Phonic Ear PE 602R User manual

user guide
PE 600E emitter
PE 601R receiver
PE 602R receiver
system 600
infrared hearing system
specs available on-line at www.phonicear.com
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Emitter: PE 600E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Starsound 600 setup and operation
Where to mount it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Floor/table mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Direct wall mount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Stereo installation (using PE 601R headset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Stereo installation (using PE 602R headset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Simultaneous interpretation (using PE 602R headset) . . . . . . . . . . 5
Daisy chaining to expand coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting and using the emitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Receiver headset battery installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Receiver headset operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Charging the body-worn receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Replacing batteries in body-worn receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using body-worn operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Product specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
table of contents
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emitter: PE 600E
1
2 3 54 6 7 9 10 12
811 13
1
Front
Top
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emitter: PE 600E (cont’d)
3 input level detector
(Channel A/Left) Green
4 wall mounting hole
1 mounting support
5 mic in
(Channel B/Right)
2 input level detector
(Channel B/Right) Red
7 audio in
(Channel B/Right) Yellow
10 sync in
(Channel A/Left) Red
9 sync in
(Channel B/Right) Red
6 mic in
(Channel A/Left)
8 sync out
(Channel B/Right) White
11 sync out
(Channel A/Left) White
12 audio in
(Channel A/Left) Yellow
13 DC in
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Starsound 600 setup and operation
2a floor/table mount
370m2/4000 ft2maximum
30m/100ft maximum
3
1where to mount it
Point emitter toward
listening area
11
15m/50ft maximum
AT0579-IR
AT0582-IR
AT0579-T-IR
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Starsound 600 setup and operation (cont’d)
2b direct wall mount
3a stereo installation
(using PE 601R headset)
*
*
• Either color plug will work
Plug AT0701
transformer into
emitter
1
1
2
Plug AT0701
transformer into
wall socket
2
House
sound system
Audio In
(Right)
Audio In
(Left)
AT0702
AT0701
or
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Starsound 600 setup and operation (cont’d)
3c simultaneous interpretation
(using PE 602R headset)
AT0570-10
Plug AT0701
transformer into
emitter
1
1
2
Plug AT0701
transformer into
wall socket
2
House
sound system
Mic In
(Channel B)
Audio In
(Channel A)
AT0702
AT0701
3b stereo installation
(using PE 602R headset)
Plug AT0701
transformer into
emitter
1
1
2Plug AT0701
transformer into
wall socket
2
AT0701
Audio In
(Channel A)
Audio In
(Channel B)
AT0702
• For optional voice-over
Mic In (Channel A)•
Mic In (Channel B)•
AT0570-10
AT0571
House Sound
System
English
Spanish
AT0571
English
English
Spanish
Channel B
Channel A
Channel A
Interpreter
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Starsound 600 setup and operation (cont’d)
For coverage greater than 370m2/4000ft2you can
daisy chain an unlimited number of emitters.
Turn on house
sound system
11
2
Confirm input level
detector(s) flash
when signal peaks
2
ON
AT0701
Sync
Out
Sync In
House Sound System
4daisy chaining to
expand coverage
AT0701 AT0701
Sync
Out
Master
Sync
In
Sync
In
Sync Out
Sync Out
Slave 1 Slave 2
Sync
In
Sync
In
OFF
AT0701 NOTE: Unplug emitter
when not in use for
prolonged periods
5connecting and using
the emitter
NOTE: If more than one
PE 600E is being used,
the emitters must be daisy
chained together.
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Starsound 600 setup and operation (cont’d)
+
+
–
–
Push off
6a receiver headset
battery installation
Battery
door
AAA
alkaline
battery
Push off
Battery
door
AAA
alkaline
battery
6b receiver headset
operation
Receiver lenses
(Do not block)
Volume
(Left)
Volume
(Right)
Channel A Channel B NOTE: Headsets can work
with T-coil-equipped hearing
aids–set hearing aid to “T”
position. Turn headsets off
when not in use.
(Two-channel PE 602R only)
On/Off
Receiver lenses
(Do not block)
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Starsound 600 setup and operation (cont’d)
7a charging the body-worn
receiver
AT0534-S
PE 600R
7b replacing batteries in
body-worn receiver
NOTE: Never recharge
alkaline batteries!
Plug AT0534-S
charger into 600R
receiver(s)
1
1
Plug AT0534-S
charger into wall
socket
2
2
PE 600R
Push off battery
compartment door
1
Place new batteries
into battery
compartment
2
2
1
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Starsound 600 setup and operation (cont’d)
7c using body-worn operation
Receiver lens
(Do not block)
on/off
volume
Place PE 600R
around neck
11
Plug headphones
into PE 600R
2
2
PE 600R
3
channel
(on back)
Turn PE 600R on
and adjust volume.
Check channel
setting on back.
3
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troubleshooting (refer to previous pages for explanatory diagrams)
input level detector not lighting
•Increase output level on house sound system. (Light should flash when level peaks.)
•Make sure house sound system is connected properly
no sound
•Make sure emitter powe cord is connected properly
•Make sure house sound system is on
•Make sure receiver has working batteries
sound too low
•Increase output level on house sound system
•Increase volume on receiverns
poor sound quality/distortion
•Reduce output level on house sound system
•Install fresh batteries in receiver
•Make sure receiver lenses are not obstructed
intermittent noise
•Receiver is out of optimum rane. Stay within 30m/100ft and in sight of emitter
•Clear path from emitter to receiver
•Avoid heavy light saturation in the room
•Avoid direct sunlight
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product specifications
receiver: PE 601R/602R
receiving frequency 2.3 MHz & 2.8 MHz
modulation FM wide-band
frequency response 60Hz - 7kHz typical
signal-to-noise ratio 54dB non-weighted
power supply 2 AAA Alkaline cells
operating time 20 Hr
current drain 25mA maximum: 20mA typical
maximum output power 6mW
detector lens Infrared element with ambient light filter
user control Power
Left and right volume
Channel (PE 602R only)
color Black
weight 200g/7.1 oz
emitter: PE 600E
transmitting frequency 2.3 MHz & 2.8 MHz (simultaneously)
modulation FM wide-band
supply voltage 28VDC
current drain 700mA typical
audio input impadence 18K Ω
microphone input impadence 1.3K Ω
audio input level 100mV
microphone input level 1mV
ALC rane (audio input) 400mV - 700mV
user controls None
inputs/outputs Left audio input phono jack
Right audio input phono jack
Left sync input phono jack
Right sync input phono jack
Left sync output phono jack
Right sync output phono jack
Left mic input 0.25 in mono jack
Right mic input 0.25 in mono jack
power input jack 2.5mm
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warranty
time period of warranty
This warranty will go into effect upon the date of
purchase and will stay in effect as long as the
instrument remains the property of the original
owner. ONWAVE™has a 3-year warranty;
VOCALIGHT™ has a 2 year warranty. All other
products have a 1 year warranty.
what is covered by this warranty
Any electronic component, which because of
workmanship, manufacturing or design defects,
fails to function properly under normal use during
the life of this warranty will be replaced or repaired
at no charge for parts or labor, when returned to
the factory service center. Transportation in and
out is paid by the customer. If it is determined that
repair is not feasible, the entire unit may be
replaced with an equivalent unit upon mutual
agreement of the manufacturer and customer.
what is not covered by this warranty
This limited warranty does not apply to:
1. Malfunctions resulting from abuse, neglect
or accident
2. Instruments connected, installed, used or
adjusted in any manner contrary to
instructions provided by the manufacturer
3. Consequential damages and damages
resulting from delay or loss of this instrument.
The exclusive remedy under this warranty is
strictly limited to repair or replacement as
herein provided
4. Products damaged in transit unless
investigated by the shipper and returned to
the warrantor with the investigation report
5. Peripheral accessories as itemized within the
product specification sheet as applicable, when
such items are returned within 90 days from
original purchase
6. Batteries if applicable
Phonic Ear Inc. reserves the right to make changes
in the design or construction of any of its
instruments at any time without incurring any
obligation to make any changes whatsoever on
units previously purchased.
This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed
warranties. All expressed and implied warranties
will terminate upon the expiration of this written
warranty. No representative or person is
authorized to represent or assume for us any
liability in connection with the sale or use of our
products other than as set forth above.
what to do if you have questions
If you have any questions about service, call the
service department at 800.227.0735, then
press 7.
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what to do if you need service
If you require service under the warranty terms,
obtain a service order form either online at
www.phonicear.com/support.asp or
through our U.S. customer service department
at 800.227.0735, then press 5 (or
+1.707.769.1110 outside the U.S.). Fill the
form out completely remembering to include:
1. Description of the problem
2. Your billing address
3. Your shipping address
(if different from billing address)
4. Contact name and phone number
5. A P.O. number if the equipment is not
under a warranty or service contract
Then, carefully package the equipment
in the original shipping container to
prevent damage and send it postpaid to the
service center near you:
USA/International:
Phonic Ear Inc.
3880 Cypress Drive
Petaluma, CA 94954-7600
U.S.A.
In Canada:
Phonic Ear Ltd.
10-7475 Kimbel Street
Mississauga, Ontario
L5S 1E7 Canada
what to do if you have questions
If you have any questions about service, call the
service department at 800.227.0735, then
press 7.
about your 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 equip-
ment now, then charge overnight
before initial use (see user guide for
charging procedure).
avoid battery corrosion
To avoid battery corrosion and damage to your
equipment, do not recharge disposable
or rechargeable alkaline batteries.
Before charging any Phonic Ear 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.
service
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© 2003 Phonic Ear Inc. Phonic Ear and the names of Phonic Ear products are trademarks 821-7142-101/Rev. E/3556 0803
or registered trademarks of Phonic Ear Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
us: 800.227.0735, then press 5 • canada: 800.263.8700
outside u.s./canada: Call your local Phonic Ear dealer • website: www.phonicear.com
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