Quickstart - Samson SYNTH32 Owner's Manual

QuickStart

If you've had some prior experience using wireless systems, these QuickStart instructions
will get you up and running with your Synth 32 system in a matter of minutes! Detailed
instructions for setting up and using your Synth 32 can be found on page 11 of this manual,
and the "Guided Tour" sections on pages 4 - 10 provide full descriptions of all Synth 32
controls and displays.
1. Make sure that the supplied R32 receiver and T32 or H32 transmitter are factory preset
to the same band (High, Medium or Low).
2. Physically place the R32 where it will be used and extend both antennas vertically.
3. If you are using the T32 with a lavalier or headset microphone, make the physical
connection between its mini-XLR input connector and the microphone you are using.
4. Place a fresh battery in the transmitter and turn it on momentarily to check it; the
transmitter's multifunction LED will light green if the battery is sufficiently strong.
5. Turn your audio system off and make the physical cable connection between the R32
balanced or unbalanced output jack (if necessary, both can be used simultaneously) and
the line or mic level audio input of your amplifier or mixer. If you are using the balanced
output jack, be sure to set the R32 rear panel Audio Output Level switch correctly.
6. With the audio system still off, connect the supplied AC adapter to the DC Input on the
rear panel of the R32 (first looping the cable around the strain relief), then plug it in and
turn it on by pressing its Power switch; the front-panel LCD will light up.
7. Determine the best Group and Channel to use by turning the transmitter off and
pressing the R32 front-panel Frequency/Group increment/decrement buttons, observing
the RF Level display as you do so. If any segments light (with the transmitter off), the
selected Channel may be receiving interference and is probably unsuitable for use. Select
a Group that has the greatest number of suitable Channels (that is, Channels where no
segments light with the transmitter off), then select a quiet Channel within that Group.
Remember that, when two or more transmitters and receivers are being used at the same
location, all devices must be set to the same Group.
8. Turn on the transmitter and use the supplied plastic screwdriver to set it to the same
Group and Channel (the mulifunction LED on the T32 or H32 will blink whenever you select
a Channel that is unavailable within the currently selected Group).
9. Do a walkaround through the intended area of coverage while observing the R32's RF
Level display. Reposition or select a different Group/Channel as necessary.
10. Set the audio gain structure by speaking or singing into your mic (or playing your
instrument) at a normal performance level while using the supplied plastic screwdriver to
turn the transmitter's AF Level trimpot slowly clockwise until the second from right segment
on the R32 AF Level meter lights frequently (this segment corresponds roughly to 0 vu).
11. Turn on your audio system and set it to a low listening level. While continuing to sing,
speak or play at a normal performance level, slowly turn the R32 Volume knob fully
clockwise; this is unity gain. Then slowly raise the volume of your amplifier and/or mixer to
the desired listening level.
12. If you hear any spurious noise from the R32 output when the transmitter is turned off,
use the supplied plastic screwdriver to adjust the R32 Mute (noise squelch) control, slowly
turning it clockwise until the point at which the noise disappears.
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