Laney Amplification HCP804 User's Manual
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1. 1 27 meters from the drivers IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electric products basic cautions should always be followed including the following Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product All safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Obey all cautions in the Operating instructions and on the back of the unit All operating instructions should be followed This product should not be used near water i e a bathtub sink swimming pool wet basement etc This product should be located so that its position does not interfere with its proper ventilation It should not be placed flat against a wall or placed in a built up enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling air This product should not be placed near a source of heat such as stove radiator or another heat producing amplifier Connect only to a power supply of the type marker on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord Never break off the ground pin on a power supply cord 0 Power supply cords should always be handled carefully Never walk or place equipment on power supply cords Periodically check cords for cuts or signs of stress especially at the plug and the point where the chord exits the unit 11 The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is to be unused for long periods of time 12 If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack rear support should be provided 13 Metal parts2. level of the signal from the unit connected to the tape input is determined by the Tape input control on the front panel 11 TAPE OUT Dual phono line level output sockets ideal for connection to an external recording device i e DAT player Mini Disc recorder Tape machine etc A A A M LANGY 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
3. system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure exceeds the limits set forth above To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Laney 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 ea
4. Laney HCP804 USER MANUAL that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons Intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in A Intended to alert the user to the presence of uninstalled dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure A the literature accompanying the product Caution Risk of electrical shock DO NOT OPEN Caution To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not remove cover No user servicable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING To prevernt electrical shock or fire hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture Before using this appliance read the operating guide for further warnings This apparatus must be earthed EMC warning It is inherent in the design of a loudspeaker and in the design of guitar pickups that they should emit or be affected by electro magnetic fields Loudspeaker enclosures should not be used less than two meters away from equipment which is likely to be affected by electro magnetic interference Likewise guitar fitted with electro magnetic pickups should not be used less than two meters away from any source of emissions such as loudspeakers Emissions from loudspeakers are dependent on the frequency characteristics of the drive unit Levels were measured direct from the driver of 30 dBuV These levels are reduced to a safe level at a distance of
5. can be cleaned with a damp cloth The vinyl covering used on some units can be cleaned with a damp cloth or ammonia based household cleaner if necessary Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning 14 Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through any ventilation holes or openings 15 A qualified service technician should check the unit if The power cord has been damaged Anything has fallen or spilled into the unit The unit does not appear to operate correctly The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 16 The user should not attempt to service the equipment All service work is done by a qualified service technician 17 Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing gloss Individuals very considerably in susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient time The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has specified the following permissible noise level exposure DO GN gt O 09 Duration Per Day In Hours Sound Level dBA slow response 90 92 95 97 100 Ve 102 105 Y 110 Ya or less 115 NO id 000 According to OSHA any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification
6. ch 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 1 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 O i gt f D Lisa PHONE YOUR DEALER Care of your Laney amplifier will prolong it s life and yours Laney HCP804 Front HCP804 Rear Made In China To rodeos tba ia o ta abeak do ot expose this appliance to rala or meistare Warning This Equipment mest be earthed Supply Voltage A PA iae de the dette e sonic To rodus pie ot oat eek oot PORNO cavers o inside Rafer suelo att pre ely A net berthed HCP804 Channel features LoudSpeaker Outputs In r od als rO O Total Minimum Load HCP804 9 Laney C Designed in the United Kingdom by BLT Industries Ltd Model HCP804 Tape y Out Serial No TONE Sets the overall tonal vay of the channel input The greater the tone value the m
7. ore treble present in the signal giving a brighter sound VOLUME Sets the level of the individual channel in relation to the rest of the channels used in conjunction with the master volume level LINE INPUT Socket for connecting line level input signals from units such as drum machines or sequencers REVERB Sets the level of reverb for the individual channel input 6 XLR SOCKET Socket provided for connecting XLR equipped microphones Laney HCP804 Master Section 00 E BASS Controls the low frequency EQ in the over all signal E VOLUME Controls the overall gt 0 listening volume ofthe amplifier MAIN A line level output for LE ei El eb esk etc This takes the signal from after the Master volume control unlike the Rec Out which is Maip Reverb Aux Foot unaffected by the overall listening level of the amp Powered Mixer HCP804 Laney MIDDLE Global Mid Range EQ This adjusts the mid range frequency response across the entire mix TREBLE Global Treble EQ This adjusts the high end frequency response across the entire mix TAPE Sets the overall level of the signal connected to the tape input on the rear of the HCP804 FOOTSWITCH Jack socket for connecting an optional Laney FS1 footswitch for switching reverb on off AUX IN Jack socket line in designed to work in conjunction with the Reverb Out socket as the return of an effect
8. s loop or some such device REVERB Controls the overall reverb output level across the entire mix REVERB OUT Jack socket providing a line level signal for each individual channel The level of the signal present from each channel is determined by the channels individual REVERB setting level The REVERB OUT can be used to generate a line level output that can be used in conjunction with the AUX IN socket as an effects loop HCP804 Rear Panel Made In China Warning Warsi TET ES cE Dobrsda le ordon TAAS aatatel Tape Tsien ath ta Pe 3 m LoudSpeaker Outputs In Out Designed in the United Kingdom Roque do chee olotriqu po pes omic by BLT Industries Ltd pan L L Model HCP804 To reduse tho risk of electric shock de not remove covers _ No user serviceable parts inside i 4 Rotor sorvleing to qualified personnel only x Py Or Serial No A J Power Creal patt hi Total Minimum Lood Laney HCP804 Rear Panel 4 SPEAKER OUTPUTS Twin jack sockets for connection of loudspeaker cabinets The HCP804 will deliver 80 watts of output power into a 4 ohm load Under no circumstances should the total load seen by the amp fall below 4 ohms This would result in temporary thermal shutdown which after continued use under these conditions may impair the long term reliability of the amplifier 2 TAPE INPUT Dual phono line level input sockets ideal for connecting a CD player or tape machine to the amplifier The
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