Lectrosonics VR Field (Wideband) - Manual (Page 3)

Digital Hybrid Wireless™ Modular Receiver System
Rio Rancho, NM, USA 3
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Table of Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................................5
Unpacking the unit ................................................................................................................................................................................5
Controls and Functions .........................................................................................................................................................................6
Front Panel ............................................................................................................................................................................................6
Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................................................................7
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................................................................8
Installing/Removing Receiver Modules .................................................................................................................................................8
Installing the VR Field System ..............................................................................................................................................................8
Initial Startup ........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Navigating the LCD Menus and Screens ............................................................................................................................................11
Resetting to Factory Defaults ..............................................................................................................................................................12
System Setup with the LCD .................................................................................................................................................................12
Selecting Compatibility Modes ............................................................................................................................................................12
Selecting the Noise Reduction Mode ..................................................................................................................................................12
Selecting Diversity Modes ...................................................................................................................................................................13
Selecting the Tuning Mode ..................................................................................................................................................................14
Finding Clear Frequencies with SmartTune ........................................................................................................................................15
Finding Clear ChannelsUsing Full Spectrum Scan .............................................................................................................................15
Adjusting Audio Output Levels ............................................................................................................................................................16
Selecting Audio Phase ........................................................................................................................................................................17
Selecting Transmitter Battery Status Monitoring Mode .......................................................................................................................17
Locking Out the Front Panel Controls .................................................................................................................................................18
Installing LecNet2 ™ Software and USB Driver ...................................................................................................................................19
Setting Up the Venue Receiver Using VRpanel ..................................................................................................................................22
Opening VRpanel with USB Port ........................................................................................................................................................22
Opening VRpanel with a COM Port ....................................................................................................................................................22
VRpanel Main Window ........................................................................................................................................................................22
Main Window Top Menu Items ............................................................................................................................................................23
Popup Menu Items ..............................................................................................................................................................................23
Antenna Use and Placement ...............................................................................................................................................................25
Powering Remote RF Amplifiers .........................................................................................................................................................25
Pre-coordinated Frequencies ..............................................................................................................................................................26
Compatible Frequency Table ...............................................................................................................................................................26
Compatibility Diagram .........................................................................................................................................................................27
Diagnostics ...........................................................................................................................................................................................28
Multi-channel System Checkout..........................................................................................................................................................28
Pilot Tone Bypass ................................................................................................................................................................................28
Accessories and Common Replacement Parts .................................................................................................................................29
Remote Antennas ...............................................................................................................................................................................29
Coaxial Cable ......................................................................................................................................................................................29
Coaxial RF Amplifier ...........................................................................................................................................................................29
Common Replacement Parts ..............................................................................................................................................................29
Service and Repair ...............................................................................................................................................................................30
Returning Units for Repair ..................................................................................................................................................................30