Samson UHF Series One owner manual Guided Tour UM1, Samson

Guided Tour - UM1

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A	UHF MICRO DIVERSITY RECEIVER		B
	LOW MID	HIGH PEAK 800MHz

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SQ LEVEL	POWER ON
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1:A/B Receiver LEDs - When signal is being received, one of these will be lit orange, showing you whether the (left) “A” or (right) “B” receiver is currently being used. The UM1 constantly scans its two antennas and automatically selects whichever is receiv- ing the strongest, clearest signal. This True Diversity switching is completely inaudible, but it effectively increases overall range while virtually eliminating potential interference and phase cancellation problems.

2:Meter - This set of three multicolor LEDs acts as a meter, indicating either battery power or the strength of the incoming RF signal. This meter can also be disabled altogether to conserve battery power. See #15 on the next page for more information.

3:Peak LED - This LED lights red when output signal from the UM1 is at the onset of clipping (that is, when it is on the verge of being distorted). If you see this light during operation, move the microphone further away or lower the output level of your instrument or transmitter. For more information, see the section entitled “Setting Up and Using the UM1 System” on page 8 in this manual.

4:Power switch - Use this to turn the UM1 power on and off.

5:SQ (Squelch) Level control - This con- trol determines the maximum range of the UM1 before audio signal dropout. Although it can be adjusted using the supplied plastic screwdriver, it should normally be left at its factory setting. See the “Setting Up and Using the UM1 System” section on page 8 in this manual for more information.

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6:Battery holder - Insert a standard 9-volt alkaline battery here, being sure to observe the plus and minus polarity markings shown. We recommend the Duracell MN 1604 type battery. Although rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries can be used, they do not supply adequate current for more than four hours. WARNING: Do not insert the battery backwards; doing so can cause severe damage to the UM1 and will void your warranty.

7:Plastic screwdriver - Specially designed for use in adjusting the UM1 Squelch Level control (see #4 above). See the “Setting Up and Using the UM1 System” section on page 8 in this manual for more information.

8:Antennas (A and B) - The antenna mountings allow full rotation for optimum placement. In normal operation, both antennas should be placed in a vertical position. Both antennas can be folded inward for convenience when transporting the UM1. See the “Setting Up and Using the UM1” section on page 8 in this manual for more information.

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