Proel Freepass 8 USB USER’S MANUAL

FREEPASS8USB

Portable Sound System

USER’S MANUAL

96MAN00096-RE V.24/14

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DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ....................................................................3

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................3

IN CASE OF FAULT .....................................................................................................................................3

PACKAGING, SHIPPING AND COMPLAINT ................................................................................................3

WARRANTY AND PRODUCTS RETURN ......................................................................................................3

MAINTENANCE AND DISCLAIMER ............................................................................................................4

POWER SUPPLY .........................................................................................................................................4

USER’S WARNINGS AND CE CONFORMITY ...............................................................................................4

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................5

DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................................5

OPERATIONS .............................................................................................................................................5

FREEPASS8USB - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ........................................................................................ 10

DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the enviroment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• CAUTION - Before using this product read carefully the following safety instructions. Take a look of this

manual entirely and preserve it for future reference. When using any electric product, basic precautions should always be taken, including the following:

• To reduce the risk, close supervision is necessary when the product is used near children.

• Protect the apparatus from atmospheric agents and keep it away from water, rain and high humidity places.

• This product should be site away from heat sources such as radiators, lamps and any other device that generate heat.

• Care should be taken so that objects and liquids do not go inside the product.

• The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described on the operating

instructions or as marked on the product.

IN CASE OF FAULT

• In case of fault or maintenance this product should be inspected only by qualified service personnel when:

• Liquids have spilled inside the product.

• The product has fallen and been damaged.

• The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

• Do not operate on the product, it has no user-serviceable parts inside.

• Refer servicing to an authorized maintenance centre.

PACKAGING, SHIPPING AND COMPLAINT

• This unit package has been submitted to ISTA 1A integrity tests. We suggest you control the unit

conditions immediately after unpacking it.

• If any damage is found, immediately advise the dealer. Keep all unit packaging parts to allow inspection.

• Proel is not responsible for any damage that occurs during shipment..

• Products are sold “delivered ex warehouse” and shipment is at charge and risk of the buyer.

• Possible damages to unit should be immediately notified to forwarder. Each complaint for manumitted

package should be done within eight days from product receipt.

WARRANTY AND PRODUCTS RETURN

• Proel products have operating warranty and comply their specifications, as stated by manufacturer..

• Proel warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this product for a period of two years

from the original date of purchase. If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship or if the product fails to function properly during the applicable warranty period, the owner should inform about these defects the dealer or the distributor, providing receipt or invoice of date of purchase and defect detailed description. This warranty does not extend to damage resulting from improper installation,

misuse, neglect or abuse. Proel S.p.A. will verify damage on returned units, and when the unit has been properly used and warranty is still valid, then the unit will be replaced or repaired. Proel S.p.A. is not responsible for any "direct damage" or "indirect damage" caused by product defectiveness.

MAINTENANCE AND DISCLAIMER

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Proel products have been expressly designed for audio application, with signals in audio range (20Hz to

20kHz). Proel has no liability for damages caused in case of lack of maintenance, modifications, improper use or improper installation non-applying safety instructions.

• Proel S.p.A. reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice.

• Proel S.p.A. declines any liability for damages to objects or persons caused by lacks of maintenance,

improper use, installation not performed with safety precautions and at the state of the art.

POWER SUPPLY

• This apparatus should only be connected to power source type specified in this owner’s manual or on the unit.

• If the supplied AC power cable plug is different from the wall socket, please contact an electrician to

change the AC power plug.

• Hold the plug and the wall outlet while disconnecting the unit from AC power.

• If the unit will not be used for a long period of time, please unplug the power cord from AC power outlet.

• To avoid unit power cord damage, please do not strain the AC power cable and do not bundle it.

• In order to avoid damages, please ensure that the power cord is not stepped on or pinched by heavy objects.

USER’S WARNINGS AND CE CONFORMITY

• The product is in compliance with Directive LVD 2006 / 95 / EC as stated in EN 60065 standard.

• PROEL S.p.A hereby, declares that this product complies with the essential requirements and other

relevant provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC (EMC), as stated in EN 55103-1 and EN 55103-2 standards.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing this PROEL product and for your trust in our brand, synonymous of professionalism, accuracy, high quality and reliability. All our products are CE approved and designed for continuous use in professional applications.

DESCRIPTION

FREEPASS8USB is all-in-one sound systems combining in an ultra-portable, easy-to-use package everything musicians and other PA users need for playing: a full-featured mixer, a versatile MP3 player, a powerful CLASS D amplifier, two full-range speakers and high quality connection cables.

FREEPASS8USB is are complete PA systems that, even if compact in size, quick to setup and simple to use, are

packed with a full set of features and delivers an unexpected sound quality for this kind of systems. The 8-channel, 2x250W powered mixer fits perfectly in one of the two speakers and it can be used as it is or

detached with a simple operation. The second speaker includes a convenient and large compartment that can contain all the connection cables and other accessories. Two high-quality PROEL speaker cables with ultra-durable 1/4” metal jack connectors are also provided.

The two speakers, hosted in lightweight PP cabinets, feature a horn-loaded 1.35” VC compression driver and a 8” woofer, able to provide a clean and powerful full-range sound with high SPL. A large handle on top of the cabinet and a pole holder on the bottom make transport and installation quick and easy.

Thanks to their versatility and portability, FREEPASS8USB can be used in a variety of applications, such has live gigs for singers or small bands, education and sporting events, seminars and presentations.

OPERATIONS

1. MIC/LINE 1-2 IN

This is a XLR connector that accepts a XLR plug from any balanced or unbalanced microphone. The XLR input is wired as follows:

Pin 1 = shield or ground Pin 2 = + positive or "hot" Pin 3 = - negative or "cold"

2. CH1-2 PHANTOM SWITCH

This switch activates (LED on) and deactivates (LED Off ) the phantom power on MIC 1-2 Inputs. Most professional condenser microphones require phantom power, which is a lower DC voltage delivered to the microphone on pin 2 and 3 of the XLR microphone connector. Dynamic microphones do not require phantom power, however phantom power will not harm most dynamic microphones should you plug one in while the phantom power is on. Check the manual of your microphone to find out for sure whether or not phantom power can damage it.

3. MIC/LINE 3-4 IN

This is a female combo connector that accepts a XLR or a JACK plug from any dynamic balanced or unbalanced microphone. The XLR input is wired as follows:

Pin 1 = shield or ground Pin 2 = + positive or "hot" Pin 3 = - negative or "cold"

The JACK input is wired as follows:

Tip = + positive or "hot" Sleeve = shield or ground

4. MIC/LINE BUTTON

Press this button to select the input sensitivity of the respective channel 1 to 4: with the button up you can select the MIC input signal, with the button down you can select the LINE input signal.

5. HIGH EQ

This potentiometer sets the HIGH TONE level of each input channel: if rotated clockwise it enhances the highs, if rotated counter-clockwise it reduces the highs (in the centre position the response is flat).

6. LOW EQ

This potentiometer sets the LOW TONE level of each input channel: if rotated clockwise it enhances the lows, if rotated counter-clockwise it reduces the lows (in the centre position the response is flat).

7. FX LEVEL

This potentiometer sets the level of the effect applied to the respective channel input.

8. CH 1-4 LEVEL

These potentiometers set the level of the respective channel input.

9. LINE STEREO 5/6 IN (JACK)

This is a ¼” (6.3mm) jack connector, which accepts a balanced or unbalanced line level input signal from almost any source. When connecting a balanced signal, wire them as follows:

Tip = + positive or "hot" Ring = - negative or "cold" Sleeve = shield or ground

When connecting an unbalanced signal, wire them as follows: