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1. 9 Wireless Microphones 10 OWOH 11 Battery 11 Setting the Volume Controls 12 Configuration 12 Using Your Electronic Start System Starter s Microphone 15 Strobe Light serren n i a e 15 Timer Output 16 Operating Notes 16 Maintenance and Troubleshooting MMI BU8BATI6 aaa 17 akaqa qua 17 Cable 18 In Case of Difficulty ss 18 19 Returning Your Championship Start for Service 21 Replacement Parts 21 Appendix FCC Ipforimation nasua i r 23 Wireless Microphones 23 Table of Contents Introduction Your2. Replacement speakers Cable harnesses Replacement wired microphone Replacement wireless microphone Replacement AC power converter 21 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Returning Your Championship Start for Service 22 Appendix Information Wireless Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Opera Statement tion is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received includ ing interference that may cause undesired operation Unauthorized modifications or changes made to this device not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli ance voids the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 COLORADO TIME SYSTEMS EL IR Championship Start unit back panel External receiver right hand side of back panel L orado TIME SYSTEMS 5 Sales 1 800 279 0111 1 970 667 1000 1 800 287 0653 256 1 970 667 1000 FAX 970 667 1032 Web www coloradotime com Email customerservice coloradotime com Colorado Time
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4. 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 Make sure the power switch is in the OFF po sition before storing your Championship Start In Case of Difficulty 18 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 ence difficulties with your Championship Start 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 Championship Start for proper operation between each recommended remedy Solving simple problems yourself will save you time and money If the problem you are experiencing is not mentioned in the Troubleshooting guide or the recommended steps do not solve the problem call Customer Service at extension 256 toll free at 1 800 CTS 0653 U S and Canada or 970 667 1000 visit www coloradotime com or email customerservice coloradotime com for assistance Troubleshooting Maintenance and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section helps you solve common start system problems quickly Locate the difficulty you are experiencing the Symptom column and then follow the recommendations in the Action colu
5. as a battery charger 11 Setup Installation Setting the Volume Controls Microphones x Note Auxiliary Speaker s Main Speakers Configuration Diagrams 12 Take care not to let the battery fully discharge as this will damage the battery and greatly limit the ability of the bat tery to properly operate the equipment You can extend the life of the battery by recharging the battery from 12 to 24 hours immediately after each use and insuring that the on off switch of the unit has been placed in the off position when not in active use To recharge your battery simply place the power switch in the off position and plug in the equipment to a 110 VAC 60 HZ outlet for 12 to 24 hours With your Championship Start turned on rotate the volume control for the desired microphone or auxiliary speaker s on the front panel clockwise to increase the volume Rotate the volume control counter clockwise to decrease the volume Test the volume level by using the desired microphone The microphone volume controls on the front of the Champion ship Start affect only the PA volume If you are using multi ple microphones you can adjust the volume for each one sep arately To avoid feedback noise do not hold the microphone close to the speakers when testing the output volume The volume knob for the auxiliary speaker s adjusts the vol ume of the start and recall tones at any auxiliary speakers The start and recall tones always f
6. needs to be recharged If coaches parents and spectators attempt to start their stopwatches from the start tone they will not get accurate starts The relatively slow speed of sound especially in the pool environment results in late stopwatch starts for observ ers at any distance from the speakers Educate your coaches parents and spectators to use the strobe and or starting block Speedlights to trigger their stopwatch starts The strobe and Speedlight flash is unaffected by poor acoustics and the fast speed of light ensures that all observers see the flash at the same time resulting in more accurate stopwatch times The strobe and Speedlights also ensure fair starts for hearing impaired athletes Maintenance Troubleshooting Maintenance 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Battery Cable Harness This chapter contains maintenance and troubleshooting formation which helps you keep your Championship Start in good working order and helps you solve common problems quickly and easily Your new Championship Start electronic start system has been carefully designed to provide years of trouble free ser vice No routine maintenance is necessary but following a few simple steps will ensure that your Championship Start delivers the trouble free service for which it was designed You can extend the usable life of the internal batteries by al ways keeping them fully charged never allow the bat teries to d
7. Electronic Start System Championship Start Championship Start System Cane Instruction Guide W TIME SYSTEMS MINN Wie v ZJ K F875 Rev 0704 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 x256 or 1 970 667 1000 x256 FAX 970 667 1032 Web www coloradotime com Email customerservice coloradotime com FCC Compliance Statement for Wireless Microphone 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 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 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
8. Equipment 1 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 electronic start system or a limited public address system Instructions for both of these applications are included in this instruction guide Receiving Your Equipment x Note When you receive your Colorado Time Systems equipment follow these steps 1 Open all shipping boxes We recommend that you save all shipping boxes and packing material You are responsible for damage to your equipment if an item is returned improperly packed 2 Check for concealed damage immediately upon receipt of equipment Report any damage directly to the freight car rier 3 Use the Packing List included with the shipment to take an inventory of all items If you believe one or more parts to be missing contact our Customer Service Department imme diately at 1 800 CTS 0653 x256 in the U S and Canada or at 970 667 1000 or email customerservice coloradotime com Introduction Championship Start Features Scope of this Instruction Guide This instruction guide addresses all issues related to the in stallation and normal operation of your new Championship Start electronic start system complete maintenance troubleshooting section covers the most common problems that are user correctable For any repairs or problems not found in th
9. 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 Fuses an AC power converter circuit fuse and one fuse for each battery all fuses are 5x20mm 5A slow blow O Unit On Off Switch O Right Panel Introduction Championship Start Specifications CHANNEL SQUELCH RX IND 1 SPEEDLIGHTS SPKR O TIMER START O STROBE O WALLPLATE e Figure C Right Panel The Championship Start system right panel contains the fol lowing controls and connectors o units that designed for use with wireless micro phone the wireless microphone receiver settings Connector for additional wireless microphone receiver Speedlight connector SPKR Audio Start Tone output for lane speakers Start signal for Timer Normally Open Normally Closed option is available but must be set at the factory External Strobe Wallplate Connector 10 military style locking con nector that reduces the number and complexity of con nections and cables needed for facilities with in deck wiring Includes signal lines for Speedlights Speaker Timer Start a
10. PEEDLIGHTS SPKRS 5 6 45 MAXIMUM OF 12 SPEAKERS CHAMP WSS 2 Figure E Championship Start On Deck configuration 14 Using Your Electronic Start System Strobe Light 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 Starting a Race Public Address Recalling a False Start Strobe Light Wired and wireless microphones are operated in the same way start a race hold down the push to talk switch and press the start button on the top of the microphone use the starter s microphone for public address press the push to talk switch on the side of the microphone and speak into the grille on the front of the microphone recall a false start release the start button on the micro phone and then press it again If you are using multiple mi crophones the Championship Start sees all of the start but tons as a single button As a result all microphone start but tons must be released before any one of them is pressed again to recall a false start Make sure all starters are aware that they must immediately release the start button after each start The strobe light flashes automatically whenever the start system receives a start pulse Allow 30 seconds between strobe flashes for the strobe circuit to recharge If the strobe circuit has not had time to recharge
11. connector s on cable har ness or deck plate Strobe does not flash 1 Allow 30 seconds between starts for strobe to recharge 2 Check strobe connector at wall plate or I O box 20 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Returning Your Championship Start for Service Returning Your Championship Start for Service x Warning Speakers Cables External Strobe Replacement Parts 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 Depending on the problem it may not be necessary to return the entire start system The following list contains the components which can be re turned to the factory individually after removal from the Championship Start module Before attempting to remove any components make sure the Championship Start power switch is in the Off position and the AC power converter is unplugged Detach the individual speaker cable from the cable harness if you are using a multiple speaker configuration If you are us ing a single speaker configuration detach the speaker con nector from the Championship Start Return the defective speaker s For any of the cables used detach all connections and return the cable Detach the strobe light cable from the Championship Start Additional items which can be ordered as replacement parts
12. e Cham pionship Start front panel shown in Figure A on page 5 These microphone inputs are identical and can be used inter Setup Installation x Note Wireless Microphones 10 Receiver s Squelch Channel Select x Note changeably Each microphone input has an independent vol ume control for optimum voice quality Your Championship Start electronic start system is de signed for use only with factory supplied microphones For reliable operation do not connect any other devices to the microphone inputs The Championship Start System can be ordered wire less ready or upgraded to use a wireless microphone 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 7 Place the Championship Start System which contains the wireless receiver in a location that allows for the fewest vi sual obstructions between it and the wireless microphone transmitter A wireless microphone will function up to 350 feet 107 meters from its receiver When using the wireless microphone point the antenna on the Championship Start System straight up An additional wireless microphone can be added to a wireless Championship Start System with an external receiver For secondary wireless units place the external wireless receiver where there will be the few
13. er cable harness and Championship Start 2 Confirm that your timer accepts Normally Open start pulses See Figure C on page 7 for locations of these items See page 16 for a discus sion of this issue For in formation about your timer see its documenta tion 19 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Action Notes No start or recall tones at speaker s 1 Make sure starter is holding down the push to talk switch when pressing the start button on the microphone 2 Check microphone connector on Champi onship Start front panel 3 Check speaker connector s on cable har ness or deck plate check speaker cable har ness connector at wall plate or I O box 4 Microphone switch may be bad substi tute another microphone 5 Electronic timer failure attempt to start timer manually See Figure A on page 5 for location of this item No public address output at speaker s 1 Check volume control level on Champion ship Start front panel 2 Check speaker connector s on cable har ness or deck plate check speaker cable har ness connector at wall plate or I O box 3 Check microphone connection on Champi onship Start front panel 4 Microphone may be bad substitute a dif ferent microphone See Figure A on page 5 for location of this item See Figure A on page 5 for location of this item Some speakers work others do not 1 Check speaker
14. est visual obstructions between it and its wireless microphone transmitter and point the an tenna on the external receiver straight up There are no user servicable parts on the receiver To adjust squelch rotate the squelch knob counter clockwise until a loud rushing sound is heard at the speakers then slowly turn the knob clock wise until the rushing sound is no longer heard Channel select allows you to select one of eight available channels The reciever and the transmitter MUST be set to the same channel for the wireless microphone to work properly If you are using two wireless microphones at the same loca tion the second receiver transmitter pair needs to be a mini mum of two channels away from the first For example if the first receiver and transmitter are set to Channel 4 the RX IND Transmitter Low Batt Switch Battery Charging Setup Installation second receiver and transmitter can be set to any channel except channels 3 and 5 When the LED labeled RX IND 15 the receiver and its transmitter are set to the same channel and the receiver is receiving a signal from the transmitter The person using a wireless microphone will have both the transmitter and the wireless microphone The transmitter has a clip so that it can be attached to a belt for convenience The transmitter sends a signal from its microphone to the receiver in the Championship Start System or to the exter nal receiver
15. fully when your Cham pionship Start receives another start pulse the strobe light will not flash 15 Using Your Electronic Start System Operating Notes Timer Output x Note Operating Notes 16 Strobe Light Speedlight Usage When properly connected to CTS electronic timing system such as the System 5 System 6 or Dolphin the Champion ship Start automatically sends a start pulse to the timer whenever the microphone start button is pressed If your electronic timer does not start properly check the start cable connections both at the timer wall plate or cable harness and at your Championship Start Many electronic timers includ ing all Colorado Time Systems timers require a Normally Open start pulse Others require a Normally Closed N C start pulse The Championship Start works only with Normally Open start pulses If your timer requires a Normally Closed start pulse contact your Colorado Time Systems representative for factory modifications Using your Championship Start electronic start system dur ing 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 If the start tone drops in volume or becomes longer the battery is getting low and
16. is instruction guide call Colorado Time Systems Customer Service Department extension 256 toll free at 1 800 CTS 0653 U S and Canada or 970 667 1000 or email customerservice coloradotime com Championship Start Features x Note Your new Championship Start electronic start system con tains a number of advanced features which make it versatile and easy to use Each Championship Start has two built in 12VDC rechargeable batteries 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 With its optional multiple speaker configurations and acces sories the Championship Start is a powerful start system O Drives speakers mounted under the starting blocks for an extremely consistent start tone across all lanes O Drives Speedlights across the front of relay judging plat forms mounted on starting blocks Speedlights level the playing field for hearing impaired athletes They offer all athletes a visual cue and experience practicing with the type of start system used at championship competitions O Supports a wireless microphone as well as two wired mi crophones O Supports an underwater speaker for underwater recall and training options There are two speaker circuits associated with the Champi onship Start System The main speaker circuit includes the speakers mounted under the starting blocks There is no vol ume adju
17. ischarge completely Leave the AC power converter connected for 12 to 24 hours and always make sure the power switch is in the Off position after every use If the red Low Battery LED on the front panel is illuminated or the start tone volume drops or becomes longer the batteries are getting low and need to be recharged The AC power con verter charges the batteries whether the Championship Start is on or off 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 Proper care and handling of cables can prevent damage 17 Maintenance and Troubleshooting In Case of Difficulty Storage At the beginning and end of each season clean all female connectors with a cotton swab and silicone grease use Com pound 111 by Dow Corning for best results If connectors are badly corroded clean them with Lime A Way which is available at most supermarkets before applying a small amount of silicone grease to the connector Compound and Dow Corning are registered trademarks of Dow Chemical Corp Lime A Way is a registered trademark of Benckiser Consumer Products Inc Store your Championship Start in a dry place
18. mn one at a time in the order they appear If the problem you are experiencing is not listed or the rec ommended remedies do not have the desired effect write a summary of the problem and all steps you have taken to cor rect it and call Colorado Time Systems Customer Service De partment x256 toll free at 1 800 CTS 0653 U S Can ada or 970 667 1000 visit www coloradotime com or email customerservice coloradotime com Symptom Action Notes Nothing Works green Power LED off 1 Check power On Off switch 2 Recharge battery 3 Check fuses on Championship Start rear panel replace only with same type and rat ing If power switch is on bat tery is discharged See Instructions on page 17 Fuses are on the left panel see Figure B on page 6 All fuses are 5x20mm 5A slow blow Nothing Works green Power LED on 1 Check microphone and speaker connec tions on the Championship Start System See figures A B and C on pages 5 6 and 7 for loca tions of these items Battery will not charge 1 Check power at AC outlet use a working lamp to check for power at outlet 2 Check fuses on Championship Start rear panel replace only with same type and rat ing Fuses are on the left panel see Figure B on page 6 All fuses are 5x20mm 5A slow blow Championship Start does not start electronic timer but start tone sounds properly 1 Check cable connections at tim
19. n add an extra speaker for the far lane or mount one to the backstroke pole Add an additional microphone for ref eree or far side of pool or officials at the timing table Interfaces to all Colorado Time Systems electronic timers us ing optional start jumper cable models 5 50 through 54 200 Championship Start Specifications Physical Height 13 25 33 7 Width 13 33 cm Depth 5 75 14 6 cm Weight 17 4 lbs 7 9 kg Introduction Championship Start Specifications WIRELESS O LOW BATT AUX SPKR O MIC 1 2 Figure Front Panel Front Panel The Championship Start electronic start system front panel contains the following controls and connectors O Two standard microphone inputs O Independent volume control for each microphone input two standard and one wireless Microphone volume is independent of Start Tone volume O Power On indicator green LED O Low Battery indicator red LED provides an early indi cation that the battery level is getting low Performance may decrease with continued operation Recharge batter ies or connect AC power converter as soon as possible O AUX Speaker volume control that affects the auxiliary speaker start tone levels Introduction Championship Start Specifications Left Panel STROBE ON OFF AUX SPKR MOUNTING AUX SPKR O O EXTERNAL ON OFF POWER o FUSES Figure B
20. nd External Strobe Introduction Championship Start Specifications Installation x Note Setup Installation 2 Setup This chapter contains instructions for setting up your Cham pionship Start electronic start system and its accessories to meet your competition and practice requirements The in structions in this chapter cover standard Championship Start configurations your set up may vary depending on spe cific requirements and optional equipment Connect the Championship Start to the wall plate a cable harness or to a deck plate at one side of the starting end ei ther at lane 1 or at the last lane 6 8 10 12 If you have purchased a system which includes multiple speakers the lo cations for the Championship Start available to you may be limited by the location of the speaker cable harness or wall plate Use only the speakers provided by Colorado Time Sys tems Attaching any other type of speakers to the Champi onship Start can cause your start system to fail The start system module should be positioned so that the strobe is easily visible This allows officials and spectators can start their watches from the strobe improving the accu racy of watch starts x Important Your Championship Start System can be operated Wired Microphones only from battery power keeping AC power away from the pool deck and reducing the possibility of electric shock Two jacks for wired microphones are provided on th
21. ng platforms with speedlights O False start recall repeating dual tone from all connected speakers including underwater O Training tool train with start tone used in competition and communicate with swimmers through an optional underwater speaker O used to address swimmers and spectators Used to address swimmers start the race and recall in the event of a false start 6 watt 45 ohm moisture and corrosion resistant reflex speaker used as lane speaker Championship Start can drive up to 12 lane speakers 10 watt 8 ohm moisture and corrosion resistant compres sion speaker used as AUX speaker Maximum of two speak Introduction Championship Start Specifications Speedlights Strobe Light Battery Power Expandable Practicality ers can be connected to the AUX speaker output on the Championship Start front panel Underwater speaker for underwater recall and training 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 Bright 360 strobe light flashes with start tone Gives tim ers officials a reliable start reference and provides a visual cue to hearing impaired athletes Safe reliable internal gel cell batteries 2 with external charger Championship Start will operate while charging You ca
22. stment for the start tone from these speakers The auxiliary speaker circuit includes any additional speak ers associated with the Championship Start System For ex Mounting Options Functions Wired Wireless Microphone Speakers Introduction Championship Start Features ample a speaker you have mounted on the backstroke pole would be on this circuit The volume control knob labeled AUX SPKR for this circuit adjusts the volume of the start tone from any auxiliary speaker s For both speaker circuits the individual volume controls for each microphone are used to adjust the volume of that mi crophone s output at all speakers The Championship Start can serve as a limited public ad dress system allowing you to make announcements to your swimmers at practice and to the swimmers and spectators at meet 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 Place the Championship Start module on a tabletop mount it on the wall with the wall mount kit or use the tripod Model TR 2 Do not use a standard camera tripod O Start system 0 25 second dual tone electronic blast with simultaneous strobe flash Simultaneous speedlight flash for relay judgi
23. unction at maximum vol ume at the main speakers under the starting blocks they are not adjustable The following block diagrams illustrate typical configura tions for your Championship Start with in deck wiring or on deck For more specific configuration information con tact your Colorado Time Systems representative Setup Installation CMP RX10 25 50 TXR RXR CMPSS K CES 25 CMP ES 5 50 5 100 5 50 5 WALL PLATE 5 CMP WPSO EXTERNAL STROBE CMP ES CHAMP WSS MICROPHONE WIRED M 25 QUICK DISCONNECT DECK PLATE CONNECTION HUB 5 10 8 MAXIMUM OF 2 SPEAKERS LANE SPEEDLIGHTS SPKR 5 6 45 MAXIMUM 12 SPEAKERS CHAMP WSS IN DECK gt Figure D Championship Start In Deck configuration 13 Setup Installation TOUCHPAD amp A BUTTON RJP ADDITIDNAL WIRELESS CTS TIMER REVR CMP RX10 L gt lt CMP RX25 CH41 8 SJ 25 CMP RX50 CH41 10 EXTERNAL WIRELESS 25 x 5 50 start system 100 50 AUX SPKR EXTERNAL CHAMPOVSS 5 L STROBE 5 10 8 CMP ES MAXIMUM OF 2 SPEAKERS MICROPHONE WIRED SL 6 25 LS40 6 SL 8 50 LS40 8 SL 10 150 1540 10 200 1540 12 S
24. which transfers the signal to the Championship Start System for distribution to the speakers To check the battery press the button on the micro phone 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 The battery com partment opens from the back of the transmitter To change the battery depress the textured area on the battery com partment cover and slide the cover away from the transmit ter Replace the battery making sure the positive and nega tive terminals on the battery are aligned according to the di agram on the battery compartment and slide the cover back into place Other than replacing the battery there are no user service able parts on the transmitter To turn on your Championship Start system press the power switch until it clicks over to the On position The power switch is on the lower left side of the unit as shown in Figure B on page 6 Always remember to turn off your Championship Start when it is not in use so that you don t discharge the battery If the Low Battery indicator red LED on the Championship Start front panel is lit or the start tone drops in volume or becomes longer the batteries are getting low and need to be recharged The external AC power converter provided with your Championship Start is safety designed both to power the start system and for use
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