FrontRow 2000-00049 User manual

Teacher: Part #2000-00049
Student: Part #2000-00050
Microphone User Guide
AP Receiver
AP Pendant Microphone
AP Pass-Around Microphone
AP Microphone Charger

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Contents
Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................... 3
Electrical Warnings ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Electrical Safety Information: ................................................................................................................... 4
AP Pendant Microphone............................................................................................................................... 5
AP Pass-Around Microphone ........................................................................................................................ 7
Volume.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Settings...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Registering your Microphone with the AP Receiver................................................................................... 10
Beacon LED Status Indicator ....................................................................................................................... 11
AP Pendant Microphone............................................................................................................................. 12
Battery.....................................................................................................................................................13
Charging ..................................................................................................................................................14
AP Pass-Around Microphone ...................................................................................................................... 15
Battery.....................................................................................................................................................16
Charging ..................................................................................................................................................17
Using Multiple Microphones.......................................................................................................................18
Microphone Charger................................................................................................................................... 18
Regulatory................................................................................................................................................... 19
Batteries...................................................................................................................................................... 19

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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, hear registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of this 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.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use cation when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. 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.

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Electrical Warnings
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. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
DO NOT disassemble the power supply. Return the apparatus to Frontrow for qualified service
and repair if 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 this power supply if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way; return the apparatus to 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 link or excessive cold.
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. To reduce risk of damage to plug and cord
when disconnecting the power supply or charger, ALWAYS pull on the 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 Safety Information:
Follow Manufacturer’s Recommendations
Before using the system and power supply, read all instructions for, and caution markings on
the receiver and power supply and in this user guide.

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AP Pendant Microphone
1 Amazing Sound Quality and Superior Comfort
With FrontRow’s digital synthesis technology, the AP
Pendant microphone uses a single cardioid microphone
element to deliver superb pickup and audio quality. And
combined with a high-isolation, low-noise, open air
microphone suspension this lightweight (54g/1.9 oz) compact
(69mmx36mm/ 2.7”x 1.4”) microphone with soft backing
minimizes noise from friction against clothing, buttons or
jewelry.
2 Mute Button
Tap the button to Mute / Un-mute.
Smart Buttons
Customize the button functions for your specific needs with
these programmable buttons:
3 Up Arrow
4 Down Arrow
5 Diamond
6 Circle
7 Alert (simultaneously press both side buttons to activate)
8 Portable Audio Interface
3.5mm audio input jack lets you use the microphone to
transmit audio wirelessly from any secondary source such as
a computer or MP3 player or external microphone.
9 Charge Contacts
For use with the microphone charger.
10 Charging Jack
For charging via USB cable.
Front
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3
4
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Side
7
8
Bottom
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11 Battery Indicator
In Use
OFF………………….....…….Battery Charged or in
hibernation mode
GREEN FAST FLASH……….Registration in Process
RED SLOW FLASH ……...….Battery Low
RED FAST FLASH ...……..….Battery Critically Low
RED DOUBLE FLASH…..…..Battery Fault
YELLOW DOUBLE FLASH…Registration/Connection Fault
When Charging
GREEN SOLID……………...Battery charging
GREEN SLOW FLASH…..…Battery fully charged
12 Wireless Indicator
GREEN SOLID ……………… Connected and Unmuted
ORANGE FADE IN/OUT….. Connected and Muted
GREEN FAST FLASH………. Registration in Process
GREEN DOUBLE FLASH……Registered, In-range, Disconnected
YELLOW SLOW FLASH…….Registered, Out-of-range, Disconnected
YELLOW FAST FLASH………PrivaSee Disconnect
YELLOW DOUBLE FLASH.....Registration/Connection Fault
13 Lithium Ion Battery
3-year life expectancy, lightweight,
rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
14 Region Select
Select US or EU DECT switch position.
Be sure the microphone and AP
Receiver have the same region selected.
(example: mics and AP Receiver set to
‘US’.)
15 PrivaSEE Mode
Select PrivaSEE mode switch position.
Top
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Rear cover removed

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AP Pass-Around Microphone
1 Amazing Sound Quality
With FrontRow’s digital synthesis technology, the AP
Pass-Around microphone uses a single cardioid
microphone element to deliver superb pickup and audio
quality. And combined with a high-isolation, low-noise,
open air microphone suspension, the AP Pass-Around
microphone minimizes handling noise.
2 Photo Diodes
Photo diodes sense when microphone is within room
coverage range.
3 Mute Button
Tap the bottom of the button to Mute / Un-mute.
4 Small and Lightweight
At less than xx cm/xx in tall and just 80 g/2.8 oz the
microphone is much easier for even the young students
to use than a standard-sized mic.
5 Lithium Ion Battery
3-year life expectancy, lightweight, rechargeable lithium
ion battery.
6 Portable Audio Interface
3.5mm audio input jack lets you use the microphone to
transmit audio wirelessly from any secondary source
such as a computer or MP3 player.
7 Charge Contacts
For use with the microphone charger.
8 Charging Jack
For charging via USB cable.
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3
6
1
Front
Bottom
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8
4
5

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9 Battery Indicator
In Use
OFF………………….……….Battery Charged or in
hibernation mode
GREEN FAST FLASH…..…..Registration in Process
RED SLOW FLASH …......….Battery Low
RED FAST FLASH ………….Battery Critically Low
RED DOUBLE FLASH……...Battery Fault
YELLOW DOUBLE FLASH.. Registration/Connection Fault
When Charging
GREEN SOLID……………...Battery charging
GREEN SLOW FLASH…..…Battery fully charged
10 Wireless Indicator
GREEN SOLID ……………….Connected and Unmuted
ORANGE FADE IN/OUT…….Connected and Muted
GREEN FAST FLASH…………Registration in Process
GREEN DOUBLE FLASH….…Registered, In-range,
Disconnected
YELLOW SLOW FLASH.….….Registered, Out-of-range,
Disconnected
YELLOW FAST FLASH………PrivaSee Disconnect
YELLOW DOUBLE FLASH…..Registration/Connection
Fault
11 Lithium Ion Battery
3-year life expectancy, lightweight, rechargeable lithium-ion
battery.
12 Region Select
Select US or EU DECT switch position. Be sure the
microphone and AP Receiver have the same region selected. (example: mics and AP Receiver set to
‘US’.)
13 PrivaSEE Mode
Select PrivaSEE mode switch position.
Rear Cover Removed
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Top
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Volume
Your ezRoom is equipped with a powerful feedback suppression engine that helps avoid harsh squealing
noise that would normally occur when a microphone gets too close to a speaker. Nevertheless, try to use
volume settings for daily use that give good audibility without constantly activating the feedback
suppression engine.
If more volume is required for a large or noisy room, you may notice the feedback suppression engine
activating and at a high volume or short distance from the speaker and the engine may not be able to
maintain a pleasant audio quality. If feedback occurs, move away from the speaker or lower either the
master volume or the volume for the microphone that is causing the feedback.
Control the volume of connected audio devices or individual microphones via a Frontrow wall controller (if
programmed).
Master Volume
Your ezRoom system has a master volume control that increases or decreases the mixed volume of all
devices and microphones.
Device Volume
Control the individual volume of each device connected to your ezRoom.
*For best results, the volume of each device itself should be at least 75% of its maximum volume.
Microphone Volume
You can separately control the volume of each microphone used with you ezRoom.
NOTE: The ezRoom comes standard with the ability to use 4 microphones simultaneously.
Settings
OptiVoice
A powerful tool for test taking, directions and ELL instruction. Fragile consonant sounds carry 75% of the
meaning is speech but are easily destroyed by background noise. OptiVoice strengthens these critical
sounds, doing the work of a 12-band equalizer with a single switch.
For low background noise environments and for a more natural reproduction of your voice, use the low
setting. For environments with higher background noise, use the mid or high setting. Experiment with the
right mix of microphone volume and OptiVoice setting to find the optimal solution for your environment.
NOTE: OptiVoice affects microphone audio only.
OptiVoice settings can he changed using a FrontRow controller (if programmed).
PrioriTeach
Use PrioriTeach to have the ezRoom automatically reduce the volume of all other audio sources including
Pass-Around Microphones when you speak into a Pendant Microphone.
Settings for PrioriTeach are available through a FrontRow controller (if programmed)
NOTE: The PrioriTeach feature can be activated by a Pendant microphone button press (if programmed).

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Registering your Microphone with the AP Receiver
Both Pendant and Pass-Around microphones must be registered with the ezRoom’s AP Receiver (the
‘receiver’) to become operational. You will need:
Access to the receiver’s registration button (i.e. wall controller with programmed button, receiver’s
Mic Registration button or CM-900’s webpage.)
Unscrew microphone battery door with supplied Phillips head screwdriver.
Supplied registration pin or straightened paper clip
Registration setup:
1. Press the receiver’s Registration button. Beacon
(if present) will flash blue for the duration of the
registration process.
2. Insert the registration puinto the hole next to the
battery connection. Press and release. You will hear
a low-high tone. Both LEDS will flash.
3. Registration is complete when the microphone’s
wireless indicator double flashes green, another
tone is heard and the beacon turns white.
4. Your microphone is now ready for use with this
ezRoom receiver. Unmute the microphone and
speak.
NOTE:
You only need to register a microphone once with the ezRoom’s receiver.
You can register up to 7 microphones to a single receiver.
If you go out of range, re-connect by pressing the microphone mute button.
To de-register a microphone from receiver, place the microphone in the charger, access the CM-
900’s ‘Mic Info’ webpage and press the corresponding ‘Delete’ button.
Registration
button access
hole

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Beacon LED Status Indicator
Your ezRoom is equipped with a status indicator Beacon which helps you know the status of your device.
The color of the Beacon will change based on what is happening with your system. It is also possible for
your system to be configured to turn the Beacon off.
Color
Beacon
Status
Notes
No light
Power off/asleep
White
Power on
Yellow - solid
Solo On
Magenta
Paging
When used with
FrontRow Conductor
Magenta
Intercom
When used with
FrontRow Conductor
Orange
Alert Delivered
Orange
Alert Acknowledged
Orange
Campus Attention
Orange
Priority Alert, mode 1
Red
Priority Alert, mode 2
Blue
Priority Alert, mode 3
Magenta
Priority Alert, mode 4
White
Priority Alert, mode 5
Blue - flashing
Microphone registration in
process

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AP Pendant Microphone
Using
1. Wake or remove the microphone from
the charger, wait 10 seconds for the tone.
2. Place the lanyard around your neck,
position the microphone 5 inches from
your mouth by holding the adjuster and
pulling the lanyard ends. To remove, tug
the mic to release the magnet clasp.
3. Press the Mute button. The Wireless
indicator should be solid green.
NOTE: Your microphone will go into
standby mode (off) automatically after 10
minutes in mute mode or 10 minutes of
silence. Shake the mic to wake it, wait 10
seconds for the tone.
4. Momentarily press the Mute button as
needed for private conversations. The
Wireless indicator light will turn orange.
5. When the battery in your microphone gets
low, the battery indicator will flash red.
6. At the end of the day, charge your
microphone.
Mute
Button
Battery
Indicator
Wireless
Indicator
5in/14cm

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Battery
Installing the battery
1. Unscrew the battery door on the back of the microphone using
the supplied Phillips screwdriver.
2. Fit silicone cushions on each end of the battery.
3. Insert the battery’s connector into the receptacle.
4. Insert the battery into the case.
5. Replace battery door.
6. For best performance, charge the battery in the microphone
overnight before initial use.
Battery Safety
Warning: To reduce risk of fire or burns:
Do not use batteries that have been dropped or otherwise
damaged.
Do not attempt to open, disassemble or service the battery
pack.
Do not crush, puncture or short external contacts or dispose
of in fire or water.
Do not use the battery if exposed to moisture.
Do not expose to temperatures above 40 degrees C (104
degrees F).
Replace only with the battery pack designed for this product.
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like, or excessive cold.

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Charging
Charge your battery in one of 3 ways:
Microphone charger –recommended.
USB cable connected to your computer’s USB port*.
USB cable connected to a USB to SC power adapter.
*NOTE –When charging from a computer USB port:
If using laptop on battery power and the battery is low, the
microphone will not charge. We recommend that you always have
your laptop plugged in to a power source when attempting to charge
your microphone.
The microphone will not charge from a low-power USB port. If you
are having trouble charging from a USB port on a computer that is plugged in to a power source, try using
a different USB port on your computer.
IMPORTANT! To maintain proper charging when using the microphone charger, occasionally clean the
charge contacts on the bottom of the microphone using a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol.
IMPORTANT! To ensure top performance and avoid equipment damage, batteries should be charged at
room temperature.
IMPORTANT! To ensure top performance, FrontRow recommends replacing rechargeable batteries
every 3 years.
IMPORTANT! Store the battery properly if it will be unused for a period of more than 2 weeks.
1. Charge the battery in the microphone for at least 2 hours.
2. Remove battery from microphone, place it in its own bag or envelope and store in a cool dry place.
3. Recharge battery before next use.

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AP Pass-Around Microphone
Using
1. Wake or remove the microphone from the
charger, wait 10 seconds for the tone.
2. Press the mute button, be sure to press on the
lower section of the button. Note the mute button is
lit.
Mute button LED On –On and transmitting
Mute button LED Off –In sleep mode
NOTE: In order to conserve battery life, your
microphone will automatically go into Standby
Mode (off) after 10 minutes of silence. To wake the
mic, press the Mute button again.
3. Keep the top of the microphone approximately 3-
4 in. (7.5 –10cm) from the mouth when using as a
hand-held microphone.
4. Do not block photo diodes.
5. To allow hands-free use, (for example, when
reading aloud and turning pages, attach the
lanyard. Adjust the lanyard to position the
microphone approximately 4-5in. (10-13cm) from
the mouth.
6. When the battery in your microphone gets low
(approximately ½ hour of use time left) the battery
indicator will flash red.
7. At the end of the day, charge your microphone.
Photo diodes
Mute button
Battery indicator

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Battery
Installing the battery
1. Unscrew the battery door on the back of the microphone using
the supplied Phillips screwdriver.
2. Fit silicone cushions on each end of the battery.
3. Insert the battery’s connector into the receptacle.
4. Insert the battery into the case.
5. Replace battery door.
6. For best performance, charge the battery in the microphone
overnight before initial use.
Battery Safety
Warning: To reduce risk of fire or burns:
Do not use batteries that have been dripped or otherwise
damaged.
Do not attempt to open, disassemble or service the battery
pack.
Do not crush, puncture or short external contacts or dispose
of in fire or water.
Do not use the battery if exposed to moisture.
Do now expose to temperatures above 40 degrees C (104
degrees F).
Replace only with the battery pack designed for this product.
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like, or excessive cold.

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Charging
Charge your battery in one of 3 ways:
Microphone charger –recommended.
USB cable connected to your computer’s USB port*.
USB cable connected to a USB to SC power adapter.
*NOTE –When charging from a computer USB port:
If using laptop on battery power and the battery is low, the
microphone will not charge. We recommend that you always have
your laptop plugged in to a power source when attempting to charge
your microphone.
The microphone will not charge from a low-power USB port. If you
are having trouble charging from a USB port on a computer that is plugged in to a power source, try using
a different USB port on your computer.
IMPORTANT! To maintain proper charging when using the microphone charger, occasionally clean the
charge contacts on the bottom of the microphone using a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol.
IMPORTANT! To ensure top performance and avoid equipment damage, batteries should be charged at
room temperature.
IMPORTANT! To ensure top performance, FrontRow recommends replacing rechargeable batteries
every 3 years.
IMPORTANT! Store the battery properly if it will be unused for a period of more than 2 weeks.
1. Charge the battery in the microphone for at least 2 hours.
2. Remove battery from microphone, place it in its own bag or envelope and store in a cool dry place.
3. Recharge battery before next use.

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Using Multiple Microphones
Your ezRoom system is designed to support up to 7 registered microphones and receive up to 4
microphone signals at once. A combination of Pass-Around and Pendant Microphones is possible. For
example, use two Pendant Microphones (one for a teacher and one for a teacher’s aide) and two Pass-
Around Microphones for students, or one Pendant Microphone and three Pass-Around Microphones for
students.
Microphone Charger
Charger setup
1. Plug the power supply into the power outlet and into
the cable channel of the charger base.
2. Insert the microphones in either of the two charge
pockets.
Charger base bottom

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Regulatory
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Declaration of Conformity
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Batteries
Batteries contain substances that can be harmful to human health and the environment if not handled
correctly.
Batteries are marked with the WEEE symbol. This symbolizes that exhausted batteries must not be
disposed of together with unsorted rubbish, but are to be collected separately.
Some batteries are also marked with the chemical symbol Hg (mercury), Cd (cadmium) or Pb (lead).
These substances are particularly harmful, so it is important that they are collected and disposed of via an
established recycling scheme. This ensures that your batteries are re-used in compliance with regulations
and do not damage the environment. Therefore, when disposing of exhausted batteries, make sure that
you use an established recycling scheme. This might involve delivering them to a designated collection
point or recycling center.
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FCC Warning
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 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 protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference 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 off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to 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 equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF Exposure Information and Statement
The SAR limit of USA/Canada is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. Device types: Teacher: Part #2000-
00049,Student: Part #2000-00050 (FCC ID: 2AM2V2000-00049/IC: 22997-200000049) has also been tested against
this SAR limit. The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certification for use at the ear is
0.253W/kg and when properly worn on the body is 0.234W/kg. This device was tested for typical body-worn
operations with the back of the handset kept 0mm from the body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure
requirements, use accessories that maintain a 10mm separation distance between the user's body and the back of
the handset. The use of belt clips, holsters and similar accessories should not contain metallic components in its
assembly. The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements, and should be avoided.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations. To comply with RF exposure requirements, a minimum
separation distance of 10mmmust be maintained between the user’s body and the handset, including the antenna.
Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories used by this device should not contain any metallic
components. Body-worn accessories that do not meet these requirements may not comply with RF exposure
requirements and should be avoided. Use only the supplied or an approved antenna.