audiophony RACER80 Portable Speaker User Guide

July 6, 2024
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audiophony RACER80 Portable Speaker

Safety information

Important safety information

  • This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it in a wet, or extremely cold/hot location. Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to this product or other property.
  • Any maintenance procedure must be performed by a CONTEST-authorised technical service. Basic cleaning operations must thoroughly follow our safety instructions.
  • This product contains non-isolated electrical components. Do not undertake any maintenance operation when it is switched on as it may result in electric shock.

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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

WARNING : This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the housing or attempt any maintenance by yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact your nearest dealer. To avoid any electrical malfunction, please do not use any multi-socket, power cord extension, or connecting system without making sure they are perfectly isolated and present no defect.

WARNING

Sound levels
Our audio solutions deliver important sound pressure levels (SPL) that can be harmful to human health when exposed for long periods. Please do not stay nearby of operating speakers.

Recycling your device

  • As HIT MUSIC is involved in the environmental cause, we only commercialize clean, ROHS-compliant products.
  • When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. The separate collection and recycling of your product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.audiophony-RACER80-Portable-Speaker-FIG-2

Instructions and recommendations

Please read carefully:
We strongly recommend to read carefully and understand the safety instructions before attempting to operate this unit.

Please keep this manual:
We strongly recommend to keep this manual with the unit for future reference.

Operate carefully this product
We strongly recommend taking into consideration every safety instruction.

Follow the instructions:
Please carefully follow each safety instruction to avoid any physical harm or property damage.

Avoid water and wet locations
Do not use this product in the rain, near washbasin, or other wet locations.

Installation
We strongly encourage you to only use a fixation system or support recommended by the manufacturer or supplied with this product. Carefully follow the installation instructions and use the adequate tools. Always ensure this unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating as it may result in physical injury.

Ceiling or wall installation
Please contact your local dealer before attempting any ceiling or wall installation.

Ventilation
The cooling vents ensure a safe use of this product and avoid any overheating risk. Do not obstruct or cover these vents as it may result in overheating and potential physical injury or product damage. This product should never be operated in a closed non-ventilated area such as a flight case or a rack, unless cooling vents are provided for the purpose.

Heat exposure
Sustained contact or proximity with warm surfaces may cause overheating and product damage. Please keep this product away from any heat sources such as heaters, amplifiers, hot plates, etc…

Electric power supply :
This product can only be operated according to a very specific voltage. This information is specified on the label located at the rear of the product.

Power cord protection:
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at lugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the fixture.

Cleaning precautions
Unplug the product before attempting any cleaning operation. This product should be cleaned only with accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Use a damp cloth to clean the surface. Do not wash this product.

Long periods of nonuse
Disconnect the unit’s main power during long periods of nonuse.

Liquids or object penetration
Do not let any object penetrate this product as it may result in electric shock or fire. Never spill any liquid on this product as it may infiltrate the electronic components and result in electric shock or fire.

This product should be serviced when :
Please contact the qualified service personnel if :

  • The power cord or the plug has been damaged.
  • Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
  • The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
  • The product does not appear to operate normally.
  • The product has been damaged.

Inspection/maintenance :
Please do not attempt any inspection or maintenance by yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

Operating environment
Ambient temperature and humidity: +5 – +35°C, relative humidity must be less than 85% (when cooling vents are not obstructed). Do not operate this product in a non-ventilated, very humid or warm place.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the RACER80 amplified system.

  • All-in-one mains and battery-operated system
  • Performance and sound quality
  • Integrated media player
  • UHF diversity system

The RACER80 is a powerful all-in-one system with excellent sound quality for all your mobile performances. Equipped as standard with a USB/SD player, a Bluetooth® TWS receiver and a mixer allowing the connection of two additional microphones and an external source, the RACER80 is a complete, high- performance and easy-to-use solution. Compact and light, it operates autonomously thanks to its built-in lithium battery. For its protection, you can add a cover (code: H10431).

  • Visualization of the battery level by LED display
  • Simultaneous charging and use
  • Automatic switch-off in case of low battery level

The different modules

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  • A – UHF receiver module. See 4.6 for installation.
  • B – USB/SD/Bluetooth® TWS module assigned to channel 1
  • C – Channel 2 and 3 mixer section
  • D – Master section
  • E – Power supply section

Description of modules

USB/SD/Bluetooth® TWS module

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  1. SD card slot
  2. Player display
  3. IR diode for receiving remote control signals
  4. USB mass storage port for USB key. This USB plug can also be used to recharge a phone or a tablet: DC5 V 2 A
  5. Level control: This control is for the multimedia player and the AUX input level
  6. AUX input on 3.5 stereo jack. Priority AUX input on the player as soon as a source is connected.
  7. Multimedia player controls

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Multimedia player mode displays

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Remote control

The infrared remote control of your player allows you to remotely control certain functions of your player for your SD/USB or Bluetooth® sources.

  • The CH- and CH+ keys are used to move through the folders on the SD or USB media.
  • The «EQ» button allows you to select different equalization presets according to different music genres: Normal / Rock / Pop / Classic / Jazz / Country.
  • The Vol- and Vol+ keys are used to adjust the output level of the player.
  • The «ENTER» key allows you to choose the playback mode: Repeat All (A)/ Repeat One (1)/ Repeat Folder (F)/ Random (R).
  • The MODE button activates the Bluetooth® mode
  • The 0 to 9 keys allow direct access to a song.

Mixer section

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  1. Input on combo XLR and 6.35 jack. Allows you to connect a line-level source, a microphone or a guitar.
  2. Input selector for channels 2-3. Allows you to select the source on each channel.
  3. Volume control knobs for channels 2 and 3. From minimum to maximum clockwise. These adjustments affect the level of each channel.
  4. Potentiomètre de réglage du niveau de l’effet appliqué aux voies micro.
  5. MIC TALKOVER button. Activates or deactivates the talkover function on the microphone channels including the HF microphone.
  6. Bass and treble adjustment of the output signal.

Master section

  1. MASTER volume control. From minimum to maximum clockwise. This control affects the overall output volume of the system.
  2. POWER/LIMIT light. Indicates whether the system is powered and whether the limiter is active. When the light is blue, the system is powered up. When the light is flashing red, it means that the power limiter protection system is active. Please lower the input level of your sources and/or the master.

Power supply section

  1. Mains plug. Please plug in your power cord to recharge the battery and/or use your device.

  2. Fuse holder. Please replace the fuse with an identical model only. Fuse T3.15AL 250V.

  3. ON-OFF-CHARGE switch.

    • In the ON position: The RACER80 is powered on.
    • In the OFF position: The RACER80 is off.
    • In the CHARGE position: The RACER250 batteries are charging. The BATTERY CONNECT switch must be in the ON position for charging to take place.
  4. BATTERY CONNECT switch. Disconnects the battery when the RACER80 is not used for a long time. This saves the battery life. The switch is set to OFF on delivery.

  5. Battery level indicators. It is imperative to charge the battery when only the LOW light is on. The CHARGE indicator of the battery lights up green when the battery is charged.
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  6. This device is equipped with a DC22.2 V 2200 mA Li-ion battery for an average autonomy of 5 hours depending on the type of use.

  7. The battery takes about 8 hours to fully charge.

  8. A charge management system is built into the device and tells you when a recharge is needed.

  9. If, however, the battery level is low and only the «LOW» indicator is lit, connect your device to the mains or replace the batteries with charged ones.

  10. The used battery must be disposed of in the appropriate waste disposal system. Do not dispose of it in the environment.

  11. To conserve battery power, always turn the unit completely off and set the BATTERY CONNECT switch to the OFF position when not in use.

  12. Battery must be charged regularly to prevent them from drying out and becoming completely unusable. We recommend charging the battery at least once every three months.

  13. The battery in this unit is considered worn parts and is not covered by the warranty.

Optional UHF receiver module: RACER-GoMod (F5 or F8)
Before handling, make sure that the RACER is switched off.

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  • Connect the BNC antenna to its bracket. The RACER 80 has an internal, pre-wired flat antenna for diversity.

IMPORTANT

  • Do not forget to lock the cords in the jaws provided for this purpose.
  • Be sure not to pinch or disconnect the cables when setting up the receiver.

Available frequencies

F5 series

Channel 1| 514.000 MHz
Channel 2| 515.500 MHz
Channel 3| 517.000 MHz
Channel 4| 518.750 MHz
Channel 5| 520.500 MHz
Channel 6| 522,250 MHz
Channel 7| 524.000 MHz
Channel 8| 525.750 MHz
Channel 9| 526,750 MHz
Channel 10| 529.000 MHz
Channel 11| 531.500 MHz
Channel 12| 533.750 MHz
Channel 13| 534.750 MHz
Channel 14| 537.000 MHz
Channel 15| 539.500 MHz
Channel 16| 541.750 MHz
F8 series

Channel 1| 823.175 MHz
Channel 2| 823.875 MHz
Channel 3| 824.825 MHz
Channel 4| 825.425 MHz
Channel 5| 826.225 MHz
Channel 6| 827.375 MHz
Channel 7| 828.225 MHz
Channel 8| 828.725 MHz
Channel 9| 829.500 MHz
Channel 10| 830.575 MHz
Channel 11| 831.375 MHz
Channel 12| 831.825 MHz
Channel 13| 863.275 MHz
Channel 14| 863.675 MHz
Channel 15| 864.325 MHz
Channel 16| 864.725 MHz

Technical data

  • Inputs
    • 2 channels XLR/TRS combo Line/Mic input
    • 1 1/8″ AUX channel
    • 1 TWS Bluetooth connexion
    • 1 optional UHF microphone
  • Outputs 1 TRS mix output
  • Loudspeaker 6.5″ loudspeaker + 1″ titanium driver, total impedance: 4 Ohms
  • Power 80 W RMS Class D amplifier
  • Frequency response 80 – 20k Hz
  • Sound pressure level 120 dB SPL max
  Receivers Go emitters Go microphones
    GO-Hand-F5

RACER-GoMod

| RACER-GoModF5

(F5 range)

Code: H11411

| Code: H11030

GO-Body-F5

Code :

|

GO-Head

HF microphone (Option)    UHF diversity receiver|  | H11031| Code: H9991
 |  | GO-Hand-F8| GO-Lava
 | RACER-GoModF8

(Gamme F8)

Code: H11410

| Code: H9989

GO-Body-F8

Code :

| Code: H9992
 |  | H9990|

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Because AUDIOPHONY® takes the utmost care in its products to make sure you only get the best possible quality, our products are subject to modifications without prior notice. That is why technical specifications and the product’s physical configuration might differ from the illustrations. Make sure you get the latest news and updates about the AUDIOPHONY® products on www.audiophony.com AUDIOPHONY® is a trademark of HITMUSIC S.A.S – 595 rue de la Pièce Grande – 46230 Fontanes – FRANCE

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