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- Page 1 Electronic Start System Championship Start Instruction Guide F875 Rev. 0704...
- Page 2 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Unauthorized modifications or changes made to this device not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance voids the user's authority to operate the equipment. Part Number F875 Rev. 0704 © 2004. Colorado Time Systems. All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction Receiving Your Equipment ........... 1 Scope of this Instruction Guide ..........2 Championship Start Features ..........2 Championship Start Specifications ........4 Setup Installation ................9 Wired Microphones ............9 Wireless Microphones ............ 10 On/Off Switch..............11 Battery Charging ............ - Page 4 Table of Contents...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction, Receiving Your Equipment Introduction Thank you for purchasing Colorado Time Systems Champi- onship Start electronic start system. Its multi-purpose de- sign makes the Championship Start perfect for use as an electronic start system or a limited public address system. -
Page 6: Scope Of This Instruction Guide
Start System. The main speaker circuit includes the speakers mounted under the starting blocks. There is no vol- ume adjustment for the start tone from these speakers. The auxiliary speaker circuit includes any additional speak- ers associated with the Championship Start System. For ex-... - Page 7 Add to these features the peace of mind you get from know- ing that Colorado Time Systems stands behind you with more than thirty years of expertise in designing and building accurate, reliable and innovative products. Ease of operation, low maintenance and superior customer service make Cham- pionship Start the obvious choice.
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Page 8: Championship Start Specifications
Championship Start front panel Underwater speaker for underwater recall and training. Speedlights LEDs across the front of a Colorado Time Systems relay judging platform that flash simultaneously with the Champi- onship Start speaker tone and strobe light, giving swimmers the fastest possible start. Championship Start can drive Speedlights in up to 12 lanes. - Page 9 Introduction, Championship Start Specifications Figure A: Front Panel Front Panel The Championship Start electronic start system front panel contains the following controls and connectors: ¨ Two standard microphone inputs ¨ Independent volume control for each microphone input (two standard and one wireless). Microphone volume is independent of Start Tone volume.
- Page 10 Introduction, Championship Start Specifications 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 ¨...
- Page 11 Introduction, Championship Start Specifications Figure C: Right Panel Right Panel The Championship Start system right panel contains the fol- lowing controls and connectors: ¨ On units that are designed for use with a wireless micro- phone, the wireless microphone receiver settings.
- Page 12 Introduction, Championship Start Specifications...
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Page 13: Setup Installation
û Important: Your Championship Start System can be operated only from battery power, keeping AC power away from the pool deck and reducing the possibility of electric shock. -
Page 14: Wireless Microphones
The settings and adjustments for the wireless receiver are on the right panel of the Championship Start System (see Figure C on page 7). Receiver(s) Place the Championship Start System, which contains the... -
Page 15: On/Off Switch
The transmitter sends a signal from its microphone to the receiver in the Championship Start System (or to the exter- nal receiver, which transfers the signal to the Championship Start System) for distribution to the speakers. -
Page 16: Setting The Volume Controls
Configuration The following block diagrams illustrate typical configura- tions for your Championship Start with in-deck wiring or Diagrams on-deck. For more specific configuration information, con- tact your Colorado Time Systems representative. - Page 17 Setup, Installation Figure D: Championship Start In-Deck configuration...
- Page 18 Setup, Installation Figure E: Championship Start On-Deck configuration...
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Page 19: Using Your Electronic Start System
Using Your Electronic Start System, Strobe Light 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 20: Timer Output
Championship Start. Many electronic timers, includ- ing all Colorado Time Systems timers, require a Normally Open (N.O.) start pulse. Others require a Normally Closed (N.C.) start pulse. -
Page 21: Maintenance And Troubleshooting Maintenance
Do not allow your speakers, speaker connectors, cable har- ness terminals and timer start cable connectors to remain wet constantly. Colorado Time Systems uses the finest qual- ity materials available for these items, but the pool environ- ment is very harsh. The corrosive action of chemi- cally-treated pool water will eventually corrode any connec- tor exposed to it for long periods. -
Page 22: Storage
Make sure the power switch is in the OFF po- sition before storing your Championship Start. In Case of Difficulty Colorado Time Systems has taken great care to ensure that your Championship Start electronic start system provides years of trouble-free service. If, however, you should experi-... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Colorado Time Systems Customer Service De- partment, x256, toll-free at 1-800-CTS-0653 (U.S. and Can- ada) or (970) 667-1000, visit www.coloradotime.com or... - Page 24 Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting Symptom Action Notes No start or recall tones at 1. Make sure starter is holding down the speaker(s) push-to-talk switch when pressing the start button on the microphone 2. Check microphone connector on Champi- See Figure A on page 5 onship Start front panel for location of this item 3.
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Page 25: Returning Your Championship Start For Service
Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Returning Your Championship Start for Service Returning Your Championship Start for Service If you are experiencing a problem not found in the Trouble- shooting guide or not corrected by the troubleshooting in- structions, it may be necessary to send your Championship Start to the factory for service. - Page 26 Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Returning Your Championship Start for Service...
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Page 27: Appendix Afcc Information
FCC Label Locations The FCC labels for the Championship Start System using wireless microphone(s) are in the following locations: Transmitter: under the battery in the battery compartment... - Page 28 Sales: 1-800-279-0111 or 1-970-667-1000 Service: 1-800-287-0653, x256 or 1-970-667-1000 FAX: (970) 667-1032 Web: www.coloradotime.com Email: customerservice@coloradotime.com Colorado Time Systems 1551 East 11th Street Loveland, CO 80537 USA...
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