Nady Systems ENCORE 200 Owner's Manual - page 5
1. Rackmounting the Receiver
There are 2 options available for rackmounting the Encore 200 receiver: singly or
side-by-side with another Encore Series receiver.
a. Single mounting: Remove the receiver SIDE MOUNT CLIP (1) from each side of
the receiver (as shown) and slide in the optional ERM-12 RACK EARS (2).
b. Side-by-side double mounting: After removing the SIDE MOUNT CLIPS (1) from
both Encore receivers, join the two receivers with the EJC-2 JOINING CLIP (3)
and attach the ERM-22 RACK EARS (4) as shown.
(Note: Do not mount the
receiver in a rack directly above an amplifier or other source of high heat
– this could degrade the performance of the Encore 200. Always ensure
adequate airflow and heat dissipation in any rack configuration.)
2. Powering the Receiver
Plug the 12V AC/DC ADAPTER (5) provided into the DC INPUT JACK (6) on the
back of the receiver. Then plug the power supply into an AC outlet. Press the POWER
SWITCH (12) once to turn on the receiver. The POWER ON LED (13) will now light
and the receiver is operational.
3. Antennas
The Encore 200 receiver is supplied with TELESCOPIC ANTENNAS (17). These
should be extended fully to obtain maximum range. Optimal antenna position is 45
degrees from the receiver (at 90 degrees from each other). For maximum range, it is
always best to maintain a line of sight (no obstructions) between the receiver anten-
nas and the transmitter at all times whenever possible.
4. Mute (Squelch) Adjustment
In normal operation, the MUTE CONTROL (9) should be set fully counterclockwise to
the factory preset minimum RF level. However, in areas of high RF activity, the mute
(or squelch, as it is sometimes called) may need to be adjusted to compensate for the
adverse conditions in a particular location. If, with the transmitter off, the receiver’s
A and/or B DIVERSITY LED INDICATORS (14) and/or one or more LEDs of the 5 LED
RF LEVEL DISPLAY (15) flicker or stay on, the squelch control should be turned clock-
wise until the LEDs extinguish. When the squelch is properly adjusted, the
A and/or B LEDs or the RF LEVEL LED displays will only light when the system
transmitter is turned on. Turning the squelch control too far clockwise will reduce
the range, but yield a quieter mute (squelch) function. During operation, especially
at ranges greater than 75 feet, one or the other of the A or B LEDs may extinguish
briefly. This is normal – the unit’s DigiTRU Diversity™ reception ensures that the
received audio will not be interrupted. When both the A/B DIVERSITY LEDs and the
5 LED RF LEVEL display extinguish, the transmitter is out of range for that given loca-
tion, and the user should move closer to the receiver to re-establish the radio link.
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E N C O R E 2 0 0 R E C E I V E R
1. Snap open the BATTERY COMPARTMENT (18) and insert a fresh 9V BATTERY
(19), observing the correct polarity. Close the compartment. The bass transmitter
is provided with a 3.5 mm LOCKING JACK (23) for connecting the INSTRUMENT
CABLE (24). To secure the connection, turn the metal slip ring on the plug clockwise
to thread it on to the jack. To unplug, reverse the process. Slip the transmitter into
a pocket or clip on to your clothes or instrument strap.
(Note: As the cord to the
instrument also serves as the antenna, be sure to extend it fully for maximum
range. Rolling up or shortening the cord may reduce the effective operating
range.)
2. Turn on the bass transmitter by sliding the OFF/STANDBY/ON SWITCH (20) to the
STANDBY position (transmitter on, audio muted) or the ON position (transmitter and
audio both on). The BATTERY INDICATOR LED (21) will give a single quick flash, in-
dicating usable battery strength. In the case of a dead or low battery, the LED either
will not go on at all or will stay on continuously, indicating that the battery should be
replaced with a fresh one.
3. The bass transmitter is now ready to use. The A and/or B DIVERSITY LED
INDICATORS (14) and most or all of the RF DISPLAY LEDs (15) on the Encore 200
receiver should now be lit, indicating a received signal from the transmitter. Adjust
the volume of the receiver as per the Connecting the Audio Output section of the
above Encore 200 receiver instructions. For optimum performance, an INPUT LEVEL
CONTROL (22) is provided on the top panel of the transmitter. Adjust the gain by
turning the control with a small slot head screwdriver. It is recommended that this
control be turned to maximum gain.
(Note: the bass wireless transmitter has
been designed for extra headroom). However, for ultra high-gain instrument
sources such as hot active bass pickups, turning the level down slightly can provide
a cleaner sound.
(Note: Turning down the input gain too much can compromise
the signal-to-noise ratio and is not recommended. Set for the maximum
possible gain and headroom without noticeable distortion on the high level
peaks).
The AF LEVEL LED DISPLAY (16) on the Encore 200 receiver will light up to 5 LEDs
(4 green and 1 red) for all input signals. Occasional flickering on and off during use
of the top red LED indicator in this display is normal, however if the red LED stays on
continuously, turn down the instrument volume or adjust the INPUT LEVEL CONTROL
(22) on the bass transmitter, or noticeable distortion may result.
(Note: Scratchy noises can sometimes occur when some basses with dirty pots
or connections are used with any wireless system. For this reason, the supplied
IC-V1 INSTRUMENT CORD (24) has a factory installed capacitor inside the
1/4” plug. This capacitor provides first order filtering of the RF signal from the
cord into the guitar and eliminates virtually all scratchy noises. Should your
equipment still give you scratchy noises, we suggest these steps to eliminate
them:
a. Make sure all bass volume and tone pots are clean and all contacts are
BASS WIRELESS TRANSMITTER