Harley Benton Mighty-5TH Guitar Amp Head User Manual

Harley Benton Mighty-5TH Guitar Amp Head

Product Information

Product Name: Mighty-5TH Guitar Amp Head Date: 21.10.2022 ID: 420283 (V2)

General Information

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The user manual is also available for download as a PDF file. – Use the search function in the electronic version for quick access to topics of interest. – Online guides are available for detailed technical information. – For personal consultation, contact our technical hotline. – Customer service is available to assist with any device-related problems. 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

topics of interest for you quickly.
Online guides| Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
Personal consultation| For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.
Service| If you have any problems with the device the customer service will gladly assist you.

Notational Conventions

Connectors and controls are marked with square brackets and italics.

Letterings

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

Symbols and Signal Words:

DANGER!: Indicates an immediate dangerous situation that may result in death or serious injury if not avoided. – CAUTION!: Indicates a possible dangerous situation that may result in minor injury if not avoided. – NOTICE!: Indicates a possible dangerous situation that may result in material and environmental damage if not avoided.

immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION!| This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE!| This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided.

Safety Instructions

Intended Use: The device is designed for amplifying signals from musical instruments with electromagnetic pickups. Use the device only as described in the user manual. Any  other use or use under different operating conditions may result in personal injury or property damage. The manufacturer is not liable for damages resulting from improper use. – Suitable Users: Only individuals with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities, as well as relevant knowledge and experience, should use this device. Other individuals may use the device under supervision or instruction from someone responsible for their safety.

Safety Precautions:

• Danger for Children: Dispose of plastic bags, packaging, etc. properly and keep them out of the reach of babies and young children to avoid choking hazards. Prevent children from detaching small parts (e.g., knobs) from the unit to prevent swallowing and choking. Never allow children to use electrical devices unsupervised.

• Electric Shock: High voltages may be present inside the device. Do not remove any covers, as there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors, or optical components are missing or damaged. Please refer to the full user manual for comprehensive information on using the Mighty-5TH Guitar Amp Head

• Electric shock caused by short-circuit
  Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a protective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a registered electrician.

• Possible hearing damage
  With loudspeakers connected, the device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment. Over an extended period of time, even levels that seem to be uncritical can cause hearing damage. Do not operate the device per‐manently at a high volume level. Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impair‐ment. If this is not possible, keep a bigger distance to the speaker or use sufficient ear protectors.

• Risk of fire
  Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames.

• 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.

• Power supply
  Before connecting the device, 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 injure the user. Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
  Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse
  The use of different types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit. Fire hazard! Only fuses of the same type may be used.

• Possible staining
  The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your surface and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the surface and use a suitable underlay if neces‐sary, i.e. felt pads or similar.

Features

• Tube amp head for electric guitar
• Class A circuit
• Built-in power soak for 1 W and 0.1 W allows for tube overdrive sounds with room volume level
• 1 channel
• 5 watt output power
• 12AX7 preamp tube
• EL84 power tube
• Controls for bass, treble and volume
• Speaker outputs for 8 and 16 Ω
• Robust metal housing

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 packaging material 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.

Connections and controls

1| [INPUT] | 1/4″ jack socket to connect your instrument
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2| [BASS] | control for boosting / attenuating the bass
3| [TREBLE] | control for boosting / attenuating the treble
4| [VOLUME] | control to adjust the volume
5| [POWER] | main switch. Turns the device on and off.
6| IEC chassis plug for connecting the mains cable with fuse holder
7| [POWER ATTENUATOR] | switch to reduce the power to 1 W or 0.1 W at the 8 Ω output. If the switch is in the 5 W position, no power reduction takes place.
8| [8 Ω] | output for connecting speaker boxes with 8 Ω impedance
9| [POWER ATTENUATOR] | switch to reduce the power to 1 W or 0.1 W at the 16 Ω output. If the switch is in the 5 W position, no power reduction takes place.
10| [16 Ω] | output for connecting speaker boxes with 16 Ω impedance

Technical specifications

1/4″ jack socket (16 Ω)
Supply voltage| 230 V    50 Hz
Fuse| 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, slow-blow
Dimensions (W × H × D)| 205 mm × 127 mm × 140 mm
Weight| 3.2 kg
Ambient conditions| Temperature range| 0 °C…40 °C
Relative humidity| 20 %…80 % (non-condensing)

Further information

Plug and connection assignment

Introduction

This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.
Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’ in poor transmission quality!

1/4″ TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced)

Cleaning

Device components

Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning fre‐quency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environ‐ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components.

• Clean with a dry soft cloth.
• Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth.
• Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning.

Protecting the environment

Disposal of the packaging material

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.

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 of 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.

References

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