Listen Technologies LA-101 User's Manual

Personalize. Simplify. Customize.

Whether in a theater, house of worship, or at a sporting venue, individuals want to experience every word and every moment.

That’s what they came for, and they deserve to participate by hearing every single word.

Listen’s line of stationary FM products deliver a carefully tuned system of products that makes the process of specifying, ordering, installing and using the system simple and straight forward. A Listen FM system is a low power radio station that broadcasts sound to receivers within the range of the transmitter. A wide range of portable and stationary receivers allow you to customize your system to your specifi c needs. Listen products deliver broadcast quality audio and are simple to use.

Don’t miss a single sound. Listen.

Personalize Simplify

Listen’s vision is to deliver a personalized, enriching auditory experience in any setting. Consider attending a lecture and not being able to fully understand what is being said. With a Listen system, every word can be heard and understood. What if the lecture is in English and you can only understand Spanish? The same technology can deliver the interpreted language directly to your ears. When you can hear and understand – the experience truly becomes personal!

Listen is committed to keeping it simple. You will fi nd products that are easy to use and a company that is easy to work with. Listen thinks through the fi ner details in the design and production of products – for you the customer.

From pre-setting a default frequency on a transmitter so that it can be used right out of the box to channel displays on both the transmitter and receiver – the use of Listen’s products is eff ortless. Listen’s full-time technical support team is passionate about what they do and you can depend on them to solve any equipment issues with confi dence.

When you can easily use Listen products with the support you need – the experience truly becomes simple!

Customize

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One size does not fi t all. Listen systems are designed to specifi cally fi t your needs. While Listen’s systems are designed for simplicity, feel free to inter-change or add components to create the right system for you. Listen’s team is ready to assist you with identifying exactly what you need.

When you can build the system that makes sense for your circumstances – the experience truly becomes custom!

Don’t miss a single sound. Listen.

A Listen Stationary FM system can do more than you think. While a Listen system can deliver crystal clear sound to a person with a hearing impairment, it can also be used in other ways including:

• Wireless audio distribution to remote rooms.

Classrooms

Sports Venues

Whether it’s a 1,000 person high school gym or a 100,000 person baseball stadium, a Listen system can deliver sound to every seat in the facility. Sport enthusiasts, press and the athletic competitors can all enjoy the benefi ts of a Listen system.

When you can hear better, you learn more. A Listen system can deliver the instructor’s voice or the voice of an interpreter directly to the student’s ears. The end result is improved grades and instructors who are less fatigued because they don’t have to speak loudly.

Theaters

Have you ever been experiencing a live play and asked your partner “what did she just say?” We all have some level of hearing impairment and sometimes we sit in a seat where the sound is not as clear as we would like. A Listen system delivers the voice of the actor directly to your ears.

Places of Worship

The primary message in a worship service is delivered in the form of sound. A Listen system can ensure that every individual can fully experience the service. You can use Listen products for auditory assistance and for language interpretation. You can also place a speaker/receiver in the nursery or in an overfl ow area.

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Listen Stationary FM System

Remote Mounted

Antenna Kits are the single solution for all of your indoor remote antenna needs.

(LA-122 72/216 MHz)

(LA-130 863 MHz)

If you can’t run wires, an

LR-100 Listen stationary receiver (72/216MHz only) can wirelessly receive the audio signal and deliver it to the remote room sound system.

overfl ow area doesn’t mean missing the service. A Listen

LR-600 speaker/receiver

(72/216MHz only) allows the service to be heard almost anywhere. to hear what’s going on in the primary meeting room.

The LT-800 transmitter connects to the audio output of a mixing console or any other audio device.

Portable receivers with earphones are worn by guests.

Sound from the mixing console is broadcast to the receiver.

Interpreters listen to the service in the base language and interpret the service into a diff erent language.

The interpreted language is transmitted to individuals in the room who listen on a portable receiver with an earphone.

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LT-800 Stationary FM Transmitter

Thanks to its outstanding audio quality, the Listen LT-800

Stationary Transmitter can be used in a variety of applications.

The LT-800 can be connected to your main audio system to broadcast a high quality audio signal to belt pack receivers, stationary receivers, or wireless speaker/receivers (72/216MHz only). The end result– your audience can hear and understand the presentation better because of improved speaker placement or because they have their own belt pack and earphone.

The signature Look&Listen™ LCD shows channel, lock and programming information. It has multiple audio inputs with level control and mix level control. It also includes a test tone for tuning.

There are mounting options for racks and antenna.

Highlights

• Superior Audio Quality – 80 dB (70 dB with 863 MHz) signal-tonoise ratio, setting the industry’s sound quality standard.

• 57 Channels (72/216MHz), 17 Channels (863MHz) – you’ll always fi nd interference-free channels.

• Long transmission range ensures coverage for the entire venue.

• Advanced audio processing (can be deactivated) ensures

audio levels are consistent to users.

• Limited Lifetime Warranty with hassle-free support.

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1. Audio Section The input level of inputs 1 and 2 are adjusted by the INPUT control and are indicated on the fi rst two VU meters. Final transmit level is adjusted with the MIX LEVEL control. The CONTOUR

control boosts or cuts audio above 5 kHz. Listen’s exclusive technology delivers low noise

performance. A test tone is available to aid in set up.

2. Transmit Section Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the transmission channel. The LCD

conveniently shows the selected channel, transmitter output power, lock and programming status.

3. Monitor Section You can listen to the transmitted audio using the monitor jack and volume control.

4. RF Section A unit mounted antenna can be directly connected to the RF OUTPUT jack or you can use a remote antenna. RF power can be selected using the switch for one-quarter, half or full power.

5. Audio Output Section The dual, line level phono connectors provide an output consisting of a mix of inputs 1 and 2.

6. Audio Input Section Connect your audio sources to inputs 1 and/or 2. Input 1 accepts a mono 3-pin

XLR or phone connector with a balanced selectable mic, phantom mic or line level audio. Input 2

accepts stereo phono connectors and is unbalanced with selectable input levels of -10 and +10dBu.

Key Specifi cations

• Coverage: Line of site, 1,500 ft (457 m) / 3,000 ft

(914 m)/ 400 ft (122 m), 72/216/863MHz.

• Number of simultaneous channels: 6/3/8

72/216/863MHz.

• System audio performance: 50Hz - 15KHz

frequency response, >80dB SNR and <2% THD.

Confi gurations

LT-800-072 - 72 MHz

LT-800-216 - 216 MHz

LT-800-863 - 863 MHz

Accessories

• The LA-326 Universal Rack Mounting Kit can rack mount one or two LT-800 Stationary FM

Transmitters (includes security cover).

LT-800 Stationary FM Antennas

Antennas

Choosing the right antenna for your application is critical to ensuring adequate transmission coverage. There are two types of antenna – unit mounted and remote mounted. Unit mounted antennas can be mounted through an opening on top of the unit or on a rear BNC connector. You need to match the frequency range (either 72 or 216MHz) for your application to assure the purchase of the right antenna. Use the table below to make your selection. All remote antennas include 25 ft.

(7.6 m) of RG-58 coaxial cable.

LA-101

LA-122

LA-130

A solution for your remote antenna needs for the LT-800 (863 MHz). The kit contains monopole and dipole antenna options; and hardware to mount on a wall, electrical box, and horizontal surface (fl at and inverse), inside a wall or ceiling.

Includes 25 ft. (7.6 m) of RG-58 coaxial cable.

The LA-123 90º Helical antenna is a simple solution for limited transmission range applications.

The LA-122 Universal Antenna Kit is our most popular antenna because it can be mounted in many diff erent confi gurations including dipole, monopole, wall mount, ceiling mount, and wall plate. It can be used for 72 or

216MHz.

Part Number

LA-122

LA-101

LA-102

LA-106

LA-107

LA-116

LA-117

LA-123

LA-124

LA-125

LA-126

LA-131

LA-130

Description Type

Universel Antenna Kit

Helical Top Mounted Antenna

Remote

Top Mounted

Telescoping Top Mounted Antenna Top Mounted

Telescoping Top Mounted Antenna Top Mounted

Ground Plane Remote Antenna

Coaxial Dipole Remote Antenna

Coaxial Dipole Remote Antenna

Remote

Remote

Remote

90 Degree Helical

90 Degree Helical

Antenna Kit for Rack Mount

Antenna Kit for Rack Mount

Antenna Kit for Rack Mount

Remote Antenna Kit

Unit or Remote

Unit or Remote

Rack Mount

Rack Mount

Rack Mount

Remote

Frequency Range

72 or 216

72

216

72

216

72

216

72

216

72

216

863

863

Comments

Most popular and adaptable antenna.

Low profi le for portable applications.

Provides the best coverage for unit mounted.

Provides the best coverage for unit mounted.

Ideal for outdoor applicatons.

Coaxial cable material making it easy to install above ceiling tiles, etc.

Mount on the rear of unit or on a metal plate on a wall.

Mount a 90 degree helical to the LA-326 rack mount kit front panel.

Moun to the LA-326 front panel.

Coaxial Cable and Connectors

If you need to customize your installation, Listen provides a full range of RF connectors andcoaxial cable available at www.listentech.com

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Listen off ers three types of portable FM receivers that allow you to customize your system to your specifi c needs. All three receivers off er outstanding audio performance backed by limited life time warranty. The LR-300 is Listen’s value receiver and is available only in 72 MHz. Both the LR-400 and LR-500 off er an LCD display so you’ll see what’s going on. The LR-500 off ers channel selection buttons for the user and programmability for multiple channel applications like language interpretation. In this case, you can program the

LR-500 to only display active channels.

Highlights

• Superior Audio Quality – 80 dB (70 dB with 863 MHz) signal-tonoise ratio, setting the industry’s sound quality standard.

• Easy to use.

• Multiple Channels – you’ll always fi nd interference-free channels.

• Look&Listen™ LCD display (LR-400/500 only) shows channel, battery status, signal strength, lock, and programming information.

• Advanced battery management.

• SEEK button automatically fi nds a channel.

• Limited Lifetime Warranty with hassle-free support.

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LR-400-072

LR-300-072

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1. Power/Volume On/off and volume control.

2. Earphone Jack 3.5 mm jack accepts either mono or stereo headsets.

3. Multi-Function LED Indicates power or low battery and charging status.

4. LCD Display (LR-400 and LR-500 only) Displays channel section, battery level, signal strength,

channel lock and program features (LR-500 only).

5. Channel Section The seek button allows you to scan for broadcasting channel, while the up/down button (LR-400 and LR-500 only) allow you to manually change received channel. Buttons are located inside the cover on the LR-400.

6. Charging Port/Contacts Used with charging cases or power supply to charge

NiMH batteries within the unit.

7. Door Locks Manually lock battery compartment door.

8. Battery Compartment Install alkaline or NiMH batteries to operate unit.

9. Antenna Articulating and fl exible for easy storage (863MHz only).

Key Specifi cations

• Receiver range from LT-800 Antenna: Line of site,

1,500 ft (457 m) / 3,000 ft (914 m), 400 ft (122 m),

72/216/863 MHz.

• Number of simultaneous channels: 6/3/8

72/216/863 MHz.

• System audio performance: 50-15KHz 72/863 MHz

50-10 KHz 216 MHz frequency response, >80dB

SNR and <2% THD.

Confi gurations

LR-300-072 – 72 MHz

LR-400-072 – 72 MHz

LR-400-216 – 216 MHz

LR-400-863 – 863 MHz

LR-500-072 – 72 MHz

LR-500-216 – 216 MHz

LR-500-863 – 863 MHz

Accessories

Accessories for Listen Receivers can be found on the Receiver Accessories page 10

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FM Receivers

Amplifi cation anywhere without wires! All-in-one wireless receiver, 2-channel 10 Watt power amplifi er (15 Watt Peak, 10

Watt RMS). Place up to 3,000 feet away (at 216 MHz) from the stationary transmitter and 150 feet away from a Listen portable transmitter to receive and amplify the transmission audio.

Perfect for Soundfi eld applications! This unit is powered by AA batteries (alkaline or NiMH rechargeables), or 15VAC power supply or 12 VDC, for 15/10 Watt continuous power. It has unbalanced auxiliary input and output ports. Listen’s signature

Look&Listen™ LCD display shows channel, lock, and battery level. Comes with adjustable mounting bracket.

Highlights

• Super Quiet™ Technology provides superior audio quality.

• Easy to use.

• Multiple Channels – you’ll always fi nd interference-free channels.

• 80dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio – best in class noise performance ensures guests hear the sound and not the noise.

• Look&Listen™ LCD display shows channel, battery status, signal strength, lock, and programming information.

• SEEK button automatically fi nds a channel.

• Limited Lifetime Warranty with hassle-free support.

• Unbalanced aux input and output.

• Adjustable 3-band equalizer.

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1. Channel Selector/Volume Change channel from the top or rear. Adjust volume from the top.

2. Charging/Power Port Power unit and/or charge NiMH batteries.

3. Adjustable 3-Band Equalizer Fine-tune audio output.

4. Input/Output Ports Unbalanced/auxiliary phono/input/output ports.

5. LCD Display Displays channel selection, battery level, signal strength, channel lock

and program features.

6. Antenna Use either the internal or optional external antenna.

7. Battery Compartment Unit can be powered by (8) alkaline batteries

or NiMH rechargeable batteries.

8. Adjustable Handle/Mounting Bracket For mounting on wall, ceiling

or microphone stand.

9. Speaker 15/10 watt (peak/RMS) 4 ohm 2-way speaker.

Key Specifi cations

• Receiver range from LT-800 Antenna: Line of site,

1,500 ft (457 m) / 3,000 ft (914 m), 72/216MHz.

• Number of simultaneous channels: 6/3,

72/216MHz.

• System audio performance: 50-15KHz frequency response, >80dB SNR and <2% THD.

Confi gurations

LR-600-072 – 72 MHz

LR-600-216 – 216 MHz

NOTE: Not available in 863MHz.

Accessories

Accessories for Listen Receivers can be found on the Receiver Accessories page 10.

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Listen’s LR-100 Stationary Receiver / Power Amplifi er is a stationary auditory assistance receiver with a built-in power amplifi er. When used with a Listen transmitter, the LR-100 can deliver high quality audio for use in a variety of locations and applications – most commonly soundfi elds. This unit has Listen’s signature Look&Listen™ LCD Display showing channel, lock, and battery level. A security cover protects auxiliary and receiver volume and trim controls. It has an adjustable squelch control, and balanced or unbalanced speaker wire output options.

Multiple input options give this unit great fl exibility.

It’s powered by a 16VAC/1000mA power input or 12 VDC battery. Add an antenna for longer range applications.

Highlights

• Super Quiet™ Technology provides superior audio quality.

• Look&Listen™ LCD.

• 57-programmable channels.

• Adjustable squelch control.

• Selectable audio output.

• Multiple input and output options.

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Key Specifi cations

• Receiver range from LT-800 Antenna: Line of site, 1,500 ft (457 m) / 3,000 ft (914 m),

72/216MHz.

• Number of simultaneous channels: 6/3,

72/216MHz.

• System audio performance: 63 Hz - 15KHz frequency response, >80dB SNR and <2% THD.

• Speaker Output: 15/10 wats (peak/RMS) with 4 ohm load.

1. Audio Section Audio can be adjusted for volume and quality via trim pots and switches. Listen

exclusive technology delivers low noise performance.

2. Receive Section Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the transmission channel. The LCD

conveniently shows the selected channel, transmitter output power, lock and programming status.

3. Monitor Section You can listen to the transmitted audio using the monitor jack and volume control.

4. Speaker Volume Adjustable volume control for speaker output.

5. Audio Output Section Off ers three diff erent output options: unbalanced/phono, balanced male XLR and Phoenix connector for speaker.

6. Audio Input Section Three diff erent audio inputs: RF signal through the antenna, unbalanced/phono or balanced/female XLR 1/4 inch combo connector.

7. Power Connect a power supply (included) to the back of the unit.

Confi gurations

LR-100-072 - 72MHz

LR-100-216 - 216MHz

NOTE: Not available in 863MHz.

Accessories

• The LA-326 Universal Rack Mounting Kit can rack mount one or two LR-100 Stationary FM

Receivers (includes security cover).

Accessories

Listen’s Stationary FM Accessories off er a wide array of options to meet your audio needs. Antennas, Mounting Kits, Connectors/Cables,

Batteries/Power Supplies, Charging/Carrying Cases, Earphones/Speakers, and Microphones all provide the custom support you and your guests need so that you don’t miss a single sound.

FM Product Cases Earphones Antennas

LA-124

LA-321

LA-170

• LA-311 16-Unit Portable Charging/Carrying Case

• LA-313 16-Unit Portable Carrying Case

• LA-317 4-Unit Portable Charging/Carrying Case

• LA-161 Single Ear Bud

• LA-162 Stereo Ear Buds

• LA-164 Earspeaker

• LA-318 4-Unit Portable Carrying Case

Case • LA-166 Neck Loop

• LA-321 8-Unit Portable Charging/Carrying Case

• LA-322 8-Unit Portable Carrying Case

• LA-165 Stereo Headphones

• LA-170 Behind-the-Head

Stereo Headphones

• LA-323 4-Unit Portable Charging/Carrying Case w/Removable Lid

• LA-324 8-Unit Portable Charging/Carrying Case w/Removable Lid

• LA-325 16-Unit Portable Charging/Carrying Case w/Removable Lid

• LA-101 Helical Top Mounted Antenna

• LA-102 or LA-106 Telescoping Top

Mounted Antenna

• LA-107 Ground Plane

• LA-116 or LA-117 Coaxial Dipole

Remote Antenna

• LA-122 Universal Antenna Kit

• LA-123 or LA-124 90 Degree Helical Antenna

• LA-130 Remote Antenna Kit (863 MHz)

• LA-131 Antenna Kit for Rack Mount (863 MHz)

Stationary FM Systems

Listen’s Stationary FM Systems off er a simple foundation for building a custom system that delivers all your audio needs. Each Stationary

FM system can be used for assisted listening, in-ear cueing, and press feeds, while helping public venues to meet government guidelines such as Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Product Description

LT-800 Stationary Transmitter

LA-326 Universel Rack Mounting Kit

LA-106 Top Mounted Telescoping Antenna

LA-122 Univeral Antenna Kit

LR-300 Body Pack Digital FM Receiver

LR-400 Body Pack Display FM Receiver

LR-500 Programmable Display FM Receiver

LA-361 High Capacity AA Alkaline Batteries (2)

LA-362 Rechargeable AA NiMH Batteries (2)

LA-161 Single Ear Bud

LA-164 Ear Speaker

LA-317 4-Unit FM Products Charging/Carrying Case

LA-304 Assistive Listening Notifi cation Signage Kit

Example:

System Designator

Listen System

LS-03-216

Frequency

LS-04

LS-01

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1

3

3

1

System Part Number

LS-02 LS-03

1 1

1

1

1

4

4

4

4

1

4

1

LS-04

1

1

1

4

4

4

1

1

Each Stationary FM System delivers Listen’s commitment to providing you with a customizable solution that is simple to specify, install, and use. You will enjoy outstanding performance with exceptional support from the Listen team.

Don’t miss a single sound. Listen.

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Channel

72.300

72.325

72.375

72.400

72.425

72.475

72.500

72MHz Range:

Frequency

72.025

20

Channel

72.075

72.100

72.125

72.175

72.200

72.225

72.275

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72.525

72.575

72.600

72.625

72.675

72.700

72.725

72.775

72.800

72.825

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G

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72.875

72.900

72.925

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75.875

75.900

75.925

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The highlighted rows are wide band channels.

75.525

75.575

75.600

75.625

75.675

75.700

75.725

75.775

75.800

75.825

75.300

75.325

75.375

75.400

75.425

75.475

75.500

Frequency

72.975

74.625

74.675

74.700

74.725

74.775

75.225

75.275

1H

2H

3H

1J

2J

3J

1K

1F

2F

3F

1G

2G

3G

3C

1D

2D

3D

1E

2E

3E

1B

2B

3B

1C

2C

Channel

1A

2A

3A

216.2625

216.2750

216.2875

216.3125

216.3250

216.3375

216.3625

216.3750

216.3875

216.4125

216.4250

216.4375

216.5125

216MHz Range

Frequency

216.0125

Channel

2K

216.0250

216.0375

216.0625

216.0750

216.0875

216.1125

216.1250

3K

1L

2L

3L

1M

2M

3M

216.1375

216.1625

216.1750

216.1875

216.2125

216.2250

216.2375

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2N

3N

1P

2P

3P

1R

2T

3T

1U

2U

3U

1V

2V

3V

2R

3R

1S

2S

3S

1T

Frequency

216.5250

216.5375

216.5625

216.5750

216.5875

216.6125

216.6250

216.6375

216.6625

216.6750

216.6875

216.7125

216.7250

216.7375

216.7625

216.7750

216.7875

216.8125

216.8250

216.8375

216.8625

216.8750

216.8875

216.9125

216.9250

216.9375

216.9625

216.9750

216.9875

Frequency Chart

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863MHz Range

Channel

01

Frequency

863.050

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863.200

863.400

863.550

863.750

863.900

864.100

864.250

864.450

864.600

864.800

864.950

863.300

863.650

864.000

864.350

864.700

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[email protected]

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Tel

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