Nady Systems Encore I - Manual (Page 7)

WGT-15 INSTRUMENT BODYPACK TRANSMITTER
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1. Snap open the BATTERY COMPARTMENT (30) and insert a fresh 9V BATTERY (31),
observing the correct polarity. Close the compartment. The WGT-15 is provided
with a 3.5 mm LOCKING JACK (32) for connecting the INSTRUMENT CABLE (35). 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-15 by sliding the OFF/STANDBY/ON SWITCH (32) to the
STANDBY position (transmitter on, audio muted) or the ON position (transmitter and
audio both on). The BATTERY INDICATOR LED (33) 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-15 transmitter is now ready to use. Most or all of the RF DISPLAY LEDs
(4)
on the Encore I receiver 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 Encore I receiver instructions. For optimum
performance, an INPUT LEVEL CONTROL (34) is provided on the top panel of the
WGT-15. Adjust the gain by turning the control with a small slot head screwdriver.
It is recommended that this control be turned to maximum gain. However, for ultra
high-gain instrument sources such as active bass pickups or even extra hot guitar
pickups, turning the level down slightly will create a cleaner sound.
(Note: Turning
down the input gain too much can compromise the signal-to-noise ratio and is not
recommended. Set for the maximum possible gain and headroom without noticeable
distortion on the high level peaks).
The AF LEVEL LED DISPLAY (5) on the Encore I receiver will light up to 5 LEDs (4
green and 1 red) for all input signals. Occasional flickering on and off during use of
the top red LED indicator in this display is normal, however if the red LED stays on
continuously, turn down the instrument volume or adjust the INPUT LEVEL CONTROL
(34)
on the WGT-15 transmitter, or noticeable distortion may result.
(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 (35) has a factory installed capacitor inside the 1/
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
give you scratchy noises, we suggest these steps to eliminate them:
1) Make sure all guitar volume and tone pots are clean and all contacts are
solid – 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.)
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Opening Battery Compartment
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