Connevans Swift digital soundfield Guide

Swift Digital

Soundfield

User & Installation Guide

for systems with

Swift TX

& handheld transmitters

and SwiftConnect wireless link

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Introduction Pages 2-3

Swift Digital installation & set up Pages 4-9

Swift TX & handheld transmitter user guide Pages 10-15

SwiftConnect user guide Pages 16-21

Appendices & troubleshooting Pages 22-28

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System components

Swift Digital transmitter options

The SwiftTX pendant transmitter is exceptionally light and easy to wear and has excellent

sound pickup.

The handheld transmitter is ideal for group discussion or guest use.

The Swift Digital can have two transmitters in use simultaneously in addition to accepting

audio input from a SwiftConnect and any directly connected aduio input.

Components & Installation

Your Swift Digital kit will include one or more of the following:

Handheld microphone

transmitter

Optional

SwiftConnect wireless link

Swift TX

microphone

transmitter

The Swift Digital 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.

A soundfield system...

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.

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.

A relaxed listening experience

Try the system out with a colleague before using it in class. When setting the volume, if you

can hear your own voice very clearly from the Swift Digital unit from across the classroom

then the volume is probably too loud! Make sure you experience the system by listening to

somebody else. Listening for yourself is the best way to understand why the Swift Digital

system does not need to be set very loud to achieve an enhanced and relaxing listening

experience.

Siting the Swift Digital

The Swift Digital unit is usually best positioned at the opposite end of the classroom to the

tutor, above seated head height. Although the Swift Digital has a single hyper-wide

dispersion speaker, when in use the system actually has two ‘speakers’. One is the Swift

Digital and the other is yourself ‒ 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 ‘talk loudly’ it gives a pervasive, clearer & more

natural sound to your voice.

Swift Digital

remote volume adjust

The Swift Digital has a remote volume adjust feature for use with a Swift TX transmitter.

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Positioning the

Swift Digital

speaker amplifier

Connevans advise positioning an Swift Digital amplifier/speaker centrally on the wall at the

opposite end of the room to where the tutor would normally stand.

The Swift Digital should be

positioned above head height,

which for a classroom would be

seated head height.

It is difficult to give an exact

measurement as you need to

consider what is already on the

wall, but the criteria are:

a) Above head height so that

there is a direct line of sound

to everybody in the room.

b) Above head height so that

there is line of sight for the

infra-red signal from the

transmitter.

c) The controls should be within

reach for the tutor ‒ although

once set they should rarely

need adjusting.

When using an Swift Digital with the optional shelf stand it may

be sited anywhere where you are happy with its performance

with regard to the sound and signal pickup from the

transmitter ‒ siting it higher is better than lower.

The guidelines above, for wall mounting, still apply.

If placing on a wooden shelf, there are screw holes in the stand base to

allow fixing to the shelf.

There are six controls on the

Swift Digital amplifier. Once set,

these controls are normally left

alone and should rarely need

adjusting. The Swift Digital has

a remote volume adjust feature

when used with a SwiftTX

transmitter.

Included in the Swift Digital kit is

a 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo lead

(part.no. MXA117A)

. If you are not

using a SwiftConnect, this lead

can be used to input sound to

the Swift Digital from an iPod or

anything else with a 3.5mm

headphone socket.

A host of alternative audio leads

including extension leads are

available ‒ please see catalogue

section 10 or our website:

www.DeafEquipment.co.uk

and search ‘audio leads’

The Swift Digital is supplied as standard with a flush wall mounting bracket.

The Swift Digital accepts a standard 100mm VESA mount and a choice of alternate wall

mountings is available, as is a shelf stand.

To conserve power, when not in use, please

switch off at the power socket.

The Swift Digital automatically enters a low

power standby state when not in use and the

blue LED in the front panel blinks slowly

(normally solid). However, as the Swift Digital

operates from an external power supply, on

environmental grounds it is still best to switch

off at the power socket when not in use.

Wall mounting bracket

supplied with Swift Digital Shelf stand

Part no. 45SWSHELF

SwiftConnect

pairing button

Pairing indicator

Treble volume (yellow)

Bass volume (yellow)

Aux In volume (white)

Mic B volume (blue)

Mic A volume (blue)

Aux Out socket

Aux In socket

Aux Out volume

Swift Digital speaker amplifier

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Mains connection and power supply

It is important that the Swift Digital is sited in a position for good sound rather than just

near to an existing mains power socket.

Ideally there should be a dedicated mains socket near to the Swift Digital amplifier/speaker

unit.

Alternatively, if a mains socket cannot be

fitted close by, the power supply holder may

be removed from the Swift Digital and fitted

directly to the wall.

The power supply holder

may be fitted to the wall either

vertically or horizontally, as

appropriate, and the wire should

be either clipped to the wall or

fitted in trunking.

It is important that both the low

voltage and mains voltage cabling

are safely and neatly secured. We

would advise against fitting the

mains power supply unit and

holder anywhere where it could be

accidentally kicked, or knocked by a

vacuum cleaner.

mains ‒1.8m

mains ‒ 1.8m

low voltage ‒ 1.65m

Part no. MX501141

If security is an issue the Swift Digital has a standard kensington laptop security cable ‘locking

slot’ on the top left. Connevans can supply security cables with

key locking.

Extension cables are available for

the 1.65m low voltage dc power

cable running from the IR Swift:

Part no. XDCA05BK

Part no. XDCA10BK

10m

The Swift Digital uses the standard 100mm VESA bracket system. A wide range of alternative

VESA fixings are available from Connevans and other suppliers.

Wall mounting the

Swift Digital

speaker amplifier

Swift Digital amplifier/speaker

units are supplied with a flush

mount wall bracket already

fitted.

1. Remove the bottom two

screws as shown to release

the wall mounting plate.

Jointed arm

Part no. MX129512

Non flush

mounting

Part no. MX129510

Alternative VESA mounting brackets

3. Slide the Swift Digital unit on to the wall bracket

and secure with screws removed at step 1.

A long philips screwdriver will be required.

(Connevans part no 45SWPHIL)

2. Fit the wall plate in chosen position

(see page 5) ‒ remember to plan

where your mains lead will run.

See opposite.

Single arm

Part no. MX129511

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To charge a transmitter:

1. Switch off the transmitter and then plug in the charge lead.

2. Plug the charger into a mains socket and turn on the power.

When charging the SwiftTX transmitter, the red charge indicator will light. A handheld

transmitter has no charging indicator.

The charge time from flat for the SwiftTX transmitter is 10 hours and the other transmitters

16-20 hours. It is safe to leave on charge for up to 5 days.

Please note that it may take a few charge/discharge cycles before full capacity is available.

Transmitter battery charging

The batteries in all of these transmitters will last approximately 8 hours.

It is necessary to charge batteries before first use. For the SwiftTX transmitter, fit the supplied

battery (see page 11) and connect to charger. The initial charge should take about 20 hours,

thereafter charge overnight as required.

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 SwiftTX

Charger 45IRTXHCHG2

for charging a handheld

transmitter

Demonstrate and set the volume level for the room

It is important that the soundfield is set up properly. We have found

that some users set the system too loud. This is unnecessary and

undesirable. The golden rule is "if the user of the transmitter can

hear themselves very clearly from the Swift Digital, then the volume

is probably too loud". It is difficult for the person talking to judge

the level of their own amplified voice.

The usual way to set up an Swift Digital uses the subjective

judgement of another person. Two people are required with the class

tutor preferably being the one doing the talking.

Setting the correct volume level

Wear the microphone as shown.

Stand at the front (your usual position).

Switch the transmitter off and talk in a normal voice to your colleague

while they stand at arm’s length in front of you.

Ask your colleague to remember the average sound level and

then get them to walk over to the Swift Digital amplifier/speaker.

Switch the transmitter on.

Ask your colleague to increase the 'Mic A' volume control on the

amplifier, whilst you continue to talk in the same normal voice as

before, until they judge the sound level at arms

length from the Swift Digital to be just slightly louder

than when they were standing in front of you.

The tone controls can now be adjusted if necessary

to optimise vocal clarity.

Ask your colleague to make sure that your voice is

clear all around the room.

Job done! Don't be tempted to increase the volume

much further as teachers tend to raise their voices in an

active classroom situation!

Confidence

Please do not underestimate the importance of ensuring that the tutor has the opportunity to

experience listening to another person using the Swift Digital. There are two reasons for this:

firstly so that they become impressed at the natural sound and secondly it is hard for anyone

to listen objectively to their own voice. It is also an excellent opportunity to ‘play’ at using the

system with a colleague, allowing the tutor to gain confidence with their own ‘performance’.

If the system is to be used with a second microphone you must now go through the same

procedure using the ‘Mic B’ volume control.

15 0 m m

1.3mm

plug

2.1mm

plug

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Changing the rechargeable battery

The rechargeable battery will only need changing very

occasionally ‒ it should last between 1-2 years.

To open battery compartment, press in the centre of the battery

door with both thumbs and slide off.

The battery door is treated with a clear

anti-slip finish to reduce the tendency to

move when worn.

Pull on ribbon tab to release battery.

Use

only

with the exposed metal end

battery as supplied with the Swift TX.

Other types of battery will not charge.

Rechargeable battery:

1 x 2800mAh high capacity rechargeable

AA battery ‒ exposed end

(MBRAAHX1)

This battery is fitted with the exposed metal end against the spring.

Position the battery on top of the ribbon tab for easy removal

next time.

Technical Note ‒ when a battery is first inserted, the SwiftTX will

automatically test the battery to make sure it has enough charge.

The indicator will show orange for 5 secs while it is testing, followed by green or red for 1 sec:

Green ‒

the battery has enough charge.

Red ‒

the battery needs to be recharged

A flickering indicator or no indicator ‒ the battery has no charge and needs to be recharged

or replaced.

Using the SwiftTX on external power

Connecting a charger automatically turns off the SwiftTX and starts charging it (red

indicator). During charging, a press of the ON/OFF button will suspend charging and return

the unit to ON (green indicator) ‒ in this mode, although the battery needs to be fitted, the

SwiftTX is now powered from the charger rather than the battery.

Using external power will preserve battery life when connected to an external sound source.

Charger 45IRTXCHG2

for charging a SwiftTX

SwiftTX

pendant microphone transmitter

Indicator LED

The indicator LED shows green, red or orange, depending on the status or mode of the Swift TX.

In normal use:

Solid green ‒

the SwiftTX is on and

working.

Alternating green/red ‒

the battery is

low and the unit needs to be recharged.

No indication ‒

the unit is switched off.

When charging:

Solid red ‒

the SwiftTX is charging normally and

is turned off.

Flashing red ‒

there is a problem with

charging ‒ refer to fault finding appendix D.

Solid orange ‒

the SwiftTX is fully charged and

the charger has switched to trickle charge.

The two parts of the neck clasp

may be pushed together or

pulled apart either directly or

by sliding.

Adjusting the neck strap

Correct positioning of a pendant transmitter is important. The SwiftTX

pendant should be worn so that the emitter faces forwards and the unit

rests about 150mm (the length of a biro) below the mouth ‒ this means it

should sit just below your collarbone.

Both straps can be easily adjusted as required, using the sliders.

Note ‒ replacement straps are available, please see Appendix B.

To turn on the SwiftTX press and hold the on button until the status indicator lights. Similarly

to turn off or mute the SwiftTX press and hold the button until the indicator goes out.

Charge socket

Aux

socket

Microphone

socket

*Volume + *Volume ‒

On/Off/Mute

15 0 m m

Status indicator:

Green = on

Alternating red/green = recharge soon

Red = charging

Orange = charged

*Only for use with Swift Digital

Auto power-off

The SwiftTX monitors the sound level and if the level drops below approx 76dB SPL for more

than ten minutes, then the unit will switch off automatically to preserve the battery.

Side contact

Exposed

metal end

1.3mm

plug

Charging a SwiftTX

‒ see page 9

Connecting a charger automatically turns off

the SwiftTX and starts charging it (red indicator).

The charge time from flat is typically 10 hours.

When charged, the indicator shows orange.

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Remote volume control feature ‒ for use with Swift Digital

When used with a Swift Digital speaker amplifier, the SwiftTX can be

used to remotely adjust the channel volume.

The blue LED in the front panel of the Swift Digital receiver/amplifier

flashes rapidly when receiving a valid remote control signal from

the SwiftTX.

The range of remote volume adjust is +/- 15dB and allows the user

to temporarily adjust the volume of their voice from the Swift Digital.

A short press of the + or - button on the top of the transmitter will

increase or decrease the current volume by 1.5dB.

Holding down the + or - button will change the volume at the

rate of 6dB per second.

To reset the volume to the default manual setting on the

Swift Digital unit, press both the + and - buttons simultaneously.

The Swift Digital volume will reset itself to the manual setting when

the Swift Digital speaker amplifier is in standby or turned off.

Swif t Digital

Note ‒ the remote volume control function will only

work with the IR Swift+ and new Swift Digital models.

Volume up

Volume down

Volume reset

The SwiftTX is normally used on channel A. However it can be easily changed to channel B

as follows:

Open the battery compartment.

Inside, just above the battery, you will be

able to see a small switch labelled ‘A

channel B’.

Use the end of a paperclip or a small

screwdriver to slide the channel switch.

Always replace the battery compartment

cover afterwards.

Channel change

The Swift Digital unit has two mic receiving channels A & B. The SwiftTX A/B channel change

switch is in the battery compartment.

Pendant, beltpack or handheld transmitters can be used on either channel.

Connecting to external sound sources

The SwiftTX transmitter has a 3.5mm stereo

auxiliary input socket to rebroadcast sound

from external sources such as laptops or iPods.

Microphone

Dual directional microphones

The SwiftTX uses two separated microphones (Left and Right) to provide a constant

transmitted voice level as the user’s head is turned from side to side.

The optimised dual microphone design also provides ideal pick up of the user’s voice and

rejects unwanted sounds in all other directions.

This means that you don’t get a variation of volume

as the speaker moves their head from side to side.

Microphone

Aux socket

Microphone gain setting

The SwiftTX microphone gain control is factory set and will not need adjusting.

3.5mm plug to plug lead

MXA117A

3.5mm plug to phono

plug pair lead

MXA121B

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Handheld microphone transmitter

Charging the handheld transmitter

Depending on use, the handheld mic may only need charging every 1-2 weeks

(approx. 8 hours use).

Remember to switch off the handheld mic before charging.

Use the external charger 45IRTXHCHG2 plugged into a mains socket.

Charge time is 16-20 hours from flat

(i.e. overnight), please disconnect charger

after 20 hours ‒ no automatic charge cycle.

Channel change

Most users will never need to change the channel of the handheld microphone. If one

SwiftTX and one handheld mic are being used, there will be no need to change channels.

More than one pendant or handheld microphone transmitter can be used on either channel

for team teaching as long as only one is switched on at any one time.

To use two of the same type of microphone simultaneously,

then one will need to have its channel changed.

The handheld transmitter is normally used on channel B.

However, if required, it can be changed to channel A as follows:

Remove the cover of the microphone and the switches will be

easy to see just above the battery compartment.

Use a paperclip or a small screwdriver to slide the channel

switch between channel A and channel B as required.

Please note that the label fitted to the outside of the

battery compartment indicates the switch positions as

‘CH1’ (= Channel A) and ‘CH2’ (= Channel B).

Hi CH2 (B)

Default setting:

Holding the microphone transmitter

It is important to hold the microphone in the

middle so that the emitters are not being

covered by your hand.

Charge

socket

The left hand switch should always be left on ‘Hi’.

Right battery ‒ exposed end

This battery is fitted with the

exposed metal end against

the spring and the side

contact.

High capacity rechargeable AA

battery ‒ exposed end

(MBRAAHX1E)

Pull out the old batteries. Replace

with two new rechargeable

batteries, taking care to place the

battery with the exposed end in

the side with the spring at the

mic head end and the contacts

beside the spring. This is

essential for correct charging.

Screw cover back on.

Changing the rechargeable battery

The rechargeable battery will only need replacing very occasionally ‒ depending on use,

it will last between 1-2 years.

Side contact

Left battery

High capacity

rechargeable

AA battery

(MBRAAHX4 ‒ pack of 4).

To open the battery compartment, unscrew

the metal sleeve below the switch and slide

the cover off.

Exposed

metal end

Emitter windows

2.1mm

plug

Power status:

green light = good

red light = recharge now

no light = dead batteries

On/off (mute)

switch

IR emitter

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Input 1

audio

present

Power

Input 2

audio

present

The students will hear...

lthe voice of the teacher

clearly through the Swift Digital

and

any whiteboard speakers

lthe sound from the teacher’s computer or iPod through the Swift Digital

and

any

whiteboard speakers

plus

... there is the option to...

lrecord the combined sound from the lesson on a voice recorder ‒ great for absent

pupils, hearing impaired students who might want to take notes later, or for sharing best

practice with colleagues

Classroom soundfield ‒ SwiftConnect

With a Swift Digital soundfield and SwiftConnect from Connevans we can connect

your entire classroom.

A fully connected classroom

Swift Digital is

installed at the back of

the classroom

Teacher wears

SwiftTX microphone

Students use

handheld

microphone

SwiftConnect combines the

audio from the computer

with the sound from the

Swift Digital so that all of

the sound comes out of the

whiteboard speakers as well

as the Swift Digital

wired connections

digital infrared

digital radio

The Connevans SwiftConnect allows easy wireless connection of

a Swift Digital at the back of the classroom to your computer and

interactive whiteboard at the front ... and you can incorporate

the whiteboard speakers to enhance the overall ‘field of sound’.

The SwiftConnect is plug-and-play and will even turn itself on

automatically ‒ you can’t get simpler than that!

SwiftConnect can

be connected to a

voice recorder

Audio Input 2

Micro

USB

power

From iPod

Audio Input 1

Audio Out 1 Audio Out 2

From Computer

Audio Input 2

Micro USB

power

Audio Input 1

REAR OF UNIT

Twiddling

stick to adjust

volume levels

Input & output connections

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The SwiftConnect can be used in several different ways ‒ the following pages

show you 4 typical scenarios

Power

The SwiftConnect can either be powered from the supplied USB mains power supply or from

a USB output on a computer.

Please note that non low earth leakage USB power supplies

may cause a hum.

When USB power is applied the SwiftConnect will turn itself on, alternatively when you start

using a paired Swift Digital the SwiftConnect will also turn on within 10 secs.

The SwiftConnect automatically enters a low power standby mode 2 hours after it was last

used but will turn itself on again when sound is detected.

Pairing ‒ if the SwiftConnect has not been used with the Swift Digital previously, please see

bottom of page 21.

Scenario 1 ‒ playing sound from computer/ iPod etc from a Swift Digital

This scenario shows the SwiftConnect connected to a laptop and iPod to play their sound

from the Swift Digital at the back of the classroom.

Micro USB

power

Digital radio

to Swift Digital

Input

From iPod From laptop

Scenario 2 ‒ playing sound from computer/ iPod etc from a Swift Digital

and from interactive whiteboard and its speakers

Here the SwiftConnect is

connected to a laptop and iPod,

as in scenario 1,

plus

we show

how to connect into an

interactive whiteboard

so that all the soundfield

sound is heard from all

the speakers.

In this scenario we are assuming that when the USB lead is connected to your computer to enable the

interactive features, the audio is also ‘hijacked’ and no longer is fed to the headphone socket ‒ hence the

need to use the PC audio out from the interactive whiteboard.

USB

interactive

connection

PC audio out

Micro USB

power

Input

Out

From iPod

Digital radio

to Swift Digital

Video

from

laptop

Audio out to existing whiteboard speaker

system input

DVD/CD/AUX

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Micro USB

power

Scenario 4 ‒ recording your lesson on a voice recorder

The sound from the Swift Digital ‒ including all connected sound sources ‒ can be recorded

on a voice recorder with an AUX level input.

Out

Aux

FIRST USE

The first time you use a SwiftConnect with a Swift Digital it is necessary to pair them.

1 Connect the micro USB power lead to the rear of the SwiftConnect and turn on the

power ‒ the centre blue light will flash.

2 Power up the Swift Digital and turn on the Swift TX microphone ‒ the blue front

power light should be steady on showing that it is awake.

3 Press and immediately release the pairing button on the side of the Swift Digital

‒ the green light will flash (you now have 1 minute to complete the next step).

4 Touch and hold the centre button on the SwiftConnect until the blue light stops

flashing.

Once paired the two will remain paired ‒ being switched on/off does not affect the

paired status.

Scenario 3 ‒ playing sound from computer/ iPod etc from a Swift Digital and from

existing speakers beside a screen

The SwiftConnect is connected to

a laptop and iPod, as in scenario 1,

with the addition of a lead to show

how to connect into an

existing projector & screen

sound system, so that all

the soundfield sound is

heard from all the speakers.

If you have a hum or buzz when connecting your computer to your projector & screen sound system, you

need to use an isolating transformer (pt no 45GLTXPS) in line with the screen sound system audio input.

Micro USB

power

Audio out to

speaker amplifier

Amp

Speaker Speaker

Digital radio

to Swift Digital

Video from laptop

Input

From iPod From laptop

Out

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The Swift Digital has an Aux Output phono socket.

Hearing aid users with an fm radio aid will benefit from

connecting their transmitter directly to the Swift Digital unit.

The rebroadcast sound includes the sound

from all active Swift Digital inputs

‒ teacher, multimedia etc.

Pack 45SIBKFMGB for connection to:

Connevans fmGenie transmitter,

Phonak SmartLink & SmartLink+, ZoomLink

& ZoomLink+ or EasyLink & EasyLink+

Pack 45SIBKINS for connection to:

Phonak inspiro or Roger Pen transmitter

Pack 45SIBK220B for connection to:

Connevans CRM 220 transmitter

45IRSDZ

Optional external sensor

An external infra red pick up sensor to improve transmitter

reception can be fitted to your Swift Digital amplifier/speaker.

Two alternative sensor types are available, a wall or ceiling

sensor, as is an IR Swift sensor wiring pack.

Swift Digital sensor

wiring pack

c/w cable, 2 plugs &

2 plug cover boots

(XRG6IRC)

External sensor input

Aux Out

socket

‒ phono

Aux Out

adjust

Output to external equipment

eg. rebroadcasting via an fm radio aid for hearing aid users

45SIBKFMGB

Extension speaker

A compatible 8 ohm extension speaker or

ceiling speaker can be connected to the socket

which is on the bottom of the Swift Digital unit.

Aux Out

adjust

There is an aux out volume adjust ‒ set as shown

for any of the above leads.

This connection may also be used to record the

output of the Swift Digital.

45IRSW

SwiftConnect technical info Appendix A

SwiftConnect LED modes

Central blue LED ring

Mode

Oﬀ

SwiftConnect unpowered

O O O

0.4 second ﬂash

every 10 seconds

SwiftConnect active and

searching for Swift Digital unit

Solid blue

On and connected to Swift Digital unit

O O O O O O O

One short ﬂash

every second

SwiftConnect on but "alone"

(Swift Digital unit not on or unpaired)

OO OO OO OO OO

Two short ﬂashes

every second

Pairing mode

(max duration 60 seconds)

Green LED's

Mode

Responsive

Lights up when sound is detected on the

appropriate input

SwiftConnect on/off

When USB power is applied the SwiftConnect will turn on. Touching the centre button for

less than 0.5 seconds will switch between on and standby (off). However if the paired Swift

Digital is on, then the SwiftConnect will switch itself back on automatically within 10 secs.

The SwiftConnect wakes up briefly once every 10 seconds to check whether the paired Swift

Digital has been switched on.

The SwiftConnect automatically enters the low power standby mode 2 hours after last use.

SwiftConnect input and return volume control setting

This procedure assumes that the computer audio is sent to the interactive whiteboard audio

system from the 3.5mm stereo headphone socket.

If the computer audio is sent digitally to the interactive whiteboard (e.g. via USB) then see

‘interactive whiteboard’ digital audio’ below.

Initially, leave the computer connected to the interactive whiteboard audio system without

the SwiftConnect connected and set the computer volume at about half. Play the

audio/video material and adjust the interactive whiteboard speaker volume control to give

the required volume.

Remove the interactive whiteboard audio cable from the computer headphone socket and

replug into either of the SwiftConnect outputs. Then, connect a 3.5mm lead between the

computer headphones output and either of the SwiftConnect inputs.

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The interactive whiteboard audio should sound again as it did before.

If the sound levels from the Swift Digital and the interactive whiteboard speakers are

significantly different, then adjust the volume control on the interactive whiteboard to make

them the same.

Assuming that the microphone volume controls on the Swift Digital (and AUX IN, if used) are

set to normal operational levels, then all sound 'returned' from the Swift Digital speaker

should also come out of the interactive whiteboard speakers.

The default 'return' volume setting on the SwiftConnect unit will intentionally give a slightly

lower acoustic output from the interactive whiteboard speakers than from the Swift Digital

speaker. This is to minimise the chance of acoustic feedback when the microphone user is

near to the interactive whiteboard speakers. The 'return' volume level can be adjusted on the

SwiftConnect, if necessary.

The other SwiftConnect input channel may be used for another audio device such as an MP3

player. Such portable audio devices usually have low output so it may be necessary to turn

the audio device output up. Connect the headphone output from the audio device to the

spare SwiftConnect input.

Play the audio device and adjust the audio device output volume and/or the respective

SwiftConnect input channel volume control in order to achieve the required sound level (this

affects the Swift Digital and interactive whiteboard volumes equally).

Interactive whiteboard digital audio

If the audio connection to the smart board is digital only, then the computer audio is (usually)

not available from the computer headphones socket. In this situation we need to connect

the SwiftConnect input to the PC audio output from the interactive whiteboard and adjust

the interactive whiteboard and/or appropriate SwiftConnect input volume control

‒ see scenario 2 page 19.

The second SwiftConnect output

The two SwiftConnect outputs have identical sound and may be used to feed any other

audio system, typically a recording device.

There are no recording time limits imposed by the Swift Digital/SwiftConnect system. The

choice of recording device determines the available recording time.

Radio aid users

It is recommended that radio aids are connected to the AUX output of the Swift Digital. This

output has a more appropriate mix ratio of microphone to computer/audio player sound

than the SwiftConnect output.

The Swift Digital AUX output can also provide microphone voice priority over

computer/audio player sound which gives better intelligibility for hearing aid users.

Swift Digital Power Management Appendix C

When mains power is first applied, the unit will enter the low power standby mode,

indicated by a slowly flashing front blue indicator.

When an infra red transmitter is switched on within line of sight

of the Swift Digital, or audio is applied to the auxiliary input, the

unit will wake up within 3 seconds and begin normal operation,

indicated by a solid blue indicator.

The unit will remain powered for 2 hours after the last infra red

or audio activity, then will return to the standby mode.

The blue indicator will flash rapidly when the unit is receiving a

valid remote volume control signal.

To remove the neck strap:

1. On one side of the strap,

lie the plastic slider down

on a flat surface, arrow

side down.

2. Take a paperclip

and slide it along

the strap, in

under the plastic.

Wiggle it so that

you can slide it all

the way in, gradually releasing the ‘door’ on the

plastic fastener.

3. The ‘door’ will open,

releasing the strap.

4. Remove the strap from the

plastic fastener and

unthread it from the loops

on the top of the SwiftTX.

5. Repeat for the other side

of the neck strap!

Replacing the neck strap Appendix B

Spare/replacement neckstraps are available for the SwiftTX pendant transmitter.

To refit the neck strap:

1. Thread one side of the strap

through the loops on the SwiftTX

transmitter.

2. Open the ‘door’ in the plastic

fastener as per instructions

above.

3. Place the end of the neck strap

into the fastener and close the

‘door’, making sure it clicks shut.

4. Repeat for the other side of the

neck strap!

Note ‒ replacement straps are available from www.DeafEquipment.co.uk

45IRTXSTRAP Replacement strap 45IRTXCLIP Replacement clip

Power on indicator

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Symptom Probable cause/remedy

Sound distorted

Reduce the volume of the appropriate channel.

The system is only intended for speech and music

in an average size classroom up giving up to

about 90dB SPL.

No wake up from standby Insufficient audio level. If audio source is a portable

MP3 player, increase the player volume to maximum.

Point the IR transmitter towards the

Swift Digital

unit.

Swift Digital and whiteboard

speaker different loudness

Set the various volume controls appropriately

as per page 24

Chronic feedback when using

a SwiftConnect with a

digitally connected

whiteboard audio system

SwiftConnect input connected to wrong

whiteboard audio output

Trouble shooting Appendix D

If the Swift Digital system does not operate as expected check the following:

Symptom Probable cause/remedy

No blue indicator light Unit unplugged or switched off

Slowly flashing blue

indicator light

Swift Digital

in standby mode. Switch transmitter

on within line of sight of

Swift Digital

Rapidly flashing blue indicator

light

Receiving remote IR signal from SwiftTX

for volume up/down

No light on transmitter Batteries dead or incorrectly fitted

Alternating green/red light on

pendant transmitter Batteries need recharging

No light on handheld transmitter Batteries dead or incorrectly fitted

Red light on handheld transmitter Batteries need recharging

Distorted, whistling and

generally nasty sound

Two transmitters on the same channel will

cause this ‒ turn one off.

Has your colleague from next door come in wearing

their transmitter?

Feedback whistling all the time

or when the user of the

transmitter speaks

‘Mic’ volume too high.

Microphone too far away from user's mouth.

If using a

SwiftTX

with Swift Digital, reset the volume to

the default by holding down the + and - buttons

‒

see page12 for full details

Sound too bright or boomy Adjust the tone controls to suit the acoustics of

the room and speakers

Handy hint: You can easily check if the transmitter emitters are working by pointing a mobile

phone camera at them ‒ you don’t need to take the photo but the camera will see the infra

red light from the emitters and show up really clearly!

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The

Swift Digital

is manufactured by:

Connevans Limited

Bridge House, 1 Nutfield Road, Merstham, Surrey RH1 3EB

Helpline 01737 247571 [email protected]

Three Year warranty

Terms & Conditions

Connevans offer a three (3) year warranty from date of purchase for Infra

Red Soundfield Systems. The warranty covers malfunction due to defect

in materials and workmanship. These warranty conditions are in addition to Connevans

standard terms & conditions and are in addition to your statutory rights which remain

unaffected.

This warranty includes the main Swift Digital, SwiftConnect, microphone transmitters and

chargers. Installation, where applicable, is also covered.

Warranty does not cover use of batteries, damage or malfunction arising from the use of

incorrect batteries, cosmetic appearance or failure due to misuse, abuse or failing to

follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Repairs performed by someone other than

Connevans staff will void this warranty. For chargeable repairs, an official purchase order

(for credit account customers) or payment in advance will be required before the

equipment is returned.

This warranty does not include site visits. Equipment should be returned to Connevans for

inspection and repair or replacement. The cost of return is the responsibility of the

customer. Connevans naturally accept no responsibility for loss of or damage to a

customer’s parcel until it has been safely received at our factory. Customers are advised to

return equipment adequately packed and covered by appropriate insurance. Packing

material is available for purchase if required.

The Swift Digital must be returned in the original custom packaging. Returning a Swift

Digital in any other packaging will void this warranty. If you have not kept the original

packaging, replacements can be purchased from Connevans.

When returning equipment under this 3 year warranty a completed Soundfield Returns

Form must be included. Copies available from www.connevans.com/returns.

We reserve the right to make a charge for processing and returning equipment which is

found not to be faulty upon inspection.

Always ensure that the

Swift Digital

is safely sited.

Parts of the unit will become warm during normal use.

Do not block the ventilation holes at the bottom and top of the unit.

The chargers are designed only to charge IR

Swif

t transmitters containing Ni-MH batteries

of 2800mAh capacity. Do not attempt to charge other devices, battery types or use for other

purposes.

Do not store or charge transmitters containing batteries in hot locations.

Do not expose the

Swift Digital

to rain or moisture.

Do not fit the

Swift Digital

in direct sunlight or over a heater.

Use only the supplied power supply units for Swift Digital, SwiftConnect, and IR

transmitters. Use of any other power supply will invalidate the warranty and may cause

damage.

No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to authorised representatives of Connevans Limited.

Remove the mains plug from the wall socket before undertaking any servicing operations.

Cautions:

At the end of their useful life, the packaging, product and batteries

should be disposed of via a suitable recycling centre.

Do not dispose of with your normal household waste. Do not burn.

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About the

Swift Digital

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 13, 15

Channel change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 15

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 11, 15

External sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

External sound source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-21

Handheld transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15

Mains power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Radio aid rebroadcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Remote volume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Remote laptop/PC connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Siting the Swift Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 5

Speaker amplifier controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

SwiftConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-21

SwiftTX

pendant transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13

System components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-28

VESA mounting brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 12

Wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

INDEX

Notes