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USER MANUAL Stealth Pro ALTO

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Quick Start Assembly Note: If you require assistance, contact Alto Professional customer service at altoprofessional.com/support.

Mounting the Receiver to the Loudspeaker Use the supplied M10 rigging bolts to connect the Stealth Pro Wireless receiver to the powered speaker's fly point.

Rack-Mounting One Transmitter

Rack-Mounting Two Transmitters

M4 (x5) M4 (x16)6 Receiver Connection Diagrams Items not listed under Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately. Example 1 – Mono Operation To send mono signals through the Stealth Pro transmitter to a single receiver:

1. Connect your mixer’s main output to an input on the Stealth Pro transmitter, and connect the

receiver’s output to your loudspeaker’s input. Keep all mixer volume and transmitter volume controls at their minimum settings. Note: When the transmitter is set to Mono, either input can be transmitted on both channels. This allows you to adjust the signal levels being sent to separate zones, for example.

2. Power on the Stealth Pro transmitter and receiver. Set their channels to matching numbers. See

the instructions for using the Auto Sync function in Operation for more information.

3. Adjust the transmitter and receiver antennas to a vertical position for best results in transmitting

the wireless signal. If the wireless signal quality is poor, change the position of the antennas.

4. Set the transmitter to Mono and adjust the Volume control to get a strong signal without clipping.

5. Turn on your loudspeaker, adjust the output level on your mixer, and adjust the Volume control

on the transmitter to hear the audio signal. If you hear noise in the signal, change to a different channel until a clean signal comes through. See the instructions for changing the RF frequency in Operation for more information.

Power Power Powered Speaker Mixer Transmitter7 Receiver Receiver Example 2 – Stereo Operation To send stereo signals through the Stealth Pro transmitter to two receivers:

1. Connect your mixer’s main outputs to the corresponding input channels on the Stealth Pro

transmitter, and connect the receivers’ outputs to your loudspeakers’ inputs. Keep all mixer volume and transmitter volume controls at their minimum settings.

2. Power on the Stealth Pro transmitter and receivers. Set their channels to matching numbers. See

the instructions for using the Auto Sync function in Operation for more information.

3. Adjust the transmitter and receiver antennas to a vertical position for best results in transmitting

the wireless signal. If the wireless signal quality is poor, change the position of the antennas.

4. Set the transmitter to Stereo and adjust the Volume control to get a strong signal without

5. Turn on your loudspeakers, adjust the output level on your mixer, and adjust the Volume control

on the transmitter to hear the audio signal. If you hear noise in the signal, change to a different channel until a clean signal comes through. See the instructions for changing the RF frequency in Operation for more information.

Mixer Powered Speaker Power Power Power Transmitter Powered Speaker8

Operation To set up and use your Stealth Pro, follow the steps in this chapter in order. If you are setting up a system using multiple receivers, set up each receiver one at a time, and keep each receiver powered on as you set up additional units.

Setting Up the Receiver Frequency Selection

1. Use the included mini-XLR to XLR cable to connect the receiver’s Audio Output to your

2. Use the included power adapter to connect the receiver’s power connector to your power

source. The receiver will power on automatically.

3. Set the receiver’s channel using one of the following methods:

• To automatically select a frequency:

i. Press the Scan button to automatically scan for the next available RF channel. The

channel will flash on the Display and the RF meter will show the level of RF congestion for each scanned channel in real-time. To exit auto frequency selection at any time during the scanning process, press the Freq button. Press the L/R, Delay, or SQ buttons to exit Scan mode and enter that respective mode. The receiver will revert to the last selected frequency.

ii. Once the receiver finds the next available channel with an acceptable RF congestion

level, it will hold that channel and continue flashing the channel number in the display. During this time you can audition the held channel.

iii. If you need to keep scanning for a different available frequency, press the Up/Down

buttons while the channel is flashing to continue scanning in that direction for the next available channel.

iv. Press the Scan button to select the auto-scanned frequency

and enter broadcast mode. The RF indicator in the display will flash, indicating that the selected frequency is being broadcast to the transmitter via the 2.4 GHz frequency (see image). If the Scan button is not pressed after 5 minutes, the receiver will exit Scan mode and revert to the previously selected frequency.

v. Once the transmitter has synced with the receiver (see Setting Up the Transmitter

below), the receiver will automatically stop broadcasting the selected frequency and the RF indicator will stop flashing. You can exit broadcast mode by pressing the Scan button to return to normal operation, or press the L/R, Delay, or SQ buttons to exit broadcast mode and enter the selected function.9

• To manually select a frequency:

i. Press the Freq button once to enter manual frequency selection mode. The RF

frequency and channel will flash on the Display.

ii. With the frequency flashing, press the Up/Down buttons to increase (+) or decrease (-)

the frequency and corresponding channel.

iii. When an acceptable frequency is found, press Freq a second time to complete manual

frequency selection and enter broadcast mode. The RF indicator will flash in the display, signaling that the selected frequency is being broadcast to the transmitter via the 2.4 GHz frequency (see image, above).

iv. Once the transmitter has synced with the receiver (see Setting Up the Transmitter

below), the receiver will automatically stop broadcasting the selected frequency and the RF indicator will stop flashing. You can exit broadcast mode by pressing the Scan button to return to normal operation, or press the L/R, Delay, or SQ buttons to exit broadcast mode and enter the selected function.

4. The transmitter must be in Sync mode to accept frequency changes made by the receiver.

• The receiver will stop sending frequency data if it receives an RF signal lock from the transmitter, or if it receives no RF signal lock after 10 minutes.

Delay Line Adjustment

1. Press the Delay button once to enter delay line adjustment mode. The measurement units on

the display will flash. By default, the selected measurement unit when the Delay button is first pressed is milliseconds (ms). To change the measurement unit:

i. Press Delay a second time to change the unit to feet (ft.).

ii. Press Delay a third time to change the unit to meters (m).

iii. If Delay is pressed a fourth time, the measurement units will stop flashing and delay line

adjustment mode is exited. To start over, press Delay again.

2. Once the measurement unit is selected, use the Up/Down buttons to increase (+) or decrease

(-) the delay parameter. Increasing the delay amount greater than zero should cause the Delay On icon in the Display to light.

• Single press the Up/Down buttons to adjust the value incrementally.

• Press and hold the Up/Down buttons to continually adjust the value.

3. When the desired value is reached, press the Delay button to exit delay line adjustment mode.

You can also press the Scan, Freq, L/R, Delay, or SQ buttons to exit delay line adjustment mode and enter that respective mode.10

1. Use a standard XLR cable or 1/4” (6.35 mm) cable (not included) to connect your mixer or other

audio source to the transmitter’s Combo Inputs.

2. Use the included power adapter to connect the transmitter’s power connector to your power

source. Press the Power Switch to turn the transmitter on.

3. To enter frequency selection mode, first press the Freq button on the transmitter.

i. Press once for Channel 1. The Channel 1 frequency will flash on the Display.

ii. Press a second time within 10 seconds of the first press to enter frequency selection

mode for Channel 2. The Channel 2 frequency will flash on the Display.

iii. Press a third time within 10 seconds of the second press to exit manual frequency

selection mode. Next, set the transmitter’s frequency using one of the following methods:

• To automatically synchronize the transmitter with the receiver’s selected frequency:

i. Make sure the receiver is powered on and within 3 feet (1 meter) of the transmitter.

ii. Press the Sync button on the transmitter. The Sync indicators will flash on both

channels in the Display, and the transmitter is ready to receive channel and frequency information from the receivers.

iii. With Sync flashing on the transmitter, press the Freq button on

the receiver you want to synchronize until the RF indicator flashes on the Display (see image). When the RF indicator flashes, the receiver will enter broadcast mode and transmit channel and frequency information via the 2.4 GHz frequency. If the transmitter has not received a frequency from the receiver after 5 minutes, it will exit Sync mode and revert to the last set frequency. You can also press the Sync button a second time while the Display is flashing to exit automatic frequency selection mode.

iv. When synchronization is complete and the receiver exits broadcast mode, the RF

indicator will stop flashing on the receiver and the Sync indicator will stop flashing and disappear on the synchronized channel of the transmitter. Important: If you are setting up a system using multiple receiver-transmitter pairs, set up each receiver one at a time and keep each receiver powered on as you set up additional units. This will prevent each pair from automatically selecting the same channel.

• To manually select a frequency:

i. With Channel 1 or Channel 2 flashing on the transmitter (see above), press the Up/Down

buttons on the transmitter to increase (+) or decrease (-) the frequency and corresponding channel.

ii. When an acceptable frequency is found, press Freq again to exit manual frequency

selection mode. The frequency will stop flashing, and the new RF channel is now active.

4. Press the Vol button until the volume level of the appropriate channel flashes in the Display. Use

the Up/Down buttons to adjust the volume level. When finished, press the Vol button until the display stops flashing.11

Features Transmitter Front Panel

1. Power Switch: This switch turns the

transmitter on or off.

2. Display: This display shows the current

channel, frequency, and AF volume level. See Display for more information.

3. Up/Down (+/–): Use these buttons to

adjust the selected value on the Display.

4. Volume: Press this button to adjust the incoming signal level.

5. Sync: Press this button to automatically synchronize with the receiver. See Operation for more

6. Freq: Press this button to manually select the RF frequency and channel for each stereo channel.

The selected channel will flash on the Display. See Operation for more information.

i. Press once to manually adjust the Left Channel.

ii. Press a second time to manually adjust the Right Channel.

iii. Press a third time to exit manual frequency adjustment mode.

1. AF: This meter shows the current audio signal

level received from the Combo Inputs.

2. Frequency: This is the current RF frequency in

3. Channel (region specific): This is the current RF

channel number. The number of available channels depends on your region.

1. Power Connector: Connect the

included 12 V, 1.0 A power adapter here.

2. Combo Inputs: Connect balanced or

unbalanced 1/4” (6.35 mm) or XLR line-level sources here.

3. Mono/Stereo Select: Adjust this switch to change the wireless signal that is sent to the receiver

to be either mono or stereo.

4. Antenna Terminals: Attach the BNC antennas to these connectors. Place the antennas in a

vertical position for best results in transmitting the wireless signal. If the wireless signal quality is poor, change the position of the antennas.

1. Antennas (BNC): The wireless receiver’s 2 antennas

receive the signal that is sent from the transmitter. Place the antennas in a vertical position for best results in transmitting the wireless signal. If the wireless signal quality is poor, change the position of the antennas.

2. Display: This display shows the current channel,

frequency, and other settings. See Display for more information.

3. Mount: Use this M10 mounting point to attach the

receiver to a loudspeaker.

4. Up/Down (+/–): Use these buttons adjust the

selected value on the Display.

5. Scan: Press this button to automatically scan for the

best available RF frequency and channel. See Operation for more information.

6. Freq: Press this button to manually select the RF

frequency and channel. See Operation for more information.

7. L/R: Selects which stereo channel the receiver

receives from the transmitter. This only applies if both receivers are being used in a stereo application. On both receivers, set the switch to the appropriate positions that match the L/R speaker configuration.

8. Delay: Press this button to adjust the time alignment of loudspeakers depending on their

position. See Operation for more information.

i. Press once to enter delay line adjustment mode. The selected measurement unit will flash on

the Display. The default measurement unit is milliseconds (ms)

ii. Press a second time to change the measurement unit to feet (ft.).

iii. Press a third time to change the measurement unit to meters (m).

iv. Press a fourth time to exit delay line adjustment mode.

9. SQ (Squelch): Sets an RF signal level limit. Signals must come in above that noise limit in order

to pass through the squelch filter. Higher settings allow for greater noise reduction and dynamic range, but a setting that’s too high can cause intentionally quieter sounds to be silenced along with the noise. Be sure to experiment with different settings to find an optimal balance.

1. RF: During the scan process, the RF meter shows the

relative amount of RF noise on each scanned frequency. A low meter value means that the RF channel is clear, while a high RF meter value indicates that there is a significant amount of RF interference on the currently scanned channel.

2. AF: This meter shows the current audio signal level

sent from the receiver’s Audio Output.

3. Frequency: This is the current RF frequency in MHz.

4. Channel (region specific): This is the current RF channel number. The number of available

channels depends on your region.

5. L/R: Indicates which stereo channel the receiver is receiving from the transmitter.

6. Delay: Indicates whether the Delay function is on or off and displays the selected measurement

unit. The available measurement units are milliseconds (ms), feet (ft.), and meters (m).

1. Power Connector: Connect the included 12 V, 1.0 A

2. Audio Output (mini-XLR): Use the included mini-XLR

to XLR cable to connect this balanced output to your loudspeaker.

Troubleshooting Problem Solution The receiver does not produce any sound. Make sure the receiver’s power adapter is properly connected to the power connector and a power source. Make sure the receiver’s audio output is properly connected to your mixer, amplifier system, etc. Also, make sure the volume controls on your mixer and speaker are turned up. Make sure both the transmitter and receiver are set to the same RF frequency and channel. Make sure the receiver and transmitter are within 200 feet (60 meters) and have a clear line of sight. Also, make sure the receiver is not immediately near any metal objects or devices that could cause RF interference (other wireless systems, TVs, radio, etc.). Adjust the squelch control setting. A higher squelch setting provides better protection against interference but may also reduce signal range. Choose a setting that most effectively mutes interference yet allows the true signal to pass through. If poor signal quality requires a higher squelch setting, try to eliminate the interference or switch the transmitter/receiver channel to avoid a loss of signal range. There is audible interference in the transmission. Make sure the receiver and transmitter are within 200 feet (60 meters) and have a clear line of sight. Also, make sure the receiver is not immediately near any metal objects or devices that could cause RF interference (other wireless systems, TVs, radio, etc.). Change the RF frequency and channel on both the transmitter and receiver (to the same channel). If you are using multiple transmitter-receiver pairs, use only one pair at a time, or make sure the pairs are not using the same or adjacent frequencies. Adjust the squelch control setting. A higher squelch setting provides better protection against interference but may also reduce signal range. Choose a setting that most effectively mutes interference yet allows the true signal to pass through. If poor signal quality requires a higher squelch setting, try to eliminate the interference or switch the transmitter/receiver channel to avoid a loss of signal range. The signal is distorted. Make sure the receiver is not immediately near any metal objects or devices that could cause RF interference (other wireless systems, TVs, radio, etc.). Make sure the receiver antennas do not touch each other. Keep any connected audio cables away from the antennas. Make sure no other devices are sending signals on the same RF frequency and channel. Change the RF frequency and channel on both the transmitter and receiver (to the same channel).15

1. Antenas (BNC): Las 2 antenas del receptor

Appendix (English) Technical Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Transmitter Frequency Response 50 Hz – 17 kHz, ±3 dB Frequency Range 540–570 MHz (USA), 614–640 MHz (EU), 606–640 MHz (UK) Channels Up to 700 selectable UHF frequency bands (regional dependent) Wireless Range 330 feet (100 meters) Bandwidth 50 KHz Oscillation Type PLL Frequency Stability ±0.005% Frequency Deviation ±20 kHz Inputs 2 combo XLR and 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS Power 12 V, 1.0 A Dimensions (width x depth x height) 6.75” x 5.7” x 1.75” 172 mm x 145 mm x 45 mm Weight

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