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CAUTION

RISK OF SHOCK

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric 

shock, do not remove cover (or back). No 

user-serviceable parts inside. Only refer 

servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do 

not expose this unit to rain or moisture.  

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash & arrowhead 

symbol, within an equilateral triangle, 

is intended to alert you to the 

presence of danger.
The exclamation point within an 

equilateral triangle is intended to alert 

you to the presence of important 

operating and servicing instructions.   

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating 

    instructions should be read before the appliance is 

    operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating 

    instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in 

    the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use 

    instructions should be followed. 
5. Attachments - Do not use attachments not 

    recommended by the product manufacturer as they 

    may cause hazards.
6. Water and Moisture - Do not use this unit near water. 

    For example, near a bathtub or in a wet basement and 

    the like.
7. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used 

    only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the 

    manufacturer.
7 A. An appliance and cart combination 

    should be moved with care. Quick stops, 

    excessive force, and uneven surfaces may 

    cause an overturn.

8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so its 

    location does not interfere with its proper ventilation. 

    For example, the appliance should not be situated on a 

    bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the 

    ventilation slots.
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from

    heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, 

    stoves, or other appliances (including 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. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be 

      taken so that the grounding or polarization means of 

      an appliance is not defeated.
12. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords 

      should be routed so that they are not likely to be 

      walked on or pinched by items placed upon or 

      against them, paying particular attention to cords at 

      plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where 

      they exit from the appliance.
13. Cleaning - Unplug this unit from the wall outlet 

      before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or 

      aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
14. Power lines - An outdoor antenna should be 

      located away from power lines.
15. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance 

      should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused 

      for a long period of time.
16. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so 

      that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into 

      the enclosure through openings.
17. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should 

      be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A.  The power supply cord or plug has been damaged; or 

B.  Objects have fallen into the appliance; or

C.  The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

D.  The appliance does not appear to operate normally 

      or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E.  The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure 

      damaged.
18. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service 

      the appliance beyond that described in the operating 

      instructions. All other servicing should be referred to 

      qualified service personnel.
Note: 

To CATV system installer's (U.S.A.): This reminder is 

provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to 

Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for 

proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the 

cable ground shall be connected as close to the point of 

cable entry as practical.

Safety Instructions

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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