User manual FENDER PA 100

[. . . ] The carton should contain: 1 - P10 Main unit 1 - AC to DC power adapter 1 - AC cord (appropriate for country where P10 was purchased) 1 - Dynamic cardioid microphone 1 - 3' coil microphone cable If any items are missing, please contact the authorized Fender retailer where you purchased the P10. Overview of Features (1) Molded Carry Handle (2) 5" Full-Range Loudspeaker (3) 1/4" (6. 3mm) Input Jack (plug the male-end of the mic cable in here). A click-off position is located at the fully counter-clockwise position. (7) 1/8" (3. 5mm) Auxiliary Input (for connecting CD, Cassette, or audio line output from another device like a computer sound card). [. . . ] (7) 1/8" (3. 5mm) Auxiliary Input (for connecting CD, Cassette, or audio line output from another device like a computer sound card). (11) Mic Stand Adapter. The P10 is a battery powered personal portable sound system. It is ideal for any situation where you need to raise the level of your voice (or other audio source) to effectively communicate with a group of people. The P10 is perfect for teachers, tour guides, auctioneers, presentations, crowd control situations, emergency personnel, coaches, zoos, museums. . . - Before you use your P10, you must charge the battery for at least four hours (or until the Battery Charge Indicator indicates the battery is fully charged) Using the microphone - Plug the microphone into the XLR (3 pin) connector of the coiled microphone cable. - Plug the 1/4" end of the coiled microphone cable into the 1/4" Input Jack on the P10 (#3 in drawing). - Turn the Volume Control (#4) clockwise to turn on the P10, and adjust to desired volume. Connecting another audio source to the P10 - The 1/8" Auxiliary input jack (#7) is available to connect a CD or Cassette player to the P10. A single four hour charge will power the P10 for up to eight hours of continuous use. When the battery charge is weak, the unit will automatically turn off to prevent damaging the battery. (The inner section of the connector is positive). Tips on correctly using the microphone Getting good results with a microphone is largely due to proper microphone technique. This is the proper angle you should be holding the microphone in relation to your mouth. The distance the microphone is held away from your mouth is largely dependent on how loud you speak. This is term used for someone who keeps the microphone grill in contact with their lips at all times. You will find that if you use the microphone this way, you can speak in a normal voice and be heard clearly. - The closer the mic is to your mouth, the "fuller" your voice will be (this is called "proximity effect" where bass frequencies increase when you move closer to a microphone). [. . . ] You will find that if you use the microphone this way, you can speak in a normal voice and be heard clearly. - The closer the mic is to your mouth, the "fuller" your voice will be (this is called "proximity effect" where bass frequencies increase when you move closer to a microphone). - The closer your mouth is to the microphone, the lower you can set the overall output. [. . . ]