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Electronic Start System
Championship Start
Instruction Guide
F875 Rev 201912

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  • Page 1 Electronic Start System Championship Start Instruction Guide F875 Rev 201912...
  • Page 2 Colorado Time Systems Corporate Office 1551 East 11th Street Loveland, CO 80537 USA Sales: 1-800-279-0111 or +1 970-667-1000 Service: 1-800-287-0653 or +1 970-667-1000 FAX: +1 970-667-1032 Web: www.coloradotime.com Email: support@coloradotime.com Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Pictures and illustrations may not accurately depict your version.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Introduction ........................1  Receiving Your Equipment .................... 1  Scope of this Instruction Guide ..................1  Championship Start Features ..................1  Championship Start Specifications ................4  2 Setup ..........................7  Installation ........................7  Microphones ........................7  Wireless Microphones  Receiver(s) ........................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing Colorado Time Systems Championship Start electronic start system. Its multi-purpose design makes the Championship Start perfect for use as an electronic start system or a limited public address system. Instructions for both of these applications are included in this instruction guide.
  • Page 6 With its optional multiple speaker configurations and accessories, the Championship Start is a powerful start system. □ Drives speakers mounted under the starting blocks for an extremely consistent start tone across all lanes. □ Drives Speedlights across the front of relay judging platforms mounted on starting blocks.
  • Page 7 Speakers 6-watt/45-ohm moisture and corrosion resistant reflex speaker used as lane speaker. Championship Start can drive up to 12 lane speakers. Connect each lane speaker to its associated deck plate or cable harness, which is connected to the main speaker jack on the right panel of the Champ Start (see Figure C on page 6).

  • Page 8: Championship Start Specifications

    Championship Start Specifications Physical Height: 13.25” (33.7 cm) Width: 13” (33cm) Depth: 5.75” (14.6 cm) Weight: 17.4 lbs (7.9 kg) Figure A: Front Panel Front Panel The Championship Start electronic start system front panel contains the following controls and connectors: □...
  • Page 9 Figure B: Left Panel Left Panel The Championship Start electronic start system left panel contains the following controls and connectors: □ On/Off switch for attached strobe □ Mounting holes for mounting auxiliary speaker □ Auxiliary speaker connector □ External Power connector for AC power converter, which charges the internal batteries and provides operational power □...
  • Page 10 Figure C: Right Panel Right Panel The Championship Start system right panel contains the following controls and connectors: □ Speedlight connector □ SPKR: Audio/Start Tone output for lane speakers & underwater speaker(s) □ Start signal for Timer (Normally Open). Normally Closed option is available but must be set at the factory □...

  • Page 11: Setup

    2 Setup This chapter contains instructions for setting up your Championship Start electronic start system and its accessories for competition and practice. This covers standard Championship Start configurations; your set up may vary depending on specific requirements and optional equipment. Installation If not already connected, screw the antenna into the top of the ChampStart.

  • Page 12: Wireless Microphones

    Wireless Microphones Some Championship Start Systems had wireless microphones. For wireless Championship Start systems, the primary wireless microphone receiver is built into the unit. The settings and adjustments for the wireless receiver are on the right panel of the Championship Start System (see Figure C on page 6). Receiver(s) Place the Championship Start System, which contains the wireless receiver, in a location that allows for the fewest visual obstructions between it and the wireless microphone...

  • Page 13: On/Off Switch

    Low Batt To check the battery, press the push to talk button on the microphone and release it. If the LED labeled LOW BATT blinks, the battery is OK. If the LED stays lit, replace the battery as soon as reasonably possible. The transmitter uses one 9 Volt battery.

  • Page 14: Setting The Volume Controls

    Setting the Volume Controls With your Championship Start turned on, rotate the volume control for the desired microphone or auxiliary speaker(s) on the front of the panel clockwise to increase the volume. Rotate the volume control counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Microphones Test the volume level by using the desired microphone.
  • Page 15 Figure E: Championship Start On-Deck configuration www.coloradotime.com...

  • Page 16: Using Your Electronic Start System

    3 Using Your Electronic Start System This chapter explains how to use the many features your Championship Start electronic start system offers. Starter’s Microphone Wired and wireless microphones are operated in the same way. Starting a Race To start a race, hold down the push-to-talk switch and press the start button on the top of the microphone.

  • Page 17: Operating Notes

    your Colorado Time Systems representative for factory modifications. Operating Notes Using your Championship Start electronic start system during training sessions is one of its useful features. Swimmers quickly become accustomed to electronic starting and thereby improve their start reflexes. The volume controls on the Championship Start front panel affect only the PA volume. The start and recall tones always operate at full volume (except for the AUX speaker).

  • Page 18: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting This chapter contains maintenance and troubleshooting information which helps you keep your Championship Start in good working order and helps you solve common problems quickly and easily. Maintenance Your new Championship Start electronic start system has been carefully designed to provide years of trouble-free service.

  • Page 19: Storage

    Storage Store your Championship Start in a dry place after each use. The ideal storage temperature is room temperature. Be sure to recharge the internal batteries overnight before storing to ensure that your start system is ready the next time you need it.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section helps you solve common start system problems quickly. Locate the difficulty you are experiencing in the Symptom column and then follow the recommendations in the Action column one at a time, in the order they appear. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed or the recommended remedies do not have the desired effect, write a summary of the problem and all steps you have taken to correct it and call Colorado Time Systems Customer Support toll-free at 1-800-287-0653 (U.S.
  • Page 21 3. Check speaker connector(s) See Figure A on page 4 for on cable harness or deck location of this item plate; check speaker cable harness connector at wall plate or I/O box 4. Microphone may be defective—substitute a different microphone Some speakers work, 1.

  • Page 22: Returning Your Championship Start For Service

    Returning Your Championship Start for Service If you are experiencing a problem not found in the Troubleshooting guide or not corrected by the troubleshooting instructions, it may be necessary to send your Championship Start to the factory for service. Depending on the problem, it may not be necessary to return the entire start system.

  • Page 23: Fcc Information

    A Appendix A FCC Information Wireless Microphone FCC Compliance Statement 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. 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 25 Customer Service Department www.coloradotime.com Email: support@coloradotime.com Phone: +1 970-667-1000 Toll Free U.S. and Canada 1 800-287-0653 Fax: +1 970-667-1032...

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