Sound Field User Manual (PACK A, B & C)
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1. Can They hear you at the back Sound Field Packs A B amp C sound Field System User Manual Soundfield Classroom Voice Reinforcement What is a Sound Field System Sound Field or a Sound Field Voice Reinforcement System is essentially the integration of a mini PA system in the classroom The inclusion of a Sound Field System in the Classroom will raise a teacher s voice above the ambient noise in noisy or lively classroom environments Sound Field voice reinforcement will provide even coverage throughout the whole room without the need to shout or raise one s voice This will provide significant benefits for teacher pupil communication and understanding Your i ceilings Infrared Sound Field System uses the latest infrared and NXT loudspeaker technology Please read this manual carefully as it contains important information on using and maintaining the performance of the equipment 1 Teacher worn Infrared Microphone Transmitter 2 Infrared Microphone Receiver The i ceilings Sound Field System has been designed with the minimum of user controls Once set up by the installer it is very simple and flexible to use A number of different facilities and variants may be installed as part of a system depending on the requirements of particular installations They are all covered in this manual but may not all be included as part of your system In many installations the equipment is installe2. work reliably so care needs to be taken to ensure a clear path exists which IS not obscured in any way remember this includes ensuring infrared emitters are not obstructed by clothing N B Only 2 transmitters one on each frequency can be used in any classroom IWM 402 Pendant Transmitter Microphone This system is used to reinforce the teachers voice The Pendant is worn around the neck using the supplied lanyard and must be in a position approx 6 150mm away from the user s mouth maintaining a clear line of sight to the detectors installed in the room The power switch is located on one side of the Pendant and microphone volume control on the other A green LED indicates the unit is switched on and operational this turns red when the internal battery is running out and requires charging See section on chargers and batteries on pg7 The mute button on the front of the Pendant will allow the internal microphone to be switched off to allow a private conversation between teacher and pupil or assistant i e not broadcasting the teacher s voice through the Soundfield system When active the mute button will illuminate red e WM 402 Pendant Transmitter Microphone www soundfield uk com Your Pendant Transmitter has the following features Quick Release Lanyard For comfort and safety the IWM 402 Is supplied with a lanyard neck loop Once placed around the neck the length of the lanyard is adjus
3. V Input Plate This can be used to connect the sound from a laptop CD or DVD player etc to your Sound Field System for even sound coverage throughout the classroom The AV sound will work in conjunction with the microphone signal The AV input plate features 2 phono connectors and a volume control gt 2 Volume Control 2 Assisted Hearing Radio Aid Output Plate This allows hearing impaired students who use a personal radio aid system to be linked directly to the Sound Field system providing greater levels of voice clarity and a more inclusive learning A environment The Radio Aid Output Plate features a 3 5mm 2 pole jack socket and volume control 3 5mm Jack Socket Volume Control www soundfield uk com Notes Soundfield 7 Classroom Voice Reinforcement Notes www soundfield uk com Notes Soundfield 7 Classroom Voice Reinforcement D ceilings For further information on the use and benefits of Sound Field Classroom Voice Reinforcement visit us on line at www soundfield uk com With a range of highly effective low cost solutions we have already supplied many successful i ceilings Sound Field systems throughout the country whilst our specially developed website www soundfield uk com has become the industry recognised site for information and advice on classroom voice reinforcement and the recommendations of Building Bulletin 93 Effectiv
4. d above the ceiling with only the infrared detectors visible in the classroom even the loudspeaker s used in suspended ceilings look exactly the same as the ceiling tiles and are Usually all but impossible to identity 3 i ceilings unique Sound Panel Loudspeaker and Integrated Amplifier e i ceilings Panel Loudspeakers are all but impossible to identify in the ceiling The benefits of Sound Field in your classroom All children benefit from the improved speech clarity of a Sound Field System Academic improvements are consistently noted in e Task behaviour e Attentiveness e Improved verbal e Understanding of e Less repetition required recognition instructions e Better attendance e Reduced voice strain The inclusion of Sound Field Voice Reinforcement in the classroom provides wide ranging benefits to mainstream and hard of hearing students as well as teachers Pupils Teachers SEN Students In addition to the above e Improved clarity of voice and e Assists inclusive learning outstanding benefits pupils also understanding e Easily integrates with induction benefit trom e Reduced voice strain illness loop systems e More effective deciphering of and stress e Proven learning improvements language in early learning years Less repetition required for pupils with ADHD e Better understanaing of e Assists inclusive learning for e Many children with Down s sels Heu second SEN students syndrome who have fluctuating an
5. e relief for teachers sore throats Exclusively from O Member of _ BESA gt C E G ro U p British Educational Suppliers Association SFI ELDUSERMAN 08 4 O O 2 Soundfield Classroom Voice Reinforcement ceilings Sound Field is a joint project between Armstrong World Industries and CIE Group Ltd CIE Group Widdowson Close Blenheim Ind Est Bulwell Nottingham NG6 8WB T 44 0 115 9770075 F 44 0 115 9770081 E soundfield cie group com W www soundfield uk com
6. guage learnin 9 89 U e Reduced loudspeaker theft in conductive hearing loss e Assists temporary hearing high risk public areas perceive significantly more deficiency common in early speech learning years Should you have any problems or queries regarding your i ceilings sound Field System please contact the system installer or our technical Support department on T 0115 9770075 or E service cie group com Soundfield Classroom Voice Reinforcement Using individual pieces of equipment Microphone Transmitters Pendant amp Handheld options are available both of which are powered by rechargeable batteries It is most important to adopt the correct charging regime otherwise the performance may suffer a separate section covers this aspect see pg7 All of your microphone transmitters will operate in any of your classrooms featuring an infrared Soundfield System Two different fixed frequencies are available your installer will have selected the best combination frequencies for the installation at the school If you have been supplied with two transmitters for use in your classroom they will have been set to operate simultaneously As the system uses infrared technology the transmitters will only work in the classroom within sight of the detectors They will not work in the corridors staff rooms or other adjacent areas You should note that the transmitters require clean line of sight to one of the detectors to
7. nt it is critical that the following procedure is followed to allow your batteries to recharge correctly The IWM 402 has an inbuilt safety feature which will protect the Pendant and charger should someone insert standard AA batteries and attempt to recharge them When installing a new set of rechargeable batteries please trim off 15mm of the plastic cover sleeving from the negative end of the battery insert into the transmitter and place into the Drop in charger If this procedure is not carried out then the charger will not recharge the installed batteries HC 40 Charging indicator LED Solid Red Charging Solid Green Fully Charged e WON T WILL Flashing Red Poor battery condition indication CHARGE CHARGE to replace or change the batteries Before charging either transmitter please ensure that the batteries are installed the correct way around pos pos neg neg Inserting the batteries the wrong way around will result in failure of damage to the microphone transmitter This is not covered under warranty e Fully charge NEW batteries for at least 10 hours e Ensure transmitter is pressed firmly into the charger e Ensure transmitter is switched OFF when charging NEVER ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE ONE TIME ALKALINE BATTERIES Soundfield W A Classroom Voice Reinforcement Additional Sound Field system facilities Your Sound Field system may also include the following additional features 2 x Phono Inputs 1 A
8. roaming microphone option for pupil interaction Other than an On Off switch the handheld microphone option has no other controls Operation is indicated by a green LED which changes to red when the batteries are running low and require re charging See section on chargers and batteries pg You will find the microphone is very sensitive talk in a normal voice holding the microphone at a distance of 6 to 8 Inches 15 20cm away from your mouth An optional lanyard neck loop is also provided which will allow the IWH 401 to be used hands free just like the IWM 402 Pendant transmitter A e Hold in the middle to avoid blocking the emitters on the top of the handheld mic www soundfield uk com Battery Charging It is vitally important that the correct regime is adopted with regards to battery charging if the performance of the system is to be maintained In normal use fully charged batteries will power the transmitters for approximately 4 hours Batteries will re charge to 80 within 1 hour and fully within 5 hours using the supplied charger Microphone Type Charger Option IWM 402 Pendant Transmitter HC 40 Drop In Charger IWH 401 Handheld Transmitter HC 40 Drop In Charger IWH 302 Handheld Transmitter HC 33 Drop In Charger OLDER STYLE TRANSMITTER OPTIONS Important information Your IWM 402 is supplied with a set of rechargeable batteries However if these should become lost or require replaceme
9. ted to suit the user teacher using the spring loaded adjuster and is provided with a safety break mechanism which is designed to break in the event of the Pendant being grabbed or pulled Once broken the lanyard is easily repaired by pushing the two sections together until an audible click sound is heard External Microphone Input If the Pendant s internal microphone is not suitable an external microphone can be used for example a headset type This plugs into the Mic In socket on the top of the Pendant and will automatically switch out the external microphone Contact your installer or system provider for external microphone options Line In The Pendant also has the facility to accept a Line Level Input for example from a Media Payer MP3 or PC This allows the Pendant to transmit an external audio source via the Infrared system If used the internal microphone is disabled as is the Pendant s volume control level of the external audio is controlled by the external audio source Channel Selection Your IR System can operate on two channels when using two transmitters in one room it is essential that the units are set on seperate channels To adjust remove the battery cover and select the required channel A or B via the slide switch a W Soundfield Classroom Voice Reinforcement Using the handheld microphone IWH 401 Handheld Microphone These are intended primarily as a
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