Perkins ROADY-FL Portable Combo Instruction Manual

: October 30, 2023
: Perkins

Perkins ROADY-FL Portable Combo Instruction Manual

TOP PANEL

Top Panel

FRONT PANEL

Front Panel

REMOTE CONTROL

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations to the purchase of your new combo.

EXPLANATION OF SIGNS

Accordance with the requirements of UK standards

The product is for indoor use only

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND DANGER WARNINGS

Please read the manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
The unit shall be connected to a power supply only of the type described.
Adequate care shall be taken so that foreign objects do not fall, or liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
Do not use the unit in a tropical climate. The unit should only be used in moderate climates
All safety instructions and warnings must be adhered to. They are part of the manual and must be kept with the manual.
Any warranty claims are rendered invalid if damage occurs due to non-observance of these operating instructions. We assume no liability for any consequent damage.
The appliance is approved for operation in dry, closed rooms only. Do not operate the device nearby water, such as in bathrooms or nearby swimming pools.
The appliance may not be exposed to extreme temperatures (< +5°C / > +35°C) in operation.
The appliance may not be subject to strong vibrations or heavy mechanical strain.

FEATURES

Bluetooth, USB & microSD
TWS (True Wireless Stereo) function allowing to pair two units of the ROADY-FL to a single Bluetooth source to enjoy true stereo sound
Hand-held UHF mic (included)
Possibility of adding a 2nd UHF microphone available as an option (order code: ROADY-FL-MIC)
2 inputs via 6.35mm Jack for a guitar and a wired microphone
10-level tone pitch without time-stretching to suit your voice
4 voice effects (male, female, loli, monster)
Accompaniment and microphone recording function on USB/microSD
35mm insert for stand mounting
Supplied accessories: hand-held UHF mic, dual USB charging lead to charge simultaneously 2 microphones on one USB connector, mains adaptor to charge the built-in battery, storage/protection wallet for the microphone and remote control

CHARGE THE BATTERY

Prior to using this system for the first time, please insert the supplied 15V mains adaptor into the DC input socket (25) and plug the other end on a suitable wall outlet. The led indicator lights up in red. When the battery is fully charged, the red LED indicator goes off. It takes 4-5h to fully charge the battery.

NOTE: Please shut down the power switch after you have finished using the system.

CHARGE THE SUPPLIED UHF MICROPHONE

The ROADY is supplied with a USB charger lead. Plug this lead into the USB-C connector on the bottom of the microphone and the other USB connector into a suitable mains adaptor or any other USB connector delivering an output voltage of 5Vdc. It takes 3-4 hours to fully charge the battery.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

PRIOR to using the unit for the first time, please charge fully the battery without any interruption.
Charge the battery regularly after each use. Don’t wait until it is discharged!
DON’T allow the battery to discharge completely, otherwise it will lose 20% of its capacity or even be totally damaged! If the voltage becomes too low, the internal circuits are not powered anymore and it will become impossible to recharge the battery!
If you don’t use the unit for a longer period of time, it is recommended to charge it at 40% of its capacity and check/charge it once per month The life time of the battery depends on the observance of these recommendations.

** BATTERIES ARE NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY
WE CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGED BATTERIES FURTHER TO THE NON- OBSERVANCE OF THESE BASIC RULES. **

DESCRIPTION OF TOP PANEL CONTROLS

Volume: Rotate clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the volume. The digital screen will display the volume level from 0-30
Music Treble: Rotate the Treble knob clockwise to increase, anticlockwise to decrease. It is recommended to set the treble at the middle point. The digital screen displays “Ah xx” and “xx” means volume level (0-20)
Music Bass: Rotate the Bass knob clockwise to increase, anticlockwise to decrease. It is recommended to set the bass at the middle point. The digital screen displays “Ab xx” and “xx” means volume level (0-20)
Microphone Reverb: Except for the Original Scene mode, the user can set the reverb by rotating the reverb knob for the microphone according to his preferences. The digital screen displays “E xx” and “xx” means volume level (0-20)
Delay: Microphone delay: Except for the Original Scene mode, the user can set the delay level by rotating the Delay knob for the microphone according to his preferences. The digital screen displays “t xx” and “xx” means volume level (0-20)
Guitar volume: Rotate the Guitar volume knob clockwise to increase volume, anticlockwise to decrease volume. The digital screen displays “Udxx” and “xx” means volume level (0-20)
Mic treble: Rotate the Microphone Treble knob clockwise to increase, anticlockwise to decrease. It is recommended to set the treble at the middle point. The digital screen displays “b xx” and “xx” means volume level (0 20)
Mic bass: Rotate the Microphone Bass knob clockwise to increase, anticlockwise to decrease. It is recommended to set the bass at the middle point. The digital screen displays “Ab xx” and “xx” means volume level (0 20)
Microphone volume: Rotate the Microphone volume knob clockwise to increase volume, anticlockwise to decrease volume. Adjust the microphone volume to the size of the space. Loud Microphone volume in a small space will cause squeaking. The digital screen displays “Udxx” and “xx” means volume level (0-20)
ON/OFF switch: Hold the power button for 2-3 seconds to switch the unit on. The digital screen will flash. Press again for 2-3 seconds to switch the unit off. The digital screen will turn off.
Play/Pause button: Press to Play or Pause. In AUX mode, it is the Mute function.
Previous track
Next track
Mode button on the Remote control.
Mic input
Guitar input
USB input: The unit switches automatically into USB mode when a USB stick is plugged into this input. The “U/T” icon lights up on the digital screen.
Micros input: The unit switches automatically into microSD mode when a microSD card is plugged into this input. The “U/T” icon lights up on the digital screen.
LIVE
TONE-: Press to lower the tone pitch of the music
MONITOR: “Headphone mode (Sound monitor)”: Insert the headphone into the Monitor port. The speaker enters mute mode and outputs the sound via the headphone. When in headphone mode, hold the Sound field button (30) on the speaker to turn on the speaker amplifier to allow the sound output via the speaker and headphone synchronously. Hold the button again to turn off the speaker sound and output only via headphones.
TONE+: Press to increase the tone pitch of the music
AUX input: AUX mode: Automatically enters the AUX mode when plugging in the 3.5mm auxiliary cable. The “AUX” icon lights up on the digital screen.
TONE/INFLEXION: Press the Tone/Inflexion button. The Blue LED indicator on the right lights up. Then press the Tone+ (22) or Tone- (20) button to adjust the tone pitch of the music to suit your voice. The digital screen displays “Tyxx” (xx means tone level, 00 means no Tone change). The adjustment range is -5 to +5. Microphone voice changer: With the microphone switched on, press the Tone/Inflexion button. The Blue LED indicator on the right turns off. Speak into the microphone and press the Tone+ or Tone- button to select a voice effect among Original, Male, Female, Loli & Monster. The digital screen displays “vCxx”
15Vdc 1.0A power input: Plug in the supplied mains adaptor to charge the batteries
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Digital display
Mic priority: Press the Mic Prior button on the speaker or the remote control. The Microphone icon lights up on the digital screen
Accompaniment: Press the Accompaniment button on the speaker or the music icon button on the remote control. The Music icon lights up on the digital screen
Record/Replay
Sound Field: Switch the sound field (Scene): Press the Sound field button on the speaker or hold the Scene button on the Remote Control. Switch among the Original, Professional, Popular, ECHO scene modes. The digital screen will display:
“pyof” in Original
“popf” in Professional
“yeup” in Popular
“Oyig” in ECHO”
BUTTONS ON THE REMOTE CONTROL
REC PLAY button : Press to play your recorded files
Livestream soundtracks : During music, press the emoticon on the remote control. There are six pre-set soundtracks for Livestream: Applause, Embarrassment, Laughter, Cold scene, Contempt.
MODE button: Press to switch among Bluetooth, USB, TF, AUX
Number buttons: Press to access directly to a track number
Press to increase the value of the selected function
Press to decrease the value of the selected function
Repeat button

INSTALLATION OF THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL

Open the battery compartment of the remote control and insert 2x AAA batteries with the correct polarity
Installation Batteries

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL

This symbol indicates that used batteries should not be disposed of with household waste but deposited in separate collection points for recycling.
ATTENTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly placed. Only replace by the same or equivalent type.
WARNING: Keep new and old batteries out of the reach of children.
If the battery compartment doesn’t close properly, stop using the product and keep it out of the reach of children.
If you are in doubt whether the batteries have been swallowed or introduced into any other part of the body, contact immediately a doctor.

UHF MICROPHONE

Uhf Microphone

Microphone element
Light ring: 2 operating modes: Steady on or flashing when somebody talks into the microphone
LED display: shows the operating frequency and state
Turn On/Off: Long press to tun on/off, short press to change the light mode
Transmitting antenna: Do not cover the antenna during operation otherwise the transmission distance will be reduced.
USB-C connector to charge the built-in battery via the supplied USB lead

OPERATION OF THE MICROPHONE

Make sure that the microphone is fully charged prior to using it. Switch on the microphone. It will connect automatically to the ROADY-FL. If you have bought a second microphone (item code: ROADY-FL-MIC), switch on the second microphone. It will also connect automatically to the ROADY-FL without any further settings. Switch the microphone off after use.

BLUETOOTH CONNECTION

The unit switches automatically into pairing mode after power on. The digital screen flashes slowly, the Bluetooth icon lights up. Select ROADY in the list of found devices and connect it. When connected, the digital screen is always on and displays “BL”, the Bluetooth icon lights up.

Bluetooth disconnection: Disconnect the device on the phone/devices, or hold the – & + buttons simultaneously to disconnect. When disconnected, the digital screen flashes slowly, the Bluetooth icon lights up.
Reconnection: The unit automatically connects with the device, to which it had been connected before. When connected, the digital screen is always on and displays “BL”, the Bluetooth icon lights up.

TWS CONNECTION FOR SPEAKERS

Make sure that both speakers are disconnected from any Bluetooth device. In Bluetooth pairing mode, hold the Play/ Pause button for 2-3 seconds to enter TWS pairing mode. The digital screen flashes quickly and pairs another speaker automatically. When TWS connected, the master speaker’s digital screen flashes slowly, the slave speaker’s digital screen is always on.

CONNECT WITH THE TWS CONNECTED SPEAKER

When two speakers are connected in TWS, select the Bluetooth name (will display only one Bluetooth name) on the phone and connect it. When connected, the digital screen is always on and displays “BL”, the Bluetooth icon lights up.
TWS disconnection: When no phone is connected with two TWS connected speakers, hold the – & + button simultaneously to disconnect the TWS. When a phone is connected with two TWS connected speakers, hold the – & + button simultaneously to disconnect the Bluetooth connection first, then hold the – & + button again to disconnect the TWS. When disconnected, two speakers will return to Bluetooth pairing mode, the digital screen flashes slowly.

RECORDING

The recording function works only with a TF card or USB flash drive inserted. Press the Record button to start recording. The recording function can support recording accompaniment and microphone sound synchronously. The “REC” icon flashes on the digital screen.
Play recorded files: Hold the REC PLAY button (31) on the remote control to play the recorded files.
Delete recorded files: When playing a recorded file, hold the Play button to delete the playing file. (Only works during the play of the recorded file

SWITCH THE PLAY MODE

Press the Power button (10) on the unit or the MODE button (33) on the remote control to switch mode among Bluetooth, USB, TF, AUX.

LOW BATTERY ALERT

The battery power is at 20%-30%. The digital screen displays the battery icon.
Low power shutdown: The battery power is at 10%. The digital screen displays the battery icon. Reset: Press the Reset button (between the wired microphone and guitar ports).

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