OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Opus 600 Wireless Microphone System
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Safety and environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.1 NE 600 diversity receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.2 S 600 / TS 600 transmitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.3 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 NE 600 diversity receiver . .
Opus 600 – Safety and Environment 4 Thank you for selecting the Opus 600 wireless system. Please take some time to read carefully through this manual before setting up the equipment. Important: • When you unpack the product, inspect it for transport damage. If you do find transport damage, notify the transportation company without delay. Delay in reporting transport damage could result in the loss of your rights to compensation. 1. Safety and environment 1.
Opus 600 – Safety and Environment 5 Fire hazard • Never place naked flames (e.g. candles) near the equipment. Humidity / heat sources • Never expose the equipment to rain or a high level of humidity. For this reason do not install it in the immediate vicinity of swimming pools, showers, damp basement rooms or other areas with unusually high atmospheric humidity. • Never place objects containing liquid (e.g. vases or drinking glasses) on the equipment. Liquids in the equipment could cause a short circuit.
Opus 600 – Safety and Environment • • The mains cable must be firmly connected. If it is loose there is a fire hazard. Always pull out the mains cable from the mains and/or from the equipment by the plug – never by the cable. The cable could be damaged and cause an electric shock or fire. Do not use the equipment if the mains plug is damaged. If you connect defective or unsuitable accessories, the equipment could be damaged. Only use connection cables available from or recommended by beyerdynamic.
Opus 600 – Safety and Environment 7 NOTE: 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 residential 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.
Opus 600 – NE 600 Diversity Receiver 8 2. NE 600 diversity receiver 2.
Opus 600 – NE 600 Diversity Receiver 9 Rear view – NE 600 S english Rear view – NE 600 D Antenna input B. TNC socket. With power supply for antenna amplifier. Audio output, 3-pin XLR, balanced Mic/Line level switch for audio output “Line” for Line out level and . “Mic” for microphone level, Audio output, 1/4" jack (6.35 mm), unbalanced Variable squelch control NE 600 S: DC connection for power supply unit, 12 V DC NE 600 D: Power connection, 100 - 240 volts AC Antenna input A.
Opus 600 – NE 600 Diversity Receiver 10 2.2 How to connect the antennae Connect the antennae to the TNC sockets and and set them at an angle (60°). Please note that for diversity operation both antennae have to be connected. A weighting circuit silently switches the signal with the better S/N ratio to the output. Important: Avoid obstacles between antennae and transmitter; otherwise the reception could be disturbed. 2.3 • • • 2.
Opus 600 – NE 600 Diversity Receiver Thread the power cable through the cable grip as shown on the illustration. The cable grip prevents the connector from being pulled off by accident. english • 11 Cable grip 2.5 • • • 2.6 • • • • • How to operate the receiver Switch on the receiver . The red LED will illuminate. As soon as you switch on the transmitter, the RF indicator will illuminate.
Opus 600 – NE 600 Diversity Receiver 12 2.7 • • Channel / frequency selection The NE 600 provides 16 adjustable frequencies. If you want to change the selected frequency, press the Scan button until the channel indicator will flash. Press the “Scan” button once again so that the receiver will search for an interference-free frequency automatically. The frequency will be displayed as number or letter . • 2.
Opus 600 – NE 600 Diversity Receiver 2.10 13 How to connect and position remote antennae 1. Connect the receiving antennae to the corresponding antenna inputs and place the antennae to the right and left of the receiver. Diversity reception is improved when the antennae are vertical or slightly tilted. 2. The distance between the two receiving antennae should be at least 1 m. Auditorium >1m >3m A B Stage >1m 3.
Opus 600 – ZAS 800 Antenna Splitter 14 2.11 ZAS 800 antenna splitter 2.11.1 Controls and indicators On-off switch and power on LED. When the antenna splitter is switched on, the red LED will illuminate. Outputs to connect the receivers DC-connection to connect the DC power supply unit (12 V) Antenna sockets A/B. DC-Out: 8 V / 170 mA Mounting brackets for 19" rack mounting 2.11.
1. Mount the ZAS 800 antenna splitter and the NE 600 receivers into a 19" rack by using the mounting brackets. 2. Connect the supplied antennae to the antenna sockets A/B . You can also use optional remote antennae. For mounting the antennae on the front use the optional FB 30 mounting bracket. 3. Connect the NE 600 receivers to the ZAS 800 antenna splitter with the supplied cables. 4. Connect the power supply unit to the DC-connection and to AC power.
Opus 600 – S 600 Handheld Transmitter 16 3. S 600 handheld transmitter 3.1 Controls and indicators There are different condenser and dynamic microphone capsules for the handheld transmitter (refer to chapter 10. Optional accessories). Microphone capsule (can be unscrewed) Battery status indicator On-off switch Infrared diode (at the bottom of the transmitter) 3.2 How to insert the batteries / rechargeable batteries S 600 1. Unscrew the battery cap counter-clockwise. 2.
Opus 600 – S 600 Handheld Transmitter How to operate the handheld transmitter 1. When the microphone is switched on, the battery status indicator will flash for a moment. 2. As soon as an audio signal is transmitted, the AF meter on the receiver will display a signal. 3. When you do not use the microphone, make sure it is switched off. If you do not use the microphone for several weeks or months, please remove the battery as it can leak after some time and damage parts of the transmitter. 4.
Opus 600 – S 600 Handheld Transmitter 18 3.5 • How to set the low-cut filter The EM 981 microphone capsule features a low-cut filter to compensate the close-miking effect which ususally occurs with directional microphones. To set the low-cut filter unscrew the complete microphone head with the upper shaft as indicated by the arrows. At the bottom of the microphone head you can set the low-cut filter. Standard setting: linear (position Lin) • • Unscrew microphone head 3.
DM 969 • Unscrew the upper part of the microphone basket (turn anti-clockwise). • Pull out the foam pop shield and clean it under clear running water. • If necessary, use a mild washing-up liquid. • Dry it afterwards with a hairdryer or allow it to dry overnight. • Place the dry pop shield inside the microphone basket and replace the microphone basket by screwing it on clockwise. EM 981 • Unscrew the microphone capsule (turn anti-clockwise). • Unscrew the wire mesh pop shield (turn anti-clockwise).
Opus 600 – TS 600 Beltpack Transmitter 20 4. TS 600 beltpack transmitter 4.1 Controls and indicators Transmitting antenna. Battery status LED to indicate the power on-off and battery status. (a) When the beltpack transmitter is switched on this LED will flash for a moment to indicate the normal battery status. (b) When the LED stays red after having switched on the transmitter the battery is too weak and must be replaced.
Opus 600 – TS 600 Beltpack Transmitter 21 GT/MT switch: When you use electric guitars this switch must be in the “GT“ position. In the GT mode the gain control is deactivated. Switch to the “MT“ position when you use condenser and wired microphones. In the MT mode the gain control is activated. Battery compartment and cover for two 1.5 V batteries (AA) or rechargeable NiMH batteries. english Removable belt clip. To remove use a screwdriver at a 45° angle. This is how to remove the belt clip 4.
Opus 600 – TS 600 Beltpack Transmitter 22 4.3 How to operate the beltpack transmitter 1. Push down the two snap locks on the right and left of the battery compartment and open it. Now you can adjust the GT/MT switch and the gain control . 2. Make sure that the transmitter and receiver are on the same frequency. 3. The battery status LED will flash for a moment when the transmitter is switched on and indicates the normal battery status.
Opus 600 – TS 600 Beltpack Transmitter (1) AF connection 2-wire electret condenser microphone capsule e.g. MCE 5.18, MCE 10.18, MCE 60.18 (2) 3-wire electret condenser microphone capsule e.g. Opus 54.18, Opus 55.18 Mk II (3) Dynamic microphone (4) Electric guitar (5) Line-in (impedance 8 Ω, attenuation 10 dB) english 4.
Opus 600 – General Instructions 24 5. General instructions for all transmitters 5.1 Battery change • • • • • 5.2 Switch the transmitter off before changing the battery. If you do not use the transmitter for several weeks or months, please remove the battery as it can leak after some time and damage parts of the transmitter. Even “leak proof” may leak after some time. Damage caused by leaking batteries is not covered under warranty. Clean the battery contacts from time to time.
Opus 600 – Trouble Shooting Trouble shooting 6.
Opus 600 – Licensing 26 7. Maintenance In the unlikely event of equipment failure, the product should be returned to your beyerdynamic dealer. Unauthorised attempts at repair may invalidate the warranty. 8. Licensing In most countries around the world, wireless systems must be approved for use by the authorities and it may be necessary to obtain a licence to use it legally. Your local beyerdynamic dealer will be able to give you details on wireless system regulations for your area.
Opus 600 – Optional Accessories 10. 27 Optional accessories Antenna splitter ZAS 800 Antenna splitter, active, 19" housing, incl. connecting cables, 506 - 530 MHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Order # 497.045 ZAS 800 same as above, but 598 - 622 MHz (excl. NTSC channel 37, 607.975 - 614.025 MHz) . . . . . . . . . . . Order # 701.955 ZAS 800 same as above, but 668 - 692 MHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Order # 491.
Opus 600 – Technical Specifications 28 11. Technical specifications NE 600 diversity receiver Operating principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . True diversity receiver (UHF) Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506 - 530 MHz 598 - 622 MHz (excl. NTSC channel 37, 607.975 - 614.025 MHz) 668 - 692 MHz Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NE 600 S: 6 W NE 600 D: 15 W Power consumption in stand-by mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NE 600 S: 1.5 W NE 600 D: 2.
Rear attenuation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -20 dB at 1 kHz / 120° (SDM 660) -15 dB at 1 kHz / 145° (SDM 669) -15 dB at 1 kHz / 180° (SEM 681) Signal-to-noise ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 110 dB T.H.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 0.5% at 1 kHz Transmission range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 m Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 x 1.5 V batteries (AA) Current consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . approx. 85 mA Operating time .
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