HK AUDIO 110 Xi Portable Wireless Speaker Instruction Manual

HK AUDIO 110 Xi Portable Wireless Speaker Instruction Manual

Important Safety Instructions! Read before connecting!

This product has been built by the manufacturer in accordance with IEC 62368-1 and left the factory in safe working order. To maintain this condition and ensure non-risk operation, the user must follow the advice and warning comments found in the operating instructions. If this product shall be used in vehicles, ships or aircraft or at altitudes exceeding 2000 m above sea level, take care of the relevant safety regulations which may exceed the IEC 62368-1 requirements. WARNING: To prevent the risk of fire and shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to moisture or rain. Do not open case ­ no user serviceable parts inside. Refer service to qualified service personnel.

• Do not use this product near water. Do not place the product near water, baths, wash basins, kitchen sinks, wet areas, swimming pools or damp rooms.

• Do not place objects containing liquid on the product –vases, glasses, bottles etc.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not remove any covers or sections of the housing.

• The set operating voltage of the product must match the local mains supply voltage. If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company.

• Before connecting the device, please ensure that the mains supply you are using is equipped with adequate protection against short circuiting and grounding faults when the device is plugged in.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, the grounding of this product must be maintained. Use only the power supply cord provided with this product, and maintain the function of the center (grounding) pin of the mains connection at any time. Make sure the mains outlet used provides a proper protective ground connection.

• 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.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the device! Power supply cords should always be handled carefully. Periodically check cords for cuts or sign of stress, especially at the plug and the point where the cord exits the device.

• Never use a damaged power cord.

• Unplug this product during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• This product can be fully disconnected from mains only by pulling the mains plug at the unit or the wall socket. The product must be placed in such a way at any time, that disconnecting from mains is easily possible.

• Fuses are to be replaced exclusively by qualified personnel, and then only with fuses of the proper type and rating.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in any way, such as:
  – When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
  – If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.
  – If the product has been exposed to rain or moisture.
  – If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.
  – If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

• Do not connect external speakers to this product with an impedance lower than the rated impedance given on the product or in this manual. Use only cables with sufficient cross section according to the local safety regulations.

• Keep away from direct sunlight.

• Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other devices that produce heat.

• This apparatus is for moderate climates areas use, not suitable for use in tropical climates countries.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. This product must not be placed in a built-in installation such as a rack unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Always allow a cold device to warm up to ambient temperature, when being moved into a room. Condensation can form inside it and damage the product, when being used without warming up.

• Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles on the product.

• The device must be positioned at least 20 cm/8″ away from walls.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the product. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/product combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

• Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer, this applies for all kind of accessories, for example protective covers, transport bags, stands, wall or ceiling mounting equipment. In case of attaching any kind of accessories to the product, always follow the instructions for use, provided by the manufacturer. Never use fixing points on the product other than specified by the manufacturer.

• This appliance is NOT suitable to be used by any person or persons (including children) with limited physical, sensorical or mental ability, or by persons with insufficient experience and/or knowledge to operate such an appliance. Children under 4 years of age must be kept away from this appliance at all times.

• Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock.

• This product is capable of delivering sound pressure levels in excess of 90 dB, which may cause permanent hearing damage! Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss. Wear hearing protection if continuously exposed to such high levels.

• The manufacturer only guarantees the safety, reliability and efficiency of this product if:
  – Assembly, extension, re-adjustment, modifications or repairs are carried out by the manufacturer or by persons authorized to do so.
  – The electrical installation of the relevant area complies with the requirements of IEC (ANSI) specifications.
  – The unit is used in accordance with the operating instructions.

• This product is optimized for use with music and speech signals. Using this product with sine wave, square wave or other kind of measuring signals at higher level may lead to severe damage of the product.

General Notes on Safety for Loudspeaker Systems

Mounting systems may only be used for those loudspeaker systems authorized by the manufacturer and only with the mounting accessories specified by the manufacturer in the installation instructions. Read and heed the manufacturer’s installation instructions. The indicated load-bearing capacity cannot be guaranteed and the manufacturer will not be liable for damages in the event of improper installation or the use of unauthorized mounting accessories. The system’s load-bearing capacity cannot be guaranteed and the manufacturer will not be liable for damages in the event that loudspeakers, mounting accessories, and connecting and attaching components are modified in any way. Components affecting safety may only be repaired by the manufacturer or authorized agents, otherwise the operating permit will be voided.

Installation may be performed qualified personnel only, and then only at pick- points with sufficient load-carrying capacity and in compliance with local building regulations. Use only the mounting hardware specified by the manufacturer in the installation instructions (screws, anchors, etc.). Take all the precautions necessary to ensure bolted connections and other threaded locking devices will not loosen.

Fixed and portable installations (in this case, speakers and mounting accessories) must be secured by two independent safeties to prevent them from falling. Safeties must be able to catch accessories or parts that are loose or may become loose. Ensure compliance with the given national regulations when using connecting, attaching, and rigging devices. Factor potential dynamic forces (jerk) into the equation when determining the proper size and load- bearing capacity of safeties.

Be sure to observe speaker stands’ maximum load-bearing capacity. Note that for reasons of design and construction, most speaker stands are approved to bear centric loads only; that is, the speakers’ mass has to be precisely cantered and balanced. Ensure speaker stands are set up stably and securely. Take appropriate added measures to secure speaker stands, for example when:
– the floor or ground surface does not provide a stable, secure base.
– they are extended to heights that impede stability.
– high wind pressure may be expected.
– there is the risk that they may be knocked over by people.
Special measures may become necessary as precautions against unsafe audience behaviour. Do not set up speaker stands in evacuation routes and emergency exits. Ensure corridors are wide enough and put proper barriers and markings in place when setting speaker stands up in passageways. Mounting and dismounting are especially hazardous tasks. Use aids suitable for this purpose. Observe the given national regulations when doing so.

Wear proper protection (in particular, a helmet, gloves, and safety shoes) and use only suitable means of ascent (ladders, scaffolds, etc.) during installation. Compliance with this requirement is the sole responsibility of the company performing the installation.

WARNING! After installation, inspect the system comprised
of the mounting fixtures and loudspeakers to ensure it is properly
secured. The operator of loudspeaker systems (fixed or portable) must regularly inspect or task a third party to regularly inspect all system components in accordance with the given country’s regulations and have possible defects repaired immediately.
We also strongly recommend maintaining a logbook or the like to
document all inspections. Also be sure to provide sufficient safety margins for the rigging points used for flown systems. Observe the given national regulations when doing so.

Professional loudspeaker systems can produce harmful
volume levels. Even prolonged exposure to seemingly harmless levels (starting at about 95 dBA SPL) can cause permanent hearing damage! Therefore we recommend that everyone who is exposed to high volume levels produced by loudspeaker systems wears professional hearing protection (earplugs or earmuffs).

Manufacturer: Stamer Musikanlagen GmbH, Magdeburger Str. 8, 66606 St. Wendel, Germany

SONAR 110 Xi • 112 Xi • 115 Xi

Welcome to the HK Audio family!

Thank you for choosing a brand-name product made by our company. Rest assured, we engineered and built it with the greatest care so it will serve you well for many tomorrows to come.

Even if your experience with sound systems runs deep, some things about this product are sure to be new to you. This is why we ask that you do not set this manual aside without reading it first. Be sure to keep it in a safe place for later reference.
Here’s wishing you the best sound at every occasion!

Your HK Audio team
Strong electromagnetic interference or electrostatic discharge may prevent the product from functioning normally. If this happens, the product may be returned to normal operation by powering off and on again. Should this not result in the product functioning normally again, please move the product away from the source of disturbance and try again.

Warranty
Use the convenient online registration option at www.hkaudio.com.

http://warranty.hkaudio.com
The registration is only valid if the device is registered within 30 days of the date of purchase.

HK Audio
Technischer Service
Postfach 1509
66595 St. Wendel, Germany
Fax: +49 6851 905 100

1 SONAR REMOTE App

With the SONAR REMOTE app, you can remote control SONAR from a mobile device. The App is available for free download from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

2 Connectors and Control Features

1. LCD Display
   In normal operating mode, the colour display indicates the channels’ in and out levels. Additionally, it shows the Bluetooth connection status and gives access to further DSP functions.

See section xy for more information.

2. Gain/Volume (CH 1/CH 2)
   Use this rotary knob to adjust the given input channel’s signal level. Twist it counter clockwise to the far left to turn the signal level all the way down and clockwise to the far right to turn it all the way up. Always make sure the Gain/Volume knobs on unused inputs are turned down to suppress noise and prevent crosstalk.

3. Mic/Line (CH 1/CH 2)
   Adjust the preamplifiers’ gain and impedance with this selector. Set it to Mic to connect a dynamic microphone. Set it to Line to connect a line-level device such as a mixing console, keyboard or the like.

4. Input (CH 1/CH 2)
   This balanced XLR / 1/4″ (6.35 mm) combo jack accepts an XLR connector or a balanced or unbalanced 1/4″ (6.35 mm) jack plug. Heads up: A balanced signal is always preferable because it is less susceptible to HF and other interference.

5. Master (Push to edit)
   The Master knob on the right of the display serves primarily to adjust the system’s overall volume. The display indicates the current value; the control range sweeps from -80 to +10 dB. Turn and press the Master knob (Push to edit) to access and edit various settings. The currently selected parameter is highlighted. Turn the Master knob to navigate the menu. Press it to select the current menu option or confirm your entry. (see section xy)

6. Gain/Volume (CH 3 Aux + BT)
   Turn this knob to adjust the level for both the Aux and Bluetooth input signals. Twist it counter clockwise to the far left to turn the volume all the way down and clockwise to the far right to turn it all the way up. Heads up: When using the Aux input while streaming audio via Bluetooth, balance the two signal levels by adjusting the Bluetooth player’s volume to match that of the incoming Aux signal.

7. Aux In
   Connect audio sources with high output levels such as a CD/MP3 player, smartphone, DJ mixer or a computer to this unbalanced 3.5mm TRS jack input.

8. Bluetooth LED indicator
   
   This LED lights up blue continuously when a Bluetooth-enabled device is connected to SONAR to stream audio via channel 3 (see also xy), or when a mobile device is connected to remotely control SONAR via Bluetooth (for more on this, see section xy).

9. Mix Out
   This balanced XLR output provides a summed signal ­ that is, a mix of all input channels’ signals. In the “Setup/Output” menu, you can select whether this signal is pre or post master fader. Heads up: Mix Out serves to forward the summed signal to an FOH mixer, other speakers, monitors or recording device. You could also send it to a powered subwoofer if the unit has a high- cut or low-pass filter to suppress high frequencies.

10. Power
    This on/off button powers the system up and down. When you switch SONAR on, it loads the most recently used DSP settings and will be ready to operate within seconds when the channels’ level indicators and the Master volume setting appear in the display.
    

11. Mains
    Please use the factory-included power cable to connect this IEC mains socket to a wall outlet. Be sure your speaker is turned off before you plug the mains supply cord into an electrical outlet. Caution! Make sure the local mains voltage matches the voltage imprint on the product. Connecting it to the wrong mains voltage may destroy its electronic components.
    Caution! Always make sure that the fan is not covered and the rotation not blocked!

3 DSP Menu

Press the Master knob (Push to edit) to access and edit various DSP parameters. Turn the Master knob to navigate the menu. The display shows the currently selected parameter. Press the Master knob to confirm your entry.

Note: SONAR will exit the selected menu option and automatically return to the main Master Volume if you do not make or confirm an entry within eight seconds. It does this to prevent inadvertent operating errors.

Heads up: The system’s memory stores all current DSP settings when you power it down and reloads those settings when you power the system back up again.

3.1 Main screen with Master volume selected (default screen)

1. Enters Bluetooth page, and shows current Bluetooth state. Currently, audio streaming is activated, App control is deactivated
2. Enters Setup page
3. Enters Menu page
4. CH 1 currently has Line input selected, CH 2 has Mic input selected.
5. Level meters show the input and output levels.
6. If the Signal Present/Overload LED turns red, turn down the channel’s input gain
7. Master output level
8. The master fader controls the output level

3.2 Main screen with Channel 2 pre-selected

1. Bluetooth state: Audio streaming and App control are activated.
2. Bluetooth TWS is activated, with this unit being the “primary speaker”.
3. Yellow frame means “pre-selected”. Press the Master knob to confirm selection and open Channel 2 edit screen.

3.3 Channel 2 Edit screen

1. xit page and return to Main screen
2. Currently, Mid EQ Gain is selected and 3 dB boosted.

3.4 Main screen with App control activated and Menu pre-selected

1. CH 1 and Master are muted via app.
2. Menu page pre-selected. Press the Master knob to enter menu and access settings.
3. Yellow markers show current positions of the app faders.

3.5 Menu screen with Front LED entry selected

1. Currently, Front LED is selected and option Limit activated
2. Exit page and return to Main screen

Menu options

3.6 Setup screen with Mode entry selected

Setup options

3.7 Bluetooth screen with Streaming entry selected

1. Confirm selection, and SONAR will start searching for a Bluetooth device.

3.8 Bluetooth screen with Audio Streaming activated (single speaker)

1. App remote control is currently not activated
2. Bluetooth connection between Bluetooth device and SONAR is established
3. Option to TWS link a second SONAR speaker

3.9 Bluetooth screen with TWS Streaming and App control activated

1. Bluetooth TWS connection is established, with this unit being the secondary speaker.
2. Choose Zone if primary and secondary speaker volumes have to be adjusted individually.
3. Unlink will cut the TWS connection between primary and secondary speaker

Bluetooth options

4 Bluetooth

Pairing a Bluetooth device

• Turn the Master knob to access the “Bluetooth” menu.
• Select “Streaming” or “App” and confirm selection to start the pairing process.
• The Bluetooth LED flashes slowly, and “HK Audio SONAR” can be found in the Bluetooth list of the Bluetooth-enabled device.
• Select “HK Audio SONAR” on the Bluetooth-enabled device to pair it with SONAR. The Bluetooth LED and the Bluetooth symbol in the SONAR display light up continuously as soon as the two are properly connected.

Range
SONAR supports Bluetooth 5. Bluetooth 5-enabled devices’ range can extend up to 40 meters. Devices that do not support Bluetooth 5 typically run up to 10 meters, but that depends on factors such as the given device’s quality, transmission power and current environment. For example, walls obstructing the transmission path or a protective cover on the Bluetooth device impede radio communication. The sound drops out if the device moves out of range or behind walls that interfere with the signal. In this case, the Bluetooth LED will flash quickly.

Bluetooth Audio Stream Stutters or Drops Out
A cable is less susceptible to interference than Bluetooth, which has to send a constant stream of audio data via a radio frequency. To get a clear signal without dropouts, it is best to align SONAR and the source device in line of sight of one another.

Good to know: Your source device may be set up to issue ringtones, notifications and system sounds. The speakers will render these sounds along with the audio stream if they arrive via Bluetooth, so be sure to disable these functions on your Bluetooth device. Visit www.bluetooth.org to learn more.

5 Technical Specifications

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Stamer Musikanlagen GmbH is under license.

Apple, the Apple logo and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

All mentioned trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners.

FCC STATEMENT
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

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.

IC WARNING
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

SONAR 110 Xi · 112 Xi · 115 Xi

HK Audio® · Postfach 1509 · 66595 St. Wendel · Germany · info@hkaudio.com · www.hkaudio.com International Inquiries: fax +49-68 51-905 215 · international@hkaudio.com

Subject to change without notice · Technische Änderungen vorbehalten Copyrights 2020 Music & Sales GmbH · 07/2020

References

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