CALIFONE PA920PS PowerPro Portable PA System Owner’s Manual
- June 6, 2024
- CALIFONE
Table of Contents
PA920PS PowerPro Portable PA
Owner’s Manual
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK – DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER
OR BACK.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with an arrowhead within a triangle is intended to
tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that
important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the
appliance.
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.
The normal audio quality operation will be recovered when the strong
electromagnetic field is no longer present.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Attention: all safety and operating instructions should be read before
operating the 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.
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 newsletter, and learn more about
the complete line of Califone audiovisual
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 that 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 limited warranty online at
www.califone.com/registration to
activate.
Service Repairs
Should your unit require repair contact the dealer or Califone Service
Department at:
800-722-0500 to obtain a Return
Authorization (RA) number. After receiving the RA from Califone then ship the
unit to Califone prepaid, writing the RA visibility on the outside of the box.
Contents
a) PowerPro PA920PS
b) Power Cord
c) Operation Manual
Contents
a) PowerPro PA920PS
b) Power Cord
c) Operation Manual
d) Master Volume Remote Control Master Volume Remote Control
PowerPro™ PA920PS Features
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!
Operation
Battery
Charge the battery for at least 10 hours before the first use of the PA920, or
the PA920PS. Simply plug the power cord into an AC outlet and set the battery
switch to the ON position. The charging indicator will flash until fully
charged, then it will stay green. The unit can be used while it is plugged in
for charging.
There are LED indicators above the main power switch to show AC Power and
Battery Status. When the unit is turned on, the one on the left will light
“red” when the battery has a low charge. the ones on the right will glow
“green” to show partial charge, full charge, 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 amplifier or internal
speakers.
The volume can be controlled in two ways; using the “Up” “Down” buttons on the
mixer panel or using the infrared Master Volume remote control. The Master
volume control has 5 green LED indicators to show the Master volume level and
one red LED for the speaker mute. When Mute is turned ON the red LED will
light and the green
LEDs will turn off. While on Mute, all sound will cut off to the PA920PS
speaker and connected speaker. The Master volume remote control 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 volume is 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 for the receiver, its volume control be set at “10
o’clock”.
PowerPro™ Product Family Operation Diagram
The PowerPro™ Series is compatible with other wireless Califone presentation
systems providing great flexibility to adjust to any demand. The PA920
connects wirelessly in stereo to the PA920PS or via cable, both systems work
with wireless microphones M319 and Q319. The Non-Powered Speaker can be
connected to either unit via cable.
Wireless Operation
Wireless UHF Receiver
Selecting a Wireless Channel
- Turn the receiver power ON
- Hold down the Set button until the display starts flashing
- use the Up and Down buttons to select the desired channel
- Depress the Set button to save it.
There are two (2) LEDs on the receiver; RF reception (green) and AF Audio
reception (blue). There are also LEDs on the front of the speaker above the
grille making it easy to see if the receiver is working properly.
A red LED indicates RF (radio frequency) from the transmitter/mic while an
amber LED indicates audio.
The green LED shows the power status for the PA system.
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 reamplified. It is a
self-sustaining loop that 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.
900 MHz Microphone & Beltpack Transmitter
The M319 and Q319 are designed to work with the PA920 series PAs.
Powered Companion Speaker PA919PS
The PA920PS works with the M319 and Q319 microphones. The Powered Companion PA
has the same amplifier, power supply, and speaker complement as the full-
featured PA920. It does not have a mixer panel because it can be controlled by
the PowerPro PA920.
With the integral 16-channel selectable wireless UHF receiver, it can function
as a stand-alone PA speaker when using a Q319 Handheld microphone or the M319
Beltpack transmitter with an LM319, or HBM319 microphone. Although there are 5
LEDs on the front of the PA920PS 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
Any audio from the PA920 can be transmitted to the PA920PS without wiring.
There is no limit on the number of PA920PS speakers that can be used with the
PA920 within a range of 300 feet.
Audio Line Buss
When linking one PA920PS to the PowerPro PA920 via Line-In, an XLR cable is
connected to the Audio Line Out XLR connector on the PA920. 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 PA920 as well as all the Powered or Passive Companion Speakers,
however, the loudness needs to be adjusted via the Master volume control on
the PA920PS as well.
Tone Controls The separate bass and treble controls provide a wide range
of adjustment or increasing or decreasing either the bass or treble from
“flat” frequency response. The center or “12 o’clock” position is flat.
Speaker out
Two 1/4” phone jacks for Switched and unswitched speaker output signals to
connect to external speakers.
Switched output disengages the main speaker, unswitched output divides output
between the main speaker and passive speaker
PA920PS Specifications
Speaker System
Speaker: Bass-reflex design turned to 50 Hz
Woofer: 10″ Dia., 2″ Dia. the voice coil, 40 once magnet, moisture-
resistant cone, 120 Watt capacity.
Horn Tweeter: 4.25″ square Compression horn driver, 12 once magnet, 1″
Dia. the voice coil, 30 Watts RMS, 8 ohms.
Amplifier: 90 Watts RMS
Sound Pressure Level: 94 dB, 1 Watt@ 1 Meter
Wireless Receiver:
One 16-channel UHF wireless 904-925 MHz, internal antenna, on/off power and
volume control, Audio and Radio Frequency receiving LED, 300′ reception range
from the main unit.
Receiver Sensitivity: -95 dBm
Audio Line In
One-Line level XLR jack provided for attaching PA920 speaker via cable.
Mixer Panel
Audio Controls: Separate Treble and Bass controls
Digital Master Volume Control with LED indicators
Mute button
Wireless Master volume adjustment
Speaker Out: Switched 1/4″ jack disengages the main speaker, unswitched
1/4″ jack divides power between the main speaker and passive companion
speakers
Power Sources
Power Supply: 320W single output switching power supply with the
cooling fan
AC Input: Voltage range 85-264VAC
DC Output: 36V/8.8 A
Batteries: Two 12 volt (sealed and maintenance-free) lead-acid batteries
included
Charging Time: Full charge in 8-10 hours
Operating Time: 6 hours max power output (normal music on a full charge)
Battery ON/FF switch
Led indicators for AC and Battery status
Dimensions: 22″H x 14″W x 14″D
Weight: Actual 47 lbs, shipping 52 lbs.
Compliance: FCC, CE, C-UL
Califone® International, Inc.
1145 Arroyo Avenue, #A
San Fernando, CA 91340 USA
Toll Free 800.722.0500
Toll Free Fax 877.402.2248
International Customers call 818.407.2400 or Fax 818.407.2405
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