Lectrosonics HHAA1 Wireless Microphone Transmitter User Manual HHa man indd

Lectrosonics Inc Wireless Microphone Transmitter HHa man indd

User Manual

Rio Rancho, NM, USAwww.lectrosonics.comINSTRUCTION MANUALHHaHandheld TransmitterDigital Hybrid Wireless®US Patent 7,225,135
HHaLECTROSONICS, INC.2
Wideband Hand Held TransmitterRio Rancho, NM 3Consumer Alert for US Users - FCC Order DA 10-92Most users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50 milliwatts); and it has no protection from interference received from any other device. Purchasers should also be aware that the FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules are subject to change. For more information, call the FCC at 1-888- CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC) or visit the FCC’s wireless microphone website at www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones. To operate wireless microphone systems at power greater than 50mW, you must qualify as a Part 74 user and be licensed. If you qualify and wish to apply for a license go to: http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form601/601.htmlTable of ContentsGeneral Technical Description ............................................. 4Microphone Capsules: .......................................................... 6Mechanical Assembly ........................................................... 6Battery Installation ................................................................ 7IR Sync ................................................................................... 7Control Panel ......................................................................... 7Setup and Adjustments ........................................................ 7Powering On ........................................................................ 7Powering Off ........................................................................ 8Standby Mode ...................................................................... 8Power Menu ......................................................................... 8Battery Condition ................................................................. 8Navigating Menus and Screens ........................................... 8Input Gain Adjustment ........................................................ 10Side Button Functions ........................................................ 11Mic Capsule Adjustments ................................................... 12(EXPERT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT) ..................................... 12Firmware Updates ............................................................... 13Parts and Accessories ........................................................ 14Troubleshooting ................................................................... 15Specifications ...................................................................... 16Service and Repair .............................................................. 17Returning Units for Repair ................................................. 17
HHaLECTROSONICS, INC.4General Technical DescriptionIntroductionThe HHa handheld transmitter uses state-of-the-art Digital Hybrid Wireless® wireless technology, select-able output power and a versatile microphone capsule mounting system to meet the needs of audio profes-sionals and vocalists.The compandor-free Digital Hybrid audio chain pre-serves the quality of the selected microphone capsule and delivers it to the sound and recording system without coloration. This superb audio performance and highly reliable RF transmission makes it ideally suited for high end stage and studio production.Digital Signal ProcessorThe DSP encodes the digitized audio from the A-D converter and adds an ultrasonic pilot tone to control the receiver’s squelch in systems that use pilot tone. It also controls the input limiter and audio metering.Compatibility ModesThe transmitter was designed to operate with Lec-trosonics Digital Hybrid Wireless® receivers and will yield the best performance when doing so. Due to the flexibility of digital signal processing, however, the transmitter is also able to operate with Lectrosonics 200 Series, Lectrosonics 100 Series, IFB and certain non-Lectrosonics analog receivers in special compat-ibility modes. (Contact the Lectrosonics Sales Depart-ment for a complete list of compatible receivers.)Digital Hybrid Wireless® Technology All wireless links suffer from channel noise to some degree and all wireless microphone systems seek to minimize the impact of that noise on the desired signal. Conventional analog systems use compandors to increase the signal to noise ratio, at the cost of distor-tion artifacts. Wholly digital systems defeat the noise by sending the audio information in digital form, at the cost of some combination of power, bandwidth or channel count.The Lectrosonics Digital Hybrid Wireless® system over-comes channel noise by digitally encoding the audio in the transmitter and decoding it in the receiver, yet still sending the encoded information via an analog FM wireless link. This proprietary algorithm is not a digital implementation of an analog compandor. Instead, it is a technique that can be accomplished only in the digital domain, even though the inputs and outputs are analog signals. Because it uses an analog FM link, the system enjoys all the benefits of conventional FM wireless systems, such as excellent range, efficient use of RF spectrum, and long battery life. However, unlike conventional FM systems, the design has eliminated the analog com-pandor and its artifacts.Wide Deviation±75 kHz deviation is used in the Digital Hybrid and 200 Series compatibility modes to dramatically improve the capture ratio, signal to noise ratio and dynamic range of the wireless system. This, in conjunction with accurate input gain adjustment, produces outstanding audio quality that rivals a hard wired connection.Mic capsuleBias 5V +7VInput AmpInterfaceShunt LimiterMENU/SELBACKMUTEPOWERReference CrystalReference Crystal3 V BatteryVariable Switching Power SupplyHi.Lo Pass FilterDigital PotAudio LevelPhantom PowerAudio A-D Converter11001001D-A Converter11001001Control PanelMicroprocessorVoltage Controlled OscillatorFinal AmplifierFilter AmpEncoded Audio and Pilot ToneBicolor Modulation LEDsSwitching Power SupplyDigital Signal ProcessorPhase Locked LoopLCD
Wideband Hand Held TransmitterRio Rancho, NM 5Pilot Tone SquelchThe benefit of the pilot tone squelch system is that the associated receiver will remain muted until it receives the pilot tone from the matching transmitter, even if a strong RF signal is present on the carrier frequency of the system. All Digital Hybrid Wireless® transmitters use one of 256 different ultrasonic tones between 25 and 32 kHz in each standard frequency block to oper-ate the receiver squelch.The HHa is a wideband design that tunes across three standard blocks (up to 76 MHz). The pilot tone frequency is determined by the selected operating frequency in 100 kHz steps. In other words, the same pilot tone is used for all four frequencies within each 100 kHz step of the tuning range. This preserves com-patibility with earlier Digital Hybrid products that tune across a single frequency block (25.6 MHz).Input Gain Range and Limiter45 dB range of input gain adjustment allows gain settings to accurately match the user’s voice and the varying sensitivity of different microphone capsules. A DSP-controlled analog audio limiter is employed be-fore the A-D converter. The limiter has a range of more than 30 dB for excellent overload protection. A dual re-lease envelope makes the limiter acoustically transpar-ent while maintaining low distortion. It can be thought of as two limiters in series, a fast attack and release limiter followed by a slow attack and release limiter. The limiter recovers quickly from brief transients, with no audible side effects, and also recovers slowly from sustained high levels to keep audio distortion low while preserving short term dynamics.Long Battery LifeSwitching power supplies throughout the design allow over 5 hours of operation using two alkaline AA bat-teries. Lithium batteries will provide over 8 hours of operation. The battery compartment and contacts are designed to prevent “rattle” as the unit is handled.Menu-Driven ControlA high-resolution LCD and control panel with mem-brane switches provide access to the menu-driven setup. Transmitter RF power, high-pass filter, frequency selection, backlight timeout, mute or talkback functions and tuning modes are easily accessed.Wideband Tuning RangeThe transmitter can tune across band of up to 76 MHz in either 100 kHz or 25 kHz steps.Frequency SelectionOperating frequency is normally selected using a receiver or analyzer to assess signals in the local en-vironment to avoid interference. Once an interference-free frequency is identified, the transmitter frequency is set to match the receiver.The LCD on the transmitter displays frequency in MHz and with a two character hex code that is used on most Lectrosonics receivers.AntennaA newly designed helical antenna allows the transmit-ter to be held in any position, since the user’s hands have little or no effect on the RF output power.Microphone CapsulesThe transmitter is available from Lectrosonics with the HHC and HHVMC cardioid condenser capsules. Capsules from several other manufacturers are also available for use with the HH: those with a 1.25” x 28 thread pitch and three contact rings. Condenser or dynamic microphone heads can be used with the HH, depending on the user’s preference or the application.IR (infrared) SyncAn IR Sync Port is used for quick setup with receivers that offer this feature. Settings for frequency, step size and compatibility mode are transferred from receiver to transmitter via the IR ports.Side Button FunctionsA programmable switch on the side of the housing can be configured as a mute/cough switch, to provide a talkback function, a power switch, or be disabled.The talkback function provides a communication channel when used with a receiver equipped with this feature, such as a Venue Wideband receiver with ap-propriate firmware. When pressed and held in, the side switch re-directs the audio output to a different audio channel on the receiver. As soon as the switch is re-leased, audio is returned to the program channel.The talkback function works only in the Digital Hybrid compatibility mode.USB Port for Firmware UpdatesFirmware updates are enabled by simply downloading a file and utility program from the Lectrosonics web site, connecting the transmitter to a computer via the USB port and running the program.
HHaLECTROSONICS, INC.6A mic capsule is threaded onto the body of the transmitter in the direction shown.Do not overtighten it.The lower housing opens by rotating it in the direction shown. After the threads are disengaged, pull the housing downward until it engages the detent that holds it open.The threaded interface is a 1.25” diameter opening with 28 threads per inch and three contact ringsMechanical AssemblyMicrophone Capsules:Lectrosonics offers two types of capsules. The HHC is the standard capsule and the HHVMC is the Variable Mic Capsule which includes adjustments for Bass, Midrange and Treble.HHC Lectrosonics cardioid electretHHVMC Lectrosonics cardioid electret with VariMic preampAlong with these two models from Lectrosonics, a variety of different capsules with a common thread and electrical interface are available from the major microphone manufacturers.A list of compatible capsules is on the website at www.lectrosonics.com listed on the HH transmitter page.Do not touch the contacts between the mic capsule and transmitter body. When necessary, the contacts can be cleaned with a cotton swab and alcohol.*All product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way affiliated with Lectrosonics.Capsule InstallationCapsules are attached with a right-hand thread.To remove the windscreen from the mic capsule, line up the blue wrench (included with the capsule head) with the flat notches on the lower threaded area of the mic capsule.Align flats on the wrench with flats on the capsule.
Wideband Hand Held TransmitterRio Rancho, NM 7Battery InstallationTo insert batteries, close the eject lever and insert the upper contacts first (closest to the mic capsule). Polar-ity is marked on the label in the bottom of the battery compartment.Close eject lever to install batteriesTo remove the batteries, pull the eject lever outward. The battery tips will move outward, making them easier to grasp.Pull eject lever outward to release batteries from contactsThe contacts are very tight to prevent the batteries from “rattling” as the transmitter is being handled.IR SyncThe IR SYNC (infrared sync) port is used with receiv-ers that offer this feature. Settings stored in the receiv-er for frequency, step size and compatibility mode are transferred to the transmitter via the infrared ports. To use this feature, open the housing on the transmitter to expose the control panel. Hold the transmitter near the receiver (less than 3 feet away) so the IR ports face each other. The transfer is triggered by a switch on the receiver. The LCD on the transmitter will display a message confirming that the settings were success-fully transferred, or an error message that identifies the problem that occurred.ButtonCoughIR Sync OKControl PanelSix membrane switches on the control panel are used to set up the transmitter by navigating the menus on the LCD and selecting the desired values.Power ButtonSide Button Setup SwitchModulation LEDsPrevious ScreenUP/DOWN Buttons for Menu Item SelectionEnter Menu and Select ItemIR Sync PortSetup and AdjustmentsPowering OnPress and hold the Power Button for several seconds until a countdown on the LCD is completed. The countdown from 1 through 3 will appear on the LCD, followed by a display of the model, firmware version, frequency block and compatibility mode.HoldforRf On...3 HHV1.00Blk 24HybridWhen you release the button, the unit will be opera-tional with the RF output turned on and the Main Window displayed.5623.400-40 -20 0AThe Main WindowNOTE: If the Power Button is released before the countdown is completed, the unit will boot up in the “standby” mode with the RF output turned off.
HHaLECTROSONICS, INC.8Battery ConditionAn icon on the Main Window indicates the remaining power of the transmitter batteries. This battery gauge is most accurate with the typical voltage drop across the life of alkaline and dry cell lithium batteries.5623.400-40 -20 0ABattery GaugeRechargeable batteries give little or no warning when nearing depletion. If you use rechargeable batteries in the HH, we recommend trying fully charged batteries first, noting the length of time that the batteries will run the unit, and in the future using somewhat less than that time to determine when the battery needs to be replaced. The Venue and other receivers from Lectro-sonics offer a timer function to assist in this process.Navigating Menus and ScreensThe Main Window displays the following information:5623.400-40 -20 0ATBHex Code for Operating frequencyIcon indicates whether RF output is turned on or offBattery conditionOperating frequency in MHzAudio levelFunction of the rear panel switch (talkback button)1) Press the MENU/SEL button to enter the setup menu. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the menu item.2) Press the MENU/SEL button to enter the setup screen for that item. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired value or mode.GainFreq.ButtonRolloff -40 -20 0Gain253) Press the MENU/SEL button to save this setting and return to the previous screen.4) Press the BACK button to return to the Main Win-dow.Powering OffPress and hold the Power Button (or the side button if it is configured for turning the power on and off) for several seconds and observe the countdown on the LCD. The countdown on the LCD will progress from 3 to 1 and the power will then be turned off. This can be done from any menu or screen.Powering O . . .1NOTE: If the Power Button is released before the countdown is completed, the unit will remain turned on and the LCD will return to the same screen or menu that was displayed previously.Standby ModeA brief push of the Power Button turns the unit on and places it into a “standby” mode (not transmitting). This allows the transmitter to be set up without the risk of creating interference for other wireless systems that are operating in the vicinity.A notice will appear briefly confirming that the RF out-put of the transmitter is turned off, followed by the Main Window. The antenna symbol will blink as a reminder that the RF output is turned off.5623.400-40 -20 0AMUTE Symbol blinks when RF output is turned OFFRfOffPower MenuWhen the transmitter is turned on, a brief push of the Power Button will reveal a menu allowing you to choose between Resume, Rf On?, and Pwr Off?.Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the menu items, then press the MENU/SEL button to confirm this action. The Rf On? selection will enter another screen prompting a Yes or No answer.ResumeRf On?Pwr Off?• Resume: Continue operating in the same condi-tion as before.• Rf On?: Begin transmitting the RF signal.• Pwr Off?: Turns off the transmitter.The unit can also be turned off from any menu or screen on the LCD by holding the power button in for the duration of the countdown.
Wideband Hand Held TransmitterRio Rancho, NM 9GainThis setting is very important since it will determine the audio signal to noise ratio and dynamic range that the wireless system will deliver. Gain must be set accord-ing to the individual voice, the mic capsule in use and the handling technique of the user. LEDs in the control panel facilitate accurate gain adjustment.GainFreq.ButtonRolloff -40 -20 0Gain25IMPORTANT: See the section Input Gain Adjustment on page 10 for details.Freq.The operating frequency is normally determined using the scanning function in the receiver or with coordina-tion software. The frequency is shown on the transmit-ter LCD display in MHz and with a hexadecimal code that is used on most Lectrosonics receivers.GainFreq.ButtonRolloff -40 -20 0Freq8A628.200ButtonThe Side Button on the housing can be set to provide several functions, or it can be bypassed.Functions:TalkBackPowerCoughMute(none)See page 11 for detailsGainFreq.ButtonRolloffRolloffA low frequency roll-off filter can be set for a -3dB point at 35, 50, 70, 100 or 125 Hz. Roll-off slopes are 12.2 dB/octave at 35 Hz and 10.1 dB/octave at 70 Hz through 125 Hz.GainFreq.ButtonRolloff Rolloff70 HzThe roll-off frequency is normally adjusted by ear to suit personal preferences.CompatThe HH can be used with earlier Lectrosonics wireless and IFB systems and systems from other manufactur-ers by selecting the correct Compatibility Mode. The receiver must be set to the same mode.CompatTuningTxPowerPhase CompatHybridThe available modes are as follows:• Hybrid Digital Hybrid receivers• Mode 3 (other brand contact the factory)• 200 Mode Earlier Lectrosonics receivers• 100 Mode 100 Series Lectrosonics receivers• Mode 6 (other brand contact the factory)• IFB Mode Lectrosonics IFB receiversTuningThe frequency can be adjusted in 100 kHz or 25 kHz steps to match the receiver. 100 kHz is the standard increment for Lectrosonics wireless systems, but 25 kHz increments may be needed for use with systems from other manufacturers or when frequency coordina-tion requires it.CompatTuningTxPowerPhase Tuning100 kHz25 kHzThe Hex Code on the Main Screen will be smaller in the 25 kHz mode and a fraction will appear next to the characters if a frequency in between even 100 kHz steps is selected.ButtonCough-40 -20 0Gain25TxPowerOutput power can be set to 100 mW to extend operat-ing range (which can also suppress noise and drop-outs to some extent) or set to 50 mW to slightly extend the operating life of the batteries.CompatTuningTxPowerPhase TxPower50 mW100 mW
HHaLECTROSONICS, INC.10Input Gain AdjustmentThe two bicolor Modulation LEDs (located at the bot-tom of the control panel) provide a visual indication of the audio signal level entering the transmitter.5623.400-40 -20 0AThe audio level is shown by LEDs and in the LCD screen.The gain should be set so that the -20 LED just turns red on the loudest peak (the onset of limiting).The LEDs will glow either red or green to indicate modulation levels as shown in the following table.Signal Level -20 LED -10 LEDLess than -20 dB Off Off-20 dB to -10 dB Green Off-10 dB to +0 dB Green Green+0 dB to +10 dB Red GreenGreater than +10 dB Red RedIt is best to go through the following procedure with the transmitter in the “standby” mode so that no audio will enter the sound system, which could cause feedback.1) With fresh batteries in the transmitter, power the unit on into “standby” (no transmission) mode.2) Press the MENU/SEL button once to enter the setup menu. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select Gain. Press the MENU/SEL button again to enter the setup screen.3) Hold the microphone the way it will be used in actual operation.4) Speak or sing at the same voice level that will actually be used during the program, while ob-serving the modulation LEDs. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the gain until the –20 dB LED starts to flicker red and the –10 dB glows green.5) Once the audio gain has been set, the signal can be sent through the sound system for overall level adjustments, monitor settings, etc. To do this, the unit must be set to transmit (see Powering On and Off, and the Standby Mode on page 7).NOTE: Full modulation is achieved when the -20 LED first turns red. 30 dB of clean limiting is available above this point.PhaseThe phase (polarity) of the audio can be inverted to match other microphone capsules as needed.TxPowerPhaseBacklgtRf On?PhasePosNegBacklgtThe LCD includes a backlight that illuminates the display for easier viewing in dim lighting conditions. It is set to come on when any button on the control panel is pressed, then stay on for either 30 seconds or 5 minutes, or to stay on all the time.CompatTuningTxPowerBacklgt BacklgtOn30 sec5 minRf On?The transmitter output can be switched on or off with this menu item. This is useful, for example, when the transmitter is in the “standby” mode during setup, al-lowing it to be turned on for normal operation without having to cycle the power.TuningTxPowerBacklgtRf On? Rf On?NoYe sThis menu item can also be used to change the trans-mitter to the “standby” mode with the RF output turned off for additional setup.DefaultThe default setting simple returns the transmitter back to the factory settings and any of the menu items can be readjusted from that default point.DefaultsettingsNoYe sTxPowerBacklgtRf On?Default
Wideband Hand Held TransmitterRio Rancho, NM 11Side Button FunctionsNOTE: The Power and Cough functions were added starting with serial number 1001.A special button (the Side Button) on the outside of the housing can be configured to provide a several dif-ferent functions, or to be inoperative.Side Button Functions:• TalkBack• Power• Cough• Mute• (none)The Side Button Setup Switch on the control panel opens a setup screen to set the Side Button function. Enter this setup screen and then use the UP/DOWN arrows to select the desired function, then press the MENU/SEL button to return to the Main Window.Press the Side Button Setup Switch or select Button on the main menu.Side Button Setup SwitchGainFreq.ButtonRolloffThe button menu provides a scrollable list of the avail-able functions. Us the UP/DOWN arrows to highlight the desired function and press BACK or MENU/SEL to select it and return to the main menu.ButtonTalkBkTalkback is a “push to talk” function that is active only while the button is pressed. The talkback function provides a communication channel when used with a receiver equipped with this function, such as a Venue Wideband receiver with firmware Ver. 5.2 or higher. When pressed and held in, the side button re-directs the audio output to a different audio channel on the receiver. As soon as the switch is released, audio is returned to the program channel.NOTE: The Talkback function is only available in the Digital Hybrid compatibility mode. An error message will appear if Talkback is selected while in another mode.ButtonPowerPower turns the power on and off.Hold the button in until the count-down sequence from 3 to 1 is completed. The power will then be turned off.(additional information on page 7)ButtonCoughCough is a momentary mute switch. Audio is muted while the button is held in.ButtonMuteMute is a “push on/push” off function that toggles on and off each time the Side Button is pressed. The mute function defeats the audio in the transmitter, so it works in all compatibility modes and with all receivers.Button(none)(none) disables the switch.For detailed information on setting up the Talkback function and the Venue receiver, refer to the Installa-tion Guide for the Venue Wideband Receiver.Main Window Displays for Mute and Talkback FunctionsThe function of the Side Button is displayed in the LCD Main Window.5623.400-40 -20 0A5623.400-40 -20 0ATB 5623.400-40 -20 0AMUTENone/Power Talkback Mute/CoughWhen the Side Button is pressed, the function will be active and the LCD will display an indication.5623.400-40 -20 0ATBTalkback activeReverse video5623.400AMUTE<–MUTE–>Mute active (MUTE blinks)Reverse video
HHaLECTROSONICS, INC.12IMPORTANT: Be sure to set the attenuator control back to its original setting (“F”) for normal operation. or a subsequent user may think the unit is malfunctioning or has a poor signal to noise ratio.LO/MID/HI (bass/mid/treble) - HHVMC onlyThe HHVMC head includes VariMicTM equalization adjustments to boost or cut the frequency response in LOW, MID and HIGH ranges. The LOW and HIGH con-trols will boost/cut by up to 8 dB while the MID control will boost/cut up to 6 dB.LOW MID HIGHThe pointer is between the darkened dots.The controls are set to “zero” (no boost or cut) in this photoThese controls operate as standard tone controls in that a counterclockwise adjustment cuts the response in that band and a clockwise adjustment boosts the response.+100dB-10 10Hz 100Hz 1KHz 10KHz+5-5VariMic Tone Control RangeTrebleBass MidrangeBoostCut TrebleMidrangeBassMic Capsule Adjustments(EXPERT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT)These adjustments significantly alter the gain and tonal quality of the microphone, and are to be used only in special circumstances.Caution: Always make the final decision about sound quality with the windscreen in place.Remove the windscreen using the supplied wrench.Align flats on the wrench with flats on the capsule.Attenuator AdjustmentThe HHC & HHVMC heads include an attenuator in the preamp circuitry to provide an additional 15 dB of headroom when needed for extremely loud voices.The attenuator should ONLY be used when the gain control is already turned all the way down and the audio is still driving the preamp into significant limiting where both -20 and -10 dB LEDs stay lit all or most of the time during peaks in the audio.-40 -20 0Gain0Gain set to minimum (0) on the LCD.LEDs on control panelThe attenuator control is a 16 position switch that attenuates the audio in 1 dB steps. It is marked 0 through F where F is minimum attenuation and 0 is maximum attenuation. Rotating it clockwise increases the loudness, and counter clockwise decreases the loudness.Attenuator switch set at F for normal operation.EQ controls(HHVMC only)Attenuator controlResonance tuned suspension HHVMC capsule
Wideband Hand Held TransmitterRio Rancho, NM 13Firmware UpdatesAs of the date of this writing, the firmware update pro-gram runs only on a Windows operating system.Updating the firmware is simply a matter of download-ing a utility program and file from the web site and running the program with the receiver connected to a computer via the USB port.Go to www.lectrosonics.com/US. Click on SUPPORT in the top bar, then click on the link to the HHa trans-mitter in the CATEGORIES pane on the right side of the page. Click on the link labeled Firmware Updates at the bottom of the page. Download the Firmware Updater program zip file and extract it to a temporary folder on your computer. Then download and extract the firmware zip file (e.g. xxxx_16.zip) and extract it to a temporary folder on your computer.Remove the lower housing of the transmitter by un-screwing it from the housing attached to the capsule and pulling it straight off the body of the transmitter to expose the circuitry. Spring-loaded ball detents provide a “stop” with only the control panel exposed. Continue to pull the lower housing farther to remove it. Simply push the lower housing back onto the transmitter body to re-install it.The USB port on the transmitter requires a micro-B male plug on the connecting cable. The other end of the cable would normally be a USB A-Type male con-nector to fit the most common type of USB jack used on computers.USB PortOpening in clear plastic sleeveSpring-loaded balls engage detents in housingHold down the BACK and UP arrow buttons on the transmitter control panel while powering it up. The LCD will display UPDATE to confirm it is in this mode. UPDAT EConnect the USB cable and run the utility program. The program will automatically detect the transmitter and prompt for the location of the firmware file. Point at the file and click on Start. The process takes about 90 seconds. A message on the computer screen will confirm the update is complete. Turn the transmitter off and disconnect the USB cable. Turn the transmitter back on again in the normal mode to verify it is work-ing correctly.
HHaLECTROSONICS, INC.14Parts and Accessories#55008 - Blue Battery Caddy #CCHH - Zippered PouchPadded zipper pouch for handheld transmitter#26872 Mic Capsule WrenchCustom wrench for removing windscreen from mic capsule#13585 Mic ClipScrew on mic clip for standard mic stands with 5/8”-27 thread HHXTNDExtender to for use with microphone flags commonly used in ENG for network or station ID to keep the flag from covering the side switch and LCDHH2SEN AdapterAdapts Sennheiser G2, G3 and 2000 Series micro-phone capsule heads to the HH transmitter.Transmitter interface Capsule interfaceHHA Adapter by Ambient RecordingAdapts Neumann KK104 and KK105 and Sennheiser cap-sules for the 5000 Series wire-less with Shure style threads to the HH transmitterHHA is available from Ambient Recording dealersVisit: www.ambient.de
Wideband Hand Held TransmitterRio Rancho, NM 15TroubleshootingSYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSETRANSMITTER WILL NOT POWER ON 1) Batteries are inserted backwards. 2) Batteries are dead, or too low to be used.HH MODULATION LEDs OFF 1) Audio Gain set too low. 2) Battery is inserted backwards. Check LCD for power indication. 3) Mic capsule is damaged or malfunctioning. Contact the factory for repair.HH MODULATION LEDs GOOD BUT NO SOUND 1) Talkback function is engaged (release multi-function button). See p. 11. 2) Receiver on wrong frequency or wrong block. 3) Receiver connected incorrectly to sound system. 4) Transmitter in standby mode.RECEIVER RF INDICATOR OFF 1) Transmitter not turned on. 2) Transmitter is in “standby” (non-transmitting) mode. Check the LCD for the antenna/transmission icon status. 3) Batteries are dead or installed backwards. 4) Receiver antenna missing, defective or improperly positioned. 5) Transmitter and receiver not on same frequency block. Check labels on transmitter and receiver to be sure they are operating on the same frequency block. 6) Make sure the transmitter and receiver frequency settings are in agreement. 7) Operating range is too great. 8) Receiver antenna missing, incorrect frequency or disconnected.NO SOUND BUT RECEIVER AUDIO LEVEL METER INDICATES SOUND 1) Receiver audio is muted. (Unmute receiver.) 2) Receiver audio output levels set too low. 3) Receiver audio output is disconnected or cable defective or mis-wired. 4) Sound system or recorder input level is turned down.DISTORTED SOUND 1) Transmitter Audio Gain set too high. Speak or sing into the transmitter and check the Audio Level LEDs, Audio Level bar graph in the transmitter LCD and corresponding indicators on the receiver. 2) Receiver output level may be too high for the sound system or recorder input. 3) Excessive wind noise or “breath pops.” Microphone may require an additional wind screen. 4) Transmitter frequency setting is not correct (when used with non-Digital Hybrid receiver). 5) Compatibility Mode mismatch between transmitter and receiver. 6) Mic capsule damaged or defectiveHISS AND NOISE -- AUDIBLE DROPOUTS 1) Transmitter Audio Gain set too low. See page 10 for proper audio gain setting. 2) Receiver antenna missing, defective or obstructed. 3) Operating range too great. 4) Interference may be present. Turn transmitter off and observe the RF level indicator on the receiver. Change frequency if necessary. 5) Return attenuator control back to default setting of “F”, then readjust audio gain per instructions on page 10EXCESSIVE FEEDBACK 1) Transmitter Audio Gain set too high. Check level adjustment, reduce receiver output level, or both. 2) Microphone too close to speaker system. 3) Move microphone closer to the user’s mouth and lower the sound system volume.
HHaLECTROSONICS, INC.16SpecificationsOperating frequencies: † Band A1: 470.100 - 537.575 Band B1: 537.600 - 614.375 Band C1: 614.400 - 691.175 Band D1: 691.200 - 767.975 (export only)Channel Step Size: Normal Tuning mode: 100 kHz Fine Tuning mode: 25 kHzRF Power output: Selectable at 50 or 100 mWPilot tone: 25 to 32 kHz frequency; 5 kHz deviation (Hybrid, IFB, 200 Series, Mode 6)Frequency stability: ± 0.002%Deviation: ± 75 kHz max. (Digital Hybrid mode)Spurious radiation: 90 dB below carrierOperating temperature range: -20° C to +50° CInput compressor: Dual envelope compressor, >30 dB rangeAudio Gain range: 0 to 45 dB; menu selectableModulation indicators: Dual bicolor LEDs indicate modulation of -20, -10, 0 and +10 dB referenced to full modulation, LCD bar-graph indicatorFrequency response 40 Hz to 20 kHz (+/- 1dB)Low frequency roll-off: -3 dB selectable @35, 50, 70, 100, 125 Hz, 36 dB/octave (varies slightly w/ selection)Controls: External: Programmable mute/talkback button Internal control panel: Power, Side Button Setup, MENU/SEL, BACK and Up/Down arrow buttons for menu item selection and settings.Battery: (2) AA with polarity protection and battery ejection leverBattery Life: 5.5 hours (alkaline); 8-10 hours (lithium)Battery Status Indication: Transmitted to Lectrosonics Digital Hybrid and 200 Series receiversCapsule Interface: 1.25 in. diameter x 28 thread pitchCapsule Power available: 5V, 25 mA maxInput impedance: 1000 OhmsWeight: 11.4 oz. with lithium batteries and HHC capsuleDimensions: 9.5” long x 1.97” diameter at largest point with HHC capsule attached Emission Designator: 180KF3ESpecifications subject to change without notice.† Not all frequency blocks are available in all countries. Consult your local representative or contact Lectrosonics for more information.
Wideband Hand Held TransmitterRio Rancho, NM 17FCC Compliance:This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits as set forth for an un-controlled environment. This device should be installed and operated so that its antenna(s) are not co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.Notice to the End User:The normal condition of using this device is to keep the hand at least 20mm away from the base of the microphone.Industry Canada Compliance:This device operates on a no-protection no-interference basis. Should the user seek to obtain protection from other radio services operating in the same TV bands, a radio license is required. Please consult Industry Canada’s document CPC-2-1-28, Optional Licensing for Low-Power Radio Apparatus in the TV Bands, for details.This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Op-eration is subject to the following two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference;2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.Cet appareil est conforme à Industrie Canada une licence standard RSS exonérés (s). Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:1. Cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences2. Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris les interférences pouvant provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable de l’appareil
HHaLECTROSONICS, INC.18Service and RepairIf your system malfunctions, you should attempt to correct or isolate the trouble before concluding that the equip-ment needs repair. Make sure you have followed the setup procedure and operating instructions. Check the inter-connecting cables and then go through the Troubleshooting section in this manual.We strongly recommend that you do not try to repair the equipment yourself and do not have the local repair shop attempt anything other than the simplest repair. If the repair is more complicated than a broken wire or loose con-nection, send the unit to the factory for repair and service. Don’t attempt to adjust any controls inside the units. Once set at the factory, the various controls and trimmers do not drift with age or vibration and never require read-justment. There are no adjustments inside that will make a malfunctioning unit start working.LECTROSONICS’ Service Department is equipped and staffed to quickly repair your equipment. In-warranty repairs are made at no charge in accordance with the terms of the warranty. Out-of-warranty repairs are charged at a mod-est flat rate plus parts and shipping. Since it takes almost as much time and effort to determine what is wrong as it does to make the repair, there is a charge for an exact quotation. We will be happy to quote approximate charges by phone for out-of-warranty repairs.Returning Units for RepairFor timely service, please follow the steps below:A. DO NOT return equipment to the factory for repair without first contacting us by letter or by phone. We need to know the nature of the problem, the model number and the serial number of the equipment. We also need a phone number where you can be reached 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. (U.S. Mountain Standard Time).B. After receiving your request, we will issue you a return authorization number (R.A.). This number will help speed your repair through our receiving and repair departments. The return authorization number must be clearly shown on the outside of the shipping container.C. Pack the equipment carefully and ship to us, shipping costs prepaid. If necessary, we can provide you with the proper packing materials. UPS is usually the best way to ship the units. Heavy units should be “double-boxed” for safe transport.D. We also strongly recommend that you insure the equipment, since we cannot be responsible for loss of or damage to equipment that you ship. Of course, we insure the equipment when we ship it back to you.Mailing address: Shipping address: Telephone: Lectrosonics, Inc. Lectrosonics, Inc. (505) 892-4501 PO Box 15900 581 Laser Rd. (800) 821-1121 Toll-free Rio Rancho, NM 87174 Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 892-6243 Fax USA USA Web: E-mail: www.lectrosonics.com sales@lectrosonics.comLectrosonics Canada:Mailing Address: Telephone: E-mail: 720 Spadina Avenue, (416) 596-2202 Sales: colinb@lectrosonics.com Suite 600 (877) 753-2876 Toll-free Service: joeb@lectrosonics.com Toronto, Ontario M5S 2T9 (877-7LECTRO) (416) 596-6648 Fax
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2023 October 2015581 Laser Road NE • Rio Rancho, NM 87124 USA • www.lectrosonics.com(505) 892-4501 • (800) 821-1121 • fax (505) 892-6243 • sales@lectrosonics.comLIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTYThe equipment is warranted for one year from date of purchase against defects in materials or workmanship provided it was purchased from an authorized dealer. This warranty does not cover equipment which has been abused or damaged by careless handling or shipping. This warranty does not apply to used or demonstrator equipment.Should any defect develop, Lectrosonics, Inc. will, at our option, repair or replace any defective parts without charge for either parts or labor. If Lectrosonics, Inc. cannot correct the defect in your equipment, it will be replaced at no charge with a similar new item. Lectrosonics, Inc. will pay for the cost of returning your equipment to you.This warranty applies only to items returned to Lectrosonics, Inc. or an authorized dealer, shipping costs prepaid, within one year from the date of purchase.This Limited Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of New Mexico. It states the entire liablility of Lectrosonics Inc. and the entire remedy of the purchaser for any breach of warranty as outlined above. NEITHER LECTROSONICS, INC. NOR ANYONE INVOLVED IN THE PRODUCTION OR DELIVERY OF THE EQUIPMENT SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT EVEN IF LECTROSONICS, INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LIABILITY OF LECTROSONICS, INC. EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT.This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have additional legal rights which vary from state to state.

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