Radium 920SR, User Manual

Page 1: ...user guide 920SR speaker 921T body worn transmitter 922T handheld transmitter 923C charging stand 216MHz 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 2 ...

Page 2: ...gulatory approvals 56 57 introduction 1 understanding sound field 2 installation tips 3 basic system guidelines 4 accessories included with system 5 6 920SR column speaker features 7 10 921T body worn transmitter features 11 12 922T handheld transmitter features 13 923C charging stand features 14 basic system setup and operation 15 23 920SR speaker placement and mounting 24 27 921T body worn trans...

Page 3: ...competing internal or external background noise Teachers can speak all day in their normal voice and will suffer far fewer vocal problems and absenteeism Numerous studies show that classrooms using sound field enjoy better student comprehen sion increased student participation better grades and fewer behavioral referrals Read this manual carefully to become familiar with your system and to get the...

Page 4: ...derstanding sound field and its benefits distance noise echo vocal fatigue cough distance noise echo vocal fatigue without sound field with sound field 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 8 ...

Page 5: ...nd main traffic areas Though each classroom is different there are some general guidelines for speaker placement The speaker should be at the front of the classroom at least 6 feet 1 8 meters away from where the teacher stands Try to keep it at least six feet away from computers or other electronic equipment since there may be interference if placed too closely together installation tips 3850 Radi...

Page 6: ...e transmitter units and may invalidate product warranty Charge the 920SR receiver batteries every night The column speaker rechargeable battery lasts approximately 5 8 hours between charges but should be recharged every night so it s ready to go in the morning For daily use we recommend unplugging the power supply cord allowing the battery to power the unit Continuous daily operation with the powe...

Page 7: ...5 accessories included with system 2 1 6 7 4 8 3 9 11 12 5 10 or or 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 11 ...

Page 8: ... stand 040 7402 107 8 elastic belt AT0712 1 column speaker receiver 920SR 2 body worn transmitter 921T or handheld transmitter 922T 3 charging stand 923C 7 speaker table stand AT0823 or wall mounting bracket set of 2 AT0820 11 auxiliary input output cable AT0532 05 12 auxiliary input cable 3 5mm dual RCA 300 6332 107 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 12 ...

Page 9: ...7 920SR column speaker features top 2 4 6 7 8 9 1 3 5 10 11 12 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 13 ...

Page 10: ...or for channel B 12 aux output jack 3 5mm mono 4 power switch and volume control for channel B 8 antenna 11 aux input jack 3 5mm mono 7 aux output level switch See page 42 for level setting chart 5 tone control 6 aux input volume control 9 wall mount hole 10 extra antenna hole not used 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 14 ...

Page 11: ...9 920SR column speaker features front and back 13 14 15 16 17 20 18 19 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 15 ...

Page 12: ...16 handle 18 power and charging indicator 19 power jack 15 internal rechargeable battery non user removable 13 speaker grille 17 main power on off switch 20 channel selectors 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 16 ...

Page 13: ...11 921T body worn transmitter features back 3 1 2 4 front 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 17 ...

Page 14: ...r switch 7 power and low battery indicator light 1 belt clip 2 battery compartment 3 volume control 4 channel selector on off standby mute top 5 6 7 921T body worn transmitter features cont d 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 18 ...

Page 15: ...atures 1 LED indicator light 4 battery compartment 5 channel selector key inside battery compartment 2 3 position power switch on off standby mute 4 2 5 3 1 3 channel selector 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 19 ...

Page 16: ...harging indicator 1 power indicator 3 pocket 1 full charge indicator 4 pocket 2 charging indicator 5 pocket 2 full charge indicator 6 power switch 7 DC power socket front back 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 20 ...

Page 17: ... 1 Attach antenna to top of speaker 1 1 15 basic system setup and operation Turn metal base of antenna clock wise until secured tightly do not over tighten 2 2 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 21 ...

Page 18: ...g socket Plug power supply into wall socket 1 2 Turn speaker on if using wall outlet if using already charged battery 3 Turn speaker on NOTE Light is not illuminated during normal battery operation turn on main power 2 1 2 3 3 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 22 ...

Page 19: ...Recharging time is 8 hours if the battery is completely discharged and 4 to 7 hours if battery is only partially discharged Continuous operation with power supply will reduce life of battery significantly charge nightly after every use Red light charging Flashing red green equal duration 80 90 charged Long flash green short flash red fully charged 1 2 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 P...

Page 20: ...itch power off Remove battery cover push and slide off Insert two AA rechargeable NiMH batteries 1 2 3 1 2 3 WARNING Never recharge alkaline batteries Will cause damage to the unit and may void warranty 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 24 ...

Page 21: ...ery cover turn counter clockwise Insert two AA rechargeable NiMH batteries 1 2 3 _ AA Rechargeable NiMH batteries _ 3 1 2 19 WARNING Never recharge alkaline batteries Will cause damage to the unit and may void warranty 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 25 ...

Page 22: ... damage to the unit 6 2 Plug power supply into power jack on back of charger stand Plug power supply into wall socket 2 Turn transmitters off while charging 4 1 Turn charger on 3 charger back charger front 3 1 4 4 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 26 ...

Page 23: ...arge indicators light 4 5 hours 7 PWR Red light charger is turned on CHARGING Amber light units are being charged READY Green light units are fully charged 1 2 3 1 2 3 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 27 ...

Page 24: ...driver to adjust the Channel A selector on the back of the speaker to match the channel number of either the 921T and or the 922T transmitter s 1 1 m a t c h 921T 922T m a t c h 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 28 ...

Page 25: ...t main power must also be on see 2 Flash red once adequate power Continuous red low battery No light battery does not have power and requires recharging or power supply is not connected properly Turn on a 921T or 922T transmitter and check FM indicator light s Green receiving FM signal 1 2 3 2 3 1 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 29 ...

Page 26: ... facing listeners Mount speaker on wall using brack ets or place speaker on a surface using a speaker stand The bottom of the speaker should be about 1 meter 3 feet from the floor 920SR speaker placement and mounting 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 30 ...

Page 27: ...25 11a wall mounting option 1 Screw mounting brackets to top and bottom of speaker Attach brackets to wall AT0820 1 2 2 1 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 31 ...

Page 28: ... option 2 Screw speaker stand into hole on bottom of speaker Turn clockwise to tighten Turn counter clockwise to loosen AT0824 floor stand is also available 1 AT0823 1 11b 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 32 ...

Page 29: ...27 Place plastic plug into mounting bracket hole on top of speaker to keep out dust seal wall mounting hole if using table stand 1 1 11c 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 33 ...

Page 30: ...28 1 plug microphone in 12 Plug microphone cord into mic jack on top of body worn transmitter 1 Boom mic cord 921T body worn transmitter operation 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 34 ...

Page 31: ...AT0291 L directional lapel mic 15cm 6in max optimum AT0655 boom mic two wearing options optional AT0816 collar mic 7 5cm 3in AT0814 earhook mic Maximum distance from mic to mouth is 6 in 15cm 3 in 7 5cm is ideal 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 09 PM Page 35 ...

Page 32: ...e power Continuous red low battery battery life NiMH rechargeable AA 20 hours typical Alkaline disposable AA 23 hours typical WARNING Never recharge alkaline batteries Will cause damage to the unit and may void warranty 1 2 1 2 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 09 PM Page 36 ...

Page 33: ...nel to match a Channel A on the speaker column and the other transmitter channel to match a Channel B channel on the speaker column 2 NOTE Never operate two transmitters on the same channel or interference will result To use two transmitters set the first to match receiver Channel A and the second to match receiver Channel B must match 1 921T 922T 920SR m ust m atch 2 3850 Radium216 Syste User Gui...

Page 34: ... body worn transmitter volume Increase transmitter volume for greater mic sensitivity and sound clarity Reduce transmitter volume if feed back occurs 1 2 1 2 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 09 PM Page 38 ...

Page 35: ...ite noise when not speaking 1 33 NOTE Standby mode can also be used as a microphone transmitter mute switch The mute feature allows teachers to have a private conversation without needing to turn the transmitter off 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 09 PM Page 39 ...

Page 36: ...34 1 18 turn power on Turn power on by pushing power switch up 1 922T handheld transmitter operation 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 09 PM Page 40 ...

Page 37: ...er Continuous red low battery 1 battery life NiMH rechargeable AA 23 hours typical Alkaline disposable AA 27 hours typical WARNING Never recharge alkaline batteries Will cause damage to the unit and may void warranty 1 35 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 09 PM Page 41 ...

Page 38: ...36 20 remove channel adjustment key Open battery compartment door and remove batteries 1 Remove channel adjustment key 2 1 2 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 09 PM Page 42 ...

Page 39: ...ber that matches the channel set on column speaker 1 1 37 NOTE Never operate two transmitters on the same channel or interference will result To use two transmitters set the first to match receiver Channel A and the second to match receiver Channel B m ust m atch 920SR 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 09 PM Page 43 ...

Page 40: ...38 22 standby mode Activate standby mode to mute voice and eliminate white noise when not speaking 1 1 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 09 PM Page 44 ...

Page 41: ...Phonak N A N A N A HandyMic TX3 due to feedback use of external boom mic from Phonak is recommended most compatible least compatible no adaptor cord required a Lexis requires the use of the AT0655R boom mic b may require use of external antenna for better range 389 02 120 02 c set microphone to omni mode d set sensitivity level to HI a built in mic prone to feedback b requires use of external mic ...

Page 42: ... adaptor cords connect VCR TV CD computer or other audio source to AUX IN port on top of speaker VCR connecting speaker to VCR 24 1 1 connecting to auxiliary devices AT0532 05 300 6332 107 or 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 09 PM Page 46 ...

Page 43: ...with transmitter system to Mic Ant jack on transmitter PE 571T PE 300T PE 300TS OR OR Refer to level setting gide on next page to identify proper level for your transmitter AT0532 05 Aux In Ant jack AT0529A connecting to SOLARIS EASY LISTENER SPRITE or other transmitter for rebroadcast of audio to students with hearing impairment 25 1 2 3 1 2 1 3 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 09 PM Pag...

Page 44: ...Because the level setting is universal other transmitters not listed below may be used as well simply set the aux out level to the position control until the receiver wearer hears a strong distortion free signal product name part aux in jack size aux out level setting Easy Listener 330T 3 5mm High Sprite 300TS 3 5mm High Sprite 300TS 216 3 5mm High Solaris 571T 3 5mm High Lexis 871T transmitter 3 ...

Page 45: ...ket set of 2 AT0823 speaker table stand AT0814 earhook microphone AT0655 behind the neck boom microphone AT0291 L directional microphone with lavalier cord receiver accessories AT0816 FM collar microphone with mute switch AT0801 aux box adds four additional audio inputs 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 09 PM Page 49 ...

Page 46: ...T0529A transmitter antenna AT0532 15 auxiliary input output cable 3 5mm dual RCA 15ft 4 6m 310 2544 1341 aux out adaptor plug 3 5mm 2 5mm additional system accessories cont d 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 09 PM Page 50 ...

Page 47: ...5 boom microphone or other mic is being worn correctly speaker is receiving a signal but no sound is coming out Verify microphone is connected properly to transmitter and is working correctly feedback from speaker Turn down the volume on the transmitter 922T only Turn down the volume on the speaker Make sure the person wearing the transmit ter is not too close to the speaker Move speaker so that i...

Page 48: ... speaker and charge for four hours If speaker battery does not hold a charge send the unit to Phonic Ear Service department for replace ment battery must be replaced after one year of continuous use speaker is picking up FM interference or hum Check to make sure no other wireless sys tems are operating on similar frequencies Check to make sure the system is not placed too close to a computer Check...

Page 49: ...nnel B 41 216 025 MHz 51 216 525MHz 42 216 075MHz 52 216 575MHz 43 216 125MHz 53 216 625MHz 44 216 175MHz 54 216 675MHz 45 216 225MHz 55 216 725MHz 46 216 275MHz 56 216 775MHz 47 216 325MHz 57 216 825MHz 48 216 375MHz 58 216 875MHz 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 09 PM Page 53 ...

Page 50: ...gnal to noise 65 dB at rated output ratio inputs AUX x 1 power charge output AUX x 1 High 700 mV Low 100mV controls tone channel A channel B power volume aux volume high low output master power channel selector dimensions WxHxD 100 x 660 x 145 mm 3 9 x 26 x 5 7 in weight 5kg 11lbs recharging time 8 hours for initial charging 4 7 hours for recharging battery operating time 5 8 hours continuous oper...

Page 51: ...75µs dynamic range 100dB operating range 34m 110ft dimensions WxHxD 65 x 90 x 25 mm 2 5 x 3 5 x 1 in weight 51g 1 8oz controls on standby off channel selector volume inputs outputs 2 5mm microphone input jack battery NiMH rechargeable 1600mA alkaline disposable 2AA battery life NiMH rechargeable 20 hours typical alkaline disposable 23 hours typical recharging time 6 hours product specifications co...

Page 52: ...pical alkaline disposable 27 hours typical recharging time 6 hours NiMH batteries dimensions dia x length 54 x 237 mm 2 1 x 9 3 in weight 230g 8 1oz controls on standby off channel selector charging stand 923C power supply AC adaptor DC 12V 0 5A indicator lights LED green battery ready LED orange recharging LED red power on recharging time NiMH 1300mA 4 hr dimensions WxHxD 135 x 47 x 230 mm 5 3 x ...

Page 53: ...ay be replaced with an equiv alent unit upon mutual agreement of the manufacturer and customer what is not covered by this warranty This limited warranty does not apply to 1 Malfunctions resulting from abuse neglect or accident 2 Instruments connected installed used or adjusted in any manner contrary to instructions provided by the manufacturer 3 Consequential damages and damages resulting from de...

Page 54: ...et forth above what to do if you have questions If you have any questions about service call the service department at 800 227 0735 then press 7 what to do if you need service If you require service under the warranty terms obtain a service order form either online at www phonicear com support asp or through our U S customer service department at 800 227 0735 then press 5 or 1 707 769 1110 outside...

Page 55: ... ensure that your batteries are as fresh as possible upon arrival we have intentionally not installed them in your equipment install your batteries in your equipment now then charge overnight before initial use see user guide for charging procedure avoid battery corrosion To avoid battery corrosion and damage to your equipment do not recharge disposable or rechargeable alkaline batteries Before ch...

Page 56: ...propriate for a hearing instrument evaluation The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing instrument evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing instrument The eval uation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a unit best suited to your individual needs If you should have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification you...

Page 57: ...s persons who require language translation or persons in edu cational settings health care services to the ill law enforcement tracking services under agreement with a law enforcement agency or automated maritime telecommunications system AMTS network control communications Two way voice communications and all other types of uses not mentioned above are expressly prohibited This device may not int...

Page 58: ...er Speaker 920SR Tested to comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE receiver part 15 subpart B Phonic Ear FM receivers and FM transmitters when required are approved by the Federal Communications Commission FCC in the U S and Industry Canada Other government approvals are available upon request Other inter national regulations may also apply Any changes or modifications made to any gov ern...

Page 59: ...anslation or persons in educational settings health care services to the ill law enforcement tracking service under agreement with a law enforcement agency or automated maritime telecommunication system AMTS network control communications Two way voice communications and all other types of uses not mentioned above are expressly prohibited This device may not cause interference and must accept any ...

Page 60: ...ed trademarks of Phonic Ear Inc in the U S and other countries Product specifications and accessories subject to change without notice 821 7403 101 Rev A 3850 0304 u s a 800 227 0735 then press 5 canada 800 263 8700 international 45 3917 7101 3850 Radium216 Syste User Guide 3 19 04 3 08 PM Page 1 ...