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FrontRow 925RS User Manual

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  • Page 2 u.s.a. 800.227.0735, then press 5 • canada 800.263.8700 • international +45 3917 7101 © 2005 Phonic Ear Inc. Phonic Ear and the names of Phonic Ear products are trademarks or registered trademarks of Phonic Ear Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Product specifications and accessories subject to change without notice. XXX-XXX-XXX/Rev.

  • Page 3: User Guide

    925RS Speaker 925T Body-worn Transmitter 925H Handheld Transmitter 925C Transmitter Charger...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..............1 Understanding Active Learning.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    You may have heard the term ‘sound field’ used to describe technology that improves classroom acoustics. Your FrontRow system fits under this category, but we call it an ‘active learning system’ because the benefits affect much more than just sound.

  • Page 9: Understanding Active Learning

    Understanding Active Learning and its Benefits without active learning • distance • noise • echo with active learning • distance • noise • echo...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Setup Tips

    Setup tips ImportAnt! Be sure to charge your FrontRow ToGo speaker and transmitter units overnight – for a minimum of 12 hours – before turning the power on and/or using them for the first time. Failing to do so may reduce battery capacity.
  • Page 11 Fourth – Consider whether other FrontRow ToGo, FrontRow Tempo, or other radio-based active learning systems are in use in the building, and set trans- mitter and receiver channels accordingly.
  • Page 12 Setup tips (cont’d) • Choose a table or surface top that is sturdy. Make sure the table or cabinet is structurally solid, sturdy and out of the way of foot traffic. • p roperly mount and securely fasten the table stand onto the bottom of the speaker.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Operation Tips

    operating tips In the morning – • turn transmitter power ’on’ and put microphone on. • t urn speaker column power ’on’. The speaker should remain plugged into a wall power outlet during the day – with the power in the ‘on’ position. Turn power switch to the ‘off’...
  • Page 14 operating tips (cont’d) Battery care and maintenance tips – • The speaker battery will last approximately 2 years depending on usage. • When not in use, leave speaker plugged into wall outlet with power switch in ‘off’ position. • Keep speaker away from heating units – use/store in a cool dry place. •...
  • Page 15 operating tips (cont’d) Do not coil the microphone cord – since it also acts as your antenna, coiling or wrapping the cord around the transmitter will affect its range and may also reduce its life. Speak at a normal level –...

  • Page 16: Chapter 3 Parts & Accessories

    & Accessories receiver Column Speaker Receiver (925RS-216) Receiver Antenna (AT0831) Channel Changer Screwdriver (330-3000-101) Speaker Table Stand (890-88-320-00) Wall Mounting Bracket (Set of 2) (890-88-322-00) Carrying Case (895-88-025-00) Power Cord, Receiver (300-7402-110) Audio Cable Kit - Aux Input/Output (392-88-108-00)
  • Page 17 parts & Accessories (cont’d) 925t 925t 925H Body-worn Transmitter (925T-216) Behind The Neck Microphone (890-88-300-00) Elastic Belt (AT0712) AA Rechargeable NiMH Batteries (AT0807) 925H Handheld Transmitter (925H) 925C AA Rechargeable NiMH Batteries (AT0807) 925C Charging Stand (925C) Power Supply, Transmitter Charger (AT0819)

  • Page 18: Chapter 4 System Features

    System Features: receiver Channel A Channel Selector Channel B Channel Selector Antenna Channel A On/Off/Volume OptiVoice Selector Aux-In Jack (3.5mm Mono) Aux-In Volume Aux-Out Jack (3.5mm Mono) Aux-Out Volume 10. Channel B On/Off Volume 11. LED Indicators 12. Locator Hole...
  • Page 19 System Features: receiver (cont’d) 1. Speaker Battery Charge Indicator 2. Main Power On/Off Switch 3. Power Cord Jack 4. Locator Hole 5. Screw Hole...
  • Page 20 System Features: 925t front back...
  • Page 21 System Features: 925t (cont'd) 1. Belt clip 2. Battery compartment 3. Channel selector 4. Microphone input (2.5mm) 5. 3 position power switch 6. Power and low battery indicator light Mute...
  • Page 22 System Features: 925H 1. LED indicator light 2. 3 position power switch 3. Channel selector 4. Battery compartment 5. Channel selector key (inside battery compartment) Mute...
  • Page 23 System Features: 925C Front 1. Pocket 1 charging indicator 2. Pocket 1 full charge indicator 3. Pocket 2 charging indicator 4. Pocket 2 full charge indicator 5. DC power jack Back...

  • Page 24: Chapter 5 System Set-Up

    System Setup: receiver 1. Place speaker unit face down on a clean, flat surface 2. Open table stand arms 3. Place locator bolt of table stand into locator hole on the bottom of the speaker 4. Tighten fixing bolt to securely fix stand to unit...
  • Page 25 System Setup: receiver (cont’d) 1. Attach antenna to top of speaker 2. Turn metal base of antenna clockwise until secured tightly (do not over-tighten)
  • Page 26 System Setup: receiver (cont’d) If using wall outlet: 1. Plug power cord into power jack 2. Plug power cord into wall socket 3. Turn speaker off...
  • Page 27 System Setup: receiver (cont’d) If using battery power: 1. Plug power cord into power jack 2. Plug power cord into wall socket 3. Turn speaker off Charge battery overnight before initial use. red light =charging Green light = fully charged Recharging time is approximately 8 hours for a full charge.
  • Page 28 System Setup: 925t 1. Switch power off 2. Remove battery cover (push and slide off) 3. Insert two AA rechargeable NiMH batteries WArnInG: Never recharge alkaline batteries! This will cause damage to the unit and will void the product warranty.
  • Page 29 System Setup: 925H 1. Switch power off 2. Remove battery cover AA Rechargeable (turn counter-clockwise) NiMH batteries 3. Insert two AA rechargeable NiMH batteries WArnInG: Never recharge alkaline batteries! This will cause damage to the unit and will void the product warranty.
  • Page 30 System Setup: 925C charger back 1. Plug power supply into power jack on back of charger stand 2. Plug power supply into wall socket 3. Turn transmitters off and place into charger charger front WArnInG: Never recharge alkaline batteries! This will cause damage to the unit and will void the product warranty.
  • Page 31 System Setup: 925C (cont'd) 1. Charging: red light = units are being charged Blinking red light = charging error. Improper batteries have been detected. Check your batteries and replace as required. Only NiMH AA batteries can be charged. Unit will not charge disposable Alkaline batteries or NiCad batteries.

  • Page 32: Chapter 6 Using Your System

    Using Your System 925t 925H 1. Open battery compartment door and remove batteries 2. Remove channel adjustment key...
  • Page 33 Using Your System (cont’d) 1. Use a screwdriver to turn frequency selector to channel number that matches the channel on column speaker 2. If using both body-worn and hand-held transmitters set one transmitter channel to match Channel A on the speaker column, and the other transmitter channel to match Channel B channel on the speaker column.
  • Page 34 Using Your System (cont’d) 1. Plug microphone cord into mic jack on top of body-worn transmitter Mic cord...
  • Page 35 Using Your System (cont’d) Put on microphone and adjust for proper distance from mouth. Maximum distance from mic to mouth is 6 in./15cm; 3 in./7.5cm is ideal.
  • Page 36 Using Your System (cont’d) 1. Switch power on 2. Check indicator light: Continuous green = adequate power Continuous red = low battery Battery Life NiMH rechargeable AA = ~12 hours Alkaline disposable AA = ~15 hours...
  • Page 37 Using Your System (cont’d) 1. Turn power on 2. Check indicator light: Continuous green = adequate power Continuous red = low battery Battery Life NiMH rechargeable AA = ~12 hours Alkaline disposable AA = ~15 hours...
  • Page 38 Using Your System (cont’d) 1. Turn main power on 2. Turn channel on by turning Channel A and/or Channel B volume control knob(s) (remember that main power must also be on) 3. LED Indicators Green = on & receiving FM signal red = on &...
  • Page 39 Using Your System (cont’d) Follow steps 1 or 2 below to adjust Fm volume setting to proper level. Two people are needed to set the volume level. It is difficult to hear your own voice and make adjustments to it. note: The average volume setting is in the 3 position (see photo), but may change depending on room acoustics and noise level.
  • Page 40 Setting FM volume Using Your System (cont’d) OptiVoice Settings and Speech Intelligibility OptiVoice is a 3-position switch that automatically adjusts the sound quality of the primary speaker’s voice. It allows teachers to shape the sound of their voice medium position for moderate noise levels and helps to ensure maxium speech clar- high position for...
  • Page 41 Using Your System (cont’d) 1. Set optiVoice switch according to room noise level. medium position is the recommended setting for average noise levels. Low: Use in low-noise situations and for most natural voice reproduction. medium: Best setting for average class- rooms where low-medium noise levels are present.
  • Page 42 Using Your System (cont’d) 1. Using the appropriate adaptor cords, connect VCR, TV, CD, computer or other audio source to Aux-In port on top of speaker. 2. Use Aux-In Volume control to adjust volume note: Aux-In can be used simultane- ously with both Channel A &...
  • Page 43 Using Your System (cont’d) Aux out – connecting to personal Fm devices Connecting to computer, recording device or other transmitter (for rebroad- cast of audio to students with hearing impairment) 1. Connect device to the Aux-out jack using the appropriate cord. Aux In 2.

  • Page 44: Chapter 7 Speaker Placement & Mounting

    Speaker placement & mounting Place speaker in a corner of the room fac- ing listeners. Mount speaker on wall using brackets or place speaker on a surface using a speaker stand. The bottom of the speaker should be about 3 ft./1m from the floor. (See setup tips on page 3).
  • Page 45 Speaker placement & mounting (cont’d) Without Mounting Template: 1. Attach lower bracket to wall – If mounting to drywall, use 5 screws with drywall anchors 2. Place speaker on lower bracket and hold in place. Be sure the locator hole on the bottom of the speaker is securely mated with bolt in the lower bracket 3.
  • Page 46 Speaker placement & mounting (cont’d) 4. Attach speaker to wall mount by inserting the upper bracket into the locator hole in the top of the speaker. Gently lift the speaker upwards and forward, mating the locator bolt on the lower wall mount bracket with the locator hole on the bottom of the speaker 5.

  • Page 47: Chapter 8 Channel Mapping Tips

    Channel mapping tips = suggested placement of 925RS-216 speaker Channel A: 44 Channel A: 41 Channel A: 46 Channel A: 42 Channel B: 54 Channel B: 51 Channel B: 56 Channel B: 52 hallway Channel A: 48 Channel A: 45...
  • Page 48 Channel mapping tips (cont’d) Channel: 41 Channel: 42 Channel: 43 Channel: 44 Channel: 45 Channel: 46 Channel: 47 Channel: 48 Channel: 51 Channel: 52 Channel: 55 Channel: 54 Channel: 55 Channel: 56 Channel: 57 Channel: 58...

  • Page 49: Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting no Fm reception (Channel A, Channel speaker is receiving a signal but no B indicator does not have green light) sound is coming out • Verify the transmitter is turned on • Verify microphone is connected properly to transmitter and is working •...
  • Page 50 I battery does not hold a charge, con- attempt to charge my transmitter tact FrontRow Service department for replacement (battery should be • Replace your batteries with a set of replaced after one year of continuous new NiMH cells.

  • Page 51: Chapter 10 Speaker Battery Replacement

    Speaker Battery replacement 1. Turn off main switch and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and the rear base of the apparatus. 2. Remove 4 hex screws (3mm) on bottom and remove panel 3. Disconnect old battery and replace with new battery.

  • Page 52: Chapter 11 System Specifications

    System Specifications Channel # Channel A Channel # Channel B 41 ..216.025 MHz 51 ..216.525 MHz 42 ..216.075 MHz 52 .
  • Page 53 System Specifications (cont’d) two channel column speaker: 925rS-216 Carrier Frequency Range 216 - 217MHz Dimensions ( ) 29.5 x 7.2 x 3.4 in Modulation FM (F3E) 750 x 183 x 85 mm Output Power Maximum 36W RMS @ 4Ω x 2 Weight 12.5lbs.
  • Page 54 System Specifications (cont’d) Body-worn transmitter: 925t Handheld mic transmitter: 925H Carrier Frequency Range 216 - 217MHz Carrier Frequency Range 216 - 217MHz Modulation FM (F3E) Modulation FM (F3E) Operating Range >110ft./34m Operating Range >110ft. / 34m RF Output <15mW RF Output <15mW Total Harmonic Distortion <0.5% Total Harmonic Distortion <0.5%...
  • Page 55 System Specifications (cont’d) Charging Stand: 925C Power Supply AC adaptor (DC 12V/ 0.5A) Indicator lights Power = red LED Charging = yellow LED Ready = green LED Charging Error = blinking yellow LED Dimensions ( ) 1.9 x 5.3 x 9 in 135 x 47 x 230 mm Weight 12.7oz / 360g...

  • Page 56: Chapter 12 Regulatory & Safety Information

    regulatory ence that may cause undesired operation. Add transmitter energy star copy here. Add energy star copy This transmitter is authorized by rule under here. Add energy star copy here. Add energy the Low Power Radio Service (47 C.F.R. Part 95) and must not cause harmful interference star copy here.
  • Page 57 (cont’d) receiver: part 15, subpart B cause harmful interference to radio communi- FrontRow To Go Receiver/Speaker 925RS cations. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal- lation. If this equipment does cause harmful...
  • Page 58 (cont’d) FCC notes part 95 The FrontRow To Go active learning sys- This transmitter is authorized by rule under tem is approved by the FCC (Federal the Low Power Radio Service (47 CFR Part Communications Commission). The use of...
  • Page 59 regulatory (cont’d) This device may not cause interference with a TV receiver equipped with "rabbit-ear and must accept any interference received, antenna" and tuned to channel 13 should including interference that may cause unde- be conducted, at the perimeter of the users' sired operation.
  • Page 60 SAFetY InStrUCtIonS & preCAUtIonS: This information with regard to safety is 6) Maintain distances around the receiver/ required according to IEC 60065:2001 and speaker for sufficient ventilation references requirements found in ISO/IEC 7) Ventilation should not be impeded by Guide 37. covering the receiver/speaker or its The following information regarding safety is openings with items, such as newspa-...
  • Page 61 Before using the receiver, read all instructions made leads or cords. for, and caution markings on the receiver and in this user guide. B) The Front Row ToGo 925RS Receiver Speaker is built with the following electrical safety features: • Short circuit protection...

  • Page 62: Ac Power Connection

    eLeCtrICAL WArnInGS: DAnGer! rISK oF eLeCtrICAL AnD have it inspected by an electrician. FIre HAZArD. mAY reSULt In DeAtH, You may have a dangerous, SerIoUS InJUrY, SHoCK or BUrnS. improperly wired outlet. to HeLp reDUCe tHIS rISK: o DAnGer - NEVER alter AC power cord or plug provided - if it will not This receiver, like all electrical products, fit in the outlet, have proper outlet...
  • Page 63 Adpater USA only Grounded center screw Grounding plug with Grounding pin two conductor outlet Grounded outlet Grounded means center screw MUST be grounded Using an adpater is forbidden in Canada. If a grounded outlet is not available, have one installed by a qualified electrican before using this charger. DAnGer - Before using adapter as illus- 2.
  • Page 64 eLeCtrICAL WArnInGS: (cont'd) Incorrect reassembly may result in a plugged into a grounded outlet. Make risk of electric shock or fire. sure it is properly wired, in good elec- trical condition, and wire size is large o Do not expose the receiver to rain, enough for AC ampere rating of snow, water, gas, oil, etc.
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