Microphones, Guitar Cable; Setting Up; Positioning The Receiver; Connecting The Receiver To A Balanced Input - AKG Acoustics WMS 40 FLEXX Mode D'emploi

2 Description
2.6.2 Microphones,
Guitar Cable

3 Setting Up

Important!

3.1 Positioning the Receiver

3.2 Connecting the Receiver
to a Balanced Input
Refer to fig. 5 on page 3.
3.3 Connecting the Receiver
to an Unbalanced Input
Refer to fig. 6 on page 3.
Important!
3.4 Connecting the Receiver
to Power
Refer to fig. 7 on page 3.
3.5 Inserting and Testing
Batteries in the
Handheld/Bodypack
Transmitters
Refer to fig. 8 on page 2.
Note:
3.6 Setting Up the Handheld
Transmitter
Also refer to
section 4 Microphone Technique.
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The PT 40 FLEXX has been designed specifically for use with the following AKG microphones:
The MKG L guitar cable from AKG lets you connect an electric guitar, electric bass, or remote keyboard
to the bodypack transmitter. The MKG L guitar cable is included in the Instrumental Set and also avail-
able separately as an accessory.
• Before setting up your WMS 40 FLEXX, make sure to set the frequency selectors on the trans-
mitter and receiver to the same frequency (1, 2, or 3). If the transmitter and receiver are tuned
to different frequencies, no signal will be transmitted!
• Never use the two audio outputs (BALANCED and UNBALANCED) simultaneously! This may
cause signal loss or increased noise.
• You can either use the receiver freestanding or mount it in a 19" rack using the optional RMU 40 rack
mounting kit. For instructions on how to rack mount the receiver, refer to the RMU 40 manual.
• Reflections off metal parts, walls, ceilings, etc. or the shadow effects of musicians and other people
may weaken or cancel the direct transmitter signal.
For best results, place the receiver as follows:
1. Place the receiver near the performance area (stage). Make sure, though, that the transmitter will
never get any closer to the receiver than 10 ft. (3 m). Optimum separation is 16 ft. (5 m).
2. Check that you can see the receiver from where you will be using the transmitter.
3. Place the receiver at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) away from any big metal objects, walls, scaffolding, ceilings,
etc.
1. Use a standard XLR cable to connect the BALANCED output (10) on the receiver rear panel to a bal-
anced XLR microphone input on the mixer.
2. Turn the VOLUME control (7) on the receiver front panel all the way CCW to set the receiver output to
microphone level.
1. Use a standard 1/4" jack cable to connect the UNBALANCED jack (11) on the receiver rear panel to
an unbalanced 1/4" line input on the mixer.
2. Turn the VOLUME control (7) on the receiver front panel all the way CW to set the receiver output to
line level.
To avoid hum interference, do not use audio cables longer than 10 feet (3 m)!
1. Check that the AC mains voltage stated on the included power supply is identical to the AC
mains voltage available where you will use your system. Using the power supply with a differ-
ent AC voltage may cause damage to the unit.
2. Point the antennas (1) upward.
3. Plug the feeder cable on the included power supply into the DC ONLY socket (13) on the receiver.
4. Bend part of the feeder cable into a small bight, pass the bight through the strain relief (12) from
above, and slip the bight over the hook on the strain relief (12). Tighten the cable.
5. Plug the AC adapter into a convenient power outlet.
6. To switch power to the receiver on, press ON/OFF (2). To switch power to the receiver off, press
ON/OFF (2) again.
1. Depress the snap hook on the battery compartment lid (20)/(28).
2. Pull the battery compartment lid (20)/(28) off the transmitter in the direction of the arrow.
3. Insert the supplied battery into the battery compartment conforming to the polarity marks.
The transmitter will not function if you insert the battery the other way round.
4. Set the on/off switch (15)/(22) to "ON" to switch power to the transmitter on.
If the battery is in good condition, the status LED (16)/(23) will be lit green.
If the status LED (16)/(23) is lit red, the battery will be dead within about two hours. Replace the bat-
tery with a new one as soon as possible.
If you use a rechargeable battery, the LED will switch to red 15 minutes before the battery will be dead!
If the status LED (16)/(23) fails to illuminate the battery is dead. Insert a new battery.
5. To close the battery compartment, slide the battery compartment lid (20)/(28) onto the battery com-
partment from below to the point that the snap hook will engage.
1. Set the frequency selector (17) on the transmitter and the frequency selector (8) on the receiver to the
same positions (1 - 1, 2 - 2, or 3 - 3).
2. Set the SQUELCH control (14) on the receiver to minimum and switch power to the receiver on.
3. To switch power to the transmitter on, set the on/off switch (16) to "ON".
4. Switch power to your sound system or amplifier on.
5. Talk or sing into the microphone, watching the AF LEDs (6) on the receiver.
• If the OK LED (6a) flashes rarely and the CLIP LED (6b) will not flash at all, the transmitter input
gain is too low. Set GAIN (18) to "HIGH".
CK 55 L
C 417 L
C 420 L
C 444 L
WMS 40 FLEXX