Phonic PCT-3000, User Manual

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PCT-3000
Troubleshooting
No Sound?
- Ensure both the transmitter and receiver are powered
on.
- Receiver is plugged into a suitable power outlet and
output connected to your mixer’s input.
- Phonic recommends using fresh batteries in transmitter.
- Ensure frequency details in both receiver and transmitter
match.
Signal drop-outs
- Try moving the transmitter closer to the receiver’s an-
tenna to see if it improves stability.
- Keep hands away from the transmitter antenna.
- Be sure to leave a direct path between the transmitter
and receiver.
- Try repositioning the receiver and/or receiver antennas.
- Ensure receiver antennas are connected.
Distortion
- Reduce transmitter gain, if set too high.
- Reduce receiver output setting.
- Proper setting on mixer input gain or integrated amplifier
mic level control.
- Insert fresh batteries to the microphone transmitter.
Limited Range
- Adjust the orientation of or reposition antennas.
- Receiver antennas are connected.
- Check antennas for damage.
- Replace transmitter’s batteries with a fresh pair.
- Adjust for proper squelch level setting.
Feedback
- Hold the microphone closer to the performer’s mouth.
- Avoid pointing microphones into speakers and keep
microphones as far away from speakers as possible.
- Turn off any unused microphones.
- Reduce the output level of the system if possible.
No RF Signal
- Match the frequency within the receiver and transmitter.
- Adjust the squelch level settings.
- Ensure transmitter and receiver frequency settings are
identical.
RF Interference
- Attempt to autoscan for a cleaner frequency.
- Use preset compatible channels in the same group when
operating multiple systems.
- Ensure the PCT-3000 receiver is placed away from solid
metal objects, electronic equipment, or other possible
sources of RF interference.
- Avoid operating on the same frequency as any local TV
channels.
- Increase your squelch setting to improve protection
against interference (warning: this may limit range).
- Turn off one transmitter, if both transmitters are operating
on the same frequency.
- Replace the transmitter’s battery with a fresh pair.
Rack Mounting Kit
(RK-1 sold separately)
Rack mounting instructions are as follows:
1. Line the screw points of the rack mounting kit with those
on the bottom of the PCT-3000.
2. Screw the bottom of device to the tray of the RK-1 rack
mounting kit.
3. Repeat the steps above for a second PCT-3000. Two
units can be arranged beside one another on a single
rack mounting kit.