ALGE-Timing Bang W User manual

Manual
Version-E150528

Manual
Speaker System BANG
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Important Information
General
Before using your ALGE-TIMING device read the complete manual carefully. It is part of the device and
contains important information about installation, safety and its intended use. This manual cannot cov-
er all conceivable applications. For further information or in case of problems that are mentioned not at
all or not sufficiently detailed, please contact your ALGE-TIMING representative. You can find contact
details on our homepage www.alge-timing.com
Safety
Apart from the information of this manual all general safety and accident prevention regulations of the
legislator must be taken into account. The device must only be used by trained persons. The setting-
up and installation must only be executed according to the manufacturer’s data.
Never adjust the active speaker system to a very high volume. Permanent high volumes may damage
your hearing! The human ear will get accustomed to high volumes which do not seem to be that high
after some time. Therefore, do not further increase a high volume after getting used to it.
Intended Use
The device must only be used for its intended applications. Technical modifications and any misuse
are prohibited because of the risks involved! ALGE-TIMING is not liable for damages that are caused by
improper use or incorrect operation.
Power supply
The stated voltage on the type plate must correspond to voltage of the power source. Check all con-
nections and plugs before usage. Damaged connection wires must be replaced immediately by an au-
thorized electrician. The device must only be connected to an electric supply that has been installed
by an electrician according to IEC 60364-1. Never touch the mains plug with wet hands! Never touch
live parts!
Cleaning
Please clean the outside of the device only with a smooth cloth. Detergents can cause damage. Never
submerge in water, never open or clean with wet cloth. The cleaning must not be carried out by hose
or high-pressure (risk of short circuits or other damage).
Liability Limitations
All technical information, data and information for installation and operation correspond to the latest
status at time of printing and are made in all conscience considering our past experience and
knowledge. Information, pictures and description do not entitle to base any claims. The manufacturer
is not liable for damage due to failure to observe the manual, improper use, incorrect repairs, technical
modifications, use of unauthorized spare parts. Translations are made in all conscience. We assume
no liability for translation mistakes, even if the translation is carried out by us or on our behalf.
Disposal
If a label is placed on the device showing a crossed out dustbin on wheels (see drawing), the
European directive 2002/96/EG applies for this device.
Please get informed about the applicable regulations for separate collection of electrical and
electronic waste in your country and do not dispose of the old devices as household waste.
Correct disposal of old equipment protects the environment and humans against negative con-
consequences!
Copyright by
ALGE-TIMING
GmbH
All rights reserved. Any duplication, either in full or in part, requires the prior written consent of the
copyright holder.

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Declaration of Conformity
We hereby declare that the following product complies with the below stated standards. All
components used by us are CE certified by their producer and are not modified by ALGE-
TIMING GmbH.
We, ALGE-TIMING GmbH
Rotkreuzstrasse 39
A-6890 Lustenau
declare in sole responsibility that the electronic start device
BANG
complies with the following standards/normative documents and in case of intended use
complies with the basic requirements of R&TTE 1999/5/EC:
Telecommunication (TC)terminal device
Applied harmonized standards…
EN 60065:2006
EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011
EN 61000-3-2+A1+A2
EN 61000-6-4:2007
EN 61000-3-3:2013
EN 61000-6-3:2007/A1:2011/AC:2012
EN 61000-6-1:2007
EN 61000-6-2:2005
EN 55024:2010
EN 300422V1.2.2
EN 301489-1V1.8.1
EN 301489-9V1.4.1
Additional information:
The product complies with the low voltage directive 73/23/EEC and EMC directive
2004/108EG and carries the CE sign.
Lustenau, 2013-11-12 ALGE-TIMING GmbH
Albert Vetter
(CIO)

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Table of Contents
1Operating Elements and Connections.......................................................................5
2General.........................................................................................................................6
2.1 Setting up .............................................................................................................6
2.2 Audio Connections................................................................................................6
2.2.1 Inputs...............................................................................................................................................6
2.2.2 Output LINE OUT ............................................................................................................................6
2.2.3 Passive Speaker System.................................................................................................................6
2.3 Connections for Timing.........................................................................................7
2.4 Accessory.............................................................................................................7
2.4.1 Weather Protection BANG-BAG......................................................................................................7
2.4.2 Tripod BANG-TRI ............................................................................................................................7
2.4.3 Headset Micro for BANG.................................................................................................................7
2.4.4 BANG SPK ......................................................................................................................................7
3Commissioning ...........................................................................................................8
4Operation.....................................................................................................................9
4.1 Multifrequency Receiving Unit for Headset Micro BANG-HS.................................9
5Power Supply ............................................................................................................10
5.1 Mains..................................................................................................................10
5.2 Rechargeable Battery.........................................................................................10
5.2.1Battery Operating Time..................................................................................................................10
5.2.2 Charging Battery............................................................................................................................10
6Functions...................................................................................................................11
6.1 Start Unit SU2 or SU3.........................................................................................12
6.2 Speech Amplifier SV4-S or SV4/SM ...................................................................12
7Technical Specifications...........................................................................................13
7.1 Amplifier and Speaker ........................................................................................13
7.2Connections for Timing.......................................................................................13
7.3 Radio Receiver for Headset Micro BANG-HS.....................................................13

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1 Operating Elements and Connections
1..........UHF-PLL radio receiver for Headset micro BANG-HS
2..........Connections for timing
3..........On-off switch
4..........Amplifier controller und amplifier connections
5..........Mains (90 - 230 V~ / 47 – 63 Hz)
6..........Control MASTER for the master volume of the active speaker system
7..........Tone controls TREBLE for the mixed signal
8..........Tone controls BASS for the mixed signal
9.........Volume control for the microphone at the input MIC IN (11)
10........Input LINE IN (phono jacks) for a stereo audio source with line output level, e. g. CD player,
cassette recorder
11........Output LINE OUT (phono jacks) for passing on the mixed signal, e. g. to a recorder or another
active speaker system.
Note: The adjustments of the tone controls (7) affect the LINE OUT signal; the adjustment of
the control MASTER (6), however, does not affect it.
12........Input MIC IN (combined 6.3mm/XLR jack, bal.) for connecting a microphone).
13........6.3 mm jack SPEAKER for connecting an additional passive speaker system (minimum im-
pedance 8Ω)
14........2 x LTW-jack to connect at the timing devices or further speakers (e.g. BANG, Start Unit SU2,
Start Unit SU3, FLASH, TimeMaster)
15........DIN-jack to connect starting devices (e.g. e-Start or start microphone SM8)
16........Banana jacks (green and black) for the start line connection with the timing device
(closing contact, open collector)
17........Display to indicate the transmission channel or the radio frequency
18/19...Arrow keys:
•to adjust the channel in the adjusting mode: key ▲ for channel selection “upward”; key ▼
for channel selection “downward”
•to shortly indicate the radio frequency instead of the channel on display (21) for as long as
the key ▲ or ▼ is kept pressed
20........On-off switch and volume control
21........Diversity LED A/B: shows red or green to indicate which of the two internal reception antennas
A or B is presently active
22........Reception LED RX: lights up when the transmitter is switched on and set to the radio frequen-
cy of the receiver
23........LED AF for the audio signal received: lights up when an audio signal is received
24........Button SET to call the adjusting mode for the transmission channel and to confirm the channel
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2 General
ALGE-TIMING offers two different models of the active box (speaker-amplifier system) BANG:
BANG ........... wired speaker system
BANG W....... radio speaker system
In this manual the model BANG is described. The model BANG W has a separate manual.
2.1 Setting up
The BANG is suitable for indoor use only. Protect it against dripping water and splash water,
high air humidity, and heat (admissible ambient temperature range 0 – 40 °C).
The BANG can be setup free or on the ALGE tripod BANG-TRI. When using it outdoors it
must be protected against rain or snow with the rain protection BANG-BAG. The rain protec-
tion must remain on the BANG during operating.
This active speaker system BANG is a combination of a 2-way speaker system and an ampli-
fier with connections for a microphone and an audio unit with line output level, e. g. CD play-
er or cassette recorder.
The BANG can be integrated in a timing system in order to create a simulated start gun
sound or start tone. Additionally, it can acoustically output a false start tone.
The unit can either be operated from the mains or via the internal rechargeable lead gel bat-
teries to be charged with the integrated charging part. Thus, the speaker system is ideally
suited for mobile applications like sport events. It has a multi-frequency receiving unit operat-
ing with diversity technique* in the UHF range of 863.1 – 864.9 MHz. The frequency range is
divided into 16 channels to be selected as desired.
2.2 Audio Connections
2.2.1 Inputs
A microphone and a stereo unit with line output level (e. g. CD player, DVD player, cassette
recorder or MD recorder) may be connected as audio sources:
•Connect the microphone either via XLR plug or 6.3 mm plug to the balanced jack MIC
IN (12).
•Connect the stereo unit with line output to the phono jacks LINE IN (10).
2.2.2 Output LINE OUT
The phono jacks LINE OUT (11) allow e. g. connection of a recorder or another active
speaker system for PA application. At both jacks the mixed mono signal of the speaker sys-
tem is available. The control MASTER (6) for the master volume of the active speaker sys-
tem does not affect the signal at the output LINE OUT; the adjustments of the tone controls
TREBLE (7) and BASS (8).
Note: The BANG is not provided with a volume control for the unit at the input LINE IN (10);
i.e. the signal of the unit is always fed to the output LINE OUT at its input volume.
2.2.3 Passive Speaker System
If a speaker system (without amplifier) is additionally required for PA applications, it may be
connected to the jack SPEAKER (13). The minimum impedance of the speaker system must
be 8Ω. ALGE-TIMING offers the passive speakers BANG SPK as accessory for the BANG.
You can connect on one BANG up to eight BANG SPK.

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2.3 Connections for Timing
The BANG is connected with the timing system.
14......2 x LTW-jack to connect at the timing devices or further
speakers (e.g. BANG, Start Unit SU2, Start Unit SU3,
FLASH, TimeMaster)
15......DIN-jack to connect starting devices (e.g. e-Start or start
microphone SM8)
16......Banana jacks (green and black) for the start line connec-
tion with the timing device
(closing contact, open collector)
2.4 Accessory
ALGE-TIMING offers the following accessory for the BANG:
2.4.1 Weather Protection BANG-BAG
The BANG is made for indoor use. For outdoor use of the
BANG when it rains or snows the BANG needs a protection.
2.4.2 Tripod BANG-TRI
The BANG can be mounted on a tripod, when it should not
be on the floor.
2.4.3 Headset Micro for BANG
With the headset micro BANG-HS it is possible to give
commands to the athletes by radio (wireless connection).
2.4.4 BANG SPK
The passive speaker BANG SPK can be connected at the
BANG (it is possible to connect a maximum of eight BANG SPK). It consists of a
passive horn speaker with an output line of about 10 W. It has a fixed cable of 12 m
(connection at BANG or BANG SPK and a speaker jack (RCA)) to connect additional
BANG SPK.

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3 Commissioning
Prior to switching on, turn back the control MASTER (6) for the master volume to MIN first,
and then switch on the speaker system with the switch POWER (3). The switch lights up dur-
ing operation. If it starts flashing during rechargeable battery operation, the batteries are al-
most discharged and should be recharged.
To prevent damage to the rechargeable batteries by deep discharge during battery opera-
tion, a discharge protection automatically switches off the unit at the right time. However, due
to self-discharge of the batteries, a deep discharge may also occur when the unit is not oper-
ated for a longer period of time. Therefore, always observe the notes in the chapter 5. Power
Supply.
The BANG can be integrated with different devices from ALGE-TIMING as a start system:
•Electronic start gun e-Start
•Start microphone SM8 with speech amplifier SV4/SM and headset HS3-2
•Start Unit SU2
•Start Unit SU3
•BANG SPK
•Wireless Timing Network WTN

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4 Operation
•Advance the control MASTER (6) for the master volume to such an extent that the sub-
sequent adjustments can be heard well via the speakers.
•Switch on the desired signal sources and mix their signals with the corresponding vol-
ume controls or fade them in and out as required (always completely turn back the con-
trols of the signal sources not used):
•for the receiving unit/units (1): on-off switch and volume control (20)
→ 4.1 Multifrequency Receiving Unit for Headset micro BANG-HS
•for the microphone at the input MIC IN (12): volume control MIC (9)
The input LINE IN (10) is not provided with an individual volume control; the volume of
the signal source connected to this input can only be adjusted via the control MASTER
(6) for the master volume.
•With the controls BASS (8) and TREBLE (7) optimize the sound of the mixed signal.
•With the control MASTER (6), adjust the final level for the master volume of the active
speaker system, and then readjust the sound adjustments, if required.
•After operation, set the switch POWER (3) to the “off” position.
4.1 Multifrequency Receiving Unit for Headset Micro BANG-HS
•To switch on the receiving unit, advance the on-off switch and volume control (20) from
the position OFF. The LED A/B (21) shows red or green depending on the receiving an-
tenna A or B currently active.
•Leave the transmitter switched off for the time being. First set the receiving unit to a
transmission channel which is free and interference-free:
•Press button SET (24). The channel indication on the display (17) starts flashing.
•As long as the channel indication keeps flashing (for approx. 10 seconds), the chan-
nel can be selected with the keys ▲ (18) and ▼ (19): key ▲ (18) for channel selec-
tion “upward”; key ▼ (19) for channel selection “downward”.
•Confirm the channel selection with the button SET. (If the selection is not confirmed
within 10 seconds, the unit returns to the channel previously adjusted.) If the LED RX
(22) lights up after channel selection when the transmitter is switched off, interfering
signals or signals of other transmitters are received on this channel. In this case, ad-
just the receiving unit to a different channel.
•It is possible to shortly show the radio frequency for the channel adjusted: as long as the
key ▲ (18) or ▼ (19) is kept pressed, the display shows the frequency instead of the
channel.
•If the transmitter is switched on and set to the same channel as the receiving unit, the
LED RX (22) lights up to indicate reception of a radio signal. The LED AF (23) lights up if
the transmitter transmits an audio signal of sufficient level on the radio frequency adjust-
ed.
•Adjust the desired volume for the audio signal received with the control (20).

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5 Power Supply
The BANG can be use connected to the mains or running on the internal rechargeable bat-
teries.
5.1 Mains
To operate the active speaker system via a mains socket and/or to recharge the internal lead
gel batteries, connect the mains cable provided to the mains jack (5) and to a mains socket
(90 - 230 V~ / 47 – 63 Hz / 150 VA).
Mains: (90 - 230 V~ / 47 – 63 Hz / 150 VA)
5.2 Rechargeable Battery
The BANG has two built-in lead gel batteries (each 12 V /3 Ah) for a mains independent use.
5.2.1 Battery Operating Time
The running time of the BANG using the internal batteries depends on the volume and the
duration of active use (volume output).
Operating Time: about 3 to 4 hours at normal use
5.2.2 Charging Battery
When the active speaker system is connected to the mains, the automatic charging for the
rechargeable batteries is always active. The LED CHARGE lights up:
Red: the batteries are being charged
Green: the batteries have been fully charged
For charging, it is not be necessary to switch on the speaker system with the POWER switch
(5); however, it can be operated as usual during the charging process.
The charge control circuit prevents overcharge of the batteries; it is recommended, however,
to disconnect the mains plug from the socket after charging if the unit is not used for a longer
period of time.
Important!
To prevent damage to the batteries by deep discharge and to prevent a reduction of their du-
rability, please observe the following notes:
•Always fully recharge the batteries prior to initial operation and after longer storage.
•If the POWER switch starts flashing during battery operation, the batteries are almost
discharged and should be recharged as soon as possible.
•Fully recharge the batteries prior to longer storage and at least every 2 months during
storage.