Laney Amplification HCM30 Car Amplifier User Manual
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1. Laney HCM30 30R 30B 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 the literature accompanying the product A Intended to alert the user to the presence of uninstalled dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure 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 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 1 27 meters from the drivers IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electric products basic cautions should always be followed inc2. 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 DO 29 g d AJ PHONE YOUR DEALER Care of your Laney amplifier will prolong it s life and yours Hage Gores Laney PER HCM30 HCM30R 5 C 9 9 9 0000000 77 Epai A HCM30R Hard Cere 456 456 456 456 3 7 3 7 3 7 3 7 8 9 10 Made in China Fabrique en Chine CD Md BHCM30 C Power Source Gl 100 50 60Hz Ql 230V AC 50 60Hz N1646 B 120VAC Ql 240V AC 50 60Hz Designed in the UK by BLT Industries LTD Primary Fuse Ql 500 1 1257 9 250 2507 Number Power Consumption 50 Watts 50 60Hz GUITAR INPUT Socket provided for connecting electric guitar CLEAN VOLUME Sets the overall listening level of the clean channel CRUNCH FACTOR ON Engages the CRUNCH channel CRUNCH FACTOR Sets the level of distortion within the crunch channel MASTER VOLUME Controls the overall listening level of the overdrive channel MAX BU
3. TTON Engages the MAX feature This provides a scooped EQ boost to the signal giving the amplifier a very unique distortion tone try it out BASS Controls the low frequency EQ in the preamplifier MIDDLE Controls the mid frequency EQ in the preamplifier TREBLE Controls the high frequency EQ in the preamplifier REVERB Sets the required level of reverb HCM30R only CD LINE INPUT Sockets for connection of external CD player FOOTSWITCH Socket for connection of FS2 footswitch allowing remote switching of channel amp reverb features EXTERNAL SPEAKER Socket for connecting an external 4 8 Ohm speaker enclosure Connecting an external speaker automatically isolates the internal speaker HEAD PHONES Socket for connecting external headphones Connecting headphones automatically isolates the internal speaker Laney POR HCM30B amp 96 9 2 9 9 5 456 3 7 guam Eeli mmm HCM30B HardCore Max 0 COE 22 28 7 4 3 24 2 72 On a TY E 10 3 5 o 0 5 5 PM pdt Compressor J Bass Sweep a Gain Made in China Fabrique en Chine LT REM HCM30B N1646 4 Power Source 100VAC 50 60Hz 230V AC 50 60Hz 8 120 AC 50 60Hz QM 240V AC 50 60Hz Designed in the UK by BLT Industries LTD Primary Fuse 9 500 1257 9 250 1 2507 Power Consumption 50 Watts 50 60Hz INPUT Socket provided for connecting a bass guitar equi
4. if necessary Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through any ventilation holes or openings 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 The user should not attempt to service the equipment All service work is done by a qualified service technician 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 Duration Per Day In Hours Sound Level dBA slow response 8 90 6 92 4 95 3 97 2 100 14 102 1 105 110 Or less 115 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 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 level
5. luding the following POLI BIS 16 17 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 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 The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is to be unused for long periods of time If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack rear support should be provided Metal parts 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
6. pped with passive pickups ACTIVE INPUT Socket provided for connecting a bass guitar equipped with active pickups COMPRESSOR GAIN Sets the level of compression of the input signal Should be used to give a punchy bass sound as desired COMPRESSOR SWITCH Activates the on board compressor BASS Sets the level of bass frequencies present in the signal SWEPT MID SWEEP Sets the frequency at which the swept mid gain control is applied SWEPT MID GAIN Sets the amount of gain applied to the frequency selected by control 6 TREBLE Sets the level of high frequencies present in the signal VOLUME Sets the overall listening volume of the amplifier CD LINE INPUT Sockets for connection of external CD player DI Socket provided for connecting the amplifier to an external amplifier such as front of house PA or providing a direct input into a recording device EXTERNAL SPEAKER Socket for connecting an external 4 8 Ohm speaker enclosure Connecting an external speaker automatically isolates the internal speaker HEAD PHONES Socket for connecting external headphones Connecting headphones automatically isolates the internal speaker Mum 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
7. s 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 T5408 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 each 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
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