Williams Sound PPA R35-8 Assembly instructions

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MAN 117F ©2008 Williams Sound Corp
Personal PA™Receiver, PPA R35-8
Instructions For Use & Care
SAFETY INFORMATION
Hearing Safety:
This product is designed to amplify
sounds to a high volume level which
could potentially cause hearing dam-
age if used improperly. To protect your
hearing and the hearing of others:
1. Make sure the volume is turned
down before putting on the ear-
phone or headphone before adjust-
ing the volume to a comfortable
level.
2. Set the volume level at the mini-
mum setting that you need to hear.
3. Do not allow children or other
unauthorized persons to have access
to this product.
BATTERY SAFETY & DISPOSAL
Do not attempt to recharge dispos-
able batteries, which may explode,
release dangerous chemicals, cause
burns, or other serious harm to the
user or product.
PACEMAKER SAFETY
1. Beforeusing this product with a pace-
maker or other medical device, con-
sult your physician or the manufactur-
er of your pacemaker or other medical
device.
2. If you have a pacemaker or other med-
ical device, make sure that you are using
this product in accordance with safety
guidelines established by your physician
or the pacemaker manufacturer.
CAUTION!

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Install AA batteries: Open the battery
compartment by lifting the tab on the
back of the receiver with your finger.
To remove depleted batteries, pull up
on the fabric strip.
IMPORTANT: If Alkaline (non-
rechargeable) batteries are being
installed, slide the battery selection
switch in the battery compartment to
the “Alkaline” position. See FIG. A
above. If installing NiMH (or recharge-
able) batteries, slide the battery selec-
tion switch to the “NiMH” position.
Press the batteries into place over the
fabric strip. Be sure to observe proper
polarity (+/–). Damage due to improp-
er battery installation may void the war-
ranty on the product. Close the battery
door. LED will flash when the batteries
are getting low; continue to use until the
sound becomes weak or distorted, or the
unit quits operating, then replace or
recharge batteries.
RECYCLING INSTRUCTIONS
Help Williams Sound protect the envi-
ronment! Please take the time to dis-
pose of your equipment properly.
Product Recycling:
Please do NOT dispose of your Williams
Sound equipment in the household trash.
Please take the equipment to a electron-
ics recycling center; OR, return the prod-
uct to the factory for proper disposal.
Battery Recycling:
Please do NOT dispose of used batteries
in the household trash. Please take the
batteries to a retail or community collec-
tion point for recycling.
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AA
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FIG. A

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On/Off Switch
Volume Control
Headphone
Jack
"On"/Low Battery
Indicator LED
Channel
Selector Knob
Battery Information
The PPA R35-8 Receiver can use two (2)
disposable AA batteries
(BAT 001) or two (2) AA rechargeable
batteries (BAT 026).
Note: The BAT 026 provides longer life
than other rechargeables. Do not substi-
tute other rechargeable batteries and
chargers.
Low Battery Indicator
The “On” indicator on top of the unit will
flash to indicate low battery.
Recharging
If the R35-8 is equipped with recharge-
able batteries, up to 12 units can be
charged at one time in the optional
CHG 3512 multicharger. Refer to the
MAN 116 charger instruction sheet for
complete charging instructions. For
ordering information, please contact
Williams Sound at 800-843-3544.
Earpad Cleaning
Do not immerse the earphone in water or
other cleaning agent. Foam pads may be
removed and washed with a mild laundry
soap solution, rinsed thoroughly, and air-
dried. You may also opt to purchase new
foam pads. Call the factory for more
information: 800-843-3544.
FIG B: R35-8 Control Panel
2. Plug the earphone or headphone into
the Headphone jack on the receiver’s
control panel.
3. Turn the receiver on by rotating the
Volume control knob. The ON indica-
tor should illuminate RED.
4. Select the channel you’d like by turn-
ing the channel selector on the con-
trol panel. Choose between 8 stan-
dard frequencies: 72.1, 72.3, 72.6,
72.8, 74.7, 75.4, 75.7, or 75.9 MHz.
Important: Make sure the receiver fre-
quency matches the transmitter fre-
quency!
5. Adjust the volume to a comfortable
listening level.
6. To turn the receiver off, rotate the
Volume control knob to the left until
it clicks off. The ON indicator
should not be lit. To prolong the bat-
tery life of the unit, turn the receiver
off when it is not in use.

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BELT CLIP INSTALLATION
For hands free operation of the R35-8
receiver, use the provided belt clip to secure
the unit on your belt, pocket or pants.
To Install: Position the belt clip on the rear
of the R35-8 receiver as shown in FIG C.
Turn the belt clip 180° left or right as shown
in FIG D. The belt clip is now installed and
ready for use.
To Remove: Turn the belt clip 180° so the
edge points toward the top of the unit as
shown in FIG C. Gently pull the belt clip
away from the unit to remove.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Williams Sound products are engineered,
designed and manufactured under careful-
ly controlled conditions to provide you
with many years of reliable service.
Williams Sound warrants the PPA R35-8
receiver against defects in materials and
workmanship for FIVE (5) years. During
the first five years from the purchase date,
we will promptly repair or replace the PPA
R35-8 receiver.
Earphones, headphones, batteries, cables,
carry cases, and all other accessory prod-
ucts carry a 90-day warranty.
WILLIAMS SOUND HAS NO CON-
TROL OVER THE CONDITIONS
UNDER WHICH THIS PRODUCT IS
USED. WILLIAMS SOUND, THERE-
FORE, DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES
NOT SET FORTH ABOVE, BOTH
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED, WITH
RESPECT TO THE PPA R35-8 RECEIV-
ER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
WILLIAMS SOUND SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY
FOR ANY MEDICAL EXPENSES OR
ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY
ANY USE, DEFECT, FAILURE OR
MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCT,
– or –
FIG. C
FIG. D

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WHETHER A CLAIM FOR SUCH DAM-
AGES IS BASED UPON WARRANTY,
CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE.
THE SOLE REMEDY FOR ANY
DEFECT, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION
OF THE PRODUCT IS REPLACEMENT
OF THE PRODUCT. NO PERSON HAS
ANY AUTHORITY TO BIND WILLIAMS
SOUND TO ANY REPRESENTATION OR
WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE
PPA R35-8 RECEIVER. UNAUTHO-
RIZED REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS
WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
The exclusions and limitations set out above
are not intended to, and should not be con-
strued so as to contravene mandatory provi-
sions of applicable law. If any part or term
of this Disclaimer of Warranty is held to be
illegal, unenforceable or in conflict with
applicable law by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the validity of the remaining
portions of this Disclaimer of Warranty
shall not be affected, and all rights and obli-
gations shall be construed and enforced as if
this Limited Warranty did not contain the
particular part or term held to be invalid.
If you experience difficulty with your sys-
tem, call Toll-Free for Customer
Assistance:
1-800-843-3544 (U.S.A.) or
[phone] (Outside the
U.S.A.)
If it is necessary to return the system for
service, your Customer Service
Representative will give you a Return
Authorization Number (RA) and shipping
instructions.
Pack the system carefully and send it to:
Williams Sound Corp.
Attn: Repair Dept.
10321 West 70th Street
Eden Prairie, MN 55344

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
P ERSONAL PA
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R35-8 R ECEIVER
Dimensions: 4.5” H x 2.85 W x 1.2” D (115 mm x 72 mm x 30 mm)
Weight: 4.6 oz (130 g)
Color: Black
Battery Type: Two (2) AA non-rechargeable alkaline batteries (BAT 001), approx.
50 hours battery life; or
Two (2) AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (BAT 026), 1400 mAh,
approx. 32 hours battery life.
Current Consumption: Nominal 40 mA
Operating Freq: 8 channels:
72.1, 72.3, 72.6, 72.8, 74.7, 75.4, 75.7, or 75.9 MHz*.
All Channels Not Available on the PPA T20 Transmitter
Intermediate Freq: 10.7 MHz
FM Deviation: +/- 75 kHz
De-emphasis: 75 uS
LED Indicator: Power: Red. Low Battery: Flashes.
Sensitivity: 2 µV at 12 dB SINAD with squelch defeated
Input Overload: 20 mV
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15 kHz +/- 3 dB
Signal to Noise ratio: 60 dB at 100 µV
Receive Antenna: Integral with earphone/headphone cord
Audio Output: 35 mW, max 16 ohm load
Output Connector: 3.5 mm mono phone jack
Squelch: Located inside battery door. Factory set for 25 dB S/N. Squelch
may be set with JFD-7104-5 from Sprague Goodman or any flat
tipped tuning tool with tip size .095 X .016
Notes: The R35-8 is NOT field tunable. The eight channels have been
carefully selected to inhibit inter-modulation interference. Channel
frequencies are 72.1, 72.3, 72.6, 72.8, 74.7, 75.4, 75.7, and 75.9 MHz.
Approvals: FCC, Industry Canada, RoHS, WEEE
Warranty:
Five Years, Parts and Labor. 90 days on cords, earphones, headphones,
batteries, and other accessories
*DISCLAIMER: FCC RULES LIMIT USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT TO AUDITORY ASSISTANCE.
NOTE: SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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10321 West 70th St., Eden Prairie, MN 55344 U.S.A.
800.843.3544 | 952.943.2252 | FAX: [phone]
www.williamssound.com
MAN 117F ©2008 Williams Sound Corp