Nady Systems 401XQUADLTE4F Microphone User Manual
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1. SYSTEMS INC 401x QUAD 4 Channel VHF Wireless Microphone System OWNER S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS SVETE KEAIUTES e o di otada dis a E bd sis da oo 2 Operanom AOI CUA RE ENO O E DL DE 3 WHT Handheld Microphone Transmitter 0 aakaaa kaaa aaa 5 WLT Lavalier Lapel or Headworn Microphone 00 aaa aaa m 6 WGT Instrument Bodypack Transmitter 0eeaaaa kakaa aaa aaa kakaa 8 SPDECMICANONS s oko eda i oi dk T dah Te OE a EE 10 DEIVICedmiormat om varani da i a A DS S E ZL a 11 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Nady 401X QUAD VHF Wireless Microphone System The 401X QUAD VHF is by far the best price performance value available in multiple channel wireless systems Please read the instructions in this manual completely before operating your unit USING THIS MANUAL This booklet provides instructions for the operation of the Nady 401X QUAD four channel VHF wireless including handheld instrument lavalier headmic and plug in transmitter systems Features of the 401X QUAD are listed followed by step by step instructions explaining how to operate your new system After reading the receiver instructions turn to the section of the booklet that covers the type of transmitter used with the system you have purchased Each section will give you detailed operating instructions Also included in this manual are system specifications and servicing information SYSTEM FEATURES 401X QUAD Receiver Fou2. are hereby excluded This warranty is in lieu of all other agreements and warranties general or special express or implied and no representative or person including a Nady dealer agent or employee is authorized to assume for us any other liability in connection with the sale or use of this Nady Systems product Whereas some states do not allow limitations on how long implied warranties last and do not allow exclusion of incidental or consequential damages the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state This warranty is subject to the following conditions 1 This system must have been purchased from an authorized Nady dealer and all warranty service must be performed by Nady s service department Any service not performed by Nady will automatically void this warranty 2 Items not covered physical damage resulting from improper handling of the unit in transit from the factory by the shipper Nady Systems is not responsible for such damage and all such claims must be made against the shipping company by the consignee defects caused by normal wear of the product expendable parts are typically connectors cables potentiometers switches and similar components damage or defects caused by abuse neglect accident failure to connect or operate the unit in any way that does not comply with applicable technical or s
3. systems are type accepted under FCC rules parts 90 74 and 15 This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry amp 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 SYSTEMS INC 6701 Shellmound Street Emeryville CA USA 94608 T 510 652 2411 F 510 652 5075 www nady com
4. TU pre no m no pne e gS SS ar rama 9V Alkaline Battery Lie a oba ES ED a diene ja dA a cl ae aera Up to 20 hours Dimensions NV Gal PR rr rr aid ie re era 9 5 X 1 4 diameter 24 1 X 3 5 cm WERN Gre e a a e 4 1 X 2 4 X 0 8 10 4 X 6 1 X 2 0 cm Weight w o battery Anita m pm m e m m pa ne he rr 6 9 oz 193 g MINA cip mo m or e ea 3 6 oz 101 g RECEIVER Buie ve on m a e ne a Power ON OFF volume control mute control Connectors re 1 unbalanced adjustable mixed all four channel T S audio output jack Line level 600 ohms 4 balanced fixed level XLR 1 GND 2 3 signals Line Mic level 11k 600 ohms RECEIVEK ss aib oi i e ie 2 1 mm barrel type DC input jack tip positive LED InniCatofS sie oka ona o Soo a cm ny 1 Power ON LED 4 AF LED 4 TX ON LED Dimensions cecina athe sono Soe ater eg BE 1 75 X 7 5 X 160 57 44x 18 X42 Em Werin 22 o kal nn i o ni a i ss aida e svi 4 5 Ibs 2 Kg Power Requirements akka kaaa 16V e 800mA nominal AC DC adapter supplied Antenna Connectors isc cehess a abai di sia aaa iaai Dual female BNC connectors 10 SERVICE INFORMATION In the U S If you are experiencing operational problems with your system please refer to the Support page at www nady com for assistance Should your wireless system require service please contact the Nady Service Department at 510 652 2411 for a Return Authorization R A Number and service quote if out of warranty Make sure the R A Number is clearly
5. afety regulations or improper repair excessive heat or humidity alteration or unreasonable use of the unit causing cracks broken cases housings or parts damage caused by leaking batteries finish or appearance items items damaged in shipment en route to Nady Systems Inc for repair The warranty is null and void if any Nady serial number has been removed or defaced How To Obtain Service 1 If factory service is required you must contact our Service Department at 510 652 2411 for a return authorization R A number Make sure the R A number is clearly marked on the outside of your package Please note if an R A number is not included our Shipping Department cannot accept your package 2 Send the unit back to Nady Systems Inc 6701 Shellmound Street Emeryville CA 94608 freight pre paid You must include proof of date and place of purchase i e photocopy of your bill of sale or Nady cannot be responsible for repair or replacement Nady Systems Inc will not repair nor be held responsible for any units returned without proper identification return address and RA number clearly marked on the package 3 Per the above Nady will perform all warranty service and return the unit to you at no charge Nady Systems will inform the buyer if product sent in does not meet the terms of this warranty and will provide a quote for fixing the unit and or shipping it back exclusively at the buyer s expense 11 Nady wireless microphone
6. e battery life turn the transmitter off when not in use 3 The microphone is now ready to use The TX LED INDICATOR 7 on the 401X QUAD receiver should now be lit indicating a received signal from the transmitter When ready to speak slide the transmitter switch to the ON position Adjust the volume of the receiver as per the Audio Output Microphone Connection section of the above 401X QUAD receiver instructions The AF LEVEL LED DISPLAY 7 on the 401X QUAD receiver will light up as if the input signals are getting stronger Occasional flickering on and off during use of the LED indicator is normal However if the LED stays on continuously it means the signal is too loud and there is the possibility of overload distortion If this occurs back off from the microphone until the red LED indicator only flickers on peaks Note Observe care in selecting PA volume transmitter location and speaker placement so that acoustic feedback howling or screeching will be avoided Note Microphone elements can easily be destroyed by the buildup of salts and minerals from perspiration and saliva It is good practice to put a windscreen on the mic element at all times to protect It OPERATION WLT Lavalier Lapel or Headworn Microphone Bodypack Transmitter 1 Snap open the BATTERY COMPARTMENT 17 and insert a fresh 9V BATTERY 18 observing the correct polarity Close the compartment 2 The WLT is provided with a 3 5 mm LOCKING JACK 19
7. ed to compensate for the adverse conditions in a particular location If with the transmitter off its corresponding LED on the receiver front panel flickers or stays on the MUTE CONTROL 9 should be turned clockwise until the LED extinguishes For each of the four channels when the Mute is properly adjusted the corresponding LED will light only when the system s transmitter is turned on Turning the MUTE CONTROL 9 too far clockwise will result in reduced range but yield a quieter signal during dropouts or at the end of the operating distance range 4 Connecting the Audio Output The output stage of each channel and the separate four channels mixed output of the 401X QUAD are all configured for adjustable unbalanced LINE and fixed balanced XLR line or microphone audio outputs The adjustable unbalanced 4 mix out is a low level LINE with an output impedance of 600 ohms The individual fixed level balanced XLR out can be configured as high level line out with 11k ohms output impedance or microphone level out with a 600 ohms load impedance For each channel you wish to use insert an audio cord with a balanced female XLR plug into its AF OUTPUT 10 jack on back of the receiver Plug the other end of each cord into your amplifier effect or mixing board Adjust volume on your mixing board so that no audio distortion in present when amp or mixer is set at its usual level Note To prevent possible undesired noises during use leave the volume co
8. een on the mic element at all times to protect it OPERATION Opening Battery Compartment E B i mei i FE io kra sr i i s 1 g I 1 Ti I Headworn ia Lo i o Microphone m E De I rod i de LEA sr m I ra OPERATION WGT Instrument Bodypack Transmitter 1 Snap open the BATTERY COMPARTMENT 25 and insert a fresh 9V BATTERY 26 observing the correct polarity Close the compartment The WGT 15 is provided with a 3 5 mm LOCKING JACK 27 for connecting the INSTRUMENT CABLE 28 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 Slip the transmitter into a pocket or clip on to your clothes or instrument strap Note As the cord to the instrument also serves as the antenna be sure to extend it fully for maximum range Rolling up or shortening the cord may reduce the effective operating range 2 Turn on the WGT by sliding the OFF STANDBY ON SWITCH 29 to the STANDBY position transmitter on audio muted or the ON position transmitter and audio both on The BATTERY INDICATOR LED 30 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 3 The WGT transmitter is now ready to use The TX DISPLAY LEDs 7 on the 401X QUAD recei
9. for connecting the microphone Plug in either the LAVALIER LAPEL 20 or the HEADWORN MICROPHONE 21 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 Slip the transmitter into a pocket or clip on to your clothes To use the lavalier mic attach itat 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 3 Turn on the WLT by sliding the OFF STANDBY ON SWITCH 22 to the STANDBY position transmitter on audio muted or the ON position transmitter and audio both on The BATTERY INDICATOR LED 23 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 4 The microphone is now ready to use The TX LED INDICATOR 7 on the 401X QUAD receiver should now be lit indicating a received signal from the transmitter When ready to speak slide the transmitter switch to the ON pos
10. id this is very important 2 Provide extra filtering with a 220 pF capacitor soldered across the hot to ground terminals of the guitar s volume and tone pots OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS OVERALL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE FreQuency RESPONSE o aa Go a u A s ra i s jesu A ola sasak 30 18KHz 3dB Dynamic Range kakaa 120dB 20 20KHz Total Harmonic Distortion akk kakaa lt 0 5 typical RF Carrier Frequency Range 0 kakaa 170 230MHz Factory installed Channels Frequency Stability s av a ie ola o o da da oat 0 005 crystal controlled MOGUL ANON za s Sens di adds a jas GA FM F3E 15KHz nor 30KHz max Operating Range eek kao 250 feet typical up to 500 feet optimum line of sight TRANSMITTERS Audio Inputs WEL ea rav o ra Nady DM 10D neodymium dynamic cartridge WETAN G ip re i m np teen ere 3 5mm mono locking jack for connecting to omni or unidirectional lavalier mic or unidirectional headworn mic with phantom power WLT or connecting to instrument cable WGT Controls WIT aise re er tad OFF STANDBY ON switch WETAN G Kasa soka do biseri eae ibe citi Sd OFF STANDBY ON switch input level adjust LED Indicator kka kakaa Unit ON single flash Low Battery Alert steady RE POWGE ONE oka nat tibia du i djeda dali i yee a teats 5OmW Max allowed by FCC Harmonic amp Spurious EmissSiOns kao lt 40dB SE
11. ition and adjust the volume of the receiver as per the Audio Output Microphone Connection section of the above 401X QUAD receiver instructions The AF LEVEL LED DISPLAY 7 on the 401X QUAD receiver will light up as If the input signals are getting stronger Occasional flickering on and off during use of the LED indicator in this display is normal however if the LED stays on continuously it means the signal is too loud and there is the possibility of overload distortion Re position the microphone farther from the source or adjust the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL CONTROL 24 until the red LED indicator flickers only on the loudest inputs Note Observe care in selecting PA volume transmitter location and speaker placement so that acoustic feedback howling and screeching will be avoided Please also observe the pickup patterns of the microphone selected omnidirectional mics pick up sound equally from all directions and are prone to feedback if not used carefully 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 a windscr
12. mal sound OPERATION 401x QUAD Receiver 1 Powering the Receiver Plug the 16V AC DC ADAPTER 1 provided into the DC INPUT JACK 11 on the back of the receiver Then plug the power supply into an AC outlet Note Any 16V DC source with 800mA capability can also be used Turn VOLUME CONTROL 6 for all four channels counterclockwise to mimimum located on the front of the receiver Once the receiver is connected to a power source press the POWER SWITCH 3 to ON position The POWER ON LED 4 indicator will light up The TX LED INDICATOR 7 on the front panel of the receiver will not light up until one or more of the four channels is receiving a signal from your system s transmitter 2 Antennas The ANTENNAS 2 assembly consists of two antennas Connect antennas into the ANTENNA JACKS 5 on the Tront of the receiver Extend the antennas fully to obtain maximum range Position ANTENNAS 2 at 45 degrees from the horizontal 90 degrees from each other For maximum range itis always best to maintain a line of sight no obstructions between the receiver antennas and the transmitter whenever possible 3 Mute Squelch Adjustment In normal operation the MUTE CONTROL 9 should be set fully counterclockwise to the factory preset minimum RF level of 1uV for maximum sensitivity Doing so sets each receiver for maximum range However in areas of high RF activity the mute or squelch as it is sometimes called may need to be adjust
13. marked on the outside of the package that you are returning If your unit is out of warranty please enclose a cashier s check or money order or pay by credit card per instructions by the Nady Service Department Ship your unit prepaid to Nady Systems Service Department 6701 Shellmound Street Emeryville CA 94608 Include a brief description of the problem you are experiencing For service of a unit under warranty please follow the instructions in the following section Outside the U S For service and warranty matters please contact the Nady distributor in your country through the dealer store from which you purchased this product Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as it can be dangerous and will also void the warranty ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Nady Systems Inc warrants to the original consumer purchaser that the above 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 To the extent permitted by law any applicable implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness are hereby limited to one year from the date of purchase Consequential or incidental damages resulting from a breach of any applicable express or implied warranties
14. ntrols of unused channels with the corresponding transmitter off turned off in the amp or mixer The audio should only be live if the transmitter is on If you want to use the 401X QUAD as It own mixer your amplifier effect or mixing board should have 12dB or more gain select on you can connect to the MIX AF OUTPUT 8 which provides a mixed line output of up to all four channels with the relative volume of each channel in the mix determined by that channel s VOLUME CONTROL 6 OPERATION a Instrument Connection using the WGT instrument transmitter Insert an audio cord with a 14 mono phone plug in the AF OUTPUT JACK 8 on the rear panel of the receiver Plug the other end of the cord into amplifier effect or mixing board Adjust the VOLUME CONTROL 6 on the 401X QUAD clockwise to about 34 rotation until the volume level is comfortable for your application This setting is roughly equivalent to direct instrument cord connection Turning the volume up to maximum will provide 4dB gain over a cord b Microphone Connection using the WLT transmitter with either a headset or lavalier microphone or the WHT handheld microphone transmitter Insert an audio cord with a 14 mono phone plug in the AF OUTPUT JACK 8 on the rear panel of the receiver Plug the other end of the cord into amplifier effect or mixing board Adjust the VOLUME CONTROL 6 on the 401X QUAD clockwise to about 2 MAX and adjust the volume control until the v
15. olume level is optimal If the volume control is set too high you may overload your mixer or amp Since your 401X QUAD is comprised of four separate and independent XLR output channels it can be used with either one two three or four channels operating Simply turn your mixer volume control of any channel which you are not using to minimum If the mix line out is used just turn down the 401X QUAD receiver s volume controls 16V AC DC Adapter Antennas HANNEL f CHANNEL Fy CHANMEL I CHANMEL amp 4 j sai NE OPERATION WHT Handheld Microphone Transmitter 1 Unscrew the BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER 12 and remove exposing the BATTERY HOLDER 13 Insert a fresh 9V ALKALINE BATTERY 14 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 15 hours in use but in order to ensure optimum performance it is recommended that you replace the battery after every ten hours of use 2 Turn on the WHT 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 will either not go on atall or will stay on continuously indicating that the battery should be replaced with a fresh one To preserv
16. r independent VHF receivers in one convenient rugged all metal single rack space housing makes operating 4 wireless systems at the same time easier than ever e Front mount dual antenna jacks for either onboard or remote antennas e Front panel Power ON OFF switch plus Power ON LED TX ON and AF signal level LED displays e Rear panel individual XLR AF Output jacks volume and RF mute controls for each of the 4 channels and 4 Channels Mixed AF Out 1 4 phone jack Noise free transmitter ON OFF operation High performance unmatched transparent audio with 120 dB dynamic range and up to 250 feet optimum line of sight operation WHT Handheld Microphone Transmitter e Features the Nady DM 10D unidirectional neodymium dynamic cartridge for optimum true sound maximum feedback rejection and minimal handling noise e OFF STANDBY ON switch allows convenient audio muting with the transmitter ON e Low battery LED indicator flashes once for unit ON lights steady for low battery alert WGT amp WLT Bodypack Transmitters e Choice of instrument VWGI 15 or headworn lavalier microphone VVLT 15 bodypack transmitter e OFF STANDBY ON switch allows convenient audio muting with the transmitter ON e Low battery LED indicator flashes once for unit ON lights steady for low battery alert e Locking 3 5mm mini jack provides secure connection for removable mic or instrument cable e Easily accessible input level adjust control for opti
17. ver should now be lit indicating a received signal from the transmitter Adjust the volume of the receiver as per the Audio Output Instrument Connections section of the above 401X QUAD receiver instructions The AF LEVEL LED DISPLAY 7 on the 401X QUAD receiver will light up as if the input signals are getting stronger Occasional flickering on and off during use of the LED indicator is normal However if the LED stays on continuously turn down the instrument volume control or noticeable distortion may result For ultra high gain instrument sources such as active bass pickups or even extra hot guitar pickups an attenuation pad may be required to eliminate unwanted distortion Note The INPUT LEVEL CONTROL 31 s not operable because it is preset and switched internally at the factory to instrument GT input mode The control is only used for Headworn Mic HM and Lavalier LT inout modes Note Scratchy noises can sometimes occur when some electric guitars basses with dirty pots or connections are used with any wireless system For this reason the supplied INSTRUMENT CORD 28 has a factory installed capacitor inside the 4 plug This capacitor provides first order filtering of the RF signal from the cord into the guitar and eliminates virtually all scratchy noises Should your equipment still produce scratchy noises we suggest these steps to eliminate them 1 Make sure all guitar volume and tone pots are clean and all contacts are sol
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