Williams Sound R16 Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions

Personal FM Receiver Models R16 and R16M
Model PFM R16:
The R16 Receiver features a removeable, Plug Mount Microphone to pick up nearby
sounds. Other types of accessory microphones or extension cords can
be plugged into the MIC jack as well. The PFM R16 operates on a 9V battery.
Model PFM R16M:
The R16M Receiver features an internal microphone to pick up nearby sounds. External microphones cannot be
plugged into the R16M. The PFM R16M operates on a 9V battery.
Model R16-72E6:
The R16-72E6 features a removeable, Plug Mount Microphone to pick up nearby sounds. Other types of
accessory microphones or extension cords can be plugged into the MIC jack as well. The R16-72E6 includes an
internal 6V rechargeable battery for extended operating time.
R16 receivers feature dual volume controls that allow separate adjustment of a received FM signal and the
environmental microphone signal. By adjusting the two controls, any desired mixture of FM and environmental
microphone sound can be selected. The environmental microphone helps the listener hear their own voice or
nearby conversations more easily and can be turned down when background noise is troublesome.

Using the R16/R16M/R16-72E6:

Step 1: If you have a 9V Receiver, insert a 9 Volt alkaline battery into the battery compartment. Make sure the
positive and negative contacts are properly oriented. Do not force the battery in the wrong way. A BAT 003
rechargeable battery may also be used. The earphone jack doubles as a charging jack for use with the BAT 005
Charger. The R16-72E6 has a 6V battery pack that must be chargedwith the BAT 005 Charger before using. See
the Battery Care section for more information.
Step 2: If you have a model R16 with external microphone, make sure the microphone is plugged into the "MIC"
jack on top of the Receiver. The R16M does not have a microphone jack, the mic is internal.
Step 3: Plug an earphone or headphone into the "EAR/CHG" jack on top of the receiver.
Step 4: Turn the "ON/FM" knob (tall knob) clockwise just until it clicks to turn the receiver on. The red indicator
will glow to show the receiver is on. While listening with the earphone, slowly turn the "MIC" knob (short knob)
clockwise to adjust the microphone volume to a comfortable level.
Step 5: Turn the MIC volume fully down (counterclockwise). Now use your PERSONAL FM or PERSONAL PA
Transmitter to provide an FM signal. Turn the transmitter on and have a helper speak into the transmitter
microphone. Slowly turn the FM volume up on the Receiver. You should be able to hear the FM signal.
Note: the receiver must be on the same channel as the transmitter.
Adjust the FM and MIC levels for the balance of sounds you want to hear. Generally, you will want the FM
volume set higher than the MIC volume. Turn the MIC volume up when you want to hear nearby sounds. Turn
the MIC volume down when you are not listening to nearby sounds to reduce background noises. When the FM
volume is turned all the way down, the receiver can be used as a personal amplifier. When the MIC volume is
turned all the way down, the receiver functions as an FM receiver only. Remember to turn the receiver off when
it is not in use or when charging.