User's Manual

troubleshooting

no sound

• If using the 500R, verify the receiver is tuned correctly (see user instructions section 8b )

• If using the 506R, verify the channel selected on the receiver matches the channel selected on

the transmitter (see user instructions section 8c )

• If using 500R, check if the receiver power indicator light is on; if unlit, or flashing, replace or

recharge receiver batteries.

• Check if the transmitter is on (the front panel display window should be lighted).

• Verify the wall transformer is plugged into the transmitter and into a working wall outlet.

flashing light on receiver

• Replace or recharge batteries

sound too low/poor quality sound

• Check the transmitter line level indicators located in the display window. 2-3 bars should peak

with the audio signal. If no bars or only one bar appears, increase the volume on the sound

system and, if necessary, on the transmitter level control. Connect the sound system to the

/4 in input on the transmitter for maximum output levels. Change to higher level output

connection on the sound system.

RF fault indicator is lighted

• Confirm that the antenna is connected properly to the transmitter. Relocate the antenna away from

any metal structures, power cords, or electronic equipment (see user instructions section 2b ).

intermittent audio

• Replace the receiver listening accessory.

• Check the RF fault indicator on the transmitter front panel and follow above instructions if lighted.

• The receiver may be out of range; for areas greater than 100m/300ft use a large area antenna.

overload indicator is lighted

• Confirm that the mic/line setting on the transmitter front panel is correct.

• Reduce the output level on the sound system.

• Connect the sound system to the XLR or speaker level inputs located on the back of the trans-

mitter to reduce level.

• Change to lower output connection on the sound system.

low frequency hum

• Adjust the transmitter front panel bass cut settings to 160Hz or 320Hz

• Relocate the antenna away from electronic equipment, (see user instructions section 2b ).

batteries won’t recharge

• Verify that the wall transformer is plugged into the charger.

• Try different charge cords.

• Verify the receiver indicator light is brighter when the unit is plugged into charger.

• Check the receiver is turned off before charging.

• Check the receiver batteries are Nicad rechargeable.

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