Marantz Voice Rover User Manual

Voice Rover

User Guide

English ( 2 – 9 )

Guía del usuario

Español ( 10 – 17 )

Guide d’utilisation

Français ( 18 – 25 )

Guida per l’uso

Italiano ( 26 – 33 )

Benutzerhandbuch

Deutsch ( 34 – 41 )

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User Guide (English)

Introduction

• 2- way active speaker (10-inch low-frequency driver, 1-inch high-frequency driver)

• Built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 12 hours of cordless sound

• Includes 16-channel UHF wireless microphone with automatic tuning

• Bluetooth connection for wireless audio screening

• Built-in USB/SD (MP3/WMA) player for unattended playback

• Pole-mount socket, telescoping handle and transport wheel built in

• 2-band EQ and revern effect

• Mic 1&2 combo inputs with Mic/Line level selector switch

• ¼-inch aux input connector

• Built-in storage holds microphone and accessories

Please see this guide’s Setup chapter to learn how to integrate Voice Rover with your audio system, and then refer to
the Operation chapter to start using Voice Rover.

1. Make sure all items listed in the Box Contents are included in the box.

2. READ SAFETY INSTRUCTION BOOKLET BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT.

3. Study the connection diagram.

4. Make sure all input devices such as microphones, CD players, or digital media players are turned off and volume
settings are set at "zero."

5. Connect all devices as shown.

6. Switch everything on in the following order:

• audio input sources (i.e. microphones, instruments, CD players)

• Voice Rover

7. When turning off, always reverse this operation:

• Voice Rover

• any input devices

Box Contents

Voice Rover

Power Cable (standard IEC)

2 AA Batteries

Wireless Microphone

Wireless Microphone Antenna

User Guide

Safety Instructions & Warranty Information Booklet

Support

The microphone and antenna can be stored in the top compartment.

For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product
registration, visit marantzpro.com.

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Rechargeable Batteries

Rechargeable lead-acid batteries are the same type used in automobiles. As with your car battery, how you use this
battery has a significant impact on its lifespan. With proper use and treatment, a lead-acid battery can last for years.
Here are some recommendations for getting the longest life from the internal battery.

General Usage

Charge fully before use.

Charge fully before storing.

Storage

For best product longevity, do not store at exceedingly hot (greater than 90°F / 32°C) or
exceedingly cold (less than 32°F / 0°C) temperatures.

It is acceptable to leave your sound system plugged in. This will not overcharge the battery.

If you leave the battery level low and do not charge it for 6 months, it may permanently lose
capacity.

Repair

If the battery fails to charge, check the fuse near the power cable input. If the fuse is not
intact, please replace it.

The battery can be replaced (details in the Technical Specifications).

For Warranty and Parts, visit marantzpro.com.

Disposal

Bring the unit to a recycling center or dispose of in accordance with local ordinances.

Setup

Connection Diagram

Items not listed under Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately.

Tablet

Power

Smartphone

Microphone

Wireless

Microphone

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Features

Rear Panel

1. Display: Displays the Media Panel modes for Bluetooth, USB, and SD.

2. USB Port: Connect your USB flash drive to play MP3 and WMA music files.

3. SD Card Slot: Insert your SD card here to play MP3 and WMA music files.

4. Media Panel: Controls for the Bluetooth, SD, and USB sources. The Media Panel Mode source symbol will

illuminate when that source is playing.

5. Mic Input (1/4" / 6.35mm and XLR): Connect a dynamic microphone to the 1/4” (6.35mm) or XLR inputs.

Control the volume of these inputs using the Mic Input volume knob. When connecting a microphone, make sure
the Line/Mic button is pressed down for Mic mode. When connecting a line-level device, such as a keyboard,
drum machine, CD player, etc, make sure the button is in the raised position for Line mode.

6. Aux Input (1/8" / 3.5mm): Connect a CD player, digital media player, or other audio source to this 1/8” (3.5 mm)

stereo auxiliary input. Control the output volume using the Aux/MP3 Level knob (with the switch in the Aux
position).

7. RCA Inputs: Connect a CD player, digital media player, mixer, or other media source to these inputs. Remove

the rubber covers on the inputs to attach your cables.

8. Line Output (1/4" / 6.35mm): Connect this 1/4" (6.35mm) output to another active (powered) speaker. The level

of the output is controlled by each channel’s Level knob and the Master Volume knob.

9. High EQ: Increases or decreases the high (treble) frequencies

at a range between -12dB to +12dB.

10. Low EQ: Increases or decreases the low (bass) frequencies at

a range between -12dB to +12dB.

11. Power/Clip LED: This LED will be solid green when powered

on. The LED will flash red if the signal from the inputs or Media
Panel source is clipping. If this happens, decrease the setting
of the Mic Input volume knob, Line Level volume knob, or
Media Panel volume knob.

IMPORTANT: When the battery light
indicator illuminates red, this indicates that a
charge is required. For a full charge, turn off
the device and charge for 8 hours, or until
the green light indicates full charge.

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12. Aux/MP3 Switch: When the button is depressed, the Aux signal will pass through. When the button is raised, the

MP3/Bluetooth signal will pass through. Use the Aux/MP3 Level knob below it to control the volume of sound
source.

13. Power On/Off Switch: Turns Voice Rover on or off.

14. Power Cable Input (IEC): Insert the included power cable here to power the unit.

15. Voltage Selector: If your unit has a voltage selector switch, change its setting only when necessary (e.g., when

traveling to a country or region with a different voltage), and replace the fuse with one with an appropriate rating
(printed under the unit’s power cable input, next to the desired voltage). Selecting an improper voltage setting or
using a fuse with an incorrect rating can damage the unit and/or fuse.

16. Fuse: If the fuse needs replacing, use a fuse rated at T2.5AL/250V for voltages of 220-240V; for voltages of 100-

120V, use a fuse rated at T5AL/250V.

17. Charge Indicator: When connected to AC power, Voice Rover’s LED light will illuminate when it is charging. Once

charging is complete, the LED will go off.

18. Battery Level Indicator: While Voice Rover is powered ON

and unit is not plugged in, these lights indicate the power left
in the battery. Battery life varies based on volume and
usage. When the “LOW” light on, the battery will be depleted
soon and should be recharged.

19. Reverb: Adjust this knob to control how much of an echo

effect is applied to the signal for the wireless microphone and
the two Mic Inputs.

20. Master Volume: This controls the overall level for all inputs.

21. Wireless Mic Settings: Adjust these controls when using the wireless mic. Make sure to hold the microphone

close to your mouth when speaking.

The group of controls includes an IR emitter for wireless mic

synchronization. See the Wireless Mic Setup chapter for more details on using these controls.

22. Antenna Connector: Remove the rubber cover on the connector to attach the included BNC antenna. Adjust this

antenna to get the best wireless mic reception. Disconnect the antenna when not using the wireless mic and
when moving the unit.

Media Panel

Media Panel functions:

1. Mode: Selects the Media Panel source: USB, SD, and Bluetooth.

2. Play/Pause: Plays or pauses the USB, SD, or Bluetooth Media Panel

source.

3. Stop: Stops the Media Panel source from playing.

4. Repeat: Cycles through the different repeat options for USB and SD

sources.

5. Prev: Goes to the previous USB or SD card track. When listening to

Bluetooth sources, pressing Prev in some apps may go to another
playlist or music genre. Press and hold this button to decrease the track
volume.

6. Next: Advances to the next USB or SD card track. When listening to

Bluetooth sources, pressing Next in some apps may go to another
playlist or music genre. Press and hold this button to increase the track
volume.

7. The Play symbol illuminates when a track is being played.

8. The Repeat symbol illuminates when a SD or USB track has been set to

repeat.

9. Displays the current song playing and the total number of songs in the

selected folder.

10. Displays the EQ preset type.

11. Displays the bit rate and type of playing song.

Note: If the file uses a variable bit rate, this number will change as the
song plays.

12. SD or USB memory being played.

13. Name of the file being played.

14. Frequency spectrum analyzer.

15. Current time and total time of the playing song.

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IMPORTANT: To maximize battery life, it is
important to charge the unit regularly. It is
not recommended to leave the unit
uncharged for longer than 3 consecutive
days.

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Operation

Wireless Mic Setup

To use the included wireless mic, follow these setup steps:

1. Ensure 2 new AA alkaline batteries are installed in the wireless mic (see the battery

installation side graphic). The microphone handle unscrews to reveal the battery
compartment. Screw the handle back on with the threads facing inward.

2. On the UHF Receiver panel on Voice Rover, turn on Power-Vol knob clockwise.

3. Turn on the wireless microphone using the switch found on the bottom of the

microphone. Watch the AF indicator to make sure a signal is being received.

4. Use the Up or Down buttons to select a wireless channel that gives a strong signal.

5. Hold the microphone close to your mouth when speaking and the AF LED will

illuminate on the Wireless Mic Settings panel. Adjust the Power-Volume knob to
increase the level.

Note: If needed, the High/Low (H/L) switch on the wireless mic (see the side graphic)
can be adjusted to increase the signal range. The High power setting consumes more
battery power to provide extended range and reception. The Low setting
extends battery life for use in scenarios where a lower operating range is acceptable.

Note: If needed, the gain adjustment on the microphone can be adjusted clockwise for
more output gain. For less output gain, the screw can be adjusted counter-clockwise.

Mute Level

In most situations this should be left at the factory preset position. However, in cases of high
RF activity, the mute levels can be re-adjusted to suppress interference from other wireless
devices in a shared RF environment. This will reduce interference when an audio signal is not
present. If the AF or RF LEDs flicker or stay on when the wireless microphone is off, the
Mute Level screw on the UHF receiver panel should be turned counter-clockwise until the
LEDs are off. When the Mute Level is properly adjusted, the corresponding AF and RF LEDs
will light up only when the wireless microphone is being used.

Setting ASC (Auto-Sync Channel)

If you receive interference or if another channel is needed, select another channel using the
ASC (Auto-Sync Channel) button.

1. Select the UHF channel you want to use with the best reception using the Up or Down

buttons.

2. Turn the microphone on and place the microphone’s sensor (found above the battery

compartment, seen in the graphic above) near Voice Rover’s IR LED.

3. Press the ASC button once on Voice Rover and wait for about 3 seconds, until the IR

LED stops flashing. When it finds an interference-free channel, the wireless mic will be
matched to that channel.

Pairing a Bluetooth Device

1. Turn on your Bluetooth device.

2. Power on Voice Rover.

3. Navigate to your Bluetooth device’s setup screen, select Bluetooth which is the Voice Rover speaker, and

connect.
Note: If prompted for a passcode, enter 0000.

4. Play music from your Bluetooth device.

5. Adjust the volume from Voice Rover by holding down the |<< or >>| button to decrease or increase the volume.

6. To disconnect pairing, turn off Bluetooth on your device or select “Delete paired info” from the Voice Rover

Bluetooth menu.

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Bluetooth Mode

To access a paired Bluetooth device:

1. Press and release the Mode button until the Bluetooth icon appears on the screen.

2. In Bluetooth mode, press and hold the Mode button for 2 seconds to see additional options.

3. Use the |<< and >>| buttons to scroll through and press Play/Pause to select one of the settings seen below.

BT Disconnect: This function disables the connection from the Bluetooth audio source.

EQ: Voice Rover provides 7 optional equalizer presets to enhance music. You may select from these EQ settings:

• Normal (Nor)

• Pop (Pop)

• Rock (Rock)

• Jazz (Jazz)

• Classic (Clas)

• Country (Cou)

• Low Bass (Bas)

Delete Paired Info: Select this to “forget” a previously paired Bluetooth device so that Voice Rover will not re-connect
when switching back to Bluetooth mode.

Device Information: Shows information about Voice Rover’s Bluetooth name.

Exit: Leaves the Bluetooth menu.

USB Mode

To access a connected USB device:

1. Press and release the Mode button until the USB device icon appears on the screen.

2. In USB mode, press and hold the Mode button for 2 seconds to see additional USB menu options.

3. Use the |<< and >>| buttons to scroll through and press Play/Pause to select one of the settings seen below.

Play Mode:

• All (A): Plays through and repeats all of the tracks on the USB device.

• Repeat One (1): Plays and repeats the current track.

• Repeat Folder (F): Plays through the tracks in the current folder and then restarts playback of the tracks.

• Normal (N): Plays through the tracks on the USB device.

• Random (R): Selects a random track to play.

• Browse (I): Plays the first 10 seconds of each track on the USB device.

EQ: Voice Rover provides 7 optional equalizer presets to enhance music. You may select from these EQ settings:

• Normal (Nor)

• Pop (Pop)

• Rock (Rock)

• Jazz (Jazz)

• Classic (Clas)

• Country (Cou)

• Low Bass (Bas)

Change Device: Allows you to change from listening to the SD card or to a connected USB drive.

Exit: Leaves the USB Mode menu.

U-Disk Folder: Select a track from a folder on the USB drive. Use the |<< and >>| buttons to navigate up or down and
press Play/Pause to open a folder or select a track to play.

Delete File: Deletes the currently selected track.

Delete All: Deletes all tracks on the USB drive.

Exit: Leaves the Music options menu.

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SD Card Mode

To access an inserted SD card:

1. Press and release the Mode button until the SD card icon appears on the screen.

2. In SD Card mode, press and hold the Mode button for 2 seconds to see additional menu options.

3. Use the |<< and >>| buttons to scroll through and press Play/Pause to select one of the settings seen below.

Play Mode:

• All (A): Plays through and repeats all of the tracks on the SD card.

• Repeat One (1): Plays and repeats the current track.

• Repeat Folder (F): Plays through the tracks in the current folder and then restarts playback of the tracks.

• Normal (N): Plays through the tracks on the SD card.

• Random (R): Selects a random track to play.

• Browse (I): Plays the first 10 seconds of each track on the SD card.

EQ: Voice Rover provides 7 optional equalizer presets to enhance music. You may select from these EQ settings:

• Normal (Nor)

• Pop (Pop)

• Rock (Rock)

• Jazz (Jazz)

• Classic (Clas)

• Country (Cou)

• Low Bass (Bas)

Change Device: Allows you to change from listening to the SD card or to a connected USB drive.

Exit: Leaves the SD Card Mode menu.

Card Folder: Select a track from a folder on the SD card. Use the |<< and >>| buttons to navigate up or down and
press Play/Pause to open a folder or select a track to play.

Delete File: Deletes the currently selected track.

Delete All: Deletes all tracks on the SD card.

Exit: Leaves the Music options menu.

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Troubleshooting

If you encounter a problem, try doing these things first:

• Make sure all cables and other connected devices are properly and securely connected.

• Make sure you are using Voice Rover as described in this User Guide.

• Make sure your other devices or media are working properly.

• If you believe Voice Rover is not working properly, check the following table for your problem and solution.

Problem: Solution: Please see:

Power does not turn on.

Make sure Voice Rover’s power input is
properly connected to a power outlet using the
included power adapter / power cable.

Setup

There is no signal or only a
weak signal between Voice
Rover and the wireless
microphone.

Check the battery LED on the wireless
microphone to ensure it is powered on. If
battery power is low, change the batteries.

Check that the UHF Receiver Power-Vol switch
is on.

Make sure there are no objects (computers,
walls, pipes, etc.) between the wireless
microphone and Voice Rover.

Change the channel on Voice Rover.

Operation > Wireless Mic
Setup

I'm experiencing interference
with the signal between Voice
Rover and the wireless mic.

Make sure the UHF receiver antenna is properly
adjusted.

Keep any connected audio cables away from
the antenna.

Make sure no other devices are sending signals
on the same frequency channel that you are
using.

Select another channel using the ASC (Auto­Sync Channel).

Adjust the Mute Level setting. A higher Mute
Level setting provides better protection against
interference but may also reduce signal range.
Choose a setting that most effectively mutes
interference yet allows the true signal to pass
through. If poor signal quality requires a higher
Mute Level setting, try to eliminate the
interference or switch the UHF channel to avoid
a loss of signal range.

Operation > Wireless Mic
Setup

and

Operation > Setting ASC
(Auto-Sync Channel)

Voice Rover does not produce
any sound, or the sound is
distorted.

Make sure all cable and device connections are
secure and correct.

Make sure none of the cables are damaged.

Make sure the settings on your Bluetooth
device, loudspeaker, mixer, etc. are correct.

Setup

Audio from my Bluetooth
device does not play through
Voice Rover.

Make sure you have properly paired your
Bluetooth device.

Improve the Bluetooth signal reception by
moving your Bluetooth device closer to Voice
Rover. Also, remove obstacles (walls, furniture,
etc.) so there is a clear line of sight between
your Bluetooth device and Voice Rover.

Setup and Operation

Pairing my Bluetooth device to
Voice Rover requires a PIN.

Enter 0000 as the PIN. (Some older Bluetooth
devices may require you to enter a PIN.)

Operation

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Appendix (English)

Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Wireless reception and range are affected by walls, obstructions, and movement. For optimal performance, place the product in the
center of the room so it is unobstructed by walls, furniture, etc.

Bluetooth range is affected by walls, obstructions, and movement. For optimal performance, place the product in the center of
the room so it is unobstructed by walls, furniture, etc.

Trademarks & Licenses

Marantz is a trademark of D&M Holdings Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Marantz Professional is under license.

All other product or company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Watts

120W RMS/AC (240W peak); 80W RMS/DC battery-powered (160W peak)

Speaker Type 2 way full-range active speaker

Woofer

10” (254 mm) woofer

Driver

1” (25.4 mm) compression driver

Frequency Response

55 Hz - 20 kHz

USB Port Supported file systems: (FAT16/32); supported file formats: MP3, WMA

SD Card Slot

Supported file systems: (FAT16/32); supported file formats: MP3, WMA

Impedance

4 Ohm

UHF Frequency Range

US: 584 – 608 MHz; 16 channels
EU/UK: 863 – 865 MHz; 16 channels

Wireless Mic Power 2 AA 1.5V batteries

Wireless Mic Range

66 ft.
20 m

Bluetooth Version

Bluetooth 3.0 (backwards compatible)

Bluetooth Profiles

AVRCP

Bluetooth Range

33 ft.
10 m

Battery Type

(2) 12V DC, 5Ah/20Hr lead acid batteries

Battery Life

Up to 12 hours at half power, 3-4 ho urs at max power

Battery Recharge Time Approximately 10 hours

Battery Dimensions
(Depth x Width x Height)

3.5” x 2.75” x 4”
90 mm x 70 mm x 101 mm

Mounting Socket Standard 35 mm socket allows mounting on a speaker stand

Dimensions
(Depth x Width x Height)

11.9" x 14.2" x 22"

303 mm x 360 mm x 560 mm

Weight

35.3 lbs.

16.05 kg