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SMART SPECTRUM

WI R ELESS MI CROPHONES

Operating Guide

SWM6000 915 MHz Systems

SWM7000 2.4 GHz Systems

WI R E L E S S SYSTEM S

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Declaration of Conformity

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Declaration of Conformity

EC - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

CE Marking

We, the Manufacturer

SABINE, INC.

13301 NW US HIGHWAY 441

ALACHUA, FLORIDA USA

declare that the product

RECEIVER

SABINE MODEL SWM7000

Is in conformity with

Council Directive: 73/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC (EMC Directives)

Standards to which conformity is declared:

EN 60065: 2001

EN 55022: 1998 Class B

EN 50082-1: 1998

Manufacturer Signature: __________________________

Date: __________ Name: __________________________

Doran Oster, President28 April, 2003

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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION 5

1.1. Section Contents 5

2. PRODUCT vIEWS 6

2.1. Receivers 6

2.1.1. Front panel views 6

2.1.2. Back panel Views 6

2.2. Transmitters 7

2.2.1. Handheld 7

2.2.2. Beltpack 7

2.3. Components 7

3. QUICk SETUPS 8

3.1. Receiver & Transmitter Quick Setup 8

3.2. FBx Quick Setup 8

3.3. Tips for Good RF Performance 12

3.4. Common Sources of RF Interference 12

4. TRANSMITTER OPERATION 14

4.1. First step

4.2. Displays and Settings

4.2.1. LCD Display

4.2.2. Accessing Transmitter Controls 15

4.2.3. Adjusting Transmitter Settings 16

4.2.4. Transmitter Battery Management 17

5. RECEIvER OPERATION 20

5.1. LCD Display. 20

5.2. Parameter Control & LCD Display 22

5.2.1. One set of Controls for 1 or 2 Channels 22

5.2.2. Channel Select / Contrast Button. 22

5.2.3. Special LCD Display Messages. 23

5.3. RF Channel Select 23

5.4. Output Level 23

5.5. Channel Mixing 23

5.5.1. How to toggle channel mixing mode 23

5.5.2. Controlling the reciever in channel mixing mode 24

5.6. Guitar Cord Simulating 24

5.7. Receiver Antenna Placement 24

5.7.1. Multi-path Interference 24

5.7.2. Receiver & Antenna Placement Tips 24

6. MIC SUPERMODELING™ 26

6.1. Introduction 26

6.2. Emulation Choices 26

6.3. Mic Modeling Front Panel Control 26

6.4. Future Microphone Modeling Choices 27

6.4.1. Mic Model Upgrade Instructions 27

7. FBx FEEDBACk ExTERMINATOR® 28

7.1. FBx Introduction 28

7.1.1. FBX Fixed Filters 28

7.1.2. FBX Dynamic Filters 28

7.1.3. Balancing Fixed & Dynamic Filters 28

7.1.4. FBX Filter Width 28

7.2. FBx Set Up 28

7.2. FBx Bypass Button 29

8. COMPRESSOR/LIMITER OPERATION 30

8.1. Basics of Compression 30

8.2. Using the Compressor 30

8.3. Suggested Compression Settings 31

8.3.1. Vocal Settings 31

8.3.2. Guitar Settings 31

This operating guide written for receivers using Sabine SWM Remote Control Software version 2.0 and above.

9. DE-ESSER 33

9.1. De-mystifying De-essers 33

9.2. The Sabine De-esser 33

9.3. Using the De-esser 33

10. PROGRAM SAvE & RECALL 34

10.1. Saving a Preset 34

10.2. Loading a Preset 34

10.3. Naming a Preset 34

10.4. Power Off Memory 34

11. MULTIPLE SYSTEMS OPERATION 35

11.1. Overview 35

11.1.1. Multiple System Interference 35

11.1.2. Setup Complexity 35

11.2. Antenna Distribution Amplier 36

11.3. Antenna Distribution Amplier Connection 36

12. ExTENSION ANTENNAS 38 14 14 14

12.1. Overview 38

12.2. Antenna Cabling & Cable Loss 38

13. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 40

13.1. Overview 40

13.1.1. Single vs. Multiple Receiver Control 40

13.1.2 Features & Controls Added Software 40

13.1.3. Software Multiple Unit Control 42

13.2. Software Installation 42

13.2.1. Requirements & Recommendations 42

13.2.2. Connections 42

13.2.3. Installing the Software 43

13.3. Launching the software 43

13.3.1. Off-Line Edit/Demo 43

13.3.2. Connecting Receivers. 43

13.4. Remote Control Operation 44

13.4.1. Two Views, Two Sets of Controls 44

13.4.2. Menus, Icons & Hot Keys 44

14. TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING 48

14.1. Tips for Maximum Performance 48

14.2. Troubleshooting 48

14.3. Common Sources of RF Interference 49

14.3.1 RF Sources 49

15. FBx THEORY & PRACTICE 51

15.1. Introduction to FBx® 51

15.2. The Advantages of FBx Filters 51

15.3. Parametric Filters and FBx 52

15.3.1. The FBX & True Mobility® Advantage 53

14.3.2. FBX Fixed & Dynamic Filters 53

14.3.3. FBX Filter Width 54

14.3.4. Who Beneﬁts from FBX? 54

15. APPENDICES 55

Appendix A: Beltpack Connector Wiring Diagrams 55 Appendix B: Antenna System Diagrams 55

Appendix C: Specications 56

Appendix D: Dip Switch Settings 58 Appendix E: Frequency Chart 59 Appendix F: Battery Endurance Tests (Typical) 60 Appendix G: Changing Audix Mic Capsules (SW70-H) 60

16. CAUTIONS & WARRANTY 61

INDEx 63

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Introduction

1. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on purchasing a Sabine 2.4 GHz Smart Spectrum True Mobility™ Wireless System. True Mobility™ Wireless Systems give you all the built-in processing you need on every microphone, and offer unique and powerful features unavailable with any other wireless microphone

1.1. Section Contents

Section 2 Product Views — illustrates system components (front & back panel views, transmitters, accessory lists and

part numbers).

Section 3

Section 4 Transmitter Operation — details transmitter setup and operation.

Section 5 Section 6 Mic SuperModeling™ — explains the use of the Sabine Mic SuperModeling™ and lists the microphones

Section 7 FBX Feedback Exterminator® — explains how to set up your FBX ﬁlters. Section 8 Compressor/Limiter — explains the use of the Compressor. Section 9 De-Esser — details operation of the adaptive De-Esser. Section 10 Program Save & Recall — explains how to save and recall individual program settings. Section 11 Multiple Systems — how multiple systems interface, computer control of multiple systems, suggestions for

Section 12 Extension Antennas — how to get maximum performance using a Sabine Extension Antennas (Antenna

Section 13 Sabine Remote Control Software — how to control up to 70 channels from one PC. Section 14 Tips & Troubleshooting — gives tips on how to get the best performance from your Sabine Wireless, and

Section 15 Appendices — wiring diagrams, frequency charts, speciﬁcations, typical system diagrams and dip switch

Section 16 Cautions & Warranties — states caution and warranty information for your True Mobility™ Wireless sys-

Index

Quick Setup — gives the Quick Setup procedures for Receiver & Transmitter Operation and using the FBX

Feedback Exterminator®. Note that there is also a quick-start label on top of your True Mobility receiver for the Sabine FBX Feedback Exterminator®, Compressor/Limiter and De-Esser functions.

Receiver Operation — details receiver installation and setup.

modeled.

maximizing the number of collocated systems.

Distribution Ampliﬁer also available for multi-receiver installations).

describes some possible operating problems and their solutions.

settings for Sabine 2.4 GHz Wireless systems.

tem.

Important note about using this Operating Guide

This guide covers the operation of both the SWM6000 and SWM7000 Wireless Systems. The basic operating procedures for these two series are the same. The crucial differences are the frequency bands each of these series uses, and the number of available channels.

SWM6000: Offers XX channels, and uses the 915 MHz band. All transmitters and receiv-

ers include the number “6” or the designation “M9” in the part number to denote this series.

SWM7000: Offers 70 channels, and uses the 2.4 GHz band. All transmitters and receivers

include the number “7” or the designation “M1” in the part number to denote this series.

These products may be used together in the same location, but remember that transmitters and receivers must always work together. For example, in order for an SWM6000 Series system to work, the transmitters and receivers must both be from that series.

Other components in your system can be mixed between these two series. These include lavalier and headworn mics, mic clips and chargers, cables and adaptors, and anything that is not involved in the transmission or reception of the wireless signal.

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Product Views

2. PRODUCT VIEWS

2.1. Receivers

2.1.1. Front panel views

Ch. A

Channel

Select,

Antenna 1

Front Mount

Ch. A

Display

Contrast

FBX

Mic

Model

De-

esser

Compressor

Limiter

RF Ch.

Select

Fig. 2a - SW72-NDR & SW72-R (SW62-NDR & SW62-R) Two-channel Receivers

Fig. 2b - SW71-R (SW62-R) One-channel Receiver

2.1.2. Back panel Views

Antenna 2

AES3

Digital Output

Sync Input

AC Power

& Fuses

RS485 Net

work

RS232

Serial

USB Port,

Dip Switches

ProgramOutput

Level

Mic/Line Balanced

Output B

Ch. B

Channel

Select,

Contrast

Mic/Line Balanced

Display

Output A

PowerCh. B

Antenna 2

Front Mount

Antenna 1

Fig. 2c - SW72-NDR (SW62-NDR) Two-channel Receiver w/Network & Digital Interface

Fig. 2d - SW72-R (SW62-R) Two-channel Receiver

Fig. 2e - SW71-R (SW61-R) One-channel Receiver

See Page 55 for the chart

of DIP Switch Settings

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Product Views

2.2. Transmitters

2.2.1. Handheld

Transmitter Controls

1 Select Button 2 Up Button 3 Down Button

Switch

LCD

Battery

Shown with cable attached. Requires assembly.

Fig. 2h - SWC70CL - SW70-H13 (SW60-H13), SW70-H15 (SW60-H15) & SW70-H19 (SW60-H19) Mic Clip with Built-in Charger

2.2.2. Beltpack

Antenna

off

on on mute on

select

2.4 GHz SMART SPECTRUM

Switch

TA4

Mini-XLR

Connector

SWC-POWR plug-in charger jack

down

Top view

Fig. 2i - SW65 and 75-T Beltpack Transmitter

2.3. Components

(for a complete list see the Sabine Catalog)

Receivers

SW62 and 72-NDR: 2-Ch. Receiver w/Network & Digital Interface SW62 and 72-R

: 2-Ch. Receiver

SW61 and 71-R: 1-Ch. Receiver

Microphones

SWT31L-TA4: Cardioid Lavalier Mic SWT56W-TA4 SVT70BW-TA4 SVT70LW-TA4 SVT80BW-TA4 SWTVT50-TA4 SVT40L-TA4: SWT70G-TA4

: Headworn Mic

: Voice Technologies Omni Headworn Mic (Black)

: Voice Technologies Omni Headworn Mic (Tan)

: Voice Technologies Cardioid Headworn Mic (Black) : Voice Technologies Miniature Omni Lavalier

Voice Technologies Sub-Mini Omni Lavalier

: Instrument Input w/cable

Transmitters

SW65 and 75-T: Beltpack Transmitter SW60 and 70-H13 SW60 and 70-H15 SW60 and 70-H19: Handheld Mic w/Condenser Element (VT)

: Handheld Mic w/Dynamic Element (Audix OM3) : Handheld Mic w/Dynamic Element (Audix OM5)

SWC-POWR plug-in charger jack

Belt clip

Battery

Antennas

SWA700: TNC Front to Rear Converter Kit (Set of 2) SWA6SS: 2.4 GHz Antenna Distribution Amp for 6 systems SWASS-EXT: Extension Antenna Kit (Set of 2) SWAANT-2.4

: 2.4 GHz Antennas (2)

SWATNC-N: RF Adaptor cable, Set of 4, TNC to NB SWATNC-MCA: TNC Male Crimp Connector 2.4 GHz SWACA15(or 30)-TNC

: RF Cables, RG58, TNC, One Pair

Batteries

SWBAA2: Rechargeable NiMH AA set for SW75-T & H1

Mic & Transmitter Accessories

SWCRJ45: RS485 Serial Cable for ND Receivers SWC70CL-1: SW60/70-H Mic Holder w/Built-in Charger SWC70CL-12 SWCPOWR-EXT: Charger extension cable (3 meters) SWCPOWR: Plug-in charger for SW60/70 Series Transmitters SWC4P-TA4

: Stage clip for SW70-H

: Standard Mini-XLR Connector

ALKALINE BATTERY CAUTION Alkaline batteries must be one of following types:

— DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE ALKALINE BATTERIES —

(for a complete list see the Sabine Catalog)

NEDA: 14A ANSI: 14A IEC: LR14

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Quick Setups

3. QUICK SETUPS

3.1. Receiver & Transmitter Quick Setup

Please read Section Four Transmitter Operation and Section Five Receiver Operation for a complete understanding of how to set up your Sabine Smart Spectrum True MobilityTM System.

Selecting RF Channels: It is best to keep the system’s channels close together at the

low or high end of the spectrum, i.e. channels 1, 2,3,4,5 or channels 65, 66, 67, 68. If there is another 2.4 GHz source in the room, grouping the channels reduces the chances of an overlap. Do not start by spreading your channels throughout the full channel range of the system – you are more likely to encounter interference this way.

Be sure that all transmitters are off. Position receiver so that the antennas are within visual range of the intended

transmitter locations. Transmitter range is about 100 meters, but structural objects in the transmission path can reduce that range. For best results, maintain a line-of-sight path between receiver antennas and transmitters (see Section

12). Use the TNC Rear-to-Front Kit (SWA700) included with the receiver to move antennas to front if necessary. See Appendix B for more information on multiple-system connection.

Transmitter range is 100 meters line-of-sight

Use Sabine’s SWASS-EXT Extension Antenna Kit when line-of-sight path is not possible from receiver location.

Turn the OUTPUT LEVEL of the

receiver and mixer gain to the minimum settings.

Connect the output (¼-inch or XLR jack) of your receiver to the

mic or line input of your mixer or ampliﬁer (the receiver output gain can be adjusted to match the mixer input).

Mixer Balanced Input (XLR)

Mixer Unbalanced Input (TRS)

1. Turn on the receiver.

2. Tap the Channel Select/Contrast button to edit a receiver channel. (Not necessary on 1-channel SW71-R & SW61-R receivers).

3. Turn the RF Channel Selector knob to the desired channel.

NOTE: Dual channel receivers will not allow you to select the same RF channel for both channels.

NOTE: Front panel RF Signal display will only register Sabine transmitters. It will not show RF interference. Use the RF Scan function in the software to scan for potential RF interference.

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Selector

Channel Select/ Contrast button (selects receiver channel to edit)

Power SwitchRF Channel

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Quick Setups

Transmitter Controls

1 Select Button 2 Up Button 3 Down Button

1. Turn on the transmitter.

To Open: Unscrew lower portion of microphone. Pull down as you continue to turn the housing. To Close: Turn the

housing and push up until it meets the threads, then screw on.

2. Use the the transmitter is muted during editing.

3. Use the UP or DOWN button until the desired channel appears above

CHANNEL.

SELECT button until CHANNEL appears in the LED. NOTE:

Beltpack Opening/Closing Instructions

To Open: Pull down on both battery door

releases and then pull door open.

To Close: Push door up and snap closed.

down

SELECT

off

on on mute on

select

2.4 GHz SMART SPECTRUM

4. Check that the receiver’s RF SIGNAL display now indicates a strong signal (at least 3 bars).

Gain Adjustment Settings

1. Transmitter (PAD Adjustment). Adjust the Transmitter PAD setting if

last segment of the Transmitter or Receiver Audio Level Meter lights up often, or remains on when mic or beltpack is used.

1. Use the

Transmitter Select button to scroll through functions

Adjust PAD setting so that Receiver Audio Level Meter stays out of the clipping zone (last segment)

until PAD ﬂashes in the Transmitter LCD.

2. Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired setting. Selec-

tion is stored after 3 seconds of inactivity.

3. Check to see if Audio Level Meter stays out of Clipping Zone

2. Receiver. Adjust the receiver Output Level to supply a strong input level to the mixer, ampliﬁer or active loudspeaker. If your receiver output is connected to a microphone level input on the mixer, keep the receiver output gain lower than when connecting to a line level mixer input. NOTE: -10 is a good place to start.

3. Mixer. Adjust the output gain of the mixer so that the mixer output meters approach clipping when all the inputs to the mixer are active, and the audio program reaches its peak level.

4. Ampliﬁer/active loudspeaker/crossover. Finally, adjust the ampliﬁer gain control (and/or crossover gain, if one is used) to provide the desired level of sound pressure in the auditorium or listening area.

See Section 4.2.3 Adjusting Transmitter Settings for more information.

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Quick Setups

3.2. FBX Quick Setup

Place microphone and speakers in primary position.

Press and hold the SETUP button (Fig.

3d) on the receiver until the LCD SETUP indicator (Fig. 3e) ﬂashes 4 times and

SETUP stays lit — then release it.

Fig. 3d - FBX: SETUP

NOTE: DO NOT TALK INTO YOUR SYSTEM while in

Setup Mode.

Slowly raise the gain on the mixer or amp until FBX

eliminates the ﬁrst few feedback tones. With each new feedback frequency, you will hear a short, quiet burst of feedback that will disappear immediately as a ﬁlter is set.

Mixer Channel

Pause raising the gain, and move the microphone to another area where it will be used.

Resume slowly raising the mixer gain, until FBX eliminates a few more feedback tones.

NOTE: When choosing microphone setup locations, try to anticipate likely areas where

the microphone will be positioned or moved to, or areas that may be especially prone to feedback problems (e.g., under an overhead speaker).

Repeat until the

the READY indicator comes on.

NOTE: You may quit SETUP mode at any time prior to its auto-

matic exit by simply pressing the READY button. This will enable ready-to-operate status, but with fewer ﬁxed FBX ﬁlters in place. In the default factory setting, dynamic FBX ﬁlters will still be held in reserve to catch and eliminate new feedback, regardless of how or when SETUP mode is exited. (See Section 14.3.2 for details on the differences between ﬁxed and dynamic FBX ﬁlters and Section 13.4.2.1 for instructions on changing the balance of ﬁxed versus dynamic FBX ﬁlters using the Remote Control Software or Appendix D for using the Dip Switches on the back of the receiver).

3.2.2. FBX Bypass

The BYPASS button (Fig. 3d) bypasses only the FBX ﬁlters, and not the additional signal processing (de-essing, compression and Mic SuperModelingTM) available on the True MobilityTM Wireless Receiver. This is a useful button that allows comparison of the sound quality when FBX ﬁlters are in place, to the sound with no ﬁlters (the quality should be very similar). Before pressing BYPASS, take care

to reduce your overall system gain so that you do not release suppressed feedback!

SETUP indicator automatically turns off and

Fig. 3e - SETUP indicator ﬂashing

Location #3

(if necessary)

Location #1

Location #2

Location #4

FBX BYPASS CAUTION

Bypassing FBX ﬁlters may allow suppressed feedback to be released!

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COMPRESSOR/LIMITER

Vocal Settings

ratio A soft voice could be set to 2:1, whereas a loud voice might require

a ratio setting of 6:1.

thresh The higher the threshold setting, the more signal is required to

initiate compression. Ideally this should be set to reign in peak levels, and allow signals of lower gain to pass uncompressed. Threshold settings will depend on the nature and variety of the signal source.

attack Short attack times usually work well for voice. However, too strong

a compression ratio, too low a threshold, and too fast an attack may attenuate speech consonants, which provide important intelligibility cues to the audience, thus compromising clarity.

Guitar Settings

ratio A high compression ratio (with gain makeup) will add sustain to

held notes and chords.

thresh Moving the threshold will change the audible thick/thinness of

the guitar tone, but generally you want to compress all the notes played.

attack Be wary of too quick an attack, which may reduce the percussive

attack of the guitar notes.

In general, be wary of too much gain makeup, and too high a compression ratio, which may make a noisy guitar ampliﬁer more objectionable. Ratio settings might range from 6 to 19:1, threshold variable, slower attack, soft knee, output gain boosted slightly to signiﬁcantly depending on amount of compression.

Bass Guitar Settings

ratio Set to 4:1 thresh Set to compress peaks only. attack Quick attack, medium release, hard knee; (try various release

settings, depending on the speed of notes played).

gain Output boosted slightly.

Vocals

ratio

thrEsh

attaCk

Guitar

ratio

thrEsh

attaCk

Quick Setups

Soft voice Loud voice

Short attack is better for vocals. Be careful not to over attenuate speech consonants.

Less Sustain More Sustain

Thinner sound Thicker sound

Be wary of too quick an attack, which may reduce the percussive attack of the guitar notes.

DE-ESSER

MIC SUPERMODELING

NOTE: Use these settings as a place from which to start, then adjust to your own satisfaction.

MiC supErModEling

dE-EssEr

Less reduction More reduction

Scroll through available microphone settings. See website for additional downloadable microphones.

NOTE: Mic SuperModelingtm is not available using beltpack transmitters.

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Antenna Placement Caution

As a general precaution, keep 2.4 GHz or 900 MHz cordless telephones, microwave ovens, WLAN antennas and 2.4 GHz wireless video camera transmitters twice the distance from your Sabine wireless microphone system antennas as that of your Sabine transmitters.

Quick Setups

3.3. Tips for Good RF Performance

• It is best to keep the system’s channels close together at the low or high end of the spectrum, i.e. channels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or channels 65, 66, 67, 68

(41, 42, 43 on the SWM6000 series). If there are other 2.4 GHz or 900 MHz sources in the room, grouping the channels reduces the chances of overlap. Do not start by spreading your channels throughout the full channel range of the system -- you are more likely to encounter interference this way.

• Avoid potential sources of

RF interference by performing a scan using Sabine’s Remote Control Software., which will reveal the ambient RF level in your area on each channel of your system. Please refer to Section 13.4.2.5. for information on the RF Scan function, which will automatically determine the best RF channels to use.

• If you cannot perform a scan then proceed to use your system, beginning with Channel 1. If you hear any RF “hits” or dropouts, then move to another of the available channels. If you have multiple mics keep all your channels grouped together.

• For best results, maintain line-of-sight from transmitter to receiver. Use either front or rear panel antenna mounting to maintain line-of-sight.

• Mount receiver antennas at 90 degrees to one another, leaning away at 45 degree angles, in the same plane.

• When using multiple receivers, try to maintain at least 1 foot (30 cm) distance between antennas from different units. When such antenna spacing proves difﬁcult or impossible, we recommend using Sabine’s SWA6SS Antenna Distribution Ampliﬁer. The SWA6SS works with up to six receivers, or 12 channels.

• Maximize the distance between the receiver and light sources, such as ﬂuorescent bulbs or neon signs, which may emit very short-range, broadband interference.

• Maximize the distance between transmitters and receivers and potential sources of RF interference.

• Maintain a minimum distance of at least 3 meters (10 feet) between transmitters and receivers or extension antennas. This can solve many anomalies.

• Turn on your system one component at a time, beginning with the ﬁrst receiver.

• Be careful not to set more than one transmitter to the same channel; each paired transmitter and receiver should be set to unique corresponding channels, until all channels are receiving clearly and cleanly.

3.4. Common Sources of RF Interference

• Microwave ovens: In the vast majority of situations, interference from microwave ovens will not affect performance of your SWM series microphone systems. Since barriers such as walls work to block interference, a microwave oven will likely present a problem only when located in fairly close proximity within the same room as the wireless receiver (or reception antenna). See caution at left.

• Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANS): These computer network devices allow computers to connect via wireless devices that act as both receivers and transmitters. These low-powered transceivers often have selectable channels and can utilize the entire 2.4 GHz band. In general, Sabine microphones should not be affected by these WLANS because their spread spectrum technology does not present a problem for the Sabine Smart SpectrumTM system. The Sabine wireless system will not interfere with the WLAN. See caution at left.

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• 2.4 GHz or 900 MHz Cordless phones: These home telephones broadcast at very low power and should not present interference problems for your Sabine wireless. This is especially true if the telephone uses spread spectrum technology. See caution at left.

• Wireless Video Cameras: Certain wireless video cameras (X10, for example) use the 2.4 GHz band. These devices are also very low power and, in general, should not present a problem when using the SWM system. See Section 5 Receiver Operation for methods of optimizing clear reception and minimizing interference. See caution at left.

In the event problems still arise, see Section 5 Receiver Operation for methods of optimizing clear reception and minimizing interference.

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Transmitter Operation

Fig. 4a

TA4F connector

External

Switch

Fixed

Antenna

Belt clip

Fig. 4b SW-H series Handheld Control Setting Buttons

4. TRANSMITTER OPERATION

4.1. First step

Before you begin, let’s look at a few basics regarding your transmitters. The handheld mic is ready to go — the microphone and transmitter are combined in one unit. To use the belt pack transmitter, however, you will have to connect a lavalier or headworn microphone (or instrument pickup) to its input. Sabine lavalier and headworn mics, and Sabine’s guitar/instrument connector (SW70G-TA4) come equipped with the proper TA4F connector, and are ready to plug right in. Be sure to line up the pins properly — do not force the connector into the belt pack.

If you are using a different microphone with the Sabine belt pack, please refer to the Appendix A for the required wiring plan. Failure to use the proper wiring scheme may damage your mic or the belt pack, and void your warranty.

Use the clip on the back of the belt pack transmitter to attach it to your belt or clothing. The spring clip can be removed and reversed, to allow the transmitter and antenna to point either up or down in its clipped-on position. You can also remove the clip if you choose to keep the transmitter in your pocket. NOTE: it is essential that transmitters retain a line-of-sight relationship with the receiver antennas.

4.2. Displays and Settings

Your Sabine Smart Spectrum handheld microphone and belt pack transmitter have many powerful features, all of which are easily monitored (using the transmitter LCD display) and adjusted. The controls and displays for both handheld and belt pack transmitters are almost identical in function, though positioning differs (compare ﬁgures 4b & 4c). The LCD display and one control switch are located on the exterior of the transmitters. A more powerful set of recessed controls is located under the hinged access panel, to prevent accidental or inappropriate alteration of settings.

4.2.1. LCD Display

When the transmitter is ﬁrst turned on, it shows an initial test screen (Fig. 4f), followed by the default screen (Fig. 4g). The LCD also reverts to this default display within a few seconds after any programming changes are made with the recessed controls. The default LCD display always shows transmission channel, audio level, and battery voltage level; additional information will appear to indicate important changes caused either by user adjustments, or automatically as transmitter status changes.

Fig. 4c SW65 & 75-T Transmitter Control Setting Buttons

1. Select Button

2. Up Button

3. Down Button

4. Programmable Control of External Switch

5. External Switch

6. Recessed control and battery compartments

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Transmitter Operation

4.2.2. Accessing Transmitter Controls

Control of all your transmitter functions is made using the Select button and the Up/Down buttons. These control buttons are located inside the access compartment on the beltpack or handheld transmitters.

Opening the Beltpack Transmitter Access Compartment:

Using your thumb and foreﬁnger, grab both tabs and simultaneously pull

1. down toward the bottom of the beltpack. This releases the locks.

2. Gently pull the door open.

Closing the Beltpack Transmitter Access Compartment:

3. Swing the door back up and close it by ﬁrmly pushing the top part of the door in until you hear the locks click.

Opening the Handheld Transmitter Access Compartment:

1. Unscrew lower portion of the case. Continue turning as you pull down.

Closing the Handheld Transmitter Access Compartment:

2. Begin by turning the lower portion of the case as you push up. When threads meet screw on until snug.

NOTE: Do NOT attempt to unscrew the mic capsule from the body. This will

void your warranty!

BEFORE CHANGING BATTERY

Turn off transmitter before changing battery(s).

Fig. 4e: SW70-H

Fig. 4d: SW65 & 75-T

Transmitter LCD Display Indicators

SW-H Series

CHARGE: Illuminates when the transmitter battery is being charged (i.e., when the charger is connected, either by direct plug-in or by placing the handheld mic in the Sabine charging clip).

BATTERY VOLTAGE LEVEL METER: Indicates measured battery voltage; the more segments illuminated, the higher the voltage, and the greater the remaining battery life.

AUDIO LEVEL METER: Shows the audio output level of the transmitter (affected by the pad setting).The last and largest segment indicates clipping.

PARAMETER VALUE: In default mode this indicates the RF TRANSMISSION CHANNEL chosen for the transmitter. In conjunction with the Select button (see ﬁgures 4b & 4c), this ﬁeld will also display battery run-time hours, or when a low frequency roll-off ﬁlter or an attenuation (pad) is active (see Fig. 4g).

“TIME”: Displays when battery run-time hours are being displayed.

“MUTE”: Indicates output is currently muted.

“PAD”: Illuminates when the microphone pad is turned on. Use this if the audio meter shows clipping.

“MIC” INSTR”: Indicates SW65 & 75-T beltpack (only) is set to accept either mic or intrument input.

SW65 & 75-T

Fig. 4f: Start up Transmitter LCD displays

“ON”: Illuminates when either the audio and RF transmission, or the RF transmission only, are turned on. (SW-H Series only)

“CHANNEL”: Illuminates in default mode to display transmission channel.

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Transmitter LCD Display Cycle

Pressing the Parameter Select button cycles the LCD through each of the editable functions on the transmitter. Individual screens appear for approximately 4 seconds, during which the function is editable. The LCD for the SW65 & 75-T is shown. The LCD for the SW-H Series displays the same information in a different layout. See the previous page for a comparative look at both LCDs.

Channel

Select

Fig. 4g

PAD

Select

Handheld Microphone

PAD Settings

Your new Sabine wireless handheld microphone is designed to accept a wide range of input levels, from spoken word all the way up to screaming vocals. In order to accommodate this broad range of inputs, the transmitter has a PAD setting. Handheld mics are set to a factory default of -14 dB, which is the preferred setting for concert vocal performance. If you need more output out of a microphone (the receiver LCD audio meter shows the mic output level) then change the PAD settings as described below. When any level of attenuation is programmed, the default screen will

illuminate PAD.

Transmitter PAD Adjustment

(See Fig. 4b, 4f & 4g)

1. Use the Transmitter Select button to scroll through functions until PAD ﬂashes in the Transmitter LCD.

2. Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired setting. Selection is stored after 3 seconds of inactivity.

3. Check to see if the receiver’s Audio Level Meter stays out of the Clipping Zone.

Suggested PAD Settings

Venue

Speech 0 dB Loud speech

& vocal performance -6 dB Strong vocal

performance (default) -14 dB Very strong vocal

performance -20 dB

Programmable External Switch

Fig. 4h Programmable Control of External Switch

PAD

Low

Cut

Input

Select

(SW75-T only)

Battery Run-

Time Display

4.2.3. Adjusting Transmitter Settings

DEFAULT/CHANNEL: Press the Select button to enter Edit Mode, and repeat until the CHANNEL indicator ﬂashes. In this mode, the Up/Down buttons will adjust Transmission Channel.

INPUT: (SW65 & 75-T Beltpack Transmitter only) Either “MIC” or “INSTR” for microphone or instrument. You are required to choose the input in order to program both the transmitter and the receiver to optimize the input settings. Choosing MIC automatically selects the 75 Hz roll-off ﬁlter. You can choose to remove that but the extended low frequency response of the SW65 & 75-T may reproduce too much low energy for your system, so beware. Choosing INSTR automatically removes the 75 Hz roll off ﬁlter for that added bottom end in your instruments. NOTE: You can manually change that ﬁlter setting as needed.

Electric Guitar/Bass & FBX: For best results, when using the SW65 & 75-T Beltpack Transmitter for electric guitar or bass, put your receiver’s FBX Feedback Exterminator into BYPASS mode. FBX BYPASS is acces-

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sible via the receiver front panel or Remote Software control.

Guitar Cord Simulator (Beltpack Transmitter Only)

This feature allows you to ﬁne tune the sound of your instrument while it is patched into your Sabine wireless beltpack. For instructions please refer to page 22.

PAD: Transmitter PAD setting. Press the Select button until the PAD indicator ﬂashes. The Up/Down buttons will adjust attenuation (SW-H Series) 0, -6, -14,

-20 dB; SW65 & 75-T: 0, -3, -6, -10, -14, -17, -20, -23, -26, -30, -34, -37, -40 dB). When any level of attenuation is programmed, the default screen will illuminate PAD. See margin notes on this page and p.15 for settings instructions.

TIME: Battery Run-Time Hours. Selecting this option changes the display to indicate the length of power-on time (hours and minutes) since the last battery change or recharge.

NOTE: Battery run-time hours will reset when the transmitter (with battery in place) is connected to a charger. In the case of the charger, run-time hours will not start again until the charger is disconnected. You can manually reset the run-time hours by pressing both the up and down arrows. Use this to count hours when you use alkaline batteries.

LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF: Selecting this option adds a 12 dB/octave low frequency roll-off ﬁlter, starting at 75 Hz, to the audio output of the transmitter. A roll-off ﬁlter may help reduce microphone handling noise, or other unwanted low frequency content. Pressing the Up or Down button toggles between the conditions of no ﬁlter (indicated in the display as L 0) or low roll-off (indicated by L 75).

INTERNAL CONTROL OF EXTERNAL SWITCH: The recessed controls include a 3-position switch, which in turn determines how the transmitter’s external two-position switch behaves (see ﬁgures 4a, 4b & 4h). From left-toright, the 3 positions of the internal switch correspond to the following external switch operations:

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1. ON/OFF. In internal position #1, the external switch acts as a typical on/off switch. Use this setting if you trust the microphone user to switch the microphone on and off as needed, and/or wish to conserve transmitter battery life during down times. In the ON position the transmitter LCD will display ON. Both audio and RF are on. In the OFF position the LCD ON is no longer illuminated. Both RF and audio are off, and the battery run-time hours meter is off. Note that Sabine’s squelch system prevents any “popping” when switching the transmitter on and off. However, this protection causes a very short “power-on” delay in the reactivation of the audio when the external switch is turned from OFF to ON.

2. ON/MUTE.

In internal position #2, the external switch acts as a typical mute switch. Use this setting if you trust the microphone user to switch the microphone audio output on and off as needed; it will not conserve battery life in MUTE condition, but will allow the receiver to monitor and display the RF signal strength in either switch position. In the on position the default LCD will display ON. Both audio and RF are on. In the off position the word MUTE is displayed in the LCD. The audio is muted but the transmitter is still transmitting the RF signal, and the battery run-time meter is running. There are no audible pops when switching the transmitter between MUTE and ON. Switching from MUTE to ON will instantaneously pass audio signal (there will be NO delay as with internal position #1).

3. ON/ON.

In internal position #3, the external switch is disabled. The transmitter (both RF and audio) is always on, and the word ON is always displayed in the transmitter LCD screen. Use this setting if you do not want to allow the speaker or performer to turn off the transmitter, or are worried that a transmitter may be accidentally turned off. Caution: When your program is over we suggest you move this switch to another setting so you can turn off the transmitter and save your battery. You may also elect to remove the battery (though replacing the same one will restart the run-time meter and affect its accuracy accordingly).

Once you have completed the transmitter setup, you are ready to work with your receiver (see Section 5). First, however, let’s talk about the issues and solutions concerning the source of transmitter power: the battery.

4.2.4. Transmitter Battery Management

4.2.4.1. Battery problems and Sabine solutions

Rechargeable Battery memory. Batteries that are repeatedly recharged prior to a complete discharge may fail more quickly in subsequent uses. This problem is usually referred to as “battery memory.” Fortunately, Sabine’s innovative Tireless Wireless™ Charger takes steps to avoid this problem, by automatically reconditioning the battery whenever its intelligent diagnostics determine this is appropriate. Sabine’s Tireless Wireless™ Charger will insure maximum life per battery charge, and also prolong the useful multiple-charge life span of rechargeable batteries.

Battery life. Both handheld and beltpack transmitters can work with disposable alkaline, disposable heavy-duty (manganese dioxide-carbon zinc), or rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. We speciﬁcally caution against using NiCad rechargeables due to well-known battery memory problems, and speciﬁcally recommend using the Sabine-supplied SWBAA2 (AA for the H1 Series handhelds and beltpack) batteries. The rechargeable SWBAA2 batteries will last about 8 hours per recharge (typically, alkaline AA batteries will last about 10 hours). NOTE: Heavyduty batteries will fall somewhere in the middle, between rechargeables and alkalines.

Beltpack Transmitter

PAD Settings

The SW65 & 75-T beltpack transmitter has a broad range of PAD settings, which allow you to use it with almost any microphone or instrument. As in all audio equipment, the setting of the input level is crucial to achieving the best sound quality. Setting minimal PAD levels (-3,

-6, or -10 dB) may produce a distorted sound if you are using a high output microphone or instrument. Conversely, setting a more extreme PAD level (-40, -37, or -34 dB) may require you to raise your system gain unnecessarily, resulting in a noisier output. Watch the input meter on either the transmitter or the receiver (see illustrations) and set your level so there are at least three indicators illuminated for normal program level, with an occasional move to the fourth indicator. The ﬁfth and biggest indicator denotes clipping – watch out! If you see clipping, choose a lower pad setting (for

example, from -10 to -14 dB).

Transmitter PAD Adjustment

(See Fig. 4c, 4f & 4g)

1. Use the Transmitter Select button to scroll through functions until PAD ﬂashes in the Transmitter LCD.

2. Use the Up or Down buttons to select the desired setting. Selection is stored after 3 seconds of inactivity.

3. Check to see if the receiver’s Audio Level Meter stays out of the Clipping Zone.

Suggested PAD Settings

Venue

Low output microphones -10 dB

Standard mics; acoustic instruments with low-gain pickups -17 dB

Electric guitars with lowgain pickups & mics with higher gain -23 dB

Most standard electric guitars -26 to -34 dB

Instruments with highgain pre-amps -37 dB

PAD

See the Transmitter Quick Guide

that came with your transmitter

for a complete look at the sug-

gested pad settings. Default pad

setting is -30 for SW65 & 75-T.

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IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION

Acceptable Batteries for use with

Handheld & Beltpack Transmitters

SW70-H1, SW65- & 75-T Transmitters

2 “AA” size (14.5x50.5mm,

• NiMH Rechargeable (Sabine part #: SWBAA2)

• Alkaline: NEDA 14A - ANSI 14A - IEC LR14

• Heavy Duty batteries (NOT recommended)

Alkaline batteries must be one of following types:

NEDA: 14A ANSI: 14A IEC: LR14

)

WARNING! DO NOT USE

Alkaline Rechargeable Batteries

Alkaline

Rechargeable

Alkaline “AA” Rechargeable Batteries

FIRST-TIME BATTERY CHARGING

Your Sabine True Mobility® transmitter comes with one or more rechargeable NiMH batteries. For best results, charge

the battery for at least 8 hours before using it for the ﬁrst time. Please note

that the full charging potential of the battery will be achieved after the ﬁrst 5 charging cycles have been completed.

NiMH rechargeable batteries are highly resistant to “memory effect,” which affects some other rechargeable batteries. The included NiMH batteries will provide more lifetime charges and longer battery life for each charge than many other rechargeable batteries.

Sabine rechargeable battery advantages. Here are several more good reasons why you can feel more conﬁdent about using rechargeable batteries:

1. All transmitters report two types of battery status information. The ﬁrst report is the all-important voltage the battery is supplying. Second, you’ll know how long the battery has been in use (battery run time hours). Each receiver channel also receives telemetry information from its associated transmitter, regarding the battery voltage, and displays the information in the receiver LCD (see ﬁgure 5b). When the voltage reaches a level indicating an estimated 30 remaining minutes of useful battery life, both transmitter and receiver automatically ﬂash warnings in their LCD displays. As an alternative means of anticipating battery depletion, you can check the number of hours of use, by checking the transmitter LCD display (see Section 4.2.2 and ﬁgure 4g), or the Remote Control Software.

2. The handheld microphone clip that we provide with each handheld transmitter not only holds the microphone — it also can double as an unobtrusive charger housing. Anytime the mic is parked in the clip (and the clip is connected to the charger power supply), the mic is being charged. As an additional safety margin against battery failure, the mic placed in the powered clip gets its power from the charger, not the battery, so it will work perfectly even if the battery is completely dead.

3. Sabine’s intelligent charger circuitry detects the type of battery in place within the battery compartment, and automatically turns off the charger if the battery is not compatible with the charger.

4. The Tireless Wireless™ Charger detects when a battery is fully charged, and turns off the charging cycle.

5. The Tireless Wireless™ Charger prevents futile attempts to resuscitate dead batteries — if the battery is unresponsive, the charging cycle is stopped.

6. Beltpack and handheld batteries can be recharged without removing them from the transmitters. Just connect charger plug to the transmitter jack (see Fig. 4l).

NOTE: In the “most discharged” battery condition, a full recharge may take up 8 to 12 hours depending on the mA value of the AA batteries used with the handheld and beltpack transmitter. The charging system will charge a batteries with a mA value of up to 2400. When in doubt, charge the batteries overnight. Sabine’s battery-protection circuit will shut the charger down when charging is completed.

BEFORE CHANGING BATTERY

Turn off transmitter before

changing battery(s).

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4.2.4.2. Charging Your Batteries

Equipment Connections. Each SW65- & 75-T or SW-H Series transmitter comes equipped with an SWC-POWR Tireless Wireless™ plug-in charger (see Fig. 4l). In addition, each SW-H comes with its own batterycharging mic clip (SWC70-CL). The SWC-POWR charger can be plugged directly into either the transmitter or into the clip. A Sabine rechargeable battery (SWBC1) will charge whenever the mic clip is connected to the Sabine SWC-POWR charger and the handheld is properly placed within the mic clip.

Charging Indicators. Much like your cell phone, the transmitters will let you know the charging status of the battery. When the battery is charging, the battery meter will ﬂash to indicate the relative level of the charge — one, two, three or four elements will ﬂash (see Fig. 4i).

Once the battery is fully charged, all four elements in the battery meter will ﬂash. This indicates that the charging circuit is no longer on (see Fig. 4j).

NOTE: The right-side indicator segment will ﬂash for several minutes when charging is ﬁrst attempted (see Fig. 4h). The lower the battery

level, the longer this initial “testing/not charging” ﬂashing sequence will continue. During this time, the Tireless Wireless battery circuit is evaluating the suitability and charge status of the battery in place. When it has completed its evaluation, it will either commence the progressive ﬂashing depicted in ﬁgure 4i (CHARGING), or continue to ﬂash (TESTING/NOT CHARGING). All segments ﬂashing in unison signiﬁes that the battery is fully charged (see Fig. 4j).

These same indications will also be displayed on the receiver LCD, and on the Remote Control Software screen.

NOTE: The Tireless Wireless battery charger will only charge NiMH rechargeable batteries. If you place any other kind of battery in the

transmitter, and then attempt to charge it by connecting the charger, the Tireless Wireless circuit will detect the type of battery and will not begin charging. Again, the battery indicator on the transmitter will ﬂash the right-side element indicating testing/no charging (see Fig. 4h).

Fi g. 4h : TESTING /NOT CHARGING

Right-side battery indicator segment will ﬂash to indicate that the battery is being tested. This occurs prior to charging a NiMH battery and whenever a non-rechargeable battery is placed on charge. Charging is not occuring when indicator lights in this fashion.

Fig. 4i: CHARGING

Battery indicator segments will ﬂash progressively starting from the relative charge state of the batter y. This example depicts a fully discharged battery being charged. As the charge progresses, left-side segments will remain visible as right side segments continue to ﬂash, until all segments are visible. At that point, all segments will ﬂash on and off in unison (see Fig. 4j).

Fig. 4j: FULL CHARGE

Battery indicator segments will ﬂash in unison to indicate that the battery is fully charged. NOTE: Battery can be left connected to the charger and will receive periodic maintenance charging.

Battery Warnings. When the transmitter battery voltage drops below a critical threshold, the battery icon (which normally displays the voltage level) will begin to ﬂash. This will occur on the transmitter and receiver and is an indication that you need to replace the battery, or charge it by placing the handheld mic in the charger clip. NOTE: Microphone will still transmit audio when placed in clip. Alternatively, you can connect the charger directly to the transmitter using the built-in charger jack located on the side of the beltpack transmitter and near the antenna on the handheld transmitter (see Fig. 4l). If the battery is not changed or recharged, the transmitter will eventually turn off (see Fig. 4k).

NOTE: When the battery has reached a speciﬁc discharge level, the transmitter will automatically turn off, and the transmit ter LCD will display the message at right.

(Mic Clip for SW70H1)

Fig. 4l: SWC-POWR plug-in charger for SW70 Series Transmitters & SWC70CL Mic Clip

SWC70CL

Fig. 4k: Battery CHARGE LEVEL displays

Fully Charged

Partially Used

Very Used

Very Low (Flashing)

SW65/75T

SW70H1

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Fig. 5a: SW72-R (SW62-R) front panel

5. RECEIVER OPERATION

5.1. LCD Display.

The receiver LCD display is shown below (Fig. 5b). Two-channel receivers feature two LCDs, one for each channel. The display provides a snapshot report of the condition of your wireless channel, including battery status information sent from the transmitter by telemetry.

The right two-thirds of the display primarily shows status information regarding the condition of your receiver channel, as follows:

Receiver LCD Status Bars

Fig. 5b: Receiver LCD Compete Display

Relative Position Indicator

Function Value Display

Function Display Messages

FBX, Lock and Edit Status Indicators

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Receiver LCD Status Bars

Diversity Status: Either 1 or 2 is lit, showing the active antenna.

RF Signal Strength Indicator: Indicates presence of RF (from transmitter, or

external sources) on the chosen reception channel. The greater the number of illuminated icons, the stronger the RF signal detected.

Battery Voltage Level Meter: Indicates the battery voltage of the corresponding transmitter; the more segments are illuminated, the higher the voltage, and the greater the remaining battery life.

Audio Level Meter: Shows the audio input level (received audio signal).

Compression Meter: Shows the active gain reduction applied to the receiver

channel’s audio output.

Function Display Messages

Firmware Version: Displays for 2 seconds on power up; shows the receiver

ﬁrmware version.

Receiver Operation

Transmitter Battery Low: You have 15 minutes or less to change transmitter batteries.

Mute: Transmitter muted; the transmitter on/off switch is set to mute.

Front Panel Locked: Front Panel is locked and the selected function cannot be

edited. See Appendix D for an explanation of front panel locking.

De-Esser: The De-Esser is actively reducing sibilance.

FBX, Lock and Edit Status Indicators

FBX Status: SETUP is illuminated while the receiver is in SETUP MODE. READY

is the normal operational mode, indicating SETUP has been performed and FBX ﬁlters are active. BYPASS indicates the audio signal is NOT going through FBX ﬁlters (but all other DSP processing is active).

Front Panel Lock Status: LOCK 1 indicates all front panel controls are locked to prevent intentional tampering, or accidental programming. LOCK 2 indicates a subset of controls are locked, allowing selected others to be adjusted with software only. Default LOCK 2 setting locks out all functions except FBX and Program Load.

Edit Status: In a 2-channel receiver, this ﬁeld illuminates when the corresponding Channel Button is pushed, indicating Controls are assigned to this channel.

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