American Audio WM-419 User Manual

WM-419

Professional Wireless Microphone System

user manual

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equipment, building, and electrical damages, injuries to any persons, and direct or indirect economic loss
associated with the use or reliance of any information contained within this document, and/or as a result of
the improper, unsafe, insufficient and negligent assembly, installation, rigging, and operation of this product.

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FCC STATEMENT
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.

FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits as per Part 15 of the FCC Ru

les. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This device uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
included instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:

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Reorient or relocate the device.

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Increase the separation between the device and the receiver.

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Connect the device to an electrical outlet on a circuit different from which the radio receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Energy Saving Matters (EuP 2009/125/EC)
Saving electric energy is a key to help protecting the environment. Please turn off all electrical products

when
they are not in use. To avoid power consumption in idle mode, disconnect all electrical equipment from power
when not in use. Thank you!

Document Version: An updated version of this document may be available online. Please check

www.adj.com for the latest revision/update of this document before beginning installation and use.

Date

Document Version

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03/28/19

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Initial release.

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CONTENTS

General Information

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Limited Warranty (USA Only)

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Safety Guidelines

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Overview

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Set Up Instructions

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Operation

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Maintenance Guidelines

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Troubleshooting Tips

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Frequently Asked Questions and Dimensions

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Technical Specifications

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Optional Accessories

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GENERAL INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

Please read and understand all instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before

attempting to operate these products. These instructions contain important safety and use

information.

This product is intended to be used by professionally trained personnel only and is not

suitable for private use

UNPACKING

The products in this kit have been thoroughly tested and have been shipped in perfect operating

condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping.

If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect each unit included for damage and be sure all

accessories necessary to operate the units have arrived intact. In the event damage has been found

or parts are missing, please contact our customer support team for further instructions. Please do

not return this kit to your dealer without first contacting customer support at the number listed

below. Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible.

WARRANTY RETURNS

The WM-419 carries a 1 Year (365 days) limited warranty. This warranty covers parts and labor. All

returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a

return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly written on the outside of the

return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A. number must also be written

down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping container. If the unit is under warranty, you

must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. Items returned without a R.A. number clearly

marked on the outside of the package will be refused and returned at customer’s expense. You may

obtain a R.A. number by contacting customer support.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Contact American Audio Service for any product related service and support needs.

Please visit forums.adj.com with questions, comments or suggestions.

AMERICAN AUDIO SERVICE USA - Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm PST

323-582-3322 | Fax [phone] | [e-mail]

AMERICAN AUDIO SERVICE EUROPE - Monday - Friday 08:30 to 17:00 CET

[phone] | Fax [phone] | [e-mail]

REPLACEMENT PARTS please visit parts.adj.com

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1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (USA ONLY)

A. American Audio® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American Audio® products to be free of

manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a prescribed period of 1 Year (365 days) from

the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United

States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the

date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought.

B. For warranty service, you must obtain a Return Authorization number (RA#) before sending back

the product-please contact American Audio® Service Department at 323-582-3322. Send the

product only to the American Audio® factory. All shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the requested

repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, American Audio

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will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States. If the entire

instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the

product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, American Audio® shall have no liability

whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, or for the safe return thereof.

C. This warranty is void of the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modified in any

manner which American Audio® concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the product, if the

product has been repaired or service by anyone other than American Audio® factory unless prior written

authorization was issued to purchaser by American Audio®; if the product is damaged because not

properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual.

D. This is not a service contact, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning or periodic

check up. During the period specified above, American Audio® will replace defective parts at its expense

with new or refurbished parts, and will absorb all expenses for warrant service and repair labor by

reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of American Audio® under this

warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole

discretion of American Audio®. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after August

15, 2012, and bear identifying marks to that effect.

E. American Audio® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its products

without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured.

F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied

with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties

made by American Audio® in connection with this product, including warranties of merchantability or

fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no warranties, whether

expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, shall apply to this product after

said period has expired. The consumer’s and/or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or

replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall American Audio® be

liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this

product.

G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American Audio® Products and supersedes all

prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES

To guarantee a smooth operation, it is important to follow all instructions and guidelines in this
manual. AMERICAN AUDIO® is not responsible for injury and/or damages resulting from the misuse
of these devices due to the disregard of the information printed in this manual. Only qualified and/or
certified personnel should perform installation of these devices and only the original rigging parts
included with these devices should be used for installation. Any modifications to these devices
and/or the included mounting hardware will void the original manufactures warranty and increase the
risk of damage and/or personal injury.

PROTECTION CLASS 1 – DEVICES MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THESE DEVICES. DO NOT

ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS YOURSELF; DOING SO WILL VOID YOUR

MANUFACTURES WARRANTY. DAMAGES RESULTING FROM MODIFICATIONS TO

THESE DEVICES AND/OR THE DISREGARD OF SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND

GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL VOID THE MANUFACTURES WARRANTY AND ARE

NOT SUBJECT TO ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS AND/OR REPAIRS.

DO NOT PLUG THIS UNIT INTO A DIMMER PACK!
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER UNDER ANY CONDITIONS!
UNPLUG POWER DURING LONG PERIODS OF NON-USE

INDOOR / DRY LOCATIONS USE ONLY!
DO NOT EXPOSE DEVICES TO RAIN AND/OR MOISTURE!

PLACE UNIT IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.

DO NOT EXPOSE DEVICE TO:
HIGH TEMPERATURE OR HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENTS!
AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 23° to 113°F (-5° to 45°C).

DO NOT USE DEVICE IF BATTERIES ARE DAMAGED, DEFORMED OR HAVE AN ODOR!
DO NOT DISSASSEMBLE BATTERIES!
DISPOSE OF BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE AND COUNTRY REGULATIONS!