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WMS 40 FLEXX BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG S. 2 Bitte vor Inbetriebnahme des Gerätes lesen! USER INSTRUCTIONS p. 21 ..Please read the manual before using the equipment! MODE D’EMPLOI p. 36 ....Veuillez lire cette notice avant d’utiliser le système! ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO p.
Shielded cables and I/O cords must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulations. Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by AKG Acoustics may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
• Check that the packaging contains all of the items listed for your system. Should any of these items be missing, please contact your AKG dealer. • For optional accessories, refer to the current AKG catalog or folder, or visit www.akg.com. 2.3 Optional Accessories Your dealer will be glad to help.
2 Description 2.4.1 Front Panel 1 Antennas: Fixed-length UHF antennas permanently mounted on the front panel. The di- versity circuit will automatically activate the antenna that provides the better signal. Fig. 1: Front panel controls on 2 ON/OFF: On/off pushbutton switch. If the DIVERSITY LEDs A and B flash alternately and SR 40 FLEXX receiver.
The microphone element permanently mounted on the transmitter uses a high quality car- dioid transducer from AKG. It provides low handling noise sensitivity, high gain before feed- back, and brilliant sound quality, as well as a built-in wind and pop filter to reduce wind and breath noise.
24 Audio input: 3-pin mini XLR connector with both mic and line level pins that automat- ically match the connector pinout of the recommended AKG microphones or MKG L gui- tar cable. While the MKG L guitar cable is included in the Instrumental Set (see section 2.2 Un- packing), it is also available as an optional accessory.
C 518 ML C 519 ML The MKG L guitar cable from AKG lets you connect an electric guitar, electric bass, or re- mote keyboard to the bodypack transmitter. The MKG L guitar cable is included in the Instru - mental Set and also available separately as an accessory.
3 Setting Up Important! • Before setting up your WMS 40 FLEXX, make sure to set the frequency selectors on the transmitter and receiver to the same frequency (1, 2, or 3). If the trans- mitter and receiver are tuned to different frequencies, no signal will be received! •...
The PT 40 FLEXX bodypack transmitter has been designed for use with the CK 55 L, C 417 L, C 520 L, C 555 L, C 516 ML, C 518 ML. and C 519 ML microphones from AKG. If you 3.7 Setting Up...
3 Setting Up 3.7.1 Connecting 1. Set the frequency selector (25) on the transmitter and the frequency selector (8) on the a Microphone receiver to the same positions (1 - 1, 2 - 2, or 3 - 3). Refer to fig. 10 on page 3. 2.
3 Setting Up The spacing between the three carrier frequencies of each WMS 40 FLEXX is wide enough 3.9 Multichannel Systems for operating three radio channels simultaneously within the same frequency band with no mutual interference. For systems with up to nine channels you will need WMS 40 FLEXX kits in up to three dif- Note: ferent frequency bands.
4 Microphone Technique 4.1 HT 40 FLEXX A handheld vocal microphone provides many ways of shaping the sound of your voice as it Handheld Transmitter is heard over the sound system. The following sections contain useful hints on how to use your HT 40 FLEXX handheld trans- mitter for best results.
Note: details, refer to the C 555 L instruction manual, which you can download from www.akg.com. • Should you hear excessive pop noise ("p" and "t" sounds are overemphasized unnatu- rally), move the microphone capsule further away from your mouth (up or back).
6 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy No sound. 1. AC adapter is not connected to re- 1. Connect AC adapter to receiver ceiver and/or power outlet. and/or power outlet. 2. Receiver is OFF. 2. Push ON/OFF switch to switch re- ceiver ON.
Electrical impedance at 1 kHz 1000 ohms 200 ohms Supply voltage 1.5 to 10 V from AKG WMS bodypack transmitter B 29 L battery supply, MPA V L phantom power adapter, AKG WMS bodypack transmitters Cable length 1.6 m (5 ft. 4 in.) 1.5 m (5 ft.)