SAL PAX 42BT Active Sound Box and Multimedia Player

Important Safety Instructions

Read the instruction manual carefully before use and retain it for later reference!

Warnings

• Before use of the product, please read this instructions manual and keep it for future reference.
• Avoid connecting or disconnecting the cables during use. Do not turn the system on or off with a loud volume setting! Otherwise the resulting noise can damage the speakers.
• In order to protect the audio system from external noise, run audio cables separately from network cables.
• Do not obstruct the cooling of the device, do not cover it! Do not place the back of the sound box directly against a wall! Keep a distance of at least 20 cm! The warming of the back is a natural phenomenon.
• After use switch off the rocker switch on the back side and unplug the power cord from the wall socket!
• Do not operate when unattended!
• Keep the appliance in a place, where the power supply plug can be easily reached and unplugged. Run the power supply cable so that it cannot be accidentally disconnected, and it does not create a risk of stumbling. Do not run the power cord under carpets, mats, etc.
• With consideration to the presence of supply voltage, observe the general rules of contact protection. Do not touch the device or the connecting cable with wet hands.
• Only connect the appliance to a 230 V~ / 50 Hz voltage wall socket with protective contact!
• If the product is equipped with a voltage selector switch (adjacent to the power supply connector), ensure before use that the selector is set in the 230 V position!
• When replacing a fuse, ensure that the new fuse has the same nominal rating as the original. Otherwise, it may cause fire or damage. The plug fuse in the fuse holder integrated with the power supply connector, must be replaced with a 5 x 20 mm plug fuse equivalent to the original! Contact a qualified service technician!
• Protect the device from dust, humidity, liquids, moisture, frost and shocks, as well as from direct heat and sunlight.
• Only for use under dry, indoor conditions.
• Make sure that no foreign objects are inserted through the openings!
• Protect the device from splashing water and avoid placing objects filled with liquids, such as drinking glasses on the device.
• Do not place sources of open flame, such as candles on the device.
• Do not dismantle, modify the device, as it may cause fire, accidents or electric shock.
• In case of a malfunction, disconnect the appliance and contact a specialist.
• Do not connect a mobile device to the USB socket for charging!
• Depending on the files being compressed, the compression software used and the quality of the USB/SD memory, there may be some malfunctions that are not a fault of the device.
• Playback of copyrighted DRM files is not guaranteed!
• The playback of supported files is not guaranteed in all cases, as it may be affected by software and hardware conditions independent of the manufacturer.
• The volume of different audio files may vary due to different parameters.
• The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for lost or corrupted data, etc., even if the data, etc., are lost while this product is in use. Before connection, it is recommended to make a backup copy on a desktop computer of the data, tracks stored on the storage media.
• The use of a USB/SD storage media exceeding 32 GB capacity is not recommended, as handling can slow down and causing intermittent playback. Only playable files should be stored on the external memory, the presence of foreign data/files may slow down operation or cause interference.
• The speakers contain magnets, so do not place sensitive products (e.g. credit card, tape recorder, compass...) in their vicinity.
• Incorrect installation or unprofessional use will void the product warranty.
• This product is for household use, it is not intended for industrial-commercial applications.
• After the useful life of the product, it is to be considered as hazardous waste. Dispose of the product according to local legislation.
• Somogyi Elektronic Kft. certifies that the radio equipment complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at: somogyi@somogyi.hu
• Due to continuous development, the technical specifications and design of this product may change without prior notice. The most recent instructions manual is available for download from the www.somogyi.hu website.

Cleaning

Turn off the appliance and unplug the power cord before cleaning. Use a soft, dry cleaning cloth. Avoid the use of any aggressive detergents and liquids.

Maintenance

Inspect the power cord and appliance cover for damage before every use. In case of a malfunction, immediately disconnect the appliance and contact a specialist.

Caution: Risk of electric shock!

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the unit or its accessories. In case any part is damaged, immediately power off the unit and seek the assistance of a specialist.

In the event that the power cable should become damaged, it should only be replaced with cables obtained from the manufacturer or its service facility.

[!] To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.

The Product is Not a Toy. Keep Out of Reach of Children.

This product includes a button battery. It is forbidden to swallow the battery, risk of chemical burn. In case of ingestion, it may cause strong internal burn within 2 hours and may lead to death. Keep the new and used batteries out of reach of children. If the cover of the battery compartment cannot get closed securely, do not continue to use the product and keep it away from children. If you think that a battery has been swallowed or got into any body parts, seek medical attention immediately.

Disposal

Waste equipment must be collected and disposed separately from household waste because it may contain components hazardous to the environment or health. Used or waste equipment may be dropped off free of charge at the point of sale, or at any distributor which sells equipment of identical nature and function. Dispose of product at a facility specializing in the collection of electronic waste. By doing so, you will protect the environment as well as the health of others and yourself. If you have any questions, contact the local waste management organization. We shall undertake the tasks imposed upon the manufacturer pursuant to the relevant regulations and shall bear all associated costs arising from such.

Disposing of Alkaline and Rechargeable Batteries

Batteries, whether alkaline or rechargeable, must not be handled together with regular household waste. It is the legal obligation of the product's user to dispose of batteries at a nearby collection center or at a retail shop. This ensures that the batteries are ultimately neutralized in an environment-friendly way.

Features

• Dynamic, powerful sound
• Wireless BT TWS connection
• Music playback from USB/SD device
• FM radio with automatic station tuning
• Tone adjustment: treble, bass, EQ
• Inputs: USB/SD, BT, FM, MIC, LINE
• Outputs: LINE, Speakon speaker output
• A second sound box can also be connected (option: PAX 42PRO)
• Up to 4 sound boxes can be connected to set up a high-power sound-system
• Over control indicator LED
• Stage monitor function (with box laid on its side)
• Can be installed on a Ø35 mm stand
• Massive, impact resistant cover
• Rear wheel set
• Including: remote-control batteries (CR2025), power cord

Application

The professional two-channel, bass-reflex sound box is recommended for use in larger rooms by professionals, as stage sound, or for bands. The sound box can be installed on a stand, or be laid on its side as a stage monitor. In addition to the speakers, the appliance is equipped with a built-in amplifier, an input mixer, and a multimedia player. External devices can be directly connected, such as: a CD/DVD player, a microphone, musical instruments, a sound mixer, a computer or mobile phone. An external passive sound box can be connected to the speaker output (available separately: PAX 42PRO). As in case of all stage sound boxes, sound will be mono even with two sound boxes connected.

Installation and Operation

Ensure that connection corresponds to the function displayed on the control panel. Make all connections of the sound system with the power supply disconnected! Turn off both the sound box and the device to be connected. Make sure that the connectors have correct wiring and polarity. Route the microphone cable, audio connection cables and speaker cables separately from the power supply cable! Connect the connection cable first to the sound box, while it is switched off, then to the wall socket. Before powering the appliance, check the connections for correct configuration! Ensure that all connections are stable and free of short circuit fault, and that the VOLUME volume-control is set to minimum position, in order to avoid damage to the speakers due to a sudden blast of noise when turned on!

Use the POWER switch on the rear panel to turn the sound box on and off. After switching on, the display lights up and the “NO” message indicates that the system is waiting for the connection of a USB or SD device. To start using the speaker, select the desired operating mode with the MODE button.

Volume Control and Tone Adjustment, Selecting Functions

• Master volume-control: VOLUME knob
• Tone adjustment: Adjust the tone of played tracks using the two knobs under the VOLUME volume-control knob on the rear control panel. Treble (TREBLE) and bass (BASS) tone can be adjusted. This setting will effect playback in all operating modes. In case of tracks played through BT connection or from a USB/SD storage media, further tone adjustment is possible. Select one of the pre-set tone settings (musical styles) using the EQ button on the remote-control; NORMAL / ROCK / POP / CLASSIC / JAZZ / CUT.
• Multimedia player: The volume of the multimedia unit can be controlled separately by pressing and holding down the ◄►►►► (VOL-, VOL+) buttons, or with the remote-control. A short pressing down of the button can activate a different function, depending on the operating mode being used.
• Press the MODE button to toggle operating modes. Available functions: MP3-WMA-FLAC-WAV-APE audio file playback from external USB/SD device, FM radio and wireless BT connection.
• Controls of other signal sources: multimedia unit (MP3 LEVEL), microphone volume (MIC LEVEL) and LINE IN input (LINE LEVEL).

Maximum Volume Setting

All speakers should be run in before normal use. During the first 30 to 50 hours of operation, it is recommended to operate the speakers with up to 50% volume setting! Higher volume levels - in some cases - can result in distorted, low sound quality. This may be due to an excessively high input signal. In order to avoid this, decrease the signal level of the given input channel, or the master volume (VOLUME), if the CLIP LED (over control indicator) lights up. The maximum volume of the system is the one that can still be heard in good quality without distortion.

[!] Increasing the volume any further will not increase power output and will increase the distortion of the system! This can damage the speakers, and lead to defects.

[!] Only set the volume to a level until no distortion can be heard! Sound quality can be influenced by the settings of the compression (rendering) program used for the MP3, etc. tracks and by the volume/tone setting of the given external audio device or mobile device.

Playback from External Storage

The multimedia player is in ready state, when its display is lit. In case of connection of both a USB and an SD signal source, select the desired source by briefly pressing the MODE button. When playback is started from the SD card, after playing the content on the card, the USB device will be activated. The display shows the time elapsed for the current track or the track number when scrolling.

To start playback press the ►II button, but playback will also start automatically when the external device is inserted. Use the same button to pause playback (PAUS appears on the display), or select a desired track using the forward/back step buttons.

Select playback mode using the REPT button; ALL: repeat all tracks / ONE: repeat one track / RANDOM: random playback order / FOLDER: repeat folder

• When you turn on the unit, you can resume playback of the last played track.
• The recommended file system for the storage device is FAT32. Do not use an NTFS formatted storage device.
• If the device does not emit sound, or it does not recognise the USB storage device, remove and insert the external device and select the desired function again using the MODE button. If necessary, turn the power off and back on again.
• Only remove the external storage device after selecting a different playback source with the MODE button, or after the device is switched off. Otherwise, the data may be damaged. Do not remove the connected external unit during playback!
• Storage media can only be inserted in one direction. If it stops, turn it over and try again; do not force it. Do not touch the contacts with your hand.
• Take care not to damage any devices projecting from the appliance!
• Abnormal operation may be caused by the individual characteristics of the storage device; this is not a sign of product malfunction.

Using the Radio

Select the FM radio mode with the MODE button. The display shows the tuned frequency.

To start automatic tuning and storage of radio stations, briefly press the ►II (PLAY/PAUSE/FOLDER) button. When the scan is complete, the device will start playing the first radio station found. Press the ◄ and ► buttons briefly to select further stations. The radio station is shown on the display with the respective program location (CH01...02...).

• The search stops when it detects varying signal strength – this does not always mean that a radio program is found.
• The reception capability of the radio largely depends on the place of use and the current reception conditions.
• In order to increase the efficiency of the built-in antenna, position the appliance so that it has the best reception! Electrical appliances and large-sized metal objects in the vicinity can disturb radio reception.

Line Audio Inputs (MIC INPUT, LINE IN) and Outputs (LINE OUT, SPEAKER OUT)

The following options are available for connecting external devices with a headphone or audio output jack to the built-in amplifier:

• MIC INPUT: Ø6.3 mm + XLR input with separate volume-control, for microphone
• LINE IN: 2xRCA connector for devices with a stereo audio output + XLR input for use from an external sound mixer
• LINE OUT: symmetrical mono output Ø6.3 mm + XLR output external amplifier, sound mixer for amplifier (only works with correctly connected cables and a compatible amplifier or sound mixer)
• SPEAKER OUT: SPEAKON connector exclusively for a passive sound box with an impedance of 8 Ohms (available separately: PAX 42PRO)

[!] Sound quality depends on the quality of the audio signal received from the external device and the volume and tone settings of the given device.

[!] In certain cases a connection adapter may be required for proper connection.

[!] For more information, refer to the user instructions of the device to be connected.

Wireless BT Connection

Within a maximum range of 10 meters, the unit can be paired with other equipment communicating according to the BT protocol. After pairing, you can listen to music played on your mobile phone, tablet, notebook or other similar device. Select the BLUE function using the MODE button. Locate nearby wireless BT devices, including this sound box in accordance with the user instructions of the device to be connected. Connect the two devices. Until pairing is completed, BLUE and BT will be flashing on the display. After successful pairing, a sound signal will be heard from the speaker. The desired tracks can now be played on the sound box. The player application (e.g. on a mobile phone) of the playback device can normally be remotely controlled by briefly pressing the ◄ and ►II buttons. This depends on the given device used.

• One speaker can be paired with one BT device at a time.
• When you turn on the product, the device already paired and properly connected will reconnect automatically, provided that it is turned on and located nearby.
• If the wireless connection is lost, if necessary, press the MODE button until the BT function is accessed again and the pairing mode is reactivated.
• If you receive a phone call to the connected mobile phone while listening to music, the music will pause. After the call, resume playback on the phone.
• In certain cases, the BT functionality may be limited due to the individual features of the external device.
• The actual range depends on the other device and the environmental conditions (e.g. walls, human bodies, other electrical appliances, movement...)
• Nearby electrical appliances can result in abnormal operation or noise, this does not indicate a malfunction of the device!

BT TWS Wireless Connection

TWS mode: the pairing of two sound boxes of equivalent type with the same BT name with one another and a mobile phone. In this case the two sound boxes will work together as a wireless sound system. As in case of all stage sound boxes, sound will be mono even with two sound boxes connected. An additional passive sound box can be line connected to each active sound box. This way up to four high-power sound boxes can be used simultaneously.

Connect the first sound box to the phone, as described above. This will be the primary, master speaker. Turn on the second sound box and set it to BT mode. Press and hold down (for 3-5 sec) the REPT/TWS button. Pairing is completed when the BT symbol is lit continuously on the displays of both sound boxes. To disconnect the two sound boxes press and hold down the same button - on either sound box.

Remote Control for Multimedia Player

To put the remote-control into operation, pull out the insulating sheet sticking out from the battery compartment, if equipped. If you subsequently experience unstable operation or reduced range, replace the battery with a new one: CR 2025; 3V button cell.

[!] Direct the remote-control towards the front or rear panel of the sound box during use (receivers are located on both panels), and ensure that the appliance is within 2-4 meters distance!

[!] To replace the battery, turn the remote-control with the buttons facing down and pull out the battery tray together with the battery. Make sure that the positive side of the inserted battery is facing upwards. Follow the instructions on the back of the remote control.

[!] If the device is not used for a longer period, remove the batteries. Remove any depleted batteries right away. Battery replacement must be performed by an adult. Keep batteries away from the reach of children. If any fluids have leaked from the batteries, clean the battery compartment with a dry cloth wearing protective gloves.

[!] Caution! Incorrect battery replacement can cause explosion hazard. Only use equivalent, or interchangeable batteries for replacement. Do not expose batteries to direct heat or sunlight. Never open, place into fire or short circuit the batteries. Never charge non-rechargeable batteries. Explosion hazard!

Troubleshooting

In case of any malfunction, turn off the appliance and disconnect it from the mains. Try to turn it back on later. If the problem persists, please review the list below. This guide may help you identify the issue, provided that the appliance is connected properly. Consult a specialist if necessary.

General

• The device does not work, the POWER LED is not lit.
  • The amplifier is not switched on. Check the position of the rocker switch on the back.
  • The power cord is not connected properly. Check the correct connection of the power cord at the device and the wall socket.
  • The fuse has blown. Have a qualified technician inspect and replace the plug fuse with an equivalent type, as necessary.
• The device appears to work, but does not make a sound.
  • The volume-control is not set correctly. Check, that neither the master volume-control, nor the volume-controls of input devices are in minimum position. Check the volume setting of the external signal source as well.
  • Audio cables are connected incorrectly. Check audio cables for correct connection corresponding to standards.

Sound Playback

• Files are not playing from the correct storage media.
  • Incorrect signal source is selected from among the simultaneously connected USB and SD sources. Briefly press the MODE button.
• Playback does not work.
  • A write error has occurred. The file format is not compatible. Make sure that the MP3 format is correct.
  • Contact problem at the USB/SD socket. Check for foreign objects in the socket. If necessary, gently clean it with a dry brush. Contact problems can also be caused by incorrect (e.g. inclined or rough) connections. Reconnect the external unit.
  • Defective or incompatible external memory unit. Due to manufacturing deviations, certain differences, which affect use can occur even between USB/SD storage units of the same type.
• Noisy playback.
  • A write error has occurred. The file format is not compatible. Make sure that the MP3 format is correct.
  • Faulty media or contact issue at the connection. Check that the media is compatible and connected properly.
  • An error occurred while copying data. Check the compression software and computer used.

Technical Specifications

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