FrontRow Lasso Assembly instructions

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INSTALLER GUIDE

YOU’RE ABOUT TO MAKE
LEARNING MORE FUN
Welcome to FRONTROW — the teacher-friendly way to
improve the learning environment in every classroom.
With your new classroom sound system, you’ll enjoy
greater student attention, less teacher fatigue, and
very likely better test scores.
To help you start benefiting from your FRONTROW
LASSO system right away, we recommend that you
first read the section in this guide called Before You
Begin, and from there proceed to Steps 1 through 10.
Be sure to consult the system user guide as well.
If you follow the steps set out in this Installer Guide
and organize everything you need beforehand, you’ll
find setting up your FRONTROW LASSO system to be
quite simple. Of course, if you run into any obstacles,
you can always call us at the number below. Our
technical support representatives are happy to help.
Thank you for choosing FRONTROW! You're just steps
away from a happier, more productive.
USA/Global
FrontRow
Corporate Headquarters
2080 Lakeville Highway
Petaluma, CA 94954-6713
toll-free: 800.227.0735
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
web: www.gofrontrow.com
Australia
Phonic Ear
12/97 Castlemaine Street
Milton Qld 4064
Australia
freecall: 1 800 PHONIC
fax: [phone]
web: www.gofrontrow.com.au
Canada
FrontRow
6950 Creditview Road, Unit 1
Mississauga, ON L5N 0A6
toll-free: 800.340.9894
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
web: www.gofrontrow.com
Scandinavia
Phonic Ear A/S
Kongebakken 9
2765 Smørum
Denmark
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
web: www.gofrontrow.com
www.phonicear.com
New Zealand
Oticon New Zealand Ltd.
142 Lambton Quay
P.O. Box 9128
Te Aro. Wellington
toll-free: 800 OTICON
toll-free fax: 00800 FAX OTICON
web: www.oticon.co.nz
United Kingdom
PC Werth Limited
Audiology House
45 Nightingale Lane
London SW12 8SP
tel: [phone]
web: www.soundfield.info

Read
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CONTENTS
Be sure to read the helpful tip boxes found throughout this guide. Of
course, if you need further assistance, you can always call us at one of the
numbers found on the previous page.
Step 1................................................................................Pages 1-6
Before you begin
Step 2...................................................................................Page 7
Get yourself ready
Step 3...............................................................................Pages 8-11
Plan your installation (Speakers)
Step 4..............................................................................Pages 12-14
Plan your installation (Sensors)
Step 5..................................................................................Page 15
Install the receiver
Step 6..............................................................................Pages 16-19
Install speakers
Step 7..............................................................................Pages 20-21
Install sensors
Step 8..............................................................................Pages 22-23
Route and connect cables
Step 9..................................................................................Page 24
Test system
Appendix A .............................................................................Page 25
Teacher Tips
Appendix B ..........................................................................Page 26-27
Special speaker connections
Appendix C.............................................................................Page 28
Troubleshooting

Make sure you’ve got everything you need to set up your FRONTROW LASSO system. By taking a few minutes
to prepare, you’ll help ensure the actual set-up is as quick and problem-free as possible.
Visualize your goal
When your FRONTROW LASSO system is installed, it will look something like this:
General safety precautions
• Donotinstallorusethereceivernearwaterorheatsources
• Cleanonlywithadrycloth
• Donotblockanyventilationopenings
• Protectallcablesfromwearanddamagefromfoottraffic,doors,andotherhazards
• UseonlyaccessoriesspecifiedbyFrontRow
• Referservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel
• Wearsafetygoggleswhenusingpowertools
• Followallsafetyguidelineswhenusingladders
• Observeyourlocalbuilding,electrical,andfirecodeswheninstallinganyelectricalequipment
•
Use at least 18-gauge plenum speaker wire (included with system)
Step 1: Before you begin
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Get your classroom ready
1. Does your classroom meet the system requirements?
Check the table below to confirm that your classroom is set up properly for the FRONTROW LASSO system
you have. In most cases, one ceiling sensor will be sufficient. However, some classrooms may require one
or more additional sensors for optimal room coverage. While other classroom configurations may work with
your FRONTROW LASSO system, we can only support those listed below.
Size
Walls
Windows
Obstructions
(hanging art, tall free-
standing bookshelves,
suspended lights)
Shape
< 900ft2
Light colors
Few
Few
Simple
900ft2 — 1500ft2
Dark colors
Many (>50% window-to-wall area)
Many
Complex
(Alcoves/bays where teachers may walk)
_______ x 1 +_______ x 3 =
If your score is: We recommend:
< = 5 1 ceiling sensor OR IR speakers*
6 - 10 1 ceiling sensor + 1 wall** sensor OR 2 ceiling sensors OR IR speakers*
11+ 3 sensors (any combination of wall** or ceiling OR IR speaker sensors)
*IR speakers have a built-in sensor
**Wall sensors can help where there are ceiling obstructions (hanging lights, artwork, etc.)
(Square, Rectangle)
Total
Checked Total
Checked
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2. Think about combining your other teaching technologies
Your FRONTROW LASSO system is the audio center of your classroom. Take advantage of this opportunity to
connect your TV, VCR, computer, CD player, MP3 player and other teaching technology to your sound sys-
tem. This will allow children to hear not only your voice, but also the rich multimedia content you’re provid-
ing, regardless of where they’re seated.
Deciding what other devices you’ll want to connect to your FrontRow Lasso system now will make position-
ing the receiver easier in Step 3. There are many ways to approach integration.
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)
LCD Projector
Audio
Out
Screen or
Interactive White Board
Internet
Audio
Video
Cable: stereo RCA
to stereo 3.5mm
3

4
5301R (back)
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 stand alone media. For these classrooms, you
may need to use two or three auxiliary audio input connections to the 5301R.
DVD Player
TV
Audio
Out
Computer
Audio
Out
Internet
Audio
Video
Signal
Converter
Example 3
Some classrooms may have many different types of media, but because of the age of the equipment
or incompatible input/outputs, they may not integrate with each other. For these classrooms, you may
choose to use an auxiliary audio box to connect all the sources to one location, then connect it to one
audio input connection to the 5301R.
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1Cable: stereo RCA to stereo RCA
2Cable: stereo RCA to stereo 3.5mm
CD Player
TV
DVD Player
VCR
Internet
Audio
Video
2 2 2 2
2
1
1Cable: stereo RCA to stereo 3.5mm
2Cable: stereo RCA to stereo RCA
Example 4
Many teachers have MP3 players, portable CD players or other devices that move around the classroom.
To amplify audio from portable electronics, it may be most convenient to connect these as needed
through the MP3 jack on the front of the 5301R.
5301R (front)
VCR

3. Get your FrontRow Lasso parts ready
Check the contents of your FrontRow Lasso installation kit against the parts listed below. To help you stay
organized, we recommend that you keep the parts needed for each step separate.
Open your main component box
5301 System Box
940TM microphone
AA (LR6) NiMH
Rechargeable Batteries
Aux-in Cord
Aux-in Cord
Stereo RCA to
stereo 3.5mm
(20ft/6m)
Power Supply
5301R Lasso Receiver
5301R (back)
Computer LCD Projector
Wireless
Transmission
Audio In
Example 5
Teachers can also connect either the 940TM or 950H mic to any audio source that's too far from the
receiver to conveniently integrate directly.
5
AC Power Cord
Rack Mount
Brackets
Aux In
VCR
TV
Audio
In

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940CS Ceiling Sensor Kit
204-01-006-00
(1) 940CS Ceiling Sensor
with mounting bracket
950WS Wall Sensor Kit
204-01-007-00
(2) 950WS Wall Sensor
(2) Mounting Brackets
(2) Sensor Cables
950H Student Mic Kit
202-01-420-00
950H Student Microphone
or
(1) Sensor Cable
950C Charger
940C Power Supply
Open your speaker box
This box should contain:
Open your sensor box Open other optional items
Plenum-rated tile bridge/
Plenum-rated speaker cover
or
ceiling speaker
IR speaker mounting bracket

Nearly everything you need to install your FrontRow Lasso system is included in the boxes we shipped.
You will need some basic tools and materials, depending on how your classroom is built:
1. What kind of walls do you have?
For drywall installations (similar to most houses) gather the following tools:
Drill Wall anchors
Drill bits Cable tacks/staples
Phillips #2 driver bit Plastic cable (zip) ties
Level or ruler/tape measure Plastic raceway with screws
Crimp pliers or scissors Tin snips (optional)
Hammer Ladder
Staple gun Safety goggles
For concrete walls, assemble the following tools:
Hammer drill Hammer
Masonry drill bits Plastic cable (zip) ties
Phillips #2 driver bit Plastic raceway with adhesive
Level or ruler/tape measure Tin snips (optional)
Crimp pliers or scissors Ladder
Concrete screws Safety goggles
2. Are you installing ceiling speakers?
If so, you’ll also need:
Keyhole saw or sabre saw or RotoZip
Electrical tape
Short length of string or twine
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Step 2: Get yourself ready