Harley Benton Sidecar User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Harley Benton
Table of Contents
Harley Benton Sidecar
Quick Start Guide
This quick start guide contains important information on the safe operation of
the product. Read and follow the safety advice and instructions given. Retain
the quick start guide for future reference. If you pass the product on to
others please include this quick start guide.
Safety instructions
Intended use
This device is intended for use as effects pedal for electric guitars. 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.
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 from the product. They could swallow
the pieces and choke!
Where to use the product
Never use the product
- in conditions of extreme temperature or humidity
- in extremely dusty or dirty areas
- at locations where the unit can become wet
General handling
- To prevent damage, never use force when handling the product.
- Never immerse the product in water. Just wipe it with a clean dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene, thinners or flammable cleaning agents.
Features
- Dual effects pedal for electric guitars
- The effect modules A and B can be used simultaneously or individually and in any order
- Overdrive with large dynamic range and tube-like drive tone (effect module A)
- 5-band graphic equalizer with 5 adjustable frequency bands designed for guitar (effect module B)
- True Bypass when the device is powered off
- Master volume control
- High-peak and low-peak mode
- Volume, tone, and drive controls
- 3-way switch for effects order
- Foot switches with LED indicators
- Power supply via 9 V power adapter (not included, suitable optional power adapter: item no. 409939, no battery operation).
Operating Elements
- 9V == Socket for connecting a power adapter (not included)
- VOLUME Rotary control for adjusting the volume level of the Overdrive effect
- Lp / Hp Switch for switching the tone mode of the Overdrive effect
- TONE Rotary control for adjusting the tone colour of the Overdrive effect
- DRIVE Rotary control for adjusting the gain level of the Overdrive effect
- INPUT 1/4″ jack socket for connecting instruments
- Overdrive Footswitch for switching on/off the Overdrive effect
- EQ Footswitch for switching on/off the 5-band equalizer
- OUTPUT 1/4″ jack socket for connecting an amplifier
- Sliders for adjusting the input level of the 5-band equalizer in a range from zum –18 dB to +18 dB
- Switch for selecting the operation mode
- A – B The Overdrive effect and the 5-band equalizer can simultaneously be enabled. The signal will go through the Overdrive effect and then to the 5-band equalizer.
- A or B Either the Overdrive effect and the 5-band equalizer can be enabled.
- B – A The 5-band equalizer and the Overdrive effect can simultaneously be enabled. The signal will go through the 5-band equalizer and then to the Overdrive effect.
- VOLUME Rotary control for adjusting the volume level of the 5-band equalizer
Technical Specifications
- Input connections 1/4″ jack socket Socket for connecting a power adapter
- Output connections 1/4″ jack socket
- Power supply External power adapter, 100 – 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
- Power adapter Secondary current 100 mA
- Secondary voltage 9V ==
- Polarity center negative
- Dimensions (W × H × D) 95 mm × 37 mm × 120 mm
- Weight 322 g
- Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C
- Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing)
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 of your old device with your normal household waste. Dispose of this product through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. Comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 • 96138 Burgebrach •
www.thomann.de •
info@thomann.de.