Lectrosonics SM Operating Instructions Manual

Lectrosonics SM Operating Instructions Manual

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Frequency Agile UHF Ultra-Miniature Belt-Pack Transmitter
SM
TM
DIGITAL HYBRID WIRELESS
ULTRA-MINIATURE
UHF BELT-PACK TRANSMITTER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Professional Audio Products Since 1971
Rio Rancho, NM
www.lectrosonics.com
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Rio Rancho, NM – USA

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Frequency Agile UHF Ultra-Miniature Belt-Pack Transmitter DIGITAL HYBRID WIRELESS ULTRA-MINIATURE UHF BELT-PACK TRANSMITTER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Professional Audio Products Since 1971 Rio Rancho, NM www.lectrosonics.com Rio Rancho, NM – USA...
  • Page 2 The SM transmitter is FCC type accepted under Part 74: 536-608 MHz and 614-806 MHz Professional Audio Products Since 1971...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The SM uses a standard Lectrosonics 5-pin type input jack for use with electret lavaliere mic, dynamic mic, or line level signals. A water resistant control panel with LCD, membrane switches and multi-color LEDs make input gain adjustments and frequency and compatibility mode selection quick and accurate, without having to view the receiver.
  • Page 4: General Technical Description

    -3 dB point at 70 Hz. The power, bandwidth and resistance to interference. actual roll-off frequency will vary somewhat according to Lectrosonics Digital Hybrid Wireless™ systems over- the low frequency response of the mic capsule being come channel noise in a dramatically new way, digitally used.
  • Page 5: Low Frequency Roll-Off

    Lectrosonics 400 Series receivers and will yield the best MHz range. performance when doing so. However, due to the flexibility of digital signal processing, the SM is also able CIRCULATOR/ISOLATOR to operate with Lectrosonics 200 Series, Lectrosonics The RF output circuit includes a one way circulator/ 100 Series, IFB and certain non-Lectrosonics receivers isolator using a magnetically polarized ferrite.
  • Page 6: Controls And Functions

    Greater than +10 dB A NiMH battery will give little or no warning when it is depleted. If you wish to use NiMH batteries in the SM, we recommend trying fully charged batteries in the unit, noting the length of time that the...
  • Page 7: Up/Down Arrows

    Frequency Agile UHF Ultra-Miniature Belt-Pack Transmitter The lock status, locked or unlokced, is preserved even if Simultaneously pressing the FREQ button and AUDIO the unit is shut off. button will power the transmitter on and off. ANTENNA UP/DOWN ARROWS The fixed flexible cable antenna is supplied with the The Up and Down arrows are used to select the operat- transmitter.
  • Page 8: Sm Screen Selections

    SM SCREEN SELECTIONS • 3 - (Mode 3) This mode works with a number of Five screens are used to set up and operate the SM. These screens are used to set the operating frequency, non-Lectrosonics analog receivers. Contact the adjust the audio modulation level, select the Compatibil- company for a list of compatible receivers.
  • Page 9: Battery Installation

    1. Turn the Battery Cover Plate Thumbscrew counter-clockwise, open the battery compartment and remove any old battery. Battery Battery 2. Insert the new battery into the SM housing. Battery Cover Plate Compartment Take note of the polarity marked on the case...
  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    Lectrosonics SM transmitter. By select- The Operating Frequency of the SM can be displayed ing the proper compatibility mode, the SM will also work either in MHz or as a two-digit hexadecimal number. Professional Audio Products Since 1971...
  • Page 11: Setting Transmitter Operating Frequency

    1) If the LCD is displaying something other than the Frequency Screen, press the FREQ button ATTACHING A MICROPHONE AND on the SM Control Panel to enter the ADJUSTING GAIN Frequency Screen. The front panel Modulation LEDs indicate limiter activity.
  • Page 12: Locking Or Unlocking The Control Panel

    The LCD will return to the to low may cause hiss and noise in the audio. previous display when these buttons are 5) Once the SM’s audio gain has been set, the released. remaining components of the audio system 3) To Unlock the Control can be energized and adjusted.
  • Page 13: 5-Pin Input Jack Wiring

    (See RF Bypassing .) bypass capacitors at the mic capsule. If this is not possible, or if you are still having problems, capacitors The Audio Input Jack for the SM is wired as shown below: 2 WIRE MIC...
  • Page 14: Line Level Signals

    If more headroom is needed, insert a 100k resistor in series with pin 5. Put this resistor inside the TA5F connector to minimize noise pickup. SHIELD (GND) Line Level Normal Hookup AUDIO TA5F PLUG SHIELD (GND) Line Level More Headroom 100k AUDIO TA5F...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    3) Sound system or recorder input is turned down. DISTORTED SOUND 1) Transmitter gain (audio level) is far too high. Check SM Modulation LEDs and receiver audio levels as SM is being used. 2) Receiver output may be mis-matched with the sound system or recorder input.
  • Page 16: Specifications And Features

    SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Operating frequencies: Block 21 537.600 - 563.100 Block 22 563.200 - 588.700 Block 23 588.800 - 607.900 and 614.100 - 614.300 Block 24 614.400 - 639.900 Block 25 640.000 - 665.500 Block 26 665.600 - 691.100 Block 27 691.200 - 716.700 Block 28 716.800 - 742.300 Block 29 742.400 - 767.900 Frequency selection:...
  • Page 17: Service And Repair

    There are no adjustments inside that will make a malfunctioning unit start working. LECTROSONICS service department is equipped and staffed to quickly repair your equipment. In-warranty repairs are made at no charge in accordance with the terms of the warranty. Out-of-warranty repairs are charged at a modest flat rate plus parts and shipping.
  • Page 18: Returning Units For Repair

    Telephones: Lectrosonics, Inc. Lectrosonics, Inc. Regular: (505) 892-4501 PO Box 15900 581 Laser Rd. Toll Free (800) 821-1121 Rio Rancho, NM 87174 Rio Rancho, NM 87124 FAX: (505) 892-6243 World Wide Web: http://www.lectrosonics.com Email: sales@lectrosonics.com Professional Audio Products Since 1971...
  • Page 19 Frequency Agile UHF Ultra-Miniature Belt-Pack Transmitter Rio Rancho, NM – USA...
  • Page 20: Limited One Year Warranty

    This warranty does not apply to used or demonstrator equipment. Should any defect develop, Lectrosonics, Inc. will, at our option, repair or replace any defective parts without charge for either parts or labor. If Lectrosonics, Inc. cannot correct the defect in your equipment, it will be replaced at no charge with a similar new item.

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