Teufel ROCKSTER Parts list manual

Technical Description and User Manual
Bluetooth Speaker
with 4-channel mixer
ROCKSTER AIR

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Contents
General Notes and Information ........ 3
Notice ............................................ 3
Trademarks.................................... 3
Original packaging ........................ 3
Complaints .................................... 4
Contact .......................................... 4
For your Safety................................... 5
Proper use ..................................... 5
Explanation of terms..................... 5
Safety notes .................................. 5
Explanation of symbols...............10
Overview ..........................................11
Unpacking....................................11
Package Contents.......................11
Checking the package contents.11
Introduction.................................12
Operational Controls and
Connections.....................................13
Front and back side ....................13
Connection and control terminal14
Mixing console ............................16
Transport..........................................17
Setup................................................18
Location tips................................18
PA tripod ......................................18
Inputs...........................................19
Connecting.......................................19
Output..........................................20
Mains connection .......................20
Operation .........................................21
Activating.....................................21
Switch off or to standby ..............21
Adjusting the volume ..................21
Sound control..............................22
Bluetooth®................................................................ 22
Master/Companion Mode ..............24
The Rechargeable Battery ..............25
Inserting and removing the re-
chargeable battery ......................26
Optional Accessories.......................27
Remote Control ...........................27
Care and Cleaning...........................28
Storage ........................................28
Troubleshooting...............................29
Technical Data .................................31
Declaration of Conformity ...............31

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General Notes and Information
Notice
The information in this document
may change without prior notice and
in no way constitutes any liability
on the part of Lautsprecher Teufel
GmbH.
No part of this user manual may be re-
produced in any form or be broadcasted
in any way electronically, mechanically,
by photocopy or recording without the
written permission of Lautsprecher Teufel
GmbH.
© Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Version 1.0
September 2017
Trademarks
The Bluetooth®word
mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Lautsprecher Teufel is
under license.
Qualcomm aptX is a product of Qual-
comm Technologies International,
Ltd.
Qualcomm is a trademark of Qual-
comm Incorporated, which is regis-
tered in the USA and other countries;
its use has been approved. aptX is a
trademark of Qualcomm Technolo-
gies International, Ltd., which is regis-
tered in the USA and other countries;
its use has been approved.
Original packaging
If you wish to exercise your eight-
week right of return, we ask that you
be absolutely sure to hold onto the
packaging. We can only accept the
return of the ROCKSTER AIR with the
original packaging.
Empty boxes are not available!

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Complaints
In case of a complaint we will need
the following information to process
your enquiry:
1. Invoice number
Can be found on the sales slip (en-
closed with the product) or on the
order confirmation received as a PDF
document, e.g. 4322543.
2. Serial number or batch number
Located on the back side of
the device, e.g. serial no.:
KB20240129A-123.
Thank you for your support!
Contact
Please contact our customer service
with any questions, suggestions or
criticism:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
BIKINI Berlin
Budapester Str. 44
10787 Berlin (Germany)
Phone 00800 - 200 300 40 (toll-free)
Fax: +49 (0)30 / 300 930 930
Service:
www.teufelaudio.com/service
Contact:
www.teufelaudio.com/contact

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For your Safety
Before operating the
ROCKSTER AIR, please first
read the safety notes and
user manual carefully. This is the only
way to use all functions safely and
reliably. Store the user manual in a
safe place and also be sure to pass it
on to any subsequent owner.
Proper use
The ROCKSTER AIR is intended for
the amplification and playback of
music and spoken word from external
source devices on internal and/or
external speakers or active systems.
Only use the ROCKSTER AIR as
described in this user manual. Any
other use will be deemed as not in
accordance with the instructions and
may lead to damage of property or
even persons.
The manufacturer accepts no liability
for damage caused by improper use.
The ROCKSTER AIR is intended for
private use.
Explanation of terms
You can find the following signal
terms in this user manual:
WARNING
This signal term indicates a
moderate risk, which, if not
avoided, may result in death or
severe injury.
CAUTION
This signal term indicates a low
risk, which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE
This signal term warns you of
potential damage.
Safety notes
This chapter contains general safety
notes which you should always
observe to protect yourself and third
parties. Also observe the warning
notes in each chapter of this user
manual.

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WARNING
Improper electrical installation
or excessive mains voltage
may result in an electrical
shock.
– The device is suitable for a
mains voltage of 220–240V~ ,
50Hz. When connecting the
device, make sure that the
correct voltage is present.
You can find more informa-
tion about this on the rating
plate.
– Check the device regularly
for damage.
Immediately disconnect the
mains plug and do not oper-
ate the device if its housing
or mains cord is defective or
exhibits other visible damag-
es.
– If the device emits smoke,
smells burnt or produces
unusual sounds, immediately
disconnect it from the mains
or the battery and do not
operate it further.
– Never open the device hous-
ing.
Repairs may only be carried
out by an authorised special-
ist workshop. Only parts that
match the original specifica-
tions may be used.
– Only use the accessory prod-
ucts specified by the manu-
facturer.
– Do not use the device in
environments where there is
a risk of explosion.
– Do not operate the device in
wet rooms and protect it from
dripping and splashing water.
Make sure that no vases or
other liquid-filled objects are
located on or near the device
in order to prevent liquid from
penetrating the housing. If
water or other debris ends up
penetrating the housing, im-
mediately pull the mains plug
and remove the rechargeable
battery. Then contact our ser-
vice address.
– Never touch the mains plug
with wet hands.
– Never modify the device.
Unauthorised modifications
may affect the safety and
functionality.
– Power overload due to light-
ning strike may damage or
destroy the unit. If the unit
is unattended for a pro-

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longed period (e.g. when on
vacation) or in the event of
an incoming storm, pull the
mains plug.
WARNING
An unstable base may cause
the unit to tip and injure or
even kill persons, children are
particularly at risk. You can
prevent a large number of ac-
cidents by taking the following
precautions:
– Never use the device un-
mounted in vehicles, in un-
stable locations, on wobbly
tripods or furniture, on insuffi-
ciently dimensioned brackets
etc. The device could tip or
fall down and cause injury to
persons or be damaged itself.
– Arrange the device so that
it cannot be knocked over
accidentally and make sure
that the cables do not pose a
tripping hazard.
– When storing the device,
also ensure that it stands
safely and that it cannot be
knocked down or over.
WARNING
Children can become trapped
in the plastic wrapping when
playing and suffocate.
– Do not allow children to play
with the device or the plastic
wrapping. There is a danger
of suffocation.
– Ensure that children do not
remove small parts from the
device or take them off of the
device (e.g. control knobs or
plug adapters). They could
swallow the parts and choke.
– Never allow children to op-
erate electrical equipment
unsupervised.
WARNING
Handling rechargeable batter-
ies improperly may lead to fire
or explosion!
– Keep the rechargeable bat-
tery away from paper clips,
coins, keys, screws or other
metallic objects that could
bridge the contacts. Short
circuiting caused by bridged
rechargeable battery con-
tacts may result in burns or
fire.

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– Never carry the rechargeable
battery by the poles.
– Avoid bumps and abrupt
stresses.
– Avoid electrostatic charge or
discharge. Never use syn-
thetic cloths or sponges to
clean the rechargeable bat-
tery; instead only use cloths
moistened with water without
any additives.
– Only charge the recharge-
able battery when it is
installed in the device. A
normal car battery charger is
not suitable.
WARNING
Risk of injury!
If used incorrectly, corrosive
battery acid may leak out of the
rechargeable battery.
– Avoid any contact with it.
– In the event of accidental
contact, immediately rinse
with plenty of water and seek
medical attention.
CAUTION
Extended listening at
high volumes may lead
to hearing loss.
– To avoid damage to
health, avoid extended lis-
tening at high volumes.
– At high volumes, always
maintain a certain distance
to the device and never hold
your ears directly up to a
speaker.
– If an audio system is set to
full volume, it may produce
very high sound pressure.
This may have psychologi-
cal consequences and also
cause physical injury. Chil-
dren and pets are particularly
at risk. Set the volume control
of the device to a low setting
when switching on the device.

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NOTICE
Improper use may lead to dam-
age or fire.
– Do not place open flames
such as burning candles or
similar on the device.
– Do not place the device in
direct sunlight.
– Do not place the device near
heat sources (e.g. heaters,
ovens).
– Ensure sufficient ventilation.
– Do not cover the vents with
curtains, blankets, posters
or similar. Heat build-up in-
side the unit can shorten its
lifetime.
NOTICE
Gross misuse and incorrect
care are the main reasons for
damage to high-performance
rechargeable batteries.
– Avoid deep discharge of
under 20% for optimal re-
chargeable battery power.
– Recharge your rechargeable
battery frequently.
– Store your rechargeable bat-
tery in a cool, but frost-free
area, ideally at 15 °C. High-
er temperatures result in a
higher rate of self-discharge
and shorten the intervals
between charges.
– Do not expose the recharge-
able battery to direct sunlight
or other sources of heat.
– A deep discharge damages
the rechargeable battery
cells. The most frequent
cause of deep discharge is
prolonged storage or failure
to use a partially discharged
rechargeable battery. Only
store the rechargeable bat-
tery once it is fully charged.
NOTICE
The isolation pads can produce
discolouration on sensitive
surfaces.
– On parquet, varnished wood
and similar surfaces, you
should stick felt gliders to the
rubber feet of the device or
put a blanket under it. This will
prevent discolouration of the
floor over the long term.

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Explanation of symbols
Protection class II
Dual insulation
Risk of electrical shock!
Do not open the housing.
Disconnect the mains cord
before changing a fuse.
Fuse 2AL/250V
Old devices must not be
disposed of with house-
hold waste!
Electrical equipment
contains harmful substances and
valuable resources.
Every consumer is required by law
to bring all old electrical devices to
an authorised collection or return
point so that they can be disposed of
in a manner that is environmentally
friendly and which preserves resourc-
es.
You can hand old electrical devices
over to the local reusable materials/
recycling centre.
Please contact your vendor directly
for more information about this topic.
Used rechargeable
batteries must not be
disposed of with house-
hold waste!
Every consumer is required by law to
bring all batteries and rechargeable
batteries, regardless whether they
contain harmful substances*)or not,
to a collection point run by the com-
munal authority or borough or to a
retailer, so that they can be disposed
of in an environmentally friendly
manner.
Please only turn in
batteries and
rechargeable batteries which are
empty!
*)labelled with: Cd = cadmium,
Hg = mercury, Pb = lead

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Overview
Unpacking
• Carefully open the box, take out the
EPE foam half-shell and carefully
lift the ROCKSTER AIR out of the
box.
Package Contents
(1) 1× ROCKSTER AIR
(2) 1× mains cord
(3) 1× carrying strap
(4) 2× eye bolt for (3)
Optional accessories
(5) “RocksterAir RC” infrared remote
control
Checking the package
contents
• Check that all items have been
delivered and that nothing is
damaged. If you find any damage,
do not operate the device; instead
contact our customer service de-
partment (see back side).
• Please keep the packaging for the
duration of the warranty period.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

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Introduction
The ROCKSTER AIR is an active
speaker system. By connecting
multiple ROCKSTER AIR in mas-
ter-companion operation, you can
even supply large rooms with sound
completely. The combination with
our larger Rockster speaker is also
possible.
The power can be supplied via the
mains supply or the integrated
rechargeable battery. Thus, the
ROCKSTER AIR is also ideal for out-
door events.
The following inputs are available for
your source devices:
• Bluetooth®
• Stereo line (3.5mm jack)
• Mono instrument (6.3 mm jack)
• Mono microphone input (XLR)
Each mixer channel has its own vol-
ume control. This allows you to play
multiple sources at the same time
and mix them.
There are also specific controls for
the master volume and sound adjust-
ment (treble/bass). This allows you to
adjust the sound to perfectly suit the
local acoustics.
Connection examples for
ROCKSTER AIR in master-companion
operation
Master
stereo L
Companion
stereo R
220-240V~50Hz
200W
220-240V~50Hz
200W
Master
mono
Companion 3
mono
Companion 1
mono
Companion 2
mono
220-240V~50Hz
200W
220-240V~50Hz
200W
220-240V~50Hz
200W
220-240V~50Hz
200W
220-240V~50Hz
200W
220-240VAC~50Hz
600W
T3.15AL
ROCKSTER:
Master
stereo L
ROCKSTER AIR:
Companion
stereo R
220-240V~50Hz
200W
220-240V~50Hz
200W
220-240VAC~50Hz
600W
T3.15AL
ROCKSTER:
Master
mono
ROCKSTER AIR:
Companion
stereo R
ROCKSTER AIR:
Companion
stereo L

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Operational Controls and Connections
Front and back side
Item Description
(6) Threaded hole for eye bolts (4)
(7) Infrared receiver for optional remote control
(8) Cover cap for the mixing console
(9) Connection and control terminal
(10) Rechargeable battery compartment cover
220-240V~50Hz
200W
(9)
(10)
(7)
(8)
(6)

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Connection and control terminal
220-240 V~50Hz
200W
(12) (13) (15)(14) (16) (17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
(21)
(22)
(24)
(23)
(25)
(11)

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Item Name Description
(11)
LINE IN/MIC/
LINK IN
Toggle for the input (12)
(12)
XLR input, female, with 10kOhm impedance for
the line level (+6dBu), microphone (-50dBu) and
companion operation. Switching with the switch
(11). See pages 19 and 24.
(13) INSTRUMENT
Mono input with a 6.3mm jack plug socket,
10kOhm impedance and -50dBu line.
(14) SERVICE Only for service.
(15) AUX IN
Stereo-input with 3.5mm jack plug socket,
47kOhm impedance and +6dBu line.
(16)
AUTO ON
SENSITIVITY
Control for adjusting the activation level for auto-
matic activation.
(17)
LINE OUT/
LINK OUT
XLR output (male) with 100Ohm impedance and
+6dBu level for controlling downstream compan-
ions. See pages 20 and 24.
(18)
OPERATING
MODE
Stereo channel setting: left, mono, right. The re-
spective other channel is transmitted via the jack
(17) (see page 24).
(19) POWER MODE
Toggle for power mode:
PERMANENT: Automatic control disabled, device is
manually switched on and off.
AUTO: Automatic activation and switching to stand-
by enabled (see page 21).
(20)
BATTERY
STATUS
LED display for remaining power of the rechargea-
ble battery (see page25).
(21)
Button for displaying the remaining power of the
rechargeable battery.
(22) CHARGING
USB port for charging smartphones etc. (type A,
5V, 1A). Data transmission is not possible.
(23) — Fuse holder
(24) POWER Mains connector jack
(25) CLIPPING
Overload indicator, illuminates when the input level
is too high. Reduce the volume on your external
player.

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Mixing console
Item Name Description
(26) Volume control and pairing button for Bluetooth.
(27) LINE IN Volume control for AUX IN input (15).
(28) INSTRUMENT Volume control for INSTRUMENT input (13).
(29) MICROPHONE Volume control for MICROPHONE input (12).
(30) TREBLE Sound control for treble.
(31) VOLUME Master volume control, push to switch on/off.
(32) BASS Sound control for bass.
MAXMIN
MAXMIN
MAXMIN
AUX IN
BASS
MAXMIN
INSTRUMENT
VOLUME
MAXMIN
MICROPHONE
TREBLE
(32) (30)
(31)
(26) (27) (28) (29)

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(6)
(4)
Transport
The enclosed carrying strap is provid-
ed for comfortable transport of the
ROCKSTER AIR. It can be secured as
follows:
1. Remove the plugs from the two
threaded holes
(6) .
2. Screw one eye bolt (4) into each of
the threaded holes.
To secure the strap:
3. Turn the gate of the snap hook
to the left until the hook can be
opened.
4. Run the snap hook through the eye
bolt on the ROCKSTER AIR.
5. Tighten the gate of the snap hook
by turning it to the right.
NOTICE
If the device is subjected to
warm temperatures after being
cold (e.g. after transport), con-
densation may occur inside of
it.
– In this case, wait at least 2
hours before
you connect
and activate it.
securing

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Setup
Location tips
• Select a stable, level base.
• Make sure that the environment is
clean and free from dust.
• Select a location away from heat
sources and direct sunlight.
• Lay the connector cords so that
they do not pose a tripping hazard.
• Do not place any heavy objects on
the cables or the ROCKSTER AIR.
PA tripod
An opening with which you can mount
the device on a PA tripod with a
35mm pivot is located on the bottom
of the ROCKSTER AIR.

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Connecting
Inputs
LINE IN/MIC/LINK IN (12)
XLR input, female, with 10kOhm
impedance.
With the switch (11) , you can set the
function of this connection:
• LINE IN: For line level (+6dBu).
• MIC: For the microphone level
(-50dBu) , without supply voltage.
• LINK IN: For master/com-
panion operation with multi-
ple ROCKSTER AIR units: The
ROCKSTER AIR operated as a
companion is sent its audio signal
via this connection. All controls of
the companion are deactivated and
the volume is set to maximum.
You can also connect an external mix-
ing console or another PA accessory
to this input.
INSTRUMENT (13)
Mono input with a 6.3mm jack plug
socket, 10kOhm impedance and
-50dBu line for connecting an elec-
tric guitar for example.
AUX IN(15)
Stereo input with a 3.5mm jack plug
socket, 47kOhm impedance and
+6dBu line for connecting a MP3 or
CD player for example.
(12) (13) (15)(11)

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Output
LINE OUT/LINK OUT (17)
Only in master/companion operation
with multiple ROCKSTER AIR units:
The ROCKSTER AIR operated as a
master transmits its audio signal to
the devices operated as a companion
via these connections.
Use a properly shielded, crush-proof
XLR stage cable for this connection.
Mains connection
– Connect the mains connector jack
(24) with a mains socket using the
mains cord (2) .
(17)
220-240 V~50Hz
200W
(24)
(2)