Phonic ear Vocalport series User manual

portable wireless PA system

user guide

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warranty

Aone-yearlimitedwarrantyisissuedtotheoriginalconsumerofthis

product(s) by Phonic Ear Inc.

time period of warranty

This warranty will go into effect upon the date of original pur-

chase of this equipment, and will remain in effect for one calen-

dar year from that date as long as the instrument remains the

property of the original consumer.

what is covered by this warranty

Any electronic component which, because of workmanship, manu-

facturing, or design defects, fails to function properly under normal

use during the life of this warranty will be replaced or repaired at no

charge for parts or labor when returned to the factory service center.

Transportation in is paid by the customer. If it is determined that

repair is not feasible, the entire unit may be replaced with an equiva-

lent unit upon mutual agreement of the manufacturer and customer.

what is not covered by this warranty

This one-year limited warranty does not apply to:

1Malfunctions resulting from abuse, neglect, or accident.

2 Peripheral accessories as itemized within the product

brochure, when such items are returned after 90 days from

the original purchase.

3Alkaline batteries if applicable.

4Instruments connected, installed, used or adjusted in a man-

ner contrary to instructions provided by the manufacturer.

5Consequential damages and damages resulting from delay or

loss of this instrument. The exclusive remedy under this warran-

ty is strictly limited to repair or replacement as herein provided.

6Products damaged in transit unless investigated by the shipper

and returned to the warrantor with the investigation report.

Phonic Ear Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the design or con-

struction of any of its instruments at any time without incurring any

obligation to make any changes whatsoever on units previously pur-

chased. This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties. All

expressed and implied warranties will terminate upon the expiration of

this written warranty. No representative or person is authorized to repre-

sent or assume for us any liability in connection with the sale or use of

our products other than as set forth above.

what to do if you need service

If you require service under the terms of this warranty, carefully pack-

age the instrument to prevent damage in transit and send it postpaid

to the nearest factory service center. In your package, include the fol-

lowing: a detailed description of the problem, your full name, billing

and shipping address and telephone number.

FCC statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Parts 74, 15, and

90 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidential

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:

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician

for help. Shielded cables and I / O cords must be used for this

equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulations.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by

Phonic Ear may void the user’s authority to operate this

equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

• Set volume controls 6and 9to zero

before connecting auxiliary equipment.

• Connect an audio source or wired mic

as described under section 4.

•V

OCALPORT will provide a mixed signal

for all inputs.

• To record your performance or presen-

tation, connect a tape recorder to the

mix/rec out jacks

power and recharging

• The VOCALPORT is intended primarily

for battery operation.

• You may charge the battery at any time

irrespective of its residual capacity —

it will not develop a “memory.”

• Do not store your VOCALPORT for ex-

tended periods of time in entirely or

partially discharged condition. Always

recharge the battery immediately after use.

• If you are using VOCALPORT for the first

time or if it has not been connected to

AC power for more than a year, charge

the battery for 14 hours.

•To charge the battery:

first, connect the supplied

AC adapter to the recharge

battery jack (see 1), then

plug the adapter into a wall outlet.

Do not use switched outlets!

•The voltage of the supplied AC adapter

will match the voltage of standard outlets

in the U.S. and Canada. Using the AC

adapter with a different AC voltage may

cause irreparable damage to the unit.

• Charging will start auto-

matically, indicated by

the steadily lit charging

LED (see 2).

• When the charging LED flashes,

the battery is fully charged and

the VOCALPORT is ready for use.

• Unplug the AC adapter from the wall

outlet and the recharge battery jack (see 1).

• Turn on the VOCALPORT

(see 3).The status LED

(see 4) should light green.

If it lights red the battery is

low (depending on the load,

battery operating time is 6

to 12 hours). The electronic

circuitry and the loud-speaker

will switch off automatically.

• During AC operation, the charging

circuit of the VOCALPORT will

automatically switch to trickle charge

mode. This means that the battery will

be automatically recharged during

operation. This also means you can

continue operating the VOCALPORT on

AC power even if the battery is

completely drained.

• In the event of a power failure, the

VOCALPORT will automatically switch to

battery operation with no interruption.

Therefore you can not switch the

VOCALPORT on and off by means of an

external power switch or safety cut-out.

cleaning and storage

• Ambient operation temperature should

range from -5º to +40ºC/23º to 104ºF.

• Storage or shipping temperatures should

range from -15º to +40ºC/5º to 104ºF.

Temperatures below -15ºC/5ºF will

damage the battery.

• If condensation forms on the equipment

during shipping or storage, allow it to

acclimate for 2 hours before powering up.

• Use the loudspeaker in a dry environ-

ment with air of normal relative humidity

and dust concentration. Never expose the

unit to aggressive chemical liquids

or vapors.

• You may position the unit at any angle,

but always provide at least 2 inches of

free air space behind the rear panel for

adequate ventilation.

• Clean the loudspeaker enclosure with a

moistened cloth, making sure no liquid

enters the case.

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interfacing with

audio sources

features and controls

recharge battery/power input

DC input jack for charging the built-

in battery or operating

the VOCALPORT on

AC power using the

supplied AC adapter.

charging LED

Light remains

constant while

battery is being

charged; flashes

when battery

is fully charged.

power switch

Controls power for

VOCALPORT audio and

amplifier — does not

affect charging circuit.

status LED

Lights green when unit

is on and battery adequately

charged; lights red when

battery is low.

music line input

Connect a CD

player, cassette

recorder, or other

line level source here

with a stereo RCA

cable (not supplied).

The stereo input

signal is internally

summed to mono. Input sensitivity is

100mV into 10 kΩfor nominal level.

music volume (see picture above)

mix/rec out

Connect a recording device

to your unit here with a

stereo RCA cable (not sup-

plied). The jacks are internally

paralleled and carry the output signal

of the built-in mixer with the volume

and EQ settings you made.The output

voltage at nominal level is 0.5 V into

200 Ωsource impedance.

wired mic input

Balanced female XLR

connector accepts a

wired microphone

(optional) via a standard microphone

cable with a male XLR connector.

Provides 12 V phantom power for

dynamic, electret, or condenser

microphones. Input sensitivity for

nominal level is 2 mV into 1 kΩ.

Pin 1 is ground, pin 2 “hot”

(inphase), pin 3 return.

wired mic volume

wireless receiver

squelch control

Sets the level at

which a weak RF

signal is muted

to prevent white

noise. Set at

“MIN” as a starting point and adjust

as needed.

wireless receiver channel selector

Select channels 1-4 to match your

transmitter (channels 5-F are inactive).

Set to “RF OFF” when not in use.

(see picture in previous column)

wireless

mic volume

bass equalizer

Cuts or boosts low

frequencies from the

two microphone inputs

and the line input.

treble equalizer

Cuts or boosts

high frequencies

from the two

microphone inputs

and the line input.

introduction

VOCALPORT is a high-quality portable

loudspeaker with a built-in wireless receiver

for a wide range of applications. Because it

requires no power cords or mic cables, you

can quickly and easily set up your mobile or

fixed sound system practically anywhere.

operating notes

•For optimum coverage and

intelligibility, place the speaker

as high as possible using a stand.

It should be clearly visible from

each seat or standing area, and

not obstructed by people

or objects.

•To avoid feedback (whistling/

howling), have the presenter

stand behind the speaker, and

never point the microphone

element directly at the speaker.

If feedback occurs anyway, turn

down the volume until it stops.

ca. 1,70 m

This device has been manufactured and

tested in accordance with stringent safety

guidelines for electronic equipment. In order

to maintain safety and avoid risks of damage

or injury, take usual precautions and follow

these safety instructions:

• Connect the equipment only to a standard

three-pin outlet with protective ground.

Never open the safety ground connection.

• This device contains no user serviceable

parts. To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not open the device and refer

servicing to qualified personnel.

• Dispose of used batteries in accordance

with local waste disposal rules. Never

throw batteries into a fire — they

may explode.

• If the equipment is:

• visibly damaged;

• contains loose parts;

• does not operate correctly;

• stored under adverse conditions

(e.g., outdoors or in a damp room) for

extended periods of time; or

• exposed to high transportation stress

(e.g., due to inadequate packing),

operating the equipment may be

unsafe. Switch power to the equipment

off and mark the equipment. Make sure

the equipment cannot be connected to

power or switched on unintentionally

by other persons.

safety notes

features and controls

recharge battery/power input

DC input jack for charging the built-

in battery or operating

the VOCALPORT on

AC power using the

supplied AC adapter.

charging LED

Light remains

constant while

battery is being

charged; flashes

when battery

is fully charged.

power switch

Controls power for

VOCALPORT audio and

amplifier — does not

affect charging circuit.

status LED

Lights green when unit

is on and battery adequately

charged; lights red when

battery is low.

music line input

Connect a CD

player, cassette

recorder, or other

line level source here

with a stereo RCA

cable (not supplied).

The stereo input

signal is internally

summed to mono. Input sensitivity is

100mV into 10 kΩfor nominal level.

music volume (see picture above)

mix/rec out

Connect a recording device

to your unit here with a

stereo RCA cable (not sup-

plied). The jacks are internally

paralleled and carry the output signal

of the built-in mixer with the volume

and EQ settings you made.The output

voltage at nominal level is 0.5 V into

200 Ωsource impedance.

wired mic input

Balanced female XLR

connector accepts a

wired microphone

(optional) via a standard microphone

cable with a male XLR connector.

Provides 12 V phantom power for

dynamic, electret, or condenser

microphones. Input sensitivity for

nominal level is 2 mV into 1 kΩ.

Pin 1 is ground, pin 2 “hot”

(inphase), pin 3 return.

wired mic volume

wireless receiver

squelch control

Sets the level at

which a weak RF

signal is muted

to prevent white

noise. Set at

“MIN” as a starting point and adjust

as needed.

wireless receiver channel selector

Select channels 1-4 to match your

transmitter (channels 5-F are inactive).

Set to “RF OFF” when not in use.

(see picture in previous column)

wireless

mic volume

bass equalizer

Cuts or boosts low

frequencies from the

two microphone inputs

and the line input.

treble equalizer

Cuts or boosts

high frequencies

from the two

microphone inputs

and the line input.

introduction

VOCALPORT is a high-quality portable

loudspeaker with a built-in wireless receiver

for a wide range of applications. Because it

requires no power cords or mic cables, you

can quickly and easily set up your mobile or

fixed sound system practically anywhere.

operating notes

•For optimum coverage and

intelligibility, place the speaker

as high as possible using a stand.

It should be clearly visible from

each seat or standing area, and

not obstructed by people

or objects.

•To avoid feedback (whistling/

howling), have the presenter

stand behind the speaker, and

never point the microphone

element directly at the speaker.

If feedback occurs anyway, turn

down the volume until it stops.

ca. 1,70 m

This device has been manufactured and

tested in accordance with stringent safety

guidelines for electronic equipment. In order

to maintain safety and avoid risks of damage

or injury, take usual precautions and follow

these safety instructions:

• Connect the equipment only to a standard

three-pin outlet with protective ground.

Never open the safety ground connection.

• This device contains no user serviceable

parts. To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not open the device and refer

servicing to qualified personnel.

• Dispose of used batteries in accordance

with local waste disposal rules. Never

throw batteries into a fire — they

may explode.

• If the equipment is:

• visibly damaged;

• contains loose parts;

• does not operate correctly;

• stored under adverse conditions

(e.g., outdoors or in a damp room) for

extended periods of time; or

• exposed to high transportation stress

(e.g., due to inadequate packing),

operating the equipment may be

unsafe. Switch power to the equipment

off and mark the equipment. Make sure

the equipment cannot be connected to

power or switched on unintentionally

by other persons.

safety notes