FrontRow 930T User manual

USER GUIDE
930T body-worn transmitter
930TM pendant transmitter
930HT handheld transmitter
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contents
using 930HT handheld transmitter . .20-21
team-teaching and student pass
mic combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23
accessory options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-26
product specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-28
caring for your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
regulatory compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31
introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
understanding active learning
and its benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
installation tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
basic system guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
typical system components . . . . . . . . . . .6
930TM transmitter features . . . . . . . . . .7-8
930T transmitter features . . . . . . . . . .9-10
930HT handheld transmitter features . . . .11
installing body-worn and pendant
transmitter batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
installing handheld transmitter batteries . . .13
930T/930TM transmitter charging . . . . . .14
930HT handheld transmitter charging . . . .15
using 930TM pendant transmitter . . . .16-17
using 930T body-worn transmitter . .18-19
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introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new FrontRow Pro active learning system! With
proper care and use it will remain one of your most valuable teaching tools for many years.
You may have heard the term sound field used to describe technology to improve class-
room acoustics. Your FrontRow system fits under that category, but we call it an active
learning system because it's about so 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.
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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understanding active learning and its benefits
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with active learning
without active learning
?
• reduced comprehension
• reduced attention
• teacher fatigue
cough!
?
• improved comprehension
• improved attention
• greater teacher energy
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Your FrontRow Pro active learning system is a precision wireless audio instrument designed
to improve students’ ability to perceive the teacher’s voice. In fact, the US Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) considers it to be a medical device.
As such, we strongly recommend having your system set up by a professional installer who
is familiar with Phonic Ear active learning systems (contact your representative for referrals to
installers in your area).
If you choose to install your FrontRow Pro system yourself, take great care to follow the
instructions in the separate FrontRow Pro Installer Guide before using. Achieving the best
performance from your system is only possible by properly selecting and positioning all
speakers and sensors. Improper installation can result in poor performance.
installation tips
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basic system guidelines
To help ensure that you get the most from this system, follow these basic guidelines:
Fresh batteries. To ensure that your batteries are as fresh as possible upon arrival, we have
intentionally not installed them in your equipment.
Install your batteries in your equipment now, then charge overnight before initial use
(see pages 12-15 for charging procedure).
Avoid battery corrosion. Before charging any electronic equipment make sure only NiCad
or NiMH rechargeable batteries are installed. As an added precaution, remove batteries if the
equipment will not be used for several weeks. Note that your 930TM and 930HT transmitter
mics can detect and charge appropriate battery types. Older models that may be in your class-
room may not have this feature, however.
Charge your transmitter batteries every night. Our rechargeable Nickel Metal
Hydride (NiMH) batteries last a minimum of 8 hours between charges, but should be
recharged every night so they are ready to go in the morning. Plan on buying new NiMH
batteries after 12 months of use.
Alkaline batteries. If you forget to charge your NiMH batteries, you can use alkaline
batteries. They will last approximately 12 hours. NEVER recharge alkaline batteries!
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basic system guidelines (cont’d)
Speak at a normal level when using your microphone; the system is projecting your
voice for you.
Don’t block your FrontRow Pro sensors. Your FrontRow Pro transmitter uses light to
communicate with the receiver. Your installer placed the receiver and possibly external
sensors to ensure that you can move about the classroom freely without interruption of the
signal. Don’t block the receiver or sensors with drawings, furniture, or other objects because
your voice may not be heard.
Don’t use two transmitters on the same channel. Your FrontRow Pro receiver is
designed to accept audio from two microphones simultaneously, but they must be on
separate channels. Consult pages 22-23 for details.
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typical transmitter components
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4
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3 930TM AA NiMH rechargeable battery (1),
auto-sensing (374-30-400-00)
5 elastic belt for 930T (AT0712)
2 930T AA NiMH rechargeable batteries (2),
standard (AT0807)
1 930T body-worn transmitter
or
930TM pendant transmitter
or
930HT handheld transmitter
or
4 930HT AA NiMH rechargeable batteries
(2), auto-sensing (374-30-400-00)
or
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6 aux-in adaptor cord, 3.5mm to 3.5mm
(384-01-210-08)
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930TM transmitter features
front back
11 66
5 7
3
bottom
1
4
6 68 9 10
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9 charge jack
Connect to 930R charge output jack
to charge NiMH battery
4 mute button
Push to mute
3 4-way indicator light
8 external mic jack
(Optional) connect a boom microphone
7 auxiliary input
(Optional) connect a secondary sound source
(computer, VCR, etc.)
6 dual microphone ports
2 emitter diodes
Do not block
1 lanyard neck strap
5 channel selector
Select channel A or channel B. (Do not
match another transmitter channel in
same room)
11 battery compartment
Use 1 AA rechargeable NiMH (auto sensing)
or disposable alkaline battery
10 on/off switch
on = Green light
mute = Blinking green light
low batt = Blinking red light. When
light starts blinking there is approxi-
mately 1 hour of battery life left.
batt charging = Solid red light
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