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INSTRUCTION MANUAL SMa Series Super Miniature Belt-Pack Transmitters With Digital Hybrid Wireless™ Technology Single battery, 100 mW SMDa Dual battery, 100 mW SMQa Dual battery, 250 mW Digital Hybrid Wireless Remote Control US Patent 7,225,135 for SM Transmitters Fill in for your records:...
Attaching and Removing the Microphone ......11 recievers, and is backward compatible for use with 5-Pin Input Jack Wiring ............12 Lectrosonics 200 and 100 Series and IFB receivers and Installing the Connector: ............12 Cable Termination for Non-Lectrosonics Microphones ..13 some other brands of analog wireless receivers.
It is so superior that this input system will eventu- ing audio performance that rivals that of wholly digital systems, without the power and bandwidth problems ally be utilized by all Lectrosonics UHF transmitters. The improvements are audible and make the transmitters inherent in digital transmission.
Lectrosonics 200 Series, Lectrosonics 100 Series, IFB and certain non-Lectrosonics receivers. Contact the Lectrosonics sales department for a complete list of compatible non-Lectrosonics receivers. Rio Rancho, NM...
An alkaline battery will have about 20 minutes Lectrosonics Frequency Switch Setting. of life left. When the LED begins to blink red, there are The FREQ button is also used with the AUDIO button to only a few minutes of life.
Holding the AUDIO button in Standby Mode displays • 200 - This mode works with all Lectrosonics 200 the current audio input level setting. This level can be Series compatible receivers. changed by holding the AUDIO button and pressing •...
SM is asleep and not turned off. Note: The RM is not included with SM Series transmitters. “Dweedle tones” can also be downloaded from the web site at: www.lectrosonics.com. Go to the SM Series transmitter page and follow the link. Two Battery Compartments (SMDa, SMQa) LECTROSONICS, INC.
Modulation receivers are capable of work- Compatibility Mode LEDs ing with the Lectrosonics SM transmitter. By selecting the proper compatibility mode, the SM will also work with 200 Series, 100 Series and IFB analog receivers, plus some other analog wire- UP Arrow less receivers (contact the factory for details).
MHz and as a two digit hexa- decimal number. This conforms to the Lectrosonics 3) Position the microphone in the location where it will tradition of setting the operating frequency using be used in actual operation.
Super-Minature Belt Pack Transmitters Locking or Unlocking the Control Panel Control Panel Locked The Lock mode protects the transmitter from accidental changes to its settings. 1) Ensure the SM setup is complete (operating fre- quency, audio level, Compatibility Mode, sensitivity to remote control).
SMa Series 5-Pin Input Jack Wiring The wiring diagrams included in this section represent Audio input jack wiring: the basic wiring necessary for the most common types PIN 1 Shield (ground) for positive biased electret lava- of microphones and other audio inputs. Some micro- liere 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...
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...
NOTE: This servo bias wiring is not compatible with earlier versions of Lectrosonics transmitters. Check with the factory This wiring is fully compatible with 5-pin inputs on Lectrosonics to confirm which models can use this wiring. transmitters such as the LM and UM Series. This is the wiring for the Lectrosonics M152 lavaliere microphone.
SMa Series RM Remote Control Operating Instructions RM Front Panel Controls A single AA Lithium battery will operate the RM for up to several years. NOTE: Only the specific function displayed is The RM unit gives you remote control of SM Series altered.
Super-Minature Belt Pack Transmitters Operating Notes • The sensitivity to the remote control varies with the trans- mitter’s audio level setting and the microphone used, but it is always possible to make it work with a sufficiently loud remote signal at close range. •...
SMa Series 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 PWR LED OFF 1) Battery is inserted backwards or dead.
Super-Minature Belt Pack Transmitters SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE HISS AND NOISE -- AUDIBLE DROPOUTS 1) Transmitter gain (audio level) far too low. 2) Receiver antenna missing or obstructed. 3) Transmitter antenna broken or missing. 4) Operating range too great. 5) Signal interference. Turn off transmitter. If receiver’s signal strength indicator does not drop to nearly zero, this indicates an interfering signal may be the problem.
Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. Contact Lectrosonics if you have any questions or need more The FCC requires that the following statement be in- information about RF exposure using this product..
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.
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