Summary of Contents for Playcore Colorado Time Systems Infinity
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Infinity Start System User Guide F849 Rev. 202202...
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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.
Table of Contents Introduction..............................5 Receiving Your Equipment ........................5 Scope of this Instruction Guide ......................... 5 Infinity Start System Features ........................7 Functions Battery Power Strobe Light Speakers Microphone Mounting Options Connection to electronic timer Optional Equipment ..........................8 Infinity Specifications ..........................
Introduction Thank you for purchasing Colorado Time Systems’ Infinity start system. Its multi-purpose design makes the Infinity perfect for use as an electronic start system or a limited public address system. Instructions for both of these applications are included in this manual. Receiving Your Equipment When you receive your Colorado Time Systems’...
Infinity Start System Features Your portable Infinity Start System contains a number of features which make it versatile and easy to use. It also serves as a limited public address system, allowing you to make announcements to your swimmers at practice and to the swimmers and spectators at a meet. Add to these features the peace of mind you get from knowing Colorado Time Systems stands behind you with more than thirty years of expertise in designing and building accurate, reliable and innovative products.
Optional Equipment The following optional equipment is available for use with your Infinity Start System. Call your Colorado Time Systems at +1 800-279-0111 x250 (U.S. and Canada) or +1 970-667-1000 to place an order. TR-3 Tripod: disassembles easily for storage. Adjustable height. Portable. •...
Installation/Maintenance This product is intended to be used in an indoor or outdoor swimming pool environment. When it is operated in the United States, it must be used in accordance with the National Electric Code. When it is operated elsewhere it must be used in accordance with all applicable national and local codes and regulations.
Setup This chapter contains instructions for setting up your Infinity Electronic Start System. The instructions in this chapter cover standard configurations. Your start system configuration may vary depending on specific requirements and optional equipment purchased. General Guidelines Location Select an appropriate location for your start system module—usually the scorer’s table. Using the optional TR-3 tripod can give greater freedom to place your Infinity in the most convenient location.
The battery will lose 20% of its charge in two to three months if it is not left plugged in. Note: Make sure the power switch is in the Off position while charging. An optional spare battery and external charger (BP-3) are also available for facilities to ensure that their Infinity always has a charged battery ready.
On/Off Switch To turn on your Infinity start system, flip the power switch to the On position. The location of the power switch is shown in Figure B on page 12. Regardless of start or PA operation, the Infinity consumes power whenever it is turned on. Therefore, it is very important that you remember to flip the power switch to the Off position when your Infinity is not in use.
Using Your Infinity Electronic Start System Starter’s Microphone The M2 family of microphones for CTS start systems are ergonomically designed for comfortable and intuitive use. Features Include two conveniently located start buttons on the top of the microphone for ease of operation for right- and left-handed users and a quiet push-to-talk switch.
Operating Notes Training Using your Infinity electronic start system during training sessions is one of its most useful features. Swimmers will quickly become accustomed to electronic starting and will thereby improve their start reflexes. Volume Control The volume control on the Infinity Connector Panel module affects only the PA volume. The start and recall tones always operate at full volume.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting This chapter contains maintenance and troubleshooting information which helps you keep your Infinity in good working order and helps you solve common problems quickly and easily. Maintenance Your Infinity electronic start system has been carefully designed to pro- vide years of trouble- free service.
Troubleshooting Colorado Time Systems has taken great care to ensure that your Infinity electronic start system provides years of trouble-free service. If, however, you should experience difficulties with your Infinity, first attempt to locate and solve the problem using the Troubleshooting guide. Locate the problem you are experiencing and follow the remedies one at a time in the order presented, checking your Infinity for proper operation between each recommended remedy.
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Symptom Action Notes No start or recall tones at 1. Make sure the starter is See instructions on page 15. speaker(s). holding down the push-to-talk thumb switch when pressing the start button on the microphone. 2. Check wired microphone See Figure B on page 12 for connector on the Infinity location of this item.
Returning Your Infinity 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 part or all of your Infinity to the factory for service. Depending on the problem, it may be necessary to return the entire start system. The following list contains the components which can be returned to the factory individually after removal from the Infinity module.
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