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OWneR’S ManUal
2W-1KU
1000-Channel UHF Dual Receiver
Wireless System
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Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 2 Using this Manual .................................................................................................................... 2 System Features ..................................................................................................................... 3 Quick User Controls Guide ...................................................
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System Features 2W-1KU Receiver HT-1KU Handheld and BT-1KU Bodypack Transmitters • Unsurpassed state-of-the-art PLL UHF performance with 120dB dynamic range • Choice of transmitters: HT-1KU or BT-1KU, and operation up to 500 feet line-of sight all with 1000 easily selectable channels: manually with up/down buttons on units or • Two complete and independent wireless via IR Sync download of selected channel receivers with 1000 user-selectable UHF for easy synchronization with receiver fre
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Quick User Controls Guide 2W-1KU Receiver: Front View 1 3 4 5 43 1 6 RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER 2 GROUP CHANNEL VOL GROUP CHANNEL VOL 2W-1KU DUAL True Diversity 2 7 2 12 13 GROUP CHANNEL VOL 8 9 10 11 1. IR Infrared LED transmitter window for linking 5. AF/PEAK LEDS Shows GREEN LEDs for normal the RX to the TX for frequency download audio and PEAK RED LED for maximum audio level allowable 2. AUTO-SCAN / ASC (IR SYNC) BUTTON Long press (hold ~2 seconds) for AUTO-SCAN to locate a 6. POWE
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2W-1KU Receiver: Back View 14 15 16 17 18 17 16 15 BALANCED BALANCED DC13~15V MIXED MIC-1 + MIC-B 500mA UNBALANCED MIN MAX MIN MAX SUM OUT POWER ANT-B MUTE 2 MIC-2 OUT MIC-1 OUT MUTE 1 ANT-A 20 (Optional) 22 19 21 14. DC INPUT JACK For using supplied external 19. DC POWER SUPPLY UNIT DC16VDC/800mA AC/DC adapter to power the receivers connects to DC Input Jack (14) 15. RF CONNECTORS A/B Antenna jacks for RF 20. ANTENNAS ½ wave antennas connect to True Diversity reception A/B antenna jacks 1
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Quick User Controls Guide HT-1KU Handheld Transmitter 24 25 26 31 32 33 34 35 27 29 30 28 37 36 38 24. BATTERY COVER Unscrew to insert two 31. UP BUTTON To change the GRP/CH or VOL AA alkaline batteries level up by one step at a time or to light up the display 25. MIC BALL Windscreen/dust cover DOWN BUTTON To change the GRP/CH or 26. LCD DISPLAY For indication of GRP (00-09)/CH VOL level down by one step at a time or to (00-99), INPUT AUDIO LEVEL, and BATTERY light up the display status
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Quick User Controls Guide BT-1KU Bodypack Transmitter (lT, lT/HM or GT) 40 41 42 27 28 29 39 43 44 30 45 46 47 48 50 49 39. LCD DISPLAY For indication of GRP (00-09)/ 44. SET BUTTON To scroll LCD menu and set the CH (00-99), AUDIO INPUT LEVEL (0dB to selected program/function -30dB), and BATTERY status (5 bars to 1 45. IR RECEPTOR SENSOR Infrared LED sensor for bar and “BATT.” See 27/28/29/30 in HT-1KU linking the TX to the RX during IR frequency transmitter diagram above for detail on dow
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System Operation • Short press (~ 1 second) to transfer the selected frequency information from 2W-1KU Receiver the receiver to the transmitter for easy synchronization prior the transmitter can Buttons Function be used. When short pressing the ASC IR Sync button while the main menu is The Power Button (6) is used to turn both displayed, the IR leD (1) will light up red receivers ON or OFF at the same time. and stay for about three seconds. This When this power button is pressed, the b
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from the Volume menu and advance to exit Installing antennas Setup Mode by pressing the Set button Install antennas by connecting the two one more time. antennas (20) included with your system onto the two RF Connectors (15) located Choose the 2W-1KU operating frequency on the back of the 2W-1KU receiver. The by selecting one of ten Groups (9) and one two antennas must be installed in order to of 100 Channels (10) that are determined to the diversity circuit to work properly. The be
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adjusting the Squelch Connecting the audio Outputs The 2W-1KU receiver has one Unbalanced In normal operation, each 2W-1KU receiver’s audio SUM Out (18) adjustable line level Mute Control (16) works independently and audio output and two Balanced XlR Mic should be adjusted clockwise (CW) to the Out (17) fixed level jacks and each works minimum RF squelch setting at which the independently per channel. The Unbalanced RF level Meter (12) and one of the Diversity Audio Out is controlled
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Powering the Transmitter On/Off HT-1KU Handheld To turn on the transmitter, slide the Microphone Transmitter Power On/Off Switch (34) to the “ON” position. The LCD backlight will light up, Buttons Function indicating the unit is now on. After ten seconds the backlight will automatically The RF Power level Switch (33) is used to turn off to conserve battery life. The Group select Hi/Low power transmission. (27), Channel (28), Input Volume level (29), and Each time the Set Button (32) i
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IR Sync Programming: press the Set button again for the channel selection. The Channel Icon (28) will now Use the wireless IR leD Receptor Sensor (36) to download pre-programmed channels flash. Again, use the Up/Down buttons to from the receiver. Start programming by change the channel as desired. When the Group/Channel selection is done, press the holding the IR LED Receptor about 6-12” from the receiver’s IR leD Window (1), then Set button again to enter the Volume level press the IR S
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setting increases battery life and also Setting up the Transmitter optimizes the number of channels that can The BT-1KU bodypack requires two AA size be used simultaneously in a given location. batteries to operate. To install the batteries Use this setting for normal use not requiring into the battery compartment, lift the maximum operating range. A range walk Battery Compartment Door (48) by grabbing test before use will determine which setting the two spring-loaded locking tabs and
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Note: If procedure is not done correctly during the should be replaced as soon as possible. To three seconds of active data transfer, the receiver preserve battery life, turn the transmitter off and the transmitter do not link and transmitter’s when not in use. To turn the transmitter off, previous programmed channel remains slide the Off/Mute/On switch to “MUTE” unchanged. and then “OFF”. The LCD will display The IR link is infrared light and thus works best “OFF”, no LCD or backlight
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For normal operation, the transmitter should be on, indicating a received signal from the have the same Group/Channel as displayed transmitter. When ready to transmit audio, on the receiver. The default factory setting slide the power switch to “ON” to un-mute. is Group 00 (Transmitter 1), 03 (Transmitter To mute, slide the power switch to “MUTE” 2), 06 (Transmitter 3) and 09 (Transmitter 4), again. Adjust the volume of the receiver per and Channel 00 for all transmitters. After Connecting
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Specifications SYSTeM OVeRall SPeCIFICa TIOnS Operating Frequency Range (U.S.) Band 1: 672.000-696.975MHz, (Int.) Band 2: 795.000-819.975MHz Freq. Synthesized (1000 channels switchable) 25kHz/step Pll System Frequency Stability <0.005% Frequency Response 30Hz-18kHz +/-3dB Dynamic Range 120dB Harmonic Distortion <0.5% Modulation FM (F3E) +/-25kHz normal, +/-75kHz max Operating Range 150-250 feet typical, 500+feet max line-of-sight 2W-1KU ReCeIVeR SPeCIFICaTIOnS Receiver System Dual conversion S
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Cautions and Troubleshooting To reprogram, you must first find an open Feedback channel. To do this, follow the operating Avoid acoustic feedback (howling or procedure outlined in Selecting the 2W-1KU screeching) by taking care in selecting Receiver Volume Level / Group / Channel. PA volume, transmitter location and With the associated transmitter off, scroll speaker placement. through the groups/channels to find one that Please also note the pickup pattern shows no received signal on
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Miscellaneous Tips • For optimal operation with external • For the best operation, the receiver should antennas, low loss RF shielded cable be placed at least 3 ft. (1 m) above the should be used and the length of the ground and 3 ft. (1 m) away from a wall or metal surface. The transmitter should also cable should not exceed 10 ft. (3 m). be at least 3 ft. (1 m) from the receiver. • The receiver antennas should be kept Keep antennas away from noise sources away from any metal surfaces wh
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Frequency Frequency Plan Band 1 (U.S.): 672.000-696.975MHz Band 2 (International): 795.000-819.975MHz 25KHz per step (1000 Channels) U.S. Accessories Part number Description IC-U1K Instrument cable included for BT-1KU/GT transmitter, 3.5mm locking mini plug to ¼” Service Information In the U.S. If you are experiencing operational problems with your system, please refer to the Support page at www.nady.com for assistance. Should your wireless system require service, please contact the Nady
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One Year Limited Warranty Nady Systems, Inc. warrants to the original consumer purchaser that the unit is free from any defects in material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase. If any such defect is discovered within the warranty period, Nady Systems, Inc. will repair or replace the unit free of charge, subject to verification of the defect or malfunction upon return to Nady Systems. Please do not return your Nady product to the store where it wa
