Lectrosonics VP300W User Manual

Voice Projector

VP300, FM-AV5 (VP300W) & R300

Portable Public Address System

S/N 300216 and up

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

and trouble-shooting guide

LECTROSONICS, INC.

Rio Rancho, NM

www.lectrosonics.com

ISS. 6, 11-84

IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS CAN CAUSE PREMA­TURE BATTERY FAILURE WHICH IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY.

The Rechargeable batteries in this unit should be recharged at least once every six
months even if not used.

The batteries should never be completely discharged. Keeping the batteries fully
charged when not in use is the best way to ensure longest battery life and prevent
premature failure.

BATTERIES THAT HAVE BEEN TOTALLY DISCHARGED MAY NOT ACCEPT A
CHARGE. IN SOME CASES A BATTERY THAT APPEARS TO BE DEAD CAN BE
SAVED BY PROLONGED CHARGING - UP TO TEN DAYS.

CAUTION

The fuse will blow if a horn or speaker is unplugged or plugged into the VP300 while
the power is on.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION REGULATIONS

The Lectrosonics M30 Series Transmitters comply with part 91.555 of F.C.C. Rules
and Regulations for use as wireless microphones.

F.C.C. Regulations require that each M30 Series Transmitter be licensed by the
owner. F.C.C. Form 400, together with instructions for its completion are shipped with
each transmitter. This form should be submitted to the F.C.C. prior to placing your
wireless system into operation.

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1. GENERAL

Portable Public Address System

1.01 This manual contains the functional description and operating procedures for the Lectrosonics, Inc. Voice
Projector Models VP300 and FM-AV5 Sound Systems.

2. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

2.01 VP300

2.01.1 The VP300 is a portable public address system designed primarily for outdoor use. The unit is equipped with
a wide angle reentrant horn for efficient sound dispersion and high capacity built-in rechargeable battery pack. The
unit may be operated from the battery pack, a vehicle 12 volt cigarette lighter receptacle, or from 115 VAC, 50-60 Hz
using the charger supplied with the unit. 230VAC 50-60 Hz chargers are available from the factory.

2.01.2 The VP300 is equipped with two microphone input jacks with individual volume controls which allows two
microphones to be used.

2.01.3 The speaker output jacks are wired to accomodate either one or two 8 Ohm speakers or horns.

2.01.4 The VP300 is designed to accept the plug-in R300 Wireless Receiver Module which allows the system to be
operated as either a conventional P.A. system with a wired microphone or as a wireless microphone sound system
using the remote transmitter and microphone supplied with the R300 module.

2.01.5 The VP300 comes with an M121S hand-held cardioid microphone, 16 foot MM-16 microphone cord and CH­40 charger.

Rio Rancho, NM – USA

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2.01.6 VP300 SPECIFICATIONS

AMPLIFIER: • All silicon transistor - 33 Watt RMS output into 8 Ohms

• Frequency Response - 200 to 20,000 Hz, +/- 1dB.

SOUND PROJECTOR: Wide angle 11" reentrant horn with an S.P.L. rating of 125dB.

POWER SOURCE: • Rechargeable 12 Volt, 8 amp-hour self contained battery pack provides up to 60 hours

continuous operation per charge.

• UL and CSA approved CH-40 charger.

MICROPHONE: High quality cardioid microphone with on-off switch and detachable 16' cord.

CONSTRUCTION: All metal with high-impact Cycolac horn.

SIZE AND WEIGHT: 15 3/4" high x 6 1/2" wide x 9" deep; 17 pounds.

INPUTS: • Two microphone inputs, 1/4" phone jacks with individual volume controls.

• High level - miniature phonograph jack.

• Speaker - two 1/4" stereo phone jacks for connections to either one or
two 8 Ohm speakers.

2.02 FM-AV5 (VP300W)

2.02.1 The FM-AV5 is a basic VP300 public address system equipped with an optional Freedomike R300 Wireless
Microphone Conversion Kit. The kit consists of a plug-in wireless receiver module with telescoping whip antenna, a
Lectrosonics M30 transmitter and M118 microphone with accessories or the optional M116 microphone with accesso­ries.

2.02.2 M116 MICROPHONE
The M116 Microphone is a miniature electret cardioid microphone intended primarily for lavalier use when used with
the FM-AV5 Wireless Microphone Sound System. The M116 comes with a C-20 lavalier clip, MC-37 cord and RK-45
windscreen. The M116 is available, at no additional cost, as a substitute for the standard M118 microphone when
ordered with the FM-AV5 System.

2.02.3 M118 MICROPHONE
The M118 Microphone is a miniature electret cardioid microphone intended primarily for close talking hand-held use
with the FM-AV5 Wireless Microphone Sound System. It may be used as a lavalier microphone with the FM-AV5, but
is inferior to the M116 for that purpose. The M118 is furnished as standard with the FM-AV5 unless another micro­phone is specified at time of order. The m118 is similar in appearance to the M116, except that it has a gold band on
its base. It comes with a C-20 lavalier clip, MC-37 cord and RK-45 windscreen.

2.02.4 M131SW MICROPHONE
The M131SW Microphone is an electret, cardioid microphone with on-off slide switch. It is available as an option for
M30 users who prefer a hand-held microphone. It comes with an MC-38 cord and RK-51 windscreen.

2.02.5 M30 SERIES WIRELESS TRANSMITTER

2.02.5.1 The M30 Series Wireless Transmitter is a crystal controlled low-power FM transmitter with a sefl-contained
antenna. It is available in two models:

(a) M30 - Uses a replaceable 9 Volt alkaline battery.

(b) M30PB - Same as the M30 except it is equipped with a spring-loaded "push-to-talk" switch.

2.02.5.2 The M30 Series Wireless trnasmitter transmits on a single frequency in the 30MHz to 50MHz range. The
operating frequency is printed on a label on the bottom of the transmitter case and must match the frequency of its
companion receiver.

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