Samson VHF Series, VHF TD Series owner manual Guided Tour - VR3TD Front Panel, English, Samson

Guided Tour - VR3TD Front Panel

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											POWER
TX			ANT. A	10%	25%	75%	100%	125%	ANT. B
									SAMSON		OFF
				VR3TD VHF TRUE DIVERSITY RECEIVER						Series
VOLUME	SQL .	MIN .	M A X .								ON

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1:Antennas (A and B) - The antenna mountings allow full rotation for optimum placement. In normal operation, both Antenna A (the antenna on the left) and Antenna B (the antenna on the right) should be placed in a vertical position. Both antennas can be folded inward for convenience when transporting the VR3TD. See the “Setting Up and Using Your VHF TD Series / VHF Series System” section on page 10 in this manual for more information about antenna positioning.

2:Volume control - This knob sets the level of the audio signal being output through both the balanced and unbalanced output jacks on the rear panel. Reference level is obtained when the knob is turned fully clockwise.

3:“TX ON” LED - Lights when carrier signal of sufficient strength is being received by the VR3TD.

4:SQL (Squelch) control - This control determines the maximum range of the VR3TD 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 Your VHF TD Series / VHF Series System” section on page 10 in this manual for more information.

5:A/B LEDs - When signal is being received, one of these will be lit yellow, showing you whether the (left) “A” or (right) “B” receiver is currently being used. The VR3TD constantly scans its two antennas and automatically selects whichever is receiving the strongest, clearest signal. This Microprocessor True Diversity switching is completely inaudible, but it effectively increases overall range while virtually eliminating potential interference and phase cancellation problems.

6:AF Level meter - This “ladder” display (similar to the VU bar meter used on audio devices) indicates the strength of the incoming audio signal. When the “100%” segment is lit, the incoming signal is optimized at unity gain; when the “125%” segment is lit, the signal is overloading. When only the left-most “10%” segment is lit, the incoming signal is at just 10% of optimum strength. If no segments are lit, little or no signal is being received.

See the “Setting Up and Using Your VHF TD Series / VHF Series System” section on page 10 in this manual for more information.

7:Power LED - This lights green whenever the VR3TD is turned on.

8:Power switch - Use this to turn the VR3TD power on and off. When it is on, the Power LED (see #7 above) is lit.

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