Professional Wireless System TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL ....................... 2 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS ..........2 M33 TRANSMITTER ....................3 R33 RECEIVER FRONT PANEL ................5 R33 RECEIVER REAR PANEL ................6 REMOTE ANTENNAS .................... 7 SYSTEM SETUP AND OPERATION ..............9 MULTIPLE CHANNEL SYSTEMS ...............
This manual contains the functional description, operating instructions and troubleshooting procedures for LECTROSONICS, INC., FREEDOMIKE PERFORMER wireless microphone system. We at LECTROSONICS have endeavored to make the use of the PERFORMER system as simple and foolproof as possible. We want this system to work perfectly for you.
Professional Wireless System 3. M33 SERIES TRANSMITTER (see figure 1) The GAIN ADJUSTMENT sets the audio gain of the M33 to match different performer’s microphones or instruments. This adjustment is important to the proper performance of the system and is covered in detail in section 5, SYSTEM SETUP AND OPERATION.
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Performer Some of the most popular microphones come with a set screw that locks the mic cable connector to the bottom of the microphone. This set screw can be used with the M33 connector. We have provided a spare set screw and allen wrench in case you have misplaced the one that came with your mic.
Professional Wireless System 4. R33 RECEIVER FRONT PANEL (see figure 3) The green LED RF indicator light lights when there is sufficient signal from the M33 transmitter for good operation. Internal circuitry detects both signal levels and external interference levels and decides if the transmitted signal has enough strength and is clean enough for satisfactory operation.
Performer 5. R33 RECEIVER REAR PANEL (see figure 4) The BAL MIC (balanced microphone) output, a switchcraft D3M connector, is the most commonly used output. It is a low impedance (200 ohms, 100 millivolt), balanced output that is essentially the same as a microphone output. This enables the user to place the R33 on stage close to the performer and connect to the stage mic box or snake.
Professional Wireless System 6. REMOTE ANTENNAS If the screw in whip antenna provided with the R33 cannot be used due to receiver location, it will be necessary to use a remote antenna. Two antennas will be described; one made from coaxial cable and the other from a modified CB antenna.
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Performer CUT OFF THIS 2’ SECTION BASE SPRING AMPHENOL 83-1SP PLUG (or equivalent) TO REMOTE ANTENNA CONNECTOR ON R33 SERIES RECEIVER FIG. 6 CB ANTENNA MODIFIED FOR USE WITH R33 SERIES RECEIVERS LECTROSONICS, INC.
Professional Wireless System 7. SYSTEM SETUP AND OPERATION The following steps should be done in order. If you have any problems with the system, make sure all these steps were done correctly. A. If you are using the whip antenna that is provided with the R33 receiver, insert the threaded end of the antenna into the hole on top of the receiver and turn it gently clockwise until it is seated.
Performer 8. MULTIPLE M33 / R33 SYSTEMS In multiple wireless system setups there must be an R33 receiver for each M33 transmitter used. Each M33/R33 combination must be on a different frequency. Simultaneous use of more than one M33 transmitter with a single receiver will result in unsatisfactory system operation.
Professional Wireless System 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING wireless system malfunctions, you should attempt to correct or isolate the trouble before concluding that the equip ment needs repair. Make sure you have followed the setup procedures in section 7. Check out the equipment and cabling that connects the wireless to your sound system and then go through the trouble shooting guide in table A on pages 12 and 13.
TABLE B REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES CAT. NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION A-54 Antenna, telescoping, 54” Replacement antenna for R33 series receivers CC-FF Carrying case Molded carrying case for PERFORMER system and accessories CH-12 Power Supply External power supply for R33A receivers, AC only CH-40 Power supply / battery charger External Power supply for R33B rechargeable receivers...
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LECTROSONICS, INC. 581 LASER ROAD RIO RANCHO, NM 87124 USA www.lectrosonics.com January 12, 2005 (Created from old paper copy.)
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