Lectrosonics M170XLR - Manual (Page 2)

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the M170 Series transmitter. The M170 Series transmitters operate on high
band frequencies from 150 MHz to 216 MHz. It is offered in five different versions to meet your specific
needs. This manual covers all five versions.
Only the M170 series transmitters are covered in this manual. Receivers are covered in separate
manuals. All versions of the M170 Series transmitters will operate with any Lectrosonics high band
VHF receiver. A frequency matched transmitter/receiver combination makes up a "wireless system".
If you are new to wireless microphones, you will discover a new freedom of movement and level of
convenience. If you are an experienced wireless user, you will be pleased with the versatility and
superior performance of the M170 design.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
M170 VARIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SERVICE AND REPAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
RETURNING UNITS FOR REPAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
M170-BGO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
M170 Series transmitters are FCC type accepted under the following Parts:
Part 90 (150-172 MHz)
Part 74 (174-216 MHz)
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