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V-SERIES

VHF Wireless Systems

User Manual

Version 2.0

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Introduction

Model

Stock code

Microphone 1

Microphone 2

VH1

171.804 / 171.805

Handheld transmitter

VH2

171.816 / 171.817

Handheld transmitter

VN1

171.836 / 171.837

Neckband mic. + bodypack

VN2

171.818 / 171.819

Neckband mic. + bodypack

VHN2

171.810 / 171.811

Handheld transmitter

Neckband mic. + bodypack

VL1

171.834 / 171.835

Lavalier mic. + bodypack

Thank you for choosing the QTX Sound VHF-series wireless system. This professional wireless set provides a high quality microphone with VHF radio system for freedom of movement without loss of audio quality. Please read this manual before using this equipment in order to avoid damage through incorrect operation and to get the best performance from your purchase.

Contents:

Please take care when unpacking this product. Inspect for any damage and ensure you have the following components…

 VHF wireless receiver  Mains power adapter  6.3mm mono jack lead  9V battery, PP3 (2 pieces for VH2, VN2 or VHN2)  Microphone / transmitter(s) – see table below

Warning

To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose any of the components to rain or moisture. If liquids are spilled on any component, stop using immediately, allow unit to dry out and have checked by qualified personnel before further use. Avoid impact or heavy vibration to any of the components, dropping the microphone can cause capsule failure. No user serviceable parts inside transmitter or receiver - refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Safety

 Ensure that the correct adapter is used with adequate current rating and that the mains voltage is as stated on the

adapter.

 Avoid ingress of water or particles into the transmitter(s) or receiver  Use alkaline or NiMH batteries in the transmitter(s) and remove if unused for long periods.  Observe the correct polarity when replacing batteries

Placement

 Keep all components out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.  Do not place heavy objects on top of the receiver or transmitter(s)  If rack-mounting, secure the receiver to a 1U rack tray and do not place heavy equipment above the receiver.  Keep the transmitter(s) and receiver away from damp or dusty environments.

Cleaning

 Use a soft cloth with a neutral detergent to clean the body of the microphone/transmitter and receiver.  Lightly damp sterile wipes may be used on the microphone grille for hygiene purposes  To avoid damage, do not use solvents to clean the components

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1. Windshield

2. Slide switch and LED

3. Battery compartment cover

1. Antennae

2. Power adapter input

3. Unbalanced 6.3mm jack output

4. Balanced XLR output

1. Power ON/OFF switch

2. Channel A volume control

3. Channel A indicator LED

4. Power indicator LED

5. Channel B indicator LED

6. Channel B volume control

Handheld Transmitter Bodypack Transmitter

Receiver Rear Panel

Receiver Front Panel

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Operation

For handheld transmitters, insert the supplied 9V batteries by carefully unscrewing the base to reveal the + and - terminals inside the microphone body, connect the battery (ensure + and - are the correct way round) and carefully screw the base back on.

For bodypacks, slide the front half of the bodypack upwards just enough to reveal the battery compartment and position the supplied 9V battery inside (ensure + and - are the correct way round) and then slide the bodypack case together as before.

Position the receiver within the best available line of sight to the transmitter(s) and connect the DC jack of the supplied power adapter to the receiver and the plug-top to the mains outlet. Extend both antennae fully upwards and outwards slightly and switch the power on. Turn microphone level(s) down on the receiver.

Note: for dual sets (with 2 transmitters), both microphones’ outputs will be mixed and fed to both balanced

and unbalanced outputs.

Connect the jack or XLR (optional) lead to the receiver’s audio output connector, turn down the volume of any

equipment (mixer, amplifier etc.) that the signal will be fed into and then connect the jack or XLR to the equipment.

Warning! - take care not to point microphones towards speakers – this can cause damaging feedback (loud whistle or howling noise) – try to point microphones away from the speaker cabinets.

Move the switch on the handheld or bodypack transmitter to the first notch (MUTE) – the LED should light momentarily (continuous dim LED indicates low battery). Move on another notch (ON) and gradually increase the microphone level(s) on the receiver, then increase the volume on the mixer or amplifier until the sound from the microphone can be heard through the equipment.

During use, it may be useful for the reception of the microphone to be muted for a short period of time (e.g. to avoid feedback when walking across the front of a speaker or avoid handling noise when placing the microphone down momentarily or adjusting a neckband microphone). In these circumstances, it may be better to move the transmitter switch to the “MUTE” position, which maintains the radio frequency carrier

signal but mutes the microphone input. When this switch is moved back to the “ON” position, the sound will

be immediately restored without waiting for the radio signal to be reinstated.

If the wireless system is not to be used for more than a few seconds, it is preferable to slide the transmitter

switch to the “OFF” position, which mutes and deactivates the radio signal and powers down the transmitter.

Be sure to turn down the volume of the mixer or amplifier and then switch off the receiver. Unplug signal leads from the receiver and mixer or amplifier when moving or packing away.

If the system is not to be used for long periods of time, remove the batteries from the transmitter and unplug the power adapter from the receiver and the mains outlet. Retracting the antennae can also help avoid damage when the system is not in use.

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Specifications

Carrier type

VHF 174.1–201.4MHz

Frequency stability

±0.005%

Maximum deviation

±30kHz

Audio frequency response

40Hz – 20kHz

Signal to noise ratio

>85dB

Audio dynamic range

>80dB

T.H.D.

≤0.2%

Maximum range

50m

Operating temperature

-10ºC to +50ºC

Receiver

Power supply

10Vac 250mA (mains adapter supplied)

Audio outputs

XLR (balanced), Jack (unbalanced)

Controls

Power On/Off, Mic. Volume(s)

Indicators

Power, Signal

Dimensions

43 x 213 x 180mm

Weight

340g

Handheld Transmitter (VH1, VH2, VHN2)

Capsule type

Dynamic - cardioid response

Battery

9Vdc, PP3

Switch

Power / Mute / On

RF emission

<10mW

Dimensions

235 x 44mmØ

Weight (without battery)

176g

Bodypack Transmitter (VN1, VN2, VHN2, VL1)

Battery

9Vdc, PP3

Switch

Power / Mute / On

Connector

3.5mm mono jack

Compatible microphones

171.855, 171.856, 171.857

RF emission

<10mW

Dimensions

105 x 60 x 30mm

Weight (without battery)

77g

NECKBAND MICROPHONE (VN1, VN2, VHN2)

Capsule type

Condenser - cardioid response

Power supply

3V phantom from Bodypack

Connector

3.5mm mono jack

Dimensions

140 x 180 x 60mm

Weight

25g

LAVALIER MICROPHONE (VL1)

Capsule type

Condenser - cardioid response

Power supply

3V phantom from Bodypack

Connector

3.5mm mono jack

Dimensions

40 x 27 x 20mm

Weight

20g

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Frequency Chart (for AU or NZ version, see EU)

Model

Version

Stock code

Mic 1

Mic 2

VH1

EU versions

171.804EU

197.32MHz

171.805EU

198.25MHz

UK versions

171.804UK

173.8MHz

171.805UK

174.5MHz

VH2

EU versions

171.816EU

197.32MHz

200.18MHz

171.817EU

198.25MHz

201.4MHz

UK versions

171.816UK

173.8MHz

174.8MHz

171.817UK

174.1MHz

175.0MHz

VN1

EU versions

171.836EU

197.32MHz

171.837EU

199.82MHz

UK versions

171.836UK

173.8MHz

171.837UK

174.5MHz

VN2

EU versions

171.818EU

197.32MHz

200.18MHz

171.819EU

198.25MHz

201.4MHz

UK versions

171.818UK

173.8MHz

174.8MHz

171.819UK

174.1MHz

175.0MHz

VHN2

EU versions

171.810EU

197.32MHz

200.18MHz

171.811EU

198.25MHz

201.4MHz

UK versions

171.810UK

173.8MHz

174.8MHz

171.811UK

174.1MHz

175.0MHz

VL1

EU versions

171.804EU

197.32MHz

171.805EU

199.82MHz

UK versions

171.804UK

173.8MHz

171.805UK

174.5MHz

“POWER” LED does not light on receiver Ensure power adapter is connected to mains and working properly

Ensure receiver is switched on

“POWER” LED is lit but no “SIGNAL” LED Ensure transmitter is switched on

Check that transmitter is not out of reception range

Check that transmitter battery is good / charged

LEDs are lit but no sound from microphone

Check if transmitter switch is in “MUTE” position

Check if neckband or lavalier microphone is connected to bodypack

Make sure receiver is connected to mixer / amplifier

Make sure that amplifier / mixer channel volume is turned up

Ensure transmitter has a good / charged battery

Check if there is another nearby transmitter with the same frequency

Microphone output is very loud or distorted Turn down GAIN ADJUST on bodypack transmitter

Turn down VOLUME on receiver

Reduce Gain on mixer / amplifier

Ensure that XLR output is not fed to a Line input

Microphone output is very low

Turn up GAIN ADJUST on bodypack transmitter

Turn up VOLUME on receiver

Increase Gain on mixer / amplifier

Ensure that Jack output is not fed to a Mic input

Check transmitter battery

Troubleshooting

1622

Errors and omissions excepted.

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