INSTRUCTION MANUAL Long Ranger 4 Portable Wireless Sound System Fill in for your records: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Rio Rancho, NM, USA www.lectrosonics.com...
Long Ranger 4 Table of Contents GENERAL TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ..............................3 RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES AND EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES ....................3 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ................................4 CONTROL PANEL ....................................4 WIRELESS MICROPHONE VOLUME ..............................4 RF ......................................... 4 MOD LEVEL ......................................4 MIC ........................................
2A CHARGER. DO NOT USE THE OLDER CH40 the batteries are almost completely charged the green CHARGER IN THE NEW LONG RANGER 4. THE charging light will go out. You may leave the charger CH40 WILL NOT CHARGE THE BATTERIES IN...
Long Ranger 4 Controls and Functions Control Panel Wireless Microphone Volume Auxiliary Input Volume Turns unit power on and off and also functions as the Adjusts the volume of the MIC and LINE inputs. volume control for the internal wireless receiver.
CHARGE UNTIL LAMP GOES OUT 274-1567 size K coaxial DC power plug. Radio Shack also stocks cigarette lighter plugs (with Figure 1 - Long Ranger 4 Control Panel built-in fuse) and cords to construct a suitable assembly External 8 Ohm Speakers...
Long Ranger 4 System Setup This section includes some basic rules that will ensure 5) Use the minimum volume that will enable everyone trouble-free operation of your Long Ranger system: to hear. It doesn’t have to be loud to be heard.
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Portable Wireless Sound System a) Speak at the voice level you will be using during unit, you will likely have a “feedback” problem. It is actual operation. convenient to have another person adjust the volume while you transmit from a position 20 feet or b) While speaking, adjust the transmitter gain until the more behind the unit.
“phantom power” for electret microphones such as the on-off switch used to shut off the audio signal without Lectrosonics M119, M140 Lavalier and the HM142V, shutting off the RF carrier of the transmitter. HM152V and HM162 headset models. Insert the...
If the LED fails to light, bias lavalier systems (such as those systems supplied the battery should be replaced. The POWER LED is by Lectrosonics.) connected to a precision battery test circuit that con- tinuously monitors battery voltage. The LED is at full INPUT JACK brightness with a new 9 Volt alkaline.
Long Ranger 4 H175DC Operating Instructions 1) Install the Microphone onto the transmitter. a. Unscrew the collar by turning it fully clockwise until it stops. b. Turn the collar two turns counter-clockwise to extend the locking tab c. Press the mic onto the XLR connector until you hear a “click.”...
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Portable Wireless Sound System 2) Turn on the receiver and adjust the Long Ranger volume to minimum. 3) Turn on the transmitter. The RF LED on the re- ceiver should come on. 4) Hold the microphone as you will when you will be using it.
8 Ohm speaker in these jacks. directions to broaden the coverage pattern. If you are not using Lectrosonics extension speakers, When using two external speakers simultaneously, the check the speaker for the proper rating before connect- built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected to ing to the Long Ranger.
(the in the field. The Lectrosonics Add-On Receiver system black wire) to the speaker mounting block. Connect was expressly designed for that purpose. The standard...
Long Ranger 4 Initial Adjustments to the Add-On Receiver System 1) Set up the Long Ranger system according to the 7) This is the most important step in the set up Initial Equipment Adjustments on page 6. procedure. Place the microphone in the exact position where you will be using it.
Portable Wireless Sound System Multiple Long Ranger Systems A unique use of the AUX IN/OUT jack is for connecting Connect the Long Ranger systems together with a two Long Ranger systems together for simultaneous standard RCA (phono) patch cord, male plug to male use.
Long Ranger 4 Microphone Choices M119 - This is a very small, omni-directional mic used HM152V - A double-band headset microphone intended only as a lavalier (“lapel”) microphone. It may be to be worn on the head. The pickup element and...
Portable Wireless Sound System Accessories and Replacement Parts DCR15/2AU Battery Charger Replacement HM142V Single headband with locking micro plug for M175 series transmitters. HM162 HM152V Double Headband, adjustable, with micro plug Headset Microphone for M175 series transmitters. HM162 “Over ears” Headset. A comfortable headworn design that places the micro- phone pickup element close to the mouth, using a dual-element, noise cancelling...
Long Ranger 4 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Long Ranger red POWER lamp not on or dim 1) WIRELESS MICROPHONE VOLUME control in OFF position 2) Batteries completely discharged 3) Battery terminals disconnected or loose Long Ranger green RF lamp not on...
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.
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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