Williams Sound D1-H26 User Manual

POCKETALKER® Ultra

Personal Amplifier
Amplificador personal
Amplificateur personnel

Manual and User Guide

Manual y guía del usuario

Manuel et guide de

l’utilisateur

PKT D1 Amplifier
Amplificador PKT D1
Amplificateur PKT D1

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Overview

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The POCKETALKER® ULTRA is a versatile,
high quality assistive listening device
designed to improve communications
in difcult listening situations. The
POCKETALKER® ULTRA delivers clear,
distinct sound, while its large, manageable
controls provide for easy operation.

Use the POCKETALKER® ULTRA to improve
listening on a one-to-one basis, in small
group situations, while listening to your
favorite TV or radio programs, or while
riding in the car.

The POCKETALKER® ULTRA is not
sold, advertised, or intended for use
as a personal hearing aid. Williams
Sound recommends that any individual
experiencing hearing loss be examined by
a physician to determine the cause before
using amplication.

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Contents

Overview ................................................... 2

Safety Information .....................................4

Recycling Instructions ................................7

Getting Started .......................................... 8

Listening In Conversations ....................... 12

TV Listening ............................................13

Using A Neckloop ...................................15

Using the Lanyard ................................... 16

Hints & Tips ............................................. 18

Specications .......................................... 20

Acoustic Specications............................22

Warranty ..................................................23

Español ...................................................28

Français ..................................................54

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Safety Information

HEARING SAFETY:

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CAUTION!

This product is designed to amplify
sounds to a high volume level which could
potentially cause hearing damage if used
improperly. To protect your hearing and

the hearing of others:

1. Make sure the volume is turned down
before putting on the earphone or
headphone before adjusting the volume
to a comfortable level.

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

3. If you experience feedback (a squealing
or howling sound), reduce the volume
setting and move the microphone away
from the earphone or headphone.

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

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BATTERY SAFETY AND DISPOSAL:

CAUTION!

This product is supplied with disposable
Alkaline batteries. Do not attempt to
recharge disposable batteries, which may
explode, release dangerous chemicals,
cause burns, or other serious harm to the
user or product.

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PACEMAKER SAFETY:

CAUTION!

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1. Before using this product with a
pacemaker or other medical device,
consult your physician or the
manufacturer of your pacemaker or
other medical device.

2. If you have a pacemaker or other
medical device, make sure that you
are using this product in accordance
with safety guidelines established
by your physician or the pacemaker
manufacturer.

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Recycling Instructions

Help Williams Sound protect the
environment! Please take the time to
dispose of your equipment properly.

Product Recycling for Customers in the
European Union:

Please do NOT dispose of your Williams
Sound equipment in the household trash.
Please take the equipment to an electronics
recycling center; OR, return the product to
the factory for proper disposal.

Battery Recycling for Customers in the
European Union:

Please do NOT dispose of used batteries
in the household trash. Please take the
batteries to a retail or community collection
point for recycling.

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Getting Started

Battery Installation

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1. Open the battery compartment door: Using
your thumb, apply rm pressure on the ridges
of the door and slide it down and away from the
POCKETALKER® ULTRA.

2. Press 2 AAA disposable batteries into
place over the black ribbon, being
careful to observe correct placement of
(+) and (–) terminals.

of Pocketalker

Rear View

+

AAA Batteries

Note Proper

Battery Polarity!

Battery

Compartment

Door

–

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–

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NOTE: If you’re using rechargeable AAA
batteries (optional), they MUST be charged
before use!

3. Close the battery compartment door:
align the door on the back of the unit and
slide it upwards until it snaps into place.

4. Plug the microphone into the “MIC”
jack and the earphone or headphone
into the “EARPHONE” jack. Your
POCKETALKER® ULTRA system can be
used with the optional Mini Earphone
(EAR 013), Dual Mini Earbud (EAR

014), Wide Range Earphone (EAR 008),
Lightweight Headphone (HED 021),
Rear-wear Headphone (HED 026), or
Neckloop (NKL 001).

Pocketalker ® Ultra: Top View

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Belt
Clip

Mic Jack
(3.5mm)

Earphone
Jack

Power On/Off Indicator
(Flashes RED to Indicate
Low Battery)

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5. Put on the earphone or headphone.

6. Turn on the POCKETALKER® ULTRA
by turning the Volume Control counter-

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clockwise. The red “on” indicator light on
the top of the unit should be lit.

POCKETALKER® Ultra: Front View

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7. Adjust the volume up or down according
to your preferences.

Volume Control

8. Adjust the tone according to your
preferences. Turning the tone control
fully clockwise boosts the high frequency
gain by 11 dB at 5 kHz. Turning the tone
control fully counterclockwise boosts the
low frequency response.

Tone Control

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NOTE: The Power On/Off light on top of

unit will ash RED when battery is low.

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Listening In Conversations

The POCKETALKER® ULTRA picks up

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sounds and boosts them according to the
volume you’ve set. For best results, place
or hold the POCKETALKER® ULTRA’s
microphone as close as possible to the
person who is speaking.

Seated

Many users set the
on a table if they’re in a restaurant or small group
situation. Laying the
at on the table surface provides superior pickup
to standing the
upright.

POCKETALKER® ULTRA

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POCKETALKER® ULTRA

Standing Or Walking

Many users use the POCKETALKER®
ULTRA Belt Clip and attach it to their belt,
pocket, or skirt.

In The Car

For conversations in the car, you can use
the optional microphone extension cord
(WCA 007) and optional Lapel Clip (CLP

014) to attach the mic to the shirt or blouse
of your fellow rider.

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TV Listening

The optional TV Listening Kit includes a
12 foot cord (WCA 007) to extend the
POCKETALKER® ULTRA microphone. To
use the POCKETALKER® ULTRA for TV
listening:

1. Unplug the microphone from the top of
the unit and plug it into the extension
cord. Arrange the cord to reach the
loudspeaker of the TV and plug the other
end into the POCKETALKER® ULTRA.

Extending the Mic for TV Listening

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Placement of Mic Clip on TV

Plug Mount

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Microphone

Microphone
Clip

TV Listening
Extension Cord

2. Attach one of the self-adhesive plastic
clips to the TV, near the loudspeaker, as
shown in the illustration.

3. Press the microphone into the plastic clip.

4. Turn on the TV and the POCKETALKER®
ULTRA. Adjust the volume on both as
needed.

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Using A Neckloop

Williams Sound’s optional neckloop
telecoil couplers magnetically couple the
audio output from the POCKETALKER®
ULTRA into a hearing aid equipped with a
telephone coil.

NOTE: The Neckloop (NKL 001) works
only with hearing aids equipped with a

telephone coil (T–Switch).

How To Use The Neckloop

Slide cord lock
upward to a
comfortable
position

1. Place the neckloop over your head and
around your neck.

2. Slide the bead upwards to a comfortable
position. This helps keep the neckloop
in optimal position for coupling with your
hearing aid.

Cord
Lock

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3. Plug the neckloop into the earphone jack
on the POCKETALKER® ULTRA.

4. Turn the POCKETALKER® ULTRA on and

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set the volume control to “5”, or about
half of full volume.

5. Turn the switch on your hearing aid to
the “T” position and adjust the volume
for comfortable listening.

6. If the sound is weak, increase the
volume on the POCKETALKER® ULTRA,
then on your hearing aid.

Using the Lanyard

The lanyard provides a convenient way
of transporting the POCKETALKER®
ULTRA from place to place; it protects
your investment from accidental dropping,
and provides quick and easy access for
operation whenever it is needed. Wear the
lanyard around your neck, wrist, or secure it
on a belt.

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Installing the Lanyard (RCS 003)

Worn Around

Pocketalker
Worn Around
Neck

❶ ➋ ❸

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Examples of Lanyard Use

Operating the
Pocketalker
with Lanyard
Around Neck

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Pocketalker

Neck

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Hints & Tips

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The POCKETALKER® ULTRA has been
designed to be as easy to use as possible.
However, if you have trouble, check the
following:

1. Make sure the microphone is plugged
into the “MIC” jack and the earphone
or headphone is plugged into the
“EARPHONE” jack.

2. Make sure the batteries are not depleted
and have been inserted correctly into the
battery compartment.

3. If rechargeable, make sure the batteries
are sufciently charged.

4. If you experience a howling or squealing
sound, this is called feedback.
Depending on the earphone or
headphone used, you can sometimes
get feedback when the volume control is
turned higher than 3 or 31⁄2.

To eliminate feedback, turn down the
volume control or move the microphone
further away from the earphone or
headphone.

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Also, try turning the Tone Control down
(or counterclockwise) to reduce the high
frequency.

5. The POCKETALKER® ULTRA earphone
jack is a mono jack, designed for mono
earphones and headphones. If you use
stereo earphones or headphones with
the POCKETALKER® ULTRA, only one
side of the headphones will work.

6. If the steps above don’t solve the
problem, contact your Williams Sound
Dealer for further instructions.

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POCKETALKER® Ultra Specications

Personal Amplier, Model PKT D1

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Dimensions:

Weight:

Color/material:

Battery Type:

Battery Life:

Microphone:

Tone Control:

Volume Control:

Microphone Jack:

Headphone Jack:

Accessories:

Approvals:

Warranty:

3.38”L x 2.23”W x .88” THK. (85.8mm x 56.6mm
x 22.3mm) (Not including belt clip or microphone
assembly)

2.5 oz. (70.9 grams) (with batteries and
microphone)

Silver gray, ABS/Polycarbonate molded plastic
case.

Two 1.5V (AAA size) alkaline
Up to 200 hours (typical usage) Low Battery

Indicator: red light on top panel ashes.
Omnidirectional, electret microphone assembled

in housing with foam windscreen and 3.5mm
mono plug.

External rotary control knob to allow user to
optimize hearing.

External rotary control knob with power ON-OFF
switch.

3.5 mm, mono, gold plated mini plug.

3.5 mm, mono, nickel plated mini plug.
Belt clip: Allows the user to wear the unit

on a belt. Lanyard: Allows the user to wear
around the neck.TV listening extension cord:
extends the microphone to 12 ft. Optional
earphones/headphones: Mini earphone, single
(EAR 013) Dual mini earbud (EAR 014) Wide
range earphone; single (EAR 008) Lightweight
headphone (HED 021) Wide range headphone
(HED 026) Induction neck loop (NKL 001)

CE, RoHS, WEEE
5 years, parts and labor (90 days on accessories)

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Electrical Specications (1k Hz ref.)

Power output:

Distortion:

Frequency response

Tone at high

Tone at mid

Tone at low

50 mW (max) into 16 ohms

AGC:

Limits maximum output level
1% THD (max)

11dB boost at 5 kHz, 8dB cut at 400 Hz.

position:

0dB boost at 5 kHz, 4dB cut at 400 Hz.

position:

3dB cut at 5 kHz, 4dB boost at 400 Hz.

position:

Note:

The POCKETALKER® ULTRA is not
sold, advertised, or intended for use
as a personal hearing aid. Williams
Sound recommends that any individual
experiencing hearing loss be examined by
a physician/audiologist to determine the
cause before using amplication.

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Acoustic Specications

Typical values (ANSI S3.22-1987)

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Lightweight headphone, HED 021: (with 6cc coupler)

Test Tone High Tone Mid Tone Low

SSPL90 124.3 dB 124.8 dB 124.8 dB
HF Avg (SSPL90) 120.7 dB 120.6 dB 120.5 dB
HF Avg full on gain (50 dB) 46.9 dB 44.9 dB 41.0 dB
Ref test gain 43.7 dB 43.6 dB 41.5 dB

Wide range headphone, HED 026: (with 6cc coupler)

Test Tone High Tone Mid Tone Low

SSPL90 121.4 dB 125.3 dB 124.8 dB
HF Avg (SSPL90) 119.5 dB 120.7 dB 120.9 dB
HF Avg full on gain (50 dB) 45.6 dB 44.8 dB 41.2 dB
Ref test gain 42.5 dB 43.7 dB 41.7 dB

Mini earphone single, EAR 013: (with 2cc coupler)

Test Tone High Tone Mid Tone Low

SSPL90 123.8 dB 124.0 dB 123.2 dB
HF Avg (SSPL90) 118.7 dB 118.6 dB 118.6 dB
HF Avg full on gain (50 dB) 44.7 dB 44.2 dB 38.9 dB
Reftest gain 41.7 dB 41.6 dB 39.2 dB

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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 POCKETALKER®
ULTRA Amplier against defects in materials
and workmanship for FIVE (5) years. During
the rst ve years from the purchase date,
we will promptly repair or replace the
POCKETALKER® ULTRA Amplier.

Microphones, earphones, headphones,
batteries, cables, carry cases, and all
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 POCKETALKER®
ULTRA AMPLIFIER, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WILLIAMS
SOUND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO
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MEDICAL EXPENSES OR ANY DIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES CAUSED BY ANY USE,
DEFECT, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION
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 PRODUCT IS REPLACEMENT
OF THE PRODUCT. NO PERSON HAS
ANY AUTHORITY TO BIND WILLIAMS
SOUND TO ANY REPRESENTATION OR
WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE
POCKETALKER® ULTRA. UNAUTHORIZED
REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS WILL VOID
THE 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.

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