Group.X Evo Portable Group.X Evo Lite Portable Table of Contents Page 1. Care and Use (you really should read this section) 2 2. Wireless Notes 2 3. Quick Start Guide 3 4. Group.X Evo Portable PA 4 5. Evo Headworm Microphone with Transmitter 5.1 Charging the Evo 5.2 Evo transmitter channel set 8 10 6. Group.X Evo Lite Portable PA 11 7. System Specifications 15 8. Troubleshooting 16 9. Warranty 17 10.
1. Care and Use of your Group.X Evo and Group.X Evo lite Portable PA Thank you for purchasing the the only portable PA systems featuring the Evo True Wireless transmitter. This Patent Pending PLL synthesized wireless microphone system operates in an FCC approved UHF band frequency with 16 selectable channels. Please read this instruction manual carefully before operating your system. This manual covers the function and operation of the wireless microphone system and portable PA system.
3. Quick Start Guide Fully charge the Evo transmitter by connecting the Evo to the supplied wall plug transformer. Leave your Evo transmitter powered OFF while charging. Fully charge the Group.X or Group.X Lite Portable PA. Set master volume to minimum, switch Group.X portable PA power on. Leave Evo off. With wireless receiver turned on, but with volume turned down, set the receiver to the desired channel.
4. Group.X Evo Portable PA The Group.X Evo is designed for use only with Ansr Audio / Special Projects 16- channel selectable channel transmitters. The receiver operates in UHF 682-697 MHz frequency band with PLL synthesized control. While the Evo headset is water and sweat resistant, the portable PA units are not. They should not be stored in humid environments (around the pool, for example).
A) Built-in Storage: Ideal for external mics, MP3 players, AC power and charging cables. B) Wireless Receiver Module(s): LED channel displays the channel number. Second receiver optional. B1: B2: B3: B4: B5: B6: RF Indicator – illuminates to indicate signal reception on the selected channel Selected Channel Display AF Indicator – illuminates to indicate audio signal (talking, etc.
CD Controls From Previous Page: C1: CD Power On/Off C2: CD/USB/SD Input Select: Switch between CD or SD/USB input. If you are trying to play from the USB or SD and get nothing, try this. To go back to the CD player, you must set this switch back to CD.
6 E) Master Control Panel: E1: External Speaker Out - For connecting an unpowered speaker. E2: DC IN – Function not used on this model. E3: Battery Charge Indicator: Will flash green when charging. Meter indicates battery level during use. E4: Mix Out - If you want to send your mixed signal to a recorder or other audio equipment, use this output. E5: Master Volume: For overall volume control – set mic/music balance, then use this master volume to control your overall mix level.
5. Evo True Wireless Headworn Transmitter 7 1. Microphone Element: Shown without the windscreen. Always be sure the side with the yellow dot is toward the mouth. In the event that you experience a low audio level with excessive feedback, check the direction of the microphone element. DO NOT twist the element. 2. Flexible Boom: Adjust so that the microphone element is at the corner or just under the mouth. To prevent feedback, the Evo uses a noise-canceling element.
8 5.1 Charging The Evo True Wireless Fitness Transmitter NOTICE: Prior to use, it is necessary to fully charge your Evo transmitter. Initial charge from a depleted state may take up to two hours or more. NOTICE: The supplied charger is designed specifically for use with the Evo True Wireless system. Use of any other charger may cause system damage and will void your warranty.
5.2 Evo Headworn Transmitter Channel Set NOTICE: Prior to setting up, please check that the transmitter and receiver are tuned to the same frequency. Two or more transmitters operating in the same frequency can not be used at the same time and area. So for each extra transmitter, please select a different frequency which can be used simultaneously at local area. Power the Evo transmitter ON by pressing the POWER button for one second.
6. Group.X Evo Lite NOTICE: PRIOR TO USE, BE CERTAIN TO FULLY CHARGE THE INTERNAL BATTERY. SEE (H) BELOW FOR DETAILS. The Group.X Evo Lite is designed for use only with Ansr Audio / Special Projects 16channel selectable channel transmitters. The receiver operates in UHF 682-697 MHz frequency band with PLL synthesized control. While the Evo headset is water and sweat resistant, the portable PA units are not. They should not be stored in humid environments (around the pool, for example).
A) USB Control: Supports a variety of MP3 players and USB storage devices. 1) On/Off/Volume: Independent volume control for the USB input. Clockwise turn increases volume. Leave in the OFF position if not used. 2) Error LED: Will flash to indicate a read error. 3) Stop: Just that – the 'stop' button. 4) EQ/Repeat: Scroll through EQ presets (normal, jazz, pop, classical, rock, live) by momentarily pressing this button. Holding for 3 seconds will set the player to repeat the current selection.
B) Wireless Receiver: 16 frequency UHF wireless system. 1) On/Off/Volume Control: Independent volume control for the USB input. Clockwise turn increases volume. Leave in the OFF position if not used. PW LED below indicates power on or off. 2) Wireless Channel Selector: With Evo True Wireless transmitter turned OFF, select a channel on the Group.X Evo Lite that shows no RF present, as indicated by the RF LED below. 3) Power Status LED: Indicates power status as determined by the On/Off control above.
E) Mix Output: 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) output for connecting to an external recorder or audio system. For example, if you wish to record a presentation, an audio recorder could be connected to the Mix Out. This would preserve your mix of relative levels (mic to music). F) Tone: Applies a tone control over the entire output. If your sound is 'muffled', try setting the tone toward the High setting. If your sound is 'thin', try setting the tone toward the Low setting.
7. System Specifications Evo True Wireless Transmitter Carrier Frequency Range: RF Power Output: Microphone Element: Battery: Operating Range: Talk Time: UHF band, 682 – 697 MHz 7.5 mW Noise canceling, bi-directional condenser Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer Up to 300 feet Up to 4+ hours, depending on use Group.
8. Troubleshooting NOTICE: Most 'problems' associated with wireless systems are caused by low transmitter battery power. Always keep your transmitter fully charged. If operating your Group.X units on battery power, be certain that you are operating on a full charge for best performance. Symptom Possible Solution No sound Be certain that the Group.X primary power and the components (receiver, CD) are switched ON. Be certain that the Evo transmitter is switched ON.
9. Warranty Your Evo True Wireless Fitness System is covered for one year against defects in materials and workmanship (excluding the optional CD player, see below*). In the event of such defects, Ansr Audio will repair our product free of charge unless otherwise specified in detail, or replace, at our discretion, with a new product of equal or greater value .This warranty excludes defects due to normal wear, shipping damages or failure to use products according to instructions for proper use.
Ansr Audio, Inc. 3800 HWY 271 N Powderly, TX 75473 Phone: 866-491-2677 Fax: 866-746-4366 www.ansraudio.com www.specialprojectsaudio.
