User manual NADY 351 VR

[. . . ] It also utilizes a patented companding noise reduction system for excellent dynamic range (120 dB) and hiss-free performance. The 351 VR will make a tremendous difference in your videos, adding professional quality audio to every production. Using this Manual Please read these instructions completely before operating your unit. This booklet gives instructions for the operation of the Nady 351 VR wireless system which consists of a wireless receiver, an audio cord to connect the receiver to your camcorder, and a wireless microphone transmitter--either the WLT-15 lavalier or Nady WHT-15 handheld. Slide the receiver's battery cover open and place a fresh 9V battery in the BATTERY COMPARTMENT (1), observing the correct polarity. (Although a fresh alkaline battery can last up to 8-10 hours in use in the receiver, in order to ensure optimum performance it is recommended that the receiver battery be replaced after 5 hours use. ) Turn the receiver on by rotating the ON/OFF/VOLUME WHEEL (2) clockwise. [. . . ] Set the volume to a comfortable level by rotating the volume wheel. You will be able to hear the received signal to the receiver when the system is operational. This is the monitoring method necessary when adjusting the WLT-15 transmitter's microphone input level per page 6. Monitoring through Camcorder 1. Snap open the BATTERY COMPARTMENT (10) and insert a fresh 9V BATTERY (11), observing the correct polarity. The WLT-15 is provided with a 3. 5 mm LOCKING JACK (12) for connecting the microphone. Plug in either the LAVALIER/LAPEL (13) or the HEADWORN MICROPHONE (14), as supplied. To secure the connection, turn the metal slip ring on the plug clockwise to thread it on to the jack. 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 so 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. ) Many camcorders allow the user to monitor by providing a headphone jack. If you plug your headphones into the camcorder, you may need to make a simple adjustment on the 351 VR receiver. If the sound you hear is uncomfortably loud or sounds distorted, turn the AUDIO LEVEL CONTROL (9) on the back of the (9) (5) receiver counter-clockwise (7) until good audio quality is (4) obtained. If volume is too low, turn the AUDIO LEVEL CONTROL (9) clockwise (8) until you obtain comfortable (2) (3) volume. Transmitter Set-Up (1) (6) TM S EM ST SY INC. After completing the above steps, proceed to instructions for operating the Nady transmitter included with your system. 3. Turn on the WLT-15 by sliding the OFF/STANDBY/ON SWITCH (15) to the STANDBY position (transmitter on, audio muted) or the ON position (transmitter and audio both on). The BATTERY INDICATOR LED (16) 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. The TX LED INDICATOR (6) on the 351 VR 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 instructions on page 5. [. . . ] The TX LED (6) on the 351 VR receiver should now be lit, indicating a received signal from the transmitter. When ready to speak, slide the transmitter switch to the ON position. Receiver Volume Control Adjust (13) Lavalier/Lapel (10) Battery Compartment Turn volume control on the 351 VR receiver clockwise to near full gain. Wearing a monitor headset plugged into the receiver's headset jack, speak into the lavalier microphone. Adjust the receiver's volume to a comfortable listening level. Note: Microphone elements can easily be destroyed by the buildup of salts and minerals from perspiration and saliva. [. . . ]