AMC iLive 1 User manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this electronic device,
basic precautions should always be
taken, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the product.
2. Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool etc).
3. Use this device when you are sure thatmicrophone receiverhas a stable base and it is fixed securely.
4. This product, in combination with loudspeakers and amplifier may be capable of producing
sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of
time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing
loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult with otorhinolaryngologists.
5. The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat vents, or other
devices that produce heat.
6. The product should be connected to a power supply that is described in the operating
instructions or are marked on the product.
7. The power supply should be undamaged and never share an outlet or extension cord with
other devices. Never leave device plugged into the outlet when it is not being used for a long
period of time.
8. Care should be taken that objects do not fall into liquids and liquids would not be spilled on
the device.
9. The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:
The power supply or the plug has been damaged.
Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled on the product.
The product has been exposed to rain.
The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
10.There are some areas with high voltage inside, to reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover of
the microphone receiver or power supply. The cover should be removed by the qualified personnel
only.
No user serviceable parts inside.

CONTENTS:
Before you start
Introductions 4
Features 4
Operation
Front panel 5
Rear panel 5
Handheld microphone 6
Body pack transmitter 6
Receiver operation 7
Handheld microphone operation 7
Body pack transmitter operation 8
Synchronization 8
Receiver’s menu 9
Specifications
General specifications 14

Introduction
True diversity wireless microphone systems with 32 selectable channels and automatic channel
targeting. iLive1 wireless microphones sets are combined with handheld or body pack transmitter with
variety of microphone selection to use with body pack.
Features
True diversity receiver
32 selectable channels
Automatic channel targeting ACT synchronization
ASF automatic frequency selection
High brightness LCD display
RF, AF level meter
Battery level meter
Digital volume and squelch control
Lock menu function
Handheld microphone with LCD display
RF power selector for battery life saving mode or working distance range increase
Excellent quality metal body microphone equipped with dynamic cardioid capsule
Body pack transmitter with LCD display, channel, frequency and low battery indications
Balanced XLR connector and unbalanced 6,3mm TS jack connector outputs. Jack/Jack cable included

Front Panel
1. SYNC button
2. Navigation buttons
3. SET button
4. LCD display
5. IR transmitter
6. Power switch
Rear Panel
1. Antenna A connector
2. Audio output 3. Main power connector 4. Antenna B connector

Handheld microphone
1. LCD display
2. IR receiver
3. Power button
4. Battery holder
5. Battery cover
Body pack
1. Antenna
2. LCD display
3. IR receiver
4. Battery cover lock
5. Battery holder
6. Battery cover
7. Power button
8. Microphone connector

Receiver operation
SYNC BUTTON
Press this button to transmit data from receiver to transmitter in order to synchronize microphone or
body pack transmitter and receiver.
NAVIGATION BUTTONS
These buttons are designed to navigate receivers menu and adjust settings.
SET BUTTON
Short press of this button shows number of current channel for two seconds on LCD screen if channel
frequency are displayed for default and otherwise, shows the channel frequency if channel number are
set for display default. Long press brings menu on the screen, in order to enter the submenu press SET
button one more time. Use navigation buttons to navigate menu or adjust settings.
LCD DISPLAY
Displays the current settings, menu and other information, like transmitter’s battery level, RF level, AF
level, volume, frequency or channel, lock status, mute status and which antenna A or B is active at the
moment.
IR TRANSMITER
IR transmitter allows synchronize microphone or body pack and receiver by establishing handheld
microphone or body pack radio frequency to the same as the receiver.
POWER SWITCH
Press power switch for 3 seconds to turn on/off the power.
ANTENNA CONNECTOR
This connector designed to connect antenna to the receiver.
AUDIO OUTPUT
Balanced XLR and unbalanced 6,3mm Jack audio output.
MAIN POWER CONNECTOR
Connector for DC 12 V – 16 V 1.25A power supply.
Handheld microphone operation
LCD DISPLAY
Displays the current frequency, channel and transmitter’s battery level.
IR RECEIVER
IR receiver allows synchronizing microphone and receiver by establishing handheld microphone radio
frequency to the same as set in receiver.
POWER BUTTON
Press power button for 3 seconds to turn on/off the power.
BATTERY HOLDER
Battery holder for two pieces of AA sizes alkaline batteries. Pay attention to battery polarity, wrong
polarity can damage transmitter!
BATTERY COVER
Remove battery cover in order to insert or replays batteries.

Body pack transmitter operation
ANTENNA
Antennas for RF signal transmitting to the receiver. Covered antenna can reduce working distance, try to
keep antenna uncovered in order to guaranty maximum working distance.
LCD DISPLAY
Displays the current frequency, channel and low battery indication.
IR RECEIVER
IR receiver allows synchronize body pack and receiver by establishing body pack radio frequency to the
same as set in receiver.
BATTERY COVER LOCK
Push cover lock in order to remove battery cover.
BATTERY HOLDER
Battery holder for two pieces of AA sizes alkaline batteries. Pay attention to battery polarity, wrong
polarity can damage transmitter!
BATTERY COVER
Remove battery cover in order to insert or replays batteries.
POWER BUTTON
Press power button for 3 seconds to turn on/off the power.
MICROPHONE CONNECTOR
Four pin mini XLR connector to connect lavaliere or headset microphone.
Synchronizing
Press infrared data transfer button (SYNC) to transmit data from receiver to transmitter in order to
synchronize microphone and receiver radio frequency.
The distance between the devices should be proximally 20cm.
IMPORTANT: During synchronization IR receiver and IR transmitter should be directed to each other.

ASF FUNTION
To activate ASF (auto frequency selection) press the navigation button for 3 sec. This function will find free
channel in frequency range, it helps more easily synchronize transmitter and receiver. After ASF functions
finds the free channel, please use SYNC button to synchronize receiver and transmitter.
Receiver’s menu
Long press of SET button brings main menu on the screen, in order to enter the submenu press SET button
one more time. Use navigation buttons to navigate menu and adjust settings.

DISPLAY MENU
Display menu allows to change the default screen view from frequency to channel and otherwise. Select
“CHANNL” to display channel number in the screen or select “FREQUE” to display channel frequency in Mhz.
TUNE MENU
Select tune menu in order to change receiver’s frequency in 50 kHz steps manually. If receiver is set to
TUNE mode - AFS functions is disabled. In order to activate AFS, CHANNL mode should be selected in main
menu.

CHANNEL MENU
Select CHANNL to set one of the 32 channel’s presets. Before the selecting CHANNL, the default display in
the DISPLY menu should be set to CHANNL.
SQUELCH MENU
The squelch level is adjustable in 5dB steps from 0dB to 20dB. Selecting a smaller value increase the squelch
threshold, selecting a higher value reduce the squelch threshold. If the squelch threshold is set too high, the
microphone working distance can be reduced.

VOLUME MENU
Select VOLUME menu to adjust audio output level. If receiver is set to volume adjusting mode - AFS
functions is disabled. In order to activate AFS, CHANNL mode should be selected in the main menu after
volume adjusting.
LOCK MENU
Lock menu allows lock main panel buttons, except power and SETTING buttons. Please set lock function to
off, for unlock.

EXIT MENU
Select to exit from menu.

General specifications
Technical Specifications
iLIVE 1 receiver
Power supply
12-15 V DC, 1.25 A
Output
Balanced XLR , unbalanced 6,3 mm TS JACK
Receiver way
Two frequency conversion super-heterodynes
Intermediate frequency
10,7 MHz
Antenna
BNC
T.H.D
< 0,7 %
Sensitivity
6 dB μV
Image rejection
36 dB
Max. audio output
0 dB
Dimensions (H x W x D)
45 mm x 210 mm x 206 mm
Weight
1.4 kg
Material
Steel enclosure, aluminum front panel
Technical Specifications
iLIVE 1 handheld transmitter
Carrier frequency range
606 MHz - 621 MHz
Modulation
FM
Channels
32
Audio frequency response
45 Hz - 18 kHz
S/N ratio
> 105 dB
Antenna
Built-in spiral antenna
Transmitter’s power
3 mW
Working range
90 m (Note: actual range depends on RF
signal absorption, reflection and interference)
Polar pattern
Cardioid
Battery
2 x 1,5 V AA Alkaline battery
Dimensions
240 mm (lenght)
Weight
302 g
Material
Aluminum

Technical Specifications
iLIVE 1 body pack transmitter
Carrier frequency range
606 MHz - 621 MHz
Modulation
FM
Channels
32
Audio frequency response
45 Hz - 18 kHz
S/N ratio
> 105 dB
Antenna
1/4 wave antenna
Input connector
4 pin mini XLR connector
Transmitter’s power
3 mW
Working range
90 m (Note: actual range depends on RF
signal absorption, reflection and interference)
Polar pattern
Cardioid
Battery
2 x 1,5 V AA Alkaline battery
Dimensions (H x W x D)
110 mm x 64 mm x 25 mm
Weight
165 g
Material
Plastic
Technical Specifications
LM
Capsule type
Condenser
Impedance
200 Ω
Sensitivity
-46 dB
Frequency
50 Hz - 18 kHz
Connectors
4 pin mini XLR connector
Phantom power voltage
5 V
Cable length
1 m
Weight
21 g
Colour
Black RAL9017
Accessories
Windscreen
The specifications above are correct at the time of printing this manual. For improvement purposes, all
specifications for this unit, including design and appearance, are subject to change without prior notice
Technical Specifications
HM
Capsule type
Condenser
Impedance
200 Ω
Sensitivity
-47 dB
Frequency
45 Hz - 18 kHz
Connectors
4 pin mini XLR connector
Phantom power voltage
5V DC
Cable length
1 m
Weight
15 g
Colour
Skin (RAL 1014)
Accessories
Windscreen

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