Lectrosonics R5a User Manual download pdf (Page 9)

IFB Receiver

Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible Cause

LED NOT LIT • Battery not installed or depleted

• Power switch not on.

NO SOUND IN HEADPHONE • AUDIO LEVEL turned all the way down.

• Headphone plug not inserted fully.

• Defective headphone

• Transmitter not operating. (See separate transmitter

manual.)

• Receiver not on the same frequency as the transmitter.

Refer to “Programming - Add a New Frequency” on page 7.

DISTORTED SOUND • Transmitter gain (audio level) is far too high. Check mod level

amps on transmitter as it is being used. (Refer to Operating

instructions section in the transmitter manual for details on gain

adjustment.)

• Receiver output may be mismatched with the headset or

earphone. Adjust Audio Level on receiver to the correct level for

the headset or earphone.

• Excessive wind noise or breath “pops.” Reposition microphone

and/or use a larger windscreen.

• Receiver may be tuned to an intermod. Reprogram the receiver.

HISS AND NOISE, AUDIBLE DROPOUTS • Transmitter gain (audio level) far too low.

• Receiver antenna missing or obstructed. (Headphone cable is the

antenna.)

• Transmitter antenna missing or obstructed.

• Operating range too great.

SHORT RANGE • Receiver earphone cable is also the antenna. Make sure the cable

is not coiled or wound up or wrapped around the receiver case.

• Improper transmitter antenna.

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