Superlux UT64/248 User Manual

User Manual

UT6 series

UHF wireless microphone system

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Contents

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Contents

1. Preface: ………………… 2

2. Unpacking ………………… 2

3. Receiver Introduction ………………… 4

3.1 Front view ………………… 4

3.2 Rear view ………………… 4

4. Receiver Connections ………………… 6

5. Receiver Operation ………………… 8

6. Receiver Installation ………………… 9

7. Receiver LCD operation ………………… 11

7.1 LCD layout and buttons ………………… 11

7.2 Menu function ………………… 11

7.2.1 Locking and unlocking ………………… 11

7.2.2 G/CH: Display group and channel setting ………………… 12

7.2.3 FREQ: Display frequency in use ………………… 13

7.2.4 SQ: Squelch setting ………………… 14

7.2.5 VOL: Display volume on or mute ………………… 15

7.2.6 NAME: Displaying and naming receiver ………………… 16

7.3 FIC, Frequency Infrared Control ………………… 17

8. Receiver Cautions ………………… 18

9. Receiver Accessories ………………… 19

10. Handheld wireless microphone ………………… 20

10.1 Handheld wireless microphone Introduction ………………… 20

10.2 Inserting batteries ………………… 21

10.3 LCD ………………… 22

10.4 Color coded cover ………………… 23

11. Beltpack transmitter ………………… 24

11.1 Introduction ………………… 24

11.2 Operating ………………… 26

11.3 Wiring for audio input ………………… 27

11.4 LCD ………………… 28

11.5 Batteries exchange ………………… 29

12. Specification ………………… 30

13. Capsules for handheld microphone ………………… 32

14. Microphones for beltpack transmitter ………………… 33

15. Knowing your microphone ………………… 34

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1. Preface

2. Unpacking

Thank you for choosing the Superlux
UT6 series UHF wirelss microphone.
This remarkable component has been
engineered to provide superb sound
pick-up with stable transmission
and receiption, as well as providing
outstanding ease of operation.
As this product is provided with a wide
selections of microphones and connec­tion possibilities, we recommend that
before you begin hookup and operation
that you review the contents of this
manual before proceeding.

Your package

There are combinations of products for various
demands. There are 2 type of transmitter in this UT6
system, handheld of beltpack. User can include both
in this package, but only one transmitter can operate at
the same time.
For handheld user, there are 4 types of capsules to
choose, 2 dynamics, 1 true condenser, and 1 electret
condenser.
For beltpack user, there are 7 microphones and 1 cable
to choose.
Your package can be any combination. Please verify the
contents with your dealer. Future upgrade with more
components can be easily made by contacting your
dealer.

1 x dual plug cable
1 x power supply
1 x user manual
1 x warranty card
1 x UT6 receiver
2 x antenna (under UT6 receiver)
Optional headworn microphone
Optional UT2 beltpack transmitter
Optional UT4 handheld transmitter

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3. Receiver Introduction

Front view

Illustration 1

Rear view

Illustration 2

Front panel antenna A socket: for optional

①

antenna extension from rear panel.

Front panel antenna B socket: for optional
antenna extension from rear panel.

Antenna B socket

⑥

Rack mount side panel (optional)

⑤

②

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Power switch: LED indicator lighted when power-on.

Balanced audio output, XLR-3M, microphone level

⑦

Un-balanced audio level switch: Switch between “MIC” or “LINE” level for un-balanced output socket.

⑧

Un-balanced audio output socket: 6.3mm phone jack, level switchable

⑨

⑩

DC power socket: 12VDC power source, center positive.

④

Color LCD display panel

③

Rack mount side panel, 1/2 space width (optional)

⑫

Antenna A socket

⑪

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4. Receiver Connections

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Illustration 3

4.1 Connect both antenna to rear panel socket ⑥ and ⑪ as illustration 3.

4.2 Connect power adapter output to receiver ⑩ and plug into power line (Caution:
check power source specification, make sure the power adapter matches the
source spec.

4.3 Audio connections:

4.3.1 Level switch ⑧, when un-balanced output socket is connected to mixers or
amplifiers’ line level input, switch the output level to “LINE” position. When
connected to mixers or amplifiers’ mic level input, switch the output level
to “MIC” position. Mis-match level setting, will result distortion or high
noise. When used with guitar, keep the level at “LINE” position.

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Ground

Signal +

Signal

-

Illustration 4

4.3.2 Un-balanced connection: When receiver and mixer are positioned
at short distance, 6.3mm phone type plugs can be used with un­balanced connection.

4.3.3 Balanced connection: When receiver is located at a remote loca­tion from mixer, balanced XLR cable shall be used. Pin 2 hot at
receiver output.

4.3.4 When electric guitar is in used, connect PHONE output to guitar
amp input and level switch to “LINE”.

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5. Receiver Operation

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5.1 Set mixer/amplifier input level to minimum or mute the channel. Turn on the
receiver, the indicator shall be lighted to show the operation status.

5.2 Power up the matched channel transmitter, the RF level indication shall be
lighted.

5.3 Adjust the mixer/amplifier level to optimum and test the microphone/transmit­ter with normal talking or instrument playing. The AF level indicators shall show
the AF signal.

Notes:

If audio signal doesn’t show or go through the mixer/amplifier, check the signal
chain, connections, level settings...
Wireless microphone level controlled only on mixer/amplfier, the only setting of the
receiver is “MIC/LINE” position.

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6. Receiver Installation

6.1 Single receiver half width space rack mouting

6.1.1 Mount the rack mouting kit with receiver according to illustration 5.

Illustration 5

6.2 Dual receivers, full width space rack mouting

6.2.1 Unscrew the 4 screws according to the illustration 6.

6.2.2 Mount the connection plate with previous 4 screws to interlock the 2
receivers.

6.2.3 Mount the rack brackets to both ends as illustration.

Illustration 6

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6.3 After the rack mount kit was properly installed, the receiver(s) can be mounted

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into EIA standard rack for 1 space height, as illustrated.

6.4 For best receiption, receiver shall be located at least 1 meter above ground.
Transmitter shall be at least 1 meter away and keep away from noise as illustra­tion.

Illustration 7

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