User Guide ACT-515B / ACT-515BT ACT-515 / ACT-515T True Diversity Wireless Systems All rights reserved. Do not copy or forward without prior approvals MIPRO. Specifications and design subject to change without notice.
WARNING ! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
Diversity Wireless Systems Diversity Wireless Systems Contents Product Overview 1 Product Overview 2 Key Features and Benefits MIPRO is a leading manufacturer of truly innovative wireless microphone systems. No other brands can match the easy set-up of MIPRO's industry's first AutoScan and patented ACT (Automatic Channel Targeting) channel sync set-up technology.
Diversity Wireless Systems Diversity Wireless Systems Key Features and Benefits MIPRO'S Proprietary "ACT" Function & Operation ! ACT-515/ACT-515B is a EIA standard 19” 1/2-unit true diversity receiver. What is ACT? ! ACT-515T/ACT-514BT is composed of two ACT-515/ACT-515B and housed in a 19” 1U receiver. ! Receiver provides bias voltage for MIPRO antenna systems to enhance reception range and signal stability. 'ACT' stands for 'Automatic Channel Targeting'.
Diversity Wireless Systems Diversity Wireless Systems Receiver Controls and Indicators Receiver LCD Interface Front Panel Displays all Parameters ACT-515/ACT-515B Single Channel 17 18 19 ACT-515B 1 2 3 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ACT-515T/ACT-515BT Dual Channel 9 ACT-515B Antenna A/B reception indicator. 10 GRP Group icon. 11 CH Channel icon. 12 FRQ Frequency icon. 13 Lock mode icon: Locked (lit). ACT-515B 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 Receiver Panel: LCD screen and control buttons.
Diversity Wireless Systems Diversity Wireless Systems Receiver Controls and Indicators Receiver Installation Rear Panel ACT-515/ACT-515B Single Channel 1 2 3 1 2 3 MIC MIC LINE DC IN (12~15V) BALANCED OUT OUTPUT LEVEL 21 22 23 24 LINE DC IN (12~15V) BALANCED OUT OUTPUT LEVEL 21 22 23 24 20 20 26 1: GND 2: HOT + 3: COLD - 1: GND 2: HOT + 3: COLD - 25 25 26 26 ACT-515T/ACT-515BT Dual Channel (Detachable 1/2 Wave Antenna ×2) 1 2 3 26 20 1: GND 2: HOT + 3: COLD - 1 2 3
Diversity Wireless Systems Diversity Wireless Systems Connection Method of Balanced Output: Rackmount Installation for Receivers ! Half-Rack Unit Receiver When receiver and mixer/amplifier is under long distance. or the connectors of receiver/mixer/amplifier are “XLR” types. Using audio output cables with “XLR” or “Cannon” type connectors, connect one end to the balanced output jacks 22 , of the receiver, and the other end to the “MIC IN” input jack of the mixer or amplifier, as shown in Figure 1.
Diversity Wireless Systems Diversity Wireless Systems Installation for dual half-rack receivers into a 1-rack unit for rackmount purpose LCD Screen Displays All Parameter Values ! Unfasten screws for each receiver. Push the receivers next to each other. ! Place holding plates on top and bottom of the two receivers first, and following the directions, slide both plates into position over the screw holes. Then tighten screws. Place another holding plate on the rear panel and repeat same procedures.
Diversity Wireless Systems Diversity Wireless Systems CHANNEL Setting GROUP Setting Press Down Press Up Down Up Instructions: Instructions: SET button until both 1. Press and release the 'SET' cursor and group number start to blink denoting it is ready to accept parameter changes. SET button until both CH cursor and channel number start to 1. Press and release the 'SET' blink denoting it is ready to accept parameter changes. 2.
Diversity Wireless Systems Diversity Wireless Systems SQ SQUELCH Setting User-Defined FREQUENCY Setting Press Press Instructions: Instructions: NOTE: SET button until SQ cursor starts to blink denoting it is 1. Press and release the ‘SET' ready to accept parameter changes. (1) 961 frequencies can be user-defined and up to 8 frequencies can be stored in Group 11. SET button until both 1. Press and release the 'SET' blink. Down Up 2.
Diversity Wireless Systems Diversity Wireless Systems BA: Transmitter Battery Level LOCK Setting Battery Status: ! The battery meter is lit when the transmitter is powered on. The battery meter gives a percentage (%) indication of remaining battery life, as shown. Replace with new, fresh batteries when battery indicators fall to 10% (1 indicator remaining). ! The BA battery cursor starts blinking when transmitter is powered-on and signal is received.
Diversity Wireless Systems Diversity Wireless Systems General Tips for Improving System Performance Troubleshooting 1. Since the installation of the antenna influences the operating efficiency of the receiver, the most important rule is to minimize the distance as much as possible between the receiving antenna and the microphone for the best reception and performance. Symptom Solutions No Sound ! Power-on receiver & transmitter.
Diversity Wireless Systems Symptom Solutions RF Interference ! Press AutoScan button to locate a clear, interference-free channel. Diversity Wireless Systems ! Use preset compatible channels in the same group when operating multiple systems. ! Place receivers away or remove the sources of RF interference like solid metal objects, electronic equipment & digital devices, dimmers, effect equipment, motors. ! Avoid operating a frequency on a local TV channel.
