Nady Systems UHF-16 User's Manual
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1. Plug the 1 4 phone plug from the INSTRUMENT 31 cord into the instrument Verify that the INPUT SELECTOR SWITCH 23 is in the GT position When ready to play slide the audio OFF STANDBY ON SWITCH 28 to the ON position Adjust the volume of the receiver as per the Audio Output Instrument Connections section of the preceding UHF 16 receiver instructions Note The INPUT LEVEL CONTROL 26 is deactivated and not used when the UB 16 is in GT instrument mode Levels should be adjusted with the volume control of your instrument The UHF 16 receiver is equipped with an AF DISPLAY 11a icon which displays up to 4 segments depending on the strength of the audio signal from the transmitter Occasional flickering of the 4 bar segment of this display on loud inputs to the transmitter is normal If this segment displays continuously turn down the instrument volume or noticeable distortion may result Experiment and set for maximum possible gain without audible distortion on the high level peaks Note Turning down the gain or instrument volume too much can compromise the signal to noise and is not recommended 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 23 cord 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 eliminat2. iF 15 UHF Wireless Microphone and Instrument System FLL PTS WELLES EER 16 Channel PLL Frequency Synthesized TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Using this Manual s es 4 SYSTEM FEATURES UHF 16 Receiver ou eee cccseseeeseesececeeeteeseeeeeeeaee 5 UB 16 and UH 16 Transmitters ccs 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UHF 16 Receiver 1 Mounting the Receiver uo eee 6 a Table MOUNTING s es 6 b Rack Mounting a Single Receiver 6 c Rack Mounting 2 Receivers Side by Side 6 2 Installing Antennas eccceeeeeeeeeeteteeeeeeteees 7 3 Powering the Receiver 7 4 Choosing an Operating Frequency 8 5 Mute Adjustment uo ee 8 6 Diversity Operation 8 7 Connecting Audio Output 8 a Instrument Connection sse 9 b Microphone Connection cceeseeeeees 9 8 Locking the Keyboard ou a 9 Simultaneous Multi Channel Operation 9 UH 16 Handheld Microphone Transmitter 1 Powering the Transmitter 0 ee 10 2 Selecting the Operating Frequency 10 3 Selecting the Tone Squelch Mode Activity Indicator seeen 10 4 Locking the Keyboard oo eee 10 5 Microphone Operation c cceeeeeeeeees 11 UB 16 Bodypack Transmitter 1 Powering the Transmitter uo ee 12 2 Selecting Input for Operation 0 cee 12 3 Connecting the Audio Source eeeeee 12 4 Turning on the Transmitter w be 5 Selectin
3. 861 35 MHz 744 15 MHz 817 60 MHz 862 05 MHz 745 95 MHz 819 05 MHz 863 60 MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ee ee A ee oar wnD O 16 SPECIFICATIONS UHF 16 System Operating Frequency Range 16 channels switchable in pre programmed bands up to 26 MHz wide in the 726 865 MHz range country dependent Freq Synthesized PLL system with frequency stability lt 0 005 Frequency Response 30 HZ 15 KHZ 3 dB Dynamic Range 120 dB Harmonic Distortions lt 0 5 Modulation FM 25 KHz nominal Operating Range 250 feet typical depending on site conditions up to 500 feet optimum line of sight UHF 16 Receiver Receiving System Dual conversion superheterodyne with DigiTRU Diversity Sensitivity 107 dBm nominal Selectivity 60 dB nominal 75 KHz offset Image Rejection 70 dB minimum Spurious Rejection 65 dB nominal Mute Threshold 90 dBm adjustable Audio Output Level Unbalanced output 360 mV adjustable Mic Level Balanced Output 24 mV Audio Output Impedance Balanced and unbalanced both 600 ohms Controls Power On Off switch Level control Up Down Channel select buttons Mute RF squelch adjust LED Indicators Power on Mute on LCD Display Single backlit LCD panel indicating channel frequency selected received AF and RF level A B diversity status and transmitter low battery alert Power Requirements AC DC adapter 12 VDC 500 mA 115 230 VAC Antenna Right
4. Tone Squelch the keyboard can be locked by holding both the UP and DOWN BUTTONS 20 at the same time for 3 seconds See the CHANNEL DISPLAY AND UP DOWN BUTTON OPERATION page 15 5 Microphone Operation The microphone is now ready to use The RECEIVED RF LEVEL 11a icon and either the A or B DIVERSITY STATUS ICONS 11e on the UHF 16 receiver should now be lit indicating a received signal from the transmitter The receiver TX LED INDICATOR 10 should be on When ready to speak slide the OFF STANDBY ON SWITCH 17 to the ON position Adjust the volume of the receiver as per the Audio Output Microphone Connection section of the above UHF 16 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 The UHF 16 receiver is equipped with an AF DISPLAY 11a icon which displays up to 4 segments depending on the strength of the audio signal from the transmitter Occasional flickering of the 4 bar segment of this display on loud inputs to the transmitter is normal If this segment displays continuously and or distortion is heard decrease the volume to the transmitter Due to the wide available dynamic range generally no adjustment will ever be needed for the transmitter input gain There is a control under the mic ball assembly available for rare cases where it s desirable to make an input gain adjustment For instruct
5. 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 e Rugged half rack UHF 16 receiver with dual removable antennas for convenient optional remote placement 16 user switchable UHF frequencies and DigiTRU Diversity propriet
6. or Down button to change channels The Channel number indicator will vanish after 10 seconds The Tone Squelch indicator and Keyboard Lock indicator will show that the transmitter is On b Selecting Tone Squelch Mode Activity Indicator Hold both Up and Down buttons at the same time for 1 second Tone ON Tone OFF Tone Squelch will cycle from On to Off The or will remain on continuously and acts as an activity indicator to show that the transmitter is on If the receiver Tone Squelch is enabled it must also be enabled on the transmitter otherwise the audio will remain muted c Selecting Keyboard Lock Hold both Up and Down buttons at the same time for 3 seconds Keyboard lock will cycle from Locked to Unlocked 15 FREQUENCY GUIDE The UHF 16 system is available with a choice of three frequency bands each with 16 user selectable frequencies Select the band and frequencies appropriate to the area country in which the system is to be used Band 2 726 10 MHz 793 40 MHz 846 20 MHz 726 50 MHz 794 00 MHz 846 60 MHz 727 00 MHz 796 60 MHz 847 10 MHz 727 60 MHz 799 50 MHz 847 80 MHz 728 30 MHz 801 10 MHz 848 80 MHz 729 30 MHz 802 80 MHz 849 50 MHz 731 40 MHz 804 90 MHz 850 90 MHz 732 35 MHz 805 85 MHz 851 85 MHz 734 00 MHz 807 45 MHz 853 45 MHz 735 40 MHz 808 85 MHz 854 85 MHz 736 60 MHz 810 05 MHz 856 05 MHz 739 10 MHz 812 55 MHz 858 55 MHz 739 90 MHz 813 35 MHz 859 35 MHz 742 60 MHz 816 05 MHz
7. the process Slip the transmitter Top View 30 into a pocket or CLIP 34 it on to your clothes or instrument strap if using the UB 16 as an instrument transmitter LOW BAT Note Use only the input audio source as per the input selected with the AUDIO INPUT OFF STANDBY ON SELECTOR SWITCH or the audio will not be optimal a muddy or distorted sound may result 29 28 27 4 Turning on the Transmitter Turn on the UB 16 by sliding the OFF STANDBY ON SWITCH 28 to the STANDBY position transmitter on audio muted or the ON position transmitter and audio both on The BATTERY INDICATOR LED 30 will give a single quick flash indicating usable battery strength In the case of dead or low batteries the LED either will not go on at all or will stay on continuously indicating that the batteries should be replaced with fresh ones If the Tone Squelch is activated on both transmitter and receiver the LOW TX BATTERY ICON 11c on the receiver s LCD DISPLAY 11 will switch from the battery OK to the LOW battery mode See CHANNEL DISPLAY AND UP DOWN BUTTON OPERATION page 15 and UHF 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS page 8 Inside the cover the channel number on the CHANNEL LED DISPLAY 24 will extinguish in 10 seconds The activity indicator or mm LED will remain on in the DISPLAY See CHANNEL DISPLAY AND UP DOWN BUTTON OPERATION page 15 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UB 16 Bodypack Transmitter 5 Se
8. 1 4 mono phone plug in the LINE OUT JACK 3 on the rear panel of the receiver Plug the other end of the cord into an amplifier effects or mixing board Adjust the VOLUME CONTROL 7 on the UHF 16 receiver clockwise to about 3 4 full until the volume level is comfortable for your application This setting is roughly equivalent to a direct instrument cord connection Turning the volume up to MAX will provide 4 dB gain over a cord b Microphone Connection using the UH 16 handheld microphone transmitter or the UB 16 transmitter with either a headworn or lavalier microphone For microphones use either the BALANCED MIC OUTPUT XLR 4 or the 1 4 line level LINE OUT JACK 3 Plug an XLR connector into the BALANCED XLR OUTPUT 4 jack on the rear of the unit and plug the other end into your amplifier or mixing board For your convenience the XLR output level is preset at the factory for MIC level and is not adjustable with the receiver VOLUME CONTROL 7 Note Make sure the volume is turned down when making connections To use the 1 4 LINE OUT socket follow the instructions for the Instrument Connection above except start the receiver VOLUME CONTROL 7 at 1 2 MAX and adjust until the volume level is optimal If the volume is set too high you may overload your mixer or amp The UHF 16 receiver is equipped with an AF DISPLAY ICON 11a which displays up to 4 segments depending on the strength of the audio signal from the transmitter Oc
9. 6 receiver If using either single or side by side front panel antenna mounting as described above attach either the supplied or optional remote antennas to the FRONT PANEL BNC CONNECTORS 6e as shown For best performance point the antenna tips away from each other at a 90 angle 45 from vertical axis UHF 16 BACK PANEL O ADy NADY SYSTEMS INC OUTPUT ey Emeryville CA U Made in China LNEOUT DCINPUT CAUTION DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE LEAVE SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS BALANCED OUT O EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE UHF 16 FRONT PANEL 7 VOLUME CHANNEL DigiTRU O ro Q Diversity DOWN MUTE 8 9 10 11 2 13 3 Powering the Receiver Plug the AC DC ADAPTOR 1 provided in the 12 VDC INPUT JACK 2 on the back of the receiver Then plug the adapter into an AC outlet Note Any center positive 12V DC source with 500 mA capability can also be used Turn the VOLUME CONTROL 7 counterclockwise to minimum and press the POWER SWITCH 8 ON The POWER ON LED 9 will now light and the receiver is operational The LCD DISPLAY 11 should also be lit The AUDIO LEVEL 11b and RF LEVEL 11a meter icons will not display until your transmitter is turned on your frequency selection common to both the transmitter and receiver is made and the system is o
10. AY AND UP DOWN BUTTON OPERATION page 15 and UHF 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS page 8 The channel number on the CHANNEL LED DISPLAY 19 will 19 extinguish in 10 seconds The activity indicator e or mm LED will remain on in the DISPLAY See CHANNEL DISPLAY AND UP DOWN BUTTON OPERATION page 15 2 Selecting the Operating Frequency In order for the system to operate properly the same channel frequency of operation must be selected for the UH 16 transmitter as was chosen for the UHF 16 receiver Press either the UP or DOWN CHANNEL SELECT BUTTON 20 until the channel number indicated on the 2 segment CHANNEL LED DISPLAY 19 matches that of the UHF 16 receiver 17 3 Selecting the Tone Squelch Mode Activity Indicator Hold both the UP and DOWN BUTTONS 20 at the same time for 1 second The Tone Squelch will cycle from On to Off See the CHANNEL DISPLAY AND UP DOWN BUTTON OPERATION page 15 Note If the receiver is configured for Tone Squelch mute the transmitter must also be configured to send the tones otherwise the receiver audio will remain muted The signaling tones are also used to indicate the transmitter battery status on the receiver BATTERY ICON 11c display If Tone Squelch is defeated this function will not be operational 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UH 16 Handheld Microphone Transmitter 4 Locking the Keyboard To avoid accidental reconfiguration of the Channel setting or
11. a tone signal coming from your transmitter which opens the squelch allowing your modulated signal to be heard This feature is selectable and not recommended for applications where the transmitter will always be on or for use with instruments The Tone Squelch mode can be configured with the Up Down buttons See CHANNEL DISPLAY AND UP DOWN BUTTON OPERATION page 15 Note If the receiver is configured for Tone Squelch mute the transmitter must also be configured to send the tones otherwise the receiver audio will remain muted The signaling tones are also used to display the transmitter battery status If the Tone Squelch is defeated this function will not be operational b The Receive Level Mute blocks audio noise when the received signal level is too low or interfering transmissions are high A MUTE RF SQUELCH CONTROL 13 is provided on the front panel This control should be adjusted counterclockwise to the minimum position at which there is no audio output signal from the receiver when your transmitter is not in use This is the most sensitive setting for your receiver and offers the maximum operating range However in areas of high RF activity the mute may need to be adjusted When the transmitter is off and the receiver s RECEIVED RF LEVEL METER 11a icon flickers or displays one or more segments and or white noise hiss is heard at the receiver output the MUTE CONTROL 13 should be turned clockwise until the noi
12. angle BNC or external remote BNC Dimensions 1 7 x 7 5 x 8 9 43x190x226mm Weight 1 Ib 14 oz 9 kg UB 16 amp UH 16 Transmitters Models Available UH 16 handheld mic UB 16 bodypack RF Output Power 1 mW 50 mW max country and band dependent Harmonic and Spurious Emissions 50 dB Audio Input Level with 25 KHz nom deviation UH 16 24 mV RMS nom UB 16 225 mV Instr 150 mV HM 75 mV Lav Input Impedance UH 16 10K Ohms UB 16 200K Ohm Instr 10K Ohms Lav 20K Ohms HM Controls UH 16 Off Standby On switch Channel Select Up Down buttons UB 16 Off Standby On switch Channel Select Up Down buttons Input Level Control 3 way input select switch for lavalier head mic or music instrument LED Indicator Unit ON single flash Low Battery Alert steady Selected Channel Display and Transmitter Active Connectors UH 16 None UB 16 Locking 3 5 mm mini jack Antenna Type UH 16 Integral UB 16 External permanent 3 inch Battery Type 2 X AA alkaline Battery Life 8 12 hours nominal Dimensions UH 16 8 75 x 1 4 222 x 36 mm UB 16 4 0 x 2 39 x 0 9 102 x 61 x 23 mm Weight UH 16 6 9 oz 193g w o batteries UB 16 3 2 oz 89g 17 SERVICE FOR YOUR NADY WIRELESS SYSTEM U S If you experience any operational problems with your system please see the support page on the Nady website www nady com for assistance Should your Wireless System require ser
13. ary digital processing circuitry for eliminating dropouts and maximizing range Sophisticated IF filtering for multiple UHF 16 system operation in the same location simultaneously e User selectable Tone Squelch for protection from RF interference e 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 e 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 e UH 16 and UB 16 both operate on 2 AA batteries for the longest reliable and economical battery life e 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 e 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
14. casional flickering of the 4 bar segment of this display on loud inputs to the transmitter is normal If this segment displays continuously decrease the volume to the transmitter or overload distortion may result Your UHF 16 receiver is now operational and ready to use Now that you have completed the above steps proceed to instructions for the Nady UHF 16 transmitter included with your system Note Only one transmitter can be used with one UHF 16 receiver It is not possible to use two transmitters on the same frequency and mix the output of these transmitters into one wireless receiver If you have any questions please contact the Nady Systems Customer Service Department See SERVICE page 18 8 Locking the keyboard To avoid accidental reconfiguration of the Channel setting or Tone Squelch the keyboard can be locked by holding both the UP and DOWN BUTTONS 12 at the same time for 3 seconds See the CHANNEL DISPLAY AND UP DOWN BUTTON OPERATION page 15 9 Simultaneous Multi Channel Operation For simultaneous operation of up to 4 5 channels in a given application and in the same band use the procedure outlined above for setting up each channel ensuring a different frequency for each system Operation of a greater number of channels simultaneously can sometimes be more difficult as the channel combinations must be chosen with care to avoid intermodulation interference between the channels which involves more planning than just
15. es 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 Solder a 47pf capacitor across the hot to ground terminals of the guitar s volume and tone pots to provide extra filtering 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UB 16 Bodypack Transmitter b Microphone Use with either a lavalier or headworn microphone Secure the connection from the LAVALIER 33 or HEADWORN MIC 34 cord by turning the slip ring on the plug into the transmitter clockwise to thread it on to the jack 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 When ready to speak verify that the INPUT SELECTOR SWITCH 23 is in either the HM position for a connected headworn mic or the LT position for a lavalier mic and slide the OFF STANDBY ON SWITCH 28 to the ON position Adjust the volume of the receiver as per the Audio Output Microphone Connection section of the preceeding UHF 16 receiver instructions For optimum performance an INPUT LEVEL CONTROL 26 is provided Adjust the gain by turning the control with the supplied small slotted sc
16. g the Operating Frequency 13 6 Selecting the Tone Squelch Mode Activity Indicator a e 13 7 Locking the Keyboard sses 13 8 Microphone and Instrument Operation 13 a Instrument Use b Microphone Use n se 14 9 Cautions i oi aa as 14 a Feedback ccceisscrsisccsetvacnerstcsetvectscsstectareree 14 b Microphone Damage eee 14 C NO AUIO igiit 14 CHANNEL DISPLAY AND UP DOWN BUTTONS OPERATION 1 UHF 16 Receiver 0 eee eseesceeteteeeeteteeeees 15 a Changing the Channel Assignment 15 b Selecting Tone Squelch Mode 15 c Selecting Keyboard Lock TS d Battery Status Icon Operation rea ee 2 UH 16 and UB 16 Transmitters eee 15 a Changing the Channel Assignment 15 b Selecting Tone Squelch Mode Activity Indicator ccccceeeseeeteeeeeteeeeeeees c Selecting Keyboard Lock FREQUENCY GUIDE ssssesee 16 SPECIFICATIONS UHF 16 System c cecccceecsteeseseeeeteeeeeeeeeeseaees UHF 16 Receiver in UB 16 amp UH 16 Transmitters SERVICE FOR YOUR NADY WIRELESS SYSTEM US eect E OAE 18 International areia 18 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
17. ions on how to access this internal control please contact the Nady Systems Customer Service Department See SERVICE page 18 Note The microphone element can easily be destroyed by the buildup of salts and minerals from perspiration and saliva It is good practice to put a windscreen on the mic element at all times to protect it 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UB 16 Bodypack Transmitter 1 Powering the Transmitter Slide open the BATTERY COMPARTMENT 21 and insert 2 fresh AA ALKALINE BATTERIES 22 observing the correct polarity Two fresh alkaline batteries can last up to 12 hours in use but in order to ensure 22 21 optimum performance it is eS recommended that the battery be replaced after 8 10 hours of use 2 Selecting Input for Operation The UB 16 is equipped with an INPUT SELECTOR SWITCH 23 in the battery compartment for selecting the type of audio input you will be supplying to the transmitter Select from the choice of three positions GT for guitar bass etc HM for headworn mic LT for lavalier mic 3 Connecting the Audio Source The UB 16 is provided with a 3 5 mm LOCKING JACK 27 for connecting the audio input selected Connect either the INSTRUMENT 31 cord or the HEADWORN MIC 32 or LAVALIER MIC 33 cord as desired according to the input selected 24 25 26 To secure the connection turn the slip ring on the plug clockwise to thread it on the jack To unplug reverse
18. lecting the Operating Frequency 31 In order for the system to operate properly the same channel frequency of operation must be selected for the UB 16 transmitter as was chosen for the UHF 16 receiver Press either the UP or DOWN CHANNEL SELECT BUTTON 25 until the channel number indicated on the 2 segment CHANNEL LED DISPLAY 24 matches that of the UHF 16 receiver 6 Selecting the Tone Squelch Mode Activity Indicator Hold both the UP and DOWN BUTTONS 25 at the same time for 1 second The Tone Squelch will cycle from On to Off See the CHANNEL DISPLAY AND UP DOWN BUTTON OPERATION page 15 Note If the receiver is configured for Tone Squelch mute the transmitter must also be configured to send the tones otherwise the receiver audio will remain muted The signaling tones are also used to display the transmitter battery status 7 Locking the Keyboard To avoid accidental reconfiguration of the Channel setting or Tone Squelch the keyboard can be locked by holding both UP and DOWN BUTTONS 25 at the same time for 3 seconds See the CHANNEL DISPLAY AND UP DOWN BUTTON OPERATION page 15 8 Microphone and Instrument Operation The transmitter is now ready to use The RECEIVED RF LEVEL ICON 11a and either the A or B DIVERSITY ICON 11e on the UHF 16 receiver should now be lit indicating a received signal from the transmitter The receiver TX LED INDICATOR 10 should be on a Instrument Use
19. perational The AUDIO LEVEL METER 11b will display when you then speak into the attached microphone or play the connected instrument OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UHF 16 Receiver 4 Choosing an Operating Frequency Choose an operating frequency by selecting any of the 16 UHF operating frequencies available in the band provided using the UP DOWN BUTTONS 12 The CHANNEL SELECTED 11d and OPERATING FREQUENCY 11f icons in the LCD DISPLAY 11 indicate the channel and frequency you 11a 11b 11c 11d have selected You must also set your transmitter UP DOWN BUTTONS 20 25 to the same channel you choose on the receiver See UH 16 or UB 16 TRANSMITTER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS page 10 amp 13 and CHANNEL DISPLAY AND UP DOWN BUTTON OPERATION page 15 For a listing of the frequencies in each of the 3 available bands see page 16 11e 11f 5 Mute Adjustment The receiver has two audio mute circuits a The Tone Squelch blocks the audio noise when the channel signaling tones are not present It helps avoid interferences from unwanted transmissions This feature is strongly recommended for situations where the transmitter is turned on and off during use Without Tone Squelch an unwanted signal may enter your inactive receiver when your transmitter is switched off You then risk a pop or disruptive noise coming from your sound system This type of interference is eliminated by the Tone Squelch The receiver detects
20. rewdriver 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 9 Cautions a Feedback 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 to 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 b Microphone Damage The headset or lavalier microphone element can easily be destroyed by the buildup of salts and minerals from perspiration and saliva It is good practice to put a windscreen on the mic element at all times to protect it c No Audio If the receiver is configured for Tone Squelch mute the transmi
21. se is muted squelched Turning the MUTE CONTROL too far clockwise will reduce operating range but will yield a quieter mute function Note that the MUTE CONTROL operates independent of the RF LEVEL METER so that adjusting the MUTE will not affect any readings at the RF LEVEL METER 6 Diversity Operation During operation only one of the A or B DIVERSITY STATUS ICONS 11e will be lit indicating the receiver s DigiTru Diversity circuitry is selecting antenna input A or B for the best signal This is normal and ensures that the received audio will not be interrupted Sometimes especially at ranges greater than 75 feet the squelch circuit will activate in certain locations of the transmitter with respect to the receiver Such areas are called null spots and indicate that the transmitter is out of range for that given location and the user should move closer to the receiver or to another area to re establish the radio link 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UHF 16 Receiver 7 Connecting Audio Output The UHF 16 receiver provides both a fixed mic level BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUT XLR 4 and an adjustable 1 4 line level LINE OUTPUT JACK 3 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 a Instrument Connection using the UB 16 transmitter in the Instrument setting Insert an audio cord with a
22. selecting different frequencies For additional help and tips to enable more complicated multi channel simultaneous operation contact the Nady Service Department for more information see SERVICE FOR YOUR NADY WIRELESS page 18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UH 16 Handheld Microphone Transmitter 1 Powering the Transmitter Slide open the BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER 14 and remove exposing the BATTERY COMPARTMENT 15 Insert 2 fresh AA ALKALINE BATTERIES 16 observing the correct polarity as marked and slide the COVER back closing the BATTERY COMPARTMENT Two fresh alkaline AA Batteries can last up to 12 hours in use but 16 in order to ensure optimum performance it is recommended that you replace the batteries after every 8 10 hours of use All controls are at the base of the microphone Turn on the UH 16 by sliding the OFF STANDBY ON SWITCH 17 to the STANDBY position transmitter on audio muted or the ON position transmitter and audio both on The BATTERY INDICATOR LED 18 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 If the Tone Squelch is activated on both transmitter and receiver the LOW TX BATTERY ICON 11c on the receiver s LCD DISPLAY 11 will switch from the battery OK to the LOW battery mode See CHANNEL DISPL
23. 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 e 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 5 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 S
24. tter must also be configured to send the tones otherwise the receiver audio will remain muted See preceding Mute Adjustment section page 8 14 CHANNEL DISPLAY AND UP DOWN BUTTON OPERATION 1 UHF 16 Receiver Operation of Channel Display Battery Status Up and Down buttons Keyboard Lock and Tone Squelch a Changing the Channel Assignment Press Up or Down button to change channels b Selecting Tone Squelch Mode Hold both Up and Down buttons at the same time for 1 second Tone Squelch will cycle from On to Off The presence or absence of the word Channel indicates the Tone Squelch mode If the receiver Tone Squelch is enabled it must also be enabled on the transmitter otherwise the audio will remain muted UNLOCKED LOCKED c Selecting Keyboard Lock Hold both Up and Down buttons at the same time for 3 seconds Keyboard lock will cycle from Locked to Unlocked E The DOT to the right of the number indicates the keyboard is Tamms o locked Battery OK Battery LOW d Battery Status Icon Operation The Battery Icon indicates the condition of the battery in the IBA remote transmitter Note that the Battery Icon will not display if the Tone Squelch is disabled 2 UH 16 and UB 16 Transmitters Operation of Channel Display and Up and Down buttons Keyboard Lock and Tone Squelch d a Changing the Channel Assignment Press Up
25. vice you must contact the Nady Service Department at 510 652 2411 for a Return Authorization R A Number and a service quote if out of warranty Please make sure the R A Number is clearly marked on the outside of any package you return for service and enclose a cashier s check or money order if not prepaid with credit card Ship the unit prepaid to Nady Systems Inc Service Department 6701 Shellmound Street Emeryville CA 94608 Include a brief description of the problem you are experiencing For service of a unit under Warranty please follow the instructions on your Warranty Card regarding Warranty Service International For service please contact the NADY distributor in your country through the dealer from whom you purchased this product DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS UNIT YOURSELF AS THAT WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY NOTE OPERATION OF THIS DEVICE IN THE U S IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT INTERFERENCE INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION OF THE DEVICE 18 AD SYSTEMS INC 6701 Shellmound Street Emeryville California 94608 Tel 510 652 2411 Fax 510 652 5075 www nady com
26. ystems 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 BEY La I J A cE S oe A 6b e T E ry 4 ct L a ies 6e 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UHF 16 Receiver 2 Installing Antennas Ne 5 Install antennas by connecting the two antennas included with your system or optional remote antennas to the two each BNC RF TWIST ON CONNECTORS 5 located on the back of your UHF 1
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