Owner’s Manual MGT-16 16-Channel Mini UHF Wireless Instrument System
Contents Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 2 Using this Manual..................................................................................................................... 2 System Features...................................................................................................................... 3 Quick User Controls Guide................................................................
System Features MGT-16 System Features MT-16A & MT-16R Transmitters • UHF wireless system for guitar/bass • Choice of two transmitter housings— MT-16A with 30° angled ¼” plug for use with either recessed or surface mounted jacks, or MT-16R with 90° angled ¼” plug for surface mounted jacks only • 16 user-selectable PLL frequencies for interference-free operation • Up to 250’ operating range, line-of-sight • Infrared ASC™ Auto-Sync Channel transfer from receiver to transmitter for instant setup • Battery
Quick User Controls Guide MGT-16 Instrument Receiver 7 8 9 1 IR PO LO RX 10 OFF ON 2 POWER 11 3 12 LEVEL 1 2 3 4 4 CHANNEL ACT 13 SQ 14 5 6 15 4 16
1. ASC™ IR SYNC INFRARED LED WINDOW For downloading selected Channel (Frequency) to transmitter 2. POWER SWITCH Select OFF/MUTE/ON (MUTE=power On, audio output highly attenuated) 3. VOLUME CONTROL Adjusts the audio output level—at maximum setting the gain will be about +4dB over a direct instrument-tocord-to-amp connection 4. CHANNEL SELECT DIP-SWITCH Select one of 16 pre-set channels per MGT-16 DIP-Switch Frequency Selection Chart (see page 14) 5.
Quick User Controls Guide MT-16A/R Instrument Transmitter 19 MT-16R (Straight plug) 15 MT-16A dB PA D (Angled plug) 18 17 15 dB PA PO D W ER 20 21 PO W ER 22 23 24 25 17. POWER SWITCH To power transmitter Off/On 18. 15dB ATTENUATION PAD Select to reduce the input gain by 15dB for higher level audio input signals 19. INPUT ¼” PLUG Connect directly into guitar/bass output jack 20. LOW BATTERY LED Indicates battery needs replacement 21.
IR Sync Selected Frequency Download from MGT-16 Receiver to MT-16A/R Transmitter 14 1 IR PO LO RX OFF ON POWER ACT SQ 15 dB PA D (1) ASC™ IR SYNC INFRARED LED WINDOW For downloading selected Channel (Frequency) to transmitter (21) IR RECEPTOR SENSOR/WINDOW Infrared LED sensor for linking the TX to the RX during IR frequency download. 14. ASC™ IR SYNC BUTTON Press to make the IR link download the receiver’s selected frequency to the TX.
powers the unit and will not charge NiMH rechargeable batteries if installed. For battery operation the AC adapter must be disconnected. Note: For quietest optimal performance, use the AC/DC adapter as battery operation raises the noise floor around 4 dB. Generally this is only a concern when playing high-gain lead guitar. For such applications, experiment to see if slightly quieter performance with the AC/DC supply is preferred.
MT-16A/R Instrument Transmitter When the RF Signal LED (10) on the receiver lights up, the system frequency is properly synchronized. To change to a different frequency, reset the Frequency Select DIP Switches (4) and sync the transmitter again to the new selected frequency first, after turning the transmitter off and then on again. If no action is taken during the 10 seconds of active data transfer ( i.e.
trim-pot counterclockwise reduces overall system audio output (thus lowering distortion but raising background noise), while turning clockwise increases overall system audio output (thus lowering background noise but raising distortion). The Audio Level Adjust is factory set to the mid position, which is the optimal setting for normal operation. Note: The Audio Level Adjust is not intended for high-input signal adjustment—the 15dB pad is provided for that purpose.
Specifications MGT-16 System Frequency Response Dynamic Range Oscillating System Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) RF Carrier Frequency Range Modulation Operating Range 50Hz–16kHz (-3dB) 120dB Phase Lock Loop (PLL) <0.8% 902.40MHz–923.
Cautions and Troubleshooting No or Low Audio If you are not getting audio through the system, carefully re-check all setups. Especially note that the receiver and transmitter must be set to operate on the same RF channel. Make sure that the receiver Power Switch (2) on the MGT-16 receiver is not in the second position (audio muted/attenuated). The receiver’s Unbalanced Audio Out (7) is adjustable, so make sure the Volume Control (3) is set properly.
Miscellaneous Tips • The receiver antennas should be kept away from any metal surfaces whenever possible as they can reflect away or shield the incoming RF signal. Keep antennas away from noise sources such as motors, automobiles, neon light, signal processors, computers, and large metal objects. • When inserting batteries, make sure they are inserted with the correct polarity. • A receiver cannot receive signals from two or more transmitters simultaneously.
MGT-16 DIP-Switch Frequency Selection Chart Frequency Plan: 902.4MHz-923.7MHz (16 Channels) U.S. Channel Selection Frequency Channel Selection Frequency 1 1 2 3 4 902.4 9 1 2 3 4 913.9 2 1 2 3 4 904.8 10 1 2 3 4 914.0 3 1 2 3 4 905.4 11 1 2 3 4 916.0 4 1 2 3 4 906.7 12 1 2 3 4 917.9 5 1 2 3 4 907.8 13 1 2 3 4 919.7 6 1 2 3 4 909.8 14 1 2 3 4 920.0 7 1 2 3 4 910.8 15 1 2 3 4 921.1 8 1 2 3 4 911.2 16 1 2 3 4 923.
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 period, Nady Systems, Inc. will repair or replace the unit free of charge, subject to verification of the defect or malfunction upon return to Nady Systems.
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