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ListenWiFi PLS-900 System USER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION & OPERATION ...

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PAGE 2 LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions 3 Compliance Information 3 System Overview 4 PL-900 ListenWiFi Server 5 – 6 PL-400 ListenWiFi Audio Interface 7 – 8 ListenWiFi Coverage 9 – 10 Interconnection, A...

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LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PAGE 3 Safety Precautions Hearing Safety: The PL-900 is designed to amplify audio, which could potentially cause hearing damage if used improperly. To protect your hearing make sure the volume is turned down b...

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PAGE 4 LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL System Overview The ListenWiFi Personal Listening System turns Android and iOS mobile devices into everyday audio receivers. This eliminates the need to purchase and maintain expensive equipment for guests, while ...

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LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PAGE 5 PL-900 ListenWiFi Server Package Contents • PL-900 ListenWiFi Server • PL-201 Power Supply • (2) Rack Ears • (1) Bag of rack ear screws • Registration Card Quick Start Guide PLS-900 ListenWiF...

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PAGE 6 LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PL-900 Quick Reference Front View Back View NOTE: Rack ears are installed using the four open holes on both sides of the server. NOTE: To remove server feet, pull out center pin on each foot. Power Switch Indicat...

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LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PAGE 7 PL-400 ListenWiFi Audio Interface Package Contents • PL-400 ListenWiFi Audio Interface • TV Channel Labels • USB 2.0 High Speed Cables 2m (6.6 ft) • Phono RCA to RCA Cables 2m (6.6 ft) NOTE: The...

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PAGE 8 LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PL-400 Quick Reference Front View Back View Rack Spacer RCA Input 1 (Stereo) Audio Interface 9-12 Output USB Audio Interface 21-24 Output USB Audio Interface 5-8 Output USB Audio Interface 17-20 Output USB ...

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LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PAGE 9 Listen WiFi Coverage The PL-900 ListenWiFi system coverage is determined by the PL-301 WAP, network trac and environmental conditions. It is recommended to perform a site survey to understand interferen...

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PAGE 10 LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL As visible from the coverage patterns, the location and orientation of the WAP plays a critical role in performance. Ensure that the top of the WAP points in the general direction of wireless clients, as the si...

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LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PAGE 11 Interconnection, Activation and Conguration The PL-900 supports up to 24 channels of stereo audio depending on the PL-400 audio interface used with the server. Refer to the diagram below for location of...

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PAGE 12 LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL Connection of the Audio Interface with Server Audio is provided to the server through the PL-400 audio interface via a USB connection. There are six USB ports on the server, each port labeled for a set of four sp...

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LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PAGE 13 Network LAN Port RJ45 Connection The server links up to the internet for the required initial activation as well as remote conguration and updates via the Network RJ45 connection. It al...

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PAGE 14 LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PL-900 Server Activation The ListenWiFi system must be activated online before the system will stream audio. This requires that the server initially be connected to the internet. Once registered the system can ...

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LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PAGE 15 b. Setting the channel type to mono c. Adding audio delay d. Split channels e. Reviewing audio levels f. Adjusting gain of individual inputs g. Conguring internet pass-through for listeners h. ...

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PAGE 16 LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL 3. The Web Admin page is accessible by connecting to the “Personal Listening” wireless network and typing in 172.30.0.1 in a web browser. Once the Web Admin loads use the following credentials to login: a...

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LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PAGE 17 Troubleshooting Mobile device does not see the Personal Listening signal: • Make sure that the WAP is powered on by checking if the PWR light is green. • Make sure that the WAP 2.4G and 5G lights are ...

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PAGE 18 LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL Appendix A – Internet Rates by Number of Active Channels Below provides the expected internet speeds available to listeners connected to the WAP. It is assumed that the internet is allowed to pass through the ...

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LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PAGE 19 Conguring the WAP To attach to the WAP, simply use a computer with Wi-Fi capabilities and connect it to the “Personal Listening” Wi-Fi network. After connecting to the WAP, open the Internet Explor...

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PAGE 20 LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL A login screen will appear. Enter the following credentials and press Login to gain access. • Username: super • Password: sp-admin After logging in, click on either Radio 2.4G or Radio 5G under Congur...

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LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PAGE 21 To change SSID and encryption settings, click on the tab labeled “Personal Listening.” If you want to change the SSID, click in the edit box, clear old contents, and then enter the new SSID. If...

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PAGE 22 LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL Country Conguration (international model only) The WAP model PL-301A-W0 can be congured to use Wi-Fi radio channels specic to a country. This is required in order to operate in the approved radio bands ...

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LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PAGE 23 A warning message will prompt for your approval. The WAP will then begin the reboot process. When completed it will send out a notication it is complete. After the reboot is complete the country wil...

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PAGE 24 LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL Appendix C – Expansion Kit Overview Use multiple WAPs to increase coverage area and/or to support more users. Having an onsite / manual site survey to evaluate RF conditions along with a wireless LAN design i...

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LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PAGE 25 Equipment Overview PoE Gigabit Switch WLAN Controller RESET STATUS POWER CONSOLE F/D 1 2 Troubleshooting WAP is not being programmed by the WLAN Controller (DIR light on WAP is not solid green) • Ensur...

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PAGE 26 LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL Expansion Kit Instructions Advanced Conguration for Wireless LAN Controller The PL-320 Wireless LAN Controller has been congured to support the majority of customer environments. It’s important to rememb...

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LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PAGE 27 A login screen will appear. Enter the following credentials and press Login to gain access: Username: super Password: sp-admin After logging in you will be brought to the dashboard. From the tabs on top...

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PAGE 28 LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL Click on Edit next to the WAP you want to congure. From here, a WAP conguration box will appear. There is a section for both radios 2.4G and 5G. Next to Channel mark the checkbox Override Group ...

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LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PAGE 29 Congure SSID & Encryption To congure SSID and Encryption, click on WLANs on the left menu bar from the Congure screen. The WLANs screen will appear. Inside the WLANs box click on Edit...

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PAGE 30 LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL Country Conguration (for international WAP models only) The WAP models PL-301A-W0 or PL-301B-W0 can be congured through the Wireless LAN Controller to use Wi-Fi radio channels specic to a country. This ...

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LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PAGE 31 PLS-900 System Specications Audio Audio Quality 48 kHz 16 bit audio Gain Adjustment Controls Up to 26dB increase Frequency Response 20 – 20 kHz +/- .5db Line Input Stereo/Mono Input. Two (2) RCA Phono ...

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PAGE 32 LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PL-900 Server Specications Power Power Supply Type In-line switching supply, Listen part PL-201 Power Supply Input 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Power Supply Output 19 VDC, 3.34A, 65W, 7.5 mm barrel connector, center...

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LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PAGE 33 PL-400 Audio Interface Specications Power USB Powered via USB data cable connected to server Ports USB USB 2.0 High Speed (type B female) Line Input Up to forty-eight (48) RCA Phono connectors, unbalan...

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PAGE 34 LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PL-301-A/B WAP Specications Power Via-PoE Idle - 4W Typical - 5.95W Peak - 10W RF Antenna Adaptive antenna that provides up to 64 unique antenna patterns per radio Full omnidirectional polarization diversit...

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LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PAGE 35 PL-301-A/B WAP Specications Indicators PWR O indicates o Red indicates bootup in process Green indicates on DIR (not used) Indicates if the AP is being manage by a controller AIR (not used) Indica...

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PAGE 36 LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PL-200 PoE Specications Ports LAN Port - POWER + DATA OUT Auto MDI/MDIX, Auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps, RJ-45 supporting CAT5/5e/6 UTP LAN Port - LAN IN Auto MDI/MDIX, Auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps, RJ-45 s...

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LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PAGE 37 PL-320 Specications (Optional) External power adapter Input 110-240VAC Output 12VDC, 2A Ports LAN Ports Two auto MDX, autosensing 10/100/1000Mbps, RJ-45 Console Port RJ-45 Controls Reset Use the Reset b...

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PAGE 38 LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PL-310 Specications (Optional) Power Power Consumption 147W maximum Input 100-240VAC/50-60Hz PoE budget 130W Ports Lan Ports Eight 10/100/1000Mbps auto sensing Gigabit, RJ-45 SFP Ports Two 1000M Gigabit Ethern...

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LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL PAGE 39 Warranty Information Listen Technologies Corporation (Listen) warrants its ListenWiFi System (PL-900, PL-400, PL-320, PL-310, PL-301) to be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use an...

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PAGE 40 LISTENWiFi-PLS900 MANUAL Technical Support Contact If technical service is needed, please contact Listen. Pre-authorization is required before returning Listen products. If products were damaged in shipment, please contact the carrier, t...