Stationary transmitter, portable transmitter, programmable display receiver, display receiver, digital receiver, stationary receiver / power amplifier, this manual is for both 72 and 216mhz systems (48 pages)
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The device will have an integrated power amplifier capable of driving an 8 ohm speaker. The device shall be rack mountable and shall have the capability of a remote antenna. The device shall incorporate an LCD display that indicates channel and RF signal strength. The Listen LR-100 is specified. Specifi cations...
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Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.75 x 8.50 x 9.13 in. (4.5 x 21.5 x 23 cm) Color Dark Grey with white silk screening Unit Weight 2.8 lbs. (1.3 kg) Unit Weight with LA-201 Physical 4.2 lbs. (1.9 kg) Power Supply Shipping Weight 5.6 lbs.
OFF if any of your visible, the channel is Out and non-Locked equipment does not have locked. Press and hold Out modes. SQ capability. See “Listen SEEK for 5 seconds to SQ™” on page 15 for more unlock or lock. information.
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LR-100 Quick Reference (cont.) LR-100 Rear Panel OPTIONAL 12V POWER: Connect optional battery or +12VDC source here. The battery can be recharged; see SPEAKER CONNECTION: page 8. Connect a 4 ohm (or greater) loudspeaker here. CONTROL: Remote BALANCED OUTPUT: control of UP, DOWN Male XLR, 0 or and MUTE functions.
The unit comes with a UL listed inline power supply designed for 115 VAC, 60 Hz operation. Do not use any other AC power supply. Use of any non-Listen supplied power supply will void the warranty. (Battery use is permitted; see below.) Plug the power supply into the back of the unit at the connector labeled POWER.
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LR-100 Setup Instructions (cont.) Balanced Audio Output When connecting to the XLR balanced OUTPUT, use the pin out shown below. If the output is unbalanced, either use the unbalanced phono connectors or wire the balanced XLR output as shown below with pins 3 and 1 wired together.
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LR-100 Installation - Audio Connections OUTPUT Audio The OUTPUT audio section is composed of an OUTPUT audio selection switch, a male XLR balanced audio OUTPUT connector and two phono unbalanced audio OUTPUT connectors. OUTPUT Audio Selection Switch This switch selects what audio is routed to the OUTPUT audio connectors. The switch has three positions: RX ONLY.
LR-100 Setup Instructions LR-100 Speaker Connection The LR-100 contains a 44-watt (31 watt RMS), 4 ohm power amplifier. The Speaker Selection switch determines what audio is directed to the power amplifier. With the switch in the OUTPUT position, the OUTPUT audio (same audio that is on the OUTPUT audio connectors) is directed to the power amplifier.
Selecting SQ ON or OFF See Listen SQ™ on page 15. If the transmitter that is broadcasting to the LR-100 is SQ capable, make sure the SQ switch for the transmitter and the LR-100 is turned ON. If not, the SQ switch should be turned OFF.
To set the squelch control: Turn the transmitter OFF. Listen to the receiver audio on the speaker or headphone. Turn the audio level down in the beginning. Adjust the squelch adjustment clockwise until the squelch LED goes off (not illuminated). You will hear radio noise now.
We are accustomed to listening to low noise, high fidelity audio (delivered SQ Summary via CD, DVD, etc.). FM radio systems, such as those made by Listen, are • Improves noise performance inherently noisy compared to most sound systems. To reduce noise of our systems, Listen now offers a noise reduction technology called ListenSQ™.
Before turning on the transmitter, listen to the wide band channels (lettered channels at 72 MHz and channels that start with a “2” for 216 MHz). Listen to the audio through the headphone or via the speaker. Choose a channel with the least amount of interface. Unless you are interfacing with an existing narrowband transmission system, always use a wide band channel.
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: When designing and installing your system, keep in mind that the location of both the transmitting and receiving antennas is critical to maximizing signal strength.
50 ohms. Although cable used for cable TV installations looks similar to this cable, it won’t work with your Listen system. If you need to run cable over a greater length than 50 feet for 216 MHz applications or greater than 100 feet for 72 MHz applications, we recommend that you use RG-8 cable rather than RG-58.
This is normal when using the +12 VDC power on the rear terminal block. If you are still having problems after checking the above items, call Listen for help. We are available from 8am to 5pm Mountain time, Monday through Friday, at 800.330.0891 or 801.233.8992, or you can e-mail us at...
Compliance Notice & FCC Statement Compliance Notice Listen’s LR-100 Stationary Receiver / Power Amplifier This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and (2) these devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.
Utah. In the fi rst 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.
Optional Accessories Antenna Accessories Antenna Accessories LA-107 LA-125/LA-126 LA-122 Universal Antenna Kit Ground Plane Remote Antenna Kit for Rack Mount Antenna (216 MHz) (72 MHz and 216 MHz) (72 and 216 MHz) The single solution for all of your (Remote Mount, outdoor) LA-125 for 72 MHz indoor remote antenna needs.
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