Contacta HLD7 User Manual

Contacta HLD7 User Manual

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HLD7
Hearing Loop Driver
User Guide
October 2016
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  • Page 1 HLD7 Hearing Loop Driver User Guide October 2016...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Loop Configurations / Set Up 10-13 Troubleshooting 14-15 Technical Specification Warranty Standards Contacta has a policy of continuous product development, therefore small specification changes may not be reflected in this manual. Images, labels, packaging, accessories and product colours are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 4: Product Overview

    The HLD7 is a high efficiency hearing loop driver, meaning that it emits very little heat from its compact packaging.
  • Page 5: Connections

    5. Input 2 (Line) - Balanced XLR or ¼” TRS jack to ohmically isolated input. 6. Expansion. CAUTION: For connection to other Contacta systems only. 7. Feature - External monitor & control, Contacta communications processor. CAUTION: This is not a telecommunications port. 8. NL4 Loop Output Connection.
  • Page 6 Audio Connections: Mic & Line XLR connector Unbalanced TRS Jack Ring Sleeve SOURCE + (Signal) Phantom Power 1: Screen/Shield 2: + (Signal Hot) 3: - (Signal Cold) Line Unbalanced Mono TS Jack Unbalanced Mono TS Jack Sleeve Sleeve SOURCE SOURCE + (Signal) + (Signal) hot - (Signal) cold...
  • Page 7: Setting Up The Driver

    Setting up the Driver Front panel overview: Shows LINE level Shows DRIVE level Shows MIC level 1 2 3 4 5 6 contacta HLD7 LINE DRIVE CLIP CLIP PERIMETER STATUS ACTIVE ACTIVE PRIMARY PHTM LOW SIG SECONDARY POWER Active on power on...
  • Page 8 PHTM LOW SIG SECONDARY POWER Press both Line + and - simultaneously to enter the Engineers’ mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 contacta HLD7 contacta HLD7 LINE DRIVE LINE DRIVE CLIP CLIP CLIP...
  • Page 9 Changing the driver type You must be in engineers mode to change the driver type. Ensure you have selected PAGE 1. contacta HLD9 • When only this first light is illuminated and the driver is in the LINE DRIVE contacta HLD9...
  • Page 10: Loop Configurations / Set Up

    4. Connect the input signal to the LINE input unless you are directly connecting a microphone. If testing with our Test Signal Generator (TSG), connect to the HLD7’s LINE input. 5. For either input signal (in adjustment mode) increase the...
  • Page 11 Secondary Driver Setup* 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 contacta HLD7 contacta HLD7 LINE LINE DRIVE DRIVE CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP PERIMETER PERIMETER ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE PRIMARY PRIMARY STATUS STATUS PHTM PHTM -20DB...
  • Page 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 contacta HLD7 contacta HLD7 LINE LINE DRIVE...
  • Page 13 Firmware Revision Indication (PAGE 4) THIS MODE IS DISPLAY ONLY: NO SETUP CAN BE CHANGED. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 contacta HLD7 contacta HLD7 LINE LINE DRIVE DRIVE CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP PERIMETER...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Fault Action I’ve adjusted the HF comp 1) The driver is working close 1) Check loop characteristics. and see no change. to maximum output so there is If response OK at 1 amp, the not enough headroom for the headroom is inadequate.
  • Page 15 1) Reduce input level setting. up too high for signal level at input jack. 2) Input signal is distorted. 2) Check signal source. HLD = Hearing Loop Driver. If no action is successful please seek assistance from your distributor or a Contacta installer.
  • Page 16: Technical Specification

    Weight 5.5lbs Construction/Finish Front & Rear: Mild Steel / Top & Bottom: Aluminium Powder Coated Black Continual improvement policy Contacta has a policy of continual improvement for its products. This means that designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 17: Warranty

    Bespoke and made to order products are non-refundable. Contact us using distributors@contacta.co.uk if you’d like to request to return a product. Please state the date of purchase, invoice number and your reason for return. On receipt of returned items we will issue you a credit note for the cost of the product.
  • Page 18: Standards

    (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Contacta Systems LTD or an authorised partner could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 20 Local dealer: UK & ROW US & Canada +44 (0) 1732 223900 +1 616 392 3400 sales@contacta.co.uk info@contactainc.com Contacta Systems Ltd. Office 13, Dana Trading Estate Transfesa Road Paddock Wood, Tonbridge TN12 6UT www.contacta.co.uk...

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