Hearing Helper™ Wireless FM Listening System Manual and User Guide Transmitter Model T800 Optional Receiver Model R863 MAN 143C
Hearing Helper™ Wireless FM Listening System Hearing Helper™ T800 Transmitter Manual and User Guide Contents System Overview....................................................................................... 3 T800 Transmitter Instructions.................................................................. 4-6 Features and Controls......................................................................... 4 Antenna Connection...........................................................................
Hearing Helper™ Wireless FM Listening System System Overview Thank you for purchasing the Hearing Helper™ T800 transmitter from Williams Sound. This wide-band FM transmitter operates on the 863 MHz bandwidth and connects directly to your facility’s sound system; alternatively, it can used with a microphone as a stand-alone system. The T800 is designed for use with the optional R863 FM receiver to provide hearing assistance or language interpretation to a listening audience.
Hearing Helper™ Wireless FM Listening System Setting up the T800 Fig. 2: Features & Controls ① ② ③ ④ 1. HEADPHONE JACK 2. HEADPHONE VOLUME CONTROL 3. FREQUENCY DISPLAY (LCD) 4. UP BUTTON ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ 5. DOWN BUTTON 6. SET BUTTON 7. MENU CONTROL 8. POWER ON/OFF CONTROL A240 ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ 9. ANTENNA CONNECTOR 10. RF POWER OUTPUT SWITCH 11. AUDIO INPUT JACK, RCA TYPE (LINE-LEVEL, UNBALANCED) WITH GAIN CONTROL ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ 12. MIC INPUT JACK, COMBO 3-PIN XLR OR 1/4” TRS (BALANCED/UNBALANCED) WITH GAIN CONTROL 13.
Hearing Helper™ Wireless FM Listening System Step 3: Connect the Audio Source On the back of the T800, two audio input jacks are available: an RCA-type jack for line-level, unbalanced audio sources; and a combo XLR (3-pin) and 1/4” TRS jack for connecting an unbalanced/balanced audio source. Note: Microphone must be dynamic (no phantom power supplied). If both inputs are used simultaneously, audio will be mixed. Connect the desired audio source to the T800 transmitter.
Hearing Helper™ Wireless FM Listening System Step 6: Adjust the audio Level Locate the “Gain Control” on the rear of the T800. With the audio source playing, rotate the “Gain Control” clockwise “+” to increase or counterclockwise “-” to decrease gain. Monitor the audio indicator “bars” on the display as you make your adjustments. As a general guideline: No audio indicator bars present = Audio source is TOO LOW.
Hearing Helper™ Wireless FM Listening System Safety Information HEARING SAFETY: CAUTION! The R863 receiver 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 on the receiver before putting on the earphone or headphone. Then adjust the volume to a comfortable level. 2. Set the volume level at the minimum setting that you need to hear. 3.
Hearing Helper™ Wireless FM Listening System 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.
Hearing Helper™ Wireless FM Listening System Using the Optional R863 Receiver FIG.
Hearing Helper™ Wireless FM Listening System Using The R863 Receiver, cont. Note: Rechargeable batteries are shipped in a discharged state and must be charged overnight before using. 1. Make sure there are two alkaline or rechargeable AA batteries in the Receiver. If batteries are not installed, see Battery Information on page 12-13. 2. Plug the earphone or headphone into the “ Receiver. ” Jack on top of the 3. Put on the earphone or place the headphones over your ears. 4.
Hearing Helper™ Wireless FM Listening System Belt Clip Installation/Removal for the R863 Receiver To Install: Position the belt clip on the rear of the R863 receiver as shown in FIG. 4A. Turn the belt clip 180º left or right as shown in FIG. 4B. The belt clip is now installed and ready for use. To Remove: Turn the belt clip 180º so the open end of the clip points to the top of the unit as shown in FIG. 4A. Gently pull the belt clip away from the unit to remove. Fig. 4A Fig.
Hearing Helper™ Wireless FM Listening System R863 Receiver Battery Information Installation Open the battery compartment by lifting the tab on the back of the receiver with your finger. To remove depleted batteries, pull up on the fabric strip. IMPORTANT: If Alkaline (non-rechargeable) batteries are being installed, slide the battery selection switch in the battery compartment to the “Alkaline” position. See FIG. 5 below.
Hearing Helper™ Wireless FM Listening System Non-rechargeable Batteries In normal use, two AA 1.5 V alkaline batteries (BAT 001) will last approximately 40 hours in the R863 receiver. If the sound becomes weak or distorted, replace the batteries. Do not leave dead batteries in the receiver. Battery corrosion is not covered by the Williams Sound warranty. Rechargeable Batteries The R863 receiver can use rechargeable AA batteries (BAT 026).
Hearing Helper™ Wireless FM Listening System Optional Battery Chargers for the R863 Receiver Fig: 6A: CHG 3512 / 3512 PRO Multi-Charger CHG 3512 REAR VIEW RECEIVER OR TRANSMITTER DC POWER CHARGING INDICATOR A124 Fig: 7A: CHG 3502 Dual-Bay Charger RECEIVER OR TRANSMITTER CHARGING INDICATOR CHG 3502 REAR VIEW AC POWER CONNECTION A125 14 MAN 143C
Hearing Helper™ Wireless FM Listening System Trouble Shooting Guide Read through the manual and user guide carefully to verify proper setup and installation of your system. Transmitter frequency display (LCD) not lit. • Make sure the AC power adapter is plugged into the transmitter. • Make sure the electrical outlet is on. No sound through receivers. • If some of the receivers work, but others don’t, check for bad batteries or earphones on the receivers that aren’t working.
Hearing Helper™ Wireless FM Listening System Sound through receivers is loud, but distorted. Noise (room noise or electronic noise) seems to grow after talking stops. “Limiting” appears on LCD display. • Turn the “Gain Control” on the back of the T800 counterclockwise to decrease the audio level. Sound through the receivers is weak and noisy. • Turn the “Gain Control” on the back of the T800 clockwise to increase the input signal strength. • Increase the input signal level from the sound system.
Hearing Helper™ Wireless FM Listening System Hearing Helper™ Specifications T800 Transmitter Dimensions: Weight: Color: Power: Power Switch: 21.8 cm (8.6") W x 21.8 cm (8.6") D x 4.6 cm (1.8") H 1.32 kg (2.9 lbs) Black with white legends AC: 100 to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 400 mA, power inlet IEC C14 DC: 12 to 13 VDC, 800 mA, 2.
Hearing Helper™ Wireless FM Listening System 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 Hearing Helper™ T800 transmitter against defects in materials and workmanship for THREE (3) years. During the first three years from the purchase date, we will promptly repair or replace the Hearing Helper™ T800 transmitter .
Hearing Helper™ Wireless FM Listening System If you experience difficulty with your system: Visit our web site for additional product information, instruction sheets, technical bulletins and application notes: www.williamssound.com Email us: info@williamssound.com Telephone: +1 952 943 2252 If it is necessary to return the system for service, your Customer Service Representative will give you a Return Authorization Number (RA) and shipping instruction.
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