Harley Benton 256819 American TrueTone User Guide

June 4, 2024
Harley Benton

Harley Benton 256819 American TrueTone

Harley Benton 256819 American TrueTone PRODUCT

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 to be used for sound processing of signals from musical instruments with electromagnetic pickups. 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! Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
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 be-fore electrical storms occur and when the device is unused for long peri-ods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity
Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries. En- sure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries.
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.
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

  • 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 (not included, item no. 417473) or power adapter (not included, item no. 409939)

Controls and connections

  1. IN        1/4″ jack socket to connect instruments

  2. This LED lights when the effects pedal is used. When the LED is off or dim while the effects pedal is used, the battery is exhausted and must be replaced.

  3. TRUE BYPASS    Foot switch for enabling or disabling the pedal function

  4. OUT                    1/4″ jack socket to connect an amplifier

  5. DC 9V                  Connection for the external power supply with 9 V DC.
    When an external power supply is used, the battery supply is cut off automatically.

  6. LOW                    Turn this control to set the low frequencies.

  7. MID                     Turn this control to set the mid frequencies.

  8. HIGH                  Turn this control to set the high frequencies.

  9. LEVEL                Turn this control to set the output level.

  10. VOICE                Sets the frequency response and distortion. In combination with [DRIVE], it can simulate many kinds of amplifiers.

  11. DRIVE                Turn this control to set the degree of distortion.

Technical specifications

  • Input connections                   Socket for connecting a power adapter 1/4″ jack socket

  • Input impedance                     1 MΩ

  • Output connections                1/4″ jack socket

  • Output impedance                  1 kΩ

  • Current consumption             3.8 mA

  • Power supply                           External power adapter, 100 – 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz

  • Power adapter                          Secondary current 200 mA
    Secondary voltage 9 V
    Polarity centre negative

  • Battery                                      9-V block battery

  • Degree of protection                 IP20

  • Dimensions (W × H × D)         97 mm × 55 mm × 120 mm

  • Weight                                        390 g

  • Ambient conditions                    Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 %

A detailed user manual is available to download on the product website on our homepage www.thomann.de.

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.
Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire. Dispose of the batter-ies 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.
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 house-hold 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.

References

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