Receiver Installation
3
Location
For best operation the receiver should be at least 3' (1 m)
above the ground and at least 3' (1 m) away from a wall or
metal surface to minimize reflections. Keep the receiver
antennas away from noise sources such as digital equipment,
motors, automobiles and neon lights, as well as away from
large metal objects. In multi-channel systems, position
receivers at least 3' (1 m) apart and keep operating transmit-
ters at least 6' (2 m) from the receivers to help assure
maximum RF performance.
Output Connection
The receiver provides unbalanced, aux-level output from a
1
/
4
"
TS (“mono”) phone jack; an output cable is not included. Use
a shielded audio cable with
1
/
4
" phone plug to connect the
receiver’s AF Out jack to the mixer/amplifier’s aux-level input.
Power Connection
Turn the receiver’s volume control all the way down. If not
already connected, plug the small DC output cord from the AC
power adapter to the DC power input jack on the back of
receiver. Plug the power cordset into the power adapter, and
then connect the cordset to an AC source.
(Note that the receiver has no power Off/On switch. The
receiver will be energized whenever the power adapter is
connected and plugged into the AC outlet. Unplug the cordset
from the AC outlet whenever the system is not in use – both
for safety, and to conserve energy.)
If desired, the power adapter may be removed from the receiv-
er housing and used as an in-line supply. To remove the
adapter,
gently
pull the release tab
slightly
away from the
housing; then pull the power supply
straight back
out of the
receiver (Fig. A). Extend the 12V DC cord and/or the AC cord-
set as desired.
Front Panel Controls and Functions (Fig. C)
1.
ANTENNAS: Position the “signal” antenna (1a) and
“ground” antenna (1b) as shown in Figure B. Fully extend
both antennas by pulling up on their end-caps.
2.
CHANNEL SELECTOR: Chooses receiver operating
frequency. (Transmitter must be set to the same channel.)
3.
POWER INDICATOR: Lights when power is supplied to
the receiver.
4.
RF INDICATOR: Lights to show presence of transmitter
signal.
5.
AF PEAK INDICATOR: Indicates when maximum
transmitter modulation without distortion has been
reached. Not affected by position of Volume control.
6.
VOLUME CONTROL: Adjusts the audio level at the
1
/
4
"
output jack. Does not affect AF Peak indicator.
Antennas
A novel “dipole” antenna system on the receiver improves
operation by providing a “ground” element in addition to the
usual “signal” element. Position the two antennas at 90° in the
form of a “V,” or position the left (“signal”) antenna
vertically and the right (“ground”) antenna horizontally, in the
shape of an “L” (Fig. B). Use the position that performs
better in your operating environment. Be certain to extend both
antennas to their full 6
1
/
4
" (158 mm) length by pulling out on
their caps. Both antenna elements may be swiveled to the left
and right, but do not attempt to rotate them in a screwing/
unscrewing motion. To do so may damage the antenna and/or
receiver. For best performance, locate the receiver so its anten-
nas are in direct line-of-sight to the transmitter’s likely operating
position.
Receiver Controls and Functions
Rear Panel Controls and Functions (Fig. D)
7.
AC POWER ADAPTER: Power supply “docks” inside
receiver housing, but can be removed to be used as an
in-line supply if desired.
8.
RELEASE TAB: Pull down
slightly
to permit removal of
power adapter from receiver housing.
9.
AC INPUT: Connect the AC cordset here.
10. DC POWER CORD: Connects the power supply’s 12-volt
DC output to the receiver’s DC input jack.
11. DC POWER INPUT: Connect the provided docking
power adapter, or other 12V DC source. (Receiver requires
200 mA.)
12. SQUELCH CONTROL: Adjusts level of noise-muting circuit
(preset at factory but can be adjusted as circumstances
warrant).
13. AUDIO OUTPUT JACK:
1
/
4
" TS (Tip-Sleeve) or “mono”
phone jack. Use a shielded cable to connect to an
unbalanced aux-level input of a mixer or amplifier.
