WILLAMS SOUND PPA R37-8 User Manual

MAN 201B

PPA R37-8

8-channel 72 MHz FM Receiver

USER MANUAL

Safety Information

HEARING SAFETY

CAUTION!

This product is designed to amplify sounds to a high
volume. To protect your hearing and the hearing of others:

1. Make sure the unit is OFF or the volume is turned down
before putting on the earphones.

2. Set volume level at the minimum setting you need to hear.

3. Do not allow children or other unauthorized persons to
have access to this product.

BATTERY SAFETY

CAUTION!

Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or other non­rechargeable batteries, which may explode, release
dangerous chemicals, cause burns, or cause other serious
harm to the user or product.

MEDICAL DEVICE SAFETY

CAUTION!

Before using this product with a pacemaker or other
implantable medical device, consultant your physician
or the manufacturer of the device to make sure that you
are using this product in accordance with their safety
guidelines.

Recycling Instructions

Help Williams Sound protect the environment!

Please do not dispose of equipment or used
batteries in the household trash. Take the equipment
to an electronics recycling center or return to the
factory. Take batteries to a retail or community
recycling location.

Battery Information

The PPA R37-8 uses 2 AA batteries. We recommend using
Williams Sound Alkaline batteries (BAT 001-2) or
rechargeable NiMH batteries (BAT 026-2) for longer battery
life than some other brand batteries.

Low Battery Indicator

The “On” indicator on top of the unit will ash to indicate
low battery.

Multi Charger CHG 3512

This optional charger is ideal for customers using
rechargeable batteries. It will charge up to 12 receivers at
one time. See our website or call us for ordering information.

Accessories

To order accessories including earphones and replacement
earpads, batteries, and chargers, contact Williams Sound at
800-843-3544 or order on-line at: www.williamssound.com.

AA

AA

–

+

+

–

ALKALINE/

NiMH SWITCH

SQUELCH
ADJUST

Operating Instructions

1. Open battery compartment door on back of receiver by
pressing the tab down.

2. If using rechargeable NiMH batteries, slide the Alkaline/
NiMH switch to the NiMH position (Figure 1). Default
setting is Alkaline for non-rechargeable batteries.

Figure 1: Battery selection switch

3. Insert 2 AA batteries over the fabric strip. Note correct
polarity (+/-).

4. Insert earphone or neckloop into the headphone jack
(Figure 2).

5. Choose the channel by rotating the channel selector
knob to the desired channel number (Figure 2).

6. Turn Receiver ON and adjust volume control as needed
(Figure 2).

Figure 2: PPA R37-8 Controls

ON/OFF, VOLUME

CONTROL DIAL

HEADPHONE
JACK

"ON"/LOW
BATTERY
INDICATOR

CHANNEL

SELECTOR

KNOB

OFF

• The “ON”/LOW BATTERY INDICATOR (Figure 2) is
used to indicate: power, low batteries or sleep mode.
Refer to ash codes chart on the next page.

• The stereo headphone jack accepts either stereo or
mono headphones or earphones.

• The adjustable squelch (Figure 1) can help reduce user
fatigue by turning off the audio when the signal becomes
weak. If the operator is annoyed or fatigued by noise,
turn the squelch up. This will reduce the effective range
of the receiver as a trade-off to listener comfort. Similarly
if the operator needs more range and can tolerate the
noise, turn the squelch down*.

To adjust the squelch: using a small screwdriver, turn
the knob to the right for more squelch; left for less
squelch.

*As the radio signal decreases, the noise present at the

headphones increases. The squelch circuit senses the signal level
and turns off the audio as the noise increases. More squelch
means this trigger point occurs earlier; less squelch means it
occurs later (or not at all, with no squelch). Apparent range is also
affected. More squelch reduces the apparent range; less squelch
increases the apparent range.

PPA R37-8 LED Flash Codes

LIGHT CODE INDICATES REMEDY

On-Off-On-Off
(continuous)

Low Batteries

Replace or recharge
batteries

Fade-on, Fade-off
(continuous)*

No transmitter on
current channel*

After 6 min, Sleep/
power save mode starts
(extends battery life)*

On Steady

Unit is operating
normally

n/a

*The R37-8 returns to normal operation automatically when a
transmitter is re-established on the same channel.

Belt Clip Installation

For hands-free operation of the PPA R37-8 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 PPA R37­8 receiver as shown in Figure 3A. Turn the belt clip 180°
left or right as shown in Figure 3B. 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 Figure 3A. Gently
pull the belt clip away from the unit to remove.

Figure 3: Belt Clip Installation

AA

AA

–

+

+

–

ALKALINE/

NiMH SWITCH

SQUELCH
ADJUST

Figure 3A Figure 3B

System Specications

PPA R37-8 Receiver

Dimensions:

4.5" H x 2.85" W x 1.38" D (115 mm x 72 mm
x 35 mm)

Weight:

4.6 oz (130 g) with batteries, 2.6 oz w/o
batteries (73g)

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), 1500 mAh, approx. 32 hours battery life.

Operating
Frequencies:

8 channels: 72.1, 72.3, 72.6, 72.8, 74.7, 75.4,

75.7, or 75.9 MHz.

Indicators:

Power on: bright green.
Low Battery: ashes.
Sleep Mode: fade on, fade off.

Receiver Antenna:

Integral with earphone/headphone cord

Output Connector:

3.5 mm stereo/mono headphone jack,
accepts either stereo or mono plug

Approvals:

FCC, Industry Canada, RoHS, WEEE

Warranty:

Lifetime PLUS Limited Warranty, 90 Days on
most accessories.

Lifetime PLUS Limited Warranty

Williams Sound products are engineered, designed, and manufactured under carefully controlled
conditions to provide you with many years of reliable service.

Williams Sound warrants the PPA R37-8 against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use
and conditions for the useful lifetime of the product from date of purchase.

This warranty is available to the original end purchaser of the product and CAN BE transferred to
subsequent purchasers of the product.

Microphones, earphones, headphones, batteries, chargers, cables, carry cases, and most other
accessory products carry a 90-day warranty.

Williams Sound has no control over the conditions under which this product is used. Williams Sound,
therefore, disclaims all warranties not set forth above, both express and implied, with respect to the
Personal PA® FM Listening System, including but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability
or tness of use of such equipment including, without limitation, any warranty that the use of such
equipment for any purpose will comply with applicable laws and regulations. Williams Sound shall not be
liable to any person or entity for any medical expenses or any direct, incidental or consequential damages
caused by any use, defect, failure or malfunctioning of the product, whether a claim for such damages is
based upon warranty, contract, tort or otherwise, the sole remedy for any defect, failure or malfunction of
the products is replacement of the product. No person has any authority to bind Williams Sound to any
representation or warranty with respect to the Personal PA® FM Listening System. Unauthorized repairs
or modications will void the warranty. This warranty is void if damage occurred because of misuse, or if
the product has been repaired or modied by anyone other than a factory authorized service technician.
Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear on the product or any other physical damage unless the
damage was the result of a manufacturing defect. Williams Sound is not liable for consequential damages
due to any failure of equipment to perform as intended. Williams Sound shall bear no responsibility or
obligation with respect to the manner of use of any equipment sold by it.

This warranty does not cover reimbursement for your costs of removing and transporting the product for
warranty service evaluation or installation of any replacement product provided under this warranty.

The exclusions and limitations set out above are not intended to, and should not be construed so as to
contravene mandatory provisions of applicable law. If any part or term of this Disclaimer of Warranty is
held to be illegal, unenforceable, or in conict 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
obligations shall be construed and enforced as if this Limited Warranty did not contain the particular part
or term held to be invalid. The terms of the warranty are governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota.

Prices and the specications of the products are subject to change without notice.

For Complete Warranty Statement go to: www.williamssound.com/warranty-statement

©2016 Williams Sound, LLC

10300 Valley View Rd • Eden Prairie, MN 55344
800-328-6190 / 952-943-2252 • FAX: [phone]
www.williamssound.com

Customer Service

If you experience difculty with your system, 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

Attn: Repair Dept.

10300 Valley View Rd.

Eden Prairie, MN 55344

MAN 201B