Talking House Transmitter Instruction Manual - page 4
Controls and Connections
a. Back-up Microphone — Under vents on top of Transmitter.
b. Frequency Display Panel — Indicates the frequency while broadcasting,
— displays the time remaining while recording,
— alternately flashes the selected frequency and “CAL” while calibrating,
— displays “ERR” message when the transmitter cannot successfully calibrate
c. Play Button
d. Frequency Selection Buttons
e. Record/Pause Button
f. Basic Antenna Connect — Flexible three meter (approximately 10’) black,
rubberized wire comes pre-connected and is the actual transmitting antenna.
g. Control Lock — Key must be inserted into the Control Lock to record a
message or select a frequency. When removed, your message and chosen
frequency are locked.
h. Outdoor Antenna Select — Switch that is used for the Outdoor Antenna
accessory.
i. Outdoor Antenna Connect — Connection that the Outdoor Antenna attaches to,
if using this accessory.
j. Two-Part Message Select — Switch that indicates position of the message
currently being recorded. Controls the Two-Part Message System.
k. Line Input — Mini-Jack (1/8 inch) for direct broadcasting, or to use with an
external audio source for downloading a prerecorded message to the Message Chip.
l. MIC — Input jack that the hand-held microphone plugs into.
m. Custom Power Input — Input jack that the power pack from the wall outlet
plugs into.
n. Speaker Volume — Volume control used to adjust the internal speaker volume
up or down. Does not affect broadcasting volume.
o. Transmit Mode Switch — Switch that is used to select between broadcasting a
message from the Message Chip, or broadcasting “live”.
p. Message Length — Sticker indicates the amount of record/playback time
on the Message Chip.
Technical Specifications
The Talking House Transmitter conforms to the following technical specifications:
• Frequency Choices: 520 to 1700 AM
• Message Storage: Digital Voice Record/Playback Computer Chip
• Microphone: Built-in or hand-held
• Size: 8" x 14" x 2.5" Weight: 4 lbs.
• Basic Antenna: Three meter (approximately 10’) black, rubberized 18-gauge wire
• Power: 110/120VAC
• Transmitting power: 100 MW average
• CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
unit to rain. And, do not open or remove cover.
• FCC: No separate license required. FCC Authorization #DLB5LTT98
• FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
• U.S. Patent No. 6,295,443. Other patents pending.
controls AND specificATIONS
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OUTDO
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ANTENNA
CONNEC
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ANTENNA
SELECT
TWO-PA
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MESSAGE
SELECT
Part 1 Part 2
CUSTOM
POWER
INPUT
120 VAC
Remove
key to prevent changes
to message or frequency
Basic O
utdoor
SPEAKER
VOLUM
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Must be O
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using a
microphone
to avoid
feedback
18 VDC
BACK-UP
MICRO
PHONE
:
Speak into vent on cabinet top
LINE INP
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500mV
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WITH AG
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TRANSMIT
MODE SWITCH
Message Chip Live Radio
5 minutes
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