User Guide for Harley Benton Bass Camp Pedal

Quick start guide for the Harley Benton Bass Camp dual effects pedal. Learn how to connect, adjust filter and chorus settings, and operate the signal chain modes.

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Quick guide from the manual

The Harley Benton Bass Camp is a dual effects pedal designed for electric bass guitars. It features an analogue dynamic bandpass filter (Module A) and a classic analogue chorus (Module B). The device requires an external 9V DC power adapter (center negative) and does not support battery operation. Always ensure the device is used in dry conditions and within the specified temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C.

Operating elements

The pedal features 14 primary controls and connection points:

1. 9V: Socket for the power adapter.
2. RANGE: Adjusts the frequency range in Clean and Fuzz modes.
3. Clean/Fuzz: Switch to select the tone mode of the bass filter.
4. RESO: Adjusts the resonance of the bass filter.
5. HIGH: Adjusts the intensity of the bass filter.
6. INPUT: 1/4 inch jack for your instrument.
7. Bass Filter: Foot switch to toggle the bass filter.
8. Bass Chorus: Foot switch to toggle the chorus effect.
9. OUTPUT: 1/4 inch jack for your amplifier.
10. RATE: Adjusts the tone rate of the chorus effect.
11. Mode Switch: Selects the signal chain order (A-B, A or B, B-A).
12. LEVEL: Adjusts the volume of the chorus effect.
13. TONE: Adjusts the tone color of the chorus effect.
14. DEPTH: Adjusts the depth of the chorus effect.

Signal chain modes

The 3-way switch (item 11) determines how the effects are routed:

A – B: Both effects enabled; signal passes through the bass filter first, then the chorus.
A or B: Only one effect can be enabled at a time.
B – A: Both effects enabled; signal passes through the chorus first, then the bass filter.

Technical specifications

Power supply: 9V DC, center negative, 200 mA current draw.
Connections: 1/4 inch jack sockets for input and output.
Dimensions: 95 mm x 37 mm x 120 mm.
Weight: 322 g.
Ambient conditions: 0 °C to 40 °C, 20% to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing).

Safety and handling

To prevent damage, never use force when handling the pedal. Do not immerse the device in water. Clean only with a dry cloth; avoid liquid cleaners like benzene or thinners. Ensure plastic packaging is kept away from children to prevent choking hazards.

Practical help

Common problems

No sound output

Check that the power adapter is connected correctly (9V center negative) and that the foot switches are engaged.

Device does not power on

Ensure you are using an external power adapter; this device does not support battery operation.

Effect order is not as expected

Verify the position of the 3-way mode switch (A-B, A or B, B-A) to ensure the desired signal chain is selected.

Before use

Ensure you have a 9V DC power adapter (center negative, 200mA).
Verify the environment is dry and within 0-40°C.
Connect your bass guitar to the INPUT jack.
Connect your amplifier to the OUTPUT jack.
Check that the mode switch is set to your desired configuration.

Specs in practice

Power supply: Requires 9V DC, center negative polarity. Current draw is 200mA.
Input/Output: Standard 1/4 inch jack sockets.
Ambient conditions: Operating temperature range is 0 °C to 40 °C; humidity 20% to 80%.

Model compatibility

Designed specifically for electric bass guitars.
Requires external power adapter (not included).
No battery operation supported.

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