Pocketalker ® Ultra Personal Amplifier Amplificador personal Amplificateur personnel MANUAL AND USER GUIDE PKT D1 Amplifier Amplificador PKT D1 Amplificateur PKT D1 MAN 131E ©2010 Williams Sound Corp.
ENGLISH OVERVIEW The POCKETALKER® ULTRA is a versatile, high quality assistive listening device designed to improve communications in difficult 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.
ENGLISH CONTENTS Safety Information . . . . . . . . . .4 Recycling Instructions . . . . . . .7 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . .8 Listening In Conversations . . . .12 TV Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Using A Neckloop . . . . . . . . . . .16 Using The Lanyard . . . . . . . . . .18 Hints & Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Acoustic Specifications . . . . . .24 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGLISH SAFETY INFORMATION Hearing Safety: 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.
ENGLISH from the earphone or headphone. 4. Do not allow children or other unauthorized persons to have access to this product. 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.
ENGLISH Pacemaker Safety: CAUTION! 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.
ENGLISH 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.
ENGLISH GETTING STARTED 1. Open the battery compartment door: Using your thumb, apply firm pressure on the ridges of the door and slide it down and away from the POCKETALKER® ULTRA. 2.
ENGLISH into place over the black ribbon, being careful to observe correct placement of (+) and (–) terminals. 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. POCKETALKER® ULTRA: Top View Belt Clip Mic Jack (3.5mm) Earphone Jack Power On/Off Indicator (Flashes RED to Indicate Low Battery) 4.
ENGLISH 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). 5. Put on the earphone or headphone.
P o c k e t a l k e r ENGLISH VOLUME CONTROL 6. Turn on the POCKETALKER® ULTRA by turning the Volume Control, Tone Volume Control On/Off Control counter-clockwise. + + The red “on” indicator light –on the top – of the unit should be lit. TM 7. Adjust the volume up or down according to your preferences. 8. Adjust the tone according to your preferences. TONE CONTROL Turning the tone control fully clockwise boosts the high Tone frequency gain by Control + 11 dB at 5 kHz.
ENGLISH LISTENING IN CONVERSATIONS The POCKETALKER® ULTRA picks up 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 POCKETALKER® ULTRA on a table if they’re in a restaurant or small group situation. Laying the POCKETALKER® ULTRA flat on the table surface provides superior pickup to standing the POCKETALKER® ULTRA upright.
ENGLISH 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.
ENGLISH 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.
PLACEMENT OF MIC CLIP ON TV ENGLISH Plug Mount 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.
ENGLISH 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 1. Place the neckloop over your head and around your neck. 2. Slide the bead upwards to a comfortable position.
USING THE NECKLOOP ENGLISH Slide cord lock upward to a comfortable position Cord Lock 4. Turn the POCKETALKER® ULTRA on and 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.
ENGLISH 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 INSTALLING THE LANYARD (RCS 003) 2 1 TM TM ke e tr o ac lkkeet ra l k e r P o c k ePt oa cl k P TM 3 TM TM ke e tr o ac lkkeet ra l k e r P o c k ePt oa cl k P TM TM TM ke e tr o ac lkkeet ra l k e r P o c k ePt oa cl k P TM needed.
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ENGLISH HINTS & TIPS 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 sufficiently charged. 4.
turned higher than 3 or 3 ⁄ . 1 2 ENGLISH To eliminate feedback, turn down the volume control or move the microphone further away from the earphone or headphone. 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.
ENGLISH POCKETALKER® ULTRA SPECIFICATIONS PERSONAL AMPLIFIER, MODEL PKT D1 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) Weight: 2.5 oz. (70.9 grams) (with batteries and microphone) Color/material: Silver gray, ABS/Polycarbonate molded plastic case. Battery Type: Two 1.5V (AAA size) alkaline Battery Life: Up to 200 hours (typical usage) Low Battery Indicator: red light on top panel flashes.
ENGLISH Approvals: Warranty: 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) Electrical Specifications (1k Hz ref.) Power output: 50 mW (max) into 16 ohms AGC: Limits maximum output level Distortion: 1% THD (max) Frequency response Tone at high position: 11dB boost at 5 kHz, 8dB cut at 400 Hz. Tone at mid position: 0dB boost at 5 kHz, 4dB cut at 400 Hz.
ENGLISH ACOUSTIC SPECIFICATIONS Typical values (ANSI S3.22-1987) Lightweight headphone, HED 021: (with 6cc coupler) Test Tone High Tone Mid Tone Low SSPL90 HF Avg (SSPL90) HF Avg full on gain (50 dB) Ref test gain 124.3 dB 120.7 dB 46.9 dB 43.7 dB 124.8 dB 120.6 dB 44.9 dB 43.6 dB 124.8 dB 120.5 dB 41.0 dB 41.5 dB Wide range headphone, HED 026: (with 6cc coupler) Test Tone High Tone Mid Tone Low SSPL90 HF Avg (SSPL90) HF Avg full on gain (50 dB) Ref test gain 121.4 dB 119.5 dB 45.6 dB 42.
ENGLISH 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 Amplifier against defects in materials and workmanship for FIVE (5) years. During the first five years from the purchase date, we will promptly repair or replace the POCKETALKER® ULTRA Amplifier.
ENGLISH PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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 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.
ENGLISH 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. If you experience difficulty with your system, call Toll-Free for Customer Assistance: 1-800-843-3544 (U.S.A.) or 1-952-943-2252 (Outside the U.S.A.
MAN 131E ©2010 Williams Sound Corp.
