Delta PA ON Portable Public Address System User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: 4 Safety Instructions 5 6 7 8 9 10 System Components and Unpacking Optional Components Top Panel Wireless Receiver Controls Top Panel Controls & Connections Rear Panel Controls & Connections Installing or Replacing Receiver Module SECTION 2: 11 Set-up & Use 12 13 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Step 1. Connecting the Delta PA Receiver to a Power Supply Step 2A. Setting up one DeltaPA Receiver Step 2B. Using More Than One Delta PA Receiver Handheld Transmitter Step 3.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 4. Troubleshooting 3. Optional Accessories IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use the apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. 1. Overview 2. Setup & Use 9.
OVERVIEW SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND UNPACKING The standard configuration of the Delta PA™ will contain: 1. Overview 2. Setup & Use 3. Optional Accessories Delta PA Public Address System and Power Supply 4. Troubleshooting 5.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications OPTIONAL COMPONENTS Optional equipment which may be part of your Delta PA system: 1. Overview 2. Setup & Use 3. Optional Accessories 4. Troubleshooting BP-016 Transmitter and Charger 6 MK-TK270S NoiseCancelling Headset Microphone MC-831S Audio -Technica 831 Lapel Mic Individual Components RX-016R TX-HM016 AC-MH7 TX-BP016 BC-TX900 MC831S MC-TK270S PS-15V-4.
4. Troubleshooting 1 RECVR 2 2 1 GREEN: FULL 5 6 3. Optional Accessories 3 GREEN: ON CHARGE RECVR 1 4 7 1. WIRELESS RECEIVER 1: One or two wireless receiver modules are located at the top panel. 2. CHANNEL DISPLAY: An LED readout of the receiver module indicates which channel you are on. 3. CHANNEL CONTROL (1-16): The left button increments the channel number (1-16). Each touch of the button moves the number up one until it gets to sixteen. The right button decrements the channel number (16-1).
1 4. Troubleshooting 5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications TOP PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 2 RECVR 2 3. Optional Accessories 3 4 RECVR 2 O/I POWER/ RECVR 1 5 POWER RED: LOW BATT GREEN: ON CHARGE 2. Setup & Use RED: CHARGING GREEN: FULL RECVR 1 6 1. Overview 7 1. BASS: Controls the level of low frequency sound output for the system. 2. TREBLE: Controls the level of high frequency sound output for the system.
4. Troubleshooting 1 5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications REAR PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 2 3 5 6 3. Optional Accessories 4 1. MIC IN: This ¼” jack provides an input for a wired handheld microphone. 2. AUX IN: This 3.5 mm jack provides an input for audio from an external device, such as a CD player, MP3 player, TV/VCR, computer, etc. 3. AUX OUT: This 3.5 mm jack provides an adjustable-level audio output that can be connected to a recorder or assistive listening device. 4.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 4. Troubleshooting 3. Optional Accessories NOTE: Make sure the Delta PA is turned off. 1. Remove the two screws securing the module panel using a small phillips head screwdriver. 2. Remove the module from the enclosure by carefully inserting the blade of a small, flat-blade screwdriver under the face plate edge and nudging it upward. 3. Grasp the edges of the module with both hands and slide it out. 4.
SET-UP & USE 1. CONNECTING THE DELTA PA RECEIVER TO A POWER SUPPLY 1. Locate the power supply. 2. Setup & Use 3. Optional Accessories 2. Insert the DC connector into the “POWER INPUT” connector on the bottom of the Delta PA and plug the other end to an electrical outlet. 4. Troubleshooting 5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications SECTION 2: 1. Overview RECVR 2 3. Turn the RCVR 1/WIRELESS knob clockwise to turn the system on. 4.
2A. SETTING UP ONE DELTA PA RECEIVER RECVR 2 RECVR 2 1. Turn the Delta PA ON by rotating the RCVR 1 knob clockwise. The GREEN LED will light. O/I POWER/ RECVR 1 POWER RECVR 2 RED: LOW BATT O/I POWER/ RECVR 1 GREEN: ON CHARGE GREEN: FULL RED: CHARGING 1. Overview GREEN: FULL RECVR 1 Channel Selection: Receiver Each Receiver has 16 user-selectable channels to choose from. You can either select a channel manually or by pressing the SCAN button, which will automatically select a clear channel.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 2B. USING MORE THAN ONE DELTA PA RECEIVER If you have a second Delta PA: 4. Troubleshooting A) Verify that RECVR 1 transmitter and receiver are ON and set to the same clear channel. B) Make sure the transmitter for RECVR 2 is turned OFF. C) Press the SCAN button on the RECVR 2 receiver. 3. Optional Accessories D) After the RECVR 2 receiver selects a clear channel, set the RECVR 2 transmitter (handheld or belt-pack) to the selected channel.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 4. Troubleshooting 3. CHANNEL SELECTION: HANDHELD TRANSMITTER Once a channel has been selected on the receiver, you now need to select that same channel on the handheld transmitter. If you have a belt-pack transmitter, go to page 18 for channel selection instructions. ON 1. Turn on the microphone by sliding the power button on the barrel forward. 2. Use a screwdriver to set the channel switch to the current channel shown on the RECVR screen. 1. Overview ON 2.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 4. BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR AND BATTERYTYPE ON HANDHELD MICROPHONE 4. Troubleshooting Battery Life Indicator The battery low indicator lights red when the battery charge is low. 3. Optional Accessories ON Low Battery Light 1. Overview The transmitter will operate with either standard AA alkaline batteries or nickel metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries. Since these types of batteries have different characteristics, it is important not to mix battery types.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 5. REPLACING BATTERIES IN HANDHELD MICROPHONE 1. Overview 2. Setup & Use 3. Optional Accessories 16 1. Unscrew the end cap to reveal the battery compartment. 2. Remove or replace the batteries as shown. The microphone requires two AA sized batteries stacked end to end. 3. Note the polarity in the battery compartment. IMPORTANT: Replace batteries with the same type, (alkaline or NiMH), that were installed in your Handheld Microphone.
4. Troubleshooting Recharging the Batteries (NiMH Rechargeable Batteries ONLY): ON 2. Insert the small DC plug into the jack on the bottom of the transmitter. 3. Plug the other end of the charger into any standard 110 VAC outlet. 4. The RED LED on the charger will light, indicating that charging is in progress. 1. Overview WARNING: Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries. They can overheat and expand, creating a significant hazard and damaging the transmitter. (This is not covered by warranty.) 2.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 7. CONNECTING AND PLACING BELT-PACK TRANSMITTER 1. Overview 2. Setup & Use 3. Optional Accessories 4. Troubleshooting Connecting the Microphone To connect the microphone, simply insert the microphone connector into the TA4F connector on top of the transmitter. To remove, press the black button on the microphone connector and pull out. Microphone Options Lightspeed offers various types of microphones that can be used with this system.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 8. CHANNEL SELECTION: BELT-PACK TRANSMITTER Channel Selection: 4. Troubleshooting Once a channel has been selected on the receiver, you now need to select that same channel on the Belt-pack transmitter. 1. Turn the transmitter power ON by sliding the PWR button to ON. 2. Setup & Use 3. Optional Accessories 2. Open the battery compartment door by depressing the latches on each side of the transmitter. 1. Overview 3.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 9. GAIN ADJUST ON BELT-PACK TRANSMITTER 4. Troubleshooting Gain Adjust: When changing microphones or users, it may be necessary to adjust the transmitter gain based on differing microphones sensitivities and voice levels. 1. Open the battery compartment door by depressing the latches on each side of the transmitter. 2. Turn the MT dial clockwise to increase the gain and counterclockwise to decrease the gain. 1. Overview 2. Setup & Use 3.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 10. BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR AND TYPE ON BELT-PACK TRANSMITTER Battery low indicator is located next to the power switch. It glos red when the battery charge is low and recharging is necessary. 4. Troubleshooting Battery Life Indicator 2. Setup & Use The transmitter will operate with either standard AA alkaline batteries or nickel metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 11. REPLACING BATTERIES IN BELT-PACK TRANSMITTER 1. Overview 2. Setup & Use 3. Optional Accessories 4. Troubleshooting Replacing the Batteries: 22 1. Open the battery compartment door by depressing the latches on each side of the transmitter. 2. Remove or replace the batteries and snap the door shut. The belt-pack requires two AA sized batteries. 3. Note the polarity in the battery compartment.
WARNING: Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries. They can overheat and expand, creating a significant hazard and damaging the transmitter. (This is not covered by warranty.) 1. Switch the transmitter power OFF. 2. Insert the small DC plug into the jack on the side of the transmitter. 5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 4. Troubleshooting Make sure there are NiMH rechargeable batteries in the transmitter before plugging in the charger. Typical battery life is about 8 hours.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 4. Troubleshooting 3. Optional Accessories 2. Setup & Use 1. Overview DAILY USE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Wireless Microphone Operation RF Indicator Lights: When both the system and the transmitter are ON and operating on the same channel you will see a BLUE glowing RF Indicator Light (either A or B) on the receiver. 2.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 3. Optional Accessories 4. Troubleshooting HANDHELD MICROPHONE TRANSMITTER 5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications SECTION 3: 3 4 1. RED LED: Lights up briefly when power is switched on, flashes continuously when audio is muted. 1. Overview 2 2. Setup & Use ON 1 2. POWER ON/OFF: Turns the audio ON and OFF. The RED LED will flash when power is turned ON. 3. CHANNEL SWITCH: A screwdriver adjust to set channel 1-16 to match the channel setting of its receiver. 4.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 2 3 4 1 9 6 5 3. Optional Accessories 4. Troubleshooting BELT-PACK TRANSMITTER 1. Overview 2. Setup & Use 7 1. ON/OFF BUTTON 2. RED LED: Lights up briefly when power is switched ON, flashes continuously when audio signal is muted. 3. MICROPHONE JACK: Microphone connects to transmitter here. 4. ANTENNA 5. BATTERY CHARGER JACK: Optional battery charger plugs in here (for NiMH batteries only.) 6.
No sound when someone speaks into the wireless microphone: 1. Delta PA power should be ON. The GREEN LED should be lit. If it does not light when the system is switched on, make sure the AC power supply is plugged in. 2. Microphone/transmitter power should be ON. If the low battery indicator is on (red) the batteries are most likely too weak. If the batteries are rechargeable, plug the microphone/transmitter into the charger.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications WARRANTY, SAFETY & SPECIFICATIONS Lightspeed Classroom Audio Systems are guaranteed against malfunction due to defects in materials and workmanship for a period of THREE (3) YEARS, beginning at the date of the purchase invoice. If such malfunction occurs, the product will be repaired or replaced (at Lightspeed’s option) without charge during the warranty period, subject to the following conditions: 1.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications SAFETY WARNINGS This product is listed to UL standards and requirements for electrical safety by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. FCC Caution This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 3.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 4. Troubleshooting 3. Optional Accessories 2. Setup & Use 1. Overview 30 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS OVERALL SPECIFICATIONS Nominal SPL [1W/1M] Maximum SPL System Power [RMS] Music Power [RMS] Amplifier Type Frequency Response of amplifier Speaker System Microphone Input Wireless Microphones Line Input Line Output Tone Controls Speaker Output Dimensions [H x W x D inches] Weight 89 dB 102 dB 30 W at 2 Ω 40 W at 2 Ω Analog Class AB 90 Hz - 18 kHz Full-Range 6.
Micro Frequency Range Selectable Frequencies Deviation Sensitivity Tone-code Frequency Image Rejection S/N Ration [Max] TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS HM-016 Handheld Microphone RF Power Output 50 mW Maximum Spurious Emission Macro Frequency Range >60 dB below the carrier 620 MHz to 694.75 MHz [3 Macro-Groups] Selectable Frequencies Tone-Code Frequency Pre-Emphasis Limiter Range Battery Type Battery Life [Alkaline] Weight w/o Batteries 16 32.768 KHz 50 µsec >30 dB or audio overload 2 AA Approx.
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