Califone MB-350 User's Manual
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1. a Public Address System PA300 UHF Wireless PA300 Wired PresentationPro Thank you for purchasing this PresentationPro PA300 UHF or PA300 the most versatile and portable PA for use in school business Houses of Worship and government facilities invite you to register your product online for its limited six year 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 installed audio systems podiums and other Califone products Sincerely ZA Roscoe Anthony Unpacking your PresentationPro Inspection and inventory of your system Check unit carefully for damage that may have occurred during transit Each PresentationPro product is carefully inspected at the factory and packed in a special carton for safe transport ALL DAMAGE CLAIMS MUST BE MADE WITH THE FREIGHT CARRIER Notify the freight carrier immediately if you observe any damage 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 Warranty Registration Please visit the Califone website to register your PresentationPro for warranty coverage President Califone International Inc oN Returning your unit for service or repairs Should your unit require servic2. B 10dB 10kHz 5dB 4 5dB 70Hz Woofer 6 High efficiency 40Hms with non inductive external shield Tweeter 2 mylar dome with crossover capacitor L C 6dB Octave 4kHz Steps up down 4 5 dB per step 10 steps to maximum volume Hi Z RCA Summing L R Balanced mic Hi or lo Z with phantom power 15 volts D C Unbalanced mic Lo Z 1 4 phone Auxiliary Hi Z Mono 1 4 phone 750mv constant 2 RCA 1 1 4 30 Feet 16 selectable channels with switching antennas 794 806MHz 110 125 VAC 50 60 Hz or 208 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 6 1 4 x 10 x 8 1 2 159mm x 250mm x 216mm Actual weight 10 Ibs Shipping weight 14 Ibs Specifications subject to change without notice Troubleshooting Guide Conditions No sound power LED not lit No sound power LED lit Distorted sound Excessive hum or noise Possible Solution Turn POWER switch on plug in power cord Check for output from audio source make sure all cables are completely plugged in mic switch on increase volume control Check input cable connection lower input signal level reduce bass and or treble Use shielded input cable RC 300 Remote Control does not function Replace batteries NOTE If further questions contact our technical repair department at 1 800 722 0500 or 818 407 2400 Visit us online at califone com 6 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER
3. HEN 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 OR THE ENCLOSURE DAMAGED SERVICING THE USER SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE APPLIANCE BEYOND THAT DESCRIBED INTHE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ALL OTHER SERVICING REFER TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Califone International Inc e 1145 Arroyo Avenue A San Fernando CA 91340 USA Toll Free 800 722 0500 Toll Free Fax 877 402 2248 International Customers call 818 407 2400 or Fax 818 407 2405 califone com
4. NSTRUCTIONS 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 INSTRUCTIONS 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 BE WALKED 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 SHOULD BE CLEANED ONLY AS RECOMMENDED BY CALIFONE NON USE PERIODS UNPLUG THE APPLIANCE POWER CORD FROM THE OUTLET REMOVE ANY BATTERIES W
5. OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QAULIFIED PERSONNEL 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 function normally in strong electro magnetic fields Consequently the audio quality may degrade while the product is exposed to strong electromagnetic fields Normal audio quality operation will be recovered when the strong electromagnetic field is no longer present WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK SO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 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 C cons quent la qualit sonore peut diminuer si ce produit est expos un fort champ letromagn tique La qualit sonore redeviendra normale apr s affaib lisse ment du champ lectromagn tique Ce produit n est pas con u pour un fonctionnement dans de forts champs lectromagn tiques Par IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTION ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ BEFORE OPERATING APPLIANCE ALL OPERATING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN OPERATING THE APPLIANCE HEED AND ADHERE TO ALL WARNINGS ON THE APPLIANCE AND IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING I
6. e contact your dealer or our Customer Service Department at 800 722 0500 to obtain a Return Authorization RA number All shipments to Califone must include an RA number on the carton and must shipped prepaid C O D shipments will be refused and returned at your cost Contents a PA300 UHF PA300 Powered Amplifier b RC 300 Remote Control and 2 AAA Batteries c Instruction Manual Connections and Functions NOTE When first connecting other equipment to aux in or line in make certain that their power is off and volume control at minimum ma LL a i MIC PEDANGE PEEL sett R0 EL PAIO QaTeWORTH CA Hi LOW o MIC IN zt UNBALANCED AUN IN S ATTENTION 1 acta j 00 UHF Shown Recommended Set up Procedure Ideally volume on the unit should be set at maximum before the microphone volume is adjusted to the desired level Turn on the main power switch and use either a wireless microphone or cabled microphone to adjust the volume Operating The Sound System e Place the PresentationPro at its desired location e CAUTION Assure the 120 240 switch is in the correct position e Plug the power cord into a grounded 120 volt 60 Hz outlet e Connect and audio source Plug a microphone into either the XLR MIC input jack or the 1 4 phone mic input or a wireless Califone microphone An audio source can be plugged into the AUX or LINE IN jacks e Turn the power switch ON the
7. et from the front of the speaker this will produce what is known as feedback a shrill screeching sound Ensure the operator is far enough away to prevent this read more on page 4 g The wireless microphones can be used up to 150 feet from the main unit N B The channel numbers are preset at the factory so unless anyone tampers with them there is no need to worry If using the wireless receiver make sure the frequency is set on the Califone wireless mic or transmitter to the same matching frequency on the PA300 UHF Volume Control When the main power switch is turned on the Volume Control is at the lowest level to prevent accidental damage to the amplifier The volume can be controlled by using the Vol Vol buttons on the rear panel or the RC 300 Infrared remote volume control Volume is adjusted 4 5dB with each push of one of the volume control buttons Maximum volume is reached after approximately ten pushes The remote control must be used in front of the speaker as the sensor is behind the speaker grill The volume control effects the loudness of both wired and wireless microphones Line Inputs The line level RCA input jacks can be used with audio sources such as computers DVD players LCD projectors CD players or connecting another wired PresentationPro The L R stereo outputs to a mono signal without the need for adapters NOTE For wireless microphone operation the wireless receiver audio output can be plugged in
8. ireless Microphones for use with PresentationPro UHF only There are three choices of hands free operation with the PresentationPro UHF each one is used in conjunction with the M316 Belt Pack Transmitter There is also a wireless handheld mic Q316 either wireless mics or both wireless mics have a 150 foot transmission range CM 316 flexible collar mic HBM 316 headset mic LM 316 lapel mic Hardware TP 30 PresentationPro tripod includes its own carry bag PresentationPro Packages Complete wired and wireless packages are also available online MB 350 Wall Tripod Mounting Bracket The MB 350 bracket and accompanying hardware included is used to mount the PA 300 to the TP 30 tripod or for wall mounting Make sure to have a qualified installation professional install the hardware for wall mounting Califone will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from improper installation Go online to califone com to learn more about compatible wireless transmitters and receivers with the PA300 UHF Visit us online at califone com Specifications Rated power output Sensitivity for rated output Frequency response Treble Bass Speakers Crossover Volume control Inputs Line inputs 2 Line output 2 Remote Control distance UHF Receiver AC Power requirements Dimensions HWD Weight 30 watts RMS at 2 THD Line 125 mVrms Microphone 4mVrms Auxiliary 250 mVrms 60 Hz 20 kHz 3dB d
9. ound system when using a microphone It is the result of sound from the speakers being picked up by the microphone s in use and then re amplified by the system This can form a self sustaining loop that can damage the sound system if allowed to continue not to mention annoyance to persons nearby How to prevent feedback ALWAYS STAND BEHIND THE SPEAKER WHEN USING A MICROPHONE If feedback does occur immediately reduce the volume Always plug in the microphone before turning on the power Reducing the treble control may also help Wireless Microphones amp Belt Pack Transmitter Q 316 Wireless Microphone M 316 Wireless 16 Channel UHF Transmitter Belt Pack Transmitter Power On Switch Microphone Jack Power On Power Low Battery LED Battery Compartment Low Batt LED Channel Selector Switch These 3 mics are used with the Volume Control M 316 Transmitter 16 Channel UHF Transmitter Battery Compartment LM 316 CM 316 HBM 316 Lapel Mic Collar Mic Headband Mic Accessories Wired Microphones PADM 515 Dynamic balanced low impedance 50 ohms with a cardiod pick up pattern and comes with a 20 cable with XLR phone plug PADM 510 Dynamic unbalanced high impedance 500 ohms with a cardiod pick up pattern and comes with a 20 cable with a 1 4 phone plug PADM 510 Dynamic unbalanced high impedance 500 ohms with a cardiod pick up pattern and comes with a 20 cable with a 1 4 phone plug W
10. red LED on the rear panel should light e Adjust volume press the Vol Vol on the rear panel or keys on RC 300 remote control bass treble controls for desired sound e Point the remote control at the speaker grill Wireless Receiver PA300 UHF only a Set the volume controls on both the UHF receiver and the mic to 10 o clock b If using only neckband or clip on mics it is recommended that the mic volume on the M316 Belt Pack Transmitter not the UHF receiver is turned to maximum The volume control on the Belt Pack Transmitter can then be used to adjust the mic volume c If using mics which DO NOT have individual volume controls it is recommended that the microphone volume control be set at 10 o clock and then re adjusted to the desired volume as required continued on page 3 Visit us online at califone com Wireless Receiver PA300 UHF only continued from page 2 d It is very important to ensure that the channel number selected on the PA300 UHF is the same as the channel number selected on the mic The channel indicator can be found on the Belt Pack Transmitter M316 in the case of neckband amp clip on wireless mics amp on the handle of the wireless handheld mic e It is advisable to ALWAYS have spare batteries handy for the Belt pack Transmitters and Handheld radio mic Nothing is more embarrassing than to have them wear out during a presentation amp not having spares on hand f If a mic is being used within 4 to 6 fe
11. to Line In Line Out The 1 4 line out is used to connect to the input of another piece of equipment such as a 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 Line out is independent of the 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 Mic Input Unbalanced An unbalanced low impedance microphone input For use with standard dynamic microphones that have a 1 4 phone plug Visit us online at califone com Mic Input Balanced Use this input for a dynamic low impedance microphone with an XLR plug Condenser electret high impedance microphones which may need phantom polarizing voltage Mic Impedance Switch This switch is used to compensate for mic impedance differences It assures full amplifier output regardless of the microphone used Note All connections must be made with shielded cable to avoid hum buzzing or radio interference LED There are 3 LED indicator lights behind the speaker grill to give visual assurance of power RF and audio reception Feedback Information What is Feedback Feedback is a ringing howling or shrill sound that is self generated by the s
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