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T-680 Series

www.vegawireless.com

9900 East Baldwin Place • El Monte, California 91731-2294

Telephone: (626) 442-0782 • Toll-Free: 800-877-1771

Fax: (626) 444-1342 • CompuServe: 73513,1417

FaxBack: (626) 444-2017 • Toll-Free FaxBack: 800-274-2017

Printed in U.S.A.

©April 2000 Vega

T-680 Series Transmitter Specifications

Operating Frequency: 494-608, 614-806 MHz

Emission/Modulation: Direct FM, crystal controlled, 180KF3E; 75-kHz maximum deviation

RF Frequency Stability:

±

0.002%

RF Output Power: 150 mW, nominal or 40 mW nominal, depending on version

Spurious Radiation: 40 dB below carrier, minimum; typically 50 to 55 dB below carrier

Audio Processor: DYNEX®III

Acoustic Input Range: At maximum gain typically 112 dB SPL for onset of compression; maximum

acoustic input: 143 dB SPL

Controls: Power on/off, microphone on/off, microphone gain

Indicator: Audio compression

Modulation Limiting (Compressor): Per FCC requirements; “soft” compressor action, 25 dB range; typically system

distortion is less than 0.4% at 25 dB compression

Antenna: Patented* Internal dipole

Battery: 9-V alkaline, Duracell MN1604 recommended

Length: Varies by model, from 9.85 in (25 cm) to 10.75 in (27.3 cm)

Weight: Varies by model, from 9 oz (256 g) to 13.5 oz (385 g), including battery

UHF PRO PLUS System Specifications

with R-662A or R-662B receivers

Working Range: 1,700 ft under good conditions; 500 ft or more under typical conditions with

standard whip antennas

Audio Frequency Response: Depends upon microphone element and electronics; 90 Hz to 15 kHz,

±

1.5 dB, 120

Hz to 12 kHz,

±

0.75 dB (units include highpass filter to minimize handling noise;

extended low-frequency response available on special order)

Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.25%, 400 Hz, nominal input level

Intermodulation Distortion: <0.25% (SMPTE 60/7,000 Hz, 4:1)

Ultimate S/N: Microphone off: 101 dB (flat), minimum; 108 dB typical, A-weighted. Microphone

on: varies by element type and gain setting, typically over 100 dB (A-weighted) at
normal gain settings.

Dynamic Range: Varies by element type and gain setting; typically over 100 dB; over 125 dB with

gain adjustment

* Patent #4,344,184 issued August 10, 1982

Summary of Contents for T-680 Series

Page 1: ...Vega T 680 Series UHF PRO PLUS Wireless Microphone Owner s Manual 099 0054B T 682 T 689 T 687 T 688 ...

Page 2: ...t They have the training and test equipment necessary to restore your equipment to its peak performance Please feel free to contact either your authorized Vega dealer or the Vega factory for information or assistance at any time Quick Start See below for a description of transmitter controls and the next page for setup If this is the first time you are setting up a wireless system carefully read a...

Page 3: ...rophone M on by sliding the switches toward the dots 2 With a small screwdriver adjust transmitter mic level so the receiver s AUDIO LEVEL LED flashes only when speaking very loudly If it flashes frequently turn it counterclockwise If it doesn t flash at all turn it clockwise 4 In the area covered by the wireless system verify the receiver is receiving by observing its indicators see receiver inst...

Page 4: ... location proper frequency selection and spacing are required to avoid possible interference Vega offers a free frequency coordination service for purchasers of its equipment Frequencies are selected by computer to avoid any possible interference from other wireless systems and broadcast stations To take advantage of this free service contact the Vega factory or your local sales representative pho...

Page 5: ...hould be audible on the associated monitoring equipment The audio may also be monitored on headphones plugged into the receiver monitor jack 8 Adjust the transmitter audio gain control if necessary When speaking or singing very loudly the LED on the transmitter should flash on only on the very loudest voice peaks This indicates that the transmitter is reaching the point where soft gain compression...

Page 6: ...eceiver and the transmitter good results can usually be obtained Optional Antennas If you wish to have the receiver in a location which does not have a clear line of sight path to the transmitter another type of antenna will be needed Vega offers magnet mount 1 4 wave whip and ground plane antennas with an attached 15 foot 4 6 m cable which may be used for this purpose Two such antennas are requir...

Page 7: ... members aluminum window frames and equipment cabinets must be avoided Whip and dipole antennas require at least a 5 inch 0 13 m minimum spacing from metal surfaces Other types of antennas may require greater spacings The radiation pattern of these antennas is much larger than the antenna itself Consequently even objects well off to one side of the line of sight path can distort the antenna patter...

Page 8: ...ire system This can be especially helpful for elusive or intermittent problems Battery The most common problems with wireless microphone systems are those related to the batteries Vega recommends that only new fresh Duracell MN1604 or Eveready Energizer No 522 alkaline batteries be used No other batteries tested by Vega provide equal life and reliability Other batteries might work but battery life...

Page 9: ...formance The receive antennas should be positioned away from these sources of RF noise to minimize the effect of this interference Fortunately this type of problem is surprisingly rare A more serious problem is selection of wireless microphone operating frequencies which are inherently subject to interference due to intermodulation Fortunately a proper initial selection or changing frequencies wil...

Page 10: ... Vega FaxBack Information including more detailed procedures schematics and other Vega products is available 24 hours per day from Vega s FaxBack system Simply call 626 444 2017 or 800 274 2017 then follow the voice instructions Warranty Limited All Vega PRO PLUS wireless products are guaranteed against malfunction due to defects in materials and workmanship for one year beginning at the date of o...

Page 11: ...ver for a full system performance test when practical Factory Service Center Vega 9900 E Baldwin Place El Monte CA 91731 2294 626 442 0782 Claims No liability will be accepted for damages directly or indirectly arising from the use of our materials or from any other causes Our liability shall be expressly limited to replacement or repair of defective materials Wireless Microphones 11 ...

Page 12: ...stem distortion is less than 0 4 at 25 dB compression Antenna Patented Internal dipole Battery 9 V alkaline Duracell MN1604 recommended Length Varies by model from 9 85 in 25 cm to 10 75 in 27 3 cm Weight Varies by model from 9 oz 256 g to 13 5 oz 385 g including battery UHF PRO PLUS System Specifications with R 662A or R 662B receivers Working Range 1 700 ft under good conditions 500 ft or more u...

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