Chiayo Challenger 1000 User manual

CHIAYO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
Operation manual
CHALLENGER 1000
Portable Wireless PA System

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CHALLENGER 1000 Portable Wireless PA System
Important safety instructions
⚫Read all of the instructions before the product is operated.
⚫Keep these instructions well for future reference.
⚫Follow all of the warnings and instructions when installing, setting up and using the product.
⚫Only clean the product when it is not connected to the power supply system. Clean only with
a dry cloth.
⚫Keep ventilation openings unblocked and follow with the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation.
⚫Do not immerse product in any liquid or expose to heat or moisture
⚫Keep the complete polarized or grounding type plug without any modification. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
⚫Power supply cords should be well routed to prevent from being walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.
⚫Use only manufacturer authorized or recommended accessories.
⚫Use only with a cart, stand, tripod or accessories specified or provided by Chiayo. Be careful
when using a cart to avoid injury from tip-over.
⚫Unplug the product during an electrical strom or when unused for long periods of time.
⚫Never disassemble, modify or service the product. Any unauthorized modifications may result
in personal injury and/or product failure. Additionally, your warranty will be void.

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Operation manual
Warning
Please read and follow the instructions in this manual thoroughly to obtain optimum results from
this unit. We also recommend that you keep this manual handy for future reference.
Safety Precautions
⚫Be sure to read the instructions in this section carefully before use.
⚫Make sure to observe the instructions in this manual as the conventions of safety symbols
and messages regarded as very important precautions are included.
Safety symbols and messages described below are used in this manual to prevent bodily injury
and property damage which could result from mishandling. Before operating your product, read
this manual first and understand the safety symbols and messages so you are thoroughly aware
of the potential safety hazards.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if mishandled,
could result in death or serious personal injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if mishandled,
could result in moderate or minor personal injury, and/or property
damage.
Make sure to observe the following handling precautions so that a fire or personal injury does
not result from leakage or explosion of the battery.
⚫Do not short, disassemble, heat or put the battery into a fire.
⚫Never charge batteries of the type which are not rechargeable.
⚫Do not solder a battery directly.
⚫Be sure to use the specified type of battery.
⚫Note the correct polarity when inserting a battery in the unit.
⚫Avoid locations exposed to the direct sunlight, high temperature and high humidity when
storing batteries.
WARNING
To prevent the electromagnetic wave from badly influencing
medical equipment, make sure to switch off the unit's power when
placing it in close proximity to the medical equipment.
CAUTION
Battery discharges naturally according to a certain pattern even
when not in use. For best performance and a prolonged lifespan,
battery should be charged regularly after every use or every
month when the system is in storage and not being used!
CD player optical pick up head is a very delicate device and
sensitive to humidity. Please avoid using it in high humidity area
to avoid damage!

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CHALLENGER 1000 Portable Wireless PA System
INDEX
1. Instruction...............................................................................................................................4
1-1 In the box...........................................................................................................................4
1-2 Optional related products ..................................................................................................4
1-3 Parts and functions of CHALLENGER 1000......................................................................5
1-4 Parts and functions of passive companion speaker C-SP.................................................5
1-5 Parts and functions of active companion powered speaker C-SLAVE..............................6
1-6 Charging the battery..........................................................................................................6
1-7 Module compartment.........................................................................................................7
1-8 Connection with external audio sources............................................................................7
2. Settings and Operations........................................................................................................8
2-1 Using the wired microphone (MIC IN)................................................................................8
2-2 Using the wireless receiver................................................................................................9
2-2-1 Parts and functions....................................................................................................9
2-2-2 Channel synchronization of the receiver and transmitter...........................................9
2-2-3 Channel scanning....................................................................................................10
2-2-4 Squelch (SQ) setting ...............................................................................................10
2-2-5 Volume and other settings.......................................................................................11
2-3 Music audio input-DVD player (LINE)..............................................................................12
2-4 EQUALIZER for WIRED and WIRELESS MICROPHONE and MUSIC...........................13
2-5 VOICE PRIORITY ...........................................................................................................13
3. Application............................................................................................................................14
3-1 Active audio link: CHALLENGER 1000 to C-SLAVE.......................................................14
3-2 Wireless audio link: repeat all audio to linked CHALLENGER 1000 / C-SLAVE .............16
3-2-1 Parts and functions of RP-5100M............................................................................16
3-2-2 Changing channels..................................................................................................16
3-2-3 Music audio input (AUX IN)- Smart phone / tablet / MP3 player..............................17
3-2-4 Adjust internal audio gain level................................................................................17
3-2-5 Output power setting ...............................................................................................17
3-3 More extension................................................................................................................19
3-4 Connecting CHALANGER 1000 to 1 or 2 passive companion speakers.........................20
3-5 Connecting C-SLAVE to 1 or 2 passive companion speakers.........................................21
4. Installing or replacing a receiver/repeater/MP3 module ...................................................22
5. FAQ & useful operation tips................................................................................................23
6. Maintenance-free Lead-acid and Lithium batteries...........................................................25

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Instruction
1. Instruction
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing this all-in-one portable
sound system. To ensure a trouble-free operation, please read the
manual thoroughly to fully und
erstand its controls and functions.
The rear panel of these portable sound systems is divided into two
sections:
1.Module compartment
2.Control unit compartment
1-1 In the box
CHALLENGER 1000 amplifier
0-4 handheld / beltpack
transmitters (optional)
switching power supply
(plug varies from country to country)
operation manual
1-2 Optional related products
▍Modules & transmitters (For more information about transmitter, please refer to its user manual)
SDR-8200M IrDA
Ture diversity receiver module
SQ-6100 IrDA
SQ-5100 IrDA
Handheld microphone
SDR-8100M IrDA
Diversity receiver module
SM-7100 IrDA
SM-6100 IrDA
Belt-pack transmitter
DWR-5410M
2.4G digital receiver module
DH-5400
Handheld digital microphone
DB-5400
Belt-pack digital transmitter
RP-5100M
Repeater module
DPRB-600M
MP3 recorder player + bluetooth
receiver module
▍Speakers
CHALLENGER
C-SLAVE
Active companion powered
speaker
CHALLENGER
C-SP
Passive companion speaker
▍Accessories
ST-50
Tripod stand: standard
ST-51
Tripod stand: height adjustable
DC-40
Weather proof dust cover
DM-series
Wired microphone, please refer
to CHIAYO website.
Module
compartment
Control unit
compartment

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CHALLENGER 1000 Portable Wireless PA System
1-3 Parts and functions of CHALLENGER 1000
1-4 Parts and functions of passive companion speaker C-SP
MICROPHONE
volume control
LINE IN volume
control
CD power +
volume control
TREBLE/BASS
MASTER volume
control
LINE IN socket
(RCA R/L)
LINE OUT socket
(RCA R/L)
VOICE PRIORITY
push button
audio link
output
Fuse
DC input
(30-32V/4A)
AC input (90-260V/5A Max)
power switch
EXTERNAL SPEAKER
MIC input
(combo)
battery indicator
charging indicator
speaker input
speaker output

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Instruction
1-5 Parts and functions of active companion powered speaker C-SLAVE
1-6 Charging the battery
This amplifier uses either two lead-acid batteries. If the battery indicator turns solid RED, the
battery might not be sustainable for long operation and needs to be charged.
CHALLENGER 1000 C-SLAVE
Charging indicator
Condition
Flashes RED
During recharging
Solid GREEN
Fully charged
audio link input
audio link output
MASTER volume control
External speaker socket
C-SLAVE muted
External speaker socket
C-SLAVE not muted
DC input
(24-32V/4A)
Batter low indicator
Power indicator
charging indicator
AC input (90-260V/5A Max)
power switch
Fuse
Battery low indicator
Charging status indicator
Charging status indicator
Battery low indicator

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CHALLENGER 1000 Portable Wireless PA System
1-7 Module compartment
1-8 Connection with external audio sources
For receiver module
For receiver module
For receiver /
repeater module
For receiver / MP3
module
For Bluetooth MP3 recorder module DPRB-600M.
WIRED MIC
DVD PLAYER
ACTIVE SPEAKER
PASSIVE SPEAKER

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Settings and Operations
2. Settings and Operations
2-1 Using the wired microphone (MIC IN)
1 Plug a wired microphone with a 6.3mm or XLR connector to MIC IN.
2 Turn on master POWER and then adjust MIC volume control to a desired level.
3 BASS / TREBLE equalizer (refer to P.13) can be adjusted individually.
EQUALIZER
or

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CHALLENGER 1000 Portable Wireless PA System
2-2 Using the wireless receiver
2-2-1 Parts and functions
2-2-2 Channel synchronization of the receiver and transmitter
Align infrared areas of the receiver and transmitter within 10~30cm.
■Changing receiver’s channel
1 Press the synchronization
button of the transmitter.
►
2 The transmitter's LED will
grow to denote
synchronization signal
transmitted.
3 The channel number on
the receiver’s LED will
become the same as the
transmitter’s, which means
the receiver has been
successfully synchronized.
■Changing transmitter’s channel
1 Press the SYNC button of
the receiver.
►
2 The transmitter's LED will
grow to denote
synchronization signal
received.
3 The channel number on
the transmitter’s LCD will
become the same as the
receiver’s, which means
the transmitter has been
successfully synchronized.
If it doesn’t work check that you have the IR sensor panels aligned, that they are facing each
other, devices are within 10~30cm of each other, and try again.
SET SYNC MIN PWR/VOL
CH
RF AF
AB
0 10
652.250
AF
RF signal meter
Channel
Diversity A/B
antenna
Transmitter battery
power
Frequency
DOWN button
UP button
SET button
IrDA synchronization
button
IR sensor area
Power switch /
volume control
LCD
Audio signal
meter
10~30cm