audiophony 9978 User manual

USER GUIDE
December 2012 Version 1.0
CROSSER SYSTEMS
180W BATTERY-OPERATED MODULAR SOUND SYSTEM
9978 : CROSSER-One-V180
9895 : CROSSER-180
9984 : PASSCROSS
9982 : USB-RUN
9993 : CD-RUN
9980 : EMET-HAND
9981 : EMET-HEAD
9979 : RECEPT-MOD16
9985 : COV-CROSS

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Sound levels
Our audio solutions deliver important sound
pressure levels (SPL) that can be harmful
to human health when exposed during long
periods. Please do not stay in close proximity
of operating speakers.
1 - Safety information
This symbol signals an important safety
precaution. The CAUTION symbol signals a risk of product deterioration.
The WARNING symbol signals a risk to the user’s physical integrity.
The product may also be damaged.
Important safety information
Symbols used
Any maintenance procedure must be performed by a CONTEST
authorised technical service. Basic cleaning operations must tho-
roughly follow our safety instructions.
This product contains non-isolated electrical components. Do not
undertake any maintenance operation when it is switched on as
it may result in electric shock.
This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it in a wet,
or extremely cold/hot locations. Failure to follow these safety ins-
tructions could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to
this product or other property.
WARNING : This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the
housing or attempt any maintenance by yourself. In the unlikely even your unit
may require service, please contact your nearest dealer.
In order to avoid any electrical malfunction, please do not use any multi-socket,
power cord extension or connecting system without making sure they are
perfectly isolated and present no defect.
Recycling your device
• As HITMUSIC is really involved in the environmental cause, we only commercialise clean, ROHS compliant products.
• When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. The separate collection and recycling of your
product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
environment.
Risk of electrocution
To prevent the hazard of electric shocks, do not use
extension cords, multi-socket or any other connection
system without making sure metal parts completely are
out of reach.

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1 - Please read carefully :
We strongly recommend to read carefully and understand
the safety instructions before attempting to operate this unit.
2 - Please keep this manual :
We strongly recommend to keep this manual with the unit for
future reference.
3 - Operate carefully this product :
We strongly recommend to take into consideration every
safety instruction.
4 - Follow the instructions:
Please carefully follow each safety instruction to avoid any
physical harm or property damage.
5 - Avoid water and wet locations :
Do not use this product in rain, or near washbasins or other
wet locations.
6 - Installation :
We strongly encourage you to only use a
fixation system or support recommended by
the manufacturer or supplied with this product.
Carefully follow the installation instructions and
use the adequate tools.
Always ensure this unit is firmly fixed to avoid
vibration and slipping while operating as it may result in
physical injury.
7 - Ceiling or wall installation :
Please contact your local dealer before attempting any ceiling
or wall installation.
8 - Ventilation :
The cooling vents ensure a safe use of this product,
and avoid any overheating risk.
Do not obstruct or cover these vents as it may
result in overheating and potential physical injury or
product damage. This product should never been
operated in a closed non-ventilated area such as a flight case
or a rack, unless cooling vents are provided for the purpose .
9 - Heat exposure :
Sustained contact or proximity with warm surfaces may cause
overheating and product damages. Please keep this product
away from any heat source such as a heaters, amplifiers, hot
plates, etc...
10 - Electric power supply :
This product can only be operated according to a very specific
voltage. These information are specified on the label located
at the rear of the product.
11 - Power cords protection:
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention
to cords at lugs, convenience receptacles and the
point where they exit from the fixture.
Instructions and recommendations
12 - Cleaning precautions :
Unplug the product before attempting any cleaning
operation. This product should be cleaned only with
accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
Use a damp cloth to clean the surface. Do not
wash this product.
13 - Long periods of non use :
Disconnect the unit’s main power during long periods of
non use.
14 - Liquids or objects penetration :
Do not let any object penetrate this product as it may result
in electric shock or fire.
Never spill any liquid on this product as it may infiltrate the
electronic components and result in electric shock or fire.
15 - This product should be serviced when :
Please contact the qualified service personnel if :
- The power cord or the plug has been damaged.
- Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into
the appliance.
- The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
- The product does not appear to operate normally.
- The product has been damaged.
16 - Inspection/maintenance :
Please do not attempt any inspection or
maintenance by yourself. Refer all servicing to
qualified personnel.
17 - Operating environment :
Ambient temperature and humidity: +5 - +35°C,
relative humidity must be less than 85% (when
cooling vents are not obstructed).
Do not operate this product in a non-ventilated,
very humid or warm place.

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Thank you for purchasing a CROSSER series product.
The CROSSER series was designed around a battery-operated amplified system delivering 180W of
high-quality sound.
Many options are available to allow everyone to build the perfect sound system.
This user guide will allow you to understand and use all the functions of the your system.
Please keep it within reach during the first uses in order to get familiar with the unit.
2 - Introduction
It features the essential components
of a mobile sound system:
- 180W amplified speaker
- CD/USB player
- HF system with handheld
microphone and receiver
This is the perfect product to
start from scratch and build your
portable sound system a la carte.
It only features an amplified
speaker, the rest is up to you: two
wired microphone, a CD player,
USB or MP3 player.
The passive version of the
CROSSER. It allows you to
increase the sound diffusion of
your system.
Main features of the CROSSER series
CROSSER-180CROSSER-One-V180 PASSCROSS

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3 - Description of the CROSSER
4 - The modules
NOTE : The receiver and reading modules only are
amovible. The controle zones are built-in and cannot
be removed.
10 - Power switch
11 - Power input socket: 100-240V 50-60Hz
12 - Battery access hatch
13 - Accessories compartment hatch.
14 - UHF microphone batteries charger
A- Modules for UHF receivers: 2 modules
B- Volume control zone
C- Main control zone
D- Module for CD/USB (CD-RUN) player or
USB (USB-RUN) reader
T- Optional cassette player modules
A
D
T
14
13
B
C
10
11
12
1 - Telescopic transport handle
2 - Control panel
3 - Façade including the protection grille, loudspeakers
and front infrared sensor.
4 - A : 1.5 inches titanium driver / B: 10 inches
neodymium boomer
5 - Wheels
6 - Protection grille
7 - 35 mm mounting plate for speaker stands
1
2
3
5
7
6
4A
4B

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5 - Description of the modules
5-1 : Description of the volume control zone (B)
5-2 : Description of the main control zone (C)
B1 - CD or USB player volume control fader. From OFF to max (clockwise).
B2 - Cassette player volume control fader. From OFF to max (clockwise).
B3 - LINE IN volume control fader. From minimum to maximum (clockwise).
B4 - Line-level LINE IN external input via RCA socket.
B5 - Echo volume control fader. From minimum to maximum (clockwise).
B6 - MIC 1 and 2 volume control fader. From minimum to maximum (clockwise).
B7 - Activation button for the WIRELESS PRIORITY (Talkover) function. This
function affects all the microphone inputs (Wired and UHF).
B8 - Jack 6.35 microphone input.
B9 - Combo XLR / Jack 6.35 microphone input.
ON
OFF
WIRELESS MIC.
PRIORITY
LINE IN
B1
B2
B3
B5
B6
B7
B8
B9
B4
C1 - Connector for an extra speaker (PASSSPRINT - 120W 10" speaker).
CAUTION: 8 Ohms speakers only
C2 - Connector for external adapter: 24V, DC 3A.
C3 - Battery charge level indicator.
C4 - Line output: allows you to retrieve the CROSSER signal, including the mic (UHF and wired) and CD player.
C5 - Main volume control fader. From minimum to maximum (clockwise).
C6 - Bass control fader. From Low to High (clockwise).
C7 - Treble control fader. From Low to High (clockwise).
C1 C2 C4 C5 C6 C7C3

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5-3 : Description of one of the UHF receiver module (A = RECEPT-MOD16)
5-4 : Description of the UHF handheld microphone (EMET-HAND)
5-5 : Description of the headband mic/transmitter system (EMET-HEAD)
A1 A3 A4A6
A2 A5
H1 - Grille : Protects the capsule.
H2 - Capsule: converts the sound pressure into a signal.
H3 - Lockring.
H4 - Battery charge level indicator.
Flashes then stays lit when the batteries are empty.
H5 - ON/OFF power switch.
H6 - Channel selector, position it on the same channel as the RECEPT-MOD16
receiver.
H7 - Compartment for 2 LR06 batteries. Please make sure to keep the same
polarities during battery changes.
J1 - Battery charge level indicator. Flashes then
stays lit when the batteries are empty.
J2 - Mini XLR socket to connect the wired
microphone, hardwired as follows:
- Signal: pins 2 and 3
- Mass: pin 1
J3 - Volume control fader. From low to high
(clockwise).
J4 - ON/OFF power switch.
J5 - Channel selector, position it on the same
channel as the RECEPT-MOD16 receiver.
J6 - Belt clip.
J7 - Battery compartment. Please make sure to
keep the same polarities during battery changes
(type LR06 1.5V)
H1
H5
H6
H7
H2
H4
H3
J1 J5
J6
J7
J3J4 J2
A1 - Radio Frequency indicator: indicates if the microphone is
activated. The indicator flashes when the mic is ON.
A2 - Displays the current frequency.
A3 - Audio Frequency indicator: indicates if the transmitter is
emitting a signal.
A4 - ON/OFF Indicator: indicates if the module is activated.
A5 - Channel selector: allows you to choose one of the 16
frequencies available.
A6 - HF module volume control fader: From OFF to maximum
(clockwise).

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D1- POWER: Turns the player ON.
D2 - EJECT: Ejects the CD.
D3 - STOP: Stops the current track (CD/USB/SD).
D4 - SKIP: Jumps from one track to another (CD/SD/USB).
D5 - PLAY/PAUSE: Plays or pauses the current track.
D6 - DISPLAY: Backlit LCD display.
D7 - CD SLOT: Insert your CD here.
D8 - SD SLOT: Insert your SD card here.
D9 - REMOTE: Infrared sensor for the remote control.
D10 - USB slot: Connect your USB or HDD here.
D11 - FUNC: Selects the source (USB, CD or SD).
D12 - FOLDER: Allows you to browse through the folders of your USB, CD or SD support.
D13 - SPEED buttons: Modify the playback speed.
PITCH -: Slows down the playback speed (5 different levels).
PITCH +: Speeds up the playback speed (5 different levels).
NOR. (Remote control only): Goes back to default speed.
D14 - 0 - 9 buttons (Remote control only): Allows you to directly reach a track. Use several buttons to reach tracks
beyond number 9.
D15 - RANDOM (Remote control only): Allows you to activate the random playback mode. Use the SKIP button to
move onto the next track.
D16 - REPEAT (Remote control only): repeats a track: REP ONE, the whole CD: REP ALL, or the whole folder:
REP FOLDER.
D17 - MUTE (Remote control only): interrupts the audio output.
D18 - VOL-/VOL+ (Remote control only): Increases or decreases the volume of the player.
D19 - INTRO (Remote control only): Allows you to play the 10 first seconds of each track of the CD or current folder.
PLAY
PAUSE STOP
- SKIP -
SD/MMC
CARD
EJECT
FUNC SPEED +
-
IR
FOLDER
POWER
D1
D2
D8
D11D12 D13
D5 D3D4D7
D10D9
D6
POWER
STOP123
456
78
0
9
RANDOM
REPEAT
MUTE
UPDOWNFOLDER
EJECT INTRO VOL - VOL +
FUNC
NOR.SPEED - SPEED +
PLAY
PAUSE
D1
D14
D2
D19
D12
D11
D18
D13
D5
D15
D17
D4
D3
D16
5-6 : Description of the CD/USB (CD-RUN) player
5-7 : Description of the USB player (USB-RUN)
D6 D2 D1D4
D5 D3
D7
D1 - Volume control fader: From OFF to maximum (clockwise).
D2 - Stop button: Stops the playback and goes back to the beginning of
the track.
D3 - EQ/Repeat Button:
- Allows you to choose one of the 7 preset equalization modes:
NORMAL/POP/ROCK/JAZZ/CLASSICAL/COUNTRY.
- Press and hold for 3 seconds to choose one of the 3 preset repeat
modes: OFF/SINGLE/ONE/FOLDER ALL/RANDOM.
D4 - Button: Stops or resumes the track.
D5 - Button: Skips to the next track.
D6 - Button: Goes back to the previous track.
D7 - USB port: Connect your USB support (key, HDD...) here.
NOTE: If your USB device contains several folders, the USB-RUN does not make any difference
between the folders and will read all of them (depending on the Repeat mode chosen -D3).

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1 - Indicators: They indicate the charge level from FULL to LOW.
PW indicates the RUNNER is active.
You must change the battery as quickly as possible when the
LOW indicator is lit.
2 - DC Input: Allows you to connect an external DC power supply
unit (24V 2.5A). Please respect the polarity (+ in the middle).
Note about batteries:
Please use the original battery. If need to replace the battery, use a
model with the same characteristics.
Please charge the batteries before using them for the first time. The
RUNNER is designed to charge two batteries at a time.
In order to preserve the batteries, turn the device off when you are not using it.
The battery can be severely damaged it is totally emptied by an inactive system.
Moreover, the batteries must be regularly recharged to prevent it from drying.
The batteries are considered wearing parts and are not covered by the warranty.
6 - Power management
6 - 1 : Description of the power management system
12
Notes :
- Caution: Please make sure to position the batteries properly, as described on Figure 2, as your device can be
damaged by an improper positioning.
- New batteries must be fully recharged before being used. The green indicator flashes during the charging
process and the FULL indicator remains lit when the battery is fully charged.
6 - 2 : Replacing the CROSSER batteries
1- Turn OFF your CROSSER.
2- Open the rear access hatch as
described on Figure 1.
3- Remove the used batteries.
4- Install the new batteries in their
compartment.
5- Position the batteries as described on
Figure 2.
6- Make sure the battery is in position and
close the hatch.
Red Black
ON
OFF
WIRELESSMIC.
PRIORITY
LINE IN
1
2

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6 - 3 : Precautions and recommendations concerning the batteries
1- This device features a 12 V / 5 Ah battery allowing an average battery life of 7 hours.
2 - The complete charging process duration is approximately 9 hours.
3 - A built-in power management system indicates if the battery needs to be charged.
4- If the battery level gets too low, the «LOW» indicator alone will light up, please plug your unit to an electrial
outlet or replace the batteries.
5- Used batteries must be taken care of properly. Do not dispose of them in the environment.
6- In order to preserve the battery, please completely turn off your device when not using it.
7- We strongly recommend to remove the battery during long periods of non-use.
8- The battery must be charged regularly to prevent it from drying and becoming unusable.
9- The battery is considered as wearing part and is not covered by the warranty.
7 - Spare parts and accessories
CRW10-180
Loudspeakers :
180 W - 8 
10’’
CRDR-20
30W 1.5’’ driver
7 - 1 : Transducers
7 -2 : Optional accessories and modules for CROSSER systems
RECEPT-MOD16
UHF receiver module with 16 frequencies
To be used with EMET-HAND and EMET-HEAD
EMET-HAND
Handheld UF microphone with 16 frequencies
To be used with the RECEPT-MOD16
EMET-HEAD
Headband UHF microphoneand bodypack
transmitter with 16 frequencies
To be used with the RECEPT-MOD16
POWER
STOP123
456
78
0
9
RANDOM
REPEAT
MUTE
UPDOWNFOLDER
EJECT INTRO VOL - VOL +
FUNC
NOR.SPEED - SPEED +
PLAY
PAUSE
CD-RUN
CD player with USB input and infrared remote
control
USB-RUN
USB player for MP3 files

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CROSSER-180 CROSSER-One-V180
Loudspeakers 10’’ 4 Ohms neodymium loudspeaker +
1.5’’ 8 Ohms titanium driver
10’’ 4 Ohms neodymium loudspeaker
+ 1.5’’ 8 Ohms titanium driver
Power Class D + AB 180W RMS amplifier /
250W max.
Class D + AB 180W RMS amplifier /
250W max.
UHF microphone UHF with 16 frequencies available Optional
Frequency rangea UHF 863-865 Mhz UHF 863-865 Mhz if an optional UHF
module is installed
Players
CD MP3 player with anti-shock system,
USB/SD reader with pitch control.
Supplied with an infrared remote control.
Optional
Autonomy 3 to 7 hours depending on the volume 3 to 7 hours depending on the volume
Recharge time 9 hours for both 12V batteries
4 hours for the microphone batteries 9 hours for both 12V batteries
Batteries 2 x 12V / 5Ah NP for the system.
4x 1.2V / 1.3 Ah NH for the microphone 2 x 12V / 5Ah NP for the system
Power management
Visualise the charge level via LED display.
Charge it and use it simultaneously.
Automatic shutdown in case of low
battery level.
Visualise the charge level via
LED display. Charge it and use it
simultaneously. Automatic shutdown
in case of low battery level.
Settings
CD, Volume, Line in volume, Mic volume,
talkover, Main volume, Medium and bass
control
CD, Volume, Cassette volume, Line
in volume, Mic volume, talkover, Main
volume, Medium and bass control
Accessories
Storage compartment for two microphones
or bodypack transmitter.
Built-in 1.2V battery charger.
Retractable handle and transport wheels.
Supplied with protective cover.
Storage compartment for two
microphones or bodypack transmitter.
Built-in 1.2V battery charger.
Retractable handle and transport
wheels.
Supplied with protective cover.
Finish Polypropylene speaker, steel grille.
3/8’’ microphone mounting plate.
Polypropylene speaker, steel grille.
3/8’’ microphone mounting plate.
Dimensions in mm 500 x 320 x 360 500 x 320 x 360
Net weight incl. batteries 17 kg 16 kg
8 - Technical specifications

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