Stage v166: Handheld Wireless System OWNER'S MANUAL
Copyright 2013 v2.1 Samson Technologies Corp. 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 631-784-2201 www.samsontech.
Important Safety Information ATTENTION RISQUE D’ÉLECTROCUTION ! NE PAS OUVRIR ! CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
Important Safety Information 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 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.
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Receiver Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Transmitter Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the Samson Stage v166 Wireless Microphone System! The Stage v166 system is the perfect solution for any application requiring high quality, wireless microphones in an easy to use, compact package. The system features the SR166 receiver and HT6 handheld microphone transmitter. With the Stage v166 system, you’ll have great sound quality with clear reception, and the ability to walk freely around your venue.
SR166 Receiver Controls and Features 1. Power Switch - Press to turn the receiver on or off. 2. Power Indicator - Lights red when the receiver is powered on. 3. Volume Control - Rotate to adjust the level of the audio signal output from receiver. 4. RF Indicator - Lights green when the HT6 transmitter is powered on, and there is an RF signal present 4 and detected by the receiver. 4 5. Antenna - The antenna mountings allow full rotation for optimum placement.
HT6 Transmitter Controls and Features 1. 2. Audio ON/OFF Switch - When set to the ON position, audio signal is transmitted. When set to the OFF position, the audio signal is muted. Note that moving this switch to the OFF position does not turn off the transmitter power—it is simply a way to temporarily mute the transmission of audio signal. When not in use for extended periods, the transmitter power should be turned off by using the power ON/OFF switch.
Quick Start Guide Follow these basic procedures for setting up and using your Stage v166 Series Wireless System. 1. Connect the SR166 receiver power adaptor to the rear panel DC input, and then to an electrical outlet. 2. Connect the receiver’s appropriate ¼” output to the input of a mixer, stereo, karaoke machine, or any other line level input (see below). 2. Plugging the receiver into a mixer using 1/4" - 1/4" cable. Use the included ¼” to ¼” cable to connect the SR166 receiver to a mixer.
Quick Start Guide g 1/4" - 1/4" cable. 3. While holding the upper section of the HT6 transmitter, rotate the bottom section and slide down to expose the battery compartment. Insert a standard 9-volt alkaline battery, being sure to follow the plus and minus polarity markings. ne using 1/4" - 1/4" cable. 4. Turn on the HT6 transmitter by sliding the POWER switch to the right, and replace the bottom section. 5.
Specifications OVERALL SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Operating Frequency Number of Channels Frequency Stability Modulation Mode Maximum Deviation Operating Range Operating Temperature Range Frequency Response VHF 173.80 MHz to 213.20 MHz Fixed channel ±0.005% FM ±15 kHz 250’ (line of sight) 40° F (4° C) to 110° F (43° C) 80 Hz to 15 kHz SR166 RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS Image Rejection Dynamic range Maximum Output Sensitivity Output Connectors Audio Output Level Power Supply 30 dB 95.
Troubleshooting Issue Solutions Turn on the HT6 transmitter using the Power ON/OFF switch. Ensure the HT6 transmitter’s batteries are installed correctly. Check that the HT6 Audio ON/OFF switch is in the ON position. Confirm that the SR166 adaptor is correctly connected and plugged into an electrical outlet. No Audio Turn on the SR166 receiver. Make sure the SR166 output and audio input connections are securely connected.
FCC Rules and Regulations Samson wireless receivers are certified under FCC Rules part 15 and transmitters are certified under FCC Rules part 74. Licensing of Samson equipment is the user’s responsibility and licensability depends on the user’s classification, application and frequency selected. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Samson Technologies 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 631-784-2201 www.samsontech.
