Williams Sound PERSONAL PA T35 Manual And User Manual

Williams Sound PERSONAL PA T35 Manual And User Manual

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PERSONAL PA
T35 Transmitter
®
Wireless FM Listening System
Manual and User Guide
Transmitter Model PPA T35
Optional Receiver Models PPA R37, PPA R35-8
MAN 160D

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  • Page 1 PERSONAL PA T35 Transmitter ® Wireless FM Listening System Manual and User Guide Transmitter Model PPA T35 Optional Receiver Models PPA R37, PPA R35-8 MAN 160D...
  • Page 2 PERSONAL PA T35 Transmitter ® MAN 160D...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PERSONAL PA T35 Transmitter ® PERSONAL PA T35 Transmitter ® Manual and User Guide Contents System Overview ................................4 Quick Setup Instructions ..............................5 Detailed Installation Instructions ............................ 6 Select a Location ................................6 Installing the Antenna ............................... 6 Wiring and Connections ..............................
  • Page 4: System Overview

    Please read through this manual carefully. It includes important setup procedures and guidelines for proper operation. If at any time you are having problems with this product, please contact Williams Sound toll free for assistance: 800-843-3544. NOTE: FCC regulations, section 15.21, requires the user to comply with the rules of transmitter operation. Any changes or modifications made by the user not expressly approved for compliance may result in the loss of all privileges and authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 5: Quick Setup Instructions

    T35, refer to the instructions on page 14. 8. Listen with an FM receiver (see pages 20-21 for compatible Williams Sound receivers). Install the batteries, plug in the earphone, turn on the receiver and walk around the listening area. The signal should be clear and quite loud when the volume is turned up.
  • Page 6: Detailed Installation Instructions

    Remote Antenna FCC rules allow only the use of antennas provided by Williams Sound. To use a remote antenna supplied by Williams Sound, the antenna cap may be removed by turning it counter-clockwise with a pliers or wrench. Please call customer service 800.843.3544 if you have any questions.
  • Page 7: Wiring And Connections

    PERSONAL PA T35 Transmitter ® Wiring and Connections Power Supply Connection for U.S. Application Connect the TFP 016 power supply to the “Power In” jack located on the rear of the T35 transmitter. Figure 4: Rear View of T35 POWER SUPPLY A103 NOTE: The T35 will not be activated until the power button on the front of the T35 is pressed into the “on”...
  • Page 8: Choosing An Audio Source For The Hearing Impaired

    By constructing a simple resistive mixer, stereo (or 3 channel) sources can be connected to the T35. Additional channels can be accommodated by adding a resistor for each source. Necessary resistors can be obtained from Williams Sound (Part Number RFC 472) or from any local electronics parts supplier. See Figure 5.
  • Page 9: Avoiding Ground Loops

    PERSONAL PA T35 Transmitter ® Avoiding Hum in the Audio (as a Result of a Ground Loop) A hum created by a ground loop can often be eliminated by connecting a capacitor in series with the audio line shield to the transmitter’s ground.
  • Page 10: Controls And Features

    PERSONAL PA T35 Transmitter ® Controls & Features Figure 8: PPA T35 Front View – – – POWER DIRECT ACCESS LCD MENU MENU CONTROL DIRECT ACCESS BUTTON BUTTONS DISPLAY BUTTONS BUTTONS A112 Power Button Push-button switch turns the transmitter on or off. The wall mounted power supply stays on at all times. On Air Indicator Indicates when power is on and radio frequency is transmitting.
  • Page 11 The LCD display is used with the menu control buttons for configuring and setting up the T35. When the power of the unit is first turned on, the LCD screen displays a “Williams Sound” start-up screen. (NOTE: If the transmitter is not fully functional, the transmitter will stay on the start-up screen and the transmitter will not transmit.) After seven seconds, the “On Air”...
  • Page 12: Lcd Screen Menus

    PERSONAL PA T35 Transmitter ® LCD Screen Menus (Quick Reference) The first screen (M0) gives important overall system settings. The following nine menu screens (M1-M9) are used to configure and setup the T35. To make a screen selection, navigate to the desired LCD menu by pressing the “ v ” (down) button on the front of the T35.
  • Page 13: Application Presets

    For these requirements, please read through the manual and follow the corresponding menu control instructions. If you are unsure of how these changes will impact the performance of the T35 transmitter, or how it will affect your hearing assistance application, please contact Williams Sound for assistance at 800-843-3544. MAN 160D...
  • Page 14: Bandwidth

    PERSONAL PA T35 Transmitter ® Bandwidth (M2) The default LCD menu screen (as shown on page 11, Figure 9) will always display the user selected bandwidth as “Wideband” or “Narrowband.” The T35 is shipped from the factory in Wideband mode. First determine the bandwidth of the associated receiver, then set the T35 to that bandwidth: 1.
  • Page 15: Audio Source

    PERSONAL PA T35 Transmitter ® Audio Source (M4) The Audio Source control menu is used to configure the T35 for a proper audio source connection. The transmitter will accept the following audio sources: 1. Balanced Microphone on a 3-pin (XLR) connector without simplex power. 2.
  • Page 16: Low Pass Filter

    PERSONAL PA T35 Transmitter ® Low Pass Filter (M6) The low pass filter will help to remove high frequency “noise” from the transmitted audio signal. This is typically used when there is a hiss in the audio line as a result of room noise, speech sibilants, or other high frequency unpleasantries. To select a Low Pass Filter cutoff frequency: 1.
  • Page 17: Compressor Gain

    PERSONAL PA T35 Transmitter ® Compressor Gain (M8) The T35 has two selectable modes of compressor gain: Normal and Reduced. For applications such as music and voice, where high audio quality is desirable, Reduced is the recommended mode of operation. Reduced compression gain minimizes the amount of low input level boost and alteration in the sound which compression can cause.
  • Page 18: Rf Output

    PERSONAL PA T35 Transmitter ® RF Output (M9) The T35 has three selectable transmitter power levels: FULL, MEDIUM, LOW POWER, or OFF AIR. By default the T35 is set to “Full” power mode. For general listening applications, FULL power is the preferred mode of operation. “Full power” provides the T35 with an operating range of up to 1000 ft.
  • Page 19: Safety Information

    Help Williams Sound protect the environment! Please take the time to dispose of your equipment properly. Product Recycling: Please do NOT dispose of your Williams Sound equipment in the household trash. Please take the equipment to a electronics recycling center; OR return the product to the factory for proper disposal.
  • Page 20: Receiver Instructions

    1. Insert two (2) AA batteries ensuring correct polarity. If rechargeable NiMH batteries are to be used with the receiver and a Williams Sound charger, make sure the Alkaline/NiMH switch inside the battery compartment is set to NiMH before charging.
  • Page 21: Battery Installation

    Plug the earphone into the “EAR” jack on the top of the unit. Only monophonic earphones will operate properly. If stereo headphones are used, sound will be heard only in one side. Williams Sound evaluates each earphone and headphone used with the PPA R35-8 receiver;...
  • Page 22 PERSONAL PA T35 Transmitter ® Belt Clip Installation for PPA R37 and PPA R35-8 To Install: Position the belt clip on the rear of the PPA R37 and PPA R35-8 receivers as shown in Figure 16. Turn the belt clip 180º left or right as shown in Figure 19.
  • Page 23: Receiver Management

    If the receiver sound becomes weak or distorted, replace the battery. The indicator light may remain on, even with a battery that is weak. Do not leave dead batteries in the receivers. The chart below shows typical battery life with Williams Sound’s 72-76 MHz...
  • Page 24: Trouble-Shooting Guide

    • Check to see if the Audio Input level is set too high. If the “input overload” is illuminated, then the audio level needs to be adjusted. See page 10. • Check for ground loops or noise on the input signal. See page 9 for more information. Call your Authorized Williams Sound dealer or representative. Noise in audio “grows” when program is silent •...
  • Page 25 PERSONAL PA T35 Transmitter ® Insufficient range, good reception near transmitter, poor at a distance • Check to see if the transmitting antenna was installed incorrectly. If so, correct or replace the antenna. The signal should be clearly audible up to at least a 100-foot distance with the ANT 005 or ANT 025. •...
  • Page 26 6. Make sensitive equipment more immune to RFI/EMI. The manufacturers of your audio equipment may offer application notes for this purpose. Williams Sound offers a document giving suggestions for improving RF immunity in existing audio equipment (Technical Bulletin: Buzz Or Hum In The Sound System, FRM 531).
  • Page 27: Warranty

    Williams Sound shall not be liable...
  • Page 28: System Specifications

    PERSONAL PA T35 Transmitter ® System Specifications Personal PA T35 Transmitter Dimensions, Weight: 8.45” (21.5 cm) W x 8.18” (20.8 cm) D x 1.72” (4.4 cm) H, 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) Color: Black with white legends Rack Mount: One EIA rack space high, 1/2 space wide 1–2 units can be mounted in a single rack space with optional RPK 005 (single) or RPK 006 (double) Rack Mount Kits...
  • Page 29 PERSONAL PA T35 Transmitter ® System Specifications PPA Select Receiver (Model PPA R37) ™ Dimensions: 4.1” x 2.85” x 1.38” (104 x 72 x 35mm) Weight: 4.6oz (130g) with batteries. 2.6oz (73g) without batteries Color: Black Battery Type: (2) AA Alkaline or 2 x AA NiMH Battery Life: Two (2) AA non-rechargeable alkaline batteries (BAT 001), approx.
  • Page 30 PERSONAL PA T35 Transmitter ® System Specifications Personal PA Receiver (Model PPA R35-8) ® Dimensions: 4.5” H x 2.85 W x 1.2” D (115 mm x 72 mm x 30 mm) Weight: 4.6 oz (130 g) Color: Black Battery Type: Two (2) AA non-rechargeable alkaline batteries (BAT 001), approx.
  • Page 31 PERSONAL PA T35 Transmitter ® MAN 160D...
  • Page 32 PERSONAL PA T35 Transmitter ® 10300 Valley View Rd • Eden Prairie, MN 55344 800-328-6190 / 952-943-2252 • FAX: 952-943-2174 www.williamssound.com Printed in the USA ©2012 Williams Sound, LLC • All Rights Reserved MAN 160D...

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