Itec ACTIVE-BOX User manual

Designed and Manufactured by
ITEC Tontechnik und
Industrieelektronik GesmbH
8200 Laßnitzthal 300
Austria / Europe
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MANUAL INSTRUCTION

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Dear Customer!
ITEC ACTIVE-BOX – yet another product in our wide range of mobile, mains independent loudspeaker
systems.
Use the ACTIVE-BOX as an independent audio system with cable or radio microphones with playbacks
from your tape recorder or CD player.
Use the ACTIVE-BOX as an additional and enriching sub-system together with the ITEC LECTERN
SUCCESS interfaced either via cable or wireless via radio-transmission.
However you are going to use the versatile ACTIVE-BOX, you will certainly add the perfect sound to many
successful events with this compact, high performance tool so easy to handle.
sincerely,
Your ITEC acoustic team
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. How to stand the ACTIVE-BOX 3
2. How to start 3
3. Using a cable microphone 3
4. Playback 3
5. Music attenuation (optional) 4
6. Using a radio microphone 4
7. Connecting the ITEC LECTERN SUCCESS 4
8. Recording 4
9. Connecting an external amplifier 5
10. Connecting a passive speaker (optional) 5
11. Separate controls for 2 different radio receivers (optional) 5
12. DC 12V socket 5
13. Recharging the ACTIVE-BOX 5
14. General advice 5
15. Changing batteries of radio microphones 6
16. Controls 7
17. The INTEGRATED CD-Player (Optional) 8
18. The INTEGRATED USB-Player/Recorder (Optional) 10

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1. HOW TO STAND THE ITEC ACTIVE-BOX
Loosen the lower adjusting screw of the aluminium light-weight tripod and open the legs of the tripod (as
amply as space allows). Once you have found a solid stand, tighten lower adjusting screw.
The height of the tripod can be changed by reducing the radial range; bear in mind, however, that what you
gain in height you lose in stability!
Attention: make sure the ACTIVE-BOX does not collapse, particularly when it is windy!
2. HOW TO START
- General:
TurnontheACTIVE-BOXbyturningtheON/OFFswitch(1)totheright(positionON);theON/OFFindicatorlight
(2) will show.
- Battery mode:
In case the power supply is not plugged in, theACTIVE-BOX will be supplied by an integrated rechargeable
battery. The average operating time with a fully charged battery will be 6 to 10 hours. The ON/OFF indicator
light will be green if the battery has sufficient power; it will be red if the battery is low. You can still operate the
ACTIVE-BOX,yetthedevice willswitch offautomaticallywhen thepower becomestoo low(built-in discharge
protection).
- Mains supply:
IncasetheACTIVE-BOXisconnected(socket10)tothemainssupply(220V),theredmainsindicatorlight(3)
will show in addition to the ON/OFF indicator light (2).As soon as you switch off theACTIVE-BOX the battery
will start recharging immediately with the mains indicator light (3) staying On and the ON/OFF indicator light
(2) disappearing (see 13. recharging the ACTIVE-BOX).
3. USING A CABLE MICROPHONE
Plug in the cable microphone in the microphone socket (4) and adjust its volume at the volume control for the
cable microphone (6). See 14. general advice ....
Technical information:
The multi-jack microphone socket (3) lets you plug in microphones with XLR or 1/4” jack. Use either dynamic
microphones or electret condenser microphones.
Connecting balanced microphones: by means of a XLR plug or a stereo ¼” jack.
Connecting balanced microphones with phantom supply: by means of a XLR plug.
Connecting unbalanced microphones: by means of a mono ¼” jack.
In case you have a long microphone cable, an interference free operation can only be guaranteed when you
use both balanced microphones and balanced microphone cables.
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XLR plug, balanced no phantom voltage
¼” stereo jack, unbalanced
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4. PLAYBACK
The cinch sockets (5A) will accept any tape recorder, CD player, radio, etc. The volume can be adjusted at
the corresponding control (7). Should yourACTIVEBOX have a built-in tape recorder or CD player, please do
not forget to consult the instructions enclosed.

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5. MUSIC ATTENUATION (OPTIONAL)
Should your device have an automatic music attenuation the volume of the music playback will be turned
down while somebody is speaking. You determine the volume of the attenuated playback by means of the
appropriate control (9).
control position left: while speaking, the music is turned off completely
control position middle: while speaking, the music volume is halved
control position right: even while speaking, the music volume remains the same,
i.e. no attenuation at all.
Attenuation adjustment: while speaking into the microphone adjust the playback volume you want during your
announcement. Attenuation will be started when using a radio microphone or cable microphone and takes
effect on music playbacks via the line-in socket (external equipment) and any built-in devices (tape recorder
or CD player
6. USING A RADIO MICROPHONE
switch on the radio microphone and adjust the volume at the corresponding control (8). See 13. general
advice.
When using a radio microphone make sure the batteries are alright:
Using WM-702, WM-802 or TOA: This is the case when the green LED light shows; when the red LED light
shows the batteries should be replaced.
7. CONNECTING THE ITEC LECTERN SUCCESS
Cable connection: the ACTIVE-BOX is connected to the LECTERN SUCCESS by means of the attached
cable. At the ACTIVE-BOX plug the signal cable in one of the CASS/CD LINE IN cinch sockets(5a), at the
LECTERN SUCCESS plug it in one of the LINE OUT cinch sockets. The volume control CASS/CD (7) lets
you choose how loud the ACTIVE-BOX shall be in proportion to the LECTERN SUCCESS; the best way of
doing this is to
- set up the LECTERN SUCCESS and the ACTIVE-BOX/ES, connect them with the devices left off;
- connect the microphone to the LECTERN SUCCESS;
- switch on the LECTERN SUCCESS and adjust the volume;
- switch on ACTIVE-BOX/ES and turn up the volume (control CASS/CD, 7) making sure that there is no
feedback.
Radio transmission: requirements: the LECTERN SUCCESS needs to have a radio transmitter, and the
ACTIVE-BOX needs to have a radio receiver. The volume control WIRELESS (8) lets you choose how loud
the ACTIVE-BOX shall be in proportion to the LECTERN SUCCESS; the best way of doing this is to
- set up the LECTERN SUCCESS and the ACTIVE-BOX/ES, connect them with the devices left off;
- connect the radio transmitter to the LECTERN SUCCESS: plug an MC 12 in one of the LINE OUT cinch
sockets;
- connect the microphone to the LECTERN SUCCESS;
- switch on the LECTERN SUCCESS and adjust the volume;
- switch on the radio transmitter andACTIVE-BOX/ES and turn up the volume (control WIRELESS, 7) making
sure that there is no feedback.
8. RECORDING
Connect a tape recorder, MD player or speech mike recording system to the ‘PRE OUT’ cinch socket (5B).
You can record cable microphone, radio microphone and music playback. The output level will depend on
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10. CONNECTING A PASSIVE SPEAKER (OPTIONAL)
Socket11(optional)cantakeanotherpassivespeaker.Itisthenconnectedinseriestotheintegratedspeakers
and should consequently have an impedance of 4 ohms.
11. SEPARATE CONTROLS FOR 2 DIFFERENT RADIO RECEIVERS (OPTIONAL)
Even when there are 2 built-in radio receivers the volume is normally adjusted with control (8). Should you
need to adjust the receivers separately you can do so by using the optional control (12) for the 2nd receiver.
12. DC 12V SOCKET
For the use of additional ITEC equipment, e.g. the CONFERENCE SET, use socket (10) for voltage supply.
The maximum current is 0.5A, a built-in safety advice switching off the device in case of overcharge.
13. RECHARGING THE ACTIVE-BOX
simply connect the ACTIVE-BOX to the mains (110/220V) and leave the ACTIVE-BOX switched off. The
power indicator light (3) is on, the ON/OFF indicator light (2) is not. After approximately 10 hours the battery
will be fully recharged. The power indicator light will remain on! The ACTIVE-BOX can remain plugged in
without causing any damage.
Maintenance of the battery
The integrated lead battery is rechargeable and maintenance free; however, a few basic rules ought to be
heeded:
Do not store below a temperature of 5°C
Recharge after use.
Not having used the ACTIVE-BOX for months we recommend you switch it on for several hours and then
recharge it.
9. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER
The adjusted signal of the ‘PRE OUT’ cinch socket (5B) may be connected to an external amplifier (see 9.
Recording). However, in most cases, the integrated radio receiver will be needed. In this case, please plug in
the ‘HF LINE OUT’ (5C) socket.As for volume, be aware that now the signal of the radio receiver/s overrides
your volume adjustments.
14. GENERAL ADVICE
- Do not place microphones and speakers close to each other in order to avoid acoustic feedback; too great
adistance,ontheotherhand, betweenmicrophoneandspeakerhasanunnaturaleffectontheaudience(the
sound, bear in mind, does not come from the person speaking) and makes speaking more difficult (sonic
speed,aswenowknow,isnotallthat fast).werecommendadistancebetweenmikeandspeakerof between
5 and 15 metres.
- Furthermore, make sure the speaker does not face the mike directly.
- Perfect as the loudspeaker system may be, the person speaking ought to annunciate loudly and clearly.An
audience of 10 should be able to understand him perfectly well without any technical support.
- The distance between the mouth and the microphone should be between 5 and 10 cms.
- It is advisable always to have an attendant near the loudspeaker controls, e.g. should the person speaking
suddenly come too close to the speaker with his mike the resulting feedback could be remedied.
Advice on radio microphones
- Make sure the batteries of the radio microphone/s are in good condition
- High voltage cables, iron gates, metal roofs, etc. can cause interference
- Do not place the receiver or the microphone/s anywhere near potential interference sources (computers,
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Attention: Batteries are hazardous waste. Old batteries have to be disposed of properly.
ITEC WM-5300 Handheld Microphone
Unscrew cap on lower end of microphone and insert two new batteries.
Note the poles (- pole at spring contact, once at top, once at bottom)!
Battery type: 2 „AA“ 1.5V Mignon
When you switch on, red LED briefly illuminates.
Battery status on display.
ITEC WT-5300 Pocket Transmitter
Open pocket transmitter cover by pressing left and right snapper
simultaneously. Insert two new batteries.
Note the poles (- pole at spring contact, left)!
Battery type: 2 „AA“ 1.5V Mignon
Battery status on display.
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15. CHANGING BATTERIES OF RADIO MICROPHONES
ITEC WM-716-A - hand held microphone
Unscrew cap on lower end of microphone and insert two new batteries.
Note the poles (- pole at spring contact, both at bottom)!
Battery type: 2 „AA“ 1.5V Mignon
Batteries are okay: LED is green
Batteries are low: LED is red
ITEC WT-716-A - button microphone
Open pocket transmitter cover by pressing left and right snapper
simultaneously. Insert two new batteries.
Note the poles (- pole at spring contact)!
Batteries are okay: LED is green
Batteries are low: LED is red
Hereby ITEC Tontechnik und Industrieelektronik GmbH declares that these radio systems comply with the
directive 2014/53/EU. The EU Declaration of Conformity for each product is available at
https://www.itec-audio.com/products/itec-microphones-and-conference-technology/.
Full test reports are available on request.

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1 ON/OFF switch
2 ON/OFF indicator light
3 mains indicator light
4 socket for microphone
(¼ “ stereo jack, XLR)
5a LINE IN cinch sockets
(for external audio supply)
5b PRE OUT cinch sockets
(for external recording device)
5c HF LINE OUT cinch sockets
(Radio reception, not controlled)
6 volume control for cable microphone
7 volume control for external audio source
8 volume control for radio microphone
9 AUTO MUTE for music attenuation (optional)
10 DC 12V socket (for additional ITEC equipment)
11 battery level indicator
12 volume control for 2nd radio microphone (optional)
16. CONTROLS
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17. The integrated CD-Player (optional):
This CD-Player is able to read following formats: CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3.
The integrated USB-data link enables the connection to a USB-Stick. In the card slot, an SD card can be
inserted. Insert CD, plug USB flash drive or insert SD card. With FUNCT-Button you can choose the required
medium (CD/USB/Card).
By aAudio-CD he display shows the number of tracks and the complete playing time. By a MP3-CD appears
also at the display the number of folders of the CD.With the “Play”-Button you can start the replay. The vo-
lume is set with the controller 7 (Cass/CD). If your device decreeds a voice triggered music attenuation then
consider also the in chapter 6 described mode of operations of this practical feature.
The function of the buttons on the device:
PLAY/PAUSE Start of the replay; new push: Pause
STOP Stop the replay
CUE 1 x push = next track, hold pushed longer = fast forward motion
REV 1 x push = start of track or previous track, hold pushed longer = fast return motion
FOLDER Switching the subdirectories on your USB device
EJECT CD-ejection, new push: CD is moving in
FUNCT switch between CD, USB and SD-Card
REPEAT (see remote)
PROG Programming (see remote)
ID3 Additional information appears (title, artist) - only Mp3
MUTE Cancel by pressing again
Buttons of the remote-control:
PLAY, STOP, CUE, REV, FUNC, REPEAT, FOLDER, MUTE,
ID3 und EJECT: like described above
Numerical key directly track choice
PLAY 1 Plays the current track to the end
and stops
REMAIN It shows the remaining time until the
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Programming:
It is possible to choose in which order the tracks on the CD should be played. There to push the “Prog”-button
on your remote control:
Programming of an AUDIO-CD:
The display appears P-01 and right therefrom the track number. With the “Cue”- and “Rev”- button - or the
number buttons - you can set up the requested track. You verify with the “Prog”-button. And so on.
Now the display appears P-02 and the first program step is saved. Continue along the described way. If you
have programmed and verified all tracks push the “Play”-button to start the replay. The push of the “Stop”-but-
ton erases all programmings.
Programming of a MP3-CD:
The display appears P-01 and right therefrom two numerical pads. The first one marks the folder of the
requested track and the second pad the number of the track in the chosen folder. With the “Cue”- and “Rev”-
button - or the number buttons - you choose the folder and verify with the “Prog”-button. Now you choose the
track number and verify also with the “Prog”-button.
Now the display appears P-02 and the first program step is saved. Continue along the described way. If you
have programmed and verified all tracks push the “Play”-button to start the replay. The push of the “Stop”-but-
ton erases all programmings.
Repeat function (Repeat):
Push the “Repeat”-button. The display appears „REPEAT TRACK“:
The current track is continually repeated.
A new push of the “Repeat”-button. The display appears „REPEATALL“:
The disc is played in the normal order and starts over again and again.
Push the “Repeat”-button again. The display appears „RANDOM PLAY“:
The tracks are played in a random order.
Push the “Repeat”-button again. The display appears „INTRO PLAY“:
The tracks are played for 10 seconds.
If you push the “Repeat”-button a new time, the display appears „PLAYALL“:
The whole CD is played normal.

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18. USB/SD Card Player/Recorder (Optional)
You can connect USB storage media to the USB port ( 4 ) (e.g.: USB memory stick).
Alternatively, you can also use an SD card. SD card slot ( 6 ).
For playback only files in .mp3 format can be used!
If a USB stick and an SD card are inserted when the device is switched on, the device chooses the USB stick
as the current storage, otherwise the medium last used.
Important: Please only use high-quality USB sticks and SD cards of reputable manufacturers.
Low-quality storage media may cause malfunctions.
Switching on the device: Turn power switch ( 10 ) clock-wise.
Playback: Use the Start key to start ( 2 ) playback. You can adjust the volume directly on the player
using the rotary knob ( 10 ) and the virtual slider (Line, on the right side of the display).
To pause, press the Start key again ( 2 ). Use the Stop key ( 9 ) to end playback.
Previous title: Press the ( 1 ) key.
Next title: Press the ( 3 ) key.
Playback mode: Press the Mode key ( 8 ) to select the repeat mode.
Single: the current title is repeated continuously.
Folder: all titles of the current folder are repeated.
All: all titles in all folders are played and repeated.
Record: Press the record key ( 7 ) to start recording.
The LED ( 5 ) blinks red. Use the Stop key ( 9 ) to finish recording.
During recording, the device creates a folder named „RECORD“, and inside this folder it creates files named
„FILE_001“ with rising numbers. The files are written in MP3 format and can be read, edited and deleted by
any common PC. The recording can be deleted or renamed directly on the device.
LED display ( 5 ):
Green light: ready
Green blink: playback
Red blink: recording
Red light: error (no playable files, etc.) respectively waiting state
Attention:
The amount of free memory is checked before recording starts. This can take up to 30 seconds depending
on the size of the memory (the red LED lights up - Wait mode) - afterwards recording starts automatically (red
LED flashes). We recommend SD cards and USB-Sticks with a storage capacity of max. 2 GB, then the
recording starts immediatley. They can be used for recordings up to 20 hours in duration - sufficient for most
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GENERAL
Specification Portable, active speaker system with built-in amplifier, rechargeable battery, 3-channel
mixer, power supply unit with automatic charging module and a high-performance 2-way spea-
ker system
Amplifier Output Power 75 W / RMS
SPL max: 115 dB (Powerful enough for an audience of approx. 500 listeners)
Speaker 2 bass / mid-range cone speakers 6 inch, 1 dome tweeter 1 inch
Inputs 3-channel pre-amplifier: Microphone/Line-In/Wireless
High-capacity lead gel battery 7,5 Ah / 12 V (equal 6 to 8 hours of operation)
Power supply Power supply unit with automatic charging module (built-in)
Placement Tripod flange for use with box tripod
Dimensions 220 x 840 x 220 mm (W x H x D)
Weight 12 kg
Colour Black, shock-resistant polyurethane coating or beech
CONNECTIVITY
Microphone Microphone connector, symmetrical, combinational XLR/jack plug, 12V phantom power
Line-Input Stereo-cinch for external media players (Tapes, CD, MP3...)
Line-Output Stereo-cinch socket for recording devices
OPTIONS and ACCESSORIES
Auto-Mute Automatic music volume reduction
Wireless microphones Up to 2 wireless microphone receiver modules (UHF or VHF) with separate volume
adjustment may be built in
Microphone Cable microphone EM 300
Media-Player CD/MP3/USB-Player (built-in), USB-Player/Recorder, Bluetooth
Miscellaneous Tripod, transport bag, various audio cables
840 mm
220 mm
840 mm
ACTIVE-BOX - SPECIFICATIONS
ITEC- Tontechnik und Industrieelektronik GesmbH, A-8200 Lassnitzthal 300 / Austria / Europe
Tel.: [phone] / 3780-0, offi[email protected], www.itec-audio.com
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