Samson AH1/QE Aerobics Headset Transmitter, AH1/QV Vocal Headset Transmitter, AH1/35X Wind Instrument Transmitter, Receiver UM1, UR1, AR1 Owners Manual

							UHF Wireless System
Owners Manual
• AH1/QE Aerobics Headset Transmitter
• AH1/QV Vocal Headset Transmitter
• AH1/35X Wind Instrument Transmitter
• AR1 Receiver
• UR1 Receiver
• UM1 Receiver
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Introduction  1
QuickStart  2
Guided Tour - AR1 Receiver  4
Guided Tour - UR1 Receiver  6
Guided Tour - UM1 Receiver  9
Guided Tour - AH1 Headset Transmitter  12
Guided Tour -  AH1 Horn Microphone  15
Setting Up and Using Your AirLine System  16
Specifications  73
Channel Plan  Inside Back Cover
FRANCAIS
Introduction  19
Prise en main  20
Visite guidée – Récepteur AR1  22
Visite guidée – Récepteur UR1  24
Visite guidée – Récepteur UM1  27
Visite guidée – Emetteur serre-tête AH1  30
Visite guidée – Emetteur AH1 horn microphone  33
Configuration et utilisation des systèmes AirLine  34
Spécifications  73
Tableau de conversion de fréquence  Inside Back Cover
Samson Technologies  Corp.
575 Underhill Blvd.
P.O. Box 9031
Syosset, NY 11791-9031
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)
Fax: 516-364-3888
Table of Contents
Produced by On The  Right Wavelengthfor Samson Technologies Corp.
Copyright 2000, Samson Technologies Corp.
Printed November 2001DEUTSCHE
Einleitung  37
Schneller Einstieg  38
Übersicht - Empfänger AR1  40
Übersicht - Empfänger UR1  42
Übersicht - Empfänger UM1  45
Übersicht  - Kopfbügel-Sender AH1  48
Übersicht  - Sender AH1 Horn Microphone  51
Konfiguration und Betrieb der AirLine-Systeme  52
Technische Daten  73
Frequenzzuordnung der Empfangskanäle  Inside Back Cover
ESPANOL
Introducción  55
Arranque rápido  56
Recorrido guiado – Receptor AR1  58
Recorrido guiado – Receptor UR1  60
Recorrido guiado – Receptor UM1  63
Recorrido guiado – Transmisor de diadema AH1  66
Recorrido guiado – Transmisor AH1 Horn Microphone  69
Ajuste y uso de su sistema AirLine  70
Especificaciones  73
Tabla de conversión de frecuencias  Inside Back Cover 
						

							Welcome to Samson AirLine—the wireless system for the new millenium!  Wireless microphone and instrument systems were
originally developed to eliminate cables, providing unparalleled freedom of movement.  AirLine takes this concept to a new level with
transmitters so small, lightweight and aerodynamic, they are nearly invisible, providing a completely “hassle-free” user experience.
To create the world’s smallest wireless transmitters, we developed new proprietary technology.  Featuring miniaturized circuitry and the
ability to operate on a single tiny AAA battery (with 14 hours typical battery life), these transmitters also feature significantly improved
wireless reception and sound quality.  What’s more, the AR1 micro receiver developed especially for the AirLine system is actually
smaller than the typical wireless transmitter.
There are three different Samson AirLine systems detailed in this manual.  All operate in the 801–805, 863–865 MHz UHF frequency
range and all contain an AR1 micro receiver or one of the receivers from our acclaimed Series One system—either a UR1 true diver-
sity receiver (for professional performance applications) or a UM1 micro diversity receiver (optimized for the production of profession-
al audio tracks to accompany your video shoot or live broadcast).  The AirLine UHF Performance System combines a feather-light AH1
headset transmitter with a Samson QV headset microphone, while the AirLine UHF Fitness System combines the AH1 with a Samson
QE headset microphone.  The AirLine UHF Wind Instrument System combines the AH1 with an Audio-Technica Pro 35X horn
microphone.  It is the first wireless system designed for brass and reed instruments that eliminates the need for a body pack and
unwieldy microphone cables that limit your movement.
In this manual, you’ll find a more detailed description of the features of all AirLine systems, as well as a guided tour through all
components, step-by-step instructions for setting up your system and full specifications.  If your AirLine system was purchased in the
United States, you’ll also find a warranty card enclosed—don’t forget to fill it out and mail it!  This will enable you to receive online
technical support and will allow us to send you updated information about this and other Samson products in the future.  If your
AirLine system was purchased outside of the U. S., contact your local distributor for warranty details.  Also, be sure to check out our
website (http://www.samsontech.com) for complete information about our full product line.
SPECIAL NOTE for U.S. purchasers: Should your AirLine system ever require servicing, a Return Authorizationnumber (RA) is
necessary.  Without this number, the unit will not be accepted.  If your AirLine system was purchased in the United States, please call
Samson at 1-800-372-6766 for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping your system.  If possible, return the unit in its original
carton and packing materials.  If your AirLine system was purchased outside of the U. S., contact your local distributor for information.
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							If you’ve had some prior experience using wireless systems, these QuickStart instructions will get you up and running with your
AirLine system in a matter of minutes!  Detailed instructions for setting up and using your AirLine system can be found on page 16 of
this manual, and the “Guided Tour” sections on pages 4 - 16 provide full descriptions of all AirLine component controls and displays.
1.  Make sure that the supplied receiver and AH1 transmitter are factory preset to the same channel.
2.  Physically place the receiver where it will be used (if desired, the AR1 receiver model can be wall-mounted using the supplied
holder) and extend its antenna(s) vertically.
3.  Set the power switch on your UH1 transmitter to the “off” position (away from the arrow) and place a fresh battery in it.  Then turn
the transmitter back on momentarily; its LED will flash once and then go off if the battery is sufficiently strong.  Once battery strength
is verified, turn the transmitter off again.
4.  If you are using an AH1 headset microphone, position it correctly as per the illustrations on page 15.  If you are using an AirLine
UHF Wind Instrument System, clamp the horn mic to your instrument as described in the supplied Audio-Technica owners manual.
5.  Turn your audio system off and make the physical cable connection between the receiver’s balanced or unbalanced output jack
(if necessary, both can be used simultaneously) and a mic level audio input of your amplifier or mixer.  If your system contains a UR1
or UM1 receiver, be sure to set its Audio Output Level switch correctly.
6.  Turn the Volume, Level or AF Level knob on the receiver completely counterclockwise.  Connect the supplied AC adapter to the
receiver and plug it in (or place a fresh battery in the UM1 receiver), but leave its power off for the moment.
7.  Turn on the receiver.  If your system contains an AR1 or UR1 receiver, its “Power” LED will light steadily red. (Note: the UM1
receiver has no such LED.)
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							8.  Turn on your AH1 transmitter.  If your system contains an AR1 receiver, its “Power/ RF” LED should change color from red to green,
indicating that it is receiving valid RF signal and is placed and positioned correctly.  If your system contains either a UR1 or UM1
receiver, one of the “A/B Receiver” LEDs will be lit, showing you whether the (left) “A” or (right) “B” receiver is currently being used.
The UR1 / UM1 meter will also indicate the strength of the incoming RF signal.
9.  Turn on your connected amplifier and/or mixer but keep its volume all the way down.  Make sure the AH1 transmitter is unmuted.
Set the Volume, Level or AF Level knob on the receiver fully clockwise; this is unity gain.
10.  Speak or sing into your headset microphone (or play the instrument connected to the horn microphone) at a normal performance
level while slowly raising the audio input control of your amplifier or mixer until the desired level is reached.
11.  Do a walkaround through the intended area of coverage while observing the receiver’s “Power/RF” LED or RF Meter; it should
indicate sufficient RF reception in all areas of coverage (in the case of the AR1, the LED will light steadily green) .  Reposition it (or its
antenna) as necessary.  If extended range coverage is required, a Samson UR1 or UM1 true diversity receiver (set to the same channel
as the transmitter) should be used
12.  If you hear any spurious noise from the receiver output when the transmitter is turned off, use the supplied plastic screwdriver to
adjust the receiver Mute (squelch) level control, slowly turning it clockwise to the point at which the noise disappears.
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							1:  Antenna- This swivel mounting allows full rotation for
optimum placement of the antenna.  In normal operation,
the antenna should be placed in a vertical position.  It can
be folded inward for convenience when transporting the
AR1.  See the “Setting Up and Using Your AirLine System”
section on page 16 in this manual for more information
about antenna positioning.
2:  Power On / RF LED- This lights red whenever the AR1 is
powered on and green whenever the AR1 is receiving RF
signal from a transmitter.
3:  Peak LED- This LED lights red when output signal from
the AR1 is at the onset of clipping (that is, when it is on the
verge of being distorted).  If you see this light  during
operation, move the microphone further away or lower the
volume level of your instrument or transmitter.  For more
information, see the section entitled “Setting Up and Using
Your AirLine System” on page 16 in this manual.
4:  Power switch - Move this switch in the direction of the
arrow to turn power to the AR1 on; move it away from the
arrow to turn power off.
5:  Volume control - This knob sets the level of the audio
signal being output through both the AR1 balanced and
unbalanced output jacks (see #6 and #7 on the following
page).  Reference level is obtained when the knob is turned
fully clockwise.
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							6  Balanced output*- Use this electronically balanced low
impedance (600 - 2500 Ohm) XLR jack when connecting the AR1
to professional (+4) audio equipment.  Pin wiring is as follows:
Pin 1 ground, Pin 2 high (hot), and Pin 3 low (cold).
7:  Unbalanced output*- Use this unbalanced high impedance
(5 - 10 K Ohm) 1/4 jack when connecting the AR1 to consumer
(-10) audio equipment.  Wiring is as follows: tip hot, sleeve ground.
8:  Mute (squelch) control -
This control determines the
maximum range of the AR1
before audio signal dropout.
Although it can be adjusted
using the supplied plastic
screwdriver, it should
normally be left at its factory setting.  See the “Setting Up and Using Your AirLine System”
section on page 16 in this manual for more information.
9:  DC input- Connect the supplied 12 volt 200 mA power adapter here.
WARNING: Do notsubstitute any other kind of power adapter; doing so can cause
severe damage to the AR1 and will void your warranty.
As shown in the illustration on the left, the supplied AR1 receiver holder can be used to
wall-mount the AR1 in fixed installations.
*If required, both the balanced and unbalanced outputs can be used simultaneously.
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Wall-mount AR1 receiver holder
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							1:  Antennas (A and B)- The
antenna mountings allow full
rotation for optimum placement.
In normal operation, both Antenna
A (the antenna on the left) and
Antenna B (the antenna on the
right) should be placed in a vertical
position.  Both antennas can be
folded inward for convenience
when transporting the UR1.  See
the “Setting Up and Using the
AirLine System” section on page
16 in this manual for information
about antenna installation and
positioning.
2:  AF (Audio Frequency) Level control - This knob sets the level of the audio signal being output through both the balanced and
unbalanced output jacks on the rear panel (see #2 and #4 on page 8 in this manual).  Reference level is obtained when the knob is
turned fully clockwise (to its “10” setting).
3:  Peak LED- This LED lights yellow when output signal from the UR1 is at the onset of clipping (that is, when it is on the verge of
being distorted).  If you see this light during  operation, move the microphone further away or lower the output level of your
instrument or transmitter.  For more information, see the section entitled “Setting Up and Using the AirLine System” on page 16 in
this manual.
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							4:  A/B Receiver LEDs - When signal is being received, one of these will be lit green, showing you whether the (left) “A” or (right) “B”
receiver is currently being used.  The UR1 constantly scans its two antennas and automatically selects whichever is receiving the
strongest, clearest signal.  This True Diversityswitching is completely inaudible, but it effectively increases overall range while        vir-
tually eliminating potential interference and phase cancellation problems.
5:  RF (Radio Frequency) Level meter - This five-segment meter (similar to the VU bar meter used on audio devices) indicates the
strength of the UHF signal being received.  When all segments are lit, the incoming RF signal is at optimum strength; when only the
left-most segment is lit, the incoming RF signal is at minimum strength.  If no segments are lit, no signal is being received; check to
ensure that the transmitter is on and that it is set to the same channel as the UR1.  See the “Setting Up and Using the AirLine System”
section on page 16 in this manual for more information.
6:  Power LED- This lights red whenever the UR1 is turned on.
7:  Mute (squelch) control - This control determines the maximum range of the UR1 before audio signal dropout.  Although it can be
adjusted using the supplied plastic screwdriver, it should normally be left at its factory setting.  See the “Setting Up and Using the
AirLine System” section on page 16 in this manual for more information.
8:  Power switch - Use this to turn the UR1 power on and off. When the receiver is on, the Power LED (see #6 above) is lit.
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							1:  DC input- Connect the supplied
12 volt 160 mA power adapter here,
using the strain relief as shown in the
illustration below.  WARNING:Do not
substitute any other kind of power
adapter; doing so can cause severe
damage to the UR1 and will void your
warranty.
2:  Unbalanced output*- Use this
unbalanced high impedance (5K Ohm)
1/4 jack when connecting the UR1 to
consumer (-10) audio equipment.
Wiring is as follows: tip hot, sleeve
ground.
3:  Audio Output Level switch- Sets
the audio output level attenuation of
the balanced output (see #4 below) to
-20 dBm (line level) or -40 dBm
(mic level).  See “Setting Up and Using
the AirLine System” on page 16.
4:  Balanced output* - Use this electronically balanced low impedance (600 Ohm) XLR jack when connecting the UR1 to professional
(+4) audio equipment.  Pin wiring is as follows: Pin 1 ground, Pin 2 high (hot), and Pin 3 low (cold).
*  If required, both the unbalanced and balanced outputs can be used simultaneously.
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UNBALANCED
OUTPUTBALANCED SWITCH
BALANCED OUTPUT
XLR:
1 GND
2 HOT
3 COLDLINE:
-20dBm600Ω
MIC:
-40dBm600Ω
MIC
LINE
POWER RATING
DC 12V, 1.9W(160mA) -10dB 5KΩ DC INPUT
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-AC CABLE LOCKCAUTION:
USE SAMSON
AC ADAPTOR
ONLY
CABLE LOCK: LOOP THRU AND TIE
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Using the strain relief: Gather up a loop of wire and pass it through the strain relief,
then pass the adapter plug through the loop in order to create a knot.