HSS Hire S220A Owner's Manual & Installation Manual

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SYSTE M M O D E L No.
Newl y Enhanced Design
- New emitter design for better performance
- Smoother and extended frequency response
- Improved Electronics
Owner's
Manual &
Inst alla tion
Guide
S220A
99-10054-2500 Rev. F
©2002-2003, American Technology Corporation, All rights reserved.
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Safety Instructions: 2

Unpacking & Inspection: 4
Installation & Set-up: 4
Terminology & Controls: 8
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPROPER USE WILL VOID THE WARRANTY
1)
To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or direct moisture.
2)
Clean only with dry cloth.
3)
DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
4)
DO NOT allow foreign objects to pass through the grill face or touch the emitter
5)
DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
6)
DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
7)
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the apparatus.
8)
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
9)
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
10) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
11) Use 3-inch minimum spacing distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation.
12) The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as
newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
13) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on or near the apparatus.
14) Due to the potential of extreme temperatures, do not place this unit in direct sunlight for extended
periods of time.
15) While medical research indicates that the levels of ultrasound used in this HSS device do not cause any harm
to human hearing, tissue, or body parts, common sense would dictate and ATC recommends that you follow
prudent safety procedures as you would with any loudspeaker device operating over 80-90 dB SPL.
16) It is recommended that when operating the HSS emitter in "direct" mode (pointed directly towards
the intended listener), that you maintain a > 1m (3 ft) distance between the emitter surface and the listener.
17) This product is approved for Indoor use only.
18) It is recommended that you at no time aim the emitter directly into the ear canal at less than 1m (3ft) distance.
19) DO NOT store, ship or use where temperature may go below 14 º F or exceed 104 º F
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HEED ALL WARNINGS
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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  • Page 1 15) While medical research indicates that the levels of ultrasound used in this HSS device do not cause any harm to human hearing, tissue, or body parts, common sense would dictate and ATC recommends that you follow prudent safety procedures as you would with any loudspeaker device operating over 80-90 dB SPL.
  • Page 2: Introduction

    NOTE: This Owner’s Manual refers to HSS in general, however, it is detailed specifically for unit model number S220A. This model is fully self-contained and contains audio input processing, power amplification, and an output...
  • Page 3 As explained earlier in this manual, Direct Mode the HSS sound column, remember, you can: It does not create a point of sound in space. If the HSS unit is pointed directly toward the listener, assumes that the listener will be in a direct path he or she will hear the maximum audio volume possible.
  • Page 4 As in the typical stereo case, a 0.5V p-p input yields full output at the maximum volume setting. 2) A mono signal may be input into the HSS unit using a 3.5mm mono male plug. In this case the input levels are doubled: in other words, a 1.0V p-p input is required to achieve a full output and...
  • Page 5: Remote Control

    The RJ-11 interface connections require a momentary switch closure to GND for: 3) If an incoming audio signal is present, the audio may immediately be heard from the HSS unit depending on what has been selected from the remote control or the last volume control 1) ACTIVE/STANDBY: toggles between active and standby mode setting before the unit was last turned off.
  • Page 6: Maintenance

    Input Impedance: (real time unit) Ω Ω Dust: It is recommended that the HSS unit be kept free from excessive dust. A small computer A/D Converter: 16 bit style vacuum or compressed air may be used to remove excessive dust from the surface of Input Connector: 3.5mm female STEREO (tip, ring, sleeve) mini jack...
  • Page 7: Measurements

    J as it pertains to ultrasonic devices for other than medical device applications. The abbreviated report is pursuant to Section 1002.12 of the regulations. According to this report, the FDA has assigned the following Accession Numbers to HSS products: 0181485 and 0191486.
  • Page 8: Service Procedures

    # S220A Service Procedures There are no user serviceable parts within the HSS sound system unit. Should the unit cease to function, it must be returned to your HSS provider or to ATC for repair or replacement. Warranty Statement Refer to separate warranty card provided with this manual.

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