WCA Pack 863-865MHz
ORDERCODE D1454
Highlite International B.V.
Vestastraat 2
6468 EX Kerkrade
The Netherlands
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DAP Audio
DAP Audio WCA Pack™ Product Guide
Warning ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Unpacking Instructions ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Operating Determinations ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Return Procedure ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Claims ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Description ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Overview .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Receiver ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Transmitter .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Accessories ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
Installation ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Set Up and Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Power On/Off ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
Channel select .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Mounting the transmitter to a camera .................................................................................................................. 9
Connecting the transmitter to a camera ........................................................................................................... 10
Charging the batteries ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Tips for achieving maximum performance ......................................................................................................... 10
Approval ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11
CE Certificate ............................................................................................................................................................... 12
Connection Cables ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
Product Specification .................................................................................................................................................. 15
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Warning
CAUTION!
Keep this system away from rain and moisture!
CAUTION! Be careful with your operations.
With a dangerous voltage you can suffer
a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires!
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP!
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure
that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer immediately and
retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself
shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture must be
returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing.
Your shipment includes:
• 1x DAP WCA Pack transmitter
• 1x DAP WCA Pack receiver
• 1x Charger
• 1x AC-adapter DC12V/500mA
• 1x Shoe mount adapter
• 1x KAC50X camera cable
• 1x KAC150 camera cable
• 1x Omnidirectional Lavalier microphone
• 1x Screwdriver
• 1x User manual
Safety Instructions
Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this system has to:
- be qualified
- follow the instructions of this manual
Before you initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation. Should
there be any, consult your dealer and do not use the system.
To maintain perfect condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to
follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.
Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the system are not subject to
warranty.
This system contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing to qualified technicians only.
IMPORTANT:
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the nonobservance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to the system.
Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit.
Never use anything to cover the ground contact.
Never leave any cables lying around.
Do not connect this system to a dimmerpack.
Do not switch the system on and off in short intervals, as this would reduce the system’s life.
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Do not open the device and do not modify the device.
Only use system indoor, avoid contact with water or other liquids.
Avoid flames and do not put close to flammable liquids or gases.
Always disconnect power from the mains, when system is not used.
Only handle the AC-adaptor by the plug. Never pull out the adaptor by tugging the cord.
Make sure you don’t use the wrong kind of cables or defective cables.
Make sure that the power adaptor matches the voltage and current stated on the rear panel.
Make sure that the power adapter housing and cord is not damaged.
Please turn off the power of all equipment before making connections to other devices.
If system is dropped or struck, disconnect the power adaptor immediately. Have a qualified engineer
inspect for safety before operating.
If the system has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not
switch it on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your system. Leave the
system switched off until it has reached room temperature.
If your Dap Audio device fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Pack the unit securely
(preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Dap Audio dealer for service.
Repairs, servicing and electric connection must be carried out by a qualified technician.
For replacement use fuses of same type and rating only.
Operating Determinations
If this system is operated in any other way, than the one described in this manual, the product may suffer
damages and the warranty becomes void.
Any other operation may lead to dangers like short-circuit, burns, electric shock, etc.
Return Procedure
Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued.
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number (RMA number). Products returned
without an RMA number will be refused. Highlite will not accept the returned goods or any responsibility.
Call Highlite 0031-455667723 or mail aftersales@highlite.nl and request an RMA prior to shipping the
device. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for
the return. Be sure to properly pack the device, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
packaging is the customer’s responsibility. Highlite reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or
replace product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe method to
use.
Note: If you are given an RMA number, please include the following information on a piece of paper
inside the box:
1) Your name
2) Your address
3) Your phone number
4) A brief description of the symptoms
Claims
The client has the obligation to check the delivered goods immediately upon delivery for any shortcomings and/or visible defects, or perform this check after our announcement that the goods are at their
disposal. Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be
reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise.
It is the customer's responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a device is
damaged due to shipping. Transportation damage has to be reported to us within one day after receipt
of the delivery.
Any return shipment has to be made post-paid at all times. Return shipments must be accompanied with
a letter defining the reason for return shipment. Non-prepaid return shipments will be refused, unless
otherwise agreed in writing.
Complaints against us must be made known in writing or by fax within 10 working days after receipt of the
invoice. After this period complaints will not be handled anymore.
Complaints will only then be considered if the client has so far complied with all parts of the agreement,
regardless of the agreement of which the obligation is resulting.
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Description
Wireless camera audio system with 16 switchable frequencies in a frequency range of 863-865MHz. The
WCA pack is a complete set which includes an audio transmitter, receiver, xlr/mini-jack and minijack/mini-jack cables, a shoe mount adapter, Lavalier microphone and a docking charger. The
transmitter can be used to connect a microphone or line signal but also has a built-in microphone with
volume control. The included Lavalier has an omni-directional pick up pattern with an excellent sound
quality. Both receiver and transmitter are powered by a 3.7V lithium ion battery which can operate for 10
hours. The maximum distance between transmitter and receiver is 30 meters. It´s a plug and play system.
You only have to select the same frequency on both transmitter and receiver and you are ready to go.
An optional wireless handheld condenser microphone is available, order code D1455.
Note: This set has 16 switchable channels, it is possible to use a maximum of 4 sets together on one stage
due to the bandwidth of each channel. You have to take care while setting up the channels for each set
in such a way, that each set should be separated by at least 4 channels of another set. For more info, see
Channel select on page 9.
• Complete set including Lavalier mic
• 16 switchable frequencies
• 10 Hours operation, max distance 30m
• 863-865 Mhz can be used in many countries
Overview
Fig. 1
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Receiver
Fig. 2
1) Power switch
Pushing the button switches the transmitter on, the power on (12) LED lights up green. Pushing and
holding the button for three seconds will turn the transmitter off, the power on (12) LED will dim.
2) Reset button
Pushing the reset button, using a pen or small pin, allows you to restore the default factory settings.
3) Power LED
Indicates the status of the transmitter. Lights up continuously when switched on, dims when switched off
and lights up red to indicate a weak battery.
4) AF output
Unbalanced stereo 3,5mm jack. This output provides no real stereo input but splits the mono signal from
the receiver so you can connect receiver to a stereo device using a stereo cable.
5) LED display
The LED displays indicates the channel number during channel setup. If there is no action for 9 seconds,
the display will turn off.
6) Channel button
Push and hold the button for 3 seconds. Now the point in the display will start blinking. Tapping the button
allows you to set the receiving channel. As the button is released for at least 6 seconds, the channel will
be stored. Be aware that when you several WCA Pack systems at the same stage, that the channels
should be separated by at least 4 channels.
7) Pad switch
Allows you to set the level of the AF output (9) at -20dB, -10dB or 0 dB. Use a small screwdriver (included)
to adjust the output attenuation.
8) Belt clip
9) Charge connector
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Transmitter
Fig. 3
10) Power On/ Mute/ Off switch
Pushing the button switches the transmitter on, the power on (12) LED lights up green. Pushing and
holding the button for three seconds will turn the transmitter off, the power on (12) LED will dim.
11) Reset button
12) Power on LED
Indicates the status of the transmitter. Lights up continuously when switched on, dims when switched off
and lights up red to indicate a weak battery.
13) Mic/line input
Unbalanced mono 3,5mm jack input. The input is not able to provide phantom power!
14) Input gain trimmer
Use a small screwdriver (included) to adjust the input level.
15) Channel button
Push and hold the button for 3 seconds. Now the point in the display will start blinking. Tapping the button
allows you to set the receiving channel. As the button is released for at least 6 seconds, the channel will
be stored. Be aware that when you several WCA Pack systems at the same stage, that the channels
should be separated by at least 4 channels.
16) Input gain trimmer
Use a small screwdriver (included) to adjust the input level.
17) Belt clip
18) Built in microphone
19) Charge connector
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Accessories
25) Charging LED
Indicates the status of the battery charger.
26) Charging slot
27) DC input connector
Use the supplied AC adapter (28) only.
28) AC adapter
DC 12V 500mA adapter
Fig. 4
29) Shoe mount adapter
30) KAC50X camera cable
31) KAC150 camera cable
32) Omnidirectional Lavalier microphone
28) Screwdriver
Fig. 5
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Installation
Remove all packing materials from the WCA Pack. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed.
Connect all cables.
Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing.
Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty.
Set Up and Operation
Power On/Off
1. Power on: Push the power (1) button to turn on the power. The power indicator (3) will light green.
2. Power off: Push and hold the power (1) button for 3 seconds to turn off the power.
Note: The power indicator will light green in normal operation. In case of a weak battery, the power
indicator will light red.
Channel select
Push and hold the channel (6, 15) button for about 3 seconds. The decimal point in the display (5, 14) will
start blinking. Now you are able to change the channel by pushing the channel (6, 15) button.
Be aware that when you several WCA Pack systems at the same stage, that the channels should be
separated by at least 4 channels. When using 4 WCA Pack systems, you could use following settings:
Notes:
Make sure, the channel of the transmitter matches that of the receiver.
The display (5, 14) will stop blinking if there is no button pushed for 6 seconds. The actual channel will
be stored. If there is no action for 9 seconds, the display will turn off.
Mounting the transmitter to a camera
Use the shoe mount adapter (29) to mount the transmitter to the camera’s flash mount.
Fig. 6
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Connecting the transmitter to a camera
Connect the 3,5 mm jack of the KAC50X camera cable into the AF out (13) and connect the XLR plug to
the camera.
Fig. 7
Charging the batteries
Place the receiver and transmitter in a free charging slot (25) of the battery charger. The corresponding
charging (26) LED will flash for a few seconds for initial testing and then light continuously while charging.
The charging (26) LED will dim if the corresponding battery is fully charged.
Fig. 8
Tips for achieving maximum performance
Make sure you can always see a receiver from the transmitter position.
Keep the distance from transmitter to receiver as short as possible.
Avoid placing the receiver near metal surfaces and obstructions.
Replace battery as soon as the power indicator (3, 12) LED of the transmitter or the receiver lights red.
Perform a walk-through before performance or presentation. If dead spots are found, adjust the
location of the receiver. If dead spots remain, mark the dead spots and avoid them.
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Approval
The DAP D1454 is a Class II wireless device.
Frequency: 863 – 865MHz. For use in:
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom.
Exclusion of liability
The frequency tables in this publication are made according to national laws and regulations. The
frequencies are checked on a regular basis. We don’t take any responsibility for eventual discrepancies
between our listed frequencies and the frequencies actually approved in a given country. We strongly
suggest you to inform in your own country or region for any changes or adaptations regarding the
allowed frequencies.
Be aware that in some countries, you are only allowed to partly use the frequency range of the device.
Therefore, we strongly advise you to consult your authority as listed below:
Telecoms & Postal Regulatory Authorities in Europe
Austria Rundfunk und Telekom Regulierungs-GmbH www.rtr.at
Belgium Belgian Institute of postal services and telecommunications (BIPT) www.bipt.be
Czech Republic Czech Telecommunication Office www.ctu.cz
Denmark National Telecom Agency www.tst.dk
Finnland Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority (FICORA) www.ficora.fi
France Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications (ART) www.art-telecom.fr
Germany Die Bundesnetzagenturie B www.bundesnetzagentur.de
Greece National Telecommunications Commission (EET) www.eett.gr
Hungary Communication Authority (HIF) www.hif.hu
Iceland Post and Telecom Administration (PTA) www.pta.is
Ireland Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) www.comreg.ie
Italy Italian Communications Authority (AGC) www.agcom.it
Latvia Telecommunication State Inspection www.vei.lv
Liechtenstein Office for Communications (AK) www.ak.li
Lithuania Radio Administration www.rrt.lt
Luxembourg Institut Luxembourgeois des Télécommunications (ILT) www.etat.lu/ILT
Netherlands Onafhankelijke Post en Telecommunicatie Autoriteit (OPTA) www.opta.nl
Agentschap Telecom www.agentschap-telecom.nl
Ministry of Economic Affairs www.ez.nl
Norway Norwegian Post and Telecommunications Authority (NPT) www.npt.no
Poland Urzad Regulacji Telekomunikacji (URT) www.urt.gov.pl
Portugal Autoridad Nacional De Comunicaçòes (ICP-Anacom) www.anacom.pt
Slovenia Agencija za telekomunikacije, radiodifuzijo in pošto www.atrp.si
Supplier Details
Name
Highlite International BV
Address
Vestastraat 2
6468EX Kerkrade
The Netherlands
Product Details
Product Name
WCA Pack 863-865Mhz Wireless camera audio system
Ordercode
D1454
Trade Name
DAP AUDIO
Applicable Standards Details
R&TTE Directive : 1999/5/EC
Radio Spectrum Matter: EN 300 422-2 V1.2.2:2008-3
Emmission/Immunity: EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1:2008-04
EN 301 489-9 V1.4.1:2007-11
Safety Directive : 2001/95/EC
EN 60065:2002+A1:2006
Supplementary Information
The conformity to above standards is verified by ETC.
Declaration
I hereby declare under our sole responsibility
that the product mentioned above to which this
declaration relates complies with the above mentioned
standards and Directives
Name Issued Date
S. ildiz March 03, 2009
Highlite International BV.
Vestastraat 2, 6468 EX Kerkrade,
The Netherlands
Signature of representative
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Connection Cables
Take care of your cables, always holding them by the connectors and avoiding knots and twists when
coiling them: This gives the advantage of increasing their life and reliability.
Periodically check your cables. A great number of problems (faulty contacts, ground hum, discharges,
etc.) are caused entirely by using unsuitable or faulty cables.
Headphones Unbalanced mono Balanced mono Insert
Compensation of interference with balanced connections
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Maintenance
The DAP Audio WCA Pack requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean.
Disconnect the mains power supply, and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in
liquid. Do not use alcohol or solvents.
Keep connections clean. Disconnect electric power, and then wipe the audio connections with a damp
cloth. Make sure connections are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power.
Troubleshooting
DAP Audio WCA Pack
This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems. If a problem occurs, carry out the steps
below in sequence until a solution is found. Once the unit operates properly, do not carry out following
steps.
1. If the device does not operate properly, unplug the device.
2. Check power from the wall, all cables, connections, etc.
3. If all of the above appears to be O.K., plug the unit in again.
4. If nothing happens after 30 seconds, unplug the device.
5. Return the device to your DAP Audio dealer.
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Product Specification
Model: DAP Audio WCA Pack
Frequency preparation: PLL Synthesized Control
Frequency range: 863-865 MHz
Transmitter
RF Output: Maximum 10mW
Display: Channel
Controls: Power On/Off, Gain, Channel select
Frequency response: 40-18.000 Hz
Internal microphone: Omni-directional condenser
Input connector: 3,5mm Jack
Battery: Lithium cell 3,7V 1300mAh
Dimensions: 99 x 17 x 54 (DxHxW)
Weight: 0,08 Kg
Receiver
Display: Channel
Controls: Power On/Off, channel select, PAD, Channel select
PAD: -20dB, -10dB, 0dB
Output connector: 3,5mm Jack
Battery: Lithium cell 3,7V 1300mAh
Dimensions: 99 x 17 x 54 (DxHxW)
Weight: 0,08 Kg
Lavalier
Frequency response: 60-15.000 Hz
Pattern: Omni directional
Type: Condenser
Impedance: 2,2 KOhm
Max spl: 130dB
Charger
Power supply: 12V, 500mA
Dimensions: 84 x 41 x 74 (DxHxW)
Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Website: www.Dap-audio.info
Email: service@highlite.nl
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