Califone PL-19 User manual

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ATTENTION: ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SHOULD BE READ BEFORE OPERATING APPLIANCE. ALL OPER-
ATING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOW-
ED WHEN OPERATING THE APPLIANCE. HEED AND ADHERE
TO ALL WARNINGS ON THE APPLIANCE AND IN THE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS. RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUC-
TIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WATER & 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 AP-
PLIANCES (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 BE WALKED
ON OR PINCHED BY ITEMS PLACED UPON OR AGAINST THEM, PAY-
ING 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 REC-
OMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
NON USE PERIODS - UNPLUG THE APPLIANCE POWER CORD
FROM THE OUTLET WHEN LEFT UNUSED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF
TIME.
OBJECT & 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 SER-
VICED 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 APPLI-
ANCE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE OPERATING NORMALLY OR EXHIB-
ITS 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 IN
THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. ALL OTHER SERVICING REFER TO
A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR
BACK. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QAULIFIED
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - DO NOT OPEN
This product is not designed to
function normally in strong electro-
magnetic elds. Consequently, the
audio quality may degrade while the
product is exposed to strong electromagnetic elds.
Normal audio quality operation will be recovered
when the strong electromagnetic eld is no
longer present.
Ce produit n’est pas conçu pour
un fonctionnement dans de forts
champs électromagnétiques. Par
conséquent, la qualité sonore peut
diminuer si ce produit est exposé à
un fort champ életromagnétique. La qualité sonore
redeviendra normale après affaib-lissement du
champ électromagnétique.
The lightening ash with arrowhead
within a triangle is intended to tell the
user that parts inside the product are a
risk of electric shock to persons.
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.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, SO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
!
!
Model PL-19
Lectern
User Manual
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Lectern User Manual
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Thank you for purchasing the Califone® PL-19 Lectern.
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
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.
Returning your unit for service or repairs
Should your unit require service, contact your
dealer or our Customer Service Department
at [phone] 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
• Lectern (shipped in two boxes – one for
the center pedestal of the lectern and the
other for the top and bottom)
• PL-MIC Gooseneck Mic with XLR
connector
• AC Power Cord
• User Manual
Assembly Instructions
Assembly Tips
Assembly of Lectern is easy and should take no more than ten minutes. Please become familiar with all
instructions before beginning assembly.
Parts
(1) Reading Desk (top)
(1) Center Speaker Column (middle)
(1) Pedestal Base (bottom)
(4) 1.5” Phillips bolts
(1) 3” Height adjusting knob
Tools Required
• Phillips-head screwdriver (not included)
Step #1: Assembling the Base with Center Speaker Column
1. Place the Center Speaker Column upside down on a soft, clean surface (such as a carpet).
2. Take the Pedestal Base and place it upside down onto the current “top” of the Center Speaker
Column (which will be the pointing down once it is inverted into its nal position), lining up each
of the four holes on the Pedestal Base with the four holes on the under side of the Center Speaker
Column.
3. Insert and hand-tighten each the 1.5” Phillips bolts into each of the four holes.
4. Finish tightening all four bolts with a screw driver, making sure they are not over-tightened.
5. Gently turn the lectern over with the four wheels on the oor (right side up now).
Step #2: Attaching the Reading Desk
1. Turn the remaining part, the Reading Desk, right side up and gently rest a portion of it on the top of
the Center Speaker column.
2. Take the 2’ patch cord from the underside of the Reading Desk and connect it with the plug in the
hollow center of the top of the Center Speaker column.
3. Slip the Reading Desk into the center of the Center Speaker column. Make sure it slides all the way
down into position.
4. Secure the Reading Desk to the Center Speaker column with the 3” height adjusting knob and adjust
to the appropriate height.
5. Attach the gooseneck mic to the connection on the tabletop.
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Auxiliary Inputs
Two auxiliary inputs are provided for connecting audio from laptop computers or multimedia players.
Output level is adjusted by the auxiliary volume control located above the AUX IN.
Auxiliary / Line Out
Addtional powered speakers can be connected to the PL-19 from the RCA/LINE OUT.
Connections and Functions
NOTE: When rst connecting other equipment to the “AUXIN” make certain that their power is o and
volume control at minimum.
Recommended Set-up Procedure
1. Volume on PL-19 should be set at maximum before the microphone volume is adjusted to the de-
sired level.
2. Turn on the main power switch and use either a wireless microphone or cabled microphone to
adjust the volume.
Operating the Sound System
1. Place the Lectern at its desired location.
2. Plug the power cord into a grounded 90-240 volts AC, 50-60Hz.
3. If using a microphone into either the XLR MIC input jack or the ¼” phone mic input or a wireless
Califone microphone. An audio source can be plugged into the AUX or LINE IN jacks.
4. Turn the power switch “ON” (the red LED on the rear panel should light).
5. Adjust volume (press the Vol+/Vol- on the rear panel, bass/treble controls for desired sound.
6. Point the remote control at the speaker grill.
The PL-19 accepts one
wireless mic and combo
¼”/XLR in addition
to the gooseneck mic
built into the desktop.
If connecting either a
wireless or wired mic
to the PL-19, do not
turn the amplier on
until all input & output
connections have been
made.
Wireless Receiver
1. Set the volume controls on both the UHF receiver and the mic to 10 o’clock.
2. If using only neckband or clip on mics, it is recommended that the mic volume on the M319 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.
3. 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.
4. It is very important to ensure that the channel number selected on the Lectern Control Panel is the
same as the channel number selected on the mic. The channel indicator can be found on the Belt Pack
Transmitter (M319) in the case of neckband & clip on wireless mics & on the handle of the wireless
handheld mic.
5. It is advisable to ALWAYS have spare batteries handy for the Belt Pack Transmitters and Handheld radio
mic.
6. Nothing is more embarrassing than to have them wear out during a presentation & not having spares
on hand.
7. If a mic is being used within 4 to 6 feet 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).
8. 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.
9. 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 Lectern Control Panel.
Volume Control
1. When the main power switch is turned on, the Volume Control is at the lowest level to prevent
accidental damage to the amplier.
2. The volume can be controlled by using the Vol+/Vol- buttons on the rear panel. Volume is adjusted
(+/- 4.5dB) with each push of one of the volume control buttons. Maximum volume is reached after
approximately ten pushes.
NOTE: The remote control must be used in front of the speaker as the sensor is behind the speaker grill.
The volume control eects 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 into “Line-
In”.
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Line Out
The ¼” line out is used to connect to the input of another piece of equipment such as a another amplied
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 “at” frequency response. The center or “12 o’clock” position is at.
Mic Input (Unbalanced)
An unbalanced, low impedance microphone input. For use with standard dynamic microphones that have a 1/4”
phone plug.
Mic Input (Balanced)
Use this input for a dynamic (low impedance) microphone with an XLR plug or condenser/electret (high
impedance) microphones which may need phantom (polarizing) voltage.
Mic Impedance Switch
This switch is used to compensate for mic impedance dierences. It assures full amplier output regardless
of the microphone used. Note: All connections must be made with shielded cable to avoid hum, buzzing,
or radio interference.
Feedback Information
What is Feedback? Feedback is a ringing, howling, or shrill sound that is self-generated by the sound
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-amplied 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.
Specications
Rated power output: 15 watts RMS at 2% THD
Sensitivity for rated output: Line: 125 mVrms
Microphone: 4 mVrms
Auxiliary: 250 mVrms
Frequency response: 60 Hz – 20 kHz+ 3dB
Treble: +dB, -10dB, 10kHz
Bass: +5dB, -4.5dB 70Hz
Speaker
Woofer: 6” High-eciency, 4 Ohms, with non inductive external shield
Tweeter: 2” mylar dome, with crossover capacitor
Crossover: L/C – 6dB/Octave @ 4kHz
Volume control: Steps up/down 4.5 dB per step. 10 steps to maximum volume
Inputs
Line inputs (2): Hi-Z, RCA (summing L+R)
Balanced mic: Hi or lo-Z, with phantom power (+15 volts D.C.)
Unbalanced mic: Lo-Z, ¼” –phone
Auxiliary: Hi-Z Mono ¼” –phone
Line output (2): 250mv at 15 watts RMS 2 - RCA, 1 - ¼”
Remote Control distance: 30 Feet
UHF Receiver: 16 selectable channels with switching antennas 902-928
AC Power requirements: 90-240 volts AC, 50-60Hz via universal power adapter
Dimensions (HWD): 6-1/4” x 10” x 8-1/2”
Combined shipping weight: 80 lbs
Specications subject to change witho ut notice.
Troubleshooting Guide:
Condition Possible Solution
No sound (power LED not lit): Turn POWER switch on plug in power cord
No sound (power LED lit): Check for output from audio source make sure all cables are completely
plugged in mic switch on increase volume control
Distorted sound: Check input cable connection lower input signal level reduce bass and/or treble
Excessive hum or noise: Use shielded input cable
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
As with any electric / electronic device, care should be taken during use. Always turn o amplier before opening or servicing any
part of the unit. Please handle your lectern with the care it deserves.
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