PA419
Wireless Portable PA System
User Manual
Table of Contents
PA419
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2. PACKAGE CONTENTS
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Wireless Portable PA System
3. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
4. KEY FUNCTIONS
5. SETUP AND INSTALLATION
4.1 GENERAL
Thank you for purchasing the Califone® PA419 Wireless Portable PA
System.
4.2 BATTERY
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6. BASIC OPERATION
6.1 REMOTE CONTROL
6.2 CONTROL PANEL
6.3 DVD/CD/MEDIA PLAYER
6.4 iPOD DOCK
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6.5 UHF RECEIVER
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
8. SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
9. WARRANTY
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WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before using this product, read the instruction manual for important safety
information. Please retain this manual for future reference and warranty
information.
IMPORTANT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
Troubleshooting & Servicing
Do not attempt to service or repair the device yourself. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel. Do not attempt to modify the device in any
way. Doing so could invalidate your warranty.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
The unit’s circuitry may cause interference to nearby radios. To prevent
interference, either switch the unit off or move away from the affected
radio.
Moisture and heat sources
Do not use this apparatus near water (for example, sinks, baths, pools) or
expose it to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing liquids. Do not expose
the unit to high temperatures, high humidity or direct sunlight.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the
limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Cleaning
When cleaning the device, please use a soft, dry cloth. Never use
benzene, paint-thinner, or other chemicals on the device.
Location
Place the device in stable location, so it will not fall causing damage to
the device or bodily harm.
Intended use
The product may only be used with the original parts intended for it. The
product may only be used in closed and dry rooms. The intended use
includes adherence to the specified installation instructions. The
manufacturer accepts no liability for damage arising due to improper use.
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for
help.
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NOTE: Shielded cables may be required to be used with this unit to en-
sure compliance with the Class B FCC limits.
SAFETY CERTIFICATION
This Compact Disc Player is made and tested to meet safety standards
of the FCC, requirements and compliance with safety performance of
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and also with FDA
Radiation Performance Standards 21 CFR Subchapter J.
LASER SAFETY
This unit employs an optical laser beam system in the CD mechanism,
designed with built-in safeguards. Do not attempt to disassemble; refer to
qualified service personnel. Exposure to this invisible laser light beam may be
INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN
harmful to the human eye.
OPEN AND INTERLOCK
FAILED OR DEFEATED.
AVOID DIRECT EXPO-
THIS IS A CLASS-1 LASER PRODUCT. USE OF CONTROLS, OR ADJUST-
MENTS OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN,
SURE TO LASER BEAM. MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS LASER LIGHT BEAM EXPOSURE.
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DVD/CD/Media Player
2. PACKAGE CONTENTS
The following materials are included.
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PA419 Wireless Portable PA Speaker
Power Adapter
AC Power Cord
Remote Control
User Manual
Unpacking the Unit
Inspect the unit once the packaging has been opened for any damage
that occurred during shipping and contact us immediately. Please keep
the packing material for further use.
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1. Disc Slot
2. Stop
3. Back
4. Forward
5. Play/Pause
6. Eject
8. USB Select
9. File Forward
10. File Back
11. Remote Infrared Sensor
12. LCD Display
13. USB Port
3. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
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Control Panel
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i-Pod
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DVD / CD VOL .
MIC VOL.
AUX VOL.
ECHO
TONE
MASTER
MUSIC
SPEECH
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1. Handle
2. Tripod
3. DVD/CD/Media Player
4. Control Panel
5. UHF Receiver Module
6. Battery Compartment
7. iPod Dock
VOICE
PRIORIT
OFF
POWER
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DC 12V/6A
18V/3.3A
MIC IN
AUX IN
LINE
OUT
VIDEO OUT
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1. Music/Speech Button
2. Microphone Volume
3. Auxillary Volume
4. MP3 / Disc Volume
5. Echo Control
6. Tone Control
7. Master Volume Control
8. Microphone Input Jack
10. Audio Line Out, L & R
11. iPod Video Out
12. DVD Video Out Jack
13. Voice Priority Switch
14. Power Switch
15. Power LED Indicator
16. Battery LED Indicator
17. DC Power Input Jack
UHF Receiver
1. Channel Selector
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2. Audio Signal LED Indicator
3. RF LED Indicator
4. Power LED Indicator
5. Power Switch & Volume Control
9. Auxillary Input Jack, L & R
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4. KEY FUNCTIONS
Note: Some of the following buttons are on the remote control, and
some are only on the main unit. The button may function differently
on the main unit or remote control. Many of these functions are only
applicable when the PA419 is connected to a display screen.
Remote Control
POWER ON/OFF
Press this to turn the PA419 on and off.
EJECT
Removes the CD or DVD from the PA419 disc slot.
SUBTITLE
Press this key to switch between any available subtitles on the DVD
when connected to a display screen.
SETUP
Press this key to setup the system when connected to a display
screen.
MENU
Press this key to return to the DVD menu when connected to a
display screen.
PLAY/PAUSE
Press this key to begin playback or to resume normal playback from
pause, fast forward, or fast reverse states. Press this key again to
pause playback, and then press this key to resume normal playback.
ZOOM
Press this key to zoom. Six different levels of zoom are available.
REPEAT
Press this key to change the repeat mode.
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USB / DISC = Switch between USB and DVD/CD Playback.
PT+ = Pitch Up
PT- = Pitch Down
OSD = On Screen Display
Top section of remote controls DVD/CD/USB Player.
Bottom section of remote controls iPod / iPhone.
PROGRAM
Press this key to program specific song/chapters to play when
connected to a display screen. For track numbers above 10, press
10+ and then the additional digit. For instance, for track number
15, press 10+ then 5. For track number 37, press 10+ three times,
then press 7. Note that inputted track numbers may not exceed
the number of tracks available. Up to twenty tracks may be
programmed.
OSD
Press to display track information when connected to a display
screen.
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FAST REVERSE
6. BASIC OPERATION
Press this key for fast backward search. You can select the speed of
2X, 4X, 8X, 20X.
6.1 Remote Control
Before the first use, open the battery cover, located on the back of
the remote control. Remove the protective plastic film. The remote is
now ready for use.
FAST FORWARD
Press this key for fast forward search. You can select the speed of
2X, 4X, 8X, 20X.
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The remote control may be used to operate the PA419 within
13 feet (4 meters) from the front or rear of speaker, within a 45
degree angle.
SKIP BACKWARD
Press this key to skip to the previous chapter or song.
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The remote control battery should last for about a year. When
the remote ceases to work, it may be time to change the battery.
Open the remote control battery cover and replace the old
battery with a new CR2025.
SKIP FORWARD
Press this key to skip to the next chapter or next song.
MUTE
Press this key to mute the audio. Press again to unmute the audio.
6.2 Control Panel
PITCH ADJUSTMENT
Press the Pitch + or Pitch - on the remote control to adjust the pitch
setting.
Microphone Input (MIC IN)
Connect a microphone to the microphone input jack. The Microphone
Volume is used to control the level of the input signal.
5. SETUP AND INSTALLATION
Music/Speech
Press this button to change the microphone input setting. When
button is up, it is set to speech and should be used when a
microphone is connected to the input. When connecting a sound
source (such as an external media player, the button should be set in
the down position to enable full bandwidth music playback.
5.1 AC Operation
1. Turn all of the volume controls to their minimum setting.
2. Insert the DC plug, at the end of the AC adapter cord into the DC
input jack.
3. Plug the AC adapter into AC power outlet socket. Use only with
the included power adapter and make sure the local voltage cor-
responds on the adapter’s required AC input voltage.
4. Turn on the power switch.
Line In (AUX IN)
Connect to the aux input jacks using RCA or 3.5mm plugs. The Aux
Volume is used to control the level of the input signal.
NOTE: If the AC plug of this unit does not fit in your AC outlet, a plug
adapter (not supplied) should be used.
Line Out (LINE OUT, VIDEO OUT)
RCA jacks are used to connect to the input of another piece of
equipment such as a stereo, mixer or another amplified speaker.
The line outputs are independent of the Master Volume control.
5.2 Battery Operation
1. To enable battery operation, first ensure that the internal battery
is fully charged. To do this, follow the instructions above for AC
Operation and let the battery recharge for at least 7 hours.
2. When the battery is charging, the CHG LED will light red. It will
turn green when the battery is fully charged.
Voice Priority
This feature is used for voice override of the music program when
using any 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. Note: This
function does not affect the iPod/iPhone audio output.
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6.3 DVD/CD/Media Player
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LANGUAGE SETUP: The Language Setup screen allows the
OSD Language to be customized.
AUDIO SETUP: The Audio Setup screen allows the EQ and
Stereo/Mono setting to be customized.
VIDEO SETUP: The Video Setup screen allows customization
of the Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation.
To exit the Setup menu, press the SETUP button again.
NOTE: When turned fully counter-clockwise until it clicks, the MP3 /
Disc Volume control also turns off the power to the DVD/CD/Media
Player. To turn the power on, turn the knob above the minimum setting.
CD Player
1. Insert a standard CD into the slot. When the CD player is on
without a disc inside, the LCD display will show “LOAD.” Once a
CD is inserted into the slot, the LCD display will show “READING
DISC.”
2. Press the Play button to start playing the audio track. Press it
again to pause playing. Press Stop to stop playing; it will resume
play at the place it has been stopped. Press Stop again to revert
to the beginning of the CD.
3. Press the Eject button to remove the CD from the slot. If the CD
is not removed, the CD will be pulled in automatically after 30
seconds.
4. Press the Fast Forward and Fast Reverse buttons to choose the
desired track. To fast forward or rewind through a song, press
these buttons continuously and press Stop at the desired point.
5. To set the Audio, connect the PA419 to a display screen and press
the Audio button on the remote control. The audio may be set to
Mono left, right, mix mono, or stereo.
USB Media Player
1. Connect the PA419 Video Output to a display screen.
2. Place the USB key into the USB slot. Press the USB / DISC
button on the remote control or front panel to enter USB mode.
3. Press the Program button on the remote control to view all files.
4. Scroll through the different media types and then using the arrow
buttons, scroll through the different files and press the Enter
button to select a file.
5. Press File Forward to navigate to the next file, and then use Skip
Forward to select the track to play.
6.4 iPod/iPhone Dock
1. Connect the iPod/iPhone to the dock located on the top of the
PA419.
2. Operate the iPod/iPhone using the buttons on the bottom section
of the remote control or the dock to play audio or video files.
3. Adjust the volume using the Vol+/- buttons on the remote control
or the buttons on the iPod/iPhone dock.
DVD Player
1. Connect the Video Output (RCA) to the Video input of the TV or
monitor.
2. Power on both units. Insert a standard DVD into the PA419 slot.
3. Once the DVD is read, the menu screen will appear on the display
screen.
4. Press the Play button to start the DVD, or navigate through the
menu screen using the arrow buttons.
5. If desired, for additional volume, connect the Audio Outputs using
RCA cables to the audio input of the TV or additional PA / sound
system.
6.5 UHF Receiver
1. Set the PA419 UHF Receiver to same frequency as the
transmitting microphone by turning the UHF Receiver knob to the
desired frequency.
2. The Power LED will light up red when the UHF Receiver is turned
on.
3. When a transmitter is connected, the RF A/B LED will light green.
4. The AF LED will turn green when sound is being transmitted
through the microphone to the PA419.
5. Slowly increase the volume to the desired level. Note that the
master volume of the PA419 may also need to be adjusted.
Setup
When pressing the SETUP button on the remote control, a menu
appears on the TV screen: System Setup, Language Setup, Audio
Setup, and Video Setup.
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SYSTEM SETUP: The System Setup screen allows the TV
System (NTSC/PAL), Screen Saver, Video (S-Video), TV Type
(screen ratio), Password, and Rating Level to be set. Also,
this menu allows resetting the DVD Player to factory default
settings.
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8. TROUBLESHOOTING
Power Adapter
100-240V~50-60Hz switching-type with DC
18V/3.33A output
Issue
Resolution
Working Voltage
12-18 V (DC)
5 A
No Sound.
Check that the master volume is turned up
as well as the volume control for the appro-
priate input and/or device.
Max Working Current
Battery Recharge Time
Battery Usage Time
< 10 hours
> 2 hours (Max Power) **Note: Usage time will
depend on program material and battery age.
If playing “loud” types of music (pop/rock) at
maximum volume, usage time may be less (e.g.
1.5 hours).
The DVD/CD/Media Player does not
power on.
On the Control Panel, rotate the Master
volume knob clockwise.
The volume will not change.
Check each control knob and turn to desired
position.
The unit does not power on.
The unit may not be charged. Plug the
power supply in.
Sensitivity (MIC)
Sensitivity (AUX)
Power Output
Speaker
7.4 mV
190 mV
30 W (RMS)
6.5 inch, 4 ohm, full-range
6 AH
Battery Capacity
9. SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
Receiver
General
Receiver Frequency
Channels
902-928 MHz
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Functions
Amplifier, iPod Dock, DVD/CD/Media Player, 2
16-channel UHF receivers, XLR/1/4” Mic Input,
RCA Aux Input, 3.5mm Aux Input, RCA Line
Output, Composite RCA Video Outputs for iPod
and DVD Player, Standard 1-3/8” tripod mount-
ing hole on bottom
Receiver Sensitivity
Receiver Type
-95 dBm
FM
File/Disc Compatibility
CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW,
CD+G, AVI, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MP3,
JPEG
Remote Control Battery
Product Dimensions
CR2025
8.75 (w) x 8.75 (l) x 12.75 (h) inches
(22.2 (w) x 22.2 (l) x 32.4 (h) centimeters)
Product Weight (incl. accessories)
14.6 lbs (6.6 kg)
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