Peavey PCX-U302 manual

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    P C X - U 3 0 2 P C X - U 3 0 2 PLL T rue diversity UHF wireless receiver PLL T rue diversity UHF wireless receiver OPERATING GUIDE[...]

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    Intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of suf ficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the produ[...]

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    INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting a Peavey Pro Comm PCX- U302 quartz controlled single channel true diversity wireless microphone system. Before operating and installing this system please read this instruction manual carefully and thoroughly in order to attain the correct operating procedures and to achieve the best results. T rue Diversity Rec[...]

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    1. Antenna Input Connector A 2. Power Switch and Indicator: When the switch is turned on the red indicator illuminates to denote normal power status. 3. Group Selector: Selects a group of frequencies. 4. Channel Selector: Selects a channel within a group. There are six group numbers available. Groups one through four each have six available channel[...]

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    10. Antenna Input Connector B REAR P ANEL B. Rear Panel 1 1. DC 12V Input Jack: Connect the 12V DC plug from the AC/DC adapter . 12. Balanced Audio Output Jack: XLR type connector 13. Unbalanced Audio Output Jack: 1/4" Phone Jack 14. Unbalanced Level Switch: “LOW” selection is for “Microphone-Level” output. “HIGH” selection is for [...]

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    2. AC/DC Power Connection: Fig. 3 Connect the AC/DC adapter cable to the DC 12V input jack. Then plug the adapter unit into an appropriate AC outlet as shown in figure 3. Caution: Make sure the correct voltage is present at the AC outlet as indicated on the AC/DC adapter . 3. AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTION: a. Unbalanced Level Switch Setting Position: Mak[...]

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    desired device. Make sure the unbalanced level switch is in the proper position before applying power . c. Balanced Output: Connect the male XLR connector into the balanced output connector on the back of the receiver . Connect the other end of the cable into the “Mic/Balanced” input of the desired device. The characteristics of the 3-pin XLR c[...]

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    3. TWO 19/2-INCH UNITS RECEIVER INST ALLA TION A. Setup for single half-rack receiver 1. Push the rack mount brackets (RM-1 1) upwards until it is firmly attached to the receiver . (Figure 5) Fig. 5 B. SETUP FOR DUAL HALF-RACK RECEIVERS 1. Remove the screws at the top and bottom of the receiver where they will be joined together . Remove one steel [...]

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    Fig. 6 4. After completion, it can be rackmounted into an EIA standard rack case. Shown in figure 7. 5. Make sure that the system performs correctly by placing the system away from noise sources. Place the receiver at least one meter above the ground and one meter away from noise sources. Place the microphone at least one meter away from the receiv[...]

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    4. OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS 1. T urn the volume controls of the receiver and device in use to a minimum setting before turning on the microphone transmitter . After the receivers power switch is set to the on position, the power switch’s red indicator illuminates to denote normal power status. 2. If the SIGNAL LED indicators of the receiver are il[...]

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    illuminate according to the strength of sound level. If the LEDs do not illuminate or sound is not present at the output, the system is not functioning properly and must be checked. 4. RECEIVER AND AMPLIFIER VOLUME ADJUSTMENT : a. Unbalanced Audio Output: Switch the level switch on the rear panel of the receiver to the left “LOW” Position, then[...]

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    d. If the receiver output level is adjusted to a level that is near the maximum input level of the desired device, it will cause saturation distortion of the device when the receiver output level is increased due to a increase in level by the sound source. Conversely , S/N ratio will decrease if the receiver volume control is adjusted too low . 5. [...]

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    13 SELECTING A FREQUENCY CHANNEL ON THE RECEIVER Y our local dealer/distributor should be able to advise you on the best frequency selection for your area and help with selecting combinations of non interfering frequencies for multi channel installations. Interference is the most commonly reported “fault” with wireless microphone systems; we of[...]

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    HANDHELD WIRELESS MICROPHONE TRANSMITTER Like the receiver , the hand held microphone features advanced synthesized PLL design. It is preprogrammed with 30 user selectable frequencies and incorporates “Superior frequency tracking and muting techniques” dual squelch circuitry . The unique soft velvet rubber finish and overall balance of the micr[...]

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    on indicates that the battery is either dead or not installed. A constant glow indicates a weak batter that should be replaced. 5. On-Of switch. Push forward to turn the transmitter on and slide back to turn the transmitter off. RF signal is transmitted almost immediately the switch is turned on (and the corresponding RF present lamp will glow on t[...]

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    16 2. BA TTER Y INST ALLA TION Fig.12 1. Unscrew the grill/ball screen assembly at the collar to expose the battery compartment. 2. Insert the 9-volt battery taking care to observe the correct polarity . If the polarity is correct, the battery status indicator lamp will flash briefly . If no flash is observed, then it is likely the polarity is inco[...]

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    once audio is present. As mentioned previously , the level of these two indicators will indicate their signal strength at the receiver . When the microphone is not in use, please switch it off to conserve the battery BEL T P ACK TRANSMITTER Figure 14 Like the receiver , the belt pack transmitter features advanced synthesized PLL design. It is prepr[...]

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    18 connection is used. If you are having problems with a system, this is one of the first places to look for the solution. 2. T ransmit antenna: 1/4 wave 3. GT/MT level selector switch: This switch works in combination with the way you have wired the input device (as detailed above). Set this switch in the GT position if you are connecting to the o[...]

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    signal is present at the input (from a lapel microphone, guitar etc) 8. Unused status indicator: this illuminates when the combination of group and channel you have selected is not connected. 9. Group selector switch: make sure this setting matches the group selection on the receiver . 10. Channel selector switch: make sure this setting matches the[...]

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    20 3. Select a group/channel combination, making sure that it matches the combination already set on the receiver . 4. Connect your lapel microphone, guitar lead, or other input. Connection details are as per figure 15. 5. Adjust the gain control on the belt pack to the desired level. Figure 15[...]

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    1. AF 4-PIN INPUT CONNECTION METHODS 1. 2-Wire Electret condenser microphone Capsule 2. 3-Wire Electret condenser microphone Capsule 3. Dynamic Microphone 4. Electric Guitar 5. Line-in (Impedance 8K Ω Attenuated 10 dB) 21[...]

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    22 SPECIFICA TIONS 1. Overall: UHF PCX-U302 1. Carrier Frequency Range: UHF Band 790~960 MHz 2. Oscillation Mode: PLL synthesized 3. Frequency: Pre-programmed 30 switchable frequencies 4. Stability: + 0.005 % 5. Max. Deviation: + 56 KHz with level limiting 6. Dynamic Range: > 1 19 dB 7. S/N Ratio: > 100 dB 8. T .H.D.: < 0.4 % 9. Squelch: ?[...]

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    23 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Distance Possible Possible Cause Solution No AF signal Any low transmitter replace battery and no RF signal battery voltage No AF signal long out of range move transmitter and no RF signal closer to receiver or obstecles No AF signal any microphone or check input source but normal RF signal other input source Distor[...]

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    NOTES: 24[...]

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    NOTES: 25[...]

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    PEA VEY ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION LIMITED W ARRANTY Effective Date: July 1, 1998 What This Warranty Covers Y our Peavey Warranty covers defects in material and workmanship in Peavey products purchased and serviced in the U.S.A. and Canada. What This Warranty Does Not Cover The Warranty does not cover: (1) damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, im[...]

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    IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING: When using electric products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . For example, near or in a bathtub, swimming pool, sink, wet bas[...]

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    Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Peavey Electronics Corporations • 71 1 A Street • Meridian MS • 39301 • (601) 483-5365 • Fax 486-1278 ©2000[...]