AmpliVox SW805A User's Manual
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1. INA AMPLIVOX PORTABLE SOUND SYSTEMS MULTIMEDIA STEREO AMPLIFIER W INTERNAL WIRELESS PORTABLE PUBLIC ADDRESS AMPLIFIER MODEL SW805A SET UP INSTALL POWER SUPPLY The Battery pack is standard Optional Power Supplies may be substituted Model S1460 International AC Adapter 110 220V 50 60Hz Model S1452 12 Volt DC adapter automotive cigarette lighter plug in Model 1465 NiCad battery Pack TO INSTALL OR REPLACE BATTERIES Slip fingernail under battery door on back of amplifier and slide it out Remove battery holder from amplifier Insert 10 new Alkaline D cell batteries observing polarity or replace with 1465 NiCad battery pack Carefully replace battery holder Slide door back into place Do not mix battery types or attempt to recharge alkaline batteries equipment damage safety hazard or fire could result TO OPERATE Insure the microphone is plugged into DYNAMIC microphone jack Insure the speaker is plugged into either SPEAKER jack Turn amplifier on large rocker switch located on the front of the amplifier The red light will go on showing that power is available Push switch on microphone to the on position Rotate VOLUME control knob to obtain desired loudness level throughout the coverage area ON OFF When power switch is in the ON position the red light will be on DC IN Connection for optional power adapter e 1460 International AC Adapter Recharger 110 220V 50 60Hz e S1452 12 Volt DC auto2. Make sure the mic volume is turned up Don t turn up the auxiliary line in volume by mistake 10 If you have a condenser mic make sure it is plugged into the condenser mic jack and not the wireless mic jack 11 If you are using the optional International AC Adapter Recharger instead of batteries make sure the cables are securely connected and the electri cal outlet is working Bending the prongs in or out a bit may help 12 If you are using the optional International AC Adapter Recharger make sure it is plugged into the AC DC in jack and not the lamp jack 13 A brand new cable is most likely o k but over time a cable can become damaged from too much flexing near the plugs Hold the mic more vertically not directly in front of your mouth like a rock star This will help eliminate popping sounds Try saying Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers with the mic directly in front of your mouth The vertical position also makes the mic last longer because there is less condensation from your breath inside the mic I know you re wondering why rock stars can eat the mic and you can t It s because they use a different kind of mic and do they really care how long it lasts Published Directions 850dir 4 13 98 Batteries The amp uses 10 D cell Alkaline AmpliVox S 1430 batteries or the rechargeable AmpliVox NiCad Battery Pack S 1465 Batteries are sold separately The removable plate on the back of t
3. e been pre optimized for the human voice 8 Left amp Right Speaker Jacks If you only have one speaker plug it into the right jack unless you feel like plugging it into the left jack If you have 2 speakers recommend plugging one into each jack You can even have 4 speakers if you use Y connectors A Y connecter is a nifty little device that turns one jack into 2 jacks Why would you want to do that To amplify to a bigger audi ence or around corners You can even amplify in true stereo using 2 or 4 speakers 9 DC In Jack If you have the optional International AC Adapter Recharger plug it in here However if you actually want to use AC power you ll have to plug the other end into a wall outlet a floor outlet will also work There is also an optional DC car cigarette lighter adapter 10 Aux Out For optional 12 15 volt accessory clockwise for more bass clockwise for more treble MULTIVUEDIA STIUAEO AMPLIFIES Cat 60n AMP Lryo amp 13 Auxiliary Line In add music with a tape play er CD player or computer sound card won t ever lose it 1 800 267 5486 8 Left amp Right Speaker Jacks connect up to 4 speakers using Y connectors to amplify in stereo Built in wireless receiver ANTENNA 14 Line Out record your presen tation with a tape recorder or a com puter sound card 11 Condenser Mic Jack with phantom power If you don t know what phantom power is then yo
4. es Install 10 fresh Alkaline batteries or rechargeable AmpliVoxNiCad Battery Pack S1465 OR Plug optional International AC Adapter Recharger power supply S1460 into the AC DC jack on the amp Plug into a working electrical outlet 2 Mic Jack Plug AmpliVox s wired hand held mic into the dynamic mic jack on the amp Or plug AmpliVox s lapel or headset mic into the con denser mic jack 3 Mic Switch Turn the mic switch on The switch is on the side of the mic 4 Speaker Plug the speaker into either speaker jack on the amp 5 Power Switch Turn the power switch on red light is lit 6 Volume Adjust mic volume knob not auxiliary volume knob 7 Speak Congratulations You are the proud owner of a terrific new AmpliVox sound system You have the power to speak No Sound 1 Make sure the amp s power switch is turned on The red light next to the power switch should be lit 2 Make sure the batteries are not dead 3 Make sure you have not mixed battery types Use all alkalines or all nicads 4 Make sure the polarity or of the batteries is correct The flat end of the battery touches the spring 5 Make sure the cable connecting the battery holder is not loose 6 Make sure the speaker plug is securely con nected to the speaker jack 7 Make sure the mic plug is securely connected to the proper mic jack 8 Make sure the mic switch is turned on It s on the side of the mic 9
5. fy that the power source is live IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS PLEASE CALL OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1 800 267 5486 S 805A SW 805A MODELS Guide to Amplifier Controls IFs so easy you won t even break a sweat TOLL FREE Tuck this NUMBER Just call if you need help for any reason If you have any questions at all just call us We really mean it We put the number on the amp so you handy with the amp in case 6 Auxiliary Volume you need to refresh controls the auxiliary input your memory separately from the mic volume 5 Dynamic Mic Jack for wired hand held mic 7 Tone Control for 4 Mic Volume re auxiliary input counter controls all 3 mic 3 Line in L R inputs Separate combined switch 2 Power Indicator Light 1 Power Switch 9 DC In Jack plug in optional Universal AC Adapter Recharger for power 10 Aux Out for optional 12 15 volt accessory Its Easy There are no complicated amplifier controls to distract you from what is really impor tant As a quick overview after your microphone is plugged into the matching mic jack and the speak er connected to the speaker jack turn on the power switch Then turn on the mic volume so that your sound reaches everyone in the room By reading all the easy to follow instructions on this page and guide on the backside you will be able to enjoy and expand the use of your system and the acces
6. he amp is designed to stay closed until you need to change the batteries Slip a finger nail under it and slide it out Lift the battery holder out The plastic dividers between the batteries help prevent battery corro sion Be sure to observe the polarity when putting batteries in the battery compartment The negative flat ends go against the springs The battery cable comes from the factory already plugged into the connector If it comes loose push it in securely Turn the plug over if it doesn t fit it only fits one way The AmpliVox NiCad Battery Pack S 1465 can be recharged with the optional International AC Adapter Recharger S 1460 Screeching Sounds Howlback sometimes called feedback is the amp howl or screech often heard in sound amplification systems Impress your friends with that technical term It will definitely get your audience s atten tion though the traditional tap on the water glass is usually a better way Howlback is caused by sound from the loud speaker returning to the microphone AmpliVox systems are designed to minimize howlback unfortunately it can never be entirely eliminated Here are some things you can do to minimize howlback Your audience will thank you 1 Don t touch the head of the mic Hold the mic away from the mic head 2 Keep the loudspeakers turned toward the audi ence Sound can easily be reflected off a hard sur face so keep trying if the first positi
7. motive cigarette lighter Adapter AUX OUT Connection for 12 to 15V DC accessory VOLUME Rotate clockwise to increase amplification MICROPHONE INPUTS There are three microphone inputs which can be used simultaneously DYNAMIC for standard dynamic cartridge microphones CONDENSER for electret or condenser microphones which require phantom power supplied from the amplifier WIRELESS accepts line level output from wireless microphone receiver LINE IN L R SEPARATE COMBINED Combines the separate left and right AUX LINE IN channels This combined signal will be amplified and appear on both the LEFT and RIGHT channels of the SPEAKER and LINE OUT OUTPUTS AUXILIARY To add pre recorded music or sound effects during your presentation just plug your CD player tape player or computer sound card into the LINE IN jack Separate VOLUME and TONE control knobs let you balance the program source with the live microphones If using an external wireless receiver for best sound quality it should be connected to the LINE IN jack OUTPUT To tape record your speech or program connect the LINE OUT on the amplifier using cable with standard 3 5mm plug to the input on a tape recorder SPEAKERS Two separately amplified speaker jacks allow you to use one or two speakers for additional sound power or true stereo output Note when using a stereo AUX source with a single speaker only one of the stereo channels will be heard However all MIC inp
8. on doesn t help 3 Try standing in a different position on stage to minimize reflected sound entering the mic 4 Turn down the volume You can compensate by speaking louder or closer to the mic 5 Test your sound system before your audience arrives preferably where you will be speaking But even a little practice in your office will help famil iarize you with the mic and the amp controls WARNING Never mix different types of batter ies Never recharge alkaline bat teries You could cause an electrical short battery leakage and or cor rosion which will damage your equipment and void your warranty Many AmpliVox Accessories Are Available Enhance the performance of your AmpliVox sound system with genuine AmpliVox accessories Wireless Transmitter amp Receiver Dual Speaker Module S 1201 amp Tripod S 1080 Horn Speaker S 1260 International A C Adapter Recharger S 1460 15 V Reading Light S 1100
9. sories Toll Free Number If you have any questions problems or comments call 1 800 267 5486 It s a toll free call Of course if you want to order accessories to complement your new sound sys tem we ll be happy to take your order too 1 Power Switch See you knew this one already 2 Power Indicator Light A red light means you have power 3 Line in L R Separate combined switch Combines the separate left and right AUX LINE IN channels This combined signal will be amplified and appear on both the LEFT and RIGHT channels of the SPEAKER and LINE OUT OUTPUTS 4 Mic Volume Control This knob controls all 3 mic inputs equally You can actually use all 3 mics at the same time 5 Dynamic Mic Jack Dynamic is one kind of mic AmpliVox s wired hand held mic is this type DV AMPLIVOX POR 4868 GOUND VATEM G eenean unseen dvi i VOLUME WRELLE SS 11 Condenser 12 Wireless Mic Mic Jack for Jack for optional lapel or headset wireless receiver mic 6 Auxiliary Volume Control Another volume knob This volume knob controls the auxiliary vol ume separately from the mic volume This is a very handy feature if you want your voice to be heard over your background music or if you want the music to fade in and out 7 Tone Control This knob controls the tone of the auxiliary input Turn counter clockwise for more bass or clockwise for more treble The mic jacks don t need a tone control because they hav
10. u don t need to know but a condenser mic won t work without it If you have AmpliVox s lapel or headset mic plug it in here unless you re using it with the wireless unit then read no 12 12 Wireless Mic Jack The optional wireless receiver goes here that s the one with the anten na Then plug AmpliVox s lapel or headset mic into the transmitter that s the one with the belt clip Now you are hands free anywhere within a 300 foot radius of the receiver 13 Auxiliary Line In Jack This is how you can really impress your audience You can add pre recorded music or sound effects to your presenta tion Use the Auxiliary Line In for a tape player a CD player or a computer sound card If your music was recorded in stereo you need 2 or 4 speakers to hear all of it The mic sound comes out of both speaker jacks equally so if you only have one speaker the audience will still hear everything 14 Line Out Jack Record your presentation with a tape recorder not the same one plugged into Auxiliary Line In or a computer sound card The Line Out Jack outputs all the sound from the 3 mic inputs and the auxiliary input 15 Antenna Built in wireless receiver in SW805A series amplifier Dual wireless capability A amp B Frequencies 2 Wireless presenters up to 4 presenters simultaneously so this would be a good place to plug it in Publshed SpecSheets SW805 S805A Guide 9 01 00 Quick Setup Instructions 1 Batteri
11. uts are heard equally on both channels ANTENNA Jack for wireless antenna Antenna supplied on C Channel for mounting on either side of amplifier or use Velcro for optional mounting locations INTERNAL WIRELESS RECEIVER on right side of case Power on and off and Frequency A B switches Frequency should match wireless transmitter PROBLEM SOLVING HOWLBACK is the howl or screech often heard in sound reinforcement systems It is caused by sound from the loudspeaker returning to the microphone AmpliVox systems utilize proven acoustical principles to minimize this however there is no way to completely eliminate howlback under conditions of high amplification If howlback occurs check the following 1 User s hand covering the head of the microphone Hold microphone under head slots 2 Sound can easily re enter microphone Keep loudspeaker turned toward audience Note sound can be reflected from a hard surface back through the microphone Turn speaker 3 User holding microphone in a reflecting position Turn microphone 4 Volume setting too high Reduce microphone channel volume compensate by speaking louder or closer to the microphone NO SOUND Make sure amplifier POWER switch is turned on and red LED is lit If switch is on and LED is not lit check to see that batteries are properly connected and at full charge If using optional power adapter check to see that front panel connector is properly seated and veri
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