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Nady Systems 8W-1KU Owner's Manual

1000-channel uhf dual receiver wireless system
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8W-1KU
1000-Channel UHF Dual Receiver
Wireless System

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  • Page 1 O W n e R ’ S M a n U a l 8W-1KU 1000-Channel UHF Dual Receiver Wireless System...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Thank you for choosing the Nady 8W-1KU wireless system, and congratulations on your choice. The Nady 8W-1KU wireless system has the best performance and price value in professional UHF wireless, offering clear-channel, frequency-agile operation on the UHF band for interference-free performance in any application or locale. The Nady 8W-1KU...

  • Page 3: System Features

    • Rugged all-metal housing—rack mountable • 1000 user-selectable UHF frequencies HT-1KU Handheld Microphone per band Transmitter 8W-1KU Octo Receiver • Internal antenna system • Unsurpassed state-of-the-art PLL UHF • Superior Nady DM-10D neodymium performance with 120dB dynamic range microphonefor clear sound, powerful and operation up to 500 ft.

  • Page 4: Quick User Controls Guide

    Quick User Controls Guide 8W-1KU Receiver: Front View 
 POWER BUTTON Press for two seconds to turn SET To scroll through the LCD menu and set receivers ON-OFF the selected program/function DIVERSITY A/B INDICATOR Indicates receiver A UP BUTTON To change the receiver output VOL...
  • Page 5 Quick User Controls Guide 8W-1KU Receiver: Rear View 
 17. UNBALANCED AUDIO OUT SUM Volume Level 13. RACK EARS Left and Right rack ears are built audio output for eight receivers—adjustable into the unit LINE level 13a. FAM-K2 ANTENNA EXTENSION CABLES (Optional) Attach coax cables with BNC connectors from 18.
  • Page 6 Quick User Controls Guide HT-1KU Handheld Transmitter 
 22. BATTERY COVER Unscrew CW and pull down to 28. POWER ON/OFF SWITCH Slide power switch up/ insert two AA alkaline batteries down to turn ON-OFF 23. MIC BALL Windscreen/dust cover 29. INTERNAL ANTENNA Built-in antenna 24.
  • Page 7 Quick User Controls Guide BT-1KU Bodypack Transmitter (lT, lT/HM or GT) 
 37. INPUT JACK 3.5mm locking mini jack for selected program/function connecting audio input cord from lapel mic 43. IR RECEPTOR SENSOR Infrared LED sensor for (LT), Headmic™ (LT/HM), or instrument (GT) linking the TX to the RX during IR frequency 38.

  • Page 8: System Operation

    RF Connectors (14/19) located on will display when the transmitter is on and the back of the 8W-1KU receivers. The two the audio is transmitted. To turn off, press the antennas must be installed in order for the Power button for two seconds.
  • Page 9 The XLR out is unaffected. and stay for about five seconds. This indicates IR transmission is in progress Choose the 8W-1KU operating frequency and IR data is transferring during this by selecting one of 10 Groups (9) and one period. A transmitter should be used...

  • Page 10: Connecting The Audio Outputs

    Peak leD Indicator accordingly. The 8W-1KU receiver has an aF Peak leD (3) Note: As when making any connection, make sure display for each receiver and each works the amplifier or mixing board volume is at the independently per channel.
  • Page 11 Your 8W-1KU receiver is now operational and ready to use. Once you have completed the above steps, proceed to the following instructions for the HT-1KU Handheld or BT- 1KU Instrument transmitter. Note: Only one transmitter can be used with one receiver.

  • Page 12: Ht-1Ku Handheld Microphone Transmitter

    Powering the Transmitter On/Off HT-1KU Handheld Microphone Transmitter To turn on the transmitter, slide the Power On/Off Switch (28) to the “ON” position. The LCD backlight will light up, indicating the unit is now on. After five seconds the backlight will automatically turn off to Setting up the Transmitter conserve battery life.
  • Page 13 IR Sync Programming: selection. The Channel Icon (31) will now flash. Again, use the Up/Down button to Use the wireless IR leD Receptor Sensor (34) change the channel as desired. When the to download pre-programmed channels Group/Channel selection is done, press the from the receiver.

  • Page 14: Bt-1Ku Bodypack Transmitter

    flashing Battery Meter “BaTT” Icon (33). decrease the RF power (reduced range). This is a useful feature as the “L” setting increases battery life and also optimizes Buttons Function the number of channels that can be used The RF Power level Switch (44) is used to simultaneously in a given location.
  • Page 15 should stay lit as possible, indicating usable a radio signal on the same channel as the battery strength. As the batteries weaken, receiver. The Signal Strength and Diversity fewer of the level indicators stay lit until Indicators on the receiver’s LCD display will only one bar shows, which will then flash to then light up, indicating that the IR link is warn that the batteries are now too low and...
  • Page 16 at -10dB for LT/HM and 0dB for GT. These With Power Off/Mute/On switch in either settings are optimal for most applications. in “MUTE” or ON” position the receiver’s RF Signal Meter (12) and one Diversity a or B For normal operation, the transmitter should (3) indicator should now be on, indicating a have the same Group/Channel as displayed received signal from the transmitter.

  • Page 17: Specifications

    <0.5% Modulation FM (F3E) +/-25kHz normal, +/-75kHz max Operating Range 150-250 feet typical, 500+feet max line-of-sight 8W-1KU ReCeIVeR SPeCIFICaTIOnS Receiver System Dual conversion Super Heterodyne with True Diversity (Two complete receiver sections with optimum audio selected) Selectivity 60dB, normal +/-75kHz offset...
  • Page 18 lCD Display Group/ Channels/ Input Volume/ Battery Levels antenna Type External fixed Battery Type 2 x AA alkaline batteries operation Battery life 8-10 Hours typical Dimensions 2.5”W x 3.25”H x 1-13/16”D (6.35cm x 8.3cm x 1.82cm) Weight (w/o batteries) 3.8 oz (0.108 kg) Housing Construction Metal (25mW typical), LOW: +4dBm (2.5mW typical)

  • Page 19: Cautions And Troubleshooting

    Cautions and Troubleshooting Feedback See: Selecting the 8W-1KU Receiver Volume Level / Group / Channel Avoid acoustic feedback (howling or screeching) by taking care in selecting PA Programming the HT-1KU/BT-1KU to the volume, transmitter location and speaker Selected Channel placement.

  • Page 20: Miscellaneous Tips

    Miscellaneous Tips • For optimal operation with external • Position the receiver so that it has the antennas, low loss RF shielded cable least possible obstructions between should be used and the length of the it and the transmitter. Line-of-sight is cable should not exceed 10 ft.
  • Page 21 • When using the BT-1KU bodypack for instrument use: Scratchy noises can sometimes occur when an electric guitar with dirty pots or connections is used with a wireless system. Therefore, the supplied capacitor provides first-order filtering of the RF signal from the cord into the guitar and eliminates virtually all scratchy noises.

  • Page 22: Frequency

    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.

  • Page 23: Warranty

    Nady Systems, Inc. for repair. The warranty is null and void if any Nady serial number has been removed or defaced.
  • Page 24 6701 Shellmound Street | Emeryville, CA USA 94608 T 510.652.2411 | F 510.652.5075 | www.nady.com 07/11...

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