Califone PA-IRSYS Beltpack Transmitter and Mic Description Installation, Speakers, Control Panel

Beltpack Transmitter and Mic Description

Installation

Beltpack Transmitter Transmits Voice to the Infrared Ceiling Sensors

(1)	Power LED Indicator
(2)	Power Switch	(4)
(3)	Battery Cover	(5)
(4)	Infrared Transmitting Head	(2)
(5)	MIC-IN Jack	(1)
		(6)

(6)DC-IN Jack/Battery Charger

(7)Volume Control

(8)	Belt Clip		(8)
(9)	Battery Compartment	(3)
			(7)
			(9)

Speakers

CAUTION:The included PI30-SP speakers have a total impedance of about 5.3 ohms when connected in parallel. Therefore, no more than 2pcs PI30-SP should be connected to the PA-IRSYS to avoid the impedance dropping too low for the amplifier output. Speakers with higher impedance ratings can be used as long as the total load impedance on the amplifier is not below approximately 3 ohms.

1.Install each of the PI30-SP non-powered speakers on the front & back walls of the room. Optimal placement is approximately 3 feet below the ceiling in the middle of the wall.

Note: If the PA-IRSYSB package has been purchased, then 4 speakers (2 non-powered + 2 powered) can be connected to the PA-IRSYS Control Panel. The PI30-SP (non-powered) speakers should be connected as described above. The PI30-PS speakers should be connected as follows:

Control Panel

The Control Panel has two possible mounting configurations:

1.Option 1: The default configuration is the surface- mount the box on the wall. The mounting ears are designed with 4 holes for screws. Wall anchors or other hardware should be used as necessary to securely attach the box to the wall.

2.Option 2: The second configuration is a flush-mount. The mounting ears can be unscrewed, flipped around and unscrewed into the holes towards the front of the box. In this configuration, a hole will need to be made in the wall the same size as the control panel. The control panel will protrude from the wall only enough to allow for the door to open fully.

Tips:

•	Install the panel in an accessible area of the classroom
	where computers and other external media sources
	can be easily connected to the panel.

HBM-316microphone shown with PI30-BPbeltpack transmitter

Infrared Ceiling Sensors (two units are included)

PI30-HH handheld student microphone

1.Install the PI30-PS speakers on the wall in the desired locations.

2.Connect the line output (1/4”) of the control panel to one of the line inputs on one of the PI30-PS speakers (RCA jacks).

3.Connecting the second PI30-PS speaker:

4.Option 1:The speakers can be daisy-chained by connecting one of the line outputs (variable or fixed) on one PI30-PS speaker to the line input of the other PI30-PS speaker.

5.Option 2: A splitter may be put on the line output from the control panel so that each PI30-PS speaker is fed with its own cable.

6.Volume adjustment: Depending on if the speakers are daisy chained and if the fixed or variable line outputs, were used, the method to adjust the volume will be different. Adjust the volume levels of each of the speakers to achieve a balanced sound field in the listening area.

Infrared Ceiling Sensors

1.	Install the two included infrared ceiling sensors along
	an imaginary center line in the middle of the ceiling, with

•	Note that longer runs of cable and poorly shielded
	cable can cause hum or other noise to enter the system
	and output through the speakers and other outputs.
•	Plug the power of different equipment into the same
	power outlet when possible to avoid ground loops. Also
	see “Connecting the System” on the right side of the
	inner door panel.

Connecting the System Once the

Control Panel is Installed

Note: The connections described in the following section are found on the the inside facing panel of the control box.

1.	Connect the two PI30-SP speakers to the Speaker
	Output Jacks (28, 29).
2.	Connect the two individual or daisy-chained signal
	cables from the infrared ceiling sensors to the Infrared
	Ceiling Sensor Jacks (30, 31).
3.	Connect the AC power cord to the Power Connector
	(34) on the bottom of the Control Panel and then to the

(1)Receiver Cover

(2)Fixed Ear

(3)Infrared External Input

(4)Infrared External Output

(5)Signal Cable with 32’ cord

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each sensor located approximately one third of the length

of the room away from the back or front wall.

Note: With proper installation, the Classroom Audio system (with two ceiling sensors) can be used in rooms up to 2,000 sq. feet in size. If greater coverage is needed, up to 4 ceiling sensors can be daisy-chained & connected to the control panel.

Tip: If reception of the infrared microphones is noisy or the signal cuts out, try moving and/or rotating the receivers until better reception is obtained.

	wall outlet.
4.	If an external amplifier or assistive listening system is
	used, connect the amplifier/assistive listening system
	input to the Line Output Jack (23).
5.	When using an external sound source (such as a DVD/
	VCR, computer or a Califone® media player), connect
	the output from the media source to one of the Aux In
	Jacks (22, 24). Depending on the cable you have and
	the output jack type of the external source, you may
	use either 3.5mm jack (Aux 1) or the RCA jacks (Aux 2). All

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