Product Overview
This document is the User Guide for the MIPRO ACT-2400 series of 2.4 GHz Digital Receivers. The series includes the following models:
- ACT-2401 1/2RU Single-Channel 2.4 GHz Receiver
- ACT-2402 1/2RU Dual-Channel 2.4 GHz Receiver
- ACT-2412 1RU Dual-Channel 2.4 GHz Receiver
- ACT-2414 1RU Quad-Channel 2.4 GHz Receiver
- ACT-2412A 1RU Dual-Channel 2.4 GHz Receiver
- ACT-2414A 1RU Quad-Channel 2.4 GHz Receiver
⚠️ Important Safety Instructions
- Read these instructions.
- Keep these instructions.
- Heed all warnings.
- Follow all instructions.
- Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Clean only with a dry cloth.
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or ground plug: A polarised plug has two blades with one wider than the other. The wide blade is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
- Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
- Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, should be placed on the apparatus.
- Use only with the battery which specified by manufacturer.
- The power supply cord set is to be the main disconnected device.
Regulatory Compliance
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices).
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 0.5 cm between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 0.5 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Industry Canada Compliance
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS-123 ISSUE 2 / RSS-310 ISSUE 3 standards. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- (1) this device may not cause interference, and
- (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
(French translation: Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.)
⚠️ WARNING
- FOR OUTDOOR USE: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
- UNDER WET LOCATION: Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases should be placed on the apparatus.
- SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS: CAUTION - These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
⚡ This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit. DO NOT OPEN.
ⓘ This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.
Disposal ♻️
Dispose of any unusable devices or batteries responsibly and in accordance with any applicable regulations.
Disposing of used batteries with domestic waste is to be avoided! Batteries / NiCad cells often contain heavy metals such as cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg) and lead (Pb) that makes them unsuitable for disposal with domestic waste. You may return spent batteries/ accumulators free of charge to recycling centres or anywhere else batteries/accumulators are sold.
By doing so, you contribute to the conservation of our environment!
I. Part Names and Diagrams
The following sections describe the front and rear panel components of the MIPRO ACT-2400 series receivers.
1. ACT-2401 Single-Channel Receiver
Front Panel:
Depicts a receiver unit with the following visible controls: ACT Button, OLED Screen displaying channel info (e.g., CH 08, ID-34, 75%), Parameter Control Knob, POWER Button.
Rear Panel:
Depicts a receiver unit with the following visible connectors: DC IN (12-15V), BALANCED OUT (3-pin XLR type connector), OUTPUT (6.3 Ø (1/4") phone-jack type connector), ANTENNA A, ANTENNA B.
2. ACT-2402 Dual-Channel Receiver
Front Panel:
Depicts a receiver unit with the following visible controls: ACT Button, OLED Screen displaying channel info (e.g., CH 08, CH 01, ID-60, 85%, TXOFF), Parameter Control Knob, POWER Button, Channel I or II Selector.
Rear Panel:
Depicts a receiver unit with the following visible connectors: DC IN (12-15V), BALANCED OUT CH2 (3-pin XLR type connector), OUTPUT CH2, OUTPUT MODE (MIXED / SEPARATE), BALANCED OUT CH1 (3-pin XLR type connector), OUTPUT CH1, ANTENNA A, ANTENNA B.
3. ACT-2412A Dual-Channel Receiver
Front Panel:
Depicts a receiver unit with the following visible controls: ACT Button, OLED Screen displaying channel info (e.g., CH 08, CH 01, ID-34, 95%), Parameter Control Knob, POWER Button, Channel I or II Selector.
Rear Panel:
Depicts a receiver unit with the following visible connectors: DC IN (12-15V), BALANCED OUT CH2 (3-pin XLR type connector), OUTPUT CH2, OUTPUT MODE (MIXED / SEPARATE), BALANCED OUT CH1 (3-pin XLR type connector), OUTPUT CH1, ANTENNA A, ANTENNA B.
4. ACT-2414A Quad-Channel Receiver
Front Panel:
Depicts a receiver unit with the following visible controls: ACT Button, OLED Screen displaying channel info (e.g., CH 08, CH 01, ID-38, 95% and CH 02, CH 03, ID-54, 95%), Parameter Control Knob, POWER Button, Channel I or II Selector.
Rear Panel:
Depicts a receiver unit with the following visible connectors: DC IN (12-15V), BALANCED OUT CH2 (3-pin XLR type connector), OUTPUT CH2, OUTPUT MODE (MIXED / SEPARATE), BALANCED OUT CH1 (3-pin XLR type connector), OUTPUT CH1, ANTENNA A, ANTENNA B.
5. ACT-2412 Dual-Channel Receiver
Front Panel:
Depicts a receiver unit with the following visible controls: ACT Button, OLED Screen displaying channel info (e.g., CH 08, CH 01, ID-60, 85%), Parameter Control Knob, POWER Button, Channel I or II Selector.
Rear Panel:
Depicts a receiver unit with the following visible connectors: DC IN (12-15V), BALANCED OUT CH2 (3-pin XLR type connector), OUTPUT CH2, OUTPUT MODE (MIXED / SEPARATE), BALANCED OUT CH1 (3-pin XLR type connector), OUTPUT CH1, ANTENNA A, ANTENNA B.
6. ACT-2414 Quad-Channel Receiver
Front Panel:
Depicts a receiver unit with the following visible controls: ACT Button, OLED Screen displaying channel info (e.g., CH 08, CH 01, ID-38, 95% and CH 02, CH 03, ID-54, 95%), Parameter Control Knob, POWER Button, Channel I or II Selector.
Rear Panel:
Depicts a receiver unit with the following visible connectors: DC IN (12-15V), BALANCED OUT CH2 (3-pin XLR type connector), OUTPUT CH2, OUTPUT MODE (MIXED / SEPARATE), BALANCED OUT CH1 (3-pin XLR type connector), OUTPUT CH1, ANTENNA A, ANTENNA B.
Detailed Part Names (1-13)
- Channel Sync ACT Button
- OLED Screen
- Parameter Control Knob
- POWER Button
- Channel I or II Selector
- DC Input Jack: center pin is positive and sleeve is ground
- Balanced Audio Output Socket: 3-pin XLR type connector
- Mixed Unbalanced Audio Output Jack: 6.3 Ø (1/4") phone-jack type connector
- Mixed and Separate Output Switch
- Unbalanced Audio Output Jack: 6.3 Ø (1/4") phone-jack type connector
- TNC Antenna Connector
- TNC Connector for Daisy Chain Output
- Antenna
II. Receiver Installation
- DC Plug In: Plug the DC plug into the DC-input jack (6) and the power cord into a power outlet. (Various outlets fitting the standards of various countries are available for this unit) (Standard Taiwan Voltage: AC 110V).
- Audio Output Connection:
- (A) Use audio output cables with “XLR” or “Cannon” type connectors, connect one end to the balanced output jacks (7) of the receiver, and the other end to the "MIC IN” input jack of the mixer or amplifier.
- (B) Use audio output cable attached with "6.3 Ø Phone Jack" type, connect one end from the unbalanced output jack (8 or 10) of the receiver and the other end to the “LINE-IN” input jack of the mixer/amplifier. Use the Mixed and Separate Output Switch (9) for Mixed or Separate output.
Diagram shows rear panel connections for DC IN, BALANCED OUT CH2, OUTPUT CH2, OUTPUT MODE, BALANCED OUT CH1, OUTPUT CH1, with corresponding cables plugged in.
Diagram shows the configuration of the 3-pin XLR connector: 1 GND, 2 HOT+, 3 COLD.
ACT-2412A / ACT-2414A Antenna Installation & Daisy Chain
- (A) Install supplied 2.4 GHz receiver TNC antenna A & B at TNC Antenna Connector (11).
- (B) TNC connector for daisy chain output (12) can be daisy-chained up to three receivers (one master receiver plus two daisy-chained receivers) one by one for optimal reception quality.
- (C) Install the optional rack mount kit & rear-to-front cables for improved reception quality.
Diagram shows TNC antennas being screwed into the TNC Antenna Connector (11) on the rear panel.
Diagram shows three receiver units connected in a chain using the TNC connectors for daisy chain output.
Diagram shows rack mount brackets and cables for installing receivers in a rack.
Receiver Rackmount Installation
- Install and fasten the rackmount kits on the receiver.
- Optional rackmount kits for one 1/2RU receiver or rackmount kits for one 1RU receiver.
- Can be installed into an EIA standard rackmount kits.
- For ideal reception and performance, install the receiver at least 1 meter (3 feet) above the ground and away from EMI / RFI “noise" sources.
- Install and fasten two 1/2RU single-channel or dual-channel receivers side-by-side into a 1RU receiver:
- (A) Remove top & bottom screws.
- (B) Install top & bottom connecting plates to secure both receivers.
- (C) Install and fasten with receiver rackmount kit.
Diagram shows rackmount kits being attached to 1/2RU and 1RU receivers.
Diagram illustrates optimal placement of receivers in a room, showing height from ground and distance from walls/sources of interference.
Diagrams (A), (B), (C) illustrate the process of combining two 1/2RU receivers into a 1RU rack space using connecting plates.
III. Receiver Operating Instructions
- Prior to powering on the receiver, ensure all transmitters are turned off and the mixer's volume control is set to a minimized setting. Press Power button (4) to power on. OLED screen (2) will be lit.
- Receiver Home Screen status once powered on.
- The microphone volume should first be set with correct gain level.
- Press Channel Selector (5) for channel 1 or 2 setting. Applicable channel will be lit once pressed and channel arrow shown.
- Once the transmitter is powered on, the battery indicator on the receiver display will be lit.
- The microphone volume should first be set with correct gain level by the Rotary Knob (3) in the audio output intensity of the function option. Then adjust for ideal volume of mixer or amplifier.
- Ensure mixer or amplifier's volume control is set to a minimized setting. Once an audio signal is received from the transmitter, the AF (audio) meter level glows based on signal strength.
- No sound output from the amplifier or transmitter status indicates system operation or is not normal and must be adjusted or inspected.
- Transmitter Battery Meter (receiver display):
- (A) The battery meter displays in percentage in receiver illuminates when transmitter is powered on. Recharge the transmitter battery (or replace with a charged battery pack) immediately when battery indicators fall to 10% showing.
- (B) TxOFF is shown when transmitter is powered off.
Image shows a MIPRO ACT-2402 receiver with power button and control knob highlighted.
Dual-Channel Home Screen displays: CH I (e.g., 08, ID-64, 95%), CH II (e.g., 01, ID-64, TXOFF). Single-Channel Home Screen displays: CH (e.g., 08, 0dB, ID-64, 25%).
Screen display shows battery meter in percentage (e.g., 10%) and TxOFF status.
V. Receiver Home Screen
Displays Receiver and Transmitter Status:
Dual-Channel Screen Indicators:
Layout showing CH I and CH II with numbered indicators:
- 14: Transmitter Mute indicator
- 15: Parameter Locked status (?)
- 16: Displays remaining transmitter battery level in percentage. TxOFF is shown when transmitter is powered off.
- 17: Displays the selected Transmitter ID Code
- 18: Displays the selected Channel number
- 19: Indicates audio signal level
- 20: Selected Channel arrow (Left Channel I; Right Channel II)
- 21: Low Cut Filter
- 22: Selected Audio Gain in dB
- 23: Indicates RF Power level
Single-Channel Screen Indicators:
Layout showing CH with numbered indicators (similar to Dual-Channel but for a single channel).
VI. Parameter Control Knob
1. Setting Parameters:
- Press Knob
- Turn knob right or left
2. Receiver Parameters:
Flowchart showing navigation: Activate parameter setup -> Select status bar -> Adjust value -> Exit & Save.
- (A) Press once to activate parameter setup.
- (B) Turn and select a status bar. Press once to activate parameter setting.
- (C) Turn right or left to one of the programmed parameter value.
- (D) To save changes, turn and locate Exit & Save status bar, press once to save and return to home screen.
3. Setting Channel & ID:
Screen displays showing Channel&ID settings, AudioGain, LowCut, RFPower, ChannelScan, SetLock, Version?, Exit&Save options.
- (A) Press knob once at Home Screen, turn and locate Channel & ID status bar. Press once to activate parameter setting.
- (B) Turn right or left to one of the programmed parameter value.
- (C) Press once to accept change. To save changes, turn and locate Exit & Save status bar, press once to save and return to home screen.
- (D) Press ACT sync button to synchronize the newly changed with transmitter once Channel & ID setup is done.
4. Setting Audio Gain:
Screen displays showing Channel&ID, AudioGain (-10dB to +20dB), LowCut, RFPower, ChannelScan, SetLock, Version?, Exit&Save options.
- (A) Press knob once at Home Screen, turn and locate Audio Gain status bar. Press once to activate parameter setting.
- (B) -10 dB to +20 dB knob adjustment in 1 dB increase or decrease step increment.
- (C) Press once to accept change. To save changes, turn and locate Exit & Save status bar, press once to save and return to home screen.
- (D) Setting recommendation: MIC OUT: 0 dB, LINE OUT: +14~16 dB.
- (E) Note: For unbalanced (6.3 Ø) audio output jacks connection, to set the Audio Gain of CH 1 / CH 2 at +14~16 dB is required.
5. Setting Low Cut Filter:
Screen displays showing Channel&ID, AudioGain, LowCut (ON/OFF), RFPower, ChannelScan, SetLock, Version?, Exit&Save options.
- (A) Press knob once at Home Screen, turn and locate Low Cut status bar. Press once to activate parameter setting.
- (B) Turn right or left to ON or OFF position.
- (C) Press once to accept change. To save changes, turn and locate Exit & Save status bar, press once to save and return to home screen.
6. Setting RF Power:
Screen displays showing Channel&ID, LowCut, RFPower (High/Low), ChannelScan, SetLock, Version?, Exit&Save options. Also shows examples of High Power and Low Power displays.
- (A) Press knob once at Home Screen, turn and locate RF Power status bar. Press once to activate parameter setting.
- (B) Turn right or left to High or Low position.
- (C) Press once to accept change. To save changes, turn and locate Exit & Save status bar, press once to save and return to home screen.
- (D) Press ACT sync button to synchronize the newly changed with transmitter once RF Power setup is done.
- H denotes RF Power function High, (left).
- L denotes RF Power function Low, (right).
7. Setting Channel Scan:
Screen displays showing Channel&ID, LowCut, RFPower, ChannelScan, SetLock, Version?, Exit&Save options. Also shows RF signal strength indicators and channel selection.
- (A) Press knob once at Home Screen, turn and locate Channel Scan status bar. Press once to activate scanning for a clear channel.
- (B) After scanning, turn knob right or left to select the least interference channel. To save changes, turn and locate Exit & Save status bar, press once to save and return to home screen.
- (C) Press ACT sync button to synchronize the newly changed with transmitter once Channel Scan setup is done.
- (D) Channel Scan scans the surrounding environment for RF signal strength to enable selection of the least interference channel(s) for performance.
- (E) Caution:
- “➕T” denotes current MIPRO transmitter is in operation and synced with this MIPRO receiver.
- “T₁” denotes other MIPRO transmitter is in operation and synced with another MIPRO receiver.
- “-” denotes this channel has a severe environmental interference.
- “6” denotes the selected receiver channel.
8. Setting Parameter Lock:
Screen displays showing Channel&ID, RFPower, ChannelScan, SetLock (YES/NO), Version?, Exit&Save options. Also shows Locked (YES) and Not Locked (NO) status icons.
- (A) Press knob once at Home Screen, turn and locate Set Lock status bar. Press once to activate parameter setting.
- (B) Turn right or left to NO or YES position. NO position = parameters are not locked ?. YES position = parameters are locked and cannot be changed ?.
- (C) Press once to accept change. To save changes, turn and locate Exit & Save status bar, press once to save and return to home screen.
- (D) Once locked ? icon is displayed, parameter values can no longer be programmed or changed. Change icon from YES to NO if parameter values need to be programmed or changed.
9. Version? status:
Screen displays showing Channel&ID, ChannelScan, SetLock, Version?, Exit&Save options. Also shows a screen indicating "Ver.1.0.0 Close".
- (A) Press knob once at Home Screen, turn and locate Version?. Press once to see current version.
- (B) Turn and locate Exit & Save status bar, press once returns to home screen.
- (C) Current version maybe changed.
10. Transmitter Mute Icon:
Side-by-side comparison of "Not Muted" and "Mute" screen displays, showing channel and ID information. When muted, AF level is 0.
When ACT-240T / ACT-24T / ACT-24TC transmitters setup MUTE, the AF level is 0.
11. Setting Transmitter ACT Synchronization (sync):
Diagram shows the ACT sync button on the receiver, the transmitter's IR port, and the required alignment and distance (<30cm / 12 in.). Also shows "ACT..." indicator and "FAIL" indicator.
- (A) Press the ACT sync button on the receiver, ACT... icon appears. Within 10 seconds, align the transmitter infrared (IR) port and receiver's ACT button with each other and within 30 cm.
- (B) If receiver display shows FAIL, it indicated the sync was done unsuccessfully. Try again when sync fails.
- (C) Change is saved automatically, even when power is turned off.
VII. Cautions
- Position the MIPRO receiver at least 5-meter away from 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi or other 2.4 GHz transmitting devices.
- A clear, line-of-sight provides the optimal reception range between the transmitting antenna and receiver.
- Power supply voltage should not be less than 12V DC and not higher than 15V DC. Deficient current causes operating voltage instability or malfunction and exceeding current causes shorter the product life cycle and possible short or damaging circuits.
- User can scan environment for Wi-Fi devices with smartphone app, normally Wi-Fi channel selections are 1, 6, 11.
- (A) When there is Wi-Fi channel selection 1, receiver channels can be set at 01 and 10 for non-interfering channels. Or select a lesser interference channels like 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09.
- (B) When there is Wi-Fi channel selection 6, receiver channels can be set at 01 and 11 for non-interfering channels. Or select a lesser interference channels like 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07.
- (C) When there is Wi-Fi channel selection 11, receiver channels can be set at 01 and 10 for non-interfering channels. Or select a lesser interference channels like 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09.
- Wi-Fi Channel Distribution:
Graph showing Wi-Fi Band frequencies from 2402 MHz to 2482 MHz, with 14 channels indicated.
VIII. Notes
- Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Refer to actual product in the event of product discrepancy.
- Frequency range and maximum deviation comply with the regulations of different countries.
Contact Information
MIPRO Electronics Co., Ltd
Headquarters: No. 814, Beigang Rd., Chiayi City 600079, Taiwan
Tel: +886.5.238.0809
Fax: +886.5.238.0803
Website: www.mipro.com.tw
Email: mipro@mipro.com.tw
Certifications: CE, FC