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1. Owners Manual AirLine Micro Earset 11 AR2 Dock Te SAMSON 1 8 Audio Output USB DC Input For added convenience and easy setup we have included the AR2D dock To use the dock please follow these steps T Slide the AR2 receiver into the AR2D dock There are two keys on the rear of the AR2 that will match up and align with the AR2D so that the receiver will fit correctly Attach the included 1 8 to 1 4 audio cable to the audio output on the back panel of the AR2D To recharge the AR2 receiver connect the USB Y cable to the USB DC input on the back panel of the AR2D and connect the cable to the included Universal AC adaptor AirLine Micro Earset Owners Manual System Operating Frequency N Band E Band Number of Channels N Band E Band Working Range Audio Frequency Response T H D Overall Operating Temperature Storage Temperature AR2 Receiver Audio Output Connector Audio Output Level Typical Audio Output Impedance AF Frequency Response Antennas Selectivity S N Ratio Overall Owners Manual 642 375 MHz 645 750 MHz 863 125 MHz 864 875 MHz 6 4 100m 300 ft line of sight 100 Hz 15 kHz 196 AF 1 kHz RF 46 dBu 18 C 0 F to 40 C 104 F 5 C 23 F to 35 C 95 F 1 8 Unbalanced 30 dBv Mic 10 dBv Line Unbalanced 600 Ohms 50 Hz 15 kHz Two 1 4 Wavelength Rod 150 kHz AF Out Ratio 60 dB 90 dB w IHF A Filter2. Please follow these basic procedures for setting up and using your AirLine Micro 1 For your AirLine Micro system to work correctly both the receiver and transmitter must be set to the same channel Remove all packing materials save them in case your unit needs service in the future and check to make sure that the supplied receiver and transmitter are set to the same channel Note The channel number is laser engraved on the back of the AR2 and AH2 chassis If these channels do not match please contact Samson Technical Support at 1 800 372 6766 If your unit was purchased outside of the U S please contact your local distributor 2 Before using your AirLine Micro system you should fully recharge the transmitter and receiver batteries Plug the AC adap tor into a power socket Connect the USB Y Cable into the USB socket on the AC adaptor Plug the two mini USB connectors into the USB ports on the AH2 transmitter and AR2 receiver When the transmitter and receiver are completely charged the BLUE LED indicator will turn off 3 Remove the USB cable and continue with setup 4 Physically place the receiver where it will be used if desired the AR2 receiver model can be used with the included AR2D dock and fully extend the antennas vertically 5 Turn your audio system off and connect the receiver s 1 8 unbalanced output jack to the microphone or line level audio input of your amplifier or mixer Set the AR2 Mic Line Level switch to match th
3. ion batteries have a finite number of times they can be recharged called a charge cycle A charge cycle means using all of the battery s power but does not necessarily mean a single charge The battery can be recharged when needed and does not need to be fully discharged as compared to NiCad Repetitive full discharges of the battery should be avoided Lithium ion batteries need to be used for maximum life and performance If you are not using your wireless system often be sure to complete a full charge cycle at least every three months If you need to replace your AH2 or AR2 battery please contact Samson or your local distributor e AirLine Micro Earset Owners Manual SAMSON AR2 Receiver OQ O USB Y Power Cable CL 1 8 to 1 4 Audio Cable Owners Manual System Components OC SAMSON Universal AC Adaptor 3 Windscreens Airline MICROJ B Carry Case Owners Manual Note Universal AC Adaptor works from 100V 240V Plug adaptors snap into place and can be changed by sliding the button below the plug Each system is shipped with one plug adaptor specific to the country where the system is purchased Plug adaptors can be ordered through Samson thy AirLine Micro Earset 3
4. SAMSON g OWNERS MANUAL Table of Contents IDitrOCUCtIOET se 26 06 Le P RI Le is 1 System Components s a oc 6 ege We eI eS ward s 3 QUICK Stalls a 25 o2 amp bee es ee tee ee 4 Wearing the AH2 Transmitter 7 Guided Tour AR2 Receiver 8 Guided Tour AH2 Transmitter 10 ARZ DOCK 24 ose Li dr Ol a idee nes ee 12 SD CITI QUONS accedo sde oe o y ERES 13 AirLine Micro Channel Plan 14 Samson Technologies Corp v1 6 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge New York 11788 8816 Phone 1 800 3 SAMSON Fax 631 784 2201 www samsontech com Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Samson AirLine Micro Earset wireless system a breakthrough in wireless microphone technology Wireless systems were originally developed to eliminate cables Samson took this one step further by creating the AH2 single earset transmitter which provides unparalleled freedom of movement The AirLine Micro features an integrated omni directional micro phone and flexible gooseneck boom which always allows you to obtain the perfect position to pick up your voice even during high impact performance The frequency response of the transmitter has been tailored for accurate and articulate vocal reproduc tion The AH2 transmitter is also water resistant and designed with extra care to ensure that no moisture can accumulate during performances This makes the AH2 perfectly suited
5. Sensitivity Power Requirements Battery Life Indicators Dimensions Weight AH2 Transmitter Audio Input Level Volume Adjustment Steps RF Transmitter Output Power Requirements Battery Life Dimensions Weight AirLine Micro Earset 18 dBu THD 2 Internal lithium ion rechargeable battery or AC adaptor 10 hours Power On Tone Key Transmitter Mute Transmitter Peak Battery Low Recharging 43 mm Lx 13 mm W x 60 mm H 1 7 L x 0 51 W x 2 4 H 42g 1 5 oz 110 dBv 0 dBv D 10 mW ERP Internal lithium ion rechargeable battery 10 hours 171 mm Lx 14 mm W x 58 mm H 6 7 L x 0 6 W x 2 3 H 22 grams 0 8 oz 13 AirLine Micro Channel Plan AirLine Micro UHF Wireless Microphone Systems Country Code Authorised Frequency Range Code de Pays Bande de Fr quences Autoris e Laender Kuezel Frequenzbereich AT BE CH DE DK ES Fl GB FR IE NL NO PT SE 642 375 MHz 863 125 MHz 642 875 MHz 863 625 MHz 863 865 MHz 644125 MHz 864 500 MHz o essewe DE FR IT US CA 642 646 MHz For other countries please contact your national frequency authority for information on available G N382 C O legal frequencies and legal use in your area Cw jeuswe Airline Micro N Channel wireless frequencies are within UHF TV frequency bands Only certain channels may be available in particular areas The six N Channels have been selected for optimum multi channel comp
6. York 11788 8816 Phone 1 800 3 SAMSON Fax 631 784 2201 www samsontech com AirLine Micro Function amp Indicator Guide AH2 Earset Transmitter Status Powering On Mute Volume Adjust Battery Low Charging Battery AR2 Receiver Status Powering On AR2 ON AH2 OFF Powering On AR2 ON AH2 ON AH2 Mute Peak Battery Low Charging Battery Earset Status Indicator Light Steady GREEN Intermittent GREEN flashes Intermittent YELLOW flashes The indicator flashes faster as the volume is increased The indicator flashes slower as the volume is decreased The indicator flashes BLUE Steady BLUE Indicator turns off when the battery is fully charged Receiver Indicator Lights Status Indicator Steady YELLOW Status Indicator Steady GREEN Status Indicator Intermittent GREEN flashes Status Indicator Flashes RED Low Battery Indicator Intermittent BLUE flashes Low Battery Indicator Steady BLUE Indicator turns off when the battery is fully charged
7. atibility and may be used simultaneously subject to frequency availability in your geographic area Airline Micro E Channel wireless frequencies may not be used in North America 14 AirLine Micro Earset Owners Manual This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry amp Science Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION Electrical shock can result from removal of the receiver cover Refer servicing to qualified service personnel No user serviceable parts inside Do not expose to rain or moisture The circuits inside the receiver and transmitter have been precisely adjusted for optimum performance and compliance with federal regulations Do not attempt to open the receiver or transmitter To do so will void the warranty and may cause improper operation 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 25 member states of the EU in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electroni
8. c 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 CE Declaration C 019 7 We Samson Technologies Corporation located at 45 Gilpin Ave Hauppauge NY 11788 USA declare under our own responsibility that these devices are in conformity with the essential requirements of R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC when installed in accordance with the installation instructions contained in the product documentation To the effect that the standards and or technical specifications referenced below have been applied as indicated EN 50371 2002 EN 60065 2002 A1 A11 EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 2008 EN 301 489 9 V1 4 1 2007 EN 300 422 1 V1 3 2 2008 EN 300 422 2 V1 2 2 2008 Year of CE Marking Low Voltage Directive 2011 The products shall contain the CE marking and shall be accompanied by the identification number of the Notified Body T V Rheinland Product Safety GmbH 0197 This equipment will also carry the Class 2 equipment identifier Signed on behalf of the manufacturer UL Ougias pryarnt Vice President Engineering 03 05 2011 Samson Technologies Corp 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge New
9. e input 6 Turnon the receiver using the Power Switch When on the Status Indicator will be steady YELLOW 4 AirLine Micro Earset Owners Manual 7 Turn on your AH2 transmitter by pressing and holding the Multi Function Switch until the Status Indicator LED flashes GREEN then release it The AH2 Status Indicator will now light steady GREEN The AR2 receiver Status Indicator will change from YELLOW to GREEN indicating that it is receiving a valid RF signal 8 Position the AH2 on your head as illustrated on page 7 9 Turn on your connected amplifier and or mixer but keep its volume all the way down Make sure the AH2 transmitter is not muted Note If the AH2 is muted the AH2 Status Indicator LED will flash GREEN and the AR2 Status Indicator will flash GREEN To unmute the AH2 press the Multi Function Switch and the Status Indicator will light steady GREEN 10 Speak or sing into the earset microphone at a normal performance level while slowly raising the audio input control of your amplifier or mixer until the desired volume is reached 11 Ifyou hear distortion at the desired volume level check to see whether the Status Indicator LED on the receiver is lighting RED If it is not lit make sure that the gain structure of your audio system is set correctly consult the owners manual of your mixer and or amplifier for details If the Status Indicator is RED simply move the microphone further from your mouth If you hear a weak noisy si
10. for aerobics instructors and high energy performers and presenters Housed in a rugged aluminum chassis with retractable antennas the AR2 provides the ultimate in portability and flexibility The AR2 micro receiver features an 1 8 unbalanced audio output with microphone or line level output USB DC input and RF and Battery LED indicators The included AR2D dock provides stability for the receiver and facilitates ease of use The AirLine Micro utilizes the latest in miniaturized electronic components as well as lithium ion batteries which result in Samson s smallest and most comfortable wireless system while preserving the high quality audio you expect out of a Samson wireless device The AirLine Micro system ensures clear interruption free performance by incorporating tone key with auto mute which only allows the transmitter s audio to pass through the receiver and mutes the output if there is interference The AirLine Micro system uses fully rechargeable Lithium lon technology The AirLine Micro AH2 transmitter and AR2 receiver fea ture internal rechargeable batteries for 10 hours of battery operation Both the AH2 and AR2 can be recharged with the included AC adaptor and USB Y cable The AR2 can be powered directly off of the AC adaptor for continuous operation The AH2 and AR2 can also be recharged by USB bus power when connected to any USB host equipped device Owners Manual AirLine Micro Earset 1 Introduction In this manual you ll f
11. ge while observing the AR2 s Status Indicator it should stay steadily GREEN indicating sufficient RF reception in all areas of coverage If the AR2 s Status Indicator lights YELLOW it designates RF dropout or muted receiver Reposition the device or its antennas as necessary If extended range coverage is required another AR2 true diversity receiver set to the same channel as the transmitter should be used 13 If you have followed all the steps above and are experiencing difficulties please call Samson Technical Support 1 800 372 6766 between 9 AM and 5 PM EST If you purchased your system outside of the U S please contact your local distributor 6 AirLine Micro Earset Owners Manual Wearing the AH2 Transmitter The AH2 can be re sized to fit comfortably on your ear 1 Rotate the adjustment band up figure 1 2 Position the AH2 over your left ear so that the body of the transmit ter is behind your ear figure 2 3 Push the adjustment band down until it fits comfortably in your ear figure 1 and is secure against your head figure 3 4 Position the microphone towards the corner of your mouth figure 2 approximately 1 2 away from the lips 5 Position the moisture guard ring as close to the capsule as possible 6 For outdoor use and to help reduce p popping install one of the included windscreens figure 3 Owners Manual AirLine Micro Earset 7 Guided Tour AR2 Receiver 1 Antennas The retractab
12. gnal at the desired volume level make sure that the gain structure of your audio system and the Audio Output Level switch are correctly set If the Audio Output Level switch is correctly set and the signal coming from the receiver is still weak and or noisy simply position the microphone closer to your mouth Owners Manual AirLine Micro Earset 5 If you feel that the level of the microphone needs further adjustment press and hold the AH2 Multi Function Switch while the unit is powered on until the Status Indicator turns off and release the switch Then press and hold the Multi Function Switch again for 5 seconds The AH2 Status Indicator will first flash GREEN then flash YELLOW to show that you are in the Volume Adjustment mode Press and release the Multi Function Switch once and the microphone volume will increase one level To continue to adjust the microphone volume press and release the Multi Function Switch until the maximum level is reached There are 5 levels With each increasing level the Status Indicator will flash faster After level 5 is reached the transmitter will cycle back down through the levels each time the Multi Function Switch is pressed As the levels decrease the Status Indicator flashes slower When the desired level is reached release the Multi Function Switch The AH2 will return to normal operation after 10 seconds and the Status Indicator will be steady GREEN 12 Do a walk around through the intended area of covera
13. ind a detailed description of the features of your AirLine Micro Earset system as well as a guided tour of its components step by step instructions for setting up and using your system and full specifications If your AirLine Micro Earset system was purchased in the United States you ll also find a warranty card enclosed don t forget to fill it out and mail it This will enable you to receive online technical support and will allow us to send you updated information about this and other Samson products in the future If your Airline Micro Earset system was purchased outside of the U S contact your local distributor for war ranty details Also be sure to check out our website http www samsontech com for information about our full product line SPECIAL NOTE for U S Purchasers Should your Airline Micro Earset system ever require servicing a Return Authorization RA num ber is necessary Without this number the unit will not be accepted for return If your AirLine Micro Earset system was purchased in the United States please call Samson at 1 800 372 6766 for an RA number prior to shipping your system If possible return the unit in its original carton and packing materials If your AirLine Micro Earset system was purchased outside of the U S contact your local distributor for information BATTERY NOTE Lithium ion batteries are low maintenance and provide higher power in a lighter package when compared to NiCad nickel cadmium All Lithium
14. le antennas allow full rotation for optimum placement In normal operation both antennas should be fully extend ed and placed in a vertical position as shown below SAMSON 2 POWER Switch Use this to turn the AR2 power on and off 3 Status Indicator This three color LED acts as a multi function meter indicating power transmitter tone key status transmitter mute and S transmitter peak YELLOW AR2 Powered On No Tone Key Present GREEN AH2 On Normal Operation Flashing GREEN AH2 Audio Muted RED Transmitter Input Overloaded 8 AirLine Micro Earset Owners Manual Guided Tour AR2 Receiver 4 Low Battery Indicator This BLUE LED displays the status of the battery The Low Battery Indicator will flash BLUE when the unit is on and the battery is low When recharging the AR2 the LED will be steady BLUE until the battery is fully charged then the indicator will turn off 5 Audio Output Level Switch Sets the audio output level of the unbalanced output to microphone or line level 6 USB DC Power Input Connect the supplied universal adaptor to recharge the internal lithium ion rechargeable battery or to power the receiver The USB DC input will also accept USB bus power from a computer USB port or any 5 volt DC adaptor that has a USB output including automotive NOTE The USB port is only used for charging purposes and cannot be used for data exchange between a PC and the AR2 recei
15. ver 7 1 8 Unbalanced Output Use this unbalanced 600 Ohm min 1 8 3 5 mm mini phone jack when connecting the audio equipment Owners Manual AirLine Micro Earset 9 Guided Tour AH2 Transmitter 1 Status Indicator This LED displays the operation mode low battery and recharge status of the transmitter Normal Operation Volume Adjustment Mode Recharging LED will turn off when AH2 is fully charged 2 Microphone Micro miniature 3mm omni directional microphone capsule 3 USB DC Power Input Connect the supplied universal adaptor to recharge the internal Lithium lon battery The USB DC input will also accept USB bus power from a computer USB port or any 5 volt DC adaptor that has a USB output NOTE The Universal AC Adaptor will charge the AH2 amp AR2 faster than a computer USB port NOTE The USB port is only used for charging purposes and cannot be used for data exchange between a PC and the AH2 transmitter 10 AirLine Micro Earset Owners Manual Guided Tour AH2 Transmitter 4 Multi Function Switch Press and hold to turn the unit on or off Press and release to mute or unmute the transmitter To adjust the transmitter volume while the AH2 is powered on press and hold until the power turns off release the switch then press and hold the switch for 5 seconds and the Status Indicator will first flash GREEN then flashes YELLOW Function Activation HoldTime _ LED Status Power ON OFF Press and Hold GREEN
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