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U H F T R U E D I V E R S I T Y W I R E L E S S
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Introduction System Features Guided Tours
Introduction
Introduction
The concept behind a “true diversity” wireless system is that a single chassis houses two discrete receivers called “channel A” and “channel B” instead of one, with both tuned to the same frequency but with each using an independent antenna. A built-incomputer chip then continu- ously scans the two receivers and determines which one has the clear- est and strongest reception, automatically and silently switching to that channel. This allows you to maintain the wireless communication link over a much broader area range than would be allowed by a single receiver and also virtually eliminates interference and phase cancella- tion problems. In addition, our special circuitry, which utilizes the UHF Ultra High Frequency band, delivers the highest-qualitysound available in any wireless system. Finally, the provision of dbx noise reduction* produces crystal-clearsound with minimized background noise and hiss. Your UHF Synthesized True Diversity System may also optionally include a DA-5LUHF Antenna Distribution Amplifier. For more information on this device, see pages
System Features
Shure SM87 Condenser Shure SM85 Condenser
System Features
Guided Tour - UR-5/UR-5DFront Panel
Guided Tour - UR-5/UR-5DFront Panel
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Guided Tour - UR-5/UR-5DFront Panel
Guided Tour - UR-5/UR-5DRear Panel
Guided Tour - UR-5/UR-5DRear Panel
UT-5
Guided Tour - UT-5
INPUT
OFF ON
Guided Tour - UT-5
1 Power on-offswitch* - Use this to turn the UT-5on or off to conserve battery power, be sure to leave it off when not in use
Guided Tour - UT-5
6 Group selector - Use the supplied plastic screwdriver to set this to the desired Group this must match the Group setting of the receiver- see the “Setting Up and Using the UHF Synth System” section on page 16 for more information
WIRELESS MICROPHONE
Guided Tour - UH-5
SAMSON
BATT
Guided Tour - UH-5
1 Power on-offswitch* - Use this to turn the UH-5on or off to conserve battery power, be sure to leave it off when not in use
Guided Tour - UH-5
7 Audio off-onswitch - When set to the “on” position, audio signal is transmitted. When set to the “off” position, the audio signal is muted. Because the carrier signal remains during muting, no “pop” or “thud” will be heard. Note that turning this off does not turn off the transmitter power-itis simply a way to temporarily mute the transmission of audio signal. If you don’t plan on using the transmitter for extended periods, turn off the transmitter power by using the power on-offswitch see #1 on the previous page. As described on page 20 of this manual, setting the UT-5Audio switch to the “on” position operates a tone squelch feature by causing a 38.4 kHz signal to be added to the carrier. The illuminated word “MUTE” in the UR-5and UR-5Ddisplay is a visual representation of the absence of this 38.4 kHz signal. When “MUTE” is lit, either the transmitter Audio switch is in the “off” position or the currently selected Group and Channel do not match that of the transmitter
Setting Up and Using the UHF Synth System
tions are more prone to feedback problems than unidirectional cardioid or supercardioid ones in general, you can avoid feedback by taking care not to use any microphone directly in front of a PA speaker if this is unavoidable, you can try using an equalizer to attenuate those high frequencies which are causing the feedback “squealing”
Setting Up and Using the UHF Synth System
7.Turn on the power to the UT-5or UH-5transmitter using its Power on-offswitch and observe the RF Level display in the UR-5or UR-5Dreceiver all segments should light up. When first setting up the UHF Synth System in a new environment, it’s always a good idea to do a walkaround while experimenting with different Group and Channel settings-youmay find that some cause more RF Level segments to light up than others the more segments light, the stronger the signal. Always pick the Group that has the greatest number of clear Channels and the Channel providing the strongest signal. Note that whenever a new channel is selected, it takes approximately five seconds for audio signal to be passed through to the receiver outputs
Setting Up and Using the UHF Synth System
segments should light up. If you are using the UT-5transmitter with a connected instrument, play the instrument at normal performance level while slowly raising the equivalent AF Level knob on the receiver to a level of approximately “8” again, one or more segments in the AF Level display should light up as you do so
Setting Up and Using the UHF Synth System
About dbx Noise Reduction
About dbx Noise Reduction and Tone Squelch
About Tone Squelch
Problem No sound
Trouble-shooting
8.Is the “Available” LED on the receiver lit and is the “Unavailable” LED on the transmitter off?
Trouble-shooting
Solution Try relocating the transmitter and/or receiver. In general, it’s best to minimize the distance between the two and also to try to keep a clear “line of sight,” so that the person wearing or using the transmitter can always see the receiver. If necessary, try relocating the receiver antennas to either the rear panel contact Samson Technologies for details about our rear panel mounting kit or remote them some distance from the receiver, using 50 ohm coaxial cable suitable for up to 1 gigaHertz bandwidth the lower the capacitance of the cable, the further you can remote the antennas
Trouble-shooting
SAMSON UHF SYNTHESIZED FREQUENCY CHART
UHF Synthesized Frequency Chart
C H A N N E L
G R O U P
GC-1 MC-1
UT-5 Multi-pinLavalier Wiring Guide
Manufacturer Model No.Pin 1Pin
UT-5 Multi-PinWiring Chart
Pin Information
+9 VDC
Pin 3Pin 4Pin 5Pin
UT-5 Multi-PinWiring Chart
Ground
Hi-Z
About The DA-5LUHF Antenna Distribution Amplifier
Guided Tour - DA-5LFront Panel
Guided Tour - DA-5LRear Panel
Third-partyantennas should not be substituted
Setting Up and Using the DA-5L
4.Connect the supplied 3-pin“EEC”
Setting Up and Using the DA-5L
DA-5LGrounding Techniques
Glossary of Terms
RF - Short for “Radio Frequency.”
Glossary of Terms
Transmitter RF
Specifications
Transmitter Audio
Receiver
Specifications
DA-5L
FCC Rules and Regulations