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Troubleshooting Guide 

( C O N T. )

Make sure the batteries have been recently

Replace the batteries with a new or 

charged for at least six hours.

recharged batteries. If this does not solve the 

problem, contact Lifeline.

Check the microphone cable.

Replace the microphone cable with 

a new microphone cable.

External sensor.

Change the angle of the external sensor or place

higher on the wall. Certain large rooms or rooms

w/many items that can block the sensors could 

require the purchase of an additional IRD-10.

Battery tip information.

The number one cause of battery failure is 

overcharging the battery. Never leave a battery

charging over extended breaks (spring break,

Christmas vacation, etc.). Overcharging the battery

will cause battery life expectancy per day to be 

less and the battery will not last as long (meaning

throughout the year).

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Summary of Contents for freedom 2

Page 1: ...nsmitter 4 RR 20 Infrared Receiver 5 Lifeline Amplifier 6 Setting Up Your Freedom 2 Infrared Amplification System 9 Troubleshooting Guide For The Teacher Important Things to do and Remember 12 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S 4 1 M E A N S D R I V E S U I T E A P L AT T E V I L L E W I S C O N S I N 5 3 8 1 8 8 0 0 2 3 6 4 3 2 7 P H O N E 6 0 8 3 4 8 7 9 1 8 F A X I N F O L I F E L I N E A M P C O M ...

Page 2: ... easy cutting to desired lengths 1 Three Foot Lifeline Patch Cable 32 Heavy Duty Mounting Snaps if mounting brackets are not used 2 AA Nickel Metal Hydride Rechargeable Batteries 1 AA Battery Charger 1 Charging Cable 1 Neckloop 1 Lanyard w Emitter 1 External Sensor OTHER EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO SET UP THE FREEDOM 2 INFRARED AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM Two separate electrical outlets in each room for two p...

Page 3: ... The IRB 10 has two power modes LO and HI These modes can be selected via a power switch 2 inside the battery compartment The system comes factory pre set to the HI position The only reason to turn the power mode switch to the low position is if the range you need is less than 15 feet or you are experiencing low battery problems 3 MICROPHONE GAIN The microphone gain volume can be adjustable if you...

Page 4: ... for channel 2 7 CHANNEL 2 INDICATOR Glows red when receiving signal from channel 2 8 SWITCHED EXTERNAL SENSOR INPUT RCA CONNECTOR Plugging an external sensor in here turns the front panel sensor C off This will hardly ever get used 9 2 EXTERNAL INPUTS RCA CONNECTORS Each sensor will extend the range by 1600 square feet One external sensor comes with the Freedom 2 Infrared Amplification System Thi...

Page 5: ...he low numbered settings add more bass low frequencies The higher numbered settings add more treble higher frequen cies to the amplified signal i e speech music etc REAR VIEW 7 PHONO AUXILIARY INPUT Standard RCA stereo patch cables connect a turntable CD player tape deck TV monitor etc to the phono auxiliary input When a turntable is in use the switch must be set in the Phono position For all othe...

Page 6: ...ou are plugging into an outlet strip be sure NO other items beside the Soundfield Equipment is plugged into the strip Example computer TV VCR etc 6 The black three foot Lifeline patch cable can now be used to connect the amplifier and the receiver Plug the patch cable into the Mic In Channel 1 input on the amplifier and into the Output jack on the back of the receiver 7 It s easy for you to connec...

Page 7: ... Take the stripped end of the speaker cable nearest the amplifier and pull the wires apart about two inches Place the blue striped wire into the back of the amplifier in the black spring loaded terminal Place the plain wire into the red spring loaded terminal next to it on the top row of terminals Next follow the cable for Speaker 1 from the amplifier now wired in to the speaker itself Repeat the ...

Page 8: ...smitter in the pocket or clipped to a belt power switch to on An audible pop may be heard through the speakers This is normal 18 The user can now broadcast The volume of the user s voice throughout the room should be the same as if he she were speaking one on one to a student from a distance of two feet Sit at a student s desk to check and adjust volume from their perspective Always set the volume...

Page 9: ... 8 1 8 8 0 0 2 3 6 4 3 2 7 6 0 8 3 4 8 7 9 1 8 F A X I N F O L I F E L I N E A M P C O M Mounting screws and anchors are provided in the system Plug charging cable into the side of your Lifeline transmitter attach opposite end of the charging cable to the battery charger and plug the unit into an outlet LED light on charger remains lit while the batteryis charging NOTE Batteries can be charged whi...

Page 10: ...e plugged in firmly Check the settings for each component Are settings correct and done according to the teacher s voice They should be a Receiver 9 10 o clock b Amplifier tone 2 5 c Mic In Channel 1 2 5 Is the emitter in line of sight to the receiver Move closer to the receiver and see if this changes If it does then increase the power as explained on page 3 Check the tone on the amplifier Lower ...

Page 11: ...gher on the wall Certain large rooms or rooms w many items that can block the sensors could require the purchase of an additional IRD 10 Battery tip information The number one cause of battery failure is overcharging the battery Never leave a battery charging over extended breaks spring break Christmas vacation etc Overcharging the battery will cause battery life expectancy per day to be less and ...

Page 12: ...ion speakers accordingly Use your normal speaking voice and let your system do the rest Once you ve determined the proper settings of the components for your room write them down for your own information and for the school audiologist Check your settings each week to make sure they are still accurate for your needs and that of your students If you have any questions about set up or usage or have p...

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