Playcore Colorado Time Systems Championship Start Handbuch
Electronic Start System
Championship Start
F875 Rev 201912
Instruction Guide
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Pictures and illustrations
may not accurately depict your version. Please check our website for the most current
information; our user manuals are available online in the customer service section of our
website.
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. 201912
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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 or +1 970-667-1000
FAX: +1 970-667-1032
Web: www.coloradotime.com
Table of Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1
Receiving Your Equipment............................................................................................ 1
Scope of this Instruction Guide ..................................................................................... 1
Championship Start Features ....................................................................................... 1
Championship Start Specifications ............................................................................... 4
2 Setup .............................................................................................................................7
Installation ..................................................................................................................... 7
Microphones.................................................................................................................. 7
Wireless Microphones
Receiver(s).................................................................................................................... 8
Transmitter .................................................................................................................... 8
On/Off Switch ................................................................................................................9
Battery Charging ........................................................................................................... 9
Setting the Volume Controls .......................................................................................10
Configuration Diagrams .............................................................................................. 10
3 Using Your Electronic Start System......................................................................... 12
Starter’s Microphone ................................................................................................... 12
Strobe Light.................................................................................................................12
Timer Output ............................................................................................................... 12
Operating Notes .......................................................................................................... 13
4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting........................................................................... 14
Maintenance................................................................................................................ 14
Battery
Cable Harness
Storage
In Case of Difficulty .....................................................................................................15
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 16
Returning Your Championship Start for Service ......................................................... 18
Replacement Parts
A Appendix A................................................................................................................. 19
FCC Information.......................................................................................................... 19
Wireless Microphone
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1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Colorado Time Systems Championship Start electronic start
system. Its multi-purpose design makes the Championship Start perfect for use as an
electronic start system or a limited public address system. Instructions for both of these
applications are included in this instruction guide.
Receiving Your Equipment
When you receive your Colorado Time Systems equipment, follow these steps:
1) Open all shipping boxes.
Note: 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 carrier.
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 immediately at 1-800-CTS-0653 in the U.S. and Canada, or at (970)
Scope of this Instruction Guide
This instruction guide addresses all issues related to the installation and normal operation of
your new Championship Start electronic start system. A complete maintenance and
troubleshooting section covers the most common problems that are user correctable. For
any repairs or problems not found in this instruction guide, call Colorado Time Systems
Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-800-287-0653 (U.S. and Canada) or +1 970-
Championship Start Features
Your new Championship Start electronic start system contains a number of advanced
features which make it versatile and easy to use. Each Championship Start has two built-in
12VDC rechargeable batteries.
Note: Your Championship Start System should be operated only from battery
power, keeping AC power away from the pool deck and reducing the
possibility of electric shock.
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With its optional multiple speaker configurations and accessories, the Championship Start is
a powerful start system.
□Drives speakers mounted under the starting blocks for an extremely consistent
start tone across all lanes.
□Drives Speedlights across the front of relay judging platforms mounted on starting
blocks. Speedlights level the playing field for athletes who are deaf or hard of
hearing. They offer all athletes a visual cue, and experience practicing with the
type of start system used at championship competitions.
□Supports two wired microphones.
□Supports an underwater speaker for underwater recall and training options.
There are two speaker circuits associated with the Championship Start System. The main
speaker circuit includes the speakers mounted under the starting blocks, and any
underwater speaker(s). There is no volume adjustment for the start tone from these
speakers.
The auxiliary speaker circuit includes an additional speaker associated with the
Championship Start System. For example, a speaker you have mounted on the backstroke
pole, or a speaker mounted on the side of the Champ Start is on this circuit. The volume
control knob (labeled AUX SPKR) for this circuit adjusts the volume of the start tone from
the auxiliary speaker.
For both speaker circuits, the individual volume controls for each microphone are used to
adjust the volume of that microphone’s output at all speakers.
The Championship Start can serve as a limited public address system, allowing you to make
announcements to your swimmers at practice and to the swimmers and spectators at a
meet.
Mounting Options
Place the Championship Start module on a tabletop, mount it on the wall with the wall mount
kit, or use the tripod Model TR-3. Do not use a standard camera tripod.
Functions
□Start System: 0.25 second dual tone electronic blast with simultaneous strobe
flash. Simultaneous speedlight flash for relay judging platforms with speedlights.
□False start recall: repeating dual tone from all connected speakers, including
underwater.
□Training tool: train with start tone used in competition, and communicate with
swimmers through an optional underwater speaker.
□PA used to address swimmers and spectators.
Microphone
Used to address swimmers, start the race and recall in the event of a false start.
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Speakers
6-watt/45-ohm moisture and corrosion resistant reflex speaker used as lane speaker.
Championship Start can drive up to 12 lane speakers. Connect each lane speaker to its
associated deck plate or cable harness, which is connected to the main speaker jack on the
right panel of the Champ Start (see Figure C on page 6).
10-watt/8-ohm moisture and corrosion resistant compression speaker used as AUX
speaker. It is connected to the AUX SPKR jack on the left panel of the Champ Start (see
Figure B on page 5).
Underwater speaker for underwater recall and training. Connect the Underwater speaker to
your cable harness in an on-deck system, to a deck plate in an in-deck system, or directly to
the main speaker output on the right side panel of the Champ start (see Figure C on page
6).
Speedlights
LEDs across the front of a Colorado Time Systems relay judging platform that flash
simultaneously with the Championship Start speaker tone and strobe light, giving swimmers
the fastest possible start. Championship Start can drive Speedlights in up to 12 lanes.
Strobe Light
Bright 360° strobe light flashes with start tone. Gives timers/officials a reliable start
reference, and provides a visual cue to athletes who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Battery Power
Safe, reliable internal gel-cell batteries (2) with external charger. Championship Start will
operate while charging.
Expandable
You can add an extra speaker for the far lane or mount one to the backstroke pole. Add an
additional microphone for referee or far side of pool, or officials at the timing table.
Practicality
Interfaces to all Colorado Time Systems electronic timers using optional start jumper cable,
models SJ-50 through SJ-200.
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Championship Start Specifications
Physical Height: 13.25” (33.7 cm)
Width: 13” (33cm)
Depth: 5.75” (14.6 cm)
Weight: 17.4 lbs (7.9 kg)
Figure A: Front Panel
Front Panel
The Championship Start electronic start system front panel contains the following controls
and connectors:
□Two standard microphone inputs
□Independent volume control for each microphone input (two standard and one
wireless for units equipped with wireless). Microphone volume is independent of
Start Tone volume.
□Power On indicator (green LED)
□Low Battery indicator (red LED) provides an early indication that the battery level is
getting low. Performance may decrease with continued operation. Recharge
batteries or connect AC converter as soon as possible.
□AUX Speaker volume control that affects the auxiliary speaker start tone levels
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Figure B: Left Panel
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
□Unit On/Off Switch
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Figure C: Right Panel
Right Panel
The Championship Start system right panel contains the following controls and connectors:
□Speedlight connector
□SPKR: Audio/Start Tone output for lane speakers & underwater speaker(s)
□Start signal for Timer (Normally Open). Normally Closed option is available but
must be set at the factory
□External Strobe
□Wallplate Connector: A 10-pin military-style locking connector that reduces the
number and complexity of connections and cables needed for facilities with in-deck
wiring. Includes signal lines for Speedlights, Speaker, Timer Start, and External
Strobe
On units that are designed for use with a wireless microphone:
□Wireless microphone receiver settings.
□Connector for additional wireless microphone receiver.
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