Introduction; Features; Basic Setup - Phonic SMARTMAN 708A User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Phonic
Smartman Intelligent All-In-One Audio Systems. These
systems incorporate everything one would expect to find
in a typical front-of-house setup, but completely integrated
into a convenient, intelligent system. Complete with active
speaker, multi-channel mixers, wireless microphone
systems (sold separately) and extensive onboard signal
processing, the Smartman systems are fully-loaded with
everything you need for a live audio system.
Smartman 708A features a 12" woofer matched with just
the right amount of power to provide phenomenal sounds
in larger venues. The system expansion options provide a
means to extend the systems beyond just a simple setup
to a much more advanced, multi-speaker setup.
We know how eager you are to get started – getting the
Smartman out and hooking up all your gear is probably
your number one priority right now – but before you do,
we strongly urge you to take a look through this manual.
Inside, you will find important facts and figures on the set
up, use and applications of your brand new mixer. After
reading through the manual, please store it in a place
that is easy for you to find, because chances are there's
something you missed the first time around.

FEATURES

4 All-in-one system incorporates digital mixer, active
loudspeaker, two UHF microphones (optional) and
flexible Windows software for remote operation
through RJ-45 connector (using an RS-485 protocol)
4 14 channel digital mixer on the Smartman 708A,
including combo, stereo line inputs and stereo RCA
inputs, wireless mics (sold separately) and Bluetooth
4 Digital mixer includes level adjustment, flexible
compressor/limiter, channel EQs, main GEQ, high
pass filters, low pass filters and delay
4 Digital effect processor with reverb, tap delay, echo and
chorus effects, each with user-adjustable parameters
4 Infinite expansion through Smartman expansion
speakers (300A, 700A, 700D - sold separately)
4 Flexible signal processing controlled through Windows
software or WiFi
4 XLR and ¼" Link outputs with user-selectable stereo/
mono operation
4 Wide frequency response for superior audio output
4 Wireless UHF microphone systems (optional)
4 Wireless Bluetooth audio streaming from smartdevices
SMARTMAN 708A

BASIC SETUP

There are obviously many potential setup possibilities
for the Smartman system. Here we're just going to go
through the basics to give you an idea of where to start.
1. First and foremost, make sure the Smartman is turned
off and unplugged before making any connections.
2. Once the Smartman is off, you can make your input
and output connections. Phonic suggests using
dynamic microphones for the Mic Inputs, instruments
or CD players for line inputs, and digital audio players
on RCA inputs. For outputs, you can connect Phonic
Smartman Expansion Speakers to the MAIN OUT
connectors. Be sure to set the L/R (stereo) and L+R
(mono) to the position best for your purposes.
3. Connect the Smartman's Ethernet port to the Ethernet
port on your Windows-based system via the shipped
adapter.
4. Plug in the Smartman and turn on the power.
5. Open the Windows software and the control software
will establish the connection automatically.
6. The default input level is 0 db.
7. Preview the audio you will be sending into channel
1 of the Smartman system. Slowly turn up the
accompanying Gain control until you get the level
you're after.
8. Repeat step 7 for further channels and inputs.
9. For the USB Recorder and Bluetooth streaming
functions, set the virtual software fader at the lowest
position and slowly increase it until you find an
acceptable level. For Bluetooth streaming, the default
input level is 0 db. Please set Gain level knobs on the
rear panel to minimum and then set to the level you will
use.
CONTROLLING THE SOFTWARE
While the Smartman remote software on both Windows
PCs and the iPad is similar in appearance, the actual
control of the software may be different.
On the Windows software, virtual rotary controls are
adjusted using the mouse. The value of the control can
be increase and decrease by clicking left and right mouse
buttons respectively or by clicking and dragging to right
and left.
Virtual faders can simply be dragged up and down on
screen using the mouse.
Adjusting the rotary controls on the iPad is slightly
different. Push and hold the rotary control onscreen and
drag your finger up and down the screen to increase and
decrease the value.
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