FrontRow 5301R User manual

user guide
5301R Receiver
940TM Pendant Microphone
950H Pass-Around Microphone
950C Microphone Charger
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Contents
The FrontRow Lasso is listed with Educational Underwriters, a non-profit organization
committed to serving educators seeking to meet No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
requirements and to establishing best practices in education. EdU reviews the research
behind educational programs and products to verify that they meet NCLB requirements
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The FrontRow Lasso is manufactured to conform to the most stringent
European guidelines for consumer products (RoHS) – it is produced using a
process free of lead and other materials harmful to the environment.
The FrontRow Lasso System conforms to the stringent electrical safety standards set by
Underwriters Laboratory (UL).
Your 940TM Pendant Microphone, 950H Pass-Around Microphone, and 950C Charger
use SmartCharge technology. The microphone will only charge the "silver-sleeve", auto-
sensing battery that comes with our microphone. If an incompatible battery is detected,
the microphone will not let you charge the battery. This prevents accidental damage.
You may use standard alkaline batteries in your microphones if you forget to charge them,
but do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries separately. To ensure proper charging,
always be sure that only "silver sleeve" auto-sensing batteries are installed.
Energy Smart saves money (and maybe the planet). Our products use significantly less
energy – up to 63% less – than other systems. That makes FrontRow a smart choice for
schools and the environment.
Important Safety Instructions ........................................................1
Electrical Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
950C Charger
Chapter 1 Features ..............................................................3
Chapter 2 Charger Setup .........................................................4
940TM Pendant Microphone
Chapter 3 Features ..............................................................5
Chapter 4 Installing Battery and Charging ....................................... 6 - 7
Chapter 5 Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
950H Pass-Around Microphone
Chapter 6 Features .................................................................. 9
Chapter 7 Setting channel, installing battery and charging ...........................10 - 11
Chapter 8 Using Pass-Around Microphone ..................................... 12 - 13
Chapter 9 Using a Second Transmitter .............................................14
5301R Lasso Receiver
Chapter 10 Features .............................................................15
Chapter 11 Activate Receiver and Microphone ......................................16
Chapter 12 Connecting to other Classroom Media ............................... 17 - 19
Chapter 13 Auxiliary Output - Rebroadcasting to Personal FM Receivers ................20
Chapter 14 Troubleshooting ......................................................21
Chapter 14 Regulatory ...........................................................22

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
2. Read these instructions.
3. Keep these instructions.
4. Heed all warnings.
5. Follow all instructions.
6. Do not use this apparatus near water.
7. Clean only with dry cloth.
8. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufac-
turer’s instructions.
9. Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
11. Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
12. Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
13. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the manu-
facturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
14. Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
15. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
16.Do not use batteries that have been
dropped or otherwise damaged.

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1. Avoid Abuse to the Power Supply
To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug
the power supply from outlet before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Turn off controls will not reduce this risk.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
DO NOT disassemble the power sup-
ply. Return the apparatus to Phonic
Ear FrontRow for qualified service and
repair if service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk
of electric shock or fire.
DO NOT expose the power supply to
rain, snow, water, gas, oil, etc.
DO NOT operate the power supply
if it has received a sharp blow, been
dropped, or otherwise damaged in any
way; return the apparatus to Phonic Ear
FrontRow for qualified service and repair.
DO NOT block or cover the apparatus
and impede ventilation.
DO NOT expose batteries (battery
pack or batteries installed) to excessive
heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
2. Proper Use of the Power Supply
and Wiring
An extension cord should not be used
unless absolutely necessary. Use of
improper extension cord could result
in a risk of fire and electric shock. The
cord MUST be plugged into a grounded
outlet. Make sure it is properly wired, in
good electrical condition, and wire size
is large enough for AC ampere rating of
the power supply or charger as specified
below. AWG = American Wire Gauge.
To reduce risk of damage to plug and
cord when disconnecting the power
supply or charger, ALWAYS pull on plug
- NEVER on cord.
Locate cord so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise
subject to damage or stress. DO NOT
lay extension cord on charger.
DO NOT operate the power supply
with damaged cord or plug - replace
them immediately.
ELECTRICAL WARNINGS
!
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
INFORMATION:
PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY
RECOMMENDATIONS
Follow Manufacturers' Recommendations
Before using the receiver and power supply,
read all instructions for, and caution mark-
ings on the receiver and power supply and in
this user guide.

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1. Charge pocket for 950H
Pass-Around microphone
2. 2-way indicator light for 950H
Pass-Around microphone
No light = Pocket empty or
improper battery
Red = Charging
Blinking red = Charge error
Green = Charging complete
3. Charge pocket for 940TM Pendant
microphone (will not charge 930TM
pendant microphone)
4. 2-way indicator light for 940TM
Pendant microphone
No light = Pocket empty
Red = Charging
Blinking red = Faulty or improper
battery
Green = Charging complete
5. Power supply input
1950C Charger
Features
top
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back
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2950C Charger Setup
1. Find the power plug that is appropriate
for the power outlet style in your country
2. Slide power plug onto the power supply
3. Plug power supply into power outlet and
into the back of the charging base
4. Charging multiple microphones
You can charge up to 3 microphones
in any configuration by connecting two
chargers to the power supply. Charging
4 or more microphones will cause the
power supply to shut off.
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1. Neck strap
2. Infrared emitter diodes
(Do not block)
3. Indicator Light
4. Mute button
(Push to mute)
5. Channel selector
(Select Channel A or Channel B.
Cannot have two microphones on the
same channel in the same room)
6. Microphone ports (4)
(Do not block)
7. Aux-in audio jack
(Use aux-in audio adaptor cord to
send audio from a secondary audio
source such as an MP3 player, portable
radio/CD/tape player to the receiver)
8. External microphone jack (optional)
(Connect a boom microphone)
9. Charge jack
(When not using 950C charger)
10. On/off switch
11. Battery compartment
(1) AA (LR6) NiMH rechargeable battery
(FrontRow "silver sleeve", auto-sensing)
12. Charge contacts
940TM only. 930TM is not supported by
950C charger.
3940TM Pendant Microphone
Features
front
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back
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bottom
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Install Battery
1. Push down on tab to open battery
compartment
2. Insert battery into compartment.
Note polarity indicators
3. Replace battery door
4. Charge battery overnight before initial use
IMPORTANT! To ensure top performance
and avoid equipment damage, FrontRow
recommends replacing rechargeable batteries
at the beginning of each school year.
Do not use batteries that have been
dropped or are otherwise damaged.
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4940TM Pendant Microphone
Installing Battery and Charging
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NOTE: If you forget to charge your microphone
at night, you may use a standard AA (LR6) alka-
line battery instead. Remember to remove the
alkaline battery and replace it with a FrontRow
"silver-sleeve", auto-sensing battery before
charging the unit.
IMPORTANT! In order to prevent damage
to your microphone, the SmartCharge feature
is intended to prevent charging of any battery
other than the "silver sleeve" auto-sensing
battery supplied by FrontRow. To ensure
proper charging, always be sure that only
FrontRow "silver sleeve" auto-sensing batteries
are installed.
Charge Battery Nightly
1. Indicator light will blink red when battery
is low

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1. Plug the two-microphone wall charger
into a power outlet
2. Turn microphone off
3. Insert one of the charge cord plugs into
the charge jack
4. The microphone indicator light should
be red when charging. If it is OFF, check
microphone battery and ensure charge
cord is properly connected to micro-
phone and receiver
940TM Pendant Microphone
Charging with the 2-unit wall charger
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1. Turn microphone off
2. Place microphone face up into the
charge pocket. Ensure it is fully seated.
3. The charger indicator light should be
solid red when charging. If it is blinking
red, you are attempting to charge an
alkaline battery or the battery is damaged.
Replace this battery with a FrontRow
"silver sleeve" NiMH cell. If the light is off,
ensure charger is properly connected to
power supply and that you are charging a
940TM microphone (930TM microphones
cannot be charged in this charger). Re-check
the seating.
4. The charger indicator light will turn green
when charging is complete.
Charging with the 950C charger
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The 940TM Pendant Microphone can be
used to transmit audio from a secondary
audio source (MP3 player, computer, portable
radio/CD/tape player) to the receiver.
7. Plug one end of the audio adaptor cord
(included) in the Audio Out/headphone
jack of the secondary audio source. Plug
the other end of the adaptor cord to
the Aux-In jack on the 940TM Pendant
Microphone
8. Turn the secondary audio source on
9. Turn the 940TM Pendant Microphone on
10. Turn the volume on the secondary audio
source all the way up and adjust the micro-
phone volume on the receiver to obtain
the optimal volume
11. You can "talk over" the secondary audio
by speaking into the microphone or mute
the microphone to ensure the best audio
sound quality
1. Place microphone around neck and con-
nect clasp
2. Adjust neck straps to position microphone
approximately 5in (13cm) from mouth
3. Set channel to A or B (whichever is not
already in use)
4. Turn microphone on. Indicator light
should be green
5. Press mute switch as needed for private
conversations. Indicator light will blink green
6. Optional: if desired, plug in external
boom microphone
5in/13cm
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940TM (bottom)
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5940TM Pendant Microphone
Using
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Light Legend
Green ..........On
Blinking Green ....Muted
Blinking Red ......Low Battery
When Charging with 950C charger
No light ........... Charging
When Charging with 2-unit wall charger only
No light ...........Alkaline Battery is
detected, or microphone
power is still on
Red............ Charging
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1. Emitter diodes
(Do not block)
2. 2-way indicator light
Green = On and transmitting
Blinking red = Low battery
Red = Charging via 3.5mm charge
input jack only
No light = Charging via 950C charger
3. On/off switch
4. Battery compartment
(On back)
5. Gain switch
(Inside battery compartment)
6. Channel switch
(Inside battery compartment)
7. Name plate
8. Charge input jack
(Use with 2-unit charge cord only)
9. Aux input jack
10. Lavaliere clip
11. 950C charger contacts
6950H Pass-Around Microphone
Features
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Back
Front
Bottom

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Set gain and channel, and install battery
1. Unscrew battery door to open
battery compartment
2. Set gain as follows:
High: If majority of users will hold the
microphone far from the mouth
Mid (recommended): For most uses
Low: If majority of users will hold the
microphone close to the mouth
3. Set channel to A or B
(Whichever is not in use)
4. Insert battery into compartment.
Note polarity indicators
5. Replace battery door
6. Charge battery overnight before
initial use
IMPORTANT! To ensure top performance
and avoid equipment damage, FrontRow
recommends replacing rechargeable batteries
at the beginning of each school year.
Do not use batteries that have been dropped
or are otherwise damaged.
Charge Battery Nightly
Indicator light will blink red when battery is low
NOTE: If you forget to charge your micro-
phone at night, you may use a standard AA
(LR6) alkaline battery instead. Remember to
remove the alkaline battery and replace it with
a FrontRow "silver-sleeve", auto-sensing bat-
tery before charging the unit.
IMPORTANT! In order to prevent damage
to your microphone, the SmartCharge
feature is intended to prevent charging of
any battery other than the "silver sleeve"
auto-sensing battery supplied by FrontRow.
Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries
separately. To ensure proper charging,
always be sure that only FrontRow "silver
sleeve" auto-sensing batteries are installed.
7950H Pass-Around Microphone
Setting gain, channel, installing battery, and charging
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3

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1. Plug the two-microphone wall charger into
a power outlet
2. Turn microphone off
3. Insert one of the charge cord plugs into
the charge jack
4. The microphone indicator light should be
red when charging. If it is OFF, ensure that
you are not attempting to change an alkaline
battery, and that charge cord is properly
connected to microphone and receiver and
950H is OFF.
950H Pass-Around Microphone
Charging with the 2-unit charge cord
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1. Turn microphone off
2. Place microphone into the charge pocket.
Ensure it is fully seated.
3. The charger indicator light should be
solid red when charging. If the light is off,
ensure charger is properly connected
to power supply and that you are not
attempting to charge an alkaline battery.
4. The charger indicator light will turn green
when charging is complete and unit will
enter maintenance mode.
Charging with the 950C charger
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8950H Pass-Around Microphone
Using
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A + B
A + A
B + B
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3in. (7cm)
4
5in. (13cm)
1. Turn microphone on
2. Note indicator light
Green = On and transmitting
Blinking red = Low battery
3. Keep top of microphone approximately
3 - 4in. (7.5 – 10cm) from mouth when
using as a hand-held microphone
4. To allow hands-free use (for example,
when reading aloud and turning pages),
attach the lavaliere clip. Adjust neck strap
to position microphone approximately
4 - 5in (10 - 13cm) from mouth.
5. Do not block emitter diodes
6. Turn off microphone and place microphone
in charger at the end of the day
NOTE: The 950H is factory set on Channel B.
If you are using two microphones, they must
be on different channels.

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The 950H Pass-Around Microphone can be
used to transmit audio from a secondary
audio source (MP3 player, computer, portable
radio/CD/tape player) to the receiver.
7. Plug one end of the audio adaptor cord
(included) in the Audio Out/headphone
jack of the secondary audio source.
Plug the other end of the adaptor cord to
the Aux-In jack on the 950H Pass-Around
Microphone
8. Turn the secondary audio source on
9. Turn the 950H Pass-Around Microphone on
10. Turn the volume on the secondary audio
source all the way up and adjust the micro-
phone volume on the receiver to obtain
the optimal volume
11. When using this feature the microphone
audio is disabled
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950H Pass-Around Microphone
Using (cont.)

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9Using a Second Microphone
Your receiver is designed to receive two
microphone signals at once. For example,
two teachers (or a teacher and an aide)
may each use a microphone. Or, one
teacher can use a microphone and stu-
dents can use a pass-around microphone.
Microphones must be on different channels
or interference will occur.
A + B
A + A
B + B
teacher
(channel A)
student
(channel B)
teacher 1
(channel A)
teacher 2
(channel B)
Classroom 1
Classroom 2

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Features
1. Power button
2. Microphone A volume control
3. Microphone B volume control
4. Audio In volume control (Computer)
5. Audio In volume control (TV/VCR)
6. Audio In volume control (CD/DVD)
7. Audio In volume control (MP3)
8. Audio Input jack (3.5mm – MP3)
9. Infrared ceiling or wall sensor inputs
10. EQ adjustment
11. Audio In jack (stereo RCA – CD/DVD)
12. Audio In jack (stereo RCA – TV/VCR)
13. Audio In jack (stereo RCA – Computer)
14. Audio Out jack (3.5mm) for podcasting
& other
15. Audio Out volume control
16. Speaker terminals
17. Expansion bay for page override module
(optional)
18. Power jack
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front
back
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Activate Receiver and Microphone
1. Press power button
Green.....Power On
2. Put microphone around neck and adjust
strap so it is 5in. (13cm) from your mouth
3. Turn microphone on and check
microphone A or B indicator light
Green.....Mic channel A/B detected or
not detected
Red .......Microphone Off/Muted
4. Speak in a normal conversational tone
while walking the entire room. Adjust the
volume to a comfortable level.
5. For daily use, you do not need to turn the
receiver on and off. The receiver will wake
up from its energy-saving standby mode
whenever you turn on a microphone or
play audio through one of the audio in
connections. The receiver will go back to
sleep after a certain period whenever you
turn off the microphone or stop playing
audio.
5in/13cm
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Your FrontRow Lasso can connect to other media to enhance the overall audio experience
in your classroom. Ideally, these connections were made during installation; however, they
can easily be made after the unit is installed using the audio cords that came with the system
or standard audio cords from your local electronics store.
Example 1
Many classrooms use a computer as a multi-media "hub" that is connected to the internet
or school network to download/stream and play all audio and video. For these classrooms,
you may only need one audio input connection to the 5301R.
Computer
5301R (back)
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Connecting to other Classroom Media
LCD Projector
Audio
Out
Screen or
Interactive White Board
Internet
Audio
Video

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5301R Lasso Receiver
Connecting to other classroom media (cont.)
Example 2
Some classrooms use a computer as the multi-media "hub", but it is connected to a TV instead
of an LCD projector. They also occasionally use the TV/DVD/VCR as a stand alone media. For
these classrooms, you may need to use two auxiliary audio input connections to the 5301R.
5301R (back)
DVD Player
VCR
TV
Audio
Out
Computer
Audio
Out
Internet
Audio
Video
Signal
Converter