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WGT 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 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 by sliding the OFF/STANDBY/ON SWITCH (32) to the STAND-
BY 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, indicat-
ing 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. Most or all of the RF DISPLAY LEDs (4)
on the Encore Duet 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 Duet receiver instructions. For optimum per-
formance, an INPUT LEVEL CONTROL (34) is provided on the top panel of the WGT.
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)
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The AF LEVEL LED DISPLAY (5) on the Encore Duet 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 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 capaci-
tor 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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