Nady Systems UHF3HTSYSMU2 User's Manual
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1. NAL INC Single Channel UHF DigiTRU Diversity Wireless System CONTENTS CONTENTS Aa E e E E E TAT 2 INTRODUCTION soiccesssacccssecesasesocvcosecetusnstsencevecsevecsesscuseesssesovesvancesecseeses 2 USING THIS MANUAL jess scscsccsseseccesecetestacsscscossevcasessensesscscvsecevsscesesssesose 2 SYSTEM FEATURES ses cssicssssievsssscesecccscesestossecessosssedsntisuesstusvevsdavessesctscssse 3 UHF 3 RECEIVER i 5 03sccccsencccssstscnvessdateecosssaccsseedesesscssicssssttedestsdenessunvesse 4 UH 3 HANDHELD MICROPHONE TRANSMITTER sssccccssssscessssceeees 7 UB 3 BODYPACK MICROPHONE TRANSMITTER c sssssccsssssecssssceeees 8 SPECIFICATIONS os ciscccis de cabzcdveeccedicsScaasbendsdesevsqecceseccccueacetecdvoschecobacevence 11 SERVICE sesiis aissar cxvssbovselesunsniieasensivasvacste Back Cover INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Nady UHF 3 Diversity Wireless Microphone System and congratulations on your choice The UHF 3 is loaded with top professional operating features and is the best performance and price value available in UHF diversity wireless systems USING THIS MANUAL This booklet gives instructions for the operation of the UHF 3 wireless including handheld instrument lavalier headmic and plug in transmitter systems Please read the instructions for your system completely before operating unit This manual will first list the features of the UHF 3 and then will take you step by step to2. lights steady for low battery alert e Convenient economical operation with two AA Alkaline or NiMH batteries UB 3 BODYPACK TRANSMITTERS e Choice of instrument or headworn lavalier microphone bodypack transmitter e Audio mute switch allows convenient audio muting with the transmitter ON Bicolor LED status indicator Unit ON green Low Battery Alert orange Locking 3 5mm mini jack provides secure connection for removable microphone or instrument cable Easily accessible input level adjust control for optimum sound Convenient economical operation with two AAA Alkaline batteries UHF 3 RECEIVER 1 Rackmounting the Receiver There are 2 options available for rackmounting the UHF 3 receiver singly or side by side with another UHF 3 Series receiver a Single mounting Remove the receiver SIDE MOUNT CLIP 1 from each side of the receiver as shown and slide in the optional ERM 3 RACK EARS 2 b Side by side double mounting After removing the SIDE MOUNT CLIPS 1 from both UHF 3 receivers join the two receivers with the EJC 3 JOINING CLIP 3 and attach the ERM 33 RACK EARS 4 as shown Note Do not mount the receiver in a rack directly above an amplifier or other source of high heat this could degrade the performance of the UHF 3 Always ensure adequate airflow and heat dissipation in any rack configuration 2 Powering the Receiver Plug the 12V AC DC ADAPTER 5 provided into the DC INPUT JACK 9 on the back of the recei
3. the A or B LEDs may extinguish briefly This is normal the unit s DigiTRU Diversity reception ensures that the received audio will not be interrupted When both LEDs extinguish the transmitter is out of range for that given location and the user should move closer to the receiver to re establish the radio link 5 Connecting the Audio Output The UHF 3 receiver provides both a fixed mic level BALANCED MIC AUDIO OUTPUT XLR 7 and an adjustable line level AUX AUDIO OUTPUT 1 4 jack 10 Note As when making any connection make sure the amplifier or mixing board volume is at the minimum level before plugging in the receiver to avoid possible sound system damage Microphone Connection using the UB 3 transmitter with either a headworn or lavalier microphone or the UH 3 handheld microphone transmitter For microphone use either the BALANCED MIC AUDIO OUTPUT XLR 7 or the 1 4 line level AUX AUDIO OUTPUT 10 can be used The XLR output is set at a non adjustable microphone level similar to hardwired mic levels Plug an XLR connector into the XLR output socket on the rear of the unit and plug the other end into your amplifier or mixing board Make sure the phantom power on your mixing board is turned off and the volume is turned down when making connections For your convenience the XLR output level is preset at the factory and is not adjustable with the receiver volume control To use the 1 4 AUX AUDIO OUTPUT socket follow the instruct
4. M F3E 20KHz normal Up to 250 ft typical depending on site conditions up to 500 feet optimum line of sight DigiTRU Diversity Dual Antenna External Control Tone Key 30 720 KHz Power ON OFF Volume Control Squelch Mute Adjust DC in 1 4 6 3 mm unbalanced phone jack 360 mV no load XLR balanced output 24 mV 600 Ohm load Power ON Diversity A B Audio Peak 60dB image and spurious DC 18V 250 mA AC DC adapter included 1 75 x 7 5 x 8 1 4 4 x 19 x 20 7 cm 1 6 lbs 73 kg 11 2 28 5 cm dual telescopic UB 3 Bodypack 3 5mm locking mini jack 3 way select switch for inputs instrument headworn mic or lavalier mic UH 3 Handheld Integral Nady DM 10D neodymium dynamic cartridge UB 3 POWER MUTE ON OFF INSTRUMENT HEADWORN MIC LAV MIC INPUT LEVEL UH 3 POWER MUTE ON OFF UB 3 Bicolor Unit ON green Low Battery Alert orange UH 3 Unit ON single flash Low Battery Alert steady 50mW nominal maximum allowed by FCC lt 50 dB UH 3 AA Alkaline 2x UB 3 AAA Alkaline 2x UH 3 8 10 Hours 150mA draw typical UB 3 4 5 Hours UB 3 Bodypack 3 25 x 2 187 x 1 8 25 cm x 5 53 cm x 2 54 cm UH 3 Handheld 2 x 9 5 08 cm x 22 86 cm UB 3 Bodypack 2 25 oz 0 064 kg without battery UH 3 Handheld 10 15 oz 0 28 kg without battery SERVICE U S Should your Nady Wireless Microphone System require service please contact the Nady Service Department vi
5. a telephone at 510 652 2411 or e mail to service nady com 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 experiencing The warranty card enclosed with this system contains additional valuable warranty and service information Keep it in a safe place for future possible reference 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 amp 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 NADY SYSTEMS INC SYSTEMS 6701 Shellmound Street Emeryville CA 94608 USA Si Tel 510 652 2411 Fax 510 652 5075 www nady com
6. ccording to the input selected Note Use only the input audio source as per the input selected with the AUDIO INPUT SELECTOR SWITCH or the audio will not be optimal a muddy or distorted sound may result To secure the connection turn the slip ring on the plug clock wise to thread it on the jack To unplug reverse the process Slip the transmitter into a pocket or CLIP 33 it on to your clothes or instrument strap if using the UB 3 as an instrument transmitter 4 Turn on the UB 3 by sliding the audio MUTE SWITCH 27 to the ON position first Then slide the POWER SWITCH 29 to the ON position The battery indicator LED 28 will give a single quick flash indicating usable battery strength In the case of dead or low batteries the LED will either not go on at all or will stay on continuously indicating that the batteries should be replaced with fresh ones To preserve battery life turn the transmitter off when not in use The A AND OR B DIVERSITY LED INDICATORS 13 on the UHF 3 receiver should now be lit indicating a received signal from the transmitter 5 Instrument Use Secure the connection from the GT CABLE 34 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 MUTE SWITCH 27 to OFF position Adjust the volume of the receiver as per the Audio Output Instrument Connection sec
7. ions for the Instrument Connection above except start the receiver volume at 1 2 MAX and adjust until the volume level is optimal If the volume control is set too high you may overload your mixer or amp The UHF 3 receiver is equipped with a 5 segment LED AF LEVEL DISPLAY 14 Occasional flickering of the top AF Peak LED indicator on loud inputs to the transmitter is normal If this LED lights continuously decrease the volume to the transmitter or overload distortion may result a UH 3 HANDHELD MICROPHONE TRANSMITTER Unscrew the BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER 16 and remove exposing the BATTERY HOLDER 17 Insert 2 fresh AA ALKALINE BATTERIES 18 observing the correct polarity as marked and screw the cover back on to the microphone Make sure the cover is screwed on completely Fresh alkaline batteries can last up to 10 hours in use but in order to ensure optimum performance it is recommended that you replace the batteries after every 7 8 hours of use Turn on the UH 3 by sliding the audio MUTE SWITCH 19 to the OFF position first Then slide the POWER SWITCH 21 to the ON position The TX LED indicator 22 will stay on The battery indicator LED 20 will give a single quick flash indicating usable battery strength In the case of a dead or low battery the LED will either not go on at all or will stay on continuously indicating that the batteries sho
8. k To unplug reverse the process To use the lavalier mic attach it at chest level Do not place it too close to the mouth a distance of about six inches usually works best To use the headworn mic place it on the head and adjust the boom so that the mic is about one inch to the side of the front of the mouth As the microphone cord also serves as the antenna be sure to extend it fully Rolling up or shortening the cord may reduce the effective operating range keep it as straight as possible When ready to speak slide the audio MUTE SWITCH 27 to the ON position Adjust the volume of the receiver as per the Audio Output Microphone Connection section of the above UHF 3 receiver instruction Note Observe care in selecting P A volume transmitter location and speaker placement 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 Unidirectional mics are more resistant fo feedback but pick up sound sources best that are directly in front of the mic Also mics that are farther from the sound source such as lavaliers require more acoustic gain and thus are also more prone to feedback than close source mics such as handheld or headworn models that are used close to the mouth For optimum performance an INPUT LEVEL CONTROL 25 is provided Adju
9. show you how to operate your new system After reading the receiver instructions turn to the section of the booklet that covers the type of transmitter used with your new system Each section will give you detailed operating instructions Also included in this manual are system specifications and servicing information N SYSTEM FEATURES UHF 3 RECEIVER e Half rack receiver design with retractable front panel dual antennas e Clear channel operation on the wide open uncluttered UHF band for interference free performance in any application or locale e Nady s proprietary companding circuitry for an industry best 120dB Dynamic Range and the clearest most natural sound available Tone Squelch for locking out potential interference e UHF 3 receiver with DigiTRU Diversity for maximum range and dropout protection full LED indicators both 1 4 unbalanced and XLR balanced outputs and special circuitry for noiseless transmitter ON OFF switching e Mute squelch adjust control e Externally powered by AC DC power adapter e Unique snap out panel locking tabs for single receiver or dual receiver side by side optional rack mounting UH 3 HANDHELD MIC TRANSMITTER e Features the Nady DM 10D unidirectional neodymium dynamic cartridge for optimum true sound maximum feedback rejection and minimal handling noise e Audio mute switch allows convenient audio muting with the transmitter ON Status LED indicator flashes once for unit ON
10. st the gain by turning the control with a small screw driver For lavalier mic use it is recommended that the level be set at about 2 3 maximum For headworn mic use it may be advisable to turn the gain down somewhat depending on the volume levels expected In either application experiment and set for maximum possible gain without audible distortion on the high level peaks Note Turning down the gain too much can compromise the signal to noise and is not recommended The UHF 3 receiver is equipped with a 5 segment LED AF LEVEL DISPLAY 14 Occasional flickering of the top AF Peak LED indicator on loud inputs to the transmitter is normal If this LED lights continuously but if the LED stays lit continuously turn down the INPUT LEVEL CONTROL 25 on the UB 3 transmitter or noticeable distortion may result SPECIFICATIONS UHF 3 OVERALL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE Frequency Response Dynamic Range Total Harmonic Distortion RF Carrier Frequency Range Frequency Stability Modulation Operating Range RECEIVER Reception Mode Squelch Controls Connectors LED Indicators Unwanted Signal Rejection Power Requirements Dimensions Max Weight Antenna TRANSMITTERS Audio Inputs Controls LED Indicator RF Power Out Harmonic amp Spurious Emissions Battery Battery Life Dimensions Weight 30 Hz 18 KHz 3 dB 120 dB lt 0 6 UHF choice of single frequencies from 470 500 MHz 0 005 crystal controlled F
11. tion of the above UHF 3 receiver instruction Note The INPUT LEVEL CONTROL 25 is deactivated and not used when the UB 3 is in INSTRUMENT mode Levels should be adjusted with the volume control of your instrument The UHF 3 receiver is equipped with a 5 segment LED AF LEVEL DISPLAY 14 Occasional flickering of the top AF Peak LED indicator on loud inputs to the transmitter is normal If this LED lights continuously turn down the INPUT LEVEL CONTROL 25 on the UB 3 transmitter or noticeable distortion may result Note Scratchy noises can sometimes occur when some electric guitars with dirty pots or connections are used with any wireless system Therefore the supplied INSTRUMENT CORD 34 has a factory installed capacitor inside the 1 4 plug This capacitor provides first order filtering 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 1 Make sure all guitar volume and tone pots are clean and all contacts are solid this is very important 2 A 47pf capacitor soldered across the hot to ground terminals of the guitar s volume and tone pots will provide extra filtering 6 Microphone Use with either a lavalier or headworn microphone Secure the connection from the LAVALIER 36 or HEADWORN MIC CORD 35 by turning the slip ring on the plug into the transmitter clockwise to thread it on to the jac
12. uld be replaced with fresh ones To preserve battery life turn the transmitter off when not in use The microphone is now ready to use The A and or B DIVERSITY LED INDICATORS 13 on the UHF 3 receiver should now be lit indicating a received signal from the transmitter When ready to speak slide the audio MUTE SWITCH 19 to the ON position Adjust the volume of the receiver as per the Audio Output Microphone Connection section of the above UHF 3 receiver instructions Note Observe care in selecting P A volume transmitter location and speaker placement so that acoustic feedback howling or screeching will be avoided UB 3 BODYPACK MICROPHONE TRANSMITTER 1 Open the hinged BATTERY DOOR 23 and insert 2 fresh AAA ALKALINE BATTERIES into the BATTERY COMPARTMENT 24 observing the correct polarity Fresh alkaline batteries can last up to 5 hours in use but in order to ensure optimum performance it is recommended that the batteries be replaced after 3 4 hours of use 2 The UB 3 is equipped with an INPUT SELECTOR SWITCH 32 located under the cover for selecting the type of audio input you will be supplying to the transmitter Select from the choice of three positions INSTRUMENT for guitar bass etc HEADWORN MIC LAVALIER MIC 3 The UB 3 is provided with a 3 5 mm LOCKING JACK 26 for connecting the audio input selected Connect either the INSTRUMENT CORD 34 or the HHADWORN MIC 35 or LAVALIER MIC CORD 36 as desired a
13. ver Then plug the power supply into an AC outlet Note Any 12V DC source with 400mA capability can also be used Press the POWER SWITCH 11 once to turn on the receiver The POWER ON LED 12 will now light and the receiver is operational 3 Antennas The UHF 3 receiver is supplied with TELESCOPIC ANTENNAS 15 These should be extended fully to obtain maximum range Optimal antenna position is 45 degrees from the receiver at 90 degrees from each other For maximum range it is always best fo maintain a line of sight no obstructions between the receiver antennas and the transmitter at all times whenever possible 4 Mute Squelch Adjustment In normal operation the SQUELCH CONTROL 6 should be set fully clockwise to the factory preset RF level Max Sens However in areas of high RF activity the squelch or mute as it is sometimes called may need to be adjusted to compensate for the adverse conditions in a particular location If with the transmitter off the receiver s A and or B DIVERSITY LED INDICATORS 13 flicker or stay on the squelch control should be turned counterclockwise until the A and or B LEDs extinguish When the squelch is properly adjusted the A and or B LEDs will only light when the system transmitter is turned on Turning the squelch control too far counterclockwise will reduce the range but yield a quieter squelch mute function During operation especially at ranges greater than 75 feet one or the other of
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