DragonFly Manual
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1. internal battery charger Depending on the program material being reproduced by the DragonFly the battery should provide up to four hours of operational time If the battery has become fully discharged it may be necessary to power the unit off for 5 10 minute to allow the battery pack to recover suffi ciently for the battery charger to optimally recharge it The battery charger is a smart charger de sign meaning that it can quickly charge the battery pack to full charge within 6 8 hours without harming the cells The unit does not need to be on in order for the battery to charge but does need to be in charge mode The DragonFly includes a LVD circuit to protect the battery from being excessively depleted in the event that the unit is left on indefinitely IMPORTANT NiMH batteries can continue to lose charge even when the unit is off For best performance be sure to charge your DragonFly fully every three weeks Troubleshooting ee The unit will not power on from battery pack Check that the battery pack is charged by connecting the DragonFly to an AC power source No sound is being produced by the unit e Check that a working audio source is being used e Check that the appropriate level control has been turned up If you are uncertain if a source is working set the level control to 12 o clock to until you have the source working If using the wireless system is the handheld transmitter on Check that the handheld unit is not mut2. Fly can meet your requirements Physical Construction The DragonFly has a single piece rotomolded cabinet making the unit extremely durable When the clear hatch covering the upper control surface is closed and latched the unit is rated IP56 The hatch should not be left open in rain or snow conditions The front grill is designed to shield the driver from the elements The electronics are in a sealed interior chamber fully protected from moisture Similarly the access panel for the wireless microphone programming buttons should not be opened in rain or snow conditions Standard Features Compact rugged design Handheld wireless microphone system Expansion bay for MP3 player recorder CD player ethernet twisted pair or wireless interface Stand mount socket on bottom Threaded inserts for yoke mounting Low profile handle for easy carrying Microphone input balanced line level input XLR 1 4 combo jack Line audio input Aux speaker output AC power input 120 240 VAC DC power input 12 24 VDC 4 hour battery operation 20 hour stand by capacity DragonFly rear panel overview 1 Expansion Bay Available installable options include Schedulon mp3 player recorder CD player second wireless microphone system ethernet interface wireless interface twisted pair interface 2 Microphone balanced line input combo jack XLR contacts are mic level and 1 4 TRS con tacts are line level 3 Line level audio input 4 Level co
3. Technomad DragonFly PA System Military MP3 play i SuperConductor ver with scheduled or instant playback More lucts supereonductor him info at military technomad com prodk Wireless microphone systems handheld or pet Owner s Manual and Operation Guide Technomad LLP Made in USA www technomad com 800 464 7757 Overview The DragonFly is a highly portable battery powered PA system which offers Technomad s un surpassed combination of audio quality product flexibility and ruggedness Fully weatherproof the DragonFly can easily be transported and set up by one person A molded in stand mount socket on the bottom of the unit and threaded inserts on the sides for yoke mounting give the DragonFly a range of deployment options With a powerful lightweight neodymium coaxial 6 5 1 coaxial driver the DragonFly is capable of producing articulate clear audio at 122 dB SPL powered by a 200W Class D amplifier module The DragonFly is highly expandable with an available expansion bay for use with Technomad s Schedulon MP3 player recorder a CD player module a second wireless microphone or a link interface including wireless ethernet and twisted pair configurations Extended operation time is available through an 18AH external battery pack option Whether you need a self contained com plete PA unit for field deployment or to expand or build an existing PA system with additional com pact output units the Dragon
4. attery pack solar panel or vehicle Off charging is used to charge the unit when audio system isn t needed but the in ternal battery is drained To start the unit press and hold the power button until the LED lights light up Then release the power button and press the button until the desired operational state has been reached Press once for on charging twice for on not charging and three times for off charging Press four times to shut the unit off completely The charge and power LEDs will show what the operational state of the unit is If the unit is running from a source that becomes unavailable then it will automatically switch over to the next available default power source If the unit is running from the internal battery and the battery gets depleted then the unit will simply shut off After the unit is operational you can set the volume level for whatever audio source you are using by adjusting the appropriate level control Knob on the upper panel of the DragonFly You can use all four audio inputs simultaneously Clip light this LED signals when the inputs to the DragonFly are being overdriven While it is ac ceptable for the Clip LED to flicker during operation the LED should not stay constantly lit If the LED is fully lit all active inputs levels should be reduced until the light is occasionally flickering The audio mixer of the DragonFly does incorporate a limiter circuit to reduce clipping Wireless Microphone operati
5. ed The unit is temporarily shutting off when used Check that the input being used is not being overdriven The DragonFly audio amplifier incorporates clipping protection and will temporarily shut down Simply turn down the level control for that source to prevent this problem from reoccurring The unit is not charging properly Shut the unit off completely and let sit for 15 minutes then reconnect to AC power to recharge the battery pack Microphone is causing feedback Move behind the loudspeakers when speaking if possible If in front of the loudspeakers keep the live end of the mic the part you speak into pointing AWAY from the loudspeaker Switch the mic off when you re not speaking through it Reset Function The DragonFly can be reset by pressing and holding the power button for a full 10 seconds then releasing the button This will reboot the internal controller board and may resolve charging or power issues Expansion Bay Modules one module can be installed per system Schedulon MP3 player recorder CD player Wireless Microphone lapel system Wireless Microphone handheld system Twisted Pair Link Kit Ethernet Link Kit Wireless Link Kit Available Accessories Options Optional color olive drab desert sand white gray External battery pack 18AH SLA battery DragonFly Expansion Unit aux passive loudspeaker Tripod Stand Yoke mount DC power cord Wired Microphone Transport backpack
6. ntrols for four audio sources 5 Power source LED AUXILIARY INPUTS INPUT LEVEL CONTROLS Red Internal battery Green external DC Blue external AC 6 Battery charger LED Green full charge Blue charging Off charger off 7 Microphone access panel This panel can be removed Dra onFl to access microphone con y trols for pairing handheld All Weather Portable High Power PA System transmitter or changing the broadcast channel 8 Aux speaker output Power Source O O Battery Charge MON a Dragan expat es S sion unit to be powered BLUE Ext 110 240VAC BLUE CHARGING from DragonFly WIRELESS MIC PROGRAMMING ACCESS 9 AC power connector 0 Harwin 10SL 3P 120 240VAC 10 On Off switch 11 DC power connector Harwin 10SL 4S 12 24VDC Note DragonFly is shown without clear protective hatch for audio control surface for clarity Basic Operation The DragonFly can be run from the internal battery pack external 120 240VAC power or external 12 24VDC power The DragonFly is designed to automatically detect the preferred power source and to use that source on start up The default source is external AC followed by external DC then the internal battery back The DragonFly has three operational modes on charging on not charging and off charging On charging is the most commonly used mode On charging is typically only used when the external power source is also limited such as an external b
7. on The wireless microphone system integrated into the DragonFly ships with the handheld transmitter paired to the receiver inside the unit To start using the wireless system you can simply take the handheld unit press the power mute button until the green light on the mic is on To mute the mi crophone press the button once When muted the indicator on the handheld transmitter should be red To shut the microphone off simply press and hold the button until the light goes off If you need to change the channel that the system is using you will need to access the micro phone receiver settings First remove the microphone access panel by undoing the two knurled knobs You can now see the programming panel of the unit Press and release the channel button This will scan for an available channel and select that channel Next turn on the handheld unit and remove the battery cover by unscrewing the lower part of the handheld transmitter Point the base of the unit towards the microphone receiver and press and hold the sync button on the re ceiver Hold the button until the red lights on the receiver and handheld unit stop flashing The re ceiver ready light should now be lit and the system should be set to operate on the new channel Re attach the battery cover on the handheld unit The operational range of the wireless transmitter is approximately 300 Battery System The DragonFly has a 5AH NiMH battery which is charged by the integrated
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