Re-Initialising The Hand Or Foot Controller; Reliable Wireless Operation - Autoscript WSC-REC/-A User Manual

Troubleshooting

Re-initialising the Hand or Foot Controller

In the unlikely event that the hand or foot controller stops transmitting,
it may be necessary to re-initialise the internal radio module unit.
1.
Switch the
controller off and
turn the rotary
switch to the 'F'
position.
2.
Switch the
controller on,
observing the
LED indicator
which should
flash three times.
3.
Switch the
controller off and
turn the rotary
switch to the
desired channel
number (0 to D).
4.
Switch the controller on. Full transmitting functionality should be
restored.
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Reliable Wireless Operation

In the unlikely event that the controllers or receivers are operating
intermittently, and it is suspected that wireless connectivity is a
problem, the following advice could aid in resolving potential issues.
Physical Obstructions
Reliable wireless reception over any distance relies on a good 'line of
sight' contact. Reliable operation is therefore highly dependent on
surrounding objects in the studio, and subsequently careful
consideration should be given to the controller and receiver antennae
positions to minimise obstructions.
Signal Interference
Because the units operate in a license exempt band, there is a
possibility that the channel chosen is being used by another nearby
device not related to the Autoscript installation. If it is suspected that
interference is taking place, the working channel should be changed to
avoid such interference. If the interfering device is wide-band, it may be
necessary to move the frequency by more than one channel.
For a full list of channel frequencies used on all versions of the wireless
products, see the section Channel Frequencies on page 27.
Signal Overload
Due to the high sensitivity of the receivers used, it is possible to
overload them if the sending device's antenna is used in very close
proximity to the receiver's antenna. If this is suspected, either the
distance between the receiving and transmitting antennae should be
increased, or if this isn't possible, an SMA 10 dB in-line attenuator
should be placed between the receiving antenna and the receiver. This
is especially relevant if several RF devices are being used in close
proximity to one another.