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Wenger Series 300 Owner's Manual

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NOTE:
Wenger's goal is to provide a package of sophisticated, powerful audio components
configured with
The individual components are pre-wired at the factory wherever possible. All initial
component settings are adjusted for you.
a chance to use the system. Unless these settings have been altered, you should be
up and running in a few simple steps.
These Quick Start instructions will guide you through your audio system's setup
procedures. To familiarize yourself with your audio system, we suggest that you go
through each of the following steps in order. If you have any questions along the way,
please feel free to contact Wenger Customer Service at 1-800-887-7145.
CONTENTS
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Quick Start - Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Quick Start - Microphone Amplification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Quick Start - CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Quick Start - Cassette Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Quick Start - CD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
CD-RW Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Cassette Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Quick Start - Cassette Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Operation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

SAFETY

Warning!
Do not use in wet or rainy conditions. Never connect the main power cord to a power
source in wet conditions. Do not alter the power cord or connect the power cord to
an ungrounded power source. Failure to observe this warning can result in electrical
shock or death!
©Wenger Corporation 2005
Wenger Corporation, 555 Park Drive, P.O. Box 448, Owatonna, Minnesota 55060-0448
Questions? Call.....USA: (800) 733-0393 • International (call collect): (507) 455-4100 • www.wengercorp.com
QUICK START
INSTRUCTIONS
Read pages 2 to 19 before doing anything!
SIMPLICITY
in mind.

Audio System Series 300

Do not change any settings
Mixer Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Audio System Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Model 301 Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Before Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Mixer to Graphic Equalizer Connections . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Change Record Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Power Up the Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Manufacturer's Owner Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Replacement Part List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Printed in USA 01/05
Owner's Manual
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Part Number 126B927-3

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Read pages 2 to 19 before doing anything! Wenger's goal is to provide a package of sophisticated, powerful audio components configured with SIMPLICITY in mind. The individual components are pre-wired at the factory wherever possible. All initial component settings are adjusted for you.

  • Page 2: Important User Information

    INTENDED USE The Wenger Series 300 Audio System is intended for indoor use and outdoor use with fair weather condition changes with some limitations. The Series 300 Audio System is not intended to be used in wet or inclement weather conditions.

  • Page 3: Quick Start - Before Starting

    Two Speakers Speaker Cables Microphone Cable These components are part of your basic Series 300 Audio System. The setup and operation is described in this manual and in the manufacturer’s manuals that you received. If you ordered additional components not shown above, please refer to their...

  • Page 4: Quick Start Microphone Amplification

    — QUICK START MICROPHONE AMPLIFICATION A common use for your audio system is amplifying live music or speech using microphones. To get started: Connect speaker cables to your speakers. Insert the plug at either end of the cable into the speaker socket and rotate it clockwise to lock.
  • Page 5 — QUICK START MICROPHONE AMPLIFICATION Plug in the power cord found when you removed the rear cover. This cord connects to the power distribution unit, which in turn, powers all the other components in the rack. Adjust all control knobs, buttons and faders for Channel 1 to the settings shown.
  • Page 6 — QUICK START MICROPHONE AMPLIFICATION Using the microphone cable provided, connect a microphone to the mixer on CHANNEL 1 Remove the rack's front cover. Turn on the main power switch in the far upper-right corner of the rack. This will provide power to all system components.
  • Page 7 — QUICK START MICROPHONE AMPLIFICATION Speak or play music into the microphone and adjust the Channel 1 control knob GAIN so that it lights most of the green indicators on the right hand side of the mixer. It's OK if louder inputs drive the indicators into the yellow section.
  • Page 8 — QUICK START MICROPHONE AMPLIFICATION 10. Additional channels can be set up in the same way. Note: When setting the gain control (step 8), only the button for the channel being SOLO set should be depressed to send its signal to the meters.
  • Page 9 — QUICK START MICROPHONE AMPLIFICATION 12. When the volume is adjusted at the proper level for your venue, the MIX faders should be approximately 2/3 of the way up. If the volume at this setting is too high or low, adjust the amplifier gain knobs (located at the bottom right-hand corner of the rack) to achieve the desired overall volume with the...

  • Page 10: Quick Start Cd Playback

    — QUICK START CD PLAYBACK Note: The following Quick Start instructions apply if you have a Wenger Model 302 Audio Knob Position: System containing a CD/cassette 12:00 o’clock player/recorder. 7:00 o’clock The next step is to playback a pre-recorded 12:00 o’clock program.
  • Page 11 — QUICK START CD PLAYBACK Press the button. PLAY The CD player should now be playing through the speakers. You should also notice movement of the meters on the CD- RW/Cassette Player/Recorder display. Depress the button on Channel SOLO so its signal is sent to the meters. STEREO 2 Only the button for the channel being...
  • Page 12 — QUICK START CD PLAYBACK Adjust the playback volume using the Channel fader together with the STEREO 2 main mix faders located on the lower-right corner of the mixer. The Channel fader will change STEREO 2 the volume of the CD playback, only. The main mix faders will affect the volume of the CD playback and any other input to the board.

  • Page 13: Quick Start Cassette Playback

    — QUICK START CASSETTE PLAYBACK Cassette playback is controlled by Channel . For playing cassettes, follow the STEREO 1 instructions above using channel STEREO 1 (instead of STEREO 2 Cassette player controls are on the left side of the player.

  • Page 14: Quick Start Cd Recording

    — QUICK START CD RECORDING Now that you have successfully set up microphones for amplification and are able to playback pre-recorded materials, the next step is to record your program. Because your audio system was shipped from the factory ready for CD recording, we recommend that you start by experimenting with recording on CD's.
  • Page 15 — QUICK START CD RECORDING With the program source playing (this could be from the cassette player, instrument pickups and/or the microphone inputs), adjust the input level to the CD recorder. Adjust the input level knob while watching the level indicators on the CD recorder display.

  • Page 16: Tips For Recording On Cassette Tape Vs. Cd

    Please refer to the table of contents on the cover page for more information. TIPS FOR RECORDING ON CASSETTE TAPE VS The Wenger Model 302 Audio System has recording capabilities for both cassettes and CD's. If configured as recommended in this manual, the system will play both CD's and cassettes.
  • Page 17 REC OUT CD-RW/Cassette recorder. If you want to record on a CD, connect the input cable to . (As supplied LINE INPUTS 1 from Wenger) If you want to record on a Cassette, connect the input cable to LINE INPUTS 2...

  • Page 18: Quick Start Cassette Recording

    — QUICK START CASSETTE RECORDING To set up the system for cassette recording, connect the input cable running from the of the mixer to REC OUT LINE INPUTS 2 the CD-RW/Cassette recorder. Press the button on the cassette EJECT player/recorder and insert a blank cassette. Push the door closed.
  • Page 19 — QUICK START CASSETTE RECORDING With the program source playing (this could be from the CD player, instrument pickups and/or the microphone inputs), adjust the input level to the Cassette recorder. Adjust the input level knob while watching the level indicators at the top of the cassette recorder display.

  • Page 21: Important User Information

    IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION INTENDED USE The Audio System Series 300 is intended for indoor use or outdoor use with fair weather conditions. • Never exposure the Audio System components to wet or wet outdoor weather conditions. • The system is not intended to be permanently installed in outdoor environments.

  • Page 22: Audio System Front Panel

    AUDIO SYSTEM FRONT PANEL Mixer Power Distribution Unit 120 VAC Receptacle Power Distribution Unit Power Distribution Unit On-Off Switch Model 302 CD-RW/Cassette Player Model 301 Shelf Graphic Equalizer Input Level Control Graphic Equalizer On-Off Switch 1 Unit Plate Drawer 2 Unit Plate Audio Amplifier On-Off Switch Audio Amplifier Channel 1...

  • Page 23: Wiring Diagrams

    WIRING DIAGRAMS MODEL 301 WIRING DIAGRAM Note: The wiring diagram perspective is the rear of the Audio System Equipment Rack. Note: This area is magnified. 6-foot Cable, XLR Connectors...

  • Page 24: Model 302 Cd-Rw Play-Cassette Record Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAMS CONTINUED MODEL 302 CD RW PLAYBACK CASSETTE PLAY / RECORD WIRING DIAGRAM Note: The wiring diagram perspective is Function the rear of the Audio System Device Playback Record Equipment Rack. CD/RW Cassette View from rear of the Mixer Cable, RCA to 1/4- inch Connectors Cable, RCA to...

  • Page 25: Model 302 Cd-Rw Record-Cassette Play Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAMS CONTINUED MODEL 302 CD RW PLAY / RECORD CASSETTE PLAYBACK WIRING DIAGRAM Note: The wiring diagram perspective is Function the rear of the Audio System Device Playback Record Equipment Rack. CD/RW Cassette Note:: The Audio System is shipped from the factory with these wiring connections.

  • Page 26: System Settings

    SYSTEM SETTINGS BEFORE OPERATING Refer to the Audio System Mixer Users Guide for additional information regarding set up and component connections. 1. Make sure the Audio System Power Distribution Unit Switch is in the Position. ON-OFF 2. Connect the power cord from the Power Distribution Unit to a grounded, 120 VAC power source. All components are powered by this component.

  • Page 27: Cd-Rw Record-Cassette Playback Connections

    SYSTEM SETTINGS CONTINUED RW PLAYBACK AND CASSETTE RECORDING / PLAYBACK CONNECTIONS CONTINUED 3. Using RCA/Phono to 1/4-inch Internal Patch Cables, connect the Cassette RCA Connector LINEOUT to Mixer 1/4-inch Connector LINEOUT 2 L STEREO 1 R STEREO 1 L 4. Connect the Power Cord from the CD-RW Recorder/Cassette Deck to an unused receptacle on the Power Distribution Unit.

  • Page 28: Power Up The Audio System

    SYSTEM SETTINGS CONTINUED POWER UP THE AUDIO SYSTEM 1. Place the Power Distribution Unit power Power On-Off Gain Control switch into the position. Meter 2. Make sure that the program sources (microphone, CD-RW/Cassette player, musical instruments) are present at the appropriate input channels.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to each manufacturer’s owner manual in the binder for detailed troubleshooting information. 1. Verify all cables are firmly connected. 2. Verify power is supplied to all components. Are there visible lights on each component? 3. Verify channels on the power amplifier are turned up. They should be set about three-quarters of the way up (turned clockwise).

  • Page 30: Replacement Part List

    Cable, 16 ft, XLR connectors WARRANTY Wenger Corporation will act as a contact and provide support for the Audio System. Call Wenger Corporation Customer Service with any questions or problems at 1-800-887-7145. While Wenger Corporation will coordinate customer service with each component manufacturer, the manufacturer of each Audio System component is responsible for that component warranty.

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