Nady Systems UHF-16 User Manual

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UHF Wireless Microphone

and Instrument System

16 Channel PLL Frequency Synthesized

OWNER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Using this Manual ................................................ 4

SYSTEM FEATURES

UHF 16 Receiver ................................................. 5

UB-16 and UH-16 Transmitters............................ 5

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

UHF 16 Receiver

1. Mounting the Receiver ..................................... 6

a. Table mounting ............................................ 6

b. Rack Mounting a Single Receiver ............... 6

c. Rack Mounting 2 Receivers Side by Side.... 6

2. Installing Antennas........................................... 7

3. Powering the Receiver ..................................... 7

4. Choosing an Operating Frequency .................. 8

5. Mute Adjustment .............................................. 8

6. Diversity Operation .......................................... 8

7. Connecting Audio Output ................................. 8

a. Instrument Connection ................................ 9

b. Microphone Connection............................... 9

8. Locking the Keyboard ...................................... 9

9. Simultaneous Multi-Channel Operation ........... 9

UH-16 Handheld Microphone Transmitter

1. Powering the Transmitter ............................... 10

2. Selecting the Operating Frequency ............... 10

3. Selecting the Tone Squelch™ Mode/

Activity Indicator .............................................10

4. Locking the Keyboard .................................... 10

5. Microphone Operation ................................... 11

CHANNEL DISPLAY AND UP/DOWN BUTTONS OPERATION

1. UHF-16 Receiver ........................................... 15

a. Changing the Channel Assignment ........... 15

b. Selecting Tone Squelch™ Mode ............... 15

c. Selecting Keyboard Lock ........................... 15

d. Battery Status Icon Operation ................... 15

2. UH-16 and UB-16 Transmitters...................... 15

a. Changing the Channel Assignment ........... 15

b. Selecting Tone Squelch™ Mode/

Activity Indicator......................................... 15

c. Selecting Keyboard Lock ........................... 15

FREQUENCY GUIDE .........................16

SPECIFICATIONS

UHF 16 System.................................................. 17

UHF-16 Receiver ............................................... 17

UB-16 & UH-16 Transmitters ............................. 17

SERVICE FOR YOUR NADY WIRELESS SYSTEM

U.S. .................................................................... 18

International ....................................................... 18

UB-16 Bodypack Transmitter

1. Powering the Transmitter ............................... 12

2. Selecting Input for Operation ......................... 12

3. Connecting the Audio Source ........................ 12

4. Turning on the Transmitter ............................. 12

5. Selecting the Operating Frequency ............... 13

6. Selecting the Tone Squelch™ Mode/

Activity Indicator .............................................13

7. Locking the Keyboard .................................... 13

8. Microphone and Instrument Operation .......... 13

a. Instrument Use .......................................... 13

b. Microphone Use ........................................ 14

9. Cautions .........................................................14

a. Feedback...................................................14

b. Microphone Damage ................................. 14

c. No Audio .................................................... 14

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the Nady UHF-16 wireless system, and congratulations on your choice. The Nady UHF-16 system is by far the best performance and price value available in professional UHF wireless. Offering clear channel operation on the wide open, uncluttered UHF band for interference-free performance in any application or locale, the UHF-16 delivers 16 user switchable, frequency synthesized channels in pre-programmed groups in the 726 - 865 MHz range.

The UHF-16 systems feature Nady’s proprietary companding and low noise circuitry for an industry best 120 dB Dynamic Range, and the clearest, most natural sound available in wireless today.

Using this Manual

This booklet gives instructions for the operation of the UHF-16 system, including the UB-16 Bodypack Transmitter, and the UH-16 Handheld Microphone Transmitter. Please read this instruction booklet completely before operating your system, and refer to the Nady UHF-16 Frequency Guide for the frequency band(s) and channels utilized by your system.

This manual will first explain the features of the UHF-16 and will then take you step by step in instructing you how to operate your new system. Each section will give you detailed information. Also included in this manual is a frequency selection chart, complete system specifications, and servicing information.

SYSTEM FEATURES

UHF-16 Receiver

• State-of-the-art PLL synthesized 16 channel selection, user switchable

• Unsurpassed UHF performance with 120 dB dynamic range and operation up to 500 feet line-of-sight

• Rugged half-rack UHF-16 receiver with dual removable antennas (for convenient optional remote placement), 16 user switchable UHF frequencies and DigiTRU Diversity™ proprietary digital processing circuitry for eliminating dropouts and maximizing range

• Sophisticated IF filtering for multiple UHF-16 system operation in the same location simultaneously

• User-selectable Tone Squelch™ for protection from RF interference

• Front panel back-lit LCD display indicates the channel/frequency selected, received RF and AF levels, A/B diversity status, and transmitter low-battery alert

• Convenient UP/DOWN buttons for easy channel selection

• Front panel ON/OFF button (with Power On LED indicator), Squelch (mute) adjust and Volume control for ease of operation

• Back panel balanced XLR fixed mic level and adjustable unbalanced 1/4" jack audio outputs, and BNC jacks for dual antennas

• Externally powered with 12 VDC (500 mA) AC adapter

• Optional rack kits enable single or side-by-side rack mounting.

UB-16 and UH-16 Transmitters

Choice of transmitters: UH-16 handheld or UB-16 bodypack, both 16-channel selectable

• UH-16 and UB-16 both operate on 2 AA batteries for the longest reliable and economical battery life.

• UH-16 handheld is a sleek, durable unit with internal antenna (with no archaic, unattractive antenna protrusion) and the superior Nady DM-10D neodymium dynamic cartridge for clear, powerful audio, maximum feedback rejection, and minimal handling noise.

• UB-16 bodypack is a versatile unit with unique 3-way input switch allowing its operation selectively as an instrument, lavalier mic or headworn mic transmitter (with convenient DC phantom powering in the mic settings for condensers). An input level control allows optimal audio gain adjustment, and a locking 3.5 mm jack provides secure connection to the instrument cable, lavalier or headworn mic cord.

• Both the UH-16 and UB-16 transmitters feature OFF/STANDBY/On controls, low battery LED indicators, and offer easy channel selection via UP/DOWN buttons and a 2-segment LCD Channel display.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

UHF-16 Receiver

1. Mounting the Receiver

a. Table Mounting

To mount a receiver on a table or other horizontal surface, attach the four supplied rubber feet to the bottom corners of the receiver and place the receiver on the mounting surface.

b. Rack Mounting a Single Receiver

If you want to rack mount a single receiver in an audio equipment rack, contact the Nady Systems Service Department (see SERVICE FOR YOUR NADY

WIRELESS, page 18) for an optional RMK-16S SINGLE RACK MOUNTING KIT (6a) and proceed as

follows:

1. Attach the rack ears to the 2 holes on each side of the receiver with the supplied screws and mount the unit in the 19” audio equipment rack.

2. If you wish to also front mount the antennas, order the additional FMK-16S FRONT MOUNT

CONVERSION KIT (6b) also from the Nady Service Department when ordering the RMK-16S.

c. Rack Mounting 2 Receivers Side by Side

If you want to rack mount 2 receivers side-by-side in an audio equipment rack, contact the Nady Systems Service Department (see SERVICE FOR YOUR NADY WIRELESS, page 18) for an optional RMK-16D DOUBLE RACK MOUNTING KIT (6c) and proceed as follows:

1. Remove the covers of both receivers by removing the 4 screws on the bottom plate as shown.

2. Join the 2 receivers together with the supplied bolts and nuts, while also joining the back of the receivers with the supplied double side tape as shown

3. Attach the rack ears to the 2 holes on the outer sides of the receivers with the supplied screws and mount the units in the 19” audio equipment rack.

4. If you wish to also front mount the antennas, order the additional FMK-16D FRONT MOUNT CONVERSION KIT (6d) from the Nady Service Department when ordering the RMK-16D. This kit includes a passive antenna splitter/combiner so that the 2 CH A and CH B antennas for both side-by-side receivers (4 total) are combined into single CH A and CH B antennas on the front panel as shown.

(6a)

(6c)

(6b)

(6d)

(6e)

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