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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 2 user guide 230R receiver...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 6 contents caring for your system ....42 introduction ......1 transmitters compatible understanding active learning .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 7 introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new FrontRow Tempo ™ active learning system! You may have heard the term ‘sound field’ used to describe technology that improves classroom acoustics.

  • Page 4: Understanding Active Learning

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 8 understanding active learning and its benefits without active learning • distance • noise • echo with active learning • distance • noise • echo...

  • Page 5: Installation Tips

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 9 installation tips Before you set up your system, take a good look around your room. Where are the outlets located? Where are the computers and other electronic equipment? Where can you put your receiver so it's easy for you to reach, but out of the way of students and main traffic areas? Though each classroom is different, there are some general guidelines for both receiver and speaker placement:...

  • Page 6: System Guidelines

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 10 system guidelines To help ensure that you get the most out of your new active learning system, we have put together the following list of suggested guidelines: Speak at a normal level —...

  • Page 7: System Components

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 11 system components...
  • Page 8 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 12 antenna 230R base station receiver (AT0831) body-worn transmitter aux out cable/(RCA 3.5mm) (330T shown here) (AT0805) speakers (470-2856-119) (compact wall speaker shown here) aux-in adaptor plug /( in –...

  • Page 9: Receiver Features

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 13 230R receiver features front back...
  • Page 10 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 14 10 transmitter charge jack (1.3mm) channel display sleep/standby power indicator light 11 3-band equalizer adjustment channel adjustment button 12 aux in jack ( FM receiver signal light 13 speaker wire terminals 14 number of speakers switch...

  • Page 11: Setup And Operation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 15 setup and operation connecting power to 230R receiver Plug power supply (040-7402- 105) into power port on back of 230R receiver 230R back Plug power cord (AT0787) into power supply unit (040-7402-105) AT0787...
  • Page 12 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 16 turning on 230R receiver Push power button Confirm that LED channel display lights...
  • Page 13 Push channel up/down buttons to 340T (Front) 330T (Back) change channel setting Confirm receiver channel matches transmitter channel US/Canada Intl/EU NOTE: See “FrontRow Tempo channel numbers and corresponding frequencies” section for a complete list of Phonic Ear channel numbers and corresponding frequencies.
  • Page 14 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 18 adjusting OptiVoice™ setting OptiVoice switch according to room noise level. Medium position is the rec- ommended setting for average noise levels. low: Use in low-noise situations and for most natural voice quality.
  • Page 15 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 19 setting FM volume Follow steps below to set FM volume proper level. Two people are needed to properly set the volume level. It is difficult to hear your own voice and make adjustments to it.

  • Page 16: Auxiliary Input (Aux In)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 20 auxiliary input (aux-in) connecting CD, TV and other audio sources (optional) For most connnections from CD player, TV, stereo or other audio sources, insert aux-in adaptor plug (310-2544-1342) into aux in port...
  • Page 17 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 21 team-teaching with 211 receiver and handheld microphone system* Connect one end of the AT0573-1 cable to Output jack on back of 211R unit 211R (back) Connect the other end to the aux in jack on back of the 230R...
  • Page 18 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 22 team-teaching with 211 receiver and handheld microphone system (cont’d) Make sure that channel numbers first teacher indicated on front of 230R receiver 230R (front) matches channel number on the transmitter No channel change is necessary on...
  • Page 19 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 23 team-teaching with body-worn personal receiver & transmitter units Insert aux-in adaptor plug (310- 2544-1342) into aux in port on back of 230R Connect aux-in adaptor cord (300- 6332-107) to adaptor plug.
  • Page 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 24 team-teaching with body-worn personal receiver & transmitter units (cont’d) First Teacher first teacher Make sure the channel number of 230R receiver matches the channel 230R (front) number of your 330T/340T (or other transmitter)
  • Page 21 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 25 team-teaching channel pairs possible Phonic Ear receivers and transmitter combinations for team-teaching transmitters 300R 571R 575R ✓ ✓ ✓ 300T ✓ ✓ ✓...
  • Page 22 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 26 adjusting aux volume control Turn aux volume control to adjust CD, TV, stereo and other audio sources plugged into aux in. Depending on setup, you may have to adjust volume of external audio source.

  • Page 23: Auxiliary Output (Aux Out)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 27 auxiliary output (aux out) rebroadcasting to personal receivers The auxiliary output feature allows transmis- sion, or rebroadcasting of the primary teacher’s voice directly to a student’s personal FM receiv- er, regardless of their channel or frequency.
  • Page 24 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 28 aux out rebroadcasting to other receivers from 230R receiver ★★★★ = most compatible level of adaptor aux out transmitter comments compatibility cord(s) needed level setting 330T/ •...

  • Page 25: Speaker Setup

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 29 speaker setup verify number of speakers setting 4 speakers are recommended for most average-sized classrooms number Verify the number of of speakers speakers switch is set if using 4 or more speakers...
  • Page 26 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 30 connecting speaker wires to 230R Lift speaker cable connector tab 230R back Insert exposed cable wire as far as it will go into connector hole (red to red;...
  • Page 27 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 31 where to mount compact wall speakers Based on your classroom acoustics and seating top view arrangement, speaker placement will vary. • For an average sized classroom, 4 speakers are recommended •...
  • Page 28 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 32 standard four-speaker setup For other speaker connection options, see page 31 • For average-sized rooms (30 x 30 ft) number speaker cable hookup of speakers (back of each speaker) Verify the...

  • Page 29: Verify The Number Of

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 33 standard four-speaker daisy-chaining option refer to advanced system setup section for advanced speaker connection options • Daisy-chaining allows setup with shorter single speaker cable hookup cable lengths (back speaker 2 &...
  • Page 30 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 34 walk, talk, and listen to quality (Initial setup only; reangle speakers towards listeners’ ears if necessary.) • Make certain that speakers are angled Ask another person to assess volume down toward student seating area levels from front and back of room...
  • Page 31 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 35 where to mount distributed ceiling speakers • Space speakers evenly over listening area fluorescent • >3m/10ft minimum ceiling height lighting transformer recommended • >30cm/1ft distance from fluorescent >30cm/1ft lighting transformer is recommended...

  • Page 32: Number Of Speakers 4

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 36 where to mount cluster ceiling speaker • Center speaker over listening area fluorescent • >3.7m/12ft minimum ceiling height is lighting transformer recommended • >30cm/1ft distance from fluorescent >30cm/1ft lighting transformer is recommended number...

  • Page 33: Advanced System Setup

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 37 advanced system setup daisy-chaining with 3 speakers 230R back number of speakers number of speakers switch to Be sure to connect compact speaker speaker wires to input terminals the designated...
  • Page 34 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 38 daisy-chaining with 6 speakers 230R back number of speakers number of speakers switch to Be sure to connect compact speaker speaker wires to input terminals the designated shown here...
  • Page 35 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 39 daisy-chaining with 8 speakers 230R back number of speakers number of speakers switch to Be sure to connect compact speaker speaker wires to input terminals shown here the designated...
  • Page 36 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 40 adjusting 3-band equalizer (This setting should be adjusted by sound professionals ONLY) ATTENTION: If you are not a sound profes- sional, we do not recommend that you alter the 3-band equalizer settings.
  • Page 37 If noise or signal interference persists, make sure systems in adjacent classrooms are turned off. Re-test range and set squelch for the minimum system range to reduce external interfer- ence. Contact Phonic Ear Service if extra assistance is required.

  • Page 38: Optional Accessories

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 42 optional accessories microphone styles speaker accessories AT0814 AT0655 AT0816 AT0291-L AT0579 AT0579-T behind-the-neck earhook microphone FM collar microphone directional microphone speaker floor stand table-top stand boom microphone with mute switch...
  • Page 39 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 43 optional accessories (cont’d) auxiliary input adaptor cords 384-01-210-08 AT0702-25 300-6332-107 AT0529A aux-in adaptor cord aux-in adaptor cord aux-in adaptor cord antenna (for use with (3.5mm–...

  • Page 40: 230R Part Number Cross-Reference List

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 44 230R part number cross-reference list part numbers Description Phonic Ear, Inc. (USA/Canada) Phonic Ear A/S (Intl.) 230R receiver 230R-216USA 202-00-001-00 330T body-worn transmitter 330T-216USAX 340T body-worn transmitter...
  • Page 41 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 45 230R part number cross-reference list (cont’d) part numbers Description Phonic Ear, Inc. (USA/Canada) Phonic Ear A/S (Intl.) earhook microphone AT0814 -5-300-400-110 FM collar microphone AT0816 -AT0816 directional microphone with lavalier cord...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 46 troubleshooting no FM reception (green FM indicator weak sound from speaker(s) light on front of receiver is not on) • Make sure AT0655 boom microphone (or •...
  • Page 43 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 47 troubleshooting (cont’d) receiver is receiving a signal but no speaker(s) is picking up FM interfer- sound is coming from speaker ence or hum •...

  • Page 44: Caring For Your System

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 48 caring for your system cleaning Clean as needed, using a soft, damp cloth. other important notes • Protect your sound field system from excessive moisture, heat, and mechanical shocks.

  • Page 45: Transmitters Compatible With The 230R Receiver

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 49 transmitters that are compatible with the 230R receiver ★★★★ = most compatible compatible performance accessory transmitter comments (no adaptor rating needed cord required) ✔...

  • Page 46: Frontrow Tempo Channel Numbers And Corresponding Frequencies

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 50 Frontrow Tempo channel numbers and corresponding frequencies 216MHz (U.S. & Canada) 169-176MHz (EU) U.S. & Canada United Kingdom FREQUENCY FREQUENCY FREQUENCY 216.025 173.3500 174.4000 216.075 173.4000...
  • Page 47 175.8500 173.6950 174.1200 175.9500 173.7550 174.1750 176.0000 173.8125 174.2250 total: 36 173.8250 174.2750 173.9000 174.3250 173.9500 174.3750 For a complete list of available 173.9625 174.4250 channels in other countries, please 173.9900 174.4750 contact Phonic Ear International. 174.0000 174.5250 total: 21...

  • Page 48: Product Specifications

    ±10kHz the factory for the original destination country of squelch RSSI-type each product. Please contact Phonic Ear to verify the squelch level adjustable via rear panel frequency approvals before traveling with the product power supply 20VDC @ 3A to a foreign country other than its original destination.

  • Page 49: Warranty

    4. Products damaged in transit unless investigated tory service center. Transportation in is paid by the by the shipper and returned to the warrantor customer. Transportation out is paid by Phonic Ear. with the investigation report If it is determined that repair is not feasible, the 5.
  • Page 50 3:09 PM Page 54 warranty (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...
  • Page 51 U.S.A. battery replacement In Canada: It is recommended to re-order new rechargeable Phonic Ear Ltd. AAA NiMH batteries from Phonic Ear annually. 10-7475 Kimbel Street Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1E7 Canada International: Phonic Ear A/S Distribution Centre...

  • Page 52: Regulatory Compliance

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4747 230R Multi-Freq User Guide 4/22/05 3:09 PM Page 56 regulatory compliance receiver: part 15, subpart B The term "IC:" before the radio certification num- Frontrow Tempo Receiver 230R ber only signifies that Industry of Canada technical specifications were met.
  • Page 53 800.227.0735, 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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