Teufel ROCKSTER Technical Description And Instruction Manual

Teufel ROCKSTER Technical Description And Instruction Manual

Event sound system with dual-channel mixer
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Technical Description and Instruction Manual
ROCKSTER
Event Sound System
with Dual-channel Mixer

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  • Page 1 Technical Description and Instruction Manual ROCKSTER Event Sound System with Dual-channel Mixer...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operational Controls and ® Bluetooth ........26 Connections ........12 The rechargeable battery ..... 27 ROCKSTER........12 Operation with an external Mixing console ......13 rechargeable battery ....27 Connection and control terminal ..15 Optional Accessories ...... 28 Preparation ........16 Rain cover ........
  • Page 3: General Notes And Information

    Fax +49 (0)30 / 300 930 930 absolutely sure to hold onto the pack- E-mail: service@teufelaudio.com aging. We can only accept the return of the Rockster WITH THE ORIGINAL teufelaudio.com PACKAGING. Empty boxes are not available! • Rockster...
  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    This signal term indicates a low risk, which, if not avoided, may Proper use result in minor or moderate The ROCKSTER is intended for the injury. amplification and playback of music and spoken word from external source NOTICE...
  • Page 5 Improper electrical installation facturer. or excessive mains voltage may – Do not use the ROCKSTER in result in an electrical shock. environments where there is – The device is suitable for a a risk of explosion.
  • Page 6 Danger of tions: suffocation. – If the ROCKSTER is not secure- – Ensure that children do not ly mounted, do not use it in remove small parts from the vehicles, in unstable locations,...
  • Page 7 – Keep the rechargeable battery medical attention. away from paper clips, coins, NOTICE keys, screws or other metal- If the ROCKSTER is subjected to lic objects that could bridge warm temperatures after being the contacts. Short circuiting cold (e.g. after transport), con- caused by bridged recharge- densation may occur inside of it.
  • Page 8 – Do not expose the ROCKSTER – Store your rechargeable bat- to direct sunlight. tery in a cool, but frost-free area, ideally at 15 °C. Higher – Do not place the ROCKSTER temperatures result in a high- near heat sources (e.g. heat- er rate of self-discharge and ers, ovens).
  • Page 9: Explanation Of Symbols

    If the ROCKSTER is no longer Please only turn in batteries and re- operational, every consumer is re- chargeable batteries which are empty!
  • Page 10: Overview

    The ROCKSTER weighs more than 30 kg! – Have a 2nd person assist you. • Carefully open the box, take out the EPE foam half-shell and carefully lift the ROCKSTER out of the box. Product contents 1x Rockster 1x mains cable 2x wheel...
  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction The ROCKSTER is an active speak- Connection examples for ROCKSTER in er system. By connecting multiple master-slave operation ROCKSTERs in master-slave operation, you can even completely supply large rooms with sound. The power supply can be provided via the mains, the built-in rechargeable...
  • Page 12: Operational Controls And Connections

    Operational Controls and Connections ROCKSTER Item Description Cover cap for the mixing console Mixing console Carrying handles Connection and control terminal Rechargeable battery compartment Wheels • Rockster...
  • Page 13: Mixing Console

    Description HIGH|MID|LOW Channel 1 sound control HIGH|MID|LOW Channel 2 sound control SOURCE Channel 2 source switch VOLUME Channel 2 volume control Cross fader for headphones – Cross fader VOLUME Channel 1 volume control SOURCE Channel 1 source switch • Rockster...
  • Page 14 18 19 • Rockster...
  • Page 15: Connection And Control Terminal

    POWER MODE Toggle for power supply 5V OUT DC USB port for the power supply of mobile devices MASTER OUT Stereo connection for master operation with a second ROCKSTER (male XLR plug) – Mains fuse MAIN POWER Mains connector jack POWER Main power switch EXT.
  • Page 16: Preparation

    6. Screw the counter nuts tight by turning them clockwise. 7. Place the ROCKSTER on the wheels. 8. Check whether all wheels have proper contact with the ground to prevent the ROCKSTER from jiggling. If necessary, loosen the counter nut...
  • Page 17: Installing The Rechargeable Battery

    9. Put the cover back on the recharge- able battery compartment. 10. Screw the six screws back in place. The rechargeable battery is only partial- ly charged when delivered. You must fully charge the rechargeable battery before first start-up (see page 27). • Rockster...
  • Page 18: Setup

    • Lay the connector cables so that they do not pose a tripping hazard. • Do not place any heavy objects on the cables or the ROCKSTER. • Push the fixing brake on the rear wheels to secure the ROCKSTER so that it cannot roll away.
  • Page 19: Inputs

    Connecting Inputs MASTER IN (17) Only in master/slave operation with multiple ROCKSTERs: The ROCKSTER operated as a slave is sent an audio signal via these female XLR connec- tions. The following inputs are connected to the mixer channels via the source...
  • Page 20: Outputs

    Outputs MASTER OUT (27) Only in master/slave operation with multiple ROCKSTERs: The ROCKSTER operated as a master transmits its audio signal to the devices operated as a slave via these connections. If possible, use properly shielded, crush-proof stage cable for this con- nection.
  • Page 21: Operation

    12 V power cable, an available accessory (see page 28). Switching on and to standby With the ON/OFF (36) button, you can switch the ROCKSTER on or to standby. When switched on, the power indicator (37) will be illuminated in green. • Rockster...
  • Page 22: Master/Slave Operation

    Master/slave operation With the INPUT SELECT (21) switch, you determine whether the ROCKSTER operates as a master or slave: • Master The mixing console is active when the switch is set to “CHANNEL 1/2”. The mixing channels are transmitted to the slaves via the speakers and the MASTER OUT (27) output.
  • Page 23: Adjusting The Volume

    • Turn the control clockwise to in- crease the volume. • Turn the control counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the ROCKSTER is operated as a slave, you can decrease the volume with respect to the master with the MAIN VOLUME (23) control. However, the maximum volume is controlled on the master.
  • Page 24: Sound Control

    (see page 26) LINE 2 Connection(18) Connection (19) Cross fading With the cross fader (12), you can determine which mixing channel is assigned to the speakers: • Channel 1: control to the left. • Channel 2: control to the right. • Rockster...
  • Page 25: Monitor

    • Thus, a reverberation effect can be mixed in for both inputs. • In addition, a guitar-specific equal- iser is simulated for the instrument input and the control range on the mixing console is adjusted to frequencies that are suitable for guitars. • Rockster...
  • Page 26: Bluetooth

    ® The ROCKSTER will now play back Bluetooth all sounds that would otherwise be You can connect compatible devices played back by your source device. such as most smartphones with your ® The corresponding Bluetooth ® ROCKSTER via Bluetooth . The audio will be on permanently.
  • Page 27: The Rechargeable Battery

    The rechargeable battery The maintenance-free internal re- chargeable battery is charged as soon as the ROCKSTER is connected to the mains and the main power switch POWER (30) is switched on. The left LED BATTERY STATUS (33) illuminates during charging.
  • Page 28: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories You can order the following accesso- ries from our webshop (www.teufelau- dio.com): Rain cover The rain cover protects the ROCKSTER in the event of the sudden onset of rain. CAUTION Operating the ROCKSTER with the rain cover on results in severe overheating and may cause a fire.
  • Page 29: 12 V Power Cable

    ROCK- STER with the 12 V power cable via a 12 V car battery. 1. Switch the ROCKSTER off. 2. Open the pole terminals of the pow- er cable. 3. Plug the red pole terminal onto the...
  • Page 30: Cleaning & Maintenance

    Such cleaning agents may direct sunlight. damage the delicate surface 3. Store the ROCKSTER in a dry loca- of the housing. tion at a temperature of + 10 to + • Ideally, you should remove dust or 40 °C.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    (see page 3). Take note of the warranty instructions. Problem Possible cause Solution The Rockster is off or Activate the Rockster with the main power Rockster doesn’t have any power. switch (30). Check the mains cable and doesn't socket.
  • Page 32 ® Bluetooth tion. mode. ROCKSTER has not On your source device, select “ROCKSTER been selected as the 1” or “ROCKSTER 2” as the output device ® output device. via Bluetooth ® Bluetooth connection Set up the ROCKSTER and/or source de- impaired by another vice in another location.
  • Page 33: Technical Data

    Dimensions (W x H x D) 577 x 866 x 474 mm Weight 31.5 kg Operating voltage 230 V~, 50/60 Hz Max. power consumption 500 watts You can find further technical data on our website. Technical changes reserved! • Rockster...
  • Page 34 We herewith confirm that the appliance as detailed below complies with the mentioned directives. Rockster Artikelbezeichnung: Article description: Teufel Lautsprecher GmbH Firmenanschrift: Budapester Straße 44 Company address D-10787 Berlin Einschlägige EG-Richtlinien / Governing EU-directives / Directives CE concernées : 1.
  • Page 35 • Rockster...
  • Page 36 Please contact our customer service with any questions, suggestions or criticism: Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH Phone: 00800 - 200 300 40 (toll-free) BIKINI Berlin Fax: +49 (0)30 - 300 930 930 Budapester Strasse 44 www.teufelaudio.com 10787 Berlin (Germany) No responsibility is assumed for the correctness of this information.

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