Radium 920 User Manual
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1. Products damaged in transit unless investigated by the shipper and returned to the warrantor with the investigation report Peripheral accessories as itemized within the product specification sheet as applicable when such items are not returned within 1 year from original purchase Batteries if applicable warranty cont d Phonic Ear Inc reserves the right to make changes in the design or construction of any of its instruments at any time without incurring any obligation to make any changes whatsoever on units previously purchased This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties All expressed and implied warranties will terminate upon the expiration of this written warranty No representative or person is authorized to represent or assume for us any liability in connection with the sale or use of our prod ucts other than as set forth above what to do if you have questions If you have any questions about service call the service department at 800 227 0735 then press 7 what to do if you need service If you require service under the warranty terms obtain a service order form either online at www phonicear com supportasp or through our U S customer service department at 800 227 0735 then press 5 or 1 707 769 1110 outside the U S Fill the form out completely remembering to include 1 Description of the problem 2 Your billing address 3 Your shipping address if different from billing address 42. Contact name and phone number 5 A P O number if the equipment is not under a warranty or service contract 52 warranty cont d Then carefully package the equipment in the original shipping container to prevent damage and send it postpaid to the service center near you USA International Phonic Ear Inc 4880 Cypress Drive Petaluma CA 94954 7600 U S A In Canada Phonic Ear Ltd 10 7475 Kimbel Street Mississauga Ontario L5S 1E7 Canada what to do if you have questions If you have any questions about service call the service department at 800 227 0735 then press 7 55 about your batteries To ensure that your batteries are as fresh as possible upon arrival we have intentionally not installed them in your equipment install your batteries in your equipment now then charge overnight before initial use see user guide for charging procedure avoid battery corrosion To avoid battery corrosion and damage to your equipment do not recharge disposable or rechargeable alkaline batteries Before charg ing any Phonic Ear equipment make sure only NiCad or NiMH rechargeable batteries are installed As an added precaution remove batteries if the equipment will not be used for several weeks code of federal regulations United States only 21 C F R part 801 420 important notice for prospective hearing instrument users Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evalu
3. power off Remove battery cover push and slide off Insert two AA rechargeable NiMH batteries WARNING Never recharge alkaline batteries Will cause damage to the unit and may void warranty 5 inserting batteries in handheld microphone lt I gt Switch power off AA Rechargeable NiMH batteries Ss A Remove battery cover turn counter clockwise Insert two AA rechargeable NiMH batteries WARNING Never recharge alkaline batteries Will cause damage to the unit and may void warranty charge transmitter s Never recharge alkaline batteries May cause damage to the unit hargi back Plug power supply into power jack D B on back of charger stand lt 2 gt Plug power supply into wall socket gt gt Turn charger on charger front E k Turn transmitters off while charging 20 wait until full charge indicators light 4 5 hours 21 Oo PWR Red light charger is turned on CHARGING Amber light units are being charged READY Green light units are fully charged select channel Use a screwdriver to adjust the Channel A selector on the back of the speaker to match the channel number of either the 921T and or the 922T transmitter s 22 activate receivers Turn receiver on by turning Channel A and or Channel B volume control knob s to the right Check power indicator light remember tht main power must also be on see 2 Flash red once adequate power Continuous
4. red low battery No light battery does not have power and requires recharging or power supply is not connected properly Turn on a 921T or 922T transmitter and check FM indicator light s Green receiving FM signal 25 10 920SR speaker placement and mounting speaker positioning Place speaker in a corner of the room facing listeners Mount speaker on wall using brack ets or place speaker on a surface using a speaker stand The bottom of the speaker should be about 1 meter 3 feet from the floor 24 wall mounting option 1 Ga Attach brackets to wall Screw mounting brackets to top and bottom of speaker 25 mounting on floor stand option 2 Screw speaker stand into hole on bottom of speaker e Turn clockwise to tighten e Turn counter clockwise to loosen AT0823 AT0824 floor stand is also available 26 C seal wall mounting hole if using table stand Place plastic plug into mounting bracket hole on top of speaker to keep out dust 27 921T body worn transmitter operation plug microphone in o Plug microphone cord into Boom mic cord ae mic jack on top of body worn transmitter 28 1 Z put on microphone and adjust for proper distance from mouth Maximum distance from mic to mouth is 6 in 15cm 3 in 7 5cm is ideal optimum optional ATO655 boom mic two wearing options AT0814 earhook mic tok kk ATO816 collar mic ATO291 L directional la
5. 75ps RSSI 48 product specifications cont d body worn transmitter 921T carrier frequency range frequencies modulation total harmonic distortion frequency response frequency stability maximum modulation pre emphasis dynamic range operating range dimensions WXHXD weight controls inputs outputs 49 216 025 216 875MHz 16 total FM F3E lt 1 5 50Hz to 12KHz 0005 battery battery life recharging time 25KHz with level limiting 75s 100dB gt 34m 110ft 65 x 90 x 25 mm 2 5 x 3 5x 1 in 51g 1 80z on standby off channel selector volume 2 5mm microphone input jack NiMH rechargeable 1600mA alkaline disposable 2AA NiMH rechargeable 20 hours typical alkaline disposable 23 hours typical 6 hours product specifications cont d handheld mic transmitter 922T carrier frequency range frequencies mic antenna RF output battery battery life recharging time dimensions dia x length weight controls 216 025 216 875MHz 16 total see chart below dynamic microphone built in 15mW NiMH rechargeable battery alkaline disposable 1 5V x 2 AA NiMH rechargeable 23 hours typical alkaline disposable 27 hours typical 6 hours NiMH batteries 54 x 237 mm 2 1 x 9 3 in 230 8 1o0z on standby oft channel selector charging stand 923C power supply indicator lights recharging time dimensions WxHxD weight controls AC adaptor DC 12V 0 5A LED
6. Radiuniwss 216MHz user guide 920SR speaker 921T body worn transmitter 922T handheld transmitter 923C charging stand Phonic Ear contents AOGUO dapada 1 understanding sound field 2 imstallation pS es dersine ia 3 basic system guidelines 4 accessories included with system 5 6 920SR column speaker features 7 10 921T body worn transmitter features 11 12 922T handheld transmitter features 13 923C charging stand features 14 basic system setup and operation 15 23 920SR speaker placement and mounting 24 27 921T body worn transmitter operation 28 33 922T handheld transmitter operation 34 39 connecting to auxiliary devices 40 42 additional accessories 43 44 troubleshooting lt n nn Garwinze ds 45 46 Radium channel numbers and corresponding frequencies 47 product specifications 48 50 WANAINY ar a a a EEEE A 2195 code of federal regulations 54 55 regulatory approvals 56 57 introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new Radium sound field system With proper care and use it will become one of your most valuable classroom educational tools Students will be able to consistently and easily understand the teacher regardless of their location in the classroom or competing internal or external ba
7. ak sound from speaker e Increase volume on the speaker e Turn up transmitter volume 922T only e Make sure AT0655 boom microphone or other mic is being worn correctly 45 speaker is receiving a signal but no sound is coming out e Verify microphone is connected properly to transmitter and is working correctly feedback from speaker e Turn down the volume on the transmitter 922T only e Turn down the volume on the speaker e Make sure the person wearing the transmit ter is not too close to the speaker e Move speaker so that it is facing away from presenter and toward listeners e Make sure AT0655 boom microphone or other mic is being worn correctly troubleshooting cont d speaker does not turn on power indicator does not flash red Verify main power switch on the bottom of the unit is turned on Verify Channel A and Channel B volume control knobs are turned on Verify power supply is plugged securely into speaker and wall socket Verify wall socket works speaker battery does not charge Connect power supply to speaker and charge for four hours If speaker battery does not hold a charge send the unit to Phonic Ear Service department for replace ment battery must be replaced after one year of continuous use speaker is picking up FM interference or hum e Check to make sure no other wireless sys tems are operating on similar frequencies e Check to make sure the system is not placed
8. astic belt ATO712 9 AA rechargeable NiMH batteries ATO807 channel changer screwdriver 330 3000 101 auxiliary input output cable ATO532 05 auxiliary input cable 3 5mm dual RCA 300 6332 107 6 920SR column speaker features top VOODOO Q G power low battery and reception status indicator for channel A power switch and volume control for channel A reception status indicator for channel B power switch and volume control for channel B 5 tone control 6 aux Input volume control Q aux output level switch See page 42 for level setting chart antenna 9 wall mount hole extra antenna hole not used D aux input jack 3 5mm mono aux output jack 3 5mm mono 920SR column speaker features front and back 3 speaker grille power jack two built in speakers channel selectors internal rechargeable battery non user removable handle 17 main power on off switch power and charging indicator 921T body worn transmitter features front back 921T body worn transmitter features cont d top Q belt clip Q battery compartment G volume control 4 channel selector 6 microphone input 2 5mm mute o power and low battery indicator light 12 922T handheld microphone features D LED indicator light 2 3 position power switch on standby mute G channel selector 4 battery compartment channel selector
9. ation by a licensed physician preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear before purchasing a hearing instrument Licensed physicians who specialize in dis eases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngolo gists otologists or otorhinolaryngologists The pur pose of a medical evaluation is to assure that all med ically treated conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated before a unit is purchased Following the medical evaluation the physician should give you a written statement which states your hearing loss has been medically evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing instrument The physician should refer you to an audiologist or hearing aid dispenser as appropriate for a hearing instrument evaluation The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing instrument evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing instrument The eval uation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a unit best suited to your individual needs If you should have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification you should inquire about the availability of a trial rental or purchase option program Many dispensers now offer programs that permit you to wear the hearing instrument for a period of time for a nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase that unit Federal law restricts the sale of hearing instr
10. ckground noise Teachers can speak all day in their normal voice and will suffer far fewer vocal problems and absenteeism Numerous studies show that classrooms using sound field enjoy better student comprehen sion increased student participation better grades and fewer behavioral referrals Read this manual carefully to become familiar with your system and to get the most out of it s many features and options understanding sound field and its benefits without sound field e distance e noise e echo e vocal ag fatigue with sound field installation tips Before you set your system up take a good look around your room Where are the outlets located Where are the computers and other electronic equipment Where can you put your speaker so it s easy for you to reach but out of the way of students and main traffic areas Though each classroom is different there are some general guidelines for speaker placement The speaker should be at the front of the O classroom at least 6 feet 1 8 meters away from where the teacher stands Try to keep it at least six feet away from computers or other electronic equipment since there may be interference if placed Tan too closely together basic system guidelines To help ensure that you get the most from this system we have put together a list of sug gested guidelines Charge transmitter batteries every night Our rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride batteries last approximatel
11. distortion free signal product name part aux in jack size aux out level setting Easy Listener 330T Sprite 300TS Sprite Z300TS 216 Solaris 571T Lexis 871T transmitter Phonak Campus TX5 Phonak HandyMic TX3 Phonak MicroVox TX2 For transmitters with a 3 5mm jack size simply attach the transmitter to the ATO805 aux out accessory cord For 2 5mm products use the aux out adapter plug 310 2544 1341 J t Requires special adaptor cord provided by Phonak 42 additional system accessories microphone options a AT0655 AT0814 AT0816 AT0291 L behind the neck earhook microphone FM collar microphone directional microphone boom microphone with mute switch with lavalier cord receiver accessories AT0820 AT0823 AT0824 AT0822 AT0801 wall mounting bracket speaker table stand speaker floor stand carrying bag set of 2 aux box adds four additional audio inputs 43 additional system accessories cont d transmitter accessories Q AT0532 15 AT0529A 310 2544 1341 auxiliary input transmitter antenna aux out adaptor plug output cable 3 5mm 2 5mm 3 5mm dual RCA 15ft 4 6m 44 troubleshooting no FM reception Channel A Channel B indicator does not have green light e Verify the transmitter is turned on e Verify the frequency number on the trans mitter matches the frequency number on receiver e Verify transmitter batteries are charged e Verify speaker antenna is connected properly we
12. green battery ready LED orange recharging LED red power on NiMH 1300mA 4 hr 135 x 47 x 230 mm 5 3 x 1 9 x 9 in 360 12 70z on off switch 50 warranty time period of warranty This warranty will go into effect upon the date of purchase and will stay in effect as long as the instrument remains the property of the orig inal owner EASYLISTENER 2 VOCALIGHT and ONWAVE have a 3 year warranty All other prod ucts have a 1 year warranty what is covered by this warranty Any electronic component which because of work manship manufacturing or design defects fails to function properly under normal use during the life of this warranty will be replaced or repaired at no charge for parts or labor when returned to the factory service center Transportation in is paid by the cus tomer If it is determined that repair is not feasible the entire unit may be replaced with an equiv alent unit upon mutual agreement of the manufacturer and customer 5 what is not covered by this warranty This limited warranty does not apply to 2 gt 6 Malfunctions resulting from abuse neglect or accident Instruments connected installed used or adjusted in any manner contrary to instructions provided by the manufacturer Consequential damages and damages resulting from delay or loss of this instrument The exclu sive remedy under this warranty is strictly limited to repair or replacement as herein provided
13. ic Ear and the names of Phonic Ear products are trademarks or registered trademarks of Phonic Ear Inc in the U S and other countries Product specifications and accessories subject to change without notice 821 7403 101 Rev A 3850 0304
14. ions system AMTS network control communications Two way voice communications and all other types of uses not mentioned above are expressly prohibited This device may not interfere with TV reception or federal government radar and must accept any inter ference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements only use sup plied antenna that is sold with this transmitter Use of any other antenna which has not been approved by the manufacturer will violate FCC rules and regulation and void the user s authority to operate this device This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter regulatory approvals receiver part 15 subpart B Radium Receiver Speaker Tested to comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC notes The Radium sound field system is approved by the FCC Federal Communications Commission The use of the system may be governed by specif ic FCC rules and FCC licensing or notifications may be required Consult your local FCC office for detailed information Phonic Ear FM receivers and FM transmitters when required are approved by the Federal Communications Commission FCC in the U S and Industry Canada Other government approvals are available upon request Other inter national regulations may also apply Any changes or
15. key inside battery compartment 923C charging stand features front a power indicator Q pocket 1 charging indicator G pocket 1 full charge indicator 4 pocket 2 charging indicator 5 pocket 2 full charge indicator 6 power switch 7 DC power socket attach antenna basic system setup and operation lt gt Attach antenna to top of speaker Turn metal base of antenna clock wise until secured tightly do not over tighten 2 turn on main power NOTE Light is not illuminated during normal battery operation if using wall outlet Q Plug power supply into power charging socket o Plug power supply into wall socket gt Turn speaker on if using already charged battery gt Turn speaker on NOTE Battery operating time is 5 8 hours 16 4 charge battery Red light charging Flashing red green equal duration 80 90 charged Long flash green short flash red fully charged NOTE Light is not illuminated during normal battery operation charge nightly after every use lt gt Plug power supply into power charging socket Q Plug power supply into wall socket Recharging time is 8 hours if the battery is completely discharged and 4 to 7 hours if battery is only partially discharged Continuous operation with power supply will reduce life of battery significantly NOTE Battery operating time is 5 8 hours inserting batteries in body worn transmitter lt I gt Switch
16. modifications made to any gov ernment approved element of this instrument without the express approval of Phonic Ear Inc in writing could void the user s authority to operate those elements of the system The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry of Canada technical specifications were met 56 regulatory approvals cont d Part 95 This transmitter is authorized by rule under the Low Power Radio Service 47 CFR Part 95 and must not cause harmful interference to TV recep tion or United States Navy SPASUR installations You do not need an FCC license to operate this transmitter This transmitter may only be used to provide auditory assistance to persons with disabil ities persons who require language translation or persons in educational settings health care services to the ill law enforcement tracking service under agreement with a law enforcement agency or automated maritime telecommunication system AMTS network control communications Two way voice communications and all other types of uses not mentioned above are expressly prohibited Sf This device may not cause interference and must accept any interference received including inter ference that may cause undesired operation These devices may not interfere with TV reception or Federal Government radar u s a 800 227 0735 then press 5 canada 800 263 8700 international 45 3917 7101 2004 Phonic Ear Inc Phon
17. nal antenna for better range 389 02 120 02 c set microphone to omni mode Aa d set sensitivity level to HI A due to feedback use of external boom mic from Campus S TX5 Phonak is recommended N A N A N A a built in mic prone to feedback HandyMic TX3 b requires use of external mic which the HandyMic does not accommodate 39 connecting to auxiliary devices connecting speaker to VCR Using either the AT0532 05 or 300 6332 107 adaptor cords connect VCR TV CD computer or other audio source to AUX IN port on top of speaker 500 64352 107 40 9 5 connecting to SOLARIS Easy LISTENER SPRITE or other transmitter for rebroadcast of audio to students with hearing impairment Connect AT0532 05 ft cord to AUX input jack of either SOLARIS Easy LISTENER SPRITE or other trans mitter Connect other end of cable to AUX OUT port on top of speaker 3 So Connect antenna AT0529A included with transmitter system to Mic Ant ieee jack on transmitter Refer to level setting gide on next page to identify proper level for your transmitter PE571T OR PE 300T OR PE 300TS 41 26 aux out transmitter compatibility chart and level setting guide NOTE Common transmitters and recommended level settings are shown below Because the level setting is universal other transmitters not listed below may be used as well simply set the aux out level to the position control until the receiver wearer hears a strong
18. pel mic kk 29 turn power on lt lt Switch power on Check indicator light Continuous green adequate power Continuous red low battery battery life NiMH rechargeable AA 20 hours typical Alkaline disposable AA 23 hours typical WARNING Never recharge alkaline batteries Will cause damage to the unit and may void warranty 30 D adjust transmitter s frequency Use a screwdriver to turn frequency selector to channel number that match es the channel set on column speaker T If using both body worn and hand held transmitters set one transmitter channel to match a Channel A on the speaker column and the other transmitter channel to match a Channel B channel on the speaker column NOTE Never operate two transmitters on the same channel or interference will result To use two transmitters set the first to match receiver Channel A and the second to match receiver Channel B 53 6 adjust body worn transmitter volume Increase transmitter volume for greater mic sensitivity and sound clarity Reduce transmitter volume if feed back occurs 32 activate standby mute mode 55 Activate standby mode to eliminate white noise when not speaking NOTE Standby mode can also be used as a microphone transmitter mute switch The mute feature allows teachers to have a private conversation without needing to turn the transmitter off 922T handheld transmitter operation tu
19. rn power on Turn power on by pushing power switch up 34 check indicator light Check indicator light Continuous green adequate power Continuous red low battery battery life NiMH rechargeable AA 23 hours typical Alkaline disposable AA 27 hours typical WARNING Never recharge alkaline batteries Will cause damage to the unit and may void warranty 55 remove channel adjustment key lt I gt Open battery compartment door and remove batteries oe Remove channel adjustment key 36 2 1 adjust transmitter channel to match receiver channel Using adjustment key turn channel frequency selector to channel number that matches the channel set on column speaker NOTE Never operate two transmitters on the same channel or interference will result To use two transmitters set the first to match receiver Channel A and the second to match receiver Channel B 57 22 standby mode Activate standby mode to mute voice and eliminate white noise when not speaking 38 25 transmitters that can be used with 920SR receiver speaker kK most compatible x least compatible s compatible performance accessory N E a rating needed 921T A KKKK none Radium Q22T KKK none Radium 3301 KKKK none EasyListener 2 300TS 2 16 none best when used with ATO655 boom mic Sprite comments Lexis transmitter Vv kK a Lexis requires the use of the ATO655R boom mic as mic b may require use of exter
20. too close to a computer e Check to make sure metal objects are not placed too close to transmitter or speaker i e jewelry metal shelves 46 Radium channel numbers and corresponding frequencies Channel Channel A 216 025 MHz 216 075MHz 216 125MHz 216 175MHz 216 225MHz 216 275MHz 216 325MHz 216 375MHz 47 Channel Channel B 216 525MHz 216 575MHz 216 625MHz 216 675MHz 216 725MHz 216 775MHz 216 825MHz 216 875MHz product specifications two channel column speaker 920SR carrier frequency range frequencies modulation output power power requirements frequency response total harmonic distortion system signal to noise ratio inputs output controls 216 025 216 875MHz 16 total FM F3E maximum 36W 40 x2 110V 240V AC adaptor 15V DC 2A Battery 12V 2 7A rechargeable sealed lead acid 1 1 5 year life with continuous usage 100Hz 9kHz lt 2 gt 65 dB at rated output AUX x 1 power amp charge AUX x 1 High 700 mV Low 100mV tone channel A amp channel B power volume aux volume high low output master power channel selector dimensions WxHxD weight recharging time battery operating time speaker stand de emphasis squelch 100 x 660 x 145 mm 3 9 x 26 x 5 7 in 5kg 1 Lbs 8 hours for initial charging 4 7 hours for recharging 5 8 hours continuous operation optional table stand AT0823 floor stand AT0824 or wall brackets AT0820
21. uments to those individuals who have not obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physician Federal law per mits a fully informed adult to sign a waiver statement declining the medical evaluation for religious or per sonal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physi cian The exercise of such a waiver is not in your best interest and its use is strongly discouraged 54 code of federal regulations cont d children with hearing loss In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evalua tion a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation since hearing loss may cause problems in language develop ment and the educational and social growth of a child An audiologist is qualified by training and experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child with a hearing loss transmitter This transmitter is authorized by rule under the Low Power Radio Service 47 C ER Part 95 and must not cause harmful interference to TV reception or United States Navy SPASUR installations You do not need an FCC license to operate this transmitter This transmitter may only be used to provide audi tory assistance to persons with disabilities persons who require language translation or persons in edu cational settings health care services to the ill law 55 enforcement tracking services under agreement with a law enforcement agency or automated maritime telecommunicat
22. y 12 hours between charges but should be recharged every night so they are ready to go in the morning Plan on buying new NiMH batteries after 12 months of use Alkaline batteries can also be used and they will last approximately 15 hours NEVER attempt to recharge alkaline batteries This will cause damage to the transmitter units and may invalidate product warranty Charge the 920SR receiver batteries every night The column speaker rechargeable battery lasts approximately 5 8 hours between charges but should be recharged every night so it s ready to go in the morning For daily use we recommend unplugging the power supply cord allowing the battery to power the unit Continuous daily operation with the power supply cord plugged in will reduce the life of the battery significantly Do not coil the microphone cord Since it also acts as your antenna coiling or wrap ping the cord will affect its range and may also reduce its life Speak at a normal level the system is projecting your voice for you accessories included with system i a oo Z 4 amp gt column speaker receiver 920SR body worn transmitter 921T or handheld transmitter 9227 2 charging stand 923C power supply receiver 040 7402 106 power supply charging stand 040 7402 107 OE E amp receiver antenna AT0831 7 speaker table stand ATO823 or wall mounting bracket set of 2 ATO820 8 el
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