Thank you for purchasing this Megaphone from Cruising Electronics
PLEASE NOTE
This unit is not waterproof * Do not clean with solvents * Low batteries reduce the sound output
CRUISING ELECTRONICS
17 MOREY ROAD
CABLE BAY 0420
NORTHLAND NEW ZEALAND
TELEPHONE 09 4062020
www.cruisingelectronics.co.nz
[email protected]
Batteries
See the reverse side of this page for fitting instructions
Controls
SIREN - OFF - TALK
Slide control switch located on the left side of the pistol grip handle
REC
(Record) Push button switch located on the rear of the pistol grip handle
PLAY
(Playback) Push button switch located on the rear of the pistol grip handle
TALK
Dual action switch on the left side of the microphone
VOLUME
Rotary switch on the right side of the microphone
Voice Operation
Speak very close to the microphone (lips almost touching), and at a loud volume.
Slide the
SIREN - OFF - TALK
switch to
TALK
position.
Ensure the
REC
and
PLAY
buttons are not depressed
Now the megaphone can be activated by either:
a/ The
TRIGGER
switch on the pistol grip handle
b/ The
TALK
switch on the microphone. Press this for intermittent use or slide upwards to hold the microphone on.
After either switch has been pressed there is a delay of approx 1.5 seconds before the megaphone operates
.
Adjust the
VOLUME CONTROL
on the microphone. Try to avoid blocking the holes on the rear of the microphone.
This megaphone uses a type of differential microphone, which reduces the pickup of ambient noise and minimises
the possibility of feedback (howling). However the volume control may need to be adjusted to minimise feedback.
When carrying the megaphone on the shoulder, use the
TALK
switch
on the microphone to talk.
When carrying the device by the pistol grip, the microphone can be held in the opposite hand, or the microphone can
be clipped to the hanger bracket on the rear of the megaphone. Feedback may be more likely in this position.
Siren
Slide the
SIREN - OFF - TALK
switch on the side of the megaphone to
SIREN
.
There is no need to press the
TRIGGER
switch or the
TALK
switch on the side of the Microphone.
The volume control on the microphone has no effect in siren mode
Record
Up to 10 seconds of audio can be recorded from the microphone only (not from the Audio Line In socket
*)
Slide the
SIREN - OFF - TALK
switch to
TALK
position, and press the
REC
switch.
Press the
TRIGGER
switch or the microphone
TALK
switch, the REC.ON indicator lights. Record your message.
Release the
TRIGGER
or microphone
TALK
switch when you have finished your message.
In any case after approx. 10 seconds the REC.ON indicator will automatically go out, and recording cease.
Remember to release the
REC
button. That way the recording will be retained in the megaphone memory.
Any recording will be wiped if
REC
is again pressed. There is no limit to the times a new message can be recorded.
Playback
To play back your recording slide the
SIREN - OFF - TALK
switch to
TALK
and press the
PLAY
button.
Activate playback by pressing the
TRIGGER
switch or
TALK
on the microphone. Playback will continuously repeat,
until the
TRIGGER
or
TALK
are released. The volume control on the microphone has no effect in PLAY mode.
Do not have an audio source connected to Audio Line In whilst in play mode, unless you want the sources mixed.
DC Power
The unit can be operated from an external 12 volt source.
It is not suitable for 24 volts
This can be done whether or not internal batteries are installed. The external source will not charge the batteries.
Place the small plug of the supplied battery cable into the DC12V socket on the rear underside of the megaphone.
Insert the larger plug into the cigar lighter socket in your motor vehicle.
Positive must be on the centre pin.
*Audio Line In
Audio from an MP3, Cassette player or similar audio device can be played through the unit.
Insert either end of the supplied audio cable into the Audio Line In socket on the rear underside of the megaphone.
Connect the other end of the cable to the earphone socket of your audio device.
Slide the
SIREN - OFF - TALK
switch to
TALK
and press the
TRIGGER
switch or use the microphone
TALK
switch.
Turn the megaphone microphone volume control right down unless you want ‘talk over’ your music.
Use the volume control of your audio device to adjust the overall megaphone volume.
WARRANTY
For a period of 12 months from date of purchase Cruising Electronics will either
repair, replace or refund, should any defect arise resulting from faulty manufacture.
The Warranty does not cover failure caused by improper storage, misuse, exposure
to liquids or other harmful substances, or any consequential damages or losses.
The purchaser is responsible for the cost and security of returning the faulty unit to
Cruising Electronics. Cruising Electronics will pay for return carriage within NZ
