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User´s Manual

Copyright 2014 Trick Technologies Oy

Summary of Contents for Catchbox Pro

Page 1: ...User s Manual Copyright 2014 Trick Technologies Oy ...

Page 2: ...Catchbox Pro Module Catchbox Cover ...

Page 3: ...e 20 Catchbox Cover 21 Catchbox PRO Without 3rd Party Transmitter 22 5 Operations 23 Turning the Device On 23 Locking the Transmitter to the Cover 24 Opening the Catchbox 25 Throwing the Catchbox 26 Speaking into the Catchbox 27 Connecting Catchbox Pro Module with 3rd Party Belt pack Transmitter 28 30 6 Troubleshooting 31 7 Maintenance Storage and Disposal 32 8 Notes 33 Contents ...

Page 4: ...roduct Do not swing or throw the product from its handle This may cause the Pro Module to detach from the cover Only use compatible 3rd party transmitters as specified by the manufacturer with the Pro Module Using incompatible transmitters may result in damage to audio equipment an increase in overall product weight leading to an increased chance of injury and or a failure of the locking mechanism...

Page 5: ...uid turn off the product and shut down the sound system Avoid excessive volume Do not exceed 70dBa for airborne noise Clean the equipment with a moistened not wet cloth only Be sure to turn off the device before cleaning the equipment during lightning storms and or when not in use The equipment should be opened serviced and repaired by qualified service personnel only Do not attempt to modify this...

Page 6: ...mitters see the section on compatibility or visit the manufacturers website www getcatchbox com 1 Setup a compatible 3rd party transmitter and receiver pair syncing the two units and connecting the receiver to a sound system For specific instructions see the relevant user manual provided by the manufacturer of said system ...

Page 7: ...7 Catchbox Pro 2 Choose an adapter cable based on the brand and model of your 3rd party transmitter and connect it to the microphone input of said transmitter ...

Page 8: ...Pro 3 Remove the Catchbox Pro Module from the outer cover by twisting the cylinder 90 degrees and pulling upwards 4 Open the velcro strap surrounding the device by pulling it gently along the surface of the module ...

Page 9: ...9 Catchbox Pro 5 Install one AA battery into the back part of the Catchbox Pro Module ...

Page 10: ...box Pro 6 Connect the 3rd party transmitter to the Catchbox Pro Module by plugging the RCA male end of the adapter cable into the RCA female connector located inside the front cavity of the Catchbox Pro Module ...

Page 11: ...11 Catchbox Pro 7 Place the transmitter inside the cavity of the Catchbox Pro Module making sure no antennas or cables are protruding outwards ...

Page 12: ...12 Catchbox Pro 8 Turn on both the 3rd party transmitter and the muting circuit located at the back of the Catchbox Pro Module ...

Page 13: ...13 Catchbox Pro 9 Secure the velcro strap tightly around the Catchbox Pro Module ensuring that both the battery located at the back as well as the frontal cavity are covered by the velcro strap ...

Page 14: ...14 Catchbox Pro 10 Place the Catchbox Pro Module inside the cover making sure to align the magnetic locking mechanisms of both the cover and the Catchbox Pro Module See visual marks for guidance ...

Page 15: ...the volume controls on the 3rd party transmitter or receiver 20 cm 8 in Avoid excessive volume Do not exceed 70 dBa for airborne noise Before turning on the device make sure the volume knob on your 3rd party receiver is turned to zero so as to ensure no unexpected loud noises when starting CAUTION ...

Page 16: ...hone is in movement ensuring the system doesn t make any unwanted noises when being passed around The Catchbox Pro Module itself does not act as a transmitter Instead wireless transmission is carried out entirely by the 3rd party wireless transmitter This means no separate license is required to operate the module as long as one has been obtained for the 3rd party wireless transmitter Included Com...

Page 17: ...ansmitters have been tested to fit into the cavity inside the Catchbox Pro Module It is important not to use 3rd party transmitters other than those mentioned above as these can be too heavy or oversized making the device unsafe to throw To connect a compatible 3rd party transmitter to the Catchbox Pro the device comes with three different adapter cables These cables have different pin layouts dep...

Page 18: ...roduct by the manufacturer Also do not throw long or hard passes and avoid using the device in situations where there are glasses fragile items hot liquids unsuspecting people or people susceptible to injury like the very old or young Also avoid swinging or throwing the device from its handle as this may cause the locking mechanism to fail releasing the inner part and potentially causing injury Th...

Page 19: ...compatible 3rd party wireless transmitters to work Some specifications of the system are reliant on the make and model of the 3rd party wireless transmitter that is used with the product These specifications include range of operation radio frequency audio frequency response and system latency ...

Page 20: ...ower Switch Specifications Weight without 3rd party transmitter 130g 4 6 oz Battery type 1x AA alkaline Battery life 20h Status LED Meaning Off The Automatic Muting circuit and microphone element are not powered Green The Automatic Muting circuit and microphone element are powered Red The Automatic Muting circuit with integrated microphone element has less than 2 hours of battery life left ...

Page 21: ...21 Catchbox Pro Catchbox Cover Parts 1 Opening for Pro Module 2 Magnetic Lock 3 Handle Specifications Weight 200 g 7 oz Dimensions 18 x 18 x 18 cm 7 x 7 x 7 in ...

Page 22: ...22 Catchbox Pro Catchbox Pro Without 3rd Party Transmitter Specifications Weight 330 g 11 5 oz Dimensions 18 x 18 x 18 cm 7 x 7 x 7 in ...

Page 23: ... an appropriate battery into the 3rd party transmitter Then turn on both the muting circuit and 3rd party transmitter The LED on the back side of the Catchbox Pro Module should turn green Secure the AA battery and the 3rd party transmitter in place by tightening the velcro strap around the device as shown in the picture 6 Operations ...

Page 24: ...lign the pictures located at the bottom of the Catchbox Pro Module and bottom of the cover with each other The locking mechanism is composed of two magnets that attract each other when correctly aligned To test whether the locking has been successful one can try to pull on the Catchbox Pro Module and attempt to remove it with a vertical force If it does not come out with significant force the magn...

Page 25: ...25 Catchbox Pro Opening the Catchbox To remove the Catchbox Pro Module simply twist it 90 degrees and pull upward This motion will misalign the magnets and allow for easy removal of the unit ...

Page 26: ... someone farther away has a question try to get the entire audience involved by having members pass the Catchbox short distances to the person who wants it This is a great way to activate the crowd Improper throwing and use of the device can lead to serious injury and or property damage Do not throw at peoples heads and always make sure everyone is aware of the situation before throwing Do not use...

Page 27: ...op of the product It is advisable to inform audience members at what distance to speak into the Catchbox A distance of 20cm 8in is ideal This will provide the clearest sound while not blocking the persons face who is speaking Avoid using the Catchbox near speakers as this can cause audio feedback 20 cm 8 in ...

Page 28: ...tibility Afterwards choose the correct adapter cable and plug it into your transmitter s microphone port There are three different adapter cables to choose from each designed for a specific brand of wireless transmitter Look at the microphone input of your transmitter and choose an adapter cable with a proper pin layout The list below shows the connector types for the three brands currently suppor...

Page 29: ...e connected the adapter cable connect the 3rd party transmitter to the Catchbox Pro Module by plugging the RCA male end of the adapter cable into the RCA female connector located inside the front cavity of the Catchbox Pro Module ...

Page 30: ...30 Catchbox Pro Afterwards place the 3rd party transmitter inside the cavity of the Catchbox Pro Module making sure no antennas or cables are protruding outwards ...

Page 31: ...l are that the receiver and the transmitter are located too far away from each other the signal is being absorbed by objects between the two devices and or other devices are operating on the same frequency band congesting the frequency band Distorted sound 1 Adapter cable is broken or not properly attached 2 Volume too high 1 Check the adapter cable connection to the 3rd party transmitter as well ...

Page 32: ...s Fahrenheit or near equipment sensitive to strong magnetic fields Storage Magnets produce a far reaching strong magnetic field Keep magnets away from devices and objects that could be damaged by strong magnetic fields like laptops and other electrical equipment Operating or storing this product above 50 degrees Celsius or 122 degrees Fahrenheit will cause the locking mechanism to fail permanently...

Page 33: ...33 Catchbox Pro 9 Notes ...

Page 34: ...www getcatchbox com ...

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