Lectrosonics Long Ranger II Operating Instructions Manual

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Summary of Long Ranger II

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    Portable wireless sound system operating instructions and trouble-shooting guide lectrosonics, inc. Rio rancho, nm.

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    Introduction thank you for selecting the long ranger ii portable wireless sound system. This system represents over 80 years of combined experience in the design of rf transmitters, receivers and public address systems. The long ranger ii sets new standards for operational convenience, flexibility a...

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    General technical description the standard long ranger ii portable wireless sound system consists of a combination wireless receiver/amplifier/speaker with a rechargeable battery pack, an m170 belt-pack transmitter and a microphone. Optional microphones, extension speakers and add-on equipment for a...

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    Controls and functions control panel wireless microphone volume turns unit power on and off and also functions as the volume control for the internal wireless receiver. Power a red led that lights when unit power is on. Rf a green led that lights when the companion transmitter is turned on and there...

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    Front panel 12v dc power input a special jack used to connect an external 12 volt dc source to the unit to substitute for the "on-board" battery pack. It is most commonly used for connecting the long ranger ii to a vehicle cigarette lighter receptacle. When an external power source is connected to t...

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    M170 series transmitters standard long ranger ii systems include an m170 belt-pack transmitter which is designed to be used with a lavalier or headset microphone. The optional m170-xlr transmitter is similar to the m170 but is equipped with two microphone connectors; a locking micro jack for lavalie...

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    System setup rules this section includes some basic rules that will ensure trouble-free operation of your long ranger ii system: 1) make sure the transmitter battery is good, or better yet, new. 2) charge up the battery pack in the long ranger ii fully before you use the system. Charge until the gre...

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    Initial equipment adjustments this section covers the initial adjustments to the transmitter and long ranger ii that must be made before the system is placed into operation. The step-by-step procedures are listed in the order in which they should be performed: 1) turn long ranger ii power on - the p...

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    9) you may now adjust the wireless microphone volume control on the control panel to a level where everyone can hear. You will probably have to do this in several steps. If you attempt to adjust the volume yourself while standing and transmitting just behind the unit, you will likely have a "feedbac...

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    Adding a second wireless channel to your long ranger ii a very popular feature of the long ranger ii is the ability to add a second wireless channel to an existing system in the field. The lectrosonics 170 mini-lr system was expressly designed for that purpose. The standard system consists of a sr17...

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    3) the sr170-lr receiver is to be mounted on the long ranger ii upright with velcro. The receiver should be positioned, control panel up, between the horn mounting screw and the screw which secures the battery pack to the upright. Remove the paper backing from one side of the velcro and affix it to ...

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    Multiple long ranger ii systems a unique use of the aux in/out jack is for connecting two (or more) long ranger ii systems together for simultaneous use. When the long ranger iis are interconnected in this manner, they will operate like a single system. You will have two (or more) wireless microphon...

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    Microphone choices m119 - this is a very small, omni-directional mic used only as a lavalier ("lapel") microphone. It may be prone to feedback since it is usually placed so far away from the users mouth; however it has a very flat response and excellent tone quality. The m119 generally works best wi...

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    Accessories and replacement parts item description use ch-40 battery charger replacement hm142v single headband with locking micro plug for m170 headset microphone series transmitters. Hm152v headset microphone double adjustable headband. With micro plug for m170 series transmitters. M121s dynamic m...

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    Troubleshooting symptom possible cause long ranger ii red power lamp not on 1) wireless microphone volume or dim control in off position 2) batteries completely discharged 3) push-re-cirk-it tripped 4) battery connectors loose long ranger ii green rf lamp not on 1) transmitter not on 2) dead battery...

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    Specifications long ranger ii operating frequency: 150 to 216 mhz audio power output: 33 watts, rms, into 8 ohms distortion: less than 1% amplifier freq. Response: 50hz - 20khz; +0, -3 db max. Audio output(spl): 140 db at 3 feet fm deviation: ±15khz wireless operating range: up to 750 feet rf signal...

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    Service and repair if your system malfunctions, you should attempt to correct or isolate the trouble before concluding that the equipment needs repair. Make sure you have followed the setup procedure and operating instructions. Check out the inter-connecting cords and then go through the trouble sho...

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    Limited one year warranty the 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 warr...