Phonic Ear 340T User manual

user guide
340T Transmitter

contents
connecting CD, TV and other
audio sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
340T part number cross-reference list .17-18
troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20
caring for your 340T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
battery warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
receivers that are compatible with
the 340T transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
340T channel numbers
and corresponding frequencies . . . . . .24-26
product specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-30
regulatory approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-33
340T transmitter features . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
340T available accessories . . . . . . . . . .3-4
340T microphone styles . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
340T setup and operation
inserting batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
charging batteries using 230R
sound field system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
charging batteries using wall charger . . . . . .9
wearing 340T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
plugging in and wearing microphone . . . .11
activating microphone mute feature . . . . .12
turning on 340T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
verifying channel setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
changing channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

1
340T transmitter features
front back
1
23
5
4
top
68910
7

2
11 on/off(chg) switch
7 LED power, mute, low battery
and charging indicator light
2 channel up/down buttons
5 battery compartment
3 belt clip
6 mute button ( on off)
8 charging input jack (1.3mm)
10 microphone input jack (2.5mm)
9 auxiliary input jack (3.5mm)
side
11
4 serial number/part number/operating band
power on = Green light
mute on = Blinking green light
indicates that the microphone mute
feature is on
low batt = Blinking red light indicates
approximately 1 hour of battery life
remaining
batt charging = Red light
improper charging = no light
(when charge cable is inserted)
1 LCD channel display

3
340T available accessories
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8

4
1 340T carrying case
(841-6440-101 - U.S./Canada)
(895-88-008-00 - International)
2 rechargeable NiMH AAA batteries
(374-30-310-09)
4 wall charger
(040-7150-105 - US/Canada)
(890-88-051-00 - International, UK,
EU, NZ, AUS)
3 elastic belt
(AT0712)
5 lavalier cord
(AT0512-BK)
6 aux-in adaptor cord
(384-01-210-08)
3.5mm - 3.5mm connects 340T to external audio,
CD player, stereo, computer, etc.
7 aux-in adaptor cord
(300-6332-107 - U.S./Canada)
(384-88-005-00 - International)
3.5mm- dual RCA connects 340T to external
audio, TV, VCR, DVD
8 antenna
(AT0529A)
For use during auxiliary input only.

5
AT0814
earhook
AT0655
behind-the-neck
boom
AT0291-L*
lapel with lavalier
cord
AT0816
collar
340T microphone styles
AT0164-L**
omni lapel with
lavalier cord
* Lapel microphones
are more prone to
feedback when
used with a sound
field system.
AT0667-L**
omni lapel with
lavalier cord
** Recommended for
use with personal
FM systems only
AT0668-L*
lapel mic with
lavalier

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1inserting batteries
Open battery compartment door by
pressing and sliding downwards.
1
Insert rechargeable AAA NiMH
batteries (or alkaline batteries) and
replace door. Check polarity
markings to confirm batteries
are positioned correctly.
2
2
1NOTE: The 340T uses high performance
NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries.
To achieve maximum battery efficiency, charge
batteries for 12 hours before first use. After
daily use, charge unit overnight for at least 12
hours for up to 12 hours of battery life.
340T setup and operation

7
2a charging batteries using 230R sound field system
Do NOT attempt to charge alkaline batteries in the 340T.
Only Phonic Ear rechargeable batteries can be recharged.
Push power button to turn 230R
receiver off.
1
Turn 340T power switch to
off (chg) position.
3
1
then
3
Sleep/standby power light on
230R receiver will remain lit
during power off mode.
2
2

8
2b charging batteries using 230R sound field system
Do NOT attempt to charge alkaline batteries in the 340T.
Only Phonic Ear rechargeable batteries can be recharged.
230R (back)
Plug any end of charge cord into
charge out jack on back of 230R
receiver.
3Plug any end of 300-6497-105
charge cord (included with 230R
system) into 340T charge/ jack.
4
4
300-6497-105
3
5
NOTE: Charge for 12 hours before first use.
After daily use, charge unit overnight for at
least 12 hours for up to 12 hours of battery life.
Check indicator light on 340T for
proper charge indication.
bright red = Battery charging
green light = Improper charge (turn power
to off(chg) position)
5

9
2c charging batteries using wall charger
Do NOT attempt to charge alkaline batteries in the 340T.
Only Phonic Ear rechargeable batteries can be recharged.
Plug either end of the wall transformer
charge cord into 340T charge jack.
3
IMPORTANT: Charge for 12 hours before first
use. After daily use, charge unit overnight for at
least 12 hours for up to 12 hours of battery life.
3Plug wall transformer into wall socket.
2
2
(040-7150-105 - U.S./Canada)
(890-88-051-00 - International)
Switch 340T power to off (chg) position.
1
1Verify 340T indicator light for proper
charge indication
bright red = Battery charging
no light = Improper charge
4
4

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3wearing 340T
Clip to elastic belt (AT0712), pocket,
pants or clothes.
or
Attach transmitter to necklace-style
lavalier cord (AT0512-BK).
AT0712
AT0512-BK
or

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plugging in and wearing microphone
4
The microphone cord also acts
as the antenna. To ensure consis-
tent transmission, keep cord as
straight as possible.
Plug microphone into mic jack on
340T unit.
1
2
2
1
Position microphone approximately
3in/7.6cm from mouth.
3
3
To mute microphone, press down
on 340T mute button
4

12
activating microphone mute feature
5
1
3
To mute microphone, press down
on 340T mute button
mute switch positions:
( on off)
2The green “power on” LED indi-
cator light will begin to blink
when mute feature is activated
3To deactivate mute, press down
again on the mute button to
restore button to “up” position
and regain microphone sound.
2
1

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turning on 340T
6
Push power switch up to turn
transmitter power on.
1
Confirm green power on indicator
light.
2
1
2
indicator light features:
on = Green light
mute on = Blinking green light
low batt = Blinking red light indicates
approximately 1 hour of battery life remaining
batt charging = Red light
improper charging = No light
(when charge cable is inserted)

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Set the channel number of the 340T
to match the channel number of the
receiver you are using.
Refer to the chart on pages 24 and 25
for a complete list of frequencies and
corresponding Phonic Ear channel
numbers by country.
verifying channel setting
7
1
340T (front)
2
LEXIS receiver
230R
sound field receiver
OR
15
1

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To change the channel number of the 340T
transmitter to match the receiver channel
number (230R, LEXIS, RADIUM or SPRITE):
changing channels
8
1
340T (front) Channel number will “lock” in place after
approximately 5 seconds of non-activity.
Using the CH+ or CH- buttons, scroll to
the desired channel that matches receiver
channel number.
NOTE: Holding down the CH+ or CH-
button will allow quick-scrolling through
channel numbers.
2
3
Hold down the CH+ or CH- button
until numbers in display blink once.
Now you’re in channel-changing mode.

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Using auxiliary inputs:
connecting CD, TV and other audio sources
Plug external antenna (AT0529A) or
any microphone into 340T mic jack.
(To ensure a consistent transmission,
keep the microphone cord as straight
as possible.)
1
1
9
300-6332-107
(3.5mm – dual RCA)
Using appropriate auxiliary input
cord, connect the 340T to the
secondary sound source.
2
The 340T auxiliary input jack (aux) allows
transmission of an external audio source such
as a CD player, TV, VCR, or computer.
OR
384-01-210-08
(3.5mm – 3.5mm)
2
AT0529A
(antenna)
OR
NOTE: Check the type of connection need-
ed for the secondary sound source – refer to
page 4 for available aux-in adaptor cord
specs and usage descriptions.
TV

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340T part number cross-reference list
Description Phonic Ear, Inc. (USA) Phonic Ear A/S (Intl.)
340T Transmitter
• 173MHz 340T-173 202-01-001-00
• 216 MHZ 340T-216 NA
230R Sound Field Receiver
• 173MHz 230R-173 202-00-001-00
• 216MHz 230R-216USA NA
Lexis Receiver
• 173MHz 140-23-XXX-XX 140-23-XXX-XX
• 216MHz 140-23-XXX-XX 140-23-XXX-XX
920SR Receiver
• 216MHz 920SR216 NA
Behind-the-neck boom microphone AT0655 -AT0655
Earhook microphone AT0814 -5-300-400-110
FM Collar microphone AT0816 -AT0816
Directional microphone w/lavalier cord (large) AT0291-L -AT0291-L
Directional microphone w/lavalier cord (small) AT0668-L 630-15-500-03
Microphone clip for AT0291-L mic AT0291-C -AT0291-C
Microphone clip for AT0668-L mic AT0668-C -AT0668-C
part numbers

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340T part number cross-reference list (cont’d)
Description Phonic Ear, Inc. (USA) Phonic Ear A/S (Intl.)
Windscreen for AT0291-L mic AT0291-W -AT0291-W
Windscreen for AT0668-L mic AT0668-W -AT0668-W
Windscreen for AT0655 mic AT0655-W -AT0655-W
Wall Transformer (for 340T charging)
• USA/Canada 040-7150-105
• International (EU, UK, AU/NZ) 890-88-051-00
Lavalier cord, black woven polyester (for transmitters) AT0512-BK -AT0512-BK
Lavalier cord, clear plastic (for lapel mics) AT0076 -AT0076
AAA NiMH batteries (2 per pack) 374-30-310-09 374-30-310-09
Clamshell Tx carry case, black 841-6440-101 895-88-008-00
Belt clip, black 900-6495-101 890-88-060-00
Belt, elastic AT0712 -AT0712
Aux-in adaptor cord (3.5mm - 3.5mm) 384-01-210-08 384-01-210-08
Aux-in adaptor cord (3.5mm - dual RCA) 300-6332-107 384-88-005-00
Antenna, auxiliary AT0529A -AT0529A
340T user guide/instructions for use 821-6442-101 921-00-010-00
part numbers