SYSTEM If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system psd for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling. Private household in the 28 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic MMM products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one). For Countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct method of disposal. By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health. Copyright 2019, Samson Technologies Corp. v3.1 278-B Duffy Ave Hicksville, New York 11801 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) www.samsontech.com Important Safety Information CAUTION! Electrical shock can result from removal of the receiver cover. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. No user-serviceable parts inside. Do not expose to rain or moisture. The circuits inside the receiver and transmitter have been precisely adjusted for optimum performance and compliance with federal regulations. Do not attempt to open the receiver or transmitter. To do so will void the warranty, and may cause improper operation. Power Outlet as a power device should be easy to operate FCC Rules and Regulations Samson wireless receivers are certified under FCC Rules part 15 and transmitters are certified under FCC Rules part 74. Licensing of Samson equipment is the users responsibility and licensability depends on the user's classification, application and frequency selected. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Class B and RSS-210 of Industry & Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. Suitable for home or office use. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Important Safety Information
* Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
* Connect the equipment into an outlet ona circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio/TV technician for help. WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. This device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled evironment. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment is intended for use in wireless microphone applications. Equipment is intended for sale in: AT, BE, CH, CY, CZ*, DK, EE, Fl*, FR*, DE*, GR*, HU, IE, IS, IT, LV, LT*, LU, MT*, NL, NO*, PL* PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, UK
*Subject to license. Please contact your national frequency authority for information on available legal use in your area. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Samson Technologies Corp. could void your authority to operate the equipment. Hereby, Samson Technologies Corp., declares that this Airline Micro is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at: C http://www.samsontech.com/site_media/support/manuals/Airline_Micro_DOC.pdf Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Samson AirLine Micro Camera wireless system, a breakthrough in wireless microphone technology. It is perfectly suited for commercial videographers, corporate, as well as broadcast video professionals. The AirLine Micro utilizes the latest in miniaturized electronic components, as well as lithium-ion batteries, resulting in Samson's smallest wireless system, while preserving the high-quality audio you expect from a Samson wireless device. The AirLine Micro system ensures clear, interruption-
free performance by combining tone-key with auto-mute. This configuration allows only the transmitters audio to pass through the receiver, and mutes the output if there is any interference. The AirLine Micro Camera system is designed so that it can easily be integrated into your current video system, and comes with all of the necessary components to execute your video shoot or live broadcast. The system is comprised of one AL2 belt pack transmitter and one AR2 micro receiver, which are each housed in a durable aluminum chassis. The AR2 micro receiver features an 1/8 unbalanced audio output, with microphone or line level output, USB DC-input, and RF and Battery LED indicators. The system also includes a mounting adaptor that fits into the standard hot shoe, enabling it to be attached to any video camera. The system also includes one 3.5mm-3.5mm and one 3.5mm-XLR audio cable to connect to the audio input of your camera. Also included is an LM10 omni directional lavaliere microphone that allows the performer the freedom to move around while maintaining outstanding audio clarity. The AirLine Micro system utilizes fully rechargeable lithium-ion battery technology. The included AL2 transmitter and AR2 receiver feature internal rechargeable batteries, each allowing 10 hours of battery operation. Both the AL2 and AR2 can be recharged with the included AC adaptor and USB Y-cable, or with the included AR2DT docking station, or by USB bus power when connected to any USB host-equipped device. The AR2 can alternatively be powered by the included AC adaptor, for continuous operation. AirLine Micro Camera System 4 Introduction In these pages, you'll find a detailed description of the features of the AirLine Micro Camera system, as well as step-by-step instructions for its setup and use. If your wireless system was purchased in the United States, you'll also find a registration card encloseddont forget to follow the instructions so that you can receive online technical support and so that we can send you updated information about this and other Samson products in the future. Also, be sure to check out our website www. samsontech.com for complete information about our full product line. If you have any questions or comments regarding the AirLine Micro Earset system or any other products from Samson, do no hesitate to contact us at support@samsontech.com. We recommend you keep the following records for reference, as well as a copy of your sales receipt:
Receiver Serial number: Transmitter Serial number:
Date of purchase:
With proper care and maintenance, your AirLine Micro Camera system will operate trouble-free for many years. Should your AirLine Micro Camera system ever require servicing, a Return Authorization (RA) number must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted. Please visit www.samsontech.com/ra for an RA number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing materials and, If possible, return the unit in its original carton. If your AirLine Micro Camera system was purchased outside of the United States, contact your local distributor for warranty details and service information. 2 SAMSON System Components Q 4 AL2 Transmitter 1/8 to XLR Audio Cable Owners Manual AirLine Micro Camera System AR2 Receiver ee:
AR2DT Dock AR2 Camera Mount LM10 Lavaliere Microphone ea _ -=) 3 Windscreens 1/8 to 1/8 Audio Cable Carrying Case Universal AC Adaptor Note: Universal AC Adaptor works from 100V - 240V. Plug adaptors snap into place and can be changed by sliding the button below the plug. Each system is shipped with one plug adaptor specific to the country where the system is purchased. Addional adaptors can be ordered through Samson. USB Y-Power Cable Please follow these basic procedures for setting up and using your AirLine Micro:
1. For your AirLine Micro system to work properly, both the receiver and transmitter must be on the same channel. Remove all packing materials (save them in case your unit needs to be serviced in the future) and check to make sure that the supplied receiver and transmitter are on the same channel. Note: The channel number is laser-engraved on the back of the AR2 and AL2 chassis. If these channels do not match, please contact Samson Technical Support at 1-800-372-6766. If your unit was purchased outside of the U.S., please contact your local distributor. Before using your AirLine Micro system you should fully recharge the transmitter and receiver batteries. Plug the AC adaptor into a power socket. Connect the USB Y-Cable into the USB socket on the AC adaptor. Plug the two mini-USB connectors into the USB ports on the AL2 transmitter and AR2 receiver. When the transmitter and receiver are completely charged, the BLUE LED indicator will turn off. Remove the USB cable and continue with setup. Physically place the receiver where it will be used (if desired, the AR2 receiver model can be used with the included AR2DT dock) and fully extend the antennas. Turn your audio system off and connect the receiver's 1/8 unbalanced output jack to the microphone or line level audio input of your video camera, amplifier or mixer. Set the AR2 Mic/Line Level switch to match the input. Turn on the receiver using the Power Switch. When on, the Status Indicator will be steady YELLOW. SAMSON 7. Turnon your AL2 transmitter by pressing and holding the Multi-Function Switch, until the Status Indicator LED flashes GREEN;
then release it. The AL2 Status Indicator will now light steady GREEN. The AR2 receiver Status Indicator will change from YEL-
LOW to GREEN, indicating that it is receiving a valid RF signal. 8. Position the LM10 lavaliere microphone onto your lapel, as close to your mouth as possible but off to one side (to prevent a nasal sound) and be sure the mic is unobstructed by clothing. Bear in mind that omnidirectional microphones (mics which pick up signal from all directions) are more prone to feedback problems than unidirectional (cardioid or hypercardioid) microphones. In general, you can avoid feedback by taking care not to use any microphone directly in front of a PA speaker (if this is unavoidable, try using an equalizer to attenuate high- or mid-range frequencies which cause the feedback squealing). 9. Turn on your connected amplifier and/or mixer, but keep its volume all the way down. Make sure the AL2 transmitter is not muted. Note: If the AL2 is muted, the AL2 Status Indicator LED will flash GREEN and the AR2 Status Indicator will flash GREEN. To un-mute the AL2, press the Multi-Function Switch and the Status Indicator will light steady GREEN. 10. Speak or sing into the microphone at a normal performance level while slowly raising the audio input control of your amplifier or mixer, until the desired volume is reached. 11. If you hear distortion at the desired volume level, determine if the Status Indicator LED on the receiver is lighting RED. If the Status Indicator is RED, simply move the microphone further from your mouth. If the Status Indicator is lighting GREEN, make sure that the gain structure of your audio system is set correctly (consult the owners manual of your mixer and/or amplifier for AirLine Micro Camera System 5 12. 13. details). If you hear a weak, noisy signal at the desired volume level, make sure that the gain structure of your audio system and the Audio Output Level switch are set correctly. If the Audio Output Level switch is set correctly and the signal coming from the receiver is still weak and/or noisy, simply position the microphone closer to your mouth. If you feel that the level of the microphone needs further adjustment, press and hold the AL2 Multi-Function Switch while the unit is powered on until the Status Indicator turns off; then release the switch. Press and hold the Multi-Function Switch again for five seconds. The AL2 Status Indicator will first flash GREEN, then flash YELLOW, to show that you are in Volume Adjustment mode. Press and release the Multi-Function Switch once, and the microphone volume will increase one level. To continue to adjust the microphone volume, continue to press and release the Multi-Function Switch. There are five levels. With each increasing level, the Status Indicator will flash faster. After level five is reached, the transmitter will cycle back down through the levels each time the Multi-Function Switch is pressed. As the levels decrease, the Status Indicator flashes slower. When the desired level is reached, release the Multi-Function Switch. The AL2 will return to normal operation after 10 seconds, and the Status Indicator will light steady GREEN. Do a walk-around through the intended area of coverage while observing the AR2s Status Indicator; it should stay steadily GREEN, indicating sufficient RF reception in all areas of intended use. If the AR2s Status Indicator lights YELLOW, it signals RF dropout (or the receiver may be muted). Reposition the device (or its antennas) as necessary. If extended range coverage is required, another AR2 true diversity receiver (set to the same channel as the transmitter) should be used. If you have followed all of the above the steps and are still experiencing difficulties with your system, please call Samson Tech-
nical Support (1-800-372-6766). If you purchased your system outside of the U.S., please contact your local distributor. SAMSON Guided Tour - AR2 Receiver 1. Antennas - The retractable antennas allow full rotation for f optimum placement. In normal operation, both antennas \ y should be fully extended and placed in a vertical position, 3 as shown at right. 2. POWER Switch - Use this to turn the AR2 power on and off. 3. Status Indicator - This three-color LED acts as a multi-function meter, indicat-
ing power, transmitter tone-key status, transmitter mute, and transmitter peak. YELLOW AR2 Powered On, No Tone-Key Present GREEN AL2 On, Normal Operation Flashing GREEN AL2 Audio Muted Transmitter Input Overloaded AirLine Micro Camera System 7 Guided Tour - AR2 Receiver 4. 5. 6. 7. Low Battery Indicator - This BLUE LED displays the status of the battery. The Low Battery Indicator will flash BLUE when the unit is on, and the battery is low. When recharging the AR2, the LED will light steady BLUE until the battery is fully charged, then the indicator will turn off. Audio Output Level Switch - Sets the audio output level of the unbalanced output to microphone or line level. USB DC Power Input - Connect the supplied universal adaptor to recharge the internal lithium-ion battery. The USB DC input will also accept USB bus power from a computer USB port, or any 5-volt DC adaptor (such as a car or cell phone charger) that has a USB output. NOTE: The Universal AC Adaptor will charge the AL2 & AR2 faster than a computer USB port. NOTE: The USB port can only be used for charging purposes and cannot be used for data exchange between a PC and the AR2 receiver. 1/8 Unbalanced Output - Use this unbalanced (600 Ohm min.) 1/8 (3.5 mm) mini-phone jack when connecting to audio equipment. SAMSON Guided Tour - AL2 Transmitter 1. Input Connector - Connect an input device. The AL2 is supplied with an LM10 lavaliere microphone connected via a locking 3.5mm mini-phone jack. 2. Multi-Function Switch - Press and hold this switch to turn the unit on or off. Press and release to mute or unmute the transmitter. To adjust the transmitter volume, while the AL2 is powered on, press and hold until the power turns off, release the switch, then press and hold the switch for 5 seconds and the Status Indicator will first flash GREEN, then YELLOW.
[Function | Activation | Hold Time _| LED Status Power ON/OFF Press and Hold GREEN AirLine Micro Camera System 9 10 Guided Tour - AL2 Transmitter 3. Status Indicator - This LED displays the operation mode of the transmitter. GREEN Normal Operation Flashing YELLOW Volume Adjustment Mode Fastest Flashing YELLOW Slowest Flashing YELLOW 4. Antenna - This permanently attached transmitter antenna should be fully extended during normal use (do not bend). 5. Low Battery Indicator - This BLUE LED displays the status of the battery. The Low Battery Indicator will flash BLUE when the unit is on, and the battery is low. When recharging the AL2, the LED will light steady BLUE until the bat-
tery is fully charged. Then the indicator will turn off. Guided Tour - AL2 Transmitter 6. Attenuation Switch - The AL2 transmitter features a signal attenuation switch that is used to select the input level of OdB or -15dB. This attenuation switch has been factory preset to OdB, providing the optimum level for most situ-
ations. If you see the input of microphone repeatedly clipping the output, first try to adjust the gain control as described in step 2, above. If you cannot attenuate the signal low enough using the gain control, choose the -15dB level setting.
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7. USB DC Power Input - Connect the supplied universal adaptor to recharge the internal lithium-ion battery. The USB DC input will also accept USB bus power from a computer USB port, or any 5-volt DC adaptor (such as a car or cell phone charger) that has a USB output. NOTE: The Universal AC Adaptor will charge the AL2 & AR2 faster than a computer USB port. NOTE: The USB port can only be used for charging purposes and cannot be used for data exchange between a PC and the AL2 transmitter. AirLine Micro Camera System 11 12 AR2DT Dock For added convenience and easy setup, we have included the AR2DT dock. To use the dock, please follow these steps:
1. Slide the AR2 receiver until fully seated into the section of the AR2DT with the USB and 3.5mm con-
nectors. The AL2 will fit into the side with the cutout. Push the AL2 into the dock until it is completely inserted. Make sure that the USB connector on the dock and USB power inlet on the transmitter are facing the same direction (as shown on right). Attach the included audio cable to the audio output on the back panel of the AR2DT to connect the AR2 to a mixer or power amplifier. To recharge the AR2 receiver and AL2 transmitter, connect the USB Y-cable to the USB DC input on the back panel of the AR2DT and connect the cable to the included Universal AC adaptor. AR2 Camera Mount Follow these steps to mount the AR2 onto a camera:
1. Slide the AR2 Camera Mount into the cameras standard hot shoe mounting point, and lock the Camera Mount in place by tightening the knurled washer. Insert the AR2 receiver into the Camera Mount so that the antennas are facing the front of the mount. Fully extend the two antennas. Connect the AR2 audio output to the camera's audio input using the supplied 3.5mm or XLR cable. Note: The AR2 Camera Mount does not provide power for the AR2 receiver. Note: If your camera does not have a standard hot shoe mounting point, an additional adapter may be necessary. Please refer to your cameras user guide. AirLine Micro Camera System 13 System Operating Frequency K Band E Band Number of Channels K Band E Band Working Range Audio Frequency Response T.H.D. (Overall) Operating Temperature Storage Temperature AR2 Receiver Audio Output Connector Audio Output Level (Typical) Audio Output Impedance AF Frequency Response Antennas Selectivity S/N Ratio (Overall) 14 477.525 MHz - 492.425 MHz 863.125 MHz - 864.875 MHz 6 4 100 m (300 ft.) line of sight 50 Hz- 15 kHz
< 1% (@AF 1 kHz, RF 46 dBu)
-18C (0F) to +50C (+122F)
-5C (23F) to +35C (+95F) 1/8 Unbalanced
-30 dBv (Mic), -10 dBv (Line) Unbalanced 600 Ohms 50 Hz- 15 kHz Two 1/4 Wavelength Rod
+150 kHz (AF Out Ratio -60 dB) 90 dB (w/IHF-A Filter) Sensitivity Power Requirements Battery Life Indicators Dimensions Weight AL2 Transmitter Audio Input Level Volume Adjustment Steps RF Transmitter Output Power Requirements Battery Life Dimensions Weight 18 dBu (@ THD 2%) Internal lithium ion rechargeable battery or AC adaptor
~10 hours Power On, Tone Key, Transmitter Mute, Transmitter Peak, Battery Low, Recharging 43 mm Lx 13 mm W x60 mm H 1.7Lx 0.51" W x 2.4"H 42 grams (1.5 02.)
-110 dBv ~ 0 dBv 5 10 mW ERP Internal lithium ion rechargeable battery
~10 hours 43 mm Lx 13 mm W x60 mm H 1.7L x 0.51" W x 2.4"H 42 grams (1.5 oz.) SAMSON AirLine Micro Channel Plan K-Band 489.050 MHz El 863.125 MHz 490.975 MHz E2 863.625 MHz E4 864.875 MHz 477.525 MHz 479.100 MHz 480.475 MHz
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(AR2: ON, AL2: OFF) Powering On
(AR2: ON, AL2: ON) AL2 Mute Peak Low Battery Charging Battery Belt Pack Indicator Light Status Indicator: Steady GREEN. Status Indicator: The indicator flashes GREEN. Status Indicator: The indicator flashes -!..O\. The indicator flashes faster as the volume is increased. The indicator flashes slower as the volume is decreased. Low Battery Indicator: The indicator flashes BLUE. Low Battery Indicator: Steady BLUE. Indicator turns off when the battery is fully charged. Receiver Indicator Lights Status Indicator: Steady LOW. Status Indicator: Steady GREEN. Status Indicator: The indicator flashes GREEN. Status Indicator: The indicator flashes RED. Low Battery Indicator: The indicator flashes BLUE. Low Battery Indicator: Steady BLUE. Indicator turns off when the battery is fully charged.