User's Manual

HMa
LECTROSONICS, INC.
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Before going through the following chart, be sure that you have good batteries in the transmitter. It is important that
you follow these steps in the sequence listed.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE
TRANSMITTER PWR LED OFF 1) Batteries are inserted backwards or dead.
2) Transmitter not powered up. (See Operating Instructions,
Power UP and Boot Sequence.)
AUDIO LEVEL LEDs NOT LIGHTING 1) Gain control set to minimum.
2) Batteries are inserted backwards or dead. Check PWR LED.
3) Mic capsule is damaged or malfunctioning.
4) Mic connector is damaged or mis-wired.
RECEIVER RF INDICATOR OFF 1) Transmitter not turned on, or is in Standby Mode.
2) Transmitter batteries are dead.
3) Receiver antenna missing or improperly positioned.
4) Transmitter and receiver not on same frequency.
Check switches/display on transmitter and receiver.
5) Transmitter and receiver not on same frequency band.
6) Operating range is too great.
NO SOUND (OR LOW SOUND LEVEL), RECEIVER INDICATES PROPER AUDIO MODULATION
1) Receiver output level set too low.
2) Receiver output disconnected, or cable defective or mis-wired.
3) Sound system or recorder input is turned down.
DISTORTED SOUND 1) Transmitter gain (audio level) is far too high. Check audio level
LEDs and receiver audio levels during use.
2) Receiver output may be mismatched with the sound system or
recorder input. Adjust output level on receiver to the correct level
for the recorder, mixer or sound system. (Use the receiver’s Tone
function to check level.)
3) Excessive wind noise or breath “pops.” Reposition microphone
and/or use a larger windscreen.
4) Transmitter is not set to same frequency as receiver. Check that
operating frequency on receiver and transmitter match.
5) Receiver/Transmitter Compatibility Mode mismatched.
EXCESSIVE FEEDBACK 1) Transmitter gain (audio level) too high. Check gain adjustment
and/or reduce receiver output level.
2) Talent standing too close to speaker system.
3) Mic is too far from user’s mouth.
Troubleshooting