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Specifications Specifications* RF Frequency Range 72.025 - 75.950 MHz 216.025 - 216.9875 MHz Number of Channels 17 wide band, 40 narrow band 3 wide band 19 wide band, 38 narrow band +/-.005% stability 32˚ to 122˚F (0˚- 50˚C) Frequency Accuracy Transmitter Stability 50 PPM 100mW (max allowed by FCC)
Block Diagram POWER 3.5MM Stereo CHANNEL SELECT In-Line 100-240 VAC Power Supply 50-60 Hz LA-207 HEADPHONE 0.4 A (provided) 12 VDC 1.3A Power Supply Down CPU Module Volume Listen LCD Display Backlighted MIX Level Top Mounted Compression Ratio VU Meter Antenna Stud (internal adjustment) Remote...
Quick Reference Front Panel: Controls & Displays Top mount antenna connection: Remove rubber plug and screw Indicates antenna in place. Process Mode is active. Indicates audio input Indicates Super LCD: Shows level of Input 1 and Quiet mode is Monitor Port: Plug which channel Input 2.
Setup Instructions Unpack the Product Remove outer packaging and plastic cover. Inspect for physical damage. Mount in Rack (if necessary) If rack mounting the unit, install the optional rack mount kit (part LA-326) according to the instructions included with the kit, then install the LT-800/LT-803 in the rack. NOTE: If rack mounting, you will need to use a rear connection antenna.
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Setup Instructions (cont.) To Select Phonak Mode (LT-800 only): Press and hold down the channel select “up” button while powering on the unit. The LCD will display a “P” momentarily upon power up indicating that the transmitter is in the Phonak Channel Mode. The channels displayed will now match Phonak channels.
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Setup Instructions (cont.) Set RF Power Full Set the RF POWER switch on the back of the unit power to Full, 1/2 or 1/4 (Level is indicated on the LCD display). The amount of transmitted RF power that you will need depends on your application. If you are operating multiple transmitters in the same power environment, it is best to set the transmitters...
Operating Instructions Power Unit On Turn power on by pressing the power button. Select a Channel Select the transmit channel by pressing the channel select UP and DOWN buttons. See Channel Selection on page 13 for more information. Channel Select UP and DOWN buttons NOTE: The LT-800 is shipped with only limited channels (Basic Mode).
Audio Control Adjust Audio Input Level Adjust the input knob counterclockwise to add gain to Input 1. This will decrease gain to Input 2. Adjust input knob clockwise to add gain to Input 2. This will decrease gain to Input 1. If you have two audio sources connected to both Input 1 and 2, adjust the level of one input using the VU meter, then adjust the output level of the other audio source.
Listen SQ™ (Super Quiet) Improving Your Listening Experience People are accustomed to listening to low noise, high fidelity audio SQ Summary (delivered via CD, DVD, etc.). FM radio systems, such as those made by Listen, have more inherent noise compared to most sound systems. To •...
RF Reception Maximization Strategies For proper and dependable operation, Listen receivers need to receive a strong and consistent signal from the originating transmitter. Note that on portable receivers the headset wire is the receiving antenna. The following strategies should be used maximize this signal: 1.
Channel Selection It is important to choose channels that are free from interference to achieve proper operation of your Listen equipment. This process is trial Wide Band and error. Before turning on the transmitter, listen to the wide band Recommendation channels on the receivers (lettered channels at 72 MHz and channels that Listen recommends that start with a “2”...
72 MHz Compatibility Chart Wideband frequencies are indicated in highlighted rows. The highlighted channels also indicated those channels available in the “basic” mode (default). All channels can be accessed when in the “expanded” channel mode (see page 7 for more information). *Parenthesis indicate T35 and T20 narrowband.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The LT-800/LT-803 has no power. Make sure the LA-207 power supply is connected to a power source and is connected to the jack marked “Power Input”. Make sure the POWER button is pressed in. There is no audio or the audio level is too low. Make sure that your audio source is properly connected to Input 1 and/or Input 2.
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Troubleshooting (cont.) Troubleshooting I’m using another brand of receiver - how do I tell which channel to use? Refer to Listen’s Frequency Compatibility Tables (pages 14-16). Adjust Listen’s transmitter to the same frequency as the other major brand. Since Listen products can access 57 channels, they will most likely receive on the same fixed channel or channels of other major brands.
Compliance Notice & FCC Statement LT-800/803 FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Industry Canada Statement This radio transmitter, IC: 4011A-LT800216 has been approved by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below, with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list that have a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for any type listed are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
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