FONESTAR MA-45RU Instruction Manual

MA-45RU

P.A. AMPLIFIER WITH USB/SD/MP3 PLAYER

AND DIGITAL FM RADIO TUNER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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e 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 2012/19/EU of Electrical and Electronic
recycling, and its Spanish equivalent R.D.219/2013).

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.

*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

- P.A. Amplifier with USB/SD/MP3 player and digital FM radio tuner, 45 W RMS.

- Specially suitable for commercial installations with background music.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

FRONT PANEL

1.- USB/SD/MP3 player module with digital FM tuner.

1.- Information display.

2.- SD: connection port for SD cards.

3.- Connection port for USB storage devices.

4.- 7/8: in playback mode, one short press of these buttons moves to the previous/following song.
One long press fast forwards/rewinds playback.

In radio mode, for moving to the previous/following frequency in 0.1 MHz steps.

5.- VOL-/VOL+: volume controls for the USB/SD/MP3 player with digital FM tuner.

6.- FM/SD/USB: for selecting the audio source from the USB storage device, the SD memory card or
the digital FM tuner.

7.- EQ-SCAN: in playback mode, for selecting from the different available equalizations.
In radio mode, for automatically tuning the FM radio stations. Tuning will start from the lowest frequency

and the stations will be automatically saved in consecutive positions in the memory .

8.- 12/RPT-STATIONS: in playback mode, one short press of this button lets you start and pause
playback. One long press lets you select the playback mode from: random playback (RAN), repeat a
track (SIN), repeat folders (FOL), repeat all (ALL).

In radio mode, this button lets you change between the saved stations consecutively during automatic
tuning.

9.-

q

: button for switching the player module on/off.

2.- BASS: reinforces or weakens bass frequencies.

3.- TREBLE: reinforces or weakens treble frequencies.

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.- MASTER: control for regulating the general output volume for all inputs.

5.- INPUT 1-4: volume controls for INPUT 1-4.

6.- PEAK: LED indicator that lights up red when the input signal level is very high and there is distortion. If
the LED indicator lights up continually, lower the input signal level until it goes off or lights up
occasionally.

7.- SIGNAL: LED indicator that lights up green when a signal is detected in one of the inputs.

8.- POWER: LED indicator (blue) for amplifier power.

9.- Amplifier on/off switch.

BACK PANEL

1.- 24 V DC power terminals. For the amplifier to work with external power.

2.- OUTPUT: speaker output. For connecting speakers in 4-8 Ω low impedance and 100/70 V high
impedance lines. Connect the speaker line between the COM terminal and the impedance or line with
desired voltage.

3.- FM ANTENNA: aerial input for digital FM tuner.

4.- TEL. INPUT: telephone input terminals. For connecting a telephone switchboard and to page from it
with priority over the other inputs. Make the connection between the + terminals (positive) and ­(negative) on the euroblock connector. Check the switchboard characteristics in order to adjust the
amplifier input level.

5.- TEL. INPUT LEVEL: volume control for the TEL. INPUT input. Turning the control wheel clockwise,
turns the volume up and in the other direction it turns it down.

6.- Input for AC power cable connection.

7.- Earth screw, to be used in the case of the mains not having one incorporated.

8.- LINE OUT: auxiliary line output. Output signal for recording, mixer, power amplifier, etc., 2 x RCA
connectors.

9.- INPUT 4: auxiliary input. Input for signal source, allows connection through 2 x RCA connectors from
audio sources.

10.- INPUT 1-3: microphone/line inputs, combo connectors (XLR and 6.3 mm jack).

11.- LINE/PHANTOM 18 V/MIC: input and 18 V phantom power sensitivity switches. These switches
have 3 positions:

LINE: in this position, line level audio sources: CD players, etc. can be connected to the inputs.
PHANTOM 18 V: in this position, electret condenser microphones that require 18 V phantom power can

be connected to the inputs.
MIC: in this position, 30-600 Ω low impedancedynamicmicrophones can be connected to the inputs.

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CONNECTION

- Make the connections with the amplifier and all the installation components switched off and disconnected
from the mains.

- Connect the desired audio equipment or microphones to the corresponding inputs. If you connect a
dynamic microphone to input 1 to 3, move the selector to the MIC position. If you connect a condenser
microphone, move the selector to the PHANTOM 18 V position.

If you connect a line level source to inputs 1 to 3, move the selector to the LINE position.

- If you want, you can connect a line level source to INPUT 4 which is prepared for it.

- If you use the 8 Ω low impedance output, you must connect the speakers in a series/parallel circuit so that
the speaker charge impedance is the same as the amplifier output impedance and the power supplied by
the amplifier does not exceed what is withstood by the speakers.

- If you use 100 or 70 V high impedance line output, you must connect all the speakers in parallel and the sum
of the power of all the speakers must not exceed the power supplied by the amplifier.

- Power the MA45RU amplifier using the AC mains supply or the 24 DC input.

- Once the connections have been made according to your needs, connect the equipment to the mains and
switch it on. After use do not forget to switch it off and disconnect the equipment from the mains.

INPUT 1 PRIORITY

The FONESTAR amplifier mod. MA-45RU comes with
priority in INPUT 1 by default (ON). If you want to deactivate
priority, remove the amplifier lid and change the position
of the INPUT 1 MUTE SEND jumper on the plate on the
back panel (move from ON to OFF) (see image).

SPECIFICATIONS

MA-45RU

CHARACTERISTICS P.A. Amplifier.

USB/SD/MP3 player.
Digital FM radio tuner.
Phantom power supply.
Paging priority.

POWER 45 W RMS

RESPONSE Microphones: 80-18 000 Hz

Auxiliary: 50-20 000 Hz

DISTORTION Harmonic: < 1%

S/N RATIO Microphones: > 65 dB

Auxiliaries: > 75 dB

INPUTS 3 balanced mics./lines, combo (XLR and 6.3 mm jack ), 3 mV and

150 mV switchable
1 auxiliary, 2 x RCA, 200 mV
1 tel. input, euroblock, 80 mV

OUTPUTS 1 line out, 2 x RCA, 1 V

CONTROLS Tone:

Bass: ±10 dB
Treble: ±10 dB
Volume: inputs 1 to 3, aux, general volume and USB/SD/MP3/FM
player

PLAYER USB/SD/MP3 player and digital FM tuner with pretuned channels and

auto scan

PHANTOM 18 V in mics. 1 to 3, selectable

PRIORITY Tel.input through signal level

Mic.1 through signal level, selectable

IMPEDANCE 4 and 8 Ω and 100 and 70 V lines, screw terminals

POWER SUPPLY 230/115 V AC and 24 V DC, 113 W

DIMENSIONS 210 x 89 x 295 mm depth. 2 U 19" rack

ACCESSORIES FM aerial

OPTIONAL MA-3N: mounts for assembly in 19" rack

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

FONESTAR SISTEMAS S.A.

Polígono de Trascueto s/n
39600 Revilla de Camargo, Cantabria (Spain)

Declares, under its responsibility, that the following equipment:

Description: P.A. amplifier with USB/SD/MP3 player and digital FM tuner
Brand: FONESTAR
Model: MA-45RU

complies with the European Community directives 2004/108/CE on Electromagnetic Compatibility,
2006/95/CE on Low Voltage and 2011/65/UE on the restriction of certain dangerous substances in
electrical and electronic appliances (RoHS).

Santander, 27th February 2015

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, Cantabria, (Spain)

www.fonestar.com

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