Lectrosonics Long Ranger 4, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Long Ranger 4 Portable Wireless Sound System INSTRUCTION MANUAL Rio Rancho NM USA www lectrosonics com Fill in for your records Serial Number Purchase Date ...

Page 2: ...JACK 8 POWER ON OFF 8 BATTERY INDICATOR LAMP 8 MIC LEVEL ADJUST 8 AUDIO SWITCH 8 M175 BATTERY REPLACEMENT 8 H175DC CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 9 INPUT JACK 9 POWER ON OFF 9 BATTERY POWER LED 9 LEVEL CONTROL 9 H175DC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10 H175DC BATTERY REPLACEMENT 12 USING ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS 12 ADDING A SECOND WIRELESS CHANNEL TO YOUR LONG RANGER 13 INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ADD ON RECEIVER SYSTE...

Page 3: ... receiver operating range of up to 750 feet The receiver is designed for high selectivity to prevent interference from other transmitted radio signals The system is designed and constructed for rigorous portable use with the antenna integrated into the horn speaker to eliminate damage General Technical Description The Long Ranger will operate from 8 to 12 hours from the on board rechargeable batte...

Page 4: ...e Line This mini jack is used for connecting high level high impedance outputs from tape decks or other amplifiers It also may be used for connecting the earphone output from portable cassette players Auxiliary Input Volume Adjusts the volume of the MIC and LINE inputs Aux In Out An RCA phono jack that functions both as a line level input and line level output This omnibus jack is primarily used f...

Page 5: ...is a Radio Shack 274 1567 size K coaxial DC power plug Radio Shack also stocks cigarette lighter plugs with built in fuse and cords to construct a suitable assembly External 8 Ohm Speakers Two jacks which are used to connect external 8 ohm loudspeakers such as the Lectrosonics H300 re entrant horn This jack can also be used to power other brands of loudspeakers but be sure that the speaker has a r...

Page 6: ...s simultaneously through a single Long Ranger System Setup 5 Use the minimum volume that will enable everyone to hear It doesn t have to be loud to be heard 6 Always turn the power off before connecting or disconnecting external speakers 7 The Long Ranger should be elevated for best coverage The unit should ideally be at least 2 feet higher than the audience For example with an audience standing o...

Page 7: ...while standing and just behind the Figure 3 Transmitter Gain Adjustment Green LED Red LED unit you will likely have a feedback problem It is convenient to have another person adjust the volume while you transmit from a position 20 feet or more behind the unit REMEMBER the transmitter gain control is used only to adjust for proper MOD LEVEL lamp indications DO NOT use it to adjust the output volume...

Page 8: ...ally only produce 7 2 Volts at full charge which will only operate the transmitter for an hour or less Make sure your batteries are marked alkaline Short battery life is almost always caused by weak batteries or batteries of the wrong type The BATTERY LAMP will light when the transmitter is turned on and will stay lit as long as the battery is good As the battery voltage drops the lamp will grow d...

Page 9: ...operation left If the LED fails to light the battery should be replaced The POWER LED is connected to a precision battery test circuit that con tinuously monitors battery voltage The LED is at full brightness with a new 9 Volt alkaline As the battery voltage drops during use the LED brightness will also decrease After 12 to 15 hours the battery voltage will be about 7 Volts The LED will be complet...

Page 10: ...kwise until it stops b Turn the collar two turns counter clockwise to extend the locking tab c Press the mic onto the XLR connector until you hear a click The click indicates the mic has locked into place d Pull on mic to ensure that it is secure e Tighten the collar by turning it counter clockwise Warning Worn mics may not click and may not properly lock ...

Page 11: ...ty of the gain control circuit in the H175 6 Adjust the Long Ranger volume level as necessary NOTES The LEVEL control on the transmitter should not be used to control the volume of your sound system This should be done using the level control on the Long Ranger If the mic level is too high the Red LED on the Long Ranger will light frequently or stay on This condition may cause distortion If the mi...

Page 12: ...r for an hour or less Make sure your batteries are marked alkaline Short battery life is almost always caused by weak batteries or batteries of the wrong type To open the battery compartment press outward on the cover door in the direction of the arrow as shown in the drawing Only slight sliding pressure is needed to open and close the battery door H175DC Battery Replacement Swing the door open an...

Page 13: ...the Long Ranger rear panel upright Dress the cable along the top of the battery pack along with the speaker wires as shown in Figure 4 2 Remove and discard the two black Phillips head screws from the bottom of the antenna strip on the right hand side of the speaker and from the speaker mounting block Using the supplied bright screws and lockwashers connect the shield ring lug the black wire to the...

Page 14: ... picking up a good radio signal from the transmitter Initial Adjustments to the Add On Receiver System 7 This is the most important step in the set up procedure Place the microphone in the exact position where you will be using it Speak at the same voice level that you will use during actual operation While you speak use the supplied screwdriver to adjust the gain control on the trans mitter side ...

Page 15: ...h Long Ranger will be controlled by the left hand knob on the matching unit The volume of each add on wireless system will be controlled by the right hand knob on the matching unit All sound from all wireless microphones will appear on all loudspeakers both built in or external Connect the Long Ranger systems together with a standard RCA phono patch cord male plug to male plug It is best to use co...

Page 16: ...t noise caused by wind HM142V This single band headset microphone is normally worn on the head but can also be worn around the neck for hands free operation It provides maximum gain before feedback since the microphone is very close to the user s mouth The built in volume control helps control feedback in difficult environments such as when the user must be close to the Long Ranger Worn on the hea...

Page 17: ...n design that places the micro phone pickup element close to the mouth using a dual element noise cancelling technique to minimize feedback H300 Extension Speaker with detachable cable H300CA 50 cable for extension speaker MM 36 Patch Cord 36 RCA male to male For interconnecting AUX IN OUT jacks RK 119 Wind Screen for M119 and M140 microphones RK 142 Wind Screen for HM142V and HM152V headset micro...

Page 18: ...em operation normal except for high hiss or hum level A Green MOD LEVEL lamp 1 Transmitter gain control set too low dark or barely flickers 2 Headset volume white knob turned down B MOD LEVEL lamps appear normal 1 Noisy microphone or mic cable To verify replace with known good microphone 2 Hiss in device connected to Long Ranger Turn off the device If hiss stops problem is in the device If hiss re...

Page 19: ...ke 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 Repair For 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 ...

Page 20: ...rosonics 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 brea...