Nady Systems UWS100, UWS100LTHM20U, UWS100HT, UWS100LTHM1, UWS100GT User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
UWS-10 0
100-Channel Select UHF Wireless System
Contents
System Features
Introduction .............................................................................................................................2
Using this Manual .................................................................................................................... 2
System Features ..................................................................................................................... 3
Quick User Controls Guide ...................................................................................................... 4
System Operation
UWS-100 Receiver .............................................................................................................. 8
UHT-100 Handheld Microphone Transmitter ......................................................................10
UBT-100 Bodypack Microphone/Instrument Transmitter ...................................................11
Cautions and Troubleshooting ................................................................................................14
Miscellaneous Tips .................................................................................................................15
Specifications .........................................................................................................................16
Frequency Plan .......................................................................................................................17
Optional Accessories ..............................................................................................................17
Service Information ................................................................................................................17
Warranty .................................................................................................................................18
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Nady UWS-100 wireless system, and congratulations on your choice. The UWS-100 has the best performance and price value in professional UHF wireless, offering clear-channel, frequency-agile operation on the UHF band for interference-free performance in any application or locale. The UWS-100 delivers 100 user-selectable channels, frequency synthesized in 00-99 channels in the US frequency band 667MHz-697MHz. The built-in Autoscan feature offers a quick and convenient way to select an open channel for single system use or to set up many wireless systems at the same location for simultaneous multichannel operation. The UWS-100 features proprietary companding and low-noise circuitry for an industry-best 120dB dynamic range, and the clearest, most natural sound available in wireless today
Using This Manual
This booklet provides instructions for the operation of the UWS-100 and includes a description of features, a quick user controls guide, a step-by-step guide to operations for each unit, system specifications, a troubleshooting guide, miscellaneous tips, and servicing information.
UWS-100 System
Unsurpassed state-of-the-art PLL UHF • performance with 120dB dynamic range and operation, up to 500 ft. (line-of-sight)
DigiTRU Diversity™ for maximum range • and dropout protection
100 UHF frequencies per band. Clear • channels user selectable manually or with Autoscan for quick, convenient set up, with selected channel stored in memory for subsequent use.
ASC™ (Auto-Sync Channels) download • feature sends selected Channel information to transmitter via IR sender for easy frequency synchronization
Sophisticated IF filtering for optimal • simultaneous operation of multiple systems in the same location
Front panel touch control buttons for ease • of channel selection and ASC™ operation
Dual front panel permanently attached • swivel antennas
Full front panel LED indicators including • A/B diversity, Channel selected, ASC™ transfer status, and bi-color (green/red) AF level
Back panel On/Off switch, balanced XLR • fixed Mic Level and adjustable unbalanced ¼” jack audio Line Level outputs; squelch (RF mute) adjust; DC input jack; volume control for ease of operation
Externally powered with included DC • adapter (15 VDC 400 mA)
Rugged all-metal receiver for long-term • durability
Choice of transmitters: UHT-100 handheld • mic or UBT-100 bodypack—lavalier (LT), Headmic™ (HM), or instrument (GT)
Optional RMT-1KUD available for • rackmounting single or dual UWS-100 receivers
UHT-100 Handheld Mic Transmitter•
Off/On/Mute power switch allows • convenient audio muting with the transmitter on
RF power HI/LO and TX power lock • On/Off switches
LCD display indicates Power/Battery Level • status and Channel selected
Convenient, economical operation with • two AA alkaline or NiMH batteries
Features the Nady DM-10D unidirectional • neodymium dynamic cartridge for optimal true sound, maximum feedback rejection and minimal handling noise
Sleek housing with internal antenna for • durable long life and optimum aesthetics
Rubber-feel finish for sure grip•
UBT-100 Bodypack Transmitter
Off/On/Mute power switch allows • convenient audio muting with the transmitter on
LCD display indicates Power/Battery Level • status and Group/Channel selected
Convenient, economical operation with • two AA alkaline or NiMH batteries
Easily accessible input level adjustment • (HM/LT)
Compact housing, durable removable • antenna and unique locking 3.5mm mini plug connector for mic or instrument cable
Quick User Controls Guide
1
SELECT
AF
A B
CHA NNELIRASC
RF
A
B
UWS-100
UHF PLL WIRELESS SYSTEM
DigiTRU Diversity
ASC™ SYSTEM
2 7 4 5 63
15VDC IN
400mA
MIC OUT
BALA NCED
UNBALANCED
LINE OUT
VOLUME
POWER
+
MIN MAX
MUTE LEVEL
8 10 11 12 139
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UWS-100 Receiver: Front View
UWS-100 Receiver: Back View
1. DUAL ANTENNAS Permanently mounted.
Rotate to 45° as shown for optimal reception
2. SELECT BUTTON Press once quickly to start
the Auto Scan function to search for an interference-free channel. Press and hold for ~2 seconds to manually select one of 100 channels
3. CHANNEL DISPLAY LED indicator displays the
selected channel from 00-99 in numerical format
4. AF LED INDICATOR Bi-color LED (green/orange)
displays received audio level (orange indicates maximum allowable audio level)
5. RF A/B LED INDICATORS Indicate diversity A or B
antenna reception when transmitter is on
6. IR WINDOW Transmits LED Infrared signal
for linking the receiver to the transmitter for frequency downloads, with blinking IR LED status indicator
7. ASC
SYNC BUTTON Starts the IR link
download of the receiver’s selected channel to the transmitter. Position the transmitter IR receptor window 6-12” away from the receiver IR window, press the ASC button once and wait one second for the receiver to respond. The red LED inside the IR window will flash twice within two seconds. If the IR data download is successful, the transmitter LCD display’s backlight will light and the receiver’s RF A/B LED will also light, indicating reception of the receiver signal from the transmitter
8. DC INPUT JACK For connecting external AC/DC
adapter to power receiver (DC15VDC/400mA)
9. POWER ROCKER SWITCH Press right side to turn
On or press left side to turn Off receiver. The Channel Display (3) is lit when the unit is on
10. BALANCED MIC OUT XLR JACK Audio output at
fixed MIC level
11. UNBALANCED LINE OUT ¼” JACK Line level
audio output, adjustable with Volume control
12. VOLUME CONTROL Selects desired output
volume level for the Unbalanced Line Out
13. MUTE LEVEL (RF SQUELCH) Controls the mute
level for the receiver. Turn clockwise for maximum range or turn counterclockwise, if needed, to minimize noises from outside RF interference upon muting
14. DC POWER SUPPLY ADAPTER DC15VDC/400mA
Quick User Controls Guide
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19
17 1816
16A
16C
16B
NADY
UHT-100
20
21 22
23
25 26
24
30
29
31
28
40
41
42
27
27A
27B
OFF O N
LO BAT
STDBY
UBT-100
IR
ASC
SYSTEM
Quick User Controls Guide
UHT-100 Handheld Transmitter: Front and Back
UB-100 Bodypack Transmitter
15. MIC BALL Windscreen 16A. LCD DISPLAY: CHANNEL Indicates channel
(00-99)
16
B. LCD DISPLAY: BATTERY Indicates battery status
from one (weakest) to five (strongest) bars. Flashing “BATT” indicates low battery
16
C. LCD DISPLAY: TX LOCK KEY Indicates Power
On/Off switch is locked (see #20)
17. IR RECEPTOR SENSOR/WINDOW Infrared LED
sensor for linking the transmitter microphone to the receiver during IR frequency downloads
18. OFF/STBY/ON Slide power switch to ON or OFF
to turn mic on/off, or to STBY to turn on power with audio muted
19. BATTERY COMPARTMENT Holds two AA alkaline
or NiMH batteries— observe correct polarity
20. TRANSMITTER LOCK SWITCH Slide the switch
to ON to lock the TX, or OFF to unlock the TX. (IR channel programming still functions normally)
21. RF POWER HI/ LO Slide the switch to HI for
more RF output, or LOW for less RF output— consumes less battery power in this setting and also better for simultaneous multichannel
22. INTERNAL ANTENNA For best operating range,
23. BATTERY COVER Slide open battery slot to
operation applications
do not handle this antenna during use
insert batteries
24. ANTENNA Removable antenna—should be
attached during operation
25. OFF/STDBY/ON SWITCH Slide power switch to
ON or OFF to turn on/off. Set to STDBY to turn power on with audio muted
26. INPUT JACK Locking 3.5mm mini-jack for
connecting audio input cord from lapel mic (LT),
Headmic
27A. LCD DISPLAY: CHANNEL Indicates channel
(00-99)
27
B. LCD DISPLAY: BATTERY Indicates battery status
from one (weakest) to five (strongest) bars and flashing “BATT” for low battery
28. BELT CLIP On back of unit
(LT/HM), or instrument (GT) cable
29. IR RECEPTOR SENSOR Infrared LED sensor for
linking the transmitter to the receiver during IR frequency download
30. LATCHING BATTERY COMPARTMENT DOOR
Slide open to insert batteries
31. BATTERY COMPARTMENT Holds two AA alkaline
or NiMH batteries
37. INPUT VOLUME LEVEL (On back of unit) Adjusts
input (LT/HM) audio level for optimal sound
40. INSTRUMENT CORD GT cable— connects
Instrument’s audio output to TX input jack
41. HEADMIC
42. LAVALIER MIC Lavalier (lapel) microphone—
to transmitter input jack
connects to transmitter input jack
Headworn microphone— connects
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