Ampetronic DLS Instructions For Use Manual

Ampetronic DLS Instructions For Use Manual

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Domestic Loop System (DLS)
Induction loop system for office and home
Manual and instructions for use
This manual is intended to accompany the Ampetronic DLS
(Domestic Loop System). The manual is a detailed guide to
making the most of the DLS system, how to install it and how
to use it. Installing, setting up and using the DLS induction
loop system is very simple and requires no special skills or
experience, however the manual will guide you through the
whole process in detail.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................... 2
WARRANTY .......................................................................................... 2
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...................................................... 2
1
YOUR AMPETRONIC DLS ............................................................. 3
2
INDUCTION LOOP SYSTEMS - THE BASICS .............................. 5
3
THE AMPETRONIC DLS AMPLIFIER ............................................ 6
4
DLS COMPONENTS....................................................................... 7
5
BEFORE INSTALLING ................................................................... 8
6
INSTALLING THE AMPLIFIER....................................................... 8
7
INSTALLING THE LOOP ................................................................ 9
8
CONNECTING SOUND SOURCES .............................................. 11
9
SETTING UP FOR FIRST USE ..................................................... 13
10 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 14
11 SYSTEM SPECIFICATION ........................................................... 15
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Summary of Contents for Ampetronic DLS

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    This manual is intended to accompany the Ampetronic DLS (Domestic Loop System). The manual is a detailed guide to making the most of the DLS system, how to install it and how to use it. Installing, setting up and using the DLS induction...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Do not place objects filled with water such as a vase near or on the equipment. Do not install the DLS amplifier near to sources of heat such as radiators, stoves or other equipment producing heat. Do not place the DLS amplifier in a fully enclosed space; ensure that the amplifier has ventilation when in use.
  • Page 3: Your Ampetronic Dls

    1 YOUR AMPETRONIC DLS Your Ampetronic DLS will deliver excellent sound quality directly to hearing aids or special receivers, allowing users to hear direct high quality sound from any source, for example televisions, telephones, computers and doorbells. If you or people you know have a hearing impairment, the Ampetronic DLS can be very valuable and can dramatically improve quality of life within your own home or office.
  • Page 4 How and where can you use the DLS? The Ampetronic DLS is suitable for use in the home or office, wherever you might need to hear entertainment, communications or alarms. The amplifier can be installed in any indoor environment and used wherever you want to be.
  • Page 5: Induction Loop Systems - The Basics

    2 INDUCTION LOOP SYSTEMS – THE BASICS The Ampetronic DLS is an Induction Loop System. Induction loops are an excellent way to help anyone with a hearing impairment hear an audio communication or broadcast, both in public and in the home or office. Induction loop systems are often used in public environments from ticket counters and intercoms through to theatres and cinemas.
  • Page 6: The Ampetronic Dls Amplifier

    Monitors the signal that is actually broadcast into the loop. Useful for setting up the loop and fault finding. POWER SWITCH To turn power on and off. The Ampetronic DLS can be left on at all times, or turned off when not used as preferred. POWER INDICATOR Green light, on when the unit has power and is turned on.
  • Page 7: Dls Components

    4 DLS COMPONENTS The DLS kit contents: • DLS amplifier and instructions (1) • 30m loop cable and cable clips (2) • 1 x Clip microphone and cable (3) • 1 x Mini-jack cable (4) • 1 x RCA cables (5) •...
  • Page 8: Before Installing

    For most people this will be induction loop system. Before installing hearing aids, which typically contain a the DLS, turn on your receiver or turn telecoil or ‘T’ function. Hearing aids your hearing aids to the ‘T’ setting – if must be switched to the ‘T’...
  • Page 9: Installing The Loop

    Place the amplifier in its required location but do not connect the power lead until installation is complete. Wall / panel mounting Included in the DLS amplifier box is a template for marking out the two screw holes. Decide on the location for the DLS amplifier and use the template to mark out two screw holes.
  • Page 10 Connect both ends of the loop Pull out the remaining cable into a • • cable to the DLS amplifier, see the loop and pull it away from the end of this section amplifier so it forms two parallel The chair loop is now installed.
  • Page 11: Connecting Sound Sources

    First, terminate the cable ends if follows for each of the 4 inputs on the required so both cable ends have 5- DLS amplifier – work out what you want 15mm of exposed cable: to connect before starting the installation.
  • Page 12 • Locate the switch on input 3 on the rear of the DLS amplifier and make sure that it is moved to the left for a microphone, to the right for a line input. • If using a microphone, place it as...
  • Page 13: Setting Up For First Use

    control on the rear of the amplifier next 9 SETTING UP FOR FIRST to input 3. • SET UP INPUT 4 Plug the unit into power using the power cord, and turn the unit on at the With a line input (1 or 2) connected and front panel switch.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    10 TROUBLESHOOTING 2. Interference / hum / background noise in the loop The Ampetronic DLS should not require any maintenance or support. • Check hearing aids / receivers set In the event that you have problems, correctly please consult list of possible •...
  • Page 15: System Specification

    11 SYSTEM SPECIFICATION Controls and features: Tone control: Inputs: A modified tone control allowing a flat response or bass boost / HF cut or HF boost / bass cut, with additional HF boost to 1 & 2. Four input Line level phono connector, fixed gain, allow compensation for distortion due to metal structures in allowing two stereo inputs.
  • Page 16 Manufactured by Ampetronic Ltd. Ampetronic Northern Road Newark NG24 2ET United Kingdom +44 (0) 1636 610062 telephone +44 (0) 1636 610063 fax www.ampetronic.com Supplied by: Contact your supplier for questions and support...

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