Devine Nordo 12A User manual

Nordo 12A
Battery powered PA speaker
User manual
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Safety instructions
This unit must be operated by, or under the supervision of an adult. This device is not suitable for children.
Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to:
- Be qualified
- Follow the instructions of this manual
- Ma e sure there is no damage caused by transport. If the device seems damaged from the outside, do not
use it and contact your dealer for more information and consultation.
- To ma e sure the device maintains in perfect condition and for safe operation, it is necessary for the user to
follow the instructions and warning notes of this user manual.
- Damage caused by improper use or modifications to the device are not covered by warranty.
- This device does not have any user-serviceable parts inside. Servicing of this device needs to be done by
qualified technicians.
Important notes regarding safety and health:
- Always eep the power cord away from other cables.
- Never remove any warning or informative labels from the unit
- Never leave cables lying around
- Do not open the device and do not modify any hard- or software of this unit.
- Do not insert this object into air vents.
- Do not connect this device to a dimmerpac .
- Do not switch the system on and off frequently as this will reduce the lifespan of the device.
- Do not drive the inputs of the fixture with a signal larger than required to wor at full performance.
- This device is designed for indoor use, avoid contact with water, moist or other liquids. Do not place items
filled with liquids on top of the unit.
- Avoid nearby flames or heat sources, do not place this device near flammable liquids, gas or flammable
items.
- Always disconnect the device when it is not in use for a longer period of time, when servicing is needed or
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ARNING!
Always keep this device away from moisture and rain! Hazardous electrical shocks may occur!
ARNING!
Only connect this device to a matching power outlet. This device is intended to work on a
specified AC currency. Connecting this device to power outlets with other voltages may result in
permanent damage and possible hazardous situations, such as fire or electrical shocks!
ARNING!
Be careful with every operation of this device. Touching live wires inside and outside the unit
may cause hazardous electrical shocks!

when the device needs cleaning.
- Only handle the power cord by its connectors. Never pull the cable to remove a connector from its soc et,
as this could lead to damage and electrical shoc s.
- Always operate this device with a stable AC current.
- Never use other types of cables than specified in the manual, do not use defective or bad functioning
cables. Contact your dealer when the included or required cables do not wor properly with this device.
- When the device has been exposed to large temperature differences (for example, transport from outdoor
to indoor), do not connect the device immediately. Do not activate the unit until it has reached room
temperature, as moist might build up inside the unit, which may cause short circuits and/or electrical shoc s.
Guidelines and types of use:
- This device is intended to be used by professionals on stage, in theaters, clubs and other equal venues.
- This device is not suitable for children and always needs to be operated by an adult.
- Only use the device when the environment is suitable and will not cause any damage. Do not use the
product in moist or dusty environments, or where long-term damage may occur such as:
- indoor swimming pools where chlorine is used.
- Beaches, where sand and salt are present.
- Temporarily outdoor setups, without roof protection
- Indoor areas where intense heat sources are present or where the temperature exceeds levels
which are comfortable for humans.
- Only use the included power adapter and only connect the device to a suitable power outlet with the correct
output voltage. Connecting the device to a power outlet with the wrong type of voltage or using the product
with a wrong type of power supply may cause permanent damage to the device.
- Avoid shoc s and collision during use and transport. Do not transport the device while in use. Avoid brute
force during the installation and operation of this device.
- Familiarize yourself with the functions of the device before use. Do not allow operation of the device by
uns illed or unqualified people.
- Use of the device in other ways than described in this user manual may cause damage and injury. Devine
does not ta e responsibility for any damage or injury caused by improper use.
Storage and transport:
- This device is intended for mobile use. When transported, use the original pac aging of the product, or a
fitting flightcase, preferably filled with foam.
- This device is not intended for permanent use. Operation brea s will ensure that the lifespan of the device
remains unchanged.
- If the device is not used for a longer period of time, disconnect it from its power source and store it in its
original pac aging, or in a fitting flightcase.
- Store the device indoor, dry and do not expose the device to extreme temperature differences.
Housing:
- Inspect the housing of the device frequently. Severe dents, crac s and missing screws should be avoided
at all cost. Do not use the device when the housing is not in optimal condition. Contact your dealer or a
s illed technician when in doubt about the state of the device
- Chec the fixture and screws for corrosion. Corrosion should not be present on the fixture. Contact your
dealer or a s illed technician when corrosion is found on the fixture
- Every power or signal chassis/connector should be mounted tightly. Do not use the device when connectors
are loose.
- Do not use the power cord when the cores are visible. Contact your dealer for a replacement if needed.
- Avoid the buildup of dust and dirt. Clean the exterior of the fixture every month with a dry or damp cloth.
When using the device intensively, the cleaning frequency needs to be increased.
Fuses:
- The main fuse of this device is to be found on the rear of the device. In most cases, directly next to the
power inlet.
- Only replace a fuse for a new one with the same type and rating! Do not use a fuse with a higher or lower
rating.
- Do not bridge the fuse with electrical wires, aluminum foil, as the fuse is used for protection against
electrical shoc s and short circuit.
- Always mount the fuse cover bac to the fuse compartment.
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Guidelines for battery powered speakers
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ARNING!
This loudspeaker is capable of producing a sound pressure level which can be harmful for
humans and animals when used incorrectly and/or without protection. Possible permanent
hearing loss may occur when humans or animals are exposed to high sound pressure levels for
a longer period of time.
ARNING!
This device is equipped with an internal lead acid battery. This speaker needs to be handled with
care. Do not attempt to replace the internal battery yourself. Performing the wrong action on the
internal battery may cause serious damage and injury!
ARNING!
The +12V battery powered terminals on the rear of the speaker are for power consuming devices
only! Never connect anything else than a 12V DC current consuming device to these terminals.
The connected device may not require a power consumption of 3A or more! A total load of 6A
(speaker power consumption included) will blow the fuse, accessible from the rear of the
speaker. Always pay close attention to the polarity of the wiring! Connecting the wrong type of
device or incorrect polarity may cause hazardous electrical shocks!

Introduction
Than you for purchasing this Devine battery powered loudspea er. Before you unpac all the received
items, carefully read this manual to become familiar with the functions of the system. Also chec the contents
of the box to ma e sure all necessary parts are included.
If the loudspea er fails to operate properly, or if you have any problems while using the system, turn off the
power and contact your selling point for more information and help.
Box contents:
1x battery powered loudspea er
1x IR remote with internal battery
2x 9V battery
2x wireless microphone
1x user manual
1x power cable
arning!
- To avoid electric shoc s, do not open the system. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
- Before you connect the unit to a power supply, chec if the voltage matches with the power requirements of
the system.
- In case the system will not be used for a longer period of time, remove the batteries from the handheld
microphones.
- For optimal performance of the system, do not place any heat sources on the surface of this product, do not
place the system on top of a heat source such as a microwave or fireplace.
- Keep the unit and microphones away from intense sunshine, humidity, dust and liquids
- Ma e sure the spea er is positioned on a stable horizontal platform during use, such as a solid floor or a
loudspea er stand
- To avoid interference, eep the unit and microphones away from devices li e large power supplies, power
transformators, radarstations and computers.
- do not place objects on top of the system
- Keep the unit and handheld microphones away from any sort of liquid, moist or fluids to avoid short circuits.
Features:
- battery powered, active loudspea er
- built-in MP3-player/FM radio tuner, with USB, SD card, FM and Bluetooth audio streaming support
- included remote
- 2 wireless microphones included
- built-in wireless microphone receiver
- VHF frequency (199.6 MHz, 197.15 MHz)
- retractable antennas
- built-in trolley system with retractable handle and two wheels on the bottom
- 12 inch woofer, 1 inch tweeter
- 30W amplifier module
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Product overview
The rear of the unit contains lots of connections and settings for your convenience. This way you are able to
connect additional equipment, plus you have optimal control over volumes and the equalizer.
Please pay attention to the schedule below, as it contains valuable information for optimal performance.
1. USB/SD player display 11. Line in (stereo RCA/cinch)
2. USB/SD player control buttons 12. Mix Out (stereo RCA/cinch)
3. USB slot 13. wireless microphone volume control
4. SD card slot 14. Wireless microphone on/off
5. Master volume 15. Retractable antenna
6. Master EQ with bass and treble control 16. DC 12V output for low-power devices
7. Echo control for microphone signals 17. Charge/Power LEDs
8. Microphone volume 18. On/off switch
9. MIC1/instrument input (6.35mm jac ) 19. 110V/220V switch
10. MIC2 input (6.35mm jac ) 20. IEC power connector with main fuse
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Preparing the system
Inserting batteries
This system uses a 9V battery for the handheld microphones. Each handheld microphone uses one 9V
battery. Always use good quality batteries, as the battery life may vary. This may result in a wor ing time
between 8 and 20 hours. Use the included batteries only for testing purposes as their lifespan may vary.
Devine recommends the use of Duracell Procell batteries or any comparable quality for optimal performance
results.
Insert the 9V battery by unscrewing the bottom of the microphone. Pay attention to the placement of the
connection terminals, there is only one way to insert the batteries properly. Screw the bottom cap bac on
and ma e sure it is turned tightly. Do not apply too much force, as this might cause damage to the housing.
There is a on/mute/off switch provided on the body of the microphone. When you turn the switch to the ‘ON’
position, the microphone should show activity and the green LED should light up. When you put the switch in
the center position, the ‘MUTE’ function will become active. This means that the microphone is still active and
connected to the receiver, but it will mute all sound.
Remote control
The included remote control activates the built-in MP3/SD player with FM tuner. You have control over
Play/Pause, Stop, Next, Previous, Volume up, Volume Down, EQ, Repeat mode, USB/SD source, Mute,
On/Off and numerical buttons to access a certain trac directly.
Using the built-in USB/SD/Bluetooth player with FM tuner
Use the USB/SD player to play music from any USB or SD card source. The unit supports .WAV and .MP3
source files.
When a USB or SD source is plugged in, the player will automatically switch to that source and start playing.
With the included remote or with the buttons underneath the display you have full control.
The FM tuner can be used to listen to radio stations. Use the buttons to scan for available frequencies, or
search for a specific frequency.
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The Bluetooth interface connects easily with any Bluetooth streaming device (such as a smartphone, tablet
or MP3-player). Use password 0000 to connect your streaming device with the spea er.
Volume, EQ, Echo and Mic
The volume nob of the unit is used to change the master volume of the unit. Turn it cloc wise and the
volume will increase. Turn it counter-cloc wise and the volume will decrease.
The built-in equalizer is used to change the sound characteristics of the spea er. The Treble nob is used to
increase or decrease high tones. The Bass nob is used to increase or decrease low tones.
This way you can adjust the sound for different venues. If you use the spea er for presentation or speech
purposes, you can boost the high frequencies. If you want to play music that contains lots of low frequencies,
you can turn up the bass indicator.
Please pay attention to the audio reproduction of the spea er. If you hear any crac ling or distorted sounds,
the spea er is performing beyond its maximum capacity. Turn the volume down to avoid possible permanent
damage. Warranty is void when any defects are found, caused by improper use.
Use the Echo nob to add some echo to the microphone signals. This function is mostly used for arao e
and speech purposes. Feel free to experiment with the amount of echo.
The Mic nob is used to increase or decrease the microphone level of all connected microphones.
Mic, instrument and line connections
It is possible to plug in extra audio-devices, such as MP3-player, wired microphones or even semi-acoustic
or electric guitars.
- MIC1/Guitar input
This input has a 6.35 mm jac plug connector and is suitable for most wired microphones and instruments.
- MIC2 input
This input has a 6.35 mm jac plug connector and is suitable for most wired microphones.
- Line in
This input is used for additional line audio sources, such as PA-mixers, MP3-players, tablets, smartphones or
laptops and is equipped with stereo cinch (RCA) connectors. Adapter cables to other stereo connectors
(XLR, 6.35 mm jac and 3.5 mm mini jac are available at your local Devine dealer.
- Mix Out
This output is suitable to lin this unit with multiple NORDO 12 units, for compact PA-venues. The mixed
output of all signals will be transferred to another unit.
ireless microphone section
This section is all about the wireless microphones. The green and yellow LED show if there is a connection
between the receiver and the transmitter. The volume of each microphone is adjustable, for optimal
performance. The wireless microphone section has an on/off switch to save energy while operating with the
internal battery.
Antenna section
These retractable antennas are used for the wireless microphones. They are retractable for your
convenience and they can be positioned freely. For the best reception Devine recommends to place the
antennas in a 90 degree angle V-shape, positioned as high as possible for optimal reception and signal
quality.
DC 12V
These connection terminals are suitable for cables with bare wire. This ma es it possible to connect any low-
power 12V DC devices to your NORDO 12, such as small LED devices, small cooling fans, decoration
lasers, cigarette plug gadgets, etc.
Low voltage
When using the spea er in battery powered mode, it is possible that the MP3 display will flic er when the
battery voltage is too low. If this situation occurs, turn the device off and connect it to a suitable wall outlet
power source.
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Battery condition
To ensure proper battery functionality, the internal battery has to be charged at least once every three
months. When fully charged, disconnect the power mains.
ARNING: Do not connect a car battery, car audio amplifiers or high-powered devices as this might blow
the internal fuse and cause damage to the spea er.
ARNING: Do not connect a passive loudspea er to this terminal output as this will blow up the spea er!
Devine is not responsible for any damage to this spea er or any connected devices, caused by improper
use.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Microphones do not turn on Battery low or not inserted
(correctly)
Replace the batteries with new
ones. Chec the polarity so the
battery can be inserted in the
correct way.
Microphone not turned on Turn the microphone on
No sound from microphone Microphones do not send any
signal
Chec receiver for microphone
activity
Out of reach from the antennas Extract the antennas on the rear
panel and position them in a 90
degree angle for opimal reach.
Distorted sound or signal Microphones too far away from
antennas
Move closer to the antennas.
Adjust antennas and position them
in a 90 degree angle opposed to
each other. Ma e sure the receiver
and antennas are free from
obstacles (flight cases, walls,
powered equipment).
Microphone level set too high Decrease microphone level
Receiver level set too high Decrease receiver level
Signal receiving device set too
high
Decrease gain and/or volume on
your mixer / audio interface / etc.
Rattling and crac ing sounds Moist inside the microphone Let the microphone dry on room
temperature and avoid use of the
microphone in humid or moist
environments. Do not let the
microphone come in contact with
water or liquids.
Loud high frequencies coming
from the spea ers
Microphone positioned too close to
the spea ers, which causes
feedbac
Move the microphone further away
from the spea ers, or change the
position to prevent the microphone
to be aimed directly at the
spea ers.
No sound from spea er Input source not connected
properly
Chec all connections with the
device to ensure that all signal
sources are connected properly
Volume set too low Increase signal source volume
and/or master volume
Lac of bass Bass nob set too low Increase bass nob until it hits the
'0' position
Lac of high tones Treble nob set too low Increase treble nob until it hits the
'0' position
Too much bass Bass nob set too high Decrease bass nob until it hits the
'0' position
Too much high tones Treble nob set too high Decrease treble nob until it hits
the '0' position
Flic ering display, volume low Empty battery Connect the spea er to a 120 –
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230V wall outlet.
Spea er only wor s on wall outlet Battery dead Let a specialized technician
replace the battery or contact your
local dealer for help
Spea er won't turn on Empty battery Connect the spea er to a 120 –
230V wall outlet to charge the
internal battery and turn the
spea er on.
Fuse blown Disconnect the spea er from any
wall outlet, turn the spea er off
and chec the fuse. If blown,
replace it with a fuse of the same
type and rating.
MP3 player does not respond to
any signal from the wireless
remote
Battery dead Replace the battery of the remote
control.
Out of reach Move the remote closer to the
infrared receiver, situated on the
front and the rear of the spea er.
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Technical specifications
-Battery powered loudspea er
-Built-in, rechargeable battery
-Can be used with a 230V power source
-Up to 8 hours of use with a full battery
-12 inch woofer with 1.5 inch voice coil
-Tweeter with integrated horn
-Built-in power amplifier: 30 Watt
-Nominal system impedance: 4 Ohms
-Trolley system with integrated wheels and retractable comfort handle
-35 mm spea er stand adapter
MP3 player:
-Supports USB, SD, Bluetooth audio streaming and FM radio
-Remote control included
-Display with control buttons
Bluetooth:
-Password: 0000
-Connects with every Bluetooth audio streaming device (such as a smartphone, tablet or MP3-player)
Microphones:
-2x wireless microphone
-VHF frequency (199.6 MHz, 197.15 MHz)
-On/off/mute switch
-Wor s on 9V battery (included)
-Microphone holders on both sides of the spea er
-Microphone volume adjustable
-Optional microphone echo (variable)
in/output:
-2x 6.35mm jac input (instrument/mic and mic)
-Line in, stereo RCA
-mix out, stereo RCA
Controls:
-mic volume (VOL A, VOL B)
-Main mic volume
-Echo intensity
-Master volume
-VHF mic on/off switch
-Power on/off switch
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Indicators:
-Charge LED indicator (green)
-Power LED indicator (red)
-RF A LED indicator (green)
-RF B LED indicator (yellow)
-VHF Power LED indicator (red)
Power supply:
-110/230V AC, 50/60 Hz
-12V DC power outlet for small devices, with wire terminals
Dimensions and weight:
-Size: 340 x 310 x 575 mm
-Net weight: 14.5 g
-Gross weight: 16.5 g
Accessories:
-2x wireless microphone
-2x 9V test-battery
-IR remote
-Power cord (IEC – Schu o)
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