Ready2Talk PA 64 User manual

PA 64
Installation & Operation Manual
The PA for ALL applications!

IMPORTANT!
Please read ALL these key points to ensure the proper
connection and use of your PA 64. If you ha e ANY
questions, please call 1 888 724-5351 BEFORE proceeding!
•The PA 64 is intended to be installed by a professional installer, service
mechanic, vehicle manufacturer or dealer. Do not attempt to install
the PA 64 without confirming compatibility with your ehicle
manufacturer or authorized dealer. Failure to do so may cause
damage to you, the PA 64, your vehicle electrical system and possibly void
your vehicle arranty.
•Basically… the PA 64 is an amplifier ith microphone inputs (and a lot
more) that is connected bet een the stereo’s output and the vehicles
speakers. Just like an aftermarket car stereo amplifier.
•The PA 64 is NOT designed to be used ith ANY other amplifiers (e.g.
being connected bet een the stereo and a high po ered amplifier). If
done, the PA 64 ill not function and it may cause damage to the PA 64
and / or the additional amplifiers. If you need more amplification than the
PA 64 offers, e have other PA options to suit. Just give us a call.
•Although the PA 64 is internally fused, always fuse your power wires
at the power source, to protect the wires from shorts!
•Only use the PA 64 ith Ready2Talk microphones; use of any other
microphones may cause damage or trip the onboard fuse. (For reset
instructions, please see page 5)
•If you are not 100% sure about the installation, use or application of the
PA 64 for your needs or vehicle type, please contact us at 1 888 724-
5351. We are happy to ans er ANY questions!
•Ready2Talk (Double E Products Ltd.) is not responsible for any damage to
your vehicle or R2T products caused by misconnection, misuse or abuse.
Ready2Talk Limited Warranty
2 Year Limited Warranty on all PA Systems
1 year Limited Warranty on all Cables and Microphones

Now with the important warnings out of the way… the fun
stuff.
The PA 64 is designed to be the best PA system for all applications, offering a
real amplifier ith 4x50Watts (peak), solid state variable mic / music muting
from both the rear RCA input and the dual front / rear 3.5mm AUX input.
Use the PA 64 as a stand-alone PA system or connected to your factory (OEM)
stereo, any aftermarket stereo / DVD player or automated tour system. Don’t
forget you can also connect your MP3 player though the front or rear AUX input.
The PA 64 can be mounted on any flat surface vertical, horizontal, even upside-
do n. With the optional front decal, the printing ill al ays be the right ay
around. We try to think of everything.
Want to hide it a ay? There is an optional RMK (Remote Mounting Kit) in 5 ft.
and 15 ft. lengths and a 20 ft. RME (Rear Mic Extension) for a second mic hen
using a step on guide.
It also allo s the use of t o microphones, either hand or headset, ired or
ireless; and is the perfect PA system for Vans or Busses used for Sightseeing,
Shuttle, Transit, School Bus, Church Busses, Retirement Homes, People Movers,
Boats, Trolleys, Sno Cats and Horse Carriages. Did e forget anything? Oh
yes… it can also be an easy PA system replacement for many older High ay
Coaches.
We even have PA 64 iring options for Multi Trailer Trams so you can couple or
remove trailers ithout sending your audio system into a tail spin. We also
have diagrams for vehicles to meet ADA (Americans ith Disabilities Act) and
automated announcement or tour systems. Checkout the bottom of our
Ready2Talkpa.com FAQ page for the list of diagrams.
Karaoke anyone? Absolutely… Karaoke tours are starting to claim center
stage… e have connection plans for that too!
Easy to connect, easy to use and is better sounding than any other PA you’ve
heard before. Finally, you too can sound like a radio DJ. *sound effects and
annoying side kick not included.
Thanks for purchasing your PA 64, now go ha e fun with it or just talk
into it e ery day… all day!

Stereo Connection Options
Diagram 1 - Connection to Aftermarket Stereo RCA Output
Note: Set Input S itch on PA 64 to “Low”
Note: When using RCA cables the stereo’s speaker ires are not connected to
the PA 64 or the speakers, just like an aftermarket amp.
Diagram 2 - Connection to OEM Factory Stereo Speaker Wires
Use the RCA to speaker ire pig tails included in the box.
Note: Set Input S itch on PA 64 to “High”
Note: Rear speaker output ires from the stereo are no longer connected

PA 64 Multi Pin Plug Wiring Code
12V + Constant Po er Yello (fused in multi ire socket base)
12V + S itched Po er Red (internal automatic resettable fuse)
12V – Ground Black
Right Front Speaker + Gray
Right Front Speaker - Gray / Black
Left Front Speaker + White
Left Front Speaker - White / Black
Right Rear Speaker + Purple
Right Rear Speaker - Purple / Black
Left Rear Speaker + Green
Left Rear Speaker - Green / Black
Reset Instructions for Switched Power Fuse:
To reset the onboard S itched Po er (accessory) Fuse, unplug the main po er
plug or turn off the vehicles po er for 10 seconds.
Note: ALWAYS fuse your po er ires at the po er source, to protect the ires
from shorts!
Note: Never increase the value of the 10A constant po er fuse, located in the
base of the main iring socket of the PA 64.
Note: DO NOT EXCEED a 4 – 8 Ohm speaker load! If speaker load is outside
the intended range, the 10A constant po er fuse ill blo after a short time,
operation failure and damage ill occur. 2 Ohm loads are not acceptable!
Note: The PA 64 amplifier uses a floating output. Please ensure your speakers
are not common grounded or connected to the vehicle ground as damage ill
occur to the PA 64. Repairs / replacement ill not be covered by arranty.
Note: Please refer to the “Speaker Connection Options” belo . All diagrams
are dra n using 4 Ohm speakers hich ill offer a safe load range from 4 – 8
Ohm to the PA 64 amplifier. When in doubt… please call 1 888 724-5351

Speaker Connection Options - Based on 4 Ohm Speakers
Note: To lo er the front speaker level see, “Fine Adjustment” on page 10
Normal 4 Speaker Option
Cutaway Bus 6 Speaker Option Using Dri ers Speakers
Cutaway Bus 8 Speaker Option with Door Speakers

Bus 8 Speaker Option
Bus 10 Speaker Option

Bus 12 Speaker Option
Bus 16 Speaker Option

PA 64 Start Up and Initial Testing
1. Connect your microphone to either “Mic 1” on the front of the PA 64 and /
or “Mic 2” on the back.
2. Turn on the vehicle, then the PA 64 po er s itch (the po er light ill
come on), turn on the microphone and talk in to the mic. Adjust the mic
volume to your desired level ith the “Volume” control on the front of the
PA 64.
3. Turn off the mic and turn on the stereo, adjust the stereo volume as
normal to desired level.
4. Adjust the “Audio Mute” control on the front of the PA 64 to half ay /
50%. (nothing ill happen yet)
5. Turn on the mic and the radio volume ill mute to 50%. Turn the mic off
and the stereo ill come back up to full volume automatically.
6. You can adjust the amount of stereo muting by turning the “Audio Mute”
control on the front of the PA 64. Full left = no muting, full right = 100%
muting.
7. When playing music from your MP3 player through the front “AUX 1 or
rear AUX 2 input”, the muting ill function the same as listed above in
point #5.
Note: Both mic inputs are tied together internally. When using t o mics, if
either mic is turned on the audio muting ill be triggered.
Note: The mic “Volume” and “Audio Muting” controls on the PA 64 ill not
function ith the mic s itch in the OFF position. This is normal.
Note: When connecting your MP3 player into the “AUX 1” or “AUX 2” inputs
the sound ill blend together ith the stereo. It’s recommended to turn off the
stereo hen using the “AUX input” so they don’t compete.

Fine Adjustments - (see Image 1)
Front channel audio output. This allo s the installer to lo er the sound
output level to the front speakers in relation to the rear speakers. The factory
setting is fully clock ise for full front channel volume. To reduce the front
speaker level, turn both left and right pots counter clock ise to suit.
Mic le el. This allo s the use of Ready2Talk Condenser mics OR other makes
of Dynamic mics. The factory setting is at midpoint for R2T mics, for Dynamic
mics set fully counter clock ise. To reduce overall mic input, turn clock ise.
Power switch jumper loop. Included in the box is an optional po er s itch
jumper loop hich bypasses the po er s itch on the front panel. Just connect
the jumper in place of s itch plug on PCB.
For more information
You can find us at
www.ready2talkpa.com
or give us a call at 1 888 724-5351