INSTRUCTION MANUAL Long Ranger 4 Portable Wireless Sound System Fill in for your records: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Rio Rancho, NM, USA www.lectrosonics.
Long Ranger 4 Contents General Technical Description ..............................................................................................................................................................3 Rechargeable Batteries and External Power Sources ........................................................................................................................3 Controls and Functions .......................................................................................................
Portable Wireless Sound System General Technical Description The standard Long Ranger Portable Wireless Sound System consists of a combination wireless receiver/am plifier/speaker with a rechargeable battery pack, a beltpack or plug-on transmitter and a microphone. Optional microphones, extension speakers and add-on equip ment for a second wireless channel are available. The Long Ranger will operate from 8 to 12 hours from the “on-board” rechargeable battery pack before recharging is necessary.
Long Ranger 4 Controls and Functions Control Panel Wireless Microphone Volume Turns unit power on and off and also functions as the volume control for the internal wireless receiver. POWER A red LED that lights when unit power is on. RF A green LED that lights when the companion transmit ter is turned on and there is sufficient signal for good system operation.
Portable Wireless Sound System Front Panel 12V DC Ext Power A special jack used to connect an external 12 Volt DC source to the unit to substitute for the “on-board” bat tery pack. It is most commonly used for connecting the Long Ranger to a vehicle cigarette lighter or 12V DC auxiliary receptacle. When an external power source is connected to this jack, the on-board battery pack is automatically disconnected. CAUTION: Make sure you comply with the polarity markings on the jack.
Long Ranger 4 System Setup This section includes some basic rules that will ensure trouble-free operation of your Long Ranger system: 5) Use the minimum volume that will enable everyone to hear. It doesn’t have to be loud to be heard. 1) Make sure the transmitter battery is good or new. 6) Always turn the power off before connecting or disconnecting external speakers. 2) Charge up the battery pack in the Long Ranger fully before you use the system.
Portable Wireless Sound System b) While speaking, adjust the transmitter gain until the green MOD LEVEL lamp on the Long Ranger control panel is lighted or flickers and the red MOD LEVEL lamp blinks on the loudest words. Raise and lower your voice while observing the lamps. The red lamp should blink occasionally. 9) Now adjust the WIRELESS MICROPHONE VOL UME control on the control panel to a level where everyone can hear. You will probably have to do this in several steps.
Long Ranger 4 M175 Controls and Functions MIC JACK The MIC JACK is a locking micro jack that supplies “phantom power” for electret microphones such as the Lectrosonics M119, M140 Lavaliere and the HM142V, HM152V and HM162 headset models. Insert the micro phone cord plug into the jack and rotate it clockwise to lock it. It is important that the plug be securely locked, since the microphone cord serves as the antenna for the transmitter. POWER ON/OFF The POWER ON/OFF switch turns the power on and off.
Portable Wireless Sound System TO ATTACH (Note: The H187, Digital Code Squelch version is operationally identical to the standard H175.) TO REMOVE 1) Turn on the receiver and Hold theadjust the Long Ranger volume to minimum. transmitter case with theRF LED on the receiv 2) Turn on the transmitter. The microphone er should come on.pointed Press firmly, listen for click. Depress collar fully. upward. 3) Hold the microphone as you will when you will be Rotate the using it. Click! TO ATTACH 1.
Long Ranger 4 H187 Battery Replacement The battery you use in the H187 Series transmitter should be a 9 Volt lithium or alkaline, available almost everywhere. A lithium 9 Volt battery will provide the best performance with over 30 hours of operation. An alkaline battery will provide up to 15 hours of operation, and carbon zinc batteries, even if marked “heavy duty” will only provide about 4 hours of operation. Recharge able batteries made to look like 9 Volt batteries typically only produce 7.
Portable Wireless Sound System Adding a Second Wireless Channel to your Long Ranger A very popular feature of the Long Ranger is the ability to add a second wireless channel to an existing system in the field. The Lectrosonics Add-On Receiver system was expressly designed for that purpose. The standard system consists of an Add-On receiver, a transmitter and a microphone.
Long Ranger 4 Initial Adjustments to the Add-On Receiver System 1) Set up the Long Ranger system according to the Initial Equipment Adjustments on page 6. 2) Leave the Long Ranger power turned on. Set both volume controls on the Long Ranger control panel to minimum. 3) Turn the Add-On receiver power switch to “ON.” Check to see that the power lamp comes on. 4) Plug the microphone into the transmitter that is on the same frequency as the Add-On receiver. The plug on the microphone is a twist-lock connector.
Portable Wireless Sound System Multiple Long Ranger Systems A unique use of the AUX IN/OUT jack is for connecting two Long Ranger systems together for simultaneous use. When connected in this manner, they will operate like a single system. It is best to use two different Long Ranger units that operate on different frequencies. Any input on either Long Ranger will appear at both speak ers. If the Long Ranger systems are on the same fre quency, only one transmitter can be used at any given moment.
Long Ranger 4 Microphone Choices M140 - A cardioid (directional) microphone for lavaliere (“lapel”) use. Due to the directional pickup pattern, this model will generally provide more gain (loudness) before feedback than the M119 omni-directional model. The M140 has a “brighter” sound than the M119 (the treble is boosted). This crisper sound normally im proves the clarity that is sometimes lost with lavaliere type microphones.
Portable Wireless Sound System Accessories and Replacement Parts DCR15/2AU Battery Charger Replacement H300 Extension Speaker with detachable cable. H300CA 50’ cable for extension speaker MM-36 Patch Cord; 36” RCA (male to male) For interconnecting AUX IN/OUT jacks. RK-119 Wind Screen for M119 and M140 microphones RK-142 Wind Screen for HM142V and HM152V headset microphones RK-150 Windscreen for HM162 headset microphone SS-5 Tripod Stand. 2-section legs, riser col umn; 59” max.
Long Ranger 4 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Long Ranger red POWER lamp not on or dim 1) WIRELESS MICROPHONE VOLUME control in OFF position 2) Batteries completely discharged 3) Battery terminals disconnected or loose 1) Transmitter not on 2) Dead battery in transmitter 3) Transmitter and receiver not on same frequency Long Ranger green RF lamp not on Long Ranger red POWER lamp and green RF lamp on, but no sound A) MOD LEVEL lamps dark B) MOD LEVEL lamps indicating 1) Transmitter
Portable Wireless Sound System Service and Repair If your system malfunctions, you should attempt to correct or isolate the trouble before concluding that the equipment needs repair. Make sure you have followed the setup procedure and operating instructions. Check the interconnecting cables and then go through the Troubleshooting section in this manual.
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LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY The equipment is warranted for one year from date of purchase against defects in materials or workmanship provided it was purchased from an authorized dealer. This warranty does not cover equipment which has been abused or damaged by careless handling or shipping. This warranty does not apply to used or demonstrator equipment. Should any defect develop, Lectrosonics, Inc. will, at our option, repair or replace any defective parts without charge for either parts or labor.
