dB Technologies B-Hype M User manual

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Quick start user manual
Section 1
The warnings in this manual must be observed together with the "USER MANUAL - Section 2".
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Section 2"
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Sección 2”.
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Technical Data
Speaker Type: 2-way battery speaker with wireless
microphone (handheld or bodypack versions)
Acoustical data
Frequency Response [-10 dB]:62 – 20000 Hz
Frequency Response [-6 dB]:66 – 18100 Hz
Max SPL (1 m): 123 dB
HF compression driver: 1" Exit (voice coil: 1”)
LF: 10” (voice coil: 1.5”)
Crossover frequency: 2400 Hz
Dispersion: 90° (H) x 45° (V)
Amplifier
Amp Technology: Amp SMPS Power Supply
Amp Class: Class-D
RMS Power: 95 W
Peak Power: 190 W
Cooling: Passive (convection)
Operating voltage range:
220-240V~/100-120V~ 50-60 Hz (factory set)
Operating temperature: [ -10 +55] °C
Charger operating temperature: [ -0 +44] °C
B-HYPE MOBILE battery
Battery type: LI-Ion (25.9 V / 2200 mAh)
Charging time: Less than 2 hours
Mean usage time: 4 hours
Integrated transmitter Charger
Rechargeable Device: HT-BHM handheld only (Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries only)
Audio Media Player
Supported audio formats: .mp3, .wav, .wma
RF section
Available bands: 542-566 / 638-662 / 863-865 MHz
(factory set)
RF selectable channels: 8
Transmission range: up to 35 m (114.82 in)
Input / Output
Mains connections: VDE
Signal I/O: (Balanced) 1x combo (XLR/TRS) IN, 1x stereo
RCA IN, 1x mini-jack IN, 1 x TRS link OUT
Mixer controls: Volume controls, EQ, CH1/RF priority
Mechanics
Housing: Plastic cabinet
Grille: Full grille
Handles: 1 for each side, 1 on top (retractable)
Mounting pole: yes, 36 mm
Width: 300 mm (11.81 in)
Height: 568 mm (22.36 in)
Depth: 301 mm (11.86 in)
Weight (without transmitter): 12.5 kg (27 lbs.)
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EMI CLASSIFICATION
According to the standards EN 55103 this equipment is designed and suitable to operate in CLASS B Electromagnetic environments.
FCC CLASS B STATEMENT ACCORDING TO TITLE 47, PART 15, SUBPART B, §15.105
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
B-HYPE MOBILE contains transmitter module:
HANDHELD VERSION
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FCC ID:2ADDV-HTBHM (USA) IC:12207A-HTBHM (CANADA)
BODYPACK VERSION
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FCC ID: 2ADDV-BTBHM (USA) IC: 12207A-BTBHM (CANADA)
WARNING: Make sure that the loudspeaker is securely installed in a stable position to avoid any injuries or damages to persons or properties. For safety reasons
do not place one loudspeaker on top of another without proper fastening systems. Before hanging the loudspeaker check all the components for damages,
deformations, missing or damaged parts that may compromise safety during installation. If you use the loudspeakers outdoor avoid spots exposed to bad weather
conditions.
Contact dB Technologies for accessories to be used with speakers. dBTechnologies will not accept any responsibility for damages caused by inappropriate accessories
or additional devices.
Features, specification and appearance of products are subject to change without notice. dBTechnologies reserves the right to make changes or improvements in
design or manufacturing without assuming any obligation to change or improve products previously manufactured.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by AEB Industriale SRL is under
license. Other Trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS (POWER ABSORPTION)
Draw at 1/8 of full power in average use conditions (*): 0.35 A (220-240V~) - 0.57 A (100-120V~)
Draw at 1/3 of full power in maximum use conditions (**): 0.65 A (220-240V~) - 1.3 A (100-120V~)
Power absorption with speaker turned on without signal (idle): 16 W
* INSTALLER NOTES: The values refer to 1/8 of full power, in average operating conditions (music program with
infrequent or no clipping). It is recommended to consider them the minimum sizing values for any type of
configuration.
** INSTALLER NOTES: The values refer to 1/3 of full power, in heavy operating conditions (music program with
frequent clipping or activation of the limiter).

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9) OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND RF BANDS
Depending on the voltage range, two or three RF
bands are available to the user of B-HYPE MOBILE:
x542-566 MHz (8 channels)
x638-662 MHz (8 channels)
x863-865 MHz (8 channels) *
* not available for 100-120V~
In order to change the wireless band the user must:
-Change the receiver R-BHM
-Change the transmitter (HT-BHM or HM-
BHM)
See the complete manual for further details.
In this page you can find the reference tables about
main accessories and frequency bands.
Check the complete user manual on www.dbtechnologies.com
for further information about the system and available
accessories.
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ogni ulteriore informazione sul sistema e sugli accessori
disponibili.
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bitte die vollständige Bedienungsanleitung unter
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complémentaires du système et des accessoires disponibles.
Compruebe el manual de usuario completo sobre
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el sistema y accesorios disponibles.
Check periodically the website
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for any documentation, and new accessories
update.
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Thank you for choosing a dBTechnologies Product!
B-HYPE MOBILE is the new powerful bi-amped dBTechnologies battery speaker, available in two versions: handheld
transmitter (B-HYPE M HT bundle) or bodypack transmitter (B-HYPE M BT bundle). It is equipped with: one 1”
compression driver exit (1” voice coil) and one 10” woofer (1.5” voice coil). The input section allows the user to
connect: up to three cabled inputs, one wireless microphone, and different media inputs (included a Bluetooth
®
one).
The user can also connect the audio output to a second active speaker. The control section is equipped with a
convenient equalizer and a CH1/RF priority function that mutes all the other channels, if the user is speaking. The
long-lasting lithium battery allows an easy and portable usage for your music performances.
Check the site www.dbtechnologies.com for the complete user manual!
1) UNPACKING
The box contains:
NEVER USE THE HANDLES TO SUSPEND
THE SPEAKER. THE USER MUST READ THE
COMPLETE USER MANUAL AFTER THE FIRST
S
WITCH-ON
A
ND FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
2) BEFORE YOU START
a) Mount the antennas

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b) Place the batteries (not included)
Please note that for the correct use of the integrated
charger of B-HYPE MOBILE, only Ni-MH batteries must
be used with the HT-BHM.
3) A CONTROLS OVERVIEW
The top and rear panel can be divided in main sections:
xMEDIA PLAYER SECTION
xCONNECTIONS AND CONTROL SECTION
xRECEIVER MODULE R-BHM
xBATTERY HOLDER
xHT-BHM CHARGER
xMAINS SECTION
In the following chapters these sections are presented
and they are recalled with reference to this scheme.
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7) MEDIA PLAYER SECTION
In this section you can find:
xSD Audio Input:
xUSB Audio Input:
xControls buttons
a) Audio reproduction from USB flash drive / SD
CARD
1. Turn on the B-HYPE MOBILE (see chapter 4 for
further information), and check that the MASTER
volume and the Bluetooth
®
/USB/SD one is on a
medium/low level (see chapter 5).
2. Insert the correct device (a USB flash drive or SD
CARD). Please note that only MP3, WAV and
WMA files can be read and that the player can
read only one media source at a time.
3. Push the button for a few seconds.
Once the reader is on, you can select the audio
source by shortly pressing the same button.
4. Push the buttons
to play/pause, search through the folders,
repeat/change the equalization, rewind, fast
forward a track respectively.
5. Adjust the MASTER and Bluetooth
®
/USB/SD
volumes.
b) Audio reproduction from Bluetooth
®
device
1. Turn on the B-HYPE MOBILE (see chapter 4 for
further information), and check that the MASTER
volume and the Bluetooth
®
/USB/SD one is on a
medium/low level (see chapter 5).
2. Push the button for a few seconds to
turn on the player.
3. Once the reader is on, you can select the audio
source by shortly pressing the same button.
4. Enable Bluetooth
®
transmission on your device
and check that its “visibility mode” is enabled.
5. Once the communication is established, the
name of your device is displayed on the screen.
Adjust the source volume, and the MASTER and
Bluetooth
®
/USB/SD ones.
8) THE HT-BHM CHARGER
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“RECHARGE” mode allows the user to charge not only
the internal LI-Ion battery, but also the HT-BHM
transmitter. HT-BHM can be charged also in “ON”
mode, while B-HYPE MOBILE is turned on.
In order to correctly charge the transmitter:
1. Use the correct HT-BHM batteries (Ni-MH AA type
only)
2. Insert properly the handheld transmitter in the
charger on the rear panel
3. Turn on the B-HYPE MOBILE (“Power” LED green)
or select the “RECHARGE” mode (“Charge” LED
red).
4. The Led of HT-BHM charger can be:
xRED – the batteries are charging
xGREEN – the batteries are fully charged
xFLASHING RED – the batteries in the
transmitter are not of the correct type

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6) TURN ON AND SYNCHRONIZE THE TRANSMITTER
TO THE RECEIVER
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A – STATUS LED
B – POWER/MUTE SWITCH
C – IR LENS
D – GAIN (INPUT SENSITIVITY)
E – PLASTIC SCREWDRIVER FOR [D] GAIN
F – BATTERY COVER
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G – ANTENNA
H – STATUS LED
I – POWER/MUTE SWITCH
L – 4-POLE CONNECTOR FOR HEADSET
M – PLASTIC SCREWDRIVER FOR [N] GAIN
N – GAIN (INPUT SENSITIVITY)
O – IR LENS
P – BATTERY COVER
1. Turn on the B-HYPE MOBILE (see chapter 4 for
further information), and check that the MASTER
Volume is on a medium/low level (see chapter 5).
2. Unscrew the battery cover [F] of HT-BHM or open
the [P] one of BT-BHM.
3. On the transmitter, hold down for a few seconds
the “POWER” button [B], or [I] (for HT-BHM or BT-
BHM). Please note that a short pressure enables
“MUTE” status when the transmitter is on.
4. On the receiver, select one of the eight available
channels by shortly pressing [X] or [Z] buttons.
5. Hold down for a few seconds the [X] button, then
release it. The CHANNEL number in the display
starts blinking.
6. The IR LENS of the transmitter must face the display
of the RECEIVER MODULE R-BHM as shown
in the pictures.
7. The transmitter is then synchronized with the
receiver in a few seconds, and the CHANNEL
number in the display becomes fixed.
8. RF indicator in the display shows the wireless
reception intensity with a synchronized
transmitter, the AF the audio volume one. You can
enter the related submenus by pressing SET button.
In the transmitter you can set the gain ([D] or [N])
with the related screwdriver [E] or [M].
9. Screw the battery cover [F] of HT-BHM or close the
[P] one of BT-BHM.
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4) MAINS SECTION
The mains section contains:
xMains VDE connector
xMains switch
The B-HYPE usage modes, once the VDE cable is
connected are:
xON (B-HYPE MOBILE is fully operative and it
can operate with the battery without the
mains cable, if charged, or with the mains
cable inserted)
xOFF
xRECHARGE (the battery located in BATTERY
HOLDER section charges with the power cord
inserted, the B-HYPE MOBILE is turned off)
5) CONNECTIONS, CONTROLS, STATUS LEDs
In this section you can find:
xCH1: Balanced\Unbalanced input (XLR/TLR
combo connector type) with input sensitivity
switch (LINE/MIC) and channel volume control.
xCH2: Aux input connector for 3,5 mm jack and
RCA stereo input connectors with channel
volume control.
xMaster section with EQUALIZER rotaries
(Treble and Bass separated regulations) and
MAIN volume control.
xBluetooth
®
/USB/SD volume control.
xUnbalanced Line Output. The signal which can
be connected to another active loudspeaker is
the output of the B-HYPE mobile mixer (so it is
affected by all volume controls).
xCH1/RF Priority. If in “On” position the source
audio level of CH2 and of Bluetooth
®
/USB/SD is
instantly reduced by the presence of the
CH1/RF signal).
xControl LEDs:
1. POWER: green when B-HYPE MOBILE is on.
2. CHARGE: red when B-HYPE MOBILE is in
RECHARGE mode or in ON mode. It becomes
green when the battery is fully charged.
3. BATTERY LEVEL: four-stage LEDs that show
the battery status.
At the first switch-on, in order to charge the lithium
battery integrated in the B-HYPE MOBILE, simply
plug the VDE mains cable and switch to
“RECHARGE” till the CHARGE LED becomes green.
An example of connections in B-HYPE MOBILE is
represented below, purely for information.
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF THE
BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. BATTERY INSTALLATION AND
REPLACEMENT MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY
PERSONNEL IN POSSESSION OF ENOUGH TECHNICAL
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE OR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE
ABLE TO PROPERLY PERFORM THE CONNECTIONS.
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO WATER. DO NOT
USE THIS PRODUCT NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCE AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM
NAKED FLAMES.