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Table of Contents Section Page 1. Quick System Setup Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2. System Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3. Detailed system/component setup instructions . . . . . . . . 4 3.1. FMR-10 Receiver Setup and Operation . . . . . . . . . . 4 3.1.1 Rack Mount Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.1.2 Antenna Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3.2. Handheld Transmitter Setup. . . . .
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T Transmitter ransmitter Setup Setup 1. Open battery compartment, install 9 Volt battery. Make sure to observe proper battery polarity. 2. Adjust channel setting to match channel number shown on re- ceiver channel display. Replace battery cover. 3. If using bodypack transmitter, plug the microphone into the trans- mitter connector. Operating the System Operating the System 1. Turn transmitter ON via the ON/OFF switch. After a few sec - onds, the yellow “Tx On” light should illuminate on the rec
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2. System Description The Telex FMR-10 Wireless is a series of 10 channel frequency agile UHF wireless systems that combine Telex’s legendary quality and reliability with high value. The transmitters and receivers operate in the UHF frequency range. The well-designed audio circuitry ensures excellent signal-to-noise ratio with accurate sound quality. System System Featur Features es 10 Channel Frequency Agile UHF system operation. · Featuring “ClearScan™” which makes for quick and easy system ·
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3. Detailed Setup Instructions 3.1 FMR-10 Receiver Receiver Setup Setup & & Operation Operation 1. Place the receiver where there is a clear line of sight to the area where the transmitter will be used. 2. Attach either the supplied 1/4-wave antennas or two remotely mounted antennas to the antenna connectors on the rear panel of the FMR-10. Be sure and tighten the connectors securely. If the supplied o 1/4-wave antennas are used, they must be oriented at a 90 angle as shown in Figure 2. Unlike o
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CAUTION: Please make sure that the AC adapter is the cor- rect voltage for your local requirements. 4. ClearScan™: The FMR-10 Wireless system features ClearScan™. ClearScan™ automates the process of finding a clear channel to use in setup of your FMR-10 Wireless system. To use ClearScan™, depress and hold down the set button for 3 sec- onds. When the channel display begins flashing release the set button. The receiver is now searching for a clear frequency by measuring the RF energy present on e
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NOTE: If the system is in “lock-out”, ClearScan™ will not function. 7. Make sure the gain setting is muted or turned down on the mixer or amp channel you will connect the wireless system to. 8. Plug the audio cable (not supplied) into the output connector. NOTE: The 3-pin XLR-type connector output level is fixed, and cannot be adjusted. Now refer to details located in the FMR-10 User’s Guide on how to set up the transmitter. Once the Transmitter has been set-up, and turned on... 9. Speak or sing
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1 2 3 4 FMR-10 FMR-10 1 2 3 4 CLEAR SCAN CLEAR SCAN Channel Channel AUDIO AUDIO Di versi ty Diversity 3.1.1 3.1.1 Rack Rack Mount Mount Installation Installation The FMR-10 is supplied with rack mounts for single and double mount - ing in a standard EIA 19”/ 483mm equipment rack (see Figure 3). For rack mounting a single unit, a long and short “ear” are used. For dual side-by-side mounting, use the short “ears” and the mid sized brackets from two FMR-10 as shown. To assemble the rack mount adapt
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FMR-10 FMR-10 Channel Channel AUDIO AUDIO Diversity Diversity 2. Install the previously removed screws. Insert an additional screw (provided in the parts pack) into the remaining holes. Tighten all screws securely. 3. Place the two assemblies side-by-side with the mid brackets to- gether. (The left bracket should fit above the right so that the countersinks are visible). Install 4 flat-head screws (Item #5) and tighten them securely. 4. Attach the antenna connectors to the brackets. 5. Attach th
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3.1.2 3.1.2 Antenna Antenna Placement Placement For any wireless system to perform correctly, strong RF signals are mandatory. To maximize signal strength, good antenna placement must be utilized. Although some situations prohibit perfect antenna placement, here are some guidelines: 1. The antennas should be placed in a location with a clear signal path to the transmitter. Walls, ceilings, metal objects, equipment racks, etc. are all signal barriers that will reduce range and perfor- mance. Gene
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If antennas are remote-mounted, separating them 6 feet (1.8m) or more and keeping them at least 2 feet (.6m) from other barriers will improve performance (see Figure 8). If you are remote mounting the antennas and require strong signal over a large area, consider using highly directional antennas such as a log-periodic. The ALP-450 available from Telex is tuned for frequencies from 450-900 MHz and can provide an additional 5 dB of gain. 3. If you remote-mount the antennas, attention should be pa
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R R Tel ele ex x Tel ele ex x 3.2 3.2 Handheld Handheld T Transmitter ransmitter Setup Setup 1. Insert battery. Slide open the hinged battery compartment cover by placing your thumb on the indents of the battery door (at the bottom of the transmitter) and gently pushing down (see Figure 9). Insert the battery, terminal end first, into the compartment, with the smaller positive terminal to the right. SLIDE BATTERY DOOR BACK e R Telex lex GAIN ADJUST SWING DOOR UPWARD 0 9 1 8 2 7 3 6 4 5 9 0 1 8 2
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4. Verify Reception. When the transmitter is turned on: (FMR-10) the RF meter will illuminate, indicating that the receiver is pick- ing up the signal. If this does not happen, make sure that the trans- mitter and receiver are set to the same channels. 5. Unmute the audio by sliding the audio switch (immediately be- low the mic element) towards the windscreen. Speak or sing into the microphone and you should hear your voice through the PA / sound system. 6. Adjustment of the transmitter audio ga
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3.3 Bodypack T Transmitter ransmitter Setup Setup 1. Insert battery. Open the hinged battery compartment by placing your thumb or finger on the indent labeled OPEN on the battery door and pushing down, see Figure 11. When inserting the bat- tery, pay attention to the polarity (+/-) and insert the terminals into the battery compartment first. Close the battery door by slid- ing the door shut. 2. Set the transmitter channel to match the channel setting on the receiver. The channel switch on the bo
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3. Turn on the transmitter by sliding the power switch to its on po- sition. Check the condition of the battery by watching the light below the power switch. The red battery light should flash once and then go out. If the light stays on, the battery is weak and should be replaced. MIC CABLE AUDIO POWER ENTRY SWITCH SWITCH ANTENNA POWER O O AUDIO F N F BAT. BATTERY LIGHT Figure 12 4. Verify reception. When the transmitter is turned on: (FMR-10) the RF meter will illuminate, indicating that the re
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8. Adjust the transmit gain if necessary. Gently insert the pro- vided screwdriver or other 3/32-in. 2.4mm screwdriver into the gain adjustment located at the top edge of the battery compart- ment under the door (see Figure 11). The door has to be opened but not swung upward to make adjustments. Turn lightly until the screwdriver tip drops into the slot on the level control. Gently turn the control counterclockwise until the control stops (the audio output is attenuated but not “off”). Slowly tu
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4. Guidelines/Recommendations for Best Performance Compatibility The receiver and transmitter must be set to the same channel to oper- ate together. Using Multiple Wireless Systems Using Multiple Wireless Systems If two or more FMR-10 Wireless and/or other VHF/UHF wireless systems are being used in the same location, proper frequency coordi- nation is necessary to avoid interference. The following FMR-10 System channels will work together: FMR-10 FREQUENCIES LOW BAND Compatible Channel Compatibl
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Multiple Multiple System System Setup Setup & & ClearScan™ ClearScan™ is most useful for finding operating frequencies for situ- ations where no more than 2 systems will be used simultaneously. When setting up more than 2 systems, use ClearScan™ to choose the first channel of operation. Set up subsequent systems following the channel groupings listed above in the “Using Multiple Wireless Sys- tems” section. Potential Potential Sour Sources ces of of Interfer Interference ence There are many pote
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Battery Battery Recommendations Recommendations Fresh 9-volt alkaline batteries from a quality manufacturer will yield the best performance from your FMR-10 transmitters. Rechargeable 8.4-volt Ni-cad batteries can be used, but will yield much shorter op- erational time. When the transmitter switch is turned on, the red battery light will flash once if the battery is good. If the light does not flash or stays lit continuously, the battery is weak or dead. If the light comes on during use, the bat
