WM40U - Microphone BLAUPUNKT - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Microphone
Brand	Blaupunkt
Model	WM40U
Microphone Type	Dynamic
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Frequency Response	50 Hz – 15 kHz
Impedance	600 ohms
Connector	XLR (3-pin)
Cable Length	3 m (9.8 ft)
Dimensions	180 mm x 50 mm diameter
Weight	300 g (10.6 oz)
Body Material	Metal
Grille Material	Metal mesh
Power Requirement	None (passive)
Included Accessories	Microphone clip, stand adapter, storage pouch
Care Instructions	Wipe with a dry soft cloth; avoid moisture
Safety Precautions	Keep away from water and extreme temperatures
Spare Parts Availability	Replacement grilles and capsules available
Repairability	Modular design; parts can be replaced by technician
Warranty	2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - WM40U BLAUPUNKT

How do I connect the Blaupunkt WM40U microphone?

Connect the XLR cable to a mixer or audio interface with a compatible input. For dynamic microphones, no phantom power is needed. Ensure the cable is securely locked.

What type of microphone is the WM40U?

It is a dynamic microphone with a cardioid polar pattern, ideal for vocals and live performances.

Does the WM40U require phantom power?

No, dynamic microphones like the WM40U do not require phantom power. They work passively.

How should I clean the WM40U microphone?

Wipe the body and grille with a soft, dry cloth. For the grille, remove it if possible and rinse gently, then dry completely before reattaching. Avoid using liquids directly on the microphone.

What is the frequency response of the WM40U?

The frequency response ranges from 50 Hz to 15 kHz, suitable for speech and most vocal applications.

Can I use the WM40U with a computer?

Yes, but you will need an audio interface or mixer with an XLR input that connects to your computer via USB or other means. A direct XLR to 3.5mm adapter may not provide optimal performance.

What accessories are included with the WM40U?

The package includes the microphone, a microphone clip, a stand adapter, and a storage pouch.

Is the WM40U suitable for outdoor use?

While it can be used outdoors, it is not weatherproof. Protect it from moisture and extreme temperatures. A windscreen is recommended for outdoor use.

How do I replace the grille on the WM40U?

Unscrew the grille carefully. Replacement grilles are available from Blaupunkt or authorized dealers. Screw the new one on securely.

What is the warranty period for the Blaupunkt WM40U?

The microphone comes with a 2-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects. Keep your proof of purchase.

USER MANUAL WM40U BLAUPUNKT

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Important Notes

• Safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
• The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing or placed in a humid atmosphere such as a bathroom. • Do not install the product in the following areas:
• Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to radiators. • On top of other stereo equipment that radiate too much heat.
• Blocking ventilation or in a dusty area.
• Areas where there is constant vibration. • Humid or moist places. • Do not place near candles or other naked flames. • Operate the product only as instructed in this manual.
• Before turning on the power for the first time, make sure the power adaptor is properly connected.

For safety reasons, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer any servicing to qualified personnel. Do not attempt to remove any screws, or open the casing of the unit; there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions must be read before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be kept with the product for future reference.
3. Heed warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow instructions - All operating and users' instructions should be followed.
5. Installation - Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
6. Power sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated by the marking adjacent to the power cord entry. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
7. Water and moisture - To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the product to rain, dripping, splashing or excessive moisture such as in a sauna or bathroom. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool (or similar).
8. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-circuit parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Do not place any object containing liquid on top of the product.
9. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
10. Replacement parts - When replacement parts are required, ensure that the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
11. The highest environmental temperature suitable for this product is 35°C.
12. ESD hints - If the product may reset or not reset to operation of control due to electrostatic discharge, just switch off and reconnect again, or move the product to another location.
13. Battery

a. The batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

b. The batteries should be disposed of with consideration for the environment.

c. Battery usage CAUTION - to prevent battery leakage which may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the apparatus:

. Install all batteries correctly, observing the + and - marks on the apparatus.

. Do not mix batteries (old and new, or carbon and alkaline, etc.)

. Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

ERP2 (Energy Related Products) note

This product with ecodesign complies with the stage 2 requirements of Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC regarding standby and off mode electric power consumption of electronic household and office equipment.

WARNING

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

1. Never use the device unsupervised! Switch off the device whenever you are not using it, even if only for a short while.
2. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
3. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
4. Before operating this system, check the voltage of this system to see if it is identical to the voltage of your local power supply.
5. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to hot places, rain, moisture or dust.
6. Do not place this unit close to a strong magnetic field.
7. Do not place the unit on an amplifier or receiver.
8. Do not place this unit in a damp area as the moisture will affect the life of electric components.
9. If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the player. If this occurs, the system will not operate properly. Please leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
10. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish. Wipe with a clean, dry or slightly damp cloth.

NOTICE

Conformity

Hereby, Blaupunkt Competence Center 2N-Everpol Sp. z o.o., declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. The declaration of conformity can be obtained from the product page at www.blaupunkt.com.

Responsible party: 2N-Everpol Sp. z o.o, Puławska 403A, 02-801

Warsaw, Poland, Phone: [phone], E-mail: [e-mail]

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.

When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means that the product is covered by the European Directive 2012/19/EU. Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products. Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste. Correct disposal of your old product helps to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Environmental information

All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Your system consists of material which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.

Recording and playback of material might require consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer's Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.

Thank you for purchasing our model. This handheld wireless bidirectional microphone adopts UHF (ultra high frequency) technology, and includes 16 auto detection channels to avoid unwanted noise or interference, which provide high quality sound transmission. Providing 6.3mm and 6.3mm to 3.5mm microphone converter, which is easy to connect with your microphone input jack from audio amplifiers, PA system etc. It is a good choice for Karaoke, group events or performance activities etc. Please read and reference this manual carefully before operating the unit. Please keep the manual for future operation reference.

Control locations

1—Display; 2—Microphone power ON/OFF button; 3—Reset button; 4—AA battery compartment; 5—DC 5V input jack; 6—Wireless receiver ON/OFF button; 7—6.3mm Microphone plug; 8—Rechargeable battery compartment; 9—Signal LED indicator; 10—Charging LED indicator; 11—6.3mm to 3.5mm plug converter;

Setup

Install battery for microphone: Hold and rotate the tail of microphone in anticlockwise direction to open up the battery compartment, insert and install the supplied AA dry battery according to right positive and negative polarity direction; push the power ON/OFF button to check the display. Then hold and rotate the tail in clockwise direction to close the battery compartment. The display will flash when the battery power is low, and off when the power exhausted.

Charging wireless receiver: The wireless receiver has built-in rechargeable battery power. Using the supplied USB cable to connect the receiver with your USB charger (USB adaptor or USB output port like on PC, USB rating output: DC5V, max 2A, other USB charger with current between 1-2A). The connector should be connected with the DC 5V power jack on the side of receiver, and another terminal connect with USB charger.

Then plug your USB charger into the household AC power. The charging LED will be red during charging, and turns to green after fully charged. Please unplug the charger after charging. The receiver will auto off when the battery power exhausted, please recharge it for use.

Important: We recommend connecting the USB charger with a rated output of DC 5V/1A, or a USB power source with a current between 1-2A. The general USB output on a PC (personal computer) is 5V/500mA (please refer to your PC specifications for verification).

Using the microphone

Plug the male 6.3mm connector of the wireless receiver into the 6.3mm microphone input jack of your audio device (if only a 3.5mm microphone input jack is available on your device, please use a 6.3mm to 3.5mm adapter for connection). Push the power on/off button to turn on the wireless receiver. Push and power on the wireless microphone. The microphone will automatically pair with the wireless receiver within a few seconds. Check and adjust the microphone output volume from your audio device, then you can start enjoying the microphone.

LED signal and microphone reset

The microphone can pair with the wireless receiver automatically when both devices are powered on. The signal LED indicator will turn solid blue after successful pairing. If not, you can try to reset the microphone based on the following steps.

a. Power off both the microphone and the wireless receiver, and make sure there is battery power inside. b. Rotate and open the battery compartment of the microphone, push and power on the microphone; press and hold the reset button for 3 seconds, then the display will flash, indicating that the microphone is ready for pairing. c. Power on the wireless receiver. When the red LED is stable and the blue LED is flashing, that indicates it is waiting for pairing. d. Short press the reset button on the microphone to confirm. Then the display and blue LED will become stable, indicating successful pairing.

Notes:

a. If you do not need to use the microphone, please turn it off. And take out the

inner battery if it will not be used for a long time.

b. Please do not use the microphone facing the speaker, as this will cause loud noise.

Troubleshooting

1. Cannot power on the microphone or wireless receiver

a. Please check if the battery was installed properly. b. Please check if the battery is exhausted. c. Please contact the service center if the issue persists.

1. Noise or distortion when talking into the microphone

a. Please try reducing the microphone output volume from your audio device due to overload. b. Please move the microphone a bit farther away from the speaker when talking. c. Please contact the service center if the issue persists.

Specification

Distance between transmitter and receiver: >10m

Type of frequency band: UHF

Frequency response: 65Hz–18kHz

Signal-to-Noise (S/N) ratio: >85 dBA

UHF frequency band: 640-647.5MHz

THD: <0.3%

Transmitter transmitting power: <10 mW

Receiver input: 1/4" (6.3 mm) unbalanced

Receiver maximum Output Level: 120 dBV

Receiver rechargeable Battery: Lithium-ion 3.7V, 1200 mAh

Receiver charge time: 2-3 hours @5V/1A

Receiver battery Playtime: Up to 7 hours

Microphone battery: 2 x AA alkaline (included)

Microphone battery Playtime: Up to 3 hours

Microphone wireless transmission distance: 40 meters max.

Receiver power source: DC 5V/1A.

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions (W x H x D):

Microphone 230 x 49 x49 mm

Receiver : 25 mm x 56mm x 120 mm

Weight: Microphone 155 g(without battery)

Receiver: 72 g

Important information

The device is equipped with batteries covered by European Directive 2006/66/EC. Batteries must not be disposed of with household waste. Please refer to local regulations for separate collection of batteries, as proper disposal will prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Receiver: 25mm x 56mm x 120mm

Weight:

1 - Display; 2 - Microphone on/off button; 3 - Reset button; 4 - AA battery compartment;

02-801 Warsaw, Poland

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www.blaupunkt.com

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