PPA R38 PPA SelectView™ FM Receiver USER Manual ©2013 Williams Sound, LLC MAN 185B
PPA R38 FM Receiver PPA R38 Receiver Contents Safety Warnings....................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Hearing Safety.................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Battery Safety and Disposal..........................................................................
PPA R38 FM Receiver Safety Warnings Hearing Safety CAUTION! This 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—only then adjust the volume to a comfortable level. 2. Set the volume level at the minimum setting that you need to hear.
PPA R38 FM Receiver Receiver Overview Feature Detail Thank you for purchasing the PPA R38 PPA SelectView™ FM Receiver. CHANNEL STEP/SEEK Much like a miniature radio station, a Williams Sound FM transmitter broadcasts audio over an FM radio signal. Receivers are used to pick up the broadcast up to 1000 feet away, depending on environmental conditions. The system helps large or small groups overcome background noise and distance to clearly hear the speaker.
PPA R38 FM Receiver Figure B: Headphone Jack SOFT AUDIO TURN-ON When powered on, or if the channel is changed, the receiver will mute the audio, then gradually bring the audio level up to the current volume setting. This setting can either be the last volume used, or a specific volume level. See “Volume Level at Turn On” under “Hidden Settings”. Initial Setup 1. Open the battery compartment. Slide the battery selection switch to the correct position for the type of batteries that will be used.
PPA R38 FM Receiver Controls and Display Basic Settings The top and front controls referred to in this manual, along with an illustration of the indicators on the main screen, are shown in Figures D, E and F. The Basic Setup functions allow the user to change the most frequently used settings easily. The user can change the receiving channel (or frequency), and the volume level. Before performing these steps, plug in earphones, headphones, or a neckloop into the headphone jack on the receiver.
PPA R38 FM Receiver 6. SCREEN BRIGHTNESS: To change the display brightness (level 1-4), use the left, right arrow buttons to toggle between “1”, “2”, “3” or “4”. 3. VOLUME: Adjust the volume level to your taste by using the left or right arrow buttons. This can only be done from the home screen. The display will indicate the current volume level. 3. CH/FREQ DISPLAY MODE: To change the display to show either channel number (1-17) or frequency (72.1-75.
PPA R38 FM Receiver Hidden Settings TURN-ON VOLUME When the unit is powered on, or when the channel is changed, the audio will be muted, then rise to a set volume. This set volume can be: (1) a specific volume level or (2) the last volume used when the receiver was powered off. This is called the “Turn-On Volume” setting. To access the Turn-On Volume setting, the receiver must be off. Hold down the right arrow button and while holding it, hold down the power button to turn the receiver on.
PPA R38 FM Receiver Specifications Dimensions: Weight: Color: Battery Type: Battery Life: 4.1” x 2.85” x 1.38” (104 x 72 x 35mm) 4.6oz (130g) with batteries. 2.6oz (73g) without batteries Black/Silver. Black ABS Plastic case with Aluminum faceplate. (2) AA Alkaline or (2) AA NiMH Rechargeable (2) AA non-rechargeable alkaline batteries (BAT 001-2), approx. 50 hrs (2) AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (BAT 026-2), 1500mAh, approx. 32 hrs Current Consumption: 47mA nominal at 2.4VDC Operating Temp.
PPA R38 FM Receiver Troubleshooting Problem Solution Can’t hear the person speaking/no audio · Verify transmitter and receiver are both ON · Verify transmitter and receiver are both on the same channel/frequency. · Verify transmitter is set up and working properly; i.e. the mic is not muted. · Make sure the earphone/headphone/neckloop plug is inserted all the way into the jack of the receiver. The cord is the receiving antenna. · Try a different earphone, headphone, or neckloop.
PPA R38 FM Receiver Lifetime Plus 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 Personal PA® FM Listening transmitters and receivers (models PPA T45, PPA T35, PPA T27, PPA T46, PPA R38, PPA R37, and PPA R35-8) against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and conditions for the useful lifetime of the product from date of purchase.
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