audiophony RACER250 Battery Powered Speaker System User Guide
- July 27, 2024
- auDiopHony
Table of Contents
RACER250
USER GUIDE
H11661/H11662 – Version 1 / 04-2024
RACER250 – 250W portable sound system with bluetooth® tws – multimedia player and uhf microphone
1 – Safety information
Important safety information
This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it in a wet, or extremely cold/hot locations. 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.
Symbols used
This symbol signals an important safety precaution.
The WARNING symbol signals a risk to the user’s physical integrity.
The product may also be damaged.
The CAUTION symbol signals a risk of product deterioration.
| CAUTION|
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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 even your unit
may require service, please contact your nearest dealer.
In order 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.
Sound levels
Our audio solutions deliver important sound pressure levels (SPL) that can be
harmful to human health when exposed during long periods. Please do not stay
in close proximity of operating speakers.
Recycling your device
- As HITMUSIC is really involved in the environmental cause, we only commercialise 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.
Instructions and recommendations
1 – Please read carefully :
We strongly recommend to read carefully and understand the safety instructions
before attempting to operate this unit.
2 – Please keep this manual :
We strongly recommend to keep this manual with the unit for future reference.
3 – Operate carefully this product :
We strongly recommend to take into consideration every safety instruction.
4 – Follow the instructions :
Please carefully follow each safety instruction to avoid any physical harm or
property damage.
5 – Avoid water and wet locations :
Do not use this product in rain, or near washbasins or other wet locations.
6 – 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.
7 – Ceiling or wall installation :
Please contact your local dealer before attempting any ceiling or wall
installation.
8 – 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 been
operated in a closed non-ventilated area such as a flight case or a rack,
unless cooling vents are provided for the purpose.
9 – Heat exposure :
Sustained contact or proximity with warm surfaces may cause overheating and
product damages. Please keep this product away from any heat source such as a
heaters, amplifiers, hot plates, etc…
10 – Electric power supply :
This product can only be operated according to a very specific voltage. These
information are specified on the label located at the rear of the product.
11 – Power cords 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.
12 – 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.
13 – Long periods of non use :
Disconnect the unit’s main power during long periods of non use.
14 – Liquids or objects 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.
15 – 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.
16 – Inspection/maintenance :
Please do not attempt any inspection or maintenance by yourself. Refer all
servicing to qualified personnel.
17 – 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.
2 – Introduction
Thank you for choosing the RACER250 amplified system.
– An easy-to-carry all-in-one system
– Performance and sound quality
– Built-in media player
– One UHF diversity receiver
– One UHF diversity receiver slot
The RACER250 is a powerful all-in-one system with excellent sound quality for
all your on-the-go performances.
It comes standard with a USB/SD player, Bluetooth® TWS receiver and a mixer
for connecting two additional microphones and an external source. It’s easy to
carry with its built-in trolley, and it has excellent battery life and can be
charged while in use. With its integrated compartment that can accommodate two
microphones, it is easy to store in a minimum of space.
For its protection you can add a cover (code: H10791).
– Visualization of the battery level by LED display
– Simultaneous charging and use
– Automatic cut-off in case of low battery level
– Storage compartment for two microphones and cables
– Retractable handle and transport wheels
3 – The different modules
Back
A – UHF receiver module.
B – Optional UHF receiver module.
See paragraph 5 for more details.
C – USB/SD/Bluetooth® TWS module assigned to channel 1
D – Mixer section.
E – Master section
F – Power supply section
Top
1 – Fixed carrying handle
2 – Accessories storage compartment
3 – Telescopic carrying handle
4 – Description of modules
4 – 1 : USB/SD/Bluetooth® TWS module
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: DC 5 V 2 A
5 – Multimedia player controls
6 – Level control: This control is for the multimedia player and the AUX
input level
7 – AUX input on 3.5 stereo jack. Priority AUX input on the player as
soon as a source is connected.
Action
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Display
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Switch the player on and off:
Long press on the MODE button
The player starts up.
When the RACER is turned on, the player turns on automatically.
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If no USB or SD media is connected to the player.|
Connecting a USB or SD media :
If you connect a USB or SD media containing music tracks, they will be
detected automatically.
The player automatically switches to stop mode.
Press to start playback.
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Selecting the repeat mode:
Short press on .
Different repeat modes are: Repeat All (A) / Repeat One (1) / Repeat Folder (F) / Random (R).
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Choice of equalization mode:
Long press on .
Different equalization modes are : Normal / Rock / Pop / Classic / Jazz / Country.
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Switch to Bluetooth mode :
Short press on MODE.
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Pairing :
To pair your RACER250 switch to Bluetooth mode and the display will show
«Bluetooth Disconnected».
Now you need to pair a Bluetooth source.
Turn on your Bluetooth source and perform a device search.
Select «RACER» from the list and accept the connection.
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Activate the TWS mode (stereo reproduction with two RACER) :
Switch both RACERs to Bluetooth mode.
Long press the TWS button on the RACER that is playing the Bluetooth source.
The RACERs will automatically switch to TWS mode.
Note: The TWS mode works with all models in the RACER range (80 / 120 / 250)
| RACER 1|
RACER 2|
Setting the player level :
Long press on V- or V+.
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Activate or deactivate the charger mode of the USB port :
In SD and USB mode: Long press on .
In BT mode: Short press on the key .
When in charge mode, the USB port delivers up to 2 amps, the USB data is
inactive and the SD port remains accessible.
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Multimedia player mode displays
| Indicates musical mode.
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| Indicates the playback mode. To switch from one mode to another, use key.
| The top line shows the number of the current song and the bottom line shows
the total number of songs.
| Indicates the current equalization mode.
| Indicates the type of file being played and its compression ratio.
| Indicates the media being played.
| Indicates the time in the song playback / the total time of the song
| Indicates the name of the song being played
| Reading level bar graph
Use and keys to switch from one song to another.
Use key to start or pause playback.
Use key to stop playback
4 – 2 : 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.
4 – 3 : Mixer section
1 – CH2 and CH3 inputs on XLR and 6.35 jacks. Allow to connect a
microphone or an instrument.
2 – Input selector for channels 2-3. Selects the source on each channel.
3 – Potentiometers for adjusting the volume of the CH2 and CH3 channels.
4 – LINK OUT.
Allows you to feed the output signal back to another sound system (balanced
signal)
5 – LINK MODE SETUP button.
– PRE: The signal is the sum of the signals present at the input. The output
level does not depend on the MASTER volume.
– POST: The signal is the sum of the signals present at the input. The output
level depends on the MASTER volume.
6 – MIC TALKOVER button.
Enables or disables the talkover function on the microphone channels including
the HF microphone.
4 – 4 : Master section
1 – MASTER volume control.
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.
3 – Potentiometer for adjusting the treble level.
From -12 dB to +12 dB clockwise. This adjustment affects the output of the
master.
4 – Potentiometer for adjusting the bass level.
From -12 dB to +12 dB clockwise. This adjustment affects the output of the
master.
5 – MIC EFFECT: Potentiometer to adjust the level of the effect applied
to the microphone channels.
4 – 5 : Power supply section
1 – Mains plug.
Please plug in your power cord to recharge the batteries 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 RACER250 is powered on.
– In the OFF position: The RACER250 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 RACER250 is not used for a long time.
This saves the batteries life.
The switch is set to OFF on delivery.
5 – Battery level indicators.
It is imperative to charge the batteries when only the LOW light is on.
The CHARGE indicator of the batteries lights up green when the batteries are
charged.
Precautions for using the integrated battery
1 – This device is equipped with two 18 V / 7 Ah batteries for an
autonomy of 6 hours on average depending on the type of use.
2 – The batteries take about 8 hours to fully charge.
3 – A charge management system is built into the device and tells you
when a recharge is needed.
4 – 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.
5 – Used batteries must be disposed of in the appropriate waste disposal
system. Do not dispose of them in the environment.
6 – To conserve battery power, always turn the unit completely off and
set the BATTERY CONNECT switch to the OFF position when not in use.
7 – Batteries must be charged regularly to prevent them from drying out
and becoming completely unusable. We recommend charging the batteries at least
once every three months.
8 – The batteries in this unit are considered wear parts and are not
covered by the warranty.
5 – Installation of optional UHF modules: RACER-GoMod (F5 or F8)
5 – 1 : A single module
Before handling, make sure that the RACER is switched off.
[1]
Remove the cover from the left-hand hatch.
[2]
Connect the two antennas to the ANT-A and ANT-B connectors on the receiver.
The antenna cords are marked ANT-A and ANT-B.
[3]
Connect the ribbon connector (Power / Signal).
[4]
Mount the two BNC antennas on their mounts.
This receiver is diversity, so it works with two antennas.
Do not forget to lock the cords in the jaws provided for this purpose.
Insulate the ends of the unused cords IMPORTANT and hang them behind the trap door B
5 – 2 : Two modules
Before handling, make sure that the RACER is switched off.
a) To antenna A
b) To antenna B
c) Receiver 1
d) Receiver 2
[1]
Remove the two covers.
[2]
Connect the two antennas to the ANT-A and ANT-B connectors on receiver 1. The
antenna cords are marked ANT-A and ANT-B.
[3]
Connect the LINK OUT-B output of receiver 1 to the LINK IN-B input of receiver
2. The cable is marked LINK-OUT B and LINK-IN B.
[4]
Connect the LINK OUT-A output of receiver 1 to the LINK IN-A input of receiver
2. The cable is marked LINKOUT A and LINK-IN A.
[5]
Connect the ribbon connector (Power / Signal).
[6]
Mount the two BNC antennas on their mounts. These receivers are diversity, so
they work with two antennas.
Do not forget to lock the cords in the jaws provided for this purpose.
6 – Technical data
Inputs| 2 channels XLR/TRS combo Line/Mic input
1 ⅛” AUX channel
1 Bluetooth connection
2 optional UHF microphones
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Outputs| 1 TRS jack output
Loudspeaker| 12″ loudspeaker + 1.35″ titanium driver, total impedance: 4 Ohms
Power| 250W RMS Class D amplifier
Frequency response| 60 – 20k Hz
Sound pressure level| 125 dB SPL max
HF microphone (Option)| RACER-GoMod UHF diversity receiver|
Receivers
| Go emitters| Go microphones
RACER-GoModF5
(F5 range)
Code : H11411| GO-Hand-F5
Code : H11030
GO-Body-F5
Code : H11031| GO-Head
Code : H9991
GO-Lava
Code : H9992
RACER-GoModF8
(F8 range)
Code : H11410| GO-Hand-F8
Code : H9989
GO-Body-F8
Code : H9990
Frequency range| F8 range : UHF 823~832 MHz and 863~865 Mhz – 10 mW
F5 range : UHF 514~542 MHz – 35 mW
Reader| Built-in USB key / SD card reader and Bluetooth® receiver
Maximum capacity 32 Gb
Supplied with an infrared remote control
Bluetooth®| Type V5.0 AVRCP, with an excellent, close-to-digital audio
transmission
Settings and indicators| Independent level settings for each channel
Low and treble equalizer from -12dB to + 12dB
ROOM and talkover effects on all mic channels
Power and Limit Indicator
Battery charge indicators
Finish| Polypropylene housing, metal mesh grill. C36 mounting plate for
speaker stands
Dimensions (in mm)| 615 x 350 x 395
Net weight (incl. batteries)| 22.8 kg
Batteries| 2 x 18V / 7Ah wired in series / 150 x 95 x 97 mm
Autonomy| 6 hours depending on the volume
Charging time| 8 hours to recharge the two 18 V batteries
Power management| LED display to indicate the charge level. Charge it and use
it at the same time.
Automatic shutdown if the battery level is too low.
Option| Protective cover (code: H10791)
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without prior notice. That is why technical specifications and the products
physical configuration might differ from the illustrations.
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