behringer B1C Portable 200W Speaker User Guide
- August 10, 2024
- Behringer
Table of Contents
behringer B1C Portable 200W Speaker
Specifications
- Model: B1C
- Type: All-in-One Portable Speaker
- Power: 200 Watts
- Operation: Battery
- Connectivity: Bluetooth for Audio Streaming
- Special Feature: Reverb Functionality
Product Usage Instructions
Safety Instructions
It is important to adhere to the safety instructions provided in the manual to ensure safe operation of the product. Some key safety points include:
- Avoid exposing the product to rain or moisture.
- Do not attempt to open the enclosure as it contains dangerous voltage.
- Use only recommended attachments and accessories.
- Protect the power cord from damage.
Setup and Connection
Before using the speaker, ensure it is fully charged if operating on battery. Follow these steps to connect and start using the speaker:
- Turn on the speaker by pressing the power button.
- Activate Bluetooth on your device and pair it with the speaker.
- You can now stream audio wirelessly to the speaker.
Adjusting Settings
The speaker may have various settings that can be adjusted for optimal performance. Follow these steps to adjust settings:
- Use the control panel or remote to adjust volume, bass, treble, and reverb settings.
- Experiment with different settings to achieve the desired sound quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Can I use this speaker outdoors?
- A: Yes, you can use the speaker outdoors, but make sure to protect it from direct exposure to rain or extreme moisture.
- Q: How long does the battery last on a full charge?
- A: The battery life may vary based on usage, but typically it can last for several hours on a full charge.
- Q: Is it possible to connect non-Bluetooth devices to this speaker?
- A: Yes, you can connect non-Bluetooth devices using auxiliary cables or other compatible connectors.
Important Safety Instructions
Terminals marked with this symbol carry an electrical current of sufficient
magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality
professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed.
All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified
personnel. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be
sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.
This wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance
instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.
Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Caution
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such\ as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Caution
These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel.
Warning
Please refer to the information on the exterior of bottom enclosure for electrical and safety information before installing or operating the device.
- Please read and follow all instructions and warnings.
- Keep the apparatus away from water (except for outdoor products).
- Clean only with dry cloth.
- Do not block ventilation openings. Do not install in a confined space. Install only according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Protect the power cord from damage, particularly atplugs and appliance socket.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- 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 (only for USA and Canada). 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 damage, particularly at plugs and appliance socket.
- Use only attachments and accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
- Use only specified carts, stands, tripods, brackets, or tables. Use caution to prevent tip-over when moving the cart/ apparatus combination.
- Unplug during storms, or if not in use for a long period.
- Only use qualified personnel for servicing, especially after damage.
- The apparatus with protective earthing terminal shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
- Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
- Avoid installing in confined spaces like bookcases.
- Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
- Operating temperature range 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F).
- Warning
- Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type can defeat a safeguard.
- Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery can result in an explosion.
- Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
- A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
- Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
- The battery should be charged regularly. Do not leave it in a discharged state, as this may shorten the battery life.
- Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Hook–up
Step 1: Hook–Up
Controls
Step 2: Controls
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INPUT A/B – combination jacks accept input signals over XLR balanced, ¼” TRS balanced, or ¼” TS unbalanced connectors.
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BASS control – cuts and boosts the level of the low-frequency range.
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TREBLE control – cuts and boosts the level of the high-frequency range.
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VOLUME control – adjusts the volume level of the input.
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REVERB control – adjusts the level of reverberation.
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CLIP LED – turns on when the level of the audio signals going into any input is too high.
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PAIR/TWS – use to pair the B1C with a Bluetooth device and to pair with another B1C for True Wireless Stereo operation (TWS). The LED shows the status.
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AUX INPUT – 3.5 mm stereo input jack.
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LINE OUTPUT jack – sends a combined signal from all inputs, out over a balanced TRS connection.
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AC/POWER LEDs – show on/off status and battery status.
The left LED indicates power on/off (Amber)
The right LED indicates the battery status :- Green solid: battery is full
- Green flashing: battery charging
- Red: battery is low
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AC/POWER switch – turns the unit ON and OFF. When ON, the B1C will run on AC power if the power cord is connected to a live AC power source, or it will run on internal battery power.
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POWER SOURCE jack – accepts the included IEC cable. Only use the supplied cable.
Getting started
- Connect the B1C to a power outlet byusing the included IEC power cable. This will also charge up the internal battery.
- Connect all analog microphone and/or instrument cables to their respective input jacks. Make sure all outboard audio gear is switched off for now.
- Power up the B1C by pressing the AC/POWER switch to the “on” position. If the AC power is not connected, the B1C will run on internal battery power.
- Reduce the volume by rotating all the VOLUME knobs counterclockwise.
- Power up any outboard audio gear connected to the B1C.
- Raise the volume back up to a low-to medium setting.
- Speak or sing into each microphone and play your instrument while raising the respective volume level (A or B) until you find a comfortable gain level that does not distort the audio signal. Please avoid clipping the input signal.
- If you intend to stream Bluetooth audio, go to the Bluetooth Streaming section of this Quick Start Guide and follow the setup instructions.
- Set Bluetooth levels by adjusting the VOLUME until you find a comfortable level. Do not forget to turn on the volume on the sending BT device.
- Adjust the Bass, Treble, and Reverb settings as needed.
Make final volume adjustments
Bluetooth Connection
To stream audio from a Bluetooth-enabled device, you will need at least one B1C speaker and an iPad/iPhone/Android/Windows* device with basic Bluetooth connectivity.
Note: When the AUX input is connected, it takes priority over Bluetooth. Disconnect any AUX input of you want to use Bluetooth. *iPad and Apple are trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Bluetooth Streaming
To stream Bluetooth audio with any Bluetooth device (iPad/iPhone/Android/ Windows, etc.):
Single Speaker Operation
- Enable Bluetooth on your remote device/smart phone.
- Switch on your B1C speaker and minimize the volume.
- Press the PAIR button on the B1C speaker.
- Check that your remote device is searching for a connection.
- Once your device detects the B1C speaker, select it from your remote device’s menu (for example “B1C”).
- Bluetooth music can now be streamed to your B1C. The stereo signal will automatically mix down to mono.
- The B1C speaker LED flashes on an off during pairing. It is solid when connected and playing. It turns off if it fails to pair.
- To unpair, press the PAIR button again.
Two Speaker Operation (TWS True Wireless Stereo)
Note: in TWS mode, only the Bluetooth signal is transmitted to the second speaker.
- Turn on both B1C speakers.
- Press the PAIR button for more than 2 seconds on the first speaker (A). This will become the left channel for stereo music.
- Press the PAIR button for more than 2 seconds on the second speaker (B). This will become the right channel for stereo music.
- Speaker A’s Bluetooth LED will flash quickly when ready for pairing, and speaker B’s LED will be solid when TWS pairing is successful.
- Find the correct B1C name on the remote device and connect.
- Both speaker’s Bluetooth LEDs will light solid after connecting successfully to the remote device.
- When streaming music to the speakers, the speaker B’s (right channel) LED will be solid, and speaker A’s (left channel) LED will flash slowly
- To unpair from TWS, press the PAIR button for more than 2 seconds on speaker A or speaker B, and the two speakers will unpair TWS from each other.
Multiple Speaker (Mono) Operation
The Line output from each B1C speaker is a mix of all its inputs. It can be connected to an input of the next B1C speaker in line. All speakers will play in mono
Specifications
- Independent of limiters and driver protection circuits.
- The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Music Tribe is under license.
Important information
- Register online. Please register your new Music Tribe equipment right after you purchase it by visiting musictribe.com. Registering your purchase using our simple online form helps us to process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Also, read the terms and conditions of our warranty, if applicable.
- Malfunction. Should your Music Tribe Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the Music Tribe Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under “Support” at musictribe.com. Should your country not be listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under “Support” at musictribe.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at musictribe.com BEFORE returning the product.
- Power Connections. Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you are using the correct mains voltage for your particular model. Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating without exception
FCC Statement
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
- Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.
- Address: 122 E. 42nd St.1,
- 8th Floor NY, NY 10168,
- United States
- Email Address: legal@musictribe.com
FCC ID: QWHB1C
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.
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- this device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Important information:
Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Music Tribe can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
Caution!
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
- This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
- This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
FCC ID: QWHB1C
IC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: 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:
- This device may not cause interference.
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment complies with IC 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.
Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU, Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2014/35/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863/EU, Directive 2012/19/EU, Regulation 519/2012 REACH SVHC and Directive 1907/2006/EC.
Full text of EU DoC is available at https://community.musictribe.com/
EU Representative: Music Tribe Brands DK A/S Address: Gammel Strand 44, DK-1202 København K, Denmark UK Representative: Music Tribe Brands UK Ltd. Address: 8th Floor, 20 Farringdon Street London EC4A 4AB, United Kingdom
Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, or your household waste collection service.