MANUAL AND USER GUIDE Personal PA® Value Pack System Wide-Band FM Wireless Listening System Model PPA VP 37 Transmitter Model PPA T27 Receiver Model PPA R37 Optional Receiver Model PPA R35-8 MAN 159A © 2011 Williams Sound, LLC
PERSONAL PA® VALUE PACK SYSTEM (MODEL PPA VP 37) INSTALLATION GUIDE & USER MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 T27 Transmitter Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7 T27 Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Antenna Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SYSTEM OVERVIEW Thank you for purchasing the Personal PA Value Pack System from Williams Sound. The PPA VP 37 System is a Wideband FM Listening System which operates in the 72-76 MHz frequency band. Designed for hearing assistance in places of public access, the PPA VP 37 is for those who need help overcoming background noise, reverberation, or distance from the sound source.
SETTING UP THE PPA VP 37 PPA T27 Transmitter Instructions FIG. 2: FEATURES & CONTROLS Front View 123 4 1. Mic input jack, 3.5 mm 2. Audio Level Indicator 3. Audio Level Control 5 4. Frequency Display (LED) 5. Frequency Selector, Lock/Unlock Control Rear View 6 6. Power Input jack, 12VAC 7. Antenna Connector, 75 Ohms þ þ 7 8 8. Audio Input jack, RCAtype (Line Level, Unbalanced) STEP 1: SELECT LOCATION Position the PPA T27 transmitter near the audio source (i.e.
have any questions. þ þ STEP 3: CONNECT THE POWER Locate the TFP 036 power supply cord equipped with the 5-pin DIN connector, then plug the connector into the “Power In” jack located in the back of the T27. Plug the power supply into the AC outlet. On power up, the number “8” will scroll across the T27 display while the system initializes. The system will then display the default system frequency (72.9 MHz) or the last selected frequency set by the user.
þ þ STEP 5: CONNECT THE AUDIO SOURCE On the back of the T27, an RCA-type “Audio In” jack is available for connecting a line-level, unbalanced audio source. On the front of the T27, a 3.5mm “Mic Input” jack is available to connect a Williams Sound electret microphone. Connect the desired audio source to the T27 transmitter and proceed to Step 6.
RECEIVER SAFETY INFORMATION HEARING SAFETY: CAUTION! The 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 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.
PACEMAKER SAFETY: CAUTION! 1. Before using the receiver 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. RECYCLING INSTRUCTIONS Help Williams Sound protect the environment! Please take the time to dispose of your equipment properly.
PPA R37 is a 17-channel receiver operating on the 72-76 MHz bandwidth. Features: seek-button channel selection, channellock capability, battery-saving Sleep Mode, on/off volume control, power/low battery indicator, stereo/mono earphone jack. On/Off Switch PPA R37 RECEIVER INSTRUCTIONS Volume Control On/Off Switch Volume Control FIG. 3 OFF Earphone Jack Earphone Jack OFF "On" Indicator LED "On" Indicator LED PPA R37 Top PPA R37 Front OPERATING THE RECEIVER 1.
switch inside the battery compartment is set to NiMH before charging. See FIG 4. 2. Insert headphone, earphone or neckloop into the stereo output jack. 3. Turn receiver on by turning up the volume control. The green FIG 4 power LED will turn on. Channel Seek 4. Press the Channel Seek button inside the battery compart– + ment once to seek an active + – transmitter. See FIG 4.
RECEIVER MODEL PPA R35-8 (OPTIONAL) The PPA R35-8 is an eight channel receiver, operating on 72-76 MHz bandwidth. It features a channel selection knob,on/off volume control, LED power and low battery indicator, and an earphone jack (See Figure 5A). FIG. 5A Headphone Jack "On"/Low Battery Indicator LED Channel Selector Knob On/Off Switch Volume Control PPAR35-8 R35-8 TopTop PPA R35-8 Front R35-8 R35-8 Front BATTERY INSTALLATION Install two (2) AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries.
fabric strip. IMPORTANT: If Alkaline (or non-rechargeable) batteries are being installed, slide the battery selection switch above the battery compartment to the “Alkaline” position. If installing NiMH (or rechargeable) batteries, slide the battery selection switch to the “NiMH” position. Press the batteries into place over the fabric strip. Be sure to observe proper polarity (+/-). Damage due to improper battery installation may void the warranty on the product. Close the battery door.
BELT CLIP INSTALLATION FOR PPA R37 AND PPA R35-8 TO INSTALL: Position the belt clip on the rear of the PPA R37 or PPA R35-8 receiver as shown in Figure 6A. Turn the belt clip 180º left or right as shown in Figure 6B. The belt clip is now installed and ready for use. TO REMOVE: Turn the belt clip 180º so the edge points toward the top of the unit as shown in figure 6B. Gently pull the belt clip away from the unit to remove. FIG. 6B FIG. 6A Do not immerse the earphone in water or other cleaning agent.
USING A RECEIVER WITH A HEARING AID Williams Sound PPA R37 and PPA R35-8 receivers can be used with hearing aids using three different methods: NECKLOOP TELECOIL COUPLER Neckloops are cords which hang around the neck and couple magnetically with T-Coil equipped hearing aids. SILHOUETTE TELECOIL COUPLER These telecoil couplers are worn behind the ear, right next to telecoil-equipped hearing aids.
RECEIVER BATTERY INFORMATION SINGLE USE BATTERIES For the PPA R37 and R35-8, the power LED will blink when the battery is low. With other receivers, if the sound becomes weak or distorted, the battery is low. Replace the battery. The indicator light may still be on, even with a battery that is weak. Do not leave dead batteries in the receivers. Battery corrosion is not covered by the Williams Sound five-year warranty.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Read through the manual and user guide carefully to verify proper setup and installation of your system. TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY DISPLAY (LED) NOT LIT. þ Make sure the wall transformer is plugged into the transmitter. þ Make sure the electrical outlet is on. NO SOUND THROUGH RECEIVERS. þ If some of the receivers work, but others don't, check for bad batteries or earphones on the receivers that aren't working. þ Check to see that the receiver frequency matches the transmitter frequency.
SOUND THROUGH RECEIVERS IS LOUD, BUT DISTORTED. NOISE (ROOM NOISE OR ELECTRONIC NOISE) SEEMS TO GROW AFTER TALKING STOPS. Turn the screwdriver-adjust audio level control on the front of the T27 transmitter counter-clockwise to decrease the audio level. The audio indicator light should flash occasionally, but not be lit continuously. AUDIO INDICATOR LIGHT þ Turn the screwdriver-adjust audio level control located on the T27 front panel clockwise to increase the input signal strength.
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 Personal PA Value Pack System 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 Personal PA Value Pack System.
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.
PERSONAL PA VALUE PACK SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions & Weight: 4.1" W x 6.1" L x 1.3" H (104.1 mm x 154.9 mm x 33 mm) 7.8 oz. (221 g) Black 105-130 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 3.2 W at 120 VAC 17 Channels: 72.100 (CH A), 72.300 (CH B), 72.500 (CH C), 72.700 (CH D), 72.900 (CH E), 74.700 (CH I), 75.300 (CH J), 75.500 (CH F), 75.700 (CH G), 75.900 MHz (CH H),72.2 (CH K), 72.4 (CH N), 72.6 (CH 0), 72.8 (CH P), 75.4 (CH R), 75.6 (CH S), 75.8 (CH T).
PPA SELECT™ RECEIVER (MODEL PPA R37) Dimensions: Weight: Color: Battery Type: Current Consumption: Operating Freq: FM Deviation: De-emphasis: LED Indicator: Sensitivity: Input Overload: Frequency Response: Signal to Noise Ratio: Receiver Antenna: Audio Output: Output Connector: Approvals: Warranty: 4.1” H x 2.85 W x 1.1” T (104 mm x 72 mm x 28 mm) 4.6 oz (130 g) with batteries, 2.
PERSONAL PA RECEIVER (MODEL PPA R35-8) Dimensions: Weight: Color: Battery Type: Current Consumption: Operating Freq: Intermediate Freq: FM Deviation: De-emphasis: LED Indicator: Sensitivity: Input Overload: Frequency Response: Signal to Noise ratio: Receive Antenna: Audio Output: Output Connector: Squelch: Notes: Approvals: Warranty: 4.5” H x 2.85” Wx 1.1” T (114.3 mm x 72.4 mm x 28 mm) 4.6 oz (130 g) Black Two (2) AA non-rechargeable alkaline batteries (BAT 001), up to 50 hrs.
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