Lectrosonics VP18R - Manual (Page 5)

Voice Projector Portable PA System
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. These systems are normally supplied with an M121S dynamic cardioid hand-held microphone. If you are using
the hand-held microphone, insert one end of the microphone cord into the microphone, and the other end of the
cord into the 1/4 INCH JACK on the control panel.
2. If you are using a Lectrosonics headset microphone, plug it into the MINI JACK on the control panel. The MINI
JACK provides “phantom power” required to operate the headset model microphone.
3. Rotate the volume control clockwise to turn the power on, and leave it set for minimum volume (counterclockwise).
The POWER LAMP on the main unit will light up when the unit comes on.
4. Turn the switch on the hand-held microphone on by sliding it toward the pickup end of the microphone. If you are
using the headset microphone, rotate the white volume control knob on the headband fully clockwise.
5. Hold the hand-held microphone so that it is pointed toward your mouth at a distance of 2" to 6" from the lips. With
the headset, adjust the miniature “gooseneck” so that the pickup element in the end of the boom is just to one side
of your mouth - not directly in front of your mouth.
6. While speaking into the microphone, adjust the volume control on the unit until clear sound is heard at the most
distant point a listener is expected. Setting the volume higher than necessary increases the chance of “feedback”
occurring, and may also cause distortion of the sound. The distance between your mouth and the microphone
affects the loudness of the system and the required volume control setting - the closer the microphone is to your
mouth the louder the sound will be. Try to keep the microphone at a constant distance from your mouth as you
use the system.
7. Use the shoulder strap provided to carry the unit at waist level. You may use it facing forward if you are facing a
crowd or carry it with the speaker facing backwards if you are giving a tour and the crowd is following you.
8. Place the unit on top of something at least five feet tall if you prefer having the unit in a stationary location rather
than carrying it over the shoulder. Place the unit between you and the crowd. Feedback may occur if you stand in
front of the unit with the microphone.
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