Technical pro Pk15bt User manual

User Manual

15" Bluetooth®Speaker with USB & SD Card Reader

MODEL: PK15BT

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PK15BT

WARNING!

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, never remove the cover of this speaker or tamper with its

internal components. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to a qualified technician!

CAUTION: Thoroughly read this manual before operating this unit!

The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of

dangerous voltage within product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

humans. Users should exhibit extra safety when this symbol appears in this instruction manual and follow all

precautions as they are stated.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual.

General Operating Information

1. For best performance carefully read this manual.

2. Save these directions for future reference.

3. Heed all warnings and follow all instructions. Failure to do so can result in equipment damage, injury, and even

death.

4. Keep the unit in a cool, dry, clean place away from windows, heat, excessive vibration, dust, moisture, and cold.

5. To prevent fire and electric shock keep the unit away from water and rain.

6. Never modify the unit’s plugs or cords. If the intended outlet does not match the unit’s plug consult a licensed

electrician to upgrade the applicable outlet.

7. Never open the unit or tamper with its components. If something becomes lodged inside the unit contact the

manufacturer.

8. Protect all the cords and wires attached to the unit. When installing the unit place the cords so they will not be

stepped on, bent, or otherwise damaged. If a cord looks damaged consult a licensed electrician and immediately

discontinue use.

9. When wiring and plugging the unit and connected equipment in, make sure all applicable devices are turned off.

10. When operating the unit, apply only gentle force to knobs and controls as directed.

11. When moving the unit, first disconnect all cords.

12. When cleaning the unit, use a clean, dry cloth. Never use chemical solvents on this unit as they may damage the

finish.

13. If the unit does not appear to be operating correctly, first read the TROUBLESHOOTING section in this manual

that addresses common user errors.

14. To prevent lightning damage, unplug the unit during storms.

15. Unplug the during extended periods of disuse.

16. Before placing, installing or wiring the unit, inspect all hardware, electrical equipment, and mounting

components for damage. If a component is missing, not being used as intended, or looks damaged, immediately

discontinue use and consult an appropriate licensed professional. Only use hardware that is rated for the loading

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conditions of the installation and any possible short-term, unexpected overloading. Never exceed the rating of the

hardware or equipment. Only use electrical equipment designed for use with the unit.

17. Place the unit in a well-ventilated area making sure there is ample space around the unit. Failure to do so can

result in fire or heat damage to the unit.

18. Vibrations generated by the unit can distort playback on TVs and CD/DVD players. To eliminate distortion, move

the unit away from the affected equipment.

19. Even with magnet shielding technology, the magnets in the unit may damage or distort playback on sensitive

electronics. To ensure this does not happen, do not place the unit near electronics that could be affected.

20. To preserve the audio quality of the unit do not play music at high volumes for extended periods of time. Low-

frequency and bass heavy audio may damage the audio quality of the unit when played at high volumes. If

distortion does occur, reduce the volume of the unit.

21. Listening to music at high volumes for extended periods of time may damage hearing. Always ensure the unit is

placed far enough away from listeners and the volume output is set at a level that will not damage hearing.

22. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when equipment has been damaged in

any way. Examples of instances requiring servicing include but are not limited to: when the power supply cord or

plug become damaged, when liquid or other objects have fallen inside the unit, when any equipment has become

exposed to water or rain, when equipment does not operate correctly/normally, when the unit has been dropped,

or when the unit has become damaged in any way.

23. Consult a licensed, Professional Engineer regarding physical equipment installation. Ensure that all local, state,

and national regulations regarding the safety and operation of equipment are understood and adhered to.

24. Secure placement and installation of the unit is the owner’s responsibility. Technical Pro shall not be liable for

any damage caused by improper placement, installation, or use of the PK15BT unit.

Introduction:

Thank you and congratulations for choosing the PK15BT 15" Bluetooth Speaker with USB & SD Card Reader

by Technical Pro. To get the most from your speakers, review all the information provided in this instructions

manual before use.

If you’re an audio veteran, you know the name Technical Pro and what it stands for: incredible performance,

sound, and reliability in any setting. And now, Technical Pro offers its signature technology in a series of

Bluetooth Powered 15” Speakers.

This Package Includes:

1 Speaker

1 AC Adapter

1 DC Power Cable

1 Audio Cable

1 User Manual

PK15BT

Control and Inputs Diagram Guide:

1. Mode Button: Press to set input selector to AUX,

USB/SD, or Bluetooth.

2. Repeat Button: Press once to repeat a song played from

USB/SD or twice to repeat all tracks. Press this button a

third time to deselect repeat function.

3. Equalizer Button: Press this button to select one of the

four pre-set equalizer modes for USB/SD input.

4. Previous Track Button: Press to return to the last

USB/SD track. Press and hold to decrease volume.

5. Play/Pause Button: Press to pause or unpause USB/SD

playback.

6. Next Track Button: Press to go to the next USB/SD

track. Press and hold to increase volume.

7. USB Port/SD Reader: Insert USB flash drives and SD

cards here. The unit only supports .mp3 and .wav files.

The maximum storage size for SD cards and flashdrives

is 16 GB.

8. Microphone Priority Switch: Press to boost microphone

output relative to other line outputs.

9. Guitar Volume Knob: Turn this knob to adjust guitar

input volume while leaving other input volumes

unchanged.

10. Guitar 1/4” Input Port: Insert a 1/4” guitar cable here.

11. Woofer LED switch: Flip this switch to turn the LED

effects ON and OFF.

12. Power Switch: Flip this switch to power the unit ON

and OFF.

13. RCA Input Port: Insert RCA audio cables here.

14. Car DC Power/External 12V Input Port: Attach DC

power adapter here.

15. Mic Echo Knob: Turn this knob to set microphone echo

effect.

16. Microphone Volume Knob: Turn this knob to set

microphone volume while leaving other input volume

unchanged.

17. Master Volume Knob: Turn this knob to adjust all

output volume.

18. Bass Knob: Turn this knob to adjust bass output.

19. Treble Knob: Turn this knob to adjust treble output.

20. AUX 1/8” Input Port: Attach MP3 players with a 1/8”

to 1/8” cord here.

21. AC Power Adapter Port: Attach the AC power cable

here

22. Mic 1/4” Input Port: Insert a 1/4” guitar input cable

here.

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Easy Setup Guide:

NOTE: ALL NUMBERS IN THE “EASY SETUP GUIDE” CORRESPOND TO THE CONTROLS AND INPUTS DIAGRAM

(CID) ON PAGE 3.

Powering the Unit ON

Before powering the unit ON, set volume to zero by gently turning the “Master Volume Knob” (#17) in the counterclockwise

direction until it can no longer be turned with gentle force. Depending on the desired power source, select either the included AC

power cable or included DC power adapter (AC works with most standard outlets whereas DC works with most car’s power). For AC

power insert the female side of the AC power cord into the “AC Power Adapter Port” (#21) and the male side into the desired

compatible outlet. For DC power, insert the female side of a DC power cord into the “Car DC Power/External 12V Input Port” (#14)

and the male side into the desired compatible power source. Then turn the device on and slowly increase the volume to the desired

level by using the “Master Volume Knob”.

USB Flashdrives/SD Cards

To play music from SD cards and USB flashdrives, set input to USB/SD by pressing the “Mode Button” (#1). Then insert a USB

flashdrive or SD card into the “USB Port/SD Reader” (#7). To select songs, use the “Previous Track Button” (#4) and “Next Track

Button” (#6). To plause and unpause playback press the “Play/Pause Button” (#5). To repeat playback press the “Repeat Button” (#2)

once to repeat a single track, twice to repeat all tracks, and three times to deselect the repeat function. Do not attempt to connect a

smart phone, computer or hard drive via this port, it only supports playback from USB flash drives.

Bluetooth

To play music off of a Bluetooth compatible device, set input to Bluetooth by pressing the “Mode Button” (#1). Using the desired

Bluetooth device, search for the PK15BT and pair the device. To select songs, use the “Previous Track Button” (#4) and “Next Track

Button” (#6). To plause and unpause playback press the “Play/Pause Button” (#5). Playback may also be set on the Bluetooth

compatable device paired with the unit.

1/8” AUX Inputs

To play music via the 1/8” AUX input, set input to AUX via the “Mode Button” (#1). Then, insert one side of a 1/8” to 1/8” audio

cable into the “AUX 1/8” Input Port” (#20) and the other side into the desired MP3 player. Select songs using the MP3 player

connected to the unit.

RCA Inputs

Set the input selector to AUX via the “Mode Button” (#1). Insert one side of the RCA cable into the “RCA Input Port” (#13) on the

top of the unit and the other side into the desired unit (RCA equipped computer, DVD player, TV, etc.)

Equalization

For USB flash drives and SD cards, use one of the pre-programmed digital equalization modes. To do this press the “Equalizer

Button” (#3) to select an equalization mode that produces the desired output. For all other outputs (and USB/SD), tailor output with

the “Bass Knob” (#18) and “Teble Knob” (#19) which adjusts output over a specific range.

Wired Mic Setup

Set the “Microphone Volum Knob” (#16) to zero. Insert a mic cable into the “Mic 1/4” Input Port” (#22). Slowly increase mic volume

to the desired setting. To increase mic echo, use “Mic Echo Knob” (#15). To give the microphone priority set the “Microphone

Priority Switch” (#8) to ON. Setting the “Microphone Priority Switch” to ON boosts microphone output relative to line output and is

useful for making sure music doesn’t drown out vocals and other microphone input.

Guitar Setup

Set the “Guitar Volume Knob” to zero (#9). Insert one side of a cable connected to the desired guitar into the “Guitar 1/4” Input Port”

(#10). Slowly increase the “Guitar Volume Knob” to the desired level.

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Troubleshooting:

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

REMEDIES

No power

The power cord is not plugged in

The power switch is set to the OFF position

Plug the power cord into an outlet

Set the main power to the ON position

No sound

The master volume control is set to the zero

position

The 1/8” AUX/RCA wires are not connected

securely

The input selector is set to the wrong input

Turn the volume control in the clockwise

direction

Connect the wires securely

Switch the input selector to the correct setting

The mic input isn’t

coming out of the

speakers

The wired mic is not plugged in securely

The wired mic is plugged into the guitar input

instead of the mic input

The mic volume is set to zero

Securely plug in the wired mic

Plug the mic cord into the mic input port

Increase the mic volume to the desired level

Mic output is being

drowned out by the

music

The mic output volume is too low relative to

other inputs

Set mic priority to ON

Increase mic volume relative to master

volume

The guitar input isn’t

coming out of the

speaker

The guitar input cord isn’t securely plugged in

The guitar cord is plugged into the mic input

port

Guitar volume is set to zero

Securely plug the guitar cord into the guitar

input port.

Remove the guitar cord from the mic input

port and insert it into the guitar input port

Increase guitar volume

Audio needs

adjusting

The bass or treble knobs are set incorrectly

The wrong digital equalization mode has been

selected

Adjust the bass and treble knobs to the desired

setting

Select a digital equalization mode that better

fits the music needs

DISCLAIMER!

This device complies with part 15 of 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.

Federal Communications Commission Requirements: The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Digital Device, pursuant to part

15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential 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 communication. 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 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.

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio

frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. The Equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it is deemed to comply without testing of

specific absoprtion ratio (SAR).