Listen Technologies Satellite Radio LT 800 150 User Manual

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LT-800 Table of Contents  
Pa c ka ge C ontents  
150 MHz Spec ic a tions  
Bloc k Dia gra m  
3
4
5
Quic k Referenc e  
6
7
10  
Setup Instruc tions  
Opera ting Instruc tions  
Audio C ontrol  
11  
12  
13  
13  
14  
15  
Listen SQ (Super Quiet)  
RF Rec eption Ma ximiza tion Stra tegies  
C oa xia l C a ble  
C ha nnel Selec tion  
150 MHz Frequenc y C ha rt  
Troubleshooting  
Wa rra nty  
C onta c ting Listen  
Optiona l Ac c essories  
16  
18  
18  
19  
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LT-800 Pac kage Contents  
LT-800 Contents  
Listen Part Number  
• LT-800-150 (150 MHz)  
• 12 VDC Power Supply  
• User Ma nua l  
LT-800-150 (150 MHz)  
Quic k Referenc e C a rd  
Optional Accessories  
See pa ges 19-20  
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LT-800 Spec ic ations  
Architectural Specications  
The sta tiona ry FM tra nsmitter sha ll be c a pa ble of broa dc a sting on 32 c ha nnels. The tra nsmitter  
sha ll ha ve a n SNR of 80 dB or grea ter. The output power sha ll be a djusta ble to qua rter, ha lf or  
full. C ha nnel tuning sha ll be c a pa ble of being loc ked. The devic e sha ll ha ve a n a udio  
frequenc y response of 50 Hz to 15 kHz (±3 dB). It sha ll ha ve two (2) mixing a udio inputs a nd a  
mixed signa l output. The devic e sha ll ha ve the following a udio c ontrols: input level, mix level  
a nd a n a djusta ble low pa ss filter (c ontour). The devic e sha ll ha ve a n a udio proc essor tha t is  
c a pa ble of a utoma tic ga in c ontrol a nd limiting. The Listen LT-800-150 is spec ified.  
Specications*  
RF Frequenc y Ra nge  
Number of C ha nnels  
150.8000 MHz - 152.3500 MHz  
6 wideba nd, 26 na rrowba nd  
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Number of Simulta neous  
Tra nsmitters  
Frequenc y Ac c ura c y  
Tra nsmitter Sta bility  
Tra nsmission Ra nge  
Output Power  
± .005% sta bility 32 to 122º (0 to 50ºC )  
50 PPM  
Up to 762 m (2500 ft.)  
100 mW  
System Frequenc y Response  
System Signa l to Noise Ra tio  
System Distortion  
50 Hz - 15 kHz (±3 dB)  
SQ ena bled 80 dB, SQ disa bled 60 dB  
<2% tota l ha rmonic distortion (THD) a t 80% devia tion  
Audio  
Audio Input 1  
Rea r pa nel, one (1) Fema le XLR a nd 1/4 in c ombo c onnec tor, ba la nc ed, 0 / -55 dBu (line/mic ) nomina l input level a djusta ble, -30 /  
+21 dBu (line/mic ) ma ximum input level, impeda nc e 20k / 1k ohms (line/mic ), pha ntom power +12 VDC  
Audio Input 2  
Rea r pa nel, two (2) phono c onnec tors, unba la nc ed, -10 / +10 dBu nomina l input level a djusta ble,  
+30 dBu ma ximum, impeda nc e 100k ohms  
Audio Proc essing (Proc ess)  
C ontour  
C ompression c a n be turned on/off. Slope interna lly a djusta ble from 1:1 to 4:1. Defa ult 2:1  
C uts a nd boosts frequenc ies a bove 5 kHz  
C ombined Audio Output (Mix)  
Input 1 a nd input 2, mixed output (rea r pa nel), two (2) phono c onnec tors, unba la nc ed, -10 dBu nomina l output level, +15 dBu  
ma ximum, impeda nc e 10 ohms  
Hea dphone Output (Monitor)  
Front Pa nel  
Front pa nel, one (1) 3.5 mm (0.14 in.) stereo c onnec tor, unba la nc ed, a djusta ble output level, +3 dBu ma ximum, impeda nc e 10  
ohms  
Power, Test Tone on/off, C ha nnel up/down, Input Levels, Mix Level, C ontour, Monitor volume c ontrol  
Rea r Pa nel  
"Input 1 Level, (Line, Mic , Mic -Pha ntom Power), Input 2 level (-10 / +10 dBu), RF power level (low, mid, high)"  
Proc ess on/off, SQ on/off, c ha nnel loc k  
Progra mming  
Input1, Input 2, Mix Level VU  
Proc essing  
Indic a tes Input 1, Input 2, a nd Mix a udio levels; 10 segment LED's (8 green, 2 red)  
Indic a ted by a green LED when on (front pa nel)  
C ontrols &  
Indic a tors  
RF Power  
Indic a ted on the LC D (low, mid, high)  
LC D Displa y  
C ha nnel Designa tion, loc k sta tus, RF power level, progra mming (front pa nel)  
Red LED illumina tes when test tone is ena bled.  
Test Tone  
Power Supply  
In line power supply (Listen pa rt number LA-207)  
Input: 100-240 VAC , 50-60 Hz, 0.4 A  
Power Supply Input  
Power Supply Output  
Power Supply C onnec tor  
Power Supply C omplia nc e  
Power  
Output: 12 VDC , 1.3 A, 15.6 W  
Output C onnec tor: 0.02 in (5.0 mm) OD, 0.01 in. (2.5 mm) ID, ba rrel type  
UL, C E, G S, TÜV, RoHS  
Dimensions (H x W x D)  
C olor  
1.75 x 8.50 x 9.13 in (4.5 x 21.5 x 23 c m)  
Da rk G rey with white silk sc reening  
2.6 lbs. (1.2 kg)  
Physic a l  
Unit Weight  
Shipping Weight  
6 lbs. (2.7 kg)  
Tempera ture - Opera tion  
-10 ºC (14 ºF) to +40 ºC (104 ºF)  
-20 ºC (-4 ºF) to +50 ºC (122 ºF)  
Environmenta l Tempera ture - Stora ge  
Humidity  
0 to 95% rela tive humidity, non c ondensing  
*Specifications are subject to change without notification  
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LT-800 Bloc k Diagram  
POWER  
On  
Off  
Red  
LED  
3.5MM  
Stereo  
CHANNEL SELECT  
In-Line  
Power Supply  
LA-201  
115VAC6  
0 Hz  
Up  
HEADPHONE  
(provided)  
15VAC, 1A  
Power Supply  
CPU Module  
Down  
Volume  
Listen LCD Display  
Backlighted  
MIX Level  
VU Meter  
Top Mounted  
Antenna Stud  
Compression Ratio  
(internal adjustment)  
Remote  
Antenna  
Connection  
Transmitter RF Board  
Pre-emphasis  
Processing  
SQ  
Companding  
BNC  
ANTENNA  
Green  
LED  
Green  
LED  
MIX LEVEL  
Off  
On  
On  
Low  
Off  
High  
Functions controlled by the CP  
Module  
Mid  
PROCESS  
RF POWER  
SQ  
CONTOUR  
Input 1 VU  
Meter  
Input 2 VU  
Meter  
Input Level  
Front Panel  
12VDC  
Input 1 Level Select  
Mic-Phantom Pwr, Mic, Line  
Line  
Mic  
Mic  
Phantom Pwr  
Input 2 Level Select  
+10dBu/-10dBu  
Test Tone Button  
Front Panel  
+10dBu  
-10dBu  
ON  
OFF  
Red  
LED  
Female XLR-1/4  
Combo Connect  
Phono  
Phono  
400Hz  
2/Tip 3/Ring  
1/Sleeve  
INPUT 2  
MIX OUTPUT  
TEST TONE  
INPUT 1  
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LT-800 Quic k Referenc e  
Top mount antenna connection:  
Remove rubber plug and screw  
antenna in place.  
LT-800 Front Panel: Controls & Displays  
Indicates  
Process Mode  
is active.  
LCD: Shows  
Indicates  
Indicates audio input  
level of Input 1 and  
Input 2.  
Monitor Port: Plug  
which channel  
is selected.  
Super Quiet  
Shows  
mixed audio  
level.  
Adjust audio input levels  
of Input 1 and Input 2  
here. See page 11 for  
more information.  
in a headset and  
adjust volume.  
mode is active.  
Mix Level: Adjust so  
the Mix Level meter  
occasionally lights  
the red LED.  
Power  
ON / OFF  
Channel Select Down:  
Press for 8 seconds to  
enter program mode.  
See page 8 for more  
information.  
Test Tone: Activates  
a tone to aid system  
setup.  
Channel Select Up:  
Contour: Equalization  
adjustment. Turn  
counter-clockwise for  
voice and clockwise for  
music.  
Press for 3 seconds  
to lock on current  
channel.  
LT-800 Back Panel: Connections & Settings  
Input 1: Used for balanced  
Input 2: Set switch to  
connection of a microphone  
or line level input. This  
combination connector  
accepts either XLR or ¼”  
phono plugs.  
match the level of your  
Input 2 audio source,  
Mix Output: These connectors  
contain a mix of Input 1 and  
Input 2. They are unbalanced  
phono connectors; and the  
output level is -10 dBu.  
Remote Antenna Connection:  
See page 19 or the Listen  
website for details on antennas  
that can be attached here.  
not used to increase or  
decrease level by +10 dBu.  
12 VDC 1.3 A  
Select Line, Mic or Mic+Phantom  
Power. Line is balanced 0 dBu  
input level, Mic is -55 dBu,  
+12 VDC supplied in PH Power  
position. If not using input 1, leave  
in line position.  
Set RF Power level here  
(¼, ½, and Full). See  
page 8 for guidelines  
on setting power levels.  
Input 2: Connect  
unbalanced audio to these  
phono connectors, input  
level -10 dBu or +10 dBu.  
The Listen LA-207  
power supply  
connects here.  
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LT-800 Setup Instruc tions  
1
2
Unpack the Product  
Remove outer pa c ka ging a nd pla stic c over. Inspec t for physic a l da ma ge.  
Mount in Rack (if necessary)  
If ra c k mounting the unit, insta ll the optiona l ra c k mount kit (pa rt LA-326) a c c ording to the  
instruc tions inc luded with the kit, then insta ll the LT-800 in the ra c k.  
NOTE: If rac k mounting, you will need to use a rear c onnec tion antenna.  
Rack Mount with single unit installed  
Rack Mount with dual unit installed  
Shown with LT-800  
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Connect Antenna  
C onnec t the a ntenna (not inc luded) a c c ording to the insta lla tion  
instruc tions. Only use a n a ntenna supplied by Listen. If you a re  
c onnec ting the a ntenna direc tly to the top of the LT-800, you will  
need to remove the rubber plug on top of the unit. If you a re using  
a remote a ntenna c onnec ted to the rea r of the unit, do not  
c onnec t a n a ntenna to the top c onnec tor. See pa ge 19 for  
a ntenna options, or refer to the Listen website for remote a ntenna  
options, www.listentech.com.  
Coax antenna connection.  
Rear of LT-800 shown.  
LA-132 Remote Antenna  
See RF Reception Maximization  
Strategies and Coaxial Cable on  
page 13.  
rubber plug  
LT-800 shown with top mount  
antenna connected through top of  
unit (part number LA-134)  
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Connect Power  
Plug the power supply into the power c onnec tor on the  
ba c k pa nel, then plug the power supply into a n outlet. Only  
use a Listen a pproved power supply (The LA-207, a n in-line  
switc hing power supply, is the a pproved power supply for this  
unit).  
12 VDC 1.3  
A
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LT-800 Setup Instruc tions (c ont.)  
Set SQ™ (Super Quiet) and Process Features  
Your tra nsmitter is shipped to you with SQ (super quiet) ena bled a nd Proc ess disa bled. For  
a deta iled desc ription of these fea tures a nd when to use them, plea se refer to pa ge 12.  
5
To Disable or Enable SQ and Process Features:  
With the unit on press a nd hold the c ha nnel selec t “Down” button for 8 sec onds. The  
progra m (PG M) ic on will a ppea r on the LC D.  
Onc e in the progra m mode,  
Program  
icon  
the SQ a nd Proc ess fea tures c a n be turned on a nd off by pressing the c ha nnel selec t  
buttons. Press the c ha nnel selec t “Up button to toggle between Proc ess On a nd Off.  
Press the c ha nnel selec t “Down” button to toggle between SQ On a nd Off.  
LED lit when  
Process is enabled  
If the green LED is illumina ted on the front pa nel,  
LED lit when  
SQ is enabled  
tha t fea ture is ena bled. Onc e you ha ve ena bled or  
disa bled the fea tures a s desired, let the tra nsmitter  
exit the progra m mode by wa iting 5 sec onds.  
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Set RF Power  
Full  
Set the RF POWER switc h on the ba c k of the unit  
power  
to 1/4, 1/2, Full (Level is indic a ted on the LC D  
displa y). The a mount of tra nsmitted RF power tha t  
you will need depends on your a pplic a tion. If you  
1/2  
power  
a re opera ting multiple tra nsmitters in the sa me  
environment, it is best to set the tra nsmitters  
output power to its lowest level to reduc e the  
possibility of interferenc e.  
Back of LT-800 unit  
1/4  
power  
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LT-800 Setup Instruc tions (c ont.)  
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Connect Audio Inputs  
The LT-800 ha s two a udio input options: Input 1 a nd Input 2. Input 1 is a ba la nc ed c onnec tion using  
either a n XLR or 1/4” phono c onnec tor. Input 2 ha s two unba la nc ed mixing phono c onnec tors.  
Use Input 1 if you a re using a mic rophone or if you ha ve a ba la nc ed c onnec tion suc h a s from a  
professiona l a udio mixer (you c a n a lso use Input 1 for unba la nc ed c onnec tions). Use Input 2 to  
c onnec t to a n unba la nc ed a udio sourc e.  
Input 1  
Input 1 offers a c hoic e of ba la nc ed XLR  
or 1/4” phono c onnec tor.  
Line  
Back of LT-800 with XLR connected to Input 1  
Plug your mic rophone into Input 1 a nd move  
Mic  
the input selec t switc h to Mic (for dyna mic  
mic rophones) or Mic + PH Power (for c ondenser  
mic rophones).  
Mic with  
Phantom  
Power  
Plug your ba la nc ed or unba la nc ed a udio sourc e  
into Input 1. Use the following dia gra m.  
XLR Wiring  
1/4” Phone Wiring  
-
+
Input 2  
Plug your unba la nc ed a udio sourc e into Input 2 a nd selec t the a udio  
level switc h for -10 dBu or +10 dBu, to ma tc h the a udio level c oming  
from your equipment.  
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LT-800 Operating Instruc tions  
Power Unit On  
Turn power on by pressing the power button.  
1
2
Select a Channel  
Selec t the tra nsmit c ha nnel by pressing the c ha nnel selec t UP a nd DOWN buttons. See  
C ha nnel Selec tion on pa ge 14 for more informa tion.  
Channel Select UP and DOWN buttons  
3
Lock on Channel  
Onc e you determine your tra nsmit c ha nnel, you c a n loc k the tra nsmitter on tha t c ha nnel.  
To loc k on a c ha nnel hold the C ha nnel Selec t “Up button for 3 sec onds until the pa dloc k  
ic on a ppea rs on the displa y. To unloc k, repea t this proc ess a nd the pa dloc k ic on will  
disa ppea r.  
Loc k ic on  
4
Test Tone (if necessary)  
To broa dc a st a test tone, press the test tone button. This helps to test rec eivers when no  
a udio sourc e is a va ila ble.  
Press Test Tone  
button here  
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LT-800 Audio Control  
Adjust Audio Input Level  
1
Adjust the input knob c ounterc loc kwise to a dd ga in to Input 1. This will dec rea se ga in  
to Input 2. Adjust input knob c loc kwise to a dd ga in to Input 2. This will dec rea se ga in  
to Input 1. If you ha ve two a udio sourc es c onnec ted to both Input 1 a nd 2, a djust the  
level of one input using the VU meter, then a djust the output level of the other a udio  
sourc e. Adjust the input level until the left VU meter(s) oc c a siona lly illumina te the red  
LEDs. Illumina tion of the red LEDs indic a tes the unit is in limiting. Limiting is required so  
tha t the unit does not over-modula te the tra nsmitter. If you don’t wa nt a ny a udio  
limiting to oc c ur, ma ke sure the red LEDs never illumina te. If you wa nt a highly limited  
signa l, turn the a udio ga in up so the red LEDs illumina te often.  
Adjust Mix Level  
2
Adjust the mix level until the right VU meter oc c a siona lly illumina tes the red LED. This is the  
level a djustment for the c ombined output from Input 1 a nd Input 2.  
Adjust Contour  
3
Adjust the C ontour knob c ounterc loc kwise if your a udio sourc e is mostly voic e. Adjust  
the knob c loc kwise if your a udio sourc e is mostly music . The C ontour knob a djusts the  
rela tive equa liza tion of the unit. This equa liza tion boosts or c uts frequenc ies a bove 5 kHz.  
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Listen SQ (Super Quiet) - Improving Your Listening Experienc e  
People a re a c c ustomed to listening to low noise, high fidelity a udio  
SQ Summary  
(delivered via C D, DVD, etc .). FM ra dio systems, suc h a s those ma de  
• SQ is NOT squelch  
by Listen, ha ve more inherent noise c ompa red to most sound systems.  
• SQ improves noise performance  
by at least 20 dB  
To minimize noise, Listen uses a noise reduc tion tec hnology c a lled  
ListenSQ™ . Both the tra nsmitter a nd rec eiver must ha ve the SQ  
fea ture ena bled to a c hieve the desired results. SQ is a va ila ble on  
new Listen systems, inc luding the system you rec eived in this shipment.  
If you a re pla nning to use this produc t with older Listen systems tha t  
do not ha ve Listen SQ, or equipment not ma nufa c tured by Listen, you  
must disa ble Listen SQ.  
• SQ is NOT compatible with  
older version Listen products  
• SQ is NOT compatible with  
other manufacturers’ products  
• To work properly, SQ must be  
enabled for both the transmitter  
and receivers  
Your Listen LT-800 ha s been shipped to you with the SQ fea ture  
ena bled. You ma y need to disa ble the SQ func tion for one or more of  
the following rea sons:  
• SQ can be disabled to permit  
operation with older Listen  
products or other  
1
2
You a re using your new Listen LT-800 with older version Listen  
rec eivers tha t do not ha ve the SQ func tion.  
manufacturers’ products  
You a re using your new Listen LT-800 with equipment supplied  
by other ma nufa c turers (Listen is the only ma nufa c turer using SQ  
Tec hnology).  
3
You expec t tha t end users will bring a nd use their own rec eivers  
tha t don’t ha ve the SQ func tion.  
NOTE: See page 8 to enable or disable SQ (Super Quiet).  
Process Mode  
Proc ess mode is used for Audio G a in C ontrol (AG C ). With the proc ess  
mode ena bled, the LT-800 will a utoma tic a lly a djust for inc onsistent  
signa l input levels by ra ising or lowering the signa l level a c c ordingly to  
provide a c onsistent sound output level. This fea ture should be used in  
a pplic a tions where a c onsistent sound level is importa nt a nd the input  
levels va ry substa ntia lly. Typic a lly you would not wa nt to enga ge the  
Proc ess Mode when a spea kers empha sis is c ritic a l to the messa ge  
they a re c onveying.  
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RF Rec eption Maximization Strategies  
For proper a nd dependa ble opera tion, Listen rec eivers need to rec eive a strong a nd c onsistent  
signa l from the origina ting tra nsmitter. Note tha t on porta ble rec eivers the hea dset wire is the  
rec eiving a ntenna . The following stra tegies should be used ma ximize to this signa l:  
1
When designing a nd insta lling your system, keep in mind tha t the loc a tion of both the  
tra nsmitting a nd rec eiving a ntenna s is c ritic a l to ma ximize broa dc a st ra nge.  
2
Elimina te or minimize obstruc tions between the tra nsmitting a nd rec eiving a ntenna .  
3
Minimize the dista nc e between the tra nsmitting a nd rec eiving a ntenna s.  
4
Move tra nsmitting a nd rec eiving a ntenna s a wa y from meta l or c onduc tive objec ts.  
5
Pla c e the tra nsmitting a ntenna a s high a s possible.  
6
Orient both tra nsmitting a nd rec eiving a ntenna s vertic a lly.  
7
Position the RF Power switc h on the ba c k of the LT-800 to full RF Power, unless lower power is  
a c c epta ble (see pa ge 8).  
8
Keep c oa xia l c a ble from tra nsmitter to a ntenna a s short a s possible.  
CAUTION: When installing antennas, ensure the antenna is c lear of power lines.  
C oa xia l c a ble, c onnec tors, a nd optiona l a ntenna mounting kits a re a va ila ble from Listen. See  
pa ge 19-20, visit www.listentech.com or a sk your dea ler for deta ils.  
Coaxial Cable  
The a ntenna for the LT-800 c a n be mounted direc tly on the unit if desired. However, you ma y  
find tha t the unit will provide better performa nc e when the a ntenna is loc a ted elsewhere. If you  
pla n to mount the a ntenna in a different loc a tion other tha n the top of the unit, you must use  
c a ble a nd c onnec tors ra ted a t 50 ohms. Although c a ble used for c a ble TV insta lla tions looks  
simila r to this c a ble, it will not work with your Listen system.  
If you need to run c a ble over a length grea ter tha n 75 feet for 150 MHz a pplic a tions or to ma xi-  
mize broa dc a st ra nge, Listen rec ommends tha t you use RG -8 c a ble ra ther tha n RG -58. RG -8 is a  
lower loss c a ble, mea ning tha t more of your signa l will rea c h the a ntenna .  
Long c a ble runs c a n result in signa l degra da tion due to the loss” c ha ra c teristic s of the c a ble.  
When using RG -58 with a 150 MHz tra nsmitter, there is a n a vera ge* loss of 6 dB per 100 feet of  
c a ble (A 3 dB loss mea ns ha lf of your power ha s been lost.) However, it is better to suffer c oa xia l  
power loss tha n to try to shoot your signa l through obsta c les! Obsta c les, espec ia lly meta l, c a n  
c rea te drop-outs or reflec tions of your signa l tha t will result in poor listening c onditions.  
*NOTE: There are many varieties of 50 ohm, RG-58 and RG-8 c ables. You may purc hase a  
c able that is better or worse than this value. Please c hec k with the c able vendor or  
manufac turer for exac t spec ific ations.  
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Channel Selec tion  
It is importa nt to c hoose c ha nnels tha t a re free from interferenc e to  
a c hieve proper opera tion of your Listen equipment. This proc ess is tria l  
a nd error. Before turning on the tra nsmitter, listen to the wide ba nd  
c ha nnels on the rec eivers (c ha nnels 1-6). Listen to the a udio through  
the hea dphone or via the spea ker a nd c hoose a c ha nnel with the  
lea st a mount of interferenc e. Unless you a re interfa c ing with a n  
existing na rrowba nd tra nsmission system, a lwa ys use a wide ba nd  
c ha nnel.  
Wide Band Recommendation  
Listen recommends that you always  
use a wide band channel unless you  
need to be compatible with existing  
narrow band receivers from other  
manufacturers. Wide band channels  
have lower noise than their narrow  
band counterparts.  
If you are using multiple channels follow this process:  
1. Same Space: If you a re using multiple tra nsmitters in the sa me spa c e,  
the most number of c ha nnels tha t will work simulta neously is six a t  
150 MHz. With a ll of the tra nsmitters off, listen for interferenc e on  
a ll the wide ba nd c ha nnels via the hea dphone ja c k on a Listen  
rec eiver. Using the frequenc y c ha rt on pa ge 15, elimina te a ny  
c ha nnels tha t ha ve notic ea ble interferenc e. Now c hoose the  
c ha nnels with the widest c ha nnel spa c ing. It is  
150 MHz  
The LT-800-150 MHz operates on 6  
wide band channels and 26 narrow  
band channels.  
1 - 6 = Wide Band Channels  
7 - 32 = Narrow Band Channels  
rec ommended tha t a dja c ent c ha nnels be spa c ed a t lea st 300kHz.  
2. Distributed Spacing: If you a re using tra nsmitters tha t a re sprea d out  
over spa c e, you c a n a c hieve more simulta neous broa dc a st  
c ha nnels. However, it is c ritic a l tha t your rec eiver(s) be loc a ted a s  
c lose to its tra nsmitter a s possible. You c a n use a dja c ent  
c ha nnels (see frequenc y c ha rt on pa ge 15) in this c a se a s long a s  
the a dja c ent c ha nnel tra nsmitter is a t lea st 50% further a wa y from  
the rec eiver a s its tra nsmitter.  
It is highly rec ommended tha t a fter c ha nnel selec tion ha s been  
a c hieved, you loc k the c ha nnel so tha t it c a nnot be c ha nged by the  
user. To a c c omplish LOC K on the LT-800, press the UP” button for 3  
sec onds. Repea t the proc ess to unloc k.  
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150 MHz Frequenc y Chart  
Channel  
Frequency  
150.900  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
09  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
152.400  
151.500  
152.100  
151.200  
151.800  
150.850  
150.950  
151.000  
151.050  
151.100  
151.150  
151.250  
151.300  
151.350  
151.400  
151.450  
151.550  
151.600  
151.650  
151.700  
151.750  
151.850  
151.900  
151.950  
152.000  
152.050  
152.150  
152.200  
152.250  
152.300  
152.350  
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LT-800 Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
The LT-800 has no power  
Ma ke sure the LA-207 power supply is c onnec ted to a power sourc e a nd is c onnec ted to the  
ja c k ma rked Power Input”. Ma ke sure the POWER button is pressed in.  
There is no audio or the audio level is too low  
Ma ke sure tha t your a udio sourc e is properly c onnec ted to Input 1 a nd/or Input 2. The Input 1  
or Input 2 switc hes must be in the c orrec t position for the a ppropria te input level. For exa mple:  
if you a re using the output of a mixer on Input 2, the switc h should be in the -10 dBu position.  
If it were to be in the +10 dBu position, the level would be too low. Also, c hec k the Input knob  
to ensure it is properly a djusted. You should be a ble to see the VU meter deflec t on Input 1  
or Input 2 c orresponding with the input level of the a udio sourc e. You c a n listen to the a udio  
sourc e by c onnec ting a hea dset to the front pa nel ja c k a nd a djusting the Monitor  
volume c ontrol.  
If the level of a udio into the tra nsmitter is low a nd c a n’t be c orrec ted using the level input  
switc hes, the a udio proc essor c a n be turned on to boost the signa l (see pa ge 8 to set, pa ge 12  
for desc ription of Proc ess Mode).  
The audio is distorted  
C hec k to ma ke sure you ha ve the input level selec t switc hes in the proper position. You ma y  
be providing too muc h a udio level for the input sta ge to ha ndle. Ma ke sure the SQ mode is set  
c orrec tly on both the LT-800 a nd the rec eivers you a re using. If your rec eivers do not ha ve SQ,  
ma ke sure the SQ mode is turned off (see pa ge 8).  
There is hum in the audio  
Ma ke sure you ha ve properly grounded the a udio sourc e to the LT-800. C hec k the c onnec tions  
from the a udio sourc e to the LT-800. If you c a n, try to use a ba la nc ed a udio sourc e - this will  
reduc e the c ha nc e of c rea ting hum. C onnec t a ground wire from the LT-800 to ground a nd/or  
to the ground of the sourc e a udio.  
There is a tone  
The Test Tone button ha s been pressed (its LED light is on). Push the Test Tone button to turn off  
the tone.  
The Audio Input 1 sounds “tinny”  
If you a re using a n unba la nc ed a udio sourc e, ma ke sure Pin 3 on the XLR or the ring on the  
¼” plug is grounded (see pa ge 9).  
I c annot pic k up the signal on the rec eiver  
C hec k to ma ke sure tha t they a re on the sa me c ha nnel. Ma ke sure the LT-800 ha s  
a n a ntenna c onnec ted. Ensure tha t the rec eiver ha s a n a ntenna (for porta ble produc ts the  
hea dset is the rec eiving a ntenna ).  
I c an pic k up the signal on the rec eiver, but it sounds like it’s not tuned in  
C hec k to ma ke sure the tra nsmitter a nd rec eiver a re on exa c tly the sa me c ha nnel. Its a good  
idea to loc k the c ha nnels onc e they ha ve been set. To loc k the LT-800, press the UP button for  
3 sec onds (see pa ge 10).  
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LT-800 Troubleshooting (c ont.)  
Troubleshooting  
There is not suffic ient range  
First ma ke sure tha t the rec eivers you a re using a re opera ting properly, then ma ke sure tha t  
you ha ve a n a ntenna c onnec ted either to the top of the LT-800 tra nsmitter or c onnec ted to  
the ba c k of the unit (but not both!). The a ntenna should be a s high a s possible a nd free of  
obsta c les. In a ddition ma ke sure you a re using the c orrec t a ntenna type for your unit. You  
might wa nt to use a remote a ntenna (provided by Listen) tha t c a n be mounted on a ma st  
or wa ll. Try using different frequenc ies to find one with less interferenc e.  
There is interferenc e in my transmission  
Ensure tha t the tra nsmitter a nd rec eivers a re on the sa me c ha nnel. Verify tha t there a re no  
other tra nsmitters on the sa me c ha nnel or a c lose c ha nnel to the one exhibiting interferenc e.  
Try different c ha nnels until you find a c lea r c ha nnel.  
End users are adjusting the unit  
First, loc k the c ha nnel by pressing a nd holding the c ha nnel selec t UP button for 3 sec onds.  
C onsider removing the Input, Mix Level a nd C ontour knobs. You c a n order a ra c k mount kit  
from Listen whic h offers a sec urity c over tha t will limit a c c ess to the unit.  
Several transmitters are operating in the same environment  
For this, youll need to c hoose your tra nsmitting frequenc ies c a refully. See pa ge 13-15 for  
more deta ils.  
Can I have two antennas c onnec ted to my transmitter  
No. The LT-800 tra nsmitter c a n use only one a ntenna c onnec tion a t a time. You ma y c onnec t  
either a top mount a ntenna through the top a ntenna port, or a remote a ntenna c onnec ted to  
the BNC c onnec tion on the rea r of the unit. If multiple a ntenna e a re simulta neously c onnec ted  
to both ports the tra nsmitter will ha ve extremely poor broa dc a st performa nc e a nd ra nge.  
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Warranty & Contac ting Listen  
Warranty  
Listen Tec hnologies C orpora tion (Listen) wa rra nts its tra nsmitters a nd rec eivers (LT-82, LT-700, LT-800, LR-42,  
LR-44, LR-400, LR-500) to be free from defec ts in workma nship a nd ma teria l under norma l use a nd c onditions for the  
useful lifetime of the produc t from da te of purc ha se.  
Listen wa rra nts its Sta tiona ry IR Ra dia tors (LA-140) to be free from defec ts in workma nship a nd ma teria l under norma l  
use a nd c onditions for three yea rs from the da te of purc ha se.  
Listen wa rra nts its Noise C a nc eling Mic rophone (LA-270) to be free from defec ts in workma nship a nd ma teria l under  
norma l use a nd c onditions for one yea r from da te of purc ha se.  
Listen wa rra nts its C ha rging/C a rrying C a ses (LA-306, LA-311, LA-313, LA-317, LA-318, LA-319, LA-320, LA-321, LA-322,  
LA-323, LA-324, LA-325) to be free from defec ts in workma nship a nd ma teria l under norma l use a nd c onditions for  
one yea r from da te of purc ha se.  
All other produc ts a nd a c c essories a re wa rra nted for 90 da ys from da te of purc ha se.  
This wa rra nty is only a va ila ble to the origina l end purc ha ser of the produc t a nd c a nnot be tra nsferred. Wa rra nty is  
only va lid if wa rra nty c a rd ha s been returned within 90 da ys of purc ha se. This wa rra nty is void if da ma ge oc c urred  
bec a use of misuse or if the produc t ha s been repa ired or modied by a nyone other tha n a fa c tory a uthorized  
servic e tec hnic ia n. Wa rra nty does not c over norma l wea r a nd tea r on the produc t or a ny other physic a l da ma ge  
unless the da ma ge wa s the result of a ma nufa c turing defec t. Listen is not lia ble for c onsequentia l da ma ges due to  
a ny fa ilure of equipment to perform a s intended. Listen sha ll bea r no responsibility or obliga tion with respec t to the  
ma nner of use of a ny equipment sold by it. Listen spec ic a lly disc la ims a nd nega tes a ny wa rra nty of merc ha nta bility  
or tness of use of suc h equipment inc luding, without limita tion, a ny wa rra nty tha t the use of suc h equipment for a ny  
purpose will c omply with a pplic a ble la ws a nd regula tions. The terms of the wa rra nty a re governed by the la ws of the  
sta te of Uta h.  
In the rst ninety da ys a fter purc ha se, a ny defec tive produc t will be repla c ed with a new unit. After 90 da ys, Listen  
will, a t its own disc retion either repa ir or repla c e tra nsmitters a nd rec eivers with a new unit or a unit of simila r type  
a nd c ondition. Produc t tha t is not c overed under wa rra nty sha ll be repa ired or repla c ed with a unit of simila r type  
a nd c ondition ba sed on a a t fee. C onta c t Listen for deta ils.  
This limited wa rra nty, pric es a nd the spec ic a tions of produc ts a re subjec t to c ha nge without notic e.  
Contacting Listen  
If tec hnic a l servic e is needed, plea se c onta c t Listen. Pre-a uthoriza tion is required before returning Listen produc ts.  
If produc ts were da ma ged in shipment, plea se c onta c t the c a rrier, then c onta c t Listen for repla c ement or repa ir  
requirements pa ya ble by the c a rrier.  
Listen’s c orpora te hea dqua rters a re loc a ted in Bluffda le, Uta h U.S.A. a nd a re open Monda y through Frida y, 8a m to  
5pm Mounta in Time.  
14912 Herita gec rest Wa y  
Bluffda le, Uta h 84065-4818  
+1.801.233.8992  
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Optional Ac c essories  
Antenna Accessories  
LA-134  
Telesc oping Top Mounted  
Antenna (150 MHz)  
LA-133  
90˚ Helic a l Antenna  
(150 MHz)  
LA-132  
Universa l Antenna Kit  
LT-800 Rack Mount Accessories  
LA-135  
Antenna Kit for Ra c k Mount  
LA-326  
Universa l Ra c k Mounting Kit  
Inc ludes c omponents for single a nd dua l ra c k  
c onfigura tion a nd a sec urity c over  
NOTE: Rac k mounted units c annot use the  
LA-134 top mounted antenna.  
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Optional Ac c essories (c ont.)  
Cable & Connectors Accessories  
LA-112  
LA-113  
RG -8 50 Ohm Low-Loss  
C oa xia l C a ble (per ft.)  
LA-127  
RG -58 BNC C onnec tor  
RG -58 50 Ohm  
C oa xia l C a ble (per ft.)  
LA-128  
RG -8 BNC C onnec tor  
Microphone Accessories  
LA-270  
LA-262  
LA-274  
Ha nd-Held  
Mic rophone  
L
A
-2
6
1  
La va li
er
M
ic rophone  
Noise C a nc eling  
Over-the-Hea d  
Mic rophone  
Mic rophone  
LA-276  
C olla r  
Mic rophone  
LA-277  
C onferenc ing  
Mic rophone  
LA-280  
LA-278  
L
A-279  
Over-the-Ea r Mic rophone  
Presenta tion Style  
¼ in. to 3.5 mm  
Mic rophone  
Ada pter for  
LT-800/LT-82  
Behind-the-Hea d  
Mic rophone  
NOTE: To use Listen mic rophones you must use a c onverter (LA-280) to adapt the 3.5 mm c onnec tion to a 1/4” phono c onnec tion.  
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Listen Tec hnologies C orpora tion  
14912 Herita gec rest Wa y  
Bluffda le, Uta h 84065-4818, U.S.A.  
+1.801.233.8992  
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