Chiayo STAGE PRO User manual

CHIAYO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
Operation manual
STAGE PRO
Portable Wireless Mixer PA System

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STAGE PRO Portable Wireless Mixer PA System
Important safety instructions
⚫Read all of the instructions before the product is operated.
⚫Keep these instructions well for future reference.
⚫Follow all of the warnings and instructions when installing, setting up and using the product.
⚫Only clean the product when it is not connected to the power supply system. Clean only with
a dry cloth.
⚫Keep ventilation openings unblocked and follow with the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation.
⚫Do not immerse product in any liquid or expose to heat or moisture
⚫Keep the complete polarized or grounding type plug without any modification. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
⚫Power supply cords should be well routed to prevent from being walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.
⚫Use only manufacturer authorized or recommended accessories.
⚫Use only with a cart, stand, tripod or accessories specified or provided by Chiayo. Be careful
when using a cart to avoid injury from tip-over.
⚫Unplug the product during an electrical strom or when unused for long periods of time.
⚫Never disassemble, modify or service the product. Any unauthorized modifications may result
in personal injury and/or product failure. Additionally, your warranty will be void.
⚫Please read and follow the instructions in this manual thoroughly to obtain optimum results
from this unit. We also recommend that you keep this manual handy for future reference.

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Operation manual
Warning
Please read and follow the instructions in this manual thoroughly to obtain optimum results from
this unit. We also recommend that you keep this manual handy for future reference.
Safety Precautions
⚫Be sure to read the instructions in this section carefully before use.
⚫Make sure to observe the instructions in this manual as the conventions of safety symbols
and messages regarded as very important precautions are included.
Safety symbols and messages described below are used in this manual to prevent bodily injury
and property damage which could result from mishandling. Before operating your product, read
this manual first and understand the safety symbols and messages so you are thoroughly aware
of the potential safety hazards.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if mishandled,
could result in death or serious personal injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if mishandled,
could result in moderate or minor personal injury, and/or property
damage.
Make sure to observe the following handling precautions so that a fire or personal injury does
not result from leakage or explosion of the battery.
⚫Do not short, disassemble, heat or put the battery into a fire.
⚫Never charge batteries of the type which are not rechargeable.
⚫Do not solder a battery directly.
⚫Be sure to use the specified type of battery.
⚫Note the correct polarity when inserting a battery in the unit.
⚫Avoid locations exposed to the direct sunlight, high temperature and high humidity when
storing batteries.
WARNING
To prevent the electromagnetic wave from badly influencing
medical equipment, make sure to switch off the unit's power when
placing it in close proximity to the medical equipment.
CAUTION
Battery discharges naturally according to a certain pattern even
when not in use. For best performance and a prolonged lifespan,
battery should be charged regularly after every use or every
month when the system is in storage and not being used!
CD player optical pick up head is a very delicate device and
sensitive to humidity. Please avoid using it in high humidity area
to avoid damage!

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STAGE PRO Portable Wireless Mixer PA System
INDEX
1. Instruction...............................................................................................................................4
1-1. In the box..........................................................................................................................4
1-2. Optional related products .................................................................................................4
1-3. Parts and functions...........................................................................................................5
1-4. Charging the battery.........................................................................................................5
1-5. Module compartment........................................................................................................6
1-6. Connection with external audio sources...........................................................................6
2. Settings and Operations........................................................................................................7
2-1. Using the wired microphone (MICROPHONE 1, MICROPHONE 2).................................7
2-2. Using the wireless receiver...............................................................................................8
2-2-1. Parts and functions...................................................................................................8
2-2-2. Channel synchronization of the receiver and transmitter..........................................8
2-2-3. Channel scanning.....................................................................................................9
2-2-4. Squelch (SQ) setting ................................................................................................9
2-2-5. Volume and other settings......................................................................................10
2-3. Using an electronic instrument (INSTRUMENT ❶,❷) ...................................................11
2-4. Music audio input (LINE IN) - Smart phone / tablet / MP3 player / DVD player..............12
2-5. Music audio input (DIGITAL IN) - Computer/notebook...................................................13
2-6. Operating Bluetooth receiver (BLUETOOTH).................................................................14
2-7. Equalizer for WIRED and WIRELESS MICROPHONE and MUSIC...............................15
2-8. Voice priority...................................................................................................................16
2-9. Reverb............................................................................................................................16
2-10. Loudness......................................................................................................................16
2-11. Limiter function.............................................................................................................16
3. Application............................................................................................................................17
3-1. Active audio link: STAGE PRO to STAGE SLAVE.........................................................18
3-2. Wireless audio link: repeat all audio to linked STAGE PRO / STAGE SLAVE ...............19
3-2-1. Parts and functions of RP-5100M...........................................................................19
3-2-2. Changing channels.................................................................................................19
3-2-3. Audio input and gain control...................................................................................20
3-2-4. Adjust internal audio gain level...............................................................................20
3-2-5. Output power setting ..............................................................................................20
3-3. More extension...............................................................................................................22
4. Installing or replacing a receiver/repeater/MP3 module ...................................................23
5. FAQ & useful operation tips................................................................................................24
6. Maintenance-free Lead-acid and Lithium batteries...........................................................26

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Instruction
1. Instruction
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing this multi-functional wireless portable amplifier.
To ensure a trouble-free operation, please read the manual thoroughly to fully understand its
controls and functions.
The rear panel of this portable amplifier is divided into 3 sections:
1. Module compartment
2. Control Unit compartment
3. Battery compartment
The Modules Compartment can be user configurable and user can access
the battery compartment to change battery.
1-1. In the box
STAGE PRO amplifier
0-4 handheld / beltpack
transmitters (optional)
Switching power supply
(plug varies from country to country)
operation manual
1-2. Optional related products
▍Modules & transmitters (For more information about transmitter, please refer to its user manual)
SDR-8200M IrDA
Ture diversity receiver module
SQ-6100 IrDA
SQ-5100 IrDA
Handheld microphone
SDR-8100M IrDA
Diversity receiver module
SM-7100 IrDA
SM-6100 IrDA
Belt-pack transmitter
DWR-5410M
2.4G digital receiver module
DH-5400
Handheld digital microphone
DB-5400
Belt-pack digital transmitter
RP-5100M
Repeater module
DPR-500m
MP3 recorder module
▍Speaker
STAGE SLAVE
Companion powered speaker for audio link
▍Accessories
ST-50
Tripod stand: standard
ST-51A / ST-51B
Tripod stand: height adjustable
DC-35
Weather proof dust cover
DM-series
Wired microphone, please refer
to CHIAYO website.
Module
compartment
Control unit
compartment
Battery
compartment

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STAGE PRO Portable Wireless Mixer PA System
LINE OUT socket
(RCA R/L)
DC IN
DC input (30-32V/4A)
power
switch
1-3. Parts and functions
1-4. Charging the battery
This amplifier uses either two lead-acid batteries or one lithium battery. The battery power is
leveled from 40%, 60%, 80% and FULL. If the LED stays at 40%, the battery might not be
sustainable for long operation.
Battery indicator Charging indicator
Charging indicator
Condition
Flashes RED
During recharging
Solid GREEN
Fully charged
Solid YELLOW
Error or no battery detected
MICROPHONE
①volume control
MICROPHONE
②volume control
TREBLE/BASS
(for vocal)
INSTRUMENT
volume control
LINE IN
volume control
VOICE PRIORITY
push button
TREBLE/MIDDLE/
BASS (for music)
MICROPHONE
input ①(combo)
MICROPHONE
input ②(combo)
REVERB
control
REVERB
push button
INSTRUMENT
input ①,②
LINE IN socket
(RCA R/L)
BLUETOOTH
pairing indicator
BLUETOOTH
power push button
audio input of
computer
audio link
output
audio link
input
battery
indicator
charging
indicator
MASTER limiter
indicator
LINE IN socket
(3.5mm)
LOUDNESS
push button
MASTER
volume control

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Instruction
AMPLIFIER
DVD PLAYER
1-5. Module compartment
1-6. Connection with external audio sources
For receiver / MP3
module
For receiver /
repeater / MP3
module
For module bracket MB-50 which offers 2 slots for
adding receiver / MP3 module.
WIRED MIC
INSTRUMENT
TABLET / PHONE
ACTIVE SPEAKER
ACTIVE SPEAKER
COMPUTER
Sound control, e.g.,
volume and equalizer,
of audio output from
STAGE PRO is only
operated on this
external amplifier.

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STAGE PRO Portable Wireless Mixer PA System
2. Settings and Operations
2-1. Using the wired microphone (MICROPHONE 1, MICROPHONE 2)
1 Plug a wired microphone with a 6.3mm or XLR connector to MICROPHONE 1 or
MICROPHONE 2.
2 Turn on master power and then adjust the specific (either MICROPHONE 1 or
MICROPHONE 2) volume control to desired level.
3 TREBLE / BASS equalizer (refer to P.15) and REVERB (refer to P.16) levels can be
adjusted individually.
Equalizer REVERB ON/OFF
or

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Settings and Operations
2-2. Using the wireless receiver
2-2-1. Parts and functions
2-2-2. Channel synchronization of the receiver and transmitter
Align infrared areas of the receiver and transmitter within 10~30cm.
■Changing receiver’s channel
1 Press the synchronization
button of the transmitter.
►
2 The transmitter's LED will
grow to denote
synchronization signal
transmitted.
3 The channel number on
the receiver’s LED will
become the same as the
transmitter’s, which means
the receiver has been
successfully synchronized.
■Changing transmitter’s channel
1 Press the SYNC button of
the receiver.
►
2 The transmitter's LED will
grow to denote
synchronization signal
received.
3 The channel number on
the transmitter’s LCD will
become the same as the
receiver’s, which means
the transmitter has been
successfully synchronized.
If it doesn’t work check that you have the IR sensor panels aligned, that they are facing each
other, devices are within 10~30cm of each other, and try again.
SET SYNC MIN PWR/VOL
CH
RF AF
AB
0 10
652.250
AF
RF signal meter
Channel
Diversity A/B
antenna
Transmitter battery
power
Frequency
DOWN button
UP button
SET button
IrDA synchronization
button
IR sensor area
Power switch /
volume control
LCD
Audio signal
meter
10~30cm

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STAGE PRO Portable Wireless Mixer PA System
2-2-3. Channel scanning
For an interference- free operation, a cleaner channel might be necessary if the current one
receives too much interference. To operate the scanning:
1 Press ▼(down) or ▲(up) button to make
the frequency icon appear on the
bottom.
2 Hold SET button until this icon
flashes to denote readiness for setting.
3 Press ▼(down) or ▲(up) button to find and
locate a clear, interference- free channel.
4 After a channel is chosen, press SET
button or wait 5 seconds to store the
setting.
2-2-4. Squelch (SQ) setting
When interference is encountered try reducing the sensitivity of the receiver, thus less
susceptible to interference. To operate the squelch setting:
1 Press ▼(down) or ▲(up) button to turn to
the squelch setting page.
2 Hold SET button until this icon
flashes to denote readiness for setting.
3 Press ▼(down) or ▲(up) button to select a
new squelch level between 1 and 10. The
default level is 01.
4 After a level is chosen, press SET button
or wait 5 seconds to store the setting.
Since increasing the squelch level will also reduce the reception distance, it’s recommended to
choose the lowest level that can eliminate the interference.
If this still does not solve the problem it means this frequency is not suitable. Adjust the squelch
back to its default level (LE-01) and use the scan function to locate a clear, interference-free
channel.
RF
CH
FREQ
RF AF
AB
099
674.500
CH
FREQ
RF AF
AB
099
674.500
RF
CH
FREQ
RF AF
A B
089
672.000
RF
SQ
le-0 1
SQ
le-0 1
RF
SQ
le-03