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  Description
 
The HT420 handheld transmitter operates within a switching bandwidth of up to 30 MHz in the 
530.025 to 931.850 MHz UHF carrier frequency range and offers up to 8 selectable carrier 
frequencies. The transmitter uses an antenna integrated within the housing. 
The capsule in the transmitter is the patented dynamic AKG D5 capsule with its hypercardioid 
directional characteristic. It provides low handling noise sensitivity, high gain before feedback 
and brilliant sound quality, as well as a built-in wind and pop filter to reduce wind and breath 
noise. 
 
Control elements 
 
1 Display: Shows the set transmission 
channel. 
2 CHANNEL: With this button, you can 
adjust the transmitter to one of up to eight 
different carrier frequencies within the 
transmitter's carrier frequency band. 
3 GAIN: Use this slider to set the audio 
input sensitivity of the transmitter in two 
steps: "HI" = high input sensitivity,  
"LOW" = low input sensitivity. 
 
NOTE
 
The CHANNEL button and the GAIN slider are located beneath a rubber flap. Fold this down to 
use the functions. 
4 Control LED: This LED indicates the operational availability of the transmitter. 
LED is green: Battery is OK. 
LED is red: As soon as the LED changes to red, the remaining battery power allows at 
most one more hour of operation. We recommend exchanging the batteries as soon as 
possible. 
5 On/Off switch: This slider has three positions: 
ON: The transmitter's power supply is turned on. 
MUTE: The audio signal received from the microphone head is muted. The power supply 
and HF carrier frequency remain activated. 
OFF: The transmitter's power supply is turned off. 
 
 
NOTE
 
If you use a rechargeable battery, the LED will change to red approximately 15 minutes before 
the battery goes flat. 
6 Carrier frequency label: An adhesive label stating the carrier frequency band is affixed 
above the battery compartment. The enclosed frequency chart provides further information 
about the available frequencies. 
7 Battery compartment cover: See Inserting and testing batteries in the handheld/pocket 
transmitters (Page 27) 
8 Charging contacts: The recessed charging contacts allow you to charge a battery using the 
optional charger CU400 without having to remove the battery from the battery compartment. 
 
NOTE
 
Turn the transmitter off prior to charging.
 
   
HT420 handheld transmitter 
 
Figure 3: Controls on HT420 transmitter 
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