FiveO V-MATE 506, V-MATE 508, V-MATE 510 User Manual
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V-MATE 506 · V-MATE 508 · V-MATE 510
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FULL RANGE BI-AMPLIFIED LOUDSPEAKERS
DIFFUSORI BI-AMPLIFICATI FULL-RANGE
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WARNING
In order to protect your own and others’ safety and to avoid
invalidation of the warranty of this product, please read this
section carefully before operating this product.
This product has been designed and manufactured for being operated as active
speaker system in the applications tipical of a sound reinforcement system or of a
sound recording system. Operation for purposes and applications other than these
has not been covered by the manufacturer in the design of the product, and is
therefore to be undertaken at end user’s and/or installer’s sole risk and responsability.
This unit conforms to Class I insulation, and for safe use it is required that the
protective earth contact is connected to a grounded (earthed) outlet.
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE AND/OR ELECTRIC SHOCK:
• Never expose this product to rain or moisture, never use it in proximity of water
or on a wet surface. Avoid dripping water or water sprays, moreover never place
objects full of liquid, such as vases, on top of it. Never let any liquid, as well as any
object, enter the product. In case, immediately disconnect it from the mains supply
and refer to servicing before operating it again. Never place burning candles or
other sources of open flame on top of the device.
• Before connecting this product to the mains supply, always make sure that the
voltage on the mains outlet corresponds to that stated on the product.
• This product must be connected only to a grounded mains outlet complying to
the safety regulations in force via the supplied power cable. In case the power cable
needs to be substituted, use exclusively a cable of the same type and characteristics.
• This device is connected to the power line even when the mains switch is in
the O (off) position and the power indicator is off. As long as it is plugged in
there are potentially dangerous electrical potentials inside the device, so, before
undertaking any sort of maintenance work etc., always make sure it has been
unplugged from the mains socket.
• Never place any object on the power cable. Never lay the power cable on a
walkway where one could trip over it. Never press or pinch it.
• Never install the product without providing adequate airow to cool it.
Never obstruct the air intake openings on it. Leave enough room to get to the
mains power socket and the mains connector on the back panel.
• In case the external fuse needs replacement, substitute it only with one of the
same type and rating, as stated on the product.
• Always make sure the Power switch is in its ’0’ (= off) position before doing any
operation on the connections of the product.
• Before attempting to move the product after it has been installed, remove all
the connections.
• To disconnect the power cable of this product from the mains supply never pull
the cable directly. Hold the body of the plug firmly and pull it gently from the
mains supply outlet.
CAUTION This product does not contain user
serviceable parts. In order to prevent fire and/or electrical
shock, never disassemble it. For maintenance and
servicing always refer to the official FiveO by Montarbo
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Distributor in your Country or to qualified personnel
specifically authorised by the Distributor.
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Before placing the product on a surface of any kind, make sure that
its shape and load rating safely match the product size and weight.
When installing the speaker system on a stand, use a stable stand that
will t in the adapter and may carry the loudspeaker weight. When
two loudspeakers are laid one upon the other, make sure that stability
is guaranteed by matching the upper loudspeaker feet to the lower
loudspeaker cavities
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• To avoid shocks, kicks, or whatever action, always reserve a protected area
with no access to unqualied personnel as installation site of the product.
In case the product is used near children and animals closest supervision
is necessary.
• This product can generate very high acoustic pressures which are dangerous to the hearing system. Always avoid operation at loud levels if anyone
is excessively near to the product.
[!] Never expose children to high sound sources.
WEEE | Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment
ATTENTION!
The crossed out wheeled bin symbol that can be found on this
product means that the product is covered by the Waste from
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive.
The symbol is intended to indicate that waste from
electrical and electronic equipment must be subject to a selective collection.
For more details on available collection facilities please contact your local
government ofce or the retailer where you purchased this product. The solid
bar underneath indicates that the product has been put on the market after
13
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August 2005.
INFORMATION ON PROPER DISPOSAL
Information on Disposal for Users (private households)
In the European Union | Attention: If you want to dispose of this
equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin! Used electrical and
electronic equipment should not be disposed of via the normal household
waste stream but must be treated separately and in accordance with legi
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slation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used elec-
trical and electronic equipment. Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states may return their used
electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of
charge*. In some countries* your local retailer may also take back your old
product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one. *Please contact
your local authority for further details.
In other Countries outside the EU | If you wish to dispose of this pro
duct, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method
of disposal.
In Switzerland | Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned
free of charge to the dealer, even if you don’t purchase a new product.
Further collection facilities are listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch
or www.sens.ch.
Information on Disposal for Professional Users
In the European Union | If the product is used for business purposes
and you want to discard it: please contact your FiveO by Montarbo
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dealer
who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You might be
charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small products
(and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities.
In Spain | Please contact the established collection system or your local
authority for takeback of your used products.
In other Countries outside the EU | Please contact your local authorities
and ask for the correct method of disposal.
The lighting ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
’dangerous voltage’ within the product’s enclosure, that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Active full range loudspeaker
• Power cable (3m)
• EU-UK adapter
• Remote control
• Owner’s manual
• Warranty certificate
CONTENTS
Important precautions 2
Introduction 4
Features 4
DSP section 4
MP3/WMA player 4
Bluetooth
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Installation 5
Operations 5
Tips 5
Description 6
1.1 Control elements and connectors 8
1.2 DSP section 9
1.3 MP3 player section 9
1.4 iOS Bluetooth
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1.5 Master section 11
1.6 Mains section 12
1.7 Cabinet 12
Technical specifications
2.1 Common specifications 13
2.2 Models specifications 14
Notes 15
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INTRODUCTION
First of all, thank you for choosing a product of Montarbo FIVEO series.
V-MATE series is a new generation of bi-amplied active full range loudspeakers characterized by a very high
versatility, allowing the higher versatility for any application.
The range has been designed following most recent market trends: provide a unique and innovative solution,
while ensuring an accurate sonic image in an ultra-compact design.
All the models perfectly suit the needs of bands, piano bar, rehearsal room, dancing halls, small gigs, school
meetings, religious gatherings, business seminars and presentations, local sports events, auctions, fitness centres
and a host of other applications. Please, in order to enjoy each feature of your new PA unit, thus achieving the
best sonic results, take a few moments to carefully read these instructions.
For further information about your portable V-MATE, please check our website www.fiveo.it, or send an
email to: mail@fiveo.it
FEATURES
This series speakers have been expressly designed for a fast and user-friendly use in all applications. They represent
the perfect combination of high portability and good sonic quality.
All models feature a fully featured 4-channel mixer, last generation Class-D power ampliers, and a powerful
DSP with 16 presets. The microphone preampliers have a good signal-to-noise ratio and headroom.
Processing electronics feature a high slope active crossover lter, ensuring phase coherency and a perfect drivers
overlap in the crossover region. The digital player features a display and all the needed keys, allowing to playback
your songs in MP3/WMA formats as well as to synchronize your smart-phone or tablet using the embedded
Bluetooth® technology.
Finally, the design of the entire range is distinguished by ease of use and construction details; in fact, each unit is
manufactured with durable MDF, with internal plywood reinforcements at support and lifting points, anti-scratch
painting with high resistance to mechanical stress and protective steel grille for a professional and distinct look.
For each model power and speakers, please consult the technical specications table.
- MIC balanced XLR inputs on all channels, for connection of dynamic and condenser microphones.
- LINE unbalanced 6,35mm (1/4”) jack inputs on channels 1-3, for connection of any line level device.
- HI-Z unbalanced 6,35mm (1/4”) jack input on channel 4, to directly connect your instrument.
- 16-preset DSP for voice and instruments effects.
- FX send and return 6,35mm (1/4”) jacks, to use external effect units.
- Balanced XLR out for daisy-chain further V-MATE active loudspeakers.
- Stereo Monitor/Phones out, to monitor the sound balance.
- Independent MP3/Bluetooth® level control, to balance the playback volume.
- Large display for MP3 input section, with USB port and SD reader.
- Infra-Red Remote Control allowing comfortable and precise remote control.
- Class D amplifiers and hi-quality custom drivers.
- Pole positioning available thanks to bottom 36 mm. (1.41”) standard hole.
- Bottom panel 35° angle cut allows a very useful sound emission for wedge monitor use.
DSP SECTION
V-MATE 506, 508 and 510 mixer feature a professional DSP effect unit, allowing you to choose the best
effect for every song, among reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, rotary speaker simulator, octaver and combinations.
MP3/WMA PLAYER
In order to add further versatility and to answer to most recent market needs, we provided your systems with
an MP3 player. This section features inputs for SD card and a USB port for generic multi-purpose connections
and a display with full function keys. Moreover V-MATE features a remote control allowing you to comfortably
manage the MP3 player for background music, karaoke nights, etc.
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BLUETOOTH
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The entire range embeds the Bluetooth® wireless technology for playback of signals from any smartphone and
tablet. To do this, the sound source must be tuned to the player digital section Bluetooth® receiver. The units
can properly work with any operating system (Android, Blackberry, Windows 7 & 8). For further information,
see the Bluetooth® iOS procedure.
INSTALLATION
First of all, place your V-MATE in the needed way: on a pole using the bottom 36mm. (1.41”) standard hole,
or on ground.
Since your loudspeaker contains a power amp, please leave enough space around the unit for cooling purposes.
Don’t place your unit close to high-temperature devices such as radiators or exposed to direct sunlight for
several hours.
The loudspeaker is connected to the mains via the supplied cable. First connect the mains cable to the unit,
then connect the cable plug to the mains, finally turn on your system.
Please note that all units must be properly grounded. For your own safety, you should never remove any
ground connector/device from electrical devices or power cables, or make them inactive. Please ensure that
only qualified people install and operate the unit.
OPERATIONS
Before connecting your V-MATE 508 and 510 to a. c. mains, please check the setting of voltage selector,
close to power switch. Using a screwdriver remove the transparent plastic tap, then using a slotted screwdriver
you can change the unit operating a. c. power. Please note that V-MATE 506 has no voltage selector.
During initial setup, all V-MATE LEVEL knobs should be at minimum, “0” position. If a LEVEL is raised please
move it to “0” position, preventing in this way any noise which could damage your speakers. Set EQ knobs
at central position.
With your MASTER LEVEL at “0”, start making connections.
Using an XLR balanced cable, connect your microphone(s) and using unbalanced 6,35mm (1/4”) TS cable
connect your line level device and instrument, to HI-Z channel 4 input only!
NOTE: Do not connect / disconnect the cable with the volumes “up” since a loud noise will
ensue, but you also risk to damage the unit.
Now you can turn on your V-MATE and raise MASTER LEVEL knob to 12 o’clock position. Begin to set all the
levels, a good starting LEVEL settings is with each channel knob at 12 o’clock position. If a channel signal is too
hot, please turn the knob counter-clockwise; if the signal is too weak turn the knob clockwise. USB port and SD
card use the MP3/BLUETOOTH level, close to MP3 player display. DSP section has its overall FX LEVEL control.
The useful front panel IR LED allows you an easy and precise pointing of infrared remote control, the ideal angle
is 15°. Please note that MP3 player section EQ presets can be chosen by IR remote control only.
TIPS
We suggest you to avoid exposition to loud music for prolonged periods, you risk to damage your hearing.
In order to avoid overload or distorted sound, please listen carefully to your mix; hearing even a small saturation,
please turn counter-clockwise the MASTER knob, or the LEVEL knob of the saturated or distorted source.
Avoid using extreme EQ settings, which could overload the channel and its FX send to the internal DSP device
and even the MASTER section. We suggest you to use the EQ to emphasize sound nuances and details, even
cutting EQ on other inputs!
In order to avoid overloading internal DSP, please carefully check each channel FX SEND knob.
In order to prevent speakers switch-on thump, please turn the MASTER LEVEL knob to “0” after every session,
and check the MASTER LEVEL knob “0” position before any new session.
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1.1 CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTORS
EQ SECTION
Each input channel includes a 3-band equalizer; all bands provide boost or cut of up to 15 dB. In knob central position,
the equalizer is inactive.
HIGH The 12kHz HIGH knob is a “shelving” lter, which operates from 12kHz up, affecting most instruments higher
harmonics.
MID The 2.5kHz MID is a “peaking” control. Peaking means that the lter boosts or cuts shaping an hill around that
frequency. MID eq affects the higher frequencies of most musical instruments and some singers voice. To obtain a good
vocal result try even to cut the mid on the other channel(s).
LOW The 80Hz LOW knob is a “shelving” lter, which operates from from 80Hz down, affecting kick drum, bass guitar
and lower octaves of piano and synths.
FX SEND
The FX SEND knob enables you to feed signals, through each channel knob, to internal DSP bus, or any external effects
unit. FX SEND is configured post-fader, i.e. the amount of each channel send is determined by each channel FX SEND send
as well as by each channel LEVEL knob setting.
LEVEL
The LEVEL control determines the level of the channel signal in the main mix. This control setting affects even this channel
FX SEND.
LINE IN
Each input features an unbalanced TS 6,35mm. (1/4”) line input.
Please note that you can only use either the microphone or the line input of a channel at one time. You should never use
both input connectors simultaneously!
MIC
Each input channel features also an XLR balanced microphone input connector. The XLR connector also carries +48V
phantom power supply.
NOTE: Nearly all microphones can properly work with phantom power active. Anyway, before connecting your microphone
to this input, double check the microphone user manual.
WARNING: Do not connect to this input any unbalanced sources using an adaptor!
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1.2 DSP SECTION
PRESET DESCRIPTION
This silk-screen printing list allows you to immediately chose the needed effect for mixing.
1-2 HALL REVERB – is the reverb typical of a large hall
3 ROOM REVERB – is the reverb typical of a room, with plaster walls
4-7 DELAY – is the delay of the original sound heard some time after
8-9 CHORUS – is a very short delay with slight changes in timbre and pitch of the original sound
10 FLANGER - is a very short delay with modulation of original sound timbre and pitch
11-12 ROTARY SPEAKER SIMULATORS - is the simulation of combined an amplifier and a loudspeaker that modifies
the sound by rotating
13 OCTAVER – is a synthesised signal whose musical tone is an octave lower than the original sound
14 CHORUS + REVERB – is a combination of CHORUS and REVERB
15 CHORUS + DELAY – is a combination of CHORUS and DELAY
16 FLANGE + DELAY – is a combination of FLANGER and DELAY
Generally Reverb, Delay and Combination are better suited for vocal, while Flanger, Rotary and Octaver are better suited
for instruments.
DSP
The mixer features an internal DSP effect processor, providing you 16 presets, including 2 HALL REVERBs, 1 ROOM REVERB,
4 DELAYs, 2 CHORUSes, 1 FLANGER, 2 ROTARY SPEAKER SIMULATORS, 1 OCTAVER, as well 3 MULTI-effects.
Rotate this selector until finding the needed effect for your song or for a part of your song! Detecting some unpleasant
distortion, please decrease input channels FX send.
FX LEVEL
The FX LEVEL knob sets the effect volume in the main mix.
EXT. FX SEND/FOOTSW
This TRS 6,35mm. (1/4”) jack has two different functions.
The Tip of TRS is used as footswitch to turn on/off the internal DSP or the external effects unit.
The Ring of TRS is used to send the FX send signal to an external effect unit.
The Sleeve of TRS is the common ground of footswitch and effect send.
If you use a TS 6,35mm. (1/4”), it works for footswitch only.
EXT FX RETURN
This Stereo 6,35mm. (1/4”) jack can be connected to the outputs of an external effects unit.
Since this stereo input has no level control, you’ve to adjust the output of the external effects device connected. You can
also use this stereo input as input for an external sub-mixer or any other line level device, properly adjusting the external
device output level.
In case your external effect/device is stereo and features two 6,35mm. (1/4”) mono jacks, please use a ”Y”-shaped cable
terminated with one stereo jack.
1.3 MP3 PLAYER SECTION
SD
This slot is for SD card plugging.
USB
This port is for USB device connection.
WARNING: this digital section is sensitive to high temperature, so please do not place your unit
exposed to direct sun-light for extended period.
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CONTROL DIGITAL DISPLAY
The 2 row 16-characters display allows you to carefully check all the content of the SD card input and/or the device
connected to the USB port.
Using the MP3 player remotely controlled by Bluetooth, the display will only show “CONNECTED”.
KEYS
MODE ON/OFF Press this key to select the play mode between USB/SD CARD and BLUETOOTH. Pressing this key for
more than three seconds, you can turn off or turn on the MP3 player.
PLAY/PAUSE It allows you to play and pause the player. Hold this key to select play mode T-ALL.
T-ALL is for reproduction of first ten songs of each folder.
STOP It stops player playback.
REPEAT Press this key to select play mode between ALL - ONE – RANDOM. Pressing more times this key,
playback mode changes as follows: ALL - ONE – RANDOM. ALL is for song reproduction by number,
ONE is for just one song play, RANDOM is for random play. The factory default setting is ALL.
WARNING: Please note that the MP3 player plays all the songs following uploading sequence from computer, so
the 1st uploaded song will be the first to be played by MP3 player, the 2nd uploaded song will be the second
to be played, and so on. So, reproduction play list must be created before uploading the songs, based on your
needs. To change reproduction order, you’ve to upload again all the tracks of that folder or to create a new
folder with right upload play-list.
PREV To play previous song; by holding the key you achieve fast rewind.
NEXT To play next song; by holding the key you achieve fast forward.
REMOTE CONTROL
ON/OFF To turn on and off the MP3 player.
STOP Press this key to stop MP3 playback.
MUTE Press this key to mute the MP3 player.
MODE Press this key to select the play mode between USB/SD CARD and BLUETOOTH.
REPEAT Press this key to select play mode between ALL - ONE – RANDOM. Pressing more times this key,
playback mode changes as follows: ALL - ONE – RANDOM. ALL is for song reproduction by number,
ONE is for just one song play, RANDOM is for random play. The factory default setting is ALL.
EQ Press this key to choose MP3 section presets among JAZZ, ROCK, POP, CLASSIC, USER.
PREV Press this key to play previous song.
NEXT Press this key to play next song.
PLAY/PAUSE Press this key to play and pause the player.
VOL- Press this key to reduce the MP3 volume.
VOL+ Press this key to raise the MP3 volume.
NUMERIC KEYS Press the key combination to play the desired song.
Note: Please, maintain a “straight line of sight without obstacles” between the remote control and V-MATE IR
LED, which is close to your speaker frontal “ON” blue LED.
1.4 iOS BLUETOOTH® PROCEDURE
IPHONE – IPAD PROCEDURE
1) From the Settings menu => activate bluetooth on your Apple device => ‘I’ => Devices => Looking for ...
2) Set the potentiometers and MP3 Master Volume in central position. It’s important to listen the tones issued by MP3/
BLUETOOTH section.
3) Switch on the V-MATE unit.
4) Pressing the MODE button (by default the MP3 player is turned on) the display shows the message “Bluetooth Initializing
...”. A tone (bup) is issued, and the detection procedure starts.
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