Williams Sound PPA R38-20, FM R38 Quick Start Guide

PPA R38

PPA SelectView™ FM Receiver

QUICK SETUP GUIDE

Operating Instructions

1. Open the battery compartment. Slide the battery
selection switch to the correct position for the type
of batteries that will be used. Use “Alkaline” for non­rechargeable batteries, “NiMH” for rechargeable NiMH
batteries (only). (Fig. A)

IMPORTANT: If the battery switch is not in the correct position,
damage may be caused to the unit.

FIG. A: Battery Compartment

CAUTION: RECHARGE
ONLY NiMH BATTERIES

ALKALINE/
NiMH SWITCH

2. Install the AA batteries. Be sure to observe proper
polarity (+/-). Damage due to improper battery
installation may void the warranty on the product. The
power button on top of the unit will flash when the
batteries are getting low; you may continue to use until
the unit quits operating, then replace or recharge the
batteries. (Fig. A)

3. Turn the unit on: press and hold the power button for

R38 TOP

three seconds. The power button will illuminate green.
(Fig. B)

FIG. B: Top of Receiver

POWER BUTTON/

LOW BATTERY

INDICATOR

4. Select the desired operating channel/frequency on
the transmitter. Up to eight transmitters can operate

3.5mm
STEREO/MONO
HEADPHONE
JACK

simultaneously on dierent channels (see 8 channel
mode in chart). (Fig. C)

5. Change the receiver to the channel/frequency chosen
in step 4. Push the menu button once and select the
channel by pushing the left or right arrow buttons. (Fig.
D). If the currently broadcasting channel is unknown,
use the seek function to find it, by pushing and holding
the right or left arrow button. The receiver will stop
when it finds an active channel. If multiple channels
are active, repeat the seek function until the desired
channel/frequency is found.

FIG. C: Channel Selection Chart

17 Ch Mode Letter Frew (MHz) 8 Ch Mode

1 A 72.1 1

2 B 72.3 2

3 O 72.6 3

4 P 72.8 4

5 I 74.7 5

6 R 75.4 6

7 G 75.7 7

8 H 75.9 8

9 C 72.5

10 K 72.2

11 N 72.4

12 D 72.7

13 E 72.9

14 J 75.3

15 S 75.6

16 T 75.8

17 F 75.5

6. To access additional settings, push-and-hold the menu
button. The receiver will display “Loading Advanced
Setup”. After viewing or changing a setting, push
the menu button again to access the next setting. If
no buttons are pushed during the screen time-out
period (5, 30 or 60 seconds, adjustable in menu), the
display returns to the main screen and then shuts o to
conserve battery power. The receiver remains on (also
see step 11). (Fig. D, Fig. E)

7. Plug in the earphones/headphones into the headphone
jack (Fig. B). The earphone/headphone cord is the
antenna.

FIG. D: Menu Buttons

T46 FRONT

OLED

DISPLAY

VOLUME

LEVEL

BATTERY
LIFE

CHANNEL

(OR FREQ.)

RF SIGNAL STRENGTH

SETTINGS LOCKED

LEFT

ARROW

BUTTON

MENU

BUTTON

FIG. E: Main Screen

8. Adjust the volume by pushing the left or right arrow
buttons (Fig D).

9. To lock (or unlock) all of the settings (except volume),
push and hold the left and right arrow buttons. Three
dashes will appear and then disappear. Keep holding
the buttons until the last dash disappears, and the
screen prompts to push the menu button. After pushing
the menu button the receiver will display “Settings
Locked (or Unlocked)”.

RIGHT
ARROW
BUTTON

10. To install the belt clip, position the belt clip on the back
of receiver. Turn the belt clip 180˚ left or right to secure
the clip. The receiver can now be clipped onto a belt.
To remove, turn the belt clip 180˚ so the open end of the
clip points up, and gently pull the belt clip o. (FIG. E).

FIG. F: Belt Clip Installation

11. After 6 minutes with no RF signal, the receiver will go
into a power-saving sleep mode. At any time during
sleep mode, if the receiver finds signal on the current
channel, it will wake up. After 2 hours with no RF signal,
the unit will power o completely. During sleep mode
the receiver consumes about 80% less power.

12. When the receiver is not being used, turn the unit OFF
by pressing and holding the power button for three
seconds (Fig. B). The power button light will go o.

Recycling Instructions

Help Williams AV 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 R38 uses 2 AA batteries. We recommend using
Williams AV Alkaline batteries (BAT 001-2) or NiMH
rechargeable batteries (BAT 026-2) for longer battery life
than other brand batteries.

Low Battery Indicator

The power button on top of the unit will flash to indicate low
battery. (Fig. B). The battery icon on the screen also shows
current battery level.

Chargers CHG 3502, CHG 3512

These optional chargers are ideal for customers using NiMH
rechargeable batteries. The 3502 will charge 2 receivers,
and the 3512 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 AV at 800-
843-3544 or order on-line at: www.williamsav.com.

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. To reduce the risk of fire or
burns, do not crush, puncture, short contacts, or expose to
temperatures above 140F (60C). Replace only with battery
types designated for this product. Recycle or dispose of

properly.

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.

System Specifications

FM Receiver, Model R38

Battery Type: Two (2) AA 1.5 V non-rechargeable

Operating
Frequencies:

Antenna: Integral with earphone/headphone cord

External/Menu
Controls:

Alkaline batteries (BAT 001-2), 47 mA
nominal current drain, up to 50 hours
battery life, or
Two (2) AA 1.5 V rechargeable NiMH
batteries (BAT 026-2), 47 mA nominal
current drain, up to 32 hours battery life
per charge, recharges in 14–16 hours,
uses CHG 3502 or CHG 3512 Charger

Selectable, 17 wideband channels,

72.1 – 75.9 MHz (channels 1-8 are a
non-interfering channel set - used for
simultaneous broadcast - see Fig. C)

(required)

Top: Momentary push button - push and
hold 3 seconds for power On/O. Low
battery: button flashes.
Front: Left Arrow, Menu, Right Arrow
buttons for accessing/changing the
receiver settings

System Specifications

FM Receiver, Model R38

Display: 1” OLED, for viewing receiver settings

Operating
Frequencies:

Compatible
Transmitters:

Audio Output: 3.5 mm stereo/mono headphone jack

Approvals: FCC, Industry Canada, RoHS, WEEE

Warranty: Lifetime PLUS Limited Warranty

NOTE: SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

This device complies with “RSS-Gen Issue 2 June 2007” for Industry Canada and FCC part 15.105[b]
for the United States.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: [1] this device may not cause interference, and [2]
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must ac­cept any interference, including any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Cet appareil est conforme à la norme RSS Industrie Canada exempt de licence. Son fonctionnement
est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et (2)
cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant causer un mauvais
fonctionnement du dispositif.

This device complies with ICES-003 class B. Test data is available from the manufacturer on request.

72.1, 72.2, 72.3, 72.4, 72.5, 72.6, 72.7,

72.8, 72.9, 74.7, 75.3, 75.4, 75.5, 75.6,

75.7, 75.8, 75.9 MHz*

PPA T45, PPA T35, PPA T46, PPA T27

Lifetime PLUS Limited Warranty

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

Williams AV warrants the PPA R38 against defects in
materials and workmanship under normal use and
conditions for the useful lifetime of the product from date
of purchase.

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

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.

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

NOTICE: Williams AV products are NOT designed for use in
extreme temperature, humidity or chemical environments.
The introduction of chemicals such as chlorine, salt water
or human sweat into the product will cause damage to the
circuitry. Damage due to these causes is NOT covered
under the Product Warranty.

Customer Service

If you experience di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.

This is a quick setup guide. For a
detailed user manual, please visit
our website.

[e-mail] / www.williamsav.com

800-843-3544 / INTL: [phone]

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