ZND_ DOMINATOR User manual

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Thank you for your purchase
USER MANUAL
MANUAL ICONS
Warning: situations involving injury risk of the user or other persons.
Attention: situations, when damage of sound system or other equipment may be caused.
Note: notes, tips or additional information.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
- Carefully read this manual before use and store it in a safe place with the cash receipt, free
service application form and, if possible, package.
- Use the sound system for the intended purposes and in the manner specied in the manual
only.
- Do not use the sound system in moist places or in direct vicinity of water (the system may not
be splashed or spilled with any liquids).
- Protect the sound system from direct sunlight, open ame, heat or sharp impacts.
- Inspect the device and charger on regular basis. In case of visible damages, turn to authorized
service for the elimination thereof.
Due to safety reasons, do not allow children to play with a power cable and packing
materials (plastic, foam plastic, cardboard etc.). Choking and suffocation risk!
DESCRIPTION
Portable sound system. Bluetooth and NFC to connect with a smartphone. Two powerful 12”
(305mm) woofers and 1” (25mm) tweeter for high-resolution sound. Microphone and guitar
inputs for karaoke and jamming. Laser rhythm lighting. Long-life 9000 mAh battery. Integrated
handles and wheels for mobility. Vertical and horizontal free-standing.
Content of the set:
• ZND_DOMINATOR
• Dynamic wireless microphone (2 pieces)
• Remote control
• Power cable
• Audio cable 2 RCA/3.5 mm
• User manual
FUNCTIONS
- Playback of sound records from mobile devices via Bluetooth (wireless) connection.
- Sound system equipped with USB ash memory port, SD memory card port, RCA linear entry
port, RCA linear exit port, 6.3mm microphone port and 6.3mm guitar port.
- Display shows the selected operation mode.
- Full FM range coverage (87.5 -108.0 MHz).
- Restarts FM frequency and track after restart.
- Remote control intended for more convenient device control with extended functions.
- Battery provides autonomous use of the device.
- Equalizer with 6 setting modes.
- Solid housing provides good quality sound.
- Multicoloured lights with rhythmic alteration.
- Option to power the device from the external 12V power source (for example, 12V car lighter
socket or battery) - by connecting the cables to +/- terminal in the block BATTERY 12V INPUT
(24).

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Upon connection of cables, correct polarity is crucial. Incorrect polarity may lead to
damage of the sound system or other equipment!
Control panels
PREPARATION
Battery charging:
Connect the included power cable to the port of the sound system ~220-240V 50/60Hz (27), blue
charging mode indicator CHARGING (23) will light up.
Battery should be charged for approximately 8 to 12 hours. When battery has fully charged, red
indicator FULL will light up.
If the sound system is on during the charging, the battery charging duration takes longer.
If you will not use the sound system for a long time, charge the battery every 3 months.
USE
Switching on:
Switch POWER (25) to ON/DC (battery) or ON/AC (electric power).
Volume adjustment:
The sound system has two volume controllers:
a) VOLUME (9), adjusts (limits) the maximum volume.
b) digital controller with buttons [ / VOL-] (15), [ / VOL+](13) and remote control buttons
[VOL-], [VOL+].
You can turn the volume down or up by pressing and holding the button [ / VOL-] (15)
or [ / VOL+] (13).

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It is recommended to set the digital volume controller at the level of increased or maximum
volume and to change the required volume by using the controller VOLUME (9).
Equalizer (in USB/SD/bLUE)
During the playing of MP3 records you can use the remote control button [EQ] to switch the
equalizer modes: Eq 0 - Eq 5.
For the best possible sound, appropriate equalizer mode must be selected for the style of
each track.
MP3 le playback:
1. Place USB ash memory or SD memory card with MP3 records in the respective port.
If USB ash memory or SD memory card is placed or removed from sound system that is
switched on, damage to information and/or device is possible!
2. Switch on the sound system by using the switch POWER (25). Playback of MP3 record will
start.
- If another mode has been used previously ("AUH", "bLUE", FM radio), push the key [INPUT]
(10) or [MODE] on the remote), choose MP3 mode ("USB" or "SD" on display).
- Switch on or cancel the playback pause mode with the key [ / AUTO] (14).
- Selection of the next or previous track:
"Fast forward" by temporarily pressing the key [ / VOL+] (13).
"Rewind" by temporarily pressing the key [ / VOL-] (15) .
Key [REPEAT] – selection of playback type (in MP3 mode):
"ONE REPLAY" – repeated playback of one composition
"ALL" - playback of all compositions.
Key [10+] – selection of the MP3 composition by step +10.
3. After listening to the records, press key [ / AUTO] (14).
4. By switching POWER (25) to status OFF, turn off the sound system.
Playback of analogous signal from external source:
1. Insert pins of the included cable into the sockets AUX INPUT (20), insert the other cable pin
into the audio output of the audio signal source (for example, smartphone, tablet, MP3/MP4
player etc.) or headphone socket.
2. Switch on the sound system and by key [INPUT] (or remote key [MODE]) select mode "AUH".
3. Adjust the volume.
Bluetooth wireless connection:
• Bluetooth is a technology that use wireless radio-wave connection to connect devices.
Effective wireless operational distance is approximately up to 10 meters.
• Full functionality may not be guaranteed taking into account the variety of device
manufacturers, models and software versions.
1. Pairing of devices by using NFC function
• Devices may be instantly paired by using NFC function.
• Not all Bluetooth devices are equipped with NFC function.
a. Use the switch POWER (25) to turn on the sound system. By pressing key [INPUT] or
remote [MODE] choose mode "bLUE".
b. Make sure that Bluetooth and NFC functions have been activated in your Bluetooth
device (for example, smartphone). In order to do this, read your Bluetooth device user's
manual.
c. Move your Bluetooth device very slowly over the sound system NFC symbol ( ) until
you hear signal and the Bluetooth device receives conrming message.

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2. Manual pairing of devices
a. Use the switch POWER (25) to turn on the sound system. By pressing key [INPUT] or
remote [MODE] choose mode "bLUE".
b. Make sure that Bluetooth function has been activated in your Bluetooth device (for
example, smartphone). In order to do this, read your Bluetooth device user's manual.
c. When (Bluetooth ID) with title "DOMINATOR" is displayed in your Bluetooth device,
select it to begin connection in pair and establish a connection. After successful connection
in pair, the sound system conrms establishment of connection with sound signal.
e. If necessary, enter the default password "0000" (or other depending on the version of
your mobile device or software version).
• Use control elements of the Bluetooth device to select the track, playback mode and set
the initial volume (see the mobile device user's manual).
• If the previous connection of Bluetooth device has been with "DOMINATOR", next
connection will be automatic.
• Compatibility may not be provided for the Bluetooth devices to be manufactured in the future.
• In order to provide optimum connection, make sure the battery of your Bluetooth device
has been fully charged.
• Some Bluetooth devices have energy saving mode. Deactivate energy saving mode,
since it may cause data transmission disturbances.
• In case of incoming call to the connected smartphone, music playback is paused.
Reception of FM radio stations:
1. Use the switch POWER (25) to turn on the sound system. By pressing key [INPUT] or remote
[MODE] choose mode FM radio.
2. Shortly press the sound system key [ / AUTO] (14) or remote key [FM SCAN], and scanning
for range and memorization of radio station frequencies will begin; frequency will change on display
and shortly the memory cell number of the found transmitter will be shown (for example, "P02"), and
a short fragment of the transmission will be played.
For early stopping of scanning of FM radio stations, press the key [ / AUTO] (14).
When scanning of radio stations is over, broadcast of the rst found "P01" radio station will be played.
3. Temporarily pressing the key [ / VOL-] (15) or [ / VOL+](13), select any of the memorized
radio stations.
Connection of microphones:
Dynamic wireless microphone (included 2 pcs.) and/or dynamic microphone with cable can be
connected to the sound system.
1. Switch off the sound system by using the switch POWER (25).
2. Turn the echo controller ECHO (6), main volume controller VOLUME (9) and microphone
volume controller MIC VOL (3) to the minimum.
3. If you will use an additional microphone with a cable, connect the cable to the port MIC (18).
• Before the use of wireless microphone, two R6/AA 1.5V batteries must be inserted.
• Shift the wireless microphone switch in position ON (switched on).
4. Switch on the sound system by using the switch POWER (25).
5. Speak into the microphone and set the required volume by using the main volume controller
VOLUME (9) and the controller MIC VOL (3). Set the required echo level with the echo controller
ECHO (6).
6. If the microphone priority mode button OK PRI (1) will be locked in pressed position, then,
upon speaking into the microphone, sound from other signal source (for example, USB ash
memory) will be automatically toned down.

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Connection of guitar:
Guitar with sound pick-up can be connected to the sound system.
1. Switch off the sound system by using the switch POWER (25).
2. Turn the echo controller ECHO (6), main volume controller VOLUME (9) and guitar volume
controller GUITAR VOL (2) to the minimum.
3. Insert the guitar pick-up cable pin into the socket GUITAR (19).
4. Switch on the sound system by using the switch POWER (25).
5. Play guitar and set the required volume by using the main volume controller VOLUME (9) and
the controller GUITAR VOL (2).
Karaoke function:
In order to use karaoke function, rst connect microphones according to the description given in
the section "Connection of microphones".
1. Switch on the sound system by using the switch POWER (25).
2. Select the music source (bLUE/USB/SD/FM/AUH) by pressing the key [INPUT] or [MODE].
3. Adjust volume of music and microphone by using the controllers VOLUME (9) and MIC VOL
(3).
When using "bLUE" or ''AUH'' mode, adjust volume also in the Bluetooth device or external
player.
Light effects:
If the LED switch (26) is ON, the sound system is lit up with rhythmic multicoloured light effects
(depending on the volume and rhythm of the track).
REMOTE CONTROL
Before the use of remote control, two R03/AAA 1.5V batteries must be inserted.
Key functions:
[] - switching on of the sound system/ shifting into standby
mode.
[ ] - switching off of sound.
[FL-] - previous folder.
[FL.REP] - selection of folder repeating/ playing type (in USB mode)
"ALL" - cyclic playback of all tracks;
"FoLd" - cyclic arrangement of the current folder.
[FL+] - next folder.
[EQ] - shifting of equalized modes (in USB/SD/bLUE).
[VOL+ ] - turning the volume up.
[ /CH-] - previous track/ previous FM radio station.
[ / FM SCAN] - pause mode/ scanning of FM range.
[ /CH+] - next track/ next FM radio station.
[VOL- ] - turning the volume down.
[0] - [9] - digital keys for the entry of MP3 track number / selection of
the stations xed in FM radio memory.
[SCAN] - plays 10 sec of each track in USB mode. (INTRO)
[MODE] - mode shift (bLUE/ FM / USB/ SD/ LINE).
- "ONE REPLAY" – repeated playback of one composition
"ALL" - playback of all compositions.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRECT USE
This is a complicated device and must be handled with care. In order to provide long and reliable
operation of the sound system, please, comply with the instructions described below.
1. Do not put the sound system in a place with very high temperature (over 40˚C).

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2. Prevent contact of the system with water or any other liquids.
3. Do not approximate the system with powerful sources of electric eld and static electricity.
4. Do not open the housing arbitrarily, do not repair and re-build the sound system.
5. Do not insert non-standard, poor quality or damaged parts, accessories and batteries.
6. When bringing the sound system from cold into a warm room, do not switch it on, but let the
dewy parts dry for approximately two hours.
7. Protect from impacts, falls and powerful vibrations.
8. If the sound system is soaked, switch it off, wipe it down and let it dry for at least 24 hours.
CLEANING
Clean with soft, dry or lightly dampened cloth. Do not use solutions (gasoline, acetone, spirit etc.)
for cleaning. Do not abrasive or corroding cleaning agents.
Technical data
Functions: USB ash memory slot, SD/SDHC memory card port,
dynamic microphone 6.3 mm entry port,
6.3 mm entry port for guitar (all protected with rubber
caps),
linear input (2 RCA),
linear output (2 RCA),
FM radio 87,5 - 108 MHz
Wireless compatibility: Bluetooth V2.1 EDR, A2DP, AVRCP
NFC
Loudspeakers: 1" + 2x12"
Output power: 180W
Frequency band: 40Hz - 20kHz
Maximum SPL*: ~ 94dB
Power supply: 220-240V~50/60Hz vai 12-14V, direct current
Accumulator battery: 12V/9Ah
Charging time: 8-12 hours
Battery performance duration**: ≥ 9 hours
Supported le format: MP3
Remote control operational distance: 10 meters (in view line to IR transmitter)
Ambient temperature: 0˚C to 40˚C
Ambient relative air humidity: 20% - 90%
Dimensions: 460 x 355 x 1105mm
Weight: ~ 23,1 kg
*SPL: sound pressure level (volume in decibels).
**measurement has been performed at 50% of volume, with the LED switch (26) in position OFF,
and the outcome is approximate (dependant from construction of ash memory and content of
record).
Subject to technical changes without warning.
Let us take care of the environment! Do not dispose of this device together with other
waste, but deliver to the collection point of recyclable items.
Reproduction of this manual for commercial purposes is not allowed.
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