Page 2 - contents; system setup and operation
contents 922T handheld transmitteroperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-46 aux in – connecting to TV, CD, VCR, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 aux out – connecting to personal devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49 additional system accessories . . . . ...
Page 3 - introduction
introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new Radium sound field system! With proper careand use it will become one of your most valuable classroom educational tools. Students willbe able to consistently and easily understand the teacher, regardless of their location in theclassroom, or c...
Page 4 - understanding sound field and its benefits; without sound field
2 understanding sound field and its benefits ? • distance• noise• echo cough! • distance• noise• echo ? without sound field with sound field 4724 Radium 216 User Guide 2/28/05 10:14 AM Page 8
Page 5 - – Take a good look around, paying close; Third; – Determine whether to mount the; setup tips
3 IMPORTANT! Be sure you place your Radium speaker and transmitter units on their charger overnight –for a minimum of 12 hours – before turning the power on and/or using them for the firsttime. Failing to do so can reduce battery capacity. Basic setup tips First – Identify a front corner of the room...
Page 6 - Fourth; – Consider whether other Radium,
4 setup tips (cont’d) mount stand in diagram 2. In either case,the speaker should be placed at a height of 3 feet/1 meter from the floor, or at level closest to the listener‘s ears. Fourth – Consider whether other Radium, EasyListener 2, or other radio-based activelearning systems are in use in the ...
Page 7 - Choose a table or surface top that is sturdy.; If mounting on the wall, consider the following:; The power supply cord needs to reach the wall outlet.
setup tips (cont’d) 5 • Choose a table or surface top that is sturdy. Make sure the table or cabinet is structurally solid, sturdy and out of the way of foot traffic. • Properly mount and securely fasten the T-bar speaker stand onto the bottomof the speaker. Make sure the stand is screwed on tightly...
Page 8 - daily operating tips; In the morning –; Turn transmitter power ’on’ and put microphone on.; In the evening after each use –; Turn transmitter power ’off ’,
6 daily operating tips In the morning – • Turn transmitter power ’on’ and put microphone on. • Turn speaker column power ’on’. The speaker should remain plugged into a wall power outlet during the day – with the power in the ‘on’ position. Turn power switchto the ‘off’ position at night after each u...
Page 9 - Battery care and maintenance tips –; • Keep speaker away from heating units – use/store in a cool dry place.
7 daily operating tips (cont’d) Battery care and maintenance tips – • The speaker battery will last approximately 2 years depending on usage. • When not in use, leave speaker plugged into wall outlet with power switch in ‘off ’ position. • Keep speaker away from heating units – use/store in a cool d...
Page 10 - Do not coil the microphone –; since it also acts as your antenna, coiling or wrapping the; Speak at a normal level –; the system is projecting your voice for you.
8 daily operating tips (cont’d) Do not coil the microphone – since it also acts as your antenna, coiling or wrapping the cord will affect its range and may also reduce its life. Speak at a normal level – the system is projecting your voice for you. 4724 Radium 216 User Guide 2/28/05 10:14 AM Page 14
Page 11 - parts and accessories included with system; or
9 parts and accessories included with system 2 1 7 8 5 9 4 10 12 13 6 11 or and/ or 3 4724 Radium 216 User Guide 2/28/05 10:14 AM Page 15
Page 12 - 2 auxiliary input/output cable
10 11 channel changer screwdriver (330-3000-101) 7 receiver antenna (AT0831) 5 power supply, receiver(040-7402-106) 10 AA rechargeable NiMH batteries(AT0807) 6 power supply, charging stand(AT0819) 9 elastic belt(AT0712) 1 column speaker receiver(920SR) 2 body-worn transmitter(921T) and/or handheld t...
Page 15 - 20SR column speaker features (front and back)
13 920SR column speaker features (front and back) 13 14 15 16 17 20 18 19 4724 Radium 216 User Guide 2/28/05 10:14 AM Page 19
Page 17 - 21T body-worn transmitter features; back
15 921T body-worn transmitter features back 3 1 2 4 front 4724 Radium 216 User Guide 2/28/05 10:14 AM Page 21
Page 19 - 22T handheld microphone features; LED indicator light; channel selector
17 922T handheld microphone features 1 LED indicator light 4 battery compartment 5 channel selector key (inside battery compartment) 2 3 position power switch on off standby (mute) 4 2 5 3 1 3 channel selector 4724 Radium 216 User Guide 2/28/05 10:14 AM Page 23
Page 20 - 23C charging stand features
18 923C charging stand features 2 pocket 1 charging indicator 1 power indicator 3 pocket 1 full charge indicator 4 pocket 2 charging indicator 5 pocket 2 full charge indicator 6 power switch 7 DC power socket front back 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 4724 Radium 216 User Guide 2/28/05 10:14 AM Page 24
Page 21 - attach antenna; Attach antenna to top of speaker
attach antenna 1 Attach antenna to top of speaker 1 1 19 system setup and operation Turn metal base of antenna clock-wise until secured tightly (do notover-tighten) 2 2 4724 Radium 216 User Guide 2/28/05 10:14 AM Page 25
Page 22 - turn on main power
20 NOTE: Battery operating time is 5- 8 hours. Plug power supply intopower/charging socket Plug power supply intowall socket 1 2 Turn speaker on if using wall outlet if using already charged battery 3 Turn speaker on NOTE: Light is not illuminated during normal battery operation turn on main power 2...
Page 23 - charge battery; Plug power supply into wall socket; charge nightly after every use
21 3 charge battery NOTE: Battery operating time is 5- 8 hours. Plug power supply intopower/charging socket Plug power supply into wall socket 1 2 NOTE: Light is not illuminated during normal battery operation Recharging time is 8 hours if the battery iscompletely discharged and 4 to 7 hours ifbatte...
Page 24 - insert batteries in body-worn transmitter; Switch power off; WARNING
22 insert batteries in body-worn transmitter 4 + + _ _ Switch power off Remove battery cover(push and slide off ) Insert two AA rechargeable NiMH batteries 1 2 3 1 2 3 WARNING : Never recharge alkaline batteries! This will cause damage to theunit and will void the product warranty. 4724 Radium 216 U...
Page 25 - insert batteries in handheld microphone
insert batteries in handheld microphone 5 Switch power off Remove battery cover(turn counter-clockwise) Insert two AA rechargeable NiMH batteries 1 2 3 _ + AA Rechargeable NiMH batteries _ + 3 1 2 23 WARNING : Never recharge alkaline batteries! This will cause damage to theunit and will void the pro...
Page 28 - select channel; Use a screwdriver to adjust the; Channel A; selector on the back of; NOTE
26 8 select channel Use a screwdriver to adjust the Channel A selector on the back of the speaker to match the channelnumber of either the 921T and/orthe 922T transmitter(s). 1 1 match 921T 922T match NOTE : Consider whether other Radium, EasyListener 2, or other radio-basedactive learning systems a...
Page 29 - activate receivers; Turn receiver on by turning; volume control
27 9 activate receivers Turn receiver on by turning Channel A and/or Channel B volume control knob(s) to the right Check power indicator light (remember that main power must also be on – see 2 ): Flash red once = adequate powerContinuous red = low batteryNo light = battery does not havepower and req...
Page 30 - FM; setting to proper level. Two people are; setting FM volume; With a sound level meter; - Take a level reading in the “A” setting in the center of the; Without a sound level meter; The average volume setting is in the
28 Follow steps or below to adjust FM volume setting to proper level. Two people are needed to set the volume level. It is difficult tohear your own voice and make adjustments to it. setting FM volume 10 1 With a sound level meter - Take a level reading in the “A” setting in the center of the room d...
Page 31 - speaker positioning; 20SR speaker placement and mounting
29 11 speaker positioning 1m/3ft Place speaker in a corner of the room facinglisteners. Mount speaker on wall using brack-ets or place speaker on a surface using aspeaker stand. The bottom of the speakershould be about 1 meter/3 feet from the floor.(See setup tips on page 3). 920SR speaker placement...
Page 34 - Attach brackets to wall
32 13a wall mounting (option 1) Screw mounting brackets to top andbottom of speaker Attach brackets to wall AT0820 1 2 2 1 4724 Radium 216 User Guide 2/28/05 10:14 AM Page 38
Page 36 - seal wall mounting hole if using table stand
34 Place plastic plug into mountingbracket hole on top of speaker tokeep out dust seal wall mounting hole if using table stand 1 1 13c 4724 Radium 216 User Guide 2/28/05 10:15 AM Page 40
Page 37 - plug microphone in; Plug microphone cord into; mic; jack on top of body-worn; 21T body-worn transmitter operation
35 1 plug microphone in 14 Plug microphone cord into mic jack on top of body-worn transmitter 1 Boom mic cord 921T body-worn transmitter operation 4724 Radium 216 User Guide 2/28/05 10:15 AM Page 41
Page 39 - turn power on; Switch power on; battery life
37 16 turn power on Switch power on Check indicator light:Continuous green = adequate powerContinuous red = low battery battery life NiMH rechargeable AA = 12 hours (approx.)Alkaline disposable AA = 15 hours (approx.) WARNING : Never recharge alkaline batteries! This will cause damage to the unitand...
Page 40 - channel on the; and the second; Channel B
38 17 adjust transmitter(s) frequency Use a screwdriver to turn frequencyselector to channel number that match-es the channel set on column speaker 1 If using both body-worn and hand-held transmitters set one transmitterchannel to match a Channel A on the speaker column, and the othertransmitter cha...
Page 41 - adjust body-worn transmitter volume
39 18 adjust body-worn transmitter volume Increase transmitter volume forgreater mic sensitivity and soundclarity Reduce transmitter volume if feed-back occurs 1 2 1 2 4724 Radium 216 User Guide 2/28/05 10:15 AM Page 45
Page 42 - activate standby/mute mode; Activate; standby; mode to; MUTE; off
40 19 activate standby/mute mode 1 Activate standby mode to eliminate white noise when not speaking 1 MUTE : Standby mode can also be used as a microphone/transmitter mute switch.The mute feature allows teachers to have aprivate conversation without needing toturn the transmitter off . 4724 Radium 2...
Page 43 - 22T handheld transmitter operation
41 1 20 turn power on Turn power on by pushing power switch up 1 922T handheld transmitter operation 4724 Radium 216 User Guide 2/28/05 10:15 AM Page 47
Page 44 - check indicator light
42 21 check indicator light Check indicator light:Continuous green = adequate powerContinuous red = low battery 1 battery life NiMH rechargeable AA = 12 hours (approx.) Alkaline disposable AA = 15 hours (approx.) WARNING : Never recharge alkaline batteries! This will cause damage to the unitand will...
Page 45 - remove channel adjustment key; Remove channel adjustment key
43 22 remove channel adjustment key Open battery compartment door andremove batteries 1 Remove channel adjustment key 2 1 2 4724 Radium 216 User Guide 2/28/05 10:15 AM Page 49
Page 46 - adjust transmitter channel to match receiver channel
44 23 adjust transmitter channel to match receiver channel Using adjustment key, turn channel frequency selector to channel numberthat matches the channel set on column speaker 1 1 NOTE : Never operate two transmitters on the same channel or interference will result.To use two transmitters, set the ...
Page 47 - standby mode
45 24 standby mode Activate standby mode to mutevoice and eliminate white noisewhen not speaking 1 1 4724 Radium 216 User Guide 2/28/05 10:15 AM Page 51
Page 48 - transmitters that can be used with 920SR receiver/speaker
46 transmitters that can be used with 920SR receiver/speaker transmitter compatible performance accessory comments rating needed 25 best when used with AT0655 boom mic 921T ✔ ★★★★ none Radium922T ✔ ★★★★ none Radium330T ✔ ★★★★ none EasyListener 2300TS-216 ✔ ★★★ none SpriteLexis transmitter ✔ ★★★ ✔ (a...
Page 49 - AUX IN; port on top of speaker; Use; AUX IN VOLUME; control to; can be used simultaneously
47 Using either the AT0532-05 or 300-6332-107 adaptor cords, connect VCR, TV, CD, computer or other audio source to AUX IN port on top of speaker VCR connecting speaker to TV, CD, VCR, etc. 26 1 1 aux in – connecting to TV, CD, VCR, etc. AT0532-05 300-6332-107 or 2 Use AUX IN VOLUME control to adjus...
Page 50 - AUX; input jack of either S; mitter. Connect other end of cable to; AUX OUT; port on top of speaker.; connecting to S; OLARIS; or other transmitter; (for rebroadcast of audio to students with hearing impairment); aux out – connecting to personal FM devices
48 Connect AT0532-05(ft) cord to AUX input jack of either S OLARIS , E ASY L ISTENER , S PRITE , or other trans- mitter. Connect other end of cable to AUX OUT port on top of speaker. Connect antenna AT0529A (includedwith transmitter system) to Mic/Ant jack on transmitter PE 571T PE 300T PE 300TS OR ...
Page 51 - aux out transmitter compatibility chart and level setting guide; aux; aux in jack size
49 aux out transmitter compatibility chart and level setting guide * For transmitters with a 3.5mm jack size, simply attach the transmitter to the AT0805 aux out accessory cord. For 2.5mm products, use the aux out adapter plug (310-2544-1341) † Requires special adaptor cord provided by Phonak (P/N 5...
Page 52 - microphone options; additional system accessories; receiver accessories
50 microphone options additional system accessories AT0824 speaker floor stand AT0822 carrying bag AT0820 wall mounting bracket(set of 2) AT0823 speaker table stand AT0814 earhook microphone AT0655 behind-the-neck boom microphone AT0291-L directional microphone with lavalier cord receiver accessorie...
Page 53 - transmitter accessories
51 transmitter accessories AT0529A transmitter antenna AT0532-15 auxiliary input/output cable(3.5mm–dual RCA)(15ft/4.6m) 310-2544-1341 aux-out adaptor plug(3.5mm – 2.5mm) AT0807 AA rechargeable NiMH batteries additional system accessories (cont’d) 4724 Radium 216 User Guide 2/28/05 10:15 AM Page 57
Page 54 - troubleshooting
52 no FM reception (Channel A, ChannelB indicator does not have green light) • Verify the transmitter is turned on • Verify the frequency number on the trans- mitter matches the frequency number on receiver • Verify transmitter batteries are charged • Verify speaker antenna is connected properly wea...
Page 55 - speaker battery does not charge
53 troubleshooting (cont’d) speaker does not turn on (powerindicator does not flash red) • Verify main power switch on the bottom of the unit is turned on • Verify Channel A and Channel B volume control knobs are turned on • Verify power supply is plugged securely into speaker and wall socket • Veri...
Page 56 - Radium channel numbers and corresponding frequencies
54 Radium channel numbers and corresponding frequencies Channel # Channel A Channel # Channel B 41 . . . . . . . . . . . 216.025 MHz 51 . . . . . . . . . . 216.525MHz 42 . . . . . . . . . . . 216.075MHz 52 . . . . . . . . . . 216.575MHz 43 . . . . . . . . . . . 216.125MHz 53 . . . . . . . . . . 216....
Page 57 - two channel column speaker: 920SR; product specifications
55 two channel column speaker: 920SR product specifications carrier frequency range/ 216.025 – 216.875MHz frequencies 16 total modulation FM (F3E) output power maximum 36W @ 4 Ω x 2 power requirements 110V/240V AC adaptor 15V DC/2A,Battery 12V/2.7A(rechargeable, sealed lead-acid, 1-1.5 year life wit...
Page 59 - handheld mic transmitter: 922T
57 product specifications (cont’d) handheld mic transmitter: 922T carrier frequency range/ 216.025 – 216.875MHz frequencies 16 total (see chart below) mic dynamic microphone antenna built-in RF output 15mW battery NiMH rechargeable battery; alkaline disposable; 1.5V x 2 AA battery life NiMH recharge...
Page 60 - warranty; time period of warranty; what is covered by this warranty
58 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 orig-inal owner. E ASY L ISTENER 2 ™ , V OCA L IGHT ™ and O N W AVE ™ have a 3-year warranty. All other prod- ucts have a 1 ye...
Page 61 - what to do if you have questions; what to do if you need service
59 warranty (cont’d) Phonic Ear Inc. reserves the right to make changes inthe design or construction of any of its instruments atany time without incurring any obligation to make anychanges whatsoever on units previously purchased. This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties.All expre...
Page 63 - regulatory approvals and clearances; transmitter
61 regulatory approvals and clearances transmitter This transmitter is authorized by rule under the LowPower Radio Service (47 C.F.R. Part 95) and mustnot cause harmful interference to TV reception orUnited States Navy SPASUR installations. You donot need an FCC license to operate this transmitter.T...
Page 64 - regulatory approvals and clearances (cont’d)
62 This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in a resi-dential installation. This equipment generates,uses and can radiate ...
Page 65 - FCC notes
63 regulatory approvals and clearances (cont’d) Part 95 This transmitter is authorized by rule under theLow Power Radio Service (47 CFR Part 95) andmust not cause harmful interference to TV recep-tion or United States Navy SPASUR installa-tions. You do not need an FCC license to oper-ate this transm...
Page 66 - IC notes
64 IC notes This Class B digital apparatus complies withCanadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. The term "IC:" before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry of Canadatechnical specifications were met. This devic...
