Chiayo APEX EVO Operation Manual

Chiayo APEX EVO Operation Manual

Multifunctional wireless mixer amplifier

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APEX EVO
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Multifunctional Wireless Mixer Amplifier
CHIAYO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

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  • Page 1 APEX EVO Operation manual Multifunctional Wireless Mixer Amplifier CHIAYO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
  • Page 2 Use only manufacturer authorized or recommended accessories. ⚫ Use only with a cart, stand, tripod or accessories specified or provided by Chiayo. Be careful ⚫ when using a cart to avoid injury from tip-over.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3-1 Active audio link: APEX EVO to APEX EVO ..............21 3-2 Active audio link: APEX EVO to APEX SLAVE ............... 23 3-3 Wireless audio link: repeat all audio to linked APEX EVO / APEX SLAVE ...... 25 3-3-1 Parts and functions of RP-5100M ................25 3-3-2 Changing channels ....................
  • Page 4: Instruction

    The Modules Compartment can be user configurable and user compartment can access the battery compartment to change battery. 1-1 In the box APEX EVO amplifier 0-4 handheld / beltpack switching power supply transmitters (optional) (plug varies from country to country)
  • Page 5: Parts And Functions

    Instruction 1-3 Parts and functions control panel Volume control BLUETOOTH power switch pairing indicator BLUETOOTH power push button DC input jack (30-32V/4A) charging indicator EXTERNAL SPEAKER MIC input ① socket (4-8Ω) (combo) MIC input LINE IN socket LINE IN socket audio link audio link LINE OUT socket...
  • Page 6: Control Panel

    APEX EVO Multifunctional Wireless Mixer Amplifier 1-5 Control panel INPUT volume page battery type battery power MUSIC volume page LI-ION EQ page Equalizer display bar REVERB / DELAY page Master speaker volume Slave speaker volume LCD brightness control VOICE PRIORITY LEVEL: 0 (min) –...
  • Page 7: Music Volume Page

    Instruction 1-6-2 MUSIC volume page Press MUSIC to enter the volume control for CD / DVD player, BLUETOOTH and companion powered speaker (ACTIVE IN). CD、BT、Digital Player Active in Input CD, BLUETOOTH, MP3 companion powered speaker LI-ION  These audio sources can be individually adjusted from 0 (min) to 30 (max) by either of below methods.
  • Page 8: Equalizer Page

    APEX EVO Multifunctional Wireless Mixer Amplifier 1-6-3 EQUALIZER page EQUALIZER Press EQ to enter the control for wireless / wired microphones and line inputs. Category VOICE MUSIC Wireless mic Wired mic LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN ❶ ❷ ❸...
  • Page 9: Effect And Language Page

    Instruction 1-6-4 EFFECT and language page RREVERB and DELAY Press CONTROL to enter the control for wireless / wired microphones and language setting. Category REVERB DELAY Sector Reverb out Diffusion Decay factor Pre-delay Time LI-ION CHDRUS AMBIENCE ROOM DELAY P H A S E R ...
  • Page 10: Module Compartment

    For module bracket MB-50 for installing an MP3 module. 1-8 Connection with external audio sources WIRED MIC INSTRUMENT ACTIVE SPEAKER AMPLIFIER Volume control of audio output from APEX EVO is only operated on this external amplifier. TABLET / PHONE DVD PLAYER ACTIVE SPEAKER PASSIVE SPEAKER...
  • Page 11: Settings And Operations

    Settings and Operations 2. Settings and Operations 2-1 Using the wired microphone (MIC 1, MIC 2) Plug a wired microphone with a 6.3mm or XLR connector to MIC 1 or MIC 2. Turn on master POWER and adjust Master Speaker volume to 15, and then adjust MIC 1 or MIC 2 volume to a desired level.
  • Page 12: Using The Wireless Microphone

    APEX EVO Multifunctional Wireless Mixer Amplifier 2-2 Using the wireless microphone 2-2-1 Parts and functions Diversity A/B Transmitter battery antenna power RF signal meter Channel Audio signal meter IR sensor area Power switch / SYNC volume control PWR/VOL Frequency DOWN button UP button...
  • Page 13: Channel Scanning

    Settings and Operations 2-2-3 Channel scanning For an interference- free operation, a cleaner channel might be necessary if the current one receives too much interference. To operate the scanning: Press ▼(down) or ▲(up) button to make Hold SET button until this icon the frequency icon appear on the flashes to denote readiness for setting.
  • Page 14: Volume And Other Settings

    APEX EVO Multifunctional Wireless Mixer Amplifier 2-2-5 Volume and other settings Turn on master POWER and then adjust the volume control on the module to max level. SYNC PWR/VOL Adjust Master Speaker volume to 15, and then adjust its individual volume control to a desired level.
  • Page 15: Using The Electronic Instrument (Line In ❶)

    Settings and Operations 2-3 Using the electronic instrument (LINE IN ❶ Plug an electronic guitar / keyboard with a 6.3mm connector to the LINE IN ❶ 6.3Ø jack. Turn on master POWER and adjust Master Speaker volume to 15, and then adjust LINE 1 volume to a desired level.
  • Page 16: Music Audio Input (Line In ❷) - Smart Phone / Tablet / Mp3 Player

    APEX EVO Multifunctional Wireless Mixer Amplifier 2-4 Music audio input (LINE IN ) - Smart phone / tablet / MP3 player ❷ Connect your device to the LINE IN 3.5Ø jack with a 3.5mm 3-pole stereo audio ❷ cable. Turn on master POWER and adjust Master Speaker volume to 15, and then adjust LINE 2 volume to a desired level.
  • Page 17: Music Audio Input (Line In ❸) - Dvd Player

    Settings and Operations 2-5 Music audio input (LINE IN DVD player ❸ Plug the audio cable with RCA R/L plugs to the LINE IN ○ R ○ L jacks. ❸ Turn on master POWER and adjust Master Speaker volume to 15, and then adjust LINE 3 volume to a desired level.
  • Page 18: Operating Bluetooth Receiver (Bt)

    GREEN Activate BLUETOOTH on your device (phone, tablet, PC., etc) and pair with external BLUETOOTH device named “BT AUDIO”. After successful linking, the pairing indicator will be solid green and you can play your music on APEX EVO. Settings Bluetooth...
  • Page 19: Equalizer For Wired And Wireless Microphone And Music

    Settings and Operations Important The BLUETOOTH automatically turns off after no pairing for 5 minutes. ◼ Press SWITCH button for disconnection and getting ready for new pairing. ◼ The BLUETOOTH can memorize and automatically connect to last-paired device. ◼ 2-7 EQUALIZER for WIRED and WIRELESS MICROPHONE and MUSIC EQUALIZER adjustment is actually used to increase or reduce the high (4KHz│8KHz│16KHz) / medium (500Hz│1KHz│2KHz) / low frequency (63Hz│125Hz│250Hz) component of the sound.
  • Page 20: Voice Priority

    2-9 CONTROL for vocal effect APEX EVO has two major sound effects especially for WIRED and WIRELESS microphones, REVERB and DELAY. After entering the CONTROL page, you will see six factory-preset modes on the left for selection.
  • Page 21: Delay

    Settings and Operations Effect Function Adjustment Min level “0”: No REVERB effect (Diffusion, ◼ Controls the Decay Factor and Pre-delay) output. comprehensive output Max level “1”: Max comprehensive REVERB ◼ Reverb Out volume of Diffusion, effect (Diffusion, Decay Factor and Pre-delay) Decay Factor and Pre- output.
  • Page 22: Application

    3. Application 3-1 Active audio link: APEX EVO to APEX EVO APEX EVO operates as the MASTER as well as companion unit in an audio link (wired) configuration. Connect one APEX EVO after the other via the ACTIVE IN and ACTIVE OUT jacks.
  • Page 23 Application EQUALIZER levels can be adjusted individually. (refer to P.18) LI-ION EQUALIZER  ...
  • Page 24: Active Audio Link: Apex Evo To Apex Slave

    Multifunctional Wireless Mixer Amplifier 3-2 Active audio link: APEX EVO to APEX SLAVE APEX EVO operates as the MASTER unit in an audio link (wired) configuration with active companion powered speakers APEX SLAVE. Connect the APEX EVO (master unit) and APEX SLAVE (active companion powered speakers) via ACTIVE OUT and ACTIVE IN jacks.
  • Page 25 Application EQUALIZER levels can be adjusted individually. (refer to P.18) LI-ION EQUALIZER  ...
  • Page 26: Wireless Audio Link: Repeat All Audio To Linked Apex Evo / Apex Slave

    Multifunctional Wireless Mixer Amplifier 3-3 Wireless audio link: repeat all audio to linked APEX EVO / APEX SLAVE APEX EVO operates as the MASTER unit in a wireless audio link with other APEX EVO or active companion powered speakers APEX SLAVE.
  • Page 27: Changing Channels

    Application 3-3-2 Changing channels Press LEFT  button to increase the TENS-digit Press RIGHT  button to increase the UNIT-digit channel number. channel number.     Music audio input (AUX IN)- 3-3-3 Smart phone / tablet / MP3 player Connect your device to the 3.5mm jack of AUX IN with a 3.5mm 3-pole stereo audio cable.
  • Page 28 COMPANION LI-ION Turn on master POWER of APEX EVO and EACH APEX SLAVE and then adjust master volume control to a desired level. Turn on power of EACH APEX SLAVE and then adjust the volume control to a desired level.
  • Page 29: More Extension

    Application 3-4 More extension To reach wider coverage, the companion unit APEX EVO / APEX SLAVE can serve as SUB- MASTER to transmit signals to SUB-COMPANION units. Important: Please do not set the SUB-COMPANION as next MASTER in order to guarantee best sound quality.
  • Page 30: Connecting A Passive Companion Speaker

    APEX EVO Multifunctional Wireless Mixer Amplifier 3-5 Connecting a passive companion speaker Plug the passive companion speaker’s audio cable with a 6.3mm connector to the speaker input socket of APEX SP or another 4~8Ω load speaker. Max cable length less than 20m.
  • Page 31: Installing Or Replacing A Receiver/Repeater/Mp3 Module

    Installing or replacing a receiver/repeater/MP3 module 4. Installing or replacing a receiver/repeater/MP3 module There are four slots above the control panel and two on MB-50 module bracket for installing optional modules which includes receiver, repeater and MP3 recorder modules. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver (not included) to remove the screws of the blank cover panel or current module’s panel.
  • Page 32: Operation Of The Storage For Transmitters And Accessories

    APEX EVO Multifunctional Wireless Mixer Amplifier 5. Operation of the storage for transmitters and accessories Open the lid. Be careful of the gap between the trolley handle and the lid. Slots handheld transmitters. Please make the handheld’s power switch face ❹...
  • Page 33: Faq & Useful Operation Tips

    6. FAQ & useful operation tips How to adjust the best volume? For CHIAYO PA system with a master volume control, turn the master volume to 12 o'clock and then gradually adjust the volume of audio inputs (microphone, CD, MP3, etc.) from minimum to an appropriate level.
  • Page 34 If the battery is fully charged after usage without over-discharging, the battery life can reach about 2 years. Is it possible that APEX EVO can work as amplifier only? Can I use only one or more microphones? How many wireless microphones can be used at most?
  • Page 35: Maintenance-Free Lead-Acid And Lithium Batteries

    2. Please use the power supply specified by CHIAYO for charging. 3. The CHIAYO amplifier has a protection circuit to prevent overcharging. However, it’s recommended that the charging time not exceed 12 hours. Please disconnect the power supply when fully charged.

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