Nady Systems ENCORE1HTSYSF User's Manual
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1. the factory preset minimum RF level However in areas of high RF activity the mute or squelch 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 one or more LEDs of the 5 LED RF LEVEL DISPLAY 4 flicker or stay on the squelch control should be turned clockwise until the LEDs extinguish When the squelch is properly adjusted the RF LEVEL LED displays will only light when the system transmitter is turned on Turning the squelch control too far clockwise will reduce the range but yield a quieter mute squelch function When the 5 LED RF LEVEL display extinguishes 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 Encore receiver provides both a fixed mic level BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUT XLR 14 and an adjustable line level UNBALANCED AUDIO OUTPUT 1 4 JACK 13 The level from the UNBALANCED OUTPUT is controlled by the rear panel VOLUME CONTROL 6 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 Also make sure that the phantom power on the input of the mixer is turned OFF before making connection to the receiver a Instrument Connection using the WGT instrument transmitter Insert an audio co2. pocket or clip on to your clothes or instrument strap Note As the cord to the instrument also serves as the antenna be sure to extend it fully for maximum range Rolling up or shortening the cord may reduce the effective operating range 2 Turn on the WGT by sliding the OFF STANDBY ON SWITCH 32 to the STANDBY position transmitter on audio muted or the ON position transmitter and audio both on The BATTERY INDICATOR LED 33 will give a single quick flash indicating usable battery strength In the case of a dead or low battery the LED either will not go on at all or will stay on continuously indicating that the battery should be replaced with a fresh one 3 The WGT transmitter is now ready to use Most or all of the RF DISPLAY LEDs 4 on the Encore receiver should now be lit indicating a received signal from the transmitter Adjust the volume of the receiver as per the Audio Output Instrument Connections section of the above Encore receiver instructions For optimum performance an INPUT LEVEL CONTROL 34 is provided on the top panel of the WGT Adjust the gain by turning the control with a small slot head screwdriver It is recommended that this control be turned to maximum gain However for ultra high gain instrument sources such as active bass pickups or even extra hot guitar pickups turning the level down slightly will create a cleaner sound Note Turning down the input gain too much can compromise the signal to noise r
3. 01 Shellmound Street Emeryville CA 94608 freight pre paid You must include proof of date and place of purchase i e photocopy of your bill of sale or Nady cannot be responsible for repair or replacement Nady Systems Inc will not repair nor be held responsible for any units returned without proper identification return address and R A number clearly marked on the package 3 Per the above Nady will perform all warranty service and return the unit to you at no charge Nady Systems will inform the buyer if product sent in does not meet the terms of this warranty and will provide a quote for fixing the unit and or shipping it back exclusively at the buyer s expense 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 AD SYSTEMS INC 6701 Shellmound Street Emeryville CA USA 94608 T 510 652 2411 F 510 652 5075 www nady com
4. ECEIVER Controls Connectors LED Indicators Dimensions Max Weight Power Requirements Antenna TRANSMITTERS Audio Inputs WHT WIT WGT Controls e WHT e WIT WGT LED Indicator RF Power Out Harmonic amp Spurious Emissions Battery Battery Life Dimensions WHT WIT WGT Weight w o battery e WHT WIT WGT 25 20 000 Hz 3dB 120dB lt 0 3 169 216 MHz 0 005 crystal controlled FM F3E 20KHz max Up to 250 ft typical depending on site conditions up to 500 feet optimum line of sight Power ON OFF volume control mute control Balanced XLR and unbalanced adjustable 1 4 audio out jacks 2 1 mm barrel type DC input jack Power ON 5 LED RF amp AF level displays 1 75 x 7 5 x 8 1 4 4 x 19 x 20 7 cm 1 6 lbs 73 kg 12V 400mA nominal AC DC adapter supplied 11 2 28 5 cm single telescopic Nady DM 10D neodymium dynamic cartridge 3 5mm mono locking jack for connecting to omni or unidirectional lavalier mic or unidirectional head worn mic with phantom power WLT or connecting to instrument cable WGT OFF STANDBY ON switch OFF STANDBY ON switch input level adjust Unit ON single flash Low Battery Alert steady 50mW Max allowed by FCC gt 40dB 9V Alkaline Up to 15 hours 9 5 X 1 4 Diam 24 1 X 3 5 cm 4 1 X 2 4 X 0 8 10 4 X 6 1 X 2 0 cm 6 9 oz 193 g 3 6 oz 101 g Specifications subject to change at any time without pr
5. ENCORE VHF Wireless Microphone System OWNER S MANUAL CONTENTS cuicos 2 INTRODUCTION erp nd aan ea 2 USING THIS MANUAL un ee 2 SYSTEM FEATURES ies esteso ae es eade dada a aa 3 ENCORE RECEIVER soranta dersienn a E a a aE deo pdete bite nee p er 4 WHT HANDHELD MICROPHONE TRANSMITTER sse 7 WLT LAVALIER LAPEL OR HEADWORN MICROPHONE BODY PACK TRANSMITTER 4 220 2er 9 WGT INSTRUMENT BODYPACK TRANSMITTER cseee m 11 SPECIFICATIONS E 13 SERVICE INFORMATION eene A 14 WARRANTY frr 15 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Nady Encore wireless microphone system we know you will be very pleased with its performance and features The Encore is loaded with top professional operating features and is the best performance and price value available in VHF dual receiver wireless systems This booklet provides information regarding the use of the Encore VHF wireless system and includes a description of features and a step by step guide to operation of the unit This manual should answer any questions you may have about the operation and servicing of your Encore N SYSTEM FEATURES Available on selected frequencies in the VHF high band 171 216 MHz for interference free long range performance Proprietary companding circuitry for an industry best 120dB Dynamic Range and the clearest most natural sound available Operating Range Up to 250 feet typical depending
6. atio and is not recommended Set for the maximum possible gain and headroom without noticeable distortion on the high level peaks The AF LEVEL LED DISPLAY 5 on the Encore receiver will light up to 5 LEDs 4 green and 1 red for all input signals Occasional flickering on and off during use of the top red LED indicator in this display is normal however if the red LED stays on continuously turn down the instrument volume or adjust the INPUT LEVEL CONTROL 34 on the WGT transmitter or noticeable distortion may result Note Scratchy noises can sometimes occur when some electric guitars basses with dirty pots or connections are used with any wireless system For this reason the supplied INSTRUMENT CORD 35 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 Provide extra filiering with a 220 pF capacitor soldered across the hot to ground terminals of the guitar s volume and tone pots SPECIFICATIONS ENCORE OVERALL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE Frequency Response Dynamic Range Total Harmonic Distortion RF Carrier Frequency Range Frequency Stability Modulation Operating Range ENCORE I R
7. e microphone farther from the source or adjust the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL CONTROL 29 until the red LED indicator flickers only on the loudest inputs Note Observe care in selecting PA volume transmitter location and speaker placement so that acoustic feedback howling and screeching will be avoided Please also observe the pickup patterns 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 mics that are used close to the mouth Note Microphone elements 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 WGT INSTRUMENT BODYPACK TRANSMITTER 1 Snap open the BATTERY COMPARTMENT 30 and insert a fresh 9V BATTERY 31 observing the correct polarity Close the compartment The WGT is provided with a 3 5 mm LOCKING JACK 32 for connecting the INSTRUMENT CABLE 35 To secure the connection turn the metal slip ring on the plug clockwise to thread it on to the jack To unplug reverse the process Slip the transmitter into a
8. eriod Nady Systems Inc will repair or replace the unit free of charge subject to verification of the delaci or malfunction upon return to Nady Systems Please do not return your Nady product to the store where it was purchased as Nady Systems handles your warranty service directly Communication with our Service Department is the most efficient means of servicing your unit and we are dedicated to keeping you a satisfied customer To the extent permitted by law any applicable implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness are hereby limited to one year from the date of purchase Consequential or incidental damages resulting from a breach of any applicable express or implied warranties are hereby excluded This warranty is in lieu of all other agreements and warranties general or special express or implied and no representative or person including a Nady dealer agent or employee is authorized to assume for us any other liability in connection with the sale or use of this Nady Systems product Whereas some states do not allow limitations on how long implied warranties last and do not allow exclusion of incidental or consequential damages the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state This warranty is subject to the following conditions 1 This system must have been purchased from an auth
9. ior notice for purposes of product improvement SERVICE INFORMATION In the U S If you are experiencing operational problems with your system please refer to the Support page at www nady com for assistance Should your wireless system require service please contact the Nady Service Department at 510 652 2411 to obtain a Return Authorization R A Number and service quote if out of warranty Make sure the R A Number is clearly marked on the outside of the package that you are returning If your unit is out of warranty please enclose a cashier s check or money order or pay by credit card per instructions by the Nady Service Department Ship your unit prepaid to Nady Systems 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 in the following section Outside the U S For service or warranty matters please contact the Nady distributor in your country through the dealer store from which you purchased this product Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as it can be dangerous and will also void the warranty ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Nady Systems Inc warrants to the original consumer purchaser that the unit is free from any defects in material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase If any such defect is discovered within the warranty p
10. o that the mic is about one inch to the side of the front of the mouth Note The lavalier or headworn mic wire is also the transmit antenna and rolling up or shortening the wire may reduce the effective operating range Extend the wire fully during use and keep it as straight as possible 3 Turn on the WLT by sliding the OFF STANDBY ON SWITCH 27 to the STANDBY position transmitter on audio muted or the ON position transmitter and audio both on The BATTERY INDICATOR LED 28 will give a single quick flash indicating usable battery strength In the case of a dead or low battery the LED either will not go on at all or will stay on continuously indicating that the battery should be replaced with a fresh one 4 The microphone is now ready to use Most or all of the RF DISPLAY LEDs 4 on the Encore receiver should now be lit indicating a received signal from the transmitter When ready to speak slide the transmitter switch to the ON position and adjust the volume of the receiver as per the Audio Output Microphone Connection section of the above Encore receiver instructions The AF LEVEL LED DISPLAY 5 on the Encore receiver will light up to 5 LEDs 4 green and 1 red for all input signals Occasional flickering on and off during use of the top red LED indicator in this display is normal however if the red LED stays on continuously it means the signal is too loud and there is the possibility of overload distortion Re position th
11. on site conditions up to 500 feet line of sight Noise free transmitter ON OFF operation ENCORE RECEIVER e Halfrack receiver design with retractable front panel antenna e RF and AF 54ED displays for monitoring incoming signal strength and audio level Balanced XLR and unbalanced adjustable 1 4 jack outputs Mute squelch adjust control e Externally powered by AC DC power adapter Unique snap out panel locking tabs for single receiver or dual receiver side by side optional rack mounting WHT HANDHELD MIC TRANSMITTER Features the Nady DM 10D unidirectional neodymium dynamic cartridge for optimum true sound maximum feedback rejection and minimal handling noise OFF STANDBY ON switch allows convenient audio muting with the transmitter ON Low battery LED indicator flashes once for unit ON lights steady for low battery alert WGT amp WLT BODYPACK TRANSMITTERS e Choice of instrument WGT or headworn lavalier microphone WILT bodypack transmitter OFF STANDBY ON switch allows convenient audio muting with the transmitter ON Low battery LED indicator flashes once for unit ON lights steady for low battery alert Locking 3 5mm mini jack provides secure connection for removable microphone or instrument cable Easily accessible input level adjust control for optimum sound ENCORE I RECEIVER 1 Rackmounting the Receiver There are two options available for rackmounting the Encore recei
12. or each channel until the mixed Ch A and Ch B volume level is optimal If the volume controls are set too high you may overload your mixer or amp WHT HANDHELD MICROPHONE TRANSMITTER 1 Unscrew the BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER 17 and remove exposing the BATTERY HOLDER 18 Insert a fresh 9V ALKALINE BATTERY 19 observing the correct polarity as marked and screw the cover back on to the microphone Make sure the cover is screwed on completely A fresh alkaline battery can last up to 16 hours in use but in order to ensure optimum performance it is recommended that you replace the battery after every 10 hours of use 2 Turn on the WHT by sliding the OFF STANDBY ON SWITCH 20 to the STANDBY position transmitter on audio muted or the ON position transmitter and audio both on The BATTERY INDICATOR LED 21 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 battery should be replaced with a fresh one To preserve battery life turn the transmitter off when not in use 3 The microphone is now ready to use Most or all of the RF LEVEL DISPLAY LEDs 4 on the Encore receiver should now be lit indicating a received signal from the transmitter When ready to speak slide the transmitter switch to the ON position Adjust the volume of the receiver as per the Audio Output Microphone Connection sec
13. orized Nady dealer and all warranty service must be performed by Nady s service department Any service not performed by Nady will automatically void this warranty 2 Items not covered physical damage resulting from improper handling of the unit in transit from the factory by the shipper Nady Systems is not responsible for such damage and all such claims must be made against the shipping company by the consignee defects caused by normal wear of the product expendable parts are typically connectors cables potentiometers switches and similar components damage or defects caused by abuse neglect accident failure to connect or operate the unit in any way that does not comply with applicable technical or safety regulations or improper repair excessive heat or humidity alteration or unreasonable use of the unit causing cracks broken cases housings or parts damage caused by leaking batteries finish or appearance items items damaged in shipment en route to Nady Systems Inc for repair The warranty is null and void if any Nady serial number has been removed or defaced How To Obtain Service 1 If factory service is required please contact our Service Department at 510 652 2411 for a return authorization R A number Make sure the R A number is clearly marked on the outside of your package Please note if an R A number is not included our Shipping Department cannot accept your package 2 Send the unit back to Nady Systems 67
14. rd with a 1 4 mono phone plug in the A B UNBALANCED OUTPUT JACK 13 on the rear panel of the receiver Plug the other end of the cord into an amplifier effects or mixing board Adjust the appropriate VOLUME CONTROL 6 for the channel being used on the Encore I receiver clockwise to about 3 4 rotation until the mixed volume level is comfortable for your application This setting is roughly equivalent to a direct instrument cord connection Turning the volume up to maximum will provide 4dB gain over a cord Microphone Connection using the WLT transmitter with either a headset or lavalier microphone or the WHT handheld microphone transmitter For microphone use either the BALANCED MIC AUDIO OUTPUT XLRs 14 or the 1 4 line level A B UNBALANCED OUTPUT 13 can be used The XIR output is set at a non adjustable microphone level similar to hardwired mic levels Plug an XLR connector into either or both of the XLR OUTPUT JACKS on the rear of the unit and plug the other end into your amplifier or mixing board Note 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 levels are preset at the factory and are not adjustable with the receiver volume controls To use the 1 4 A B UNBALANCED OUTPUT JACK 13 follow the instructions for the Instrument Connection above except start with the receiver volume at 1 2 MAX and adjust the volume control f
15. tion of the above Encore receiver instructions The AF LEVEL LED DISPLAY 5 on the Encore receiver will light up to 5 LEDs 4 green and 1 red for all input signals Occasional flickering on and off during use of the top red LED indicator in this display is normal however if the red LED stays on continuously it means the signal is too loud and there is the possibility of overload distortion Back off from the microphone until the red LED indicator only flickers on peaks Note Microphone elements 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 WLT LAVALIER LAPEL OR HEADWORN MICROPHONE BODYPACK TRANSMITTER 1 Snap open the BATTERY COMPARTMENT 22 and insert a fresh 9V BATTERY 23 observing the correct polarity Close the compartment 2 The WIT is provided with a 3 5 mm LOCKING JACK 24 for connecting the microphone Plug in either the LAVALIER LAPEL 25 or the HEADWORN MICROPHONE 26 as supplied To secure the connection turn the metal slip ring on the plug clockwise to thread it on to the jack To unplug reverse the process Slip the transmitter into a pocket or clip on to your clothes To use the lavalier mic attach it at chest level Do not place 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 mic boom s
16. ver singly or side by side with another Encore 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 12 RACK EARS 9 b Side by side double mounting After removing the SIDE MOUNT CLIPS 1 from both Encore receivers join the two receivers with the EJC 2 JOINING CLIP 10 and attach the ERM 22 RACK EARS 12 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 Encore I Always ensure adequate airflow and heat dissipation in any rack configuration 2 Powering the Receiver Plug the 12V AC DC ADAPTER 15 provided into the DC INPUT JACK 11 on the back of the receiver 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 8 once to turn on the receiver The POWER ON LED 7 will now light and the receiver is operational 3 Antenna The Encore receiver is supplied with a TELESCOPIC ANTENNA 16 This should be extended fully to obtain maximum range Optimal antenna position is vertical For maximum range it is always best to maintain a line of sight no obstructions between the receiver antenna and the transmitter at all times whenever possible 4 Mute Squelch Adjustment In normal operation the MUTE CONTROL 2 should be set fully counterclockwise to
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