Connevans IR Swift+ User manual

IR Swift+ Soundfield Quick Guide
The speaker
amplifier
There are six
controls on the
IR Swift +amplifier.
Once set, these
controls are
normally left alone
and should rarely
need adjusting.
Treble
Bass
Aux in
volume
Mic B
volume
Mic A
volume
Aux Out
socket
Aux In
socket
Aux Out
adjust
As the IR Swift +operates from an external power supply, the
IR Swift +automatically enters a low power standby state
when not in use. However, on environmental grounds, it is
still best to switch it off at the power socket when not in use.
Please refer to the IR Swift + user guide for help with
connecting external equipment such as whiteboards, TV etc.
Connevans
The IR Swift + is a wireless infra-red soundfield system which benefits
both students and tutor ‒ a few minutes of your time will help you
understand how and why the system works so well.
Try the system out with a colleague before using it in class. When setting the volume,
if you can hear your own voice clearly from the IR Swift+unit from across the
classroom then the volume is too loud! Make sure you experience the system by
listening to somebody else. Listening for yourself is the best way to understand why
the IR Swift+ system does not need to be set very loud to achieve an enhanced and
relaxing listening experience.
benefits the tutor
offering greatly reduced vocal
fatigue, improved class
discipline and attentiveness.
Less repetition is required and
there is a generally less
stressed teaching day.
A soundfield system...
benefits the student
offering improved speech clarity and verbal
recognition for all class members including
those with permanent or temporary
hearing loss. Academic performance has
been shown to improve with the
introduction of a soundfield system.
Siting the IR Swift +
The IR Swift +unit is usually best positioned at the opposite end of the classroom to
the tutor, above seated head height. Although the IR Swift+is a single hyper-wide
dispersion speaker unit, when in use the system actually has two ʻspeakersʼ ‒ one is
the IR Swift +and the other is yourself i.e. a sound source at both ends of the room.
When set up properly, a soundfield system will actually reduce the overall noise level
in a classroom and because there is no need to ʻtalk loudlyʼ it gives a clearer more
natural sound to your voice.
IR Swift+ remote volume adjust
The IR Swift+ has a remote volume adjust feature for use with a Swift TX transmitter.
IR Classmate Pendant
microphone transmitter
System components
Belt worn transmitter
with lavalier
microphone
Aux in is for connecting an 'iPod, MP3 player,
laptop, PC etc. 3.5mm lead also included.
Handheld
microphone
transmitter
SwiftTX transmitter
Belt worn transmitter
with collarworn
microphone
B45SWIFTQG2 V1.0
IR Swif t + transmitter ‒ 5 alternatives
The lecturer needs to use an IR transmitter to pick up their voice.
Our recommended choice is the Swift
TX pendant transmitter, because it
is exceptionally light and easy to wear and has excellent sound pick up.
The handheld transmitter is ideal for group discussion or guest use.
A useful feature of the Swift
TX is that you can remotely adjust the
soundfield volume level to respond to changes in classroom activity.
The IR Swift +wall unit has two channels and can have two transmitters
in use simultaneously.

IR Swift+ Soundfield Quick Guide – continued
To charge an IR Swift+transmitter:
1. Switch off the IR Swift +transmitter.
2. Connect the charge lead, plug the charger into a mains
socket and turn on the power.
When charging a belt pack or pendant transmitter, the
red charge indicator will light. A handheld transmitter has
no charging indicator.
The charge time from flat for the SwiftTX transmitter is
12 hours and the other transmitters 16-20 hours. It is safe to
leave on charge for up to 5 days.
Battery charging
The batteries in all of these transmitters will last
approximately 8 hours. You will usually need to leave the
unit recharging at the end of the day.
To conserve power always remember to switch the
transmitter off when not in use. If a second transmitter is only
occasionally used it will need charging less often.
Charger 45IRTXCHG2 for charging a Swift TX or
beltpack transmitter.
Charger 45IRTXHCHG2 for charging an IR Classmate pendant or
handheld transmitter.
Connevans Limited Helpline: 01737 247571 [email protected]
Bridge House, 1 Nutfield Road, Merstham, Surrey RH1 3EB www.connevans.com/soundfield
Swift TX Pendant
Charge
socket
Aux
socket
Microphone
socket
On/Off/Mute
Using the microphone
The microphone should be worn approximately 15cm (the length of a biro) away from the mouth.
It is important when using IR Swift microphones not to cover the infra red emitter. The front of the emitter must face forwards.
Beltpack IR Classmate Pendant
Collar worn micSwift TX pendant mic Lavalier mic IR Classmate
Pendant mic
Charging
indicator
Charging indicator
Power LED
Green when unit is on.
Red when unit
needs charging.
On/Off/Mute
Charge
Socket
Microphone
socket
Channel
change
On/Off
Power LED
Green when unit is on.
Red when
unit needs
charging.
Handheld microphone
Hold in middle to avoid
blocking IR emitters
On/Off
Charge Socket
Charge
Socket
7
7
15 0 m m
Handheld
Beltpack with
collarworn mic Beltpack with lavalier mic
Microphone
socket
Volume + Volume ‒
IR Swift + transmitters
Status indicator:
Green = on
A lternating red/green = recharge soon
Red = charging
Orange = charged