Panasonic ARB-HT3G, ARB-HT3G RX, ARB-HT3G TX User Manual

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------­Read this user guide carefully for safe operation and proper use of
the product.

Features and specifications are subject to change without
notification.

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WIRELESS TRANSCEIVER SYSTEM

ARB-HT3G

User Guide

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This receiver complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters
between the radiator and your body. This receiver must not be co­located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.

Vers ion 3. 00

CAUTION

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1. When Using the Battery
Danger

(1) Misusing the battery may cause the battery to get hot, explode,

or ignite and cause serious injury. Be sure to follow the safety rules
listed below:

- Do not place the battery in fire or heat the battery.

- Do not install the battery backwards so that the polarity is rev ersed.

- Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the
battery to each other with any metal object (such as a wire).

- Do not carry or store the batteries together w ith necklaces, hair pins,

or other metal objects.

- Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the battery with a hammer,

step on the battery, or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks.

- Do not solder directly onto the battery.

- Do not expose the battery to water or salt water, or allow the battery

to get wet.
(2) Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains

safety and protection devices w hich, if damaged, may cause t he
battery to generate heat, explode or ignite.

(3) Do not place the battery on or near fire, stoves, or other high

temperature locations. Do not place the battery in direct sunlight,

use or store the battery inside cars in hot weather. Doing so may
cause the battery to generate heat, explode, or ignite.
Using the battery in this manner may also result in a loss of
performance and a shortened life expectancy.

(4) Do not insert the battery into equipment designed to be hermetically

sealed. In some cases hydrogen or oxygen may be discharged from

the cell which may result in rupture, fire or explosion.

CAUTION : Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect t y pe.

Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

(Please refer to instruction for safe disposal of lithium

polymer battery at page#3)

This device complies with Part 15 and RSS-GEN of the FCC and IC rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions;
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION : Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could Void the user’s authority to operate this
device.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. The belt clip is only applied to the TX.
The use of belt-clips, holsters and similar accessories should not contain
metallic components in its assembly. The use of accessories that do not
satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements, and should be avoided.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Power DC 3.7V
Frequency (MHz) 900MHz FHSS with 902.5 ~ 927.5MHz
Number of Channel 51 Channels
Channel Space 500KHz
Speech Coder 8kHz Mono
Type of Modulation GFSK MODULATION / DEMODULATION
Power

Consumption

Typical:170mA

Battery Life

Talk Time: 12 Hours
Charge Time: 3 Hours

Battery Capacity Lithium-Ion Polymer

3.7V DC/1800mA

TX Power Levels Max Peck Power. 21dBm
Temperature Range

Operating: 14℉ ~ 122℉ ( -10°C ~ 50°C )
Storage: -4℉ ~ 140℉ ( -20℃ ~ 60℃ )

Dimensions
(L x W x H)

TX: 50mm x 29.35mm x 71.2mm
(1.97” x 1.16” x 2.8”)

CAUTION

Warning

Do not continue charging the battery if it does not charge within the specified
charging time. Doing so may cause the battery to become hot, explode, or
ignite. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect
type.

Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
(Please refer to below instruction for safe disposal of lithium polymer battery)

2. While Charging
Caution

The temperature range over which the battery can be charged is
10°C to 45°C. Charging the battery at temperatures out side of this range
may cause the battery to become hot or to break. Charging the batt ery
outside of this temperature range may also harm the per formance of the
battery or reduce the battery’s life ex pectancy .

3. When Discharging the Battery
Danger

Do not discharge the battery using any device except for the specified device.
When the battery is used in devices aside from the specified dev ice it may
damage the performance of the battery or reduce its life expectancy, and if
the device causes an abnormal current to flow, it may cause the battery t o
become hot, explode, or ignite and cause serious injur y .

Caution
The temperature range over which the battery can be discharged is

-10°C to 45°C. Use of the battery outside of this temperature range may
damage the performance of the battery or may reduce its life expectancy.

Safe Disposal of Lithium Polymer Battery

1) Battery cells be fully discharged bef ore disposal.

2) If physically damaged, it is not recommended to discharge battery cells
before disposal.

3) Battery must also be cool before proc eedi ng disposal.

4) Submerge the battery int o a buc ket or tub of salt water. This container
should have a lid but it does not need to be air-tight. Allow the battery to
remain in the tub of slat water for at l east 2 weeks.

5) Remove the battery from the sal t water and dispose of as hazardous waste.

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TIP 1: How to undock TX from RX and Desktop Charger

LED Indication on TX and RX

To prevent units from being broken, undock
the TX from the RX as shown in the image to
the right.

Battery LED on TX when cradled on RX:

RED FLASHES when the battery is almost empty

ORANGE ON when the battery charged less than half

GREEN BLINKS when the battery is charged over half
GREEN ON when the battery is fully charged

Battery LED on TX when separated from RX:

RED FLASHES when the battery is almost empty

ORANGE ON when the battery needs charge

GREEN ON when the battery is enough to operate or fully charged

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1 Built-in MIC 7 Lapel MIC Input
2 FCC, IC, UL Labels 8 AUX Button

3 Serial # Label 9 Mute Button
4 Mode Selection Switch 10 REC Button
5 TX Power On/Off Switch 11 STATUS LED Indicator

(see pg 10)

6 Battery Cover 12 Battery LED Indicator

(see pg 12)

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DESCRIPTION –Transmitter (TX) LED’s

Notes:

1) After synchronization, the mode goes back to it s prev ious selected mode.

2) When TX is OFF and inserted into RX, there will be no synchronization.

3) If the TX goes out of normal range, it will resume its previous status when
it comes back into range.

Mode

SYNC REC

Battery

Status

Out of
Range

Mute

TALK O
N
REC

Off:

GREEN
On

REC:

ORANGE

Blink

LED Off

LED +

Vibration

GREEN

On

GREEN

Blink

RED

Blink

RED

On

Vibration

(1 time

only)

Vibration

(3 time

per second)

Vibration

(2 times

per 3

seconds

Vibration

(1 time

per 3

seconds)

LED Off

Vibration

LED

Off

LED Off

LED Off

No

Vibration

No

LED

No Vibration

LED OFF (GREEN OFF , ORANGE OFF, RED OFF)

Vibration

(1 time

only)

Vibration

(3 time

per

second)

Vibration

(2 times

per 3

seconds)

Vibration

(1 time

per 3

seconds)

Quick Set up and Operation

Synchronization of Transmitter and Receiver

The synchronization only needs t o be performed the first time a system is
used, or another transm i t ter is used with a receiver previously synced.
Do not perform the sync operation multiple times; it only needs to be done once
successfully.

1) Turn the transmitter power switch to ON and select the operation mode with
MODE switch and place the transm i tter into the receiver.

2) When synchronization is completed, then STATUS LED will stop flashing. If
vibration mode is enabled, then it will vibrate once.

Normal Operation

1) With the transmitter synced, remove i t from the receiver, plug in the lapel
microphone (if used) and place the transmitter into the leather pouch on user’s
belt.

2) When user removes transmitter from the receiver, STATUS LED for each
transmitter and receiver will light const ant green. To start recording, press the
REC button and the LED beneath REC button will blink red.

3) If the recording command from VPU is received, recording will start and the LED
beneath REC button will flash red. If the record command was not received and

a recording was NOT STARTED, the REC button will NOT flash red.

4) If the stop command from VPU is received, recording will end and the LED
beneath REC button will be off .

Out of Range

1) The transmitter will alert user by flashing the RED LED of STATUS.

2) The transmitter needs to m ove clos er to t he receiver and the link will be re­established without physically “re-syncing” the TX with RX when user returns to
normal range. STATUS LED will light constant green when link is back to
normal range.

Mute Button

1) Mute button can be used to mute the user’s audio stream when needed.

2) In recording mode; press mute button on the transmitt er, then ORANGE LED of
STATUS will flash.

Low Battery Warning

1) If low battery indicator (RED) starts flashing, return the transmitt er to the
receiver to be fully charged.

2) The charge LED indicator will light constant green when the unit is fully
charged.