131. Unscrew the BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER (17) and remove, exposing theBATTERY HOLDER (18). Insert a fresh 9V ALKALINE BATTERY (19), observing thecorrect polarity as marked, and screw the cover back on to the microphone. Makesure the cover is screwed on completely. A fresh alkaline battery can last up to 16hours in use, but in order to ensure optimum performance, it is recommended thatyou replace the battery after every 10 hours of use.2. Turn on the WHT by sliding the OFF/STANDBY/ON SWITCH (20) to the STAND-BY position (transmitter on, audio muted) or the ON position (transmitterand audio both on). The BATTERY INDICATOR LED (21) will give a single quick flash,indicating usable battery strength. In the case of a dead or low battery, the LED willeither not go on at all or will stay on continuously, indicating that the battery shouldbe replaced with a fresh one. To preserve battery life, turn the transmitter off whennot in use.3. The microphone is now ready to use. Most or all of the RF LEVEL DISPLAYLEDs (4) on the Encore I receiver should now be lit, indicating a received signalfrom the transmitter. When ready to speak, slide the transmitter switch to the ONposition. Adjust the volume of the receiver as per the Audio Output MicrophoneConnection section of the above Encore I receiver instructions. The AF LEVELLED DISPLAY (5) on the Encore I receiver will light up to 5 LEDs (4 green and 1 red)for all input signals. Occasional flickering on and off during use of the top red LEDindicator in this display is normal, however if the red LED stays on continuously,it means the signal is too loud and there is the possibility of overload distortion. Backoff from the microphone until the red LED indicator only flickers on peaks.[Note: Observe care in selecting P.A. volume, transmitter location and speakerplacement so that acoustic feedback (howling or screeching) will be avoided.]WHT HANDHELD MICROPHONE TRANSMITTER8[Note: Microphone elements can easily be destroyed by the buildup of saltsand minerals from perspiration and saliva. It is good practice to put a wind-screen on the mic element at all times to protect it.]353234333230Opening Battery Compartment3031