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  • Page 1 Juno User Guide ITR-02 Tower Receiver ITM-02 Pendant Microphone ISM-02 Pass-Around Microphone IMC-01 Microphone Charger...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ITR-02 Juno Tower Receiver ........

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when 2. Keep these instructions. the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug 3. Heed all warnings. is damaged, liquid has been spilled or 4.

  • Page 4: Electrical Warnings

    Electrical Safety Information: DO NOT disassemble the power supply. PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY Return the apparatus to FrontRow for RECOMMENDATIONS qualified service and repair if required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of Follow Manufacturers' Recommendations electric shock or fire.

  • Page 5: System Contents, Optional Components & Expansion Modules

    System Contents Lithium Ion ITM-02 Pendant Microphone Battery Aux-in cord 1 meter micro USB cable ITR-02 Juno Tower Wall mounting Phillips head Amplifier / Receiver screw set screwdriver Power supply 4 meter USB cable AC cable Optional components Expansion Modules...

  • Page 6: Setup And Placement

    Setup and Placement Your Juno Tower will perform best when you place it: • Even with either the front or rear edge of the main listening area (i.e. where students sit) • With the speaker facing the center of the listening area (see Top View below). Choose the location that allows connection to the teaching computer (4m USB cable provided) and other audio sources (e.g.

  • Page 7: Volume Setting Guidance

    3. Use good quality audio cables when connecting the Tower to the classroom PC. 4. The USB cable provided with your Tower System has been qualified by FrontRow. Use this cable whenever possible. If another length of cable is needed, it must be certified for USB 2.0 or better.

  • Page 8: Features

    Features ITR-02 Juno Tower Receiver Front Back Integrated Sensor Transmitter/USB Cable Hook Integrated high sensitivity infrared diode array Neatly hang your transmitters while charging covers a typical classroom without the need for from the tower. When not charging, the USB cable additional sensors.
  • Page 9 Side Custom naming Tower name can be customized using the optional FrontRow Desktop or Teacher Edition software. Name is displayed on the LCD touch screen for easy identification. Feedback suppression ™ The next-generation Adapto digital engine actively scans audio 375 times per second to suppress feedback squeal before it starts.

  • Page 10: Itm02 Pendant Microphone

    FLASHING RED/GREEN..Charge fault Assign custom names to microphones for 7 Lithium Ion Battery easy identification on the Tower LCD or in the optional FrontRow Desktop or Teacher 3-year life expectancy, lightweight, Edition software. rechargeable lithium ion battery.

  • Page 11: Ism-02 Pass-Around Microphone

    15 Custom naming 9 Charging / Programming Jack Assign custom names to microphones for For charging via USB cable or for easy identification on the Tower LCD or in configuring settings using the FrontRow the optional FrontRow Desktop software. Microsoft Settings application.

  • Page 12: Activate Tower And Microphone

    Activate Tower and Microphone 1. Turn Tower on. See Image 1 Image 1 2. Place microphone around neck and connect clasp. 3. Adjust neck straps to position microphone Power approximately 5in (14cm) from mouth. switch See Image 2 4. Press One-Touch button to wake micro- phone.

  • Page 13: Tower Controls

    (press and hold to increase volume quickly) Displays the current master volume Master Volume Down (press and hold to decrease volume quickly) Settings Menu OptiVoice Menu PrioriTeach Menu Microphone Volume Menu Device Volume Menu Name of Tower (set via FrontRow Desktop or Teacher Edition software)

  • Page 14: Volume

    NOTE: Using the optional FrontRow Desktop or Teacher Edition software, you can name the devices used with your Juno system for easier identification. For more information visit gofrontrow.com/ guides-resources.
  • Page 15 3. Adjust the volume of the microphone. NOTE: Using the optional FrontRow Microphone Settings application, you can name the microphones used with your Juno system for easier identification.

  • Page 16: Settings

    1. Select the feature you would like to configure. 2. See details for each feature below. NOTE: Additional settings are available through the optional FrontRow Desktop or Teacher Edition software application. ™ OptiVoice A powerful tool for test taking, directions and ESL instruction.

  • Page 17: Prioriteach

    Pass-Around Microphones when you speak into the Pendant Microphone. NOTE: Advanced settings for PrioriTeach are available through the optional FrontRow Desktop or Teacher Edition software. NOTE: The PrioriTeach feature is only activated by a Pendant Microphone and only when on channel A or B.

  • Page 18: Speaker Balancing

    Speaker Balancing With the optional Speaker Expansion Module, your Juno tower can be connected to external speakers mounted in the ceiling or on the wall. Use the Speaker Balancing option to adjust the balance between the Tower’s internal speakers and the external speakers.

  • Page 19: About

    Locking the LCD To prevent tampering with settings, the LCD on your Juno Tower can be locked using a voice command or the optional FrontRow Desktop or Teacher Edition software. To lock or unlock your Tower LCD using Voice Command, say “LCD”. For details on using the voice command feature of your Juno System, see page 19.

  • Page 20: Lcd Calibration

    NOTE: Use a stylus intended for touch screens or similar soft-tipped object for best accuracy. Firmware Update From time to time, FrontRow may make improvements or enhancements to your Tower's firmware. Use the FrontRow Desktop or Teacher Edition software application to update the Tower firmware (download from gofrontrow.com/guides-resources).

  • Page 21: Voice Command

    Voice Command Your Juno System lets you remotely control parameters of your Juno Tower using a few simple voice commands. To issue a voice command: 1. Press and hold the One-Touch button on the Pendant Microphone. 2. Wait for Voice Command tone and Tower LCD background to turn green. 3.

  • Page 22: Lesson Capture Through Juno

    3. Using the supplied USB cable, connect the Juno Tower to your computer. 4. Set the auxiliary output volume dial between 4 and 6. 5. Install the FrontRow Desktop or Teacher Edition software which includes the Juno lecture capture system. Download from gofrontrow.com/guides-resources.

  • Page 23: Collaborative Learning Using Class2Class

    Pass-Around Microphones. For example, FrontRow classrooms have used this technique to simultaneously connect 14 different classrooms to a live talk with an Olympic ath- lete, and let students communicate with a NASA Command Center during an emergency simulation.

  • Page 24: Connecting To Other Classroom Media

    Connecting to other Classroom Media Your FrontRow Juno System can connect to other media to enhance the overall audio experience in your classroom. Ideally, these connections were made during installation; however, they can easily be made after the unit is installed using standard audio cords from your local electronics store.
  • Page 25 Example 2 If your classroom does not have an EZRoom AV Control System, you can connect your computer directly to your Juno Tower. This can be done by connecting your computer’s headphone jack to one of the three stereo RCA inputs. NOTE: The use of high quality audio cables is recommended to avoid the introduction of interference to the system.
  • Page 26 Example 3 Some classrooms use the TV/DVD/VCR as stand-alone media. For these classrooms, you may need to use two auxiliary audio input connections to the Juno Tower. NOTE: The use of high quality audio cables is recommended to avoid the introduction of interference to the system.
  • Page 27 Example 4 To amplify audio from portable electronics, it may be most convenient to connect these as needed through the quick connect jack on the front of the Juno Tower. Turn the volume on the MP3 player at least 75% of the way up for best sound quality. NOTE: The use of high quality audio cables is recommended to avoid the introduction of interference to the system.
  • Page 28 Example 5 Connect either the ITM-02 Pendant or ISM-02 Pass-Around Microphone to any audio source that's too far from the Juno Tower to conveniently connect directly. ISM-02 Wireless Transmission Aux In Audio Out MP3 Player Computer The ITM-02 Pendant or the ISM-02 Pass-Around Microphones can be used to transmit audio from a secondary audio source (MP3 player, computer, portable radio/CD/tape player) to the receiver.

  • Page 29: Playing Audio Over Bluetooth

    3. Go to the Bluetooth settings on your computer, phone, or tablet and look for Image 2 FrontRow Juno xxxx (a 4-digit number), then pair with the device. See Image 2 Once device is paired: 1. When connected, the Juno will play a chime tone and the Bluetooth button will be solid blue.
  • Page 30 Bluetooth Button functions Puts Juno in pairing mode so that you can pair your devices. The LED Short press will flash when in pairing mode. Juno will remain in pairing mode for 60 seconds. “Reboots” the Bluetooth module. Use this if you are having trouble Press and hold for 3 seconds connecting to Juno.
  • Page 31 Bluetooth on iOS (iPhone and iPad): To pair or forget devices: You can forget the device by tapping the Info Go to the Settings app and select Bluetooth icon then selecting Forget This Device. Once paired, you can also connect or discon- nect by tapping the device.
  • Page 32 Bluetooth on Chromebook: To pair or forget devices: Click on the settings icon to access the Click on the status icons in the lower right, Bluetooth settings. then make sure Bluetooth is enabled. You can pair, forget, connect, and disconnect devices in the settings window.
  • Page 33 Bluetooth on Android: To pair or forget devices: You can pair or forget the device by tapping Go to the Settings app and select the FrontRow Juno device from the list of Bluetooth. Bluetooth devices. To connect and disconnect: You can connect and disconnect by swiping...
  • Page 34 Bluetooth on Windows 10: To pair or forget devices: Select Devices. Go to the Settings app. In the Bluetooth window you can pair, remove, connect and disconnect from devices. You may need to right click to see options.
  • Page 35 To connect and disconnect: You can connect and disconnect by going to the action center, then selecting Connect, and selecting the Juno. Bluetooth Specifications Standard: Bluetooth 4.1 Frequency Range: 2402-2480 MHz Maximum RF Power: +4dBm...
  • Page 36 Bluetooth on Windows 7: To pair or forget devices: Select Device Manager. Go to Control Panel. In the Bluetooth window you can pair, remove, connect and disconnect from devices. You may need to right click to see options.
  • Page 37 In the Add a device screen, select the FrontRow Juno...
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting If, for some reason, you cannot get your device to connect to Juno even though you had previ- ously been able to stream audio, it is easy to “re-pair” the device to Juno. Simply go to your device settings and select the Juno, then “Forget” the device (may be a right-click, or another button to access this ability).

  • Page 39: Rebroadcasting To Personal Fm Receivers

    • Mute the transmitter • Mute the transmitter Suggested Classroom Audio Output Settings (adjust as needed for student preference) FrontRow Juno 1 / 2.5* 7 / 8* *A higher output setting may be needed if using a splitter cable for recording.

  • Page 40: Using

    ITM-02 Pendant Microphone Using 1. Place microphone around neck and connect clasp. 2. Adjust neck straps to position microphone approximately 5in (14cm) from mouth. 5in/14cm 3. Press One-Touch button to wake microphone. power indicator Power indicator should be green. mute NOTE: Your microphone will go into standby indicator mode (off) automatically after 10 minutes in...

  • Page 41: Battery

    Charge take 2-3 charge/discharge cycles for the battery indicator contacts to report accurate status to the FrontRow Desktop or Teacher Edition application. Battery Safety Warning: To reduce risk of fire or burns: • Do not use batteries that have been dropped or otherwise damaged.

  • Page 42: Charging

    USB port on your computer. The ITM-02 microphone will not charge unless you have first installed the software drivers as part of the FrontRow Desktop, Teacher Edition Image 3 or Microphone Settings software application. To download the application, visit gofrontrow.

  • Page 43: Using

    ISM-02 Pass-Around Microphone Using Image 1 1. Turn microphone on by sliding the Power Switch up. See Image 1 2. Note Power Indicator (chair icon). See Image 1 Emitter diodes Power Green = On and transmitting indicator Off = Power is off NOTE: In order to conserve battery life, if Power/ Battery...

  • Page 44: Labeling

    Labeling Your Pass-Around Microphone includes a location for adding a name or room number clear window for easy identification. 1. Place the microphone on a stable surface with the battery door facing up. 2. Remove the battery door using the supplied Phillips screwdriver.

  • Page 45: Battery

    Indicator contacts NOTE: When the battery is removed, it will take 2-3 charge/discharge cycles for the bat- tery to report accurate status to the FrontRow Desktop or Teacher Edition application. Battery Safety WARNING: To reduce risk of fire or burns: •...

  • Page 46: Charging

    USB port on your computer. The ISM-02 microphone will not charge unless you have first installed the software drivers as part of the FrontRow Desktop, Teacher Edition or Microphone Settings software application. Image 3 To download the application, visit gofrontrow.

  • Page 47: Microphone Configuration

    Restore defaults – Restore the microphone settings to factory defaults. Firmware updates – From time to time, FrontRow may make improvements or enhancements to your microphone's firmware. Use this function to periodically check for updates.

  • Page 48: Using Multiple Microphones

    Programming and switching the microphone channels 1. Use a USB cable to connect the microphone to a computer with the FrontRow Microphone Settings software application** installed. 2. Open the Microphone Settings software application. 3. Click the Microphone Settings button.
  • Page 49 6. Unscrew battery door using the supplied Phillips screwdriver. Pendant Microphone Pass-Around Microphone 7. Using the channel indicator labels included with your microphones, label the switch positions you've just reprogrammed. Channel Label Sheet Pendant Microphone Pass-Around Microphone 8. Move the selection switch to the channel you want to use – ideally, the one indicated in the shaded column in the table on page 44.

  • Page 50: Imc-01 Microphone Charger

    IMC-01 Microphone Charger Charger setup 1. Insert microphones in either of the two charge pockets. Battery Indicator When Charging: SOLID RED = Charging SOLID GREEN = Fully Charged 2. Find the power plug that is appropriate for the power outlet style in your country. 3.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    USB cable to the computer and micro- drivers installed. To install the drivers, you phone. The following message should now will need to install the FrontRow Microphone be displayed: Click Start Update to pro- Settings application, the FrontRow Desktop ceed.
  • Page 52 Volume control(s) on the Tower installed. To install the drivers, you will need (see pages 12, 13). to install the FrontRow Desktop or the • Position the microphone closer to mouth. Teacher Edition application*. You may need to reconnect your Tower after installation.

  • Page 53: Regulatory

    Regulatory receiver: part 15, subpart A without the express approval of FrontRow Calypso LLC in writing, could void the user's FrontRow Juno Receiver ITR-02 authority to operate those elements of the system. FrontRow Juno Transmitter ITM-02 This product conforms with the...
  • Page 54 Declaration of Conformity Hereby, FrontRow Calypso, LLC declares that the readio equipment type, Juno Tower receiver with Bluetooth, model number ITR-02 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. Click here for the full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity. Batteries...
  • Page 55 © 2018 FrontRow Calypso LLC Phonic Ear, FrontRow, Calypso and the names of Phonic Ear, Calypso, and FrontRow products are trademarks or registered trademarks of FrontRow Calypso LLC in the U.S. and other countries. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

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