User manual AKG PT 40

[. . . ] Do not expose the equipment to direct sunlight, excessive dust, moisture, rain, mechanical vibrations, or shock. Be sure to dispose of used batteries as required by local waste disposal rules. Never throw batteries into a fire (risk of explosion) or garbage bin. When scrapping the equipment, remove the batteries, separate the case, circuit boards, and cables, and dispose of all components in accordance with local waste disposal rules. [. . . ] The easiest way to do this is to compare the color codes on the transmitter and receiver. 1 Placing the Receiver Reflections off metal parts, walls, ceilings, etc. Place the receiver near the performance area (stage). Make sure, though, that the transmitter will never get any closer to the receiver than 10 ft (3 m). Check that you can see the receiver from where you will be using the transmitter. If you do, the batteries will not be held in place properly and may cause a rattling noise. Pull the battery compartment lid (6) down to remove it from the transmitter. The transmitter will not function with incorrectly inserted batteries. If the batteries are in good condition, the status LED (2) will extinguish. If the status LED (2) illuminates the batteries will be dead within about 50 minutes. Replace the batteries with new ones as soon as possible. Lid (6) onto the battery compartment from below to the point that it will click shut. 1 Connecting a Microphone The PT 40 bodypack transmitter has been designed primarily for use with "L" type MicroMic Series microphones from AKG (see section 2. If you wish to connect other microphones from AKG or other manufacturers to the PT 40, please note that you may have to rewire the existing connector of your microphone or replace it with a 3-pin mini XLR connector. Important: Please note that AKG cannot guarantee that the PT 40 bodypack transmitter will work perfectly with products from other manufacturers and any damage that may result from such use is not covered by the AKG warranty scheme. Set the MIC/LINE switch (7) to "MIC" and use a small screwdriver to set the GAIN control (8) to a position halfway between full CCW and full CW. Plug the mini XLR connector on the cable of your microphone into the audio input connector (3) on the bodypack transmitter. Switch power to the receiver and your sound system or amplifier on. check the setting of the VOLUME control on the receiver: Fully CCW if you connected the receiver to a microphone input. Fully CW if you connected the receiver to a line input. [. . . ] Make sure to aim the microphone at your mouth. 2 C 420 L, C 444 L Head-worn Microphones Refer to the user's manual of the respective microphone for instructions on how to use head-worn microphones. Clamp the microphone on your clothing as close as possible to your mouth. To clean the transmitter case, use a soft cloth moistened with water. [. . . ]