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PRODUCT 

MANUAL

-2W

WIRELESS 

SYSTEM

CAMERA-MOUNTABLE VHF 

Saddle stitched booklet               Matte Printing

Summary of Contents for Polsen CAM-2W

Page 1: ...PRODUCT MANUAL 2W WIRELESS SYSTEM CAMERA MOUNTABLE VHF Saddle stitched booklet Matte Printing ...

Page 2: ...uick Start Guide 6 Installing Batteries 7 Mounting the Receiver on a Camera 8 Recording to HDSLR Video Camera or Audio Device 9 Presentation Applications 10 Monitoring Stage Direction and Talent Cueing 11 Using Multiple Pairs 12 Troubleshooting 12 14 Specifications 15 One Year Limited Warranty 16 ...

Page 3: ...es a cardiod microphone PL 2WC which is ideal for presentation applications since it reduces room noise allowing for greater distance from the source making the system less susceptible to feedback The CAM 2W 2WC system was designed with two switchable frequencies to avoid interference while operating at a range of up to 100 feet 300 feet in optimal conditions Included is a durable flexible antenna...

Page 4: ...roduct is not water resistant Keep it away from rain snow humidity and general moisture Do not use this product if it becomes wet Do not use or store this product in flammable conditions such as environments containing flammable gases or liquid chemicals This can damage the headset start a fire or cause an electrical shock Do not expose this product to open flames or dispose of it in a fire Doing ...

Page 5: ...cator 8 Shoe Mount Bracket 9 Belt Clip 10 9 V DC Power Input Jack 11 Battery Compartment Cover 2 Transmitter 12 Lavalier Microphone 13 Foam Windscreen 14 Mic Input Jack 15 Channel Selector Switch 16 Power ON Indicator 17 Power ON OFF Switch 18 Tie Clip 19 Belt Clip 20 3 5mm Mini Plug Audio Cable 21 Battery Compartment Cover 11 1 10 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 16 21 14 19 12 13 18 20 15 17 ...

Page 6: ...nsert Battery 2 Switch the Channel Selector Switch to the same channel as the one selected on the transmitter A or B 3 Screw the antenna onto the receiver 4 Slide the power ON OFF switch to the ON position 5 Attach the mounting bracket to receiver and mount on camera shoe with antenna facing the direction you are shooting 6 Plug the earphone into phone out jack 7 Connect the 3 5mm audio cable from...

Page 7: ... over the battery terminals 3 Place the Ribbon on the bottom of the compartment with enough temporarily draped over the edge so it can be tugged to dislodge a spent battery later 4 Place the battery and cap into the compartment making sure that it is fully seated 5 Replace the Battery Compartment Cover Make sure the cover slides into place easily 6 Note To avoid possible damage batteries should be...

Page 8: ...ket 1 Attach the Mounting Bracket to the receiver by sliding the pronged end into the mounting grooves 2 Gently slide the foot of the Shoe mount Bracket into the shoe Make sure the antenna faces in the direction you are shooting Note Applying too much pressure can cause the bracket to slide off the receiver ...

Page 9: ... garment using the included tie clip 5 Slide the Power switch to the ON position The LED indicator will light up Receiver 1 Switch the Channel Selector Switch to the same channel as the one selected on the transmitter A or B 2 Run the 3 5mm mini plug audio cable from the Mic Out jack on the receiver to the external mic Mic In jack on the DSLR video camera or audio device 3 Screw the antenna to the...

Page 10: ...e Channel Selector Switch to the same channel as the one selected on the transmitter A or B 2 Screw the antenna onto the receiver 3 Turn the Power switch to the ON position the LED indicator will light 4 Connect the included XLR adapter from the Mic Out jack on the receiver to a Mic Input on the mixing console or a public address PA system ...

Page 11: ...tter plug the included earphone into the receiver s headphone output Transmitter Follow the instructions for recording to a HDSLR Video Camera or Audio Device Receiver 1 Switch the Channel Selector Switch to the same channel as the one selected on the transmitter A or B 2 Screw the antenna onto the receiver 3 Turn the Power switch to the ON position the LED indicator will glow 4 Attach the monitor...

Page 12: ...less pairs at once TROUBLESHOOTING Radio Frequency RF Interference Radio Frequency RF interference is not unusual when dealing with VHF wireless microphone systems Since the Polsen CAM 2W and CAM 2WC use VHF frequencies to transmit the audio signal there may be times when it is forced to share the airspace with devices transmitting on similar frequencies This is a common problem particularly in ur...

Page 13: ...ted by noise on the earphone try changing position Overhead telephone lines fluorescent lighting or close proximity to metal fences can all cause interference If this occurs try changing position If outdoors move your location indoors where there may be less interference If indoors change location to another part of the room or building making sure to keep some distance from computer equipment or ...

Page 14: ...el Selector Switch on the receiver and transmitter are set to the same channel Make sure video camera HDSLR camera or audio device is in record mode and the record level is set Too much ambience is being picked up When using an omnidirectional microphone as provided with the CAM 2W system the microphone may be picking up too much ambience Make sure the microphone is as close to the subject as poss...

Page 15: ...y 8 hours DIMENSIONS 4 09 2 44 0 94 104 62 24 mm WEIGHT 2 8 oz 80 g without battery Receiver OPERATING FREQUENCIES G1 169 445 and 170 245 MHz G2 169 505 and 170 305 MHz G3 171 045 and 171 845 MHz G4 171 105 and 171 905 MHz RECEPTION SYSTEM FM super heterodyne RECEPTION SENSITIVIT Y 2 µV for 30 dB S N OUTPUT CONNECTOR 1 8 3 5 mm TRS DC INPUT 9 V DC center positive BATTERY 9 V alkaline not included ...

Page 16: ... the purchaser s own risk This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse neglect accident alteration abuse improper installation or maintenance EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN POLSEN MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE This warranty provides you with specif...

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