Lectrosonics WM - Manual - Manual (Page 11)

Watertight Transmitter
Rio Rancho, NM 11
Enable/Disable Remote Control Functions
To enable the transmitter to respond to signals from
the RM remote control unit, use the UP and DOWN
arrow buttons to select rc on on the setup screen. To
disable this function, select rc oFF.
If a remote control signal is detected but the function is
turned off, the message rc oFF will be displayed briefly
on the transmitter’s LCD to confirm that a valid signal
was received, but that the transmitter is not configured
to respond to it.
Refer to the section of this manual entitled
Optional
RM Remote Control for details on the features and
operation of the remote control.
Configuring for Power Restore
The second setup screen in this mode determines how
the transmitter is powered up again after the batteries
have become exhausted in normal operation the unit
has shut down. PbAC 0 turns the power restore func-
tion off and PbAC 1 turns it on.
When this function is turned on, the unit will power
up to normal operation with a brief press of the AU-
DIO and FREQ buttons after the batteries have been
replaced.
When this function is turned off, the AUDIO and FREQ
buttons need to be held in for the completion of the
count to turn the unit back on for normal operation.
This is a unique behavior that takes place only when
the batteries fail during operation. If the unit is turned
off manually, a quick press of the buttons will turn it on
in the “standby” mode instead.
The firmware is written this way because the battery
caps make contact with the battery before the cap
is seated, and the fact that there are two separate
battery caps to tighten. This allows both batteries to
be installed and the caps tightened before power is
restored. It also makes turning the unit back on easier
when wearing gloves since the buttons do not need to
the held in.
Preventing Corrosion
Whenever the transmitter has been exposed to mois-
ture or perspiration, follow the instructions below to
minimize the risk of corrosion.
DRY THE UNIT BEFORE REMOVING THE
MICROPHONE CONNECTOR OR BATTERY
CAPS.
If the transmitter has been exposed to salt water, rinse
it with fresh water and then dry it thoroughly with a
clean paper towel or cloth.
Dry the exterior of the transmitter with a clean paper
towel or cloth. Remove all moisture around the battery
caps and microphone cable connector.
After removing the battery caps and microphone con-
nector, wipe off any residual moisture around the bat-
tery compartment and microphone jack openings and
on the battery caps and microphone connector.
The O-rings should be coated with Vaseline
® or an
equivalent petroleum jelly* before each use to ensure
the seals are watertight.
DO NOT USE ANYTHING OTHER THAN
PURE PETROLEUM JELLY TO LUBRICATE
THE O-RINGS. Silicon-based lubricants will
dissolve the O-rings.
Store the unit with no batteries installed, battery caps
removed and the microphone disconnected. This will
allow any buildup of humidity and moisture to evapo-
rate.
*Vaseline is a registered trademark of Conopco, Inc