Devine Venture Mobile User guide

Venture Mobile

Active Battery-Powered Speaker

User Manual

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Introduction

Thanks for purchasing the Devine Venture Mobile active speaker. Before unpacking the box, we recommend reading this
user manual thoroughly to ensure that you are familiar with all of the features and functions that the Venture Mobile has
to offer. When unpacking the box, please make sure that all of the components and accessories listed below have been
included. If the speaker does not function as it should, unplug any connected cables before contacting your local retailer
for further advice.

Box contents:

– Devine Venture Mobile speaker
– IEC C13 to CEE 7/7 hybrid plug power cable

Inspection of the Device & Included Accessories

If the device or any of the included accessories have been damaged or rendered defective in transit, please contact your
local retailer for further advice.

Using the speaker for the first time:

Due to the technical features of the rechargeable battery, it is recommended to fully charge the Devine Venture mobile
speaker before using it for the first time. To charge the internal battery, simply plug the speaker into a live power socket
using the included power cable.

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Safety Instructions

WARNING!

Keep this device away from moisture, water and rain

to prevent any danger of electric shocks!

Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device must:

- Be qualified.

- Be skilled.

- Have read the instructions included in this user manual.

- Be sure that neither the device nor the included accessories are damaged. Should the device or the
included accessories be damaged, please contact your retailer for further advice.

- Ensure that the device is in good working condition and is safe to operate. Please follow the advice and
instructions as they are described in this user manual.

Damage caused by misuse and/or modifications made to the device are not covered by the warranty.
This device does not contain any parts that can be repaired or replaced by the user. Should maintenance or
repairs be necessary, they must be carried out by a qualified technician.

Important Health & Safety Information:

- Do not remove any labels or stickers from this device.

- Do not leave any cables lying around where they are in danger of causing a tripping hazard.

- The housing of this device must not be opened and any hardware or software that may be present must not
be modified.

- For optimal performance, any inputs should not be fed with a signal higher than necessary.

- The device must only be used indoors; contact with water, rain and moisture must always be avoided. Do
not place any objects containing liquid on top of the device.

- Never expose the device to flames or heat sources; do not place it near flammable fluids, gases or objects.

- Disconnect this device from a power source if it is not being used for a long period of time, if maintenance is
required, or if it needs to be cleaned.
– Do not pull or tug on any cables to remove plugs as this may cause damage.

- Do not use any cables other than those specified in this manual. Do not use defective cables. Please
contact your retailer if the included or specified cables do not function properly with this device.

- Only power this device using a grounded power socket.

- In the event that the device is exposed to extreme temperature changes (e.g. transported from a cold
outdoor environment into a warm indoor environment), it must not be turned on until it has reached room
temperature. This is necessary to prevent moisture (condensation) from forming inside the device, which
may cause electric shocks.

Use & Operation Guidelines:

- This device is designed for indoor use and for adult use.

- This device is not suitable for use by children and must always be operated by an adult.

- This device can only be used in appropriate environments where no damage to the device can occur. Do
not use the device in moist or dusty environments such as:

- indoor swimming pools where chlorine is used

- beaches or any location where sand and/or salt is present

- outdoors

- In indoor spaces where intense heat sources are present, or where it can reach temperature levels

that would be considered uncomfortable for a human being.

- Avoid impact and collisions during use and transport. Do not move or transport the device while it is in use.

- Avoid using excessive force when installing and operating the device.

- Any user must become familiar with the functions of this device before using it.

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- In case of emergency, ensure that the device can always be quickly switched off or unplugged. Always
make sure that one of these power points is within reach during use:

- the IEC C13 power input of the device, found on the rear panel

- the CEE 7/7 hybrid plug of the included power cable

– an external dual-pole switch or switching unit that can be deactivated to cut power to the device
– Never cover the device with any material like newspapers, clothing, curtains or pillows to prevent
overheating. Always maintain a minimum distance of 5 cm between the device and other objects to ensure
sufficient ventilation. Without sufficient air ventilation, the electronics may overheat and cause permanent
damage.

- If the device is not operated in the manner described in this user manual, damages or even injuries could

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Battery danger:

WARNING!

Using the Battery and Maintaining its Lifespan

The Devine Venture Mobile speaker features a pre-installed lithium-ion battery. This battery is able to power
the speaker without the need to plug it into a power socket. After unpacking the speaker, it is recommended
to fully charge the battery before switching the speaker on for the first time. Immediately switching on the
speaker after unpacking it may affect the lifespan of the battery.

While lithium-ion batteries are more resistant and protected from the effects of full-discharge than lead-based
and acid-based batteries, this can still negatively affect the lifespan of the battery. Only when the device
indicates that the battery level is low (as indicated when the LOW LED indicator is lit red) should it be
plugged into a power socket so that the battery can be recharged.

To maximise battery lifespan, it is recommended to maintain a charge level of approximately 50% when the
device is in storage for longer periods of time.

The battery has been mounted in a specially designed compartment at the rear of the device. In the event
that the battery is defective and needs to be replaced, please contact your local retailer. If necessary,
qualified and experienced technicians can replace the battery themselves. However, Devine strongly
recommends that no end user attempts to replace the battery themselves. Devine shall not accept any
liability for any damage and/or injury incurred by misuse.

WARNING

There is a risk of explosion if the battery is not replaced correctly.
Always replace the battery with the same battery type and quality.
Never expose batteries to intense heat such as sunlight, open flames etc.
Never leave batteries in any high temperature environment to avoid the danger of explosion or the leakage of
flammable gases or liquids.
Never burn a battery or place it in a hot oven. Never damage a battery by cracking or making any holes or
incisions in the outer casing as this may cause the battery to explode.
Never expose a battery to extremely low air pressure levels (at higher altitudes) to avoid the danger of
explosion or the leakage of flammable gases or liquids.

Always keep batteries out of reach of children!

Recycling

As soon as the battery reaches the end of its lifespan or no longer functions as it should, it needs to be
removed from the device.

Never dispose of batteries along with the rest of your normal household waste. Batteries may contain
substances that are harmful to the environment. When batteries are correctly recycled, they are a valuable
source of reusable materials. Contact your local council for information about the safe disposal and recycling
of batteries.

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Overview

Use

The Devine Venture Mobile is a powerful speaker complete with a built-in amplifier and a range of options for
playing back music or amplifying microphones (not included).

This section of the manual includes information about all the functions that this speaker has to offer and the
optional accessories it can be combined with. Please read this section in detail so you can not only ensure
the best possible speaker performance, but ensure that the speaker is used correctly to avoid any possible
damage.

Warning Before Use

The Devine Venture Mobile speaker is designed to amplify sound at volume levels that, over a short or long
period, may cause temporary or permanent hearing damage. Always use this speaker with care and limit the
volume level wherever possible. Always listen to music at a comfortable listening level.

Devine will not accept liability for any damage or injury caused when a comfortable listening level is
exceeded.

General Use

Housing

The housing of the Venture Mobile speaker is made of strong, moulded plastic. This special housing is better
prepared to withstand mobile use but is not resistant to any damage caused by falling and/or collisions with
sharp edges or objects.

During use, storage and transport, always ensure that the speaker is not in danger of falling or colliding with
any objects that may tip or fall.

Fixed Handles

The Venture Mobile speaker features a top-mounted retractable handle and base-fitted wheels so that, when
the handle is pulled out, the speaker can be transported like a trolley. The speaker also has one handle on
both sides to ease loading and positioning.

Never suspend or install this speaker via any of the fitted handles. Never use lashes or tension straps when
the speaker is placed on a high subwoofer. If the speaker is set up in this way, avoid applying a large amount
of strain to the handles. If the strain is too great, the handle will be in danger of cracking or breaking.

Protection During Transport

The Venture Mobile speaker is easy to transport and position, however it is not splash proof or waterproof.
Always transport the speaker in rainy, wet or damp conditions with caution. If the speaker is exposed to wet
conditions, then allow the speaker to fully dry before switching it on. If the speaker is not sufficiently dry, this
may result in a short-circuit, which can lead to permanent damage and/or injury. Wet or damp conditions can
also cause both visible and less visible corrosion which, over a long period, can cause permanent damage.

Grille

The internal speaker components of the Venture Mobile speaker are protected by a metal grille mounted on
the front. This grille must never be removed or disassembled by the user.

Stand Adapter

This speaker comes fitted with a 35 mm stand flange on the base of the housing. Via this flange, the speaker
can be easily mounted on a standard speaker stand. Mounting the speaker on a stand will increase the
spread of higher frequencies so that the sound is able to accommodate a larger audience.

To achieve an optimal effect, the centre of the woofer of the speaker should be placed at a height of
approximately 180 cm to 200 cm. This way, the audio dispersion will be directed over the heads of your
audience, resulting in optimal reach.

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Once mounted, the stand flange can be securely clamped to a speaker stand via the fitted tightening knob.
This ensures that any resonance and vibrations are unable to shift the position of the mounted speaker.

When the speaker is stand mounted, make sure that the stand is never placed near or on a walking route or
anywhere that it might be in danger of being knocked over. Always fold the legs of the tripod base of your
speaker stand all the way out to ensure maximum stability.

The 35 mm stand flange can also be used to mount the speaker on a compatible wall bracket. Always follow
the wall bracket manual and instructions in detail when mounting a speaker on a wall.

Adjusting the Sound

The Devine Venture Mobile speaker comes with various controls for easily adjusting the sound. By reading
and following the tips and instructions included below, you can get the most out of the functions and features
that this speaker has to offer and can be assured of the best possible sound quality and performance.

Mic Input, Input & Aux Volume

The rear control panel is fitted with a microphone input, a line-input and an AUX input.
The microphone input is designed for dynamic vocal microphones and is not able to power condenser
microphones. The line-input is designed for line-level sound sources like an electric piano. Instruments like a
guitar can also be plugged into the line-input when Hi-Z mode is switched on. The AUX input can be used to
plug in laptops, mp3 players or phones etc.

Before plugging in a microphone or any other external equipment, always turn the channel volume all the
way down. When using a microphone, always ensure that the sound coming out of the speaker cannot be
picked up by the microphone, as this can result in feedback (a high pitched, piercing noise). If you
experience feedback, move the microphone away from the speaker and/or turn the microphone channel
volume all the way down. Prolonged exposure to extreme feedback can permanently damage the speaker.

Bass/Treble

If needed, the level of bass and treble can be increased or reduced per channel. Before plugging in a
microphone, always set the Bass and Treble controls to neutral (the 12 o’clock position).

Reverb

The microphone channel features a built-in reverb effect to add a more spacious feel to the sound. The
Reverb control can be used to set the reverb amount.

Voice Priority

When Voice Priority mode is activated, the Mic Input channel is given priority over all of the other channels.
This means that the volume of (for example) any background music is automatically turned down (slightly) as
soon as the microphone is spoken or sung into. This enhances the intelligibility of any speech or vocals.

Hi-Z

When Hi-Z mode is activated, an electric guitar or electro-acoustic guitar can be plugged in and amplified by
the Devine Venture Mobile speaker. To use the normal line-level input mode once more, simply set the Hi-Z
switch back to the Off position.

DSP Mode

The built-in DSP (Digital Signal Processor) of the Devine Venture Mobile speaker has 3 different settings for
optimising the sound of the speaker depending on the situation:

Music: For playing back pre-recorded music like backing tracks or background music.

Live: For live music performances, like vocals, a guitar and/or digital piano.

Speech: For any spoken presentations or performances, including pre-recorded speech as well as

live speeches.

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BT PAIR (TWS) (True Wireless Stereo)

Push the BT PAIR button once to start the Bluetooth pairing process. The blue LED will blink to indicate that
the process has been activated. With a Bluetooth enabled device, search for the ‘Devine Venture Mobile’ to
establish a Bluetooth connection.

Two Devine Venture Mobile speakers can be linked via Bluetooth to complete a stereo pair without the need
for any connecting cables. By pushing the BT PAIR button on both speakers, they will detect one another to
automatically form a wireless stereo pair. In this mode, it is no longer possible to play back music through the
speakers via an external Bluetooth enabled device.

Master

The Master volume controls the total volume of the speaker. Under the Master volume, two LED indicators
have been fitted. The green LED indicates that the speaker is switched on. The red LED is a clip-indicator
and will only light up when the amplifier module is overloaded (needs to supply more power than it can
handle). As soon as the clip-indicator lights up, turn the Master volume down until the LED is no longer lit.
Adjusting the Bass and Treble controls of the microphone and line-input channels can also affect the power
demands on the amplifier module. For example, if the bass is set to a level above ‘0’, the lower frequencies
are boosted, which requires more power.

Mix Out

An XLR line input (Mix Out) has also been fitted so that the signal of one speaker can be distributed to a
number of other speakers. The Mix output sends the total mix out (so the total sound that the speaker is
amplifying). Therefore, the Mix Out output does not output sound at a fixed volume. Adjusting the Master
volume or any of the channel volume controls will have an influence over the volume levels outputted by the
Mix Out.

In Use

Using a Microphone

To maintain optimum sound quality, hold the microphone close to the mouth and at a maximum distance of
5 cm from the lips. Speak loudly and clearly into the microphone so that as little amplification as possible is
required (so that the volume does not need to be turned up). Generally, dynamic vocal microphones are
directionally sensitive, so they pick up less sound coming from the sides and back than sound coming from
the front.

Never hold a microphone in front of the speaker as this will cause a feedback loop (a high-pitched, piercing
sound). If you experience feedback, immediately move the microphone away from the speaker and turn the
volume of the microphone channel all the way down to break the feedback loop.

It is recommended that the speaker/singer always stands either next too or behind the speaker to reduce the
risk of feedback. Standing directly in front of, or just at an angle to, the front of the speaker means that the
microphone is able to pick up the sound coming from the speaker, which almost always causes feedback.

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Troubleshooting

If you happen to encounter any problems while using your speaker, we recommend checking this
troubleshooting section to see if a solution can be found. If none of the suggested solutions included below
solve your particular problem, please contact your local retailer for further advice.

This troubleshooting section includes all of the most common issues and is not a complete list of every
possible fault or defect and their subsequent solution. This section is generally focussed on solving problems
regarding active speakers. Because product specifications can differ, some of the included issues, causes,
and solutions may not apply to your situation.

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Speaker is not switching on (mains
power)

No sound via one of the inputs Cable is not well secured Check that the cable connecting

Defective fuse Check that the fuse fitted below

the power input is not defective. If
it is, then replace it with a fuse of
the same type and rating.

Problem with power cable Check that the power cable is

securely plugged into an active
power socket and securely
plugged into the power input of the
speaker. If the problem persists,
try using a similar power cable to
check if the cable that came with
your speaker is not faulty.

Speaker not switched on Make sure that the power switch

on the rear of the speaker is set to
the ‘On’ position.

Power LED is not lit If the speaker is plugged into an

active power socket, the power
switch is in the ‘On’ position and
the fuse is working but the power
LED is not lit, then there is a
problem with the speaker. Switch
the speaker off and contact your
local retailer for advice.

the microphone and/or external
audio equipment is securely
connected to both the speaker and
equipment.

Switch set incorrectly If the input channel has a selector

switch, make sure it is set to line or
mic depending on the connected
equipment.

No sound via master output Volume control turned all the way

down

Red Clip Limiter LED is lit often or
continuously

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Volume set too high Reduce the volume of the speaker

Increase the volume by turning up
the Master volume control slightly.

and/or the volume of any
connected audio sources. Long
exposure to distorted sound can
cause permanent damage.

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Badly distorted or crackling sound Connected equipment is sending a

distorted signal

Check if any connected equipment
is sending a distorted signal and
reduce the volume where
necessary.

Volume level is too high Turn the volume down slightly.

Treble and/or bass controls are too
high

Turn the treble and bass controls
down to the neutral ‘12 o’clock’
setting and check if distortion is
still present.

Woofer or tweeter is defective When a speaker is exposed to

overdriven or too powerful a
signal, this can cause permanent
damage. If you suspect that the
woofer or tweeter is defective,
contact your local retailer for
advice.

Sound is dull Tweeter is defective Turn the speaker volume down to

a low and comfortable level before
placing your ear next to the
tweeter to check if it’s still
generating sound. If not, then the
tweeter is likely to be defective.
Contact your local retailer for
advice.

2-band EQ set incorrectly Check that the Treble and Bass

controls are not turned all the way
to the left and set them to a neutral
level (12 o’clock) where necessary.

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Specifications

– Powerful portable battery-powered speaker
– With a powerful Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery
– For music, speech, and similar applications
– High-quality plastic moulded housing
– Fitted with strong handles
– Built-in mixer with Voice Priority, Hi-Z functions and 2-band tone controls
– DSP with 3 modes
– TWS (True Wireless Stereo) Bluetooth

Features, Connections & Controls:

– 1x XLR/TRS Mic input, 1x XLR/TRS Line input
– Extensive volume and tone controls per channel
– Reverb function for microphone channel
– 1x stereo RCA/3.5 mm TRS mini-jack line-input for media players, keyboards, laptops e.t.c.
– 1x mono XLR line-output
– Master volume control
– 5 V/2 A USB power output with USB port

Battery:

– Type: Lithium-ion (Li-ion) 130.5 x 75.5 x 39 mm, pre-installed
– Voltage: 25.9 V
– Capacity: 3600 mAh
– Energy: 93.25 Wh
– Weight: 642 g
– Battery lifespan: 5 hours at full power, 10 hours at 50 % power
– Charging time: 3.5 hours from “low” to full capacity
– Fuse: 110 V: T4AL 250V, 230 V: T2AL 250V

Technical Details:

– Connection voltage: 110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
– Fuse: T2A250V
– Amplifier power: 100 + 100 W RMS (200 + 200 W max.)

Feature Venture Mobile

Woofer 10” woofer

Tweeter 1” constant directivity

Frequency Range 65 Hz – 20 kHz

Max. SPL 110 dB

Dimensions 355 x 595 x 372 mm

Weight 11.5 kg

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EU Declaration of Conformity

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This declaration of conformity is issued under the full responsibility of the manufacturer.

Product code: Product name:
Devine Venture Mobile Active 10 inch loudspeaker with Bluetooth (2.4 GHz)

The objects of the declaration described above are in accordance with the relevant harmonisation laws of the European Union.

Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating
to the making available on the market of radio equipment (RED).
Used standards:
EN 62368-1:2020+A11:2020,
EN 62479:2010,
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3,
ETSI EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4,
ETSI EN 300 328 V2.2.2,

Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the restriction of use of certain hazardous substances
(RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment.

Signed for and on behalf of:

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UK Declaration of Conformity

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This declaration of conformity is issued under the full responsibility of the manufacturer.

Product code: Product name:
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The objects of the declaration described above are in conformity with the relevant statutory requirements of the United Kingdom:

Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.
Used standards:
EN 62368-1:2020+A11:2020,
EN 62479:2010,
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3,
ETSI EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4,
ETSI EN 300 328 V2.2.2,

The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical Equipment Regulations 2012 (RoHS).

Signed for and on behalf of:

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