Lectrosonics sma, SMV, RM, SMQV, SM Series Quick Start Manual

Quick
Start
Guide

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This guide is intended to assist with
initial setup and operation of your
Lectrosonics product.

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SM Series Transmitters

SMA
SMV
SMQV
RM

06 jun10

U.S. Patent 7,225,135

LECTROSONICS, INC.2

Controls and Functions

Battery

Compartment

Opener

Battery

Compartment

Cover Plate

Audio

Input Jack

Antenna

AUDIO Button

LCD Screen

FREQ Button

(Tuning)

Modulation

LEDs

Power LED

UP Arrow

DOWN Arrow

LCD Screen

Used to display the status of the selected function.

Power LED

Indicates power status and battery strength.

Audio Input Jack

Accommodates most lavaliere and dynamic microphones, and line level
signals.

Modulation LEDs

Provides a visual indication of the audio input signal level - either red or green
to indicate modulation levels.

Audio Button

Used to display the audio level setting (0 dB to 44 dB) on the LCD and used
with the Up and Down arrows to adjust the audio level input from the micro­phone.

FREQ Button

Used to set the operating frequency and toggle the LCD between the operating
frequency in MHz and a two-digit hexadecimal frequency code.

Up/Down Arrows

Used to adjust the selected function or parameter.

Battery Compartment, Cover Plate and Opener

Used to install or remove battery/batteries.

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Operating Instructions

Power On

1) Ensure that good batteries are installed.

2) Simultaneously press and hold the AUDIO

and FREQ buttons until the Power On Boot
Sequence is initiated (3 seconds).

Power Off

1) Simultaneously press and hold the AUDIO and
FREQ buttons while observing that the word
“Off” appears in the LCD along with a counter.

2) When the counter reaches “0”, the unit turns off.

Note: If the AUDIO and FREQ buttons are
released before the end of the countdown, the unit will not turn off.

Standby Mode

From the “OFF” position, quickly press and release
both the AUDIO and FREQ buttons simultaneously
to enter and exit this mode. Allows the user to verify
or change the transmitter’s operating frequency or
audio input level without transmitting any signals.

Selecting the Compatibility Mode and Power (SMV & SMQV ONLY)

SM Series transmitters will work with all Digital
Hybrid Wireless

®

receivers in the native, compand­orless mode. They are also capable of working with
200 Series, 100 Series and IFB analog receivers,
plus some other brands of analog wireless receiv­ers (contact the factory for details).

Note: RF transmission is prevented while selecting Compatibility
Modes. Also, the SM exits the Compatibility Mode screen to Standby
Mode. (See Standby Mode, this section.)

Note: The unit comes from the factory configured as a 400 Series
transmitter.

1) Set the receiver’s audio controls to minimum.

2) Power up the SM and observe the Boot Sequence. If the Compatibility

Mode for the SM does not match the corresponding receiver, then power
off the SM transmitter.

3) From a power off condition, press and hold the Up arrow, then press the
AUDIO and FREQ buttons simultaneously.

4) The LCD will display the current Compatibility Mode. Use the Up or
Down arrow buttons to set the Compatibility Mode to match the corre­sponding receiver.

Initial Power On

Timer Screen

Initial Power Off

Timer Screen

Standby Screen

400 Series or Digital

Hybrid Wireless™

Compatibility Mode