Williams Sound PPA T36 User Manual

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Pe r s o n a l Pa™ To u r Gu i d e sy s T e M

Wireless, Portable FM Listening System

Transmitter Model PPA T36
Optional Receiver Models PPA R35, PPA R35-8

MAN 145A

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PERSONAL PA™ FM TO u R Gu i d E Sy S T E M ,
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MA N u A L & uS E R Gu i d E

CO N T E N T S PA G E

System Components 3

System Overview 3

Safety Information 4

Recycling Instructions 4

Operating Instructions

PPA T36 Transmitter 5-6

PPA R35 Receiver 7-8

PPA R35-8 Receiver 9

Belt Clip Removal/Installation 10

Battery Information 11

Optional Battery Chargers 12

Hints for Using the System 13

In Case Of Difculty 14

Warranty 15

System Specications 16-17

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Tour Guide Uses the Body Pack
Transmitter With Microphone

FM Radio Signal

Listeners use Personal Receivers with
Headphones, Earphones, Or Neckloop

Sy S T E M CO M P O N E N T S

Body Pack Transmitter (PPA T36) with (2) AA batteries (BAT 001)

Noise-cancelling headband microphone (MIC 096)

(10) Receivers (PPA R35 or R35-8) w/batteries (BAT 001)

Instruction manual (MAN 145)

System carry case (CCS 030 S)

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The Personal PA™ Tour Guide System is a portable, high-performance, wireless listening
system. It is composed of a PPA T36 Transmitter, microphone, and optional PPA R35 or
R35-8 Receivers equipped with headphones or earphones. The system allows one-way trans­mission of a tour guide’s voice to group members using an FM radio signal. Using the system
helps group members overcome background noise and distance from the person speaking.

The Personal PA™ System can be used for large or small tour groups and in noisy or quiet
environments.

Your Personal PA™ Tour Guide System has two principal parts: the transmitter and the
receiver. Much like a miniature radio station, the transmitter and microphone pick up the
sounds you want to hear and broadcast them over an FM radio signal. The receivers and head­phones are used to pick up the broadcast up to 100 meters away.

To avoid difculties, please read through these instructions as you begin to use the system.

Then save them for questions that arise as you continue to use your system.

If you have problems with the Personal PA™ Tour Guide System, don’t hesitate to call Wil­liams Sound at 1-800-843-3544 or [phone].

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SA F E T y iN F O R M A T i O N

HE A R i N G SA F E T y :

CAUTION!

The tour guide system 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 on the receiver is turned down before putting on the earphone or
headphone. Then adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

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

3. If you experience feedback with the receiver (a squealing or howling sound), reduce the
volume setting and move away from the T36 transmitter’s microphone.

4. Do not allow children or other unauthorized persons access to the receiver.

A T T E R y SA F E T y A N d di S P O S A L :

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CAUTION!

The transmitter and receiver may be supplied with alkaline batteries. Do not attempt to re­charge alkaline batteries, which may explode, release dangerous chemicals, cause burns, or
other serious harm to the user or product.

PA C E M A k E R SA F E T y :

CAUTION!

1. Before using this system 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.

Re c y c l i n g in s t R u c t i o n s

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

Product Recycling Instructions:

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 Instructions:

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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uS i N G T H E T36 TR A N S M i T T E R

Mic Jack

Channel
Selector

Power On Indicator

Auxiliary
Input

Power On/Off/Mute

1. Make sure there are two alkaline or rechargeable AA batteries in the transmitter. If batter­ies are not installed, see Battery Information on page 11.

2. Plug the microphone cord into the “Mic Jack” on top of the transmitter (FIG. 2).

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3. Optionally, plug in a desired audio source such as a CD or MP3 player using the “Aux­iliary Input” jack (WCA 087 stereo auxiliary input cable included). If mic and auxiliary
sources are used together, the audio will be mixed. If only auxiliary source is desired, the
mic can be muted. Do not remove the mic from the “Mic Jack” as the cable is also the

transmitting antenna!

4. Turn the unit on: press and hold the “ON/OFF/MUTE”

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button for three seconds. The “Power On” indicator
should illuminate green.

5. Select the desired operating frequency. Use the
“Channel Selector” knob to select any of the 16
available channels on 72-76 MHz. Refer to the
channel selection chart, FIG 3.

Make sure the receiver being used is operating

on the same frequency as the T36 transmitter!

NOTE: Up to eight T36’s can operate simultane-

ously on channels 1-8 (FIG. 3) when used with an
R35-8 receiver.

6. Position the headset microphone boom as close to
the speaker’s mouth as possible without actually
touching. Lapel clip microphones should be at­tached to a collar or lapel, as close to the speaker’s
mouth as possible.

T36
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Freq.

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72.1

72.3

72.6

72.8

74.7

75.4

75.7

75.9

72.5

72.2

72.4

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72.9

75.3

75.6

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The transmitter can be placed in a pocket, or

clipped onto a belt or waistband.

7. When you pause from speaking, you may mute the microphone by pressing the

“ON/OFF/MUTE” button once momentarily. The “ON/OFF/MUTE” button will ash

red. To unmute the mic, press the “ON/OFF/MUTE” button once momentarily again.

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IMPORTANT: When the T36 transmitter is not being used, remember to turn the

unit OFF by pressing and holding the “ON/OFF/MUTE” button for three seconds.
The “Power On” indicator should not be lit.

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uS i N G T H E T36 TR A N S M i T T E R , C O N T .

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Comp

CH Lock

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AUX

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1:1

GA i N CO N T R O L

The gain control can be used to adjust the volume level on both the microphone and auxiliary input.

To adjust the volume level, open the battery door and locate the Gain Control (FIG. 4). Use the sup­plied plastic screwdriver and rotate to increase “+” or decrease “-” the gain.

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CO N T R O L S

1. Gain Control

2. Auxiliary Input Level

3. Compression Selector

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The auxiliary input level can be used to adjust the auxiliary input level only.

4. Channel Lock

To adjust, open the battery door and locate the Auxiliary Input Level (FIG. 4). Use the plastic screw­driver and rotate to increase “+” or decrease “-” the input level.

Note: When using an auxiliary audio source, if the “Aux Input Level” is set too high, there can be
increased audio distortion and decreased battery life.

Note: When using an auxiliary input source, the mic must be plugged in to the “Mic Jack” in
order to transmit audio!

CO M P R E S S i O N SE L E C T O R

By default, the T36 compression is set to “Off” for normal operation, or “1:1” compression.
For hearing assistance applications, the compression selector can be set to “On” for “2:1”
compression.

To change this setting, open the battery door and locate the Compression Selector (FIG. 4).

To turn on compression (2:1), slide the “Comp” switch to the position marked “2:1.” To turn
off, slide the “Comp” switch to the position marked “1:1.”

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By default, the T36 channels are unlocked to allow the user to change frequencies as needed.
If desired, channels can be locked to prevent users from changing the channels.

Note: The Channel Lock only locks the electronic frequency; it does not physically lock the
channel selector knob.

To lock or unlock channels, open the battery door and locate the Channel Lock (FIG. 4). To
lock the current channel, slide the “CH Lock” switch to the position marked “ “. To unlock
the channels, slide the “CH Lock” switch to the position marked “ “.

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