Williams Sound SoundPlus MOD 232 Installation Manual And User's Manual

Williams Sound SoundPlus MOD 232 Installation Manual And User's Manual

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Infrared Listening System
TX9 EMITTER
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Installation Guide and User Manual
Optional Receiver Models WIR RX22-4, WIR RX15-2, WIR RX18
Model WIR TX925, Two-Channel Listening System
Model WIR TX900, Four-Channel Listening System
Model WIR SYS 1, Two-Channel Listening System
Model WIR SYS 3, Two-Channel Listening System
Model WIR SYS 3P, Two-Channel Listening System
Model WIR SYS 4, Four-Channel Listening System
Modulator Model MOD 232
Emitter Model WIR TX9
MOD 232 MODULATOR
MAN 132H

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  • Page 1 SoundPlus ® Infrared Listening System Installation Guide and User Manual Modulator Model MOD 232 Emitter Model WIR TX9 Optional Receiver Models WIR RX22-4, WIR RX15-2, WIR RX18 Model WIR TX925, Two-Channel Listening System Model WIR TX900, Four-Channel Listening System Model WIR SYS 1, Two-Channel Listening System Model WIR SYS 3, Two-Channel Listening System Model WIR SYS 3P, Two-Channel Listening System Model WIR SYS 4, Four-Channel Listening System...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SoundPlus Infrared Listening System ® SoundPlus Infrared Listening System ® Installation Guide and User Manual Contents System Overview ...............................3 MOD 232 Modulator Setup ..........................4 Wiring and Connections ..........................4 Features and Controls ...........................6 Configuration Settings ...........................7 TX9 Emitter Setup ..............................8 Coverage Area ...............................9 Features and Controls ..........................12 Mounting the TX9 ............................12 Receiver Safety Information ..........................13...
  • Page 3: System Overview

    Infrared Listening System ® System Overview The Williams Sound SoundPlus Infrared Listening System consists of a MOD 232 Modulator(s) and one or more TX9 ® Emitters which use invisible infrared (IR) light to broadcast speech or music to wireless infrared receivers.
  • Page 4: Mod 232 Modulator Setup

    SoundPlus Infrared Listening System ® MOD 232 Modulator Setup Determine Location The modulator is usually located with the sound system amplifier or mixer for easy access to an audio input signal. For portable systems, the modulator can be placed near the emitter or in another convenient location. Infrared Stand Kit SS-6 is available for portable systems.
  • Page 5 MOD 232 MODULATOR (REAR) Use 50 Ohm Coaxial Cable (RG58) Use RG58 Coax,1000 ft. (350m) max. length Use RG58 Coax,1000 ft. (350m) max. length Williams Sound, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Made in U.S.A. Williams Sound, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Made in U.S.A.
  • Page 6: Features And Controls

    SoundPlus Infrared Listening System ® Audio Connection Microphone Input: With the modulator DIP switches set for microphone input, the 3-pin XLR jack accepts balanced microphones. Power for condenser microphones can be selected by DIP switch. The minimum input level is 100uV and the maximum level is 90 mV.
  • Page 7: Configuration Settings

    SoundPlus Infrared Listening System ® Configuration Settings Figure 8 illustrates how to configure your system using the DIP switches (Figure 7) located on the back of the MOD 232 Modulator. This diagram is also printed on top of the MOD 232 Modulator unit for quick reference. Figure 7: Configuration Switches CHANNEL A AND B CONFIGUREATION...
  • Page 8: Tx9 Emitter Setup

    SoundPlus Infrared Listening System ® TX9 Emitter Setup TX9 Location and Placement To determine the best location for the TX9 Emitter, it helps to think of the IR emitter as an invisible floodlight. You’ll want to aim it so the listeners are “flooded” with the infrared light. Mount the emitter at least 2 ft (.61 m) above the audience. Position the emitter to face in a slightly downward angle - that will increase the “throw”...
  • Page 9: Coverage Area

    SoundPlus Infrared Listening System ® Coverage Area Figure 11: Maximum Range when using the RX22-4, RX15-2, or RX18 receiver FEET RECEIVER COVERAGE AREA WITH TX9 OR TX90 TRANSMITTER IN SINGLE CHANNEL MODE RX22-4 RECEIVER RX15-2 RECEIVER RX18 RECEIVER 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 FEET A136 These patterns are the direct radiation pattern.
  • Page 10 Use 50 Ohm Coaxial Cable (RG58) Use RG58 Coax,1000 ft. (350m) max. length Use RG58 Coax,1000 ft. (350m) max. length MOD 232 MODULATOR (REAR) Williams Sound, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Made in U.S.A. Williams Sound, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Made in U.S.A.
  • Page 11 SoundPlus Infrared Listening System ® Compressor Gain The MOD 232’s Compressor Gain is set in “Moderate” mode from the factory. Use this setting for simultaneous interpretation. Be sure that the compress pot control, located on the front of the MOD 232 (Figure 6, page 6), is turned fully counter-clockwise.
  • Page 12: Features And Controls

    200 ft. (70m) maximum length (18 ga.) Baseband Signal Wiring: Baseband Signal Wiring: Use 50 Ohm Coaxial Cable (RG58) Use RG58 Coax,1000 ft. (350m) max. length Williams Sound, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Made in U.S.A. Patent Pending Baseband (Modulation) 24 VAC...
  • Page 13: Receiver Safety Information

    Product Recycling: Please do NOT dispose of your Williams Sound equipment in the household trash. Please take the equipment to an electronics recycling center or return the product to the factory for proper disposal. MAN 132H...
  • Page 14: Infrared Receivers

    CHANNEL EARPHONE SELECTOR JACK "ON" ON/OFF INDICATOR VOLUME SWITCH SoundPlus Infrared Listening System ® A162 Infrared Receivers Figure 13: Four Channel Receiver, Model WIR RX22-4 Channel Frequency 2.3 MHz CHANNEL 2.8 MHz EARPHONE SELECTOR JACK 3.3 MHz 3.8 MHz ON/OFF "ON"...
  • Page 15: Trouble Shooting

    NOTE: Make sure the powerline voltage does not fall below 94V, or system performance will be greatly reduced! Buzzing Or Humming Noise In Sound System. • Check for ground loops or noise on the input signal. Call your Authorized Williams Sound dealer or representative. MAN 132H...
  • Page 16: Soundplus ® Infrared Listening System Specifications

    SoundPlus Infrared Listening System ® SoundPlus Infrared Listening System Specifications ® Two-Channel Modulator, Model MOD 232 Size, Weight: 8.5” W x 8.2” D x 1.7” H (21.5 cm x 20.8 cm x 4.4 cm), 3.1lbs. (1.5 kg) Color: Black epoxy paint with white legends Rack Mount: 1/2 rack space wide, 1 rack space high, one or two modulators may be mounted in a single IEC rack space with RPK 005 (single) or RPK 006 (double) Rack Mount Kits Power Supply: Wall Transformer, 24VAC, 50-60 Hz, 15VA...
  • Page 17: Multi-Channel Infrared Emitter, Model Tx9

    SoundPlus Infrared Listening System ® SoundPlus Infrared Listening System Specifications ® Multi–Channel Infrared Emitter, Model TX9 Dimensions, Weight: 11.25” W x 6.25” H x 2.125” D (28.6 cm x 15.9 cm x 5.4 cm), 1.9 lbs (0.9 kg) Color: Black with white legends, red acrylic lens (also available in white) Power Supply: Wall Transformer, 24 VAC, 50-60Hz, 35 VA, 3-pin MOLEX Connector North America: TFP 010, UL/CSA Europe: TFP 027-01, 2-pin Schuko plug, CE...
  • Page 18: Limited Warranty

    Williams Sound products are engineered, designed, and manufactured under carefully controlled conditions to provide you with many years of reliable service. Williams Sound warrants the SoundPlus™ Infrared Listening System against defects in materials and workmanship for FIVE (5) years. During the first five years from the purchase date, we will promptly repair or replace the SoundPlus Infrared Listening System.
  • Page 19 SoundPlus Infrared Listening System ® MAN 132H...
  • Page 20 SoundPlus Infrared Listening System ® 10300 Valley View Rd • Eden Prairie, MN 55344 800-328-6190 / 952-943-2252 • FAX: 952-943-2174 www.williamssound.com ©2012 Williams Sound • All Rights Reserved MAN 132H...

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