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The device shall incorporate an LCD display that indicates channel, battery level, low battery, battery charging, channel lock, program mode, channel lock status and RF signal strength. The portable transmitter shall incorporate automatic battery charging circuitry for recharging of NiMH batteries. The Listen LT-700 is specified. Specification Specification...
LCD display that indicates battery level, channel, channel lock, low battery, battery charging, programming, and RF signal strength. The portable transmitter shall incorporate automatic battery charging circuitry for recharging of NiMH batteries. The Listen LT-700-863 is specified. Specifications...
LT-700 Quick Reference LT-700 Front MUTE / TALK switch (more information on page 7) 3.5mm Input Jack A Listen microphone or line level cable connects here. Look & Listen Display™ The display shows level, channel, battery status, PROGRAM mode, whether a channel is locked, and whether a channel is locked out from selection (PROGRAM mode).
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SQ Switch: shipped in the ON position, use a screwdriver or pen to slide to the OFF position if needed. You should turn SQ off if you are using any non Listen receiver or older Listen receiver that does not have the SQ feature. (see page 15 for more information)
The microphone sensitivity switch is located inside the battery compartment, to the left of the BATTERY selection switch. The LT-700 is shipped with this switch in the center (MED) position. Listen recommends the following settings for our microphones. If you are using a microphone from another vendor, you may need to experiment with different settings.
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(ALK should be selected for all battery types other than NiMH). NOTE: Listen uses 2100mAh (milli-Amp-hour) constant current NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries. These may be purchased from your Listen dealer (ask for part number LA-362). Connect the Microphone The microphone jack is located on top of the unit.
The LT-700-216 operates on 19 wide band channels and 38 narrow band channels. Channels beginning with a “2” are wide band channels and channels beginning with a “1” or “3” are narrow band channels. Listen recommends using wide band channels whenever possible, as they are not as noisy as narrow band channels.
Enter PROGRAM Mode Press and hold the UP and DOWN keys simultaneously until the PGM symbol is displayed (see the Look & Listen™ Quick Reference on page 6). Scroll Through Channels to Lock or Unlock Use the UP and DOWN channel select keys to scroll through all available channels. If the L/O symbol appears with a particular channel’s indicator, this means that particular channel will not be...
During the charge cycle, the red LED on top of the Listen product will flash slowly. When charging is completed, the LED will turn off. It is not necessary to unplug the charger; however, if you unplug the unit from the charger and then plug it back in, it will begin the 13-hour charge cycle over again.
The LT-700 will operate normally when connected to a wall transformer. Use Listen part number LA-202, available from any Listen dealer. Connect the wall transformer to the jack on the side of the LT-700 marked “PWR/CHG” and plug the wall transformer into a grounded AC outlet.
It is important to choose channels that are free from interference to achieve proper operation of your Listen equipment. This process is trial and error. Before turning on the transmitter, listen to the wide band channels (lettered channels at 72MHz and channels that start with a “2” for 216MHz when using a Listen receiver).
Listen systems, including the system you received in this shipment. If you with older version Listen are planning to use this product with older Listen systems that do not have Listen products SQ or equipment not manufactured by Listen, you should disable Listen SQ. Your Listen equipment has been shipped to you with the SQ feature enabled.
RF Reception Maximization Strategies For proper and dependable operation, Listen receivers should receive a strong and consistent signal from the originating transmitter. The following strategies should be used maximize this signal: a. When using your system, keep in mind that the location of both the transmitter and receiver is critical to maximizing signal strength.
Make sure the MUTE/TALK switch is in the TALK position. Make sure you have the microphone plugged all the way in to the input jack. Make sure you are using a Listen approved microphone (see list on page 8). If you are using the line input, make sure you have connected a line level, unbalanced input at the ìringî...
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NiMH position. Make sure the batteries are installed correctly. Make sure you are using the right kind of wall transformer (Listen part number LA-202) or charging case. Make sure the charging case is connected to power and the unit is securely pushed into its slot in the case.
Listen’s LT-700 Transmitter (216MHz only) Listen’s LT-700 transmitter is authorized by rule under the Low Power Radio Service (47 C.F.R. Part 95) and must not cause harmful interference to TV reception or United States Navy SPASUR installations. You do not need an FCC license to operate these transmitters.
Utah. In the first ninety days after purchase, any defective product will be replaced with a new unit. After 90 days, Listen will, at its own discretion either repair or replace transmitters and receivers with a new unit or a unit of similar type and condition.
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