Harley Benton 256821 British TrueTone User Manual

Harley Benton 256821 British TrueTone

Product Information

The British TrueTone Effects Pedal is an effects pedal designed for electric guitars. It features overdrive and 3-band EQ controls for adjusting the level, voice, and drive of the guitar’s sound. The pedal can be powered either by a 9-V block battery or a power adapter (both not included).

Product Usage Instructions

1. Unpack the British TrueTone Effects Pedal and carefully check for any transportation damage before using the unit.
2. Keep the equipment packaging for future use.
3. To ensure the product’s protection against vibration, dust, and moisture during transportation or storage, use the original packaging or suitable packaging material.
4. Connect your electric guitar to the input of the pedal using a standard instrument cable.
5. If using a power adapter, connect it to the designated power input on the pedal. If using a 9-V block battery, open the battery compartment and insert the battery with the correct polarity.
6. Adjust the Level, Voice, and Drive controls to achieve your desired overdrive effect.
7. Use the Low, Mid, and High 3-band EQ controls to further shape your guitar’s sound.
8. Experiment with different settings and combinations of controls to explore various tones and effects.
9. When finished, disconnect the power source and remove the instrument cable from the pedal.

Note: This device is intended for sound processing of signals from musical instruments with electromagnetic pickups. Any other use or use under different operating conditions is considered improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. Only use this device if you have sufficient knowledge and experience, or under supervision or instruction from someone responsible for your safety.

General information

This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de.

Further information

On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points:

Notational conventions

This manual uses the following notational conventions:

Letterings

The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.

Symbols and signal words

In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.

Safety instructions

Intended use
This device is intended to be used for sound processing of signals from musical instruments with electromagnetic pickups. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is con‐sidered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use. This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.

Safety

DANGER!
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 (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices.

NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter
‘Technical specifications’ of this user manual. Avoid heavy temperature fluctuations and do not switch the device on immediately after it was exposed to temperature fluctuations (for example after transport at low outside temperatures). Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be maintained by qualified service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction.

NOTICE!
External power supply
The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly the user. Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and when the device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.

NOTICE!
Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity
Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries. Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting bat‐teries.

NOTICE!
Possible damage by leaking batteries
Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device. Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period.

Features

• Effects pedal for electric guitars
• Overdrive
• Level, Voice and Drive controls
• Low, Mid and High 3-band-EQ controls
• Power supply via 9-V block battery or power adapter (both not included)

Installation and starting up

Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own  packagingmaterial suitable for transport or storage, respectively. Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. Handle the device with care. Do not try to disassemble or repair the device yourself if it should not work. Do not use solvents such as alcohol to clean the device.

Power supply
You can either use a 9 V battery or the DC 9 V connection for an external power supply. Before connecting, check for correct polarity. When you do not use the pedal unplug the instrument cable from the input jack. Otherwise, the battery will be discharged.

Changing the battery
To insert or change the battery, disconnect a possibly used power adapter from the mains socket. Turn the pedal over, press lightly on the battery compartment cover and slide it down‐wards in the direction of the arrow. Remove the back cover. Insert/replace the 9-V block bat‐tery paying attention to the polarity markings and place the cover again into its original posi‐tion until it locks.

NOTICE!
Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries. Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries.

NOTICE!
Possible damage by leaking batteries Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device. Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period.

Connections and operating elements

Technical specifications

Further information

Protecting the environment

Disposal of the packaging mate‐rial
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 these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are fed to a recovery. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.

Disposal of batteries
Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire. Dispose of the bat‐teries according to national or local regulations regarding hazardous waste. To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries at your retail store or at appropriate collection sites.

Disposal of your old device
This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, 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
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0
Internet: www.thomann.de
01.09.2022, ID: 256821 (V3)

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