Pro Glow 1500
Microphone with Cable
Remote Control
Power Cable (IEC)
Quickstart Guide
Safety Instructions & Warranty Information Booklet
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Caution: Do not expose Pro Glow 1500 to rain or standing water.
Items not listed under Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately.
1. Media Panel: Controls for the USB, SD, FM radio, and Bluetooth sources. The Media Panel Mode source symbol will illuminate when that source is playing.
Note: A USB drive or SD card must contain playable files in order for it to appear properly in the media panel’s display. You can play MP3s, WAVs, and WMA files.
2. USB Port: Connect your USB flash drive here to play music.
3. SD Card Slot: Insert your SD card here to play music.
4. Display: Displays the media panel modes for USB, SD, FM radio, and Bluetooth.
5. Mic Inputs (1/4”/6.35 mm & XLR): Connect a dynamic microphone to the 1/4” (6.35 mm) or XLR inputs. Control the volume of the inputs using the Mic Input Volume knob.
6. Mic Input Volume: Turn this knob to adjust the input volume of the Mic Inputs.
7. Talkover Mic On/Off: Depress this switch to reduce the combined levels of the Aux Input, RCA Input, USB source, SD source, and Bluetooth source when talking using a dynamic microphone connected to the 1/4” (6.35 mm) or XLR inputs.
8. Aux Input (1/8”/3.5 mm): Connect a CD player, digital media player, or other audio source to the 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo auxiliary input. Control the volume using the Aux Input Volume knob.
9. RCA Inputs: Connect a CD player, digital media player, mixer, or other media source to these inputs. Control the volume using the Aux Input Volume knob.
10. Aux Input Volume: Turn this knob to adjust the input volume of the Aux Input, XLR Input, and RCA Inputs.
11. Mix Out (1/4” / 6.35 mm): Connect this output to another active (powered) speaker. The level of the output is controlled by the Mic Input Volume, Aux Input Volume, and Master Volume.
12. Mic Echo: Use this knob to add or remove an echo effect to the Mic Inputs.
13. High EQ: Increases or decreases the high (treble) frequencies for Mic Input, Line Input, and Media Panel sources at a range between -12 dB to +12 dB.
14. Low EQ: Increases or decreases the low (bass) frequencies for Mic Input, Line Input, and Media Panel sources at a range between -12 dB to +12 dB.
15. Master Volume: Turn this knob to adjust the overall output volume of the loudspeaker.
16. Clip LED: This LED will flash red if the signal from the inputs or media panel source is clipping. If this happens, decrease the setting of the Mic Input Volume knob, Aux Input Volume knob, or Master Volume knob.
17. Power LED: Indicates whether Pro Glow 1500 is powered on or off.
18. Light Mode Button: Press this button to select how the lights on the front panel function:
19. Power Cable Input (IEC): Insert the included power cable here to power the unit.
20. Fuse: The orientation of the fuse holder determines the current voltage setting of Pro Glow 1500. If the unit’s fuse is broken, remove the fuse holder and replace the broken fuse with one with the same rating (printed on the fuse holder). Using a fuse with an incorrect rating can damage the unit and/or fuse.
21. Power Switch: Turns Pro Glow 1500 on or off.
Media Panel Functions:
MODE Mode: Switches modes from USB, SD, FM radio, or Bluetooth.
Note: A USB drive or SD card must contain playable files in order for it to appear properly in the media panel’s display. You can play MP3s, WAVs, and WMA files.
Play/Pause: Play/pause the USB, SD, or Bluetooth source. Press and hold Play/Pause for 2 seconds to begin the preset auto-store function. This jumps to the lowest station (87.5) and then travels through the bandwidth to auto-store the strongest stations as presets. Press and hold the Play/Pause button for 6 seconds (the display will show U-OFF) to disable the Bluetooth pairing voice prompts. Press and hold the Play/Pause button again for 6 seconds (the display will show U-ON) to enable voice prompts.
Repeat: Repeat all of the tracks (ALL), repeat all of the tracks in the folder (FOLd), repeat the current playing USB or SD track (OnE), or shuffle the track order (rAn).
Previous: Plays the previous USB, SD, or Bluetooth track. When listening to the FM radio), press the button once to skip back through the FM stations and hold the button down to seek back through the channel presets.
Next: Plays the next USB, SD, or Bluetooth track. When listening to the FM radio, press the button once to tune the radio down one preset and hold the button down to seek forward through the channel presets.
Note: In some apps, pressing the Previous () or Next (
) buttons may go to another playlist or music genre.
Note: Aim the remote straight at the front of the speaker woofer. Room lighting and battery life can affect the operating range of the remote control.
Note: In order to use the remote control for the first time, first pull out the tab attached to the battery compartment. To change the remote battery, follow the diagram located on the back of the remote. Use a 3 V DC CR2032 lithium button cell battery for replacement.
Note: Press and hold the Play/Pause button for 6 seconds (the display will show U-OFF) to disable the Bluetooth pairing voice prompts. Press and hold the Play/Pause button again for 6 seconds (the display will show U-ON) to enable voice prompts.
To link two Pro Glow 1500 speakers:
If the sound is distorted: Try lowering the volume control of your sound source or musical instrument. Also, try to reduce the overall volume of Pro Glow 1500.
If there is too much bass: Try adjusting the tone or EQ control from Pro Glow 1500 or your sound source to lower the bass level. This will allow you to play the music louder before clipping (distortion) occurs.
If there is a high-pitched whistling noise when using a microphone: This is probably feedback. Point the microphone away from the speaker.
If you can’t hear the microphone over the music volume: Turn down the music volume from your source.
When I press Previous () or Next (), it doesn’t increment to the next FM station: Short presses of the button will jump to presets. Hold the button down to seek to the next station.
If the radio station channel is flashing: The unit is currently muted. Unmute to stop the flashing and resume playback.
If the Bluetooth logo is flashing rapidly: The unit is currently in pairing mode.
If the Bluetooth logo is flashing slowly: A device is paired, but the music is muted. Unmute to stop the flashing and resume playback.
The USB track number (Example: 001) is flashing slowly: The USB drive music playback is muted. Unmute to stop the flashing and resume playback.
The LCD shows “NONE”: If a USB drive or SD card is already properly inserted, make sure it contains playable files (MP3s, WAVs, and WMA files).
If you cannot connect your audio device to Pro Glow 1500 via Bluetooth:
If this does not work, and you have connected to Pro Glow 1500 before, find Pro Glow 1500 in the list of available or previously connected devices in your audio device's Bluetooth menu, tap the "gear" or “i” icon located next to it and then select Unpair or Forget. Turn Pro Glow 1500 off and back on and try pairing again once it reappears in your available devices list.
Note: If Pro Glow 1500 has been paired to another audio device recently that is still within range, you may need to repeat this process with that audio device to fully disconnect.