Barthe SOL 300 User manual

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R MANUAL FOR:
SOL 300
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 3
II CHARACTERISTICS ........................................................................................................................................ 5
II.1 SWITCHING ON .................................................................................................................................... 5
III PARTS DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................... 6
III.1DEVICE Description ................................................................................................................................... 6
III.2 CONTROL PANEL: .................................................................................................................................. 7
REMOTE CONTROL .................................................................................................................................. 11
IV.1 GENERAL USE ....................................................................................................................................... 12
IV.2 MP3 DRIVE ............................................................................................................................................. 12
V REPAIRS .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
VI QUESTIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 14
VII REGULATION .............................................................................................................................................. 15

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I SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before using the appliance, please read these instructions carefully. Please follow these instructions in order to protect the user and all other person
from injury or material damage. Do not execute an operation not indicated in this handbook to avoid any material failure or accidental wound.
Moreover any misuse could cause injury or material damage not covered by the guarantee of your appliance.
Keep away the appliance from corrosive substances such as alcohol. It may cause damage to this equipment (fire or electric shock).
Do not place the device on an unstable surface area or in vibrating location. It may fall and cause injury.
Do not place the appliance:
- in humid and dusty location
- in places exposed to smoke or vapour
- in places exposed to snow or rain
- near water or in a wet basement
- under direct sunlight or by heaters such as radiators
- in places submitted to high temperature
- near naked flames
Power-supply cord should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against it.
Keep the cable away from heaters; the cable may cast and cause fire or electric shock.
Never take hold of the plug or cord with wet hands, you risk exposing yourself to electric shock.
Connect well the cable to the socket, otherwise the cable risks catching fire or causing electric shock.
It is usually recommended to use the cable provided with the appliance to avoid fire or electric shock. If another cable is required, use a model
allowed for a voltage of 230V (or 120V). Unroll it totally and plug the power cord into the power cord receptacle of the device and the AC outlet in
order to get a perfect connection between both.
Only use the recommended power supply to avoid the risk of fire or electric shock.
When you unplug the appliance, always pull on the socket. If you pull on the cable, you may strip it or break the core of the wire or to corrupt the
cable. It would cause current evasions, fire or electric shocks.

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Leave enough space around the power outlet so it can be easily unplugged. If you leave any objects around the
outlet, you cannot access it quickly in case of emergency.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the device since it contains high voltage and high temperature parts
that could ignite or cause electric shocks.
Improper use of electrical equipment is dangerous. To avoid risk of injury, do not let children touch the inside
of an electrical appliance or handle the contacts or gears exposed.
If the machine emits unusual noises or smoke, heats or emits an unusual smell, immediately turn off the power.
Switch and unplug the electrical outlet. If you continue to use the device in these conditions, it may catch fire or
cause electric shocks. Contact the customer service.
Do not spray highly flammable materials near the unit. In contact with the gas emanating from these products,
electrical components inside the unit may ignite or cause an electric shock.
Always turn off the power when you move it to avoid damaging the cord and create conditions for a fire. If you
damage the power cord, it may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not spill water, liquids or flammable substances (alcohol, benzene, paint thinner, etc.) on the device. If they
touch the high voltage areas inside the equipment, they may cause fire or electric shock. If such substances fall
on, switch immediately the power off and unplug the electrical outlet. Contact the customer service.
Do not place heavy objects on the device as they may tip over or fall and cause injury.
For safety reasons, turn off power at the main switch if you do not use the device for a long period, e.g. at night
or during thunder storms.
Never use chemicals or detergents for cleaning the housing, which may damage the surface of the coating.
The device is not guaranteed for use in places with humidity above 80 %, such as indoor swimming pools, in
which case it would be irreparably damaged.

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For a mains supply use, connect
the mains
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II CHARACTERISTICS
Output power: 150 W
Power source : 110 / 250 V
Loudspeaker: 15’’
Frequencies: 863-865 MHz
Sensibility: 98 dB
Effective range: 25 m
Dimensions:
- Width: 44
cm
- Height: 70 cm
- Depth: 36cm
- Weight: 16 kg
- USB/SD connector
- Audio format: MP3, FLAC, WAV and
- Line IN/OUT: RCA
- Microphone input 1
- Bass / treble adjustment.
- USB and microphones volumes
- Main volume for all sources
- Wireless microphones characteristics:
- Battery: 9V
- Consumption: 90 mA
II.1 SWITCHING ON
the mains
cable, and turn switch ON. The power
LED lights green
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cm
WMA
LED lights green
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III.1
Front side:
(1) Handle
(2) SD/USB/BT Drive
(3) Control board
(4) Trolley block
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III.1
DEVICE Description
(5) HF
microphone stand
(6) HF microp
hones
(7) side handle
(8) Wheels
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microphone stand
hones

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(1) Bluetooth USB/SD Drive
(2) Microphone input jacks
(3) UHF microphones ON/OFF
(4) Microphone volume
(5) LINE IN volume
(6) USB/SD Bluetooth volume
(7) Main volume
(8) Treble / Bass adjustment
(9) wired microphone socket
(10) Line IN RCA sockets
for external
sources
(11) Line IN XLR socket
(12) Line OUT socket
(13) Speaker OUT socket
(14) ON/OFF switch
(15) Power cord connection
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III.2 CONTROL PANEL:
for external
SOL
3
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Description:
-
LCD display with blue backlight off
- Repeat mode loop.
- Playback of MP3
, FLAC, WAV
- 3 play functions:
reading of all songs, repeat a song
F).
Description of elements:
1 LCD Display
2 Infrared receiver
3 Action buttons
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III.3 MP3
LCD display with blue backlight off
.
, FLAC, WAV
and WMA files.
reading of all songs, repeat a song
, reading all
songs of the current
4 SD/MMC card reader
5 USB reader
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songs of the current
folder (ALL, 1, or

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1 Reading status
2 Media playback
3 Playback mode
1 Mode and standby
4 Playback modes
2 Play/Pause
3 Stop
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4 Reading time
5 Number of the track
6 Track title
4 Playback modes
5 Return previous track
and
6
Next track advance and
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and
Volume -
Next track advance and
Volume +

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HANDHELD MICROPHONE
(1) Mesh
(2) Power switch
(3) Power LED indicator
(4) Battery compartment
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HANDHELD MICROPHONE
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REMOTE CONTROL
1- POWER: Switch on or switch off the drive
2- STOP: N/A
3- MUTE: Mutes the sound of the player.
4- MODE: Allows you to select the source.
5- RETURN: Returns to the previous function.
6- EQ: Equalizer
7- PREVIOUS/NEXT: Switches to a track or chapter, below or above.
8- PLAY/PAUSE: Allows you to play or pause.
9- VOLUME +/-: Adjusts the volume of the player.
10- Selection of tracks, chapters, by dialling, (ex: press 9 to access track 9).

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This device can be used on
mains supply or on battery (if battery option)
 Using the device on mains supply
Plug the cord of the device on the
AC input
Press ON, ON indicator lights, the unit is ready for use
To use a wired microphone, plug the microphone into the
To use an external amplifier, connect the LINE OUT
To amplify the sound from an external source, connect the
 Using the device on battery
When using the device on battery,
unplug
If the battery is not sufficiently
charged, the device turns off automatically.
Connect the device to the mains, the
device will
Adjusting volume:
During playback press the button
volume.
The return to the original interface will be done if no action is performed
Standby:
To pause the MP3 player press and hold the MODE button for 3 seconds.
Selecting the media:
To read a SD/MMC card or a USB device, simply connect it and playback starts automatically
between media, press the MODE
button
Bluetooth function:
To select Bluetooth, press on the
MODE
your device to connect,
select the device
To return to the NORMAL mode,
press on the
Playback mode:
To the change the play mode,
press on
A L
oop all tracks in order on the selected media
D
Loop playback of all tracks in the selected folder
1
Loop playback of selected track
R Loop playback.
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IV. USE
IV.1 GENERAL USE
mains supply or on battery (if battery option)
.
AC input
and on an electrical outlet.
Press ON, ON indicator lights, the unit is ready for use
.
To use a wired microphone, plug the microphone into the
MIC IN (2)
and adjust the
To use an external amplifier, connect the LINE OUT
(5).
To amplify the sound from an external source, connect the
cable to line (4)
and adjust the
unplug
the device and switch it on. The LED (22
)
charged, the device turns off automatically.
device will
automatically charge.
IV.2 MP3 DRIVE
to decrease the volume and hold down the button
The return to the original interface will be done if no action is performed
for 5 seconds.
To pause the MP3 player press and hold the MODE button for 3 seconds.
To read a SD/MMC card or a USB device, simply connect it and playback starts automatically
button
.
MODE
button until
to have the Menu Bluetooth, start searching for device
select the device
named « Bluetooth ».
press on the
MODE button until you
select the desire media
press on
button ,
oop all tracks in order on the selected media
.
Loop playback of all tracks in the selected folder
.
Loop playback of selected track
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and adjust the
volume (12).
and adjust the
volume.
)
lights on.
to decrease the volume and hold down the button
to increase the
for 5 seconds.
To read a SD/MMC card or a USB device, simply connect it and playback starts automatically
to switch
to have the Menu Bluetooth, start searching for device
s on
select the desire media
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Starting play:
1- Press PLAY/PAUSE to play the selected file.
2- Press gain to pause playback.
3- During playback, press PREVIOUS to go to the previous track.
4- During playback, press NEXT to skip to the next track.
IV.3 HAND WIRELESS MICROPHONE
1. Open the battery compartment of the microphone, insert the batteries (please take care of the polarity).
2. Set to ON, The LED indicator lights up.
V REPAIRS
Repairs must be performed by qualified technicians. The device must be repaired as soon as it has been
damaged.
Fuse replacement:
If it is necessary to replace the mains fuse, remove the fuse compartment located above the outlet, throw away
the old fuse and use rescue fuse that is in the compartment.
Only use 3,15A, 250V fuses.

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- Accessories supplied with the device
1. Power cable
2. Remote control
3. Emitter : HH : micro handheld (depending on model)
2 batteries AA depending on model
4. User guide
VI QUESTIONS
Double check the following points before concluding that your system is down.
1- Are all connections correct?
2- Is the system used in accordance with the instruction manual?
If the system is not working properly, perform the check list below. If any of these checks does not resolve the
problem, the system may be defective. Then immediately unplug the power cord and contact your dealer.
SYMPTOME CAUSE SOLUTION
The device does not turn on
when you press the power
switch.
- The power cord is not properly
plugged into the wall outlet.
- The main plug is not working
- The mains voltage does not
match the device’s specification.
- Blown fuse.
- Plug the power cord into the wall
outlet.
- Call an electrician.
- Obtain an adapter.
- Replace the fuse (see section
« cleaning »).
The device does not react to the
action of keys.
- The switch is in the Off
position.
- The device is not connected.
- Turn the switch On.
- Disconnected and reconnected
the device.
There is no sound. - The level of the command of the
general volume is insufficient.
- The level of the volume control
of the source is insufficient.
- Adjust the volume control on the
right position.
- Adjust the volume control on the
right position.
The wireless microphone is not
working.
- The battery is installed in the
wrong direction.
- The battery is too low.
- Replace the battery in the right
direction.
- Put a new battery with a proper
voltage.
The wire microphone is not
working.
- The microphone is in position
« off ».
- The microphone is not
connected.
- Press the key « on ».
- Disconnect and reconnect the
microphone input « micro » of
the device.

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VII REGULATION
This device complies with the standards applicable in the EU.
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It complies with:
 Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of January, 27th 2003 on the
restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS).
 The Low Voltage Directive 2006/95EC
 The EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
This product is guaranteed for 2 years parts and labour, except in case of use not complying with the
instructions in this manual and excluding accessories and battery.
Accessories are guaranteed for one year.
Batteries are guaranteed for 6 month.
Notes on environmental protection:
In accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC, and to achieve a
number of environmental objectives, the following rules must be applied.
They are related to electrical and electronic equipment waste. The
pictogram on the product, its user manual or packaging indicates that the
product is subject to these regulations. Consumers should return the used
product to collection points for this purpose. They can also give it to a
reseller. In allowing the recycling of products, consumers will contribute
to the protection of our environment. It’s an ecological act.

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