Clear-Com PRC-2 - Manual (Page 7)

Vitec Group Communications
PRC-2 UHF Multi-Frequency Belt-Pack IFB Receiver 1 - 1
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the ClearCom frequency agile, PRC-2 IFB
Receiver. The PRC-2 is the result of extensive engineering experience
with the very latest components. The design addresses the most
demanding professional applications.
Figure 1-1: PRC-2 IFB Receiver
The ClearCom PRC-2 Receiver along with the companion PTX-3
transmitter allow on-air talent to monitor program audio, and to receive
cues from directors and other production personnel.
The PRC-2 Receiver is housed in a rugged, machined aluminum
package for lasting performance in abusive environments
Only the PRC-2 IFB Receiver is covered in this manual. The
companion PTX-3 transmitter is covered in a separate manual. The
PRC-2 IFB Receive will operate with any ClearCom PTX-3 IFB
Transmitter in the same frequency block.
GENERAL TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
The PRC-2 has a number of important and useful feature upgrades:
1. Two rotary HEX switches to manually set the operating frequency
2. Automatic sensing/control of a mono phone plug to eliminate the
mono/binaural switch
3. A multi-color LED for battery status. The Frequency scan and
memory features were retained.
The PRC-2 Receiver is comprised of a number of functional
subsystems as shown in Figure 1-2 Control Panel and Figure 1-6
Receiver Block Diagram.
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