Phonic Ear 330T216 Users Manual

216MHz

user guide

230R receiver
330T transmitter
470-2856-119 compact speaker
AT0806 distributed ceiling speaker
AT0664 cluster ceiling speaker

contents

introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

understanding sound field and its benefits .2

installation tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

basic system guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

basic system package components

and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

230R receiver features . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

330T transmitter features . . . . . . . . . .9-10

230R setup and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13

330T setup and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-22

330T transmitter aux-in . . . . . . . . . . .23

230R receiver aux-in . . . . . . . . . . .24-25

auxiliary output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-33

speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35

compact speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-41

distributed ceiling speakers . . . . . . . . .42-45

cluster ceiling speaker . . . . . . . . . . . .46-48

advanced system setup

advanced speaker daisy-chaining . . . . .49-51

adjusting 3 band equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . .52

adjusting squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

optional accessories (not included) . . .54-55

troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-57

caring for your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Phonic Ear channel numbers and

corresponding frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . .59

product specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-62

warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63-65

code of federal regulations . . . . . . . . .66-67

regulatory approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new EasyListener 2 sound field system! With proper
care and use it will become one of your most valuable classroom tools for many years.
Students will be able to consistently and easily understand what the teacher is saying,
regardless of his/her location in the classroom. Teachers can now speak all day in their
normal voice and will suffer far fewer vocal problems as a result.

Numerous studies show that classrooms using sound field enjoy better student comprehen­sion, increased student participation, better grades and fewer behavioral referrals.

Read this manual carefully to become familiar with your system and to get the most out of
its many features and options.

1

understanding sound field and its benefits

without sound field

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u

o

c

with sound field

• distance

• noise

• echo

• vocal
fatigue

• distance

• noise

• echo

• vocal
fatigue

?

2

installation tips

Before you set up your system, take a good look around your room. Where are the outlets
located? Where are the computers and other electronic equipment? Where can you put your
receiver so it's easy for you to reach, but out of the way of students and main traffic areas?
Though each classroom is different, there are some general guidelines for both receiver and
speaker placement:

The receiver — should be in the front of the classroom at teacher's eye level when standing,
close to a wall outlet. Try to keep it at least six feet (19.5 meters) away from computers or other
electronic equipment, since there may be interference if it is placed too close to these devices.

Compact wall speakers — should be mounted as high as possible and angled down
toward the listeners' ears. Place them around the room so there is even coverage in the listening
area (where the students are seated). Use as many as needed — four is recommended.*

Distributed ceiling speakers — space them evenly above the students’ seating area.
A minimum ceiling height of 10 feet is necessary, and 12 feet is even better. Use as many
as needed — a minimum of four is recommended.*

Cluster ceiling speaker — should be centered directly over the students’ seating area.
A minimum ceiling height of 12 feet is recommended, and 14 feet is even better.

* For optimal speaker placement, download Sound field Wizard software from our website at www.phonicear.com.

3

basic system guidelines

To help ensure that you get the most out of your new sound field system, we have put
together the following list of suggested guidelines:

Charge the batteries every night. Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride batteries (included
with system) last approximately 12 hours between charges, but should be recharged every
night so they are ready to go in the morning. Plan on buying new NiMH batteries (only
Phonic Ear brand can be used) after 12 months of use. Alkaline batteries can also be used
as backups, and will last approximately 15 hours. Alkaline batteries cannot be recharged
by the system.

Do not coil the microphone cord. 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.
Periodically check the volume and OptiVoice settings. These are often set and

then forgotten, but if accidentally changed, will affect how your system sounds.

4

basic system package components and accessories

1

6

10

5

2 3

7

11

12

4

8

13

9

5

14

1 230R base station receiver

8 power supply, receiver

(040-7402-105)

2 330T body-worn transmitter

3 speakers

(compact wall speaker shown here)

*speakers packaged separately

4 accessory/transmitter kit

(841-6440-101)

5 aux out cable/(RCA 3.5mm)

(AT0805)

6 aux-in adaptor plug /(

1

/4in– Dual RCA)

(310-2544-1342)

7 aux-out adaptor plug/(3.5mm –2.5mm)

(310-2544-1341)

9 power cord, receiver (USA/CAN)

(AT0787)

10 antenna, receiver

(AT0831)

11 330T transmitter charging cord

(1.3mm – Dual 1.3mm)
(300-6497-105)

12 elastic belt

(AT0712)

13 rechargeable AAA batteries

(374-30-310-09)

14 microphone/(AT0655 boom

microphone shown here)

6

230R receiver features

2 3

4

front

6

5

7

8

10

back

9 11 12 13 14 16

15

18

17

1

7

1 channel display

10 transmitter charge jack (1.3mm)

2 sleep/standby power indicator light

3 channel adjustment button

4 FM receiver signal light

™

5 OptiVoice

control

6 FM Volume control

7 aux Volume control

8 power button

9 power cord jack

11 3-band equalizer adjustment

12 aux in jack (1/4in)

13 speaker wire terminals

14 number of speakers switch

15 aux out port (RCA)

16 aux out level control

17 squelch adjustment

18 antenna

8

330T transmitter features

front

top

6 7 8 9

back

1

9

2

3

4

5

side

2 channel number

3 belt clip

10

4 serial number

5 battery compartment

6 mute button

1 on/off, low battery and charging

indicator light

on = Dim red light
low batt = Blinking light. When light

starts blinking there is approximately
1 hour of battery life left.

batt charging = Bright red light
improper charging = No light

7 charging input jack (1.3mm)

8 auxiliary input jack (3.5mm)

9 microphone input jack (2.5mm)

10 on/off(chg) switch

10

11

1

230R setup and operation

connecting power to 230R receiver

3

AT0787

2

4

040-7402-105

230R back

1

5

Plug power supply (040-7402-

1

105) into power port on back of
230R receiver

Plug power cord (AT0787) into

2

power supply unit (040-7402-105)

Plug power cord (AT0787) into

3

wall socket

Check to see that green light is on,

4

indicating that unit has power

Attach antenna to antenna port on

5

back of 230R receiver

2

turning on 230R receiver

2

Push power button

1

Confirm that LED channel

2

display lights

1

12

3

adjusting channel setting

13

330T

2

Push up or down channel adjust-

1

ment buttons to set channel on
receiver to match transmitter
channel

Make sure that receiver channel

2

matches transmitter channel

1

NOTE: There are 19 channels available in
the 216MHz frequency. See page 61 for a
complete list of Phonic Ear channel num­bers and corresponding frequencies.

4

330T setup and operation

inserting batteries

2

1

Push off battery compartment door

1

Insert rechargeable AAA NiMH

2

batteries included with system (or
alkaline batteries) into compart­ment and replace door. Check

polarity markings to make sure
batteries are positioned correctly.

NOTE: Before the first use, batteries must
be charged for 12 hours. After that, we
recommend charging for 12 hours every
night for up to 12 hours of battery life.

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5a

charging batteries

Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries. The fail safe charging
system will not allow alkaline batteries to be charged.

Push power button to turn 230R

1

receiver off.

NOTE: Sleep/standby power light

1

on receiver will remain lit in off
position.

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then

Switch transmitter power to

2

off (chg) position

2

5b

300-6497-105

charging batteries (cont’d)

3

230R (back)

5

4

Plug 300-6497-105 charging cord

3

into charge jack on top of 330T
body-worn unit(s)

Plug 300-6497-105 charging cord

4

into charge out jack on back of
230R receiver

Confirm that bright red LED dis-

5

play is lit

NOTE: We recommend charging for 12
hours every night for up to 12 hours of
battery life.

Charge only rechargeable NiMH batteries
from Phonic Ear.

16

6

turning on 330T transmitter

2

Push power switch up to turn

1

transmitter power on

Confirm that red indicator light

2

is on

17

1

LED indicator light functions:

on

= Dim red light

low battery = Blinking light. When

light starts blinking there’s approxi­mately 1 hour of battery life left.

battery charging = Bright red light
improper charging = No light

7

wearing 330T transmitter

AT0712

or

AT0512-BK

Clip to belt (AT0712), pocket, pants, etc.

or

Attach lavalier (AT0512-BK)* to clip on
the back of transmitter

*Lavalier not included with system package

18

8

plugging in microphone

19

Plug microphone into

1

2

1

330T unit

When wearing microphone,

2

keep antenna/cord as straight as
possible. Do not coil.

mic jack on

9

wearing microphone

(there are four microphone styles available for use with the EasyListener 2 system)

★★★★ = most compatible ★ = least compatible

Maximum distance from mic to mouth is 6 in/(15cm); 3 in/(7.5cm) is ideal.

optimum

AT0655 boom mic (two wearing options)

★★★★

7.5cm/3in

AT0816 collar mic

optional

★★

AT0814 earhook mic

★★★★

15cm/

6in max.

AT0291-L directional lapel mic

★★

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10

adjusting OptiVoice™ setting

Set OptiVoice switch to medium

1

1

low: Recommended for use in low-noise situations and for most natural voice quality.
medium: Recommended for everyday use. Best setting for average classrooms where low-

medium noise levels are present.
high: Recommended for use in high noise levels. Helps to ensure top comprehension

during critical tasks such as test-taking or hearing impaired instruction.
NOTE: With each increase in level, there is an increase of approximately 3dB in gain

(volume). This may require you to decrease your volume setting to avoid potential micro­phone/speaker feedback.

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OptiVoice is a 3-position switch that automati­cally adjusts the sound quality of the primary
speaker’s voice. It allows teachers to shape the
sound of their voice and helps to ensure maxi­um speech clarity in low, medium and high
noise levels.

11

setting FM volume

Follow steps or below to adjust FM

volume

1

With a sound level meter - Take a level reading in the “A” setting in the center of the

1

room during normal classroom activity, and another reading of the teacher's amplified voice
(without the class activity). The level of the teacher's voice should be set between 10-15
decibels above room noise level.

Without a sound level meter - First, ask someone other than yourself (if you are the

2

teacher) to listen to the amplified voice and make volume adjustments. An ideal volume level
is achieved when the listener can hear the amplified voice at a comfortable level and the vol­ume level from the speaker and teacher’s mouth is comparable. If you can hear yourself
through the loudspeakers, the volume setting is too high and should be decreased

needed to set the volume level. It is difficult to
hear your own voice and make adjustments to it.

NOTE: The average volume setting is
between 4–5, but may change depending
on room acoustics and noise level.

setting to proper level. Two people are

2

1

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12

330T transmitter aux-in

connecting CD, TV and other audio sources (optional)

OR

384-01-210-08

(3.5mm –3.5mm)

23

AT0529A

(antenna)

1

300-6332-107

(3.5mm –dual RCA)

OR

2

The 330T aux in jack allows transmis­sion of an external audio source such as a
CD player, TV, VCR, or computer.

Plug in microphone or external

1

antenna (AT0529A)

Connect 330T to auxiliary sound

2

source using either the 300-6332-107
cord or the 384-01-210-08 cord

NOTE: OptiVoice will affect the sound

transmitted through the 330T transmitter.

TV

Set the OptiVoice to low position for
most faithful reproduction of music, etc.

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310-2544-1342

230R receiver aux-in

connecting CD, TV and other audio sources (optional)

For most connnections from CD

1

player, TV, stereo or other audio
sources, insert aux-in adaptor plug
(310-2544-1342) into aux in port

Connect audio source to adaptor

1

2

AT0702-25

2

plug using AT0702-25 (optional
accessory –not included with sys­tem. See accessory list on page 55)

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14

25

adjusting aux volume control

1

Turn aux volume control to adjust

1

CD, TV, stereo and other audio
sources plugged into aux in.

Depending on setup, you may have
to adjust volume of external audio
source.

NOTE: OptiVoice does not affect aux

sound.

15a

auxiliary output

rebroadcasting to other receivers

The auxiliary output feature allows transmis­sion, or rebroadcasting of the primary teacher’s
voice directly to a student’s personal FM sys­tem, regardless of their channel or frequency.

3

2

1

Using AT0805 cord, attach

1

3.5mm end of cord into aux in port
of transmitter. NOTE: (Lexis unit
shown here. See chart on next page
for list of compatible products and
input adaptor plug sizes. Adaptor plug
310-2544-1341 may be required).

Using AT0805 cord, attach

2

transmitter to aux out port

Adjust level setting for transmitter

3

using compatibility chart on follow­ing page

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15b

aux out transmitter compatibility chart and level setting guide

NOTE: Common transmitters and recommended level settings are shown below. Because the
level control is universal, other transmitters not listed below may be used as well – simply
adjust the aux out level control until the receiver wearer hears a strong distortion-free signal.

product name/part aux in jack size aux out level setting

Easy Listener 330T 3.5mm 2
Sprite 300TS 3.5mm 2
Sprite 300TS-216 3.5mm 2
Solaris 571T 3.5mm 5
Lexis 871T transmitter 3.5mm* 2
Phonak Campus TX5 3.5mm* 2
Phonak HandyMic TX3 3.5mm*† 2
Phonak MicroVox TX2 2.5mm 2

Ouput range: The range of the aux out level control is 0V–1.0V

* 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

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, linear

rm s

16a

team-teaching with 211 receiver and handheld
microphone system

Connect one end of the AT0573-1

3

1

cable to Output jack on back of
211R unit

2

211R (back)

230R (back)

Connect the other end to the

2

1

aux in jack on back of the 230R
receiver

Extend 211R receiver antenna

3

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16b

using 31HT handheld microphone

first teacher

second teacher,

or student

29

4

330T (back)

5

230R (front)

7

211R (back)

Make sure that channel number

4

indicated on front of 230R receiv­er matches channel number on the
back of 330T unit

No channel change is necessary on

5

the 211R and handheld mic – they
are factory set to match

Set Volume control on back of

AT0573-1

6

6

211R to approximately 1/3of the
way to it’s highest level setting

Adjust the Aux Volume control

7

on front of 230R to proper level

17a

team-teaching with body-worn personal receiver &
transmitter units

Insert aux-in adaptor plug (310-

1

2544-1342) into aux in port on
back of 230R

Connect aux-in adaptor cord (300-

2

1

2

6332-107) to adaptor plug. (Match
red to red and white to white.)

3

310-2544-1342

*

receiver

300-6332-107

Plug other end of aux-in adaptor

3

plug into aux jack on body-worn
receiver

*If a different receiver is used, a different

adaptor cord may be required.

NOTE: Second teacher should be wearing a
transmitter on same channel as receiver (see
diagram on next page)

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17b

team-teaching with body-worn personal receiver &
transmitter units (cont’d)

first teacher

second teacher

31

41

330T

32

3

4

transmitter

230R (front)

5

receiver

32

First Teacher

Make sure that channel number

3

indicated on front of 230R receiv­er matches channel number on the
back of 330T unit

Second Teacher*

4

6

Make sure that channel number
indicated on receiver matches
channel number on the transmitter

Set volume level on team-teaching

5

receiver to 2/3max (6 -7 out of 10).

Set aux volume on 230R to

6

comfortable level (usually 4 -5).

* Refer to page 32 for channel pair combinations not

recommended with a 72MHz system.

17c

possible Phonic Ear transmitter/receiver combinations:

transmitters 300R 571R 575R

300T
300TS
300TS-216
330T
571T

recommended for team teaching operation

72MHz band frequency 216MHz band frequency effected

72.025MHz (Ch1) 216.075MHz (Ch42)

72.075MHz (Ch2) 216.225MHz (Ch45)

72.125MHz (Ch3) 216.375MHz (Ch48)

72.175MHz (Ch4) 216.525MHz (Ch51)

72.225MHz (Ch5) 216.675MHz (Ch54)

72.275MHz (Ch6) 216.825MHz (Ch57)

72.325MHz (Ch7) 216.975MHz (Ch60)

•••

•••

•••

72MHz & 216MHz channel pair combinations not

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18

transmitters that can be used with 230R receiver

★★★★ = most compatible ★ = least compatible

transmitter

330T-216
EasyListener 2

300TS-216
Sprite

Lexis transmitter
(as mic)

Phonak
Handymic TX3 N/A N/A N/A
(as mic)

Phonak
Campus S TX5

Phonak
MicroVox TX2

compatible performance accessory

(no adaptor

cord required)

rating needed

✔ ★★★★

✔ ★★★★ none

✔ ★★★

✔ ★★★ ✔

✔ ★★★ ✔

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none

✔

comments

a) Lexis requires the use of AT0655 boom mic
b) May require use of external antenna for better

range (389-02-120-02)
c) set microphone to omni mode
d) set sensitivity level to high

a) built-in mic has high level of feedback
b) requires use of external mic, which the

Handymic will not accommodate

a) omni mic has extreme feedback issues
b) recommend use of external boom mic

from Phonak

recommend boom mic

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speaker setup

connecting speakers to 230R

230R back

1

2

1

Lift speaker cable connector tab

Insert exposed cable wire as far as

2

it will go into connector hole (red
to red; black to black), then push
tab down to secure cable. Pull on
cable slightly to make sure connec­tion is secure.

NOTE: Use at least 18 GA Plenum
speaker wire (included with system)

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20

setting number of speakers

2

Verify number of speakers switch

1

is set to 4 if using 4 speakers

Set switch to 2 if using cluster ceiling

2

speaker or a 1-3 daisy-chaining
speaker configuration

Selecting the proper setting
allows for:

• optimal power distribution and
optimal system performance

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1

number

of speakers

2

4

Verify the number of

speakers

to 4 on back of 230R

switch is set

470-2856-119 compact speaker features

back

1

2

1 bracket mounting hole

2 speaker wire input terminals

speaker with wall bracket

3 wall mount bracket

(470-7329-103)

Consult bracket mounting guide included
with bracket packaging for complete
installation instructions.

3

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21

compact speaker hookup and adjustment

AT0581

37

Red to Red and
Black to Black

1

Attach AT0581 speaker cable to

1

back of speaker. Insert red-tipped
cable into red speaker connector
and black-tipped cable into black
speaker terminal.

Loosen thumb screw on side of

2

bracket to adjust speaker position.
Tighten screw to hold speaker in
desired position.

2

NOTE: Pull on cable slightly to make sure
connection is secure.

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where to mount compact wall speakers

wall

D

D

D

D

2

1

2

1

ceiling

D

1

top view

D

2

D

1

Based on your classroom acoustics and seating
arrangement, speaker placement will vary.

• For an average sized classroom, 4 speakers
are recommended

• Mount on walls, ceiling beams, or other
structure

D

2

D

1

• Place speakers as high up as possible

• Aim speakers down toward listeners’ faces.

• The farthest listener each speaker can

front view

D

2

ceiling

D

2

D

1

wall

serve should be less than twice as far
away as the closest listener. (D2<2D
in diagram)

1

For optimal speaker placement, download our

sound field wizard software from our web

site at www.phonicear.com.

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23a

standard four-speaker setup

For other speaker connection options, see page 49

• For average-sized rooms (30 x 30 ft)

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speaker cable hookup

(back of each speaker)

2

4

number

of speakers

2

4

Verify the number of

speakers

switch is set

to 4 on back of 230R

• Sound will not come through until all

speakers have been hooked up.

1

teacher

230R speaker

terminals

3

NOTE: When installing compact wall or

ceiling speakers, keep cord flush to wall
and away from foot traffic.

23b

standard four-speaker daisy-chaining option

For advanced speaker connection options, see page 49

single speaker cable hookup

(back speaker 2 & 4)

• Daisy-chaining allows setup with shorter
cable lengths

• For optimum performance, daisy chain

2

double speaker cable hookup

(back of speaker 1 & 3)

1

230R speaker

4

3

terminals

speakers in pairs: e.g. speakers 1-2, then
3-4 rather than 1-2- 3-4 separately

number

of speakers

2

4

Verify the number of

speakers

switch is set

to 4 on back of 230R

NOTE: Be sure to plug one speaker set
on right, and one speaker set on left side
of terminal.

40

24

walk, talk, and listen to quality

(Initial setup only; reposition speakers if necessary.)

Ask another person to assess volume
levels from front and back of room
while you speak

top view

41

• Make certain that speakers are angled
down toward student seating area.

• Adjust FM volume setting as necessary

AT0806 distributed ceiling speaker features

front

back

1 mounting tabs

2 speaker grill

3 speaker input

terminals

1

2

3

4

4 attached speaker

back enclosure
(back can)

NOTE: Tile bridge must be
used with acoustic drop ceil-

5

ing installations. See instruc-

5 470-7347-106

metal tile bridge

tion sheet enclosed with ceil­ing speakers for complete
installation instructions.

42

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43

attach speaker wires

Attach the speaker wires to the speaker
terminals by pressing in each compression
terminal to reveal an “eye”, inserting the
wire, and releasing the terminals to lock
the cable in place.

NOTE: Connect red to red and black
to black.

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where to mount distributed ceiling speakers

>3m/10ft

fluorescent

lighting transformer

>30cm /1ft

• Space speakers evenly over listening area

• >3m/10ft minimum ceiling height
recommended

• >30cm/1ft distance from fluorescent
lighting transformer is recommended

44

27

45

distributed ceiling speaker wire hookup

• Wiring should go above ceiling tile

NOTE: Use at least 18 GA Plenum
speaker wire included with system.

2

1

230R speaker

terminals

4

of speakers

3

NOTE: Sound will not come through until

all speakers have been hooked up.

number

2

4

Verify the number of

speakers

switch is set

to 4 on back of 230R

AT0664 cluster ceiling speaker features

top

1

1 safety wire

bottom

2

2 speaker cable crimp connectors

46

28

where to mount cluster ceiling speaker

47

>30cm /1ft

fluorescent

lighting transformer

>3.7m/12ft

• Center speaker over listening area

• >3.7m/12ft minimum ceiling height is
recommended

• >30cm/1ft distance from fluorescent
lighting transformer is recommended

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beam

cluster ceiling speaker setup

3

safety wires

4

Red to Red/

Black to Black

Remove 60 x 60 cm/2 x2 ft

1

ceiling tile

Lower speaker into space

2

Secure safety wires

3

2

1

Connect and crimp speaker cable

4

(run cable along wall)

number

of speakers

2

4

Set number of speakers
switch to 2 on back of 230R

48

30a

advanced system setup

daisy-chaining with 3 speakers

230R back

number

of speakers

2

4

49

1

3

Set number

of speakers

switch to 2

compact speaker

input terminals

2

shown here

Be sure to connect
speaker wires to
the designated
terminals for best
performance and
sound distribution

30b

daisy-chaining with 6 speakers

230R back

number

of speakers

2

4

Set number

of speakers

switch to 4

compact speaker

input terminals

shown here

Be sure to connect
speaker wires to
the designated
terminals for best
performance and
sound distribution

50

30c

daisy-chaining with 8 speakers

230R back

number

of speakers

2

4

Set number

of speakers

switch to 4

51

compact speaker

input terminals

shown here

Be sure to connect
speaker wires to
the designated
terminals for best
performance and
sound distribution

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adjusting 3-band equalizer

(This setting should be adjusted by sound professionals ONLY)

ATTE NT IO N: If you are not a sound profes-

sional, we do not recommend that you alter
the 3-band equalizer settings.

Use screwdriver to adjust the low,

1

mid and high settings. Turn to the

right to add base, mid and high
tones. Turn left to decrease.

1

A properly adjusted equalizer opti­mizes the system’s sound quality and
reduces feedback.

Making improper adjustments could
result in a degradation in sound qual­ity and performance.

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adjusting squelch

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than 200ft apart (indoors). For best results, ask someone to help you by wearing the trans­mitter and walking away from the base station receiver towards the perimeters of the room.
When you begin to hear noisy static, you know you've reached the system's internal range
limits. Increase or decrease the range slightly, and re-test by repeating this step. (In most
cases the system's range will go well beyond the typical classroom.)

If noise or signal interference persists, make sure systems in adjacent classrooms are turned
off. Re-test range and set squelch for the minimum system range to reduce external interfer­ence. Contact Phonic Ear Service if extra assistance is required.

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(This setting should be adjusted by sound professionals ONLY)

Using a screwdriver turn the control slightly to

1

the left (counter clockwise) to increase the sys­tem's range and to the right (clockwise) to
decrease the system's range.

The squelch setting increases or decreases the sys-

1

tem’s range by disabling the receiver audio when
the transmitter signal is below the threshold point.
It also allows the ability to re-use a channel, pro­vided that systems coverage area is installed more

optional accessories (not included with system)

microphone styles

AT0655

behind-the-neck
boom microphone

AT0814

earhook microphone

transmitter accessories

AT0749

wall transformer/
charger for 330T

AT0512-BK

lavalier cord

AT0816

FM collar microphone
with mute switch

AT0291-L

directional microphone
with lavalier cord

receiver accessories

AT0801

aux-box (adds four
additional audio
inputs)

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wireless microphone
system for team­teaching and student
pass-around use

speaker accessories

AT0579

speaker floor stand
(requires AT0582
stand adaptor)

AT0579-T

table-top stand
(requires AT0582
stand adaptor)

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optional accessories (not included with system) cont’d

auxiliary input adaptor cords

384-01-210-08

aux-in adaptor cord
(3.5mm–3.5mm)
330T to external
audio, TV, VCR,
DVD, computer, etc.

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AT0702-25

aux-in adaptor cord
(dual RCA– dual RCA)
230R to external audio,
TV, VCR, DVD, etc.

300-6332-107

aux-in adaptor cord
(3.5mm –dual RCA)
330T to external audio,
or team-teaching

AT0529A

antenna (for use with
auxiliary input only)

troubleshooting

no FM reception (green FM indicator
light on front of receiver is not on)

• Verify the receiver is turned on

• Verify the transmitter is turned on (note that
red LED indicator light will be dim red)

• Verify the frequency number on the receiver
matches the frequency number on 330T
transmitter

• Verify transmitter batteries have been charged

• Verify batteries are inserted properly

• Verify that receiver antenna is connected

weak sound from speaker(s)

• Make sure AT0655 boom microphone (or
other microphone) is being worn correctly

•

Increase FM and/or Aux Vol control

• Reposition the microphone closer to the

speaker’s mouth

• Check that none of the speakers are blocked

or covered

• Verify that the speaker wires are properly con-

nected to 230R speaker terminals (reinsert each
one deep into terminal socket)

• Reposition speakers closer to the listeners

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troubleshooting (cont’d)

receiver is receiving a signal but no
sound is coming from speaker

• Verify microphone is connected properly to
transmitter and is working correctly

• Confirm that transmitter mute switch is in
off position (un-depressed)

feedback from speaker(s)

• Turn down the volume on the 230R receiver

• Reposition mic closer to mouth

• Make sure the person wearing the transmitter is
not too close to the speaker(s)

• Make sure AT0655 boom microphone (or
other mic) is being worn correctly

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speaker(s) is picking up FM interfer­ence or hum

• Check to make sure no other wireless systems
are operating on similar frequencies

• Check to make sure the system is placed more
than 6ft from a computer

• Check to make sure metal objects are not
placed too close to transmitter or speaker(s)
(i.e. jewelry, metal shelves)

caring for your system

cleaning

Clean as needed, using a soft, damp cloth.

other important notes

• Protect your sound field system from excessive
moisture, heat, and mechanical shocks.

• Clean with a soft damp cloth and remove the
batteries from the transmitter. Place the system
into the accessory/transmitter kit.

• The case bottom and top of the 230R and the
040-7402-105 receiver power supply can get
warm under normal operation.

• To protect the transmitter’s case front, position
it face down on a soft surface when removing
or inserting the batteries.

• Always dispose of old batteries in approved bat­tery recycling bins. It may be illegal to dispose in
the trash. If you are not sure of proper disposal
method, please consult your local authority.

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EasyListener 2 channel numbers and corresponding frequencies

channel number frequency channel number frequency

41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.025 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216.525

42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.075 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216.575

43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.125 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216.625

44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.175 54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216.675

45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.225 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216.725

46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.275 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216.775

47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.325 57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216.825

48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.375 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216.875

49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.425 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216.925

50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . not available 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216.975

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product specifications

base station receiver: 230R

receiving frequency 216MHz, synthesized (U.S./Canada)

frequency stability ±500Hz 0Oto 50O C

modulation FM narrow-band

AF frequency response 20Hz -20kHz, -3dB (Aux in)

power output 14W into 8Ω/28W into 4Ω

auxiliary input level 300mV

auxiliary output 0-1V

aux input impedance 47kΩ

FM signal-to-noise > 63dB, A weighted

nominal deviation ±5kHz

maximum deviation ±10kHz

squelch RSSI-type

squelch level adjustable via rear panel

power supply 20VDC @ 3A

charge port 5VDC, 200mA

70Hz -10kHz, -3dB (FM in)

(-10dBV) 0.25in stereo

rms

adjustable via rear panel, RCA

rms

THD

< 3% @ 1kHz maximum output

user controls (front) on/off, FM volume, Aux volume,

installer controls 3-band equalizer, squelch, speaker

displays 2 digit channel LED display and

dimensions (

OptiVoice, channel up/down

configuration selector

LED for “FM signa”

WxHxD

) 21.9 x 5.4 x 16.2 cm/

8.6 x 2.1 x 6.4 in

weight 1.11kg/2.45lb

case steel, powder coat finish

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product specifications (cont’d)

transmitter: 330T

transmitting 216MHz, crystal controlled (U.S./Canada)

frequency

modulation FM narrow-band

operating range up to 50m/160ft

user controls off/on

inputs/outputs 3.5mm auxiliary input jack

battery life 15Hr (AAA alkaline)

dimensions (

battery/power/ on (dim): power on

charge LED flashing: low battery – 1 hour life remaining

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push button mute switch

2.5mm microphone input jack

1.3mm charge jack

12Hr (AAA NiMH)

WxHxD

) 5.9 x 8.2 x 2.0 cm/

2.3 x 3.3 x 0.8 in

weight 74.8g/2.64oz (with batteries)

case ABS plastic, painted

on (bright): charging

compact speakers: 470-2856-119

speaker type Bass reflex;

impedance 8Ω nominal

continuous power 30W

peak power 80W

frequency response 65Hz to 20kHz -10dB

dimensions (

WxHxD

weight 1.75kg/3.86lbs

mounting wall mounting brackets provided

speaker wire AT0581 7.3m/24ft, 14.6m/48ft,

sensitivity 88dB, 1W @ 1m

8.9cm/3.5in woofer

2.5cm/1in soft-dome tweeter

) 12.7 x 22.2 x 14cm/

5 x 8.75 x 5.5 in

(tabletop/floor stands also available)

and 18.3m/60ft lengths available

product specifications (cont’d)

distributed ceiling speaker: AT0806

speaker type coaxial: 6in woofer, .5in tweeter

impedance 8Ω nominal

sensitivity 90dB, 1W @ 1m

continuous power 35W

peak power 70W

frequency response 65Hz to 20kHz

dimensions (

DIAxD

) 203 x 5.7 cm/9 x 2.25 in

weight 1.1kg/2.4lbs

mounting acoustic ceiling metal tile bridge

speaker wire AT0581 7.3m/24ft, 14.6m/48ft,

min ceiling height 3m/10ft

(470-7347-106)

and 18.3m/60ft lengths available

cluster ceiling speaker: AT0664

speaker type 4 full-range 20cm/8in speakers

impedance 8Ω nominal

sensitivity 96dB, 1W @ 1m

continuous power 40W

frequency response 30Hz to 15kHz

WxHxD

dimensions (

speaker wire AT0581 7.3m/24ft, 14.6m/48ft,

min ceiling height 3.7m/12ft

) 16.5 x 14 cm/

6.5 x 5.5 in

weight 4.53kg/10lbs

mounting replaces 2ft x 2ft acoustic ceiling tile;

enclosure fire and smoke emission rated

includes safety wire

and 18.3m/60ft lengths available

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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 orig­inal owner. E
O

NWAVE

ASYLISTENER 2

™

have a 3-year warranty. All other prod-

™

,VOCALIGHT™and

ucts have a 1 year warranty.

what is covered by this warranty

Any electronic component, which because of work­manship, manufacturing or design defects, fails to
function properly under normal use during the life of
this warranty will be replaced or repaired at no charge
for parts or labor, when returned to the factory
service center. Transportation in and out is paid by the
customer. If it is determined that repair is not
feasible, the entire unit may be replaced with an equiv­alent unit upon mutual agreement of the
manufacturer and customer.

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what is not covered by this warranty

This limited warranty does not apply to:

1. Malfunctions resulting from abuse, neglect

or accident
I

nstruments connected, installed, used or adjusted

2.

in any manner contrary to instructions provided
by the manufacturer

3. Consequential damages and damages resulting

from delay or loss of this instrument. The exclu­sive remedy under this warranty is strictly limited
to repair or replacement as herein provided

4. Products damaged in transit unless investigated

by the shipper and returned to the warrantor
with the investigation report

5. Peripheral accessories as itemized within the

product specification sheet as applicable, when
such items are returned within 1 year from
original purchase

6. Batteries if applicable

warranty (cont’d)

Phonic Ear Inc. reserves the right to make changes in
the design or construction of any of its instruments at
any time without incurring any obligation to make any
changes whatsoever on units previously purchased.

This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties.
All expressed and implied warranties will terminate upon
the expiration of this written warranty. No representative
or person is authorized to represent or assume for us any
liability in connection with the sale or use of our prod­ucts other than as set forth above.

what to do if you need service

If you require service under the warranty terms, obtain a
service order form either online at

com/support.asp

service department at

or through our U.S. customer

800.227.0735, then press 7

www.phonicear.

(or +1.707.769.1110 outside the U.S.). Fill the form
out completely remembering to include:

1. Description of the problem

2. Your billing address

3. Your shipping address (if different from

billing address)

4. Contact name and phone number

5. A P.O. number if the equipment is not under a

warranty or service contract

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warranty (cont’d)

Then, carefully package the equipment in the
original shipping container

to prevent damage

and send it postpaid to the service center near you:

USA/International:

Phonic Ear Inc.

3880 Cypress Drive
Petaluma, CA 94954-7600
U.S.A.

In Canada:

Phonic Ear Ltd.

10-7475 Kimbel Street
Mississauga, Ontario
L5S 1E7 Canada

what to do if you have questions

If you have any questions about service, call the service
department at

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800.227.0735, then press 7.

about your batteries

To ensure that your batteries are as fresh as possible
upon arrival, we have intentionally not installed
them in your equipment.

battery replacement

It is recommended to re-order new rechargeable
AAA NiMH batteries from Phonic Ear annually.

code of federal regulations (United States only)

21 C.F.R., part 801.420 - important notice
for prospective hearing instrument users

Good health practice requires that a person with a
hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed
physician (preferably a physician who specializes in
diseases of the ear) before purchasing a hearing
instrument. Licensed physicians who specialize in dis­eases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngolo­gists, otologists, or otorhinolaryngologists. The pur­pose of a medical evaluation is to assure that all med­ically treated conditions that may affect hearing are
identified and treated before a unit is purchased.

Following the medical evaluation, the physician
should give you a written statement which states your
hearing loss has been medically evaluated, and that
you may be considered a candidate for a hearing
instrument. The physician should refer you to an
audiologist or hearing aid dispenser, as appropriate,
for a hearing instrument evaluation.

The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a
hearing instrument evaluation to assess your ability to
hear with and without a hearing instrument. The eval­uation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select
and fit a unit best suited to your individual needs.

If you should have reservations about your ability to
adapt to amplification, you should inquire about the
availability of a trial rental or purchase-option program.
Many dispensers now offer programs that permit you
to wear the hearing instrument for a period of time
for a nominal fee after which you may decide if you
want to purchase that unit.

Federal law restricts the sale of hearing instruments to
those individuals who have not obtained a medical
evaluation from a licensed physician. Federal law per­mits a fully informed adult to sign a waiver statement
declining the medical evaluation for religious or per­sonal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physi­cian. The exercise of such a waiver is not in your best
interest and its use is strongly discouraged.

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code of federal regulations (cont’d)

children with hearing loss

In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evalua­tion, a child with a hearing loss should be directed to
an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation since
hearing loss may cause problems in language develop­ment and the educational and social growth of a child.
An audiologist is qualified by training and experience
to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child
with a hearing loss.

transmitter

This transmitter is authorized by rule under the Low
Power Radio Service (47 C.F.R. Part 95) and must
not cause harmful interference to TV reception or
United States Navy SPASUR installations. You do
not need an FCC license to operate this transmitter.
This transmitter may only be used to provide: audi­tory assistance to persons with disabilities, persons
who require language translation, or persons in edu­cational settings; health care services to the ill; law

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enforcement tracking services under agreement with
a law enforcement agency; or automated maritime
telecommunications system (AMTS) network control
communications. Two-way voice communications
and all other types of uses not mentioned above are
expressly prohibited.

This device may not interfere with TV reception or
federal government radar, and must accept any inter­ference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF

exposure compliance requirements, only use sup­plied antenna that is sold with this transmitter.
Use of any other antenna which has not been
approved by the manufacturer will violate FCC
rules and regulation and void the user’s authority
to operate this device. This device and its antenna(s)
must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.

regulatory approvals

receiver: part 15, subpart B

EasyListener 2 Receiver 230R

Tested to comply with

FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

The term "IC:" before the radio certification num­ber only signifies that Industry of Canada technical
specifications were met.

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