Karma BM 661USB User manual

Instruction Manual
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BM 661USB
BM 661USB-2RM
Professional Procession System

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Congratulation for your choice!
Congratulations for your choice! The Karma product you have purchased is
the result of careful planning by specialized engineers . High quality materials
have been used for its construction, to ensure its functioning over time. The
product is manufactured in compliance with strict regulations imposed by the
European Union, a guarantee of reliability and safety. Please read this manual
carefully before starting to use the xture in order to exploit its full potential.
Karma has several products’ accessories that can complete your device. We
invite you to see the whole range of our products by visiting our website:
www.karmaitaliana.it, where you will nd , in addition to all our items, detailed
descriptions and further documents related to the product. We hope that you
will be satised with your purchase and we thank you again for your trust in
our brand.
Warning: this manual is referred to models BM 863 and BM 863RM (respectively
without or with wireless microphone)

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• Keep this User Manual for future reference. If you sell the product to another user,
be sure to give this manual to the next owner.
• Make sure the voltage of the power source used for the product is correct.
• This product is not suitable for outdoor use.
• To avoid the risk of re or short-circuits never expose the xture to rain or moisture.
• Do not operate the product in an ambient temperature higher than 35°.
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.
Never try to repair the product, but contact the authorized technical assistance
center.
• Repairs carried out by untrained people can lead to damage both to the xture and
to persons.
• Make sure the power cord is not damaged.
CAUTION:
When you receive the product you have to check
carefully that the parcel is not damaged from shipping or
open. Even if the packaging is not damaged you have
to check the product’s conditions within three (3) days
from the reception. For any kind of problem found on
the item, it is necessary to address a claim to the seller
and to our o󰀩ces (also by e-mail), describing in detail
the damage. Any claim received beyond the 3-day time
limit, will not be accepted. It is suggested to save all the
packaging, labels, delivery bill and all that can be useful
to solve quickly the problem.
Safety notes

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This symbol alerts you to the presence of important operating and maintenance, in the manual or
in the documentation accompanying the product
This symbol indicates that the product complies with international standards RoHS (Restriction
of certain Hazardous Substances) which restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment put on the European market from 1 July 2006. It is part of a
series of EU Directives and environment and ‘ closely connected to the WEEE Directive ( Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
The symbol of the crossed-out dustbin indicates that the product at the end of its life must be
collected separately from other waste . The user must , therefore , take the remote control
integrates the essential components come to an authorized disposal center for collection of
waste electronic and electrical , or returning it to the dealer when buying new equipment of
equivalent type , at a rate of one to one. Appropriate separate collection for the decommissioned
equipment to recycling , treatment and environmentally compatible disposal helps to prevent
negative impact on the environment and human health and promotes recycling of the materials
making up the product. Illegal dumping of the product by the user entails the application of
administrative sanctions pursuant to Legislative Decree n. 49 (14/03/2014)
The CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European Community standards RED
and LVD ( Low Voltage Directive ). Compliance documentation in complete form is available at
the company Karma Italian Srl.

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1Telescopic Antenna
2 Horn
3 Connectors for trumpets
4 Mp3 / USB / SD / AUX player
5 Corded microphone socket
6 LCD backlit display
7 Command keys
8 Socket for 12V power supply
9 220V battery charger socket
10 Interruption OFF / standby / ON
11 Battery compartment
12-13 Dipswitches
14 Tripod hole
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STAND
Mount the stand to support the procession pole during use or recharge,
but also when the product is not used.
WIRELESS MICROPHONE
Remove the cap (11) on the bottom of the handheld microphone to
insert the battery (please remember to respect the correct polarities)
The amplied pole also includes a battery requiring a monthly recharge
cycle to keep maximum e󰀩ciency for a long time
Connect the antenna (1) to the upper socket
BATTERY RECHARGE
• Make sure that the procession unit is o󰀨 and put it in a suitable
place. If necessary use the specic stand.
• Connect the included adaptor to the pole’s socket (9)
• Put the adaptor’s plug into the domestic 230V power source. The
recharge status will be shown on the LCD display.
• The recharge cycle will be completed in about 10 hours.
• It is also possible to use a car’s cigarette lighter socket to give

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power to the procession unit. It will be enough to connect the
cable coming from the cigarette lighter’s socket to the side 12V
socket (8). The internal polarity must be positive.
• If you are close to a 230V power socket you can connect the
procession system to it, thanks to the included adaptor, obtaining
in this way an endless autonomy. To connect the adaptor to the
pole use the front socket (9).
- Never let the procession pole’s battery go completely empty
- Use only the original charger to recharge the battery
- The battery will be 100% performant only after 8 recharge cycles
WARNING
ONLY FOR THE FIRST RECHARGE
When you recharge the battery for the rst time, proceed as
follows:
• Connect the adaptor to the power source
• If the indication RICARICA COMPLETATA (recharge
completed) appears on the display, disconnect and connect
again the adaptor until the display shows the writing
RICARICA BAT (battery recharge)
• If the message ERRORE BATTERIA (battery error) appears
disconnect and connect again the adaptor until the writing
RICARICA BAT (battery recharge) is displayed.
• This means that recharge has started correctly.
For any further necessity contact our technical support
HORN SPEAKERS
Connect the two horn speakers on the upper part (2), through the
specic brackets. You can adjust the speakers as you wish to obtain
an ideal sound di󰀨usion. The speakers’ connectors are to be plugged
into the side sockets (3).

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• A wired microphone can be connected to the side socket (5)
• A CD or Mp3 player or any audio “line” signal can be connected to
the side socket (4).
• Fasten the strap to the specic rings
Once you have assembled all the components and with full batteries,
press for two seconds the central button of the control panel. In this way
you will turn on the device.
After some introduction screens, the display will show the battery charge
level. This screen will automatically appear also if you don’t press any
key for some seconds. This will allow you to check constantly the battery
level.
By pressing once the central button, the rst adjustable setting (total
volume) will be displayed.

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The parenthesis indicate that you are in selection mode; by pressing
the side buttons you can scroll through the settings and, by clicking
on the central button, you can modify them. When you conrm the
settings to be modied, through the pressing of the central button, the
parenthesis will disappear and the symbols + and - will appear.
Use the side keys to increase or reduce the level of the selected setting
It is possible to modify the following settings:
TOTAL VOLUME
It allows to adjust the “Master” volume level (i.e the volume of the whole
mixing reproduced by the horn speakers)

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MICROPHONE
If a microphone is connect to the side socket (5) , it allows to adjust its
volume level.
EXT I-POD
It allows to adjust the volume level of a CD or Mp3 player, if connected
to the side socket (4).
WIRELESS MICROPHONE 1
It allows to adjust the wireless microphone’s volume
WIRELESS MICROPHONE 2
It allows to adjust the volume lever of the second wireless microphone
(only for model BM 661USB 2RM)
TREBLES
It allows to adjust the trebles’ e󰀨ect on the whole mixing

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BASS
It allows to adjust the bass’ e󰀨ect on the whole mixing.
CONTRAST
It allows to adjust the display’s contrast for an ideal reading in any
light condition. The modication will be visible only during navigation
through the menus: the device will in fact come back automatically to
battery charge level’s screen and switch o󰀨 the display’s backlight after
some seconds it is not uses. This allows to save furtherly battery charge.
PS: all the settings will be saved also after you have turned o󰀨 the unit
and will be e󰀨ective when you turn it on again..

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USE OF THE WIRELESS MICROPHONE:
Use the switch(10) to turn on the transmitting microphone.
This switch has 3 positions:
OFF: microphone o󰀨
STANDBY: signal on, but microphone capsule disabled
ON: microphone completely ON
To adjust the wireless microphone’s volume level go to its menu and
adjust the level through the side button
The average transmission range is 50 m. This range can be a󰀨ected by
sorrounding conditions.
If you bought model BM 661-2RM you will have at your disposal 2
wireless transmitters that can be used simultaneously.
These wireless microphones can operate on 16 channels. If there are
interferences on a frequency or if you use more than one microphone of
the same model, you can change operating frequency. The procession
pole and the wireless microphone must always be set on the same
frequency. To do that put the switches (12-13) of the pole and of the
microphones (see picture) in the same position.
If you are using two microphones remember to match the switches with
red label on the pole with red microphone and those with blue label on
the pole with blue microphone.
When you turn on the wireless microphone the led will light on for an
instant as a test. If the led lights on during operation it means that
batteries are down and need to be replaced

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Chart for correct dipswitch setting:
Switch (12-13) on the pole
Switch on the
wireless microphone

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Mp3 Player
Make sure that the module is on. Otherwise press the ON/OFF button, the red led
will light on.
To play Mp3 AUDIO via USB/SD/AUX, connect the desired source and use the
control keys (A) to manage Mp3 tracks.
Adjust the volume by acting on the same controls.
A

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Note

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Il prodotto è coperto da garanzia in base
alle vigenti normative.
Vi suggeriamo di consultare sul sito
internet: www.karmaitaliana.it le
“Condizioni Generali di Garanzia” riportate
nella sezione “FAQ”.
Di seguito un breve estratto:
The product is warranted in accordance
with current legislation.
We suggest to check in our website: www.
karmaitaliana.it the “Warranty terms”
shown in the corresponding “FAQ”
section. Below are the main points:
1) Si prega, dopo l’acquisto di procedere
alla registrazione del prodotto sul nostro
sito internet accedendo alla sezione
assistenza(occorre registrarsi). In alternativa,
è possibile registrare il prodotto compilando ed
inviando la scheda accanto.
Please, after purchasing
register your product on our website by accessing
the specic section (registration required).
Alternatively, you can register your product by
lling and sending us the form on the next page.
2) Sono esclusi i guasti causati da imperizia a da uso
non appropriato dell’apparecchio
Damages caused by negligence or wrong use of
the device are not covered by warranty.
3) La garanzia non ha più alcun e󰀨etto qualora
l’apparecchio risulti manomesso.
The warranty is no longer eective if the item is
modied or disassembled by not authorized people.
4) La garanzia non prevede la sostituzione del
prodotto.
This warranty doesn’t envisage the product’s
replacement.
5) Sono escluse dalla garanzia le parti esterne,
le batterie, le manopole, gli interruttori, e le parti
asportabili o consumabili.
External components, batteries, knobs, switches
and any removable or subject to wear and tear
parts are excluded from warranty.
6) Le spese di trasporto e i rischi conseguenti sono a
carico del proprietario dell’apparecchio
Shipment for the return of faulty items is at expense
and risk of the owner.
7) A tutti gli e󰀨etti la validità della garanzia è avallata
unicamente dalla presentazione della fattura o
scontrino d’acquisto.
For all intents and porpuses the warranty is
eective only upon exhibition of the invoice or of
the purchase receipt
COME PROCEDERE ALL’INVIO
DEL MODULO DI REGISTRAZIONE
PRODOTTO:
HOW TO PROCEED TO SEND US THE
PRODUCT’S REGISTRATION FORM:
1) Nel caso in cui non abbiate e󰀨ettuato
la registrazione del prodotto sul nostro
sito www.karmaitaliana.it Vi invitiamo
a farlo ritagliando il modulo riportato
nella pagina accando e ad inviarlo
presso i nostri u󰀩ci.
If you didn’t register your product
on our website www.karmaitaliana.it
please cut and ll the form in the next
page and send it to our o󰀩ces.
2) Ricordatevi di compilare entrambi i
moduli in quanto una copia rimarrà
legata al manuale e potrà servirvi in
futuro.
Please ll both forms as a copy will
remain in the manual and could be
useful in the future.

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C.A.P. / ZIP CODE C.A.P. / ZIP CODE

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Caratteristiche tecniche
COMPLIANCE DECLARATION
The product described in this manual is compliant with the essential requirements of
2014/53/EU directive.
Karma Italiana Srl
This device operates on frequencies that are legal on the Italian territory and might not be
authorized in other geographic areas. We suggest to address to the local authorities to ask for
information about the frequencies authorized in your country.
Karma Italiana Srl

SPECIFICATIONS
Structure Aluminum
Max power 40W
Autonomy About 4 hours
Radiomicrophone operating radius About 50 meters
Inputs 1 Microphone, 1 AUX - USB / SD
Settings High / low tones / contrast display
Supply internal battery
(14.4V - 3000 mAh NI-MH Cells)
230V - 50 Hz network
Batt. external 12V (positive internal), 2A min.
dimensions 1250 x 65 x 45 mm
Weight 4 kg approx
Radio microphone supply 2 AA batteries
Radio microphone UHF (16 channels)
Accessories supplied Tripod
UHF antenna (2 in the BM 661USB-2RM)
Power supply / battery charger
Trumpet xing screws
Transport belt
1 wireless microphone (BM 661USB)
2 wireless microphones (BM 661USB-2RM)
Via Gozzano 38 bis
21052, Busto Arsizio (VA) - Italy
Telefono +39 0331.628.244
Fax [phone]
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