Califone PA916 -SP User's Manual
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1. Power Pro 916 Portable Public Address Systems PA916 Public Address Speaker PA916 PS Powered Companion PA PA916 SP Passive Companion Speaker Power Pro 916 Thank you for purchasing this PowerPro PA the most versatile and appropriate portable PA for use in school business house of worship and government facilities l invite you to register your product online for warranty coverage at our website www califone com while you re there make sure to visit our complete line of multimedia players and recorders wired and wireless headphones and headsets computer peripherals and other Califone products While online make sure you register your PowerPro for its limited six year warranty Sincerely Va oN Contents PowerPro Public Address System Power Cord Operation Manual RC 300 Remote Control With 2 AAA Alkaline Batteries 6 Year Warranty amp Registration Card f Project Intercept Card Roscoe Anthony President Califone International Inc Unpacking Check carefully for damage which may have taken place during transit Report any damage claim directly to the freight carrier immediately Save product s and packaging for inspection by the carrier s claim agent Notify your dealer of the pending claim Also included may be one or more of the following optional items Q 316 Handheld 16 Channel Wireless UHF Microphone with 2 AA alkaline batteries W ty Registrati Arany SERANO M 3162. Speaker Mute Switch Beefy 3 5 Integral Wheels LED Lights for Power RF Audio Operation Battery Charge the battery for at least 10 hours before using the PA916 or PA916 PS Simply plug the power cord into an AC outlet and charging begins automatically The charging indicator will flash until fully charged then it will stay green The unit can be used while it is plugged in for charging There are two indicators above the main power switch When the unit is turned on the one on the left will light red when the battery has a low charge The one on the right will glow green if the battery is fully charged or if operating on A C power It is recommended that the battery be recharged after several hours of usage rather than stored with a low battery This will prolong battery life Storing more than 30 days without recharging will deteriorate the battery Digital Master Volume Control When the main power switch is turned on the Digital Master Volume Control is at the lowest level to prevent accidental damage to the amplifier or internal speakers The volume can be controlled in two ways using the Up Down buttons on the mixer panel or using the RC 300 infrared remote control The remote sensor must be used in front of the speaker as the sensor is behind the speaker grille Recommended Set up Procedure Ideally the master volume should be at maximum volume before the wireless receiver and mic
3. is preset at the factory for channel 4 and UHF FULL DIVERSITY receiver B is set on channel 6 There are three 3 LEDs on the receiver power green RF reception red and Audio reception amber There are also LEDs on the front of the speaker above the grille making it easy to see if the microphone and receiver are work ing properly A red LED indicates RF radio frequency from the microphone while an amber LED indicates audio Wireless Transmitter The PowerPro PA916 incorporates a 16 channel UHF transmitter with its own power switch for wireless transmission to the Powered Companion Speakers PA916 SP The transmitter is preset at the factory to channel 13 It is recommended that the user not randomly change this setting If using the transmitter function change wireless receiver A from chan nel 1 to any other channel except channel 13 to prevent the transmitter from blocking the receiver Microphone Lockout Two wireless microphones can be used at the same time but separate channels frequencies must be used For instance if using receiver A on channel 4 two microphone beltpack transmitters cannot be used at the same time The first transmitter turned on will dominate and lock out the other The second microphone should be used with receiver B on a different frequency which will allow two persons to talk at the same time Turn the transmitter power switch to OFF when not being used to minimize battery d
4. Beltpack Transmitter with 2 AA alkaline batteries Please register for your 6 year warranty online at www califone com to activate LM 316 Lapel Microphone for the M 316 Service Repairs CM 316 Flexible Collar Microphone for the M 316 Should your unit require repair contact the dealer HBM 316 Headband Microphone for the M316 or Califone Service Department at 800 722 0500 to obtain a Return Authorization number After receiving the RA ship the unit to Califone prepaid Collect shipments will be refused PADM 558 High Quality Handheld Wired Microphone with cable and XLR Connector or other Califone cabled microphone Power Pro 916 SPECIFICATIONS LD UD C amp 4 22 23 24 25 C Telescoping Handle Two 16 channel UHF wireless mic receivers Compact Disc Player Variable Speed Cassette Recorder Player Microphone Volume 2 Speech Music Switch 2 XLR amp 1 4 Microphone Inputs 2 Audio Line Out Volume Audio Line Out XLR 2 CD Tape On Off amp Volume Line In Volume Control Line In RCA Jacks Line Out RCA Jacks Treble Control Bass Control Digital Master Volume 16 channel UHF Transmitter 5 Ampere Fuse A C Power Socket Battery Low Charge Indicators Green Power On Indicator Power On Off Switch Voice Priority Ducking Switch 1 4 Phone Jack Speaker Out 1 4 Phone Jack Speaker Out Switched
5. to the end of the last track on the CD 5 SKIP FORWARD When FWD is pressed from the Stop mode the program will advance to the first track When pressed from Play or Pause mode the program will advance one track Continuing to press FWD will advance one track each time CD PLAYER Continued 6 SKIP REVERSE 7 REPEAT ENTER 8 SHUFFLE 9 PROGRAM 10 EJECT When REV is pressed from the Stop mode the program will go back one track and begin playing the last track on the CD When pressed from Play or Pause mode the program will go back to the beginning of the track which was already playing Continuing to press REV will step back one track at a time Pressing Repeat once will continuously replay the selected track Pressing it twice will replay all tracks continuously Pressing Repeat a third time will clear the settings Pressing Shuffle from Stop Play or Pause will result in random selection of tracks and begin playing continuously Pressing Shuffle again will clear the program In Stop mode press Program and observe P 1 on the LCD Press FWD and see 1 01 press FWD again and see 1 02 Press enter and 2 will appear in the upper right of the LCD Press FWD three more times and see 1 05 Press Enter and see 5 added to the LCD Press play and the second track will play then advance to track 5 After playing all the selected tracks the program advances to the end of the CD Pressing Play will repea
6. COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QAULIFIED PERSONNEL 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 The lightening flash with arrowhead within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons This product is not designed to Ce produit n est pas con u pour function normally in strong electro WARNING un fonctionnement dans de forts magnetic fields Consequently the champs lectromagn tiques Par TO REDUCE THE RISK OF audio quality may degrade while cons quent la qualit sonore peut the product is exposed to strong electromagnetic FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK SO f diminuer si ce produit est expos un fort champ letromagn tique La qualit fields Normalaudio quahty Speraton willbe NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE sonore redeviendra normale apr s affaib lisse recovered when the strong electromagnetic field TO RAIN OR MO ment du champ lectromagn tique is no longer present ISTURE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTION ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS POWER CORD PROTECTION POWER SUPPLY CORDS SHOULD BE READ BEFORE OPERATING APPLIANCE ALL OPER SHOULD BE ROUTED SO THAT THEY ARE NOT LIKELY TO BE ATING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOW WALKED ON O
7. HE APPLIANCE AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES C THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO RAIN D THE APPLI SUCH AS RADIATORS HEAT REGISTERS STOVES OR OTHER AP ANCE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE OPERATING NORMALLY OR EXHIB PLIANCES INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS THAT PRODUCE HEAT ITS A MARKED CHANGE IN PERFORMANCE E THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN DROPPED OR THE ENCLOSURE DAMAGED POWER SOURCES CONNECT THE APPLIANCE ONLY TOA POWER SUPPLY TYPE DESCRIBED IN THE OPERATING INSTR UC SERVICING THE USER SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO TIONS OR MARKED ON THE APPLIANCE SERVICE THE APPLIANCE BEYOND THAT DESCRIBED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ALL OTHER SERVICING REFER TO GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL TAKEN SO THAT THE GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION MEANS OF THE APPLIANCE ARE NOT DEFEATED
8. R PINCHED BY ITEMS PLACED UPON OR AGAINST ED WHEN OPERATING THE APPLIANCE HEED AND ADHERE THEM PAYING PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO CORDS TO ALL WARNINGS ON THE APPLIANCE AND IN THE OPERATING AT PLUGS CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES AND THE POINT WHERE INSTRUCTIONS RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUC THEY EXIT FROM THE APPLIANCE TIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CLEANING THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE CLEANED ONLY AS REC WATER amp MOISTURE DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE NEAR OMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER WATER IE BATHTUB WASHBOWL KITCHEN SINK LAUNDRY TUB WET BASEMENT OR SWIMMING POOL NON USE PERIODS UNPLUG THE APPLIANCE POWER CORD FROM THE OUTLET WHEN LEFT UNUSED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF VENTILATION DO NOT SITUATE THE APPLIANCE SO THAT TIME ITS LOCATION OR POSITION INTERFERES WITH ITS PROPER VENTILATION FOR EXAMPLE THE APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT OBJECT amp LIQUID ENTRY CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN SO THAT BE SITUATED ON A BED SOFA RUG OR SIMILAR SURFACE THAT OBJECTS DO NOT FALL AND LIQUIDS ARE NOT SPILLED INTO THE AY BLOCK THE VENTILATION OPENINGS THE ENCLOSURE THROUGH OPENINGS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE PLACED IN A BUILT IN INSTALLATION SUCH AS A BOOKCASE OR CABINET THAT DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE SER JAY IMPEDE THE FLOW OF AIR THROUGH THE VENTILATION VICED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WHEN A THE POWER OPENINGS SUPPLY CORD OR THE PLUG HAS BEEN DAMAGED B OBJECTS HAVE FALLEN OR LIQUID HAS BEEN SPILLED INTO THE APPLIANCE HEAT SITUATE T
9. mixer or another amplified speaker The outputs are monaural and volume level will depend on the volume of the source For example the tape or CD player level is controlled by the tape CD volume control Lie out is independent of the Master Volume Control Tone Controls The separate base and treble controls provide a wide range of adjustment for increasing or decreasing either the bass or treble from flat frequency response The center or 12 o clock position is flat Speaker Mute Switch Engaging this switch will cut off the sound of all speakers internal and external except as explained in the section under PA916 PS operation Voice Priority This feature is used for voice override of the music program when using a microphone The ducking circuit attenuates the music when a person speaks into the microphone After a 3 second delay in the speech the music returns to the previous level Wireless Operation Feedback is a shrill screeching sound produced by the speaker system when a microphone is being used too close to the front of the speaker The microphone picks up the sound of the speaker system and it becomes reamplified It is a self sustaining loop which can damage the system if allowed to continue not to mention the annoyance caused to persons nearby Always stand 4 to 6 feet from the speaker to minimize the opportunity for feedback from the speaker system Wireless UHF Receivers Wireless receiver A
10. n Speaker via SP 50 Cable with 1 4 phone plugs Connecting to the Speaker Out jack will divide the power between the PowerPro PA916 or PA916 PS and PA916 SP Connecting to the Switched Out will disconnect the internal speakers of the PA916 and deliver all of the power to the PA916 SP NOTE There are five 5 LEDs on the front of the speaker however they are disconnected because there is no internal amplifier or wireless receiver in this passive system Mechanical Notations Telescoping Handle and Wheels These are only intended for pulling the PowerPro over relatively smooth surfaces Using the handle to lift or carry the unit or pull ing up stairs will cause damage not covered by the warranty Tripod Mount A recess is incorporated on the bottom of all PowerPro Speakers for mounting to the TP 50 tripod Specifications Acoustic Speaker Compliment Woofer 10 Diameter 40 Oz Magnet 2 Dia Voice Coil 6 Ohm Tweeter Compression Horn Driver 12 Oz Magnet 1 Voice Coil 8 Ohm Frequency Response 45Hz to 18KHz Amplifier 90 Watts RMS 5 THD AC Sound Pressure Level 94 dB 1 Watt 1 Meter Power Sources 100 240 volt AC switchmode power supply and 12 volt 7 AH maintenance free lead acid batteries 2 Wireless System Receiver Two 16 channel selectable UHF diversity wireless receivers 798 805 MHz Antennas are hidden internally Microphone Transmitters Handheld wireless microphone or beltpack transmi
11. rain Microphones amp Belt Pack Transmitter Q 316 Wireless Microphone 16 Channel UHF Transmitter Power Low Battery LED Battery Compartment LM 316 Lapel Mic Channel Selector Switch M 316 Wireless Belt Pack Transmitter Power On Switch Microphone Jack CM 316 Collar Mic Power On Low Batt LED jeena Volume Control 16 Channel UHF Transmitter Battery Compartment HBM 316 Headband Mic Cassette Recorder Player Note Remove the protective pad from behind the cassette door before inserting a cassette tape 1 RECORD Press this key together with either F PLAY or R PLAY to Record 2 REWIND Press this key to rewind the tape 3 REVERSE PLAY Press this key to Play the tape backwards 4 STOP Press this key to stop the tape 5 FORWARD PLAY Press this key to play the tape forward 6 FAST FORWARD Press this key for Fast Forward 7 MODE Press this key to select one of the following 3 modes 1 The tape will play to the end in either direction and stop automatically 2 The tape will play to the end in the forward mode then reverse and play to the end of the other side of the tape in Record or Play 3 This mode provides continuous play operation in the Play function 8 MODE LED INDICATORS 9 SPEED ADJUSTMENT 10 COUNTER 11 COUNTER RESET BUTTON 12 EJECT Normal speed center position Turn clockwise to increase the speed in 3 increments up to 15 Turn counter clockwise to reduce the speed in 3 incremen
12. rophone volumes are adjusted to the desired loudness Since there are always at least two 2 volume controls to contend with it is suggested that prior to turning the power on the UHF receiver volume controls be set at 10 o clock Also set the microphone volume controls at 10 o clock Turn on the main power switch and use either a wireless microphone or cabled microphone to adjust the master volume Tape amp CD The main power switch does not control the CD and Tape recorder A separate power switch is combined with the Tape CD volume control to limit battery drain when the Tape or CD are not being used Wireless Receivers There are two 2 independent combination XLR 1 4 jacks for using microphones with cables Each jack has a volume control which effects the loudness of both wired and wireless microphones Also each has a Voice Music switch On music program the sound is full fidelity while on voice the sound is tailored to give maximum projection while limit ing battery drain Operation continued Line In Insert both RCA plugs into the RCA jacks when using a stereo input The left and right channels are combined so no pro gram material is lost If the source is monaural either RCA jack can be used The Line In volume control is used to increase or decrease the level of the input signal Line Out The two RCA jacks are used to connect to the input of another piece of equipment such as a tape recorder
13. sed with the PA 916 within a range of 300 feet Audio Line Buss When linking one or two PA916 PSs to the PowerPro PA916 via audio line the PSC 50 XLR cable is connected to Audio Line Out XLR connector on the PA916 The other end is connected to Line In XLR on the Powered Companion Speaker The Master Volume Control on the Audio Line panel of the master will adjust the PowerPro PA916 as well as all the Powered or Pas sive Companion Speakers however the loudness needs to be adjusted via the Master Volume Control on the PA916 PS as well Note The mute switch on the PA916 will silence all speakers connected to it by cable However in the full wireless mode using the transmitter of the PowerPro the mute will have no effect Power Pro 916 P i Telescoping Handle 16 channel UHF wireless mic receivers Audio Line Out XLR Treble Control Bass Control Digital Master Volume Dual Steel Skid Guards A C Power Socket Battery Low Charge Indicators Green Power On Indicator Power On Off Switch Voice Priority Ducking Switch 1 4 Phone Jack Speaker Out 1 4 Phone Jack Speaker Out Switched Speaker Mute Switch Integral Wheels Power Pro 916 SP 1 Telescoping Handle e 1 4 Phone Jack Speaker In E Integral Wheels Passive Speaker System PA916 PS Operation The PA916 SP is connected to one of two outputs from the PowerPro PA916 or Powered Companio
14. t the program To clear the program in the Stop mode just press Program Individual selections can be cleared while they are playing by pressing Program This will not affect other selected tracks Pressing Eject from any mode will advance the program to the last track on the CD and eject the CD NO dISC will appear on the LCD NOTE The CD player is capable of playing CD CD R and CD RW discs however due to the condition of the disc or the original it was copied from some discs may not play Powered Companion Speaker PA916 PS The Powered Companion PA has the same amplifier power supply and speaker compliment as the full featured PowerPro PA916 It does not have the mixer panel because it can be controlled by the PowerPro PA916 With the integral 16 channel selectable wireless UHF receiver it can function as a stand alone PA speaker when using a Q 316 Handheld microphone or the M 316 Beltpack transmitter with a LM 316 CM 316 or HBM 316 microphone Although there are 5 LEDs on the front of the PA916 PS only 3 lights function on this unit because there is only one receiver The red LED indicates RF the amber LED is for audio and the green LED indicates power On Full Wireless Operation As the transmitter on the PA 16 is preset on channel 13 the receiver of the PA916 PS is also set on 13 Any audio from the PA916 can be transmitted to the PA916 PS without wiring There is no limit on the number of PA916 SP speakers that can be u
15. ts down to 15 The counter is a 3 digit LCD display Reset to 000 by pushing the button This button opens the cassette door Automatic Cassette Program Search System The APSS Automatic Program Search System allows the user to skip the program being played and move the tape in the Forward or in the Reverse direction to the next program or to the previous program It operates on the principal that there is a short period of silence between programs When the Tape Deck is in the Play mode and the FF is momentarily pressed and released within 0 5 sec the tape advances rapidly until the next program ahead is reached At this point the tape stops momentarily and playback of the next program starts When the Tape Deck is in the Play mode and the FR is momentarily pressed and released within 0 5 sec the tape rewinds rapidly until the beginning of the previous program is reached At this point the tape stops momentarily and playback of the previous program starts CD Player 1 CD SLOT After the power is turned on the LCD display will read NO disc Gently push the CD into the slot and the CD will be recognized and begin playing track 1 2 LCD DISPLAY 3 PAUSE PLAY When Play is pressed the first track will begin to Play When Play is pressed again the mode goes to Pause When pressed a third time the mode returns to Play 1 9 8 4 3 2 7 1 E 5 4 STOP When STOP is pressed from Play or Pause the program is advanced
16. tters optional Powered by 2 ea 1 5 volt AA batteries included Beltpack trans mitter used with choice of hands free headset collar or lapel microphones CD Player Built in anti shock mechanism Fully programmable Shuffle feature Plays CD CD R RW Tape Cassette Full logic player and recorder Automatic program search feature 4 digit LCD tape counter Variable speed Auto reverse Transmitter to Powered Companion Speaker 16 Channel selectable UHF transmitter for wireless transmission from PA916 to multiple PA916 SP speakers 300 ft range Audio Line Line level XLR jacks 2 providing for attaching PA916 SP speakers via cable Features volume control for remote speaker s Mixer Panel Mixer panel accepts two wired microphones via high quality combination connectors for both XLR and 1 4 phone plugs Voice music switch adds emphasis in the voice range for longer range projection Line In via dual RCA jacks with volume control Line Out via dual RCA jacks Separate Bass and Treble tone controls Voice priority switch activates ducking circuit which over rides music programs when microphone is used Speaker mute switch mutes the main speaker plus all other speakers connected Speaker out Both switched and unswitched 1 4 phone jacks for connecting speakers Dimensions 26 Hx 12 Wx 10 D Weight 52 lbs Compliance FCC CE C UL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE
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