thomann Harley Benton HBV 800BK, Harley Benton HBV 800NV, Harley Benton HBV 800VW User Manual

HBV 800BK / NV / VW

electro-acoustic violin

user manual

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

25.01.2017, ID: 264404, 263876, 264406

Table of contents

1 General information.............................................................................................................. 4

1.1 Further information........................................................................................................ 4

1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................. 4

1.3 Symbols and signal words........................................................................................... 5

2 Safety instructions................................................................................................................. 6

3 Scope of delivery..................................................................................................................... 7

4 Assembly instructions.......................................................................................................... 8

4.1 Tuning the strings........................................................................................................... 9

5 Connections and controls................................................................................................ 10

5.1 Connecting the instrument cable........................................................................... 10

5.2 Adjusting Volume and Tone..................................................................................... 10

6 Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 11

6.1 Changing strings........................................................................................................... 11

7 Technical specifications.................................................................................................... 12

8 Plug and connection assignment................................................................................. 13

9 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................... 14

10 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 15

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1 General information

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.

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.

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.

The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a
step is indented and highlighted by an arrow.

Example:

1. Switch on the device.

2. Press [Auto].

ð

Automatic operation is started.

3. Switch off the device.

Letterings

Instructions

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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.

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.

NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates

a possible dangerous situation that can result in mate‐
rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided.

Warning signs Type of danger

Warning – danger zone.

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2 Safety instructions

DANGER!
Danger for children

Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of and
are not in the 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 product. They could swallow the pieces and choke!

Never let children play unattended with the product.

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!
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 dam‐
aged by an external magnetic field.

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3 Scope of delivery

Thank you for purchasing the electro-acoustic violin HBV 800BK / NV / VW. The
package includes the following components:

n 1 × electro-acoustic violin
n 1 × bridge (pre-assembled)
n 1 × instrument cable (1/4" jack, mono)
n 1 × strings set (pre-assembled)
n 1 × composite bow
n 1 × bow rosin
n 1 × suitable transport bag

Assembling and tuning your instrument are described in detail in the following sec‐
tions.

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4 Assembly instructions

A (front side) 1 Bridge

2 Chin rest
3 Machine heads

B (sides) 4 Operating elements

[VOL]

With this control you can adjust the volume.

[TONE]

Use this control to shape the tone (treble, bass).

5 Connector for instrument cable (1/4" phone socket, mono)

Overview

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4.1 Tuning the strings

Tune all strings with the machine heads using a tuner device to the correct pitch
(usually g–d'–a'–e'').

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5 Connections and controls

NOTICE!
Risk of breakage, possible deformation

When placing the instrument with the fretboard down, there is a risk of
damaging the fingerboard and the tailpiece.

Avoid any compressive load on the rear of the instrument, if it is placed
for the assembly or for service work with the fretboard down on a solid
surface.

Before connecting an amplifier, the volume control of both violin and
amplifier must be set to ‘Minimum’. This avoids loud crack noises.

5.1 Connecting the instrument cable

You find the connector for the instrument cable (1/4" jack, mono) at the side of the
instrument.

5.2 Adjusting Volume and Tone

The controls to adjust the volume [VOL] and the tone [TONE] are located at the side of
the instrument.

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6 Maintenance

6.1 Changing strings

Strings are subject to a natural aging process, which is also affected by the frequency
of use of the instrument. Changing the strings is recommended if the sound quality
of the instrument decreases audibly. Always replace the complete set of strings
(strings of 4/4 length) and always go string by string. In this way you avoid a strong
temporary bending of the neck due to reduced string tension. The bridge also
remains in the correct position and does not have to be readjusted.

1. For example, loosen the run-down E string from the capstan of the machine

head and from the tailpiece.

2. Thread the new E string into the tailpiece, pull it over the bridge into the cap‐

stan bore of the machine head.

3. Hook the string end to the capstan and tighten the string tension slowly. At the

first windings, pay particular attention that the string is taut to the mechanics.

4. Make sure that the string is running correctly through the grooves of bridge

and nut at the upper end of the neck.

5. Slowly increase the string tension until the correct pitch is reached. Use a tuner

or a pitch pipe for reference.

6. Proceed in the same way with the A, D and G strings and then tune all strings

again successively to the correct pitch. Note that the string tension will drop a
little and the instrument needs to be retuned several times until the strings
stay in tune.

Proceed as follows to change the
strings:

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7 Technical specifications

HBV 800BK HBV 800NV HBV 800VW

Item no. 264404 263876 264406
Colour black natural violin lacquer vintage white
Scale approx. 68 cm
Body material solid spruce top, maple back, hollow body design
Neck material maple, ebony fretboard
Pick-up Piezo, passive
Machine heads Machine heads
Dimensions (W × H × D) 21 cm × 9.5 cm × 59 cm
Weight 500 g

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8 Plug and connection assignment

This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable
equipment 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!

Unbalanced transmission is mainly used in semi-professional environment and in hifi
use. Instrument cables with two conductors (one core plus shielding) are typical rep‐
resentatives of the unbalanced transmission. One conductor is ground and shielding
while the signal is transmitted through the core.

Unbalanced transmission is susceptible to electromagnetic interference, especially at
low levels, such as microphone signals and when using long cables.

In a professional environment, therefore, the balanced transmission is preferred,
because this enables an undisturbed transmission of signals over long distances. In
addition to the conductors ‘Ground’ and ‘Signal’, in a balanced transmission a second
core is added. This also transfers the signal, but phase-shifted by 180°.

Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted
signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal
without any noise interference.

1 Signal
2 Ground, shielding

Introduction

Balanced and unbalanced transmis‐
sion

1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbal‐
anced)

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9 Cleaning

Clean the instrument and especially the strings after playing with a dry, soft, lint-free
cloth. Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth.

Never use cleaners containing alcohol or thinner.

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10 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 material

Disposal of your old device

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