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- Page 1 WS-series Wireless Audio System User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2. PACKAGE CONTENTS 3. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 4. SETUP AND INSTALLATION 4.1 USAGE AND POWER (WS-T & WS-R) 4.2 RECHARGING BELTPACKS WITH THE WS-CH 4.3 RECHARGING A BELTPACK WITH THE WS-CR 4.4 POWER ON AND OFF (WS-T & WS-R) 7 4.5 MANUAL CHANNEL SELECTION (WS-T & WS-R) 7 4.6 AUTO CHANNEL SELECTION (WS-T & WS-R) 8 4.7 CONNECTING TO THE AUDIO INPUTS (WS-T) 8 4.8 CONNECTING HEADPHONES (WS-R) 8 4.9 SETTING VOLUME (WS-T & WS-R) 8 5. BASIC OPERATION 5.1 WS-T OPERATION 5.2 WS-R OPERATION 6. TROUBLESHOOTING 7. SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES 8. - Page 3 WS-series Wireless Audio System Thank you for purchasing the Califone WS-series Wireless Audio ® System. We encourage you to visit our website www.califone.com to register your product for its warranty coverage, to sign up to receive our newsletter, download our catalog, and learn more about the complete line of Califone audio visual products, including portable and installed ® wireless PA systems, multimedia players and recorders, headphones and headsets, computer peripheral equipment, visual presentation products and language learning materials.
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
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. 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. 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. 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. - Page 5 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. IMPORTANT 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. 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. 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: • 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. NOTE: Shielded cables may be required to be used with this unit to en- sure compliance with the Class B FCC limits.
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Page 6: Package Contents
2. PACKAGE CONTENTS • NOTE: Package contents will vary depending on the kit configuration chosen. The kit may or may not contain one or more of the following: • WS-T Transmitter Beltpack • WS-R Receiver Beltpack • WS-CH 4x Charger • WS-CHP Power Adapter for use with WS-CH • WS-CR Charging Cradle with power adapter • WS-CS12 Case (Includes 2 keys and 6 headphone pouches) • User Manual 3. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS WS-T Transmitter Beltpack 1. Line Input 9. Channel Up 2. Microphone Input 10. Charging Jack 3. Volume Up 11. Belt Clip 4. Voume Down 12. Walkie-talkie On/Off Switch 5. Walkie-talkie / Mute Button... - Page 7 WS-R Receiver Beltpack 85dB LIMITER SENSITIVIT Y CHANNE L LOCK WS-R 900MH z Audio Receiver ON / OFF LOW / HI ON / OFF 1. Power Indicator LED 9. Channel Up 2. Headphone Output 10. Charging Jack 3. Headphone Output 11. Belt Clip 4. Volume Up 12. 85 dB Limiter On/Off Switch 5. Voume Down 13. RX Sensitivity Switch 6. LCD Screen 14. Channel Lock Switch 7. Channel Down 15. Hole for Lanyard 8. Power On/Off...
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Page 8: Setup And Installation
WS-CR Charging Cradle WS-CR Power Adapter CHARGING WS-CR CHARGING CRADLE WS-T LCD Screen Layout WS-R LCD Screen Layout 1. TX Power Indicator 1. RX Power Indicator 2. Channel Number 2. Channel Number 3. Channel Frequency 3. Channel Frequency 4. Channel Lock Indicator 4. Channel Lock Indicator 5. Walkie-Talkie Mode Indicator 5. Sensitivity Mode Indicator 6. Battery Level Indicator 6. 85dB Limiter Indicator 7. Volume Level Indicator 7. Battery Level Indicator... -
Page 9: Recharging Beltpacks With The Ws-Ch
4.2 RECHARGING BELTPACKS WITH THE WS-CH 1. Connect the power adapter (WS-CHP) to the wall outlet and then to the DC IN jack on the back of the WS-CH 4x Charger. 2. Connect up to 4 WS-T or WS-R beltpacks to the charging leads on the WS-CH unit. The beltpacks will immediately begin charging. A red LED on the WS-CH indicates the unit is charging. A green LED indicates that charging is complete. 3. For charging more than 4 beltpacks simultaneously, up to 3 WS- CH chargers may be daisy-chained to recharge 12 beltpacks simultaneously. NOTE: The beltpack may be operated while recharging. 4.3 RECHARGING A BELTPACK WITH THE WS-CR 1. Connect the power adapter (included with the WS-CR) to the wall outlet and then to the DC IN jack on the back of the WS-CR charging cradle. 2. Insert the WS-T or WS-R beltpack into the WS-CR unit until it clicks into place. The unit will immediately begin charging. A red LED on the WS-CR indicates the unit is charging. A green LED indicates that charging is complete; however, the LED will only turn green if the beltpack power is turned off. NOTES: • The beltpack may be operated while recharging. • The cradle can be hung on the wall using standard screws. -
Page 10: Auto Channel Selection (Ws-T & Ws-R)
4.6 AUTO CHANNEL SELECTION (WS-T & WS-R) 1. First, power on all of the WS-T and WS-R beltpacks to be set on the same channel. Use the power on procedure in section 4.4. 2. For the WS-T, ensure that the channel you want to use is not already in use and that the frequency is clear of any interference. 3. Change the channel of the WS-T transmitter to the desired channel using the procedure in section 4.5. 4. To automatically connect each WS-R receiver to the same channel as the WS-T, follow this procedure for each WS-R: 5. Ensure that the “CHANNEL LOCK” switch on the back of the unit is switched to OFF. 6. Position the WS-R within one foot of the WS-T transmitter to connect to. 7. Simultaneously press the CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN buttons and hold for > 3 seconds. The WS-R will now search for the transmitter. 8. Once successfully connected to the transmitter channel, the LCD will stop flashing. The channel should now be set to the same one as the WS-T. 9. Continue this process until all WS-R beltpacks have been set to the WS-T channel. 4.7 CONNECTING TO THE AUDIO INPUTS (WS-T) 1. To transmit audio from a microphone, connect the 3.5mm plug of the electret microphone into the mic jack. -
Page 11: Basic Operation
CAUTION: The 85 dB SPL Limiter will only work with headphones/headsets specifically sold by Califone for use with the WS-series products. Check with Califone to see if your heaphone/headset is compatible with this feature. 5. BASIC OPERATION 5.1 WS-T OPERATION... -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
6. TROUBLESHOOTING Issue Resolution The unit does not power on. Hold the Power button for 2-3 seconds. If the unit still does not power on, the unit may need to be recharged. The channel will not change. Check the back of the unit and make sure the channel lock is set to OFF. The walkie-talkie does not work. Check the back of the unit and make sure the walkie-talkie function is set to ON. The audio does not work. Check that the WS-T walkie-talkie switch is set to OFF. Or if it is ON, make sure to press the walkie-talkie button to transmit audio. On the receiver, the volume does not Set the volume on both the transmitter increase sufficiently. and the receiver. -
Page 13: Specifications & Features
7. SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES System Specs Operational Range Low TX Power / Low RX Sens.: > 100 feet ** Low TX Power / High RX Sens.: > 200 feet ** High TX Power / Low RX Sens.: > 200 feet ** High TX Power / High RX Sens.: > 300 feet ** ** Line-of-sight required. Range may be much lower due to obstructions and interference. Frequency Response (Mic/Line Inputs) 100 Hz - 8 kHz +/- 3dB THD + N% (Mic/Line Inputs) < 3 % WS-T Transmitter Transmitter Channels / Frequency 16 channels Range 902 - 928 MHz Power Requirements Uses 3.7 V / 1800 mAh Li-Ion battery. Transmit Channels 1 Channel (Mono) Output Power Low: 5 mW High: 10 mW Sensitivity (Mic Input) 50 mV Sensitivity (Line Input) 250 mV Usage Time > 11 hours Battery Recharge Time < 13 hours S/N Ratio > 60 dB Product Dimensions 4” x 3” x 1.25”... - Page 14 WS-CH 4x Charger Features / Description Charges up to 4pcs WS-T or WS-R. Power Requirements WS-CHP Power adapter: 100-240VAC~50- 60Hz switching-type power adapter with DC 5V/6A output DC IN Jack ID / OD 2.0 / 5.5 mm Recharging Lead Plugs ID / OD 1.35 / 3.5 mm Recharging Lead Length 4” Product Dimensions 3.75” x 2.75” x 1.75” Product Weight (incl. accessories) 4 oz (WS-CH) + 11 oz (WS-CHP) = 15 oz (Total) WS-CR Charging Cradle Features / Description Charges one WS-T or WS-R. Power Requirements Included 100-240VAC~50-60Hz switching- type power adapter with DC 5V/1A output DC IN Jack Type 1.35 / 3.5 mm Product Dimensions 4.5” x 3.25” x 4.5” Product Weight (incl. accessories) 6 oz WS-CS12 Case Features / Description • Carries up to 12pcs WS-T or WS-R + 1pc WS-CR (w/ adapter) + 4pcs WS-CH + 1pc WS-CHP + 12pcs headphones + microphone accessories.
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Page 15: Warranty
8. WARRANTY Califone warrants this product to be free from defective material and workmanship for one year from the purchase date. Our “Project Intercept” Customer Satisfaction program will replace defective parts and repair malfunctioning equipment under this warranty when the defect occurs under normal use. All Damage Claims Must Be Made With the Freight Carrier Notify the freight carrier immediately if you observe any damage to the shipping carton or product. Repack the unit in the carton and await inspection by the carrier’s claim agent. Notify your dealer of the pending freight claim. Returning Your Unit for Service or Repairs Should your unit require service, contact our Customer Service Department online at califone.com/techsupport or via email warranty@ califone.com or by phone at 800-722-0500 / 818-407-2400 to first obtain an RA (Return Authorization) number before returning it to Califone. The unit must be returned to our factory via prepaid transportation only after the factory issues an RA number, which must be clearly written on the outside of the box. califone.com...
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