Able Planet LINX AUDIO User manual
LINX AUDIO™
IT IS POSSIBLE.
Sound Clarity™With LINX AUDIO™
Wireless Infrared Stereo Headphones
Thank you for purchasing the Sound Clarity™ Wireless Infrared Stereo Headphones.
Sound Clarity sets a new standard for infrared wireless, style, comfort and sound quality
creating lifelike full rich sound and clear speech. Soft ear cushions and lightweight
design provide superior comfort for hours of listening pleasure.
LINX AUDIO™ provides optimal sound quality and clarity creating a“Live Experience”
with full rich sound and clear speech even at lower volumes enabling you to“Turn it
Down™”without compromising sound quality. And, the on-ear volume control allows
you to easily adjust volume to a safe listening level to help preserve hearing.
To ensure the best performance of your headphones, please read this manual carefully.
Sound Clarity™With LINX AUDIO™
Wireless Infrared Headphones
For All Levels of Hearing™
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• Patent Pending LINX AUDIO™ for Superior Sound Quality and speech clarity
• State of the Art Wireless Infrared Technology
• Lightweight Adjustable Headband with Full Size Ear Cup and Soft Cushions
for Maximum Comfort
• Automatic Level Control prevents input signal over loading
• Uses high frequency infrared light to assure a clean signal
for clear reception
• Automatic Power O
After a few minutes without a signal source, the power to the headphones
will automatically turn itself o
• 2-channel System
2 carrier signals operation system support dual sources input
• For use with TV, Stereos, Personal Computers, and other popular audio products,
With or Without Hearing Aids
SPECIAL FEATURES
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1) Power On/O switch turns on transmitter.
2) 8 high-power INFRARED LEDs transmits signal to headphones for optimum room coverage.
3) DC INPUT JACK inputs DC power to transmitter.
4) RCA JACK input audio signal for channel A.
5) MINI PLUG JACK input audio signal for channel B.
NOTE: ForTV use, channel B connect RCA JACKS ofTV and MINI PLUG toTRANSMITTER.
For HI-Fi use channel A connect MINI PLUG to Hi-Fi and the RCA PLUGS toTRANSMITER.
POSITIONING TIPS FOR TRANSMITTER
• Place thr Transmitter’s infrared Window towards the central direction of your listening area.
• Because Infrared Signals travel in straight lines, the Transmitter should be at the same height or
slightly lower than the expected height of the users Headphones.
• Sunlight and strong light sources, such as incandescent indoor lighting may degrade the audio
signal and cause interference. If such problems occur, simply move the transmitter to a darker area.
• Avoid placing the Transmitter towards room windows, as the infrared rays may escape instead of
reecting o the walls of a room.
Note: For optimum operation within the room, infrared light reects best on light colored surfaces.
EXPLANATION OF CONTROLS (Fig. 1)
TRANSMITTER
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Power
VOL
TRANSMITTER
RECEIVER
MINI PLUG DUAL RCA PLUGS
LEFT RIGHT
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
Three position tilt base. Transmitter easlly snaps in and out of base.
Power
VOL
TRANSMITTER
RECEIVER
MINI PLUG DUAL RCA PLUGS
LEFT RIGHT
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
Three position tilt base. Transmitter easlly snaps in and out of base.
Power
VOL
TRANSMITTER
RECEIVER
MINI PLUG DUAL RCA PLUGS
LEFT RIGHT
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
Three position tilt base. Transmitter easlly snaps in and out of base.
Power
VOL
TRANSMITTER
RECEIVER
MINI PLUG DUAL RCA PLUGS
LEFT RIGHT
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
Three position tilt base. Transmitter easlly snaps in and out of base.
1. Switch theTransmitter“ON”and place in a position that is slightly lower or approximate
in height to your listening level when wearing the HEADPHONES.
2. Face theTRANAMITTER LED towards your listening area with no obstructions between
you and the device.
3. Switch the HEADPHONE“ON”.
4. Adjust the HEADPHONE volume to a level approximately greater than halfway.
5. Adjust the source volume on your equipment to a maximum acceptable sound level.
6. Lower the volume of the HEADPHONES to a comfortable listening level.
7. Select to receive channel A or channel B source by switching channel A/B switch.
(Note: Lower the volume of headphone before switching channel A/B.)
NOTE :This unit works with Infrared technology. Therefore, the headphones are designed to operate only
within the room where the transmitter is placed.
EXPLANATION OF CONTROLS (Fig. 1)
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HEADPHONE RECEIVER
1. Connect the stereo signal to theTransmitter with the adapter cord (g. 2)
Note:When batteries are low the LED will not go“ON”and the MUTE FUNCTION
becomes inoperable. Please replace the batteries to restore quality of sound.
2. Insert the supplied AC ADAPTER plug into the INPUT JACK g.1(3) on the back of the
Transmitter.Then plug the ADAPTER module into a standard wall outlet.
3. Place 2-AAA batteries (included) into the battery compartment of the HEADPHONE
as shown in (g.3). Make sure that the battery polarity is correct when inserting
into compartment.
Note: When batteries are low the LED will not go“ON”and the MUTE FUNCTION becomes inoperable.
Please replace the batteries to restore quality of sound.
INSTALLATION
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Power
VOL
TRANSMITTER
RECEIVER
MINI PLUG DUAL RCA PLUGS
LEFT RIGHT
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
Three position tilt base. Transmitter easlly snaps in and out of base.
Power
VOL
TRANSMITTER
RECEIVER
MINI PLUG DUAL RCA PLUGS
LEFT RIGHT
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
Three position tilt base. Transmitter easlly snaps in and out of base.
Two AAA batteries power the Sound Clarity Wireless Infrared Headphones. Batteries
are located behind the battery cap on the front of the left ear cup. Identify the battery
comparment (picture) before attempting to open battery cap. Do not attempt to open
the right-side ear cup. To install the batteries, remove the battery cap by pressing down
lightly with both thumbs on the battery cap, and then, gently slide the removable lid
toward the bottom of the ear cup. The battery cap will slide completely o. Insert two
(2) AAA batteries in accordance with the polarity symbol (+) or (-) marked in the battery
compartment. Replace the lid with the down arrow on the bottom of the ear cup.
Simultaneously press down lightly and slide the battery cap upwards to lock in place.
Installing/Changing the Batteries
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Identify the left (L) and Right (R) designations located on each side of the headband. The
headband adjusts for a comfortable t by sliding the top and side of the headband apart
as seen in Illustration B. Place one hand on the top of the headband and the other hand on
the side of the headband and pull in opposite directions to adjust the size of the headband,
and then, place them on your head. Now you can make minor adjustments to create a
comfortable t.
Note: Pulling down aggressively on the ear cups may damage the headphone. You may want to
make several small adjustments to achieve a perfect t. Always wear the headphones so the cable
is positioned on your left.
Adjusting Your Headphone
for a Comfortable Fit
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Illustration B
1. Switch the Transmitter“ON”and place in a position that is slightly lower or approximate
in height to your listening level when wearing the HEADPHONES.
2. Face theTRANSMITTER LED towards your listening area with no obstructions between
you and the device.
3. Switch the HEADPHONE“ON”.
4. Adjust the HEADPHONE volume to a level approximately greater than halfway.
5. Adjust the source volume on your equipment to a maximum acceptable sound level.
6. Lower the volume of the HEADPHONES to a comfortable listening level.
7. Select to receive channel A or channel B source by switching channel A/B switch.
Note: Lower the volume of headphone before switching channel A/B.
OPERATION
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SYSTEM:INFRARED
CARRIER FREQENCY:LEFT CHANNEL 2.3mHz
RIGHT CHANNEL 2.8mHz
MODULATION Frequency Modulation
INPUT LEVEL 300mV RMS
POWER SUPPLY
TRANSMITTER: 12Vdc, 200mA(AC ADAPTER)
RECEIVER: 2x 1. 5 V UM-4”AAA” Batteries
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 40 Ohms
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 35-18,000Hz
S/N RATIO: 60db
DISTORTION: 0.5% THD
CHANNEL SEPARATION: 45db
SPECIFICATIONS
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No Sound
• Make sure the headphones and the transmitter are turned on. Headphones have a
red indicator light when on and red infrared transmitter lights can be seen when
an audio signal has been detected.
• Check the connections of the AV equipment to the transmitter
• Check to make sure the connected AV equipment is turned on
• Turn up the volume of headphones or the connected AV equipment
Troubleshooting
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Long-term exposure to loud audio volume levels may cause hearing damage. All Able Planet
products include a volume control to enable you to“Turn it Down™”. Remember to adjust the
sound volume to a safe listening level.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1)This device may cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
CAUTIONS
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Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for the
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: 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 installation.This equipment generates, use and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the
user is encouraged to try correct the interference by one or more of the following measures :
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the separation into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which
the receiver is needed.
Contact Able Planet technical support
WARNING
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The headphones fold at inside its hard shell protective carrying case, making them ideal
for travel around the corner, or around the world. To store, identify the left (L) and Right
(R) designations located on each side of the headband. Holding the headphones with two
hands with the right ear cup in your right hand, you should be able to see the CH.B / CH. A
switch, and volume control. Make sure the red LED light is not illuminated. Gently turn the
ear cups inward and in opposite directions to make the headphones fold at, and then, place
the headphone in its protective carrying case. If the ear cups do not turn, stop immediately.
Forcing the ear cups may cause them to break. Remember to zip closed the carrying case to
protect your headphone from damage.
13 Folding the Headphones
for Storage
After you review the enclosed Warranty Information, please complete and return the
Sound Clarity Product Registration card immediately, or register for your warranty
online at www.ableplanet.com.
Limited Lifetime Warranty Registration14
Please feel free to contact us with questions, or to simply tell us how LINX AUDIO™ has
changed your life.
Able Planet, Inc.
9500 W. 49th Ave., Unit B-100
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Phone: 303.215.9770
Fax: 303.215.9774
Email:info@ableplanet.com
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