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There is no power

• Make sure the power adapter cord is firmly connected to the back of the UHF-8900 and to the power outlet.

• If using a power strip/surge-protector, make sure that it is plugged in and switched on.

• Make sure the rear panel power switch and the front panel module power switches are turned on.

There is no sound

• Make sure everything is connected firmly and properly.

• Make sure there are no defective cables.

• Make sure all of your components are turned on.

• Make sure all of the components (amp, mixer, TV, etc.) are set to the proper inputs.

• Make sure the microphones are set to the correct channels.

• Make sure the module volume is turned up.

The sound cuts out, is unclear, or has static

• Make sure everything is connected firmly and properly.

• Position the antennas 90º from each other.

• Make sure there are no defective cables.

• Make sure the microphone batteries are fresh and fully charged.

• Increase the squelch on the affected channel.

• Make sure each module is set to a different frequency. Do not assign more than one mic to a module.

• Try a different wireless frequency channel.

Burst of static when turning off a microphone

• Increase the squelch on the affected channel.

• Make sure microphones are at least 1ft from each other.

• Make sure the microphones are at least 5ft from the receiver.

Can’t find an interference free frequency

• Refer to obtaining information on your proximity to TV broadcast towers.

The microphone will not set to the desired frequency

• Make sure the microphone has charged batteries.

• Make sure nothing is blocking the the infrared sensors.

• Hold the microphone closer to the module with the IR sensors facing each other.

• Try a different wireless frequency channel.

Audio from one microphone bleeds into another channel

• Make sure the microphone is at least 10 feet from the receiver.

• Make sure that the mic frequency is at least 1MHz away from the frequencies of the other mics.

Module is stuck in scan mode

• Reset the module by turning it off and on.

Buttons are not responsive

• Make sure the buttons are not stuck.

• Reset the module by turning it off and on.

Commonly Asked Questions

What is Squelch (SQ)?

The Squelch is intended for use against minor signal interference. It should be the first step at troubleshooting a 

frequency problem. See “Setting the Squelch”.

I turned the mic on but get no AF/RF lights, what’s the deal?

The microphone likely  needs to be re-synced with its respective module. See “Re-syncing the Microphones” .

Why is there AF/RF bars showing up when the microphones are turned off?

The LCD display should be clear of both AF/RF bars when the microphones are off. If they’re still there when the mics 

are off then that would be indicative of an unclear frequency channel. See “Setting the Frequencies Automatically”  

(page 14) to find a clear channel, or if being used in a RF-heavy area, see “Setting he Frequencies Manually”.

Troubleshooting

Summary of Contents for UHF-8900

Page 1: ...o w n e r s m a n u a l UHF 8900 UHF PLL WIRELESS MIC SYSTEM WITH FREQUENCY SCAN...

Page 2: ...a Lifetime 6 Features 7 Getting Connected 8 Descriptions and Functions 10 Setting up the Microphones 13 Re syncing the Microphones 16 Using the Wireless Mics 17 Basic Operations 18 Advanced Operations...

Page 3: ...cluding amplifiers that produce heat 10 Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance 11 Grou...

Page 4: ...e place for future reference 2 Install your unit in a cool dry clean place away from windows heat sources and too much vibration dust moisture or cold Avoid sources of hum transformers motors To preve...

Page 5: ...urtiss Court La Verne CA 91750 Toll Free 800 678 5348 TEL 909 593 8893 FAX 909 593 8890 VocoPro Company Email Directory Customer Service General Information info vocopro com Tech Support techsupport v...

Page 6: ...ay attention to the different levels in various recordings Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime Used...

Page 7: ...150 wireless frequencies available LCD display shows frequency and other info 19 rack mountable chassis uses just 2 rack spaces Independent power knob and volume control per channel 8 balanced XLR ou...

Page 8: ...8900 3 Connect the other end of the XLR cable to the desired input on your mixer Note To avoid confusion it s recommended that the XLR jacks are attached correspondingly e g CH 1 to CH 1 CH 2 to CH 2...

Page 9: ...ard 19 inch rack 1 Use the included screws to fasten the rack brackets to the sides of the UHF 8900 as shown in the illustration below Mounting the UHF 8900 in a Rack The UHF 8900 will fit in a standa...

Page 10: ...menu selections When in IR Mode it is used to confirm the desired frequency when choosing manually 6 Menu Button Used to cycle through menu screens Press once 1x to toggle into the Group GR Selection...

Page 11: ...Displaying the Group Frequency page for details 3 IR infrared Mode Indicator Indicates when the module is in IR Mode which is used to assign a microphone to a module 4 Squelch Displays the current Squ...

Page 12: ...io signal 2 Power LED This LED indicator will turn green when the microphone is turned on It will turn red when the batteries need to be replaced 3 ON OFF Switch This switch turns the microphone on or...

Page 13: ...GR 1 1 through G 1 A The bottom Module row Right 2 Modules The Groups are listed as GR 2 1 through GR 2 A Pressing Buttons 4 Second Default When cycling through the selection modes and parameters usi...

Page 14: ...that the 2 IR sensors are level and within 3 5 inches of one another 4 Select Scan Press the MENU button on the desired module twice 2x This will display the symbol Scan on the LCD The Scan Mode will...

Page 15: ...e MENU button on the desired module twice 2x This will cycle the menu past the SCAN screen and enter the Channel CH selection screen this will display the symbol CH on the LCD With the CH symbol displ...

Page 16: ...Position the microphone so that the 2 IR Sensors are level within 3 5 inches of one another 4 Re sync Microphone Press the MENU button on the desired module for time 4x to cycle the menu to IR mode th...

Page 17: ...reducer to cut the frequency bands in which the feedback occurs Microphone Placement Tone Quality Lead Backup Vocals Lips should be less than 3 from or even touching the windscreen on an axis to the...

Page 18: ...her squelch setting provides better protection against interference However since a high setting also can cause a reduction in operating range set the control to the lowest position that reliably mute...

Page 19: ...TV broadcast towers If the UHF 8900 is experiencing dropouts static or other strange noises it is likely RF interference at fault if within the threshold distance of 30 miles Follow the instructions b...

Page 20: ...tially starting from GR 01 through GR 05 The bottom Module row Left 2 Modules The Groups are listed as GR 1 1 through G 1 A The bottom Module row Right 2 Modules The Groups are listed as GR 2 1 throug...

Page 21: ...51 200 CH 04 634 100 640 100 646 100 652 100 CH 05 635 500 641 500 647 500 653 500 CH 06 637 300 643 300 649 300 GR 2 1 GR 2 2 GR 2 3 GR 2 4 GR 2 5 GR 2 6 CH 01 655 000 658 700 657 600 656 000 662 000...

Page 22: ...uencies USA 38 614 620 MHz 39 620 626 MHz 40 626 632 MHz 41 632 638 MHz 42 638 644 MHz 43 644 650 MHz 44 650 656 MHz 45 656 662 MHz 46 662 668 MHz 47 668 674 MHz 48 674 680 MHz 49 680 686 MHz 50 686 6...

Page 23: ...Refer to obtaining information on your proximity to TV broadcast towers The microphone will not set to the desired frequency Make sure the microphone has charged batteries Make sure nothing is blocki...

Page 24: ...UHF 8900 Owner s Manual VocoPro 2014 v1 0 0812 www vocopro com...

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