Listen Personal Listening User manual

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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-DAP-2310 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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Personal Listening Systems
Listen introduces Personal Listening System (PLS), a system that broadcasts audio from multiple TV’s using
digital Wi-Fi transmission. The transmission is received by iPhones, iPads, and Android devices enabling
customers to listen to individual channels on their own devices.
System Includes
1ea - PL-Server-10 or PL-Server-20,
Digital audio server
1ea - PL-ADC-10 or PL-ADC-20,
Analog to digital conversion panel
1ea – PL-DAP-2310 Wireless Access Point
10ea or 20ea – PL-USB-Cables,
USB interconnection cables
10ea or 20ea – PL-RCA-Cables,
Audio interconnection cables
Cat6-05 – STP Cable
Assembly(s)
1ea PL-POEA, power over
Ethernet adaptor
PL-EB-20 – Personal
Listening Ear Buds, Pkg. of 20
PL-LABELS-1-10
Personal Listening Channel Labels

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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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Only on
the LS-PL-20
Systems

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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 off button-press to power off 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-DAP-2310
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, Andorid
on other Wi-Fi enabled devices.
PL-POEA
The power over Ethernet adaptor is provided to
allow the installation of the wireless access point in
a remote location from the server.
1. Data In connection
2. Data & Power Out connection
Note: PoE adaptor can be used in place of the
power supply provided with the Wireless Access
Point. This allows for a simpler installation of the
Wireless Access Point by powering the Access
Point via the connected Ethernet cable.
1. LAN PoE port – connection port for the PLS Server (via the PL_POEA if you are using PoE)
2. Reset – Do not reset the Access Point unless instructed to do so be Listen Tech Support
3. Power – DC Power connector
Note: Access Point IP address is set to 172.27.80.50, the subnet mask is 255.255.240.0, and the SSID has
been set to “Personal Listening” to enable the access point to communicate directly with the server.
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How to Connect the System
From TV cable boxes to the PL-ADC-10/20 panel
There are several different 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
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Internet Router to PL-Server-10/20
Add Internet service by connecting a LAN cable from your internet router to the appropriate
port on the PLS server (See diagram)
ADC to PLS server
Use the USB cables to connect the ADC to the PLS server.
Match the USB connectors of the ADC to the USB ports of the PLS server. Connect USB in sequential order
on the server USB inputs. Port channel numbers are indicated in the diagram below.
Note: You must connect all the
USB ports from the PL-ADC to the
Server, even if you do not have
audio connected to the RCA
input on the PL-ADC.
Internet
USB
3
USB
4
USB
7
USB
8
USB
9
USB
10
USB
11
USB
12 USB
16
USB
17
USB
1
USB
2
USB
5
USB
6
USB
13
USB
14
USB
15
USB
18
USB
19
USB
20
Wireless Access Point (PL-DAP-2310)

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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