CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
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USING THIS MANUAL
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SYSTEM FEATURES
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WS-16U RECEIVER
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HT-16U HANDHELD MICROPHONE TRANSMITTER
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BT-16U BODYPACK MICROPHONE TRANSMITTER
.............................................8
SPECIFICATIONS
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SERVICE
................................................................................................... Back Cover
Thank you for purchasing a Nady WS-16U UHF PLL Synthesized Microphone System
and congratulations on your choice. The WS-16U is loaded with top professional
operating features and is the best performance and price value available in UHF PLL
Synthesized wireless systems.
INTRODUCTION
This booklet gives instructions for the operation of the WS-16U wireless, including
handheld, instrument, lavalier, headmic and plug-in transmitter systems. Please read the
instructions for your system completely before operating unit.
This manual will fi rst list the features of the WS-16U and then will take you step by step to
show you 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 your new system.
Each section will give you detailed operating instructions. Also included in this manual are
system specifi cations and servicing information.
USING THIS MANUAL
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SPECIFICATIONS
WS-16U OVERALL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
RF Carrier Frequency ...................... UHF, 16-frequency group in separate bands within 470-510 MHz
Frequency Stability ......................... +/- 0.005%, PLL synthesized
Modulation ..................................... FM (F3E), ±50 KHz normal
Frequency Response ...................... 30 Hz~21 KHz, -3dB
Dynamic Range .............................. 120 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion ................ < 0.5%
Operating Range ............................ Up to 250 ft. typical (depending on site conditions);
Up to 500+ feet optimum line-of-sight
RECEIVER
Reception Mode ............................. DigiTRU Diversity™ (Dual Antenna)
Unwanted Signal Rejection ............. >90 dB image and spurious
Squelch .......................................... External Control, Tone Key (45 KHz)
Controls .......................................... Power ON/OFF, Volume Control, Squelch Adjust,
16-Channel select
Connectors .................................... DC in, 1/4”(6.3 mm) unbalanced phone jack output
(360 mV/no load), XLR balanced output
(24 mV/600 Ohm)
LED Indicators ................................ Power ON, Diversity A/B, AF Audio LED bars + peak
(5 segments)
Power Requirements ...................... DC 19V @ 500mA, AC/DC adapter included
Dimensions (Max.) .......................... 1.75” x 5.5” x 8.1” (4.5 x 14 x 20.6 cm)
Weight ............................................ 1.05 lbs (.48 kg)
Antennas ........................................ 3.5” (9.0 cm), dual-folding antennas
TRANSMITTERS
RF Power Out ................................. +14dBm (25mW) nominal
Harmonic & Spurious Emissions ..... < -45 dBc
Audio Inputs ...................................
BT-16U:
3.5mm locking mini-jack, switchable inputs:
instrument, head-worn mic, or lavalier mic
HT-16U:
Integral Nady DM-10D neodymium
dynamic cartridge
Controls ..........................................
BT-16U:
Power or Audio ON/OFF, Instrument/
Head-worn Mic/Lav Mic select, 16Ch elect, Input Level Adjust
HT-16U:
Power or Audio ON/OFF, 16-Ch select, Level Adjust
LED Indicators ................................
BT-16U:
Bicolor, Unit “ON” (green), Low Battery Alert (orange)
HT-16U:
Two LEDs, Unit “ON” (green), Low Battery Alert (red)
Battery ...........................................
BT-16U:
2 x AAA Alkaline/NiMH
HT-16U:
2 x AA Alkaline/NiMH
Battery Life .....................................
BT-16U:
3-4 Hours
HT-16U:
7-8 Hours
Dimensions .....................................
BT-16U:
3.62” x 2.44”x 1.22”(9.2 cm x 6.2 cm x 3.1 cm)
HT-16U:
2”x 9.25”(5.1 cm x 23.5 cm)
Weight ............................................
BT-16U:
3.1 oz (88 g) without battery
HT-16U:
10.2 oz (290 g) without battery
Specifi cations subject to change without prior notice.
