Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.

Service

If you have any problems with the device the
customer service will gladly assist you.

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1.2 Notational conventions

This manual uses the following notational conventions:

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.

Letterings

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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.

CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐

sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it
is not avoided.

NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐

sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.

Warning signs Type of danger

Warning – high-voltage.

Warning – danger zone.

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2 Safety instructions

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.

This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.

DANGER!
Danger for children

Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!

Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!

Never let children unattended use electrical devices.

Intended use

Safety

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DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltages inside

Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never
remove any covers.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

DANGER!
Electric shock caused by short-circuit

Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐
tective 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 regis‐
tered electrician.

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CAUTION!
Possible hearing damage

With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce volume
levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment.

Do not operate the device permanently at a high volume level. Decrease the
volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing
impairment.

NOTICE!
Risk of fire

Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots. Do not place the device near
any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames.

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NOTICE!
Operating conditions

This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never
expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and
strong vibrations.

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.

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3 Features

Special features of the device:

n 110 watt output power RMS
n 12" woofer
n Switchable 4-band EQ
n Bright and Boost switch
n Compressor
n 9 DSP effects, foot switchable (FS not supplied)
n Headphones, line and speaker outlets
n AUX input
n Automatic standby (can be disabled)

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4 Installation and starting up

Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep
the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture
during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material
suitable for transport or storage, respectively.

Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high­quality cables for all connections.

NOTICE!
Possible property damage by magnetic fields

Loudspeakers produce a static magnetic field. Therefore, maintain an appropriate
distance to devices that can be adversely affected or damaged by an external
magnetic field.

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5 Components and functions

Top panel

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1 [HEADPHONE]

1/4" phone socket for headphones. If you connect headphones, the internal speaker is disconnected.
To avoid annoying noise, turn the ‘VOLUME’ (15) control down before plugging headphones in or out.

2 [LOW]

Control to attenuate or increase the low frequencies in the 4-band EQ.

3 [EQUALIZER ON/OFF]

To turn the 4-band EQ on or off.

4 [LOW MID]

Control to attenuate or increase the lower mids in the 4-band EQ.

5 [HIGH MID]

Control to attenuate or increase the upper mids in the 4-band EQ.

6 [HIGH]

Control to attenuate or increase the high frequencies in the 4-band EQ.

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7 [EFFECTS]

This LED lights up when one of the built-in effects is active.

8 [E.LEVEL]

This control lets you adjust the effect intensity.

9 [COMP]

The compressor reduces the signal dynamics above a fixed threshold value, thus limiting loud peaks. The indicator
lights up when the compressor responds.

10 LED [ACTIVE]

Power indicator LED. This LED is permanently on in normal mode. It goes off when the energy-saving mode is ena‐
bled and the box enters the standby mode.

11 [STANDBY]

Push button to enable or disable the energy saving mode.
If the power is on and there is no signal input at the [INPUT] jack for 15 minutes, the device will automatically enter

standby mode. As soon as the [INPUT] jack receives a instrument signal, the device switches back to normal mode.

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12 LED [STANDBY]

Standby mode. This LED lights up when the energy saving mode is enabled and the box enters the standby mode. It
goes off again when the box switches back to normal.

13 [POWER]

Use the mains switch to turn the unit on or off.

14 [EFFECTS ON/OFF]

This switch turns the built-in effects function on or off.

15 [E.MODE]

Rotary switch for selecting one of the 9 built-in effects: 1 = delay, 2–9 = chorus.
Press on this knob to enter the edit mode for the selected effect. The circularly arranged LEDs now indicate the set

parameters for this effect, that you now can adjust by turning the [E.Mode] knob. To save the settings and exit the
editing mode, press again on the knob or wait 5 seconds.

Keep this knob pressed for 3 seconds to reactivate the preset parameters.

16 [TREBLE]

Treble control of the 2-band tone stack.

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17 [BASS]

Bass control of the 2-band tone stack.

18 [VOLUME]

Volume control.

19 [BOOST]

Press this switch to boost the low frequencies.

20 [BRIGHT]

Press this switch to boost the high frequencies.

21 [GAIN]

This knob controls the input gain.

22 [INPUT]

1/4" TS phone socket for the input signal from your instrument.

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Rear panel

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23 IEC chassis connector with fuse holder. Use the supplied mains cable to connect this mains power connector to an

earthed wall outlet.

24 [FOOT SW - EFF ON/OFF]

You can connect a foot switch (not supplied) to this 1/4" TRS phone socket to turn the effects function on or off.

25 [EXT SPEAKER]

Here you can connect an additional external speaker. The minimum impedance of such a speaker is 4 W, otherwise
the amplifier is overloaded and might get damaged.

26 [PRE OUT]

1/4" TS phone socket providing the preamp out signal. Use this outlet to feed the preamp signal e.g. into a mixing
console, recording device or external power amp.

27 [AUX IN]

Additional signal input to connect a CD player, drum module or the like.

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6 Technical specifications

Input impedance Instrument input: –10 dBu/ 1 MΩ

AUX input: –10 dBu
Output power 110 W (RMS)
Speakers 1 × 12" woofer, 4 Ω
Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1,6 A, 250 V, träge
Operating voltage

AC 230 V , 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 130 W
Dimensions (W × D × H) 400 mm × 320 mm × 440 mm
Weight 16 kg

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7 Connector and pin assignments

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.

Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a
plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short
circuit or ‘just’ in poor transmission quality!

1 Signal
2 Ground, shielding

Introduction

1/4" TS phone plug (mono,
unbalanced)

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1 Signal (left)
2 Signal (right)
3 Ground

1/4" TRS phone plug (stereo,
unbalanced)

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8 Protecting the environment

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.

This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
(WEEE). Do not dispose with your normal household waste.

Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste
facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your
country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.

Disposal of the packaging mate‐
rial

Disposal of your old device

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Notes

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Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de