Harley Benton StompControl-4 ISO Programmable Loop Switcher with Integrated Power Supply User Guide

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Quick Start Guide

This quick start guide contains important information on the safe operation of the product. Read and follow the safety advices 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 useThis unit serves as a control unit for up to 4 external effects units. 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 childrenEnsure 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.

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.
Disconnect the device’s power supply from the mains when not in use.

Features

4 external effects units for guitar / bass can be connected
20 programmable groups
4 LEDs and one LED display indicate the device functions
Built-in power supply for the external devices
True bypass for unaffected signal transmission
Protection against overload and short circuit
Aluminium housing
Supplied with mains adapter and 5 × power supply cable, á 60 cm

Controls and functions

1	LED display for displaying the current loop group
2	STORE button to save the selected configuration
3	EDIT button to change the current configuration
4	LEDs for displaying the currently activated loop 1 – 4
5	MUTE button to mute the signal while tuning
6	ABCD buttons for activating loops 1 – 4
7	BANK + button to recall loop groups 1 – 5
8	Input IN to connect the instrument
9	TUNER output for connecting an external tuner
10	L1 – L4 SENDS to the effect devices
11	L1 – L4 RETURNS from the effect units
12	9 V outputs (100, 300, 500 mA) to power the effects units
13	Output OUT to connect an amplifier or the PA
14	12 V connection for the power supply of the device (centre negative)

Using the device

ConnectingConnect the instrument to the 1/4″ jack input 8. Connect up to 4 effects units to socket pairs L1 – L4. Connect the jack to the respective input of the effects unit and the jack to its output. If you want to supply the effect devices and / or a tuner via the StompControl with a voltage of 9 V , connect their sockets to the power supply with the connections 12. Pay attention to the differences in the maximum current provided by the connections: The connections at Tuner and L1 can be loaded by up to 100 mA each, the connections at L2 and L3 by up to 300 mA each and the connection at L4 by up to 500 mA. You can connect an external tuner to the tuner output 9. Connect the output OUT 13 to a suitable amplifier or the PA. Connect the supplied AC adapter to the 12 V connector 14 and plug the adapter into a power outlet. The device is instantly ready to use in True Bypass mode and the LEDs are flashing.

Operating

Press the switches A, B, C, D, 6 to switch the effects units connected to L4 – L1 into the signal path. The LEDs 4 indicate the status of the 4 loops. If the loop is active, the LED is lit, otherwise not. The various configurations can be stored in up to 5 loop groups. The LED display 1 indicates the current loop group. Press BANK 7 repeatedly to select the desired loop group, then press STORE 2 to save. Press BANK (u) again to call up another loop group. If you press EDIT 3 you can change the configuration of this loop. Then press STORE 2 again to save the changes. To mute the signal, for example while tuning, press MUTE 5. Press MUTE again, to cancel muting.

Technical specifications

Supply voltage power adapter: 230 V ~ 50 HzSupply voltage unit: 12 V / 2 APower supply for connected devices: 2 × 9 V 100 mA2 × 9 V 300 mA1 × 9 V 500 mADimensions (W × H × D) : 335 mm × 75 mm × 45 mmWeight: ca. 700 g

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.