FONESTAR WA-4100 Instruction Manual

WA-4100

WALL AMPLIFIER WITH

USB/SD/MP3 PLAYER

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).

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
2009/95/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

- Wall amplifier for surface or flush mounting. 100 W RMS.

- Surface box which makes installation and connection easier.

- Class D amplifier circuit.

- Switched power supply source.

- USB/SD player of MP3 files.

- MP3 player remote control.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

FRONT PANEL

1.- OUTPUT: LED indicators of output signal level. Regulate the individual volume controls of the inputs so
that the level does not exceed the green LED indicators. The red LED indicators indicate saturation or
a distorted signal that could lead to damage to the loudspeakers or the amplifier.

2.- USB/SD/MP3 player information display.

3.- 7/8: buttons to move to the previous/next track.
A long press allows fast rewinding/forwarding of playback.

4.- VOL-/VOL+: USB/SD/MP3 player volume controls.

5.- SD/USB: allows audio source selection between SD memory card or USB storage device, if both
devices are connected to the system.

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.- EQ: USB/SD/MP3 player audio signal equalization control. Press this button repeatedly if you wish to

choose between the different established equalizations.

7.- 12: play and pause USB/SD/MP3 playback.
With a long press, change among the different modes of playback: play all (ALL), play folder (FOLDER)

or random play (RANDOM).

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: USB/SD/MP3 player on/off button.

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.- REMOTE: USB/SD/MP3 player remote control infrared signal receiver.

10.- VOL 1/VOL 2: INPUT 1-2 volume control.

11.- LINE/PHANTOM/MIC: inputs and phantom 15 V sensitivity switch. These switches have 3 positions:
LINE

: in this position, high level audio sources such as preamplified microphones, CD players etc. can

be connected to inputs 1 and 2.
PHANTOM

: in this position, electret condenser microphones which require 15 V phantom power supply

can be connected to inputs 1 and 2.
MIC

: in this position, low impedance dynamic microphones 30-600 Ω can be connected to inputs 1 and

2.
Use this switch with the volume set at its minimum to avoid noises.

12.- INPUT 1/INPUT 2: microphone/line inputs which use a combined XLR and 6.3 mm jack connector,
supporting balanced and unbalanced microphone signals of 30-600 Ω, present in the 2 and 3 pin XLR
connector.They support high level line signals, balanced or unbalanced, coming from mixers, CD players
etc. Select the appropriate position with the switch, being careful to set the volume controls to the
minimum to avoid noises.

CAUTION

: when an unbalanced microphone is connected or disconnected, it is important that the
switch is in the MIC position. If the switch is in the PHANTOM position it could cause damage to the
microphones. When using microphones that do not require phantom power supply, make sure that the
switch is in the MIC position, as the voltage present in the 2 and 3 pin XLR connector can cause damage
to the microphones.

13.- BASS: reinforces or attenuates bass frequencies ±10 dB.

14.- TREBLE: reinforces or attenuates treble frequencies ±10 dB.

15.- AUX 1 input volume control.

16.- AUX 1: stereo aux input 1, 3.5 mm jack connector.

17.- AUX 2 input volume control.

18.- AUX 2: stereo aux input 2, 2 x RCA connectors.

19.- LINE OUT: line level output, 2 x RCA connectors.

20.- SD: SD memory card slot. Accepts up to 16 GB.

21.- USB: USB storage device connection port. Accepts up to 16 GB.

22.- LED amplifier power indicator.

23.- POWER: on/off switch.

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REAR PANEL

1.- MONO SPEAKER OUTPUT 4-16 Ω TOTAL: amplifier loudspeaker output 4-16 Ω.

2.- 230 V/115 V AC SELECT: power supply voltage selector.

3.- FUSE: AC power supply circuit protective fuse.

4.- AC socket: to connect AC power supply cable.

REMOTE CONTROL

1.-q: USB/SD/MP3 player on/off button.

2.- STOP: stops playback.

3.- MUTE: activates/deactivates audio output.

4.- MODE: allows selection of audio source between a USB
storage device or an SD memory card.

5.- REPEAT function. Allows repetition of one audio track (ONE) or
all (ALL).

6.- EQ: USB/SD/MP3 player equalization control of audio signal.

7.- 7/8: plays the previous/next track on the USB/SD/MP3
player. With a long press, fast rewind/forward.

8.- 12: play and pause USB/SD/MP3 playback.

9.- VOL-/VOL+: USB/SD/MP3 player volume controls.

10.- 0-9: number buttons to automatically choose the required
track.

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CONNECTION AND OPERATING

- Make the connections with the amplifier and all components of the audio system switched off and
disconnected from the mains supply.

- Connect the audio equipment or microphones required to the corresponding inputs. If you wish, connect
the USB storage device or the SD memory card in the appropriate inputs.

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Check that the volume controls VOL 1 and VOL 2 and the auxiliary input volume controls are set at their
minimum.

- Check that the BASS and TREBLE controls are set at medium level.

- Connect the loudspeakers to the low impedance outputs 4-16 Ω in a series/parallel circuit so that the load
impedance of the loudspeakers is the same as the amplifier output impedance and that the power supplied
by the amplifier does not exceed that withstood by the loudspeakers.

- Power the device using the AC power socket.

- Once the connections have been made according to your needs, connect the devices to the power supply
and switch them on. After use, do not forget to switch off and disconnect the device from the power supply.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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.

WA-4100

CHARACTERISTICS Wall amplifier for surface or flush mounting.

Surface box to make installation and connection easier.
Class D amplifier circuit.
Switched power supply source.
USB/SD player for MP3 files.
Remote control for MP3 player.

POWER 150 W maximum, 100 W RSM
RESPONSE Microphones: 80-15,000 Hz

Aux: 45-18,000 Hz

DISTORTION Harmonic: <1% at 1 kHz
INPUTS 2 balanced mics./lines, combo (XLR and 6.3 mm jack), 600 Ω 3 mV

and 47,000 Ω 100 mV, switchable
1 stereo aux, 3.5 mm jack, 47,000 Ω 300 mV
1 stereo aux, 2 x RCA, 47,000 Ω 300 mV

OUTPUTS 1 line out, 2 x RCA, 1 V

FUNCTIONS

USB/SD/MP3 player for memory of up to 16 GB
LED indicators for the output signal level

CONTROLS Tones

Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz
Treble: ±10 dB at 10,000 Hz
Volume: inputs 1 and 2, aux 1 and 2 and USB/SD/MP3 player

PHANTOM 15 V
IMPEDANCE 4 to 16 Ω, 2 parallel outputs, screw terminals and banana plugs
POWER SUPPLY 230/115 V AC, 180 W maximum
COLOUR White (RAL 9002)
DIMENSIONS Total: 237 x 239 x 102 mm depth

Insert: 215 x 182 x 91 mm depth

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 - Poligono Trascueto - 39600 Revilla de Camargo, Cantabria (Spain) www.fonestar.com