Phonic Ear 560T074 OnWave 74 Transmitter User Manual 2

Phonic Ear, Inc. OnWave 74 Transmitter Users Manual 2

Contents

Users Manual 2

user guide
PE 560T transmitter
PE 500R receiver
PE 506R receiver
direct digital synthesis FM
specs available on-line at www.phonicear.com
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FCC and Industry Canada Statements
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con-
ditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Per FCC Requirements, this transmitter is equipped with a special antenna connector to prevent
the user from using antennas that have not been tested to comply with FCC regulations. Only use
antennas and antenna accessories supplied by Phonic Ear.
The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry of Canada
technical specifications were met.
Caution: Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Phonic Ear
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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table of contents
Transmitter: PE 560T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Wide-band Receiver: PE 500R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Narrow-band Receiver: PE 506R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Ground Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Large Area Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
OnWave System Setup and Operation
Understanding hearing assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Direct-mount a standard antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote-mount a standard antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote-mount a large-area antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mount the transmitter in rack or place on top of rack. . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect line input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect microphone input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Activate phantom power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjust output levels (with adjustable volume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjust output levels (without adjustable volume) . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Music or speech? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Set bass cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Set transmitter band & channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Tune PE 500R receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Set PE 506R channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Walk and listen to confirm quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Lock/unlock your settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Save settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Receiver batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
How to use the body-worn receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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transmitter: PE 560T
1
3 level -
Reduces output levels when the
volume of the sound source cannot
be adequately adjusted.
1 digital display
4 function
Modifies the operation of other keys
(see step-by-step instructions on the
other side)
2 level +
Increases output levels when the
volume of the sound source cannot
be adequately adjusted
5 speech/music
The speech setting amplifies frequencies
in the 160Hz to 6kHz speech band-
width, and can be further customized
using the bass cut options. The band-
width for the music mode is expanded
to10kHz for a wider frequency response
and fuller sound.
8 channel
Press the Channel key to select from 10
wide-band channels or 40 narrow-band
channels. (Press the Function key followed
by the Channel key to switch between wide
6 line/mic
Press to select line or mic input (see 4b
on page 10).
7 bass cut
Listeners with high-frequency hearing
loss need high frequency emphasis and
low frequency de-emphasis. Press this
key to select 80Hz, 160Hz, or 320Hz
output levels for these individuals. Also
helps eliminate low frequency noise and
60 cycle electrical hum.
12 rf out
Screw in an AT0777 antenna or antenna
cable here (note that connector has left-
handed thread). US models are required
by the FCC to feature connectors unique
to Phonic Ear to prevent the use of non-
regulation antennas. Contact your
Phonic Ear dealer.
10 rf fault indicator
Lights if antenna is connected incorrectly
or if antenna is being detuned by other
electrical equipment
9 power
11 overload indicator
Lights if input exceeds maximum level for
transmitter. If this lights, reduce input
level to transmitter. (See 5a / 5b on
page 11 )
14 universal line/mic input
Connect to sound system mixer via an
XLR or 1/4in cable. For connection to a
stand-alone mic use an XLR cable (see
page 11). Activate phantom power for
use with condenser mics.
13 speaker level input
To connect to levels of 2V, 10V or
70VRMS use the terminal block input
(sums inputs) and select the line level
setting on the front panel 6 .
15 power input
and narrow-band transmission.Wide-band
channels are indicated by letters, narrow-
band channels are listed numerically.)
Check the front panel display to view the
channel being selected.
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transmitter: PE 560T (cont’d)
2
2 4 6 8 10
3 5 7 9 111
12 13 14 15
front
back
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wide-band receiver: PE 500R
3
24 accessory socket
Connect listening accessories such
as teleloops, earbuds, and headsets.
3.5mm; stereo headset compatible.
25 indicator light
Lights when unit is on; flashes
when batteries are low (2 hours
remaining battery life); lights brighter
when charging
22 volume/power
23 charge socket
1.3mm power jack. Connects to
PE 500C and AT0749 charger to
recharge NiCad batteries (Never
recharge Alkaline batteries!)
26 tuning screw
Multi-turn screw for setting the
receiver frequency.
Pre-tuned to 72.9 MHz
(channel E). (see 8b on page 13 )
27 battery door
Use 950mA/Hr rechargeable NiCad
or disposable alkaline batteries (never
recharge alkaline batteries!)
25
23 24
22
Phonic Ear PE 500R
Wide Band Receiver
99 014737
26
27
channel frequency channel frequency channel frequency
A 72.1 E 72.9 H 75.9
B 72.3 F 75.5 I 74.7
C 72.5 G 75.7 J 75.3
D72.7
front
back
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narrow-band receiver: PE 506R
4
31 frequency code
label (inside)
Identifies the frequency code for
each of the six available channels
30 channel selector
Choose one of six different channels.
The frequency of each channel
is identified inside the battery
compartment (see 8C )
28 accessory/charge socket
3.5mm jack. Connect listening
accessories such as teleloops, ear-
buds, and headsets. Also connects to
PE 300C and AT0534 charger to
recharge NiCad batteries (Never
recharge Alkaline batteries!)
29 charge light
22 29
28
Phonic Ear PE 506R
99 014737
Narrow-Band Receiver
C
H
A
N
N
E
L
N
O
F
R
E
Q
C
O
D
E
7
8
9
10
11
12
33
34
35
36
37
38
+—
— 72 MHz +
30
31
27
frequency
channel code frequency
13 22 75.475
14 24 75.575
15 26 75.675
16 28 75.775
17 30 75.875
18 32 75.975
frequency
channel code frequency
7 33 74.625
83474.675
93574.725
10 36 74.775
11 37 75.225
12 38 75.275
frequency
channel code frequency
1 1 72.025
2572.225
31172.525
41472.675
5 17 72.825
6 19 72.925
front
back
low band mid band high band
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ground plane (note that connectors have left-handed thread)
5
16 antenna jack
Attach antenna here
17 cable jack
Attach cable here
18 mounting holes
Use screws to mount on
a wall or, preferably, a
ceiling; may also be
placed on a tabletop
16
17
18
18
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large area antenna
6
19 tuning ring
Do not deform or move this ring,
or you may affect the antenna's
tuning and efficiency
21 mounting hole/set screw
Use to mount on a tripod with a mast.
Ground your mounting pole, tripod, or
other holder to a metal surface. You may
also hang the antenna from a railing or
metal superstructure (such as in a stadium).
! warning
The antenna is an electrical conduc-
tor. Contact with power lines can
result in death or serious injury. Do
not install the antenna, supporting
mast, or tower where there is any
possibility of contact with a high-
voltage arc from power cables or
service drops. Outdoor antennas
should be grounded against light-
ning strikes. Consult the National
Electrical Code for further details.
20 worm clamps
Loosen both clamps; extend the large
center section to the black ring; tighten
lower clamp; extend the smaller element
to the black ring; tighten the top clamp
19
21
20
20
The large area antenna is only available
with a specially tuned version of the
560T (model # PE560T-LA). This is
done to insure the system meets FCC
and Industry Canada Requirements.
This antenna should only be installed
by a qualified sound contractor or fac-
tory trained professional.
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OnWave system setup and operation
7
2a direct-mount a
standard antenna
then
100m
300ft
AT0777
PE 560T
1understanding hearing
assistance
but
?
• distance
• noise
• echo
cough!
• distance
• noise
• echo
cough!
without the OnWave system
Attach antenna to back
of transmitter
with the OnWave system
Check RF Fault indicator.
If lit, adjust antenna
connection or remote
mount antenna.
or continue to 2b
2
1
1
2
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OnWave system setup and operation (cont’d)
8
2b remote-mount a
standard antenna
optimizes transmitter/antenna position
2c remote-mount a
large-area antenna
optimizes transmitter/antenna position
then
then
100m
300ft
300m
1000ft
>2m/6ft
PE 560T ground plane with
cable (AT0776)
or
ground plane with
connector kit
(AT0775)
PE 560T
PE 560T
AT0773 Channels
A–E, 1–20
or
AT0774 Channels
F–J, 21– 40
PE 560T-LA
or
NOTE:
!Ground mounting pole or
holder.
!Ground antenna if outdoors.
!Do not install near power
cables or service drops.
!Do not install parallel to metal
structure within 2m/6ft
(perpendicular to metal ok)
AT0776
AT0775
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OnWave system setup and operation (cont’d)
9
3mount the transmitter in rack
(requires remote mounting antenna)
or place on top of rack
4a connect line input
or
house system
or
If overload indicator
lights when connecting
the sound system, use
XLR 250 mVrms input
then
speaker terminal
block
or
.25” pre-amp
100mVrms
AT0780/
AT0781
AT0757
70V
rms
10V
rms
2V
rms
GND
Plug transformer into
OnWave power input
Plug transformer into
wall socket
Select Line-in
or continue to 4b
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
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OnWave system setup and operation (cont’d)
10
4b connect microphone input
then
PE 560T
XLR input
2mVrms
4c activate phantom power
(for electret condenser mics only†)
Repeat steps to deactivate
phantom power
†Use phantom power only
with condenser microphones.
Plugging dynamic mic in
while phantom power is
activated may damage
the microphone
Plug in microphone
Select Mic-in
Press function
Press line/mic
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
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OnWave system setup and operation (cont’d)
11
5a adjust output levels
(if your house system has adjustable volume)
5b adjust output levels
(if your house system has no adjustable volume
or if further adjustment is required)
house system
house system
* When transmitter level is
increased, the auto line level
control is activated and signal
strength is automatically adjust-
ed for maximum volume with-
out distortion or clipping.
*
Increase sound system
volume until...
Turn on and play
test signal
or
...overload indicator lights
Slowly decrease sound
system volume until...
...overload indicator
goes out
Confirm that meter peaks
with signal
Increase transmitter level*
until...
Turn on and play
test signal
2-3 indicator bars appear
and peak with signal
Confirm that overload
indicator is off
2
1
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
4
3
6
5
2
1
4
3
65
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OnWave system setup and operation (cont’d)
12
20
10
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60101104
102103
transmitted frequency response
40 Hz
speech
80 Hz
160 Hz
320 Hz
music
7set bass cut
(optimize for listeners or to reduce low-freq noise)
6music or speech?
(set for typical signal content)
or
Recommended Standard Setting
Speech: 160Hz
Music: 40Hz
Recommended Noise Reduction Setting
(air conditioning, low frequency hum)
Speech: 160Hz
Music: 160Hz
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OnWave system setup and operation (cont’d)
13
8b tune PE 500R receiver
(must match your transmitter!)
8a set transmitter band & channel
(optional; must tune your receiver to match!)
then
Phonic Ear PE 500R
Wide Band Receiver
99 014737
then
For narrow-band channel and
frequency information see 506R
receiver diagram on other side.
Press channel to select
wide-band for 500R
(channels indicated by
letters) or narrow-band
for 506R (channels
indicated by numbers)
Press function
Press channel to select
channel within your
chosen band
Press function
Press speech/music to
activate test tone
Set receiver at lowest
volume
Adjust screw until test
tone is audible
(Note: screw may require sev-
eral turns to locate channel)
Press function to
deactivate test tone
2
1
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3 4
5
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OnWave system setup and operation (cont’d)
14
Phonic Ear PE 506R
99 014737
Narrow-Band Receiver
9walk and listen to confirm quality
(reposition antenna if necessary)
8c set PE 506R channel
(must match your transmitter!)
then
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C
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7
8
9
10
11
12
1
5
11
14
17
19
+–
– 72 MHz +
Phonic Ear PE 506R
Narrow-Band Receiver
99 014737
Set channel
(Users can switch to
different channels if you
have set up multiple trans-
mitters each with different
channel/program.)
Find channel that
matches transmitter
frequency
2
1
2
1
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OnWave system setup and operation (cont’d)
15
11 save settings
or
10 lock/unlock your settings
or
saves settings permanently
if unplugging unit or power
outage occurs
saves settings in temporary memory
Press function
Press level - to lock
Press function
Press level + to unlock
Press power to turn unit
off and save settings
Press function
Press power
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
1
2
1
1
2
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OnWave system setup and operation (cont’d)
16
12 receiver batteries
batteries are low
warning!
Place charger case on its side when
connecting to charger cord.
Do not stand charger case on
bottom when charging. Damage
to charger may occur.
then
charge
replace
AT0749 (PE 500R) or AT0534 (PE 506R)
PE 500R or
PE 506R
NOTE: Never recharge
Alkaline batteries
Push off
or
Plug charger cord into
charger jack, not acces-
sory jack
Light flashes when
2 hours of battery life
remain (4 hours with
alkaline battery)
11
2
2
2
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OnWave system setup and operation (cont’d)
17
13 how to use the body-worn
receiver
or
AT0076
lavalier cord
AT0489 wire clip
or
AT0737 pouch
then
then
On/Volume
(verify power light is on)
Switch to channel/
program (PE 506R only)
1
1
22
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18
warranty
time period of warranty
This warranty will go into effect upon the date
of purchase and will stay in effect as long as
the instrument remains the property of the origi-
nal owner. ONWAVE™has a 3-year warranty;
VOCALIGHT™ has a 2 year warranty. All other
products have a 1 year warranty.
what is covered by this warranty
Any electronic component, which because of work-
manship, manufacturing or design defects, fails to
function properly under normal use during the life of
this warranty will be replaced or repaired at no charge
for parts or labor, when returned to the factory
service center. Transportation in and out is paid by
the customer. If it is determined that repair is not
feasible, the entire unit may be replaced with an
equivalent 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.
I
nstruments connected, installed, used or adjusted
in any manner contrary to instructions provided
by the manufacturer
3. Consequential damages and damages resulting
from delay or loss of this instrument. The exclu-
sive remedy under this warranty is strictly limited
to repair or replacement as herein provided
4. Products damaged in transit unless investigated
by the shipper and returned to the warrantor
with the investigation report
5. Peripheral accessories as itemized within the
product specification sheet as applicable, when
such items are returned within 90 days from
original purchase
6. Batteries if applicable
Phonic Ear Inc. reserves the right to make changes in
the design or construction of any of its instruments at
any time without incurring any obligation to make
any changes whatsoever on units previously purchased.
This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties.
All expressed and implied warranties will terminate
upon the expiration of this written warranty. No repre-
sentative or person is authorized to represent or assume
for us any liability in connection with the sale or use of
our products other than as set 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 the U.S.). Fill the form
out completely remembering to include:
1. Description of the problem
2. Your billing address
3. Your shipping address (if different from
billing address)
4. Contact name and phone number
5. A P.O. number if the equipment is not under
a warranty or service contract
Then, carefully package the equipment in the
original shipping container to prevent damage
and send it postpaid to the service center near you:
USA/International:
Phonic Ear Inc.
3880 Cypress Drive
Petaluma, CA 94954-7600
U.S.A.
In Canada:
Phonic Ear Ltd.
10-7475 Kimbel Street
Mississauga, Ontario
L5S 1E7 Canada
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.
about your batteries
To 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
charging any Phonic Ear equipment make sure
only NiCad or NiMH rechargeable batteries are
installed. As an added precaution, remove batteries
if the equipment will not be used for several weeks.
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troubleshooting
19
no sound
• If using the 500R, verify the receiver is tuned correctly (see user instructions section 8b )
• If using the 506R, verify the channel selected on the receiver matches the channel selected on
the transmitter (see user instructions section 8c )
• If using 500R, check if the receiver power indicator light is on; if unlit, or flashing, replace or
recharge receiver batteries.
• Check if the transmitter is on (the front panel display window should be lighted).
• Verify the wall transformer is plugged into the transmitter and into a working wall outlet.
flashing light on receiver
• Replace or recharge batteries
sound too low/poor quality sound
• Check the transmitter line level indicators located in the display window. 2-3 bars should peak
with the audio signal. If no bars or only one bar appears, increase the volume on the sound
system and, if necessary, on the transmitter level control. Connect the sound system to the
1/4in input on the transmitter for maximum output levels. Change to higher level output
connection on the sound system.
RF fault indicator is lighted
• Confirm that the antenna is connected properly to the transmitter. Relocate the antenna away from
any metal structures, power cords, or electronic equipment (see user instructions section 2b ).
intermittent audio
• Replace the receiver listening accessory.
• Check the RF fault indicator on the transmitter front panel and follow above instructions if lighted.
• The receiver may be out of range; for areas greater than 100m/300ft use a large area antenna.
overload indicator is lighted
• Confirm that the mic/line setting on the transmitter front panel is correct.
• Reduce the output level on the sound system.
• Connect the sound system to the XLR or speaker level inputs located on the back of the trans-
mitter to reduce level.
• Change to lower output connection on the sound system.
low frequency hum
• Adjust the transmitter front panel bass cut settings to 160Hz or 320Hz
• Relocate the antenna away from electronic equipment, (see user instructions section 2b ).
batteries won’t recharge
• Verify that the wall transformer is plugged into the charger.
• Try different charge cords.
• Verify the receiver indicator light is brighter when the unit is plugged into charger.
• Check the receiver is turned off before charging.
• Check the receiver batteries are Nicad rechargeable.
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© 2003 Phonic Ear Inc. Phonic Ear and the names of Phonic Ear products are trademarks or registered 821-7289-102/rev. E/3839 903
trademarks of Phonic Ear Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
us: 800.227.0735, then press 5 • canada: 800.263.8700
outside u.s./canada: Call your local Phonic Ear dealer • website: www.phonicear.com
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