thomann Harley Benton PowerPlant Tuner Junior User Manual

PowerPlant

Tuner Junior

tuner pedal with

power distribution

user manual

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

20.02.2018, ID: 406951 (V2)

Table of contents

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

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

3 Features.......................................................................................................................................................... 8

4 Starting up..................................................................................................................................................... 9

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

6 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 13

7 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 14

8 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 15

Table of contents

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1 General notes

This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and
follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure
that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device, include the manual for
the next owner.

Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore reserve the
right to make changes without notice.

This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user 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 pos-

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

Symbols and signal words

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Warning signs Type of danger

Warning – danger zone.

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2 Safety instructions

This device is intended to be used for tuning musical instruments as well as for power distribu­tion. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other
operating conditions 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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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!
External power supply

The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the
external power supply, 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 the user.

Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and when the
device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or
fire.

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3 Features

n Chromatic floor tuner with external mains power adaptor to supply up to eight further 9 V

units

n

Suitable for guitar and bass

n

27.5 Hz … 4186 Hz

n

Accuracy ± 1 cent

n

Excellent readability due to large display

n

Self-supply via supplied DC power supply

n

Supply of connected devices via included DC cables

n

Outputs:
– 6 × 9 V DC, each loadable with 100 mA
– 2 × 9 V DC, each loadable with 500 mA

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4 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.

Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for
all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards.

Handle the device with care.
Do not try to disassemble or repair the device yourself if it should not work.
Do not use solvents such as alcohol to clean the device.

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5 Connections and controls

Connections and controls

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1 Two output sockets for the power supply of further devices with 9 V, each loadable with 500 mA.
2 Six output sockets for the power supply of further devices with 9 V, each loadable with 100 mA.
3 [INPUT]

1/4" standard instrument cable input.

4 [True Bypass]

Pedal switch to enable True Bypass mode for feeding the unchanged input signal to an amplifier or further effects
pedal. Press the pedal switch to leave True Bypass mode and tune your instrument. That mutes the output.

5 [OUTPUT]

Use this 1/4" output socket to feed the input signal to an amplifier or further effects pedals.

6 Display.

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7 LED.

This indicator lights up as soon as supply voltage is applied to the device.

8 [DC IN 12V]

Connector for an external DC 12 V power supply.

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6 Operating

Connect your instrument to the input socket [INPUT] to adapt the values). If desired, connect
the [OUTPUT] to your amplifier or other effects units.

You can connect additional 9 V devices with the supplied cables to the supply sockets on the
sides of the device. Observe the maximum load capacity of the connections and the polarity
(negative pole inside) specified above the supply sockets. If one of the connected devices
exceeds the maximum load capacity of the relevant connection, it will be shut sown. Then dis­connect this unit from its power supply and reconnect it. If a shutdown occurs frequently,
check the device in question for a defect. Using the supplied cables to reverse the polarity, you
can also connect devices with reversed pin configuration of the supply socket.

Connect the included power supply to the [DC IN 12V] input at the front of the device and put
the mains plug into a wall outlet. The LED above the display lights up.

Press the foot switch to turn the unit into tuning mode. The [OUTPUT] is then muted. Pick a
string and slightly adjust the tuning until the blue LED in the middle of the display lights up.
Then the string is tuned correctly.

When the instrument's tuning is finished, press the foot switch and thereby the device to True
Bypass mode, so the unaffected signal is fed to connected devices such as amplifiers or other
effects units. The display turns off then.

Operating

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7 Technical specifications

Tuning range 27.5 Hz … 4186 Hz
Operating supply voltage

12 V , 2 A via the supplied plug-in power adapter
Dimensions (W × H × D) 52 mm × 50 mm × 98 mm
Weight 300 g (without wall wart)

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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) in its currently valid version. 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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Notes

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