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Samson Concert 77 UM1 Owner's Manual

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UM1 MICRO DIVERSITY SYSTEM

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Summary of Contents for Samson Concert 77 UM1

  • Page 1 F E A T U R I N G T H E R E C E I V E R UM1 MICRO DIVERSITY SYSTEM...
  • Page 2 Samson products in the future. If your UM1 system was purchased outside of the U. S., contact your local distributor for warranty details.
  • Page 3: System Features

    System Features • Optimized for use in videography applications, the UM1 system is highly customizable, com- bining a UHF “walkaround” receiver with your choice of Samson Concert 77 beltpack or hand- held microphone transmitters. • Using the supplied velcro strip, the compact, lightweight UM1 receiver can be easily attached to any video camera and can even derive 12 volt power from the camera (if available), making it easy to integrate into any traveling or fixed installation video system.
  • Page 4 MID HIGH PEAK ference and phase cancellation problems. 2: Meter - This set of three multicolor LEDs acts SAMSON as a meter, indicating either battery power or the strength of the incoming RF signal. This meter can also be disabled altogether to con- serve battery power.
  • Page 5 9: DC input - This jack will accept a DC input volt- age of 6 - 13 volts (inner connection [tip] positive, outer connection [sleeve] ground) from your video camera, if available. Connect the optional Samson DC INPUT OUT UNBAL...
  • Page 6 Guided Tour - CT7 1: Input connector - The input device is connected here. The CT7 is supplied with either a lava- lier or headset microphone or 1/4" jack cable (connected via a mini-XLR jack). 2: Power / Battery LED - This LED flashes once when the CT7 is first turned on and lights steadily red when there are less than 2 hours of battery power remaining, indicating that the battery needs to be changed.
  • Page 7 Guided Tour - CT7 7: Attenuation switch - The CT7 transmitter features a signal Attenuation switch that is used to select the input level of “0dB” or “-15dB”. This Attenuation switch has been factory preset to “0dB” providing the optimum level for most microphone and instrument input signals. If you are using a microphone or instrument with a high output signal, first try to adjust the Gain control as described in the following section.
  • Page 8 Guided Tour - HT7 ����� ��� �� ��� ��� ���� ������� ����� �� 1: Audio on-off switch - When set to the “on” posi- tion, audio signal is transmitted. When set to the “off” position, the audio signal is muted. Because the car- rier signal remains during muting, no “pop”...
  • Page 9 Once you’ve verified battery strength, turn the power switch “Off” again. 2b. If you are using the optional Samson AC300R adapter or your video camera’s 12-volt power supply to power the UM1, connect it to the UM1 DC input jack. On the front of the UM1, press gently down on the battery door release (on the word “Open”) and swing the door open note...
  • Page 10 Setting Up and Using Your UM1 System 9. Set the UM1 Meter switch to “RF.” One or more segments in the UM1 meter should light. If the “HIGH” segment lights, the UM1 is receiving an optimally strong RF signal and is placed and positioned correctly.
  • Page 11 If you have followed all the steps above and are experiencing difficulties, contact your local dis- tributor or, if purchased in the United States, call Samson Technical Support (1-800-372-6766) between 9 AM and 5 PM EST.
  • Page 12: Appendix A: Ct7 Multipin Wiring Guide And Chart System Features

    System Features Appendix A: CT7 Multipin Wiring Guide and Chart SWITCHCRAFT TA3F MANUFACTURER MODEL PIN 1 PIN 2 PIN 3 YELLOW x 2 AUDIO TECHNICA AT831 RED x 2 JUMP TO PIN 2 SHIELD YELLOW x 2 AUDIO TECHNICA ATM75 RED x 2 JUMP TO PIN 2 SHIELD...
  • Page 13 Guided Tour - Front Panel Specifications System Specifications: Channels Frequency Type Modulation Type Noise Reduction Type Compander/Expander Distance 300 feet Transmitter (HT7, CT7): Oscillation Type Direct PLL Pre-emphasis 50 μsec Antenna Integral Antenna 1/4 Wave Length Wire (Pig Tail) Input (CT7) TB3M Switchcraft Connector Maximum Input Level 3 V p-p...
  • Page 14: Fcc Rules And Regulations

    System Features FCC Rules and Regulations Samson wireless systems are type accepted under FCC rules parts 90, 74 and 15. Licensing of Samson equipment is the user’s responsibil- ity and licensability depends on the user’s classification, application and frequency selected.
  • Page 15: Declaration Of Conformity

    Equipment: Wireless True Diversity Receiver Model #: UM1, CT7, HT7 Class: Samson Concert 77 Manufacturer: SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION Address: 575 Underhill Boulevard, Syosset, New York 11791 USA This is to certify that the aforementioned equipment fully conforms to the protection requirements...