User Manual
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1. rr eee L LI A GER n GR Hill le Hill re Q A Q A 8 y q y POWER O KK S A power O KE J SN A SIGNAL Od SIGNAL Q Od Sel Eva O WMIU 101 R UHF 10H RECEIVER MODULE O WMU 101R UHF 10H RECEIVER MODULE O ANTENNA A USER MANUAL WMU401 4 LINK UHF WIRELESS MICROPHONE jun o _ gt E z User Interaction Elements Transmitter Handheld Transmitter 2xAA R6 Mignon Battery Front view Rear view USER MANUAL WMU401 4 LINK UHF WIRELESS MICROPHONE Hill AUDIO Functional Description The WMU401 is a UHF wireless microphone system with 4 independent wireless links Each link consists of either a handheld or a beltpack transmitter and a WMU101R receiver module fitted to the WMU401 rackframe Properly set up and used it provides 4 high quality signals which can be picked up independently or pre mixed from the receiver rackframe Advanced circuitry allows for only 2MHz radio bandwith being occupied making license free operation possible in many countries details see chapter operational license information EN DC inlet Connect the supplied 12V 500mA AC DC power adaptor here Only ever use the supplied adaptor or a manufacturer approved replacement Before plugging the adaptor into the unit and into the AC wall outlet make sure the AC voltage specified on the adaptor and the voltage supplied by t2. Hill Connections The WMU 401 use the below connector types for which the pin assignment must comply with the following specification Always make sure to use good connectors and cables to ensure proper opera tion Balanced connections are to be preferred over unbalanced connections where applicable and feasible Avoid unbalanced connections exceeding 2m of cable length Balanced Unbalanced Structure connection connection XLR male i GB D plug ni se oc black 3 shield 1 3 side shield 1 red 2 red 2 i black 3 shield 1 3 i shield 1 6 35mm TRS stereo i ring __ _ tip_ ring red tip i red tip ar tip TL ME gt black ring shield sleeve ring deee x sleeve shield sleeve 6 35mm TRS mono _ tip red tip red tip ay A e black sleeve shield sleeve sleeve 2 sleeve i shield uncon 3 5mm TRS stereo ring Y tip ring red tip red tip ay tip co A black ring shield sleeve ring sleeve sleeve shield sleeve RCA ED ti ti ost ME une red tip black sleeve shield uncon red tip shield sleeve CABLE Types OO TT ae red eo A ZA KA shield 1 conductor shielded cable for unbalanced connections 2 conductor shielded cable for balanced connections USER MANUAL WMU401 4 LINK UHF WIRELESS MICROPHONE Technical Specifications gt
3. 1 2011 EN300422 2 2011 EN62479 2010 EMC Directive 2004 108 EC EN55022 2010 Emissions EN55024 2010 Immunity EN61000 3 3 2008 EN61000 4 2 3 4 5 11 LVD Directive 2006 95 EC EN60065 2002 A1 2009 A11 2008 A2 2010 A12 2011 ROHS Directive 2002 95 EC and is marked as follows C Shoeburyness 10 May 2013 Place and date of issuing www hill audio com Hill Audio products are developed manufactured and distributed by Adelto Technologies Vanguard Way Shoeburyness Essex SS3 9QY UK www adelto com sales adelto com juu o
4. E ob Carrier frequencies Antenna System EU model 863 865 MHz ISM band 863 01MHz red 863 42 MHz yellow 864 30 MHz green 864 99 MHz blue Other territories on request Non diversity one antenna for two receivers System Oscillation Mode System Frequency stability Quartz Controlled fixed frequency 10ppm System S N Ratio System THD System frequency response 105 dB lt D 5 O 1kHz 50Hz 18kHz 3dB Receiver image rejection Receiver spurious rejection Transmitter RF power 85dB typ 75dB typ TOmW Transmitter spurious emissions Individual outputs 40dB from carrier Balanced XLR 2 2k0hm Mixed Output Unbalanced TS 2 2k0hm Dimensions handheld transmitter 243 x 48mm Weight handheld transmitter 238g no batteries Dimensions beltpack transmitter 205 x 68 x25mm Weight beltpack transmitter 76g no batteries Dimensions receiver 483 x 44 x 225mm Weight receiver Power supply supplied 2 8kg without power supply Primary 100 240V AC secondary 12 18V DC 0 8A gt EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Adelto Technologies Limited Address Vanguard Way Shoeburyness Essex SS3 9QY UK We declare on our own responsibility that the equipment Hill Audio WMU 401 is in conformity with the following directives and standards or regulations R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC EN301489 1 2011 EN301489 9 2007 EN301489 17 2012 EN300422
5. an AC supply with sufficient power handling protective earth con nection ground fault earth fault protection and overload protection B Disconnect the product from the AC supply during thunderstorms or longer periods of being unused B Make sure any heat sink or other cooling surface or any air convection slot is exposed sufficiently to free air circulation and is not blocked 8 Do not operate this product in environmental temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius and or 85 relative humidity Position the product in a safe and stable place for operation out of reach of unauthorized persons B Make sure any cable connections to and from the product are neither subject to potentially des tructive mechanical impact nor present any risk of stumbling or other accident risk to people Audio equipment may generate sound pressure levels sufficient to cause permanent hearing damage to persons Always start up at low volume settings and avoid prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels exceeding 90 dB 8 Do not open this product for service purposes There are no user serviceable parts inside Warranty will be void in any case of unauthorized service by the user or other not authorized persons B Take any precaution required by local law applicable regulations or good business practice to avoid injury of people or material damage by use of this product Explanation of symbols used in this manual and on the product AN ATTENTION DANGE
6. 9 and a volume control 10 Module Power indicator The LED is lit once the module receives power from the rackframe Module Radio indicator The LED is lit once the module receives a radio signal on its receiving frequency Once the matching transmitter is switched this LED shall hence be lit If the LED does not light up the transmitter may be out of reach or low on battery Module Audio Indicator Once an audio signal is received over the established radio link indicated by LED 7 being lit this LED turns on This LED cannot turn if no radio link is estab lished LED 7 off Module Volume Control Sets the output volume of the receiver module In applications where the individual outputs 3 are connected to mixer microphone inputs make sure to not set the volume controls 10 too low to avoid unnecessary amplification and additional noise on the mixer side In applications where the mixed output 2 is used the mix of the different micro phone signals can be set via these controls G s A UN USER MANUAL WMU401 4 LINK UHF WIRELESS MICROPHONE Hl SB amp A A E Hill AUDIO Microphone Capsule Basket handheld transmitter only This basket contains the dynamic capsule of the handheld transmitter To make sure that the capsule performs with its designed directional characteristics do not cover any part of the basket with your hand during usage Transmitter Power Indicator handheld transmitter only This LE
7. ANTENNA B USER MANUAL WMU 401 RevA 10 2014 4 LINK UHF WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEM USER MANUAL WMU401 4 LINK UHF WIRELESS MICROPHONE Hill AUDIO Welcome Thank you for choosing Hill Audio for your sound system To make sure that this product meets your expectations and provides long term reliable performance please read and follow this instruction manual carefully Manual Language UK This user manual is written in English For other languages visit www hill audio com FR Ce guide est crit en anglais Pour les autres langues visitez www hill audio com DE Diese Anleitung ist in Englisch verfasst Fur andere Sprachen www hill audio com ES Este manual esta escrito en Ingl s Para otros idiomas visite www hill audio com PT Este manual esta escrito em Ingl s Para outros idiomas visite www hill audio com IT Questo manuale scritto in inglese Per altre lingue visitare www hill audio com Important safety instructions B Read these instructions and all markings on the product Keep these instructions Heed all warnings and instructions both in this manual and on the product Clean only with a dry cloth Unplug from AC supply before cleaning Do not use this product near water and avoid any exposure to water B Before connecting this product to any AC supply make sure to check whether the AC mains vol tage and frequency match the indication on the product and its packaging Only connect this product to
8. D flashes once the transmit ter is switched on via the power switch 13 and the battery status is sufficient If the battery life approaches its end the indicator will be continuously lit and the battery must be replaced soon If the LED does not light up after switching on via the power switch 13 the battery is empty and must be replaced immediately Transmitter Power Switch Switches the transmitter on and off with separate positions for off radio on only audio mute middle position and radio and audio on Whenever not in use switch the transmitter off to save battery power Transmitter Battery cover This part covers the battery compartment 16 On the handheld transmitter turn the cover counter clockwise seen from transmitter bottom to open the battery compartment as shown On the beltpack transmitter flip down the cover lid as shown Transmitter antenna Do not cover this part during use Transmitter battery compartment Place two AA RA6 Mignon type batteries in this com partment and make sure top obey the polarity indication engraved into the compartment bottom Alkaline batteries are preferred for longer battery life and can deliver usage durations of up to 10 hours Transmitter microphone input beltpack transmitter only This is a 3 pin Mini XLR type connector which also provides the bias voltage to electret capsules Transmitter belt clip beltpack transmitter only Allows to clip the transm
9. R WARNING WARNING Read manual Safety hazard Hazardous voltage Fire hazard before installation Risk of injury or death Risk of severe or fatal and operation electric shock USER MANUAL WMU401 4 LINK UHF WIRELESS MICROPHONE i Hill AUDIO Description The WMU401 is a compact combination of 4 wireless high quality UHF microphone links in one single system lt is designed to make optimal use of a 2MHz bandwith and thus does not require switchable frequencies since interference free operation in such bandwith predetermines the frequency choice The frequency choice allows license free operation in many countries The VWMU401 is available in different configurations of wireless and beltpack transmitters which are color coded for ease of visual assignment between transmitter and receiver The multitude of wireless links the ease of setup and operation and the low cost of ownership make this system perfect for any budget sensitive muilti link application Operational license information Wireless communication is strictly regulated in most countries for the sake of public safety air traffic commincation rescue service communication as well as personal convenience quality of TV WiFi and mobile phone services For the use of wireless microphones most countries have a reserved frequency band Operation in this frequency band however is in some countries or at some frequen cies still subject to governmental approval for whi
10. ch the user must apply prior to operation Users of wireless microphone systems are OBLIGED to make themselves aware of their locally permitted frequencies and the required registration approval procedures PRIOR to operation For EU markets the WMU401 is delivered with all frequencies 863 010MHz 863 420MHz 864 300MHz 864 990MH inside the license and registration free ISM band 863 865MHz TV channel 70 The unit complies further with EN301489 1 9 and EN300422 1 2 and as such adheres to the R amp TTE directive of the European Union and does not need an individual EC type examination of every member state Outside of the EU regulations differ Contact your local authorities prior to operation Health advice This unit produces and absorbs electromagnetic radiation The strength of radiation and the sensitiv ity for disturbing interference matches the CE and FCC requirements A corresponding sign is printed on the backside of the unit Any change or modification may affect the behavior of the unit concerning electromagnetic radiation with the CE requirements eventually not to be met any more The manufac turer takes no responsibility in this case Functional advice This unit is immune to the presence of electromagnetic disturbances both conducted and radiated Up to a certain level Under peak conditions the unit is classified to show a class C performance criteria and may encounter temporary degradation or loss of function which
11. he wall outlet match DANGER Whenever the specified voltage of your AC adaptor should not match the local conditions do NOT plug the AC adaptor into the wall outlet and contact your dealer imme diately gt Mixed Audio Output This is an unbalanced Va TS jack carrying a line level signal which is mixed from the 4 WMU101R receiver modules according to the setting of the volume control on each receiver module 10 Connect this to any line level input of an audio mixer Individual Receiver Audio Outputs Each ofthese male XLR jacks is a balanced output assigned to the relative receiver module The output level is at microphone level for connection to a microphone input of a mixer The volume can be controlled via the front panel controls 10 of each receiver module Antenna sockets TNC and antennas The supplied antennas shall be fixed to the sockets by completely inserting the plug and tightening the sleeve nut Power switch Switches the receiver rackframe on and off Note that transmitters need to be switched on and off seperately Receiver Module WMU101R Every module contains the complete receiver electronics for a wireless link and can be exchanged by unscrewing the 4 screws on the front sliding out the module and sliding in a replacement If this ever becomes necessary make sure to replace a module with one of the same frequency Every module has various indicators for Power 7 radio frequency signal 8 audio signal
12. itter on a belt USER MANUAL WMU401 4 LINK UHF WIRELESS MICROPHONE Hill AUDIO Setting up Rack Mounting If necessary the WMU 401 receiver rackframe can be rackmounted The necessary accessories are contained in the package Attach the supplied rack ears with the contained screws securely with ALL screws placed and tightened as shown below 1 E WMU LEVEL 401 wnu 1 AMES EE a EHI a Paea a 30 80 WMU AOIR 4115 WMU AOIR wmu Making connections Based on the setup connect the 4 individual outputs to the microphone inputs of a mixer Setup A or connect the mixed signal output to a line level processing device Setup B bee 0098 90 WWW HILL AUDIO COM USER MANUAL WMU401 4 LINK UHF WIRELESS MICROPHONE jun o juuni gt E z Operation Before starting operation make sure that the transmitters are fitted with batteries of sufficient charge and that the antennas are fitted properly to the receiver A Powering up Following a proper power up sequence protects your equipment specifically speakers and your ears Follow the below procedure 8 Turn down all output volume con
13. may need manual help to recover In such case disconnect the AC power from the unit and reconnect it again to recover Environmental advice This unit is built to conform to the ROHS standards and the WEEE directive 2002 96 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union Under these regulations the product shall not be discarded into regular garbage at the end of its life but shall be returned to authorized recycling stations Unpacking Please check that the box contains the following items Main parts 1 pc WMU 401 receiver case fitted with 4 pcs WWMU 101R receivers 4 pcs Transmitters number of handheld beltpack depending on configuration X pcs Neck band Tie clip mcrophones only with beltpack configurations 1 pc Power adaptor 2 pcs Antennas 2 pcs Rack brackets 1 pc Operation manual If any part is missing please contact your dealer immediately for replacement EE USER MANUAL WMU401 4 LINK UHF WIRELESS MICROPHONE Hill AUDIO Controls and Connections Receiver Connections Rear Dutput Section EJ gt gt A 1 2 3 4 CONCEIVED IN THE UK Hill O O O DIO OUTPUT 4 OUTPUT 3 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 1 gt MIX OUTPUT Power Section READ USER MANUAL FOR INSTALLATION AND FIRST USE WARRANTY VOID IF STICKER MISSING WWW HILL AUDIO COM QUAD UHF MICROPHONE RECEIVER gt CE wens ASSEMBLED IN THE P R C
14. of the mixer to maxi mum to drive your amplifier properly you will create unnecessary noise as you first dispose of some already existing signal level and then later apply amplification tainted with noise to make it up Obviously these two requirements are marking a levelling window that the operator must match to achieve a good sound with as little distortion and noise as possible C Specific considerations about wireless equipment G Retain a line of sight between transmitter and receiver any visible obstacle is also an obstacle to radio waves B Since it is easy to move around with wireless microphones make sure that you do not occupy posi tions close to speakers which may spur unwanted feedback Do not cover antennas and make sure the received antennas are not inside a flight case or similar Avoid large metal objects in close proximity of the receiver as they may absorb much of the radio energy Do not operate several transmitters of different frequency closer than 2m to the receiver The spurious emissions of a transmitter can be strong enough in such proximity to cause reception on an unwanted other channel If you wish to operate very closely to the receiver only operate links 1 and 4 and turn the output volumes of links 2 and 3 to zero Switch transmitters off whenever possible to extend the battery life and avoid any unwanted inter ference PAGE 8 8 USER MANUAL WMU401 4 LINK UHF WIRELESS MICROPHONE
15. trols of any equipment in your audio system Switch on your audio sources first Tuners CD Players PC s with soundcards Tapedecks etc Switch on the audio mixer Switch on any audio processor between the mixer and the amplifier s if any Switch on the amplifier s 8 Turn up the audio level on your sources if such controls are provided Set the audio output of your mixer to a low level Set the audio output of any audio processor between the mixer and the amplifier s to a medium level if any such processors 8 Turn up the volume controls of your amplifier s slowly B Make adjustments to all volume settings as needed For switching off follow the inverse sequence always switch off your amplifier s first then any processors between mixer and amplifier s then the mixer then the sources B Use Apart from using good equipment good sound comes from using it correctly Level setting mistakes are one of the common reasons why even good equipment may not perform as desired For setting levels please be reminded that two guidelines need to be followed 8 Avoid distortion by leaving some headroom Never overrun any audio equipment s inputs Level meters and displays allow you to make sure that signals do not enter critical levels Avoid unnecessary amplification by using as little attenuation as possible For example if you turn down the input gain of a mixer to minimum and then increase the main output
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