Listen Technologies Personal Listening User manual

Personal Listening
Audio Distribution Systems
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Personal Listening Systems 3
System Includes 3
Safety Precautions 4
Controls and Functions 4
Front Panel 4
Rear Panel 5
Server Setup Using Tablet 6
Monitor Display 6
System Display 7
PL-ADC-10 or PL-ADC-20 8
PL-WAP2 9
PL-POEA 9
How to Connect the System 10
From TV cable boxes to the PL-ADC-10/20 panel 10
ADC to PLS server 11
Internet Router to PL-Server-10/20 11
How to Operate 12
PL-Server-10/20 12
Android Tablet 12
System 12
App for iPhone/iPad 13
App for Android Smart Phone/Tablet 13
Trouble Shooting 13

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Safety Precautions
When Installing the Unit
• Place the unit on an a level surface
• Do not place heavy equipment on top on the unit
• Do not place the unit in an area with extreme vibration, humidity, limited
ventilation, direct sunlight, extreme high or low temperatures
• Avoid magnetic interference by placing the unit away from speakers
Safety
• Place the unit in a well ventilated area
• Do not open the top cover
• When not in use for an extended period of time unplug from the power source
• Do not use if the power cord is damaged
• Check the power voltage before powering on, the unit uses 100 – 240 AC
Controls and Connections
1. Power button
2. Reset button
3. Power indicator LED
4. Hard drive indicator LED
5. USB port for keyboard,
mouse etc. (not used)
6. USB port for keyboard,
mouse etc. (not used)
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Front Panel

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1. IEC Power Connection
2. Power Switch
3. Not used
4. USB Port 1
5. USB Port 2
6. USB Port 3
7. USB Port 4
8. USB Port 5
9. USB Port 6
10. USB Port 7
11. USB Port 8
12. Wireless Network
Port (LAN)
13. Not used
14. USB Port 9
15. USB Port 10
16. Internet Connection
17. Not used
18. USB Port 11
19. USB Port 12
20. USB Port 13
21. USB Port 14
22. USB Port 15
23. USB Port 16
24. USB Port 17
25. USB Port 18
26. USB Port 19
27. USB Port 20
Rear Panel
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the LS-PL-20
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Server Setup Using Tablet
All of the server, network and channel names are congured using an Android Tablet (Listen
Part # PL-TABLET), loaded with the ‘Listen Technologies’ program. Running the Listen Technologies
program will activate the following screens on the tablet touch screen.
The monitor display screen when selected provides real time status of the audio channel levels, channel
name, sever name, access point SSID name and received signal strength.
1. Monitor button-press to select Monitor Display mode
2. System button- press to select System Display mode
3. Audio output levels- audio output level indicators
4. Channel names – display of the channel names
5. Audio output login- audio output packets/number of logins
6. Server name- server and location name
7. Access point name- SSID name
8. Access point signal strength
Monitor Display
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System Display
The system screen provides the ability to change the server name and each channel name that
will be displayed on the “User” device.
1. Monitor button-press to select Monitor Display Mode
2. System button- press to select System Display Mode
3. Server name- press and use keyboard to change server name
4. Channel names- press and use keyboard to change channel names
5. Apply button- press to apply the changes made on the server and channel names
6. Reboot button-press to reboot the server
7. Power o button-press to power o the server
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PL-ADC-10 or PL-ADC-20
Analog to digital converter connection panels provide the interconnection from the external audio sources to
the Digital USB inputs on the server.
1. RCA audio inputs 1-10
2. RCA audio inputs 11-20 (PLS-ADC-20 only)
3. USB outputs 1-10
4. USB outputs 11-20 (PLS-ADC-20 only)
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PL-WAP2
Wireless Access Point that connects to the server and provides the Wi-Fi broadcast of the multiple audio
channels received on audio streaming enabled wireless devices like the iPhone, iPad, and other Android Wi-Fi
enabled devices.
PL-POEA
The power over Ethernet adaptor allows for a simple
installation by enabling the wireless access point to be
installed without being located near a power outlet.
1. Data In connection
2. Data & Power Out connection
Note: PoE adaptor is used in place of the power supply.
It powers the wireless access point via the same
connected Ethernet cable used for data.
1. Reset – Do not reset the Access Point unless instructed to do so be Listen Tech Support
2. LAN PoE port – connection port for the PLS Server (via the PL_PLOE)
3. LAN port - (not used)
4. Power – DC Power connector (not used)
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How to Connect the System
From TV cable boxes to the PL-ADC-10/20 panel
There are several dierent ways to connect DVDs, TVs or Cable/Satellite boxes to the PL-ADC, depending
on the existing setup. Basically you can connect any audio source (nominal input level is -10dBu), it does
not have to have an associated video screen. If you have special setups we recommend that you consult
with our Technical Support department at 1.801.233.8992 or email support @listentech.com.
Locate the audio output connections from you cable box or TV (usually the analog RCA connections
labeled ‘Audio Out’ and typically one red and one white in color). Using RCA cables, or RCA splitter cables
if necessary and connect the Audio Out connections of your source device to the PL-ADC.
Connect the rst cable box to the ADC marked “1” and move to “2” and so on (depending on the number
of cable boxes, all of the RCA input terminals on the ADC may not be used).
Note: for cable boxes or TVs with digital audio outputs, such as NDMI or DIVX, use the conversion cables,
such as HDMI to USB to connect from the digital audio output directly to the USB input on the server. There
is no need to use the PL-ADC in this case, you can connect your device via USB directly to the server.

Wireless Access Point via POE (PL-WAP2)

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How to Operate
PL-Server-10/20
There are two buttons on the front panel of the server, Power and Reset. Press the power button one time to start
the server (blue LED will be illuminated). If the PLS server does not respond to a restart press and hold the Power
button for a force shut down, or press the reset button (it takes 3 minutes to fully restart from a reset).
Check the power on the Access Point (green lights will be illuminated). Make sure the PoE adaptor is plugged into
an AC outlet and network cable is running from the “Data & Power Out” connector to the Wireless Access Point.
The Personal Listening server uses an Android Tablet to manage the sever set up for the Personal Listening
system. From the homepage tablet click on Settings, and W-Fi. Connect to the Personal Listening Wi-Fi
network of the tablet. From the tablet homepage click on the Listen Technologies App icon. On the monitor
screen, conrm the wireless broadcasting of each of the channels by checking the volume levels indicated on
each channel bar graph. Select the Systems page and edit the names of the TV channels for each venue location
for easy recognition by customers and managers. Press the Apply to save changes.
To test the functionality of the PLS server using a smartphone device. On your smartphone set Wi-Fi to the
Personal Listening Wi-Fi network. Start the iPhone or Android Personal Listening App and listen to the audio of
each channel to ensure high quality sound and clarity.
Andriod Tablet
Android Tablet is used to manage the server set up for the Personal Listening system.
Press and hold the power button to power on the tablet. Unlock the screen, the homepage will appear. From the
homepage go to Settings. Turn on the Wi-Fi and connect to Personal Listening Wi-Fi as the network. Return to the
homepage and press the Listen Technologies Apply to start the PLS program manager.
Once the PLS App is launched the monitor screen will appear, for each channel the following will display:
Audio output levels displayed in a bar graph for each channel
Channel Name
Number of audio packets transmitted
Number of customer/smartphones logged in
Location name
Signal strength of the Access Point
System
Press the System tab at the top of the PLS manager, which will display:
Server name or location name
Channel name
To change how the channel name displays tap on the channel to edit, always press APLY to save changes.

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App for iPhone/iPad
Go to the App Store, search and download the Personal Listening App for free. (Search for Personal Listening)
Connect to the appropriate “Personal Listening” Wi-Fi network from your Settings page.
Launch the App. The menu of personal listening channels will appear, select desired channel and volume.
Note, press the settings button located at the top left corner at any time to access informtation and Help/
FAQs menu.
If the Personal Listening app does not successfully connect to the PLS server press the refresh button to try again.
App for Android Smart Phone/Tablet
Go to the Google Play Store, search for and download the Personal Listening App for free.
Connect your device to the Personal Listening Wi-Fi network from the Settings application.
Launch the App. The menu of personal listening channels will appear, select desired channel and volume.
If the Personal Listening app does not successfully connect to the PLS server press the refresh button to try again.
Trouble Shooting
There may be multiple reasons for abnormal operation of the PLS server, refer to the guide below.
If problems persist contact Listen Technologies at 800.330.0891, or email [email protected].
No Power
1. Make sure the power cord is securely connected to the PLS Server
2. Check that the power switch on the back is turned on
No Audio
1. Check the RCA connections to the ADC
2. Check the USB connections from the ADC to the PLS Server
3. Check the console tablet in the monitor screen for the output levels
4. Check the Wi-Fi settings of your device
Shuttering or Choppy Audio
1. Check the Wi-Fi signal strength
2. Check the location of the Access Point
3. Check the audio outputs levels
No Server Found
1. Check the Wi-Fi signal strength in you listening device
2. Check the number of customer/smartphone logins