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Operation

Battery

Charge the battery for at least 10 hours before using the PA919 or PA919PS. Simply plug the power cord into an AC outlet 

and charging begins automatically. The charging indicator will flash until fully charged, then it will stay green. The unit 

can be used while it is plugged in for charging.

There are two indicators above the main power switch. When the unit is turned on, the one on the left will light “red” 

when the battery has a low charge. The one on the right will light “green” if the battery is fully charged or if operating 

on A/C power.

It is recommended that the battery be recharged after several hours of usage, rather than stored with a low battery. This 

will prolong battery life. Storing more than 30 days without recharging will deteriorate the battery. Battery life naturally 

deteriorates over the lifespan of the battery. Usage time will also begin to deminish depending on the conditions.

Digital Master Volume Control

When the main power switch is turned on, the Digital Master Volume Control is at the lowest level to prevent accidental 

damage to the amplifier or internal speakers. The volume can be controlled in two ways; using the “Up” “Down” buttons 

on the mixer panel or using the RC-300 infrared remote control. The remote sensor must be used in front of the speaker 

as the sensor is behind the speaker grille.

Recommended Set-up Procedure

It is suggested that prior to turning the main power on, the UHF receiver volume controls be set at “10 o’clock”. Also set 

the microphone volume controls at “10 o’clock”. Turn on the main power switch and use either a wireless microphone 

or cabled microphone to adjust the master volume. 

Tape & CD

The main power switch does not control the CD and tape recorder. A separate power switch is combined with the 

Tape/CD volume control to limit battery drain when the Tape or CD are not being used. To operate the tape and CD 

players, first turn on the main power switch then rotate the Tape/CD volume knob clockwise to power them, and 

increase the volume to the appropriate level. The red power LED will light below the knobs. 

Wireless Receivers

There are two (2) independent combination XLR/1/4” jacks for using microphones with cables. Each jack has a volume 

control which effects the loudness of both wired and wireless microphones. Also each has a “Voice/Music” switch. 

On “music” program the sound is full fidelity, while on “voice” the sound is tailored to give maximum projection while 

limiting battery drain.

Operation 

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Line In

Insert both RCA plugs into the RCA jacks when using a stereo input. The left and right channels are combined so no 

program material is lost. If the source is monaural, either RCA jack can be used. The Line In volume control is used 

to increase or decrease the level of the input signal.

Line Out

The two RCA jacks are used to connect to the input of another piece of equipment such as a tape recorder, mixer or 

another amplified speaker. The outputs are monaural and volume level will depend on the volume of the source. For 

example, the tape or CD player level is controlled by the tape/CD volume control. The line outputs are independent 

of the Master Volume Control. The XLR line output level is affected by both the line output volume knob and master 

volume control.

Tone Controls

The separate base and treble controls provide a wide range of adjustment for increasing or decreasing either the bass or 

treble from “flat” frequency response. The center or “12 o’clock” position is flat.

Speaker Mute Switch 

Engaging this switch will cut off the sound of all speakers, internal and external, except as explained in the section under 

“PA919PS operation”.

Voice Priority

This feature is used for voice override of the music program when using any wired or wireless 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.

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Summary of Contents for PowerPro PA916-SP

Page 1: ...402 2248 International Customers call 818 407 2400 or Fax 818 407 2405 Portable Public Address Systems Owner s Manual PA919 Public Address Speaker PA919PS Powered Companion PA PA916 SP Passive Compan...

Page 2: ...refused Contents a PowerPro Public Address System b Power Cord c Operation Manual d RC 300 Remote Control With 2 AAA Alkaline Batteries Also included may be one or more of the following optional item...

Page 3: ...nd CD players first turn on the main power switch then rotate the Tape CD volume knob clockwise to power them and increase the volume to the appropriate level The red power LED will light below the kn...

Page 4: ...mpanion Speakers PA919PS The transmitter is preset at the factory to channel 13 It is recommended that the user not randomly change this setting If using the transmitter function change wireless recei...

Page 5: ...irectiontothenextprogramortotheprevious program It operates on the principal that there is a short period of silence between programs WhentheTapeDeckisinthePlaymodeandthe FF ismomentarilypressedandrel...

Page 6: ...copied from some discs may not play 9 10 Powered Companion Speaker PA919PS The Powered Companion PA has the same amplifier power supply and speaker compliment as the full featured PowerPro PA919 It d...

Page 7: ...the speaker however they are disabled on the PA916 SP Telescoping Handle 16 channel UHF wireless mic receivers Audio Line Out XLR Treble Control Bass Control Digital Master Volume Dual Steel Skid Guar...

Page 8: ...R THROUGH THE VENTILATION OPENINGS HEAT SITUATE THE APPLIANCE AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS HEAT REGISTERS STOVES OR OTHER AP PLIANCES INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS THAT PRODUCE HEAT POWER SOURCES C...

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