User manual NADY ENCORE DUET

[. . . ] Dual Receiver VHF Wireless Microphone System Nady Wireless Systems are type accepted under FCC rules parts 90, 74 and 15. The device complies with RSS-210 of Industry & 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. 6701 Shellmound Street · Emeryville, CA 94608 USA Tel: 510/652-2411 · Fax: 510/652-5075 www. nady. com CONTENTS CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 USING THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SYSTEM FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ENCORE DUET RECEIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 WHT HANDHELD MICROPHONE TRANSMITTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 WLT LAVALIER/LAPEL OR HEADWORN MICROPHONE BODYPACK TRANSMITTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 WGT INSTRUMENT BODYPACK TRANSMITTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 THE LINK 2TM PLUG-IN TRANSMITTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 2 INTRODUCTION ENCORE DUET RECEIVER Reception Mode Controls Connectors LED Indicators Dimensions (Max. ) Weight Power Requirements Antenna Dual receivers (Channel A and Channel B) Power ON/OFF, dual volume and mute controls (one each, Ch A/B) Dual balanced XLR and unbalanced adjustable 1/4" audio out jacks (Ch A & B mixed), 2. 1mm barrel-type DC input jack Power ON, Dual 5-LED RF & AF level displays (Ch A/B) 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), dual telescopic Thank you for purchasing a Nady Encore DUET dual receiver wireless microphone system and congratulations on your choice. [. . . ] 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 6 15 THE LINK 2TM PLUG-IN TRANSMITTER 1. Transmitter Set-Up First, slide open the BATTERY COMPARTMENT DOOR (43) to expose compartment. Insert a fresh 9V ALKALINE BATTERY (45), observing polarity. Handheld Microphone Installation · Step 1 - Rotate the transmitter's threaded LOCKING RING (37) clockwise toward the XLR CONNECTOR (36) until it stops. · Step 2 - Hold your mic in one hand and The Link 2 in the other. · Step 3 - Plug your mic into the XLR CONNECTOR. · Step 4 - Lock the mic into place with the adjustable threaded LOCKING RING by rotating the ring, counterclockwise, to the top of the transmitter. · Step 5 - To release the XLR CONNECTOR, turn the threaded LOCKING RING clockwise and press the RELEASE BUTTON (44). Lavalier Microphone Installation The lavalier microphone you are using must terminate with an XLR connector and conform to the pin assignments shown below. If it does not conform or is supplied with a different connector, you must use an appropriate adapter or the lav mic may not work with the Link 2. If you have any questions, please contact your Nady dealer or Nady Systems' Customer Service Department. Note: The pin assignments on The Link 2's XLR connector are as shown: 2 14 6 13 11 6 14 2 15 16 16 7 8 4 5 5 4 1 9 9 Note: Select phantom power, as needed, with the PHANTOM POWER ON/OFF SWITCH (42). 12 1 10 12 14 7 WHT HANDHELD MICROPHONE TRANSMITTER 32 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. 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. [. . . ] 2) Provide extra filtering with a 220 pF capacitor soldered across the hot to ground terminals of the guitar's volume and tone pots. ) 21 20 18 19 17 12 9 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. The WLT 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. [. . . ]