brace DWG 1000 User manual

User Guide
Made in the USA

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Table of Contents
Introducon .................................................................................. 3
Wireless Audio for the 21st Century ............................................ 3
How the DWG-1000 Works ........................................................ 3
What's in the Box? .......................................................................... 4
Quick Start .................................................................................. 4
Transmier (Tx) ............................................................................. 5
Receiver (Rx) ............................................................................. 6
Cable Strain Relief ......................................................................... 7
Placement of Tx/Rx Units ................................................................ 7
Low Baery LED ........................................................................... 8
Changing Baeries ......................................................................... 8
AC Adapter ............................................................................... 8
Changing Channels ....................................................................... 9
Configuring Mulple Transmiers ............................................... 10
Technical Specificaons ........................................................... 11
Company Contact Informaon ...................................................... 11
Declaraon of Conformity ....................................................... 12-13
Usage Noce ........................................................................ 14-15
Warranty ...................................................................Back Cover

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Introducon
Thank you for purchasing the DWG-1000 Digital Wireless Guitar System by Brace
Audio. The DWG-1000 is a true plug ‘n play device, however, reading this user guide
will ensure that you get the most from your new wireless system.
Wireless Audio for the 21st Century
Now you can enjoy the freedom of performing without the restricon of guitar
cables. Never again will you be limited by cable length, worried about yanking the
cable out of your amp, or mistakenly dragging your effects boxes across the stage.
Older radio-based wireless systems had transmission problems, as well as clumsy
antennas that had to be posioned just right. This is Digital baby, and Brace Audio’s
unique digital technology does away with the hiss, crackle, signal loss and RF
interference inherent with UHF /VHF systems.
Common instrument cables can also contribute to signal loss, which is why the
DWG-1000 is recommended for all guitarists and bassists - electric and
acousc-electric; not just for those doing on-stage acrobacs.
How the DWG-1000 Works
In the transmier module, the guitar signal is converted into prisne digital audio.
Brace Guitar Cable Emulaon™ models the highest quality 15 foot cable. Using
2.4GHz spread spectrum transmission, the digized signal is sent to the receiver unit.
There, it´s converted back to analog audio, with no signal loss - and no loss of high
frequencies due to long cable runs.
Never before has wireless audio been so trouble-free or easy to use, with the ability
to deliver lossless digital quality. Up to six receivers and 12 transmiers per receiver*
can operate on a stage, so everyone in the band can use one!
*One Tx per Rx at a me.

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What’s in the box?
Quick Start
Your DWG-1000 Digital Wireless Guitar System contains:
• 1 - Transmier (Tx / Gray Unit)
• 1 - Receiver (Rx / Dark Green Unit)
• 1 - AC Adapter (for Rx)
• 2 - 1/4” to 1/8” Guitar Cables
• 2 - Belt Clips
• This User Guide (Duh...)
1) Register your product at hp://www.braceaudio.com
2) Use baeries for the Receiver (Rx) or connect the AC Adapter.
3) Plug cable from Receiver (Rx / Dark Green) Audio Out into your
amplifier input. If audio buzz is heard, move the unit to a new locaon.
4) Plug cable from your guitar into Transmier (Tx / Gray) Audio In.
5) Each system is a pre-linked pair so there is nothing to do but confirm
that the Link LED lights solid on both the Tx and RX units to show a
successful wireless connecon.
6) You are now ready to rock! (Or jazz...)
Plugging the cable into the Tx or Rx units switches the unit on. To save
baery life, unplug the cable to switch the unit offwhen not in use. Upon
plugging in the cable, the Link LED will pulse steadily while it is waing to
make the wireless connecon.

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Transmier
FN LINK LOW B
Transmier (Tx / Gray Unit)
1. Funcon Buon (”FN”)
Press the Funcon Buon to iniate
Mang Funcon if necessary. (see secon,
Changing Channels). Use the end of an
unfolded paper clip to access the buon.
5. Belt Clip (”BC”)
2. Link LED (”LINK”)
The LED lights solid when a wireless
connecon is made between the Tx and Rx
units, and pulses when finding a connecon
to one of over 65,000 channels (!)
4. Audio In Jack (”That Hole”)
Plug the 1/8” connector on the
included cable into the Audio In
Jack, and the 1/4” connector into
your guitar. This jack also acts as a
switch, turning the unit on when
the plug is inserted.
Unplug the cable to turn the unit
off.
3. Low Baery LED (”LOW B”)
When the baeries are low (less than 15
minutes of baery life), the Low Baery LED
lights solid.

FN
LINK LOW B
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Receiver
Receiver (Rx / Dark Green Unit)
3. Funcon Buon
(”FN”)
Press the Funcon Buon to
iniate Mang Funcon if
necessary. (see secon,
Changing Channels). Use the
end of an unfolded paper clip to
access the buon.
1. Link LED (”LINK”)
The LED lights solid when a
wireless connecon is made
between the Tx and Rx units,
and pulses when finding a
connecon to one of over
65,000 channels (!)
2. Low Baery LED
(”LOW B”)
When the baeries are low
(less than 15 minutes of
baery life), the Low Baery
LED lights solid.
4. Audio Out Jack (”The Other Hole”)
Plug the 1/8” connector on the included
cable into the Audio Out Jack, and the 1/4”
connector into your amplifier. This jack also
acts as a switch, turning the unit on when
the plug is inserted. Unplug the cable to
turn the unit off. Before plugging the Rx into
your guitar amp, turn the amplifier volume
all the way down. This will prevent feedback
or unwanted pops.
5. Jack for AC Adapter
Use only the Brace Audio supplied or
recommended power supply.
Approved replacement AC Adapters are listed at
www.braceaudio.com/Products
3V DC, 500mA Regulated AC Adapter
Polarity :Tip Posive (+)
Adapter size 2.3 mm outside diameter, 0.7 mm
inside diameter

Rx (Dark Green)
Tx (Gray)
“I am so beautiful.. to me...”
!
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Cable Strain Relief
Placement of Tx / Rx Units
Remove belt clip on Transmier. Thread cable through the notch in the clip, then
snap the belt clip back onto Transmier. This will provide strain relief for the cable.
Transmier (Tx / Gray Unit)
Place Tx unit on your hip - on the side of the
guitar neck, or away from the guitar output.
The rounded dome should point away from
your body.
Receiver (Rx / Dark Green Unit)
The RX unit can be placed on the amplifier or
on the stage.
Alternavely you could place the RX unit
as the first device in-line with your stomp boxes.
You’ll get the same great performance with the
placement and set-up that works best for you.
Performance may vary depending on locaon & environment. Not to menon how much you pracce...
Alternate
Placement
Rx

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Low Baery LED
Changing Baeries
AC Adapter
The low baery LED will turn on when the baery power is at a minimum,
indicang 15 minutes or less leof baery life. When this occurs, follow the
instrucons under Changing Baeries.
To change baeries on either the Transmier or Receiver, remove the cover
plate on the back of the unit. Press down at the top and slide the cover open.
Each unit takes two “AA”baeries. Be sure to observe the proper polarity of
the baeries.
The DWG-1000 Receiver (Rx) can be operated with the supplied AC adapter
or two AA baeries. The provided AC adapter accepts input voltages from
110V - 220V. Connect the AC adapter‘s power cord to the Rx AC adapter
power input jack.
If you always intend to power the Rx from
the AC Adapter, remove the baeries.

FN LINK LOW B
FN
LINK LOW B
Funcon
“Link LED” “Link LED”
Rx Tx
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Changing Channels
DWG-1000 system components are linked at the factory. In the rare event that
the Link LEDs on both the Transmier and Receiver units connue to blink and
fail to light solid, your DWG-1000 might be sharing channels with another
wireless system. The RF Mang feature enables you to switch to one of over
65,000 non-compeng channels. To switch channels, use an unfolded paper
clip to depress the Funcon Buons.
1) Plug guitar cables into each unit to turn them on, (snicker) and place
the Rx and Tx units close to each other. (Don’t stare. They’re shy...)
2) On the Receiver unit (RX/Dark Green) press in the Funcon Buon and
hold unl the Link LED blinks rapidly. Release the buon at this point. RF
mang has been iniated now on the RX unit.
3) On the Transmier unit (Tx/Gray), press in the Funcon Buon and hold
unl the Link LED blinks rapidly. Release the buon at this point. The TX
unit will now negoate with the RX unit and a new random channel will be
assigned. When finished, both RX and TX LEDs will light solid indicang
that the units are now correctly working on the new channel.
To exit RF Mang mode, turn the units off(unplug the cables) and they will retain
their new mang ID; even aer changing baeries. Future frequencies may vary
based on locaon, so taoos are not advised, though flowers and breakfast in
bed would be a nice touch.

Tx - 1c Tx - 1b Tx - 1a
Oh, grow up!
Rx-1
etc...
Plug cables into
all units first!
!
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Configuring Mulple Transmiers
1. Place Tx-1a close to the receiver. Push and hold the paperclip buon on
transmier unit 1a unl the link LED blinks rapidly.
2. Place Tx-1b close to the receiver. Push and hold the paperclip buon on
transmier unit 1b unl the link LED blinks rapidly.
3. Connue for all remaining transmiers you want to configure...
4. Push and hold the paperclip buon on the single receiver unit unl the link LED
blinks rapidly. You must press the Rx buon last, or things won’t work!
5. Wait unl the link LED's go solid on all the units and then you are done.
All the transmit units are now bonded to the single receiver; even aer they are
shut off. If you change baeries, they will sll be bonded. The bonded channel
number is a random value of 1 - 65,536. This allows mulple band members to
bond their transmiers to their own receivers without worrying that there will be
a conflict on a band-mate’s channel.
Please note: You cannot use more than one of the bonded transmiers at a
me. If you do, two (or more) bonded channels will collide with each other. Life -
as we know it - could come to and end, and it would be your fault. And future
authories will find out who you were, because you registered your rig at
www.braceaudio.com.So, one axe at a me, please. The World thanks you...
Up to 12 DWG-1000 TX transmiers can be associated, or bonded, to each
receiver. But it’s only one Transmier at a me! This is very cool for having
your enre rack of axes hooked-up and ready to go; live or in the studio.
Always unplug the transmier(s) that you are NOT using,
to prevent problems when switching to your next axe!

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Technical Specificaons
Company Contact Informaon
Transmier (Tx)
RF Output Power: 16 dBm Wireless Frequency: 2.4 GHz, FHSS
Maximum Input Level: 1V RMS Input Impedance: 600K ohm
THD: < 2% @ 800 mV pp 1kHz tone Operang Power Voltage: 3.0V Nominal
S/N Rao: 100 dB Audio Frequency Response: 15Hz - 15 kHz
Baery Life: 5 hours (AA size baery) Low Baery Alert: 15 minutes of life le
Input Jack: 1/8” (3.5mm), mono Antenna: Internal
System Gain: 1:1 (unity) Tx’s per Receiver (one at a me): 12
Receiver (Rx)
Wireless Frequency: 2.4 GHz, FHSS Baery Life: 7 hours (AA size baery)
AC Adapter: 110V-220V - 3V, 500mA Receivers operang at same me: 6
Output Jack: 1/8” (3.5mm), mono Cables: 1/8” - 1/4”
• For technical assistance or support, please contact your local dealer or go to
www.braceaudio.com for more informaon. Don't forget to register your
product on-line too!
Brace Audio
15600 NE 8th St, Suite B1, 287
Bellevue, WA 98008

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Declaraon of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity
Brace Audio Corporation declares that the equipment described in this document
is in conformance with the requirements of the European council Directives
1999/519/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC and 1999/5/EC, listed below:
EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10),
EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04),
EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2 (2008-04),
EN 60065:2002 + A1:2006,
EN 50392:2004
All essential radio test suites have been carried out.
_____________________________________________________________________
Product Description: Digital Wireless Guitar System
Model: DWG1000
This declaration is issued under the sole responsibility of Brace Audio Corporation
and, if applicable, their authorized representative(s)
.
July 31, 2008
David Stokes, CEO/President
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For Compliance Information ONLY, Contact:
European Contact: Hyperactive
Neukirchner Str. 18
65510 Hunstetten
Germany
USA Contact: Brace Audio Corporation
15600 NE 8th St. Suite B1, 287
Bellevue, WA 98008
USA
Notified Body: Eurofins ETS Product Service GmbH
Storkower Strasse 38c
D-15526 Reichenwalde b. Berlin
Germany
Identification Number: 0681
Test Lab: MiCOM Labs, Inc,
440 Boulder Court
Suite 200
Pleasanton, CA 94566
USA
Brace Audio Corporaon
15600 NE 8th St, Suite B1, 287
Bellevue, WA 98008 USA
www.braceaudio.com

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Usage Noce
Usage notice:
The DWG-1000 transmits wireless signals and should only be used as instructed.
Failure to use as instructed could expose the user to higher levels of radio
emissions, even though the transmission levels of the DWG-1000 are low. The
user should in no way try to alter the radio settings as provided by Brace Audio.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brace Audio could void the
user's authorization to operate the equipment.
This product is intended for indoor use only, in that outdoor use may be in
violation of local or country usage restrictions. Consult your local rules regarding
outdoor use before using product outdoors.
Product Support: For Technical Support or for help not available in this manual,
see the brace audio website at www.braceaudio.com
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.

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FCC Notice (United States):
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guaran-
tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Industry Canada Notice (Canada):
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
CE Notice (European Notice):
The Conformité Européne symbol found on this product indicates compliance to
the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European council Direc-
tives 1999/519/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC and 1999/5/EC, listed below:
EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10), EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04), EN 301 489-17
V1.3.2 (2008-04), EN 60065:2002 + A1:2006, EN 50392:2004

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