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  • Page 1 340T Transmitter user guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ..9 340T channel numbers wearing 340T .....10 and corresponding frequencies ..24-26 plugging in and wearing microphone .

  • Page 3: 340T Transmitter Features

    340T transmitter features front back...
  • Page 4 side mute button ( off) LED power, mute, low battery and charging indicator light power on = Green light mute on = Blinking green light indicates that the microphone mute feature is on low batt = Blinking red light indicates approximately 1 hour of battery life remaining batt charging = Red light...

  • Page 5: 340T Available Accessories

    340T available accessories...
  • Page 6 340T carrying case aux-in adaptor cord (841-6440-101 - U.S./Canada) (384-01-210-08) (895-88-008-00 - International) 3.5mm - 3.5mm connects 340T to external audio, CD player, stereo, computer, etc. rechargeable NiMH AAA batteries aux-in adaptor cord (374-30-310-09) (300-6332-107 - U.S./Canada) (384-88-005-00 - International) elastic belt 3.5mm - dual RCA connects 340T to external...

  • Page 7: 340T Microphone Styles

    340T microphone styles * Lapel microphones are more prone to feedback when used with a sound field system. AT0291-L* AT0655 AT0814 AT0816 lapel with lavalier behind-the-neck earhook collar cord boom ** Recommended for use with personal FM systems only AT0164-L**...

  • Page 8: 340T Setup And Operation

    (or alkaline batteries) and replace door. Check polarity markings to confirm batteries are positioned correctly. NOTE: The 340T uses high performance NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries. To achieve maximum battery efficiency, charge batteries for 12 hours before first use. After daily use, charge unit overnight for at least 12 hours for up to 12 hours of battery life.

  • Page 9: Charging Batteries Using 230R Sound Field System

    230R sound field system Do NOT attempt to charge alkaline batteries in the 340T. Only Phonic Ear rechargeable batteries can be recharged. Push power button to turn 230R receiver off. Sleep/standby power light on 230R receiver will remain lit during power off mode.

  • Page 10: Sound Field System

    230R sound field system Do NOT attempt to charge alkaline batteries in the 340T. Only Phonic Ear rechargeable batteries can be recharged. Plug any end of 300-6497-105 charge cord (included with 230R system) into 340T charge/ jack.

  • Page 11: Charging Batteries Using Wall Charger

    Do NOT attempt to charge alkaline batteries in the 340T. Only Phonic Ear rechargeable batteries can be recharged. Switch 340T power to off (chg) position. Plug wall transformer into wall socket. Plug either end of the wall transformer...

  • Page 12: Wearing 340T

    340T Clip to elastic belt (AT0712), pocket, pants or clothes. AT0712 Attach transmitter to necklace-style lavalier cord (AT0512-BK). AT0512-BK...

  • Page 13: Plugging In And Wearing Microphone

    Plug microphone into jack on 340T unit. The microphone cord also acts as the antenna. To ensure consis- tent transmission, keep cord as straight as possible. Position microphone approximately 3in/7.6cm from mouth. To mute microphone, press down on 340T mute button...

  • Page 14: Activating Microphone Mute Feature

    To mute microphone, press down on 340T mute button mute switch positions: off) The green “power on” LED indi- cator light will begin to blink when mute feature is activated To deactivate mute, press down again on the mute button to restore button to “up”...

  • Page 15: Turning On 340T

    340T Push power switch up to turn transmitter power on. Confirm green power on indicator light. indicator light features: on = Green light mute on = Blinking green light low batt = Blinking red light indicates approximately 1 hour of battery life remaining...

  • Page 16: Verifying Channel Setting

    Set the channel number of the 340T receiver EXIS to match the channel number of the receiver you are using. Refer to the chart on pages 24 and 25 for a complete list of frequencies and corresponding Phonic Ear channel numbers by country.

  • Page 17: Changing Channels

    To change the channel number of the 340T transmitter to match the receiver channel number (230R, L or S EXIS ADIUM PRITE Hold down the button until numbers in display blink once. Now you’re in channel-changing mode. Using the...

  • Page 18: Connecting Cd, Tv And Other Audio Sources

    300-6332-107 keep the microphone cord as straight (3.5mm – dual RCA) as possible.) Using appropriate auxiliary input cord, connect the 340T to the secondary sound source. NOTE: Check the type of connection need- 384-01-210-08 (3.5mm – 3.5mm) ed for the secondary sound source – refer to page 4 for available aux-in adaptor cord specs and usage descriptions.

  • Page 19: 340T Part Number Cross-Reference List

    340T part number cross-reference list part numbers Description Phonic Ear, Inc. (USA) Phonic Ear A/S (Intl.) 340T Transmitter • 173MHz 340T-173 202-01-001-00 • 216 MHZ 340T-216 230R Sound Field Receiver • 173MHz 230R-173 202-00-001-00 • 216MHz 230R-216USA Lexis Receiver • 173MHz...
  • Page 20 340T part number cross-reference list (cont’d) part numbers Description Phonic Ear, Inc. (USA) Phonic Ear A/S (Intl.) Windscreen for AT0291-L mic AT0291-W -AT0291-W Windscreen for AT0668-L mic AT0668-W -AT0668-W Windscreen for AT0655 mic AT0655-W -AT0655-W Wall Transformer (for 340T charging) •...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    • verify the mute switch on the top of the unit • verify only Phonic Ear NiMH batteries are is in the off (up) position. being charged. 340T unit will not charge dis- posable alkaline or other rechargeable batteries. • verify the transmitter is operating on the same FM channel as the receiver •...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    (AT0655, AT0814, AT0816, AT0291-L, • make sure the user microphone is not too AT0614-L, AT0669-L or AT0668-L) close to external speakers in the room • make sure an omni-directional mic is not being used. Omni-directional mics should not be used with the 340T.

  • Page 23: Caring For Your 340T

    Clean with a soft damp cloth and remove the batteries from the transmitter. other important notes • Protect your 340T transmitter from excessive moisture, heat, and mechanical shocks. • The 040-7150-105 or 890-88-051-00 wall transformer may get warm under normal operation.

  • Page 24: Battery Warnings

    battery warnings Caution • Remove all batteries when replacing. • Do not mix new and used batteries. • Do not mix alkaline and rechargeable batteries. • Remove batteries from the unit if the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time, such as during summer break.

  • Page 25: Receivers That Are Compatible With The 340T Transmitter

    230R ★★★★ 871R • For a list of comparable 173MHz channels by country, contact Phonic Ear. Lexis Pin ★★★★ • For a list of comparable Phonak channels, contact Phonic Ear. Phonak ★★★ • Phonak offers custom receiver programming of receivers to allow operation on MLX &...

  • Page 26: 340T Channel Numbers And Corresponding Frequencies

    340T channel numbers and corresponding frequencies 169-176MHz (EU) United Kingdom New Zealand FREQUENCY FREQUENCY FREQUENCY 173.3500 173.0000 174.4000 173.4000 173.0500 174.4500 173.4500 173.1000 174.5000 173.5000 173.1500 174.5500 173.5500 173.2000 174.6000 173.6000 173.2500 174.6500 173.6500 173.3000 174.7000 173.7000 173.3500 174.7500 173.7500 173.4000...
  • Page 27 340T channel numbers and corresponding frequencies (cont’d) 169-176MHz (EU) Australia FREQUENCY FREQUENCY 174.6000 173.3500 174.6500 173.4000 174.7000 173.4650 174.7700 173.5450 174.8500 173.6400 174.9000 173.6950 174.9500 173.7550 175.0000 173.8125 175.5000 173.9000 175.6000 173.9500 175.7000 174.0000 175.8000 174.0500 175.8500 174.1200 175.9500 174.1750 176.0000...

  • Page 28: And Corresponding Frequencies

    340T channel numbers and corresponding frequencies (cont’d) 216 MHz (USA & Canada) USA/Canada NOTE: FREQUENCY This product may only be used 216.0250 in countries in which the preset 216.0750 frequency range has been approved. The 216.1250 approved country’s frequency range will be 216.1750...

  • Page 29: Product Specifications

    340T transmitting 169-176MHz, synthesized (International) frequency 216MHz, synthesized (US/Canada) modulation FM narrow-band operating range up to 50m/160ft user controls off/on; push button mute switch; channel up/down inputs/outputs 3.5mm auxiliary input jack 2.5mm microphone input jack 1.3mm charge jack...

  • Page 30: Warranty

    1. Malfunctions resulting from abuse, neglect instrument remains the property of the original or accident. owner. The 340T transmitter has a 3-year warranty. 2. Instruments connected, installed, used or adjusted in any manner contrary to instructions provided what is covered by this warranty by the manufacturer.
  • Page 31 (cont’d) Phonic Ear Inc. reserves the right to make changes in what to do if you need service the design or construction of any of its instruments at If you require service under the warranty terms, obtain a any time without incurring any obligation to make any www.phonicear.

  • Page 32: Warranty

    U.S.A. battery replacement In Canada: It is recommended to reorder new rechargeable AAA Phonic Ear Ltd. NiMH batteries from Phonic Ear annually. 10-7475 Kimbel Street Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1E7 Canada International: Phonic Ear A/S Strandvejen 58...

  • Page 33: Regulatory Approvals

    regulatory approvals and clearances transmitter IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF This transmitter is authorized by rule under the Low exposure compliance requirements, only use sup- Power Radio Service (47 C.F.R. Part 95) and must plied antenna that is sold with this transmitter. not cause harmful interference to TV reception or Use of any other antenna which has not been United States Navy SPASUR installations.
  • Page 34 regulatory approvals and clearances (cont’d) receiver: part 15, subpart B radio communications. However, there is no guar- Front Row Tempo Receiver 230R antee that interference will not occur in a particu- lar installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep- Tested to comply with tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to...
  • Page 35 regulatory approvals and clearances (cont’d) 1313 This product conforms with the essential requirements of European Union Directive 1999/5/CE R&TTE Directive Waste from electronic equiment must be handled according to local regulations.
  • Page 36 800.227.0735, then press 5 • canada 800.263.8700 • international +45 3917 7101 © 2005 Phonic Ear Inc. Phonic Ear and the names of Phonic Ear products are trademarks or registered trademarks of Phonic Ear Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.

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