Lectrosonics UM400a Instruction Manual

Lectrosonics UM400a Instruction Manual

Frequency synthesized 100 mw uhf belt-pack transmitter featuring digital hybrid wireless technology
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UM400a
Frequency Synthesized 100 mW UHF Belt-Pack Transmitter
Featuring
Digital Hybrid Wireless
U.S. Patent 7,225,235
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Rio Rancho, NM, USA
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL UM400a Frequency Synthesized 100 mW UHF Belt-Pack Transmitter Featuring Digital Hybrid Wireless Technology ™ U.S. Patent 7,225,235 Fill in for your records: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Rio Rancho, NM, USA www.lectrosonics.com...
  • Page 2 UM400a LECTROSONICS, INC.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Microphone RF Bypassing ..................................12 Line Level Signals ....................................12 Wiring Hookups for Different Sources ...............................13 Works with Servo Inputs Only: ................................13 Compatible with Servo Inputs and other Lectrosonics Transmitters: ....................13 Replacement Parts and Accessories ..............................14 UHF Transmitter Antenna Specifications ............................14 Troubleshooting ....................................15 Specifications and Features ................................17...
  • Page 4: General Technical Description

    General Technical Description Introduction tion via an analog FM wireless link. This proprietary The UM400a transmitter combines 100 mW of RF algorithm is not a digital implementation of an analog output with +/-75 kHz wide deviation for extended compandor but a technique that can be accomplished...
  • Page 5: Pilot Tone Squelch

    Compatibility Modes Digital Hybrid transmitters were designed to operate with Lectrosonics Digital Hybrid receivers and will yield the best performance when doing so. However, due to the flexibility of digital signal processing, the transmit- ters can also operate in various compatibility modes for use with Lectrosonics 200 Series, Lectrosonics 100 Series, IFB and certain non-Lectrosonics receivers.
  • Page 6: Controls And Functions

    NOTE: While a NiMH battery provides long operating time, it will give little or no warning The input on the UM400a accommodates virtually every before it is depleted. If you use a NiMH battery in lavaliere, hand-held or shotgun microphone available.
  • Page 7: Audio Level Control

    Frequency Synthesized UHF Belt-Pack Transmitter Audio Level Control Adjustable Low Frequency Roll-Off The front panel AUDIO LEVEL Control is used to adjust The low frequency roll-off control is used to remove the input level (gain) for optimal modulation. The con- subsonic (or very low frequency) audio, often produced trols provides continuously variable gain over a 43 dB by air conditioning systems, automobile traffic and other...
  • Page 8: Battery Installation

    Selecting the Compatibility Mode cover door in the direction of the arrow as shown in the The UM400a can be used with Lectrosonics 400 Series illustration. Only firm, sliding pressure is needed to open Digital Hybrid, 200 Series analog, 100 Series analog, and close the battery door.
  • Page 9: Attaching A Microphone And Adjusting Gain

    To gain access to these switches, slide the access door sideways with a fingernail. Signal Level -20 LED -10 LED With Lectrosonics Digital Hybrid receivers, a front panel Less than -20 dB LCD character display will indicate the correct transmit- -20 dB to -10 dB Green ter switch settings.
  • Page 10: 5-Pin Input Jack Wiring

    UM400a 5-Pin Input Jack Wiring The wiring diagrams included in this section represent The Audio Input Jack for the UM400a is wired as shown the basic wiring necessary for the most common types below: of microphones and other audio inputs. Some micro-...
  • Page 11: Microphone Cable Terminationfor Non-Lectrosonics Microphones

    VHF transmitters with 5-pin shield jacks require a different termination. Lectrosonics lavaliere microphones are terminated for compatibility with VHF and UHF transmitters, which is different than what is shown here. Rio Rancho, NM...
  • Page 12: Microphone Rf Bypassing

    TA5F Alternate locations for bypass capacitors CONNECTOR Install the capacitors as follows. Use 330 pF capaci- tors. Capacitors are available from Lectrosonics. Please specify the part number for the desired lead style. Leaded capacitors: P/N 15117 Leadless capacitors: P/N SCC330P...
  • Page 13: Wiring Hookups For Different Sources

    SOURCE (AUDIO) Sanken COS-11. This wiring is fully compatible with 5-pin inputs on Lectrosonics transmitters such as the LM and UM Series. This is the wiring for the Lectrosonics M152 lavaliere microphone. XLR JACK For low impedance dynamic mics or electret mics with internal battery or power supply.
  • Page 14: Replacement Parts And Accessories

    Note: Check the scale of your printout. This line should be 6.00 inches long (152.4 mm). Lectrosonics AMM Series UHF transmitter antennas follow the color code specifications in the chart below to identify operating frequency block range. (The frequency block range is engraved on the outside housing for each individual transmitter.) If a situation exists whereby the antenna is defective and the antenna cap is missing, refer to the following...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Frequency Synthesized 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.
  • Page 16 UM400a LECTROSONICS, INC.
  • Page 17: Specifications And Features

    Frequency Synthesized UHF Belt-Pack Transmitter Specifications and Features Operating frequencies: Block 470: 470.100 - 495.600 Block 19: 486.400 - 511.900 Block 20: 512.000 - 537.500 Block 21. 537.600 - 563.100 Block 22. 563.200 - 588.700 Block 23. 588.800 - 607.90. an. 614.100 - 614.300 Block 24.
  • Page 18: Service And Repair

    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.
  • Page 19 Frequency Synthesized UHF Belt-Pack Transmitter Rio Rancho, NM...
  • Page 20: Limited One Year Warranty

    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.

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