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PLS-900 System
U S E R ' S M A N U A L
I N S T A L L A T I O N & O P E R A T I O N

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  • Page 1 ListenWiFi PLS-900 System U S E R ’ S M A N U A L I N S T A L L A T I O N & O P E R A T I O N...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Safety Precautions Compliance Information System Overview PL-900 ListenWiFi Server 5 – 6 PL-400 ListenWiFi Audio Interface 7 – 8 ListenWiFi Coverage 9 – 10 Interconnection, Activation, and Configuration 11 –...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Please do NOT dispose of your Listen Technologies required to hear clearly. Do not allow children or other equipment in the household trash. Please take the unauthorized individuals to have access to this product equipment to an electronics recycling center;...

  • Page 4: System Overview

    (WAP) available to Wi-Fi enabled mobile devices loaded with the free Personal Listening mobile app. The app is available on both the Apple App and Google Play stores. The PLS-900 is perfect for high-quality audio applications like fitness centers and other multi-screen environments.

  • Page 5: Pl-900 Listenwifi Server

    • (2) Rack Ears • (1) Bag of rack ear screws • Registration Card PL-900 ListenWiFi Server Quick Start Guide PLS-900 ListenWiFi Personal Listening System Let’s Get This Audio Started 1. PLACE 3. ACTIVATE After connecting the system, you must register it The PL-900 Server should be plugged directly into the PL-400 Audio Interface.
  • Page 6 PL-900 Quick Reference Front View Power Switch Indicator Light On/Off Back View Audio Interface Audio Interface Audio Interface Power Input Inputs 1-4 Inputs 9-12 Inputs 5-8 Audio Interface Audio Interface Audio Interface Inputs 21-24 Inputs 17-20 Inputs 13-16 Internet Wifi LAN LAN Port Port RJ45 RJ45...

  • Page 7: Pl-400 Listenwifi Audio Interface

    PL-400 ListenWiFi Audio Interface Package Contents • PL-400 ListenWiFi Audio Interface • TV Channel Labels • USB 2.0 High Speed Cables 2m (6.6 ft) • Phono RCA to RCA Cables 2m (6.6 ft) NOTE: There will be a RCA cable for each input and 1 USB cable per set of 4 inputs. PL-400 ListenWiFi Audio Interface NOTE: Actual size will vary based on model ordered.
  • Page 8 PL-400 Quick Reference Front View Rack Rack Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 6 Input 7 Input 8 Input 9 Input 10 Input 11 Input 12 Spacer Spacer (Stereo) (Stereo) (Stereo) (Stereo) (Stereo) (Stereo) (Stereo) (Stereo) (Stereo) (Stereo)

  • Page 9: Listenwifi Coverage

    Listen WiFi Coverage The PL-900 ListenWiFi system coverage is determined by the PL-301 WAP, network traffic and environmental conditions. It is recommended to perform a site survey to understand interference, bandwidth usage and reception strength within the facility before and after the installation. The table and graphs below roughly estimates general coverage distance and pattern at the recommended signal strength for the audio stream (>-65dB).
  • Page 10 As visible from the coverage patterns, the location and orientation of the WAP plays a critical role in performance. Ensure that the top of the WAP points in the general direction of wireless clients, as the signal strength is stronger in the front. C L IE NTS CL I ENTS C L I EN T S...

  • Page 11: Interconnection, Activation And Configuration

    Interconnection, Activation and Configuration The PL-900 supports up to 24 channels of stereo audio depending on the PL-400 audio interface used with the server. Refer to the diagram below for location of these inputs, power input, network port and WiFi port. Two ports in the middle are not used and are therefore covered. Audio Interface Power Input Not Used...
  • Page 12 Connection of the Audio Interface with Server Audio is provided to the server through the PL-400 audio interface via a USB connection. There are six USB ports on the server, each port labeled for a set of four specific stereo pair inputs. The USB port on the server determines the set of channels the audio interface inherits.
  • Page 13 Network LAN Port RJ45 Connection The server links up to the internet for the required initial activation as well as remote configuration and updates via the Network RJ45 connection. It also shares the network connection to clients listening to the stream but can be disabled. (See PL-900 server configuration) 1.
  • Page 14 PL-900 Server Activation The ListenWiFi system must be activated online before the system will stream audio. This requires that the server initially be connected to the internet. Once registered the system can be removed from the internet, however remote configuration, automatic updates, and remote support will not be available. 1.
  • Page 15 b. Setting the channel type to mono c. Adding audio delay d. Split channels e. Reviewing audio levels f. Adjusting gain of individual inputs g. Configuring internet pass-through for listeners h. Network Port Configuration LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PAGE 15...
  • Page 16 3. The Web Admin page is accessible by connecting to the “Personal Listening” wireless network and typing in 172.30.0.1 in a web browser. Once the Web Admin loads use the following credentials to login: a. Username: administrator b. Password: admin PL-301A WAP Configuration The WAP comes preconfigured and is ready to operate in the majority of WiFi environments.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Mobile device does not see the Personal Listening signal: • Make sure that the WAP is powered on by checking if the PWR light is green. • Make sure that the WAP 2.4G and 5G lights are either amber or green. •...

  • Page 18: Appendix A - Internet Rates By Number Of Active Channels

    Appendix A – Internet Rates by Number of Active Channels Below provides the expected internet speeds available to listeners connected to the WAP. It is assumed that the internet is allowed to pass through the server to end users without any throttling and that it has a speed greater than 50 Mbps.
  • Page 19 Configuring the WAP To attach to the WAP, simply use a computer with Wi-Fi capabilities and connect it to the “Personal Listening” Wi-Fi network. After connecting to the WAP, open the Internet Explorer web browser (other browsers may be very slow), type 172.30.255.0 into the address bar, and hit enter.
  • Page 20 A login screen will appear. Enter the following credentials and press Login to gain access. • Username: super • Password: sp-admin After logging in, click on either Radio 2.4G or Radio 5G under Configuration on the side menu. Configuration pages look exactly the same, so only 2.4G is shown here.
  • Page 21 To change SSID and encryption settings, click on the tab labeled “Personal Listening.” If you want to change the SSID, click in the edit box, clear old contents, and then enter the new SSID. If you want to add encryption, click on the drop-down box and select the option that best suits your needs.
  • Page 22 Country Configuration (international model only) The WAP model PL-301A-W0 can be configured to use Wi-Fi radio channels specific to a country. This is required in order to operate in the approved radio bands where the system is installed. By default the WAP will be set to United States.
  • Page 23 A warning message will prompt for your approval. The WAP will then begin the reboot process. When completed it will send out a notification it is complete. After the reboot is complete the country will be configured for both 2.4G and 5G. LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PAGE 23...

  • Page 24: Appendix C - Expansion Kits

    Appendix C – Expansion Kit Overview Use multiple WAPs to increase coverage area and/or to support more users. Having an onsite / manual site survey to evaluate RF conditions along with a wireless LAN design is highly recommended. Limitations • High density applications such as stadiums and arena are not supported •Coexisting with another network requires careful planning to avoid interruptions of existing applications and quality audio...
  • Page 25 Equipment Overview PoE Gigabit Switch Reset 2 SFP Ports - For 8 Ethernet Ports - Auto sensing if POE use with fiber optic or daisy chaining is needed multiple switches WLAN Controller Monitor Port STATUS RESET POWER CONSOLE Reset 2 Ethernet Ports Reset to Facotry Defaults Button Troubleshooting...
  • Page 26 Expansion Kit Instructions Advanced Configuration for Wireless LAN Controller The PL-320 Wireless LAN Controller has been configured to support the majority of customer environments. It’s important to remember that the PL-320 is what manages and configures all the WAPs connected. Do not try to login to WAPs individually for configuration. The following guide is provided, should additional configuration be needed.
  • Page 27 A login screen will appear. Enter the following credentials and press Login to gain access: Username: super Password: sp-admin After logging in you will be brought to the dashboard. From the tabs on top of the screen click on Configure. Configure Channels To configure channels, click on Access Points from the...
  • Page 28 Click on Edit next to the WAP you want to configure. From here, a WAP configuration box will appear. There is a section for both radios 2.4G and 5G. Next to Channel mark the checkbox Override Group Config and then select desired channel. When complete scroll to the bottom of the edit box and click on OK.
  • Page 29 Configure SSID & Encryption To configure SSID and Encryption, click on WLANs on the left menu bar from the Configure screen. The WLANs screen will appear. Inside the WLANs box click on Edit next to the ESSID Personal Listening. The WLAN edit box will expand open.
  • Page 30 Country Configuration (for international WAP models only) The WAP models PL-301A-W0 or PL-301B-W0 can be configured through the Wireless LAN Controller to use Wi-Fi radio channels specific to a country. This is required in order to operate in the approved radio bands where the system is installed.
  • Page 31 PLS-900 System Specifications Audio Audio Quality 48 kHz 16 bit audio Gain Adjustment Controls Up to 26dB increase Frequency Response 20 – 20 kHz +/- .5db Line Input Stereo/Mono Input. Two (2) RCA Phono connectors, unbalanced, -10 dBu nominal input, +12 dB headroom,...
  • Page 32 PL-900 Server Specifications Power Power Supply Type In-line switching supply, Listen part PL-201 Power Supply Input 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Power Supply Output 19 VDC, 3.34A, 65W, 7.5 mm barrel connector, center positive Power Line Cord North American Type B Boot Time <...
  • Page 33 PL-400 Audio Interface Specifications Power Powered via USB data cable connected to server Ports USB 2.0 High Speed (type B female) Line Input Up to forty-eight (48) RCA Phono connectors, unbalanced, -10dBu nominal input, +12 dB headroom, impedence 10k Physical Dimensions (H x W x D) 1U rack mountable, 1.75 x 19 x 3.25 in.
  • Page 34 PL-301-A/B WAP Specifications Power Via-PoE Idle - 4W Typical - 5.95W Peak - 10W Antenna Adaptive antenna that provides up to 64 unique antenna patterns per radio Full omnidirectional polarization diversity Physical Antenna Gain SINR TX Gain Up to 4 dB SINR RX Gain 3-5 dB (PD-MRC) RF Power Output (Aggregate)
  • Page 35 PL-301-A/B WAP Specifications Indicators Off indicates off Red indicates bootup in process Green indicates on (not used) Indicates if the AP is being manage by a controller (not used) Indicates AP is connected using a mesh network 2.4G & 5G Off indicates the WLAN service is down.
  • Page 36 PL-200 PoE Specifications Ports LAN Port - POWER + DATA OUT Auto MDI/MDIX, Auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps, RJ-45 supporting CAT5/5e/6 UTP LAN Port - LAN IN Auto MDI/MDIX, Auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps, RJ-45 supporting CAT5/5e/6 UTP Performance Range Delivers power up to 328 ft. (100 meters) Indicators PWR (Power LED) Red and yellow blend indicates that the...

  • Page 37: Specifications

    PL-320 Specifications (Optional) External power Input 110-240VAC adapter Output 12VDC, 2A Ports LAN Ports Two auto MDX, autosensing 10/100/1000Mbps, RJ-45 Console Port RJ-45 Controls Reset Use the Reset button to restart ZoneDirector Factory Default button. Press and hold for five (5) seconds Indicators Power...
  • Page 38 PL-310 Specifications (Optional) Power Power Consumption 147W maximum Input 100-240VAC/50-60Hz PoE budget 130W Ports Lan Ports Eight 10/100/1000Mbps auto sensing Gigabit, RJ-45 SFP Ports Two 1000M Gigabit Ethernet Switching Ports, Controls Reset Press to manually reboot the switch Factory Default Press and hold for two seconds to reset switch back to factory defaults Indicators...

  • Page 39: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information Listen Technologies Corporation (Listen) warrants its ListenWiFi System (PL-900, PL-400, PL-320, PL-310, PL-301) to be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and conditions for 2 years from the date of purchase. All other products and accessories are warranted for 1 year from date of purchase.

  • Page 40: Contact Information

    Listen products. If products were damaged in shipment, please contact the carrier, then contact Listen for replacement or repair requirements payable by the carrier. Listen’s corporate headquarters are located in Bluffdale, Utah U.S.A. and are open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm Mountain Time. LISTEN TECHNOLOGIES 14912 Heritage Crest Way Bluffdale, Utah 84065-4818 U.S.A.

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