Ant Start 16 User manual

PLL DIVERSITY UHF WIRELESS SYSTEMS
SISTEMI RADIO UHF PLL DIVERSITY

ES MANUAL DE USO | Sección 1

EN USER MANUAL | Section 1

DE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG | Abschnitt 1

FR NOTICE D’EMPLOI | Section 1

IT MANUALE D’USO | Sezione 1

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CONTENTS

1 | Introduction 4
2 | Description 4

2.1 | Receiver 5

2.2 | Handheld microphone 6

2.3 | Beltpack transmitter 7
3 | Tips to better use the system 8
4 | Troubleshooting 9
5 | Technical specications 10
6 | Notes 52

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PACKAGE CONTENT

START 16 HDM
Version with Handheld mic

• 1x START 16R receiver with built-in antennas - A

• 1x START 16Mw handheld dynamic microphone - B

• 1x External power adapter - C

• 1x Unbalanced 6,35mm (1/4”) jack audio cable - D

• 2x 1.5 Volts AA batteries - E

• 1x User manual - Section 1

• 1x User manual - Section 2

START 16 BHS
Version with Beltpack Transmitter and Headset mic

• 1x START 16R receiver with built-in antennas - A

• 1x START 16B beltpack transmitter with built-in anten
na - F

• 1x PH-90 ergonomic headset microphone - G

• 1x External power adapter - C

• 1x Unbalanced 6,35mm (1/4”) jack audio cable - D

• 2x 1.5 Volts AA batteries - E

• 1x User manual - Section 1

• 1x User manual - Section 2

The warnings in this manual must be observed together with
the “User manual - Section 2”.

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1 | INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing a A.N.T – Advanced Native Technologies – product!
In our START 16 “PLL Diversity” wireless systems we have put our passion and
our technological background gained over the years, to offer products that meet
your needs, maintaining the quality over time.
START 16 wireless systems operate in UHF band with 16 channels (frequencies).
You may choose the operating frequency via buttons or via infrared using ASC
feature.
Both versions of START 16R receivers adopt Diversity technology. They are
equipped with two discrete antennas A and B, which are used to select at any
moment the best radio signal. The antennas are fixed on the front panel of the
receiver, but may be placed in an horizontal position by means of a junction
present at their base.
Please, dedicate some minutes to read this instruction manual in order to quickly achieve
the best performances from this product.
For safety precautions, warranty and disposal, please refer to attached Section 2.

For further information about all A.N.T products catalog, please visit our website:

www.ant-sound.com

2 | DESCRIPTION

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FRONT PANEL

2.1 | RECEIVER - START 16R

1 POWER
Press this button on receiver front panel for 1” to turn ON/OFF the unit.

2 AF LEVEL METER
It shows the audio signal level. Avoid that the red LED (the rightmost one)

remains lit continuously.

3 ASC
Press this button to achieve automatic channel (frequency) synchronization

via infrared.

4 IR WINDOW
It allows the synchronization of the channel (frequency) with the transmitter.

After pressing the ASC button, place the handheld microphone or beltpack
transmitter close to this window and wait for the selected channel to stop
flashing on the display. After the synchronization, the receiver’s display

islit steadily on the selected channel (frequency).

5 DISPLAY
It shows the number of the activated channel.

6 UP
Press this button to scroll and select channel number in ascending mode

from 01 to 16.

7 DOWN
Press this button to scroll and select channel number in descending mode

from 16 to 01.

8 ANTENNA A
This LED turns on automatically when the unit is receiving a better signal

from the antenna A.

9 ANTENNA B
This LED turns on automatically when the unit is receiving a better signal

from the antenna B.

10 VOLUME
It adjusts the output audio level.

11 ANTENNAS
For the best signal reception, please place the antennas in a vertical position.

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REAR PANEL

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1 “DC 12-18V” POWER SOCKET
Connect to this socket only the supplied power supply.

2 UNBAL
Unbalanced audio output with 6,35mm (1/4”) jack. Connect this output into an

unbalanced input of your mixer.

3 AF OUTPUT
Balanced audio output with XLR-M socket. Connect this output into a balanced input

of your mixer.

2.2 | HANDHELD WIRELESS MICROPHONE - START 16M

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1 GRILLE
It protects the microphone capsule from impacts and/or accidental falls and

itreduces the noise of the plosive.

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2 POWER ON AND BATTERY STATUS INDICATOR
GREEN: Transmitter activated (ON), charged batteries.

RED: Immediately replace the batteries.
WARNING: battery life is about 8 hours, but it may vary according to the

usage conditions.

3 ON/OFF
Press this button for 3” to turn on or off the wireless handheld microphone.

4 BATTERIES COMPARTMENT
To access the battery compartment unscrew the lid counterclockwise, and

screw the lid clockwise to close it. Remove the batteries from the receiver
when not in use for extended periods.

5 IR WINDOW
It allows the synchronization of the channel (frequency) with the receiver.

After pressing the ASC button, place the bottom of the wireless microphone

close to the IR window of START 16R receiver and wait for the selected
channel to stop flashing on the handheld display. After the synchronization,
the receiver’s display is lit steadily on the selected channel (frequency).

2.3 | BELTPACK TRANSMITTER - START 16B

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1 ANTENNA
It allows the transmission of the

signal.

2 ON/OFF
Press this button for 3” to turn ON

or OFF the beltpack transmitter.

3 IR WINDOW
It allows the synchronization of

the channel (frequency) with the
receiver.

After pressing the ASC button,

place the beltpack transmitter
close to the IR window of START
16R receiver and wait for the
selected channel to stop flashing
on the handset display. After

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the synchronization, the receiver’s display is lit steadily on the selected channel
(frequency).

4 MINI XLR-M INPUT
Connected to this input the supplied PH-90 Headset or the signal of other sound

sources.

5 POWER ON AND BATTERY STATUS INDICATOR
GREEN: Transmitter activated (ON), charged batteries.

RED: Immediately replace the batteries.

6 GAIN SELECTOR
There are three different gain settings:

Mic: for supplied headset microphone and other microphones
0 dB: low output level instruments

-10dB: high output level instruments

7 BATTERIES COMPARTMENT
To replace the batteries, lightly press on the sides of the cover and lift forward. Take

out the old batteries, and insert two new batteries (respecting the compartment
icons) then close the lid. Remove the batteries from the receiver when not in use
for extended periods.

WEARING THE BELTPACK RECEIVER:

Clip the receiver to a belt or to the
shoulder strap of your guitar. For better
fastening reliability it’s preferable to

secure it as shown in the gure, then

fasten it in a way that the belt is tight
from the clip.

3 | TIPS FOR BETTER USE OF THE SYSTEM

• Aim the transmitter to the receiver to achieve a “direct visual contact” between

devices, without any interposed obstacle.

• Avoid placing the receiver near metal objects/surfaces or close to digital equipment

(CD players, computers, etc.).

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• Place the receiver in such a way that is far from a wall and that is at least

1 meter (about 3 feet) above the floor.

• Cell phones, two-way radio equipment or similar devices may disturb

the radio transmission between the transmitter and the receiver, so they
should not be used close to the transmission system.

4 | TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM LEDS SOLUTION

No sound or very
low sound level.

Power LED turned off.

Receiver RF LED turned on.

Receiver RF LED turned on.
Transmitter LED turned on.

Batteries status LED is red. Replace batteries.

Distortion or unwanted
interferences.

Increasing distortions.

Great intensity difference
when the same source
is via cable, or in case of
connection with other
guitars or microphones.

Receiver ON/OFF
LED turned off.

Receiver RF LED
turned on.

Batteries status
LED is red.

Make sure the unit is properly
connected.

Make sure the power supply is
properly connected to the receiver.

Raise the volume.
Raise gain on transmitter.
Check the connections between

receiver and amplier or mixer.

Don’t place the receiver close to
metallic objects.
Check that the transmission
space (“visual contact”) between
transmitter and receiver is free.
Approached the transmitter to the
receiver.
Make sure the transmitter and
receiver share the same frequency.

Remove possible sources of
interference such as CD players,
computers, digital broadcast
sources, etc.

Replace batteries.

Set properly the transmitter gain
selector and the receiver volume.

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5 | TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

RECEIVER - START 16R

Type Diversity
Modulation FM
Available frequency bands 823-832MHz (B6) / 863-865MHz (B7)
Channels 16
Antennas x 2, adjustable and xed on front panel
Frequency response 60Hz - 15.000Hz (±3dB)
Transmission optimisation Pilot tone
THD <1%
Audio outputs Balanced XLR, unbalanced 6,35mm (1/4”) jack
Balanced output level + 10dBu
Controls Power, channel up, channel down, ASC, volume
Indicators Channel number, antenna A/B, 5 LEDs level
Dimensions (W x H x D) 212 x 44 x 115 mm (8.34” x 4.52” x 1.73”)
Weight 400 g (0.4 oz.)

HANDHELD MICROPHONE - START 16M

Modulation FM
Available frequency bands 823-832MHz (B6) / 863-865MHz (B7)
Channels 16
Type Dynamic
Polarity Cardioid
Frequency response 60Hz - 15.000Hz (±3dB)
Output power 5.19mW
Controls ON/OFF
Indicators Power and battery status
Power supply 2 AA 1.5 Volts batteries
Operating time >10h with alkaline batteries
Length 254 mm (10”)
Max diameter 52.5 mm (2.06”)
Weight 250 g (0.25 oz)

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BELTPACK TRANSMITTER - START 16B

Modulation FM
Available frequency bands 823-832MHz (B6) / 863-865MHz (B7)
Channels 16
Input DC powered Mini-XLR for PH-90 Headset
Frequency response 60Hz - 15.000Hz (±3dB)
Output power 5.19mW
Controls Gain (3 steps), ON / Standby / OFF
Indicators Power and battery status
Power supply 2 AA 1.5 Volts batteries
Operating time >10h with alkaline batteries
Dimensions (W x H x D) 64 x 90 x 23 mm (2.51” x 0.91” x 3.54”)
Weight 80 g (0.08 oz)

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INDICE

1 | Introduzione 14
2 | Descrizione 14

2.1 | Ricevitore 15

2.2 | Radiomicrofono a mano 16

2.3 | Trasmettitore beltpack 17
3 | Consigli per una migliore utilizzazione del sistema 18
4 | Soluzione dei problemi 19
5 | Dati tecnici 20
6 | Note 52

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CONTENUTO DELL’IMBALLO

START 16 HDM
Versione con Microfono a mano

• 1x START 16R ricevitore da tavolo con antenne incor

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porate - A

• 1x

START 16M radiomicrofono con capsula dinamica

- B

• 1x Alimentatore esterno - C

• 1x Cavo audio jack 6,35mm (1/4”) sbilanciato - D

• 2x Batterie stilo 1.5 Volts AA - E

• 1x Manuale d’uso - Sezione 1

• 1x Manuale d’uso - Sezione 2

START 16 BHS

Versione con trasmettitore Beltpack e Microfono
ad archetto

• 1x START 16R ricevitore da tavolo con antenne incor

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porate - A

• 1x START 16B trasmettitore beltpack con antenna in-

corporata - F

• 1x PH-90 microfono ergonomico ad archetto - G

• 1x Alimentatore esterno - C

• 1x Cavo audio jack 6,35mm (1/4”) sbilanciato- D

• 2x Batterie stilo 1.5 Volts AA - E

• 1x Manuale d’uso - Sezione 1

• 1x Manuale d’uso - Sezione 2

Le avvertenze nel presente manuale devono essere osservate
congiuntamente al “Manuale d’uso - Sezione 2”.

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1 | INTRODUZIONE

Grazie per aver acquistato un prodotto A.N.T – Advanced Native Technologies!
Nei radiomicrofoni “PLL Diversity” START 16 abbiamo profuso la nostra passione
ed il nostro background maturato nel corso degli anni per offrirvi un prodotto
che soddisfi le vostre esigenze e mantenga la sua qualità nel tempo.
I sistemi radio START 16 operano nella banda UHF e dispongono di 16 canali
(frequenze). Potete scegliere la frequenza con i pulsanti o via infrarosso tramite
il comando ASC.
I ricevitori START 16R di entrambe le versioni adottano la tecnologia Diversity,
cioè sono dotati di due antenne A/B separate che usano per selezionare in ogni
istante il miglior segnale radio. Le antenne sono fisse sul frontalino del ricevitore
ma possono essere collocate nella posizione orizzontale per mezzo di uno snodo
presente alla loro base.
Ritagliatevi qualche minuto per leggere questo manuale di istruzioni in modo tale da
ottenere il massimo delle prestazioni da questo prodotto.

Per ulteriori informazioni su tutti i prodotti del catalogo A.N.T consultate il nostro sito:

www.ant-sound.com

2 | DESCRIZIONE

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PANNELLO ANTERIORE

2.1 | RICEVITORE - START 16R

1 PULSANTE DI ACCENSIONE
Premete per 1” questo pulsante sul pannello frontale del ricevitore per

accendere o spegnere l’apparecchio.

2 INDICATORE DI LIVELLO AF
Indica il livello del segnale audio in ricezione. Evitate che il led rosso (quello

più a destra) resti acceso in modo continuo.

3 ASC
Premete questo tasto per la sincronizzazione automatica tramite infrarossi

del canale (frequenza) di ricetrasmissione.

4 FINESTRA IR
Permette la sincronizzazione del canale (frequenza) con il trasmettitore.

Dopo aver premuto il tasto ASC, posizionate il microfono a mano o

trasmettitore tascabile in corrispondenza di questa nestra e attendete

che il canale selezionato smetta di lampeggiare sul display del ricevitore.

A sincronizzazione avvenuta il display del ricevitore si ssa sul canale

(frequenza) selezionato.

5 DISPLAY
Indica il numero del canale attivato.

6 FRECCIA IN SU
Premete questo pulsante per scorrere e selezionare i canali in modo

crescente da 01 a 16.

7 FRECCIA IN GIÙ
Premete questo pulsante per scorrere e selezionare i canali in modo

decrescente da 16 a 01.

8 ANTENNA A
Questo LED si illumina automaticamente quando l’apparecchio riceve un

segnale migliore dall’antenna A.

9 ANTENNA B
Questo LED si illumina automaticamente quando l’apparecchio riceve un

segnale migliore dall’antenna B.

10 VOLUME
Questa manopola permette il controllo del livello audio in uscita.

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11 ANTENNE
Collocate le antenne in posizione verticale per una buona ricezione del segnale.

PANNELLO POSTERIORE

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1 ALIMENTAZIONE “DC 12-18V”
Collegate a questo ingresso esclusivamente l’alimentatore in dotazione.

2 UNBAL
Uscita audio sbilanciata con connettore jack da 6,35mm (1/4”). Collegate questa

uscita ad un ingresso sbilanciato del vostro mixer.

3 AF OUTPUT
Uscita audio bilanciata con connettore XLR-M. Collegate questa uscita ad un ingresso

bilanciato del vostro mixer.

2.2 | RADIOMICROFONO A MANO - START 16M

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1 GRIGLIA
Protegge la capsula microfonica da urti e/o cadute accidentali e riduce il rumore

delle labiali..

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2 INDICATORE POWER ON E STATO DELLA BATTERIA
VERDE: Trasmettitore acceso (ON), batterie cariche.

ROSSO: Sostituite immediatamente le batterie.
ATTENZIONE: a durata delle batterie è di circa 8h ma varia a seconda

delle condizioni di utilizzo del trasmettitore.

3 ON/OFF
Premete questo pulsante per 3” per accendere o spegnere il radiomicrofono.

4 VANO BATTERIE
Per accedere al vano batterie svitate il coperchio il senso antiorario

e avvitatelo in senso orario per chiuderlo. Rimuovete le batterie dal
trasmettitore in caso di non utilizzo per periodi prolungati.

5 FINESTRA IR
Permette la sincronizzazione del canale (frequenza) con il ricevitore.

Dopo aver premuto il tasto ASC, posizionate il fondo del radiomicrofono

in corrispondenza della nestra IR posta sul ricevitore START 16R e
attendete che il canale selezionato smetta di lampeggiare sul display del
ricevitore.

A sincronizzazione avvenuta il display del ricevitore si ssa sul canale

(frequenza) selezionato.

2.3 | TRASMETTITORE BELTPACK - START 16

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1 ANTENNA
Consente la trasmissione del

segnale.

2 ON/OFF
Premete questo pulsante per

3” per accendere o spegnere il
trasmettitore beltpack.

3 FINESTRA IR

Permette la sincronizzazione

del canale (frequenza) con il
ricevitore. Dopo aver premuto
il tasto ASC, posizionate
il trasmettitore tascabile in

corrispondenza della nestra IR

posta sul ricevitore START 16R e

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