Williams Sound Pocketalker Ultra PKT D1 User manual

USED IN THE COURTROOMS AND JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM
Pocketalker Ultra Personal Amplifier
Model: PKT D1
OVERVIEW
The POCKETALKER ULTRA is a versatile, high quality assistive listening device designed to
improve communications in difficult listening situations. The POCKETALKER ULTRA delivers
clear, distinct sound, while its large, manageable controls provide for easy operation.
Use the POCKETALKER ULTRA to improve listening on a one-to-one basis, in small group
situations, while listening to a speaker in large room.
When to use the Pocketalker Ultra and when to use the SoundPlus?
The silver-colored Pocketalker Ultra PKT D1 is a personal amplifier device that is NOT connected to the Courtroom’s sound
system. It picks up and amplifies the sounds coming into the mini microphone that is plugged into the Pocketalker Ultra mic
jack. The Pocketalker Ultra does NOT require any other equipment other than fresh AAA batteries, the detachable
microphone and the user’s preference of either the headphones or T-Coil neckloop.
The black-colored SoundPlus WIR RX-22-4 is a 4-ch IR receiver that is designed for use with the Courtroom’s sound
system. It picks up whatever is spoken into the courtroom’s microphones with the exception of the Nomad E-Podium Sound
System and jury deliberation rooms. The SoundPlus device requires the courtroom’s sound system to be turned on, fresh
AAA batteries and the user’s preference of either the headphones or T-Coil neckloop. The IR Emitters are already installed
in the courtrooms and jury assembly room.
For the jury deliberation rooms, contact Court Admin to have them set up the Portable Assisted Listening System (PALS).
The PALS consists of a Williams Sound IR Transmitter with a microphone and four SoundPlus IR Receivers. PALS is
completely compatible with the courtroom system.
GETTING STARTED WITH THE POCKETALKER ULTRA
1. Plug the microphone into the “MIC” jack and the earphone or headphone into the “EARPHONE” jack.
2. Put on the earphone or headphone.
3. Turn on the POCKETALKER ULTRA by turning the Volume Control counter-clockwise. The red “on” power
indicator light on the top of the unit should be lit.
4. Adjust the volume up or down according to your preferences.
5. Adjust the tone according to your preferences. Turning the Tone Control fully clockwise boosts the high frequency
gain by 11 dB at 5 kHz. Turning the tone control fully counterclockwise boosts the low frequency response.
NOTE: The Power On/Off light on top of unit will flash RED when battery is low.
LISTENING IN CONVERSATIONS
The POCKETALKER ULTRA picks up sounds and boosts them according to the volume you’ve set. For best results, place
or hold the POCKETALKER ULTRA’s microphone aimed at or as close as possible to the person who is speaking.

SEATED
Many users set the POCKETALKER ULTRA on a table if they’re in a courtroom or small group situation. Laying the
POCKETALKER ULTRA flat on the table surface provides superior pickup to standing the POCKETALKER® ULTRA
upright.
STANDING OR WALKING
Many users use the POCKETALKER ULTRA Belt Clip and attach it to their belt, pocket, or skirt.
USING THE OPTIONAL NECKLOOP
Williams Sound’s optional neckloop telecoil couplers magnetically couple the audio
output from the POCKETALKER ULTRA into a hearing aid equipped with a telephone
coil. The Neckloop (PN: NKL 001) only works with hearing aids equipped with a
telephone coil (T–Switch).
HOW TO USE THE NECKLOOP
1. Place the neckloop over your head and around your neck.
2. Slide the bead upwards to a comfortable position. This helps keep the neckloop
in optimal position for coupling with your hearing aid.
3. Plug the neckloop into the “EARPHONE” jack on the POCKETALKER® ULTRA.
USING THE LANYARD
The lanyard provides a convenient way of transporting the POCKETALKER® ULTRA from place to place; it protects the
device from accidental dropping, and provides quick and easy access for operation whenever it is needed. Wear the lanyard
around your neck, wrist, or secure it on a belt.
HINTS & TIPS
The POCKETALKER® ULTRA has been designed to be as easy to use as possible. However, if you have trouble, check
the following:
Make sure the microphone is plugged into the “MIC” jack and the earphone or headphone is plugged into the
“EARPHONE” jack.
Make sure the batteries are not depleted and have been inserted correctly into the battery compartment.
If rechargeable, make sure the batteries are sufficiently charged.
If you experience a howling or squealing sound, this is called feedback. Depending on the earphone or headphone
used, you can sometimes get feedback when the volume control is turned higher than 3 or 31⁄2. To eliminate
feedback, turn down the Volume Control or move the microphone further away from the earphone or headphone.
Also, try turning the Tone Control down (or counterclockwise) to reduce the high frequency.
The POCKETALKER ULTRA earphone jack is a mono jack, designed for mono earphones and headphones. If you
use stereo earphones or headphones with the POCKETALKER ULTRA, only one side of the headphones will work.
If the steps above don’t solve the problem, contact JIS (x3900) for further instructions.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Hearing Safety:
CAUTION!
This product is designed to amplify sounds to a high volume level which could potentially cause hearing damage if used
improperly. To protect your hearing and the hearing of others:
1. Make sure the volume is turned down before putting on the earphone or headphone before adjusting the volume to
a comfortable level.
2. Set the volume level at the minimum setting that you need to hear.
3. If you experience feedback (a squealing or howling sound), reduce the volume setting
and move the microphone away from the earphone or headphone.
4. Do not allow children or other unauthorized persons to have access to this product.
Battery Safety and Disposal:
1. Open the battery compartment door. Using your thumb, apply firm pressure on the
ridges of the door and side it down and away from the POCKETALKER® ULTRA
2. Press 2 AAA disposable batteries into place over the black ribbon, being careful to
observe correct placement of (+) and (–) terminals.
3. Close the battery compartment door: align the door on the back of the unit and slide it
upwards until it snaps into place.