Samson Stage v166 User manual

Stage v166:
Handheld Wireless System
OWNER'S MANUAL

Copyright 2013
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Samson Technologies Corp.
45 Gilpin Avenue
Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)
Fax: [phone]
www.samsontech.com

Owner's Manual 3Stage v166: Handheld Wireless System
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Important Safety Information
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated“dangerous volt-
age”within the product’s enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions
in the literature accompanying the appliance.
If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a
separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that
requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.
Private household in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used
electronic 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.
ATTENTION
RISQUE D’ÉLECTROCUTION !
NE PAS OUVRIR !
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RE-
CEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE. TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND
FULLY INSERT.

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Important Safety Information
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation open-
ings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized or grounding type
plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not t into
your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
the plugs, convenience receptacles,
and at the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories
specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specied by the
manufacturer, or sold with the ap-
paratus. When a cart
is used, use caution
when moving the cart/
apparatus combina-
tion to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13. Unplug the apparatus during light-
ening, sort or when unused for long
periods of time. Refer all servicing
to qualied personnel. Service is re-
quired when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power
supply cord or plug is damaged, liq-
uid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
14. This appliance shall not be exposed
to dripping or splashing water and
that no object lled with liquid such
as vases shall be placed on the ap-
paratus.
15. Caution-to prevent electrical shock,
match wide blade plug wide slot
fully insert.
16. Please keep a good ventilation envi-
ronment around the entire unit.
17. The direct plug-in adapter is used as
disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
18. Batteries(battery pack or batteries
installed) shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, re
or the like.

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Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Receiver Controls and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Transmitter Controls and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

6Stage v166: Handheld Wireless System
Congratulations on purchasing the Samson Stage v166 Wireless Microphone System! The Stage
v166 system is the perfect solution for any application requiring high quality, wireless micro-
phones in an easy to use, compact package. The system features the SR166 receiver and HT6
handheld microphone transmitter.
With the Stage v166 system, you’ll have great sound quality with clear reception, and the ability
to walk freely around your venue. For any live sound application (karaoke, schools, conferences,
houses of worship, etc.) the Stage v166 is the ideal tool for your wireless microphone needs. The
Stage v166 always provides outstanding performance and reliability.
Although this product is designed for intuitive operation, we suggest you take some time to
go through these pages to learn how we’ve implemented a number of unique features, and to
get step-by-step instructions for setting up your system. If your Stage v166 was purchased in
the United States, you’ll also nd a warranty card enclosed—please don’t forget to ll it out and
mail it in so that you can receive online technical support, and so that we can send you updated
information about this and other Samson products. Also, be sure to check out our website
(www.samsontech.com) for complete information about our full product line.
We recommend that you record your serial number in the space provided below, for future refer-
ence.
Serial number:_______________________________
Date of purchase:____________________________
Should your unit 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
call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for an RA number prior to shipping your unit.
Please retain the original packing materials and, if possible, return the unit in the original carton.
If you purchased your Samson product outside the United States, please contact your local dis-
tributor for warranty information and service.
Features
• Professional, handheld wireless system.
• Easy setup and operation.
• Crystal-controlled, Superheterodyne circuitry for clear and reliable reception.
• ¼”output
• Up to 250’of line-of-sight operating range.
• HT6 handheld microphone transmitter with mute switches
• Transmitter provides nine hours of battery life, using standard 9-volt batteries.
Introduction

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1. Power Switch - Press to turn the receiver on or o.
2. Power Indicator - Lights red when
the receiver is powered on.
3. Volume Control - Rotate to adjust
the level of the audio signal out-
put from receiver.
4. RF Indicator - Lights green when
the HT6 transmitter is powered on,
and there is an RF signal present
and detected by the receiver.
5. Antenna - The antenna mountings
allow full rotation for optimum
placement. In normal operation,
both antennas should be placed
in a vertical position. The anten-
nas can be folded inward for
convenience when transporting
the SR166.
6. DC Input - Connect the sup-
plied 12-volt, 200 mA power
adapter here.
WARNING: The substitution
of any other kind of power
adapter can cause severe dam-
age to the SR166 and will void
your warranty.
7. Output - Use this unbalanced, ¼”jack to connect the SR166 receiver to the line level input of
a mixer, amplifier, or other audio equipment.
8. Adaptor Strain Relief - Loop the included adaptor’s cord through the
strain relief to prevent the plug from accidentally detaching from the
receiver.
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1. Audio ON/OFF Switch - When set to the ON position, audio signal
is transmitted. When set to the OFF position, the audio signal is
muted. Note that moving this switch to the OFF position does not
turn o the transmitter power—it is simply a way to temporarily
mute the transmission of audio signal. When not in use for extended
periods, the transmitter power should be turned o by using the
power ON/OFF switch.
2. Power ON/OFF Switch - Use this switch to turn the HT6 on or o (to
conserve battery power, be sure to leave it o when not in use).
Be sure to mute the audio signal at your external mixer or amplifier
before turning transmitter power on or off, or an audible pop may
result.
3. Power Indicator - LED lights green when the transmitter is powered
on.
4. Battery Compartment - Insert a standard 9-volt alkaline battery
here. Be sure to observe the plus and minus polarity markings when
installing the battery. We recommend the Duracell MN 1604 type
battery for use with this device. Although rechargeable Ni-Cad
batteries can be used, they do not supply adequate current for more
than four hours.
WARNING: Do not insert the battery backwards; doing so can cause
severe damage to the HT6 and will void your warranty.
5. Channel Marking - Printed number corresponding to the appro-
priate channel on the SR166 receiver.
HT6 Transmitter Controls and Features
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Quick Start Guide
Follow these basic procedures for setting up and using your Stage v166 Series Wireless System.
1. Connect the SR166 receiver power
adaptor to the rear panel DC input, and
then to an electrical outlet.
2. Connect the receiver’s appropriate ¼” output to the input of a mixer, stereo, karaoke machine,
or any other line level input (see below).
Use the included ¼” to ¼” cable to connect
the SR166 receiver to a mixer.
Use the included ¼” to ¼” cable to connect
the SR166 receiver to karaoke machine.
1. Plugging the receiver into the wall.
2. Plugging the receiver into a mixer using 1/4" - 1/4" cable.
4. Plugging the receiver into a Karaoke machine using 1/4" - 1/4" cable.
1. Plugging the receiver into the wall.
2. Plugging the receiver into a mixer using 1/4" - 1/4" cable.
4. Plugging the receiver into a Karaoke machine using 1/4" - 1/4" cable.
1. Plugging the receiver into the wall.
2. Plugging the receiver into a mixer using 1/4" - 1/4" cable.
4. Plugging the receiver into a Karaoke machine using 1/4" - 1/4" cable.

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3. While holding the upper section of the
HT6 transmitter, rotate the bottom section
and slide down to expose the battery
compartment.
Insert a standard 9-volt alkaline battery, being
sure to follow the plus and minus polarity
markings.
4. Turn on the HT6 transmitter by sliding the POWER switch
to the right, and replace the bottom section.
5. Place the SR166 receiver where it will be used (the general rule of thumb is to maintain“line
of sight” between the receiver and transmitters so that the person(s) using the transmitter can
see the receiver). Turn on the power of the SR166 receiver.
6. Turn on the connected amplifier and/
or mixer, but keep its volume all the
way down. Next, make sure that your
transmitter is un-muted by setting
its Audio switch to ON. Then, set the
Volume Control knob on the SR166
fully clockwise; this is unity gain.
Speak or sing into the mic at a normal
performance level while slowly raising
the volume of your amplifier/mixer until
the desired level is reached.
Quick Start Guide
1. Plugging the receiver into the wall.
2. Plugging the receiver into a mixer using 1/4" - 1/4" cable.
4. Plugging the receiver into a Karaoke machine using 1/4" - 1/4" cable.