Gemini UHF-116HL, UHF-216M, UHF-216HL, UHF-116M User Manual

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maintenance or repair by unauthorized personnel.

UHF-116/216

SERIES

UHF-116M
UHF-116HL
UHF-216M

In the U.S.A., if you have any problems with this unit,

call 1-732-346-0061 for customer service. Do not

return equipment to your dealer.

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UHF-216HL

OPERATIONS MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
BEDIENUNGSHANDBUCH

Warning

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Advertencia • Avertissement • Warnungen

Warning

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Warning

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Warning

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UHF SERIES

English........................ 4-8

Español....................... 9-14

Francais...................... 15-20

Deutsch...................... 21-26

Warranty Card............ 27-28

UHF-116

UHF-16-HHM (Handheld Mic)

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10

1

UHF-216

7

2

3

4

UHF-16BP (Belt Pack)

7

5

1

4

3

4

3

2

6

10

12

11

9

9

HSL-08
(Headset/Lavalier)

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Diagrams

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7

5

6

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Functions

1

Base receiver antennas

2

Power ON & LED indicator

3

Channel ON LED indicator

4

Volume Rotary Dial Control

5

AF OUT

DC INPUT

6

7

Channel Selector

8

Microphone MUTE & ON/OFF switch

9

Battery cavity

10

Power on / Battery Low dual mode LED

11

Belt Pack MUTE & ON/OFF switch

12

Screw in 1/8” (3.5mm) TRS (Jack)

13

Belt clip

14

Padded head rest

15

Snap-off Lavalier Microphone

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchasing a Gemini wireless system. This system includes the
latest features and is backed by a one year limited warranty. Prior to use we suggest that
you carefully read all the instructions.

Microhone

1. Do not drop the microphone onto a hard surface.

2. Do not strike the microphone head front with st or ngers, and do not blow strongly
into the microphone head front.

3. Do not use the microphone in areas of high humidity and /or high temperature as this
could lead to damage of the microphone.

FCC Rules and Regulations

Gemini wireless systems are the type accepted under FCC rules parts 74 and 15. Li­censing of Gemini equipment is the user’s responsibility and licensability depends on the

user’s classication and application.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set forth under part

15 and 74 of FCC rules.

Note

This equipment operates at a frequency that has been authorized by the FCC. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, try one or more of
the following suggestions:

1. Repoint or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Plug the equipment into a socket or a different circuit.

3. Call your dealer to arrange to exchange the unit for one with a different frequency.

Remember, any changes made to the unit without authorization from Gemini will void
your warranty.

European Compliance

This book includes instructions for both the UHF-116 and the UHF-216 systems.

Caution

1. All operating instructions should be read before using this equipment.

2. To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not open the unit. There are NO USER OR
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Please refer servicing to a qualied service techni-
cian.

3. Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or a heat source such as a radiator or
stove.

4. Dust, dirt and debris can interfere with the performance of this unit. Make an effort
to keep the unit away from dusty, dirty environments, and cover the unit when it is not
in use. Dust it regularly with a soft clean brush.

5. When moving this equipment, it should be placed in its original carton and packag-
ing. This will reduce the risk of damage during transit.

6. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

7. DO NOT USE ANY SPRAY CLEANER OR LUBRICANT ON ANY CONTROLS
OR SWITCHES.

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R & TTed countries

BE, DE, ES, FR, NL, UK

Hereby, GCI Technologies Corp., declares that this PROFESSIONAL UHF WIRELESS
SYSTEM is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
of Directive 1999/5/EC.The Declaration of Conformity may be consulted at:

http://www.geminidj.com/uhf_DoC.pdf

IMPORTANT NOTE: (For European countries only)

A license may be required when using this UHF wireless microphone system in your

country. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct license for the fre­quencies used. Please check the frequency table on Page 10 of this manual.

A license is not required for wireless microphones on UHF frequencies from 863 MHz to
865 MHz, but please visit the following website for more information regarding licensing

in you country:
http://www.ero.dk/rtte then follow the “National Frequency Tables” link.

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Frequencies

US:

CHANNEL FREQUENCY CH (cont.) FREQ (cont.)
CH1 682.35 MHz CH9 690.1 MHz

HEADSET/ LAVALIER COMBO FEATURES

• Convertible lightweight headset

• Detachable lavalier microphone

• Foam wind and pop control inserts

CH2 683.25 MHz CH10 690.75 MHz
CH3 683.85 MHz CH11 691.5 MHz
CH4 684.85 MHz CH12 692.5 MHz
CH5 685.75 MHz CH13 693.6 MHz
CH6 686.6 MHz CH14 694.85 MHz
CH7 687.5 MHz CH15 695.7 MHz
CH8 688.75 MHz CH16 697.1 MHz

EUROPE:

CHANNEL FREQUENCY CH (cont.) FREQ (cont.)
CH1 854.1 MHz CH9 860.2 MHz
CH2 855.75 MHz CH10 861.3 MHz
CH3 856.5 MHz CH11 861.65 MHz
CH4 857.35 MHz CH12 862.25 MHz
CH5 857.9 MHz CH13 863.05 MHz
CH6 858.55 MHz CH14 863.6 MHz
CH7 859.05 MHz CH15 864.15 MHz
CH8 859.75 MHz CH16 864.7 MHz

Features

HAND HELD TRANSMITTER FEATURES

• High sensitivity cardioid capsule for professional use

• Special noise absorption parts inside the barrels eliminating

switch shock and handling noise

• Frequency with quartz locked control

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BELT PACK TRANSMITTER FEATURES

• Audio mute switch

• Power on / Battery Low dual mode LED

UHF-116 SINGLE CHANNEL
WIRELESS SYSTEM

The UHF-116 single channel UHF series wireless system is a high

quality audio product that provides excellent performance under
most operating conditions.

Two different versions are available and operate on different rang-

es of UHF frequencies between either 682.35 MHz to 697.1 MHz
(US version) and 854.1 MHz to 864.7 MHz (EURO version).

THE MODELS AVAILABLE ARE:

UHF-116M - Which comes equipped with a hand held micro­phone transmitter.
UHF-116HL - Which comes equipped with a belt pack trans­mitter and Headset/ lavalier combo.

UHF-116 SINGLE CHANNEL RECEIVER OPERATION:

1. Remove all packing materials. Save the box and packing ma­terials to transport the unit and in case the unit ever requires ser­vice.

2. Plug the AC/DC adaptor into the rear of the receiver (6). Then
plug the adaptor into an appropriate AC Outlet. Push the Power
On (2) button to turn the unit on. The power indicator will be il­luminated.

3. Extend the antenna fully vertical and point it out into the direc­tion you will be speaking from.

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4. Insert the 1/4” cable into the jack labeled AF OUT (5) on the

rear of the receiver and connect the other end of the cable to your
amp, effects or mixer jack.

5. Set the channel selector pins (7) on both the transmitter and

receiver to the desired frequency as indicated on the included

Frequency Chart.

6. Adjust the volume using the level control (4) on the front panel.

Note: Effective range between the transmitter and receiver is up
to 250 feet.

UHF-216 DUAL CHANNEL
WIRELESS SYSTEM

The UHF-216 dual channel UHF series wireless system is two sep­arate single channel transmitters of different frequencies transmit­ting to one unit that houses both frequency receivers. There is
also individual level control for each channel.

Two different versions are available and operate on different rang-

es of UHF frequencies between either 682.35 MHz to 697.1 MHz
(US version) and 854.1 MHz to 864.7 MHz (EUROPE version).

THE MODELS AVAILABLE ARE:

UHF-216M - Which comes equipped with (2) hand held micro­phone transmitters.
UHF-216HL -Which comes equipped with (2) belt pack trans­mitters and (2) Headset/ lavalier combos.

UHF-216 DUAL CHANNEL RECEIVER OPERATION:

1. Remove all packing materials. Save the box and packing ma­terials to transport the unit and in case the unit ever requires ser­vice.

2. Plug the AC/DC adaptor into the rear of the receiver (6) and an
appropriate AC Outlet. Push the Power On (2) button to turn the
unit on. The power indicator will be illuminated.

3. Extend the two antennas fully vertical and point them towards

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the direction the performer(s) will be speaking from.

4. Insert the 1/4” cable into the jack labeled AUDIO OUT (5) on the

rear of the receiver and connect the other end of the cable to your
amp, effects or mixer jack.

5. Set the channel selector pins (7) on both the transmitter and

receiver to the desired frequency as indicated on the included

Frequency Chart.

6. Adjust the volume using the level control on the front panel.

Note: Effective range between the transmitter and receiver is up
to 250 feet.

Transmitter Operation

HAND HELD TRANSMITTER OPERATION

1. Slide the battery cavity (9) to open. Insert two (2) AA batter­ies into the battery cavity (9) according to the polarity indication

marked on the battery housing.

2. Set the channel selector pins (7) on both the transmitter and
receiver to the desired frequency as indicated on the included

Frequency Chart.

3. Close the battery cavity (9).

4. Push the power switch (8) to the ON position. The BATT indica­tor (10) should ash once briey as you turn on the mic indicating
that the mic has sufcient power. If the BATT stays on, it indicates
that the battery has insufcient power and should be changed. If

the BATT does not light at all and the mic does not work, it indi­cates the battery is dead and you should change the battery. The

microphone can be muted by setting the switch (8) to the mute

position. If the microphone is not going to be used for any length

of time, push the power switch (8) to OFF and remove the battery.

Do not switch the mic on and off rapidly, because you wont get a
true indication from the BATT indicator.

HEADSET/LAVALIER COMBO AND TRANSMITTER OPERA­TION

1. Slide the battery cavity (9) to open. Insert two 2 AA batter-

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