Califone PA919PS Owners Manual

PowerPro

Portable
Public Address

™

Califone® International Inc. 1145 Arroyo Ave., # A • San Fernando, CA 91340 USA

Toll Free 800.722.0500 | Toll Free Fax [phone]

califone.com califonepro.com

March 2009

International Customers call 818.407.2400 or Fax [phone]

Systems

Owner’s
Manual

PA919 Public Address Speaker
PA919PS Powered Companion PA
PA916-SP Passive Companion Speaker

Power Pro™ Owner’s Manual

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

We encourage you to visit our website to register your PA for its warranty coverage at califone.com, and while there please signup
to receive our enewsletter, and learn more about the complete line of Califone audio visual products including: Portable and
installed wireless PA systems, multi-media players & recorders, headphones and headsets, computer peripheral equipment, visual
presentation products and language learning materials.

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.

Contents

a) PowerPro Public Address System
b) Power Cord
c) Operation Manual
d) RC-300 Remote Control With 2 AAA Alkaline Batteries

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

• Q319 Handheld 16-Channel Wireless UHF Microphone
(battery included)

• M319 Beltpack Transmitter
(battery included)

• LM-316 Lapel Microphone for the M319

• CM-316 Flexible Collar Microphone for the M319

• HBM-316 Headband Microphone for the M319

• NM-316 Neck Microphone for the M319

• OE-316 Over Ear Microphone for the M319

Power Pro

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Telescoping Handle

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Two 16-channel UHF wireless mic receivers

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Compact Disc Player

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Variable Speed Cassette Recorder/Player

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Microphone Volume (2)

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Speech/Music Switch (2)

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XLR & 1/4” Microphone Inputs(2)

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Audio Line Out Volume

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Audio Line Out XLR (2)

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CD-Tape On/O & Volume

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Line-In Volume Control

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Line-In RCA Jacks

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Line-Out RCA Jacks

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Treble Control

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Bass Control

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Digital Master Volume

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16-channel UHF Transmitter

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5 Amp Fuse

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A/C Power Socket

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Battery Low/Charge Indicators

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Green Power On Indicator

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Power On/O Switch

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Voice Priority (Ducking) Switch

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1/4” Phone Jack Speaker Out

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1/4” Phone Jack Speaker Out Switched

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Speaker Mute Switch

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Beefy 3.5” Integral Wheels

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LED Lights for Power, RF, Audio

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Operation

Operation continued

Battery

Charge the battery for at least 10 hours before using the PA919 or PA919PS. 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 light “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. Battery life naturally
deteriorates over the lifespan of the battery. Usage time will also begin to deminish depending on the conditions.

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

It is suggested that prior to turning the main 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.

Tape & CD

The main power switch does not control the CD and tape recorder. A separate power switch is combined with the
Tape/CD volume control to limit battery drain when the Tape or CD are not being used. To operate the tape and CD
players, rst turn on the main power switch then rotate the Tape/CD volume knob clockwise to power them, and
increase the volume to the appropriate level. The red power LED will light below the knobs.

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. The line outputs are independent
of the Master Volume Control. The XLR line output level is aected by both the line output volume knob and 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
“PA919PS operation”.

Voice Priority

This feature is used for voice override of the music program when using any wired or wireless 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.

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.

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