Califone PA916-SD, PA916-SP, PA916-PS User Manual

PowerPro 916-SD

Portable
Public
Address
Systems

Owner’s
Manual

PA916-SD Public Address Speaker
PA916-PS Powered Companion PA
PA916-SP Passive Companion Speaker

Power Pro 916-SD Owner’s Manual

Thank you for purchasing this PowerPro PA916-SD, the most versatile and appropriate portable PA for use in school,
business, house of worship and government facilities.

I invite you to register your product online for warranty coverage at our website: www.califone.com — while you’re there —
make sure to visit our complete line of multimedia players and recorders, wired and wireless headphones and headsets,
computer peripherals and other Califone products.

While online, make sure you register your PowerPro for its limited six year warranty.

Sincerely,

Contents

Roscoe Anthony
President, Califone® International, Inc.

Unpacking

Check carefully for damage which may have taken place
during transit. Report any damage claim directly to the
freight carrier immediately. Save product(s) and packaging
for inspection by the carrier’s claim agent. Notify your
dealer of the pending claim.

Warranty Registration

Please register for your 6-year warranty online
at www.califone.com to activate.

Service Repairs

Should your unit require repair contact the dealer
or Califone Service Department at: [phone]
to obtain a Return Authorization number. After
receiving the RA, ship the unit to Califone prepaid.
Collect shipments will be refused.

a) PowerPro Public Address System
b) Power Cord
c) Operation Manual
d) RC-300 Remote Control With 2 AAA Alkaline Batteries
e) 6-Year Warranty & Registration Card
f) Project Intercept Card

Also included may be one or more of the
following optional items:

• Q-316 Handheld 16-Channel Wireless UHF Microphone
with 2 AA alkaline batteries.

• M-316 Beltpack Transmitter with 2 AA alkaline batteries.

• LM-316 Lapel Microphone for the M-316

• CM-316 Flexible Collar Microphone for the M-316

• HBM-316 Headband Microphone for the M-316

• PADM-558 High Quality Handheld Wired Microphone
with cable and XLR Connector. (or other Califone
cabled microphone.)

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Power Pro 916-SD

SPECIFICATIONS

3 sets of

LED lights

for visual

confirmation of

power, RF &

audio reception

40oz. magnets

and water-

resistant cones

SD Memory

Card Slot

Plays popular

WMA, WAV

and MP3 files

Line-out volume

controls level

of powered

companion speakers

Two mic inputs

(combo XLR - 1/4”),

with volume controls

300’ Wireless audio

transmission to an

unlimted number of

PA916, PA916-PS,

PA616 speakers

AC/DC, 6 hour

operation on one

battery charge and

performs even

while recharging

Voice priority lowers

volume for announcements

and returns to original setting

Molded steel-reinforced
pull-up handle has 4
adjustable positions

Recessed

tripod mount

Two wireless UHF
mics and two wired
mics can operate at
the same time

Programmable,
plays CD, CD-R/RW
with shuffle and
repeat functions

Built-in memory
with up to 36 hours
of recording time

Full-speed
USB interface

Line-in CD controls

Treble, bass
and digital master
volume controls

Steel skid guards
prevent damage from
hauling on stairs

Speaker mute
for main and
companion
speakers

Switched/
unswitched
speaker out

3.5” wheels
for pavement
and grass

Califone® wireless PA systems deliver professional quality sound in a variety of presentation settings. Since they’re simple

to set up and operate, you won’t need an audio expert. Whether it’s a large meeting of parents, an all-school spirit rally or a guest

lecturer transmitting wireless audio from a laptop, you’ll have clear audio so everyone can listen and participate!

2

Operation

Battery

Charge the battery for at least 10 hours before using the PA916 or PA916-PS. Simply plug the power cord into an AC
outlet and charging begins automatically. The charging indicator will ash until fully charged, then it will stay green. The
unit can be used while it is plugged in for charging.

There are two indicators above the main power switch. When the unit is turned on, the one on the left will light “red”
when the battery has a low charge. The one on the right will glow “green” if the battery is fully charged or if operating
on A/C power.

It is recommended that the battery be recharged after several hours of usage, rather than stored with a low battery. This
will prolong battery life. Storing more than 30 days without recharging will deteriorate the battery.

Digital Master Volume Control

When the main power switch is turned on, the Digital Master Volume Control is at the lowest level to prevent accidental
damage to the amplier or internal speakers. The volume can be controlled in two ways; using the “Up” “Down” buttons
on the mixer panel or using the RC-300 infrared remote control. The remote sensor must be used in front of the speaker
as the sensor is behind the speaker grille.

Recommended Set-up Procedure

Ideally the master volume should be at maximum volume before the wireless receiver and microphone volumes
are adjusted to the desired loudness. Since there are always at least two (2) volume controls to contend with, it is
suggested that prior to turning the power on the UHF receiver volume controls be set at “10 o’clock”. Also set the
microphone volume controls at “10 o’clock”. Turn on the main power switch and use either a wireless microphone
or cabled microphone to adjust the master volume.

Digital Audio Player/Recorder & CD Player

The main power switch does not control the Digital Audio Player/Recorder and CD player. A separate power switch is
combined with the MP3/CD volume control to limit battery drain when the Digital Audio Player/Recorder or CD are not
being used.

Wireless Receivers

There are two (2) independent combination XLR/1/4” jacks for using microphones with cables. Each jack has a volume
control which eects the loudness of both wired and wireless microphones. Also each has a “Voice/Music” switch. On
“music” program the sound is full delity, while on “voice” the sound is tailored to give maximum projection while limit­ing battery drain.

3

Operation continued

Line In

Insert both RCA plugs into the RCA jacks when using a stereo input. The left and right channels are combined so no pro­gram material is lost. If the source is monaural, either RCA jack can be used. The Line In volume control is used to increase
or decrease the level of the input signal.

Line Out

The two RCA jacks are used to connect to the input of another piece of equipment such as a tape recorder, mixer or
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. Lie out is independent of the Master
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.

Speaker Mute Switch

Engaging this switch will cut o the sound of all speakers, internal and external, except as explained in the section under
“PA916-PS operation”.

Voice Priority

This feature is used for voice override of the music program when using a microphone. The “ducking” circuit attenuates
the music when a person speaks into the microphone. After a 3 second delay in the speech, the music returns to the
previous level.

4

Wireless Operation

UHF FULL DIVERSITY

Feedback is a shrill screeching sound produced by the speaker system when a microphone is being used too close to the
front of the speaker. The microphone picks up the sound of the speaker system and it becomes reamplied. It is a self­sustaining loop which can damage the system if allowed to continue, not to mention the annoyance caused to persons
nearby. Always stand 4 to 6 feet from the speaker to minimize the opportunity for feedback from the speaker system.

Wireless UHF Receivers

Wireless receiver “A” is preset at the factory for channel 4 and
receiver “B” is set on channel 6. There are three (3) LEDs on the
receiver; power (green), RF reception (red) and Audio reception
(amber).

There are also LEDs on the front of the speaker above the grille
making it easy to see if the microphone and receiver are work­ing properly. A red LED indicates RF (radio frequency) from the
microphone, while an amber LED indicates audio.

Wireless Transmitter

The PowerPro PA916 incorporates a 16 channel UHF transmitter with its own power switch for wireless transmission to
the Powered Companion Speakers PA916-SP. The transmitter is preset at the factory to channel 13. It is recommended
that the user not randomly change this setting. If using the transmitter function change wireless receiver “A” from chan­nel 1 to any other channel except channel 13 to prevent the transmitter from blocking the receiver.

Microphone Lockout

Two wireless microphones can be used at the same time, but separate channels (frequencies) must be used. For instance,
if using receiver “A” on channel 4, two microphone beltpack transmitters cannot be used at the same time. The rst
transmitter turned on will dominate and lock out the other. The second microphone should be used with receiver “B” on
a dierent frequency which will allow two persons to talk at the same time.

Turn the transmitter power switch to OFF when not being used to minimize battery drain.

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Microphones & Belt-Pack Transmitter

Q-316 Wireless Microphone

16-Channel UHF Transmitter

Power Low Battery LED

Channel Selector Switch

Battery Compartment

M-316 Wireless Belt Pack Transmitter

Power On Switch

Power On/
Low Batt. LED

Volume Control

16-Channel
UHF Transmitter

Microphone Jack

LM-316 Lapel Mic

CM-316 Collar Mic

Battery
Compartment

HBM-316 Headband Mic

6

Digital Audio Player/Recorder Digital Audio Player/Recorder

(1)(2)(3)

(4)(5)(6) (7)(8)(9)(11) (10)

USER｡ｯS GUIDE

5.4.3 Local File｣ｨitem｣ｩ

Under this item, shows all the files or single doc. saved in on-board memory. Long press
｡ｰMODE｡ｱ to exit.(Flash)

5.4.4. Card File｣ｨitem｣ｩ

Under this item, shows all the files or single doc. saved in SD card.

5. 4.5 Delete File (item)

By using above mentioned way to enter local file or card file to choose the file that you
want to delete.Once the file is selected, short press｡ｰPLAY/ STOP｡ｱ once to enter
Delete File mode. Short press ｡ｰFWD｡ｱ and ｡ｰREV｡ｱ to select YES or NO. Once YES/
NO is selected, short press｡ｰMODE｡ｱonce to delete the files.

5.4.6. Delete All (item)

Enter Delete All mode, short press ｡ｰFWD｡ｱ and ｡ｰREV｡ｱ to choose YES or NO. Once
YES/ NO is selected, short press｡ｰMODE｡ｱonce to delete all the files.

5.4.7. ｡ｰPlay list｡ｱ, ｡ｰartists｡ｱ, ｡ｰalbum｡ｱ｣ｬ｡ｰgenre｡ｱ｣ｬand｡ｰcomposers｡ｱ are not able

to use in this version of MP3.When the music stop playing, long press ｡ｰMODE｡ｱ to exit
music mode and back to main menu.

5.5 System Setting

(1)(2)(3)

(4)(5)(6) (7)(8)(9)(11) (10)

Music mode

Record mode

(1) (2) (3) (4)

USER｡ｯS GUIDE

A B

Repeat

5.4.3 Local File｣ｨitem｣ｩ

Under this item, shows all the files or single doc. saved in o n-board memory. Long press
｡ｰMODE｡ｱ to exit.(Flash)

5.4.4. Card File｣ｨitem｣ｩ

Under this item, shows all the files or single doc. saved in SD card.

5. 4.5 Delete File (item)

By using above mentioned way to enter local file or card file to choose the file that you
want to delete.Once the file is selected, short press｡ｰPLAY/ STOP｡ｱ once to enter
Delete File mode. Short press ｡ｰFWD｡ｱ and ｡ｰREV｡ｱ to select YES or NO. Once YES/
NO is selected, short press｡ｰMODE｡ｱonce to delete the files.

5.4.6. Delete All (item)

Enter Delete All mode, short press ｡ｰFWD｡ｱ and ｡ｰREV｡ｱ to choose YES or NO. Once
YES/ NO is selected, short press｡ｰMODE｡ｱonce to delete all the files.

5.4.7. ｡ｰPlay list｡ｱ, ｡ｰartists｡ｱ, ｡ｰalbum｡ｱ｣ｬ｡ｰgenre｡ｱ｣ｬand｡ｰcomposers｡ｱ are not able

to use in this version of MP3.When the music stop playing, long press ｡ｰMODE｡ｱ to exit
music mode and back to main menu.

5.5 System Setting

Short press ｡ｰPLAY/ STOP｡ｱonce to enter system setting mode. S hort press｡ｰREV｡ｱ and
｡ｰFWD｡ｱto select desired functions, include｡ｰrepeat｡ｱ,｡ｰreplay mode｡ｱ,｡ｰcontrast｡ｱ,
｡ｰmemory info｡ｱ,｡ｰlanguage｡ｱ,｡ｰ firmware version｡ｱand ｡ｰrecord type｡ｱ.

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(1)(2)(3)

(4)(5)(6) (7)(8)(9)(11) (10)

Music mode

Record mode

(1) (2) (3) (4)

F

128
MP3 000

000

SOFT

00:00

00:00

00

XXXXXXX

F

128
MP3 000

000

SOFT

00:00

00:00

00

XXXXXXX

D

(5) (6) (7)(8) (9)(10) (11) (12)(12)

F

128
MP3

SOFT

00:00

00:00

00

XXXXXXX

D

A-B

(13)

USER｡ｯS GUIDE

5.5.1 Repeat

1. Short press｡ｰREV｡ｱ and ｡ｰFWD｡ｱ to selected following orders include｡ｰrepeat one｡ｱ,

｡ｰrandom｡ｱ, ｡ｰnormal｡ｱ, ｡ｰrepeat folder｡ｱ, ｡ｰfolder｡ｱ, ｡ｰrepeat all｡ｱ, and ｡ｰintro｡ｱ
(total in 7). After select one, short press ｡ｰPLAY/ STOP｡ｱ once to confirm. Except the file
in ｡ｰrepeat folder｡ｱ and ｡ｰfolder｡ｱ need to be designated, others can start to work once

we select the function.
1-1. Repeat one: repeat o nly selected song
1-2. Random: play all songs in random
1-3. Normal: play all songs once

Repeat

Replay mode

A B

Contrast

Memory info

Exit

Language

Record type

Firmware version

A B

Repeat

5.4.3 Local File｣ｨitem｣ｩ

Under this item, shows all the files or single doc. saved in o n-board memory. Long press
｡ｰMODE｡ｱ to exit.(Flash)

5.4.4. Card File｣ｨitem｣ｩ

Under this item, shows all the files or single doc. saved in SD card.

5. 4.5 Delete File (item)

By using above mentioned way to enter local file or card file to choose the file that you
want to delete.Once the file is selected, short press｡ｰPLAY/ STOP｡ｱ once to enter
Delete File mode. Short press ｡ｰFWD｡ｱ and ｡ｰREV｡ｱ to select YES or NO. Once YES/
NO is selected, short press｡ｰMODE｡ｱonce to delete the files.

5.4.6. Delete All (item)

Enter Delete All mode, short press ｡ｰFWD｡ｱ and ｡ｰREV｡ｱ to choose YES or NO. Once
YES/ NO is selected, short press｡ｰMODE｡ｱonce to delete all the files.

5.4.7. ｡ｰPlay list｡ｱ, ｡ｰartists｡ｱ, ｡ｰalbum｡ｱ｣ｬ｡ｰgenre｡ｱ｣ｬand｡ｰcomposers｡ｱ are not able

to use in this version of MP3.When the music stop playing, long press ｡ｰMODE｡ｱ to exit
music mode and back to main menu.

5.5 System Setting

Short press ｡ｰPLAY/ STOP｡ｱonce to enter system setting mode. S hort press｡ｰREV｡ｱ and
｡ｰFWD｡ｱto select desired functions, include｡ｰrepeat｡ｱ,｡ｰreplay mode｡ｱ,｡ｰcontrast｡ｱ,
｡ｰmemory info｡ｱ,｡ｰlanguage｡ｱ,｡ｰ firmware version｡ｱand ｡ｰrecord type｡ｱ.

MP3 Section; Component Descriptions

(1) Play/ Pause / Select
(2) Menu
(3) Record
(4) Skip Next / Fast forward / Next selection
(5) Skip Previous / Rewind / Previous selection
(6) Memory Selector (FLASH/SD)
(7) USB Port
(8) Headphone Output
(9) SD card slot
(10) System Reset
(11) LCD Display

Main Menu Display:

(1) System Settings: Adjust LCD Contrast,
Repeat Mode, Record Type, etc.
(2) Mode : Music Mode: Select to be able to
view and play all mp3 and wma les
(3) Mode : Record Mode: Select to get into
recording mode and begin recording immediately
(4) Mode : Voice Mode: Select to view all
recorded audio les and play them back

Music/Voice/Record Mode Display:

(5) Current Selected Memory (F=Flash C=SD Card)
(6) Total Song Count: Total number of songs
on the currently selected memory
(7) Current Song Number: The number of the
song currently selected/playing
(8) Equalizer Mode : NOR : ROCK : POP : CLAS :
SOFT : JAZZ : DBB
(9) Current play time: Elapsed play time
within the current song
(10) Total play time: Total amount of time for all
songs on the currently selected memory
(11) Artist, Album, and Song name / File name
(12) Repeat Mode : Repeat One : Random : Normal :
Repeat folder : Folder : Repeat All : Intro
(13) A-B Repeat Mode : Repeat A-B selected section

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MP3 - Operation Guide

Music Mode

F

128
MP3 000

000

SOFT

00:00

00:00

00

XXXXXXX

Music Mode

Basic Menu/Button Operation

The menu for the digital audio player/recorder section is operated using the following buttons:

• “RECORD”: Immediately enters into Recording Mode and starts recording audio on the currently selected memory.

• “FLASH/SD”: Switch the current memory between the internal (Flash) memory and the SD card. If no SD card is
plugged into the unit, an error will be displayed.

• “SKIP FWD”: Moves the active selection to the right

• “SKIP REV”: Moves the active selection to the left

• “PLAY / PAUSE / SELECT”: Selects / Accepts the currently selected item or setting

• “MENU”: “Short” press to access the local menu system. “Long” press to get into the main menu system. Within the
local menu system, use this to exit out of the menu

Please note that a “short” press means pressing the button less than about 2 seconds.
A “long” press means pressing the button longer than about 2 seconds

Main Menu Operation

After turning on the power, the main menu will show the icons for
“Setting Mode,” “Music Mode,” “Record Mode,” and “Voice Mode”.
Navigate to the desired function using the forward and reverse
skip buttons (“FWD” and “REV”). To enter the desired mode, short
press the “PLAY / PAUSE” key.

Music Mode

Quick Start: Once in Music Mode, short press “PLAY / PAUSE” once
to start playing the selected track.

Music Mode (While music is playing):
The following instructions apply to while music is playing.

1. Short press “MENU” once to enter the local menu. The local
menu includes the following icons:

8

Digital Audio Player/Recorder Digital Audio Player/Recorder

F

128

MP3 000

000

SOFT

00:00

00:00

00

XXXXXXX

Music Mode

Equalizer

Next/ Prev

Fast forward/
Backward

Te mpo Rate Equalizer

Exit

Normal

Rock

Pop

Classic

Soft

Jazz

Bass

NOR ROCK POP CLAS SOFT

JAZZ DBB

Music Mode Continued

2. Short press “REV” and “FWD” to select items from menu.
Short press “PLAY / PAUSE” once to conrm.

3. The REV and FWD buttons will now function dierently
depending on your selection. Below we will describe the
dierent operations of these keys based on each
menu selection.

Next/ Prev

1. Short press “REV” once: last song; short press “FWD” once: next song.

2. Long press “REV” to decrease the digital audio player volume. Long press “FWD” to increase the digital audio player
volume. Of course volume can also be adjusted with the MP3/CD volume control on the rear panel of the PA-916SD.

Fast forward/ Backward

1. Short press “FWD” once to fast forward the track. Press “FWD” again to resume play from that point in the track.

2. Short press “REV” once to rewind the track. Press “REV” again to resume play from that point in the track.

3. Long press “FWD” and “REV” adjusts the volume as described above.

4. You can also skip to the next or previous tracks within this mode. Simply stop the playback by pressing “PLAY / PAUSE”
And then use the “FWD” and “REV” buttons to skip to the previous or next track.
Press “PLAY /PAUSE” to play the selected track.

Tempo Rate

Is particularly useful when learning music or dance.

1. Short press “REV” to slow down the tempo or speed. Short press “MENU” once to conrm the setting. Likewise,
short press “FWD” once to make the tempo (speed) of the track faster. Continue to press “FWD” to speed up further.

2. Long press “FWD” and “REV” adjusts the volume as described above.

3. Note: 0 is the normal speed, 8 is the fastest, and -8 is the slowest.

4. Note: The Tempo (speed) control function can only be used on tracks saved in the internal (Flash) memory. Also, the
function only works using mp3 les. The function does not work with tracks saved in SD card or recordings made
on the digital audio player/recorder.

Equalizer

1. Short press “FWD” once or short press “REV” once to enter Equalizer mode. Use the FWD and REV buttons to navigate
to the desired setting. Once selected, short press “PLAY / PAUSE” to conrm.

2. The following Equalizer presets are available:

9

Equalizer Continued

Normal

Rock

Pop

Classic

Soft

Jazz

Bass

NOR ROCK POP CLAS SOFT

JAZZ DBB

F

128
MP3 000

000

SOFT

00:00

00:00

Music Mode

F

32K

WAV 000

000

00:00:00

00:00:00

REC001 07/01/01

F

032

WAV 000

000

00:00:00

00:00:00

2007 / 01/01

REC001

3. You can also skip to the next or previous tracks within this mode. Simply stop the playback by pressing
“PLAY / PAUSE” And then use the “FWD” and “REV” buttons to skip to the previous or next track.
Press “PLAY /PAUSE” to play the selected track.

Music Mode (While music is not playing): The following instructions apply to while music is not playing.

1. Short press “MENU” once to enter the local menu.

2. Short press “FWD” or “REV” to select the desired item and then short press “PLAY / PAUSE” once to conrm.
Available options include:

Local File

Select this item to show all the les on the internal memory (Flash).

Delete File

Select this item to delete the current le. Short press “FWD” and “REV” to select YES or NO. Once YES/ NO
is selected, short press “MENU” once to delete the le.

Delete All

Select this item to delete all les on the currently selected memory. Short press “FWD” and “REV” to choose YES
or NO. Once YES/ NO is selected, short press “MENU” once to delete all the les.

“Play list,” ”Artists,”“Album,”“Genre,”and“Composers”

These items are currently disabled on this version.

Record Mode

1. When record mode is entered, recording starts immediately. Long press
“PLAY / PAUSE” to stop recording and save the le. Once saving is complete,
the system goes to Voice Mode automatically. After saving is complete you
can long press “MENU” to exit record mode and return to the main menu.

Voice Mode

Quick Start:

1. Short press “FWD” and “REV” to select the recorded le to play back.

2. Short press “PLAY / PAUSE” to start to playback of the recording.

10

Digital Audio Player/Recorder Digital Audio Player/Recorder

Voice Mode Continued

Voice Mode (While music/voice is playing): The following instructions apply to while music is playing.

1. Short press “MENU” once to enter the local menu.

2. Short press “FWD” or “REV” to select the desired item and then short press “PLAY / PAUSE” once to conrm.
Available options include:

Next/ Prev

1. Short press “REV” once: last song; short press “FWD” once: next song.

2. Long press “FWD” and “REV” adjusts the volume as described above.

Fast forward/ Backward

1. Short press “FWD” once to fast forward the track. Press “FWD” again to resume play from that point in the track.

2. Short press “REV” once to rewind the track. Press “REV” again to resume play from that point in the track.

3. Long press “FWD” and “REV” adjusts the volume as described above.

4. You can also skip to the next or previous tracks within this mode. Simply stop the playback by pressing
“PLAY / PAUSE” And then use the “FWD” and “REV” buttons to skip to the previous or next track.
Press “PLAY /PAUSE” to play the selected track.

Voice Mode (While music/voice is not playing): The following instructions apply to while music is not playing.

1. Short press “MENU” once to enter local menu.

2. Short press“FWD”or “REV” to select the desired item and then short press “PLAY / PAUSE” once to conrm.
Available options include:

Local File

Select this item to show all the les on the internal memory (Flash).

Delete File

Select this item to delete the current le. Short press “FWD” and “REV” to select YES or NO. Once YES/ NO is selected,
short press “MENU” once to delete the le.

Delete All

Select this item to delete all les on the currently selected memory. Short press “FWD” and “REV” to choose
YES or NO. Once YES/ NO is selected, short press “MENU” once to delete all the les.

“Play list,” ”Artists,”“Album,”“Genre,”and“Composers”

These items are currently disabled on this version.

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Setting Mode

USER｡ｯS GUIDE

Repeat

Replay mode

A B

Contrast

Memory info

Exit

Language

Record type

Firmware version

A B

Repeat

D

Repeat one

1

Folder

A

Repeat folder

D

Repeat all

I

Random

R

Intro

N

Normal

2. Important safeguards

Do not open this product by yourself for adjustment.
When abnormity occurs, please submit this equipment to our dealer for exa
mination, adjustment and repair.

3. Trouble shooting

1. Compressed MP3 file cannot be played.

Due to the file compression format and compress speed ratio are different in the
market. Currently player only supports the standard compression mode, do not
support the un-standard compress MP3 file so do not use the layer one or layer
two to compress music.

2. Song playback time shows in disorder.

At present, we adopt VBR format to compress MP3 file (namely changeable

1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing our product. Before use, please read this manual carefully

to get the correct operating procedure and best performance.

USER｡ｯS GUIDE ANDSETTING INSTRUCTION IMPORTANT SAFEDUARDS AND PRODUCTION FEATURES

folder｡ｱ.

Within “Setting Mode,” short press “REV” and“FWD” to select
the desired option.

Available options include:

Repeat

1. Short press “REV” and “FWD” to select
the desired repeat style.

Once the desired style is selected, short press “PLAY / PAUSE” once to conrm.
a. Repeat one: Repeats only the currently selected song.
b. Random: Plays all the songs in random order.
c. Normal: Play all songs once in the default order.
d. Repeat folder: Repeat all the songs in the selected folder.
e. Folder: Play all the songs in the selected folder once.
f. Repeat all: repeat all songs on the currently selected memory.
g. Intro: Play the rst several seconds of each song, then skip to the next.

2. Repeat folder” and “Folder” settings require an extra step to make them work as desired.
Follow this process to select the folder of les to play.
a. After selecting either the “Repeat folder” or “Folder” style, enter into “Music Mode” or “Voice Mode”.
b. Next, short press “MENU”.
c. In the local menu, select “Local File”, to list all the les on the current memory.
d. Press “REV” or “FWD” to select the desired folder and press “MENU” to conrm and exit.
e. Short press “PLAY / PAUSE” once to start playing.

Repeat setting

1. When the music is playing, short press “REC” to set the loop start (A) point.

2. Short press “REC” again to set the loop end (B) point.

3. The player will now continuously loop playback between these points in the track.

4. Short press “MENU” to exit the loop function.

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Digital Audio Player/Recorder Digital Audio Player/Recorder

Setting Mode Continued

Contrast adjustment

1. Press “REV” and “FWD” to adjust contrast.

2. Press “PLAY / PAUSE” to conrm the setting or short press “MENU” to cancel.

Memory Info

1. This screen displays the used and unused memory. It can display this information for either the ‘
internal (Flash) or SD card.

2. Short press “MENU” to exit.

Language selection

1. Press “REV” and “FWD” to select.

2. Press “MENU” to conrm. Note: English is the only language available in the default player.

Firmware version

1. This screen displays the rmware version.

Record type

1. Press “REV” and “FWD” to select the desired recording format. The following formats are available
(All are wav le format): 32K BPS (lowest quality, longest record time), 64K BPS, 192K BPS, 384K BPS,
highest quality, shortest record time.

2. Press “PLAY / PAUSE” to conrm the setting.

USB Connection

A computer can be used to transfer les to or from the digital audio player by connecting to the USB port.
Follow this process to connect your computer and transfer les to/from the digital audio player/recorder:

1. Connect a USB cable to the USB ports on both the player and computer.

2. The player will then show the “connecting sign” as seen below:

3. The internal (Flash) memory will now show up as a removable hard drive on you computer.

4. Any SD card plugged into the digital audio player will show up as an additional removable hard drive on you computer.

5. Copy, move, rename, delete les, etc. on these drives as you would on your computer. When you unplug the USB
cable the changes will have taken eect.

6. Notes & Warnings:
a. Warning: When downloading or transmitting les to or from the player, do not disconnect the connector to
prevent damage to the player or PC.
b. If you are using Windows 98 you may need to install drivers rst before the system will recognize the player.
c. Before using a new (unformatted) SD card with the digital audio player/recorder, please format the card rst.
d. If the ash or SD card are not formatted or get corrupted somehow, you may format them by clicking on
“My Computer” and then right clicking on the drive and clicking “Format.” Note that all data on the drive will
be deleted and become unrecoverable. Don’t disconnect during the format process or it could completely
disable the player so that it will not work. Once formatting is complete, disconnect the USB cable
and reconnect it again.

e. If the player freezes up for any reason, turn it o for 3 seconds, and then turn the power back on.

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USB Connection Continued

Compatibility (System Requirements)

1. Operation system: WIN98 SE, Windows.ME.2000.XP.

2. USB port.

Features/Specs

• 512MB Internal Flash memory.

• Supports standard bitrate WMA and MP3 format audio les.

• WAV le format recording and playback are supported in Recording and Voice modes. Various bitrates for the
wav le recording are supported from low quality to high quality. Low quality recordings allow recording
for a longer time.

• Seven equalizer presets are available, including: NOR (normal), ROCK (rock), POP (pop), CLAS (classical), SOFT (soft),
JAZZ (jazz), and DBB (bass).

• A-B section looping function.

• Seven playback modes are available, including: Repeat one, Random, Normal, Repeat folder, Folder,
Repeat all, and Intro.

• Variable tempo (speed) control is available for mp3 les on the internal (Flash) memory. This feature aects the
speed and does not aect the pitch of the recording.

• Adjustable LCD contrast for dierent environments.

• Equalizer and Repeat mode setting are stored and retained even upon power o.

• USB port for uploading/downloading audio les to and from the digital audio player’s internal memory and an SD card.

• Built-in headphone output.

Troubleshooting

• Why won’t some les be recognized by the digital audio player? Some MP3 or WMA les won’t play.

• This digital audio player supports most standard bitrate and le settings, but due to the large number of
compression types, and with new types being added all the time, not all les are recognized. Try to convert
any les that don’t play into a standard bitrate (128kbps, 196kbps, etc.) mp3 or wma le without special
settings in the encoder. Then upload the new le to the digital audio player and try again.

• The track’s playback time is not correct. Why?

• VBR format MP3 les may not display the proper track time. Try a xed bitrate letype if an accurate
track time is needed.

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CD Player

CD Player

1 CD SLOT

2 LCD DISPLAY

3 PAUSE/PLAY

After the power is turned on the LCD display will read “NO disc” Gently push the CD into the slot and
the CD will be recognized and begin playing track #1.

When “Play” is pressed, the rst track will begin to Play. When Play is pressed again, the mode goes to
Pause. When pressed a third time the mode returns to Play.

2

4 STOP

5 SKIP FORWARD

When STOP is pressed from Play or Pause the program is advanced to the end of the last track on the CD.

When FWD is pressed from the Stop mode, the program will advance to the rst track. When pressed
from Play or Pause mode, the program will advance one track. Continuing to press FWD will advance
one track each time.

1 9 8 4 3

NO dISC

7 10 6 5

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CD PLAYER Continued

6 SKIP/REVERSE When REV is pressed from the Stop mode, the program will go back one track and begin playing

the last track on the CD. When pressed from Play or Pause mode, the program will go back to the

beginning of the track which was already playing. Continuing to press REV will step back one

track at a time.

7 REPEAT/ENTER Pressing Repeat once will continuously replay the selected track. Pressing it twice will replay all

tracks continuously. Pressing Repeat a third time will clear the settings.

8 SHUFFLE Pressing Shue from Stop, Play or Pause will result in random selection of tracks and begin

playing continuously. Pressing Shue again will clear the program.

9 PROGRAM In Stop mode, press Program and observe “P 1: ” on the LCD. Press FWD and see “1:01”, press FWD

again and see “1 :02”. Press enter and “2” will appear in the upper right of the LCD. Press FWD three

more times and see “1:05”. Press Enter and see “5” added to the LCD. Press play and the second track

will play, then advance to track 5. After playing all the selected tracks the program advances to the

end of the CD. Pressing Play will repeat the program. To clear the program in the Stop mode, just

press Program. Individual selections can be cleared while they are playing by pressing Program.

This will not aect other selected tracks.

10 EJECT Pressing Eject from any mode will advance the program to the last track on the CD and eject the

CD. “NO dISC” will appear on the LCD.

NOTE: The CD player is capable of playing CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs, however due to the condition of the disc or the original it

was copied from some discs may not play.

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Powered Companion Speaker PA916-PS Powered Companion Speaker PA916-PS

The Powered Companion PA has the same amplier, power supply and speaker compliment as the full featured PowerPro PA916. It

does not have the mixer panel because it can be controlled by the PowerPro PA916.

With the integral 16-channel selectable wireless UHF receiver, it can function as a stand alone PA speaker when using a Q-316

Handheld microphone or the M-316 Beltpack transmitter with a LM-316, CM-316 or HBM-316 microphone. Although there are 5

LEDs on the front of the PA916-PS only 3 lights function on this unit because there is only one receiver. The red LED indicates RF,

the amber LED is for audio, and the green LED indicates power On.

Full Wireless Operation

As the transmitter on the PA-16 is preset on channel 13, the receiver of the PA916-PS is also set on 13. Any audio from the PA916

can be transmitted to the PA916-PS without wiring. There is no limit on the number of PA916-SP speakers that can be used with the

PA-916 within a range of 300 feet.

Audio Line Buss

When linking one or two PA916-PSs to the PowerPro PA916 via audio line, the PSC-50 XLR cable is connected to Audio Line Out XLR

connector on the PA916. The other end is connected to Line In XLR on the Powered Companion Speaker.

The Master Volume Control on the Audio Line panel of the master will adjust the PowerPro PA916 as well as all the Powered or Pas-

sive Companion Speakers, however the loudness needs to be adjusted via the Master Volume Control on the PA916-PS as well.

Note: The mute switch on the PA916 will silence all speakers connected to it by cable. However in the full wireless mode using the

transmitter of the PowerPro the mute will have no eect.

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Powered Companion Speaker PA916-PS

1

3

2

7

8

9

10

Telescoping Handle

1

16-channel UHF wireless mic receivers

2

Audio Line Out XLR

3

Treble Control

4

Bass Control

4

5

6

15

16

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5

Digital Master Volume

6

Dual Steel Skid Guards

7

A/C Power Socket

8

Battery Low/Charge Indicators

9

Green Power On Indicator

10

Power On/Off Switch

11

Voice Priority (Ducking) Switch

12

1/4” Phone Jack Speaker Out

13

1/4” Phone Jack Speaker Out Switched

14

Speaker Mute Switch

15

Integral Wheels

16

18

Telescoping Handle

1

1/4” Phone Jack Speaker In

1

2

2

Integral Wheels

3

The PA916-SP is connected to one of two outputs

from the PowerPro PA916 or Powered Companion

Speaker via SP-50 Cable with 1/4” phone plugs.

Connecting to the “Speaker Out” jack will divide

the power between the PowerPro PA916 or

PA916-PS and PA916-SP. Connecting to the

“Switched Out” will disconnect the internal

speakers of the PA916 and deliver all of the power

to the PA916-SP.

3

NOTE:

There are ve (5) LEDs on the front of the

speaker, however they are disconnected because

there is no internal amplier or wireless

receiver in this passive system.

Mechanical Notations

Telescoping Handle and Wheels

These are only intended for pulling the PowerPro over relatively smooth surfaces. Using the handle to lift or

carry the unit or pulling up stairs will cause damage not covered by the warranty.

Tripod Mount

A recess is incorporated on the bottom of all PowerPro Speakers for mounting to the TP-50 tripod.

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Specifications PA916-SP

Acoustic Speaker Compliment

Woofer 10” Diameter, 40 Oz. Magnet, 2” Dia. Voice Coil, 6 Ohm

Tweeter Compression Horn Driver, 12 Oz. Magnet, 1” Voice Coil, 8 Ohm

Frequency Response 45Hz to 18KHz

Amplifier 90 Watts RMS @ 5% THD (AC)

Sound Pressure Level 94 dB, 1 Watt @ 1 Meter

Power Sources 100-240 volt AC switchmode power supply and 12 volt 7 AH

maintenance-free lead acid batteries (2)

Wireless System

Receiver: Two 16-channel selectable UHF diversity wireless receivers 798-805 MHz.

Antennas are hidden internally.

Microphone Transmitters

Handheld wireless microphone or beltpack transmitters optional. Powered by 2 ea. 1.5 volt AA batteries (included). Beltpack trans-

mitter used with choice of hands-free headset, collar or lapel microphones.

CD Player

Built-in anti-shock mechanism. Fully programmable. Shue feature. Plays CD, CD-R/RW.

Tape Cassette

Full logic player and recorder. Automatic program search feature. 4-digit LCD tape counter. Variable speed. Auto reverse.

Transmitter to Powered Companion Speaker

16-Channel selectable UHF transmitter for wireless transmission from PA916 to multiple PA916-SP speakers. 300 ft. range.

Audio Line

Line level XLR jacks (2) providing for attaching PA916-SP speakers via cable. Features volume control for remote speaker(s).

Mixer Panel

Mixer panel accepts two wired microphones via high quality combination connectors for both XLR and 1/4” phone plugs. Voice

music switch adds emphasis in the voice range for longer range projection. Line-In via dual RCA jacks with volume control.

Line-Out via dual RCA jacks. Separate Bass and Treble tone controls. Voice priority switch activates “ducking circuit” which over-

rides music programs when microphone is used. Speaker mute switch mutes the main speaker plus all other speakers connected.

Speaker out. Both switched and unswitched 1/4” phone jacks for connecting speakers.

Dimensions 26 H x 12” W x 10” D

Weight 52 lbs.

Compliance FCC, CE, C-UL

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK.

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QAULIFIED PERSONNEL.

!

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.

This product is not designed to
function normally in strong electro­magnetic fields. Consequently, the

audio quality may degrade while
the product is exposed to strong electromagnetic
fields. Normal audio quality operation will be
recovered when the strong electromagnetic field
is no longer present.

FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, SO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ATTENTION: ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SHOULD BE READ BEFORE OPERATING APPLIANCE. ALL OPER­ATING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOW­ED 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 INSTR­UCTIONS 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.

The exclamation point within a
triangle is intended to tell the user
that important operating and servicing

!

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.

instructions are in the papers with
the appliance.

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.

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Notes

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