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- Page 1 5201R Receiver 940TM Pendant Transmitter 950H Pass-Around Microphone...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Chapter 11 950C Charger Setup ......... . . 19 5201R Symbio Receiver Chapter 12 Features . -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. T he apparatus shall not be exposed to 14. U nplug this apparatus during lightning dripping or splashing and no objects storms or when unused for long periods filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be of time. placed on the apparatus. 15. R efer all servicing to qualified service 2. Read these instructions. personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in 3. Keep these instructions. any way, such as power-supply cord 4. Heed all warnings. or plug is damaged, liquid has been 5. Follow all instructions. spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been 6. Do not use this apparatus near water. exposed to rain or moisture, does 7. Clean only with dry cloth. not operate normally, or has been 8. D o not block any ventilation openings. -
Page 4: Electrical Warnings
DO NOT disassemble the power sup- ELECTRICAL SAFETY ply. Return the apparatus to Phonic INFORMATION: Ear FrontRow for qualified service and repair if service or repair is required. PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk RECOMMENDATIONS of electric shock or fire. -
Page 5: Introduction
We strongly recommend having your system set up by a professional installer who is familar with FrontRow systems (contact your representative for referrals to installers in your area). If you choose to install your FrontRow Symbio system yourself, take great care to follow the instructions in the Symbio Installation Guide found at www.gofrontrow.com/support/ product-guides. -
Page 6: Basic System Guidelines
Do not use two microphones on the same channel. Your FrontRow Symbio receiver is designed to accept audio from two microphones simultaneously, but they must be on separate channels. -
Page 7: Chapter 1 Receiver Components
Receiver Components Receiver 1. Receiver 2. Infrared ceiling sensor* 3. Receiver power supply 4. Receiver mounting tray (optional) *Not necessary if FrontRow IR speakers are already installed... -
Page 8: Chapter 2 Microphone Components
Microphone Components Transmitter 1. 940TM pendant microphone 2. Adjustable neck strap 3. (1) AA (LR6) NiMH rechargeable battery ("silver sleeve", auto-sensing) 4. Aux-in audio adaptor cord (3.5mm to 3.5mm) 5 . Two unit charger 6. 950C charger (optional) 7. Pass-around microphone (optional) (optional items) -
Page 9: 940Tm Pendant Microphone
940TM Pendant Microphone Features 1. Neck strap front 2. Infrared emitter diodes Do not block) 3. Indicator light 4. Mute button Push to mute) 5. Channel selector (Select Channel A or Channel B. Do not have two microphones on the same channel in the same room) 6. -
Page 10: Chapter 4 Installing Batteries And Charging
2. Insert battery into compartment. Note polarity indicators 3. Replace battery door 4. Charge battery overnight before initial use IMPORTANT! To ensure best performance, and avoid equipment damage, FrontRow recommends replacing rechargeable batteries at the beginning of each school year. - Page 11 SmartCharge feature is intended to prevent charging of any battery other than the "silver sleeve" auto- sensing battery supplied by FrontRow. Do spare not attempt to charge alkaline batteries. To ensure proper charging, always be sure that only "silver sleeve"...
- Page 12 Replace this battery with a FrontRow "silver sleeve" NiMH cell. If the light is off, ensure charger is properly con- nected to power supply and that you are...
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Page 13: Chapter 5 Using
940TM Pendant Microphone Using 1. Place microphone around neck and connect clasp 2. Adjust neck straps to position micro- phone as close to mouth as possible (approximately 5in/13cm) 3. Set channel to A or B (whichever is not already in use) 4. -
Page 14: 950H Pass-Around Microphone
950H Pass-Around Microphone (optional) Features Front Back 1. Emitter diodes (Do not block) 2. 2-way indicator light Green = On and transmitting Blinking red = Low battery Red = Charging via 3.5mm charge input jack only No light = Charging via 950C charger 3. -
Page 15: Chapter 7 Setting Gain, Channel, Installing Battery, And Charging
"silver sleeve" auto-sensing battery supplied by FrontRow. Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries separately. To ensure proper charging, always be sure that only FrontRow "silver sleeve" auto-sensing batteries are installed. - Page 16 950H Pass-Around Microphone (optional) Charging with the 2-unit charge cord 1. Plug the two-microphone charge cord into the wall 2. Turn microphone off 3. Insert one of the charge cord plugs into the charge jack 4. The microphone indicator light should be red when charging.
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Page 17: Chapter 8 Using
950H Pass-Around Microphone (optional) using 1. Turn microphone on 2. Note indicator light Green = On and transmitting Blinking red = Low battery 3. To allow hands-free use (for example, when reading aloud and turning pages), attach the lavaliere clip. Adjust neck strap to position microphone approximately 4 - 5in (10 - 13cm) from mouth. - Page 18 950H Pass-Around Microphone using (cont.) The 950H Pass-Around Microphone can be used to transmit audio from a secondary audio source (MP3 player, computer, portable radio/CD/tape player) to the receiver. 7. Plug one end of the audio adaptor cord (included) in the Audio Out/headphone jack of the secondary audio source.
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Page 19: Chapter 9 Using A Second Microphone
using a Second Microphone Classroom 1 Your receiver is designed to receive two microphone signals at once. For example, two teachers (or a teacher and an aide) may each use a microphone. Or, one teacher can use a microphone and stu- dents can use a pass-around microphone. -
Page 20: Chapter 10 Features
950C Charger (optional) Features Charge pocket for 950H Pass-Around microphone 2-way indicator light for 950H Pass-Around microphone No light = Pocket empty or improper battery Red = Charging Blinking red = Charge error Green = Charging complete Charge pocket for 940TM Pendant microphone (will not charge 930TM pendant microphone) 2-way indicator light for 940TM... -
Page 21: Chapter 11 950C Charger Setup
950C Charger Setup 1. Plug power supply into power outlet and into the back of the charging base 2. Charging multiple microphones You can charge up to 3 microphones in any configuration by connecting two chargers to the power supply. Charging 4 or more microphones will cause the power supply to shut off. -
Page 22: 5201R Symbio Receiver
5201R Symbio Receiver Features front back 1. Power/Standby Button 6. Microphone B Volume Control 2. Microphone A Volume Control 7. Infrared Sensor Inputs (Wall or Ceiling) 3. Microphone A Reception Light 8. Audio Out Jack 4. Power On Ready Indicator Light 9. -
Page 23: Chapter 13 Activate Receiver And Transmitter
5201R Symbio Receiver Activate Receiver and Transmitter 1. Press power button 2. Green ..Power On 3. Put microphone around neck and adjust strap so it is 5in. (13cm) from your mouth 4. Turn microphone on and check microphone A or B indicator light Green .. -
Page 24: Chapter 14 Product Specifications
14 P roduct Specifications Symbio Receiver: 5201R Pendant Mic Transmitter: 940TM Transmitting frequency: 2.3MHz & 2.8MHz Receiver frequency: 2.3MHz & 2.8MHz (switchable) (2 simultaneous channels) Operating range: 18.5m/60ft line-of-sight Transmission type: Infrared (typical) Operating range: 18.5m/60ft line-of-sight Frequency Response: 50Hz to 10kHz (typical) THD: < 1% @ 1kHz Transmission angles: 160˚ horizontally; Signal to Noise: > 65dB (system) 40˚ vertically (1/2 power) Power Supply: 15V @ 600mA Microphones: dual uni-directional cardioid Mic level out: 0V to 100mVrms at maximum (directivity index 6.0@500Hz) volume & maximum deviation, typical Use controls: On/off/mute/channel Line level out: 0V to 1Vrms at maximum Inputs/outputs: 2.5mm mic input; 3.5mm aux volume & maximum deviation, typical input; 1.3mm DC charge jack Size (wxhxd): 14 x 3.8 x 18 cm/5.5 x 1.5 x 7 in Battery life: minimum 8 hour (single AA, Weight: 766g/1.7lbs. 2500mAH rechargeable NiMH) Size (wxhxd): 11 x 6 x 2.5 cm/4.5 x 2.5 x 0.9 in... -
Page 25: Chapter 15 Troubleshooting
15 T roubleshooting Receiver won’t turn on (power light Weak or no output from speaker(s) doesn’t turn on) • I ncrease the Microphone A or B Volume control(s) on the receiver, or audio device • V erify that the power supply is plugged into both the receiver and a working wall outlet • Position the microphone closer to mouth • V erify that the speakers have been properly ’Dead spots’ or microphone crackling/ installed noise • V erify that you are not blocking either the High or low pitched whine or hum emitters on the microphone or the sensors... -
Page 26: Chapter 16 Regulatory
In developing and manufacturing your Phonic FCC notes Ear product, we used high-quality materials The FrontRow Symbio system is approved and components that can be reused. Thus, by the FCC (Federal Communications when disposing of your waste electrical Commission). The use of the system may... - Page 27 © 2009 Phonic Ear Inc. Phonic Ear, FrontRow and the names of Phonic Ear and FrontRow 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.
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