WA-120 Portable Wireless PA OWNER’S MANUAL
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS........................................................3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NADY WA-120.....................5 WA-120 WIRELESS MICROPHONE RECEIVER OPERATION............8 WHT HANDHELD MICROPHONE TRANSMITTER...............................9 WLT LAVALIER/HEADMIC BODYPACK TRANSMITTER.....................9 SPECIFICATIONS....................................................
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Nady WA-120 Wireless Portable P.A.—and congratulations on your choice. The WA-120 is the most affordable and compact of the popular line of Nady wireless P.A.’s. Ideal for many applications, including use in classrooms, conference/meeting rooms, churches, health clubs and small auditoriums, it is powerful, yet lightweight and easily portable. We are sure you will find this versatile system a powerful and useful tool for your presentations.
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS Wireless mic receiver antenna Pull out and extend fully for optimum range 2. Power ON/OFF switch 3. MIC and AUX signal input jacks ¼” TS (mono) 4. Speaker 5. Power ON LED indicator 6. RF ON LED indicator Indicates reception of transmitter signal 7. Volume controls 8. Tone controls 9. Line/Record out jack Provides signal for recording or additional amplification 10. Echo level control Controls the amount of echo/reverb in the channel signal 1.
11. Storage compartment for AC adapter or optional RB-120 12VDC rechargeable battery 12. Mounting hole for use with optional MST-4B tripod stand 13. Battery-mount for 8 X “D” batteries Used for internal battery operation of unit 14. External DC input jack 15. RF mute threshold (squelch) adjust 16.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NADY WA-120 Powering the WA-120 • External Adapter Plug the external provided AC/DC Adaptor into the External DC input jack (14) socket. Then plug the AC/DC adapter plug into a standard 115VAC or 240VAC outlet (The AC adapter will detect the line voltage automatically). Turn on the unit using the Power switch (2). (Note: To avoid damaging your unit, use only the provided AC adapter connected to the power input jack.
Attention: 1. If feedback (howling sound) occurs, try first turning down the treble control (8). If feedback still is present, try turning down the volume (7) or repositioning the WA-120 with respect to the wired or wireless mic being used. 2. Extend the antenna (1) fully whenever using the wireless microphone to ensure optimum performance and maximum range. Wiring Illustration Then MIC input (3) can be used to connect a hard wire MIC.
Stand Mounting the WA-120 The WA-120 can be mounted on the optional MST-4B aluminum tripod stand for convenient placement in a higher position. Contact your dealer or the Nady service department.
WA-120 WIRELESS MICROPHONE RECEIVER OPERATION The WA-120 contains a built-in high quality quartz-locked, fixed frequency VHF wireless receiver precisely matched to the Nady WHT or WLT transmitter supplied; therefore generally no adjustments besides audio volume are required. In high RF activity environment, the MUTE (16) also needs adjusting to eliminate interference.
WHT HANDHELD MICROPHONE TRANSMITTER The Nady WHT is a sleek tapered microphone with these special features: • 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 Transmitter Set-up and Operation • Unscrew the battery compartment cover end cap (
WLT Bodypack Transmitter 3 8 6 7 W LO T BA HI N Y/O DB TAN F/S OF MIC 5 4 1 Opening Battery Compartment 10 2
Transmitter Set-up and Operation • Snap open the battery compartment (1) and insert a fresh 9V battery (2), observing the correct polarity. Close the compartment. • The WLT is provided with a 3.5 mm locking jack (3) for connecting themicrophone. Plug in either the Lavalier/Lapel (4) or the Headworn microphone (5), 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.
SPECIFICATIONS Audio Power Output: External AC Power: 20W maximum, 4 ohms 100~240VAC/50~60Hz (Universal Line Voltage Adaptor supplied) AC Power consumption: 40 VA External DC Power: 15VDC, 1200mA AC adapter Internal Batteries: 8 “D” size alkaline batteries (SUM-1) or optional 12V/1.2A (RB-120 Rechargeable Battery) Input Sensitivity/ MIC/TS: -52dB +/-2dB, 150-15KHz +/-3dB Frequency Response: MIC: -52dB +/-2dB, 150-15KHz +/-3dB AUX: -18dB +/-2dB, 100-15KHz +/-3dB T.H.D.
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.
Nady wireless systems are type accepted under FCC rules parts 90, 74 and 15. This 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. Consumer Alert Most users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system.
