COMTEK PR-216 User Manual

PR-216 OPERATOR’S MANUAL

PR-216

High Performance
Personal Receiver

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ..........................................................

Controls ..............................................................

Setup ...................................................................

Frequency Selection ...........................................

Multiple Channel Operation .............................

Frequency Groups ..............................................

Frequency Chart .................................................

Monitoring Capabilities ....................................

Low Battery Indicator ......................................

Battery Removal and Replacement ....................

Battery Charging ...............................................

Belt Clip Installation and Removal .................

Optional Accessories ........................................

Specifications ....................................................

Warranty and Service .......................................

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© 2010 COMTEK® All rights reserved.
Print Release Date 05-27-2010

INTRODUCTION

PR-216

High Performance
Personal Receiver

he PR-216 is a professional

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quality , personal monitor
receiver designed to operate with
transmitters in the 216-217 MHz
band under Part 95 of the FCC
regulations. This versatile receiver
can tune both standard and
high- fidelity channels for a variety
of speciality applications:
assistive listening, personal cueing,
language interpretation, tour guide
monitoring, and other personal
remote monitoring applications.

The PR-216 receiver incorporates both
advanced digital and analog micro­circuit technologies to produce
superior audio performance
with the convenience of
channel-selectability to
accommodate adverse
multi-channel operation.

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PR-216 CONTROLS

AUDIO OUTPUT JACK: This stereo 3.5 mm audio output jack accommodates

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any low impedance headphone — either stereo or mono; also, charging input for
rechargeable battery, and auxiliary power input.

VOLUME CONTROL: This control has 50 dB of range to adjust the audio

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output for a comfortable listening level (clockwise for maximum level).

POWER / RECEIVER ST ATUS INDICATOR:

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The LED test indicator displays three functions:

1. The indicator will illuminate continuously
when unit is “ON” and
received.

2. A steady slow flash indicates the receiver
is receiving a signal on the tuned channel.

3. A rapid flash of the LED indicator and a
subtle beeping signal indicates a low battery.

ON / OFF SWITCH: This switch turns the

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receiver on and off.

OPTIONAL EnviroMic ON / OFF:

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Note: If receiver does not have
EnviroMic option, this switch is
non-operational.

NO signal is being

Optional EnviroMic

CHANNEL SWITCHES:

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These rotary switches select the
channel. Channel must be the
same as transmitter’s channel.
(See page 6 for frequency
selection chart.)

BA TTERY COMPARTMENT: The battery

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compartment features a hinged battery cover
and an alignment system that ensures proper
battery polarity. Battery installation and removal is
facilitated by simply manipulating the rear of the battery.

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Battery

Cover Latch

PR-216 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Setup

a. Check to ensure that the PR-216 receiver’s radio frequency channel is the

same as the associated COMTEK transmitter’s channel.

(Channels are indicated by the rotary switches on the back of the receiver. See page 4.)

b. Open the battery cover on the receiver (see page 8) and insert a new nine
volt alkaline battery (Eveready E522 or equivalent). This type of battery will
offer up to 30 hours of operation. (Replace the battery before every use if the

demand for fail-safe operation outweighs battery cost. The use of carbon batteries is
not recommended.)

NOTE: If a rechargeable battery is to be used, ensure that the
battery has a full charge before use. (See page 9 for battery
charger instructions.)

c. Connect the headphone to the receiver by inserting the headphone plug

into the receptacle on the top of the receiver . The receiver is operating when
the receiver power switch is turned on and the battery status on indicator
illuminates.

NOTE: The headphone cord also functions as part of the
receiver’s antenna system. For optimum performance, this cord
should be fully extended. Coiling or bunching the headphone
cord may reduce the range of the receiver. Also, coil-cord
type headphone cords are not recommended. The receiver
should be carried by the snap-on belt clip (included) or in a
pocket or belt-clip pouch.

d. Set the audio output level control to a comfortable listening volume. This

control is turned clockwise for maximum output level.

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