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PA-IRSYS Installed Infrared Audio System

1. Pod mend Mie rtm nter eon me hm r i y T t T p qr ftp ams Rei Pe e rtt E Califone International Inc 1145 Arroyo Avenue A San Fernando CA 91340 USA CALIFON Toll Free 800 722 0500 Toll Free Fax 877 402 2248 PA IRSYS International Customers call 818 407 2400 or Fax 818 407 2405 califone com October 2008 CALIFO ye PA IRSYS Infrared Classroom Audio System Thank you for purchasing the Califone PA IRSYS Infrared Classroom Audio System We encourage you to visit our website www califone com to register your product for its warranty coverage to sign up to receive our newsletter download our catalog and learn more about the complete line of Califone audio visual products including portable and installed wireless PA systems multimedia players and recorders headphones and headsets computer peripheral equipment visual presentation products and language learning materials Unpacking the Unit Inspect the unit once the packaging has been opened for any damage occurred during shipping amp contact us immediately Please keep the packing material for further use Warranty Registration Califone warrants the Infrared Classroom Audio System to be free from defective material and workmanship for one year from the purchase date six years for the speakers Our Project Intercept Customer Satisfaction program will replace defective parts and repair malfuncti
2. Facing Panel For Sound Adjustments 5 6 9 10 13 18 12 tt CO SS 5 RO UA OG OF a GO i GOs 16 17 Front View Inside Facing Panel For System Connections 31 Front View Forward Facing Panel 1 Power Switch 2 Main Power Fuse 3 15A 3 IR Teacher Mic Volume Control 4 IR Student Mic Volume Control 5 IR Signal Indicator Teacher Mic 6 IR Signal Indicator Student Mic 7 Mic 1 Volume Control 8 Mic 2 Volume Control 9 Aux 1 Volume Control Aux 2 Volume Control Treble Level Control Bass Level Control Master Volume Control Beltpack Transmitter Recharging Station Beltpack Transmitter Recharge Status Indicator Power Adapter Handheld Microphone Recharging Station amp Status Indicator Handheld Mic Holder 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Door Lock 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Front View Inside Panel 20 Mic 1 Input Balanced XLR 21 Mic 2 Input Unbalanced 1 4 22 Aux Input 1 3 5mm 23 Line Output Mono 1 4 24 Aux Input 2 Stereo RCA 25 Mic Pre out Mono RCA 26 DC 18V In 27 DC Out 28 Speaker Output 4 terminal 29 Speaker Output terminal 30 Infrared Ceiling Sensor Input B 31 Infrared Ceiling Sensor Input A 32 Cable Holder 33 Paging Input Volume Control 34 Paging
3. below the ceiling in the middle of the wall Note If the PA IRSYSB package has been purchased then 4 speakers 2 non powered 2 powered can be connected to the PA IRSYS Control Panel The PI30 SP non powered speakers should be connected as described above The PI30 PS speakers should be connected as follows 1 Install the PI30 PS speakers on the wall in the desired locations 2 Connect the line output 1 4 ofthe control panel to one of the line inputs on one of the PI30 PS speakers RCA jacks 3 Connecting the second PI30 PS speaker 4 Option 1 The speakers can be daisy chained by connecting one of the line outputs variable or fixed on one PI30 PS speaker to the line input of the other PI30 PS speaker 5 Option 2 A splitter may be put on the line output from the control panel so that each PI30 PS speaker is fed with its own cable 6 Volume adjustment Depending on if the speakers are daisy chained and if the fixed or variable line outputs were used the method to adjust the volume will be different Adjust the volume levels of each of the speakers to achieve a balanced sound field in the listening area Infrared Ceiling Sensors 1 Install the two included infrared ceiling sensors along an imaginary center line in the middle of the ceiling with each sensor located approximately one third of the length of the room away from the back or front wall Note With proper installation the Classroom Audio system with tw
4. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QAULIFIED PERSONNEL Infrared Classroom Audio System The lightening flash with arrowhead within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product area risk of electric shock to persons This product is not designed to The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance Ce produit n est pas concu pour function normally in strong electro WARNING un fonctionnement dans de forts magnetic fields Consequently the TO REDUCE THE RISK OF champs lectromagn tiques Par audio quality may degrade while the product is exposed to strong electromagnetic fields FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK SO cons quent la qualit sonore peut diminuer si ce produit est expos Normal audio quality operation will be recovered NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE un fort champ letromagn tique La qualit sonore redeviendra normale apr s affaib lissement du when the strong electromagnetic field is no TO RAIN OR MOISTURE champ lectromagn tique longer present IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTION ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ BEFORE OPERATING APPLIANCE ALL OPERATING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOW ED WHEN OP
5. D BE CLEANED ONLY AS RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER NON USE PERIODS UNPLUG THE APPLIANCE POWER CORD FROM THE OUTLET WHEN LEFT UNUSED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME OBJECT amp LIQUID ENTRY CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN SO THAT OBJECTS DO NOT FALL AND LIQUIDS ARE NOT SPILLED INTO THE ENCLOSURE THROUGH OPENINGS DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE SERVICED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WHEN A THE POWER SUPPLY CORD OR THE PLUG HAS BEEN DAMAGED B OBJECTS HAVE FALLEN OR LIQUID HAS BEEN SPILLED INTO THE APPLIANCE C THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO RAIN D THE APPLIANCE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE OPERATING NORMALLY OR EXHIBITS A MARKED CHANGE IN PERFORMANCE E THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN DROPPED ORTHE ENCLOSURE DAMAGED SERVICING THE USER SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE APPLIANCE BEYOND THAT DESCRIBED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ALL OTHER SERVICING REFER TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL m d v Quick Operating Guide Fan B rii A mm Lc pmi Tams deception vos ond aud t mo ther Keine Aat as dn Uie Che System geni mni Connecting the System Tos costam medien te Lr de e met gt hac rmi wo mt He at a fh conum mcis aen tne p cmd we ed eee Be ee e fma m ee af m R Nee het MET iau o commen anat es tumida mot rt n DE ud Weed Mess A Arun Lo Vodene C ontru e oorr Men omm Loo my t Dats Me chm e mime omm e e Wired Mis Aat hpo amp Aap AS atrium Dmm ss m
6. ERATING THE APPLIANCE HEED AND ADHERE TO ALL WARNINGS ON THE APPLIANCE AND IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WATER amp MOISTURE DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE NEAR WATER IE BATHTUB WASHBOWL KITCHEN SINK LAUNDRY TUB WET BASEMENT OR SWIMMING POOL VENTILATION DO NOT SITUATE THE APPLIANCE SO THAT ITS LOCATION OR POSITION INTERFERES WITH ITS PROPER VENTILATION FOR EXAMPLE THE APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE SITUATED ON A BED SOFA RUG OR SIMILAR SURFACE THAT MAY BLOCK THE VENTILATION OPENINGS THE APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE PLACED IN A BUILT IN INSTALLATION SUCH AS A BOOKCASE OR CABINET THAT MAY IMPEDE THE FLOW OF AIR THROUGH THE VENTILATION OPENINGS HEAT SITUATE THE APPLIANCE AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS HEAT REGISTERS STOVES OR OTHER APPLIANCES INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS THAT PRODUCE HEAT POWER SOURCES CONNECT THE APPLIANCE ONLY TO A POWER SUPPLY TYPE DESCRIBED IN THE OPERATING INSTR UCTIONS OR MARKED ON THE APPLIANCE GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN SO THAT THE GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION MEANS OF THE APPLIANCE ARE NOT DEFEATED POWER CORD PROTECTION POWER SUPPLY CORDS SHOULD BE ROUTED SO THAT THEY ARE NOT LIKELY TO BEWALKED ON OR PINCHED BY ITEMS PLACED UPON OR AGAINST THEM PAYING PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO CORDS AT PLUGS CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES AND THE POINT WHERE THEY EXIT FROM THE APPLIANCE CLEANING THE APPLIANCE SHOUL
7. Input Jack 35 25V 70V Paging Input Sensitivity Switch Top and Bottom Views 36 Panel Door 37 AC Input 38 Knockouts to feed wires through Visit us online at califone com 2 Beltpack Transmitter and Mic Description Beltpack Transmitter Transmits Voice to the Infrared Ceiling Sensors 1 Power LED Indicator 2 Power Switch 3 Battery Cover 4 Infrared Transmitting Head 5 MIC IN Jack 6 DC IN Jack Battery Charger 7 Volume Control 8 Belt Clip 9 Battery Compartment eee OT SNA PI30 HH handheld student microphone HBM 316 microphone shown with PI30 BP beltpack transmitter Infrared Ceiling Sensors two units are included 1 Receiver Cover 2 2 Fixed Ear 3 Infrared External Input 4 Infrared External Output 5 Signal Cable with 32 cord 040m m Mm Visit us online at califone com 3 Installation Control Panel Speakers CAUTION The included PI30 SP speakers have a total impedance of about 5 3 ohms when connected in parallel Therefore no more than 2pcs PI30 SP should be connected to the PA IRSYS to avoid the impedance dropping too low for the amplifier output Speakers with higher impedance ratings can be used as long as the total load impedance on the amplifier is not below approximately 3 ohms 1 Install each of the PI30 SP non powered speakers on the front amp back walls of the room Optimal placement is approximately 3 feet
8. ar mic If using the beltpack transmitter adjust the Volume Control 7 on the side of the beltpack Also adjust the appropriate Wireless Mic Volume Control 7 8 on the panel The Master Volume will also need to be adjusted to an appropriate level At this point the microphones should be heard through the system Both of the wireless microphones can be used throughout a typical day on a single charge and should be recharged overnight while not in use without taking out batteries Both the Beltpack and Handheld Mics have Built in Chargers 14 17 and are to be placed into their respective charging stations and charged overnight The LEDs on the Handheld and Beltpack Microphone chargers indicate when the system is charging the microphones and when charging is complete The LEDs will light up red when charging and will turn green once the batteries are fully recharged Visit us online at califone com 5 Operation amp Specifications General Notes System Specification Storage Temperature e The Master Volume controls the overall volume of the Operational Temperature system If the master volume is not up then no sound will Power Supply be output from the system speaker outputs Because the PA IRSYS wireless microphones use infrared signals they are not suitable for outdoor use since direct m Amplifier sunlight can interfere with the transmission Do not cover the infrared transmitter head on either the ouch handheld mic
9. ecting the System to a 25 70 100V Paging System The output of a 25 70 100 V Paging System may be connected to the PA IRSYS paging input for non emergency paging 1 To do this first wire the paging system output to the included 2 pin phoenix connector 2 Then plug the connector into the paging input jack 3 Adjust the sensitivity switch to the appropriate setting 4 Adjust the paging input volume to the desired setting Note that the Master Volume must be also turned up for the signal from the paging system to be heard through the PA IRSYS speakers Due to this the PA IRSYS should not be relied on for emergency paging or announcements Operating the Infrared Belt Pack and Handheld Microphones Notes The volume adjustments for the two wireless mics the two auxiliary inputs and the Master System controls described in the following section are found on the front facing panel The Beltpack Transmitter comes with a lanyard that can be slipped over the belt pack and hung around the neck Insert two 1 2V AA rechargeable batteries into the infrared Beltpack Battery Compartment 9 paying attention to the positive and negative poles Then close the battery cover Turn on the Microphone Power Switch 1 and the power LED indicator will light indicating that transmitter is ready to use A couple seconds later the appropriate IR Signal LED 5 6 will light red meaning the receiver has good signal reception from that particul
10. ifone cannot be responsible for improper installation or subsequent damage PI30 PS Powered Field Array Speaker PI30 SP Non Powered Field Array Speaker Caution Improper installation can cause serious injury The hardware and this installation guide of the speakers and this system were designed for wall mounted applications For ceiling mounted uses use only industry approved mounting methods and hardware Califone will not be responsible for improper installation or subsequent damage Depending on the chosen method configuration of installation of the PA IRSYS system various national and local electrical and fire safety building codes may be applicable Please reference those codes before installing the PA IRSYS to ensure compliance of the installation Califone does not provide any warranty for improper installation of the PA IRSYS or its components Notes Visit us online at califone com 10
11. o ceiling sensors can be used in rooms up to 2 000 sq feet in size If greater coverage is needed up to 4 ceiling sensors can be daisy chained amp connected to the control panel Tip If reception of the infrared microphones is noisy or the signal cuts out try moving and or rotating the receivers until better reception is obtained The Control Panel has two possible mounting configurations 1 Tips Option 1 The default configuration is the surface mount the box on the wall The mounting ears are designed with 4 holes for screws Wall anchors or other hardware should be used as necessary to securely attach the box to the wall Option 2 The second configuration is a flush mount The mounting ears can be unscrewed flipped around and unscrewed into the holes towards the front of the box In this configuration a hole will need to be made in the wall the same size as the control panel The control panel will protrude from the wall only enough to allow for the door to open fully Install the panel in an accessible area of the classroom where computers and other external media sources can be easily connected to the panel Note that longer runs of cable and poorly shielded cable can cause hum or other noise to enter the system and output through the speakers and other outputs Plug the power of different equipment into the same power outlet when possible to avoid ground loops Also see Connecting the System on the right side
12. of the inner door panel Connecting the System Once the Control Panel is Installed Note The connections described in the following section are found on the the inside facing panel of the control box 1 Connect the two PI30 SP speakers to the Speaker Output Jacks 28 29 Connect the two individual or daisy chained signal cables from the infrared ceiling sensors to the Infrared Ceiling Sensor Jacks 30 31 Connect the AC power cord to the Power Connector 34 on the bottom of the Control Panel and then to the wall outlet If an external amplifier or assistive listening system is used connect the amplifier assistive listening system input to the Line Output Jack 23 When using an external sound source such as a DVD VCR computer or a Califone media player connect the output from the media source to one of the Aux In Jacks 22 24 Depending on the cable you have and the output jack type of the external source you may use either 3 5mm jack Aux 1 or the RCA jacks Aux 2 All Visit us online at califone com 4 Installation amp Operation stereo signals are automatically mixed down to a mono signal for playback through the system The volume for the inputs can be controlled by the Aux Volume Controls 9 10 6 Turnall the Volume Controls to their minimum position approximately 7 o clock The Treble and Bass 11 12 controls should set to 12 o clock straight up 7 Turn on the Power Switch 2 and the
13. oning equipment under this warranty when the defect occurs under normal use All Damage Claims Must Be Made With The Freight Carrier Notify the freight carrier immediately if you observe any damage to the shipping carton or product Repack the unit in the carton and await inspection by the carrier s claim agent Notify your dealer of the pending freight claim Returning Your Unit for Service or Repairs Should your unit require service contact our Customer Service Department online at califone com techsupport or via email warranty califone com or by phone at 800 722 0500 818 407 2400 to first obtain an RA number before returning it back to Califone The unit must be returned to our factory via prepaid transportation only after the factory issues an RA Return Authorization number which must be clearly written on the outside of the box PA IRSYS Contents e Control Panel Two Control Panel keys AC Power cord User Manual e Two infrared ceiling sensors PI30 SENSOR each with an integrated 32 connecting cable e HBM 316 microphone used with beltpack transmitter Teacher Beltpack transmitter PI30 BP e Beltpack lanyard with neck strap e Student handheld microphone PI30 HH e Four 1 2V AA Rechargeable NiMH batteries for use with handheld and beltpack microphones Two non powered PI30 SP PA IRSYSB PA IRSYS with two additional powered PI30 PS array speakers Control Panel Descriptions Front View Front
14. power LED Indicator will light 8 The PA IRSYS should now be operational The Treble 11 and Bass 12 Control knobs can be adjusted to improve quality intelligibility of the audio through the system Connecting the System for Teleconferencing The Califone PA IRSYS is specifically designed to work with PC MAC teleconference systems such as Microsoft Netmeeting 1 When using a computer teleconference system plug the Mic Pre out 25 to the line input on the computer 2 Connect the PC line headphone output to the Aux 1 22 or Aux 2 Input 24 on the Control Panel 3 By connecting the system in this configuration all of the microphone signals from the PA IRSYS the wireless teacher amp student mics and connected wired mics 1 and 2 are mixed and sent into the PC and sent to the remote teleconference site The microphone signals will still also come out of the PA IRSYS speakers along with the audio from the remote teleconference site 4 You can adjust the Master Volume 13 and Aux Input Volume 9 10 to get an appropriate loudness and mix of the signals Note You may need to adjust volume settings of the microphones as appropriate to get a good level signal into the computer You may also need to adjust sound settings in the application to use the appropriate inputs outputs for the audio on your computer Tip Do not connect the Mic Pre out to the microphone input ofthe computer as you may get a distorted sound Conn
15. rophone or the belt pack microphone as ci d RESPonse the transmission to the ceiling sensors requires line of sight for clear noise free operation Infrared Microphones Belt Pack Microphone Carrier Frequency Handheld Microphone Carrier Frequency Microphone Recharging Time both handheld and beltpack Microphone Operational Time both handheld and beltpack Max Range Troubleshooting There is no sound output e Is the AC cord connected the Control Panel and to the power outlet e Is the power switch on and the power LED lit e If using the beltpack transmitter Is the power on the beltpack on and the power LED on the beltpack is lit e If not try new batteries e Is the Teacher Mic Signal Indicator lit on the Control Panel e If not make sure the ceiling sensors are picking up the signal from the beltpack and that the IR transmission is not being blocked e Is the volume control on the beltpack up e Is the Teacher Mic volume control up e Is the Master volume control up e Are the speakers connected to the speaker outputs There is feedback from the speakers e Try decreasing the volume of the microphone master volume control etc until there is no feedback e Try adjusting the treble and base controls to reduce feedback There is noise or hum from the speakers e Check the installation e Ensure that cables are as short as possible and not run next to noise generating cables or equipment e En
16. sure that power cables of different equipment use the same power outlet to avoid ground loops Visit us online at califone com 6 25 C 65 C 0 C 45 C Integrated 100 240VAC 50 60Hz switching power supply 30W RMS 3dB 20Hz 20kHz 196 2 35MHz 2 85MHz Approx 8 hours Approx 5 6 hours continuous usage 40 feet From microphone to ceiling receiver If the above section has not fully answered your question visit the FAQ section of our website califone com faqs or contact our Customer Service Department directly via email warranty califone com or by phone at 800 722 0500 818 407 2400 Complimentary Products The following Califone products compliment your Infrared Classroom Audio System Media Players to connect to the Classroom Audio System 2396 Multimedia player with variable speed playback and built in USB port to transfer files to and from a computer Visit us online at califone com 7 Complimentary Products Personal CD Player that s built school tough 8102 The first MP3 player designed for school use with a built in mic for podcasting and dual headphone jacks Visit us online at califone com 8 Array Speakers Wall Mounting of any PI30 Series Field Array Speaker WARNING Clamping of any PI30 Series Field Array Speaker Improper installation can cause serious injury Use only industry approved mounting methods and hardware Cal

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