FrontRow 925RS User manual

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user guide
925RS Speaker
925T Body-worn Transmitter
925H Handheld Transmitter
925C Transmitter Charger

Introduction................................................................1
UnderstandingActiveLearning................................................2
Chapter 1 Setup Tips ....................................................3-5
Chapter 2 Operation Tips ................................................6-8
Chapter 3 Parts&Accessories ...........................................9-10
Chapter 4 System Features .............................................11-16
Chapter 5 SystemSet-up...................................................17-24
Chapter 6 Usingyoursystem............................................25-36
Chapter 7 Speaker Placement & Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 - 39
Chapter 8 Channel Mapping Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 41
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting...................................................42-43
Chapter 10 SpeakerBatteryReplacement...........................................44
Chapter 11 SystemSpecifications..............................................45-48
Chapter 12 Regulatory & Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 - 52
Contents

Congratulations on the purchase of your new FrontRow To Go™active learning
system!
You may have heard the term ‘sound field’ used to describe technology that improves
classroom acoustics. Your FrontRow system fits under this category, but we call it
an ‘active learning system’ because the benefits affect much more than just sound.
Active learning systems can help engage students, improve attentiveness to the
teacher, build learning success, reduce the achievement gap, foster control and
orderliness, improve test scores, and reduce vocal strain and fatigue for teachers.
Numerous studies show that classrooms using active learning enjoy better student
comprehension, increased student participation, better grades and fewer behavioral
referrals.
Read this manual carefully to become familiar with your system and to get the most
out of its many features and options.
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Introduction

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• distance
• noise
• echo
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• distance
• noise
• echo
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without active learning
with active learning
Understanding Active Learning and its Benefits

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IMPORTANT!
Be sure to charge your FrontRow ToGo speaker and transmitter units overnight – for
a minimum of 12 hours – before turning the power on and/or using them for the first
time. Failing to do so may reduce battery capacity.
Basic setup tips
First – Identify a front corner of the room – the location from where the teacher
normally teaches.
Second – Take a good look around, paying
close attention to power outlet and other
electronic equipment locations. Ideally, the
speaker should be placed at a 5 ft./1.5m
distance from other electronic equipment,
such as computers or radios.
Third – Determine whether to mount the
speaker on the wall as shown (diagram 1), or
place it on a sturdy surface using the table
stand (diagram 2). In either case, the speaker
diagram 1
1Setup Tips

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Setup Tips (cont’d)
should be placed at a height of 3 ft./1m
from the floor, or at a level closest to the
listener‘s ears.
Fourth – Consider whether other
FrontRow ToGo, FrontRow Tempo, or
other radio-based active learning systems
are in use in the building, and set trans-
mitter and receiver channels accordingly.
Every transmitter in a building should
be on its own channel. See diagrams on
pages 40-41 for guidance.
If placing the speaker on a table or surface top,
consider the following:
• Choose a location that provides easy access for the teacher, and is out of
the way of students and main traffic areas. The speaker should be placed at
least 6 ft./1.8m away from where the teacher stands.
diagram 2

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• Choose a table or surface top that is sturdy. Make sure the table or cabinet is
structurally solid, sturdy and out of the way of foot traffic.
• Properly mount and securely fasten the table stand onto the bottom of the
speaker. Make sure the stand is fully open and screwed on tightly, and that the
speaker does not wobble when in an upright position.
If mounting on the wall, consider the following:
• The power supply cord needs to reach the wall outlet. Make sure the power
supply is within reach of the speaker in its wall-mounted position.
• The teacher should be able to reach the controls located on top of the speaker
once it’s mounted. Once the volume is set at a comfortable level, the speaker
power switch located on the lower right side of the speaker can be easily accessed
by the teacher. Follow the instructions on page 32 for setting the volume at the
proper level.
• Never mount the speaker upside down, or horizontally. The speaker unit must
be mounted so the controls are located at the top of the unit.
Setup Tips (cont’d)

In the morning –
• Turn transmitter power ’on’ and put microphone on.
• Turn speaker column power ’on’. The speaker should remain plugged into
a wall power outlet during the day – with the power in the ‘on’ position. Turn
power switch to the ‘off’ position at night after each use. The internal battery is
not being used while the speaker is plugged into a wall outlet.
• To operate using the internal battery as a portable system, simply unplug
the speaker before use and plug back in after use. The battery takes 8 hours
to reach a full charge; at full charge, the speaker column battery will last up to 5
hours unplugged.
After each use –
• Turn transmitter power ’off’, and place it back onto the charging stand; con-
firm that the ‘charge’ indicator light illuminates. Transmitters not in use should
always be placed on the charging stand.
• Turn speaker column power ’off’. Leave speaker plugged into wall power out-
let, but confirm that the power has been turned ‘off.’ 6
2Operating Tips

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Battery care and maintenance tips –
• The speaker battery will last approximately 2 years depending on usage.
• When not in use, leave speaker plugged into wall outlet with power switch in
‘off’ position.
• Keep speaker away from heating units – use/store in a cool dry place.
• When using speaker battery power (unplugged from wall), always remember to
return power switch to ‘off’ position after use.
• Never mount/use speaker horizontally or upside down. Controls should be acces-
sible from top of unit.
• Remember to charge all rechargable batteries overnight before initial use.
• Plan on buying new NiMH batteries for your transmitter every 12 months. Alkaline
batteries can also be used as back-ups, however, the 925C charger will not charge
alkaline batteries. Never attempt to charge alkaline batteries – this will cause
damage to the unit and void the product warranty.
Operating Tips (cont’d)

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Do not coil the microphone cord – since it also acts as your antenna, coiling
or wrapping the cord around the transmitter will affect its range and may also
reduce its life.
Speak at a normal level – the system is projecting your voice for you!
Operating Tips (cont’d)

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Receiver
1Column Speaker Receiver
(925RS-216)
2Receiver Antenna
(AT0831)
3Channel Changer Screwdriver
(330-3000-101)
4Speaker Table Stand
(890-88-320-00)
5Wall Mounting Bracket (Set of 2)
(890-88-322-00)
6Carrying Case
(895-88-025-00)
7Power Cord, Receiver
(300-7402-110)
8Audio Cable Kit - Aux Input/Output
(392-88-108-00)
9Volume Locks (x2)
(543-88-020-00)
3Parts & Accessories
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925T
1 Body-worn Transmitter
(925T-216)
2Behind The Neck Microphone
(890-88-300-00)
3 Elastic Belt
(AT0712)
4 AA Rechargeable NiMH Batteries
(AT0807)
925H
1 Handheld Transmitter
(925H)
2 AA Rechargeable NiMH Batteries
(AT0807)
925C
1 Charging Stand
(925C)
2 Power Supply, Transmitter Charger
(AT0819)
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925C
925H925T
Parts & Accessories (cont’d)

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910
1. Channel A Channel Selector
2. Channel B Channel Selector
3. Antenna
4. Channel A On/Off/Volume
5. OptiVoice Selector
6. Aux-In Jack (3.5mm Mono)
7. Aux-In Volume
8. Aux-Out Jack (3.5mm Mono)
9. Aux-Out Volume
10. Channel B On/Off Volume
11. LED Indicators
12. Locator Hole
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1. Speaker Battery Charge Indicator
2. Main Power On/Off Switch
3. Power Cord Jack
4. Locator Hole
5. Screw Hole
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System Features: Receiver (cont’d)

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front
System Features: 925T