Better Music Builder .com ® Passionate about Music It’s what we do! Professional UHF Wireless Microphone System VM-52U G5 110421 Operating Instructions Frequency Selectable 602.000 627.000 FREQ FREQ Better Music Builder RF LEVEL RF LEVEL AF LEVEL AF LEVEL PEAK...
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION................1 Intro SYSTEM FEATURES................1 Features PACKAGE ACCESSORIES..............2 Package 2-in-1 BASE MODULE................ 3 • Controls and Functions..............3~4 Base Module • Hardware Setup................5~7 HANDHELD MICROPHONE............... 8 • Controls and Functions..............8~9 hand-held • Auto-Power off System Features............ 10 OPERATION................
INTRODUCTION Intro Better Music Builder’s newest set of wireless microphones VM-52U G5 are a huge improvement from the previous models, and greatly focusing on ease of use and satisfaction. The VM-52U G5 receiver is equipped with newer technologies that allow a stronger signal strength and overall a greater range.
MIC 1 MIC 2 VOLUME VOLUME 2-IN-1 BASE RECEIVER MODULE 2-IN-1 BASE MODULE [RECEIVER]: 1 UNIT UHF WIRELESS SYSTEM VM-52U G5 UHF WIRELESS SYSTEM VM-52U G5 10.2 inches 25.8 cm HANDHELD MICROPHONE: 2 UNITS AA (1.5V) BATTERY: 4 UNITS RECEIVER...
2-in-1 BASE MODULE [RECEIVER] Base Module CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Better Music Builder RF LEVEL RF LEVEL AF LEVEL AF LEVEL PEAK PEAK FREQUENCY FREQUENCY VM-52U G5 POWER MIC 1 MIC 2 VOLUME VOLUME 2-IN-1 BASE RECEIVER MODULE FRONT PANEL: 1. POWER BUTTON: Turns the system on/off.
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10. MUTE: Indicates if microphone is powered off. 11. FREQUENCY & CHANNEL: Displays current frequency and channel. REAR PANEL: Model No.: VM-52U G5 AUDIO OUTPUT CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA w w w. B e t t e r M u s i c B u i l d e r. c o m ENGINEERED AND DESIGNED IN U.S.A.
When using this output, MIC 1 and MIC 2 are sharing one signal. To produce different effects on the two microphones, MIC 1 and MIC 2 need independent signals using separate XLR connections. Model No.: VM-52U G5 AUDIO OUTPUT CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA w w w.
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UHF WIRELESS SYSTEM DIAGRAM: UHF WIRELESS SYSTEM VM-52U G5 UHF WIRELESS SYSTEM VM-52U G5 MIC 1 HANDHELD MICROPHONE MIC 2 HANDHELD MICROPHONE Model No.: VM-52U G5 AUDIO OUTPUT CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA w w w. B e t t e r M u s i c B u i l d e r. c o m ENGINEERED AND DESIGNED IN U.S.A.
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OPTIONAL 19” RACK MOUNT KIT: To put the system onto one of the mount kits, please follow the diagram below. Single Receiver Rack Mount Kit ANTENNA IS ADJUSTABLE 10 inches Better Music Builder RF LEVEL RF LEVEL AF LEVEL AF LEVEL PEAK...
HANDHELD MICROPHONE Hand-held CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS UHF WIRELESS SYSTEM VM-52U G5 ALKALINE ALKALINE BATTERY BATTERY 1. INTERCHANGEABLE MICROPHONE HEAD 2. LCD DIGITAL DISPLAY: Displays frequency, and battery status. 3. IR PORT: Infrared port for the Wireless Infrared Auto Sync Technology.
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LCD PANEL: After turning on the “POWER”, the LCD screen will light up as below: FREQ 1. FREQUENCY: Current value depends on setting. 2. BATTERY STATUS: Indicates battery life. BATTERY STATUS: Full Battery Indicates full battery on the microphone. A full battery lasts up to 8 hours.
It is important to note the Auto-Power Off function will engage once the sensor detects a falling motion. The approximate falling distance for the sensor to activate is 12 inches/30 cm. UHF WIRELESS SYSTEM VM-52U G5 12 inches/30 cm Ground...
OPERATION Operation HOW TO SELECT FREQUENCIES/CHANNELS FOR THE RECEIVER The 2-in- 1 Base Module comes with two handheld microphones and each microphone is preset with 50 frequency channels. The frequency can be selected either automatically or manually. 1. AUTOMATIC FREQUENCY/CHANNEL SELECT Press and hold “DOWN ▼”...
STEP 1: Turn ON the microphone, point the microphone infrared port (IR) directly at the receiver’s IR PORT. Please make sure that the NOTE other handheld microphone is powered off when adjusting the Better Music Builder RF LEVEL RF LEVEL AF LEVEL AF LEVEL PEAK PEAK frequency on one microphone.
HOW TO CHANGE BATTERIES STEP 1: Twist open battery cover. UHF WIRELESS SYSTEM VM-52U G5 STEP 2: Use one hand to hold onto the top of the microphone and the other hand slide two AA batteries into battery compartment. ALKALINE...
(Optional) BODY-PACK MICROPHONE SYSTEM Body-Pack SPECIFICATIONS: NAMES & FUNCTION: Body-Pack Microphone System (including Lavalier Mic. and Headset Mic.) SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW 1. Antenna 2. 4-pin Microphone Input Jack 3. LCD Digital Display 4. IR Port: Receives infrared beam to synchronize frequencies. IR when using multiple systems, only one microphone port should be exposed at a time...
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HOW TO CHANGE BODY-PACK BATTERIES STEP 1: Open battery cover. Good STEP 2: Insert 2 AA batteries. 2 ALKALINE BATTERY alkaline batteries are expected to ALKALINE BATTERY last 8 hours. CLOSE Make sure to insert batteries correctly according to diagram. ALKALINE BATTERY When the microphone body-pack...
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting CAUTION: Before troubleshooting any symptoms make sure the equipments are in the “OFF” position. 1. SYMPTOM: NO SOUND COMING FROM MICROPHONE A. CAUSE: There is no signal. a. Check if batteries are inserted correctly. b. If batteries are inserted correctly but still no power, insert new batteries c.
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4. SYMPTOM: THE MICROPHONE SUDDENLY HAS NO SOUND BUT THE RECEIVER SHOWS RF SIGNAL. CAUSE: The microphone wire is damaged or disconnected. To fix it, open the microphone head cover to check the wire and reconnect the wire. If it does not work, replace the microphone head. 5.
APPENDIX Appendix VM-52U G5 FCC FREQUENCY: 658.000~682.750 MHz UHF Frequencies Available for Use for Home Electronics in North America The radio frequencies used in the transmission of wireless information are closely regulated in most countries including North America. A lot of countries...
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MIC 1 FREQUENCY MIC 2 FREQUENCY FREQUENCY FREQUENCY FREQUENCY FREQUENCY 664.250 670.500 676.750 658.000 664.500 670.750 677 .000 658.250 664.750 671.000 677 .250 658.500 671.250 677 .500 658.750 665.000 665.250 671.500 677 .750 659.000 665.500 671.750 678.000 659.250 665.750 672.000 678.250 659.500 672.250...
Please also note that our warranty does not cover any shipping cost for the return of defective products to us for inspection, repair and maintenance. Our warranty for Better Music Builder products can only be executed in North America. Our warranty does not cover the battery for wireless microphone products.
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