portable wireless PA system
user guide
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warranty
A one-year limited warranty is issued to the original consumer of this
product(s) by Phonic Ear Inc.
time period of warranty
This warranty will go into effect upon the date of original purchase of this equipment, and will remain in effect for one calendar year from that date as long as the instrument remains the
property of the original consumer.
what is covered by this warranty
Any electronic component which, because of workmanship, manufacturing, or design defects, fails to function properly under normal
use during the life of this warranty will be replaced or repaired at no
charge for parts or labor when returned to the factory service center.
Transportation in is paid by the customer. If it is determined that
repair is not feasible, the entire unit may be replaced with an equivalent unit upon mutual agreement of the manufacturer and customer.
what is not covered by this warranty
This one-year limited warranty does not apply to:
1 Malfunctions resulting from abuse, neglect, or accident.
2 Peripheral accessories as itemized within the product
brochure, when such items are returned after 90 days from
the original purchase.
3 Alkaline batteries if applicable.
4 Instruments connected, installed, used or adjusted in a man-
ner contrary to instructions provided by the manufacturer.
5 Consequential damages and damages resulting from delay or
loss of this instrument. The exclusive remedy under this warranty is strictly limited to repair or replacement as herein provided.
6 Products damaged in transit unless investigated by the shipper
and returned to the warrantor with the investigation report.
Phonic Ear Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the design or construction of any of its instruments at any time without incurring any
obligation to make any changes whatsoever on units previously purchased. This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties. All
expressed and implied warranties will terminate upon the expiration of
this written warranty . N o r epr esentative or person is authorized to r epr esent or assume for us any liability in connection with the sale or use of
our products other than as set forth above.
what to do if you need service
If you require service under the terms of this warranty , carefully package the instrument to prevent damage in transit and send it postpaid
to the nearest factory service center. In your package, include the following: a detailed description of the problem, your full name, billing
and shipping address and telephone number.
FCC statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Parts 74, 15, and
90 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician
for help. Shielded cables and I / O cords must be used for this
equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulations.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by
Phonic Ear may void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
©1999 Phonic Ear Inc. Phonic Ear and V
OCALPORT are trademarks of, and the exclusive property of Phonic Ear Inc. 821-7329-101/rev. A/1424 1099
introduction
VOCALPORT is a high-quality portable
loudspeaker with a built-in wireless receiver
for a wide range of applications. Because it
requires no power cords or mic cables, you
can quickly and easily set up your mobile or
fixed sound system practically anywhere.
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operating notes
• For optimum coverage and
intelligibility, place the speaker
as high as possible using a stand.
It should be clearly visible from
each seat or standing area, and
not obstructed by people
or objects.
• To avoid feedback (whistling/
howling), have the presenter
stand behind the speaker, and
never point the microphone
element directly at the speaker.
If feedback occurs anyway, turn
down the volume until it stops.
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This device has been manufactured and
tested in accordance with stringent safety
guidelines for electronic equipment. In order
to maintain safety and avoid risks of damage
or injury, take usual precautions and follow
these safety instructions:
• Connect the equipment only to a standard
three-pin outlet with protective ground.
Never open the safety ground connection.
• This device contains no user serviceable
parts. To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not open the device and refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
• Dispose of used batteries in accordance
with local waste disposal rules. Never
throw batteries into a fire — they
may explode.
• If the equipment is:
• visibly damaged;
• contains loose parts;
• does not operate correctly;
• stored under adverse conditions
(e.g., outdoors or in a damp room) for
extended periods of time; or
• exposed to high transportation stress
(e.g., due to inadequate packing),
operating the equipment may be
unsafe. Switch power to the equipment
off and mark the equipment. Make sure
the equipment cannot be connected to
power or switched on unintentionally
by other persons.
safety notes
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ca. 1,70 m
features and controls
recharge battery/power input
DC input jack for charging the builtin battery or operating
the VOCALPORT on
AC power using the
supplied AC adapter.
charging LED
Light remains
constant while
battery is being
charged; flashes
when battery
is fully charged.
power switch
Controls power for
VOCALPORT audio and
amplifier — does not
affect charging circuit.
status LED
Lights green when unit
is on and battery adequately
charged; lights red when
battery is low.
music line input
Connect a CD
player, cassette
recorder, or other
line level source here
with a stereo RCA
cable (not supplied).
The stereo input
signal is internally
summed to mono. Input sensitivity is
100mV into 10 kΩ for nominal level.
music volume (see picture above)
mix/rec out
Connect a recording device
to your unit here with a
stereo RCA cable (not supplied). The jacks are internally
paralleled and carry the output signal
of the built-in mi xer with the volume
and EQ settings you made. The output
voltage at nominal level is 0.5 V into
200 Ω source impedance.
wired mic input
Balanced female XLR
connector accepts a
wired microphone
(optional) via a standard microphone
cable with a male XLR connector.
Provides 12 V phantom power for
dynamic, electret, or condenser
microphones. Input sensitivity for
nominal level is 2 mV into 1 kΩ.
Pin 1 is ground, pin 2 “hot”
(inphase), pin 3 return.
wired mic volume
wireless receiver
squelch control
Sets the level at
which a weak RF
signal is muted
to prevent white
noise. Set at
“MIN” as a starting point and adjust
as needed.
wireless receiver channel selector
Select channels 1-4 to match your
transmitter (channels 5-F are inactive).
Set to “RF OFF” when not in use.
(see picture in previous column)
wireless
mic volume
bass equalizer
Cuts or boosts low
frequencies from the
two microphone inputs
and the line input.
treble equalizer
Cuts or boosts
high frequencies
from the two
microphone inputs
and the line input.
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• Set volume controls 6 and 9 to zero
before connecting auxiliary equipment.
• Connect an audio source or wired mic
as described under section 4.
•V
OCALPORT will provide a mixed signal
for all inputs.
• To record your performance or presentation, connect a tape recorder to the
mix/rec out jacks
power and recharging
• The VOCALPORT is intended primarily
for battery operation.
• You may charge the batter y at any time
irrespective of its residual capacity —
it will not develop a “memory.”
• Do not store your V
OCALP
ORT for ex-
tended periods of time in entirely or
partially discharged condition. Always
recharge the battery immediately after use.
• If you are using VOCALPORT for the first
time or if it has not been connected to
AC power for more than a year, charge
the battery for 14 hours.
• To charge the battery:
first, connect the supplied
AC adapter to the recharge
battery jack (see 1), then
plug the adapter into a wall outlet.
Do not use switched outlets!
• The voltage of the supplied AC adapter
will match the voltage of standard outlets
in the U.S. and Canada. Using the AC
adapter with a different AC voltage may
cause irreparable damage to the unit.
• Charging will start automatically, indicated by
the steadily lit charging
LED (see 2).
• When the charging LED flashes,
the battery is fully charged and
the VOCALPORT is ready for use.
• Unplug the AC adapter from the wall
outlet and the recharge battery jack (see 1).
• Turn on the V
OCALPORT
(see 3).The status LED
(see 4) should light green.
If it lights red the battery is
low (depending on the load,
battery operating time is 6
to 12 hours). The electronic
circuitry and the loud-speaker
will switch off automatically.
• During AC operation, the charging
circuit of the VOCALPOR T will
automatically switch to trickle charge
mode. This means that the battery will
be automatically recharged during
operation. This also means you can
continue operating the V
OCALP
ORT on
AC powe r even if the battery is
completely drained.
• In the event of a power failure, the
V
OCALPORT will automatically switch to
battery operation with no interruption.
Therefore you can not switch the
VOCALPORT
on and off by means of an
external power switch or safety cut-out.
cleaning and storage
• Ambient operation temperature should
range from -5º to +40º C/23º to 104ºF.
• Storage or shipping temperatures should
range from -15º to +40ºC/5º to 104ºF.
Temperatures below -15ºC/5ºF will
damage the battery.
• If condensation forms on the equipment
during shipping or storage, allow it to
acclimate for 2 hours before powering up.
• Use the loudspeaker in a dry environment with air of normal relative humidity
and dust concentration. Never expose the
unit to aggressive chemical liquids
or vapors.
• You may position the unit at any angle,
but always provide at least 2 inches of
free air space behind the rear panel for
adequate ventilation.
• Clean the loudspeaker enclosure with a
moistened cloth, making sure no liquid
enters the case.
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interfacing with
audio sources
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