FONESTAR FS-70 Instruction Manual

FS-70

AMPLIFIER WITH SIREN

EN Instruction manual

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We take this opportunity to thank you for buying this product.

We recommend you read the instruction manual before switching on the machine and follow the instructions
that are given. Keep the manual for future reference.

SECURITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

ELECTRICAL SECURITY
Check that the current in the mains connection where the machine is to be installed corresponds to the
power supply of the machine.
To avoid damaging the equipment, electrical shocks, fire or physical injury when you connect or disconnect
the equipment from the power supply, pull the plug firmly out of the mains socket holding the plug, never the
cable.
Always do this with dry hands.
Keep the power supply cable far from sources of heat. Do not put heavy objects on top of it or change it.
Clean dust and dirt off the power supply cable regularly.
Do not open the machine; you could get an electric shock.

CAUTION
While installing the machine, make sure it is switched off and unplugged.
Do not open the machine. Touching the internal parts is dangerous and you could receive an electric shock.
The machine must not be splashed or dripped on. Never place recipients with liquid inside on the machine.
Do not place anything inside the machine.

LOCATION
Place the equipment on a horizontal surface with enough space around it to allow ventilation.
Avoid direct sunlight, heat sources and excessive dust.

Do not place the machine near magnetic fields or static electricity.
Do not use surfaces which vibrate or receive impact.
Do not pile machines on top of one another.

VENTILATION
Never block or cover the ventilation slits on the machine.
Do not expose it to direct sunlight or place it near sources of heat.

PERIODS OF INACTIVITY
When the machine is not going to be used for a long period of time, disconnect it from the mains.
If you are using an adapter, take into account that it will continue using electricity even if the machine is
switched off. If it is not going to be used for a long period of time, disconnect it from the mains.

THE ENVIRONMENT
To save energy, switch the machine off when you are not going to use it for a long time. The machine could
contain substances that are harmful to the environment or human health. To minimize the effect of these
substances the machine must be correctly managed and recycled when you decide to dispose of it.
When you dispose of it remember: it cannot be thrown into a conventional rubbish bin.
If it contains or uses batteries, these must be disposed of separately.
The machine (without batteries) must be disposed of correctly. Put it in a container specially intended for the
collection of electronic and electrical appliances, at the dump or hand it over to the dealer when you purchase
similar equipment, so that the dealer can dispose of it correctly (at no added cost).

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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SYMBOLS ON THE MACHINE*

The symbol formed by the expression “Class 1 laser product” written in a rectangle
indicates that visible or invisible laser radiation could be produced. Avoid direct exposure
to the laser.

The symbol formed by a ray of lightening inside a triangle shows that the machine has
connection terminals or a circuit with areas with a current which could cause an electric
shock, even in normal working conditions.

The symbol formed by an exclamation mark in a triangle shows that the instruction manual
must be referred to for information on how the machine works and its use.

The symbol formed by one square inside another square shows that the machine has
double electrical insulation.

The European Community symbol shows that the machine complies with the current
European Union legislation, as well as its transposition to local legislation.

The symbol of a rubbish bin crossed out and over a horizontal line shows that when the
product is disposed of it must be done properly, placing it in a special selective electronic
and electrical equipment container or through a dealer when purchasing a similar product,
at no additional cost. It also shows that the machine was put on the market after 13th
August 2005 (European Community Directive 2002/96/CE of Electrical and Electronic
recycling, and its Spanish equivalent R.D.208/2005).

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In accordance with what is set out in the aforementioned decree, FONESTAR is registered
in the RAEE (Registro de Aparatos Eléctricos y Electrónicos) in a special section REI
(Registro de establecimientos Industriales), with the entry number 001851.

The symbol RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) shows that the product has been
designed and manufactured restricting the use of certain dangerous material(Directive
2002/95/CE on the restriction of certain dangerous substances in electrical and electronic
appliances, and its transferal to the Spanish regulations, R.D. 208/2005).

*It is possible that some of these symbols do not appear on the machine.

EXEMPTION OF LIABILITY

The characteristics of the equipment and the content of the manual can change without forewarning.
FONESTAR, S.A. does not assume responsibilities regarding the inappropriate use of the equipment or the
information supplied in this instruction manual, and specifically disclaims any implied liability for marketability
or fitness for any other use.

All rights reserved by FONESTAR, S.A.

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DESCRIPTION

- Amplifier with siren.

- Priority paging.

- Assembly in vehicles.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

FRONT PANEL

1.- SIREN 1-2: siren selector. To activate the selected siren. Two types of siren can be selected: high-low
tone or long-short tone.

2.- MIC: unbalanced microphone input, 6.3 mm mono jack connector.

3.- AUX: unbalanced AUX line level input, 6.3 mm stereo jack connector.

4.- MIC: volume control for the MIC input.

5.- AUX: volume control for the AUX input.

6.- POWER: amplifier on/off switch.

7.- LED operating indicator.

BACK PANEL

1.- Power supply input terminals. Connect the red cable to the +12 V DC terminal and the black cable to
the – (GND) terminal.

2.- Terminals for speaker connection. The output impedance from 4 to 8 Ω. Connect the brown cable to the
+ (speaker) terminal and the white cable to the – (speaker) terminal.

3.- AUX: auxiliary input, 2 x RCA.

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CONNECTION

Connect the cables supplied in to the screw terminals on the back panel of the amplifier.

SPEAKER CONNECTION

Connect the output terminals to the speaker or speakers. The brown cable (+) to the positive terminal and
the white cable (-) to the negative terminal.

Make sure that the connections have been made correctly and that they have been well insulated to avoid
short-circuits in the speaker output. This can damage the amplifier.

The speaker output accepts the connection of a load impedance from 4 to 8 Ω. The speaker output
impedance is automatically adjusted to the load but the best results are achieved if the amplifier is loaded
with 4 Ω.

If several speakers are connected, the total impedance must be between 4 and 8 Ω. If you load the amplifier
with a higher or lower impedance, you could damage the amplifier.

EXAMPLE OF PARALLEL CONNECTION

POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION

Connect the black cable (-) with the negative on the battery and the red cable (+12 V DC) with the positive
on the battery.

Respect the cable polarity.
The amplifier must only be installed in cars equipped with 12 V batteries with the negative to mass through

the chassis.
When the fuse is replaced, use one with the same value.

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INSTALLATION

Install the amplifier with the assembly brackets supplied.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Before switching the amplifier on or off, move the volume controls to their minimum.
Make the connections with the amplifier switched off.
Switch the amplifier on.
Adjust the volume while there is a signal in the input that is being adjusted.

MICROPHONE INPUT PRIORITY OVER AUXILIARY INPUT

The amplifier is supplied with the priority function deactivated.
When the priority function is activated, the AUX input is weakened if a signal is detected in the MIC input or

when the siren is activated. In this way, the MIC input signal and the siren have priority over the AUX input.
To activate the priority function, open the amplifier lid (always with the amplifier disconnected from the power

supply), find a bridge on the right part of the printed circuit board, near the volume controls marked with
ON-OFF and position the bridge in the ON position.

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SPECIFICATIONS

CHARACTERISTICS P.A. amplifier.

POWER 60 W máximo, 40 W RMS
RESPONSE 80-12 000 Hz
DISTORTION Harmonic: < 3% at 1 kHz

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FS-70

Siren.
Priority paging.
Vehicle assembly.

INPUTS

CONTROLS Volume: Mic. and aux
PRIORITY Mic. and siren over aux input level priority, selectable
IMPEDANCE 4-8 Ω
SIREN 2 types: high-low and long-short tone
POWER SUPPLY 12 V DC, 10 A
DIMENSIONS 187 x 65 x 190 mm depth
ACCESSORIES Mount for vehicle assembly

1 unbalanced mic., 6.3 mm jack 10,000 Ω 4 mV
1 stereo auxiliary, 6.3 mm jack and 2 x RCA 10,000 Ω 100 mV

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The amplifier with siren model FS-70 complies with the European Community directives 2004/108/EC
on Electromagnetic Compatibility and 2006/95/CE on Low Voltage.

Santander, 4th September 2012

Juan Vallejo

Technical Engineer, Sales Department

WARRANTY

This product has been tested and has passed the corresponding quality control prior to being put on the market.

FONESTAR guarantees the suitability of the product for its specified use during a period of 2 years from the delivery date
and commits itself to repair or substitute the goods as expressed in the Spanish law ‘La Ley General para la Defensa de los
Consumidores y Usuarios, Real Decreto Legislativo 1/2007 16 Noviembre.

The lack of conformity in the first six months after purchase, due to a manufacturing defect, will be rectified with no more
than showing the proof of purchase. After six months FONESTAR reserves the right to demand proof of the product being
sold with that problem.

This warranty does not include damage produced by: inappropriate use or negligence, accidents, worn out parts due to use,
breakages, burns, spilt liquids or other substances, excessive humidity, battery deterioration and internal manipulation of the
device, the software or its components by unauthorized persons, and in general any use that is unrelated to the nature and
purpose of the product.

If any service is needed during the warranty period because of lack of conformity, please contact the business or distributor
where the product was purchased in no more than 2 months after being conscious of the problem. It is only necessary to
contact FONESTAR if it is impossible or imposes an undue burden for them to solve it.

To benefit from this warranty it is necessary to show the proof of purchase with the date clearly visible, with no corrections or
crossing out.

This document adds information, and never decreases the consumers’ rights, which in all cases are protected by the Spanish
law ‘La Ley General para la Defensa de los Consumidores y Usuarios, Real Decreto Legislativo 1/2007 16 Noviembre’.

FONESTAR is a member of ECOEMBALAJES ESPAÑA, S.A. “ECOEMBES”, with number 03497 and all our
products carry the symbol, backed by our membership and subscription to the above mentioned organization with
the recycling and subsequent management of our packaging.

FONESTAR S. A - NIF-A28780443 – Apartado 191 - 39080 SANTANDER (SPAIN)

www.fonestar.com

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