QX12PA-PLUS

QXPA-plus Portable PA with UHF, USB/SD/FM & Bluetooth

178.854UK

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the QX series portable PA unit. Please read this manual prior to use to ensure correct operation and avoid damage through misuse.

This versatile portable PA unit is packed with features in a compact, manageable enclosure and is suitable for a wide array of applications ranging from public address for presentations to outdoor karaoke.

Order ref:

QX12PA+ (178.854UK)
QX15PA+ (178.857UK)

Caution: Please read this manual carefully before operating
Damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty

Version 1.1

Package Contents

Please check the contents to ensure that the product has been received in good condition.

  • QXPA-PLUS portable PA unit
  • 2 x UHF handheld microphones
  • Mains power lead(s)
  • IR Remote control for media player
  • User manual

If you find any accessory is missing or the product has arrived with any problems, please contact your retailer at once.

This product contains no user-serviceable parts so make no attempt to try to fix or modify this item yourself as this will invalidate the warranty. We recommend you keep the original package and proof of purchase for any possible replacement or returned demand.

Prior to connecting mains, check the supply voltage is correct and the mains lead is OK.

Avoid ingress of water or particles into the enclosure.

If the mains or D.C. fuse blows, refer the unit to qualified service personnel.

Warning: THIS UNIT MUST BE EARTHED

To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. To prevent electric shock do not remove the cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Safety

Prior to connecting mains, ensure that the supply voltage is correct and the mains lead is in good condition.

Avoid ingress of water or particles into the enclosure.

If the mains or D.C. fuse blows, refer the unit to qualified service personnel

If the UHF microphones are to be unused for a long period of time, remove the batteries and store for later use.

Placement

Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.

Place the unit in an upright position during use and storage.

Keep the unit away from moisture or dusty environments.

Cleaning

Use a soft cloth with a neutral detergent to clean the cabinet, panel and controls.

To avoid damage, do not use solvents to clean this equipment.

Rear Panel Layout

  1. USB input
  2. Media player controls
  3. Echo effect level
  4. Wired microphone(s)/guitar volume
  5. Treble EQ boost/cut
  6. UHF microphone A volume
  7. UHF carrier and audio signal indicators
  8. Wired microphone input jack 2
  9. Wired microphone/guitar input jack 1
  10. 3.5mm auxiliary line input
  11. Media player LCD display
  12. SD/MMC card slot
  13. Bass EQ boost/cut
  14. Main volume level
  15. Talk over control on/off
  16. UHF microphones mid contour EQ
  17. UHF microphone B volume
  18. Mains and battery charge indicators
  19. Power on/off button
  20. DC power inlet jack (5.5 x 2.1mm)
  21. Mix line output 2 x RCA
  22. Line input 2 x RCA
  23. IEC mains inlet & fuse holde

Connection

Your new qtx QXPA-PLUS unit may arrive with you with the internal battery charged. Before connecting to the mains, switch the unit on and check the POWER LED. If it is green, there is charge in the battery. If it is red, then you will need to charge the battery before using away from a mains supply (see “Charging the battery” below)

Connect the QXPA-PLUS unit to the mains using the appropriate mains IEC lead supplied. You may otherwise opt to connect the spring terminals at the rear to an external 12Vdc supply, such as a car battery, or use the internal battery if charged.

Charging the battery

When not in use but connected to the mains, if the POWER switch (19) is in the off position, the internal battery will be re-charged from the mains supply. This can be observed by the CHARGE LED which will light orange when charging. When fully charged, the CHARGE LED will change to green.

Note: it is recommended to store the PA unit at an ambient temperature and not with the battery fully discharged.

Powering Up

Turn the VOLUME, ECHO, UHF and MIC VOLUME controls down (anti-clockwise) and turn the POWER switch on (the power LED should light).

BASS and TREBLE controls should remain pointing vertically (12-o-clock position).

Switch the “Talk Over Ctrl” off (i.e. press the button so that it is in the out position)

Your QXPA-PLUS unit should now be ready to operate.

UHF Wireless Microphones

Insert the supplied AA batteries into the handheld microphones by carefully unscrewing the base of each and connecting the “+” and “-” terminals of the battery to the corresponding clips inside the microphone body, taking care to observe the correct polarity.

Connect each antenna to the connectors at the rear and extend them fully at an angle.

Switch on each wireless mic by turning up its volume control – the RF LEDs should light.
If the LED on the transmitter lights dimly, change the battery.

Gradually increase UHF volume controls, testing each mic for output through the speaker.

Take care not to incur “feedback” (howling or screeching sound through the speaker) by keeping the microphone a sensible distance from the speaker and pointing away from the speaker so that it doesn’t “hear” the speaker output.

Turning the ECHO control clockwise introduces a pre-set echo function for singing and special effects. BASS and TREBLE can be cut by turning anti-clockwise or boosted by turning clockwise.

In addition, the wireless microphones have a CONTOUR control, which adjusts the mid tone character of both microphones. This can vary how prominent they are in the mix.

When not in use, switch the UHF wireless microphones off.

External Inputs

In addition to the unit’s own UHF microphones, 6.3mm jack inputs are provided to connect external wired (or additional wireless) microphones, which are both governed by the MIC VOLUME control.

Mic 1 input jack can also accept a guitar input instead of a microphone if required.

The music level can be automatically muted when speaking into a microphone by pressing in the “Talk Over Ctrl” button. Any audio from the internal media player will be reduced in volume when a sound is detected from the microphones and return to normal volume when there is no sound from the microphones, allowing announcements to override playback.

Internal Media Player

At the top of the rear panel is the media player section, which can provide playback of recorded material internally or from external sources. Controls for this are shown below.

Select player mode between USB, SD, FM tuner or Bluetooth

For mp3 media, select between USB or SD/MMC memory device

Previous track / FM station

Next track / FM station

Repeat mode: single track or all tracks

Mute media player output

Play/Pause (scan in FM tuner mode)

By default, the media player starts up in “AUX” mode, which accepts a line input via the RCA line input sockets (24) or 3.5mm jack input (11). Output level for the media player is governed by the main VOLUME control (15) or muted by pressing the MUTE button.

Adjacent to the RCA line input is a twin RCA line output carrying the overall main mix for connection onto further recording or PA equipment.

FM Tuner

Pressing the MODE button switches the media player to “FM tuner” mode. The display will show the radio frequency that the media player is tuned to.

To tune the FM radio to available stations in the reception area, press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE button for 3 seconds and the media player will scan all available stations and store them as numbered presets. These can then be selected using the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons.

USB/SD player

Insert a USB memory stick or an SD/MMC card with mp3 or wma media stored on it into the USB port or SD card slot and the media player can enter another mode. Pressing the MODE button will now toggle between AUX, FM tuner and USB/SD playback.

Files on the USB or SD device must be mp3 or wma format for the media player to read them.

PLAY/PAUSE, PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons control playback and track navigation.

If both USB and SD/MMC media are connected, the USB/SD button will toggle between these.

Pressing the REPEAT button will toggle between 2 repeat play modes.

“RPT ONE” repeats the current track and “RPT ALL” repeats all tracks in the current folder.

Bluetooth Connection

To connect a smart phone or tablet to the media player for wireless playback, select Bluetooth mode on the media player, enable Bluetooth on the sending device and scan for available devices. The Bluetooth ID for the media player is “PA SYSTEM”.

Select to pair the device and connect with the media player. Playback of tracks on the sending device should be heard through the speaker. PLAY/PAUSE, PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons will also send control signals back to the sending device for track control and navigation.

Bluetooth connection has a range of 5-8m. When the sending device is out of range, the connection will be lost and will need to be connected again once back within range.

Remote Control

In addition to the panel controls, an infra-red remote control is provided for the USB/SD player which adds some further functions to allow greater control over the media player.

To operate, remove the clear plastic tab from the remote to activate the battery.

Point the remote control towards the media player display to operate.

No Function
1 MODE select
2 Media player power on/standby
3 Previous track / FM station
4 “BAND” displays track information
5 Decrease volume
6 “AMS” displays track information
7 TRK – press to enter a track number for playback
8 Number keys – press to key in the track number
9 Mute media player output
10 Play/Pause
11 Next track / FM station
12 Select repeat mode – “RPT ONE” or “RPT ALL”
13 Increase volume
14 For mp3 media, select between USB or SD/MMC
15 ENTER – press to select entered track number

Many of the remote-control functions mirror the buttons beneath the media player display.

BAND and AMS (4, 6) functions have no special function and only display track information.

The remote control has additional buttons to increase or decrease volume (5, 13)
Individual track select is available by pressing the TRK button (7), then keying in a track number (8) followed by ENTER (15)

Turn down all volume controls on the QXPA-PLUS unit before powering down to avoid loud noises.

Troubleshooting

Issue Solution
No output and no LEDs lit Check POWER switch is on
Check battery is not drained fully
Check mains lead is connected
Check mains or D.C. fuse hasn’t blown
Power LED lit but no UHF output Check AA batteries in wireless transmitters
Check wireless transmitters are switched on
Check UHF POWER is switched on (turn volume controls up)
Check RF A and RF B LEDs for RF carrier signal
Music level off / cutting out Check that Talk Over is not switched on (will mute upon mic. signal)
Power LED lit but no USB/SD player output Check USB or SD has mp3 or wma audio files stored on it
Check USB or SD card is inserted properly
Press MODE button and try the Play/Pause button
Check main VOLUME control is not turned down
If no display, press power on/standby button on the remote control
Press and hold “VOL +” button on the remote control
Check LCD display to see moving numbers
Power LED lit but no sound from external inputs Check leads are OK and connected properly
Check volume and on/off switch on external mic or line source
Check main VOLUME or MIC VOLUME control is not fully down

Specification

Specification Value
Weight 12.8kg
Dimensions 565 x 345 x 325mm
Main driver 300mm (12'')
Wireless microphone frequencies 863.8MHz + 864.8MHz
Power supply 220-240Vac, 50/60Hz (IEC) / external 12Vdc / internal battery
HF driver 25mm (1'') Titanium compression driver
Amplifier : output 50 + 50Wrms
Battery life Up to 8 hours
Controls Volume, Bass, Treble, Echo, Mic vol, UHF vol, Contour, VCV
Inputs 2 wired mic (jack) and aux (RCA & 3.5mm)
Bluetooth version 4.2
Dispersion 90° x 60° (H x V)

Precautions

CAUTION
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CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

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Safety Notice

  1. Prior to use, read through this safety guide.
  2. Pay attention to safety warnings.
  3. Observe all operating requirements.
  4. For any items designed for indoor use only, do not operate near water or in humid environments.
  5. For cleaning, only use a lint-free, dry cloth.
  6. Install according to the specifications.
  7. Place away from heat sources or heating appliances.
  8. During placement, ensure adequate support for the product and access to controls and connectors.
  9. Do not obstruct any cooling vents or openings and allow adequate space for air flow.
  10. Use only power connections supplied with the product or suitable equivalents.
  11. Do not modify the equipment in any way.
  12. For any mains powered appliances, ensure that the mains voltage is as described in the specifications.
  13. Keep powered products and batteries away from the reach of children.
  14. In case of malfunction, water ingress or other damage, consult qualified service personnel.
  15. Avoid pressure or impact to the housing that may result in damage when transporting or installing this product.
  16. For any Earthed mains product, ensure that the power supply has a protective Earth connection.
  17. Keep all packaging materials out of reach of children.

Disposal : The "Crossed Wheelie Bin" symbol on the product means that the product is classed as Electrical or Electronic equipment and should not be disposed with other household or commercial waste at the end of its useful life. The goods must be disposed of according to your local council guidelines.

AVSL Group Ltd, Unit 2 Bridgewater Park, Taylor Road, Manchester, M41 7JQ, Unitied Kingdom

AVSL (EUROPE) Ltd, Unit 3D North Point House, North Point Business Park, New Mallow Road, Cork, Ireland

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