Califone PA-IRSYS User manual

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October 2008
PA-IRSYS Operating Instructions
Infrared Classroom Audio System
ATTENTION: ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SHOULD BE READ BEFORE OPERATING APPLIANCE. ALL
OPERATING 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
INSTRUCTIONS 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
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
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 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 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 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.
!
!
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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 & 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 malfunctioning 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 [email protected] or by phone at 800-
722-0500 / 818-407-2400 to rst 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
• Control Panel
• Two Control Panel keys
• AC Power cord
• User Manual
• Two infrared ceiling sensors (PI30-SENSOR),
each with an integrated 32’ connecting cable
• HBM-316 microphone used with beltpack transmitter
• Teacher Beltpack transmitter (PI30-BP)
• Beltpack lanyard with neck strap
• Student handheld microphone (PI30-HH)
• 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
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PA-IRSYS Infrared Classroom Audio System
Operating Instructions 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
(10) Aux 2 Volume Control
(11) Treble Level Control
(12) Bass Level Control
(13) Master Volume Control
(14) Beltpack Transmitter Recharging Station
(15) Beltpack Transmitter Recharge Status Indicator
(16) Power Adapter
(17) Handheld Microphone Recharging Station & Status Indicator
(18) Handheld Mic Holder
(19) Door Lock
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 (+ 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 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
(1) Power Swich
(3) IR Teacher Mic Volume Control
(5) IR Signal Indicator (Teacher Mic)
(7) Mic 1 Volume Control
(9) Aux 1 Volume Control
(11) Treble Level Control
(13) Master Volume Control
(15) Beltpack Transmitter Recharge Status Indicator
(17) Handheld Transmitter Recharging Station & Status Indicator
(19) Door Lock
(21) Mic 2 Input (Unbalanced 1/4”)
(23) Line Output (Mono 1/4”)
(25) Mic Pre-out (Mono RCA)
(27) DC Out
(29) Speaker Output (- terminal)
(31) Infrared Ceiling Sensor Input (A)
(33) Box Door
(35) Knockouts
(2) Main Power Fuse (3.15A)
(4) IR Student Mic Volume Control
(6) IR Signal Indicator (Student Mic)
(8) Mic 2 Volume Control
(10) Aux 2 Volume Control
(12) Bass Level Control
(14) Beltpack Transmitter Recharging Station
(16) Power Adapter
(18) Handheld Mic Holder
(20) Mic 1 Input (Balanced XLR)
(22) Aux Input 1 (3.5mm)
(24) Aux Input 2 (Stereo RCA)
(26) DC 18V In
(28) Speaker Output (+ terminal)
(30) Infrared Ceiling Sensor Input (B)
(32) Cable Holder
(34) AC Input
A. Front Side View ( Open door )
B. Top View
(33)
(34)
(20)
(26)
(28)
(21)
(24)
(29)
(27)
(2)
(1)
(3)
(4)
(8)
(7)
(11)
(14)
(16) (17)
(19)(5)(6) (9)(10)(13) (12)(18)
(15)
(22) (23)
(25)
(30) (31)
(32)
C. Bottom View
(35)
(35)
Top View
Front View, Front Facing Panel
(For Sound Adjustments)
Front View, Inside Facing Panel
(For System Connections)
Bottom View
(20)
(26 )
(28)
(21)
(24)
(29)
(27)
(22 ) (23)
(25)
(30) (31)
(32)
(35)
(34)
(33)
(38)
(36)
(37 )
(38 )
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Beltpack Transmitter and Mic Description
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Infrared Ceiling Sensors (two units are included)
(1) Receiver Cover
(2) Fixed Ear
(3) Infrared External Input
(4) Infrared External Output
(5) Signal Cable with 32’ cord
2
1
2
1
3
4
5
Connects to receiver panel
General
Specifications
Modulation
Frequency Response
SNR
Power Output
Distortion
Infrared Microphone
Transmitting Mode
Transmitting Frequency
Transmitting Range
Battery
Current Consumption
Infrared Receiver
Receiving Mode
Receiving Frequency
AF Output
Dimensions
FM
50Hz~15KHz 3dB
80dB
50W MAX
less than 1%
Infrared
2.35MHz or 2.85Mhz
40 feet
2x1.2V rechargeable batteries
240mA
Infrared
2.35MHz or 2.85MHz
650mV AF 1KHz
(L)270x (W)120x(H)300mm
Parts Description
Receiver
Beltpack Transmitter Transmits Voice to the Infrared Ceiling Sensors
(1) Power Switch
(2) Fuse
(3) LINE OUT
(4) Unbalanced MIC-IN
(5) Balanced MIC-IN
(6) Condenser MIC-IN
(7) AUX IN
(8) MIC-1 Volume Control
(9) MIC-2 Volume Control
& Infrared MIC Volume Control
& Condenser MIC Volume Control
(10) Treble Control
(11) Bass Control
(12) AUX IN VOL Control & Power Switch
(13) Belt-pack Transmitter(charging place)
(14) RF LED Indicator
(15) Power LED Indicator
(16) Lock
(17) Ceiling Sensor Cable Plugs
(18) EXT Speaker Jack
(19) Front Cover
(20) AC Cord
A.Front Panel
B.Rear Panel
(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
(5)
(4)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(1)(2)
(3)
(4) (5)
(6) (7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14) (15) (16)
(19)(17) (18) (20)
Installation
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Infrared Ceiling Sensors (two units are included)
(1) Receiver Cover
(2) Fixed Ear
(3) Infrared External Input
(4) Infrared External Output
(5) Signal Cable with 32’ cord
2
1
2
1
3
4
5
Connects to receiver panel
General
Specifications
Modulation
Frequency Response
SNR
Power Output
Distortion
Infrared Microphone
Transmitting Mode
Transmitting Frequency
Transmitting Range
Battery
Current Consumption
Infrared Receiver
Receiving Mode
Receiving Frequency
AF Output
Dimensions
FM
50Hz~15KHz 3dB
80dB
50W MAX
less than 1%
Infrared
2.35MHz or 2.85Mhz
40 feet
2x1.2V rechargeable batteries
240mA
Infrared
2.35MHz or 2.85MHz
650mV AF 1KHz
(L)270x (W)120x(H)300mm
Parts Description
Receiver
Beltpack Transmitter Transmits Voice to the Infrared Ceiling Sensors
(1) Power Switch
(2) Fuse
(3) LINE OUT
(4) Unbalanced MIC-IN
(5) Balanced MIC-IN
(6) Condenser MIC-IN
(7) AUX IN
(8) MIC-1 Volume Control
(9) MIC-2 Volume Control
& Infrared MIC Volume Control
& Condenser MIC Volume Control
(10) Treble Control
(11) Bass Control
(12) AUX IN VOL Control & Power Switch
(13) Belt-pack Transmitter(charging place)
(14) RF LED Indicator
(15) Power LED Indicator
(16) Lock
(17) Ceiling Sensor Cable Plugs
(18) EXT Speaker Jack
(19) Front Cover
(20) AC Cord
A.Front Panel
B.Rear Panel
(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
(5)
(4)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(1)(2)
(3)
(4) (5)
(6) (7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14) (15) (16)
(19)(17) (18) (20)
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 amplier output. Speakers
with higher impedance ratings can be used as long as the total
load impedance on the amplier is not below approximately
3 ohms.
1. Install each of the PI30-SP non-powered speakers on
the front & back walls of the room. Optimal placement is
approximately 3 feet 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”) of the 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 xed) 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 xed or variable line outputs,
were used, the method to adjust the volume will be
dierent. Adjust the volume levels of each of the speakers
to achieve a balanced sound eld 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 two 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 & 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.
Control Panel
The Control Panel has two possible mounting congurations:
1. Option 1: The default conguration 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.
2. Option 2: The second conguration is a ush-mount. The
mounting ears can be unscrewed, ipped around and
unscrewed into the holes towards the front of the box.
In this conguration, 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.
Tips:
• 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 dierent equipment into the same
power outlet when possible to avoid ground loops. Also
see “Connecting the System” on the right side 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).
2. Connect the two individual or daisy-chained signal
cables from the infrared ceiling sensors to the Infrared
Ceiling Sensor Jacks (30, 31).
3. Connect the AC power cord to the Power Connector
(34) on the bottom of the Control Panel and then to the
wall outlet.
4. If an external amplier or assistive listening system is
used, connect the amplier/assistive listening system
input to the Line Output Jack (23).
5. 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
HBM-316 microphone
shown with PI30-BP
beltpack transmitter
PI30-HH
handheld student
microphone
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Installation & Operation
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Operation & Specications
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General Notes
• The Master Volume controls the overall volume of the
system. If the master volume is not up, then no sound will
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
sunlight can interfere with the transmission.
• Do not cover the infrared transmitter head on either the
handheld microphone or the belt pack microphone as
the transmission to the ceiling sensors requires line-of-
sight for clear noise-free operation.
Troubleshooting
There is no sound output.
• Is the AC cord connected the Control Panel and
to the power outlet?
• Is the power switch on and the power LED lit?
• If using the beltpack transmitter:
• Is the power on the beltpack on and the
power LED on the beltpack is lit?
• If not, try new batteries.
• Is the Teacher Mic Signal Indicator lit
on the Control Panel?
• If not, make sure the ceiling sensors
are picking up the signal from the
beltpack and that the IR transmission
is not being blocked.
• Is the volume control on the beltpack up?
• Is the Teacher Mic volume control up?
• Is the Master volume control up?
• Are the speakers connected to the speaker outputs?
There is feedback from the speakers.
• Try decreasing the volume of the
microphone, master volume control, etc.
until there is no feedback.
• Try adjusting the treble and base controls
to reduce feedback.
There is noise or hum from the speakers.
• Check the installation:
• Ensure that cables are as short as possible
and not run next to noise-generating cables
or equipment.
• Ensure that power cables of dierent
equipment use the same power outlet
to avoid ground loops.
System Specication
Storage Temperature: -25oC – 65oC
Operational Temperature: 0oC – 45oC
Power Supply: Integrated 100-240VAC
50/60Hz switching
power supply
Amplier
Power: 30W RMS
Frequency Response: (+/- 3dB): 20Hz – 20kHz
THD: <1%
Infrared Microphones
Belt Pack Microphone
Carrier Frequency: 2.35MHz
Handheld Microphone
Carrier Frequency: 2.85MHz
Microphone Recharging Time : Approx. 8 hours
(both handheld and beltpack)
Microphone Operational Time: Approx. 5-6 hours
(both handheld and beltpack) continuous usage
Max Range: 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 ([email protected])
or by phone at 800-722-0500 / 818-407-2400.
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. Turn all 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 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 specically 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 conguration, all of
the microphone signals from the PA-IRSYS (the wireless
teacher & 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 of the computer as you may get a distorted sound.
Connecting 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, rst 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.
1. 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
2. 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 particular mic.
3. 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
4. At this point, the microphones should be heard through
the system.
5. 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.
6. 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.
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Complimentary Products
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Complimentary Products
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The rst MP3 player
designed for school use
with a built-in mic for
podcasting and dual
headphone jacks
CD102
Personal CD Player that’s
built school tough
Media Players
to connect to the
Classroom
Audio System
2396
Multimedia player with variable
speed playback and built in USB port to transfer
les to and from a computer
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Wall
Mounting
of any PI30 Series
Field Array
Speaker
Clamping
of any
PI30 Series
Field Array
Speaker
WARNING
Improper installation can cause serious injury. Use only industry approved mounting methods and hardware.
Califone cannot be responsible for improper installation or subsequent damage.
Array Speakers Caution
Notes
PI30-SP
Non-Powered
Field Array
Speaker
PI30-PS
Powered
Field Array
Speaker
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/conguration of installation of the PA-IRSYS system, various national and local
electrical and re 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.
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