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Setting Up and Using Your
VHF TD Series/ VHF Series System
The basic procedure for setting up and using your VHF TD Series or VHF Series Wireless
System takes only a few minutes:
1. For the VHF TD Series / VHF Series system to work correctly, both the receiver and
transmitter must be set to the same channel. Remove all packing materials (save them
in case of need for future service) and check to make sure that the supplied receiver and
transmitter are set to the same channel. If these channels do not match, contact your
distributor or, if purchased in the United States, Samson Technical Support at
1-800-372-6766.
2. Physically place the receiver where it will be used (the general rule of thumb is to
maintain “line of sight” between the receiver and transmitter so that the person using or
wearing the transmitter can see the receiver). An optional rack-mount kit (available from
your Samson dealer) allows the VR3TD or VR3 to be mounted in a standard 19" rack if
desired. Extend the antenna or antennas and place them in a vertical position.
3. Make sure the Power on-off switch in your VT3L / VT3 belt-pack or VH3 handheld
transmitter is set to “Off.”
4a. If your system contains a VT3L or VT3 belt-pack transmitter, press gently inwards on
both battery cover release indents to open the battery door. Note that this door is hinged
and not intended to be removed from the transmitter case. Please use care when opening
this door as undue force will destroy the hinge.
4b. If your system contains a VH3 handheld transmitter, unscrew the bottom section of
the microphone by turning it counterclockwise and then slide it off.
5. Place a fresh 9-volt alkaline battery in the transmitter battery holder, taking care to
observe the polarity markings. If you are using a VT3L or VT3 belt-pack transmitter, gen-
tly replace the battery door by swinging it up and pressing until it clicks. If you are using a
SH4 handheld transmitter, replace the bottom section of the microphone by sliding it on
and then screwing it back on. Whichever transmitter you are using, leave it off for the
moment.
6. Make the physical cable connection between the VR3TD or VR3 output jack and the
line or mic level audio input of your amplifier or mixer. If you are using the balanced XLR
jack (preferable, since it will deliver an electromagnetically cleaner signal), be sure to set
the receiver rear panel Audio Output Level switch correctly. If required, both the balanced
and unbalanced outputs can be used simultaneously. Leave your amplifier (and/or mixer)
off at this time.
7. Turn the Volume knob on the VR3TD or VR3 completely counterclockwise. Using the
strain relief, connect the supplied AC adapter to the DC Input on the rear panel of the
VR3TD or VR3, then plug the adapter into any standard AC outlet. Press the front panel
Power switch to turn on the VR3TD or VR3; the green “Power” LED will light up, but all
other front panel LEDs will remain unlit.
8. Turn on the power to the VT3L, VT3 or VH3 transmitter (using its Power on-off switch);
all three Battery strength LEDs will light if the battery is sufficiently strong. At this point,
the “TX” LED on the front panel of the receiver will light. If you are using an VR3TD
receiver, either the “A” or “B” yellow LED on the front panel will also light, depending upon
which antenna is receiving the stronger signal.
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