User's Manual

will flash for five seconds or press the Set 
button to confirm the selection and the 
display will return to the main menu. For 
detail how to IR Sync the TX, see IR Sync 
Programming in Programming sections of 
HT-1KU and BT-1KU transmitter sections.
Adjusting the Squelch
In normal operation, each 8W-1KU receiver’s 
Mute Control (16) works independently and 
should be adjusted clockwise (CW) to the 
minimum RF squelch setting at which 
the RF Level Meter (12) and one of the LED 
Diversity A/B Indicators (2) will remain on 
while your transmitter is in normal use, up 
to the maximum operating range anticipated 
in use for your application. However, in 
areas of high RF activity, the MUTE control 
may need to be adjusted counterclockwise 
(CCW). If the transmitter is off, the receiver 
signal and the RF Signal Meter (12) and one 
of the LED Diversity A/B Indicators (2) is 
flickering or stay on continuously, the MUTE 
level should be adjusted higher level CCW 
(counterclockwise for less mute sensitivity 
level) to stop the flickering. Be careful not 
to adjust too high CCW setting as this may 
reduce the operating range to below what 
is needed. A range walk test will help in 
selecting the proper level. If the range is 
not critical, note that a counterclockwise 
(maximum mute) setting will also yield 
a quieter mute function, which might be 
desired in certain applications. The MUTE 
level is factory preset at clockwise (CW) for 
maximum sensitivity and operating range 
(i.e. clockwise (CW) for minimum squelch 
level—maximum usable range). 
Audio Level and Peak LED Indicator 
The 8W-1KU receiver has an AF Peak LED (3) 
display for each receiver and each works 
independently per channel. The AF Peak 
LED occasional flickering green on normal 
or loud inputs to the transmitter is normal. If 
the AF Peak LED lights green continuously, 
you might overload the system. Decrease 
the audio level input to the transmitter or 
overload distortion sound may result.
Connecting the Audio Outputs 
8W-1KU receiver has one Unbalanced Audio 
Out (17) (adjustable Line level) SUM audio 
output and eight Balanced Mic Out (15) (fixed 
level) XLR jacks and each output works 
independently per receiver. The Unbalanced 
Audio Out is controlled by 
 (Up) or   
(Down) Buttons (7) for volume control and 
the receiver Sum Volume Meter (11) will 
indicate the level selected. For unbalanced 
output, plug a ¼” mono (Tip/Sleeve) audio 
cable into the Unbalanced Audio Out (17) 
and plug the other end into your mixing 
board or amplifier. When using the BT-1KU 
instrument transmitter system, connect 
the Unbalanced Audio Out directly to your 
instrument amp or preamp. At maximum 
receiver volume setting, as indicated by 
the Sum Volume Level display, the system 
output is approximately +4dB higher than 
a direct cord-to-amp connection. Note that 
all receivers output will be mixed together 
as per the individual receivers’ volume 
settings as selected by the up/down volume 
controls. If separate signals are required for 
each instrument then the Balanced Mic Out 
sockets must be used. However, they are 
not line level or adjustable. The SUM out is 
best utilized for switching between separate 
transmitters during performance with 
only one audio signal at a time fed to the 
instrument amplifier. For balanced output, 
plug an audio cable with an XLR connector 
into each receiver and plug the other end 
into your mixing board or amplifier inputs 
accordingly.
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.
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