Laney Amplification GH100TI Car Amplifier User Manual
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1. E AND RATED FUSE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO REMOVE COVERS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE RF FER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY ARNING THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED ATTENTION REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE SEULEMENT PAR LE MEME TYPE ET LE MEME CALIBRE FXSend AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION DEBRANCHER LE CORDON D ALIMENTATION AVANT TOUTE INTERVENTION Model HCM160B Power Source 100VAC 50 60Hz 230V AC 50 60Hz B 120VAC 50 60 Ql 240V AC 50 60Hz Extension MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION Primary Fuse TSAL 125V 2 L 250V Loudspeaker 300 WATTS 50 60 Hz b CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN SERIAL NUMBER ER MANUAL Designed in the UK by BLT Industries LTD TREBLE Controls the high frequency response of the pre amplifier 3 LIMITER SWITCH Allows the on board LIMITER to be defeated if desired With the switch in the out position the limiter is engaged The limiter is automatically triggered at high output levels and is designed to prevent power amp distortion at high output levels When the limiter is automatically triggered an LED lights up to indicate the limiter is active Itis possible to have the limiter engaged but not have the LED active The limiter monitors both power amp clipping and load so it automatically registers the cabinet impedance and sets itself accordingly VOLUME Sets the overall li2. Laney POR HCM160B 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 followe
3. cleaner 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 CAUTION on no account place drinks on the unit 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 2 100 142 102 1 105 5 110 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 pote
4. d including 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 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
5. ip in the frequency response of the amplifier at approximately 200hz This dip eliminates some of the secondary harmonics of the important low frequencies around 40 80 Hz producing a thicker sound Turning the control through to its maximum has the effect of boosting both the low and high frequency content of the signal whilst not effecting the mids BASS Controls the low frequency response of the pre amplifier GRAPHIC EQ The 7 onboard GRAPHIC EQ allows extensive tonal shaping to be achieved With the sliders along the centerline the GRAPHIC EQ will exert a flat signal response itis at this point that individual frequency bands can be cut or boosted Moving the slider beneath the centerline will incur a frequency cut conversely pushing the slider above the centerline facilitates frequency boost As a general rule avoid extreme settings of the sliders try to set the GRAPHIC with as little cut or boost as possible Hardores Laney HCM160B Front Panel CA 4 HCM160B HardCore Max NORMAL HIGH 7 2 Pe j n 2 LIMITER 3 224 85 5 DEFEAT 9 4 1 5 5 O ACTIVE ENHANCE 5 4OHz 80Hz 16OHz 400Hz 80 2KHz 6KHz TREBLE VOLUME 0 6 o d Made in China WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Fabrique en Chine CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYP
6. ntially 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 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 numbe
7. ource 100VAC 50 60Hz 230V AC 50 60Hz 8 120VAC 50 600 8 240V AC 50 60Hz Extension F POWER CoNsuMPTON Primary Fuse Gl T5A L 125V B 250v oe Pe a b SERIAL ANCE NUMBER EFER TO USER MANUAL TunerOut Designed in the UK by BLT Industries LTD 5 O INPUTS Normal and High inputs are provided for connection of bass guitars High output basses either Active or Passive should be connected via the High socket Low output basses should be connected using the normal input High output basses may also be placed in the Normal input if pre amp overloading is desired 2 GAIN This control is used to set the level of gain present in the pre amp The higher the level of gain the more the signal will clip producing distortion The GAIN control should be used in conjunction with the VOLUME control 9 to produce the desired signal characteristics 3 COMPRESSOR SWITCH Engages and disengages the on board compressor This compresses the input signal giving a punchier sound In association with the compressor two LED s one indicating that the compressor is engaged and one indicating the compressor is active It is possible to have the compressor engaged but it only be active during certain periods of playing typically the most dynamic sections 4 ENHANCE provides an increased definition at the low end of the frequency spectrum giving you a tighter punchier sound The ENHANCE control does this by providing a d
8. r 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 DO 29 g d AJ PHONE YOUR DEALER Care of your Laney amplifier will prolong it s life and yours Hage Gores Laney PER HCM160B Front Panel as EQUALISATION Y HCM160B HardCore Max ce 0 4 NORMAL HIGH 5 j 2 LIMITER 7 1 DEFEAT 8 1 9 O 10 ACTIVE ENHANCE BASS 4OHz 80Hz OHz 400Hz 8OOHz 2KHz 6KHz TREBLE VOLUME 5 6666 6 666 6 6 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT Mes APPLIANCE TO RAIN i CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE ONL SAME TYPE AND RATED FUSE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO REMOVE aes No pes SERVICEABLE s INSIDE R TERRI RVI P ATTENTION emite ih Hope SEULEMENT PAR LE MEME TYPE ET LE MEME CALIBRE FXSend Avis RIS ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR LE CORDON D AVANT TOUTE INTERVENTION Model HCM160B Power S
9. stening level of the amplifier 01 XLR socket for direct injection of the amplifier signal to a mixing desk or additional power amplifier The XLR socket provides a low impedance balanced output signal POWER SWITCH POWER SOCKET Socket for connecting mains power Please note that the mains power fuseis also located here Replace only with same type and rating GG EXTENSION SPEAKER SOCKET This socket s should be used to connect an extension cabinet The impedance of the extension cabinet must not be less than 8 Ohms Connecting cabinets that have a lower impedance than 8 Ohms will result in the amplifier overheating Continual use in this manner may cause permanent damage Connecting a cabinet with an impedance of greater than 8 Ohms will cause no damage to the amplifier but Will result in a reduced output TUNER SOCKET Socketfor connecting external tuner FXLOOP Sendand return sockets are provided for connecting external ees alc Core m ae Ow 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 In the interest of continuing product development BLT Industries reserves the right to change specification without prior notice
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