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Using talkover.
Press the red button to use the “talkover” feature, which auto-
matically lowers the volume of all other inputs (including optional
CD) when speaking on the microphone.
When to use talkover.
Use talkover when making voice announcements over music or other program
material being played through the sound system (without having to manually
adjust the other volume controls). When you stop speaking into the micro-
phone, the volume on other inputs smoothly returns to normal in 3 seconds.
Note
: The talkover feature is assigned to optional wireless mic 1 if installed;
otherwise, it is assigned to the mic 1 XLR input.)
CD/MP3 player operation.
See separate instructions for operation and features of the CD/MP3 player.
Setting the EQ controls.
Use the 3 equalizer tone controls to adjust for best sound quality and clarity. The
top-center mark indicates a ‘flat’ response.
For outdoor / voice applications:
Set the voice switch to “loud” for outdoor and other applications where powerful
voice projection is needed.
Turn the “low” control to the 9 o’clock position for maximum voice clarity
(reducing the bass level will also increase battery life).
For indoor and/or music playback:
Set the controls to the flat (12 o’clock) position, then adjust for desired sound
quality (be sure the voice switch is in the “normal” position).
Set the voice switch to the “normal” position when playing music and for most
indoor applications.
equalizer
voice
low
mid
high
loud
norm
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Getting started.
Whether you’re a first-time user or an experienced presentation profes-
sional, the Sound Machine SM-5 was designed with you in mind. Easy
to use and loaded with features, you’ll need only a few minutes to set
up and begin operation. This user guide is full of valuable information —
please read it!
Charge the battery
Your SM-5 is shipped with the battery fully charged. If stored for more than 3
months before use, plug it in to top off the battery. See “Charging the battery” on
page 5.
1. Set up the sound system in front of your audience.
Proper set-up is important. For best sound distribution, put the unit on a
speaker stand or table so the sound projects over the audience.
Connecting an SM-5C Companion
Speaker.
For expanded crowd coverage, connect unpow-
ered companion speaker SM-5C to the
speaker output jack on the lower panel of
the Sound Machine.
Note: The speaker output is designed specifically for use with
the Sound Machine SM-5C companion speaker and SC50-4W or
SC100-4W cable — DO NOT use other type external speakers or damage
may result!
2. Plug a microphone or audio source into an input jack.
Connect a microphone, tape player or other source to the matching input jack;
turn down the corresponding volume knob
before turning on the SM-5.
(See “Choosing an Input” on pages 6-7
for more information on input selection.)
If using the optional wireless microphone
system, use the corresponding knob to
control the input volume.
Note: See separate instructions for operation of the CD/MP3 player.
mic input
line input
one
two
one
two
input
tape/cd
L
R
on
off
talkover
