VP18R SIDEKICK VOICE PROJECTOR PORTABLE PA SYSTEMS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS and trouble-shooting guide LECTROSONICS, INC.
INTRODUCTION The VP18R and SIDEKICK are ultra-portable public address systems with built-in rechargeable battery packs. These are lightweight, highly portable units designed to be carried over the shoulder. Both models offer the same complement of inputs and operating features, however, the units are equipped with different types of loudspeakers for different applications. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The VP18R is designed for "wide angle" sound coverage. The natural tone quality of the cone type speaker used in this unit is ideal for indoor applications. The VP18R will work fine outdoors, however, the audience coverage will be more limited than indoors. The SIDEKICK is supplied with a horn type loudspeaker which is much louder and more penetrating than the speaker in the VP18R.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS The on/off switch on the microphone body controls only the microphone output. It does not switch the power on or off on the main unit. Current is being drained from the battery pack whenever the red indicator lamp is lighted. VOLUME - ON/OFF This knob is used to switch the power on or off on the main unit. The PWR lamp will light when the unit is turned on, but does not indicate the charged status of the battery. It is more of a reminder to turn the unit off after use.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1) These systems are normally supplied with an M121S dynamic cardioid hand-held microphone. If you are using the hand-held microphone, insert one end of the microphone cord into the microphone, and the other end of the cord into the 1/4 INCH JACK on the control panel. 2) If you are using a Lectrosonics headset microphone, plug it into the MINI JACK on the control panel. The MINI JACK provides "phantom power" required to operate the headset model microphone.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE BEFORE GOING THROUGH THE FOLLOWING CHART, BE SURE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED. The POWER LAMP should light up when the unit comes on. The POWER LAMP will grow dim as the batteries discharge. Because of the nature of nicad batteries, the batteries may fail during use or be permanently damaged by the time the time the POWER LAMP is dim enough for you to notice a change. Keep the batteries fully charged when not in use to insure long battery life.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE DISTORTED SOUND FROM SPEAKER 1) Volume set too high. Reduce volume control. 2) Excessive wind noise or breath "pops". Use windscreen on mic. 3) Batteries very low. As the batteries discharge you have to turn up the volume. When the volume knob is turned all the way up and you’re still not getting much volume out of the system, the amplifier is being driven to its limit so it produces a distorted sound. EXCESSIVE FEEDBACK 1) Volume too high.
SIDEKICK & VP18R SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier: * Power: * Distortion: * Frequency response: * Equivalent input noise: 10 Watts RMS Less than 1% 50-20 kHz ±1dB -127dBv Speaker VP18R: Sidekick: Full range, 6-inch dual-cone speaker 7 1/2 " re-entrant ABS horn Power Supply: 18 Volt, rechargeable Ni-cad battery pack provides up to 27 hours of operation between charges. CH-40 charger is included with 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 out the inter-connecting cords and then go through the TROUBLE SHOOTING section in the manual We strongly recommend that you do not try to repair the equipment yourself and do not have the local repair shop attempt anything other than the simplest repair.
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, we will, at our option, repair or replace any defective parts without charge for either parts or labor.
