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Several studies validated by the U.S.

Department of Education and the

Educational Audiology Association verify that

poor classroom acoustics, high ambient noise,

and temporary mild hearing loss among children

place many students academically at risk.

The Sound-Field FM Classroom Amplification

provided by the LES 600 increases both the 

volume and clarity of your voice, and evenly 

distributes it so that no matter where students 

are seated, they have equal opportunity to 

understand what is being said, regardless of 

seating arrangement.

The following pages provide

: Pages

Operating Instructions 

4

Microphone Placement 

7

Connecting to Other Audio Equipment 

10

Tips on Using Classroom Amplification 

12

Reference Guide to Controls 

14

Trouble Shooting 

18

Transmitter and Battery Care 

20

Now we hope you will enjoy using what many principals, 

teachers and students are calling, “One of the most 

effective teaching aids introduced in the decade.” 

Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for Listening Enhancement System LES 600 Series

Page 1: ...y 2002 L i g h t S P E E D Te c h n o l o g i e s I n c User Manual LES 600 Series L i s t e n i n g E n h a n c e m e n t S y s t e m t m for Sound Field Classroom Amplification...

Page 2: ...nly distributes it so that no matter where students are seated they have equal opportunity to understand what is being said regardless of seating arrangement The following pages provide Pages Operatin...

Page 3: ...stallation Guide included in your packing box 2 Turn ON the MIC 1 VOLUME power volume knob located on the left side of the front panel of the Receiver Amplifier The red POWER light on the top left sho...

Page 4: ...r end of the Charging Cable to the INPUT charging jack on the side of the BP 60 Belt pack Transmitter as shown in the illustration 3 The battery charging indicator LED labeled CHARGING lights green wh...

Page 5: ...phone to the Transmitter align the microphone plug over the belt pack connector jack With the black plastic dot facing forward gently guide the con nector into the jack Be sure not to put undue stress...

Page 6: ...d the head over both ears Like putting a pair of glasses on backwards The microphone arm is then adjusted up or down to follow along your jaw line with the microphone element at the end positioned abo...

Page 7: ...ional Hand held Microphone The Hand held Microphone comes with a Battery Charger and three 3 NiMH rechargeable batteries 1 Confirm that the Receiver Amplifier is connected to a standard electrical wal...

Page 8: ...at the Transmitter battery is good When the red indicator remains lit con tinuously the batteries are getting too low and should be changed There is a delay of about one second from the time the Trans...

Page 9: ...ME or MIC 2 VOLUME switch turned on slowly increase the appropriate AUX 1 VOLUME or AUX 2 VOLUME on the front of the Receiver Amplifier Increase the level until audio from the audio source is heard th...

Page 10: ...e plug goes into the AF OUT jack on the back of the CX 50 The RCA plug is inserted into AUXILIARY INPUT jack on the Receiver Amplifier For the best sound quality the volume adjustment on the front of...

Page 11: ...p reduce additional noise Speak in a natural voice A normal conversational speech level should provide an adequate speech signal It is not necessary to increase the intensity of your voice because the...

Page 12: ...t from misuse Avoid winding the Microphone cable around the body pack Transmitter This can damage or break the connecting cord producing static or noise in the FM system Avoid blowing into the microph...

Page 13: ...one When the Transmitter is turned ON the amber RF Indicator will light up Audio Frequency Indicator The AF Indicator displays that the voice of the instructor is active and at an adequate level When...

Page 14: ...cted to the AUXILIARY INPUT jack located on the back panel Battery Charging Indicator These indicators light when a Transmitter is connected to one of the TRANSMITTER CHARGING jacks located on the bac...

Page 15: ...ansmitter or bottom of the Hand held Microphone See previous diagrams on page 5 and 8 Mixed Audio Output Level Adjust Rotating the MIXED AUDIO OUTPUT ADJUST clockwise increases the level of the audio...

Page 16: ...milar to the bass and treble on your home stereo A combination of small adjustments to these knobs will help clarify your amplified voice tones for better student hearing and comprehension Adjustments...

Page 17: ...batteries may be used for testing purposes Confirm the plug on the microphone cable is firmly seated into the Transmitter jack If you have access to another mic try it in your Transmitter If it works...

Page 18: ...IC 1 VOLUME and MIC 2 VOLUME If system is equipped with optional Mic 2 Receiver look for second antenna on back of Receiver Amplifier Confirm the plug on the microphone cable is securely fitted into t...

Page 19: ...ight and over the weekends They should not be left charging over the summer or during Christmas and Spring Breaks Prior to extended breaks systems should be fully charged and batteries removed from Tr...

Page 20: ...otec tion against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructi...

Page 21: ...batteries battery chargers and their assemblies also external cables and wires Warranty on microphones microphone elements is limited to the original manufacturer s warranty usually 1 year If delivere...

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