CARVIN PM1000 Operating Manual

CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Carvin PM1000 Wireless Personal In-Ear
Monitor System and congratulations on your choice. This system offers all
of the advantages of wireless in-ear monitoring–mobility, freedom from feed-
back and elimination of transport issues associated with conventional floor
monitors–as well as the long term health benefits of safe listening levels.
This wireless in-ear monitor system combines state-of-the-art advanced fre-
quency-agile PLL synthesized UHF technology, high-end performance, ease
of use, and unprecedented affordability. The PM1000 offers a choice of 16
user selectable UHF channels in both the transmitter and receiver(s), as well
as stereo (MPX system) or mono mode transmission. This system is indis-
pensable for live-stage music performance, and is loaded with features pre-
viously found only in units costing several times more.
WARNING
USING THIS SYSTEM AT EXCESSIVE VOLUMES CAN CAUSE PERMANENT
HEARING DAMAGE. ALWAYS USE AS LOW A VOLUME AS POSSIBLE.
The Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) has established the
following guidelines for maximum time exposure to sound pressure levels
(SPL) before hearing damage occurs:
90 dB SPL @ 8 hours
95 dB SPL @ 4 hours
100 dB SPL @ 2 hours
105 dB SPL @ 1 hour
110 dB SPL @ 1/2 hour
115 dB SPL @ 15 minutes
Avoid exposure to 120 dB or greater or irreversible ear damage may result.
(Note: It is difficult to measure the SPL present at the eardrum in live
sound applications. The volume present will be affected by the level setting
of your PM1001, the ambient stage sound from your other instruments
and speakers and fit of your in-ear monitors.)
Use the following guidelines:
1.Turn up the volume to your earphones only enough to hear properly.
Experiment with your overall mix to get the maximum benefit from
your PM1000. Whenever possible, turn the limiter on the PM1001
receiver ON.
2. Turn down the volume immediately if you experience any pain or
hearing discomfort or ringing in the ears after use.
RECEIVING INSPECTION—read before getting started
INSPECT YOUR PRODUCT FOR ANY DAMAGE which may have occurred during ship-
ping. If any damage is found, please notify the shipping company and CARVIN immedi-
ately.
SAVE THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS. In the event you have to re-ship your
unit, always use the original carton and packing material. This will provide the best possi-
ble protection during shipment. CARVIN and the shipping company are not liable for any
damage caused by improper packing.
SAVE YOUR INVOICE. It will be required for warranty service if needed in the future.
SHIPMENT SHORTAGE. If you find items missing, they may have been shipped sepa-
rately. Please allow several days for the rest of your order to arrive before inquiring.
RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER on the enclosed warranty card or below on this man-
ual for your records. Keep your portion of the card and return the portion with your
name and comments to us.
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PM1000 UHF Wireless In-Ear Monitor System
Maximum Audio Output Level
Minimum Audio Output Load Impedance
PM1000 TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Frequency Range
Audio Frequency Response
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Operating Range
RF Output Power
L/R Audio Line Inputs
Input impedance
Nominal Input Level
Max. Input Level
Headphone Connector
Headphones Out Power
Spurious Emission
Frequency Stability
Antenna connectors
Power Requirement
PM1001 RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS
20 mW
16 Ω
RF Sensitivity 2.5uV (-100 dB/12 dB SINAD)
Squelch Threshold < -90 dB
Spurious Rejection > 55 dBc
Audio Output Connector 3.5 mm Stereo (Tip=left, Ring=Right, Sleeve=ground)
Controls Volume adjust; limiter ON/OFF, power ON/OFF,
STEREO/MONO select switches; 16-position channel
selector switch
Indicators Two-color (red/green) 3-way unit ON/Signal/Low
Battery LED
Power Requirements 9V alkaline battery
Current Drain < 40 mA
Battery Life Up to 6 hours, volume dependent
Antenna Internal
Dimensions 4.2" x 0.9" x 2.6" (106 x 23 x 66 mm)
Weight 2.85 oz (80 Kg)
696-865 MHz, country dependent
Modulation
Mono or stereo (MPX with pilot tone),
FM: F3E +/- 60 KHz, nominal
50 ~ 15k Hz
T. H. D. < 1%
> 80 dB, with proprietary noise reduction
Up to 300 feet typical (depending on site conditions)
Max. 50 mW
Connectors Balanced L& R dual XLR/1/4" inputs
600 Ω
0 dBm
+6 dBm
1/4" stereo monitor output
100 mW max. @ 32 Ω,190 mW @ 16 Ω
> -55 dBc
+/- 100 PPM
Controls
Power ON/OFF, STEREO/MONO, and channel select switches;
input level, headphones monitor volume controls
BNC antenna socket
Indicators
Power ON LED; channel LED and 10-segment
L/R audio input LED displays
Antenna 1/4 wave rigid detachable, BNC mount
12-15V/ 500mA, AC/DC adapter supplied (UL/CSA approved
120VAC or CE approved 230VAC)
Dimensions
8.27" x 9.13" x 1.73" (210 x 232 x 44 mm)
Weight 2.98 lbs (1.35 Kg)
For your records, you may wish to record the following information.
Serial No._____________________ Invoice Date_______________
c
12340 World Trade Drive, San Diego, CA 92128
(800) 854-2235
carvin.com
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