User's Manual
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1. Open the battery door and insert 2 fresh AAA ALKALINE BATTERIES into the
BATTERY COMPARTMENT (27), observing the correct polarity. Fresh alkaline batteries
can last up to 5 hours in use, but in order to ensure optimum performance, it is
recommended that the batteries be replaced after 3-4 hours of use.
2. The BT-16U is supplied factory preset for instrument, lavalier, or headset mic use. It
can only be used for the preset applications or audio will not be optimal - a muddy
or distorted sound may result.
3. The BT-16U is provided with a 3.5 mm LOCKING JACK (28) for connecting the
audio input selected. Connect either the INSTRUMENT CORD (34) or the
HEADWORN MIC (35) or LAVALIER MIC CORD (36) as desired, according to the unit
type supplied. To secure the connection, turn the slip ring on the plug clock wise to
thread it on the jack. To unplug, reverse the process. Slip the transmitter into a pocket
or CLIP (29) it onto your clothes or instrument strap (if using the BT-16U as an
instrument transmitter).
4. Channel Selection
Turn the frequency agile rotary DIP switch (30) to one of the sixteen channels. The
knock on the shaft should match a number of the dial, which indicates the selected
channel. This step must be repeated any time for selecting a new channel.
5. Turn on the BT-16U by sliding the AUDIO SWITCH (31) to the OFF position first
then slide the POWER SWITCH (32) to the ON position. The Bi-Color LED indicator
(33) will stay on (GREEN), indicating usable battery strength and that the transmitter
is on. In the case of dead or low batteries, the LED will either not go on at all or will
stay on (ORANGE) continuously, indicating that the batteries should be replaced with
fresh ones. To preserve battery life, turn the transmitter off when not in use. The A or
B Diversity LED indicators (13) on the WS-16U receiver should now be lit, indicating
a received signal from the transmitter.
6. Instrument Use
Secure the connection from the GT cable (34) by turning the slip ring on the plug into
the transmitter clockwise to thread it on the jack. To unplug, reverse the process. Plug
the 1/4" phone plug into the instrument. When ready to play, slide the AUDIO
SWITCH (31) to “ON” position. Adjust the volume of the receiver as per the Audio
Output Instrument Connection section of the above WS-16U receiver instruction.
(Note: The INPUT LEVEL CONTROL (37) is deactivated and not used when the BT-16U
is in INSTRUMENT mode. Levels should be adjusted with the volume control of your
instrument.)
(Note: The BT-16U is supplied with a removable antenna. It should be operated with
the supplied antenna all times. For optimum operating range, always maintain line-
of-sight between the transmitter and the receiver whenever possible.)
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5. Channel Selection
Turn the frequency agile rotary DIP SWITCH (16) to one of the sixteen channels. The
knock on the shaft should match a number on the dial, which indicates the selected
channel.
6. Audio Level and Peak LED Indicator (AF)
The WS-16U receiver is equipped with a 5 segment LED AF LEVEL DISPLAY (14).
Occasional flickering of the top AF Peak LED indicator on loud inputs to the transmit-
ter is normal. If this LED lights continuously, but if the LED stays lit continuously, turn
down the INPUT LEVEL CONTROL on the transmitter, or noticeable distortion may
result.
7. Connecting the Audio Output
The WS-16U receiver provides both a fixed mic level BALANCED MIC AUDIO
OUTPUT XLR (7) and an adjustable line level AUX AUDIO OUTPUT 1/4" jack (10).
(Note: As when making any connection, make sure the amplifier or mixing board
volume is at the minimum level before plugging in the receiver to avoid possible
sound system damage.)
Microphone Connection
(Using the BT-16U transmitter with either a head-worn or lavalier microphone or the
HT-16U handheld microphone transmitter) For microphone use, either the BALANCED
MIC AUDIO OUTPUT XLR (7) or the 1/4" line level AUX AUDIO OUTPUT (10) can be
used. The XLR output is set at a non-adjustable microphone level, similar to hardwired
mic levels. Plug an XLR connector into the XLR output socket on the rear of the unit
and plug the other end into your amplifier or mixing board. Make sure the phantom
power on your mixing board is turned off and the volume is turned down when
making connections. For your convenience, the XLR output level is preset at the
factory and is not adjustable with the receiver volume control.
To use the 1/4" AUX AUDIO OUTPUT socket, follow the instructions for the Instrument
Connection (above), except start the receiver volume at 1/2 MAX and adjust until the
volume level is optimal. If the volume control is set too high, you may overload your
mixer or amp.
The WS-16U receiver is equipped with a 5 segment LED AF level display (14 ).
Occasional flickering of the top AF Peak LED indicator on loud inputs to the transmit-
ter is normal. If this LED lights continuously, decrease the volume to the transmitter or
overload distortion may result.