Phonic SAFARI 2000 SYS3 User manual

User's Manual
SAFARI 2000 SYS3
200 Watt Portable PA System

English
1. Read these instructions before operating this
apparatus.
2. Keep these instructions for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation.
4. Follow all instructions provided in this document.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations
where condensation may occur.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not use aerosol or liquid
cleaners. Unplug this apparatus before cleaning.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer
’ s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-
over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lighting
storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
“ dangerous voltage ” within the
product ’
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in-
tended to alert the user to the presence of important operat-
ing and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
Warning: the user shall not place this apparatus in the area during the operation so that the mains switch
can be easily accessible.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

English
1
Safari 2000
Introduction 2
Features 2
Included Components 2
Optional Components 2
Front View 3
Rear View 3
Power-Related Instruction 5
Replacing the Batteries 5
Installation and Operation of USBR-1 6
Specications 7
APPENDIX
Dimensions 1
V1.0 03/03/2014
CONTENTS
USER'S MANUAL
Phonic reserves the right to improve or alter any information within this document
without prior notice

2
English
Safari 2000
Introduction
The Safari 2000 is Phonic’s latest all-in-one, battery-
powered sound solution. Powered by advanced class
D ampliers that deliver a commanding 200 Watts,
the Safari 2000 can reach crowds of 300+ people.
At a lightweight 9.5kg, the Safari 2000 is designed
for excellent portability.
The Safari’s rugged polymer body, rounded corners,
and internal bracing system maximize structural
strength, allowing the Safari to withstand heavy
use. The Safari’s electronic circuitry, including the
amplier, battery, and power supply are state-of-the-
art. The efcient battery system can operate 8 to 10
hours on a full charge and the quick recharge circuitry
recharges in less than 8 hours.
The onboard 2-channel mixer has versatile input
options, including XLR, TRS, and RCA. The Safari
2000’s advanced Bluetooth feature also allows users
to stream music from cellphones, tablet PCs, laptops,
or from any other device with Bluetooth! Sound
expansion is especially easy with the Safari 2000. Up
to two passive companion speakers can be added
through its powered TS phone jack.
Finally, options such as USB recorder give users the
exibility to customize the Safari 2000 into a perfectly
tailored solution. So whether in the classroom,
the conference room, or in a church, the rugged,
versatile, and powerful Safari 2000 is the ultimate
portable audio solution.
Advanced Electronics. Advanced Reliability
Phonic engineers designed the Safari 2000 for
maximum reliability and durability. As of the launch
date, the Safari’s power supply, amplifier, and
battery circuitries have endured over 1000 hours of
real world and lab tests, guaranteeing a remarkable
level of reliability. From heated ovens, freezing
subzero rooms, high humidity chambers, rigorous
drop tests, to electrical voltage spikes, the Safari
has seen it all.
Features
• Ultra-durable & lightweight (9.5 kg) all-in-one
battery powered sound solution
• 200 Watt Class D amplier technology
• Impact resistant polymer enclosure with internal
bracings
• 8" woofer and 1'' tweeter
• Flat frequency response between 50Hz to 18KHz
• 2 channel onboard mixer : A combo jack (XLR &
1/4" TS phone jack), RCA and 1/4" TS phone jack
• Bluetooth enabled! Stream music to the Safari
2000 from any cell phone, tablet PC, or laptop with
Bluetooth!
• Add up to two passive companion speakers with
the powered 1/4" TS phone jack
• 8 to 10 hours of operation on fully charged battery
• Battery protection circuitry protects batteries during
storage
• Rotary EQ control and echo reverb effects
• “Voice-priority” music ducking feature
• Integrated microphone storage slots
• All-in-one MP3 player/recorder (optional)
Included Components
• Safari 2000 unit
• AC power cable
• User’s manual
Front View
USB player & recorder (MP3/WMA)
(USBR-1)
Options and Accessories
1
1
4
6
7
5
8
9
10
2
11
17
13
12 18
14
16
15
19
20
3
2
3
4
1. Top mounted handle
2. High Frequency Speaker: 1”tweeter
3. Low Frequency Speaker: 8”woofer
4. Speaker Grille: 1.3 mm power-coated steel
grille

English
3
Safari 2000
Rear View
1. Microphone Storage Compartment
Two handheld microphones can be stored inside the
integrated storage compartment on the side.
2. Wired Microphone module
Two modules for wired microphones can be installed
in the Safari 2000.
3. Safari USBR-1 Modules
An optional USB Recorder (USBR-1) module can be
installed onto the Safari 2000.
4. Channel Volume Controls
Channels 1 and 2 each have dedicated level controls.
5. Neutrik Combo Jack
Neutrik combo jacks accept both balanced and
unbalanced signals from XLR and ¼” TRS connectors.
6. RCA Input
The RCA input is ideal for connecting iPods, CD/DVD
players, and blu-ray players.
7. ¼'' TS phone jack input
The 1/4” TS phone jack is identical to those used
by portable CD player, iPod and other MP3 players.
8. Voice Priority
When activated, the voice priority circuitry
automatically detects signals from the microphone
inputs and reduces volume from line inputs as
necessary. Voice priority reduces volume from
Channel 2 and the optional media player, giving
priority to microphone Channel 1.
9. RCA Output
The RCA output sends the Safari’s combined output
signal to external devices like tape recorders, mp3
recorders or external mixers.
10. Powered Output (4 Ohm Minimum Load)
The Safari 2000’s ¼'' TS phone jack output powers
up to two 8 ohm passive companion speakers.
Warning: Please note the minimum 4 ohm load for
this connection.
11. Master Volume Control
Master volume controls the summed output level of
the Safari.
12. EQ
Turn counter-clockwise to increase the bass
response while simultaneously lowering the treble
response. Turning clockwise will increase the treble
response while reducing the bass.
13. Echo Reverb Effect
Turning this rotary control to the right gradually
increases the amount of echo-reverb added to the
output
14. Bluetooth Switch
This switch will turn the 2.4 GHz wireless Bluetooth
function on and off. After turning the bluetooth
function on, you can nd the device in your Bluetooth-
enabled cellphone, tablet or laptop computer. You can
then playback audio wirelessly through the Safari. If
you fail to connect to the Safari via Bluetooth, restart
the Safari and try again.
1
1
4
6
7
5
8
9
10
2
11
13
12
14
3
2
3
4

4
English
Safari 2000
15. Battery Status Indicators
The Safari 2000 has a 3-LED battery status indicator.
When the battery if full, the green "Battery Full" LED
16. DC Power Input
As an alternative to AC power, the DC input powers
the Safari and charges internal batteries through DC
power (12V ~ 24V). When recharging the battery,
ensure that the Battery Power and Charging switch
is in the ON position.
17. Power Switch
Use this switch to turn the Safari 2000 on.
18. AC Power Input
A standard AC power connector powers and
charges the Safari 2000.
17
18
16
15
19
20
19. Battery Power and Charging Switch
This switch activates the connection between the
Safari and its internal batteries. Please place switch
in the OFF position if you do not plan on using the
Safari 2000 into storage, remember to fully charge the
batteries and place the Battery Power and Charging
switch into the OFF position.
20. Battery Compartment
The rechargeable lead acid battery is kept within this
compartment.

English
5
Safari 2000
+
-
Power-Related Instruction
AC Power
The Safari’s universal switching power operates
between 90VAC ~ 265 VAC. Connect the AC power
cord and turn on power. AC power supplies electricity
to unit itself as well as to the internal batteries.
You may operate unit and charge the batteries
simultaneously.
DC Power 12V ~ 24V
There are 2 ways to use DC power -- through a DC
adaptor or through the Safari’s internal DC batteries.
On fully charged batteries, the Safari can operate
continuously for 8 to 10 hours in standby mode (CD/
USB player and two receivers are turned on).
Battery Status LEDs
Note: To use the Safari’s internal batteries, ensure
that the Battery Power and Charging switch is in the
ON position. If the battery wires are disconnected or
if the Battery Power and Charging switch is OFF, you
may still use the unit in AC power mode.
The Safari 2000 has a 3-LED battery status indicator.
When charging, the red “Charging” LED will ash.
When the battery if full, the green “Battery Full” LED
will display without ashing. The blue “Power” LED
will ash if the battery has less than 15% power
remaining.
Replacing the Battery
Depending on frequency and duration of use, the
Safari’s battery may need to be replaced every few
years. Please contact your Phonic dealer / distributor
for replacements battery.
To replace the internal battery, you will only need
a Phillips screwdriver. Please follow the following
instructions. We recommend that an authorized
Phonic repair facility or dealer/distributor carryout
the steps below:
1. Unplug all power cables and ensure the power
switch and the Battery Power and Charging switch
are off
2. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the two
screws at the top of the metal battery compartment
cover
3. Remove the battery cover
4. Remove the battery from the compartment and
detach the battery cables
5. Connect the new battery to the detached cables
and place into the compartment
6. Replace the battery compartment cover and screw
into place
Note: The battery should be fully charged if the Safari
2000 will be stored or unused for a prolonged period
of time. Prior to storage, ensure that the Battery
Power and Charging Switch is in the OFF position.
Phonic recommends that customers charge batteries
at least once a month for at least 12 hours when the
Safari 2000 is not in use.

6
English
Safari 2000
USB Recorder Operation
Playback of Files
After connecting a USB ash drive the USBR-1 will
take a few seconds to read les on the disc. Users
can then navigate either les recorded by the USBR-1
(“Recorded”) or their own MP3 or WMA les (“Files”).
Within the Files menu, directories are indicated by an
“F” icon while les are indicated by a musical note.
Press Play/Pause to play a track.
Playback Display
During playback the screen will show the following
properties: File Type (MP3 or WMA), Sample Rate,
Status (Play or Pause), Time (Minutes and Seconds)
and Track Details (Name, Artist and Album).
Repeat Mode
To activate repeat for playback, push and hold the
Stop/Menu button and select the Repeat option.
There are four repeat options available: No Repeat,
Repeat One, Repeat All or Repeat Directory.
Recording an MP3
Push and hold the Record button for 2 seconds to
start recording. Recording will begin in pause mode.
Push the Play/Pause button to begin recording. Push
the Stop/Menu button to nalize the recording. Do not
remove your USB media when the screen displays
“READING” as the USBR-1 is writing your le to the
USB drive. Files will be recorded in MP3 format at
192 kbps sampling rates by default.
Changing to Recording Bitrate
Push and hold the Record button for 4 to 5 seconds
to enter the sample rate menu. When you do so, the
two available sample rates will appear on screen: 128
kbps and 192 kbps. Push the record button again to
swap the sampling rate.
Deleting a File
Whenever a le is highlighted users can push and
hold the Stop/Menu button for 4 seconds to access
the menu. Use the cue button to scroll down to
“DELETE” and push the Play/Pause button to accept.
Press the Play/Pause button again to conrm deletion
or the Stop/Menu button to decline.
+12V GND L-CH S-GND
R- CH L-CH S-GND R- CH
AUX IN
2
3
15 6
7
4
Installation of Safari USBR-1
We recommend that an authorized Phonic repair
facility or dealer/distributor carryout the steps below:
1. Remove all power cables and turn the Safari 2000
off.
2. Unscrew the protective faceplate on the Safari and
remove it.
3. Find the cables taped just within the hole left after
removing the faceplate
4. Connect cables to the connectors at the rear of the
optional player
5. Insert the player into the Safari and screw into
place using the screws removed from the protec-
tive faceplate
USB Recorder/Player (USBR-1)
1. Record Button: Push and hold this button for 2
seconds to initiate recording.
2. Play/Pause Button: Push this button to begin
playback and again to pause. This button is also
used to pause and begin recording. This button
is also used as an ‘enter’ button when navigating
menus.
3. Reverse/Cue Buttons: Push either of these but-
tons to skip to the previous track (rev) or to cue
the next track (cue). Hold either of them down to
fast-forward (cue) or reverse (rev) through the
currently playing track. These buttons also allow
for users to scroll through menus.
4. Stop/Menu Button: This button will stop the cur-
rently playing or recording track. Keep pushing this
button will bring up the main menu where users
can set repeats or delete les. This button also
works as a ‘back’ or ‘cancel’ button when navigat-
ing menus.
5. USB Connector: Connect your USB ash drives
here. Flash drives can be used to record to or for
playback of MP3 or WMA les.
6. Display: This screen will show the USBR-1’s cur-
rent status and le properties.
7. Power/Volume Control: This rotary control ad-
justs the outgoing signal level when playing back
audio les from the USBR-1 module. It also allows
you to turn the module on and off. To change the
on/off status of the module, simply push in the
control. Turn it to the right to increase the volume
and to the left to reduce the volume.

English
7
Safari 2000
Specications
SAFARl 2000
Amplier Technology Class D x 2
Amplier Wattage 200 Watt Peak / 100 Watt RMS
Power Supply Technology Switching
Woofer 8”
Tweeter 1”
Frequency Response 50 Hz to18 KHz
EQ Rotary EQ Control
EFX Echo reverb
Input 2 CH Mixer:Combo (XLR/TRS), RCA, 1/4” TS
Output
RCA
1/4” TS powered output for up to two 8ohm expansion speakers
Battery Indicator Power/Charge/Battery Full LEDs
Crossover Precision tuned crossover
Ducking/Voice Priority Yes, with on/off Switch
Body Material Polymer
Battery Lead acid 12V 7.2Ah
Battery Operation Time 8-10 hour run time. Fast charge. Battery protection switch
Mic Storage Compartment Internally integrated
Grille 1.3mm power coated steel
Dimensions(HxWxD) 413 x 255 x 245 mm (16.3” x 10” x 9.6”)
Weight 9.5 Kg (21 lbs)

8
English
Safari 2000
SERVICE AND REPAIR
For replacement parts, service and repairs please contact the Phonic distributor in your
country. Phonic does not release service manuals to consumers, and advice users to not
attempt any self repairs, as doing so voids all warranties. You can locate a dealer near you at
http://www.phonic.com/where/.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Phonic stands behind every product we make with a no-hassles warranty. Warranty coverage
may be extended, depending on your region. Phonic Corporation warrants this product for a
minimum of one year from the original date of purchase against defects in material and
workmanship under use as instructed by the user’s manual. Phonic, at its option, shall repair
or replace the defective unit covered by this warranty. Please retain the dated sales receipt as
evidence of the date of purchase. You will need it for any warranty service. No returns or repairs
will be accepted without a proper RMA number (return merchandise authorization). In order to
keep this warranty in effect, the product must have been handled and used as prescribed in the
instructions accompanying this warranty. Any tampering of the product or attempts of self repair
voids all warranty. This warranty does not cover any damage due to accident, misuse, abuse,
or negligence. This warranty is valid only if the product was purchased new from an authorized
Phonic dealer/distributor. For complete warranty policy information, please visit
http://www.phonic.com/warranty/.
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
We encourage you to visit our online help at http://www.phonic.com/support/. There you can find
answers to frequently asked questions, tech tips, driver downloads, returns instruction and other
helpful information. We make every effort to answer your questions within one business day.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or
peripheral devices).
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 74 OF THE FCC RULES. This equipment complies with
FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
[email protected]
http://www.phonic.com

1
Safari 2000
Appendix
Measurements are shown in mm/inches
DIMENSIONS
292.4 / 11.51252.36 / 9.94
418.17 / 16.46