TOA Electronics WM-370 User Manual

[Operating Instructions]
WIRELESS
MICROPHONE
WM-370
Please follow the instructions in this manual to obtain the optimum results from this unit. We also recom­mend you keep this manual handy for future refer­ence.
Compact and light weight, the TOA WM-370 is a lavalier type wireless microphone for speech. It incorporates a uni-directional electret condenser microphone to minimize feedback, and a com-
pressor/expander system noise reduction circuit to minimize the influence of high-frequency noise generated from digital equipment such as personal computers and word processors.
FEATURES
Internal loop antenna. Small size, light weight and high reliability. Continuous operation for 12 hours or more on one alkaline battery (LR6/1.5V). Two battery indicators (green and red). Internal I.D. signal generator for tone squelch. Compressor/expander system noise reduction cir­cuit.
USER PRECAUTIONS
Take care not to drop the unit on to a hard floor. Do not flip nor blow into the microphone head. Avoid placing the unit in areas of extremely high humidity and temperature.
Never open the unit nor touch its internal compo­nents. Clean the unit's exterior periodically with a soft dry cloth. If it gets very dirty, wipe first with a soft damp cloth lightly soaked in a neutral detergent, and then dry with a soft cloth. Never use thinner, benzine, or other solvents, which may damage plastic part of the unit. Remove the battery if the unit is to be stored for two weeks or more. MICROPHONE GAIN CONTROL Remove a battery to expose the control. Use a Philips screwdriver to adjust it. The sensitivity increases as the control is rotated clockwise, and decreases as rotated counterclockwise. Usually leave the control intact.
Gain control
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BATTERY LOADING
HOW TO USE
Use LR6 type alkaline battery.
1. Remove the battery cover by sliding in the direction indicated by the arrow on the unit surface. (Fig. 1)
Fig.
1
2. Observing correct polarity instructed inside the battery compartment, insert a battery. (Fig. 2)
1. Verify that the receiver frequency is identical with
the microphone (transmitter) frequency.
2. Plug the microphone cable into the transmitter assembly. (Fig. 4)
Microphone head
Transmitter
Fig.
4
Fig.
2
3. Replace the cover.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
1. The alkaline battery LR6 can be continuously used for approximately 12 hours. (The manganese battery R6 for approximately four hours.)
2. Battery indicator
When the battery voltage is sufficient, the green
LED lights. The green LED becomes dimmer as
the battery voltage drops, and the red LED lights.
In such a case, renew the alkaline battery LR8
inside an hour or two (renew the manganese
battery R6 inside a half hour.).
Green
Red LED
LED
3. Fit a microphone clip to a head assembly along a
groove in the assembly, and clip the head assem-
bly to a lapel or necktie, as shown in Fig. 5. The clip can rotate 360° for attachment from any
direction.
Fig.
5
4. Set the microphone on/off switch to ON, and verify
that the green battery indicator lights.
5. Place a transmitter assembly in a pocket or clip it to
a belt.
6. Set the on/off switch to OFF after use and verify that the green LED is extinguished.
Fig.
3
TIPS FOR CONVENIENT USE
1. To avoid feedback, use the microphone with your
mouth put as close to the microphone top as possible.
2. Adjust the tuner volume control to an appropriate volume level that prevents feedback. The system is prone to feedback if the microphone comes too close to the speaker. It is suggested that tests be
performed preliminarily of feedback points in loca-
tions where the microphone is to be actually used.
3. To prevent radio interference or malfunction of the
tuner, always use the microphone at least 3m (10 feet) away from a receiving antenna.
4. When using multiple microphones simultaneously,
separate them at least 60cm (2 feet ) from each other to prevent noise or break in sound, which
may result from mutual microphone interference.
5. Walls, floors, and ceilings block the radio wave's straight-line travel, and frequently create null spots that can cause temporary loss of signal reception even within the practical transmission distance
threshold. In such cases, relocate a receiving
antenna or change microphone locations. (To
effectively reduce the null spots, use the diversity tuner instead of non-diversity tuners.)
6. Human bodies absorb radio signals, and this can
badly affect signal reception. In rooms having a
number of people, attempt to install an antenna high above the floor.
7. Once a wireless system is installed, actually move
around the site with a microphone to check system
operation.
PART NAME
Microphone head
Microphone clip
ADDITIONAL EXPLANATIONS
Squelch circuit
In a receiver employing only a noise or carrier squelch, the squelch circuit is actuated and provides the output whenever the receiver receives the same RF carrier as a receiving frequency. This causes even a disturbing radio signal to be received provided
its frequency is the same as the receiving frequency.
As a result, it can happen that sound is suddenly heard from the speaker due to disturbing radio signal
even when the wireless microphone's power switch is left OFF.
The squelch circuit of TOA's wireless systems con-
sists of both the tone and noise squelches, and is not
actuated if only same RF carrier as the receiving
frequency is received. It is so designed as to be
actuated and output a signal only when the received
RF carrier contains a very exact pre-determined tone frequency component. Therefore, disturbing radio signals are rejected and the speaker can be kept completely quiet when the wireless microphone's
power switch is set to OFF, ensuring reliable use in
every application.
Battery indicator
Transmitter case
Power switch
Bell clip
Battery enclosure cover
Unit: mm (in.)
TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
IN dB
RESPONSE
RELATIVE
FREQUENCY IN HERTZ
SPECIFICATIONS
FCC license requirement
The operation of the TOA wireless microphone sys­tems must conform with the rules and regulations contained in the code of Federal Regulations, 47, Telecommunications, Part 74 and Part 90. These
regulations are available from the U.S. Government
Printing Office.
Version
Regulations
Carrier Freq. Range
Freq. Stability RF Carrier Power
Maximum Input Level
Modulation (Max.)
Tone Freq.
Controls
Battery
Current Drain
Battery Life
Battery Indicator
Antenna
Ambient Temperature
Colour
Dimensions (Wx H x D)
Weight
FCC Part 90
169.445~171.945 MHz
±0.005% 15mW
115 dBspl
±15kHz Deviation
32.768kHz
Power ON/OFF
LR6 (1.5 Volts) Alkaline
90mA Typ. (1.5V)
More than 12 hours
Green and Red LED's
Internal Loop
–10°C~50°C (14°F~122°F)
Dark Gray
62 × 98 × 20.5 mm
(2.44" × 3.86" × 0.81")
90g (0.198lbs.) with battery
WM-370 US version
FCC Part 74
174~216MHz
±0.005%
15mW
±40kHz Deviation
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Accessories:
Operating instructions
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TOA Corporation
Printed in Japan
133-07-108-30
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