Model PA-20R / PA-25R
Megaphone
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®
Model PA-20R / PA-25R
Megaphone.
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®
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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.
2. PACKAGE CONTENTS
• PA-20R OR PA-25R Megaphone
• PA-20R includes: 6pcs “C” (UM-2) size batteries
• PA-25R includes: 8pcs “C” (UM-2) size batteries
• User Manual
1. Microphone Hanger
2. Battery Compartment Latch
3. TALK / SIREN Switch
4. Shoulder Strap
5. Microphone
6. ON/OFF Switch
7. Volume Control
8. SPEAK / RECORD / PLAY
Buttons
9. POWER / RECORD
Indicators
10. N/A Button (DISABLED)
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4. SETUP AND INSTALLATION
1. Ensure the unit is off. To turn off the unit, slide the ON/OFF
SWITCH to the "OFF" position.
2. Open the BATTERY COMPARTMENT by pressing the latch and
insert the “C” size batteries ensuring the proper battery polarity.
5. BASIC OPERATION
5.1 TALK / SIREN OPERATION
1. Adjust the volume to minimum.
2. Slide the ON/OFF SWITCH to the “ON” position. The POWER
LED should light red.
3. To amplify voice through the built-in microphone, switch the
TALK / SIREN SWITCH to “TALK”. Then depress the SPEAK
button and talk into the microphone.
4. Increase the volume to the desired level.
5. Alternatively, to amplify a siren sound through the speaker,
switch the TALK / SIREN SWITCH to the “SIREN” position.
NOTE: The volume knob does not adjust the siren volume.
6. To turn off the unit, slide the ON/OFF SWITCH to the “OFF”
position.
CAUTION: No person should stand within 15 feet of the megaphone
while on. Avoid exposing listeners to excessive volume for long periods
of time as this can result in hearing damage.
5.2 RECORDING / PLAYBACK OPERATION
1. Adjust the volume to minimum.
2. Slide the ON/OFF SWITCH to the “ON” position. The POWER
LED should light red.
3. To record voice from the built-in microphone, switch the TALK /
SIREN SWITCH to “TALK”. Then depress the RECORD button
and talk into the microphone. The REC LED should light. Press
the RECORD button again to stop recording. NOTE: The unit will
record up to 10 seconds and then automatically stop. Press the
RECORD button again to disable record mode.
4. To play back the recording, press the PLAY button. NOTE: The
recording will continuously play until the PLAY button is pressed
again.
5. Increase the volume to the desired level
.
6. To turn off the unit, slide the ON/OFF SWITCH to the “OFF”
position.
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