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ARG-VA30S VoiceAmp® SpeakEasy™ QUICK USE GUIDE:
1. Getting Started:
The VoiceAmp® SpeakEasy™ can operate on either AC or battery power. To use AC power, plug the ARG-PS004 switching
power supply/battery charger to the power supply/charging jack “DC 18V/3A” located on the back of the speaker. Plug the other end
into a 110-125 VAC outlet and push the Master Power ON button.
When battery operation is needed, you will need to fully charge the installed lithium battery pack before using. To charge, plug
the ARG-PS004 switching power supply/battery charger to the power supply/charging jack “DC 18V/3A” located on the back of the
speaker and plug the other end into a 110-125 VAC outlet. The charging cycle will take approximately 4-5 hours. The Charge LED
indicator on the lower left of the back panel will illuminate solid green during the charge cycle, once the battery is fully charged the
(solid green) charge LED indicator will shut off. The speaker can operate for 10+ hours on a fully charged battery. When battery
capacity is low, the Charge LED indicator will illuminate red and begin flashing, indicating that there is approximately 1 hour of
operation remaining before the system shuts down. There is also an LED indicator in the window of the Infrared Sensor to indicate
when the battery is charging (solid green) and when the low battery condition exists (flashing red).
Note: Battery removal must be done by a factory trained professional.
Note: Battery life is directly related to the volume level; the louder the level, the higher the current consumption resulting in less
operation time.
Note: The battery charging cycle will not activate if the Master Power Button is in the “ON” position; the Master Power Button must be
set to the “OFF” position to charge the lithium battery pack.
2. Correct System Set-up:
a.
For the best possible coverage and to produce balanced audio for the entire audience, face the speaker toward the center
of the crowd, and elevate above audience using a speaker stand (ARG-TP1 or ARG-TP2).
Note: If possible, place speaker a minimum of 3’ above the floor and at least three feet away from walls or metal objects.
b.
To reduce the risk of feedback, position the speaker between the crowd and presenter.
c.
The presenter should always be positioned behind the speaker and as far away from the speaker as possible while
maintaining signal strength.
d.
Line-of-site in between the transmitter and speaker is best; remove all obstructions if possible.
e.
Never point the microphone directly toward the speaker.
f.
If you encounter interference, change the sound system to a different channel.
g.
Avoid placing the speaker near large metal objects; neon and florescent lighting; electric motors; or other electronic
equipment if possible.
3. Set all level controls to minimum before turning the system on.
4. Push the Master Power ON/OFF in to turn the power on.
5. Choose audio source(s): Note: Multiple input sources can be used simultaneously.
5A. ARG-RX900MOD Wireless Receiver(s):
a.
Rotate the ON/OFF Audio Level Control clockwise to turn on the receiver/s; set at 1/3 level
(10:00 o’clock position).
b.
Confirm the channel number matches the channel number of the transmitter/s.
Note: When using two transmitters simultaneously they must be set to different channels.
Note: The receiver “CH-A” is factory set to channel 1
Note: The receiver “CH-B” is factory set to Channel 12.
c.
Slowly rotate the “master volume level” clockwise to adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
d.
Rotate the “master tone control” clockwise to an acceptable level.
5B. Mic-In Input:
a.
Plug a wired dynamic microphone into the ¼” Mic-Input Jack located on the back of the amplifier.
Note: If there is an on/off switch located on the microphone make sure to turn it ON.
Note: The Mic-In Input does not supply phantom power.
b.
Slowly rotate the “Mic-Volume Control” clockwise to adjust the level of the wired microphone.
5C. Line-In Input:
a.
Plug audio cable from an iPod, MP3 Player, CD player or other audio source into the mono 3.5mm jack on the back of the
amplifier.
b.
Slowly rotate the “Line-Volume control” clockwise to adjust the level of the audio source.
5D. USB/MP3 Player:
a.
Insert USB flash drive into USB port.
b.
Push
˃II
button to start play.
c.
Slowly rotate the “ON/OFF Volume Control” clockwise to adjust the level of the audio.
d.
Push the “mode” button to choose between six selectable presets for customized listening mode. These include Normal,
Pop, Jazz, Rock, Classic and R&B.
e.
Push the
˃II
button to pause playing.
f.
Push the
˃
button to skip forward.
g.
Push the ˂ button to skip back.
6. Rotate the Master Volume Control clockwise to adjust overall volume level of all input options.
Note: The volume level can also be adjusted with the remote control (ARG-RC1) (not included in all models).
7. When finished push the “Power
”
button to turn off and rotate all of the input level controls counterclockwise to their
minimum settings.
