Lectrosonics M170 Operating Instructions Manual

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Summary of M170

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    M170 belt pack transmitter operating instructions and trouble-shooting guide lectrosonics, inc. Rio rancho, nm.

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    Introduction thank you for selecting the m170 series transmitter. The m170 series transmitters operate on high band frequencies from 150 mhz to 216 mhz. It is offered in five different versions to meet your specific needs. This manual covers all five versions. Only the m170 series transmitters are c...

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    General description the m170 series transmitter is offered in five versions. The standard model is the m170. The m170-ls, m170-xlr, m170-bgo, and the m170-ctm are modifications of the standard m170. The m170 and m170-ls transmitters use the microphone cord for the antenna. The m170-xlr uses the hand...

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    M170 variations 3.

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    Controls and functions the mic jack is a locking micro jack that supplies "phantom power" for electret microphones such as the lectrosonics m130, m140 and the hm142v and hm152v headset models. Insert the microphone cord plug into the jack and rotate it clockwise to lock it. It is important that the ...

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    Controls and functions (cont’d.) the xlr mic jack (m170-xlr only) is a standard 3-pin audio connector (switchcraft a3f) that will accept standard hand-held microphones with balanced or unbalanced outputs. The transmitter may be plugged directly onto hand-held microphones or worn on the belt when use...

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    Battery instructions the battery you use in the m170 series transmitter should be a 9 volt alkaline, available almost everywhere. An alkaline battery will provide 12 to 15 hours of operation. Carbon zinc batteries, even if marked "heavy duty" will only provide about 4 hours of operation. Make sure y...

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    Operating instructions (cont’d.) 6) a small screwdriver is supplied with the transmitter. The screwdriver is used to adjust the audio gain of the transmitter to match your microphone and your voice. The gain adjust is located on the side of the transmitter as shown on page 3. The adjustment is made ...

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    Troubleshooting before going through the following chart, be sure that you have a good battery in the transmitter. It is important that you follow these steps in the sequence listed. Symptom possible cause transmitter battery led off 1) unit turned off. Check front panel on/off slide switch. 2) batt...

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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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    M170-bgo supplemental sheet the m170-bgo was designed specifically for bingo halls. This transmitter is a lower cost alternative to a traditional system that uses multiple receivers. Since all the transmitters are on the same frequency, only one receiver is necessary. The special design of the trans...

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    Specifications and features operating frequencies: 150 to 216 mhz rf power output: 50 mw deviation: ± 15khz spurious radiation: 60db below carrier frequency stability: ± 0.005% equivalent input noise: -126db input sensitivity: 8mv to 1.6v for full modulation input compressor: soft compressor; 12db r...

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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...