Chord NU1-H UHF Wireless Handheld Microphone System Instruction Manual

NU1
Dual UHF Wireless System
Item ref: 171.981UK, 171.982UK, 171.983UK, 171.984UK
User Manual
Version 2.1
Caution: Please read this manual carefully before operating
Damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Chord NU1 wireless system. This professional wireless set provides a high quality
UHF radio microphone system for freedom of movement without loss of audio quality. Please read this manual
before using this equipment in order to avoid damage through incorrect operation and to get the best
performance from your purchase.
Package Contents
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NU1 UHF wireless receiver
19” rack ears
1 x UHF aerial
1 x BNC antenna cable (for front panel mounting)
1 x transmitter (NU1-H handheld or NU1-N bodypack)
1 x neckband and 1 x lavalier microphones (NU1-N only)
Mains power adapter
6.3mm mono jack lead
2 x 1.5V AA battery
If you find any accessory is missing or the product has arrived with any problems, contact your retailer.
These products contain no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt to try to fix or modify these items
yourself as this will invalidate the warranty. We recommend you keep the original package and proof of
purchase for any possible replacement or returned demand.
Warning
To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose any of the components to rain or moisture.
If liquids are spilled on any component, stop using immediately, allow unit to dry out and have checked by
qualified personnel before further use.
Avoid impact or heavy vibration to any of the components, dropping the microphone can cause capsule
failure. No user serviceable parts inside transmitter or receiver - refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Safety
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Ensure that the correct power adaptor is used with adequate current rating (350mA minimum) and that
the mains voltage is as stated on the adapter.
Avoid ingress of water or particles into the transmitters or receiver
Use alkaline or NiMH batteries in the transmitters and remove if unused for long periods.
Observe the correct polarity when replacing batteries
Placement
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Keep all components out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.
Do not place heavy objects on top of the receiver or transmitters
If rack-mounting, use rack ears provided and do not place heavy equipment above the receiver.
Keep the transmitters and receiver away from damp or dusty environments.
Cleaning
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Use a soft cloth with a neutral detergent to clean the body of the handheld transmitter and receiver.
Lightly damp sterile wipes may be used on the microphone grille for hygiene purposes
To avoid damage, do not use solvents to clean the components
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Receiver Front Panel
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RF carrier signal indicator
AF audio signal indicator
VOLUME control
Power on/off switch
Receiver Rear Panel
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BNC antenna connector
Balanced XLRM output
Unbalanced 6.3mm jack output
DC power input jack
Transmitters
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On indicator (handheld)
On/off switch (handheld)
Battery compartment (handheld)
Antenna
On indicator (bodypack)
On/off switch (bodypack)
3.5mm threaded jack socket
Gain control
Battery compartment (bodypack)
Note: If replacement transmitters are required, these must be genuine Chord branded transmitters
which transmit the correct pilot tone to match with the receiver. Transmitters which have the
same carrier frequency but not the correct pilot tone will not work with NU-series receivers.
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Setting Up
Insert the supplied AA batteries into the handheld transmitter by carefully unscrewing the base to
reveal the battery compartment inside the microphone body, connect the batteries (ensure + and are the correct way round for each cell) and carefully screw the base back on. For bodypack
transmitters, squeeze and flip forward the front cover to reveal the battery compartment and insert
AA batteries, observing correct polarity. Connect the 3.5mm jack connector from the neckband or
lavalier microphone to the input on top of the bodypack transmitter and rotate to secure the thread.
Position the receiver within the best available line of sight to the transmitter and connect the DC jack
of the supplied power adapter to the receiver and the plug-top to the mains outlet.
Connect the aerial to the BNC connector on the rear panel or alternatively, attach to the rack ear,
connecting via the BNC extension lead supplied. Turn mic level down on the receiver.
A choice of unbalanced 6.3mm jack or balanced XLR output is available on the rear panel of the
receiver. Connect a jack or XLR (optional) lead to the relative output connector, turn down the
volume of any equipment (mixer, amplifier etc.) that the signal will be fed into and then connect the
jack or XLR to the equipment.
Warning! - take care not to point the microphone towards speakers – this can cause damaging
feedback (loud whistle or howling noise) – try to aim the microphone away from the speakers.
Operation
Switch on power to the receiver unit.
Move the switch on the handheld transmitter to the fully up position (ON) and gradually increase the
microphone level on the receiver (for bodypack transmitters, move the top slide switch to “ON”),
then increase the volume on the mixer or amplifier until the sound from each microphone can be
heard through the equipment.
Note: if output is low from the neckband or lavalier microphone, it may be necessary to adjust Gain
control inside the bodypack unit
After use, slide the transmitter switch to the “OFF” position, which mutes and deactivates the radio
signal and powers down the transmitter. Turn down the volume of the mixer or amp and then switch
off the receiver.
Please note that the transmitter slide switch has a “MUTE” centre position, which is not used with the
NU-series system. Switching the transmitter off automatically mutes the reception channel.
Unplug signal leads from the receiver and mixer or amplifier when moving or packing away.
If the system is not to be used for long periods of time, remove the batteries from the transmitters
and unplug the power adapter from the receiver and the mains outlet.
Folding away or removing the antenna can also help avoid damage when the system is not in use.
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Specifications
Power supply (receiver)
Batteries (transmitters)
Carrier frequency (171.981UK, 171.983UK)
Carrier frequency (171.982UK, 171.984UK)
RF power
Stability
S/N ratio
THD
Image rejection
Range
Output impedance
Output level
Connectors
Dimensions - handheld transmitter
Dimensions - bodypack transmitter
Dimensions - receiver
Weight - handheld transmitter
Weight - bodypack transmitter
Weight - receiver
12 - 18Vdc 350mA adaptor (supplied)
2 x AA (included)
863.1MHz
864.1MHz
10mW
10PPM
>105dB
<0.5% @ 1kHz
>85dB
60m (max)
2.2kΩ
400mv (balanced), 200mv (unbalanced)
DC in, XLRM, 6.3mm jack
243 x 48mmØ
205 x 68 x 25mm
198 x 190 x 44mm
238g (no battery)
76g (no battery)
710g
Troubleshooting
“POWER” LED does not
light on receiver
“POWER” LED is lit but no
“RF” or “AF” LEDs
“POWER” and “RF” LEDs
are lit but no “AF” and no
sound
All LEDs lit but no sound
from mic
Microphone output is very
loud or distorted
Microphone output is very
low
Ensure power adapter is connected to mains and working properly
Ensure receiver is switched on
Ensure transmitter is switched on
Check that transmitter is not out of reception range
Check that transmitter batteries are good/charged
Check that transmitter switch is switched on
Ensure transmitter has good/charged batteries
Ensure there is no other nearby transmitter with the same frequency
Make sure receiver is connected to mixer/amplifier
Ensure that receiver and amplifier/mixer channel volumes are turned up
Turn down VOLUME on receiver
Turn down gain on bodypack transmitter
Reduce gain on mixer/amplifier
Ensure that an XLR output is not fed to a line input
Turn up VOLUME on receiver
Turn up gain on bodypack transmitter
Increase gain of mixer/amplifier input
Ensure that a jack output is not fed to a mic input
Check transmitter batteries
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Electronic equipment and should not be disposed with other household or commercial waste at the end of its useful life.
The goods must be disposed of according to your local council guidelines.
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