User's Manual
FMR-500/RE-2 System      Page 9 
7.  Monitor the FMR-500/RE-2 Receiver operating screen. Note that the 
RF (1-100) Bar graph should indicate near the 100 mark. The AF Bar 
should show very little If any indication until you talk or sing into 
the microphone. Adjust the microphone gain control if necessary to 
cause the AF Bar Graph to peak near –6 to –3 but not over +3 for 
best performance. 
8.  If you are satisfied with the Group/Channel and AF screen displays, 
the mixer or sound system gain/volume can be increased to monitor 
the sound. The Handheld System is now ready for use. 
9.  Press the Power button to turn the system off when complete. 
Belt-Pack Transmitter set-up: 
1. Install a fresh Alkaline Battery into the transmitter. 
2. Insure that the Microphone Gain Control is set at about 50 % of  
 rotation or less. 
3. Press the transmitter Power Switch. 
 The Red Low Battery Light near the display should “flash” one 
 time if the battery is good. If the light remains on, the battery is weak  
 and should be replaced. No flash at all indicates a dead battery or 
 no battery installed. 
4.  The screen should display the GP (Group) and CH (Channel) screen. 
If the Group and Channel agree with the receiver Group and Channel, 
proceed to the next step. If the Group and Channel do not agree with 
the receiver, or you wish to change them for any reason, proceed with 
this step. Press the SET switch one time. The GP number will start 
flashing. Use the UP button to increase the Group 
 or the Down button to decrease the Group number. Press Set when  
 the Group desired is displayed. The Channel number will now be  
 flashing. Use the Up and Down buttons to select the desired channel. 
 Press Set when the Group and Channel is selected.  
5.  Monitor the FMR-500/RE-2 Receiver operating screen. Note that the 
RF (1-100) Bar graph should indicate near the 100 mark. Place the 
microphone and cord in the position it will be used in.The AF Bar 
should show very little If any indication until you talk or sing into the 
microphone. Do not close talk the lapel microphone. Adjust the 
microphone gain control if necessary to cause the AF Bar Graph to 
peak near –6 to –3 but not over +3 for best performance. 










