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NOTE:
Wenger's goal is to provide a package of sophisticated, powerful audio components
configured with
factory wherever possible. All initial component settings are adjusted for you.
change any settings
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
Recording Tips for A Cassette Vs a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
CD-RW Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Cassette Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Changing the Recording Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Quick Start - Cassette Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Operation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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 20 before doing anything!
SIMPLICITY
in mind. The individual components are pre-wired at the
until you've had a chance to use the system. Unless these

Audio System Series 500

Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Audio System Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Model 501 Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Before Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Mixer to Graphic Equalizer Connections . . . . . . . . . . . .27
CD-RW Record and Cassette Playback Connections . .28
Change Record Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Power Up the Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Manufacturer's Owner Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Replacement Part List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Printed in USA 01/05
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Read pages 2 to 20 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

    Wenger Corporation. Wenger Corporation does not assume any responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. In no event will Wenger Corporation be liable for technical or editorial omissions made herein, nor for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use or defect of this manual.

  • Page 3: Quick Start - Before Starting

    — QUICK START BEFORE STARTING Before starting, make sure that you have the following components (shown in photographs below and at the right. 1. Series 500 Audio System Rack 2. Two Speakers 3. Two Speaker Cables 4. Two Speaker Stands 5 One Microphone 6.

  • 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 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 push button for the SOLO channel being set should be depressed to send its signal to the meters. All other push buttons should be UP.
  • 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 two-thirds 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 MIX faders in that position.

  • Page 10: Quick Start Cd Playback

    — QUICK START CD PLAYBACK Note: The following Quick Start instructions apply if you have a Wenger Model 502 Audio System containing a CD/cassette player/recorder. Adjust the control knob and push buttons for the to the settings shown. 2TK LEVEL...
  • Page 11 — QUICK START CD PLAYBACK Depress the push button so a 2TK MONITOR signal is sent to the meters. Only the push button should 2TK MONITOR be depressed to send a signal to the meters. All other push buttons should be UP. SOLO Adjust the control knob so that...
  • Page 12 — QUICK START CD PLAYBACK Adjust the playback volume using the Control Knob together with the main LEVEL mix faders located on the lower-right corner of the mixer. Control Knob will change 2TK LEVEL 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 the RET 1 control knob. Cassette player controls are on the left side of the player. Set the Red control knob and push RET 1 buttons to the positions shown. Press the push button on the EJECT...

  • 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 level to the CD recorder. INPUT Adjust the input level knob while watching the level indicators on the CD recorder display.
  • Page 16 — QUICK START CD RECORDING Press when recording is complete. STOP The CD Recorder will write to the CD for a few seconds and then display the number of the last track recorded and its total length. Recording is now complete. This recording can now be played on this CD recorder/player.

  • Page 17: Recording Tips For A Cassette Vs A Cd

    RECORDING TIPS FOR A CASSETTE VS A CD The Wenger Model 502 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. However, changing between recording on CD and cassette tape media requires altering the system's wiring.

  • Page 18: Changing The Recording Device

    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 19: 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 push push button on the EJECT cassette player/recorder and insert a blank cassette.
  • Page 20 — 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 level control to the CD recorder. INPUT Adjust the input level knob while watching the level indicators at the top of the cassette recorder display.

  • Page 22: Important User Information

    The following pages contain detail information regarding the set up, operation, replacement parts, and warranty. If you have questions or problems, contact Wenger Corporation Customer Service by telephone, email, or by writing to the address on the cover page. CONNECTION DIAGRAM...

  • Page 23: Audio System Front Panel

    AUDIO SYSTEM FRONT PANEL Mixer Power Distribution Unit 120 VAC Receptacle Power Distribution Unit On-Off Switch Model 502 CD/Cassette Player Model 501 Shelf Graphic Equalizer Input Level Control Graphic Equalizer On-Off Switch Sabine FBX Power On-Off Switch Sabine FBX Reset Switch Sabine FBX Bypass Switch Drawer 2 Unit Plate...

  • Page 24: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM MODEL 501 WIRING DIAGRAM Note: This area is magnified. 6-foot Cable, XLR Connectors 6-foot Cable, XLR Connectors...

  • Page 25: Model 502 Cd-Rw Play-Cassette Record Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM CONTINUED MODEL 502 CD RW PLAYBACK CASSETTE RECORD / PLAY WIRING DIAGRAM Function Device Playback Record CD/RW Cassette Note: This area is magnified. Rear view of Mixer Cable, RCA to 1/4- Cable, RCA to inch Connectors RCA Connectors Cable, RCA-Y to 1/4-inch Connector 6-foot Cable,...

  • Page 26: Model 502 Cd-Rw Record-Cassette Play Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM CONTINUED MODEL 502 CD RW RECORD / PLAYBACK CASSETTE PLAYBACK WIRING DIAGRAM NOTE: The Audio System is shipped Function from the factory with these Device Playback Record CD/RW wiring connections. Cassette Note: This area is magnified. Rear view of Mixer Cable, RCA to Cable, RCA to RCA 1/4-inch Connectors...

  • Page 27: 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 a power cord from the Power Distribution Unit to a grounded, 120 VAC power source. All components are powered by this component.

  • Page 28: Change Record Function

    SYSTEM SETTINGS CONTINUED RW PLAYBACK AND CASSETTE RECORD / PLAY CONNECTIONS CONTINUED Make sure that the Power Distribution Unit switch is off before connecting any cables. Refer to ON-OFF the wiring diagram on page 25. 1. Using a RCA/Phono Internal Patch Cable, connect the CD-RW RCA Connector LINEOUT 2 R to the Mixer RCA Connector LINEOUT 2 L...

  • Page 29: Power Up The Audio System

    SYSTEM SETTINGS CONTINUED 5. Set the Feedback Exterminator switches to the up position (places both Feedback ACTIVE/BYPASS Exterminator channels into the mode). BYPASS Gain Control POWER UP THE AUDIO SYSTEM 1. Place the Power Distribution Unit power switch into the position.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    SYSTEM SETTINGS CONTINUED 10. Make sure that the program sources (microphone, CD-RW/Cassette player, musical instruments) are present at the appropriate input channels. 11. Adjust the Graphic Equalizer sliders to achieve the desire sound quality. 12. Press the Graphic Equalizer switch in and out and adjust so that the output BYPASS INPUT LEVEL...

  • Page 31: 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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