IRX Pack F Infrared Soundfield System User Manual
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1. Note the plug on the microphone is different to the plug on the emitter to prevent the microphone being connected directly to the belt pack MC 72X Headset Microphone Optional Head worn unit The microphone boom should be positioned so the microphone capsule is in the region of 1 to 2 inches 2 5 5cm away but not directly in front of your mouth You may need to experiment to obtain the clearest sound Do not use the microphone without the wind shield MC 75X Collar Microphone Optional A lightweight microphone which is worn around the neck It is both comfortable to wear and very efficient Position the microphone to one side of your mouth not directly in front as this will accentuate breath noise Do not use without the foam wind shield as this will also cause breath noise e MC 72X Headset Microphone aul e MC 75X Collar Microphone aa gt oundfield Classroom Voice Reinforcement Using the handheld equipment IWH 301 Hand Held Microphone These are intended primarily as a roaming microphone for pupil interaction Other than an On Off switch the handheld microphone option has no other controls Operation is indicated by a green L E D which changes to red when the batteries are running low and require re charging See section on chargers and batteries pg7 You will find the microphone is very sensitive talk in a normal voice holding the microphone at a distance of 6 to 8 inches 15 20c2. e RX Wall Mount IR Receiver Amplifier The benefits of Soundfield in your classroom All children benefit from the improved speech clarity of a Soundfield System Academic improvements are consistently noted in e Task behaviour e Attentiveness e Improved verbal e Understanding of e Less repetition required eee instruction e instructions i Batorstendancs Reduced voice strain The inclusion of Soundfield Voice Reinforcement in the classroom provides wide ranging benefits to mainstream and hard of hearing students as well as teachers Pupils Teachers SEN Students In addition to the above e Improved clarity of voice and e Assists inclusive learning outstanding benefits pupils understanding e Easily integrates with induction also benefit from e Reduced voice strain illness loop systems e More effective deciphering of and stress e Proven learning improvements language in early learning years ess repetition required for pupils with ADHD e Better understanding of e Assists inclusive learning for e Many children with Down s teachers ee for second SEN students syndrome who have fluctuating language learning conductive hearing loss e Assists temporary hearing perceive significantly more deficiency common in early speech learning years Should you have any problems or queries regarding your Soundfield System please contact the system installer or our technical Support department on T 0115 9770075 or E service cie
3. group com a Soundfield Classroom Voice Reinforcement Using individual pieces of equipment Microphone Transmitters IWM 302 Belt Pack Transmitter with IT 10X Belt Pack amp Hand Held options are available both or IT 11X Infrared Emitter of which are powered by rechargeable batteries This system is intended to be used to reinforce the It is most important to adopt the correct charging teacher s voice The belt pack can be worn in any regime otherwise the performance may suffer comfortable location for example clipped to a belt a separate section covers this aspect see pg or kept in a pocket The infrared emitter must be worn in a position with a clear line of sight view to the detectors The On Off switch is located on top of the beltpack operation is indicated by a green L E D which turns red when the batteries are running out and require recharging See section on chargers and batteries pg7 All of your microphone transmitters will operate in any of your classrooms featuring a Soundfield System Two different fixed frequencies are available your installer will have selected the best combination frequencies for the installation at the school If you have been supplied with two transmitters for use in your classroom they will Soundfield is not intended as a public address have been set to operate simultaneously As the system rather to reinforce the teacher s voice to a system uses infrared technology the
4. the case of the IRX has been carefully designed with no sharp corners and no easy access points ensuring children and vulnerable people cannot tamper with the system The IRX and complete Soundfield system will have been set up by the installer So no adjustment of the system may be needed However should the use of the system classroom usage change or additional audio signals be added to the system then a degree of adjustment may be required IRX Level Controls co z B Ling Lewel Mic Level The main level controls of the unit i e microphone and audio signal volume and tone control and LED indicators can be accessed underneath the sliding perspex cover on the front of the unit The main power switch for the system is on the base of the unit When the system is switched on the red POWER LED will illuminate Operation of the microphone transmitter s is signified by the 2 red LEDs on the left of the control panel marked ChA and ChB If a single microphone transmitter is in use only one LED will illuminate if 2 mic transmitters are in use both Channel LEDs will light Line Level Control The rotary control labelled Line Level sets the default maximum volume of any AV inputs eg CD MP3 or DVD player Normal day to day volume control however should be adjusted using the control of the player ve TONE Hirsh POWER Microphone Level Control The rotary control labelled
5. the following additional features 2 x Phono Inputs 1 AV Input Plate This can be used to connect the sound from a laptop CD MP3 or DVD player etc to your Soundfield System for even sound coverage P throughout the classroom The AV sound will work in conjunction with the microphone signal The AV input plate features 2 phono connectors and a e 8 volume control 3 Ns Volume Control _ gt 0 2 Assisted Hearing Radio Aid Output Plate This allows hearing impaired students who use a personal radio aid system to be linked directly to o the Soundfield system providing greater levels of voice clarity and a more inclusive learning environment The Radio Aid Output Plate features a 3 5mm 2 pole jack socket and volume control gt 3 5mm Jack Socket Volume Control www soundfield uk com Notes Classroom Voice Reinforcement dy Soundfield Clever Little Box For further information on the use and benefits of Soundfield Classroom Voice Reinforcement visit us on line at WWww soundfield uk com With a range of highly effective low cost solutions we have already supplied many successful Soundfield systems throughout the country whilst our specially developed website www soundfield uk com has become the industry recognised site for information and advice on classroom voice reinforcement and the recommendations of Building Bulletin 93 1AA nal some r wor Effective relief
6. transmitters clear yet unobtrusive level To set the volume level will only work in the classroom within sight of the use the rotary control on top of the beltpack If detectors They will not work in the corridors staff you encounter whistling or similar strange sounds rooms or other adjacent areas You should note this will almost certainly be caused by acoustic that the transmitters require clean line of sight to feedback and will stop if the volume is reduced one of the detectors to work reliably so care needs to be taken to ensure a clear path exists which is not obscured in any way remember this includes ensuring infrared emitters are not obstructed by clothing e WM 302 Beltpack Transmitter and IR Emitter N B Only 2 transmitters one on each frequency can be used in any classroom www soundfield uk com YOUR BELTPACK TRANSMITTER WILL BE CONNECTED TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING EMITTER MICROPHONE OPTIONS IT 10 IR Emitter with built in Lapel Microphone Standard The IT 10x Emitter has an integral microphone and can be used with either a neck lanyard or the clothing clip provided It should be worn in a comfortable position 15 20cm from the mouth The foam windshield fitted on the microphone is an important feature which should not be removed it should be replaced if damaged or lost IT 11X IR Emitter Optional The IT 11X has a socket to facilitate the connection of several tyoes of microphone see below
7. Mic Level sets the default maximum volume of all user s microphones this should be set to a level that enables everyone to hear what is being said but not so loud that feedback occurs It is strongly recommended however that normal adjustment of the Microphone level eg for users with quieter or louder voices or particularly noisy classroom environments is controlled from the microphone unit s own volume controls when possible Tone Controls The remaining 2 rotary controls adjust the High treble and Low mid range tones of the system s audio output and can be adjusted for optimum voice or music intelligibility Tamper Proof Mains Supply Cable Please note that the IRX Unit s mains power supply cable features a highly tamper proof IEC connector which plugs into the base of the IRX adjacent to the On Off switch This mains connector which would normally easily pull out with a standard IEC is intentionally difficult to release from the IRX Unit and deters tampering and disconnection from the mains power supply The IEC connector features a special red button with a clear plastic cover to disconnect this clear plastic cover needs to be snapped then allowing the red button to be pressed down and the mains cable released Red button and clear plastic cover aa gt oundfield Classroom Voice Reinforcement Additional Soundfield system facilities Your Soundfield system may also include
8. U G Clever Little Box Can they hear you at The back IRX Pack F Infrared Soundfield System User Manual dy Soundfield Classroom Voice Reinforcement What is a Soundfield System Soundfield or a Soundfield Voice Reinforcement System is essentially the integration of a mini PA system in the classroom The inclusion of a Soundfield System in the classroom will raise a teacher s voice above the ambient noise in noisy or lively classroom environments Soundfield voice reinforcement will provide even coverage throughout the whole room without the need to shout or raise one s voice This will provide significant benefits for teacher pupil communication and understanding Your Clever Little Box Soundfield System uses the latest infrared technology Please read this manual carefully as it contains important information on using and maintaining the performance of the equipment This Soundfield System has been designed with the minimum of user controls Once set up by the installer it is very simple and flexible to use A number of different facilities and variants may be installed as part of a system depending on the requirements of particular installations They are all covered in this manual but may not all be included as part of your system A Teacher worn Infrared Microphone Transmitter B IRX Infrared Receiver Amplifier C Infrared Sensors D Studio 2 Wallmount Loudspeakers
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10. m away from your mouth e Hold in the middle to avoid blocking the emitters on the bottom of the handheld mic www soundfield uk com Battery Charging It is vitally important that the correct regime is adopted with regard to battery charging if the performance of the system is to be maintained In normal use fully charged batteries will power the transmitters for approximately 4 hours Batteries will re charge within 1 hour using the supplied charger e HC 33 Universal Drop in charger for Beltpack Transmitter and Handheld Microphone Transmitter Before charging either transmitter please T 2 ensure that the batteries are installed the correct way around pos pos neg neg i saa Inserting the batteries the wrong way around will result in failure of damage to the i i microphone transmitter This is not covered CHG CHG under warranty i FULL The HC 33 is a universal Drop in Charger for both the IWM 302 Beltpack Transmitter and the IWH 301 Handheld Mic Transmitter The charging LED will show red when charging changing to green when fully charged a Soundfield Classroom Voice Reinforcement IRX Wallmount IR Receiver Amplifier The IRX has been specifically developed for Soundfield application and is a user friendly unit featuring integrated infrared receiver and amplifier in one irX 1 Designed to be positioned at the front of the classroom ideally adjacent to the whiteboard
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