MobileBlackBox ORION-5000 User Manual

ORION-5000 Advanced FM Audio Transmitter

USER’S GUIDE

• Transmit any audio format to all FM receivers within range; in stereo or mono.

• Create your own personal commercial-free radio station.

• Works with PC/MAC computer: Transmit any audio format from your desktop or notebook

computer. No drivers needed.

• Listen to audio from your computer speakers and transmit audio at the same time using
included port splitter cable adapter.

• Works with virtually any device: iPod, MP3 player, CD player, PDA, DVD player,
Notebook/Desktop PC/MAC, satellite receiver, TV, etc.

• Broadcast any audio format: MP3, MP4, WMA, WAV, AAC, internet streaming audio, internet
radio, CD audio, DVD audio, etc.

• PLL Synthesized: Digitally tuned for extra stable transmission, no frequency drifting No re-tuning
necessary.

• LCD display: Indicates transmit frequency, audio-mode (stereo/mono).

• User adjustable frequency range: User adjustable - 205 frequency range from 87.5 to

108MHz.

• Interchangeable External antenna. Includes ¼ wave GP antenna and 32 ft coax cable.

• Microphone input option: Plug in standard 3.5mm(1/8”) stereo plug microphone to transmit

voice. (USE STEREO MICROPHONE ONLY)

• Memory function: Allowing user to save up to four frequency settings for easy recall.

• Auto Gain Control – Automatically adjusts input volume level to prevent distortion in FM

receiver.

• Transmitting power of 5 Watts (5000mW) – transmit range of 1-5 miles (depending on
environmental conditions and antenna)

Please follow your local regulations as to the allowable transmit range
for an FM transmitter.

• Dimensions: 5 1/8" (D) X 8 7/8" (W) X 1 1/2" (H)

• Weight: 21 ounces

• Case material: Metal (aluminum)

• Transmit Frequencies: 87.5 ~ 108 MHz (205 frequencies)

• Power requirement: 9-12V (12V - 2.0 Amp recommended)

• Operating current: 800mA - 1.5 Amps

• Transmit power: 5 Watts

• Transmit range: 1-5 miles*

• Frequency response: 20HZ - 15KHZ

• S/N ratio: 70dB

• Input signal: Stereo

• Output transmit signal: Dual mode: MONO / STEREO (user selectable)

• Operating temperature: 0 ~ 45 degrees Celsius (or) 32 ~ 113 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Power source: 100-240V A/C

• Audio processing limiter, Pre-emphasis: (75uS)

• Output antenna connector: BNC

• Buttons: Frequency (+), Frequency(-), Power, Memory 1, Memory 2, Memory 3, Memory 4, Mute,

Transmit Mode (stereo/mono)

• Input/Output Ports: BNC antenna connector, audio input (stereo 3.5mm), Audio input (RCA R/L),
Microphone input (stereo 3.5mm), Power (DC)

• Display and indicators: Frequency, Audio mode (stereo/mono)

• Mobile Black Box ORION-5000 FM transmitter

• (5 ft.) 3.5mm audio cable

• AC power adapter 100-240V

• AC power cable

• ¼ wave GP antenna

• 32 ft. coax antenna cable