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Frequency Synthesized UHF Belt-Pack Transmitter

Rio Rancho, NM

Belt Clip

Belt Clip

Retaining Screw

Location

Modulation LEDs

The Modulation LEDs provide a visual indication of the 

input audio signal level from the microphone.  These 

two bicolor LEDs can glow either red or green to indi-

cate modulation levels.

Signal Level 

-20 LED 

-10 LED

Less than -20 dB 

 Off 

 Off

-20 dB to -10 dB  

 Green 

 Off

-10 dB to +0 dB 

 Green  

 Green

+0 dB to +10 dB 

 Red 

 Green

Greater than +10 dB 

 Red 

 Red

The Modulation LEDs are also used to indicate the 

Compatibility Mode when the transmitter is initially 

turned on. The  Modulation LEDs will blink simultane-

ously:

 

•  Once for 100 Series mode 

•  Two times for 200 Series mode 

•  Three times for mode 3 

•  Four times for Digital Hybrid Wireless

® 

or  

 

  400 Series mode 

•  Five times for IFB mode* 

•  Six times for mode 6

Modes 3 and 6 provide compatibility with other manu-

facturer’s receivers - contact the factory for details.

Antenna

The flexible galvanized steel cable antenna supplied 

with the transmitter is cut to 1/4 wavelength of the cen-

ter of the frequency block (the frequency range) of the 

transmitter.  The SMA connector is a 50 Ohm RF port 

which can also be connected directly to test equipment.  

Replacement antennas are available in pre-cut lengths 

for specific frequency blocks, or as a kit with instructions 

to cut the antenna for any frequency block.

Frequency Select Switches

Two 16-position rotary switches adjust the center fre-

quency of the carrier.  The 1.6M is a coarse adjustment 

and the 100K is the fine adjustment.

*Not available on earlier units.

Adjustable Low Frequency Roll-Off

A 18dB per octave low frequency roll-off is provided in 

the audio section, with the -3dB point adjustable from 

35Hz to 150Hz.  The actual roll-off frequency will vary 

somewhat according to the low frequency response of 

the mic capsule being used.
The low frequency roll-off control is used to remove 

subsonic (or very low frequency) audio, often produced 

by air conditioning systems, automobile traffic and other 

sources.  Excessive low frequency content in the audio 

input can cause a variety of audio problems including 

driving the transmitter into limiting.  In sound reinforce-

ment systems, as one instance, excessive low frequen-

cy content can cause excessive power amplifier drain 

or even damage to loudspeaker systems.  By rotating 

the control clockwise, the hinge point of the roll-off is 

increased to reduce the level of low frequencies.  In 

controlled situations, such as a motion picture produc-

tion set indoors where environmental noise is minimal, 

the control can be rotated counter-clockwise to permit 

low frequency audio to be captured.

Belt Clip

The belt clip may be removed for special applications by 

removing one screw.

WARNING: Use ONLY the screw that is 

supplied.

The circuitry is tightly fitted into this unit.  A longer 

screw will permanently damage the transmitter!

Low Frequency 

Roll-Off Control

Summary of Contents for UM400a

Page 1: ...equency Synthesized 100 mW UHF Belt Pack Transmitter INSTRUCTION MANUAL Rio Rancho NM USA www lectrosonics com Fill in for your records Serial Number Purchase Date Featuring Digital Hybrid Wireless Te...

Page 2: ...UM400a LECTROSONICS INC...

Page 3: ...ll Off 7 Belt Clip 7 Battery Installation 8 Operating Instructions 8 Selecting the Compatibility Mode 8 Attaching a Microphone and Adjusting Gain 9 Operating Notes 9 Adjusting the Transmitter Frequenc...

Page 4: ...orma See 5 Pin Input Jack Wiring for details UM400a Block Diagram General Technical Description tion via an analog FM wireless link This proprietary algorithm is not a digital implementation of an ana...

Page 5: ...rious RF from the wrong transmitters can t open the receiver squelch Input Limiter The transmitters employ a digitally controlled analog audio limiter just before the analog to digital converter The l...

Page 6: ...ntrol Modulation LEDs ANTENNA Jack Power LED 1 6M 100K Frequency Select Switches 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Low Frequency Roll Off Control Controls and Functions N...

Page 7: ...block Frequency Select Switches Two 16 position rotary switches adjust the center fre quency of the carrier The 1 6M is a coarse adjustment and the 100K is the fine adjustment Not available on earlier...

Page 8: ...es transmitter 1 Ensure the battery is good 2 Turn off the transmitter 3 With a small screwdriver one is included with your unit set the Frequency Select Switches to CC for Change Change 4 Power up th...

Page 9: ...tly or glow a steady red This condition may reduce the dynamic range of the audio signal If the audio level is too low neither LED will glow or only the 20 LED will glow green This condition may cause...

Page 10: ...Audio Amplifier BIAS MIC BIAS SELECT LINE IN GND 30uF 6 VDC Servo Bias Pin 4 to Pin 1 0 V Pin 4 Open 2 V Pin 4 to Pin 2 4 V To Limiter Control 30uF 750 Ohm 100 Ohm 2 7K 200 Ohm 3 3uF 100 Ohm Audio Inp...

Page 11: ...nections A common mistake is to use the connector body as an audio ground The connector body is already used as an RF ground on VHF models and no other use is permitted NOTE This termination is requir...

Page 12: ...e mic is wired as directed and you are having dif ficulty with squealing high noise or poor frequency response RF is likely to be the cause The best RF protection is accomplished by installing RF bypa...

Page 13: ...a three wire microphone such as a COS 11 very quick and easy However these wirings will not work with older Lectrosonics transmitters such as the UM400 UM200 etc If you need the two wire Countryman B...

Page 14: ...g chart to determine the correct replacement antenna BLOCK FREQUENCY CAP ANTENNA RANGE COLOR WHIP LENGTH 20 512 000 537 500 Black 4 98 21 537 600 563 100 Brown 4 74 22 563 200 588 700 Red 4 48 23 588...

Page 15: ...AUDIO 2 Receiver output is disconnected cable is defective MODULATION or mis wired 3 Sound system or recorder input is turned down DISTORTED SOUND 1 Transmitter gain audio level is far too high Check...

Page 16: ...UM400a LECTROSONICS INC 16...

Page 17: ...control Modulation indicators Dual bicolor LEDs indicate modulation of 20 10 0 10 dB referenced to full modulation Low frequency roll off 18 dB octave 35Hz to 150Hz Audio frequency response overall sy...

Page 18: ...rs Returning Units for Repair For timely service please follow the steps below A DO NOT return equipment to the factory for repair without first contacting us by email or by phone We need to know the...

Page 19: ...Frequency Synthesized UHF Belt Pack Transmitter Rio Rancho NM 19...

Page 20: ...Lectrosonics Inc will pay for the cost of returning your equipment to you This warranty applies only to items returned to Lectrosonics Inc or an authorized dealer shipping costs prepaid within one yea...

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