Samson AirLine User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

Micro Wireless System

Samson Technologies Corp.

278-B Duffy Ave

Hicksville, NY 11801

www.samsontech.com

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Important Safety Information

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER

(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This lightning ﬂash with

arrowhead symbol within

an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to

the presence of non-insulated

“dangerous voltage” within the

product’s enclosure that may

be of sufﬁcient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric

shock.

The exclamation point within an

equilateral triangle is intended

to alert the user to the presence

of important operating and

maintenance instructions in

the literature accompanying the

appliance.

ATTENTION

RISQUE D’ÉLECTROCUTION !

NE PAS OUVRIR !

WARNING

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTEN-

SION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY

INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD.

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO PREVENT ELECTRI-

CAL SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT.

If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste.

There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance

with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

Private household in the 28 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway

may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection

facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).

For Countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct

method of disposal.

By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary

treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the

environment and human health.

Important Safety Information

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other apparatus (including

ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of

the polarized or grounding type plug.

A polarized plug has two blades with

one wider than the other. A grounding

type plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong. The wide blade or

the third prong are provided for your

safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt

into your outlet, consult an electrician

for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being

walked on or pinched particularly at

the plugs, convenience receptacles,

and at the point where they exit from

the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories

speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed

by the manufacturer, or sold with

the apparatus. When a cart is used,

use caution when moving the cart/

apparatus combination to avoid injury

from tip-over.

13. Unplug the apparatus during

lightening storms, or when unused for

long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed

personnel. Service is required when

the apparatus has been damaged in

any way, such as power supply cord

or plug is damaged, liquid has been

spilled or objects have fallen into the

apparatus has been exposed to rain or

moisture, does not operate normally,

or has been dropped.

15. This appliance shall not be exposed

to dripping or splashing water and

that no object ﬁlled with liquid such

as vases shall be placed on the

apparatus.

16. Caution-to prevent electrical shock,

match wide blade plug wide slot fully

insert.

17. Please keep a good ventilation

environment around the entire unit.

18. The direct plug-in adapter is used as

disconnect device, the disconnect

device shall remain readily operable.

19. Batteries (battery pack or batteries

installed) shall not be exposed to

excessive heat such as sunshine, ﬁre

or the like.

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FCC Rules and Regulations

Samson wireless receivers are certified under FCC Rules part 15 and transmitters are

certified under FCC Rules part 74.

Licensing of Samson equipment is the user’s responsibility and licensability depends on

the user’s classification, application and frequency selected.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Class B and RSS-210 of Industry &

Science Canada.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may

cause undesired operation. Suitable for home or office use.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio

or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,

the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment is intended for use in wireless microphone applications.

Equipment is intended for sale in: AT, BE, CH, CY, CZ*, DK, EE, FI*, FR*, DE*, GR*,

HU, IE, IS, IT, LV, LT*, LU, MT*, NL, NO*, PL* PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, UK

*Subject to license. Please contact your national frequency authority for information on

available legal use in your area. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by

Samson Technologies Corp. could void your authority to operate the equipment.

Hereby, Samson Technologies Corp., declares that this CR99 and ATX is in compliance

with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.

The declaration of conformity may be consulted at:

http://www.samsontech.com/site_media/support/manuals/AirLineATX_DOC.pdf

Important Safety Information

Congratulations on purchasing the Samson AirLine ATX Wireless System. The AirLine ATX

is the smallest, frequency agile microphone transmitter on the market. Ideal solution

for the active performer who needs a reliable, great sounding system without the

inconvenience of a large transmitter.

With the included CR99 received, which features a large backlit LCD display, simple

operation with auto-scan channel selection, and infrared set for syncing the transmitter

and receiver channel, the AirLine ATX is simple and easy to set up and operate. The

AirLine ATX system ensures clear, interruption-free performance by utilizing a True

RF Diversity design with a pilot tone-key and auto-mute function. This conﬁguration

provides maximum operating distance along with eliminating any background noise

when the transmitter is out of range or powered off.

The AirLine ATX comes in three conﬁgurations. The AHX Headset System can be

conﬁgured with either the DE5 or Qe headset microphone, ALX Lavalier System with

the LM8 lavalier microphone, and the AWX Wind Instrument System with HM60 wind

instrument microphone. The AirLine ATX includes a standard 19" rackmount kit for

permanent installations or transporting in a mobile rack.

In these pages, you’ll ﬁnd a detailed description of the features of the AirLine ATX Wireless

System, as well as step-by-step instructions for its setup and use. If your wireless system

was purchased in the United States, you’ll also ﬁnd a registration card enclosed—don’t

forget to follow the instructions so that you can receive online technical support and so that

we can send you updated information about this and other Samson products in the future.

Also, be sure to check out our website www.samsontech.com for complete information

about our full product line.

We recommend you keep the following records for reference, as well as a copy of your

sales receipt:

Receiver Serial number: _________________________________________

Transmitter Serial number: ______________________________________

Date of purchase: ______________________________________________

If you have any questions or comments regarding the AirLine ATX Wireless Microphone

System or any other products from Samson, do no hesitate to contact us at

[email protected].

With proper care and maintenance, your AirLine ATX Wireless System will operate trouble-

free for many years. Should your AirLine ATX Wireless System ever require servicing, a

Return Authorization (RA) number must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson.

Without this number, the unit will not be accepted. Please visit www.samsontech.com/ra for

an RA number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing materials and,

if possible, return the unit in its original carton. If your AirLine ATX Wireless System was

purchased outside of the United States, contact your local distributor for warranty details and

service information.

Introduction

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Quick Start

In order for your wireless system to work correctly, both the receiver and transmitter

must be set to the same channel. Follow this basic procedure for setting up and using

your AirLine ATX Wireless System:

1. Physically place the CR99 receiver where it will be used, and extend the antennas

vertically. The general rule of thumb is to maintain “line of sight” between the

receiver and transmitter so that the person using or wearing the transmitter can see

the receiver.

2. With the CR99 powered off,

connect the included power

adapter. Turn the CR99 on

momentarily to conﬁrm that the

unit is receiving power. Then turn

the CR99 power off.

3. With your ampliﬁer or mixer off

and volume control all the way

down, connect the CR99 receiver

output jack to the mic or line

level input of a mixer or ampliﬁer

using the balanced XLR output or

unbalanced ¼” line level output.

Turn the Level knob on the CR99

completely counterclockwise, then

turn its power on.

4. Press and hold the GROUP button on the front of

the CR99 receiver to scan for an available channel

within the selected group.

5. Press and hold the CR99 CHANNEL button

to execute an IR Set which synchronizes the

transmitter to the same channel as the receiver via

infrared transmission.

6. Position the ATX transmitter about 6-12” (15-

30 cm) from the front of the CR99 with the

transmitter’s IR window facing the IR transmitter

on the front panel of the CR99 receiver.

7. Make sure the ATX Headset transmitter is fully

charged (see section Charging the ATX Transmitter)

Turn on the power to the transmitter by pressing

and holding the Power button for 3 seconds; the

indicator LED will light yellow when the button is

pressed and turns green when released and the ATX

is powered on.

8. When the transmission is complete, the CR99

will receive RF signal and the tone key from the

transmitter. The RF meter on the CR99 will light

indicating that it is receiving wireless signal from

the transmitter.

Note: The ATX will only accept infrared

transmission from the receiver for the ﬁrst 10

seconds after the ATX is powered on. If you need

to change the operating channel, the ATX must be

ﬁrst powered off, then powered on again to receive

the new channel.

9. Turn on your connected ampliﬁer or mixer, but keep

the volume all the way down. Set the Volume knob

on the CR99 fully clockwise (to its “10” setting).

This is unity gain.

10. Plug the microphone into the ATX transmitter.

Speak, sing or play your instrument into the microphone at normal performance

level. Slowly raise the volume of your ampliﬁer or mixer until the desired level is

reached.

11. Walk around the performance area to ensure the coverage is consistent throughout.

If you ﬁnd the system has noticeable dropouts, reduced overall working range, or

unexpected noise bursts, change the operating channel of the system using the

steps above.

When using multiple systems, each system must be set to a different operating channel. Set

all additional transmitters and receivers to the same Group in order to maximize the number

of compatible channels. Perform a channel scan for each transmitter to select the optimal

channel.

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Charging the ATX Transmitter

1. Snap in place the appropriate mains connector plug into the adapter.

2. Insert the magnetic power cable to the included USB AC plug (or any 5-volt DC

adapter that has a USB port). Insert the AC plug into an electrical outlet.

3. Place the ATX transmitter on a ﬂat surface.

4. Attach the magnetic connector to the gold contact power port on the bottom of the

ATX transmitter. The cable attaches to the port magnetically.

The magnetic connector is keyed so it will only connect in one direction.

Note: Transmission is disabled during charging.

5. Look at the indicator light on the ATX transmitter to determine when the transmitter

has ﬁnished charging. When the light is ﬂashing red, the ATX is charging. When the

red light stops ﬂashing it indicates that the ATX is fully charged.

6. Disconnect the magnetic power cable from the ATX when the unit is fully charged.

If you notice your ATX battery life is becoming shorter after a full charge, you can order

a user replaceable battery from your local Samson distributer.

Getting the most out of the rechargeable battery:

• Completely charge the batteries before ﬁrst use

• Fully charge the battery before it will be used.

• After the battery is charged, unplug the charger from the outlet or

remove the battery from the charger.

• The optimal temperature range for using and storing the battery is

50°F - 86°F (30°C - 50°C). The battery performance and operation

may decrease in temperatures below 50°F (30°C).

A warning that batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to

excessive heat such as sunshine, ﬁre or the like.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the

same or equivalent type. Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of

battery disposal

Positioning the HM60 Wind Instrument Mic

When positioning the HM60 wind instrument microphone, there are some general rules

that you should follow. Always position the microphone as close to the sound source as

possible. This is easy with the HM60 since the integrated gooseneck guarantees the mic

element is close to the source. Also, keep in mind that in order to minimize feedback

problems you want to position the microphone, (and if necessary yourself), behind the

main PA speakers. Be aware of a phenomenon called the proximity effect, which causes

a noticeable increase in low frequencies (bass response) when a microphone is close

to the audio source. This means that by making slight adjustments to the distance of

the mic element, you can get a change in the tonal quality of your sound. Keep in mind

that your sound is as personal as your playing style, therefore, you may find changing

the microphone position gets you just the sound you looking for. As with everything,

experience is the best teacher, so plug in and turn up and listen.

Here are some starting points to help you along the way.

Saxophone – Use the built-in clip to attach the ATX transmitter to the bell of the

instrument and position the HM60 mic about 1”–2”from the center of the bell. You can

move the mic out a little to get some extra edginess, or closer for some extra warmth.

Trumpet – Use the built-in clip to attach the ATX transmitter to the bottom of the bell

on the instrument. Aim the HM60 microphone towards the center of the bell, but since

the trumpet is capable of producing some of the highest SPL levels, start with the mic

element positioned away from the bell. Try bringing the microphone element in closer to

the bell for better isolation and more low frequency response.

Trombone – Attach the ATX clip to the bottom of the bell and position the HM60

microphone directly into the center. In this position you will get the maximum isolation

with full frequency response.

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