VERVIEW Thank you for purchasing the Personal PA Value Pack System from Williams Sound Corp. The PPA VP System is a Wideband FM Listening System which operates in the 72-76 MHz frequency band. Designed for hearing assistance in places of public access, the PPA VP is for those who need help overcoming background noise, reverberation, or distance from the sound source.
75 Ohms Unbalanced) 1: S ELECT OCATION Position the PPA T27 transmitter near the audio source (i.e. sound system, mixer) from which it will receive audio. 2: I NSTALL THE NTENNA Gently thread the ANT 021 rubber duckie antenna onto the stud recessed in the hole on the top of the transmitter.
3: C ONNECT THE OWER Locate the TFP 036 power supply cord equipped with the 5-pin DIN connector, then plug the connector into the “Power In” jack located in the back of the T27. Plug the power supply into the AC outlet.
On the front of the T27, a 3.5mm “Mic Input” jack is available to connect a Williams Sound electret microphone. Connect the desired audio source to the T27 transmitter and proceed to Step 6.
ECEIVER AFETY NFORMATION EARING AFETY CAUTION! The receiver is designed to amplify sounds to a high volume level which could potentially cause hearing damage if used improperly. To protect your hearing and the hearing of others: 1. Make sure the volume is turned down before putting on the earphone or headphone before adjusting the volume to a comfortable level.
Product Recycling for Customers in the European Union: Please do NOT dispose of your Williams Sound equipment in the household trash. Please take the equipment to an electron- ics recycling center; OR, return the product to the factory for proper disposal.
PPA R35 R ECEIVER NSTRUCTIONS The PPA R35 is a single-channel receiver operating on the 72-76 MHz bandwidth. It features on/off volume control, power and low battery indicator, and an earphone jack. On/Off Volume Switch Earphone "On" Indicator Jack R35 Top R35 Front Instructions: ATTERY...
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PERATING THE ECEIVER NOTE: First, make sure the PPA T27 transmitter is on and receiving good audio input. Check to make sure the receiver is on the same frequency as the transmitter. If the R35 receiver needs to be re-tuned (most Williams Sound receivers are set at the factory at 72.9 MHz), see page 12 for frequency change...
See Figure 4 to locate the coil to be adjusted. A plastic tuning wrench (PLT 005) will be needed to adjust the receiver’s tuning coil. Note: By default, most Williams Sound R35 receivers are set at the factory to 72.9 MHz. R-35 The Receiver must be tuned with a weak and somewhat noisy signal.
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3: Move the receiver about 25 feet away from the transmitter to set the tuning. 4: Open the battery compartment. 5: Locate the Tuning Coil (see Figure 4). The tuning coil is a small, square, shiny metal can with a tuning slug in the top center.
PPA R35-8 ( ECEIVER ODEL OPTIONAL The PPA R35-8 is an eight channel receiver, operating on 72-76 MHz bandwidth. It features a channel selection knob, volume on/off control, LED power and low battery indicator, and an ear- phone jack (See Figure 5A). .
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Williams Sound evaluates each earphone and headphone used with the PPA R35-8 receiver; we can only assure optimum performance when Williams Sound earphones and headphones are used. PERATING THE ECEIVER Plug the earphone or headphone into the Headphone jack on the receiver’s control panel.
PPA R35 PPA R35-8 NSTALLATION FOR NSTALL Position the belt clip on the rear of the R-35 or R35-8 receiver as shown in Figure 6A. Turn the belt clip 180º left or right as shown in Figure 6B. The belt clip is now installed and ready for use. EMOVE Turn the belt clip 180º...
SING ECEIVER EARING Williams Sound PPA Receivers can be used with hearing aids using three different methods: ECKLOOP ELECOIL OUPLER Neckloops are cords which hang around the neck and couple mag- netically with T-Coil equipped hearing aids. ILHOUETTE ELECOIL OUPLER These telecoil couplers are worn behind the ear, right next to tele- coil-equipped hearing aids.
If the sound becomes weak or distorted, replace the battery. The indicator light may still be on, even with a battery that is weak. Do not leave dead batteries in the receivers. Battery corrosion is not covered by the Williams Sound five year warranty. !! WARNING !!
If you are not using an input signal from a sound system, make sure the Williams Sound microphone is plugged into the “Mic” jack on the front of the T27 transmitter. Make sure the antenna is installed and connected properly. See page 5.
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Make sensitive equipment more immune to RFI/EMI. The manufacturers of your audio equipment may offer applica- tion notes for this purpose. Williams Sound offers a docu- ment giving suggestions for improving RF immunity in existing audio equipment. (Technical Bulletin: Buzz Or Hum...
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 Personal PA Value Pack 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 Personal PA Value Pack System.
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If it is necessary to return the system for service, your Customer Service Representative will give you a Return Authorization Number (RA) and shipping instruction. Pack the system carefully and send it to: Williams Sound Corp. Attn: Repair Dept. 10321 West 70th Street Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA Your warranty becomes effective the date you purchase your sys- tem.
PA V ERSONAL ALUE YSTEM PECIFICATIONS PERSONAL PA T RANSMITTER ODEL Dimensions & Weight: 4.1" W x 6.1" L x 1.3" H (104.1 mm x 154.9 mm x 33 mm) 7.8 oz. (221 g) Color: Black Power (U.S./Canada): 105-130 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 3.2 W at 120 VAC Operating Frequencies: Standard: 72.100 (CH A), 72.300 (CH B), 72.500 (CH C),...
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PERSONAL PA R ECEIVER ODEL Dimensions: 4.1" H x 2.85" W x 1.2" T (104 mm x 72.4 mm x 30.5 mm) Weight: 4.5 oz (127 g) Color: Black Battery Type: Two (2) AA non-rechargeable alkaline batteries (BAT 001), approx. 100 hrs. battery life; or Two (2) AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (BAT 026), 1600 mAh, approx.
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PERSONAL PA R R35-8 ECEIVER ODEL Dimensions: 4.5” H x 2.85”W x 1.2”T (114.3 mm x 72.4 mm x 30.5 mm) Weight: 4.6 oz (130 g) Color: Black Battery Type: Two (2) AA non-rechargeable alkaline batteries (BAT 001), approx. 50 hrs. battery life; or Two (2) AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (BAT 026), 1600 mAh, approx.
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