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Pentaclass Technical specification

SPEAKER SPECIFICATION

Frequency Response
Output
Loudness
Inputs 
Output
Power Requirements
Power saving mode
Status indication
Amplifier
 
Mixer

Control

 
Built in equalizer presets 
Acoustics

Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
Mounting
Included accessories

40 Hz - 20 kHz
45 W @ 8 Ω 
88 dB
1 x AUX, 3.5 mm stereo 
1 x AUX, 3.5 mm stereo, mixed 
110V/240V AC 50-60Hz 1A 
Auto turn OFF after 20 min. inactivity 
Indication of exact status of PentaClass
Class D, 44 100 kHz sample rate, 24 bit resolution, digital audio processor (DAP),
dynamic range compression (DRC), soft mute 
Two channel mixer: 1) Mixes AUX input channel with  Bluetooth (AB and Runa models),
and AUX input channel with microphone (Runa model) 
Infrared remote control with 7 buttons (Speaker power on/off, Mute, Audio presets,
Speaker volume up, Speaker volume down, AUX on/off, Bluetooth on/off
(enabled for AB and Runa models) 
Speech,  Multimedia, Music, Mega bass
Omni-directional, plywood sound box, fine tuned port. Designed for rooms
up to 120 m

2

 (1291 sq ft). 

24 x 24 x 23 cm (9.45 x 9.45 x 9.06 in)
3 kg (6.61 lbs)
Universal wall/ceiling mount for drop and concrete ceilings supplied
Power supply, power cord, remote control, wall / ceiling mount, user manual

RUNA MICROPHONE SPECIFICATION

 (only in Runa model)

Frequency band
Audio Transmission
Frequency range
Range
Audio Level control
Signal to noise ratio (typical)
Power
Battery life with full charge (active mode) 
Recharging time
Microphone IR range
Status indication
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
Charger 
Connectivity

Power Requirements 
Control in remote control mode

Control in microhone control mode

Wearing options 
Included accessories

ISM 2.4GHz
Un-Compressed audio transmission 44,1 kHz 16bit
2400 - 2483.5 MHz, 18 channel adaptive frequency hopping 
Up to 25 meters
Manual and AGC (Auto Gain Control)
74 dB 
Built in rechargeable Li-Po battery
7 hours
up to 4 hours
7 meters (23 feet) 
RG LED
1.18 x 2.6 x 0.55 inch (3.0 x 6.5 x 1.4 cm)
0.98 oz (28g )
USB 5V 1A
Micro USB - charging and firmware upgrade, 2.5mm audio input -
external microphone connection
110V/240V AC 50-60Hz 1A
Infrared remote control built in with 3 multifunctional buttons (Speaker power
on/off, Mute, Audio presets, Speaker volume up, Speaker volume down,
AUX on/off, Bluetooth on/off ) 
3 multifunctional buttons (Microhone on/off, Mute, Microhone volume up,
Microhone volume down) 
Lanyard or clip
1x USB Charger, 1x Lanyard, 1x USB-micro USB Cable

AUDIO INPUT / OUTPUT ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS 

Aux In Input Impedance
Maximal Aux In Input Level 
Aux Out Output Impedance
Typical LINE OUT Output level (0 dB @ 10 kW load)

BLUETOOTH SPECIFICATION

 (AB and Runa models)

Bluetooth version
Data rates
Frequency range
Range
Receive Sensitivity
Wireless Specification
Profiles
Audio codec support

2.4 GHZ MICROPHONE RECEIVER

 (only in Runa model) 

Frequency band
Audio Transmission
Frequency range
Range

29 kΩ
2.83 Vpp
320 Ω
2.61 Vpp

Version 2.1 + EDR, Class 2
Up to 3 Mbps (over the air)
2402 - 2480 MHz
Up to 25 meters
Better than -86 dBm
802.11 b/g
A2DP
SBC, AAC and apt-X for high quality audio applications

ISM 2.4GHz
Un-Compressed audio transmission 44,1 kHz 16bit
2400 - 2483.5 MHz, 18 channel adaptive frequency hopping 
Up to 25 meters

Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Troubleshooting

Most common Problems and Solutions

No sound is coming out of the PentaClass

• Please make sure the system is turned on and that the status indicator light on the top of the PentaClass is illuminated.
• Be sure that the power supply of the speaker is connected correctly.

Cannot connect the microphone

• Please check the battery status of the mic. Most mic problems are related to low battery levels in the microphone.

Low volume

• Check the volume level of the PentaClass speaker. Increase the volume from your audio source device.

Feedback

• Decrease the volume level.
• Increase the distance between the speaker and microphone.

Signal Connection Problems

• Check the AUX connections cables, plugs and ports. Be sure all connections are tight and that the cables are not 
damaged anywhere.

Remote control doesn’t work

• Check the batteries of the remote control - replace the battery if necessary.
• Check the battery status of the microphone - charge if necessary.

Certes PentaClass Operating Manual

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Summary of Contents for PentaClass A

Page 1: ...Certes PentaClass A AB Runa Users manual hear understand ...

Page 2: ...ISTURE Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Immersion in water will destroy the PentaClass speaker microphone or remote GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION For US only This product may be equipped with either a polarized 2 wire AC line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or a ...

Page 3: ... service personnel DAMAGE Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions adjust o...

Page 4: ...for a long time take the batteries out of the remote control Do not use rechargeable batteries e g Ni Cd NiCad batteries Do not try to recharge or short circuit the batteries When disposing of used batteries follow the instructions of your local municipality Insert batteries from one side and pay particular attention to the polarity directions Be sure to use CR2025 type batteries If any liquid fro...

Page 5: ...hildren Do not eat or put in mouth mounting brackets cardboard parts plastic bags screws or any another parts supplied with the product and keep away them from reach of small children OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTION Servicing and maintenance must be carried out by authorized service staff only Use only spare parts approved by Certes If you are uncertain contact Certes Make sure the device is securely moun...

Page 6: ...icrophone Components and Button Commands Preparing your Runa Microphone Charging Your Runa Microphone Battery The Runa Microphone IR Remote Control Operating Range CERTES PENTACLASS MODELS PentaClass A PentaClass AB PentaClass Runa PentaClass Microphone OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION Turning on the PentaClass Connectivity Connecting to Device Using AUX Input Connecting to Device Using Bluetooth Connectin...

Page 7: ...tallation Materials Tools Required Safety Rules for Installation Mounting on the Ceiling Mounting Procedure for Suspended Ceiling Mounting Procedure for Wall DAISY CHAINING TROUBLESHOOTING PENTACLASS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Input Source Specifications PentaClass Speaker Specification PentaClass Microphone Specification REGULATORY NOTES 22 22 22 22 23 23 24 24 24 24 25 25 26 26 26 27 28 29 30 30 30...

Page 8: ...R A D W D T a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Certes PentaClass speaker Power supply 19 V 2A Power cord Remote control with battery Fixation bracket with screws Safety wire Plate for false ceiling 8 9 10 11 12 13 Flange Runa Microphone Lanyard USB charger 5V1A Micro USB cable 1 m User s manual included with Certes PentaClass Runa version 4 5 1 6 7 10 8 2 3 9 12 11 13 Certes PentaClass Operating Manual 08 ...

Page 9: ...ing mode switches on if there is no incoming signal for more than 20 minutes AUDIO PRESETS These allows you to choose the audio mode switching between voice multimedia and music presets BIG AUDITORIUMS WELCOME Thanks to our smart audio in out system you can daisy chain up to 3 Certes PentaClasses and cover auditoriums up to 360m2 3875 sq ft HI FI ACOUSTIC DESIGN The PentaClass design ensures pure ...

Page 10: ...isted If any pieces are missing contact your dealer System status indication window and IR sensor location Main Board housing Sound reflector cone Speaker grill with protective frame Birch plywood soundbox Phase inverter Connector panel 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 1 Certes PentaClass Operating Manual 10 ...

Page 11: ...l Connecting the unit to another PentaClass daisy chain Induction loop devices or another audio preamplified devices with an audio line input terminal on the connector panel To connect the unit to a device with an audio line output such as Mobile phone Microphone Tablet DVD VHS Projector Computer Names of Remote Control Components Infrared Transmitter Power ON OFF Button Mute Button Volume down Bu...

Page 12: ...ng time remove the batteries Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations Children may ingest small batteries always keep batteries safe and out of reach of children and pets WARNING If a battery is swallowed consult a doctor immediately as this could result in asphyxiation or be an obstacle to digestion etc Remote control operating range The remote control uses infrared transmiss...

Page 13: ... PROCEDURE FOR MICROPHONE UNIT Before using it for the first time the microphone should be charged accordingly Connect one end of the USB cable to the Micro USB charging slot and connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB charger or your computer If the USB charger is used connect it to a 100 240V power supply outlet A fully charged microphone will last up to 7 hours of use If microphones a...

Page 14: ...mperature and allowing the battery to sit at the 100 maximum charge for extended periods of time will shorten your battery s life The Runa Microphone IR Remote Control Operating Range Your PentaClass microphone is multifunctional device it can also be operated as remote control using infrared transmission to control the PentaClass It is necessary to point the remote directly at the PentaClass The ...

Page 15: ...stem you can make the following upgrades Certes PentaClass A upgrade to Certes PentaClass AB Bluetooth version by ordering the additional Bluetooth Kit part no 100111 Bluetooth module Certes PentaClass A upgrade to Certes PentaClass AM Microphone version with Bluetooth Simply purchase the upgrade pack part no 106100 Microphone Certes PentaClass A upgrade to Certes PentaClass Runa Microphone versio...

Page 16: ...th enabled devices PentaClass AB is recommended for rooms where voice amplification is unnecessary Because the PentaClass is a modular system you can make the following upgrades Certes PentaClass AB upgrade to Certes PentaClassRuna Microphone version with Bluetooth Simply purchase the Microphone upgrade pack part no 106100 Microphone NOTE Upgrades should only be installed by trained dealer persona...

Page 17: ...he Runa The wireless 2 4 GHz Runa microphone which is designed for comfortable all day use the Bluetooth connectivity and all the many other features allow you to experience all the benefits offered by PentaClass Certes PentaClass AB upgrade to Certes PentaClass Runa Microphone version with Bluetooth Simply purchase the Microphone upgrade pack part no 106100 Microphone Certes PentaClass Operating ...

Page 18: ...ESSED VOICE The PentaClass microphone uses a state of the art transmitter and receiver that operate in the 2 4 GHz worldwide license free band Thanks to this digital transmission you get pristine high definition voice reproduction TWO WEARING OPTIONS Thanks to its small form factor the microphone can be worn with a lanyard or clip Just choose the option that suits you best MICROPHONE LANYARD The C...

Page 19: ...propriate buttons on the Runa to send the commands to the PentaClass speaker as described in paragraph 13 NOTE Because you are pointing the bottom of the Runa towards the PentaClass speaker in remote control mode arrow Button 1 serves as Volume down and arrow Button 2 serves as Volume up MICROPHONE MODE FUNCTIONALITY When your Runa is functioning as a microphone it will not function as a remote co...

Page 20: ... PentaClass Runa versions have Bluetooth connectivity The PentaClass A version has no Bluetooth connectivity unless you have upgraded your PentaClass A version with the Bluetooth Kit part no 100111 Bluetooth module COMMON BLUETOOTH SIGNAL SOURCES Mobile phone Computer Tablet Other device incorporating Bluetooth technology To activate Bluetooth by the unit s remote control please do the following T...

Page 21: ...ing on the Aux input status see Mixer description followed by 3 short beeps This indicates that the microphone is paired successfully If you pair a Runa microphone with a new PentaClass speaker Pairing Method 2 As long as your PentaClass speaker is plugged into a wall outlet regardless of your PentaClass status whether it is turned On or Off you can pair it with your Runa microphone Point the bott...

Page 22: ...cation that denotes the PentaClass is turned ON and the AUX channel is opened Red Indicates that the AUX channel is turned off It is recommended that you close the AUX channel when the PentaClass is connected to a long audio cable that produces a buzzing sound when the cable is not connected to an audio source Blue The PentaClass is connected to a Bluetooth device and the AUX channel is turned Off...

Page 23: ...event speaker damage before turning on the PentaClass speaker The PentaClass has DRC Dynamic Range Compression which helps prevent the speaker from being damaged if the music volume becomes too high CAUTION Protect your hearing Do not listen to the PentaClass at full volume for a long period of time Feedback Cancellation For better performance it is recommended that you locate the PentaClass speak...

Page 24: ...e button page 11 Your PentaClass will display a white light that confirms the Bluetooth reset has been successful After resetting the Bluetooth settings all paired devices will be erased from the Bluetooth module memory After a Bluetooth reset on the PentaClass you will be need to delete the previously paired PentaClass device in your mobile phone iPad tablet or other Bluetooth enabled device To p...

Page 25: ... for best performance We recommend placing or mounting your PentaClass speaker in the middle of the room where people are seated If you like you can choose a location near the projector in order to share the same power source NOTE Place the PentaClass speaker away from direct heat high humidity or physical obstructions Do not place the speaker near a projector exhaust port or fan The hot air from ...

Page 26: ...ike a pipe or embedded hook Mounting on the ceiling Use the ceiling bracket as a template to mark the holes on the surface If installing on concrete drill three holes with a 6mm or 0 24 diameter drill and plug in dowels anchors Fasten the ceiling bracket using the appropriate screws for the ceiling surface material i e wood metal or plaster screws Use screws M4x14 Countersunk head screw DIN 965 3x...

Page 27: ... screws M4x14 Countersunk head screw DIN 965 3x to fasten flange to the speaker Put the suspended ceiling tile back in place Insert the groove of the flange into the bracket When the PentaClass is inserted into the bracket turn the PentaClass to the best position for inserting the power and audio cables Tighten two fixation screws from the sides Use the safety wire to insure that the PentaClass sp...

Page 28: ...ety wire to the speaker as shown in the picture in page 26 Carefully affix the other end of the safety wire to a secure surface with the proper fixation screw Low Voltage Connection The speaker has AUX IN and AUX OUT 3 5 mm female connectors and a DC connector First insert the power cable into the power input on the PentaClass Then insert the audio cables if required Your PentaClass can be connect...

Page 29: ...he speakers as shown in the pictures Each speaker requires a separate DC power adapter Reset of all the speakers to the default settings see the resetting procedure Turn on the speakers using the remote control unit CONTROL OF DAISY CHAINED UNITS One remote control can be used to control the daisy chained units Please note that if you point the remote control towards the one PentaClass it can send...

Page 30: ... 9 45 x 9 06 in 3 kg 6 61 lbs Universal wall ceiling mount for drop and concrete ceilings supplied Power supply power cord remote control wall ceiling mount user manual R F A F R A S P B R M S D W C C P C C W I A A M A T B B D F R R W P A 2 F A F R Troubleshooting Most common Problems and Solutions No sound is coming out of the PentaClass Please make sure the system is turned on and that the statu...

Page 31: ... power on off Mute Audio presets Speaker volume up Speaker volume down AUX on off Bluetooth on off 3 multifunctional buttons Microhone on off Mute Microhone volume up Microhone volume down Lanyard or clip 1x USB Charger 1x Lanyard 1x USB micro USB Cable AUDIO INPUT OUTPUT ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Aux In Input Impedance Maximal Aux In Input Level Aux Out Output Impedance Typical LINE OUT Output l...

Page 32: ...ed or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter FCC RF Exposure Information SAR for Runa microphone Microphone Runa has been tested and meets applicable limits for radio frequency RF exposure Specific Absorption Rate SAR is a measure of the rate at which energy is absorbed by the human body when exposed to a radio frequency The SAR limit is 1 6 watts per kilogram in countries ...

Page 33: ...lass models A AB and Runa has been manufactured in accordance with following directive 2004 108 EG EMC Directive Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC directive 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive LVD It has been manufactured in accordance with the following harmonized standards or parts therefore EN 60950 EN 60065 EN 55032 SAFETY The device is labelled with CE label which means that the device and its a...

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