Samson UHF Micro 32 Owner's Manual

Samson UHF Micro 32 Owner's Manual

Diversity wireless system

Advertisement

DIVERSITY WIRELESS SYSTEM
OWNERS MANUAL
®

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Samson UHF Micro 32

  • Page 1 DIVERSITY WIRELESS SYSTEM OWNERS MANUAL ®...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Appendix A: T32 Multipin Wiring Guide and Chart 18 Appendix B: Channel Plan 19 Specifications 20 Produced by On The Right Wavelength for Samson Technologies Corp. Copyright 1999, Samson Technologies Corp. Printed October 1999 Samson Technologies Corp. 575 Underhill Blvd.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    (that is, the same radio frequency) in order to operate correctly.* The Samson Micro 32 system is frequency-agile; that is, it is capable of operating over any of a number of selectable frequencies, making it eminently suitable for touring setups or where multiple wireless systems need to be used simultaneously.
  • Page 4: System Features

    System Features Designed for use in both live sound and sound contracting applications, the Samson UHF Micro 32 Wireless System provides a high performance, cost effective solution, utilizing state-of-the-art technology in wireless communications. Its main features include: • Three bands of operation (low, medium and high), with 32 different available channels per band, all operating in the less crowded UHF bandwidth.
  • Page 5 • Compact “beeper-sized” T32 belt-pack transmitter is extremely lightweight (less than 4 ounces with a 9-volt battery installed). It provides a mini-XLR jack for connection to guitar cables or a variety of popular headsets and lavalier microphones, including: Samson QE headset* Samson QV headset AKG C-410 headset...
  • Page 6: Quickstart

    QuickStart If you’ve had some prior experience using wireless systems, these QuickStart instructions will get you up and running with your Micro 32 system in a matter of minutes! Detailed instructions for setting up and using your Micro 32 system can be found on page 12 of this manual, and the “Guided Tour”...
  • Page 7: Guided Tour - M32 Receiver

    MID HIGH PEAK whichever is receiving the strongest, clearest signal. This True Diversity switching is completely inaudible, but it SAMSON effectively increases overall range while virtually eliminating potential interference and phase cancellation problems. 2: Meter - This set of three multicolor LEDs...
  • Page 8 9: DC input - This jack will accept a DC input voltage of 6 - 13 volts (inner connection [tip] positive, outer connection [sleeve] ground) from your video camera, if available. Connect the optional Samson AC300R adapter here to charge a rechargeable 9-volt Ni-Cad battery. 10: Unbalanced output* - Use this unbalanced (1K Ohm max.) 1/8" (3.5 mm) mini-phone jack when connecting the M32 to consumer (-10) audio equipment.
  • Page 9 GROUP CHANNEL Channel. Note that only certain Channels are available within each Group; for more information, see Appendix B on page 17 in this manual. UHF MICRO DIVERSITY RECEIVER FCC ID:CCRUM1 DOC ID:CAN SAMSON Technologies Corp.
  • Page 10: Guided Tour - T32 Beltpack Transmitter

    POLARITY. DURACELL MN1604 ALKALINE 9VDC BATTERY RECOMMENDED SAMSON 1: Antenna - This permanently attached transmitter “pig tail” antenna should be fully extended for normal operations. See the “Setting Up and Using the Micro 32 System” section on page 12 in this manual for more information about antenna positioning.
  • Page 11 Guided Tour - T32 5: Channel selector - Use the supplied plastic screwdriver to set this to the desired Channel. When two or more transmitters and receivers are being used in the same location, they should be set up to use different Channels within the same Group. Note that the T32 multifunction LED (see #2 on the preceding page) blinks whenever an unavailable Channel within a Group is selected.
  • Page 12 Guided Tour - H32 A U D I O O F F LOW MID HIGH B AT T. L E V E L H32M 1: Audio on-off switch - When set to the “on” position, audio signal is transmitted. When set to the “off” position, the audio signal is muted.
  • Page 13 Guided Tour - H32 5: Battery holder - Insert a standard 9-volt alkaline battery here, being sure to observe the plus and minus polarity markings shown. We recommend the Duracell MN 1604 type battery. Although rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries can be used, they do not supply adequate current for more than four hours.
  • Page 14: Setting Up And Using The Micro 32 System

    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 M32, connect it to the M32 DC input jack. On the front of the M32, press gently down on the battery door release (on the word “Open”) and swing the...
  • Page 15 INPUT of a PA speaker (if this is unavoidable, you can try SAMSON using an equalizer to attenuate those high frequencies which are causing the feedback “squealing”).
  • Page 16 Setting Up and Using the Micro 32 System 10. If you hear distortion at the desired volume level, first check to see whether the red “Peak” LED on the M32 is lighting. If it is not, make sure that the gain structure of your audio system is correctly set (consult the owners manual of your mixer and/or amplifier for details).
  • Page 17 “Min” position (so as to have the greatest overall range available). If you have followed all the steps above and are experiencing difficulties, contact your local distributor or, if purchased in the United States, call Samson Technical Support (1-800-372-6766) between 9 AM and 5 PM EST.
  • Page 18: Appendix A: T32 Multipin Wiring Guide And Chart

    Appendix A: T32 Multipin Wiring Guide and Chart MANUFACTURER MODEL PIN 1 PIN 2 PIN 3 SAMSON ECM40 SHIELD WHITE JUMP TO PIN 2 SHIELD SAMSON QE/QV JUMP TO PIN 2 WHITE SHIELD C410 WHITE JUMP TO PIN 2 YELLOW x 2...
  • Page 19: Appendix B: Channel Plan

    Appendix B: Channel Plan Low Band (MHz): Chan.: Grp. 0 778.375 778.875 780.125 780.750 781.500 781.750 Grp. 1 778.125 778.375 779.125 779.750 781.000 781.500 Grp. 2 778.250 778.500 779.000 779.875 780.500 780.875 Grp. 3 778.625 778.875 779.375 780.250 780.625 781.250 Grp.
  • Page 20: Specifications

    Specifications System Specifications: Channels 32 per band (3 bands) Frequency Type Modulation Type Noise Reduction Type Compander Distance 100 meters from visible receiver Transmitter (H32, T32): Oscillation Type Crystal-controlled PLL frequency synthesized Modulation Type Variable reactance Pre-emphasis 50 sec Antenna 1/4 wave length;...
  • Page 21 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 responsibility and licensability depends on the user’s classification, application and frequency selected. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry &...

Table of Contents