Owner`s Manual HD Series Bass Guitar Combos
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1. ok Gad at a E a ees toa ja ni Bas ot 6 Top Panel Controls u ge 1 ua ga l we 7 Rear Panel Controls woco emoa ooe e o o o a 8 Quick Start 402 m ro aki ORE 9 Using Equalization 10 36 4 2 e e 11 4 Hartke Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Hydrive HD25 or HD50 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 HD25 is a compact combo featuring a 25 watt amp and an 8 custom designed Hydrive Series speaker The HD50 has a 50 watt amp and a 10 cus tom designed Hydrive Series speaker 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 co2. very much dependent upon your particular instrument and personal taste and playing style However here are a few general suggestions For reggae or Motown sound boost the Bass EQ slightly while attenuating the Treble EQ To remove boxiness and make your instrument sound more hi fi attenuate the Mid EQ control For a twangy sound that cuts try boosting the Treble and slighting rolling off the Bass EQ control As you experiment with the EQ controls of the HD Series don t forget that your bass also provides significant EQ control in the form of its pickup and tonal settings this can be particularly effective in instruments that have active circuitry 10 Hartke Specifications Rated Output Power 1 kHz 4 ohm 1 THD HD25 25w HD50 50w Rated Input Level 1 kHz HD25 44 6mv rms HD50 64 6mv rms Total Harmonic Distortion 1 dB below rated output 1 kHz typical HD25 0 09 HD50 0 09 Signal To Noise Ratio 1 Wrms 1 kHz HD25 1W 60dB 25W 74dB HD50 1W 60dB 45W 75dB Signal Gain HD25 27dBV HD50 24dBV Equalizer BASS MID TREBLE Center Frequency Bass 100 Hz Mid 400 Hz Treble 10 kHz Headphone Output 125mW 32 Ohms Fuse Type glass tube fuse Fuse Rating US amp Japan HD25 T500mAL AC250V HD50 T1 5AL AC250V UK amp European HD25 T250mAL AC250V HD50 T800mAL AC250V Weight HD25 24 7 Ib 11 2 kg HD50 34 Ib 15 4 kg Dimensions HxWxD HD25 15 2 x 14 x 10 387 mm x 355 mm x 254 mm HD50 16 9 x 16
3. Hartke 59 HOSO HD Series Bass Guitar Combos Owner s Manual Important Safety Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRONIQUE 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 tude 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 in 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 magni A structions in the literature accompanying the appliance If you want to 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
4. d 4 instrument cable to connect your bass to the Input jack on the front panel On the top panel of the amplifier turn the Volume the minimum fully counterclockwise position set all EQ controls to their twelve o clock position Press the top panel Power switch in order to turn on the amplifier Set the output of your bass to maximum and then while playing slowly turn the Volume control up until the desired level is achieved Adjust the equalization controls to taste Test the headphone output by turning the Volume control to its minimum fully counterclockwise position and then connect a pair of headphones to the top panel Phones jack While playing your bass slowly turn the Volume control up you should hear sound from the headphones and none from the connected speaker The HD Series amplifier features an AUX INPUT that you can use with a portable CD or MP3 player to play with prerecorded tracks You can plug any line level signal into the AUX INPUT including the signal from a key board or drum machine Connect the line level device to the AUX INPUT using standard 1 8 cable You will need to use the volume control on the input device to set the balance between the track and your bass So start with the volume control all the way down and slowly raise it until you reach a good balance with your bass Using Equalization The Hartke Systems HD Series Bass Amplifier gives you control over shaping the sound of your bass usi
5. ed HD Series Combos 7 Rear Panel Controls Hartke HD 5D SUI DE E ors e D e 220 240V ac RATED POWER e 1 AC Inlet Attach the grounded AC power cord here to connect your ampli fier to mains power This cord comes supplied with the appropriate plug for your geographic area CAUTION Do not use an adapter to defeat the third grounding pin on this plug or severe electric shock may result 2 Fuse Holder The fuse holder comes from the factory with the appropri ately rated fuse for your model If you need to change this fuse for any reason replace it with one that has the same exact rating 3 Voltage Selection Switch HD50 Only This switch is used to select the amplifiers operating voltage NOTE Before using your speaker be sure the Voltage Selection Switch is set to the correct voltage for your country Be sure to install the properly rated fuse when changing the operating voltage 8 Hartke Quick Start Setting up your Hartke HD Series Combo Bass Amplifier is a simple procedure which takes only a few minutes 1 HD Series Combos Remove all packing materials and decide where the amplifier is to be physically placed Before you plug in the power cable be sure the Power switch is in the off position Connect the supplied power cable to the AC inlet located on the rear panel Then plug in the 3 pin AC plug into any grounded AC socket Use a standar
6. low frequency response As it is turned clockwise the frequency area is boosted as it is turned counterclockwise the frequency area is attenuated 4 Control This control is used to adjust the mid frequency response As it is turned clockwise the frequency area is boosted as it is turned counterclockwise the frequency area is attenuated 5 TREBLE Control This control is used to adjust the high frequency re sponse As it is turned clockwise the frequency area is boosted as it is turned counterclockwise the frequency area is attenuated 6 AUX INPUT use this 18 input to connect a line level device like a porta ble CD or MP3 player 7 Headphones jack Connect any standard headphones 600 ohms or less to this standard 4 jack When a plug is inserted into the headphone jack the speaker output is disconnected allowing you to use your HD Combo as a practice amplifier The level of the signal sent to the head phones is determined by the setting of the VOLUME knob at the point where a connected speaker would clip the headphones will clip Note Because the amplifier is capable of generating extremely high head phone signal levels always start with the Volume knob at minimum and then slowly turn it up In particular a clicking sound is an indication of distortion and possible damage to the headphones and your hearing 8 Power Switch Use this to power the amplifier on or off When powered on the switch illuminates r
7. mbo as well as a guided tour through its front and rear panels step by step instructions for setting up and using the amp additional information about equalization plus full specifications You ll also find a war ranty 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 trou ble free for many years Should the product ever require servicing a Return Authorization RA number must be obtained before shipping your unit to Sam son Without this number the unit will not be accepted Please call Samson at 1 800 3SAMSON 1 800 372 6766 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 HD25 or HD50 was purchased outside of the United States contact your local distributor for warranty details and service information HD Series Combos 5 Features E t gt 2 q Hartke H
8. nes CI 5 The Hartke HD Series offers all the state of the art speaker technology as well as robust amplification in an extremely compact size and affordable price Here are some of its main features The HD25 delivers 25 Watts of power to its specially designed 8 inch Hy drive bass speaker The HD50 delivers 50 Watts to its specially designed 10 inch Hydrive bass speaker Flexible input that accommodates a broad range of input levels so that you can use passive model basses or those with active circuitry Three band equalizer to create a broad range of tonal colors Dedicated 3 5 mm line input is included allowing you to hook up a porta ble CD or MP3 player to practice along with Headphone output which automatically disconnects the speaker output allowing use as a high quality practice amp Molded strap top carry handle Built in limiter protects the speaker and amplifier from overload Rugged construction makes the HD Series eminently road worthy Hartke Top Panel Controls 1 INPUT Connect your bass guitar here using a standard unbalanced instrument cable 2 VOLUME Control This is the overall volume control For best signal to noise ratio keep the output of your bass at or near maximum and adjust the VOLUME to the desired level 3 Control This control is used to adjust the
9. ng a process called equalization To understand how this works it s important to know that every naturally occurring sound consists of a broad range of pitches or frequencies combined together in a unique way This blend is what gives every sound its distinctive tonal color The HD Series EQ controls allow you to alter a sound by boosting or attenuating specific fre quency areas they operate much like the bass and treble controls on your hi fi amp but with much greater precision The HD25 and HD50 offer three bands of equalization Each EG labeled Bass Mid and Treble affects a different frequency area of the audio We carefully selected these frequency areas because they have maximum impact on bass guitar signals The Bass and Treble controls are shelving EQs which provide boost when the control is moved clockwise from the center or cut when the control is moved counterclockwise from the center The Mid EQ control is a passive cut only circuit designed to provide a response that is flat to a mid In many instances the best way to deal with equalization is to think in terms of which frequency areas you need to attenuate as opposed to which ones you need to boost Be aware that boosting a frequency area also has the effect of boosting the overall signal specifically too much Low EQ boost can actually cause overload distortion or even harm the connected speaker The specific EG you will apply to your bass signal is
10. 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 Copyright 2014 vl Samson Technologies Corp 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge New York 11788 8816 Phone 1 800 3 SAMSON 1 800 372 6766 Fax 631 784 2201 www samsontech com Important Safety Information 10 11 12 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manu facturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 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 electri cian for replacement of the obsolete outlet 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 Only use attachments accessories specified b
11. x 13 428 mm x 406 mm x 304 mm At Hartke we are continually improving our products therefore specifications and images are subject to change without notice HD Series Combos 11 Hartke 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge New York 11788 8816 Phone 1 800 3 SAMSON 1 800 372 6766 Fax 631 784 2201 www hartke com
12. y the manufacturer 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 appa ratus combination to avoid 53125 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 injury from tip over Unplug the apparatus during lighten ing storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified 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 This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no object filled with liquid such as vases shall be placed on the appa ratus Caution to prevent electrical shock match wide blade plug wide slot fully insert Please keep a good ventilation envi ronment around the entire unit To prevent injury this apparatus must be securely attached to the stand in accordance with the installation instructions WARNING The battery battery or batteries or battery pack shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like CAUTION Danger of explosion if bat tery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type Contents he aa e 5 Features
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