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INSTALLER guIdE
YOU’RE ABOUT TO MAKE
LEARNING MORE FUN
Welcome to Frontrow -- the teacher-friendly way to
improve the learning environment in every classroom.
With your new active learning system, you’ll enjoy
greater student attention, less teacher fatigue, and
very likely better test scores.
To help you start benefiting from your Frontrow Pro
Digital system right away, we recommend that you
first read the section in this guide called Before You
Begin, and from there proceed to Steps 1 through 6.
Be sure to consult the system user guide as well.
If you follow the steps set out in this Installer Guide
and organize everything you need beforehand, you’ll
find setting up your Frontrow Pro Digital system to
be quite simple. Of course, if you run into any obsta-
cles, you can always call us at the number below. Our
technical support representatives are happy to help.
Thank you for choosing Frontrow! You’re just six
steps away from a happier classroom.
USA
FrontRow
Corporate Headquarters
2080 Lakeville Highway
Petaluma, CA 94954-6713
toll-free: 800.227.0735
tel: 707.769.1110
fax: 707.769.9624
web: www.gofrontrow.com
Australia
Phonic Ear
512 Wickham Street
Fortitude Valley Qld 4051
toll-free: 1 800 PHONIC
tel: + 617 3250 0385
fax: + 617 3250 0386
web: www.gofrontrow.com
Canada
Phonic Ear
10-7475 Kimbel Street
Mississauga, ON L5S 1E7
toll-free: 800.340.9894
tel: 905.461.5300
fax: 905.677.7760
web: www.gofrontrow.com
Europe/ASIA
Phonic Ear A/S
Kongebakken 9
2765 Smørum
Denmark
tel: +45 3917 7101
fax: +45 3927 7900
web: www.gofrontrow.com
www.phonicear.com
New Zealand
Oticon New Zealand Ltd.
142 Lambton Quay
P.O. Box 9128
Te Aro. Wellington
toll-free: 800 OTICON
toll-free fax: 00800 FAX OTICON
web: www.oticon.co.nz
United Kingdom
PC Werth Limited
Audiology House
45 Nightingale Lane
London SW12 8SP
tel: 020 8772 2700
web: www.soundfield.info
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CONTENTS
Getting started in six easy steps
Be sure to read the helpful tip boxes found throughout this guide. Of
course, if you need further assistance, you can always call us at one of the
numbers found on the previous page.
Beforeyoubegin......................................................................Pages1-6
A checklist of everything you need to install your active learning system
Step1...............................................................................Pages7-14
Plan placement of receiver, sensors, and speakers
Step2.................................................................................Pages15
Install receiver
Step3..............................................................................Pages16-18
Route cable
Step4..............................................................................Pages19-22
Install speakers
Step5..............................................................................Pages23-24
Install sensors
Step6..............................................................................Pages25-26
Testing/Baseline settings
SpecialSpeakerConnections..........................................................Pages27-28
If you’re installing more than four speakers
FrequentlyAskedQuestions..............................................................Pages29
Quick tips to help you solve common installation problems
Specifications.......................................................................Pages30-31
All the details professionals need
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Make sure you’ve got everything you need to set up your Frontrow Pro Digital active learning system. By
taking a few minutes to prepare, you’ll help ensure the actual set-up is as quick and problem-free as possible.
Visualize your goal
When your FrontRow Pro Digital system is installed, it will look something like this:
General safety precautions
• Do not install or use the receiver near water or heat sources
• Clean only with a dry cloth
• Do not block any ventilation openings
• Protect all cables from wear and damage from foot traffic, doors, and other hazards
• Use only accessories specified by FrontRow
• Refer servicing to qualified service personnel
• Wear safety goggles when using power tools
• Follow all safety guidelines when using ladders
• Observe your local building, electrical, and fire codes when installing any electrical equipment
•
Use at least 18-gauge plenum speaker wire (included with system)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Get your classroom ready
1. Does your classroom meet the system requirements?
Check the table below to confirm that your classroom is set up properly for the Frontrow Pro Digital
system you have. While other classroom configurations may work with your Frontrow Pro Digital system,
we can only support those listed below.
2. Think about combining your other teaching technologies
Your Frontrow Pro Digital system is the communication center of your classroom. Take advantage of this
opportunity to connect your TV, VCR, computer, CD player, MP3 player and other teaching technology to
your active learning system. This will allow children to hear not only your voice, but also the rich multimedia
content you’re providing, regardless of where they’re seated.
Deciding what other devices you’ll want to connect to your FrontRow system now will make positioning the
receiver easier in Step 1. There are four ways to approach integration.
Option 1
Many classrooms use a computer as a multi-media "hub" (with an LCD projector), which is connected to
the internet or school network to download/stream all audio and video, and MP3 files. For these class-
rooms, you may only require one auxiliary audio input connection to the 940R.
If your classroom has:
A drop ceiling more than 10ft high
A drop ceiling less than 10ft high
A drywall/concrete ceiling
Tall free-standing bookshelves, hanging art,
or other obstructions
Small size, light walls, few windows
Medium to dark-toned walls
Larger size darker walls, more windows
Large, odd shape, dark surfaces, lots of windows
Alcoves, bays, or other sheltered areas where
teachers may walk
You should have:
Ceiling or wall speakers
Wall speakers recommended
Wall speakers only
Ceiling or wall sensors
Ceiling sensor
Ceiling sensor and/or wall sensors
Several wall sensors (no more than 3)
Ceiling sensor and/or several wall sensors
Ceiling sensor and/or wall sensors
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Computer
940R (back)
LCD Projector
Audio
Out
Screen or
Interactive White Board
Internet
Audio
Video
3
FrontRow
930R
VCR
TV
940R (back)
Audio
In
Computer LCD Projector
Wireless
Transmission
Audio In
Option 2
Some classrooms use a computer as the multi-media "hub", but it is connected to a TV instead of an LCD
projector. They also occasionally use the TV/DVD/VCR as a stand alone media. For these classrooms, you
may need to use both auxiliary audio input connections to the 940R.
DVD Player
VCR
TV
940R (back)
Audio
Out
Computer
Audio
Out
Internet
Audio
Video
Signal
Converter
Option 3
Some classrooms may have many different types of media, but because of the age of the equipment
or incompatible input/outputs, they may not integrate with each other. For these classrooms, you may
choose to use an auxiliary audio box to connect all the sources to one location, then connect it to one
audio input connection to the 940R.
CD Player
TV
DVD Player
VCR
Internet
Audio
Video
Option 4
This is less work for the installer, but slightly more involved for the teacher.
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Get your FrontRow Pro Digital parts ready
Check the contents of your FrontRow Pro Digital installation kit against the parts listed below. To help you
stay organized, we recommend that you keep the parts needed for each step separate.
1. Open your main component box
940 System Box
940TM microphone
202-01-400-00
940TM microphone
AA (LR6) NiMH
Rechargeable Batteries
374-30-400-00
Aux-in Cord
384-01-210-08
Accessory Pack
890-88-664-00 (US)
890-88-665-00 (AU/NZ)
890-88-666-00 (EU)
940R Power Supply
890-60-180-00
940R Cord Kit
383-88-201-00
Two-unit charge cord
Mono RCA to mono 3.5mm
(12in/30cm)
Aux-in Cord Kit
383-88-200-00
Stereo RCA to stereo RCA
(20ft/6.5m)
Stereo RCA to stereo 3.5mm
(20ft/6.5m)
Power Supply
940R Pro Digital Receiver
202-00-400-00
940R Pro Digital Receiver
AC Power Cord
300-7402-110 (US)
384-88-020-00 (AUS)
384-88-021-00 (EU)
384-88-022-00 (NZ)
384-88-023-00 (UK)
940CS Ceiling Sensor Kit
204-01-006-00
(1) 940CS Ceiling Sensor
(1) Mounting Bracket
940WS Wall Sensor Kit
204-01-007-00
(2) 940WS Wall Sensor
(2) Mounting Brackets
(2) Sensor Cables
940H Student Mic Kit
202-01-420-00
940H Student Microphone
202-01-410-00
or
(1) Sensor Cable
940C Charger
204-01-005-00
940C Power Cord
890-60-180-00
(optional)
Receiver Tray
Drill
Drill bits
Phillips #2 driver bit
Level or ruler/tape measure
Crimp pliers or scissors
Hammer
Staple gun
Cable tacks/staples
Plastic cable (zip) ties
Plastic raceway with screws
Tin snips (optional)
Ladder
Safety goggles
or
4. Open your speaker box
This box should contain:
4 wall or ceiling speakers
4 wall speaker brackets or ceiling
tile bridges (depending on your order)
Get yourself ready
Nearly everything you need to install your FrontRow Pro system is included in the boxes we shipped. You
will need some basic tools and materials, depending on how your classroom is built:
1. What kind of walls do you have?
For drywall installations (similar to most houses) gather the following tools:
2. Open your sensor box 3. Open other optional boxes
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wall speaker ceiling speaker
tile bridge
wall speaker bracket
(incl. w/speaker
UL tile bridge/
UL speaker cover
or
or
ceiling speaker
or
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For concrete walls, assemble the following tools:
Hammer drill
Masonry drill bits
Phillips #2 driver bit
Level or ruler/tape measure
Crimp pliers or scissors
Concrete screws
Hammer
Plastic cable (zip) ties
Plastic raceway with adhesive
Tin snips (optional)
Ladder
Safety goggles
2. Are you installing ceiling speakers?
If so, you’ll also need:
Keyhole saw or sabre saw or RotoZip
Electrical tape
Short length of string or twine
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Tip
Want to install your FrontRow Pro Digital system in a cabinet?
No problem. Just be sure to install external sensors as shown later in this guide.
Step 1:
Plan your installation
Estimated time for this step: 5-10 minutes
Your classroom is ready and you’ve organized all the parts and tools you’ll need to set up your active learn-
ing system. Now it’s time to decide where you’ll place major components. To help you decide, we’ll use
the following layout of a typical classroom as an example:
Student desks
Teacher’s desk
TV / VCR / DVD
White board
Top view of an example classroom
1. Decide where to put the receiver
We recommend locating the receiver in a corner with good visibility of the classroom, at about the teacher’s
eye-level.
If you’re going to be connecting other audio sources to your receiver (see Before You Begin), consider a
location near the teacher’s computer or TV/VCR/DVD. There are probably convenient power sources near
these as well.
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