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User's Manual
for CSI's PLS 500 Series Equipment
Conference Systems, Inc.
Copyright 2005 Conference Systems, Inc.
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  • Page 1 User’s Manual for CSI’s PLS 500 Series Equipment Conference Systems, Inc. Copyright 2005 Conference Systems, Inc. ©...
  • Page 2: Key Features

    With over 25 years of experience in the language interpretation industry, CSI has developed a keen understanding of what is required to provide effective communication in multiple languages. Although the PLS500 Portable Language System utilizes cutting-edge wireless technology for the highest quality audio transmission, it has been specifically designed for ease of use to be operated by...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Miscellaneous Technical Service Contacts ..... 4 Compliance Notices ......4 Limited Lifetime Warranty .
  • Page 4: Technical Service Contacts

    CSI products. If products were damaged in shipment, please LT-800 and PT-500 Transmitters contact the carrier, then contact CSI for LT-800 and PT-500 transmitters are authorized by rule under replacement or repair requirements the Low Power Radio Service (47 C.F.R. Part 95) and must not payable by the carrier.
  • Page 5: Limited Lifetime Warranty

    CSI Limited Warranty Warranty Terms February 1, 2010 Conference Systems warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and conditions for a one-year limited manufacturer's warranty. Accessories are warranted for 90 days from date of purchase. This warranty is only available to the original end purchaser of the product and cannot be transferred.
  • Page 6: Pt-500 Portable Transmitter

    PT-500 Portable Transmitter, Preparation Preparing the PT-500 for Use Remove the product from the shipping container and plastic cover. Inspect for Set SQ switch The SQ switch is physical damage. See “Technical Service inside the battery compartment Contacts” (Page 4) if damage has occurred. next to the Battery Select switch.
  • Page 7: Operating The Transmitter

    If you wish to input line level audio, an optional the button marked A or B located on the front CSI supplied cable is available for this purpose. panel of the unit. These buttons will come You can also connect as follows: preset to channels 1 and 5.
  • Page 8: Lcd Display Descriptions

    4. Repeat the above procedure for setting the channel on the B button. 5. For more advanced channel setting (channels 6-19) please contact the CSI Technical Service Department (Page 4). PT-500 Transmitter LCD Display Description Indicates the currently...
  • Page 9: Charging Batteries

    NOTE: Contact CSI (see page 4) for charging and carrying case options. Top of Unit and Battery Compartment NOTE: It is recommended that you only use a CSI supplied charging transformer. Or, set the PT-500 with NiMH batteries within the unit in a CSI Carrying / Charging Case.
  • Page 10: Wall Transformer Operation

    PT-500 Portable Transmitter, Wall Transformer Operation, Special Applications Charging Using a Transformer Operating the PT-500 with a Wall Transformer 1. The unit will operate normally when connected With NiMH batteries in the unit, plug wall to a wall transformer. transformer in CHARGING connection and into wall outlet (as shown).
  • Page 11: Pt-500 Specifications

    Channels A and B can be programmed to any of19 channels. There are 5 channels Programming available by default. Please contact CSI for advanced channel programming. Red, illuminates when unit is on. Flashes when batteries are low, or to indicate charging. Flashes 2x when muted...
  • Page 12: Pt-500 Troubleshooting

    PT-500 Troubleshooting PT-500 Troubleshooting There is no audio The audio doesn’t have much fidelity Make sure the MUTE/TALK switch is in the TALK If your receivers all have SQ capability, position. Make sure you have the microphone activate SQ in all units by moving their plugged all the way in to the input jack.
  • Page 13: Conference System Incorporated East 1.800.614.7574 West 1.800.255.2111 Www.conferencesystems.com

    Make sure the charging case is connected to power and the unit is securely pushed into its slot in the case. NOTE: CSI uses 2100mAh (milli-Amp-hour) constant current NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries. Conference System Incorporated EAST 1.800.614.7574 WEST 1.800.255.2111 www.conferencesystems.com...
  • Page 14: Preparing The Pr-500 For Use

    PR-500 Portable Receiver, Preparation Preparing the PR-500 Receiver for Use Open the front access door by gripping the two Place Batteries in Unit Place two AA batteries tabs with your thumb and index finger. in the compartment, making note of the battery polarity shown in the battery compartment, and Select Battery Type Place the battery select again verifying that the BATTERY SELECT switch is...
  • Page 15: Operating The Receiver

    PR-500 Receiver, Preparation (cont.), Operation, Locking Channels Operating the PR-500 Receiver Make sure the unit is on by rotating the volume Locking On Channels knob to ON when an earpiece or headset is For applications where users want to select and plugged into the unit.
  • Page 16: Receiver Led Indicator

    5 channels are available as default. If you require more transmission channels, please When the batteries are almost fully discharged, contact CSI technical support (see page 4). the battery segments and the red LED near the volume control will blink quickly. When this...
  • Page 17: Squelch & Squelch Programming

    PR-500 Portable Receiver, Squelch Programming Squelch Squelch Programming The purpose of squelch is to mute the audio output of your receiver when the signal from Enter Squelch Program Mode the transmitter is turned off or is too weak to be •...
  • Page 18: Charging Batteries

    Top of Unit and Battery Compartment NOTE: It is recommended that you only use a CSI supplied charging transformer. Or, set the PT-500 with NiMH batteries within the unit and powered ON in a CSI Carrying/Charging Case.
  • Page 19: Wall Transformer Operation

    PR-500 Portable Receiver, Wall Transformer Charging & Operation Charging Using a Transformer Operating the PR-500 with a Wall Transformer With NiMH batteries in the unit, plug wall transformer 1. The unit will operate normally when connected to a wall transformer. in CHARGING connection and into wall outlet (as shown).
  • Page 20: Pr-500 Specifications

    Controls Unit can be programmed so that only desired channels are displayed. 5 channels are available as default. Please contact CSI for advanced channel programming. Programming Squelch can be adjusted for sensitivity and signal capture control. Channel selection can be locked by holding the seek button for 5 seconds.
  • Page 21: Pr-500 Troubleshooting

    I want to run the unit from a wall transformer. channels to find the clearest channel. Make sure Plug a CSI approved transformer to the CHG/PWR the SQ switch on your transmitter and receivers is connector on the side of the unit. Batteries do not...
  • Page 22: Lt-800 Stationary Transmitter

    216.7250 Ch. 19 Note: The PR-500 is shipped in default channels, 1 through 5, to enable advanced channel selection contact CSI (see page 4). Conference System Incorporated EAST 1.800.614.7574 WEST 1.800.255.2111 www.conferencesystems.com All specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 24 Conference System Incorporated 12910 Cloverleaf Center Drive Suite 100 Germantown, MD 20874 Telephone: 1.301.330.9090 EAST Toll Free: 1.800.614.7574 WEST Toll Free: 1.800.255.2111 www.conferencesystems.com Printed in U.S.A. 10/2005 ©Copyright 2005. Reprint with permission only...

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