BM 1015 - Docking Station Karma - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Portable PA Speaker System (Docking Station)
Brand	Karma
Model	BM 1015
Power Supply	110V or 230V / 50Hz, 15V DC
Max Power	160 W
RMS Power	80 W
Battery	12V / 7.2Ah rechargeable
Woofer	15 inches (38 cm), 20 oz magnet, 4 Ohm impedance, 1.5" titanium voice coil
Tweeter	40 mm, 30 oz
Frequency Response	50 Hz - 20 kHz (-10 dB)
SPL	97 dB
Inputs	1 x MIC (6.3mm jack), 1 x GUITAR (6.3mm jack), 1 x LINE (RCA L/R)
Outputs	1 x LINE OUT (RCA L/R)
Bluetooth	Yes
MP3 Player	USB and SD card support (up to FAT32)
Wireless Microphones	2 x VHF, each powered by 2x AA batteries, range approx. 30 m
Equalizer	5-band graphic equalizer
Echo Effect	Adjustable echo for microphone signal
Priority Function	Automatically reduces music volume when speaking into microphone
REC Function	Records audio from mic/line to SD card in MP3 format (128 kbps)
Remote Control	Included, manages main functions
Mobility	Integrated trolley system (handle and wheels) plus top handle
Mounting	35 mm hole for tripod stand
Safety	Not for outdoor use; do not expose to rain or moisture; ambient temperature ≤35°C
Included Accessories	Remote control, 2 wireless microphones, power cord, user manual

Frequently Asked Questions - BM 1015 Karma

How do I connect a microphone to the BM 1015?

Connect a microphone with a 6.3mm jack to the MIC socket (8). Adjust its volume using the rotating knob (4). You can also apply echo effect via the ECHO control (5).

How do I connect a guitar or other instrument?

Connect your instrument with a 6.3mm jack to the GUITAR socket (7). Adjust its volume using the rotating knob (6).

How do I use the Bluetooth function?

Press the MODE button on the control panel and select Bluetooth. On your smartphone, search for the device named 'Karma BM 1015' and pair. The speaker will play audio from your device.

How do I charge the battery and maintain it?

Connect the power cord to the socket (12) and to a 230V mains. The LED (9) will light blue while charging and turn green when full. Never let the battery drain completely; recharge every 30-40 days if not used.

How do I use the REC function?

Insert a FAT32 formatted SD card. Press the REC button (on the MP3 player module) to start recording audio from microphones or line input. Audio is saved as MP3 files (e.g., 0000.mp3) at 128 kbps. Note: it does not record music from the Bluetooth or MP3 player.

What does the Priority function do?

Press the PRIORITY button (3) to activate priority mode. When you speak into a microphone, the music volume automatically reduces to give priority to your voice. When you stop speaking, the music returns to its previous level.

How do I adjust the equalizer?

Use the 5-band graphic equalizer (13) on the control panel. Each band adjusts a specific frequency range (bass, mid, treble) to optimize the output sound according to your preference.

How do I set up the wireless microphones?

Open the battery compartment (G) by removing screws. Insert 2x AA batteries per microphone. Turn on the microphone using switch (F). The mixed signal level is controlled by the MIC volume knob (4). Range is about 30 meters in ideal conditions.

Can I use the BM 1015 outdoors?

No, the speaker is not suitable for outdoor use. Avoid exposure to rain or moisture to prevent fire or short-circuits. Operate only in dry environments with ambient temperature below 35°C.

How do I clean and maintain the speaker?

Disconnect the power cord before cleaning. Wipe the exterior with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners. Ensure the woofer (C) and tweeter (B) are not obstructed. For internal issues, contact authorized technical support.

USER MANUAL BM 1015 Karma

Congratulations for your choice!

Congratulations for your choice! The Karma product you have purchased is the result of careful planning by specialized engineers. High quality materials have been used for its construction, to ensure its functioning over time. The product is manufactured in compliance with strict regulations imposed by the European Union, a guarantee of reliability and safety. Please read this manual carefully before starting to use the fixture in order to exploit its full potential.

Karma has several products' accessories that can complete your device. We invite you to see the whole range of our products by visiting our website:

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where you will find, in addition to all our items, detailed descriptions and further documents related to the product. We hope that you will be satisfied with your purchase and we thank you again for your trust in our brand.

Safety notes

• Keep this User Manual for future reference. If you sell the product to another user, be sure to give this manual to the next owner.
• Make sure the voltage of the power source used for the product is correct.
  • This product is not suitable for outdoor use.
  • To avoid the risk of fire or short-circuits never expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
• Do not operate the product in an ambient temperature higher than 35^ .
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately. Never try to repair the product, but contact the authorized technical assistance center.
• Repairs carried out by untrained people can lead to damage both to the fixture and to persons.
  • Make sure the power cord is not damaged.
• Never disconnect the product from the power source by pulling on the cord.

CAUTION:

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Before arranging any connection make sure that the power cord is unplugged from the mains socket. All connections must be made with the device off.

• Make sure that the speaker is switched off, with the POWER button (11) in OFF position and that the power cord is not connected to the mains socket (12). All operations should be carried out without power.
• Place your new speaker in a suitable place, keeping it away from moisture and direct sun rays. Use the upper handle or the practical trolley system (A) to move the fixture. Check that the woofer (C) and the tweeter (B) are not obstructed.
• You can connect a microphone, endowed with 6.3 mm jack to the MIC socket (8). This input's volume can be adjusted through the rotating knob (4).
• The input signal, coming from a mixer, a CD player or another "line" fixture, can be connected to the "Line IN" sockets (14) using the RCA connectors for right and left channels. The volume of the input signal can be adjusted only from the MASTER (2), which also controls all the other volumes contemporarily.
• You can also connect a guitar or another musical instrument, endowed with 6,3 mm jack, to the socket (7). This input's volume can be adjusted through the rotating knob (6).
• If you own a recorder, or you wish to transfer audio to an external amplifier, use the "line out" RCA sockets (18).
• If you want to place your speaker on a tripod stand, use the specific hole (D) on the bottom. The diameter is 35 mm
• Once you have arranged the connections, adjust all the amplifier's volumes on minimum level (i.e. completely turned in anti-clockwise direction). Connect the power cable to the socket (12) and then to the 230V power source. The

completed, the same led will turn into green.

Warning: never let the battery get completely empty, because this would damage it and it will not be possible to recharge it any more. If you don't use the speaker for a long time, we suggest to recharge the battery each 30/40 days. Turn on the amplifier through the button (11) and the led (9) will light up.

ECHO EFFECT

The echo effect can be applied to the mic signal. The echo's level can be adjusted through the ECHO control (5).

PRIORITY

By pressing the button (3) you can activate the "priority" function, which will automatically reduce the input signals' level to give priority to the microphones' volume. Once you stop speaking, the music volume's will automatically resume the previous level.

EQUALIZER

Your speaker is endowed with a practical 5-band graphic equalizer (13), which can optimize the output signal, by adjusting bass and trebles.

WIRELESS MICROPHONES

Check that the batteries all full and if necessary replace them. To open the batteries' case, remove the screws from the (G) cover. The wireless microphone's range is of around 30 m in ideal conditions. The volume (4) adjusts the level of the wireless microphone's mixed signal. To turn on the wireless microphone use the (F) switch

LETTORE MP3

Your new speaker is provided with a sophisticated module with SD(L) and USB sticks (M) player (1), to play MP3 files.

CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS

A: Display

B: Repeat function

C: Mode button

D: REC function

E: Quick back / Volume - (Press for 3 sec.)

F: Quick forward / Volume + (Press for 3 sec.)

G: Previuos track

H: Following track

I: Choice from the folder

BLUETOOTH FUNCTION

Press the mode button and select the bluetooth function. Search on your smartphone

REMOTE CONTROL

The remote control (H) can manage all the main functions. In case of wrong operation check the battery's charge and if needed replace it.

REC FUNCTION

Your speaker has the possibility to record on SD card audio coming from microphones or from the line signal. It doesn't record music. To record insert a SD card in "FAT 32" format and press the REC button. Audio will be recorded in Mp3 format with following name: 0000.mp3. The quality standard is 128 bps.

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CE

The product described in this manual is compliant with the essential requirements of 2014/53/FU directive.

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The CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European Community standards RED and LVD (Low Voltage Directive). Compliance documentation in complete form is available at the company Karma Italian Srl.

Pursuant to Italian Legislative Decree 49 dated 14 March 2014 on "Implementation of Directive 2012/19/UE on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RAEE)"

The symbol of the crossed-out wheeled bin shown on the device or its packaging indicates that, at the end of its service file, the product must be collected separately from other wastes. The user must therefore consign it complete with all its main components to a suitable separate collection centre for electrical and electronic wastes, or confer it to a shop of electrical and electronic equipment when purchasing an equivalent product. Suitable separate collection allows the discarded equipment to be sent for recycling, treatment and disposal in an environmentally friendly way, and helps to avoid possible regulations in heat and heat. If the use of these materials is composed of which the device is composed of illegal disposal of the product by the user may result in the application of the sanctions envisaged by applicable law by the user entails the application of administrative sanctions pursuant to Legislative Decree N° 49 del 14 March 2014

This symbol indicates that the product complies with international standards RoHS

BM 1010

BM 1012

Alimentazione / Power Supply 110V o 230V / 50Hz 110V o 230V / 50Hz

Polenza Max / Max Power: 100 W 120 W

Potenza RMS / RMS Power: 50 W 60 W

Batteria / Battery. 12V - 4,5A 12V - 4,5A

Wooler 10° (25 cm) 12° (31 cm)

Magnete / Magnet: 20 oz 30 oz

Impedenza Wooler / Wooler Imped. 4 Ohm 4 Ohm

Voice coil: 1" tiano 1,5" tiano

Tweeter:	40 mm, 30 oz	40 mm, 30 oz
Ingrassi / Inputs:	1 MIC, 1 GUITAR, 1 LINE	1 MIC, 1 GUITAR, 1 LINE
Uscis / Output:	1 Line out	1 Line out
Risposte in freq. / Frequency Resp.	50 Hz - 20 KHz (-10dB)	50 Hz - 20 KHz (-10dB)
SPL	92 dB	93 dB
Letters MP3 / Mo3 Player	SD, USB	SD, USB
Bluetooth	SI	SI
Radio	FM	FM
Radiomicrofono / Wireless Mic	2 x VHF | 2 bettense AA	2 x VHF | 2 bettense AA
Regolazione Ioni / Tone Adjust	5 Band Equalizer	5 Band Equalizer
Dimension / Dimensions:	350 x 290 x 500 mm	360 x 300 x 590 mm
Peao / Weight:	7,3 Kg	9,7 Kg

BM 1015

Alimentazione / Power Supply 110V o 230V / 50Hz - 15V DC

Potenza Max / Max Power: 160 W

Potenza RMS / RMS Power: 80 W

Batteria / Battery. 12V - 7,2A

Woofer 15"

Magnete / Magnet. 20 oz

Impedenza Wooler / Wooler Imped. 4 Ohn

Voice coil: 1,5" titanio

Tweeler. 40 mm, 30 oz

Ingressi / Inputs: 1 MIC, 1 GUITAR, 1 LINE

Uscits / Output: 1 Line out

Risposta in Ireq. / Frequency Resp. 50 Hz - 20 KHz (-10dB)

SPL 97 dB

var. 17.1

Karma Italiana srl, in order to improve its products, reserves the right to modify the characteristics whether technical or aesthetic, at any time and without notice.