Better Music Builder .com ® Passionate about Music It’s what we do! Professional UHF Wireless Microphone System VM-93C G5 Operating Instructions Frequency Selectable BATTERY LIFE BATTERY LIFE MODULE MODULE POWER VM-93C G5 RF AF AF RF Rechargeable with Lithium-ion Battery 2-in-1 Base Module *** 1 Receive Module with 2 Wireless Microphones System Thank you for purchasing this unit.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION................1 Intro SYSTEM FEATURES................1 Features PACKAGE ACCESSORIES..............2 Package 2-in-1 BASE MODULE..............3~4 • Controls and Functions..............3~4 Base Module HARDWARE SETUP................ 5~7 Set Up HANDHELD MICROPHONE............8~9 • Controls and Functions..............8~10 Handheld OPERATION................11~19 • Selecting Receiver Frequency............
INTRODUCTION Intro The Better Music Builder VM-93C G5 is a Fifth Generation UHF Dual-Channel Microphone System that uses the latest technologies and engineering. Its heavy duty design features two handheld microphones with one 2-in- 1 Base Module, Intelligent Energy Control, and innovative Charger Bases.
RF AF AF RF RECEIVER ANTENNA: 2 UNITS 7 in 17.5 cm HANDHELD MICROPHONE: 2 UNITS UHF WIRELESS SYSTEM VM-93C G5 UHF WIRELESS SYSTEM VM-93C G5 HANDHELD MICROPHONE CHARGER BASE: 2 UNITS BATTERY LIFE BATTERY LIFE DC POWER ADAPTER: 3 UNITS...
2-in-1 BASE MODULE [RECEIVER] Base Module CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS MODULE MODULE POWER VM-93C G5 RF AF AF RF The “DOWN” button would be in no use when lock mode is on ("LOCK" will appear NOTE on the LCD). FRONT PANEL: 1.
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 397170516300 DO NOT OPEN Model No.: VM-93C G5 CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA MIC 1 & 2 w w w. B e t t e r M u s i c B u i l d e r. c o m...
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 397170516300 DO NOT OPEN Model No.: VM-93C G5 CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA MIC 1 & 2 w w w . B e t t e r M u s i c B u i l d e r. c o m...
UHF WIRELESS SYSTEM DIAGRAM: UHF WIRELESS SYSTEM VM-93C G5 UHF WIRELESS SYSTEM VM-93C G5 MIC 1 HANDHELD MICROPHONE MIC 2 HANDHELD MICROPHONE DC-POWER TRUE ANTENNA-B DC 8V ANTENNA-A DIVERSITY 1.7A Better Music Builder RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 397170516300 DO NOT OPEN Model No.: VM-93C G5...
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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 MODULE MODULE POWER VM-93C G5 RF AF AF RF 5.4 inches 8.3 inches 5.4 inches 19 inches Rack mount kit is not included in package.
HANDHELD MICROPHONE Handheld CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS UHF WIRELESS SYSTEM VM-93C G5 1. INTERCHANGEABLE MICROPHONE HEAD 2. LCD DISPLAY: Displays frequency and battery status. 3. POWER BUTTON 4. LITHIUM-ION BATTERY: Battery Capacity 1600mAh. 5. CHARGER CONNECTION LCD PANEL: After turning on the power, the LCD screen will display the following: 6.
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HIGH TECH INTELLIGENT ENERGY CONTROL (IEC) FEATURES This function’s primary focus is energy saving. To do so, the microphones are equipped with six-axis gyroscope sensor. FEATURES: 1. Energy Saving AUTO-MUTE MODE: The six-axis gyroscope senses speed in three directions as well as any angular changes in velocity.
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CHARGER BASE: FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW BATTERY LIFE 1. MICROPHONE DOCK 2. SET BUTTON: Confirms selection. 3. UP/DOWN BUTTONS: Adjusts selection. 4. LOCK: Locks all operations except charging function. 5. CHARGE BUTTON 6. LCD DISPLAY: Displays frequency, battery and charging status. 7.
OPERATION Operation LOCK/UNLOCK RECEIVER SETTING Press and hold “UP ▲” on the receiver to lock/unlock the setting. MODULE MODULE POWER POWER AF RF AF RF SELECTING RECEIVER FREQUENCY STEP 1: Press and hold “SET” until “SET FRQ” displays. MODULE MODULE POWER POWER AF RF...
MODULE MODULE adjusting the frequency on one microphone. POWER VM-93C G5 RF AF AF RF Each unit is fully tested and qualified by the manufacturer. However, due to the nature of wireless connection, interference may occur...
The receiver has 10 preset frequency module groups. Press the yellow “+” or “–” button to select module groups. MODULE MODULE POWER VM-93C G5 RF AF AF RF The “UP/SET/DOWN” buttons would be in no use when lock mode is on ("LOCK" will NOTE appear on the LCD).
CHARGER BASE MENU DIAGRAM FRQ: Frequency SEN: Sensitivity IEC: Intelligent Energy Control : Button : LCD Screen BATTERY LIFE Before entering “MENU”, make sure it is not NOTE charging. Press “CHR” button to cancel charging. MENU SET FRQ SET SEN SET IEC 926.000 936.000...
SELECTING FREQUENCY WITH CHARGER BASE Before entering “MENU”, make sure it is not charging. Press “CHR” button to cancel charging. STEP 1: Place microphone in the charges base. Then turn on the microphone and charger base. STEP 2: Press and hold “MENU” until “SET FRQ” displays. Then press “SET” until frequency displays and “MHz”...
ADJUSTING SENSITIVITY WITH CHARGER BASE Before entering “MENU”, make sure it is not charging. Press “CHR” button to cancel charging. STEP 1: Place microphone in the charges base. Then turn on the microphone and charger base. STEP 2: Press and hold “MENU” until “SET FRQ” displays. Then press “UP ▲” until “SET SEN”...
SELECTING INTELLIGENT ENERGY CONTROL WITH CHARGER BASE Before entering “MENU”, make sure it is not charging. Press “CHR” button to cancel charging. STEP 1: Place microphone in the charges base. Then turn on the microphone and charger base. STEP 2: Press and hold “MENU” until “SET FRQ” displays. Then press “DOWN ▼”...
CHARGING MICROPHONE STEP 1: Make sure microphone is off. Then place microphone in the charger base. STEP 2: Turn on the charger base. POWER OFF STEP 3: Press “ ” button “SCAN” will display and then “CHARGING” will start blinking until it is fully charged. Turn off charger base or cancel charging NOTE before removing microphone to avoid damage to...
LOCK/UNLOCK CHARGER SETTING Press and hold “ ” button on the charger base to lock/unlock the setting. UNLOCK BATTERY LIFE BATTERY LIFE LOCK BATTERY LIFE TURNING ON/OFF MICROPHONE Press the POWER BUTTON to turn ON/OFF the microphone. The LCD blue lights up when the microphone is ON.
BODY-PACK MICROPHONE SYSTEM (Optional) Body-Pack CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS: Body-Pack Microphone System (including Lavalier Mic. and Headset Mic.) SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW 1. Antenna 2. 4-pin Microphone Input Jack 3. LCD 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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REPLACING 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 light glows red, the batteries should OPEN...
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting CAUTION: Before troubleshooting any symptoms make sure all devices are powered off. 1. SYMPTOM: NO SOUND COMING FROM MICROPHONE A. CAUSE: There is no signal. REMEDY: • Check if batteries are inserted correctly. • If batteries are inserted correctly but still no power, insert new batteries. •...
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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. REMEDY: 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-93C G5 FCC FREQUENCY: 926.000~936.000 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 & MIC 2 FREQUENCY: 926.000~936.000 MHz FREQUENCY FREQUENCY FREQUENCY FREQUENCY 928.600 931.100 933.600 926.000 928.700 931.200 933.700 926.100 928.800 931.300 933.800 926.200 928.900 931.400 933.900 926.300 929.000 931.500 934.000 926.400 929.100 931.600 934.100 926.500 929.200 931.700 934.200 926.600 929.300 931.800 934.300...
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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