Polsen ULW-96-V2, Product Manual

Page 1: ...PRODUCT MANUAL 96 V2 WIRELESS SYSTEM 96 CHANNEL CAMERA MOUNTABLE UHF ...

Page 2: ...ure extremely quiet and reliable operation the internal electronic components are IECQ certified to meet international standards of quality The ULW 96 V2 boasts professional features including a line input on the transmitter and a headphone output on the receiver There are three selectable output levels to ensure proper gain staging and a headphone level control that allows real time monitoring at...

Page 3: ...2 23 One Year Limited Warranty 24 PRECAUTIONS Exposure to high sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss Avoid listening at high volumes for extended periods of time Keep this product away from water and any flammable gases or liquids Handle this product with care Clean this product with only a soft dry cloth Keep this product away from children Use only parts provided by the manufacturer To a...

Page 4: ...4 OVERVIEW Receiver 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 12 14 15 ...

Page 5: ...ut level switch hi mid low Slide this switch to adjust the output level 6 RF LED The RF LED glows red while power is on and green when the unit is receiving a strong RF signal 7 Info button Press and hold this button to display the transmission frequency on the LCD 8 LCD The LCD will glow for a few seconds when the unit is turned on and when the Set or Channel up down buttons are pressed see 11 Ch...

Page 6: ...6 Transmitter OVERVIEW 2 1 3 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 4 ...

Page 7: ...econds until the channel number blinks Then use the channel up down buttons to select a channel and press Set to confirm see 12 Channel up down buttons 9 LCD The LCD will glow for a few seconds when the unit is turned on or when the Set or Channel up down buttons are pressed see 12 Channel up down buttons 10 Battery power icon 11 Channel transmission frequency in MHz when channel up down buttons a...

Page 8: ...8 Handheld Transmitter Accessories OVERVIEW 1 3 15 16 4 7 6 8 5 9 10 11 12 13 14 18 17 19 2 ...

Page 9: ...ons are held down 8 Channel up down buttons Press and hold one of these buttons to display the transmission frequency in MHz on the LCD After using the Set button to enable channel changing use these buttons to select a channel see Set 4 button Press and hold to rapidly change channels 9 Power LED The Power LED glows red when the unit is on 10 Power button Press and hold for approximately two seco...

Page 10: ...ction of the arrow 3 Insert two fresh AA batteries in the proper orientations 4 Close the compartment by pushing the cover so it locks into place Rechargeable Batteries You can use rechargeable AA batteries with the receiver and transmitter and charge them by inserting both units into the Polsen ULW 96 BBCH charger sold separately When using rechargeable batteries with the handheld transmitter you...

Page 11: ...t this point Note Insufficient battery power can decrease the ULW 96 V2 s ability to transmit and receive Be prepared make sure your batteries start out with a full charge when using this system and always carry spare batteries OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Testing the RF Environment Before you hook up the ULW 96 V2 to your camera and talent it is important to test and set initial parameters in order to ...

Page 12: ...ransmitted to the receiver This advanced feature provides added flexibility that professionals rely on To connect the transmitter and the receiver follow these steps 1 Connect the included lavalier microphone to the transmitter s microphone input or plug a line level source into the transmitter s line input Note If you are connecting the receiver to a sound system mute the sound system Do not moni...

Page 13: ... the transmission quality and level are good mount the receiver and transmitter Connecting the Handheld Transmitter and the Receiver The handheld transmitter s capsule has a wide cardioid pattern for ample off axis response This helps to clearly capture your subject s voice and to reduce unwanted ambience The handheld operation is ideal for on camera applications such as reporting event coverage a...

Page 14: ...ones into the receiver and gradually raise the level to a comfortable volume for monitoring the transmission 4 Adjust as necessary to make sure an ample level is being transmitted to the receiver The objective is to transmit the highest possible level without distortion for the best signal to noise ratio throughout the signal path 5 Once you have determined the transmission quality and level are g...

Page 15: ...er pre attached A 1 4 20 threaded socket in the shoe adapter allows for additional mounting options To mount the receiver to your camera 1 Loosen the adapter s locking wheel and slide the mounting foot all the way into your camera s shoe mount Make sure to position the receiver so the antenna doesn t enter your image frame 2 Tighten the locking wheel until secure 3 Use the included 1 8 in 3 5 mm a...

Page 16: ... V2 s belt clips can easily be removed and reattached to the body pack so you can mount it upside down To reorient the belt clip follow these steps 1 Push outward on the belt clip at one of the hinges so one side of the clip pops out 2 Push the belt clip out from the other hinge to completely remove the clip from the body pack 3 Realign the belt clip with the body pack making sure the clip is faci...

Page 17: ... of the transmitter and monitor via an earphone not included plugged into the headphone output The offstage instructor can dictate directions into the microphone transmitter unit from a remote location or send the cues from a broadcast mixer or interruptible feedback IFB system via the line input on the transmitter USING MULTIPLE UHF WIRELESS SYSTEMS Since the ULW 96 V2 has 96 channels to choose f...

Page 18: ... angle in relation to each other There can be a lot of RF interference outdoors Try moving indoors where there is less RF interference Keep the units antennas at least 2 ft 0 6 m away from conductive objects like metal and water Overhead telephone lines fluorescent lighting and metal fences can all cause interference Turn off all nearby computers and mobile phones RF planning and management is imp...

Page 19: ...y can cause intermodulation distortion between systems Make sure the antennas are at least 3 ft 0 9 m away from each other On a single system the transmitter and receiver antennas should be at least 8 ft apart at all times The input level on the camera recorder or mixer is too high Turn down the audio input level on your camera or recording device Lower the audio output level on the receiver Turn ...

Page 20: ...and is not shorting Check all cables to make sure they are completely plugged into the proper inputs The line source is off or not playing back audio If you are transmitting a line level signal make sure there is audio coming out of the line source device The line level input overrides the microphone input If you want to record via the microphone input make sure there is nothing plugged into the l...

Page 21: ...15 2 cm from the subject is usually good microphone placement but you may need to experiment FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH ...

Page 22: ...ITH BATTERIES 6 4 oz 183 g Receiver RECEIVING MODE PLL single channel RF SPURIOUS REJECTION 58 dB IMD REJECTION 58 dB DOUBLE INTERMEDIATE 243 95 MHz 10 7 MHz HEADPHONE LEVEL 750 mV Max AUDIO OUTPUT 5 dBv 10dBv 15dBv Hi Mid Low switch HEADPHONE JACK 1 8 in 3 5 mm POWER SUPPLY Two AA batteries OPERATING TIME NIMH Approximately 11 hr ALKALINE Approximately 14 hr DIMENSIONS 1 0 2 5 3 4 in 2 6 6 4 8 6 ...

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Page 24: ... or defect caused by misuse neglect accident alteration abuse improper installation or maintenance EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN THE WARRANTY PROVIDER 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 specific legal rights and you may also have addition...