THOMANN HARLEY BENTON MP-100 (01) PDF MANUAL

The front panel features:

1. Display: Shows current settings and parameters.

2. [A]…[D] Footswitches: Used for sending program change and control change MIDI commands.

3. ▲[/CHG] Button: Increases the displayed value by one and selects menu items.

4. ▼[/SET] Button: Decreases the displayed value by one and selects menu items.

5. [1]…[4/E] Footswitches: Used for sending program change and control change MIDI commands.

The rear panel features:

6. [EXP2]: Input for connecting an effect pedal (6.35 mm jack plug).

7. [EXP1]: Input for connecting an effect pedal (6.35 mm jack plug).

8. [MIDI OUT]: MIDI output for connecting external devices (5-pin DIN connector).

9. [USB]: USB interface for power supply and connection to mobile devices or PC.

10. Main switch: Turns the device on and off.

The display shows:

11. Configuration: The currently selected configuration (e.g., ‘JAMP’).

12. Dynamic display for [EXP1] and [EXP2]: Shows activity if effect pedals are connected.

13. Current number of the program change MIDI command.

14. Sub-parameter of the sent control change MIDI command (updated only if changed and held for 0.5 s).

15. Sent control change MIDI command (updated only when changed and held for 0.5 s).

16. MIDI channel used.

17. Sampling rate.

The device can be powered by batteries if not connected via USB. Insert 2 x AAA batteries into the battery compartment on the bottom of the device. You can use conventional AAA batteries or rechargeable AAA NiMH batteries. Ensure correct polarity when inserting.

You can charge rechargeable AAA NiMH batteries directly in the device. Activate the built-in charging function ONLY if you have inserted rechargeable batteries.

1. Insert two AAA NiMH batteries.

2. Connect the device to a power supply with the USB cable.

3. Press and hold the ▲[/CHG] button, then turn the device off and on again using the main switch.

The charge mode is activated. Charging stops automatically when the battery is fully charged (approx. 3 hours).

1. Connect the device to your mobile end device or PC using the supplied USB cable (if not using batteries).

The device is detected automatically.

2. Turn the device on using the main switch on the rear panel.

The LEDs under the foot switches light up briefly. The display shows the current status of the device.

You can switch between 6 preset and 2 individually programmable configurations.

1. Depending on the desired configuration (see table below), press and hold the corresponding foot switch ([1]…[4] or [A]…[D]).

2. While holding the foot switch, switch the device off and on again at the main switch.

The selected configuration is activated. The display will show the selected configuration.

Foot switch	Configuration	Function
1	JAMP	Control of effects of the iOS software JamUp
2	BIFX	Control of effects of the Biax FX software
3	KMPA	Control of effects of the Kemper profiling amp
4	AXEF	Control of AXE FX effects
A	ATOM	Control of the ATOMIC amplifier effects
B	PC-8x	[1]…[4] and [A]…[D] for sending program change MIDI commands. 8 patches are a group. 8 different patches can be switched.
C	CUS-1	Individually programmable configuration
D	CUS-2	Individually programmable configuration

1. Press and hold the ▼[/SET] button.

2. While holding the button, switch the device off and on again at the main switch.

The setup for individual configurations is activated. The display shows the submenus ‘MIDI.CH’, ‘CUS1’ and ‘CUS2’.

3. Press [2] or [3] to switch between the submenus.

1. Access the setup menu (Press and hold ▼[/SET], power cycle).

2. Navigate to the ‘MIDI.CH’ submenu using footswitch [2] or [3].

3. Use ▲[/CHG] or ▼[/SET] to select the desired preset configuration (JAMP, BIFX, KMPA, AXEF, ATOM, PC-8x).

4. Press footswitch [B] or [C] to select the desired MIDI channel for that configuration.

The selected settings remain stored even after the device is turned off.

1. Access the setup menu (Press and hold ▼[/SET], power cycle).

2. Navigate to the ‘CUS1’ or ‘CUS2’ submenu using footswitch [2] or [3].

3. Use ▲[/CHG] or ▼[/SET] to select the desired parameter (see table below).

4. Press footswitch [B] or [C] to select the desired option for the parameter.

The selected settings remain stored even after the device is turned off. Note: Particular setups may cause conflicts. Follow the setup order from “Bank Move” to the end.

Parameter	Option	Function
ABC/123	ABC/123	Display of patch numbers 1A, 1B, 1C or 1, 2, 3
Bank Move	4x, 5x, 8x, 10x	Number of selected patches in a group
Bank Mode	WAI, IMM	WAI: Switches to the first patch of the next group with a delay when the foot switch is pressed. IMM: Immediately switches to the first patch of the next group when the foot switch is pressed.
SCR Start	0, 1	0: Displays the patch table starting from 0 1: Displays the patch table starting from 1
PC Start	0, 1	Current program change value of the first patch table
EXP1 CC#	1…127	Command number of the control change MIDI command for effect pedal 1
EXP2 CC#	1…127	Command number of the control change MIDI command for effect pedal 2
KEY 1 MOD	PC#, CC#	PC: Program change MIDI command CC: Control change MIDI command
KEY 1 CC#	1…127	Command number of the control change MIDI command
KEY 1 Tog	OFF, ON	ON: The sub-parameters change between 0 and 64
KEY 2 MOD	PC#, CC#	PC: Program change MIDI command CC: Control change MIDI command
KEY 2 CC#	1…127	Command number of the control change MIDI command
KEY 2 Tog	OFF, ON	ON: The sub-parameters change between 0 and 64
KEY 3 MOD	PC#, CC#	PC: Program change MIDI command CC: Control change MIDI command
KEY 3 CC#	1…127	Command number of the control change MIDI command
KEY 3 Tog	OFF, ON	ON: The sub-parameters change between 0 and 64
KEY 4 MOD	PC#, CC#	PC: Program change MIDI command CC: Control change MIDI command
KEY 4 CC#	1…127	Command number of the control change MIDI command
KEY 4 Tog	OFF, ON	ON: The sub-parameters change between 0 and 64
KEY A MOD	PC#, CC#	PC: Program change MIDI command CC: Control change MIDI command
KEY A CC#	1…127	Command number of the control change MIDI command
KEY A Tog	OFF, ON	ON: The sub-parameters change between 0 and 64
KEY B MOD	PC#, CC#	PC: Program change MIDI command CC: Control change MIDI command
KEY B CC#	1…127	Command number of the control change MIDI command
KEY B Tog	OFF, ON	ON: The sub-parameters change between 0 and 64
KEY C MOD	PC#, CC#	PC: Program change MIDI command CC: Control change MIDI command
KEY C CC#	1…127	Command number of the control change MIDI command
KEY C Tog	OFF, ON	ON: The sub-parameters change between 0 and 64
KEY D MOD	PC#, CC#	PC: Program change MIDI command CC: Control change MIDI command
KEY D CC#	1…127	Command number of the control change MIDI command
KEY D Tog	OFF, ON	ON: The sub-parameters change between 0 and 64

Yes, particular setups may cause conflicts. When you set 4 patches for a group (Bank Move = 4x), the buttons [1] to [4] are not available in the program change mode. When you set 5 patches for a group (Bank Move = 5x), the buttons [1] to [3] are not available in the program change mode. Follow the setup order from “Bank Move” to the end when programming.

You can use this function to reset the device to its factory default setting.

1. Press and hold down both the ▼[/SET] and ▲[/CHG] buttons simultaneously.

2. While holding both buttons, turn the device off using the main switch.

When you turn the device back on, it will be reset to the standard settings.

Control	Foot switch, USB/MIDI control, MIDI control
Input connections	Power supply of further devices: 1 × USB port Effects pedal: 2 x 1/4″ phone socket
Output connections	MIDI: 1 × DIN socket, 5-pin
Power supply	5 V via USB or battery
Battery type	2 x AAA batteries or 2 × AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries
Charging time in the device	approx. 3 h
Dimensions (W × H × D)	286 mm x 65 mm x 110 mm
Weight	950 g
Ambient conditions	Temperature range: 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity: 20%…80% (non-condensing)

Number of buttons	10
Number of pedals	0
Display	Yes
Connection for Expression Pedal	Yes

1 (Tip)	Signal
2 (Sleeve)	Ground, shielding

1 (Tip)	Signal (in phase, +)
2 (Ring)	Signal (out of phase, –)
3 (Sleeve)	Ground