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Important Note!

AKG continually improves the
internal firmware of the WMS 450
system in order to meet changing
customer needs in the best possi-
ble way.

Should your system use a higher
firmware version than the one
described in this User Manual,
some functions may differ from
the related instructions.

To

check the firmware version imple-
mented in your receiver select the
INFO screen (refer to section
4.1.3). The firm ware version
described in this User Manual is
stated on the cover and on the
bottom of each page, next to the
product name.
Before you read on, we recom-
mend comparing the receiver firm -
ware version against the version
stated in the Manual. If the two
versions are not identical, please
visit www.akg.com to find out
about the latest changes.

Figs. 1 - 17

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1 Safety and Environment

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1.1 Safety .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.2 Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2 Description

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2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.2 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.3 Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.4 WMS 450 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.5 SR 450 Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.6 HT 450 Handheld Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.7 PT 450 Bodypack Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3 Setting Up

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3.1 Inserting the Transmitter Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.2 Positioning the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.3 Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3.3.1 Single Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.3.2 Two Receivers Side by Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3.4 Connecting the Receiver to a Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.5 Connecting the Receiver to Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.6 Powering Up the Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.7 LOCK Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.8 Setting Up the Receiver (SETUP Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3.8.1 Setting the Frequency Group (Auto Group Setup). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.8.2 Selecting Frequencies from the Preset Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.8.3 Setting Frequencies from the MHz Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.8.4 Editing the Receiver Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3.9 Setting Up the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3.9.1 Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.9.2 Handheld Transmitter Input Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.9.3 Bodypack Transmitter: Connecting a Microphone/Instrument and Setting Input Gain. . . 26

3.10 Before the Soundcheck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

3.10.1 Finding Dead Spots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.10.2 Setting the Squelch Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

3.11 Multichannel Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

3.11.1 Setting Frequencies for Multichannel Systems (Auto Channel Setup) . . . . . . . 27

4 Operating Notes

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4.1 SR 450 Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

4.1.1 Selecting Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.1.2 Selecting Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.1.3 Extra Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

4.2 HT 450 Handheld Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

4.2.1 Muting the Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.2.2 Microphone Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.2.3 PB 1000 and PPC 1000 (HT 450/C). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

4.3 PT 450 Bodypack Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

4.3.1 Muting the Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.3.2 Locking the ON-MUTE/PRG-OFF Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.3.3 Microphone Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

5 Cleaning

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6 Troubleshooting

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7 Specifications

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FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Parts 74
and 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the follow ing measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connect ed.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Shielded cables and I/O cords must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulations.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by AKG Acoustics may void the user’s  authority to oper-
ate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter ference receiv ed, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.

AKG WMS 450 V 1.10

Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for HT 450

Page 1: ...g the equipment MODE D EMPLOI V 1 10 p 34 Veuillez lire cette notice avant d utiliser le système ISTRUZIONI PER L USO V 1 10 p 50 Prima di utilizzare l apparecchio leggere il manuale MODO DE EMPLEO V 1 10 p 66 Sirvase leer el manual antes de utilizar el equipo INSTRUÇÕES DE USO V 1 10 p 82 Favor leia este manual antes de usar o equipamento ...

Page 2: ...ii AKG WMS 450 V 1 10 WMS 450 SR 450 11 a Fig 1 Fig 2 13 11 11 10 14 12 15 Fig 8 Fig 9 ...

Page 3: ...iii AKG WMS 450 V 1 10 2 3 WMS 450 PT 450 Fig 4 Fig 12 Fig 5 PT 450 30 29 29 25 27 22 20 31 26 19 17 18 1a 1b 1c 1a 4 3 2 5 6 7 1b 28 ...

Page 4: ...iv AKG WMS 450 V 1 10 WMS 450 HT 450 Fig 3 Fig 5 HT 450 1 2 3 4 5 6 1a 1b 1c 2 3 16 17 18 20 24 19 23 22 21 ...

Page 5: ...v AKG WMS 450 V 1 10 A Fig 7 B C Fig 6 A C B D D ...

Page 6: ...vi AKG WMS 450 V 1 10 Fig 13 Fig 16 Fig 15 Fig 14 Fig 10 Fig 11 1a 1b Fig 17 1a 1b 10cm 10cm ...

Page 7: ...vii AKG WMS 450 V 1 10 ...

Page 8: ...hannel Systems Auto Channel Setup 27 4 Operating Notes 28 4 1 SR 450 Receiver 28 4 1 1 Selecting Modes 28 4 1 2 Selecting Screens 28 4 1 3 Extra Functions 29 4 2 HT 450 Handheld Transmitter 30 4 2 1 Muting the Microphone 30 4 2 2 Microphone Technique 30 4 2 3 PB 1000 and PPC 1000 HT 450 C 30 4 3 PT 450 Bodypack Transmitter 31 4 3 1 Muting the Microphone 31 4 3 2 Locking the ON MUTE PRG OFF Switch ...

Page 9: ... ducts be sure to use separate ducts for the audio lines 10 Clean the equipment with a moistened not wet cloth only Be sure to disconnect the power supply from the power outlet before cleaning the equipment Never use caustic or scouring cleaners or clean ing agents containing alcohol or solvents since these may damage the enamel and plastic parts 11 Use the equipment for the applications described...

Page 10: ... foil off at any time 1 POWER Switches power to the unit on or off 2 LCD display The receiver provides a backlit LCD display The display indicates all receiver parameters a RF bargraph indicating the field strength of the received signal b Alphanumeric display of the current setting c Preset Receiver Name Frequency Group Subchannel shown in Preset and NAME screens only d Audio bargraph indicating ...

Page 11: ...hen you mute the audio signal Sliding the switch from OFF to MUTE PRG places the transmitter in programming mode The status LED 20 will extinguish To switch the audio signal back on slide the switch to ON The status LED 20 will change to green OFF Power to the transmitter is off The status LED 20 is dark 20 Status LED This bicolor LED indicates the following conditions Green The battery will last ...

Page 12: ...5 from the rubber feet 1 2 Unscrew the two fixing screws 2 from the right hand side panel of one receiver and from the left hand side panel of the other receiver 3 Remove the plastic covers 3 from the side panels with the fixing screws 2 still on 4 Insert one connecting strip 4 into each free slot in the side panel of the first receiver making sure to align the hole in each connecting strip 4 with...

Page 13: ...er is electronically locked so you cannot make any adjustments You may however call up the various status screens one after the other The LOCK label is shown on the display Frequency Carrier frequency in MHz Name Current receiver name comes up only if you have previously named the receiver Preset Carrier frequency shown as Subchannel number within a Frequency Group In SETUP mode the electronic loc...

Page 14: ...SAVE Y save your setting SAVE N reject your setting Clean frequencies are frequencies where the receiver finds no RF signal or an RF signal whose level is lower than the current threshold setting Use and to select the desired Preset Use and to select the desired Frequency Group Use and to select the desired fre quency as a Subchannel of the selected Frequency Group SAVE Y save your setting SAVE N ...

Page 15: ...20 will extinguish 3 Set the ON MUTE PRG OFF switch 19 to MUTE PRG The display will alternately indicate the currently selected frequency and Prg IR The status LED 20 remains dark 4 Refer to Diagram 6 5 Point the infrared sensor 1 on the transmitter at the infrared emitter 2 on the receiver from a distance of 4 inches 10 cm max IR OK The transmitter has been tuned to the same frequency as the rece...

Page 16: ...eceiver referring to section 3 10 1 below 2 Move the transmitter around the area where you will use the system to check the area for dead spots i e places where the field strength seems to drop and reception deteriorates If you find any dead spots try to eliminate them by repositioning the receiver or the antennas If this does not help avoid the dead spots 3 If the received signal is noisy set the...

Page 17: ... easily we recommend using Auto Preset to select all required carrier frequencies from the same Frequency Group within the same Preset If reception on the selected carrier frequency is poor use Auto Channel Setup refer to section 3 9 2 to find the next clean Subchannel within the selected Frequency Group Should you find no clean Subchannel use Auto Group Setup to select a different Frequency Group...

Page 18: ...ed to channel 1 and leave power to the transmitter ON 8 Repeat steps 1 through 7 above for all other channels of your system Be sure to set each channel to the same preset country as channel 1 To toggle between LOCK and SETUP modes press and hold the key for about 1 5 seconds When the receiver is in LOCK mode the LOCK label is shown on the display In SETUP mode the LOCK label is not shown Use and ...

Page 19: ...s mitter will be dead in about 60 minutes The related message on the display is LOW BAT AF The received audio signal drives the receiver into clipping The related message on the display is AFCLIP RF The field strength of the received RF signal is so low that the receiver audio output is muted to pre vent unwanted noise The related mes sage on the display is RF LOW SAVE Y save your setting SAVE N r...

Page 20: ...se this effect to make your voice sound aggressive neutral insinuating etc simply by chang ing your working distance Proximity effect is a more or less dramatic boost of low frequencies that occurs when you sing into the microphone from less than 2 inches It gives more body to your voice and an intimate bass heavy sound Sing to one side of the microphone or above and across the microphone s top Th...

Page 21: ...om green to red The infrared receiver section is OFF Since the RF section continues transmitting the carrier frequency no unwanted noises will become audible form the sound system The display alternates between the currently selected Preset and the remaining battery capacity in hours 2 To switch the microphone back on set the ON MUTE PRG OFF switch 19 to ON The status LED 20 will change to green T...

Page 22: ... mixer or ampli fier input 4 Connect microphone or instrument to audio input on bodypack 5 Tune transmitter and receiver to the same frequency 6 Switch transmitter ON or set MUTE switch to ON position 7 Insert batteries conforming to and marks 8 Replace batteries charge battery pack 9 Move closer to receiver or choose lower squelch threshold setting 10 Remove obstructions 11 Avoid spots where you ...

Page 23: ...mW max ERP Battery life 1 5 V AA size dry battery 6 hours 1 2 V NiMH 2100 mAh AA size rechargeable battery 8 hrs Size 229 x 52 5 mm max dia 9 x 2 in Net Weight 220 g 7 8 oz PT 450 Carrier frequency ranges 650 680 680 710 720 750 760 790 790 820 835 to 862 and 863 to 865 MHz Modulation FM Audio bandwidth 35 to 20 000 Hz THD 0 7 typical at rated deviation 1 kHz S N ratio A weighted 120 dB A typical ...

Page 24: ...uriculares con micrófono Componentes acústicos Microfones Fones de ouvido Microfones s fios Fones de ouvido s fios Microfones de cabeça Componentes acústicos AKG Acoustics GmbH Lemböckgasse 21 25 A 1230 Vienna AUSTRIA phone 43 1 86654 0 e mail sales akg com For other products and distributors worldwide visit www akg com Technische Änderungen vorbehalten Specifications subject to change without not...

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