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INSTRUCTION MANUAL UM450 Frequency-Agile UHF Belt-Pack Transmitter Featuring Digital Hybrid Wireless™ Technology (US Patent Pending) Fill in for your records: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Rio Rancho, NM, USA www.lectrosonics.com...
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1/4 wavelength flexible galvanized steel cable that connects to a 50 Ohm SMA port on the transmitter. Only the UM450 transmitter is covered in this manual. Companion receivers are covered in separate manuals. The UM450 will operate with any 400 Series Lectrosonics receiver and a variety of analog receivers in the same frequency group.
Frequency-Agile UHF Belt-Pack Transmitter Table of Contents General Technical Description ................................6 Introduction ......................................6 Digital Hybrid Technology ..................................6 UM450 Block Diagram ..................................6 No Pre-Emphasis/De-Emphasis ................................7 Pilot Tone Squelch ....................................7 Input Limiter ......................................7 Wide-Band Deviation .................................... 7 Long Battery life ....................................
Because it uses an analog FM link, the Digital Hybrid enjoys all the benefits of conventional FM wireless The Lectrosonics Digital Hybrid system overcomes systems, such as excellent range, efficient use of RF channel noise in a dramatically new way, digitally spectrum, and long battery life.
Frequency-Agile UHF Belt-Pack Transmitter The audio level LEDs indicate limiter activity. The first No Pre-Emphasis/De-Emphasis red LED indicates that the limiter is active and that the The signal to noise ratio of the 400 system is high transmitter is fully modulated (audio level is between +0 enough to preclude the need for conventional pre- and +10 dB).
(when using the recommended alkaline battery). The LED blinks red when there are only a few minutes Audio Level of life left. Used to adjust the audio input level for the proper modulation. LECTROSONICS, INC.
The circuitry is tightly packed into this unit. A longer screw will permanently damage the transmitter! Use • Once for 100 Series mode only Lectrosonics PN:28528 which is a Phillips head, • Two times for 200 Series mode 4-40 x 3/16", FL100 screw.
9 Volt battery. It is important that you use ONLY All units with serial number 601 and up are capable of an ALKALINE or LITHIUM battery for longest life. Stan- working with Lectrosonics 400 Series Digital Hybrid dard zinc-carbon batteries marked “heavy-duty” or Wireless ™...
Frequency-Agile UHF Belt-Pack Transmitter Attaching a Microphone and Adjusting Gain Adjusting the Transmitter Frequency 1) Ensure the battery is in good condition. If you are experiencing interference from another signal on your frequency, you may want to change the operat- 2) Insert the microphone plug into the input jack, ing frequency of your system.
RF ground on VHF models and no other use is permitted. TA5F Connector Assembly Mic Cord Stripping Instructions NOTE: This termination is required on VHF transmitters and will still work fine on UHF transmitters. LECTROSONICS, INC.
15 of this instruction manual. Our service department can PIN 4 4K Ohm source load for non-Lectrosonics answer your questions regarding microphone compat- electret microphones. Use in conjunction with ibility.
Alternate locations for bypass capacitors CONNECTOR Leadless capacitors: P/N SCC330P All Lectrosonics lavaliere mics are already bypassed and do not need any additional capacitors installed for proper operation. Caution: When wiring the connector, do not use the connector body for any electrical connections.
Item Model/Part Number Replacement wire belt clip Lectrosonics #BCWire Replacment whip antenna Lectrosonics AMM (xx) - specify frequency block (xx) UHF Transmitter Antenna Specifications Measure the length of the whip that protrudes outside of the SMA connector to find the operating Frequency Block...
Frequency-Agile UHF Belt-Pack Transmitter Troubleshooting Before going through the following chart, be sure that you have a good battery in the transmitter. It is important that you follow these steps in the sequence listed. Symptom Possible Cause TRANSMITTER BATTERY LED OFF 1) Battery is inserted backwards.
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits as set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device should be installed and operated so that its antenna(s) are not co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. LECTROSONICS, INC.
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.
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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.