Lectrosonics Long Ranger II Operating And Troubleshooting Manual

Lectrosonics portable wireless sound system

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PORTABLE WIRELESS SOUND SYSTEM
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
and trouble-shooting guide
LECTROSONICS, INC.
Rio Rancho, NM

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  • Page 1 PORTABLE WIRELESS SOUND SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS and trouble-shooting guide LECTROSONICS, INC. Rio Rancho, NM...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 170MINI-LR SYSTEM ....10 MULTIPLE LONG RANGER II SYSTEMS ....... 11 MICROPHONE CHOICES .
  • Page 3: General Technical Description

    RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES AND EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES The battery pack in the LONG RANGER II is charged by plugging the CH-40 charger into the jack labeled CH-40 on the control panel of the LONG RANGER II. Connect the charger into a standard 110 Volt AC outlet.
  • Page 4: Controls And Functions

    II. When used with a tape deck or other audio source, the sound output level must be controlled by the volume control on the tape deck since there is no volume control on the LONG RANGER II for the AUX IN/out.
  • Page 5: Front Panel

    A standard BNC connector provided to allow the use of an external antenna if required. It is suggested that you contact the factory for technical assistance if you plan to use the LONG RANGER II in an operational environment where an external antenna might be needed.
  • Page 6: M170 Series Transmitters

    M170 SERIES TRANSMITTERS Standard LONG RANGER II systems include an M170 belt-pack transmitter which is designed to be used with a lavalier or headset microphone. The optional M170-XLR transmitter is similar to the M170 but is equipped with two microphone connectors; a locking micro jack for lavalier or headset microphones and an XLR connector for use with standard low impedance hand held microphones.
  • Page 7: System Setup Rules

    CH-40 jack on the LONG RANGER II control panel goes out. Set up the system so that the LONG RANGER II is as far from large metal surfaces as possible. Metal surfaces under the unit (such as pickup truck cabs) are generally no problem but large metal surfaces alongside the LONG RANGER II may interfere with reception.
  • Page 8: Initial Equipment Adjustments

    INITIAL EQUIPMENT ADJUSTMENTS This section covers the initial adjustments to the transmitter and LONG RANGER II that must be made before the system is placed into operation. The step-by-step procedures are listed in the order in which they should be performed: Turn LONG RANGER II power on - The POWER lamp lights.
  • Page 9: Using Additional Speakers

    In some cases, the proper coverage of an audience requires a second speaker. The optional H300 is identical to the LONG RANGER II speaker and can be used to spread the sound over a larger area. Another optional speaker is the ES300, a column speaker designed for high quality voice or music reproduction at lower sound levels than the H300 mentioned above.
  • Page 10: Adding A Second Wireless Channel To Your Long Ranger Ii

    ADDING A SECOND WIRELESS CHANNEL TO YOUR LONG RANGER II A very popular feature of the LONG RANGER II is the ability to add a second wireless channel to an existing system in the field. The Lectrosonics 170 MINI-LR system was expressly designed for that purpose.
  • Page 11: Initial Adjustments To The 170Mini-Lr System

    12V DC OUT jack and the LINE input jack on the control panel. INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 170 MINI-LR SYSTEM Set up the Long Ranger II system according to the instructions on page 7 of the Long Ranger II manual.
  • Page 12: Multiple Long Ranger Ii Systems

    MULTIPLE LONG RANGER II SYSTEMS A unique use of the AUX IN/OUT jack is for connecting two (or more) LONG RANGER II systems together for simultaneous use. When the LONG RANGER IIs are interconnected in this manner, they will operate like a single system. You will have two (or more) wireless microphone inputs, two hard- wired mic inputs and much more audience coverage.
  • Page 13: Microphone Choices

    The built-in volume control helps control feedback in difficult environments, such as when the user must be close to the LONG RANGER II. Worn on the head, the microphone will remain at a constant distance from the user’s mouth, which keeps the volume of the sound system constant as your head moves.
  • Page 14: Accessories And Replacement Parts

    Double adjustable headband. With micro plug for M170 series transmitters. M121S Dynamic Microphone For hand-held use plugged into the auxiliary MIC input of the LONG RANGER II(cord not supplied). MC-16C Microphone Cord 16 ft. coil cord (1/4" male to male) for M121S MC-44 Microphone Cord 1/4"...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    1) Noisy microphone or mic cable. To verify normal replace with known good microphone. 2) Hiss in sound system connected to LONG RANGER II. Turn off the LONG RANGER II. If hiss remains, problem is sound system. 3) Hiss can be caused by poorly shielded computers, phone systems, older electronic organs, etc.
  • Page 16: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS LONG RANGER II Operating frequency: 150 to 216 MHz Audio power output: 33 Watts, RMS, into 8 Ohms Distortion: less than 1% Amplifier freq. response: 50Hz - 20kHz; +0, -3 dB Max. audio output(SPL): 140 dB at 3 feet ±15kHz...
  • Page 17: Service And Repair

    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.
  • Page 18 This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have additional legal rights which vary from state to state. LECTROSONICS, INC. 581 LASER ROAD RIO RANCHO, NM 87124 USA July 7, 1999...

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