UHF-16 UHF Wireless Microphone and Instrument System 16 Channel PLL Frequency Synthesized OWNER’S MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Using this Manual ................................................ 4 SYSTEM FEATURES UHF 16 Receiver ................................................. 5 UB-16 and UH-16 Transmitters ............................ 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UHF 16 Receiver 1. Mounting the Receiver ..................................... 6 a. Table mounting ............................................ 6 b. Rack Mounting a Single Receiver ............... 6 c. Rack Mounting 2 Receivers Side by Side .
I NTRODUCTION 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 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.
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 • Rugged half-rack UHF-16 receiver with dual removable antennas (for convenient optional remote placement), 16 user switchable UHF frequencies and DigiTRU Diversity™ proprietary digital processing circuitry for eliminating dropouts and maximizing range • Sophisticated IF filtering for multiple UHF-16 syste
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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UHF-16 Receiver (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-16 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.
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 (11d) (11a) (11b) (11c) (11) indicate the channel and frequency you have selected. You must also set your transmitter UP/DOWN BUTTONS (20,25) to the same channel you choose on the receiver.
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.
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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UH-16 Handheld Microphone Transmitter 4. 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 (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.
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 (22) hours in use, but in order to ensure (21) optimum performance, it is recommended that the battery be replaced after 8-10 hours of use. 2.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UB-16 Bodypack Transmitter 5. Selecting 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.
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.
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.
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. Channel U.S. Band 1 U.S./Europe Band 2 Europe Band 3 1 726.10 MHz 793.40 MHz 846.20 MHz 2 726.50 MHz 794.00 MHz 846.60 MHz 3 727.00 MHz 796.60 MHz 847.10 MHz 4 727.60 MHz 799.50 MHz 847.80 MHz 5 728.30 MHz 801.10 MHz 848.80 MHz 6 729.30 MHz 802.
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 <0.005% Frequency Response: 30 HZ-15 KHZ ±3 dB Dynamic Range: 120 dB Harmonic Distortions: <0.
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 service, 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).
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