SOUND TOWN SWM15-MAX Wireless Microphone Karaoke Mixer System User Manual

SOUND TOWN SWM15-MAX Wireless Microphone Karaoke Mixer System

Product Information

Specifications

• Brand: Sound Town
• Product Model: SWM15-MAX
• Wireless Microphone Receiver and Sound Mixer
• UltraHigh Frequency (UHF) with 16 selectable frequencies
• Connectivity: 3.5mm TRS, Optical/Toslink, HDMI ARC, 1/4″ mono jacks
• Compatibility: TV, smart TV, Blue-Ray player, notebook, iPad, tablet, home theater, speaker, electric guitar
• Operating Range: Up to 100 feet line-of-sight

Product Usage Instructions

Powering On and Setup

1. Connect the receiver to a power outlet using the provided power adapter.
2. Insert two alkaline AA batteries into the microphone’s battery compartment, ensuring correct polarity.
3. Switch on the handheld microphone.
4. To avoid frequency interference, press the set button on the microphone to select a different frequency from the available eight.
5. The receiver will automatically sync with the microphone after pressing the set button, which may take a few seconds.

Connecting to Devices
To connect the receiver to devices like a TV or speaker:

1. Refer to the provided connection diagram for various connection options including Optical/Toslink and HDMI ARC.
2. Note: Bluetooth connection is also available for compatible devices.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Q: How do I know if my smart TV has an HDMI ARC port?
   A: Most smart TVs have HDMI ARC output on one specific HDMI port. Look for labeling on your TV indicating ARC support or refer to the TV manual for port identification.

2. Q: Can I use the microphone with an electric guitar?
   A: Yes, the receiver provides two 1/4″ mono jacks that allow you to connect a wired microphone or an electric guitar for versatile usage.

3. Q: What is the operating range of the wireless microphone system?
   A: The system offers up to 100 feet of line-of-sight operation range, making it suitable for karaoke, DJ music, and house parties.

FEATURES

TWO IN ONE: the wireless microphone receiver is also a sound mixer which is equipped with rotatory adjustment controls which allow you to easily adjust echo, tone, volume of the mics and music to the desired level.
INTERFERENCE FREE: the wireless microphone system comes with Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) which is less likely subject to interference from other equipment. It has 16 selectable frequencies and is compliant with the latest FCC regulations.
FLEXIBLE CONNECTING OPTIONS: the receiver comes with 3.5mm (1/8″) TRS, Optical / Toslink, HD input & output. The ‘HD/TV’ * port also allows you to connect a smart TV via HDMI ARC to the receiver through one HDMI cable (not included) and make the set up a breeze with your home theater or speaker system. Two 1/4″ mono jacks are provided for wired mic or electric guitar.
VERSATILE COMPATIBILITY: it works with an array of devices including TV, smart TV, Blue-Ray player, notebook, iPad, tablet, home theater,receiver, speaker, electric guitar and etc.
SUPERB SOUND QUALITY: built-in pop filter reduces potential popping sound and helps deliver consistent and superb sound.
LONG RANGE OPERATION RANGE: up to 100 feet line-of-sight operation range. Perfect for karaoke, DJ music and house party.

• Connecting a smart TV to the SWM15-MAX receiver through HD/TV port requires your smart TV to have HDMI ARC port. Most TV manufacturers offer ARC output over only one HDMI port instead ofall three or four ports on the set. This is usually indicated by a label on the set itself. If the HDMI ports aren’t clearly labeled, you can check the TV manual, which should indicate which HDMI po rt to use.

TRANSMITTER

1. Windscreen and pop filter
2. Display
3. Power switch/Frequency adjustment
4.  Battery cover
5. Transmission antenna

RECEIVER

Front panel

Rear panel

Front Panel

• 1.POWER/VOCAL CUT: When the receiver is off, short press this button to power on the unit, and the MUSIC knob (#6) will light up blue.
  When the receiver is turned on, short press this button will enter the ‘vocal cut’ mode, which will cut the vocal part of the incoming audio source while the music part will not be affected, and the MUSIC knob (#6)will light up purple when vocal cut is selected.
  When the receiver is turned on, press and hold this button to turn off the unit.

• 2. EFFECT MODE: Turn this knob to select the desired effect mode, and then turn the EFFECT LEVEL knob to adjust the level of the effect. * Note: the ‘REVERB’ & ‘ECHO’ are designed for vocal input while the ‘TUNE’ &’GUITAR’ are designed for music instruments input such as electric guitar. If you use electric guitar or other instrument you need to input it from the two 1/4″ jack (#8, #9). ‘NORMAL’ mode has no effect on passthrough.

• 3. EFFECT LEVEL: When specific effect mode is selected, turn thisknob to adjust the effect level.

• 4. W/MIC A: Rotate to adjust volume of wireless microphone A or the volume of the signal from 1/4″ Jack input (#8), which can be a wired mic input or other instrument input.

• 5. W/MIC B: Rotate to adjust volume of wireless microphone B or the volume of the signal from 1/4″ Jack input (#9), which can be a wired mic input or other instrument input.

• 6. MUSIC: Rotate to adjust volume of the music audio signal fed from other devices such as computer, iPad,TV,mobile phone etc., including signals from HD IN (#15), TV (#16), OPTICAL IN (#13) and 1/8″ AUX IN (#11).

• 7.TONE:This control is used to adjust the bass, treble sound quality of the wireless or wired mic input. The bass is decreased and treble is increased when the control turned clockwise. The bass is increased and the treble is decreased when the control turned counter clockwise.

• 8/9.MIC A/B:Two 1/4″ mono jack are provided for wired dynamic MIC inputs, and they can also support inputs for other music instruments such as electric guitars.
  Rear Panel

• 10.ANT: Receiving antenna of wireless microphone.

• 11.AUX IN:Connect this 1/8″ TRS jack to an audio source with phone out such as computer, iPad, mobile phone etc.

• 12. AUX OUT: Connect this 1/8″ TRS jack to the INPUT of your amplifier or active speaker. (Mixed output for audio source and microphone signal.)

• 13. OPTICAL IN: Connect this Optical (Toslink) input to an audio sourcewith Optical (Toslink) output such as TV etc.

• 14. OPTICAL OUT: Connect this Optical (Toslink) output to the INPUTS of your amplifier,soundbar or active speaker.

• 15. HD IN:Connect this port to an audio source with HDMI output such as TV stick, TV box, Android box, PC etc.

• 16. HD OUT /(TV Audio Return Channel):

  • a: When the ‘HD IN’ has input, use this port to output the video signal to your TV, monitor or projector etc.,then use the 1/8″ ‘AUX OUT’ to output the audio signal to your amplifier,soundbar or active speaker etc.
  • b:When you need to connect your smart TV which comes with the HDMI ARC port (Audio Return Channel),connect to this ‘TV’ port and this port now used as an audio input, at this time you can output the mixed audio signal via AUX OUT or OPTICAL OUT to amplifier, home theater receiver, soundbar or active speaker etc.

• 17. DC IN:Connect the provided AC/DC power adapter to this jack.

OPERATION

1. Connect the receiver to a power outlet through the power adapter provided and turn on the receiver.

2. Put two alkaline AA batteries into the battery compartment of the microphone.Please ensure the positive and negative ends are positioned in the correct direction.

3. Power on the handheld microphone. In case of any frequency interference, press the set button on the microphone and the microphone will be tuned to a different frequency.
   There are up to eight frequencies to choose from.

4. Please note that it will take a few seconds for the receiver to automatically syndicate the frequency with the microphone each time the set button is pressed.

5. To connect the receiver to a device such as a TV, speaker, soundbar etc., please refer to the connection diagram below.

Note: Bluetooth connection
The SWM15-MAX comes with built-in Bluetooth function and you can choose to pair the receiver with your Bluetooth device as well.

1. Once you power on the receiver,the receiver will become discoverable as SWM15-MAX.
2. In the settings of your Bluetooth enabled devices, set it to “discover”. From the Bluetooth device list, select the ‘SWM15-MAX’ device. The SWM15-MAX microphone receiver is now paired with your Bluetooth enabled device. When Bluetooth is used to connect a device (say a Bluetooth enabled cellphone) and the SWM15-MAX receiver, please connect the receiver via ‘AUX Out’ port to the sound devices (say an active speaker or sound bar).

The ‘HD OUT’ port and Bluetooth cannot be used simultaneously.

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Connect source via 1/8″ AUX IN or Bluetooth (Sound Mode)

Connect source via HD IN

SPECIFICATIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

Receiver & Microphone Does Not Connect
If the ‘W/MIC A’ or ‘W/MIC B’ knob on the receiver is not showing blue light, the receiver and microphones is not paired correctly. You will need to follow the instruction in below and pair the receiver and microphone.

• Turn off the microphone and receiver.
• While the microphone is turned OFF, long-press the power button on the microphone and do not lt go.
• When the display on the microphone flashes “1d”, immediately quick-press the power button on the microphone. The microphone’s pairing signal on the top-right corner of the LED display will begin to flash.
• While the pairing signal on the microphone LED display is still flashing, turn on the receiver.
• The ‘W/MIC A’ and ‘W/MIC B’ knob on the receiver will light up blue once it is connected correctly If there is not blue light on the knob,it is not connected.

Faint Sound or No Sound

• Verify connections to PA system
• Adjust channel volume knobs on the receiver/mixer
• Turn on handheld microphone
• Check that batteries are installed correctly
• Charge or change batteries
• Verify power adapter is plugged securely into the outlet
• Check that receiver unit is powered on

Audio Interference, Artifacts, or Dropouts

• Identify and remove sources of interference: mobile phones,signal processors,electronics, etc.
• Charge or change batteries
• Move system away from metallic surfaces
• Provide line-of-sight from handheld microphone to receiver unit antennas

Distortion

• Lower channel volume
• Change or charge batteries
• Verify fidelity of signal cable to PA

In the Package

SWM-15MAX

• 1 SWM15-MAX receiver/mixer
• 1 Power adapter
• 1 1/8″ to 2 RCA audio cable
• 1 User manual
• 2 Handheld wireless microphones
• 1 1/8″ to 1/8″ audio cable
• 2 Toslink to Toslink optical cables

How can we help you?
CONTACT OUR US-BASED SUPPORT TEAM
Simple or complex, your questions are important to us. For service,support or more information, please contact the Sound Town support team:
Email: support@soundtown.com

References

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