MF-600SGU - Megaphone FoneStar - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MF-600SGU FoneStar

Red and white FONESTAR megaphone with black cord and power plug (no visible text or symbols)

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DESCRIPTION

Portable megaphone 10 W RMS with siren, USB/SD/MP3 player, message recorder and rechargeable lithium battery. It has input for 12 V DC.

Equipped with hand-held microphone with extension lead, it has a long range due to its high power output.

FONESTAR megaphones are light and suitable for all types of use: portable PA, police, fire service, lifeguards, sports competitions, rallies, political demonstrations, etc.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GENERAL USE

The amplified sound or the siren can damage human hearing. Do not use this megaphone near to other people's ears.

When the megaphone is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries and store them separately, as otherwise the batteries could decompose inside the megaphone causing serious damage.

Never leave the megaphone in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat for a long time.

To clean the outer part of the megaphone only use a fine cloth and mild detergent, never use an abrasive product or solvent.

POWERING THE MEGAPHONE

The megaphone mod. MF-600SGU can operate with the rechargeable lithium battery it is provided with, by 8 LR14-C type batteries or be powered by 12 V DC in the available input (2).

Before using the battery for the first time, it must be charged. In order to charge, remove the battery, take the connectors out of the socket and connect it to a mains supply. Respect its charging time of approximately 4 hours. For subsequent recharging, it is necessary to take the battery out of the megaphone and charge it separately.

The LED battery indicator will remain permanently lit while it is connected to the power supply and throughout the recharging period.

NOTE: do not charge the battery inside the megaphone.

Once the battery is charged, insert it in the compartment in the rear part of the megaphone. In order to do so, open the closing hinge and insert the battery making sure that it makes contact correctly.

BATTERY POWER

It is possible to power the megaphone with 8 alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries type LR14-C.

NOTE: do not charge the rechargeable batteries inside the megaphone.

In order to use the megaphone with batteries, open the compartment on the rear part releasing the closing hinge. Insert the batteries according to the polarity indications on the battery compartment label.

12 V DC POWER SUPPLY

Your megaphone can be powered without the need for batteries using 12 V DC, for example in a car. In order to do so, insert the connector in the jack on the outer part of the megaphone just above the handle (2).

NOTE: do not use the 12 V DC power supply with the batteries installed in the megaphone.

OPERATING

To activate the megaphone, place the switch (3) in the SPEAK position and squeeze the trigger located on the front part of the device's handle. Press and hold to be able to speak through the microphone. If you wish to speak through the hand-held microphone, place the switch in the ON position.

When using the megaphone, put your lips as near as possible to the hand-held microphone slot. Adjust the volume using the corresponding control on the hand-held microphone to a level where there is no distortion or coupling when operating the megaphone.

The MF-600SGU megaphone is equipped with a siren which is activated by pressing the SIREN button on the hand-held microphone or placing the switch on the handle (3) in the SIREN position. To deactivate the siren, put the switch on the handle back in the SPEAK position.

Furthermore, it has a USB/SD player and an aux input to play music files in MP3 format. In order to use the USB/SD player and the megaphone aux input, place the switch on the handle (4) in the USB/SD position.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

6 9 LED SD/MMC CARD M USB AUX 7 8 10 3 USB/HD MIC X X X 2 1 OPEN REC. PLAY O

1.- Megaphone microphone. For more information, consult the HAND-HELD MICROPHONE section.
2.- Connector for 12 V DC.
3.- USB/SD-MIC: megaphone operating mode switch: USB/SD, or MIC.
4.- LED: LED operating mode indicator. It lights up red when the USB/SD player is selected with the switch (3). The indicator will flash if the USB/SD player or the SD memory card is used. If audio is being played through the aux input, the indicator will remain permanently lit in red.
5.- M: button to select the input you wish to play. Press the button repeatedly to change among the different connected inputs (USB, SD or aux input).
6.- SD memory card connection slot.
7.- USB storage device connection port.
8.- Aux input, 3.5 mm jack connection port.
9.- ◀/V-/V+: a long press allows the volume to be reduced/increased. In USB/SD mode, a short press of these buttons allows moving to the previous/next track.
10.-▶In USB/SD mode, button to start and pause playback.

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1.- SIREN: a short press of this button activates the siren until it is pressed again to deactivate it.
2.- LED indicator which remains lit in red while the hand-held microphone switch (6) is in the ON position.
3.- REC: one press of this button starts the recording of a message lasting 15 seconds maximum. In order to interrupt the message recording press the REC button again. The LED indicator (5) will remain lit throughout the recording of the message.
4.- PLAY: one press of this button repeatedly plays the message stored in the memory. In order to interrupt playback press this button again.
5.- LED indicator which remains lit in red throughout the recording of a message.
6.- ON/OFF: hand-held microphone on/off switch.
7.- VOLUME: megaphone signal volume control.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

	MF-600SGU
FEATURES	Megaphone with siren, USB/SD player, 15-second recorder, rechargeable lithium battery and hand-held microphone.
MICROPHONE Hand-held with coiled cable
POWER 25 W maximum, 10 W RMS
POWER SUPPLY 1,300 mAh rechargeable lithium battery (included)Battery life with rechargeable battery: more than 3 hours at full volumeBattery charging time: approx. 2 hours8 LR14-C batteriesInput for 12 V DC, connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
DIMENSIONS 23 cm ∅ x 34 cm length

DESCRIPCIÓN

6 9 LED SD/MMC CARD M1/V- M1/V+ USB AUX M1 4 5 7 8 10 3 USB/SU M/C X X X X 2 1 OPEN REC PLAT

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