PROEL SESSION1FREE Battery Powered PA System User Manual

PROEL SESSION1FREE Battery Powered PA System

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Watch for these symbols:

• The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
• The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Warning: to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
16. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.
17. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the ac mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the ac receptacle.
18. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
19. This apparatus contains potentially lethal voltages. To prevent electric shock or hazard, do not remove the chassis, input module or ac input covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
20. The loudspeakers covered by this manual are not intended for high moisture outdoor environments. Moisture can damage the speaker cone and surround and cause corrosion of electrical contacts and metal parts. Avoid exposing the speakers to direct moisture.
21. Keep loudspeakers out of extended or intense direct sunlight. The driver suspension will prematurely dry out and finished surfaces may be degraded by long-term exposure to intense ultra-violet (UV) light.
22. The loudspeakers can generate considerable energy. When placed on a slippery surface such as polished wood or linoleum, the speaker may move due to its acoustical energy output.
23. Precautions should be taken to assure that the speaker does not fall off a stage or table on which it is placed.
24. The loudspeakers are easily capable of generating sound pressure levels (SPL) sufficient to cause permanent hearing damage to performers, production crew and audience members. Caution should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure to SPL in excess of 90 dB.
    CAUTION
    RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
    DO NOT OPEN!
    CAUTION
    To prevent electric shock hazard,do not connect to main power supply while grille is removed.

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at their own expense.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The product is in compliance with the following European Directives:
EMC 2014/30/EU, RED 2014/53/EU, LVD 2014/35/EU, RoHS 2011/65/EU and WEEE 2012/19/EU.
WARNING (EN 55032 CISPR 32)
This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment this equipment may cause radio interference. Under the EM disturbance, the ratio of signal-noise will be changed above 10 dB.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Proel warrants all materials, workmanship and proper operation of this product for a period of two years from the original date of purchase. If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship or if the product fails to function properly during the applicable warranty period, the owner should inform about these defects the dealer or the distributor, providing receipt or invoice of date of purchase and defect detailed description. This warranty does not extend to damage resulting from improper installation, misuse, neglect or abuse. Proel S.p.A. will verify damage on returned units, and when the unit has been properly used and warranty is still valid, then the unit will be replaced or repaired. Proel S.p.A. is not responsible for any “direct damage” or “indirect damage” caused by product defectiveness.

• This unit package has been submitted to ISTA 1A integrity tests. We suggest you control the unit conditions immediately after unpacking it.
• If any damage is found, immediately advise the dealer. Keep all unit packaging parts to allow inspection.
• Proel is not responsible for any damage that occurs during shipment.
• Products are sold “delivered ex warehouse” and shipment is at charge and risk of the buyer.
• Possible damages to unit should be immediately notified to forwarder. Each complaint for package tampered with should be done within eight days from product receipt.

CONDITIONS OF USE

Proel do not accept any liability for damage caused to third parties due to improper installation, use of non-original spare parts, lack of maintenance, tampering or improper use of this product, including disregard of acceptable and applicable safety standards. Proel strongly recommends that this loudspeaker cabinet be suspended taking into consideration all current National, Federal, State and Local regulations. The product must be installed be qualified personal. Please contact the manufacturer for further information.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing a PROEL product. Please take some time to read this manual to understand all the features of your system and take advantage of all its performance capabilities. All PROEL products are CE approved and designed for continuous use in professional applications.

DESCRIPTION

SESSION1 FREE is a battery-powered portable column system featuring multiple inputs and a versatile MP3 player with BLUETOOTH connectivity. Hosted in lightweight yet ultra-durable polypropylene cabinets, it is composed by a column with four high-definition 2.5” full-range speakers and a powerful 8” sub-woofer. The state-of-the-art electronics includes a sophisticated pre-amp section with active filtering and dual CLIP LIMITERS, and a powerful 2-channel 400W Class D power amplifier.
The built-in MEDIA PLAYER is able to play songs from an SD card or a USB MEMORY STICK, but also from your smartphone or your tablet thru a BLUETOOTH connection, without the need of any cable. The built-in 3-channel mixer allows to connect two microphone or line sources and a stereo player, each one with independent level controls. A digital EFFECT is also available for microphone inputs. With a simple knob is possible to optimize the sound for speech, music or low boost applications, adapting the system to any situation. The built-in Li-ion battery provides up to 8 hours of mains-free continuous operation, for the maximum freedom of use.
SESSION1 FREE can be used in a variety of applications, ranging from speech diffusion and music playback to live music and DJ sets.

MAIN PANEL OPERATIONS

1. CH1 / CH2 XLR input
   This is a female XLR connector that accepts an XLR plug from any balanced or unbalanced dynamic microphone or line level device. The XLR input is wired as follows:
   Pin 1 = shield or ground
   Pin 2 = + positive or “hot”
   Pin 3 = – negative or “cold”

2. CH1 / CH2 JACK input
   This is a female JACK connector that accepts a JACK plug from any dynamic balanced or unbalanced microphone or line level device. The balanced JACK input is wired as follows:
   Tip = + positive or “hot”
   Ring = – negative or “cold”
   Sleeve = shield or ground
   The unbalanced JACK input is wired as follows:
   Tip = + positive or “hot”
   Sleeve = shield or ground

3. CH1 / CH2 LINE/MIC SWITCH
   This switch sets the sensitivity of the channel input between microphone level or line level.

4. CH1 / CH2 LEVEL
   These potentiometers set the level of CH1 / CH2 channels.

5. CH1 / CH2 EFFECT
   These potentiometers set the level of CH1 / CH2 channels delay effect.

6. LINE OUT (XLR)
   This male XLR connector provides a balanced line-level signal with the mix of the inputs picked up before the MASTER controls. Connect it to the input of another audio system or powered speaker.

7. CH3 LINE IN (MINI JACK)
   This is a MINI JACK (3.5mm) female connector that accepts a STEREO MINI JACK plug from Computer / CD / DVD / MP3 players. The MINI JACK is wired as follows:
   Tip = positive signal of left channel
   Ring = positive signal of right channel
   Sleeve = shield or ground

8. CH3 LINE/MP3 SWITCH
   Use this switch to select the external player connected to MINI JACK connector or the built-in Media Player as the source for the input channel 3.

9. CH3 LEVEL
   This potentiometer sets the level of the respective CH3 LINE input or the built-in Media Player.

10. SUB LEVEL for SPEECH – MUSIC – BOOST
    This potentiometer sets the full system equalization: if rotated counter- clockwise it enhances the speech, the centre is the best position for music reproduction and rotated full clockwise it enhances the lows.

11. SIGNAL / LIMIT
    GREEN LED illuminates when a signal is sent to the amplifier.
    RED LED illuminates when the internal amplifier’s output is limited. When this LED flashes, reduce the signal level.

12. MASTER
    This potentiometer sets the general level of all signals send to the internal speaker amplifier.

13. USB SLOT
    This slot is where you can insert an USB FLASH DRIVE containing audio files.
    Preferably use only reliable memories (suggested brands are: SanDisk, Kingston, Lexar, Verbatim).

14. SD SLOT
    This slot is where you can insert a SD MEMORY CARD containing audio files.

15. MODE SWITCH
    Pressing this switch, you can select the source containing audio files between SD, USB or external Bluetooth player device. A small icon on the display identifies the source currently used:

    • SD MEMORY CARD

    • USB FLASH DRIVE

    • BLUETOOTH DEVICE
      To connect a Bluetooth device, follow these instructions:

    • Press MODE one or two times until the text appears.

    • If the Bluetooth symbol in the display is steady on, your device is associated and linked to the loudspeaker (a previously associated device will be relinked automatically).

    • If the Bluetooth symbol in the display is flashing, there is no device associated.

    • To associate a new device (smartphone, tablet, pc or other) you must turn on the Bluetooth in your device.

    • On the device in the list of Bluetooth devices a new device named “SESSION1” will appear and a tone will be reproduced by the loudspeaker,

    • To associate it to your device choose it and if the linking is successful another tone will be reproduced by the loudspeaker.

    • Now you will see “SESSION1” in the list of your recognized Bluetooth devices on your smartphone or tablet and you are ready to play music with it using your preferred app.
      NOTE: the audio file types and quality playable with Bluetooth connection depends on the Bluetooth device used. The Bluetooth connection range is about 10 m (33 feet).

How to link two loudspeakers with STEREO LINK:
the STEREO LINK function allows you to play stereo tracks on two SESSION1 loudspeaker linked together. The MASTER loudspeaker will reproduce the left channel and the SLAVE loudspeaker will reproduce the right channel.

  * The MASTER loudspeaker must be already linked with your Bluetooth device with the procedure described above.
  * Turn on the SLAVE loudspeaker and press its MODE button until the display shows:
  * Then press the STEREO LINK button on the SLAVE loudspeaker and the display will show: 
  * Wait a few moment (5 to 10 seconds) until the Bluetooth symbol on the display is steady, meaning that the connection is established between the SLAVE and the MASTER. A double note reproduced from both loudspeakers confirms the successful linking between them: just press play on your Bluetooth device and your music will be played in STEREO from both loudspeakers.
  * In case the Bluetooth symbol on the display keeps on flashing, try to press the STEREO LINK button also in the MAIN loudspeaker.  

NOTE: the STEREO LINK function allows to link the speakers only for playing music from a Bluetooth source. If you want to reproduce the instruments connected to the input channels of the first loudspeaker also on a second loudspeaker, you need to connect them physically using a XLR-XLR cable from the LINE OUT of the MASTER one to the LINE IN of the SLAVE one. Please do not use STEREO LINK and cable connection at same time.
NOTE: for using STEREO LINK the two loudspeakers must be in the range of 10 m (33 feet).

16. STEREO LINK
    Use this button to link two loudspeakers thru Bluetooth (see above).

17. PLAY/PAUSE
    This button plays or pauses the current audio file: during the play the display shows the elapsed time. appears on display when the song is paused. Pressing again the button the song is resumed from the latest position. NOTE: when using Bluetooth neither elapsed time nor are shown.

18. PLAY MODE
    This button changes the play mode of the audio files. A brief temporary text on the display shows the current mode.

  * ALL: normal forward play of all songs contained in all memories and all folders. When the last song is played, it will restart from the first.
  * SINGLE ONE: it plays only the current song and repeat it indefinitely.
  * RANDOM: it plays all songs contained in all memories and all folders randomly.
  * FOLDER: it plays all song contained in the current folder.  

Brief explanation of how the player works. When you insert an SD memory card or USB flash drive in the respective slot, the player scrolls the entire content of the memory locating all audio file that can be played (files with .WAV .MP3 .WMA. APE .FLAC extensions). All files will be played in numerical and alphabetical order, considering first the “name of the folder” and then the “name of the file”.

19. PREVIOUS SONG
    Use it to skip to previous song with a shortly press and release action or rewind the current song keeping it pressed for a longer time.

20. NEXT SONG
    Use it to skip to next song with a shortly press and release action or fast forward the current song keeping it pressed for a longer time.

21. LCD DISPLAY
    The LCD DISPLAY shows several data:

22. POWER
    Use this switch to power ON or OFF the loudspeaker. It is “ON” when the switch is in the “I” position.
    Note: if the unit is connected to the mains line, the internal supply circuit charges the battery also if the unit is switched off. In order to extend the battery life, the charging starts when the battery level is below 75% of the capacity, whether the system is on or off. The CHARGE LED turns on when the charging starts.

23. ON
    GREEN LED: when lighted indicates the equipment has been turned on and AC power is available.

24. AC~ SOCKET
    Here’s where you plug in your mains supply cord. You should always use the mains cord supplied with the device. Be sure that your device is turned off before you plug the mains supply cord into an electrical outlet.

25. FUSE holder
    Here is where the mains protection fuse is placed.
    REPLACE THE PROTECTION FUSE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE.
    IF, AFTER THE REPLACEMENT, THE FUSE BLOWS AGAIN, DO NOT TRY TO REPLACE IT AND CONTACT THE NEAREST PROEL SERVICE CENTER.

26. BATTERY LEVEL
    This LED bar shows the battery level when the sound system is switched on.
    LOW: this RED LED indicates that the residual power of the internal battery is lower than 50% of the capacity (the other LEDs are off). When this LED is on, connect your system to a mains line.
    50%: this GREEN LED indicates that the residual battery power is between 50% and 75% of the capacity.
    75%: this GREEN LED indicates that the residual battery power is between 75% and 100% of the capacity.
    100%: this GREEN LED indicates that the internal battery is fully charged.
    CHARGE: this YELLOW LED indicates that the internal battery is being charged (the system must be connected to the mains line). To extend the battery life the internal charger usually starts the charge only when the battery level is below 75% of the capacity, whether the system is on or off.

INSTALLATION

1. Insert the column modules upper the sub with the column speaker on top.
2. Optimize the total height of the column with the top just above the head of the audience.
3. Connect the devices you intend to use to the rear panel, power on and enjoy.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MIXER Section

• MONO inputs
  2 x MIC/LINE IN (XLR-F + 1.4″ JACK)

• STEREO input
  1 x LINE IN (MINI-JACK)

• Outputs
  LINE OUT (XLR-M)

• EQ control
  SUB LEVEL (SPEECH-MUSIC-BOOST)

• Internal Effect
  ECHO-DELAY

MULTIMEDIA Section

• Player Type
  USB / SD / WIRELESS AUDIO player with STEREO LINK

• Compatible File Formats
  MP3, WAV, WMA, APE, FLAC

• Control Interface
  LCD display, CONTROL buttons

AMPLIFIER Section

• Total Peak Power
  400 W

• Continuous Power
  200 W

• Amplifier Type
  Class D

• Power Supply
  SMPS

• Processing
  Analog

LOUDSPEAKER Section

• System type
  Compact Powered Column System with Subwoofer

• High Frequency Device
  4 x 2.5″ (66mm) Full Range Drivers

• Low Frequency Device
  8” (200mm) Woofer with 1.5” VC

• Angular Coverage
  90° H x 60° V

• Frequency Response
  50Hz – 18kHz

• Max SPL
  108 dB

BATTERY Specifications

• Battery Type
  11.1 V , 8000 mAh , Lithium Battery

• Battery Life
  8 – 10 hours

• Battery Charging Time
  5 – 8 hours

GENERAL Specifications

• Construction
  Polypropylene

• Cabinet Color
  Black

• Column system
  3-pcs with fast-linking system and integral power connections

• Handles
  1 x subwoofer top

• Accessories
  Padded bag for 3-pcs column

• Dimensions (W x H x D)
  SUB: 318x 400 x484.5 mm
  COLUMN (each piece): 520 X 84 X 97.5 mm

• Weight
  14.5 Kg (complete system)

• Power Supply
  100-240 V~ 50/60 Hz

• Rated Power Consumption
  100 W

MAIN PANEL

INSTALLATION

PROEL S.p.A.
(World Headquarters – Factory)
Via alla Ruenia 37/43
64027 Sant’Omero (Te) – Italy
Tel: +39 0861 81241
Fax: +39 0861 887862
www.proel.com

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