Califone PA919SD, PA919PS User Manual

PowerPro

Portable
PA

Owner’s

™

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]

Manual

PA919SD Public Address Speaker
PA919PS Powered Companion PA
PA916-SP Non-powered Speaker

PowerPro™ PA919SD

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

PowerPro™ Owner’s Manual

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

We encourage you to visit our website to register your PA for its warranty coverage at califone.com/registration, 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.

Contents

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/registration to activate.

Service Repairs

Should your unit require repair contact the dealer
or Califone Service Department at: [phone]
to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number. After
receiving the RA from Califone then ship the unit to
Califone prepaid, writing the RA visibliby on the
outside of the box.

a) PowerPro PA
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 depending on which
Power Pro package is purchased:

• Q319 Handheld 16-Channel Wireless UHF Microphone

• M319 16-Channel Wireless UHF Beltpack Transmitter

• LM-316 Lapel Microphone for the M319

• CM-316 Flexible Collar Microphone for the M319

• HBM-316 Headband Microphone for the M319

• PADM-515 High Quality Handheld Wired Microphone

3 sets of

LED lights

for visual

conrmation of

power, RF &

audio reception

40oz. magnets

and water-

resistant cones

SD Memory

Card Slot

Plays popular

WMA, WAV

and MP3 les

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 PA919,

PA919PS speakers

AC/DC, 6 hour

operation on one

battery charge and

performs even

while recharging

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!

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 shufe 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

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Operation

Operation continued

Battery

Charge the battery for at least 10 hours before the rst use of the PA919SD, PA919, or the 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 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.

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
“PA919PS 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.

Wired Microphones

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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Wireless Operation

900 MHz Microphone & Beltpack Transmitter

Q319 Wireless Microphone

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 mic,
while an amber LED indicates audio.

NOTE: There are two wireless 900MHz mic receivers on the PA919SD and PA919 (and 1 on the PA919PS).
These frequencies are not compatible with any PA916 series PAs, M-316 or Q-316 microphones.

Wireless Transmitter

The PowerPro PA919SD incorporates a 16 channel UHF transmitter with its own power switch for wireless transmission
to another PA919 or the Powered Companion Speaker PA919PS. 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.

16-Channel UHF Transmitter

Selector Buttons

M319 Wireless

Belt Pack Transmitter

Channel

Up/Down

Hi/Low RF

Power

3.5mm
Mic In

Volume

The M319

is used with these

5 microphones

OE-316

Over Ear Mic

NM-316

Neck Mic

LM-316

Lapel Mic

CM-316

Collar Mic

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

The M319 and Q319

Feedback

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.

Power

9V Battery

Compartment

are designed to work

with the PA919 series PAs.

They are not compatible

with the PA916 series PAs,

M-316 or Q-316.

HBM-316

Headset Mic

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