Now watching a TV normally does not give people as much pleasure as the additional features that become available when you connect, for example, a home theater. This miracle of technology has a huge number of functions, in addition to directly watching various films and videos. You can connect a microphone to the home theater and use the karaoke function. However, at this stage, many have difficulties, because to connect a microphone, this is not a button to press. In fact, everything is not so complicated!
Instructions on how to connect a microphone to your home theater
The first and most important thing that you need to pay attention to at the stage of buying a microphone is the compatibility of the connectors. There are several types of them:
- mini-jack (3.5 mm);
- jack (6.3 mm);
- Xlr;
- TRS
- bluetooth etc
It is important not to make a mistake when buying, first you need to find out which connector is right for your movie theater. If it’s hard to figure it out yourself, you can take the documents to the TV and show them to the consultant in the hardware store, and he will already choose the right option.
Before connecting a microphone, you need to set the sound on it to the very minimum level. It is also worth doing with a TV. Next, you need to find the appropriate connector for our device. When all the conditions are met, you need to find the appropriate microphone jack. It is usually referred to as MIC (there are other variations with the prefix 1 and 2).
After connecting, you need to make sure that the home theater "saw", recognized our microphone as a device. The screen should always display relevant information on contact with the device. If all conditions are met, the devices are in contact with each other, then you can start testing, checking the sound. Choose the appropriate volume, mode, if any, for yourself. Our device is ready to go!
Difficulties connecting and setting up a microphone
The first, most common difficulty that occurs when connecting is the incompatibility of the connectors. As mentioned above, this problem must be prevented at the stage of purchase, but the situations are different. If it so happens that the microphone does not connect, you will have to purchase the appropriate adapter between the two connectors. This does not exclude the presence of any other problems.
Next, you need to consider that when connecting the device, the cinema must display the relevant information on the screen. You may need to look a bit at the various functions in the settings to figure out the connection.
If the problem is not the connection, then it is worth checking the cable itself and the microphone plug for mechanical damage. Unfortunately, low quality wires quickly fail and sometimes stop working even from simple bending. Bends and breaks often appear during transportation and delivery. If a person has sufficient knowledge and skills to fix the malfunction independently, then it is wonderful, but in all other cases it is recommended to use the services of a repair service.
There are breakdowns in the device itself. Initially, the microphone can come from the factory with any shortcomings and malfunctions, sometimes the instruments are completely inoperative. Unfortunately, without checking the store, the malfunction cannot be determined.
If you purchased such a device in a store, you should try to hand it over under warranty.
ATTENTION!If there is no connection signal, you should always carefully check the contacts, settings in the home theater itself, the availability of power, and more. Often people mistakenly reject a microphone due to improper connection. If the device still does not show signs of life, then you need to check it on another technique - a computer, laptop, another TV.
If the microphone works with other devices - the reason is in the cinema and its settings or in technical malfunctions, you need to contact a specialist. And when the device did not start functioning correctly, it must be taken to a service center or for exchange to a store.
Safety precautions
It is important to understand that even the most ordinary microphone carries a certain danger for a person, because it is an electric device. A cable is connected to it (with the exception of the wi-fi connection), which, if the insulation is damaged, can shock the user with electric shock. It is necessary to constantly monitor the technical condition of the device itself, the cable, as well as the connectors. No third-party items may be thrust into the latter.
As with any electrical device, moisture must be avoided, rid of contact with heat and hot surfaces, and mechanical damage possible.
You also need to monitor the twisting of the wires, you can not put any objects on them. It is forbidden to pull out the plugs of the connection sharply, this can lead to unpleasant consequences. It is necessary to take certain breaks in use - active operation "for wear" will lead to a quick failure of the device, it may require repair or replacement.
IMPORTANT!Most often, people get an electric shock when liquid gets on the device or after contact with a faulty cable. Pay special attention to this!
In general, if you know the safety precautions and have little connection skills, then the operation of the microphone will be extremely simple. After reading the instructions and some rules, you can easily learn how to use the device and enjoy singing alone or with friends!
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