Lectrosonics HHC Users Manual

HHa

Handheld Transmitter

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Digital Hybrid Wireless

US Patent 7,225,135

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Table of Contents

Digital Hybrid Wireless

General Technical Description ..............................................................................................................................................................4

Digital Hybrid Wireless

Microphone Capsules: ...........................................................................................................................................................................6

Mechanical Assembly ............................................................................................................................................................................6

Battery Installation .................................................................................................................................................................................7

IR Sync ....................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Control Panel ..........................................................................................................................................................................................7

Setup and Adjustments .........................................................................................................................................................................7

Powering On .........................................................................................................................................................................................7

Powering Off .........................................................................................................................................................................................8

Standby Mode .......................................................................................................................................................................................8

Power Menu .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Battery Condition ..................................................................................................................................................................................8

Navigating Menus and Screens ............................................................................................................................................................8

Input Gain Adjustment .........................................................................................................................................................................10

Programmable Switch Functions ........................................................................................................................................................11

Mic Capsule Adjustments ....................................................................................................................................................................12

(EXPERT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT) ......................................................................................................................................................12

Parts and Accessories .........................................................................................................................................................................13

Firmware Update ..................................................................................................................................................................................14

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................................................................16

Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................................................17

Service and Repair ...............................................................................................................................................................................18

Returning Units for Repair ..................................................................................................................................................................18

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Technology ....................................................................................................................................................4

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General Technical Description

Introduction

The HHa handheld transmitter uses state-of-the-art
Digital Hybrid Wireless® wireless technology, select­able output power and a versatile microphone capsule
mounting system to meet the needs of audio profes­sionals and vocalists.

The compandor-free Digital Hybrid audio chain pre­serves the quality of the selected microphone capsule
and delivers it to the sound and recording system
without coloration. This superb audio performance and
highly reliable RF transmission makes it ideally suited
for high end stage and studio production.

Digital Signal Processor

The DSP encodes the digitized audio from the A-D
converter and adds an ultrasonic pilot tone to control
the receiver’s squelch in systems that use pilot tone. It
also controls the input limiter and audio metering.

Compatibility Modes

The transmitter was designed to operate with Lec­trosonics Digital Hybrid Wireless® receivers and will
yield the best performance when doing so. Along with
providing peerless audio quality with wide frequency
response and dynamic range in Nu Hybrid mode, the
technology used in the HHa includes compatibility
modes for Lectrosonics Mode 3 and IFB receivers.

Digital Hybrid Wireless® Technology

All wireless links suffer from channel noise to some
degree and all wireless microphone systems seek to
minimize the impact of that noise on the desired signal.
Conventional analog systems use compandors to
increase the signal to noise ratio, at the cost of distor­tion artifacts. Wholly digital systems defeat the noise
by sending the audio information in digital form, at
the cost of some combination of power, bandwidth or
channel count.

The Lectrosonics Digital Hybrid Wireless® system over­comes channel noise by digitally encoding the audio
in the transmitter and decoding it in the receiver, yet
still sending the encoded information via an analog FM
wireless link. This proprietary algorithm is not a digital
implementation of an analog compandor. Instead, it
is a technique that can be accomplished only in the
digital domain, even though the inputs and outputs are
analog signals.

Because it uses an analog FM link, the system enjoys
all the benefits of conventional FM wireless systems,
such as excellent range, efficient use of RF spectrum,
and long battery life. However, unlike conventional FM
systems, the design has eliminated the analog com­pandor and its artifacts.

Wide Deviation

±75 kHz deviation is used in the Digital Hybrid and 200
Series compatibility modes to dramatically improve
the capture ratio, signal to noise ratio and dynamic
range of the wireless system. This, in conjunction with
accurate input gain adjustment, produces outstanding
audio quality that rivals a hard wired connection.

Interface

Shunt

Limiter

Bias 5V

MENU/SEL

Mic

capsule

4

Input
Amp

Digital

BACK

MUTE

POWER

Bicolor

Modulation

LEDs

Phantom

Power

Pot

LCD

Audio
Level

Hi.Lo

Pass
Filter

+7V

Audio

Microprocessor

Control Panel

A-D

Converter

11001001

Digital Signal Processor

D-A

Converter

11001001

Reference

Crystal

22.579 MHz

Phase Locked Loop

Reference

Crystal

Encoded Audio

and Pilot Tone

3 V

Battery

Filter
Amp

Switching

Power

Supply

Variable

Switching

Power

Supply

Voltage

Controlled

Oscillator

Final

Amplifier

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Pilot Tone Squelch

The benefit of the pilot tone squelch system is that the
associated receiver will remain muted until it receives
the pilot tone from the matching transmitter, even if a
strong RF signal is present on the carrier frequency
of the system. All Digital Hybrid Wireless® transmitters
use one of 256 different ultrasonic tones between 25
and 32 kHz in each standard frequency to operate the
receiver squelch.

The HHa is a wideband design that tunes across three
standard bands (up to 76 MHz). The pilot tone frequen­cy is determined by the selected operating frequency
in 100 kHz steps. In other words, the same pilot tone is
used for all four frequencies within each 100 kHz step
of the tuning range. This preserves compatibility with
earlier Digital Hybrid products that tune across a single
frequency band (25.6 MHz).

Input Gain Range and Limiter

45 dB range of input gain adjustment allows gain
settings to accurately match the user’s voice and the
varying sensitivity of different microphone capsules. A
DSP-controlled analog audio limiter is employed be­fore the A-D converter. The limiter has a range of more
than 30 dB for excellent overload protection. A dual re­lease envelope makes the limiter acoustically transpar­ent while maintaining low distortion. It can be thought
of as two limiters in series, a fast attack and release
limiter followed by a slow attack and release limiter.
The limiter recovers quickly from brief transients, with
no audible side effects, and also recovers slowly from
sustained high levels to keep audio distortion low while
preserving short term dynamics.

Long Battery Life

Switching power supplies throughout the design al­low over 5 hours of operation using two alkaline AA
batteries. The battery compartment and contacts are
designed to prevent “rattle” as the unit is handled.

Menu-Driven Control

A high-resolution LCD and control panel with mem­brane switches provide access to the menu-driven
setup. Transmitter RF power, high-pass filter, frequency
selection, backlight timeout, mute or talkback functions
and tuning modes are easily accessed.

Wideband Tuning Range

The transmitter can tune across bands of up to 76
MHz in either 100 kHz or 25 kHz steps.

Frequency Selection

Operating frequency is normally selected using a
receiver or analyzer to assess signals in the local en­vironment to avoid interference. Once an interference­free frequency is identified, the transmitter frequency is
set to match the receiver.

The LCD on the transmitter displays frequency in MHz
and with a two character hex code that is used on
most Lectrosonics receivers.

Antenna

A newly designed helical antenna allows the transmit­ter to be held in any position, since the user’s hands
have little or no effect on the RF output power.

Microphone Capsules

The transmitter is available from Lectrosonics with
the HHC and HHVMC cardioid condenser capsules.
Capsules from several other manufacturers are also
available for use with the HH: those with a 1.25” x 28
thread pitch and three contact rings. Condenser or
dynamic microphone heads can be used with the HH,
depending on the user’s preference or the application.

IR (infrared) Sync

An IR Sync Port is used for quick setup with receivers
that offer this feature. Settings for frequency, step size
and compatibility mode are transferred from receiver to
transmitter via the IR ports.

Side Button Functions

A programmable switch on the side of the housing can
be configured as a mute/cough switch, to provide a
talkback function, a power switch, or be disabled.

The talkback function provides a communication
channel when used with a receiver equipped with this
feature, such as a Venue Wideband receiver with ap­propriate firmware. When pressed and held in, the side
switch re-directs the audio output to a different audio
channel on the receiver. As soon as the switch is re­leased, audio is returned to the program channel.

The talkback function works only in the Digital Hybrid
compatibility mode.

USB Port for Firmware Updates

Firmware updates are enabled by simply downloading
a file and utility program from the Lectrosonics web
site, connecting the transmitter to a computer via the
USB port, and running the program.

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A mic capsule is
threaded onto the body
of the transmitter in the

direction shown.

Do not overtighten it.

The threaded interface is a 1.25”

diameter opening with 28 threads

per inch and three contact rings

Microphone Capsules:

Lectrosonics offers two types of capsules. The HHC is
the standard capsule and the HHVMC is the Variable
Mic Capsule which includes adjustments for Bass,
Midrange and Treble.

Mechanical Assembly

The lower housing opens by rotating

it in the direction shown. After the

threads are disengaged, pull the

housing downward until it engages

the detent that holds it open.

Do not touch the contacts between the mic capsule
and transmitter body. When necessary, the contacts

can be cleaned with a cotton swab and alcohol.

HHC Lectrosonics
cardioid electret

HHVMC Lectrosonics cardioid
electret with VariMic preamp

Along with these two models from Lectrosonics, a
variety of different capsules with a common thread
and electrical interface are available from the major
microphone manufacturers.

A list of compatible capsules is on the website at www.
lectrosonics.com listed on the HH transmitter page.

*All product names are trademarks of their respective
owners, which are in no way affiliated with Lectrosonics.

Capsule Installation

Capsules are attached with a right-hand thread.

To remove the windscreen from the mic capsule,
line up the blue wrench (included with the capsule
head) with the flat notches on the lower threaded area
of the mic capsule.

Align flats on the wrench with flats on the capsule.

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Battery Installation

To insert batteries, close the eject lever and insert the
upper contacts first (closest to the mic capsule). Polar­ity is marked on the label in the bottom of the battery
compartment.

Close

eject lever

to install
batteries

To remove the batteries, pull the eject lever outward.
The battery tips will move outward, making them
easier to grasp.

Pull eject lever outward to release batteries from contacts

The contacts are very tight to prevent the batteries
from “rattling” as the transmitter is being handled.

Control Panel

Six membrane switches on the control panel are used
to set up the transmitter by navigating the menus on
the LCD and selecting the desired values.

UP/DOWN Buttons for

Menu Item Selection

Power Button

Modulation

LEDs

IR Sync Port

Enter Menu and

Select Item

Previous

Screen

Side Button

Setup Switch

Setup and Adjustments

Powering On

Press and hold the Power Button for several seconds
until a countdown on the LCD is completed. The
countdown from 1 through 3 will appear on the LCD,
followed by a display of the model, firmware version,
frequency band and compatibility mode.

Hold
for
Rf On

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IFB Mode

IR Sync

The IR SYNC (infrared sync) port is used with receiv­ers that offer this feature. Settings stored in the receiv­er for frequency, step size and compatibility mode are
transferred to the transmitter via the infrared ports. To
use this feature, open the housing on the transmitter to
expose the control panel. Hold the transmitter near the
receiver (less than 3 feet away) so the IR ports face
each other. The transfer is triggered by a switch on the
receiver. The LCD on the transmitter will display a
message confirming that the settings were success­fully transferred, or an error message that identifies the
problem that occurred.

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OK

IR Sync

COMPAT
Mismatch

When you release the button, the unit will be opera­tional with the RF output turned on and the Main
Window displayed.

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The Main Window

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-20

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NOTE: If the Power Button is released before the
countdown is completed, the unit will boot up in
the “standby” mode with the RF output turned off.

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Powering Off

Press and hold the Power Button (or the side button
if it is configured for turning the power on and off) for
several seconds and observe the LCD countdown
progress from 3 to 1. The power will then be turned off.
This can be done from any menu or screen.

Powering
O . . .

1

NOTE: If the Power Button
is released before the
countdown is completed, the
unit will remain turned on
and the LCD will return to the
same screen or menu that
was displayed previously.

Standby Mode

A brief push of the Power Button turns the unit on and
places it into a “standby” mode (not transmitting). This
allows the transmitter to be set up without the risk of
creating interference for other wireless systems that
are operating in the vicinity.

A notice will appear briefly confirming that the RF out­put of the transmitter is turned off, followed by the Main
Window. The antenna symbol will blink as a reminder
that the RF output is turned off.

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Rf
Off

MUTE

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A

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-20

Symbol blinks

when RF output

is turned OFF

0

Power Menu

When the transmitter is turned on, a

Resume
Pwr Off
Rf On?

Backlit

• Resume: Continue operating in the same condi­tion as before.

• Pwr Off: Turns off the transmitter.

• Rf On?: Begin transmitting the RF signal, enters
another screen prompting a Yes or No answer.

• Backlit: The LCD includes a backlight that il­luminates the display for easier viewing. It is set
to come on when any button on the control panel
is pressed, then stay on for either 30 seconds or
5 minutes, or to stay on all the time.

• About: Displays the model, firmware version,
frequency block and compatibility mode.

The unit can also be turned off from any menu or
screen on the LCD by holding the power button in for
the duration of the countdown.

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brief push of the Power Button will
reveal a menu allowing you to
choose between Resume, Pwr Off,
Rf On?, Backlit and About.

Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select
one of the menu items, then press
the MENU/SEL button to confirm
this action.

Battery Condition

An icon on the Main Window indicates the remaining
power of the transmitter batteries. This battery gauge
is most accurate with the typical voltage drop across
the life of alkaline batteries.

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-20

Rechargeable batteries give little or no warning when
nearing depletion. If you use rechargeable batteries in
the HH, we recommend trying fully charged batteries
first, noting the length of time that the batteries will run
the unit, and in the future using somewhat less than
that time to determine when the battery needs to be
replaced. The Venue and other receivers from Lectro­sonics offer a timer function to assist in this process.

Battery Gauge

0

Navigating Menus and Screens

The Main Window displays the following information:

Icon indicates

Hex Code for

Operating frequency

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Operating

frequency in MHz

Audio level

1) Press the MENU/SEL button to enter the setup
menu. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the
menu item.

2) Press the MENU/SEL button to enter the setup
screen for that item. Use the UP/DOWN buttons
to select the desired value or mode.

Gain

Freq.
ProgSw
Rolloff

3) Press the MENU/SEL button to save this setting
and return to the previous screen.

4) Press the BACK button to return to the Main Win-
dow.

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whether RF output

is turned on or off

A

-20

Gain

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Function of the

rear panel switch

0

(talkback button)

25

-20

0

Battery Gauge

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Gain

This setting is very important since it will determine the
audio signal to noise ratio and dynamic range that the
wireless system will deliver. Gain must be set accord­ing to the individual voice, the mic capsule in use and
the handling technique of the user. LEDs in the control
panel facilitate accurate gain adjustment.

Gain

Freq.

Gain

25

ProgSw
Rolloff

IMPORTANT: See the section Input Gain
Adjustment on page 10 for details.

-40

-20

0

Freq.

The operating frequency is normally determined using
the scanning function in the receiver or with coordina­tion software. The frequency is shown on the transmit­ter LCD display in MHz and with a hexadecimal code
that is used on most Lectrosonics receivers.

Gain

Freq.

ProgSw
Rolloff

Freq

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ProgSw

The Programmable Switch on the housing can be set
to provide several functions, or it can be bypassed.

Compat

The HH can be used with earlier Lectrosonics wireless
and IFB systems and systems from other manufactur­ers by selecting the correct Compatibility Mode. The
receiver must be set to the same mode.

Compat

Compat

StepSiz
TxPower

Nu Hybr

Phase

The available modes are as follows:

• Nu Hybrid Digital Hybrid receivers

• Mode 3 (other brand contact the factory)

• IFB Mode Lectrosonics IFB receivers

NOTE: If your Lectrosonics receiver does not
have Nu Hybrid mode, set the receiver to Euro
Digital Hybrid Wireless® (EU Dig. Hybrid).

StepSiz

The frequency can be adjusted in 100 kHz or 25 kHz
steps to match the receiver. 100 kHz is the standard
increment for Lectrosonics wireless systems, but 25
kHz increments may be needed for use with systems
from other manufacturers or when frequency coordina­tion requires it.

Compat

StepSiz

TxPower
Phase

StepSiz

100 kHz
25 kHz

Gain
Freq.

ProgSw

Rolloff

Functions:

TalkBack

Power

Cough

Mute

(none)

See page 11

for details

Rolloff

A low frequency roll-off filter can be set for a -3dB
point at 35, 50, 70, 100 or 125 Hz. Roll-off slopes are

12.2 dB/octave at 35 Hz and 10.1 dB/octave at 70 Hz
through 125 Hz.

Gain
Freq.
ProgSw

Rolloff

The roll-off frequency is normally adjusted by ear to
suit personal preferences.

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Rolloff

70 Hz

The Hex Code on the Main Screen will be smaller in
the 25 kHz mode and a fraction will appear next to the
characters if a frequency in between even 100 kHz
steps is selected.

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0

550.400

-40

-20

0

80

550.425

-40

-20

Hex Code in

25 kHz mode

0

TxPower

Output power can be set to 100 mW to extend operat­ing range (which can also suppress noise and drop­outs to some extent) or set to 50 mW to slightly extend
the operating life of the batteries.

Compat
StepSiz

TxPower

Phase

TxPower

50 mW
100 mW

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Phase
Rf On?

Default

Phase

The phase (polarity) of the audio can be inverted to
match other microphone capsules as needed.

TxPower

Phase

Phase

Rf On?
Default

Pos
Neg

Rf On?

The transmitter output can be switched on or off with
this menu item. This is useful, for example, when the
transmitter is in the “standby” mode during setup, al­lowing it to be turned on for normal operation without
having to cycle the power.

StepSiz

Rf On?

TxPower
Phase

Rf On?

This menu item can also be used to change the trans­mitter to the “standby” mode with the RF output turned
off for additional setup.

No
Ye s

Default

The default setting simple returns the transmitter back
to the factory settings and any of the menu items can
be readjusted from that default point.

Default
settings

No
Ye s

Input Gain Adjustment

The two bicolor Modulation LEDs (located at the bot­tom of the control panel) provide a visual indication of
the audio signal level entering the transmitter.

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The audio level is shown by

LEDs and in the LCD screen.

The gain should be set so that

the -20 LED just turns red on

the loudest peak (the onset of

The LEDs will glow either red or green to indicate
modulation levels as shown in the following table.

Signal Level -20 LED -10 LED

Less than -20 dB Off Off

-20 dB to -10 dB Green Off

-10 dB to +0 dB Green Green

+0 dB to +10 dB Red Green

Greater than +10 dB Red Red

It is best to go through the following procedure with the
transmitter in the “standby” mode so that no audio will
enter the sound system, which could cause feedback.

1) With fresh batteries in the transmitter, power the
unit on into “standby” (no transmission) mode.

2) Press the MENU/SEL button once to enter the
setup menu. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select
Gain. Press the MENU/SEL button again to enter
the setup screen.

3) Hold the microphone the way it will be used in
actual operation.

4) Speak or sing at the same voice level that will
actually be used during the program, while ob­serving the modulation LEDs. Use the UP/DOWN
buttons to adjust the gain until the –20 dB LED
starts to flicker red and the –10 dB glows green.

5) Once the audio gain has been set, the signal can
be sent through the sound system for overall level
adjustments, monitor settings, etc. To do this, the
unit must be set to transmit (see Powering On
and Off, and the Standby Mode on page 7).

limiting).

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NOTE: Full modulation is achieved when the

-20 LED first turns red. 30 dB of clean limiting is
available above this point.

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Programmable Switch
Functions

NOTE: The Power and Cough functions were
added starting with serial number 1001.

A special button (the Side Button) on the outside of
the housing can be configured to provide several differ­ent functions, or to be inoperative.

Side Button

The ProgSw on the control panel opens a setup
screen to set the Side Button function. Enter this
setup screen and then use the UP/DOWN arrows to
select the desired function, then press the MENU/SEL
button to return to the Main Window.

Side Button

Setup Switch

Functions:

• TalkBack

• Power

• Cough

• Mute

• (none)

Press the

Programmable Switch

or select ProgSw on

the main menu.

Gain
Freq.

ProgSw

Rolloff

ProgSw

Cough is a momentary mute switch.
Audio is muted while the button is
held in.

Cough

ProgSw

Mute

Mute is a “push on/push” off function
that toggles on and off each time
the Side Button is pressed. The
mute function defeats the audio in
the transmitter, so it works in all
compatibility modes and with all
receivers.

(none) disables the switch.

ProgSw

(none)

For detailed information on setting up the Talkback
function and the Venue receiver, refer to the Installa­tion Guide for the Venue Wideband Receiver.

Main Window Displays for Mute and
Talkback Functions

The function of the Side Button is displayed in the
LCD Main Window.

The ProgSw menu provides a scrollable list of the
available functions. Use the UP/DOWN arrows to high­light the desired function and press BACK or MENU/
SEL to select it and return to the main menu.

ProgSw

TalkBk

Ver. 5.2 or higher. When pressed and held in, the side
button re-directs the audio output to a different audio
channel on the receiver. As soon as the switch is
released, audio is returned to the program channel.

NOTE: The Talkback function is only available
in the Digital Hybrid compatibility mode. An error
message will appear if Talkback is selected while
in another mode.

ProgSw

Power

Talkback is a “push to talk” function
that is active only while the button is
pressed. The talkback function
provides a communication channel
when used with a receiver equipped
with this function, such as a Venue
Wideband receiver with firmware

Power turns the power on and off.
Hold the button in until the count­down sequence from 3 to 1 is
completed. The power will then be
turned off.

(additional information on page 7)

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601.000

<–MUTE–>

Mute active

(MUTE blinks)

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MUTE

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-20

0

None/Power Talkback Mute/Cough

When the Side Button is pressed, the function will be
active and the LCD will display an indication.

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VariMic Tone Control Range

Mic Capsule Adjustments

(EXPERT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT)

These adjustments significantly alter the gain and
tonal quality of the microphone, and are to be used
only in special circumstances.

Caution: Always make the final decision about
sound quality with the windscreen in place.

Remove the windscreen using the supplied wrench.

Align flats on the wrench with flats on the capsule.

Attenuator Adjustment

The HHC & HHVMC heads include an attenuator in
the preamp circuitry to provide an additional 15 dB of
headroom when needed for extremely loud voices.

The attenuator should ONLY be used when the gain
control is already turned all the way down and the
audio is still driving the preamp into significant limiting
where both -20 and -10 dB LEDs stay lit all or most of
the time during peaks in the audio.

Resonance tuned

suspension

Attenuator

control

HHVMC capsule

EQ controls

(HHVMC only)

IMPORTANT: Be sure to set the attenuator control back
to its original setting (“F”) for normal operation. or a
subsequent user may think the unit is malfunctioning or
has a poor signal to noise ratio.

LO/MID/HI (bass/mid/treble) - HHVMC only

The HHVMC head includes VariMicTM equalization
adjustments to boost or cut the frequency response in
LOW, MID and HIGH ranges. The LOW and HIGH con­trols will boost/cut by up to 8 dB while the MID control
will boost/cut up to 6 dB.

The pointer is between the

darkened dots.

Gain

0

-40

-20

0

Gain set to

minimum (0) on

the LCD.

The attenuator control is a 16 position switch that
attenuates the audio in 1 dB steps. It is marked 0
through F where F is minimum attenuation and 0 is
maximum attenuation. Rotating it clockwise increases
the loudness, and counter clockwise decreases the
loudness.

Attenuator switch set at F for normal operation.

LEDs on control panel

LOW MID HIGH

The controls are set to “zero”

(no boost or cut) in this photo

These controls operate as standard tone controls in
that a counterclockwise adjustment cuts the response
in that band and a clockwise adjustment boosts the
response.

+10

Boost

+5

0dB

-5

Cut

-10
10Hz 100Hz

Bass

Bass

Midrange

Midrange

1KHz

Treble

Treble

10KHz

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Parts and Accessories

Wideband Hand Held Transmitter

CCHH - Zippered Pouch

Padded zipper pouch for handheld transmitter

26872 Mic Capsule Wrench

Custom wrench for removing windscreen from mic
capsule

HHXTND

Extender for use with microphone flags commonly
used in ENG for network or station ID to keep the flag
from covering the side switch and LCD

HH2SEN Adapter

Adapts Sennheiser G2, G3 and 2000 Series micro­phone capsule heads to the HH transmitter.

Transmitter interface Capsule interface

13585 Mic Clip

Screw on mic clip for standard mic stands with 5/8”-27
thread

HHA Adapter by Ambient Recording

Adapts Neumann KK104 and
KK105 and Sennheiser cap­sules for the 5000 Series wire­less with Shure style threads
to the HH transmitter

HHA is available from

Ambient Recording dealers

Visit: www.ambient.de

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Firmware Update

Updating the firmware is a simple matter of download­ing a utility program and file from the website and run­ning the program on a Windows operating system
with the transmitter connected to a computer via the
USB port.

Go to www.lectrosonics.com/US. In the top menu,
hover the mouse over Support, and click on Wireless
Support. On the right-hand-side Wireless Support
Menu, choose Wireless Downloads. Choose your prod­uct (HHa), then choose Firmware.

Step 1:

Begin by downloading the USB Firmware Updater
Program.

Step 2:

Next, test the Updater by opening the icon: If the
driver opens automatically, proceed to Step 3.

WARNING: If you receive the following error, the
Updater is not installed on your system. Follow the
TROUBLESHOOTING steps to fix the error.

TROUBLESHOOTING:

If you
receive the
FTDI D2XX
error shown
above,
download
and install
the driver by
clicking on
this link.

Then click here to download.

NOTE: This website, http://www.ftdichip.com/
Drivers/D2XX.htm, is not associated with
Lectrosonics.com. It is a third party site used
only for D2XX drivers currently available for
Lectrosonics’ devices’ upgrades.

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Band B1

Step 3:

Refer to Step 1 to return to Firmware web page. Down­load Firmware Update and save to a local file on your
PC for easy locating when updating.

Step 4:

Open Lectrosonics USB Firmware Updater.

The USB port on the transmitter requires a micro-B
male plug on the connecting cable. The other end of
the cable would normally be a USB A-Type male con­nector to fit the most common type of USB jack used
on computers.

Opening in clear

plastic sleeve

USB Port

Spring-loaded balls

engage detents in housing

Step 7:

In Lectrosonics USB Firmware Updater, choose the
detected device, browse to local Firmware File and
click Start.

NOTE: It may take up to a minute or so for the
Updater to recognize the transmitter.

Step 5:

Put the transmitter in UPDATE
mode by simultaneously holding

UPDATE

down the BACK and UP arrow
buttons on the transmitter control
panel while powering it up.

Step 6:

Using a microUSB cable, connect the transmitter to
your PC.

Remove the lower housing of the transmitter by un­screwing it from the housing attached to the capsule
and pulling it straight off the body of the transmitter to
expose the circuitry. Spring-loaded ball detents provide
a “stop” with only the control panel exposed. Continue
to pull the lower housing farther to remove it. Simply
push the lower housing back onto the transmitter body
to re-install it.

WARNING: Do not disrupt the microUSB cable
during updating.

The Updater alerts with progress and completion.

Step 8:

HHa

1.03

IFB Mode

Once the Updater has completed,
turn off the transmitter, then turn it
back on to verify that the firmware
version on the transmitter LCD
matches the firmware version
shown on the web site.

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Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE

TRANSMITTER WILL NOT POWER ON 1) Batteries are inserted backwards.

2) Batteries are dead, or too low to be used.

HH MODULATION LEDs OFF 1) Audio Gain set too low.

2) Battery is inserted backwards. Check LCD for power indication.

3) Mic capsule is damaged or malfunctioning. Contact the factory
for repair.

HH MODULATION LEDs GOOD BUT NO SOUND

1) Talkback function is engaged (release multi-function button).
See p. 11.

2) Receiver on wrong frequency or wrong band.

3) Receiver connected incorrectly to sound system.

4) Transmitter in standby mode.

RECEIVER RF INDICATOR OFF 1) Transmitter not turned on.

2) Transmitter is in “standby” (non-transmitting) mode. Check the
LCD for the antenna/transmission icon status.

3) Batteries are dead or installed backwards.

4) Receiver antenna missing, defective or improperly positioned.

5) Transmitter and receiver not on same frequency band.
Check labels on transmitter and receiver to be sure they are
operating on the same frequency band.

6) Make sure the transmitter and receiver frequency settings are in
agreement.

7) Operating range is too great.

8) Receiver antenna missing, incorrect frequency or disconnected.

NO SOUND BUT RECEIVER AUDIO LEVEL METER INDICATES SOUND

1) Receiver audio is muted. (Unmute receiver.)

2) Receiver audio output levels set too low.

3) Receiver audio output is disconnected or cable defective
or mis-wired.

4) Sound system or recorder input level is turned down.

DISTORTED SOUND 1) Transmitter Audio Gain set too high. Speak or sing into the
transmitter and check the Audio Level LEDs, Audio Level bar
graph in the transmitter
LCD and corresponding indicators on the receiver.

2) Receiver output level may be too high for the sound system or
recorder input.

3) Excessive wind noise or “breath pops.” Microphone may require
an additional wind screen.

4) Transmitter frequency setting is not correct (when used with
non-Digital Hybrid receiver).

5) Compatibility Mode mismatch between transmitter and receiver.

6) Mic capsule damaged or defective

HISS AND NOISE -- AUDIBLE DROPOUTS 1) Transmitter Audio Gain set too low. See page 10 for proper audio
gain setting.

2) Receiver antenna missing, defective or obstructed.

3) Operating range too great.

4) Interference may be present. Turn transmitter off and observe the
RF level indicator on the receiver. Change frequency if necessary.

5) Return attenuator control back to default setting of “F”, then
readjust audio gain per instructions on page 10

EXCESSIVE FEEDBACK 1) Transmitter Audio Gain set too high. Check level adjustment,
reduce receiver output level, or both.

2) Microphone too close to speaker system.

3) Move microphone closer to the user’s mouth and lower the
sound system volume.

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Specifications

Operating Frequencies:

Band A1: 470.100 - 537.575
Band B1: 537.600 - 607.950

Frequency selection steps: Selectable; 100 kHz or 25 kHz

RF Power output: Selectable at 50 or 100 mW
Pilot tone: 25 to 32 kHz frequency (Nu Hybrid only);

3.5 kHz deviation

Frequency stability: ± 0.002%
Spurious radiation: Compliant with ETSI EN 300 422-1 v1.4.2
Operating temperature range: -20° C to +50° C
Input compressor: Dual envelope compressor, >30 dB range
Gain control range: 45 dB; semi-log menu-driven control; 1 dB steps
Modulation indicators: Dual bicolor LEDs indicate modulation

of -20, -10, 0 and +10 dB referenced to full
modulation, LCD bar-graph indicator

Frequency response 40 Hz to 20 kHz (+/- 1dB)
Low frequency roll-off: -3 dB @35, 50 and 70 Hz; selectable;

36 dB/octave

Controls:

External: Programmable mute/talkback button
Battery compartment: Power, mute disable, menu/select, back and up/

down arrow buttons for menu selection
and settings.

Battery: 2x AA with polarity protection and
battery ejector

Battery life: At 100mW: 5.5 hours (Duracell Quantum
alkaline) (The HH transmits battery status to
Lectrosonics Digital Hybrid Wireless® receivers.)

Capsule Interface:
Power available: 5V, 25 mA max
Input impedance: 1000 Ohms

Weight: 12.1 oz. (343.029 grams) with batteries and
HHC capsule

Dimensions: 9.5” long x 1.97” diameter at largest point

241.3 long x 50.038 mm diameter at
largest point

1.25” opening and 28 thread pitch

Wideband Hand Held Transmitter

Emission Designator: HHa-A1: 39K7F3E
HHa-B1: 57K9F3E

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Service and Repair

If your system malfunctions, you should attempt to correct or isolate the trouble before concluding that the equip­ment needs repair. Make sure you have followed the setup procedure and operating instructions. Check the inter­connecting cables and then go through the Troubleshooting section in this manual.

We strongly recommend that you do not try to repair the equipment yourself and do not have the local repair shop
attempt anything other than the simplest repair. If the repair is more complicated than a broken wire or loose con­nection, send the unit to the factory for repair and service. Don’t attempt to adjust any controls inside the units.
Once set at the factory, the various controls and trimmers do not drift with age or vibration and never require read­justment. There are no adjustments inside that will make a malfunctioning unit start working.

LECTROSONICS’ Service Department is equipped and staffed to quickly repair your equipment. In-warranty repairs
are made at no charge in accordance with the terms of the warranty. Out-of-warranty repairs are charged at a mod­est flat rate plus parts and shipping. Since it takes almost as much time and effort to determine what is wrong as it
does to make the repair, there is a charge for an exact quotation. We will be happy to quote approximate charges by
phone for out-of-warranty repairs.

Returning Units for Repair

For timely service, please follow the steps below:

A. DO NOT return equipment to the factory for repair without first contacting us by letter or by phone. We need to

know the nature of the problem, the model number and the serial number of the equipment. We also need a
phone number where you can be reached 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. (U.S. Mountain Standard Time).

B. After receiving your request, we will issue you a return authorization number (R.A.). This number will help

speed your repair through our receiving and repair departments. The return authorization number must be
clearly shown on the outside of the shipping container.

C. Pack the equipment carefully and ship to us, shipping costs prepaid. If necessary, we can provide you with the

proper packing materials. UPS is usually the best way to ship the units. Heavy units should be “double-boxed”
for safe transport.

D. We also strongly recommend that you insure the equipment, since we cannot be responsible for loss of or

damage to equipment that you ship. Of course, we insure the equipment when we ship it back to you.

Mailing address: Shipping address: Telephone:
Lectrosonics, Inc. Lectrosonics, Inc. [phone]
PO Box 15900 581 Laser Rd. [phone] Toll-free
Rio Rancho, NM 87174 Rio Rancho, NM 87124 [phone] Fax
USA USA

Web: E-mail:
www.lectrosonics.com [e-mail]

Lectrosonics Canada:

Mailing Address: Telephone: E-mail:

720 Spadina Avenue, [phone] Sales: [e-mail]
Suite 600 [phone] Toll-free Service: [e-mail]
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2T9 (877-7LECTRO)
[phone] Fax

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LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

The equipment is warranted for one year from date of purchase against defects in
materials or workmanship provided it was purchased from an authorized dealer. This
warranty does not cover equipment which has been abused or damaged by careless
handling or shipping. This warranty does not apply to used or demonstrator equipment.

Should any defect develop, Lectrosonics, Inc. will, at our option, repair or replace any
defective parts without charge for either parts or labor. If Lectrosonics, Inc. cannot
correct the defect in your equipment, it will be replaced at no charge with a similar new
item. Lectrosonics, Inc. will pay for the cost of returning your equipment to you.

This warranty applies only to items returned to Lectrosonics, Inc. or an authorized
dealer, shipping costs prepaid, within one year from the date of purchase.

This Limited Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of New Mexico. It states the
entire liablility of Lectrosonics Inc. and the entire remedy of the purchaser for any
breach of warranty as outlined above. NEITHER LECTROSONICS, INC. NOR
ANYONE INVOLVED IN THE PRODUCTION OR DELIVERY OF THE EQUIPMENT
SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL,
OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE
THIS EQUIPMENT EVEN IF LECTROSONICS, INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LIABILITY OF
LECTROSONICS, INC. EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY DEFECTIVE
EQUIPMENT.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have additional legal rights which
vary from state to state.

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581 Laser Road NE • Rio Rancho, NM 87124 USA • www.lectrosonics.com
[phone] • [phone] • fax [phone] • [e-mail]

23 October 2018