Williams Sound Digi-Wave 400 Series User manual

Digi-Wave 400 Series
DLT 400 and DLR 400
QUICK SETUP GUIDE
MAN 255A
www.tourguidesystem.co.uk

Digi-Wave 400 Series Quick Start Guide
Terminology
Some basic terminology is necessary to set up the Digi-Wave
system correctly.
Groups are used in every mode. A group is a selection of
people communicating with one another. There may be up to
four groups in one area.
Channels are used in Interpretation mode. Users configure
their device to listen to a certain channel based on what they
need to hear, such as a specific language.
Addresses are unique numbers given to each DLT 400
transceiver in a set up. DLR receivers do not have addresses.
Addresses are automatically assigned but manual assignment
may be necessary. Each address is unique; addresses
between 0 and 1023 can be selected. Each of the 1024
addresses is available per group.
Speaking Priority
Certain speakers can override others. There are 3 levels of
priority.
Master 1 has first priority, and also sets up a majority of the
settings for the Digi-Wave system.
Master 2 has second priority when speaking, but does not
declare any settings for the Digi-Wave system, only for their
personal device. This is not available in Interpretation
mode.
Guest units have third priority, and can only declare settings
for their device.
www.tourguidesystem.co.uk

Digi-Wave 400 Series Quick Start Guide
Modes
Tour mode is best suited when one or two people are leading
a large group. The group can be configured to only listen to the
leader(s) of the group, or the configuration can allow up to 6
people with a transmitter to speak.
Intercom mode is appropriate when a group of people all need to
talk and hear one another.
Hearing Assistance mode is appropriate when the using the
device to amplify spoken communication between users. The
Tone Control in Hearing Assistance mode is naturally elevated,
allowing the user to hear more clearly. Users with transmitters can
be allowed to speak, or only the Master can be allowed to speak.
Interpretation mode is best suited when dealing with multiple,
simultaneous audio feeds, such as multiple languages.
In Interpretation Mode, Broadcast Type helps determine which
channel the DLT transmitter will broadcast on.
• Floor will broadcast on channel 0. This is intended to be the
main audio for the event that is being interpreted.
• Interpreter will broadcast on channel 1-14 depending on what
is available. Each channel is able to be used by a dedicated
interpreter. In Standard Mode, the user can hear the Floor on
channel 0, and interpret on channels 1-14.
· Bilingual Mode and Relay Mode allows the interpreter to
quickly switch between channels when multiple interpretation
languages are involved. See full manual for details.
• Repeater is used to extend the range of the Digi-Wave 400
system by up to 50%. It will broadcast on one channel that
needs to be extended.
www.tourguidesystem.co.uk

Digi-Wave 400 Series Quick Start Guide
Controls and Connectors
Note: The DLR 400 RCH does not have a talk button or accept a microphone.
Menu/Select
Talk Button
Power Button
Up and Down Buttons
Headphone and Microphone Jack
Volume
Adjust
USB-C Charging Port
DLT 400 Pictured
Recycling Instructions
Help Williams AV protect the environment!
Please do not dispose of equipment or used batteries
in the household trash. Take the equipment to an
electronics recycling center or return to the factory.
Take batteries to a retail or community recycling
location.
www.tourguidesystem.co.uk

Digi-Wave 400 Series Quick Start Guide
Getting Started
Select the DLT Transceiver that will be the Master 1. A Master
1 device will declare a majority of the settings and can pass
these settings to devices that connect with it.
Menu Navigation Buttons
• Power Button: Press and hold for power On/O. Press
quickly to navigate back a step when using the menu.
• Talk Button: The talk button will need to be used in order
to talk or stop talking. This button is only on the DLT 400
transceivers.
• Up and Down Buttons: Navigate through menu items.
• Menu/Select Button: Hold the menu button down for a
few seconds to enter the settings menu. In the settings
menu, press the menu button to select the highlighted
option and move onto the next step.
Initial Device Settings
New Settings: To start from the very beginning with your
Digi-Wave settings, select New Settings. This will start you at
the beginning of the set-up process where you can set Basic
Settings.
Load Profile: To load an existing profile on the device, select
this option and then select the profile to load. You may either
load a profile as it is, or adjust the settings once it is loaded.
Join Group: If a Master 1 is already leading a Group or
Channel, other devices can automatically search for the
group and join it. The group or channel number could also
be manually entered from this screen. Settings will be loaded
from the Master 1 device, once a connection is established.
www.tourguidesystem.co.uk

Digi-Wave 400 Series Quick Start Guide
If a group or channel is locked by a Encryption PIN, the device
will prompt for the PIN at this time. The device cannot join the
protected group or channel without this Encryption PIN.
Basic Settings
1. Select a Mode. This determines what other settings may
be available.
2. Select Speaking Priority. If this is the first DLT transceiver
you are setting up, you will want to select Master 1.
Typically, all other units will be Guest priority.
3. Select the group number.
4. If in Interpretation Mode, set the Broadcast Type.
5. The Master 1 can select whether to display clock and
whether the clock is a 24-hour or 12-hour clock.
6. If required, manually set the address. Automatic address
selection is recommended unless there is a need to
override the address.
7. Enter Advanced Settings if more customization is needed,
otherwise the device is ready to be used.
Advanced Settings
Some Advanced Settings may be missing from certain modes,
or with certain configurations. Default values also may change
depending on mode. Some settings include:
• Number of Microphones: In modes where multiple
speakers are available, the number of speakers at one time
can be limited.
• Tone Control: Using the up and down arrow buttons, adjust
the tone up or down to your preference.
• Side Tone Adjustment: Adjusts the volume of the
speaker's voice as heard in the headset (side tone).
www.tourguidesystem.co.uk

Digi-Wave 400 Series Quick Start Guide
• Microphone Gain and Line Gain: Gain can be used to
increase the volume of the microphone or input sound.
• Encryption: Extra security can be added to the transmitted
signal via additional encryption. An 87-bit encryption is
default, and is backwards compatible with the DLT 300 or
DLR 360. 127 + 87 bit Encryption adds an additional layer of
security, but is not backwards compatible.
• Encryption PIN: When a group or channel has been set
up with a PIN, transceivers and receivers without this PIN
entered cannot listen in on the group. The same four
digit code must be programmed into all of the Digi-Wave
devices in the group.
• Allow Join Group: other devices can be prevented from
automatically joining the group. Disabling Join Group will
prevent available groups from being listed under the Join
Group menu. Devices will have to be manually set to the
correct group or channel.
• Save Profile: If the device will be used for multiple
purposes, such as for tours and hearing assistance, the
settings should be saved in a profile. Once saved, the
settings can be easily re-loaded later by using the Load
Profile option.
www.tourguidesystem.co.uk

©2019 Williams AV, LLC · All Rights Reserved. MAN 255A
[e-mail] / www.williamsav.com
800-843-3544 / INTL: [phone]
Customer Service
If you experience diculty with your system, call Toll-Free for
Customer Assistance:
1-800-843-3544 (U.S.A.) or
[phone] (Outside the U.S.A.)
If it is necessary to return the system for service, your
Customer Service Representative will give you a Return
Authorization Number (RA) and shipping instructions.
For Additional Information
This manual is a quick start guide for getting your Digi-Wave
system up-and-running. Most features and customization
options are not documented in this manual.
For additional information, feature instructions, commands,
warranty information and more, please download the full user
manual from the Digi-Wave 400 system's product page on
Williams AV’s website.
www.tourguidesystem.co.uk