audiophony COMPACT500 User manual

USER GUIDE
10302 - January 2015 Version 1.0
Amplified system with subwoofer and satellites - 500W

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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...
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Instructions and recommendations

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2 - Technical specifications
SATELLITE
Power 80W RMS - 160W max
Frequency response 155Hz -22KHz
Sensitivity(1W@1m) 93 dB
Max. SPL (@1m) 120 dB
Nominal impedance 8 Ohms
Boomer 4.75''
Tweeter 1" compression
Dispersion 90° x 45° (HxV)
Connector 1 x Jack
Fixation system 1 x M6 insert and 18 mm mounting plate
Dimensions 225 x 140 x 110 mm
Net weight 1.9 kg
SUBWOOFER
Power 350W RMS - 700W max
Frequency response 50 - 160Hz
Sensitivity(1W@1m) 90 dB
Max. SPL (@1m) 120 dB
Boomer 10"
Fixation system 1 x 25 mm mounting plate (on top)
Dimensions 345 x 450 x 400 mm
Net weight 14.5 kg
AMPLIFICATION
Low frequencies 1 x 350W RMS / Class D - 4 Ohms
Mid/High frequencies 2 x 80W RMS / class D - 8 Ohms
Inputs
3 x Combo XLR / Jack
1 x Line / Mic
1 x RCA / 1 x Jack 3.5 stereo line
Outputs
2 x Jack line level
1 x Jack link
2 x Jack for satellites
DSP Vocal-Flat-Music for each input
Level Volume settings for each way
Sub Main volume settings
Balance Left/Right volume control
Selectors 1 x CH2 thru/RECout
1 x Satellites mono or stereo setup

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3 - Presentation
3-1 Overview
A
B
C
DE
F
G
A - Command panel
B - Satellites compartment
C - Power supply and sattelites connectors zone
D - Transport handle
E - Male audio contact slot
F - Satellites clamping knob
G - Satellite

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1-Sattelite output for either a stereo left satellite or two mono
satellites.
CAUTION: only the COMPACT500 satellites can be
connected via this output.
2- Power switch
3-Voltage selector: Allows you to adapt the voltage of the ampli-
fier to the voltage of the electrical outlet.
4-Fuse: Protects the power supply module and the built-in
amplifier.
If need to replace the fuse, please make sure the new fuse has
exactly the same characteristics.
5- Power input socket: Allows you to connect the speaker to
an electrical outlet. Use the supplied IEC cord, and make sure
the voltage delivered by the outlet is in adequation with the
value indicated by the voltage selector before turning on the
built-in amplifier.
6- Output for stereo right satellite.
CAUTION: only a COMPACT500 satellite can be
connected via this output.
7- Satellites storage compart
8- Clamping knob to secure the satellite once in its compart-
ment. Use the insert at the rear of the satellite to tighten it
safely.
A- Rear view
CAUTION
CAUTION
1 - CH1 input via balanced COMBO
Connect here an XLR or JACK plug from a line level music
instrument or a microphone. The signal of this mono input
is spread across the right and left output of the system.
2 - CH2 inputs via balanced stereo COMBO
Connect here XLR or JACK plugs from a line level
music instrument. The left channel can be used by a
microphone.
3- CH3 inputs via RCA and stereo Jack 3.5 -
Connect an external player or a line level instrument via
RCA. The AUX input allows you to connect via stereo
Jack 3.5 any extra line level source.
4- Balanced L and R line level outputs
Allows you to retrieve the incoming signal to transmit it
(e.g. to active speakers).
Depending on the selector No. 7, the output will only
transmit the signal of channel 2, or of the whole system.
5- Balanced stereo link
Allows you to daisy-chain several COMPACT500.
Please use a stereo Jack / Jack 6.35 cable.
6- Satellites output configuration
Left selector: Stereo mode if both outputs are active and the two satellites separated to be used as a 2.1 sound
system.
Right selector: Mono mode, the left output only is active and the two satellites are linked together to focus their power
on one single side. In this mode, a second COMPACT500 sound system can be connected to the output No. 5 to
double the power output.
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3.2 - More details about the command panel of the subwoofer:

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7- Line output mode
Allows you to choose the signal injected to the outputs No. 4.
Left selector: The Line Out output only transmits the CH2 signal.
Right selector: The whole signal is transmitted from the system to the Line Out outputs.
8 - Balance
Allows you to adjust the distribution of the signal on the left and right satellites.
9 - ON/LIMIT signal indicator
Allows you to check on the volumes
(PLEASE MAKE SURE EACH CHANNEL IS CONFIGURED IN ORDER TO PREVENT THIS INDICATOR FROM BEING
LIT)
10 - Subwoofer sound level
The subwoofer volume can be adjusted separately. Use this knob to adjust it as desired. By default, the system is
balanced when this knob is in middle position.
(PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CONFIGURE IT IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE LIMIT FROM BEING LIT)
11 - Mounting plate
Allows you to insert a 35 mm tube to pole-mount satellites. One of the tubes of the supplied speaker stand can be
used to mount your satellites.
12 - Channels 1 to 3 DSP
This setting allows you to adjust the sound of each channel to meet your needs. When on the left, the sound is
very neutral and is perfect for vocal uses: basses and trebles are dimmed. In the middle position, the correction
remains neutral and respects the original source, toward the right, mediums are lowered while basses and trebles are
reinforced to produce a more dynamic output.
13 - Channels 1 to 3 input selector
Allows you to choose the type of source connected to each channel.
14 - Channels sound level
Allows you to adjust the sound level of each channel.
This setting also affects the main volume level of the amplification system.
(PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CONFIGURE IT IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE LIMIT FROM BEING LIT)
CAUTION
Please make sure to properly configure the sound levels of your system. In addition to being unpleasant for
the audience, improper settings can damage your whole sound system.
The "LIMIT" indicators will light on when the maximum level is reached and must never be permanently lit.
Beyond this maximul level, the volume will not increase but will be distorted.
Moreover, your system can be destroyed by an excessive sound level despite of the internal electronic protections.
First, in order to prevent that, adjust the sound level via the Level of each channel.
Then, use the DSP to adjust the acoustic as you wish.
Finally, adjust the volume of the subwoofer.
If the sound output does not seem powerful enough, we strongly recommend to multiply the number of systems or
satellites in order to spread the sound output evenly.

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3.3 - Satellites:
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Satellite of the COMPACT system:
1 - Female audio contact slot
2 - Jack 6.35 In
3 - Male audio contact slot
4 - M6 insert
The satellites were designed to be
operated with this subwoofer.
Please do not use any other type of
satellites as it may damage the whole
sound system.
CAUTION
4 - Setting up the sattelites
The COMPACT 500 satellites can be equipped with an accessory featuring a 18mm
baseplate to mount them on a compatible speaker stand, as described on the drawing
opposite.
Please respect the following safety precautions when using speaker
stands:
- When using speakers stands outdoors, please make sure the stands are
secured, even perhaps guyed, in order to prevent any risk of fall.
- If the speaker stands are in a crowded area, make sure to prevent the
audience from accessing them.
- When mounting the stands, make sure to spread the tripod as much as
possible to stabilise the stand.
- Please make sure to install your stands on a flat, even surface.
- Tighten the clamping knobs properly before turning the speakers on.
WARNING
4.1 - Using a speaker stand
4.2 - Setting up two satellites together
The COMPACT500 satellites are equipped with male and female contact slots
allowing them to be daisy-chained.
This slot guarantees the transmission of the audio signal between the two
satellites and the mechanical connection.
The opposite drawing describes how to connect two satellites.

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4.3 - Setting up the satellites above the subwoofer
The COMPACT500 satellites can be directly mounted above the
subwoofer thanks to its contact slot.
This slot guarantees the transmission of the audio signal between
the two satellites and the subwoofer. Cables are not required in
this case.
The drawing opposite describes speakers mounted above the
subwoofer.
The COMPACT500 satellites can also be pole-mounted above the subwoofer thanks to
the upper part of one of the supplied speaker stands.
The bar must be inserted into the 25 mm mounting plate of the subwoofer and into
the 18 mm mounting plate of the lower satellite. The contact slot will guarantee the
communication between the two satellites.
The drowing oposite describes this installation.

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5 - Basical wiring
Line Out output:
To powered speaker
CH1 input:
Wired MIC
CH2 input:
GUITAR
CH3 input:
MP3 player
5.1 - Using the COMPACT500 as 2.1 system:
The COMPACT500 system can be used, for instance, for a
guitar player-singer with soundtrack.
To do so, proceed as follows:
- The microphone will be plugged to the CH1 combo input
via XLR socket, the selector will be in MIC position.
- The guitar will be connected to the left CH2 balanced jack
socket.
- The MP3 player will be connected to the CH3 RCA socket.
- The satellites are in stereo mode and will be plugged to
the SPEAKER OUT L and R Jack sockets.
- The amplified monitoring speaker will be connected to the
LINE OUT L output. The selector in REC out position allows
the whole signal to be sent to the monitoring speaker.
CH1 input:
Wired MIC
CH3 input:
Computer
The COMPACT500 system can be used, for
instance, to give voice to a conference via a
speaker and computer.
To do so, proceed as follows:
- The microphone will be connected to the CH1
combo input via XLR socket, the selector in MIC
position.
- The computer will be connected to the CH3 input
via RCA.
- The satellites are in mono mode, directly set up
onto the subwoofer via the connection slot, which
will transmit the signal between the two satellites.
5.2 - Using the COMPACT500 as a mono 1.1 system:

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CH1 input:
Wired MIC 1
CH3 input:
KEYBOARD
CH2 input:
GUITAR 1
CH2 input:
GUITAR 2
CH1 input:
Wired MIC 2
CH3 output:
Electronic drum
Link between two COMPACT 500 :
Output toward
left satellites Output toward right satellites
Two COMPACT500 systems can be combined together to increase the sound diffusion and the number of inputs.
In this example, the two COMPACT500 systems is used by a small formation of two guitarists and singers, a
keyboard and the percussions.
To do so, the wiring will be as follows:
For the COMPACT500 on the left:
- The microphone 1 will be connected to the CH1 combo input via XLR plug, the selector must be in MIC position.
- The guitare 1 will be connected to the left CH2 balanced Jack plug, the selector must be in LINE position.
- The drum kit will be connected to the CH3 input via RCA plugs.
- The satellites are in mono mode and directly connected via the contact slots. The balance is in the left position.
For the COMPACT500 on the right:
- The microphone 2 will be connected to the CH1 combo input via XLR plug, the selector must be in MIC position.
- The guitare 2 will be connected to the left CH2 balanced Jack plug, the selector must be in LINE position.
- The electronic keyboard will be connected to the CH3 input via RCA plugs.
- The satellites are in mono mode and directly connected via the contact slots. The balance is in the right position.
- The connection between the two COMPACT500 is guaranteed by the stereo LINK In/Out via a balanced Jack /
Jack cable.
5.3 - Double mono 1.1 cabling of two COMPACT500 systems:

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6 - Dimensions
140 115
345
110
450
400
225

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