thomann HBCE 990BK electric cello User Manual
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.
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Further information
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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.
Instructions:The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow.Example:
- Switch on the device.
- Press [Auto].
- Automatic operation is started.
- Switch off the device
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.
Signal word | Meaning |
DANGER! | This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an 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 possible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided. |
NOTICE! | This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. |
Warning signs | Type of danger |
Warning – danger zone. |
Safety instructions
DANGER! Danger for children.Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of and are not in the 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 product. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children play unattended with the product.
Scope of delivery
Keep the original packaging. To optimally protect the instrument against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the suitable carrying bag.The package includes the following components:
- 1 × electric cello with active Shadow pickup system
- 1 × endpin (pre-assembled)
- 1 × bridge (pre-assembled)
- 1 × strings set (pre-assembled)
- 1 × bow
- 1 × bow rosin
- 1 × abdominal and knee supports
- 1 × suitable transport bag
Assembling and tuning your instrument are described in detail in the following sections.
Assembly instructions
Overview
A (front side) | 1 | Nut |
2 | Bridge | |
3 | Knee support | |
4 | Tailpiece | |
5 | Endpin with wing screws | |
B (rear side) | 6 | Machine heads |
7 | Abdominal support | |
C | Operating elements | |
C (operating elements) | 8 | Battery compartment for 9 V block battery (not included) |
9 | [Treble]Treble control | |
[Bass]Bass control | ||
[Volume]Volume control | ||
10 | [Aux In]Connector for audio devices (3.5 mm mini jack socket, mono). | |
11 | [Amp.]/ |
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12 | Connector for amplifier or headphones (1/4″ jack, mono) |
Setting the height
The endpin to adjust the height of the instrument is fully retracted in delivery condition and fixed with wing screws. Turn the wing screws counterclockwise to loosen the fixation and the endpin.
Drag out the endpin so far that the instrument can be played at the desired and for you ergonomically correct and comfortable height. Then tighten the wing screws clockwise to fix the endpin in this position.
Tuning the strings
Now tune all strings with the pegs using a tuner device to the correct pitch (usually C-G-D-A from low to high).
Connections and controls
Connecting and inserting the battery
The instrument is operated with a 9 V block battery. The battery is not included in the scope of delivery. Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the instrument. Clamp the power cable with the correct polarity to the battery. Insert the battery into the battery compartment and close the battery compartment cover. It must audibly click into position.
Connecting audio devices
The connector for audio devices (3.5 mm jack socket) is located on the rear side of the instrument.
Connecting headphones
The connector for head phones (1/4″ jack socket) is located on the rear side of the instrument.
Adjusting Volume and Tone
The controls to adjust the volume [Volume] and the tone ([Treble] and [Bass]) are located on the back of the instrument.
Maintenance
Changing strings
Strings are subject to a natural aging process, which is also affected by the frequency of use of the instrument. Changing the strings is recommended if the sound quality of the instrument decreases audibly. Always replace the complete set of strings (strings of 4/4 length) and always go string by string. In this way you avoid a strong temporary bending of the neck due to reduced string tension. The bridge also remains in the correct position and does not have to be readjusted.
Proceed as follows to change the strings:
- For example, loosen the run-down C string from the capstan of the machine head and from the tailpiece.
- Thread the new C string into the tailpiece, pull it over the bridge into the capstan bore of the machine head.
- Hook the string end to the capstan and tighten the string tension slowly. At the first windings, pay particular attention that the string is taut to the mechanics.
- Make sure that the string is running correctly through the grooves of bridge and nut at the upper end of the neck.
- Slowly increase the string tension until the correct pitch is reached. Use a tuner or a pitch pipe for reference.
- Proceed in the same way with the G, D and A strings and then tune all strings again successively to the correct pitch. Note that the string tension will drop a little and the instrument needs to be retuned several times until the strings stay in tune.
Battery change
- Replace the inserted battery if necessary (weak output signal) or at regular intervals.
- Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the instrument. Remove the battery and unplug the connection cable from the battery terminals.
- Clamp the power cable with the correct polarity to the new battery. Insert the battery into the battery compartment and close the battery compartment cover. It must audibly click into position.
Technical specifications
HBCE 990BK | HBCE 990WH | HBCE 990RD | HBCE 990AM | HBCE 990BEM | |
Item no. | 417528 | 417529 | 417530 | 417531 | 511886 |
Colour | black | White | Red | Amber | Birds Eye Maple |
Input connections | 3.5 mm mini jack socket (AUX IN) | ||||
Output connections | 1/4″ jack socket (headphones, amplifier) | ||||
Scale | 693 mm | ||||
Body material | Plywood | ||||
Fingerboard and peg material | Birch (Betula albosinensis) | ||||
Neck material | Maple | ||||
Abdominal and knee support mate‐ rial | Acrylic | ||||
Pick-up | Shadow NFX Nanoflex, active | ||||
Machine heads | Machine heads | ||||
Operating supply voltage | 9 V block battery | ||||
Dimensions (W × H × L),
Incl. abdominal and knee supports |
370 cm × 1315 cm – 1815 cm × 210 cm | ||||
Weight | 2.7 kg | ||||
Ambient conditions | Temperature range | 0 °C…40 °C | |||
Relative humidity | 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) |
Further information
Number of strings | 4 |
Incl. bag | yes |
Incl. case | No |
Incl. bow | yes |
Incl. 4 fine tuners | yes |
Incl. stand | No |
Incl. endpin | yes |
Plug and connection assignment
Introduction
This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connec t your valuable equipment 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!
Unbalanced transmission
Unbalanced transmission is mainly used in semi-professional environment and in hi fi use. Instrument cables with two conductors (one core plus shielding) are typical representatives of the unbalanced transmission. One conductor is ground and shielding while the signal is transmitted through the core.Unbalanced transmission is susceptible to electromagnetic interference, especially at low levels, such as microphone signals and when using long cables.
1/4″ TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced)
1/4″ TRS phone plug (stereo, unbalanced)
Three-pole 1/8″ mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced)
1 | Signal |
2 | Ground, shielding |
1 | Signal (left) |
2 | Signal (right) |
3 | Ground |
1 | Signal (left) |
2 | Signal (right) |
3 | Ground, shielding |
Cleaning
Clean the instrument and especially the strings after playin g with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth. Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth.Never use cleaners containing alcohol or thinner.
Protecting the environment
Disposal of the packaging material
Disposal of batteries
Disposal of your old device
Contact us
Address: Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany.Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0E-mail: [email protected]Internet: www.thomann.de
References
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