Bodypack Transmitter Setup

R100 OWNERS MANUAL

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1.Insert battery. Open the hinged battery com- partment by placing your thumb or finger on the indent on the battery door and pull down. When inserting the battery, pay attention to the polarity (+/-) and insert the terminals first into the battery compartment. Close the bat- tery door by sliding the door shut.

2.Turn on the transmitter by sliding the power switch to its on position. Check the condition of the battery by looking at the LED below the power switch. The battery light should flash once and then go out. If the LED stays on, the battery is weak and should be replaced.

3.Prepare the audio source by attaching the lavalier microphone to the user, placing the headset on the user’s head or plugging the cable into the instrument (depending on what type of system you have). Keep the audio muted while plugging in and adjusting the microphone or source.

4.Check reception by observing that the RF carrier light is illuminated on the receiver’s front panel.

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5.Turn on the audio transmission by sliding the large mute switch to the “on” position.

6.Listen carefully to the audio and be sensitive of overload distortion and low gain or hiss.

7.Adjust the gain if necessary. Gently insert the provided screwdriver or other 3/32-in. (2.5 mm) screwdriver into the gain adjustment lo- cated at the top edge of the battery compart- ment under the door. The door has to be opened but not swung upward to make ad- justments. Turn lightly until the screwdriver tip drops into the slot on the level control. Gently turn the control counterclockwise until the control stops (the audio output is attenuated but not “off”). Slowly turn the audio level con- trol clockwise while listening to audio; if the audio becomes distorted, turn the mic level control counter-clockwise about 1/8 turn.

8.Clip the bodypack to the user’s belt or to a pocket. The bodypack can be positioned hori- zontally or vertically by moving the belt clip attachment. Removing the belt clip attach- ment screw and moving it 90 degrees will change the orientation.

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R100 specifications

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