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Lectrosonics Quadra Instruction Manual
Summary of Quadra
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Digital iem system instruction manual rio rancho, nm, usa www.Lectrosonics.Com fill in for your records: serial number: purchase date: tm.
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Digital iem system rio rancho, nm 3 table of contents fcc notice .............................................................................. 4 industry canada notices ....................................................... 4 safety notes ..............................................................
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Quadra lectrosonics, inc. 4 excessive sound levels can cause permanent hearing damage. 1. Always adjust the volume to the lowest level before listening to unknown transmissions. 2. Use the lowest reasonable level consistent with hearing safety. 3. Don’t use high sound levels in the earphone to overc...
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Digital iem system rio rancho, nm 5 system overview the quadra system provides an entirely new level of audio and rf performance in a wireless monitor system. The combination of analog or digital input capability, ultra-low latency 24 bit, 48 khz audio, digital rf modulation and discrete four channe...
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Quadra lectrosonics, inc. 6 receiver operation battery insertion the receiver is powered by three aa batteries, either alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable types. Do not use “heavy duty” batteries from a drug store - they will not last long in the m4 receiver. Open the battery door by pressing on it w...
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Digital iem system rio rancho, nm 7 lcd the boot sequence will briefly display the company logo, model number and firmware revision. Following the boot-up sequence, the receiver will re- vert to the main window, showing the following: • operating frequency at the upper left (frq1, frq2, etc. In 4 ch...
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Quadra lectrosonics, inc. 8 2 channel master volume audio ch. 1 2 no function no function master(1,2) mode 2 channel master volume master(1)+2 mode audio ch. 1 audio ch. 2 master volume no function 2 channel audio ch. 1 audio ch. 2 1+2 mode no function 2 channel operation in this mode, two channels ...
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Digital iem system rio rancho, nm 9 4 channel operation in this mode, all four audio channels fed to the trans- mitter are available at the receiver. Note: the transmitter must be in 4 channel mode for the receiver to work in this manner. Audio can be routed to the four audio control knobs in the fo...
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Quadra lectrosonics, inc. 10 split 1,2 master volume audio ch. 1 no function master (1)+2 mode audio ch. 2 no function split 1,2 master(1,2) mode audio ch. 1 2 no function no function master volume split 1,2 audio ch. 1 no function 1+2 mode audio ch. 2 no function split 1,2 operation split modes all...
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Digital iem system rio rancho, nm 11 split 3,4 operation split modes allow you to use a single m4t transmitter running in the 4 channel mode to send two different 2 channel stereo mixes to two different receivers or groups of receivers using a single radio frequency. Split 3+4 mode delivers audio ch...
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Quadra lectrosonics, inc. 12 pan to select your overall stereo balance and stereo pan- ning for individual audio channels, use the arrow but- tons to highlight pan in the menu list. Press the menu/sel button to enter the setup screen. The setup screen that appears will be determined by the 2 channel...
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Digital iem system rio rancho, nm 13 limiter this feature can be used in order to provide audio lim- iting at the receiver in order to prevent excessive levels at the headphones or earbuds. To set the amount of limiting, highlight “limiter” in the menu list using the ar- row keys. Press menu/sel to ...
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Quadra lectrosonics, inc. 14 receiver: body placement position the receiver on a belt, guitar strap, wardrobe, etc. So that the antennas are oriented vertically and not touching a metallic surface. Make sure the antennas are on the outside of thick or metallic costuming so the antenna whips will be ...
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Digital iem system rio rancho, nm 15 receiver accessories p/n 25984 replacement wire belt clip. Ccm4r foam lined carrying case. Bchinged spring-loaded belt clip kit p/n 35856 hex key wrench (allen wrench) p/n 35747 rubber cushion p/n 28852 4-40 x 1/4 flat hex head screw.
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Quadra lectrosonics, inc. 16 transmitter front panel tm digital iem headphone monitor power switch channel select buttons transmitter rear panel digital iem transmitter aes in ch1/ch2 1 2 3 4 aes in ch3/ch4 usb ant 100-240 vac, 50/60 hz, 5w s/n usb port for firmware updates antenna output analog aud...
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Digital iem system rio rancho, nm 17 lcd the main window shows the following: • operating frequency frq1, frq2, etc. For 4-ch or split 4-ch operation frq1a, frq1b, frq2a, etc. For 2-ch operation - see channel setup on p. 16 • audio level meters for either two or four channels (depending on how the m...
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Quadra lectrosonics, inc. 18 transmitter menus to access the setup menus, press the menu/sel but- ton at the upper left of the membrane panel. To back up one level or return to the “home screen,” press the back button. The arrow keys along the right side of the control panel allow you to navigate be...
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Digital iem system rio rancho, nm 19 note: input channels that have been selected as aes/ebu digital inputs do not allow input level trim. In the case where the resulting volume at the receiver headphones or earphones is deemed insufficient, the receiver provides makeup gain - see the receiver prega...
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Quadra lectrosonics, inc. 20 rack mount hardware the m4t is delivered with a partial set of rack mount hardware, including bolts, a rack ear, connecting flanges, antenna cable and front-panel handles. With two m4t units, there is enough hardware supplied to connect the two units together, front-moun...
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Digital iem system rio rancho, nm 21 8. Attach the antenna wires to the antenna ports on the back of the transmitters. 9. Attach the supplied antenna connector protectors to the sides of the transmitters right behind the rack ears. Secure them with the supplied screws. Note that this item will fit t...
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Quadra lectrosonics, inc. 22 single unit rack-mount instructions assembling the optional rmpm4t-1 kit: 1. Remove the plastic end-caps from the front of the m4t transmitter. Pry out the metal inserts on each side of the transmitter with a small screwdriver plastic guards snap out from corners. Pry ou...
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Digital iem system rio rancho, nm 23 the finished assembly will position the transmit- ter in the rack as shown here. In this example, the antenna loop through is not being used. Optional rmpm4t-1 kit rack mount kit for single m4t transmitter. Note: the parts included with each m4t transmitter permi...
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Quadra lectrosonics, inc. 24 replacement parts p/n 25989 rack ear flange p/n 14247 rack handle p/n 35702 hex key (allen wrench) p/n 28885 cap screw; #10-32 9/16 ss (four required for dual rack mount p/n 25986 retaining clip for power cord p/n 35664 rubber feet (set of four) antenna cable kit p/n 218...
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Digital iem system rio rancho, nm 25 firmware updates as new versions of the firmware become available, updates are accomplished with a software utility and simple procedure. In many cases, updates must be made to both transmitter and receiver to ensure com- patibility and provide the latest feature...
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Digital iem system rio rancho, nm 27 troubleshooting guide symptom cause action transmitter and receiver on, receiver shows strong rf signal, but no blue rf led on receiver and no audio transmitter and receiver are not both using the same channel setup decide which channel setup (2-channel, 4-channe...
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Digital iem system rio rancho, nm 29 service and repair if 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 cable...
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Quadra lectrosonics, inc. 30 specifications overall system operating spectrum: 902 - 928 mhz center frequencies (mhz): 4-channel mode: 907.776, 912.384, 916.992, 923.904 four 4-channel systems can operate simultaneously for a total of 16 audio channels. Center frequencies: (mhz): 2-channel mode: 906...
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Page 32: Limited One Year Warranty
4 january 2011 581 laser road ne • rio rancho, nm 87124 usa • www.Lectrosonics.Com (505) 892-4501 • (800) 821-1121 • fax (505) 892-6243 • sales@lectrosonics.Com limited one year warranty the equipment is warranted for one year from date of purchase against defects in materials or workmanship provide...