user manual - Harris Communications
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1. 30ft 9m line of sight Transmitter shuts off infrared after 1 5 minutes when audio signal is removed Bat tery charging functions remain on full time 3 55 mm jack for MIC 084 Electret TV Microphone 1 5 kQ 2 RCA jacks for mono or stereo line level sources 200 mV min to 10 V rms max input level 5 1 kQ 35 dB compression range 6IR LEDs 45 degree cone shaped coverage pattern to 6dB intensity 30ft 9m line of sight Charges one WIR RX240 250 Receiver plus two additional BAT APO7D NiMH battery packs RoHS WEEE CE 2 years 90 days on cords batteries power supply and other accessories X V4 WILLIAMS SOUND Helping People Hear WIR RX240 Receiver Weight Material and Color Battery Type Life Modulation Frequency Frequency Response Signal to Noise Ratio Controls Acoustic Output Compatibility Power Switch Approvals Warranty WIR RX250 Receiver Weight Material and Color Battery Type Life Modulation Frequency Frequency Response Signal to Noise Ratio Controls Acoustic Output Compatibility Power Switch Approvals Warranty 55g ABS plastic Black BAT APO7D NiMH Battery Pack 7 hours 2 3 and 2 8 MHz 200 Hz to 8 kHz 5dB 60 dB at 30ft 9m Volume control thumbwheel screwdriver adjust balance controls 120 dB MAX SSPL90 Compatible with transmitters operating on 2 3 MHz 2 8 MHz Built into Arms RoHS WEEE CE 2 years parts and labor2. 56g ABS plastic Black and Gray BAT APO7D NiMH Battery Pack 7 hours 2 3 MHz and or 2 8 MHz 200 Hz to 8 kHz 5dB 60 dB at 30ft 9m Volume control thumbwheel screwdriver adjust balance controls 120 dB MAX SSPL90 Compatible with transmitters operating on 2 3 MHz 2 8 MHz or both stereo On back of receiver RoHS WEEE CE 2 years parts and labor 90 days on cords batteries power supply and other accessories x V4 WILLIAMS SOUND Helping People Hear v WILLIAMS SOUND Helping People Hear 10321 West 70th St Eden Prairie MN 55344 U S A TA 2008 Williams Sound Corp MAN 147C 800 843 3544 952 943 2252 FAX 952 943 2174 www williamssound com
3. RX250 1m Audio Cable with dual RCA plugs WCA 078 e Two Rechargeable Batteries BAT AP07D YY WILLIAMS SOUND 3 Helping People Hear SAFETY INFORMATION Hearing Safety Z N CAUTION This product is designed to amplify sounds to a high volume level which could potentially cause hearing damage if used improperly To protect your hearing and the hearing of others 1 Make sure the volume is turned down before putting on the earphone or headphone before adjusting the volume to a comfortable level Set the volume level at the minimum setting that you need to hear Ifyou experience feedback a squealing or howling sound reduce the volume setting and move the microphone away from the ear phone or headphone Do not allow children or other unauthorized persons to have access to this product 4 x V4 WILLIAMS SOUND Helping People Hear Pacemaker Safety Z N CAUTION 1 Before using this product with a pacemaker or other medical device consult your physician or the manufacturer of your pacemaker or other medical device If you have a pacemaker or other medical device make sure that you are using this product in accordance with safety guidelines established by your physician or the pacemaker manufacturer RECYCLING INSTRUCTIONS Help Williams Sound protect the environment Please take the time to dispose of your equipment properly Product Recycling for Customers in the European Union Please d
4. TWO 2 years During the first two years from the purchase date we will promptly repair or replace the TV TALKER Infrared System Microphones earphones headphones batteries cables carry cases and all other accessory products carry a 90 day warranty Chargers carry a one year warranty WILLIAMS SOUND HAS NO CONTROL OVER THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THIS PRODUCT IS USED WILLIAMS SOUND THERE FORE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT SET FORTH ABOVE BOTH EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THE TV TALKER INFRA RED SYSTEM INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WAR RANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR POSE WILLIAMS SOUND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY MEDICAL EXPENSES OR ANY DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY ANY USE DEFECT FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCT WHETHER A CLAIM FOR SUCH DAMAGES IS BASED UPON WARRANTY CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE THE SOLE REMEDY FOR ANY DEFECT FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCT IS REPLACEMENT OF THE PROD UCT NO PERSON HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO BIND WILLIAMS SOUND TO ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE TV TALKER INFRARED SYSTEM UNAUTHORIZED REPAIRS OR MODI FICATIONS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY The exclusions and limitations set out above are not intended to and should not be construed so as to contravene mandatory provisions of applicable law If any part or term of this Disclaimer of Warranty is held to be illegal unenforce abl
5. TX240 Transmitter G Next slide the stereo mono switch OQ on the TX240 Transmitter to the stereo QD position Your transmitter is now set for stereo operation x V4 WILLIAMS SOUND Helping People Hear Compatible with 2 3 MHz MONO OPERATION Connect the LEFT RCA plug from the TV or VCR audio output into the LEFT RCA jack on the TX240 Transmitter the right jack should be left unplugged Next slide the stereo mono switch to the O mono position The transmitter is now set for 2 3 MHz operation 2 8 MHz MONO OPERATION Connect the LEFT RCA plug from the TV or VCR speaker output into the RIGHT RCA jack on the TX240 Transmitter G the left jack should be left unplugged Next slide the stereo mono switch to the O mono position The transmitter is now set for 2 8 MHz operation STEP 3 CONTINUED If an RCA connection is unavailable use the provided TV MICROPHONE to pickup the desired sound source Plug in the microphone into the Mic Jack on the rear of the TX240 Transmitter Use the velcro strip supplied to attach the microphone near the loudspeaker of your TV or stereo The microphone will allow you to play the TV at lower volume for other listeners and will pick up other important sounds like the telephone or doorbell ringing K4 WILLIAMS SOUND 9 Helping People Hear SETTING UP THE RX240 RECEIVER STEP 1 INSTALL THE RECEIVER BATTERIES Insert the rechargeable battery into th
6. TX240 Transmitter s power supply is plugged in Make sure the TV stereo or audio source is turned ON Make sure the receiver s battery is fully charged RX250 must be turned off when the battery is being recharged To use the Receiver 1 First place the neckloop on the receiver around your neck Important A dual detector infrared eye is located on the front of the receiver Do not cover it up or you will lose reception Make sure that TV TALKER lettering is facing away from you when you put the receiver on 2 Turn the receiver ON by sliding the switch on the back to the ON position 3 Turn the switch on your hearing aid to the T position and adjust the volume for comfortable listening when using induction loop feature 4 If the sound is weak increase the volume on the Williams Sound unit then on your hearing aid Gl WILLIAMS SOUND Helping People Hear RX250 Receiver Front View Co TVeTalker Neckloop L gt gt Battery BAT APO7D On Off Switch Balance Control YY WILLIAMS SOUND Helping People Hear RX250 Receiver Back View IN Cast or DIFFICULTY If the system does not seem to be functioning Read through the manual and user guide carefully to verify proper setup and installation of your system Make sure that your television or VCR is plugged in and turned on Make sure that the TX240 Transmitter s power adapter is plugged in If you ve insta
7. AL RECEIVER ADJUSTMENTS Balance Control Use a small screwdriver to adjust the loudness bal ance between the left and right earphones See page 11 x V4 WILLIAMS SOUND Helping People Hear RX240 Receiver Front View Volume Control TVeTalker Battery BAT APO7D RX240 Receiver Balance Back View Control K4 WILLIAMS SOUND 11 Helping People Hear SETTING UP THE RX250 NeckLooP RECEIVER STEP 1 INSTALL THE RECEIVER BATTERIES Insert the Rechargeable battery into the bottom of the RX250 Receiver see drawing on page 13 Place the receiver into the charger cradle built into the top of the TX240 Transmitter and let charge overnight The spare battery can be plugged into the charging port located on either side of the transmitter By keeping the spare battery charged you can easily swap batteries when the one in use runs out and always have a fresh battery ready A fully charged battery will operate the receiver for approximately 7 hours depending on the volume setting The bat tery should be changed when you notice the sound getting weak and noisy The batteries may be left charging when not in use Step 2 Using THE WIR RX250 RECEIVER The RX250 Receiver magnetically transfers the audio from the TX240 Transmitter into a hearing aid equipped with a telephone coil T coil or can be used with stereo headphones Before you use the receiver double check to make sure the WIR
8. arging port on the transmitter the corresponding charge indicator light will turn on Step 2 CONNECT THE TRANSMITTER TO THE AUDIO SOURCE Use the supplied red and white RCA audio cables to connect the TX240 Transmitter directly to the TV VCR or stereo AUDIO OUT jacks If your television does not have AUDIO OUT jacks you will need use the supplied TV microphone See page 9 for TV microphone instructions LINE OUT MONITOR OUT X 4 WILLIAMS SOUND 7 Helping People Hear STEP 2 CONTINUED NOTE Some televisions have FIXED output and others have VARI ABLE output If available FIXED output should be selected Consult your television manual for more information Fixed output means the volume on the television will not change when the volume is increased decreased or muted Variable output means the volume on the televi sion will change when it is increased decreased or muted If variable output is the only output available on your television we recommend using the supplied TV microphone See page 9 for TV microphone instructions Step 3 SELECT STEREO OR MONO OPERATION Note Choose of 3 transmitter setup options below and on page 9 Verify receiver compatibility on left For the highest quality stereo is the recommended mode of operation Compatible wih MARY dee Vio E HIGHEST AUDIO QUALITY Connect the RCA plugs from the TV or VCR audio output into the LEFT and RIGHT RCA jacks on the
9. e bottom of the RX240 Receiver see page 11 Place the receiver into the charger cradle built into the top of the TX240 Transmitter and let charge overnight The spare bat tery can be plugged into the charging port located on either side of the transmitter By keeping the spare battery charged you can easily swap batteries when the one in use runs out and always have a fresh battery ready A fully charged battery will operate the receiver for approxi mately 7 hours depending on the volume setting The battery should be changed when you notice the sound getting weak and noisy The batter ies may be left charging when not in use Step 2 Using THE WIR RX240 RECEIVER The RX240 will automatically configure itself for stereo or mono 2 3 or 2 8 MHZ operation depending on the setup chosen for the TX240 Transmitter To use the system first check to make sure your TV or audio source is turned ON Make sure the receiver battery is fully charged The RX240 Receiver has an automatic on off function When you put the receiver on it turns on When you take the receiver off it turns off Rotate the volume control to adjust the volume to a comfortable level IMPORTANT A dual detector infrared eye is located in the front of the receiver Do not cover it up or you will lose reception Make sure the TV TALKER lettering is facing away from you when you put the receiver on Return the receiver to the charger when it is not in use ADDITION
10. e or in conflict with applicable law by a court of competent jurisdiction the validity of the remaining portions of this Disclaimer of Warranty shall not be affected and all rights and obligations shall be construed and enforced as if this Limited Warranty did not contain the particular part or term held to be invalid X V4 WILLIAMS SOUND l5 Helping People Hear If you experience difficulty with your system call Toll Free for Customer Assistance 1 800 843 3544 If it is necessary to return the system for service your Customer Service Representative will give you a Return Authorization Number RA and shipping instructions Pack the system carefully and send it to Williams Sound Corp Attn Repair Dept 10321 West 70th Street Eden Prairie MN 55344 16 wv WILLIAMS SOUND Helping People Hear WIR 240 WIR 250 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS WIR TX240 TRANSMITTER Size Weight Color Power Input Subcarrier Frequency Range Auto Power On Off Microphone Input Line Inputs Automatic Level Control Infrared LEDs Pattern Charging Ports Approvals Warranty 6 25 L x 4 W x 1 4 H 15 9cm x 10 2cm x 3 6cm 170g Gray 12VDC center is positive 200 mA Class II wall transfomer TFP 041 Power Supply North America 120VAC 60Hz UL CSA TFP 032 Power Supply 2 pin Euro mains plug 230VAC 50 60 Hz CE TFP 033 Power Supply 3 pin UK mains plug 230VAC 50 60 Hz CE 2 3 MHz 2 8 MHz or stereo
11. light is present Closing drapes or blinds will help if sunlight is a problem Any number of receivers may be used with the TX240 Transmitter but use only one transmitter in a room at the same time Otherwise inter ference will occur Receiver Charging Cradle 1 Battery Battery Charging Charging Port Port Left Infrared Receiver Infrared Right Battery Transmitting Charging Transmitting Battery Charging Diodes Indicator Diodes Charging Indicator only for WIR Indicator RX240 RX250 Receiver x V4 WILLIAMS SOUND Helping People Hear TV Microphone If an RCA connection is unavailable use the provided TV microphone to pickup the sound source directly from the TV loud speaker as shown on right TX240 Transmitter Rear View Power Stereo Mono Selection Switch RCA Jack connect from TV audio output Input GD Stereo Operation STEREO operation Use both RIGHT and LEFT jack O Mono Operation MONO operation 2 3 MHz Use LEFT jack only 2 3 or 2 8 MHz 2 8 MHz Use RIGHT jack only STEP 1 CONNECT THE TRANSMITTER POWER SUPPLY Plug the Power Supply cord into the DC 12V jack lon the back of the TX240 Then plug the Power Supply into an AC outlet When the receiver is placed into the charging cradle built into the top of the transmitter the center charging indicator on the front of the TX240 will turn on When the spare battery is plugged into the left or right battery ch
12. lled the TX240 Transmitter other than on top of the TV make sure that its front panel is facing the receiver Make sure that the receiver has a fully charged battery Make sure you are not covering the infrared eye Remove any objects obstructing the line between the TX240 Transmitter and the receiver The TV TALKER label should be facing towards the TV while you listen If you are using the RX240 or RX250 Receiver and getting static or hiss Try operating the TX240 Transmitter in MONO 2 3 MHz or 2 8 MHz mode See instructions on page 8 If you are operating the TX240 Transmitter in MONO 2 3 MHz or 2 8 MHz mode and getting noise or hiss in the receiver For 2 3 MHz operation check to make sure you are only using the left RCA jack on the TX240 Transmitter For 2 8 MHz operation make sure you are only using the right RCA jack on the TX240 Transmitter If you are using the TV microphone and not getting a signal try turning up the TV volume up slightly Also try positioning the TV mic directly over the TV speaker If the system still does not function call Williams Sound at 1 800 843 3544 14 wv WILLIAMS SOUND Helping People Hear LIMITED WARRANTY Williams Sound products are engineered designed and manufactured under carefully controlled conditions to provide you with many years of reliable service Williams Sound warrants the TV TALKER Infrared System against defects in materials and workmanship for
13. o NOT dispose of your Williams Sound equipment in the household trash Please take the equipment to an electronics recycling center OR return the product to the factory for proper disposal Battery Recycling for Customers in the European Union Please do NOT dispose of used batteries in the household trash Please take the batteries to a retail or community collection point for recycling 10 27 08 YY WILLIAMS SOUND 3 Helping People Hear SETTING UP THE TX240 TRANSMITTER NOTICE THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE SHIPPED IN A DISCHARGED STATE THE BATTERIES MUST BE CHARGED OVERNIGHT BEFORE USING THE TV TALKER INFRARED SYSTEM The WIR TX240 Transmitter may be placed on top of a TV or shelf Place the TX240 Transmitter where it is clearly visible from your listening position Infrared light behaves like visible light so it is blocked by solid objects This confines the signal to the room where the transmitter is located The transmitter cannot be placed inside or behind anything except glass The maximum operating distance is approximately 30 feet 9 m Ideally the TX240 Transmitter should be at ear level height or above The infrared light pattern is much like a floodlight cone as it leaves the transmitter with the best reception inside the cone Sunlight can cause infrared interference in the form of a buzz hiss or static Thus the system cannot be used outdoors and may not work properly inside if a lot of direct sun
14. wv WILLIAMS SOUND Helping People Hear MANUAL AND User GUIDE TV Talker Infrared System Model WIR 240 Model WIR 250 Transmitter Model WIR 240 Receiver Model WIR RX240 or Receiver Model WIR RX250 MAN 147C 2008 Williams Sound Corp CONTENTS System Overview System Components Safety Information Recycling Instructions Operating Instructions WIR TX240 WIR RX240 WIR RX250 In Case of Difficulty Warranty System Specifications 2 wv WILLIAMS SOUND Helping People Hear SYSTEM OVERVIEW Thank you for purchasing the TV Talker Infrared System from Williams Sound Corp Anyone needing auditory assistance to overcome background noise reverberation or distance from the sound source can benefit from the TV Talker Infrared System You can use the TV Talker Infrared System for hearing assistance in con ference rooms listening to the TV or with other audio equipment The TX240 Transmitter features an Automatic Level Control to adjust for dif ferent audio signal levels and to maintain a comfortable listening level Please read through this manual carefully for proper setup and installation instructions NOTE The TV Talker Infrared System is not recommended for use with a PLASMA TV MONITOR If you have problems at anytime with these systems do not hesitate to call us toll free at 1 800 843 3544 SYSTEM COMPONENTS WIR TX240 Transmitter Power Supply TV Microphone MIC 084 WIR RX240 or WIR
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