User’s Manual
LR-500 Programmable Display Receiver
LR-400 Display Receiver
LR-300 Receiver
Listen Technologies Corporation
8535 South 700 West, Suite A
Sandy, Utah 84070-2515 USA
Telephone: +1.801.233.8992
Toll Free (North America): 1.800.330.0891
Fax: +1.801.233.8995
Don’t miss a single sound. Listen.
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Receivers Table of Contents
LR-500 User’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
LR-500 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
LR-400 User’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
LR-400 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
LR-300 User’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
LR-300 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Supplementary Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Listen SQ™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
RF Reception Maximization Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
72 MHz Frequency Compatibility Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
216 MHz Frequency Compatibility Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Compliance Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
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User’s Manual
LR-500 Programmable Display Receiver
Don’t miss a single sound. Listen.
Listen Technologies Corporation
8535 South 700 West, Suite A
Sandy, Utah 84070-2515 USA
Telephone: +1.801.233.8992
Toll Free (North America): 1.800.330.0891
Fax: +1.801.233.8995
E-mail: [email protected]
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LR-500 Package Contents
Listen Part Number
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·
·
LR-500 (72MHz or 216MHz)
Warranty Card
Receiver User Manual
72 MHz: LR-500-072
216 MHz: LR-500-216
Optional Accessories
See pages 70-71.
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LR-500 Table of Contents
Architectural Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Setup Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Operation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Programming Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Squelch Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Squelch Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Charging Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Wall Transformer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Supplementary Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Listen SQ™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
RF Reception Maximization Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
72 MHz Frequency Compatibility Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
216 MHz Frequency Compatibility Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Compliance Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
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LR-500 Specifications
Architectural Specifications
The FM receiver shall be capable of receiving on 57 wide and narrow band channels with a SNR of 80dB or greater.
The receiver shall be programmable to electronically lock out unneeded channels. The receiver shall be capable of seek-
ing channels. The device shall have an adjustable squelch. The device shall have an audio frequency response of 63Hz
to 15KHz, 3dB at 72MHz, or of 63Hz to 10kHz, 3dB at 216MHz. The device will incorporate a stereo headset jack
that allows the user to plug in either a mono or stereo headset. The device shall incorporate an LCD display that indi-
cates channel, channel lock or lock status, battery level, low battery, battery charging, and RF signal strength. The
receiver shall incorporate automatic battery charging circuitry for recharging of NiMH batteries. The Listen LR-500 is
specified.
Specifications
Specification
RF Frequency Range
Number of Channels
Sensitivity
LR-500-072
72.025 - 75.950 MHz
57 (17 wide, 40 narrow)
LR-500-216
216.025 - 216.975 MHz
57 (19 wide, 38 narrow)
.6uV typical, 1 uV maximum for 12dB SINAD
.005% stability 0° to 50°C (32° to 122° F)
Uses earphone cable
Frequency Accuracy
Antenna
RF
3.5mm connector
Antenna Connector
Squelch
Programmable in 20 steps
FCC Part 15, Industry Canada
Compliance
** All system specifications are wireless end-to-end
System Frequency Response
63Hz - 15kHz ( 3dB)
63Hz - 10kHz ( 3dB)
System Signal to Noise Ratio
(A-weighted)
SQ enabled: 80dB; SQ disabled 60dB
SQ enabled: 80dB; SQ disabled 50dB
Audio
<2% total harmonic distortion (THD) at 80% deviation
System Distortion
3.5mm connectors, unbalanced, 0dBu nominal output level,
16mW maximum, impedance 32 Ohms
Output
continued on next page
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LR-500 Specifications continued
Specification
LR-500-072
LR-500-216
Programmable channel selection (see below), alkaline/NiMH batteries
and squelch, SQ enable/disable
Set Up Controls
Volume, channel UP/DOWN, SEEK. All controls except volume are electronically lockable.
User Controls
Programming
Controls
Unit can be programmed so that only desired channels are displayed. Squelch can be
adjusted for sensitivity and signal capture control. Channel selection can be locked by
holding the SEEK button 5 seconds.
Indicates channel, RF signal strength, lock status, squelch, battey power level and channel
programming.
Red, illuminates when unit is on. Flashes when batteries are low. Flashes when charging.
LCD Display
LED
Indicators
Flashes when locked and user attempts to seek to another channel
Two AA batteries, alkaline or NiMH
30 hours alkaline (LA-361), 15 hours NiMH rechargeable (LA-362)
Fully automatic, 14 hours
Battery Type
Battery Life (Listen batteries)
Battery Charging (NiMH only)
Power
2.3mm OD by 0.7mm ID, barrel type connector. 7.5VDC, center positive <250mA. Drop in
contact points for use with Listen charging cases.
Power Supply Connector
Compliance
UL Listed
3.0 in x 1.0 in x 5 in WxDxH (7.6cm x 2.5cm x 13.cm)
Dimensions
3.9oz (111g)
5.8 oz (164.4g)
1.0 lbs (453.6kg)
Unit Weight
Unit Weight with batteries
Shipping Weight
Physical
Manually lockable. UP, DOWN and SEEK through door, other
controls behind door (see Controls above).
Door
-10° to 40°C (14° to 104° F)
-20° to 50°C (-4° to 122° F)
Temperature - Operation
Temperature - Storage
Humidity
Environmental
0 to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
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Quick Reference
LR-500 Front
LED - when lit, indicates
unit has power.
3.5mm Input Jack
A Listen earpiece or headset
connects here.
ON/OFF & VOLUME control dial
Look & Listen™ display shows receive
level, channel, battery status, PROGRAM
mode, whether a channel is locked, and
whether a channel is locked out from
selection (PROGRAM mode). See close-
up on page 10.
Adjustable Squelch:
The default factory preset for squelch
is 03.(See page 18 for Squelch
programming information)
Use UP and DOWN buttons to select a
channel.
SEEK button allows the user
to change channels or to
lock on a channel
Press and hold both buttons for 5 seconds
to enter PROGRAM mode. The PGM icon
will appear in the display. To exit PROGRAM,
let unit sit idle for 5 seconds.
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Quick Reference
LR-500 Inside Access Door
LR-500 Top of Unit
SQ Switch
Battery Select
Switch
LED indicators
·
·
·
Steady Red: Normal operation
Slow Flashing: Battery is low
Slow Flashing while charging: Unit is charging
Battery Select Switch - place in NiMH position ONLY if you
are using Nickel Metal Hydride batteries, otherwise, leave it
in the Alkaline position.
ON/OFF and VOLUME control dial -
rotate the dial counter-clockwise to
turn unit on and increase volume.
3.5mm Input Jack
A Listen earpiece or headset
connects here.
SQ Switch: shipped in the ON position, use a screwdriver
or pen to slide to the OFF position if needed. You should
turn SQ off if any of your receivers do not have SQ.
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Quick Reference
LR-500 Look & Listen™ Display
Dots indicate the relative RF
signal strength.
Indicates the currently
tuned channel
Battery level indicator. The indi-
cator flashes, along with the red
LED on top of the unit, to alert
you when the battery is low and
needs to be charged or
changed.
Indicates the unit is in PROGRAM mode.
To enter PROGRAM mode, press and hold
the UP and DOWN keys until the PGM icon
appears in the display. To exit PROGRAM
mode let unit sit idle for 5 seconds. See
page 16 for complete instructions.
L/O: while in Program mode, this symbol
indicates that a channel is locked out and
will not be available to the user. Press
SEEK to toggle channels between Locked
Out and non-Locked Out modes.
When the padlock is visible the unit is
locked on channel currently displayed.
Press and hold SEEK for 5 seconds to
unlock or lock.
LR-500 Battery Indicator
Two segments showing:
The batteries are at 25-49%
capacity.
All three segments showing:
The batteries are at 50% or
greater capacity.
One segment showing:
Your batteries less than 25% capacity. When
this segment begins flashing along with the
LED on top of the unit, you should immedi-
ately change your batteries or recharge them
(if using NiMH batteries).
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LR-500 Setup Instructions
Remove the product
Remove outer packaging and plastic cover. Inspect for physical damage. If damage is aparent,
please contact Listen Technologies Corporation technical sup-
port for assistance. See page 69 for contact information.
Open the front access door
If locked, use a pocketknife or small screwdriver to unlock the
door locks on both sides of the unit. To unlock the door, rotate
the lock ¼ turn counterclockwise.
Grip the two tabs with your thumb and index finger and pull
the door downward. Do NOT place batteries in the unit yet.
Select Battery Type
See diagram on page 9. You have two choices: NiMH and
Alkaline. The unit is shipped with the switch in the Alkaline
position. Use a pen or small screwdriver to select the battery
type.
Unlocked
Locked
CAUTION: If you are using any battery type other than
rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries, make sure the BATTERY selection
switch is in the alkaline position.
WARNING: Do not place the BATTERY switch in the NiMH position if you are not using
Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries. The NiMH position will attempt to charge any batteries
in the unit, even if they are not the proper type. Charging non-Nickel Metal Hydride
(NiMH) batteries will result in physical harm, destruction of property and/or fire.
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LR-500 Setup Instructions continued
Set SQ switch
The SQ switch is inside the battery compartment next to the Battery Select switch. The unit
is shipped with SQ in the ON position. To turn it off, use a small screwdriver or pen to slide
the switch to the OFF position (to the right). See page 58 for more information on SQ.
Battery
Select Switch
SQ Select
Switch
Place Batteries in Unit
Place two AA batteries in the compartment, making note of the battery polarity
shown in the battery compartment, and again verifying that the BATTERY
SELECT switch is in the correct position for the batteries you are using. (ALK
should be selected for all battery types other than NiMH).
NOTE: Listen uses 1800mAh (milli-Amp-hour) constant current NiMH
(Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries. These may be purchased from your Listen
dealer (ask for part number LA-362).
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LR-500 Setup Instructions continued
Connect an Earphone or Headset
Your headset or earphone will connect to the jack on the top of the unit. Either mono or
stereo connectors may be used with a Listen receiver. Make certain you push the plug all the
way into the jack.
Red LED will illuminate
when on
Turn the Unit On
Earphone/Headset jack
Receivers are turned on by rotating the volume
dial counterclockwise. The red LED on top of
the unit should activate and the LCD display
should illuminate. If they do not, make sure you
have installed the batteries correctly and that
you are using fully charged batteries.
Turn volume knob
counterclockwise
to turn on
LCD display will
activate when on
Select Channel(s)
See page 56 for complete channel selection information.
Set Squelch
See pages 17 and 18 for squelch and programming information.
Program Channels
see page 16.
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LR-500 Operation Instructions
Make Sure the Unit is On
Rotate the volume knob counterclockwise with an earphone or headset connected to the unit.
Listen receivers use the cable of the earphone or headset as a receiving antenna.
Be careful when turning the unit on - if you turn the knob too far you might get too much vol-
ume in your earphone!
Select a Channel
Select the channel to match the transmission channel by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons
on the receiver.
At 72MHz:
72MHz receivers operate on 17 wide band channels and 40 narrow band channels. Channels
represented by letters on the display (i.e. A) are wideband channels ; channels represented by
numbers are narrowband channels.
At 216MHz:
216MHz receivers operate on 19 wide band channels and 38 narrow band channels. Channel
numbers starting with a “2” are wide band; channels beginning with a “1” or “3” are narrow
band channels.
NOTE: Listen
recommends the
use of wide band
transmitters.
Refer to the Frequency Compatibility Tables (pages 60-63) for specific frequencies and com-
patibility with other manufacturers.
Test the audio
If a transmitter is broadcasting on that channel, you will be able to hear the audio. If the sig-
nal is too weak, the audio will be muted (squelched).
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LR-500 Operation Instructions continued
Find an audio transmission using SEEK
Another way to find a channel on the LR-500 is to use the SEEK button. When you do
this, the Listen receiver looks for the next active channel. Sometimes the unit will mistake
interference for a real broadcast signal. If you get interference, press the SEEK button again.
The unit may stop on a channel that is close to the actual broadcast channel, in which case
the channel will sound noisy or distorted. Simply press SEEK again until you find the clear-
est operating channel.
Adjust the volume control
Use the control dial on the top of the unit to adjust the volume to a comfortable
level.
To Lock into Only One Channel
Press and hold the SEEK button for 5 seconds to lock a receiver onto the currently
tuned channel. Press and hold the button again to unlock. When locked the LED
on top of the unit will flash when you press the SEEK button.
Is the Channel Locked on My Receiver?
On the LR-500, when the channel is locked, the padlock icon will appear on the display. If
the unit is locked, the red LED on the top of the
unit will flash when
If locked, LED flashes on all
portable receivers when SEEK
button is pressed.
you press the SEEK
button.
Padlock appears when locked
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LR-500 Programming Instructions
The LR-500 Display Receiver has some special features not available in the other receivers:
you may lock out unwanted channels, and you can adjust the squelch in the unit.
Locking Out Unwanted Channels
For applications where users are required to select a channel (such as language interpretation or
classrooms), and you don’t want them to have to go through all 57 available channels to find
the appropriate channel, you can lock out all channels except the ones you are using in your
facility.
UP and DOWN buttons
on front of LR-500
Enter the PROGRAM mode
Press the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds, until the PGM symbol
appears in the display.
Use the UP and DOWN keys to select channels
As channels are displayed on the unit, those channels that are locked out from user
access will be indicated by the L/O (Locked Out) symbol. When a channel is locked
out, the receiver will skip over that channel when a user is tuning the receiver.
Press the SEEK button to toggle channels between locked out and
non-locked out modes
Exiting PROGRAM mode
To exit the PROGRAM mode, let the receiver sit idle (don’t press any buttons) for 5 seconds.
The receiver will automatically return to normal operation. If you haven’t finished program-
ming the unit and it automatically exits, press and hold the UP & DOWN buttons simultane-
ously for 5 seconds to re-enter the PROGRAM mode.
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LR-500 Squelch
Squelch
The purpose of squelch is to mute the audio output of your receiver when the signal from the trans-
mitter is turned off or is too weak to be received. Without squelch you would hear radio noise in
your earphone. The squelch on your receiver can be adjusted so that it will mute the audio on dif-
ferent RF signal strengths. This is useful as follows:
·
To ensure that users don't hear transmissions from other transmitters, set the squelch setting to
the highest level that doesn't squelch the receiver.
·
If the receiver is going to be close to the transmitter (i.e. in a classroom), setting the squelch
setting high so that when the transmitter is turned off it immediately squelches and ignores
transmitters in other rooms.
·
·
If you are in an area that has a lot of inference, you may want to set the squelch setting to a
high setting to ensure the interference is not picked by the receiver.
If you need the maximum amount of range, you may want to consider setting the squelch set-
ting to a low level (0, 1 or 2). CAUTION: when setting the squelch level low the reliability
of squelch function is comprised. This will cause radio noise to be heard in the earphone and
there is a possibility of hearing damage.
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Squelch Programming Instructions
Squelch Programming
To enter Squelch programming mode
·
·
·
Turn the unit off
Press and hold the seek button; while still holding seek turn the ON/OFF dial to turn the unit on.
Release the seek button when the Listen name disappears and a two digit display is seen.
To adjust the Squelch level
·
·
Use the Channel UP and DOWN buttons to raise or lower the squelch sensitivity settings.
Lower numbers mean that a less powerful and possibly noisy signal will be heard, but you can have a
longer range.
·
Higher numbers mean that a more powerful signal with no noise will be heard, but you may have a
shorter range.
Squelch setting 00 is no squelch; this effectively disables Squelching capabilities of the receiver. Squelch
setting 20 is maximum squelch sensitivity; you must have a very strong and stable RF signal for the unit
to not engage the squelch feature.)
Adjusting the squelch setting will keep your LR-500 receiver from picking up noise when the transmitter
is not transmitting, or when you lose the signal by being out of range or if encountering interference.
Note: For squelch settings 1-3, the squelch function is slow which allows for maximum transmission
range. For squelch settings 4-20 the squelch function is fast to ensure little radio noise is heard during the
squelch function.
(The Listen SQ feature is not squelch, please refer to page 58 for information on Listen SQ).
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LR-500 Charging Batteries
The LR-500 and all Listen receivers are unique because they have
SmartCharge™ chargers built in. When any of these units are connected
to an LA-202 wall transformer or dropped into a Listen charging case,
NiMH batteries will be charged.
Connect LA-202
here and plug it
into an AC wall
outlet.
To charge the batteries using the LA-202 wall transformer, plug the trans-
former into the jack marked “PWR/CHG” on the side of the unit. The
unit can be operated while the batteries are charging.
To charge the batteries using a drop-in charger, simply place the unit into
a slot in the charger and connect the charger to power. Make sure the
unit is fully seated in its slot.
One of several charging cases available from Listen. Check the Listen
website for more details.
SmartCharge™ uses a pulse charging, which greatly extends the life of
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. The entire charging process
takes 13 hours. Listen recommends that you allow the charger to com-
plete its full cycle every time for maximum battery life.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE ANY TYPE OF BATTERY OTHER THAN NiMH (NICKEL METAL
HYDRIDE) with your Listen equipment. Alkaline batteries may explode when connected to a
charger. Other risks of charging non-NiMH batteries include destruction of property or fire.
IMPORTANT: In order to charge NiMH batteries, the BATTERY SELECT switch in your
Listen product must be set to the NiMH setting. Use a pen or small screwdriver to move the
switch (located in the battery compartment) to the proper position.
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LR-500 Charging Batteries continued
During the charge cycle, the red LED on top of the Listen product will flash slowly. When
charging is completed, the LED will turn off. It is not necessary to unplug the charger; howev-
er, if you unplug the unit from the charger and then plug it back in, it will begin the 13-hour
charge cycle over again.
When not using the LR-500, it is recommended to leave the unit on the charger. The charger
provides a “maintenance” charge that keeps the battery at 100%. If the unit is not on the
charger, the battery will lose up to 20% of its charge per month.
NOTE: Listen uses 1800mAh (milli-Amp-hour) constant current NiMH (Nickel Metal
Hydride) batteries. These may be purchased from your Listen dealer (ask for part number
LA-362).
One of several charging cases
available from Listen. See
www.ListenTech.com for more
options.
LA-311 - 16-unit Drop In Charging Case shown
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LR-500 Wall Transformer Operation
The LR-500 will operate normally when connected to a wall transformer. Use Listen part number
LA-202, available from any Listen dealer. Connect the wall transformer to the jack on the side of
the LR-500 marked “PWR/CHG” and plug the wall transformer into a grounded AC outlet.
You do not need to have batteries installed in the LR-500 to
operate it with a wall transformer.
NOTE: If batteries are in the unit ensure that the battery
selection switch is set properly as shown on page 9. Please
review the information on page 19 for important information
regarding battery type and charging.
The LA-202 wall transformer
plugs into the side of your
portable transmitter or receiver.
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User’s Manual
LR-400 Display Receiver
Don’t miss a single sound. Listen.
Listen Technologies Corporation
8535 South 700 West, Suite A
Sandy, Utah 84070-2515 USA
Telephone: +1.801.233.8992
Toll Free (North America): 1.800.330.0891
Fax: +1.801.233.8995
E-mail: [email protected]
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LR-400 Package Contents
Listen Part Number
·
·
·
LR-400 (72MHz or 216MHz)
Warranty Card
Receiver User Manual
72 MHz: LR-400-072
216 MHz: LR-400-216
Optional Accessories
See pages 70-71.
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LR-400 Table of Contents
Architectural Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Setup Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Operation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Squelch Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Squelch Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Charging Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Wall Transformer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Supplementary Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Listen SQ™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
RF Reception Maximization Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
72 MHz Frequency Compatibility Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
216 MHz Frequency Compatibility Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Compliance Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
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LR-400 Specifications
Architectural Specifications
The FM receiver shall be capable of receiving on 57 wide and narrow band channels with a SNR of 80dB or greater.
The receiver shall be capable of seeking channels. The device shall have an adjustable squelch. The device shall have
an audio frequency response of 63Hz to 15KHz, 3dB at 72MHz, or of 63Hz to 10kHz, 3dB at 216MHz. The device
will incorporate a stereo headset jack that allows the user to plug in either a mono or stereo headset and listen to the
audio normally. The device shall incorporate an LCD display that indicates channel, battery level, low battery, battery
charging, RF signal strength and channel lock status. The receiver shall incorporate automatic battery charging circuitry
for recharging of NiMH batteries. The Listen LR-400 is specified.
Specifications
Specification
LR-400-072
72.025 - 75.950 MHz
57 (17 wide, 40 narrow)
LR-400-216
RF Frequency Range
216.025 - 216.975 MHz
57 (19 wide, 38 narrow)
Number of Channels
Sensitivity
.6uV typical, 1 uV maximum for 12dB SINAD
Frequency Accuracy
Antenna
.005% stability 0° to 50°C (32° to 122° F)
Uses earphone cable
RF
Antenna Connector
Squelch
Compliance
3.5mm connector
Programmable in 20 steps
FCC Part 15, Industry Canada
** All system specifications are wireless end-to-end
System Frequency Response
System Signal to Noise Ratio
(A-weighted)
63Hz - 15kHz ( 3dB)
63Hz - 10kHz ( 3dB)
SQ enabled: 80dB; SQ disabled 60dB
SQ enabled: 80dB; SQ disabled 50dB
Audio
System Distortion
<2% total harmonic distortion (THD) at 80% deviation
3.5mm connectors, unbalanced, 0dBu nominal output level,
16mW maximum, impedance 32 Ohms
Output
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LR-400 Specifications continued
Specification
LR-400-072
LR-400-216
Set Up Controls
Alkaline/NiMH batteries and SQ enable/disable and programmable squelch setting.
Volume, channel UP/DOWN, SEEK
User Controls
(All controls except volume are electronically lockable, and are behind the door)
Squelch can be adjusted for sensitivity and signal capture control. Channel
selection can be locked by holding the SEEK button for 5 seconds. Unit cannot be
programmed, however, it is capable of entering squelch mode.
Controls
Indicators
Power
Programming
LCD Display
LED
Indicates channel, RF signal strength, lock status, and squelch setting.
Red, illuminates when unit is on. Flashes when batteries are low. Flashes when
charging. Flashes when locked and user attempts to seek to another channel.
Battery Type
Battery Life (Listen batteries)
Battery Charging (NiMH only)
Two AA batteries, alkaline or NiMH
30 hours alkaline (LA-361), 15 hours NiMH rechargeable (LA-362)
Fully automatic, 14 hours
2.3mm OD by 0.7mm ID, barrel type connector. 7.5VDC, center positive <250mA.
Drop in contact points for use with Listen charging/carrying cases.
Power Supply Connector
Compliance
UL Listed
Dimensions
3.0 in x 1.0 in x 5 in WxDxH (7.6cm x 2.5cm x 13.cm)
Unit Weight
3.9oz (111g)
5.8 oz (164.4g)
1.0 lbs (453.6kg)
Unit Weight with batteries
Shipping Weight
Door
Physical
Manually lockable. UP, DOWN and SEEK protected by door.
Temperature - Operation
Temperature - Storage
Humidity
-10° to 40°C (14° to 104° F)
-20° to 50°C (-4° to 122° F)
0 to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Environmental
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Quick Reference
LR-400 Front
LR-400 Top of Unit
LED indicators
·
·
·
Steady Red: Normal operation
Slow Flashing: Battery is low
Slow Flashing while charging: Unit is charging
LED - when lit, indicates
unit has power.
ON/OFF & VOLUME control dial
3.5mm Input Jack
A Listen earpiece or headset
connects here.
Look & Listen™
Display shows receive
level, channel, battery
status, and whether a
channel is locked.
See close-up on page
30.
3.5mm Input Jack
A Listen earpiece or
headset connects
here.
ON/OFF and VOLUME control dial -
rotate the dial counter-clockwise to
turn unit on and increase volume.
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Quick Reference
LR-400 Inside Access Door
Battery Select
Switch
SEEK button
allows the user to
change channels
or to lock on a
channel.
Use UP and DOWN buttons
to select a channel.
Adjustable Squelch:
The default factory preset for
squelch is 03.(See page 37
for Squelch programming
information)
SQ Switch
Battery Select Switch - place in NiMH position ONLY if you
are using Nickel Metal Hydride batteries, otherwise, leave it
in the Alkaline position.
SQ Switch: shipped in the ON position, use a screwdriver or
pen to slide to the OFF position if needed. You should turn
SQ off if any of your receivers do not have SQ.
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Quick Reference
LR-400 Look & Listen™ Display
Dots indicate the relative RF signal
strength. When there is a full signal
the unit will display all 8 dots.
Indicates the currently
tuned channel
Battery level indicator.
The indicator flashes, along
with the red LED on top of the
unit, to alert you when the
battery is low and needs to be
charged or changed.
When the padlock is visible, the channel is
locked. Press and hold SEEK for 5 seconds
to unlock or lock.
LR-400 Battery Indicator
Two segments showing:
The batteries are at 25-49%
capacity.
All three segments showing:
The batteries are at 50% or
greater capacity.
One segment showing:
Your batteries less than 25% capacity. When
this segment begins flashing along with the
LED on top of the unit, you should immedi-
ately change your batteries or recharge them
(if using NiMH batteries).
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LR-400 Setup Instructions
Remove the product
Remove outer packaging and plastic cover. Inspect for physical damage. If damage is aparent,
please contact Listen Technologies Corporation technical support
for assistance. See page 69 for contact information.
Open the front access door
If locked, use a pocketknife or small screwdriver to unlock the door
locks on both sides of the unit. To unlock the door, rotate the lock
¼ turn counterclockwise.
Grip the two tabs with your thumb and index finger and pull the
door downward. Do NOT place batteries in the unit yet.
Select Battery Type
See diagram on page 29. You have two choices: NiMH and
Alkaline. The unit is shipped with the switch in the Alkaline posi-
tion. Use a pen or small screwdriver to select the battery type.
CAUTION: If you are using any battery type other than
rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries, make sure the
Unlocked
Locked
BATTERY selection switch is in the alkaline position.
WARNING: Do not place the BATTERY switch in the NiMH position if you are
not using Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries. The NiMH position will attempt to
charge the batteries. Charging non-Nickel Metal Hydride batteries may
result in physical harm, destruction of property and/or fire.
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LR-400 Setup Instructions continued
Set SQ switch
The SQ switch is inside the battery compartment next to the Battery Select switch. The unit
is shipped with SQ in the ON position. To turn it off, use a small screwdriver or pen to slide
the switch to the OFF position (to the right). See page 58 for more information on SQ. Battery
SQ Select
Switch
Select Switch
Place Batteries in Unit
Place two AA batteries in the compartment, making note of the battery polarity
shown in the battery compartment, and again verifying that the BATTERY
SELECT switch is in the correct position for the batteries you are using. (ALK
should be selected for all battery types other than NiMH).
NOTE: Listen uses 1800mAh (milli-Amp-hour) constant current NiMH
(Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries. These may be purchased from your Listen
dealer (ask for part number LA-362).
Connect an Earphone or Headset
Your headset or earphone will connect to the jack on the top of the unit. Either mono or
stereo connectors may be used with a Listen receiver. Make certain you push the plug all the
way into the jack.
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LR-400 Setup Instructions continued
Turn the Unit On
Receivers are turned on by rotating the volume dial counterclockwise. The red LED on top of
the unit should activate and the LCD display should illuminate. If they do not, make sure you
have installed the batteries correctly and that you are using fully charged batteries.
Red LED will illuminate
when on
Select Channel(s)
See page 56 for complete channel selection
information.
Earphone/Headset jack
Turn volume knob
counterclockwise
to turn on
Set Squelch
See pages 36 and 37 for squelch and
programming information.
LCD display will
activate when on
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LR-400 Operation Instructions
Make Sure the Unit is On
Rotate the volume knob counterclockwise with an earphone or headset connected to the unit.
Listen receivers use the cable of the earphone or headset as a receiving antenna.
Be careful when turning the unit on - if you turn the knob too far you might get too much vol-
ume in your earphone!
Select a Channel
Select the channel to match the transmission channel by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons
on the receiver.
At 72MHz:
72MHz receivers operate on 17 wide band channels and 40 narrow band channels. Channels
represented by letters on the display (i.e. A) are wideband channels ; channels represented by
numbers are narrowband channels.
At 216MHz:
216MHz receiversoperate on 19 wide band channels and 38 narrow band channels. Channel
numbers starting with a “2” are wide band; channels beginning with a “1” or “3” are narrow
band channels.
Refer to the Frequency Compatibility Tables (pages 60-63) for specific frequencies and com-
patibility with other manufacturers.
Test the audio
If a transmitter is broadcasting on that channel, you will be able to hear the audio. If the sig-
nal is too weak, the audio will be muted (squelched).
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LR-400 Operation Instructions continued
Find an audio transmission using SEEK
Another way to find a channel on the LR-400 is to use the SEEK button. When you do
this, the Listen receiver looks for the next active channel. Sometimes the unit will mistake
interference for a real broadcast signal. If you get interference, press the SEEK button again.
The unit may stop on a channel that is close to the actual broadcast channel, in which case
the channel will sound noisy or distorted. Simply press SEEK again until you find the clear-
est operating channel.
Adjust the volume control
Use the control dial on the top of the unit to adjust the volume to a comfortable
level.
To Lock into Only One Channel
Press and hold the SEEK button for 5 seconds to lock a receiver onto the currently
tuned channel. Press and hold the button again to unlock. When locked the LED
on top of the unit will flash when you press the SEEK button.
Is the Channel Locked on My Receiver?
On the LR-400, when the channel is locked, the padlock icon will appear on the display. If
the unit is locked, the red LED on the top of the
unit will flash when
If locked, LED flashes on all
portable receivers when SEEK
button is pressed.
you press the SEEK
button.
Padlock appears when locked
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LR-400 Squelch
Squelch
The purpose of squelch is to mute the audio output of your receiver when the signal from the
transmitter is turned off or is too weak to be received. Without squelch you would hear radio
noise in your earphone. The squelch on your receiver can be adjusted so that it will mute the
audio on different RF signal strengths. This is useful as follows:
·
To ensure that users don't hear transmissions from other transmitters, set the squelch set-
ting to the highest level that doesn't squelch the receiver.
·
If the receiver is going to be close to the transmitter (i.e. in a classroom), setting the
squelch setting high so that when the transmitter is turned off it immediately squelches and
ignores transmitters in other rooms.
·
·
If you are in an area that has a lot of inference, you may want to set the squelch setting to a
high setting to ensure the interference is not picked by the receiver.
If you need the maximum amount of range, you may want to consider setting the squelch
setting to a low level (0, 1 or 2). CAUTION: when setting the squelch level low the relia-
bility of squelch function is comprised. This will cause radio noise to be heard in the ear-
phone and there is a possibility of hearing damage.
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Squelch Programming Instructions
Squelch Programming
To enter Squelch programming mode
·
·
·
Turn the unit off
Press and hold the seek button; while still holding seek turn the ON/OFF dial to turn the unit on.
Release the seek button when the Listen name disappears and a two digit display is seen.
To adjust the Squelch level
·
·
Use the Channel UP and DOWN buttons to raise or lower the squelch sensitivity settings.
Lower numbers mean that a less powerful and possibly noisy signal will be heard, but you can have a
longer range.
·
Higher numbers mean that a more powerful signal with no noise will be heard, but you may have a
shorter range.
To save and exit the squelch programming mode press the seek button.
Squelch setting 00 is no squelch; this effectively disables Squelching capabilities of the receiver. Squelch
setting 20 is maximum squelch sensitivity; you must have a very strong and stable RF signal for the unit
to not engage the squelch feature.)
Adjusting the squelch setting will keep your LR-400 receiver from picking up noise when the transmitter
is not sending audio, or when you lose the signal by being out of range or if encountering interference.
Note: For squelch settings 1-3, the squelch function is slow which allows for maximum transmission
range. For squelch settings 4-20 the squelch function is fast to ensure little radio noise is heard during the
squelch function.
(The Listen SQ feature is not squelch, please refer to page 58 for information on Listen SQ).
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LR-400 Charging Batteries
The LR-400 and all Listen receivers are unique because they have
SmartCharge™ chargers built in. When any of these units are connected to
an LA-202 wall transformer or dropped into a Listen charging case, NiMH
batteries will be charged.
Connect LA-202
here and plug it
into an AC wall
outlet.
To charge the batteries using the LA-202 wall transformer, plug the trans-
former into the jack marked “PWR/CHG” on the side of the unit. The unit
can be operated while the batteries are charging.
To charge the batteries using a drop-in charger, simply place the unit into a
slot in the charger and connect the charger to power. Make sure the unit is
fully seated in its slot.
One of several charging cases available from Listen. Check the Listen web-
site for more details.
SmartCharge™ uses a pulse charging, which greatly extends the life of
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. The entire charging process takes
13 hours. Listen recommends that you allow the charger to complete its full
cycle every time for maximum battery life.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE ANY TYPE OF BATTERY OTHER THAN NiMH (NICKEL
METAL HYDRIDE) with your Listen equipment. Alkaline batteries may explode when connected
to a charger. Other risks of charging non-NiMH batteries include destruction of property or fire.
IMPORTANT: In order to charge NiMH batteries, the BATTERY SELECT switch in your Listen
product must be set to the NiMH setting. Use a pen or small screwdriver to move the switch
(located in the battery compartment) to the proper position.
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LR-400 Charging Batteries continued
During the charge cycle, the red LED on top of the Listen product will flash slowly. When charg-
ing is completed, the LED will turn off. It is not necessary to unplug the charger; however, if you
unplug the unit from the charger and then plug it back in, it will begin the 13-hour charge cycle
over again.
When not using the LR-400, it is recommended to leave the unit on the charger. The charger
provides a “maintenance” charge that keeps the battery at 100%. If the unit is not on the charger,
the battery will lose up to 20% of its charge per month.
NOTE: Listen uses 1800mAh (milli-Amp-hour) constant current
NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries. These may be purchased
from your Listen dealer (ask for part number LA-362).
One of several charging cases
available from Listen. See the
www.ListenTech.com for more
options.
LA-311 - 16-unit Drop In Charging Case shown
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LR-400 Wall Transformer Operation
The LR-400 will operate normally when connected to a wall transformer. Use Listen part number
LA-202, available from any Listen dealer. Connect the wall transformer to the jack on the side of
the LR-400 marked “PWR/CHG” and plug the wall transformer into a grounded AC outlet.
You do not need to have batteries installed in the
LR-400 to operate it with a wall transformer.
NOTE: If batteries are in the unit ensure that the
battery selection switch is set properly as shown on page
29. Please review the information on page 38 for
important information regarding battery type and
charging.
The LA-202 wall transformer
plugs into the side of your
portable transmitter or receiver.
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User’s Manual
LR-300 Receiver
Don’t miss a single sound. Listen.
Listen Technologies Corporation
8535 South 700 West, Suite A
Sandy, Utah 84070-2515 USA
Telephone: +1.801.233.8992
Toll Free (North America): 1.800.330.0891
Fax: +1.801.233.8995
E-mail: [email protected]
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LR-300 Package Contents
Listen Part Number
·
·
·
LR-300-072 (72MHz)
Warranty Card
Receiver User Manual
72 MHz: LR-300-072
Optional Accessories
See pages 70-71.
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LR-300 Table of Contents
Architectural Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Setup Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Operation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Charging Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Wall Transformer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Supplementary Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Listen SQ™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
RF Reception Maximization Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
72 MHz Frequency Compatibility Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
216 MHz Frequency Compatibility Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Compliance Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
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LR-300 Specifications
Architectural Specifications
The FM receiver shall be capable of receiving on 17 wide band channels and have a SNR of 80dB or greater. The
receiver shall be capable of seeking channels. The device shall have a squelch. The device shall have an audio frequen-
cy response of 63Hz to 15KHz, 3dB at 72MHz. The device shall incorporate a stereo headset jack that allows the user
to plug in either a mono or stereo headset and listen to audio normally. The receiver shall incorporate automatic battery
charging circuitry for recharging of NiMH batteries. The Listen LR-300 is specified.
Specifications
Specification
RF Frequency Range
LR-300-072
72.025 - 75.950 MHz
Number of Channels
Sensitivity
Frequency Accuracy
Antenna
17 (wide band)
.6uV typical, 1 uV maximum for 12dB SINAD
.005% stability 0° to 50°C (32° to 122° F)
Uses earphone cable
RF
Antenna Connector
Squelch
Compliance
3.5mm connector
Automatic on loss of RF signal
FCC Part 15, Industry Canada
** All system specifications are wireless end-to-end
System Frequency Response
System Signal to Noise Ratio
(A-weighted)
63Hz - 15kHz ( 3dB)
SQ enabled: 80dB; SQ disabled 60dB
Audio
System Distortion
<2% total harmonic distortion (THD) at 80% deviation
3.5mm connectors, unbalanced, 0dBu nominal output level,
16mW maximum, impedence 32 Ohms
Output
Set Up Controls
User Controls
Alkaline/NiMH batteries, SQ enable/disable
Volume, SEEK (Channel SEEK is electronically lockable)
Channel selection can be locked by holding the
SEEK button for 5 seconds.
Controls
Programming
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Specification
LR-300-072
Red, illuminates when unit is on. Flashes when batteries are
low. Flashes when charging. Flashes when locked and user
attempts to seek to another channel.
LED
Indicators
Power
Battery Type
Battery Life (Listen batteries)
Battery Charging (NiMH only)
Two AA batteries, alkaline or NiMH
30 hours alkaline (LA-361), 15 hours NiMH rechargeable (LA-362)
Fully automatic, 14 hours
2.3mm OD by 0.7mm ID, barrel type connector.
7.5VDC, center positive <250mA. Drop in contact points for use
with Listen charging cases.
Power Supply Connector
Compliance
UL Listed
Dimensions
Unit Weight
3.0 in x 1.0 in x 5 in WxDxH (7.6cm x 2.5cm x 13.cm)
3.9oz (111g)
Physical
Unit Weight with batteries
Shipping Weight
Door
5.8 oz (164.4g)
1.0 lbs (453.6kg)
Manually lockable. SEEK behind the door.
Temperature - Operation
Environmental Temperature - Storage
Humidity
-10° to 40°C (14° to 104° F)
-20° to 50°C (-4° to 122° F)
0 to 95% relative humitity, non-condensing
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Quick Reference
LR-300 Front
LED - when lit, indicates
unit has power.
3.5mm Input Jack
A Listen earpiece or headset
connects here.
ON/OFF & VOLUME CONTROL dial
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Quick Reference
LR-300 Inside Access Door
LR-300 Top of Unit
Battery Select
Switch
LED indicators
·
·
·
Steady Red: Normal operation
Slow Flashing: Battery is low
Slow Flashing while charging: Unit is charging
SEEK button
allows the user to
change channels
or to lock on a
channel.
SQ Switch
Battery Select Switch - place in NiMH position ONLY if you
are using Nickel Metal Hydride batteries, otherwise, leave it
in the Alkaline position.
3.5mm Input Jack
A Listen earpiece or
headset connects
here.
SQ Switch: shipped in the ON position, use a screwdriver
or pen to slide to the OFF position if needed. You should
turn SQ off if any of your receivers do not have SQ.
ON/OFF and VOLUME control dial -
rotate the dial counter-clockwise to
turn unit on and increase volume.
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LR-300 Setup Instructions
Remove the product
Remove outer packaging and plastic cover. Inspect for physical damage. If damage is aparent,
please contact Listen Technologies Corporation technical sup-
port for assistance. See page 69 for contact information.
Open the front access door
If locked, use a pocketknife or small screwdriver to unlock the
door locks on both sides of the unit. To unlock the door, rotate
the lock ¼ turn counterclockwise.
Grip the two tabs with your thumb and index finger and pull the
door downward. Do NOT place batteries in the unit yet.
Select Battery Type
See diagram on page 47. You have two choices: NiMH and
Alkaline. The unit is shipped with the switch in the Alkaline
position. Use a pen or small screwdriver to select the battery
type.
Unlocked
Locked
CAUTION: If you are using any battery type other than
rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries, make sure the BATTERY selection
switch is in the alkaline position.
Set SQ switch
The SQ switch is inside the battery compartment next to the Battery Select switch. The unit
is shipped with SQ in the ON position. To turn it off, use a small screwdriver or pen to slide
the switch to the OFF position (to the right). See page 58 for more information on SQ.
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LR-300 Setup Instructions continued
Place Batteries in Unit
Place two AA batteries in the compartment, making note of the battery polarity shown in the
battery compartment, and again verifying that the BATTERY SELECT switch is in the correct
position for the batteries you are using. (ALK should be selected for all battery types other
than NiMH).
NOTE: Listen uses 1800mAh (milli-Amp-hour) constant current NiMH (Nickel Metal
Hydride) batteries. These may be purchased from your Listen dealer (ask for part number
LA-362).
Connect an Earphone or Headset
Your headset or earphone will connect to the jack on the top of the unit. Either mono or
stereo connectors may be used with a Listen receiver. Make certain you push the plug all the
way into the jack.
Turn the Unit On
Receivers are turned on by rotating the volume dial counterclockwise. The red LED on top of
the unit should activate and the LCD display should illuminate. If they do not, make sure you
have installed the batteries correctly and that you are using fully charged batteries.
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LR-300 Operation Instructions
Make Sure the Unit is On
Rotate the volume knob counterclockwise with an earphone or headset connected to the
unit. Listen receivers use the cable of the earphone or headset as a receiving antenna.
Be careful when turning the unit on - if you turn the knob too far you might get too much
volume in your earphone!
Find an audio transmission using SEEK
To find a channel on the LR-300 use the SEEK button. When you do this, the Listen
receiver looks for the next active channel. Sometimes the unit will mistake interference
for a real broadcast signal. If you get interference, press the SEEK button again. The unit
may stop on a channel that is close to the actual broadcast channel, in which case the
channel will sound noisy or distorted. Simply press SEEK again until you find the clearest
operating channel.
Test the audio
If a transmitter is broadcasting on that channel, you will be able to hear the audio. If the
signal is too weak, the audio will be muted (squelched).
Adjust the volume control
Use the control dial on the top of the unit to adjust the volume to a
comfortable level.
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LR-300 Operation Instructions continued
To Lock into Only One Channel
Press and hold the SEEK button for 5 seconds to lock a receiver onto the currently tuned
channel. Press and hold the button again to unlock. When locked the LED on top of the
unit will flash when you press the SEEK button.
Is the Channel Locked on My Receiver?
On the LR-300, when the channel is locked the red LED on the top of the unit will flash
when you press the SEEK button.
If locked, LED flashes on all
portable receivers when SEEK
button is pressed.
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LR-300 Charging Batteries
The LR-300 and all Listen receivers are unique because they have
SmartCharge™ chargers built in. When any of these units are connected to
an LA-202 wall transformer or dropped into a Listen charging case, NiMH
batteries will be charged.
Connect LA-202
here and plug it
into an AC wall
outlet.
To charge the batteries using the LA-202 wall transformer, plug the trans-
former into the jack marked “PWR/CHG” on the side of the unit. The unit
can be operated while the batteries are charging.
To charge the batteries using a drop-in charger, simply place the unit into a
slot in the charger and connect the charger to power. Make sure the unit is
fully seated in its slot.
One of several charging cases available from Listen. Check the Listen web-
site for more details.
SmartCharge™ uses a pulse charging, which greatly extends the life of
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. The entire charging process takes
13 hours. Listen recommends that you allow the charger to complete its full
cycle every time for maximum battery life.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE ANY TYPE OF BATTERY OTHER THAN NiMH (NICKEL
METAL HYDRIDE) with your Listen equipment. Alkaline batteries may explode when connected
to a charger. Other risks of charging non-NiMH batteries include destruction of property or fire.
IMPORTANT: In order to charge NiMH batteries, the BATTERY SELECT switch in your Listen
product must be set to the NiMH setting. Use a pen or small screwdriver to move the switch
(located in the battery compartment) to the proper position.
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LR-300 Charging Batteries continued
During the charge cycle, the red LED on top of the Listen product will flash slowly. When charg-
ing is completed, the LED will turn off. It is not necessary to unplug the charger; however, if you
unplug the unit from the charger and then plug it back in, it will begin the 13-hour charge cycle
over again.
When not using the LR-300, it is recommended to leave the unit on the charger. The charger
provides a “maintenance” charge that keeps the battery at 100%. If the unit is not on the charger,
the battery will lose up to 20% of its charge per month.
NOTE: Listen uses 1800mAh (milli-Amp-hour) constant current
NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries. These may be purchased
from your Listen dealer (ask for part number LA-362).
One of several charging cases
available from Listen. See the
www.ListenTech.com for more
options.
LA-311 - 16-unit Drop In Charging Case shown
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LR-300 Wall Transformer Operation
The LR-300 will operate normally when connected to a wall transformer. Use Listen part number
LA-202, available from any Listen dealer. Connect the wall transformer to the jack on the side of
the LR-300 marked “PWR/CHG” and plug the wall transformer into a grounded AC outlet.
You do not need to have batteries installed in the LR-300 to
operate it with a wall transformer.
NOTE: If batteries are in the unit ensure that the battery
selection switch is set properly as shown on page 47. Please
review the information on page 52 for important information
regarding battery type and charging.
The LA-202 wall transformer
plugs into the side of your
portable transmitter or receiver.
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Supplementary Information
Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Listen SQ™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
RF Reception Maximization Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
72 MHz Frequency Compatibility Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
216 MHz Frequency Compatibility Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Compliance Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
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Channel Selection
It is highly recommended that after channel selection has been achieved, you lock the channel so
that it cannot be changed by the user. To accomplish lock on receivers, press and hold seek for 5
seconds. Repeat the process to unlock. It is important to choose channels that are free from inter-
ference to achieve proper operation of your Listen equipment. This process is trial and error.
Before turning on the transmitter, listen to the wide band channels (lettered channels at 72MHz
and channels that start with a “2” for 216MHz). Listen to the audio through the headphone or via
the speaker. Choose a channel with the least amount of interface. Unless you are interfacing with
an existing narrowband transmission system, always use a wide band channel. If you are using mul-
tiple channels follow this process:
a. Same Space If you are using transmitters in the same space, the most number of channels that
will work simultaneously is six at 72MHz and three at 216MHz. With all of the transmitters
off, listen for interference on all the wide band channels via the headphone jack. Using the
frequency compatibility tables on pages 60-63, eliminate any channels that have noticeable
interference. Now choose the channels with the widest channel spacing. It is recommended
that adjacent channels be spaced at least 300KHz. If there is no interference the following
channels are recommended: A, C, E, I, J, and H for 72MHz and channels 2A, 2K and 2V at
216MHz.
b. Distributed Spacing If you are using transmitters that are spread out over space, you can
achieve more simultaneous broadcast channels. However, it is critical that your receiver(s) be
located as close to its transmitter as possible. You can use adjacent channels (see frequency
compatibility tables on pages 60-63) in this case as long as the adjacent channel transmitter is
at least 50% further away from the receiver as its transmitter. Example: The transmitter for
the receiver on channel E is 100 feet from the receiver. The adjacent channel transmitter on
channel D should be at least 150 feet away.
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Channel Selection continued
Notes in regard to using 72MHz and 216MHz systems
i. 72MHz in a secondary frequency band. This means that other transmitters are licensed to use
these frequencies. Thus, you may experience interference from paging transmitters and other
type transmissions. You will need to find a clear channel by listening to all the wide band
channels.
ii. 216MHz is a primary frequency band and no other types of transmissions are authorized to use
it. Thus, you will find the highest probability of clear channels in this band. However, you may
experience intermodulation of the TV Channel 13 aural carrier if there is a channel 13 trans-
mitter in your area and you are close to the transmitter. If you cannot find a clear channel in
216MHz band due to channel 13, it is recommended that you switch to a 72MHz system.
NOTE: The LR-300-072 can only be used with the 17 wide band 72MHz channels, if you are
using the LR-300 choose only lettered wide band frequencies on your transmitter.
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Listen SQ™
We are accustomed to listening to low noise, high fidelity audio (delivered via
CD, DVD, etc.). FM radio systems, such as those made by Listen, have more
inherent noise compared to most sound systems. To reduce noise of our sys-
tems, Listen now offers a noise reduction technology called ListenSQ™. Both
the transmitter and receiver must have SQ on to achieve the desired results.
SQ is now available on new Listen systems, including the system you received
in this shipment. If you are planning to use this product with older Listen sys-
tems or equipment not manufactured by Listen, you should disable SQ.
SQ Summary
· Improves noise performance by at
least 20dB
· SQ is NOT compatible with older
version Listen products
· SQ is NOT compatible with other
manufacturers’ products
· SQ is NOT squelch
Your Listen equipment has been shipped to you with the SQ feature enabled.
You may need to disable the SQ function for one or more of the following rea-
sons:
· To work properly, SQ must be
enabled for both the transmitter
and receivers
1. You are using your new Listen system with older version Listen equipment
that does not have the SQ function.
· SQ can be disabled to permit oper-
ation with older Listen products or
other manufacturers’ products
2. You are using your new Listen system with equipment supplied by other
manufacturers.
3. You expect that end users may bring and use their own receivers that don’t
have the SQ function.
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RF Reception Maximization Strategies
For proper and dependable operation, Listen receivers should receive a strong and consistent signal
from the originating transmitter. The following strategies should be used maximize this signal:
a. When designing and installing your system, keep in mind that the location of both the
transmitter and receivers is critical to maximizing signal strength.
b. Eliminate or minimize obstructions between the transmitter and receivers.
c. Minimize the distance between the transmitter and receivers.
d. Move transmitter and receivers away from metal objects.
e. Place the transmitting antenna as high as possible (on stationary transmitters).
f. Orient both transmitting and receiving antennas vertically.
g. For 216MHz stationary LT-800 transmitter only, consider using a gain antenna such as a Yagi
type antenna or the LA-107 ground plane antenna.
h. On portable transmitters and receievers, the cable from the microphone or headset is the anten-
na; ensure that the cable is not coiled or laying horizontal.
CAUTION: When installing remote antennas, ensure the antenna is clear of power lines.
NOTE: If the RF signal to the 216MHz models is too high, the audio will be distorted. This may
happen if you are within 40 feet (12m) of the LT-800-216 transmitter or within 5 feet (1.5m) of the
LT-700-216 transmitter.
Coaxial cable, connectors, and optional antenna mounting kits are available from Listen. Visit
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72MHz Compatibility Chart
Updated 03.16.04
*Parenthesis indicate T35 and T20
narrowband.
Frequency
MHz
Phonic
Ear
Listen
1
Comtek Phonak Williams* Gentner
Telex
Drake
72.1
72.2
72.3
72.4
72.5
72.6
72.7
72.0250
72.0500
72.0750
72.1000
72.1250
72.1500
72.1750
72.2000
72.2250
72.2500
72.2750
72.3000
72.3250
72.3500
72.3750
72.4000
72.4250
72.4500
72.4750
72.5000
72.5250
72.5500
72.5750
72.6000
72.6250
72.6500
72.6750
72.7000
72.7250
1
1
A1
(11, 1)
(2)
NOTE: Wideband frequencies in
highlighted rows.
1
2
2
A
3
2
A
3
2
A
3
A2
A
A3
(12, 3)
A, (13, 4)
(14, 5)
(6)
A
B
3
4
K
5
4
K
5
4
K
5
A4
K
K5
(15, 7)
K, (8)
(16, 9)
(10)
4
5
6
B
7
6
B
7
6
B
7
K6
B
B7
(17, 11)
B, (18, 12)
(19, 13)
(14)
6
C
D
E
7
8
N
9
8
N
9
8
N
9
B8
N
N9
(20, 15)
N, (16)
(21, 17)
(18)
8
9
10
C
11
10
C
11
10
C
11
N0
C
C1
(22, 19)
C, (23, 20)
(24, 21)
(22)
(25, 33)
O, (24)
(26, 25)
(26)
10
11
12
13
14
12
O
13
12
O
13
12
O
13
C2
O
O2
F
14
D
15
14
D
15
14
D
15
4
D
D5
(27)
D, (28)
(29)
G
Chart continued on next page
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72MHz Compatibility Chart continued
*Parenthesis indicate T35 and T20
narrowband.
Frequency
Phonic
MHz
Listen
23
Ear
Comtek Phonak Williams* Gentner
Telex
Drake
(49, 59)
(60)
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
75.5250
75.5500
75.5750
75.6000
75.6250
75.6500
75.6750
75.7000
75.7250
75.7500
75.7750
75.8000
75.8250
75.8500
75.8750
75.9000
75.9250
75.9500
75.9750
23
23
F3
NOTE: Wideband frequencies in
highlighted rows.
24
S
25
24
S
25
24
S
25
F4
S
S5
(50, 61)
S, (62)
(51, 63)
(64)
(52, 65)
G, (53, 66)
(54, 67)
(68)
(55, 69)
T, (70)
(56, 71)
(72)
(57, 73)
H, (58, 74)
(59, 75)
(76)
K
L
75.6
75.7
75.8
75.9
26
G
27
26
G
27
26
G
27
S6
G
G7
28
T
29
28
T
29
28
T
29
G8
T
T9
M
N
30
H
31
30
H
31
30
H
31
T0
H
H1
32
32
32
H2
(60, 77)
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216MHz Compatibility Chart
Updated 03.16.04
Frequency
MHz
Phonic
Ear
Light
Speed
Listen
1A
2A
3A
1B
Comtek
1
41
2
3
42
4
5
43
6
7
44
8
Phonak Williams Gentner
1
CSI
1
AVR
C01
*Parenthesis indicate T35
and T20 narrowband.
216.0125
216.0250
216.0375
216.0625
216.0750
216.0875
216.1125
216.1250
216.1375
216.1625
216.1750
216.1875
216.2125
216.2250
216.2375
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
216.5250
N01
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
51
41
2
1
NOTE: Wideband frequen-
cies in highlighted rows.
21
42
4
2B
3B
2
10
6
1C
2C
3C
1D
2D
3D
1E
2E
3E
1F
2F
5
C05
43
22
23
44
8
A
B
3
4
14
2
9
9
C09
C12
N09
N12
45
10
11
46
12
13
47
14
15
48
16
17
49
18
21
51
45
24
25
46
12
13
47
26
27
48
16
17
49
18
61
29
C
D
E
5
6
11
7
3F
1G
2G
3G
1H
2H
3H
1J
2J
3J
1K
2K
7
F
8
15
18
3
C18
C21
N18
G
H
9
10
Chart continued on next page
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216MHz Compatibility Chart continued
Frequency
MHz
Phonic
Ear
Light
Speed
Listen
1K
2K
3K
1L
Comtek
21
51
22
23
52
24
25
53
26
27
54
28
29
55
30
31
56
32
33
57
34
35
58
36
37
59
38
39
60
40
Phonak Williams Gentner
61
CSI
3
AVR
216.5125
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
*Parenthesis indicate T35
and T20 narrowband.
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
29
62
28
52
64
65
53
81
82
54
68
69
55
83
84
56
72
73
57
76
85
58
86
77
59
88
79
60
80
H
10
11
12
13
14
15
NOTE: Wideband frequen-
cies in highlighted rows.
2L
3L
I
12
8
C24
C25
N64
1M
2M
3M
1N
2N
3N
1P
2P
3P
1R
2R
3R
1S
J
K
L
16
19
4
C29
C32
C33
N72
2S
3S
1T
2T
13
9
3T
1U
2U
3U
1V
2V
3V
C37
N77
N80
17
5
C39
C40
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Receiver Troubleshooting - LR-300, LR-400, LR-500
The receiver has no power.
Make sure the unit has either fully charged batteries or a Listen approved wall transformer con-
nected. Make sure the VOLUME knob has been rotated to the ON position. If this does not
work, try a different set of batteries. Make sure the batteries are installed properly.
There is no audio.
Make sure you have turned the volume control up. Make sure the earphone is plugged all the way
into the jack on the top of the unit. Make sure the transmitter is broadcasting an audio source.
Make sure you’re tuned to the same channel as the transmitter (see page 56). If the RF signal is
too weak, the receiver will squelch and mute the audio source; move closer to the antenna or make
sure the transmitter’s output RF power switch is set on “FULL” (LT-800).
The audio is distorted.
Make sure you’re receiving on the correct channel. Make sure the audio on the transmitter is not
turned up too loud; this will cause distortion. Make sure the earphone connector is pushed all the
way into the jack on top of the unit. If you’re using the LR-300, re-scan the channels to find the
clearest channel (see page 50). Make sure the SQ switch on your transmitter and receivers is
turned ON (or OFF, if some of your equipment is not SQ capable). Make sure you are not too
close to the transmitting antenna. If you can’t get farther away from the antenna, turn down the
RF output power on the stationary (LT-800) transmitter.
There is interference.
Try different frequencies on the transmitter and receivers until you find a clear channel. If this
does not work, try a different frequency band (i.e. if you are using 72MHz, try 216MHz or vice
versa). This is accomplished by returning the equipment to Listen (at no charge). Please contact
Liten technical support for assistance (see page 69 for information).
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I cannot pick up the signal on the receiver.
Check to make sure the receiver and the transmitter are on the same frequency and channel. Also
make sure the receiver is in broadcast range of the transmitter.
I can pick up the signal on the receiver, but it sounds like it’s not tuned in.
Check to make sure the transmitter and receiver are on exactly the same channel number/letter. If
you’re using the LR-300, re-scan the channels to find the clearest channel by pressing SEEK (see
page 50).
I’m using another brand of transmitter - how do I tell which channel to
use?
Refer to Listen’s Frequency Compatibility Tables (pages 60-63). Either adjust the transmitter or the
receiver to a common channel.
There is not sufficient range.
Make sure you are located as close as possible to the antenna of the transmitter. Try to place the
antenna as high as possible and free from obstacles. You can also check the squelch setting; perhaps
it is too sensitive. To change this setting, refer page 17 (LR-500) or to page 36 (LR-400).
Users keep changing channels.
You can prevent users from changing channels by locking in the channel selection. This is done by
pressing and holding the SEEK button for 5 seconds. When the channel is locked, the padlock
icon will appear on the LR-400 and LR-500 displays. On the LR-300, the LED will flash when the
channel is locked and seek is pressed. In addition, you can lock the access doors to the units.
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I cannot change channels when pressing the UP and DOWN buttons or
the SEEK button.
The unit is locked. Press the SEEK button for 5 seconds to unlock.
When I change channels, only certain channels are accessible.
The unit has been programmed to tune to only certain channels (LR-500 only). You can change
these channel lock-out selections by re-programming the unit (see page 16).
My batteries are not charging.
Make sure the battery switch is in the NiMH setting and that you are using NiMH (Nickel Metal
Hydride) batteries. Make sure you are using only a Listen supplied charging unit or transformer.
Never try to charge alkaline or NICAD batteries.
I want to run the unit from a wall transformer.
Simply plug a Listen approved transformer (LA-202) to the CHG/PWR connector on the side of
the unit. Batteries do not need to be installed when operating the unit with a wall transformer;
however, if you have NiMH batteries installed and the BATTERY select switch is set to NiMH, the
batteries will charge while the unit is being used.
It’s confusing for users to have 57 choices when switching between
channels.
Use the programming feature (only available in the LR-500) to limit the number of channels
accessible by users.
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Compliance Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and (2) these devices must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.
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FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
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 instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a class B computing device,
pursuant to FCC and IC Rules. In order to maintain compliance with FCC and IC regulations,
shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or
unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is
cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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Warranty
Listen Technologies Corporation (Listen) warrants its receivers (LR-300, LR-400, LR-500) to be
free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and conditions for the useful
lifetime of the product from date of purchase. All other products and accessories are warranted for
ninety days from date of purchase. This warranty is only available to the original end purchaser of
the product and cannot be transferred. Warranty is only valid if warranty card has been returned
within 90 days of purchase. This warranty is void if damage occurred because of misuse or if the
product has been repaired or modified by anyone other than a factory authorized service
technician. Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear on the product or any other physical
damage unless the damage was the result of a manufacturing defect. Listen is not liable for
consequential damages due to any failure of equipment to perform as intended. Listen shall bear no
responsibility or obligation with respect to the manner of use of any equipment sold by it. Listen
specifically disclaims and negates any warranty of merchantability or fitness of use of such
equipment including, without limitation, any warranty that the use of such equipment for any
purpose will comply with applicable laws and regulations. The terms of the warranty are governed
by the laws of the state of Utah, USA. Listen will only accept returned products with prepaid
shipping and with a return authorization number. To receive a return authorization number call
complete warranty details.
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Optional Accessories
Earphone Options
Ea r Spe a ke r
Ea r Spe a ke r
Dua l Ea r Spe a ke r
LA-164
LA-161
LA-162
Ste re o He a dse t
Ne c kloop
LA-165
LA-166
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Optional Accessories
Connector Options
Profe ssiona l
Ca mc orde r Ca ble
LA-266
Consume r
Ca mc orde r Ca ble
Sa c rific ia l Ca ble
LA-275
LA-265
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Listen Technologies Corporation
8535 South 700 West, Suite A
Sandy, Utah 84070-2515 USA
Telephone: +1.801.233.8992
Toll Free (North America): 1.800.330.0891
Fax: +1.801.233.8995
E-mail: [email protected]
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