Nady WS-16U operating instructions

WS-16U

SERVICE

(U.S.)

Should your Nady Wireless Microphone System require service, please contact

the Nady Service Department via telephone at [phone] or e-mail to

[e-mail] for a Return Authorization (R/A) Number and a service quote (if

out of warranty). Make sure the R/A Number is clearly marked on the outside of the

package and enclose a cashier’s check or money order (if not prepaid with a credit card).

Ship the unit prepaid to: Nady Systems, Inc., Service Department, 6701 Shellmound

Street, Emeryville, CA 94608. Include a brief description of the problems you are experi-

encing.

The warranty card enclosed with this system contains additional valuable war-

ranty and service information. Keep it in a safe place for future possible refer-

ence. Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as it will void the warranty.

(International)

For service, please contact the Nady distributor in your country through

the dealer from whom you purchased this product.

Nady Wireless Systems are type accepted under FCC rules parts 90, 74

and 15. The device complies with RSS-210 of Industry & Science Canada.

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.

Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • www.nady.com

OWNER’S MANUAL

CONTENTS

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WS-16U RECEIVER

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Thank you for purchasing a Nady WS-16U UHF PLL Synthesized Microphone System

This booklet gives instructions for the operation of the WS-16U wireless, including

This manual will fi rst list the features of the WS-16U and then will take you step by step to

the section of the booklet that covers the type of transmitter used with your new system.

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WS-16U OVERALL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

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Total Harmonic Distortion

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Up to 500+ feet optimum line-of-sight

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16-Channel select

(360 mV/no load), XLR balanced output

(24 mV/600 Ohm)

(5 segments)

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Weight

Antennas

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TRANSMITTERS

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Audio Inputs

3.5mm locking mini-jack, switchable inputs:

instrument, head-worn mic, or lavalier mic

Integral Nady DM-10D neodymium

dynamic cartridge

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Power or Audio ON/OFF, Instrument/

Head-worn Mic/Lav Mic select, 16Ch elect, Input Level Adjust

Power or Audio ON/OFF, 16-Ch select, Level Adjust

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Bicolor, Unit “ON” (green), Low Battery Alert (orange)

Two LEDs, Unit “ON” (green), Low Battery Alert (red)

T-16U:

Hours

T-16U:

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3.62” x 2.44”x 1.22”(9.2 cm x 6.2 cm x 3.1 cm)

2”x 9.25”(5.1 cm x 23.5 cm)

Weight

3.1 oz (88 g) without battery

10.2 oz (290 g) without battery

INTRODUCTION

SPECIFICATIONS

USING THIS MANUAL

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SYSTEM FEATURES

WS-16U RECEIVER

transmitter ON/OFF switching

true sound, maximum feedback rejection and minimal handling noise

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WS-16U RECEIVER

There are 2 options available for rack mounting the WS-16U receiver: singly or side-by-

from each side of

the receiver (as shown) and slide in the optional

from

and attach the

as shown.

receiver in a rack directly above an amplifi er or other source of high heat — this

could degrade the performance of the WS-16U. Always ensure adequate airfl ow

and heat dissipation in any rack confi guration.)

provided into the

on the back

once to turn on the receiver. The

will now light and

the receiver is operational.

3. Antennas

The WS-16U receiver is equipped with attached dual

These should be extended fully to obtain maximum range. Optimal positions of the

4. Mute (Squelch) Adjustment

should be set clockwise fully to the

factory preset RF level (Max. Sens.). However, in areas of high RF activity, the squelch

DIVERSITY LED INDICATORS (14)

fl icker or stay on, the squelch control should

yield a quieter squelch (mute) function. During operation, especially at ranges greater

than 75 feet, the A or B LEDs may alternate briefl y. This is normal unit’s DigiTRU

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line-of-sight between the transmitter and the receiver whenever possible.)

or connections are used with any wireless system. Therefore, the supplied

INSTRUMENT CORD (40)

has a factory-installed capacitor inside the 1/4” plug. This

capacitor provides fi rst order fi ltering of the RF signal from the cord into the guitar

and eliminates virtually all scratchy noises. Should your equipment still give you

scratchy noises, we suggest these steps to eliminate them:)

this is very important.

volume and tone pots will provide extra fi ltering.

or

by

turning clockwise the slip ring on the plug into the transmitter to thread it on to the

jack. To unplug, reverse the process. To use the lavalier mic, attach it at chest level.

AUDIO SWITCH (34)

to the ON position. Adjust the volume of the receiver

[Note: Observe care in selecting P.A. volume, transmitter location and speaker place-

ment so that acoustic feedback (howling and screeching) will be avoided. Please also

note the pickup pattern characteristics of the microphone selected. Omnidirectional mics

pick up sound equally from all directions, and are prone to feedback if not used carefully.

are directly in front of the mic. Also, mics that are farther from the sound source, such as

lavalieres, require more acoustic gain and thus are more prone to feedback than close-

source mics such as handheld or head-worn models that are used close to the mouth].

is provided. Adjust the

tion on the high level peaks.

signal-to-noise and is not recommended.)

BT-16U BODYPACK MICROPHONE TRANSMITTER

by pulling the door ears and lifting up. Insert

two fresh AAA ALKALINE BATTERIES into the

by pushing it down at

the middle between the door ears. Fresh alkaline batteries can last up to 5 hours in use,

will not be optimal — a muddy or distorted sound may result.

to one of the sixteen channels. The slot on the switch shaft should match a number

must be OFF when selecting a new channel. When selected, the transmitter will then be

at the new selected channel when turned ON. If you attempt to change the channel when

step must be repeated any time for selecting a new channel.)

for connecting the audio

or the

or

as desired according to the unit type supplied. To

it onto your

AUDIO SWITCH (34)

to the OFF position fi rst

then slide the

to the ON position. The Bi-Color LED INDICATOR

To preserve battery life, turn the transmitter off when not in use. The A or B

on the WS-16U receiver should now be lit, indicating a received

by turning the slip ring on the plug into

the transmitter clockwise to thread it on the jack. To unplug, reverse the process. Plug

the 1/4” phone plug into the instrument. When ready to play, slide the

AUDIO SWITCH

to “ON” position or to mute the audio, turn it to OFF again. Adjust the volume of the

INPUT LEVEL CONTROL (39)

is deactivated and not

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5. Channel Selection

Turn the frequency agile rotary

to one of the sixteen channels. The slot

The WS-16U receiver is equipped with a fi ve segment

transmitter is normal. If all LED lights continuously, or stay lit continuously, turn down the

The WS-16U receiver provides both a fi xed mic level

and an adjustable line level

AUX AUDIO OUTPUT 1/4” jack (10)

sound system damage.)

or the 1/4” line level

AUX AUDIO OUTPUT (10)

can be

AUX AUDIO OUTPUT (10)

socket could be used and follow the

you may overload your mixer or amp.

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HT-16U HANDHELD MICROPHONE TRANSMITTER

and remove, exposing the

ALKALINE BATTERIES (27)

to one of the sixteen

mitter must be OFF when selecting a new channel.

selected channel when turned ON. If you attempt to

change the channel when the transmitter is ON it will

not change until the unit is turned OFF and ON again.

new channel.)

AUDIO SWITCH

to the OFF position fi rst. Then slide the

to the ON position. The

TX LED INDICATOR (23)

will stay on and the

will stay off, indicating usable battery strength. In the case

will either not go on at all or

will stay on continuously, indicating that the batteries should be replaced with fresh ones. To

A or B DIVERSITY LED INDICATORS (14)

on

the WS-16U receiver should now be lit, indicating a received signal from the transmitter. When

AUDIO SWITCH (21)

to the ON position or to mute the audio, turn

volume of the receiver as per the Audio Output Microphone Connection section of the above

WS-16U receiver instructions.

[Note: Observe care in selecting P.A. volume, transmitter loca-

Note: The windscreen of the HT-16U functions as a built-in antenna. For proper operation,

never remove the windscreen during use, or exchange with another type. For optimum range

maintain line-of-sight between the transmitter and the receiver whenever possible. Holding the

microphone tightly, bridging across the windscreen and mic tube, will also lessen range. Hold

by the mic tube housing only for optimum operation.

]

is provided. Adjust the

noise and it is not recommended.)