Spokeman
SpokemanSpokeman
Spokeman User’s Guide
model: KEC MA-2200
For the Most Satisfactory Use of the Spokeman
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Please Go Over this Instruction Sheet Carefully
Contact Us with any Questions or Problems
Luminaud, Inc
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800-255-3408, fax: 440-255-2250
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STARTING TO USE THE SPOKEMAN
TO USE THE SPOKEMANTO USE THE SPOKEMAN
TO USE THE SPOKEMAN - Your Spokeman is sent from Luminaud with batteries installed but
only slightly charged.
(The government does not want instruments shipped with charged batteries.)
You may
have enough power to try it immediately before charging it. If not, see section below on Charging.
CAUTION: THE SPOKEMAN SPEAKER HAS A STRONG MAGNET- IF YOUHAVE A PACEMAKER, DO NOT
USE, PLACE OR HOLD THE SPOKEMAN ABOVE THE WAIST UNLESS YOUR DOCTOR SAYS IT IS OK.
a) Insert the Spokeman in the case with the volume/off/on switch on the top and the face of the front of
the speaker toward the matching pattern of circular holes in the case. Lengthen the strap to the longest
length and put the strap around your neck so that the Spokeman hangs down in front with the speaker
facing into the room or else fasten it around your waist.
(SEE CAUTION ABOVE)
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b) Look over the directions with themicrophone you have ordered and then insert the
microphone plug into the “MIC IN” socket on the top of the Spokeman.
c) Put on and position the microphone according to its own instructions keeping the
mic very close to your lower lip with the active part pointing toward your mouth.
d) Turn on the amplifier and begin talking. Notethat thePower Indicator light on the
top will glow green.
(If it glows red, you will need to charge it before use—see Charging Your
Batteries - bottom of the page.)
Gradually increase the volume until you get up to a spot where your voice is
beingheard comingoutof thespeaker.Experimentwithincreasingthevolume further. Ifyougettoapoint
that you get a squealing sound, turn the volume down a little until it stops.
NOW
NOWNOW
NOW IT IS TIME TO EXPERIMENT TO FIND THE POSITIONS THAT WILL GIVE YOU THE MOST VOLUME WITH
IT IS TIME TO EXPERIMENT TO FIND THE POSITIONS THAT WILL GIVE YOU THE MOST VOLUME WITHIT IS TIME TO EXPERIMENT TO FIND THE POSITIONS THAT WILL GIVE YOU THE MOST VOLUME WITH
IT IS TIME TO EXPERIMENT TO FIND THE POSITIONS THAT WILL GIVE YOU THE MOST VOLUME WITH
THE LEAST FEEDBACK PROBLEM
THE LEAST FEEDBACK PROBLEMTHE LEAST FEEDBACK PROBLEM
THE LEAST FEEDBACK PROBLEM
. To help avoid feedback:
> Keep the mic and speaker face separated as far as practical.
> Position the mic very close to the lower lip, facing toward the mouth. You should not be able to get a finger -width
between the windscreen and your lip.
> Do not face the speaker closely into furniture, walls or hard surfaces that might cause the sound to “bounce.”
> Keep your head up so that you are looking directly at the people you are talking to. Note that if you are wearing
a headband mic and drop your head down toward your chest, it will probably bring the mic as much as 2 to 6
inches closer to the speaker and may increase feedback. If you have a Collar Mic, bend it so that the active end will
be up at your mouth level when your head is up - so that you don’t have to bend your head to use the mic.
> Make sure your hand is not obstructing the speaker face and do not cup your hand around the microphone.
POSITION THE SPEAKER AT WAIST LEVEL OR BELOW
POSITION THE SPEAKER AT WAIST LEVEL OR BELOWPOSITION THE SPEAKER AT WAIST LEVEL OR BELOW
POSITION THE SPEAKER AT WAIST LEVEL OR BELOW
(people with pacemakers - see caution above)
(people with pacemakers - see caution above)(people with pacemakers - see caution above)
(people with pacemakers - see caution above);
Hang it around your neck or over your shoulder - Or use the strap to fasten it around your waist.
Or use the belt loop with the Velcro® closure to fasten the case around your belt. In any case, if wearing
the speaker, try to keep it turned slightly to the opposite side of your body from the mic - for instance, if
the mic is toward the right side of your mouth, have the speaker a little toward the left side of your body.
OR Hang the speaker from a chair arm or back or any convenient hook, knob or handle.
OR, if you wish, take the speaker out of the carrying case and set it on a table, desk or lap tray
In any placement, make sure the speaker is pointing AWAY from your face and the mic.
In any placement, make sure the speaker is pointing AWAY from your face and the mic.In any placement, make sure the speaker is pointing AWAY from your face and the mic.
In any placement, make sure the speaker is pointing AWAY from your face and the mic.
THIS MAY ALL SEEM A BIT COMPLICATED, BUT WITH A LITTLE PRACTICE
THIS MAY ALL SEEM A BIT COMPLICATED, BUT WITH A LITTLE PRACTICETHIS MAY ALL SEEM A BIT COMPLICATED, BUT WITH A LITTLE PRACTICE
THIS MAY ALL SEEM A BIT COMPLICATED, BUT WITH A LITTLE PRACTICE
PLACEMENT AND USE WILL BECOME ROUTINE AND YOU’LL HARDLY HAVE TO THINK ABOUT IT.
PLACEMENT AND USE WILL BECOME ROUTINE AND YOU’LL HARDLY HAVE TO THINK ABOUT IT.PLACEMENT AND USE WILL BECOME ROUTINE AND YOU’LL HARDLY HAVE TO THINK ABOUT IT.
PLACEMENT AND USE WILL BECOME ROUTINE AND YOU’LL HARDLY HAVE TO THINK ABOUT IT.
CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES:
CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES:CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES:
CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES:
When the power indicator light turns from green to red, the Spokeman batteries need
charging. Plug the plug on the charger cord into the Spokeman jack labeled 12V DC
Charge In and then plug the charger into a wall outlet. A charging indicator light will
show that the batteries are charging. For
ForFor
For a FULL charge, let the Spokeman charge
a FULL charge, let the Spokeman chargea FULL charge, let the Spokeman charge
a FULL charge, let the Spokeman charge
for
forfor
for 10 to 15 hours.
10 to 15 hours.10 to 15 hours.
10 to 15 hours. Do
DoDo
Do not charge for more than 36 hours
not charge for more than 36 hoursnot charge for more than 36 hours
not charge for more than 36 hours. (Note: the charger light
does NOT go off when the charge is complete. It stays on as long as the charger is
plugged in.) The need for charging will vary according to use. You may do a partial charge if you wish.
For instance, if the batteries have been in use and you want a full charge to travel with, it is alright to top
them off with a few hours of charge even though the power light does not show that a charge is needed.
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SETTING, USING NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES, SPECIFICATIONS
