Swiss Timing StartTime V User manual

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& StartTime V –ELECTRONIC START SYSTEM
USER’S MANUAL
3481.560.02 l Version 1.2 l March 2018

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power levels, are proper, and that the applicable procedures in this manual have been followed.
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ELECTRONIC START SYSTEM / E-GUN & StartTime V
Swiss Timing LTD Phone [phone]
P.O. Box 138, Rue de l’Envers 1 [email protected]
CH-2606 Corgémont - Switzerland www.swisstiming.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................1
1.1 Operation principle ...........................................................................................................1
1.2 StartTime V with Start & Microphone unit (SMU)............................................................2
1.3 StartTime V with ...............................................................................................2
1.4 StartTime V Recaller with .................................................................................2
1.5 Wireless Recaller...............................................................................................................2
1.6 Front panel ........................................................................................................................3
1.7 Rear panel and cover ........................................................................................................4
1.8 Start & Microphone unit (SMU)........................................................................................4
1.9 ...........................................................................................................................5
1.10 Wireless Recaller...............................................................................................................6
2INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................................7
2.1 Connecting the installation ...............................................................................................7
Connections overview........................................................................................7
External loudspeakers connection.....................................................................8
Extension cables.................................................................................................8
2.2 Operation ..........................................................................................................................9
Stand alone operation with TIMER (Quantum, ARES) .......................................9
Independent operation....................................................................................10
Recaller operation............................................................................................11
Power ON sequence.........................................................................................12
Audio levels......................................................................................................12
Battery level .....................................................................................................12
3GETTING STARTED.............................................................................................................13
3.1 First use ...........................................................................................................................13
3.2 Main menu ......................................................................................................................13
3.3 Setup menu .....................................................................................................................14
Audio menu......................................................................................................14
Sport configuration menu................................................................................14
Setup menu......................................................................................................15
Summary setup menu......................................................................................16

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System menu....................................................................................................17
Wireless Recaller menu....................................................................................18
Factory settings................................................................................................18
4ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES....................................................................................................19
4.1 Power supply...................................................................................................................19
4.2 Connectors pinning .........................................................................................................19
5PROPERTIES ......................................................................................................................20
5.1 Specifications StartTime V ..............................................................................................20
5.2 Specifications ..................................................................................................20
5.3 Specifications Start & Microphone unit (SMU)...............................................................20
5.4 Specifications Wireless Recaller......................................................................................20
6OPTIONS ...........................................................................................................................21
6.1 Auxiliary flash ..................................................................................................................21
6.2 External loudspeaker.......................................................................................................21
7MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION.....................................................................................22
7.1 Fuses................................................................................................................................22
8APPENDIX .........................................................................................................................23
8.1 Abbreviations and symbols .............................................................................................23
8.2 Version history ................................................................................................................23

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1INTRODUCTION
1.1 Operation principle
The Electronic Start System StartTime V is used in several sports such as athletics (AT), swimming (SW) and Speed Skating
(SS) with Start & Microphone unit (SMU) or .
The electronic start system is composed of a flash gun and a sound generation box.
When the starter activates the gun trigger, simultaneously, a sound is played, a flash is emitted and a start pulse is given
to the timing device.
By pressing the trigger a second time within a programmable delay, the false start sound will be played.
StartTime V can manage up to 3 different sports or disciplines.
It also features a multifunction LCD display, an enhanced internal amplifier, a keypad for selecting among the various
setup possibilities, a high fidelity loudspeaker and an integrated optical new flash system.
A line out allows optional loudspeakers to be connected to deliver the start signal as close as possible and simultaneously
to each athlete.
A microphone unit enables the starter to give the start signal while amplifying all the verbal commands.
Three LEDs indicators on the microphone unit show the status of the timer device.
StartTime V can be paired with Wireless Recaller (optional).

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1.2 StartTime V with Start & Microphone unit (SMU)
1x Electronic start system StartTime V (3481.770)
1x Start & Microphone unit (3481.772)
1x Charger 12VDC-2A (3418.753)
1x Cable AC power 2m depending on the country
Euro and CH (9051.3569)
UK (9051.3570)
US (9051.3571)
AUS (9051.3572)
1x User’s Manual (DOC3481.560)
1.3 StartTime V with
1x Electronic Start System StartTime V (3481.770)
1x Electronic Start Device (3481.704)
1x Headset (9051.8155)
1x Charger 12VDC-2A (3418.753)
1x Cable AC power 2m depending on the country
Euro and CH (9051.3569)
UK (9051.3570)
US (9051.3571)
AUS (9051.3572)
1x Transportation case (9072.6001)
1x User’s Manual (DOC3481.560)
1.4 StartTime V Recaller with
1x Electronic Start System StartTime V with Recaller (3481.773)
1x Electronic Start Device (3481.704)
1x Headset (9051.8155)
1x Charger 12VDC-2A (3418.753)
1x Cable AC power 2m depending on the country
Euro and CH (9051.3569)
UK (9051.3570)
US (9051.3571)
AUS (9051.3572)
1x Transportation case (9072.6001)
1x User’s Manual (DOC3481.560)
1.5 Wireless Recaller
1x Wireless Recaller (3481.705)
1x Charger 5x USB (9051.6084)
1x Cable USB Type A –Micro USB Type B 1m (9051.1344)
1x Transportation case (9072.6001)

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1.6 Front panel
The front panel of the StartTime V is divided in two parts: on the left is the connection area and on the right the
command keypad with display.
Connector
Description
FLASH
Connection to external flash(es)
LINE OUT
Connection to external amplifier with dedicated speaker
CHARGER 12V DCD
Charger input for internal battery
SPEAKER
Connection to external loudspeaker(s).
START
Connection to the main timing device (MAIN / PRIMARY)
E-GUN / MICRO
Connection to the or SMU (Start & Microphone Unit)
ANTENNA
Antenna for Wireless Recaller (optional)
Key
Description
Power ON (>5 sec.) and Power OFF (>3 sec.)
Allows field starter to force READY from control room
Key to start race if or SMU are not used (Independent operation)
Key to adjust the microphone volume
Key to adjust the speakers volumes (Internal, External, Line out and headset)
Keys to navigate through the menu or setup
Key to enter in the menu or setup
Key to select value in the menu or setup
Key to go back in the menu or setup
LED
Description
Green LED light up for StartTime V power ON status.
Green LED blinking during battery charging.
Red LED blinking to notify low battery.

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1.7 Rear panel and cover
Item
Description
A
Internal flash
B
Internal speaker
C
Handle
D
Antenna for Wireless Recaller (optional)
1.8 Start & Microphone unit (SMU)
SPEAK
Allows starter to connect microphone to loudspeaker
START
Push to start the TIMER
READY 1
Ready status of TIMER 1
READY 2
Ready status of TIMER 2
LOW BAT.
Red LED blinking to notify low battery

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1.9
LED / Key
Description
TALK
Indication of the selected audio channel
Mode SPEAK selected
READY 1
Indication that the main timing device is ready (MAIN / PRIMARY)
READY 2
Indication that the additional timing device is ready (BACKUP / SECONDARY)
FLASH CHARGE
Indication that the flash system is recharging
(()) Mode TEST selected (without gun shot sound)
KEYPADS
Allow starter to select the audio channel
1x Mode SPEAK
+ 1x Mode TEST
TRIGGER
Allows starter to start the TIMER

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1.10 Wireless Recaller
LED / Key
Description
WR LINK
(()) Wireless connection with STV
NO COM
(()) No wireless communication with STV
PAIRING
Waiting for pairing
CHARGING
()Battery is charging
LOW BATT
(()) Battery level is low
READY
Main timing device is ready
KEYPADS
Allows judge to :
1x (~5s) Switch off the WR
+ 1x (~3s) Mode PAIRING
TRIGGER
Power ON and false start
Allows judge to make a recall

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2INSTALLATION
2.1 Connecting the installation
Connections have to be made at the front of the StartTime V. Some connections are mandatory and some depend on
the use:
Connections overview

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External loudspeakers connection
The minimum recommended load per amplifier is 3.2 Ohms and the maximum is 16Ohms.
It is possible to use a load of 2 Ohms but it will result in increased distortion and loss of output power.
Any combination that gives a total load between 3.2 and 16 Ohms is acceptable.
Note the phase (+ sign or Red dot) of the speakers, or loss of sound quality will occur.
Note:never connect the two speaker outputs together in any way or connect them to ground.
This may cause severe damage to the amplifiers.
Examples of loudspeaker connection:
5 Speakers of 16 Ohms each 6 Speakers of 16 (8) Ohms each
Total load of 3.2 Ohms Total load of 10.6 (5.3) Ohms
8 Speakers of 16 (8) Ohms each 8 Speakers of 4 (8) Ohms each
Total load of 8 (4) Ohms Total load of 8 (16) Ohms
Extension cables
The microphone cable may be extended up to 30 meters.
If extended further, noise and ”hum” may distort the signal.
There will be no damage caused to the unit.
The loudspeaker cables can be extended up to 30 meters with 0.75mm²cable or 50 meters with 1 or 1.5mm²cable.
If extended further, loss of sound quality may occur, but no damage will be caused.
Beware of polarity of speakers, or loss of sound quality will result.

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2.2 Operation
Stand alone operation with TIMER (Quantum)
1. Connect or SMU to E-GUN/MICRO
2. Connect the cable from TIMER to START.
3. Turn the unit ON by pressing the key (5sec.).
SMU : LEDs are tested.
: LEDs are tested.
4. Select sport (Athletics, Swimming, Speed Skating or Custom).
After 5 seconds, the sport will be automatically selected based on the last use.
SMU : STV power ON status Green LED light up and red LED SPEAK in the microphone should be lit.
: STV power ON status Green LED light up.
5. Adjust the OUTPUT VOLUMES on the StartTime V to an appropriate level
Speaker Int.
Speaker Ext.
Headset
Line Out
6. Adjust the INPUT VOLUME on the StartTime V to an appropriate level
Microphone
7. Check if READY signal green LED on or SMU is ON.
8. Check if EXTERNAL READY is written on the StartTime V display.
9. Press the TRIGGER ( ) or START (SMU) button.
10. One signal should be emitted from the loudspeaker(s), and the TIMER should be activated.
If a false start is to be announced, press the TRIGGER ( ) or START (SMU) button again within time
selected in False Start Setup Timeout .
Timeout can be adjusted on the main unit in Setup False Start Setup Timeout .
Repeat can be adjusted on the main unit in Setup False Start Setup Repeat .
False Start Sound can be adjusted on the main unit in Setup False Start Sound .
The false start Timeout signal is only functional if
Setup
is selected from
1
to
90
seconds.
Select
False Start Setup
to
OFF
if false signal is not used.
The Repeat false start signal can be adjusted from
1x
to
5x
. Select
False Start Setup
to
OFF
if false signal is not used.

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Independent operation
It is possible to use the StartTime V without or SMU.
In this case, it is only possible to carry out starts and false starts with the START button of the STV.
1. Turn the unit ON by pressing the key (5sec.).
2. Select sport (Athletics, Swimming, Speed Skating or Custom).
3. After 5 seconds, the sport will be automatically selected based on the last use.
4. Adjust the OUTPUT VOLUMES on the StartTime V to an appropriate level
Speaker Int.
Speaker Ext.
Headset
Line Out
5. Press the key before start and check if MANUAL READY is written on the StartTime V display.
6. Press the key for the start.
7. If a false start is to be announced, press the key again within time selected in False Start Setup Timeout
Timeout can be adjusted on the main unit in Setup False Start Setup Timeout .
Repeat can be adjusted on the main unit in Setup False Start Setup Repeat .
False Start Sound can be adjusted on the main unit in Setup False Start Sound .
The false start Timeout signal is only functional if
Setup
is selected from
1
to
90
seconds.
Select
False Start Setup
to
OFF
if false signal is not used.
The Repeat false start signal can be adjusted from
1x
to
5x
. Select
False Start Setup
to
OFF
if false signal is not used.

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Recaller operation
The StartTime V must be equipped with Recaller module in order to use this feature
It is possible to use the StartTime V with wireless recaller (WR).
1. Connect to E-GUN/MICRO
2. Turn the unit ON by pressing the key (5sec.).
: LEDs are tested.
3. Select sport (Athletics, Speed Skating or Custom).
After 5 seconds, the sport will be automatically selected based on the last use.
4. Switch on the WR by pressing the TRIGGER button (red LED flashes).
If pairing is necessary (first use), please follow chapter 4a to 4d.
a. Go to STV Wireless Recaller Pair .
b. Keep pressing both keypads on WR ( + ) for 3 seconds (orange LED switch on).
c. Press , the message “eGun paired…” appears on StartTime V and blue LED flashes on WR.
d. If you have more Wireless Recallers to pair, repeat the pairing procedure 4a to 4d.
5. Adjust the OUTPUT VOLUMES on the StartTime V to an appropriate level
Speaker Int.
Speaker Ext.
Headset
Line Out
6. Adjust the INPUT VOLUME on the StartTime V to an appropriate level Microphone
7. Press the key before start and check if MANUAL READY is written on the StartTime V display.
8. Check if READY signal green LED ( and on WR) is ON and press the TRIGGER button.
9. One signal should be emitted from the loudspeaker(s).
If a false start is to be announced, press the TRIGGER on or TRIGGER on WR button again within
time selected in False Start Setup Timeout .
Timeout can be adjusted on the main unit in Setup False Start Setup Timeout .
Repeat can be adjusted on the main unit in Setup False Start Setup Repeat .
False Start Sound can be adjusted on the main unit in Setup False Start Sound .
The false start Timeout signal is only functional if
Setup
is selected from
1
to
90
seconds.
Select
False Start Setup
to
OFF
if false signal is not used.

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The Repeat false start signal can be adjusted from
1x
to
5x
. Select
False Start Setup
to
OFF
if false signal is not used.
Power ON sequence
Action on
STV
Sequence of LEDs on
STV
Sequence of LEDs on
Start & Microphone unit
Sequence of LEDs on
1
Switch ON the unit by
pressing the key
during 5 seconds.
During the 5 seconds of
switching on, the LED ON
(green) lights up briefly
and the backlight of the
display lights up.
During the 5 seconds of
switching on, the SPEAK
button (red) flashes and then
turns off.
The red LED flashes.
2
Release the key
after 5 seconds.
The 2 LEDs ON (green) and
LOW BAT (red) light up
alternately.
3
The LED ON (green) stays
on.
The 4 LEDs light up one after
the other and then turn off
one after the other.
4
The SWISS TIMING logo
appears on the display.
The 3 LEDs LOW BAT (red),
READY 1 and 2 (green) light up
one after the other for a short
time and then turn off one
after the other.
The SPEAK buttons (red) and
START (green) flash twice at
the same time.
5
The WAITING READY
message appears on the
display.
The SPEAK button (red) lights
up.
Audio levels
It is possible to adjust 5 audio levels (without going through the Main Menu):
Speaker Int.
Level of internal loudspeaker
Speaker Ext.
Level of external loudspeakers
Headset
Level of headset
Line Out
Level of LINE OUT
Microphone
Level of microphone (SMU unit or Headset micro)
Battery level
Battery is fully charged.
Battery is half charged.
Battery is empty; connect the charger as soon as possible.
Red LED (LOW BATT) blinking to notify low battery.
Battery is empty, connect the charger urgently.

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3GETTING STARTED
3.1 First use
Read chapter 3, select desired configuration and connect the StartTime V charger.
3.2 Main menu
You can access the main menu by pressing button.
The menu Wireless Recaller appears only if the STV is equipped with Recaller module

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3.3 Setup menu
Setup menu allows the user to define particular settings adapted to their own use.
To navigate in the menu, use following buttons:
To enter and exit the setup menu
/
To move from one to another setup
To select value in the setup menu
To exit the setup menu
If setup is modified in AT, SS or SW, sport selection is automatically changed to
CUS and Setup values are transferred.
Audio menu
Allows to set the audio output parameters.
Sport configuration menu
Allows to change selected sport configuration.

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Setup menu
Allows to set the different sound parameters such as start sound, recall sound and others.

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Summary setup menu
Allows to verify the summary setup.