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ORION-5000 Advanced FM Audio Transmitter 

 

USER’S GUIDE 

 

 

 

Transmit any audio format to all FM receivers within range; in stereo or mono. 

 

Create your own personal commercial-free radio station.

 

 

Works with PC/MAC computer:

 Transmit any audio format from your desktop or notebook 

computer. No drivers needed.  

 

Listen to audio from your computer speakers and transmit audio at the same time

 using 

included port splitter cable adapter.  

 

Works with virtually any device:

 iPod, MP3 player, CD player, PDA, DVD player, 

Notebook/Desktop PC/MAC, satellite receiver, TV, etc.  

 

Broadcast any audio format:

 MP3, MP4, WMA, WAV, AAC, internet streaming audio, internet 

radio, CD audio, DVD audio, etc.  

 

PLL Synthesized:

 Digitally tuned for extra stable transmission, no frequency drifting No re-tuning 

necessary.  

 

LCD display

: Indicates transmit frequency, audio-mode (stereo/mono). 

 

User adjustable frequency range:

  User adjustable - 205 frequency range from 87.5 to 

108MHz.  

 

Interchangeable External antenna.

 Includes ¼ wave GP antenna and 32 ft coax cable. 

 

Microphone input option:

 Plug in standard 3.5mm(1/8”) stereo plug microphone to transmit 

voice. 

(USE STEREO MICROPHONE ONLY)

 

 

Memory function: 

Allowing user to save up to four frequency settings for easy recall. 

 

Auto Gain Control –

 Automatically adjusts input volume level to prevent distortion in FM 

receiver. 

 

Transmitting power of 5 Watts (5000mW) –

 transmit range of 1-5 miles (depending on 

environmental conditions and antenna) 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for ORION-5000

Page 1: ...eaming audio internet radio CD audio DVD audio etc PLL Synthesized Digitally tuned for extra stable transmission no frequency drifting No re tuning necessary LCD display Indicates transmit frequency audio mode stereo mono User adjustable frequency range User adjustable 205 frequency range from 87 5 to 108MHz Interchangeable External antenna Includes wave GP antenna and 32 ft coax cable Microphone ...

Page 2: ... response 20HZ 15KHZ S N ratio 70dB Input signal Stereo Output transmit signal Dual mode MONO STEREO user selectable Operating temperature 0 45 degrees Celsius or 32 113 degrees Fahrenheit Power source 100 240V A C Audio processing limiter Pre emphasis 75uS Output antenna connector BNC Buttons Frequency Frequency Power Memory 1 Memory 2 Memory 3 Memory 4 Mute Transmit Mode stereo mono Input Output...

Page 3: ... Mobile Black Box ORION 5000 FM transmitter 5 ft 3 5mm audio cable AC power adapter 100 240V AC power cable wave GP antenna 32 ft coax antenna cable ...

Page 4: ...esults try to find an open unused frequency to transmit on Do not transmit on occupied commercial radio station frequency for functional legal and ethical reasons 5 Always follow your local regulations regarding the proper use of an FM transmitter and allowable transmit range power 6 Only use power adapters supplied with your unit Using other types of power adapters may produce background noise wi...

Page 5: ...audio cable Connect one end to audio input jack Connect the other end of the cable to audio output jack or headphone jack of the source device ie MP3 player iPod PC MAC PDA DVD player Satellite receiver TV etc You may connect audio input source through the supplied RCA jacks 4 Optional transmitting from a microphone You may transmit audio from a microphone by connecting a stereo plug type micropho...

Page 6: ...to be optimized at all three different sources 1 computer s main volume control set at 50 2 Media player software set at 50 and 3 FM receiver radio set at user preferred listening level 10 Saving preferred frequency into memory The ORION 5000 memory function can save up to FOUR separate frequencies into memory for easy recall To store frequency setting into memory Step 1 Set your preferred frequen...

Page 7: ...adiating element and the length of the radials Program compatibility Windows versions 98 XP Vista Program compatibility with Mac computers NOT tested Go to FREE Download Page 1 PROBLEM Transmitting audio volume is too low or no sound is being transmitted SOLUTION Allow unit to remain OFF for 10 minutes power ON and unit should function normally When powering the transmitter unit OFF allow transmit...

Page 8: ...mputer consider using an external USB sound card Test the ORION 5000 with a different audio source device and or within another building home to help isolate the problem device Make sure the audio level of the source device is set to at least 50 the ORION 5000 can automatically adjust the volume level down to the appropriate level but it cannot adjust upwards 5 PROBLEM The FM receiver only has sta...

Page 9: ...leblackbox com Website MobileBlackBox com Transmit range will vary based on environment frequency antenna type etc End user is responsible for proper use and to comply with local regulations 2009 MobileBlackBox com Comptechnic Inc ...

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