BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N Operation 59 Low Battery Alert Tone Changing the Transmit Power Setting The beltpack sends an audio alert tone to the headset if battery life reaches 10%. The 1 kHz tone is heard for 0.5 seconds, every 30 seconds. The tone is only heard and set at the beltpack. To change the transmit power setting, do the following: 1. Push SET at the transmit power screen. 2. Using the UP/DOWN arrow buttons, select the power setting. 3. Push SET to place the unit at the indicated setting.
60 Operation BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N Squelch Screen Transmit Mode Screen The Squelch screen allows the user to adjust the beltpack squelch level. The Transmit Mode screen is used to select the following modes: Transmit Mode Ptt To select the beltpack squelch level, do the following: 1. Push SET at the squelch screen. The squelch setting flashes. 2. Using the UP/DOWN arrow buttons, select the squelch setting. A setting of 00 holds the squelch open for testing.
BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N Software Version/Band The software revision and frequency band of the beltpack may be displayed from any of the main beltpack screens. Operation 61 The degree of interference found for R1 and R2 displays on the far-right two (2) positions on the screen. To view the software revision and frequency band, do the following: >In any of the beltpack main screens, press and hold DOWN for two (2) seconds. • The first screen indicates the frequency band of the beltpack.
62 Operation BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N RF Monitor Screen Setting Beltpack ID The RF monitor screen displays beltpack RF status. Several functions require the beltpack to know which base and channel it is associated with. To display the beltpack RF status, do the following: 1. • Press and hold MENU for two (2) seconds to display beltpack RF status. • If the channel button is set to 1, then signal strength displays for R1 frequency.
BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N Operation 63 FIGURE 76. TR-32N Top Panel Controls On/Off and Volume Control Battery/Peak Light To turn the beltpack power on, do the following: > Rotate the On/Off Volume Control knob(s) CW. The battery/peak lights indicate battery condition and audio modulation status. Battery To adjust the volume to the headset, do the following: > Rotate the On/Off Volume Control knob as required for a comfortable listening volume.
4 Operation BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N Wireless Talk-Around (WTA) To disconnect the beltpack audio from the wired intercom, auxiliary input/output, and the base station’s local headset, do the following: >Press the WTA button. Other beltpack users on that audio channel can hear the user as normal. The WTA button activates the nearby red LED as well as the appropriate talk LED when pressed. To enable or disable Wireless Talk-Around options, do the following: 1.
BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N Operation 65 Groups and Channels The first LCD screen the beltpack displays is the Group/ Channel screen. This screen shows the currently selected receive group followed by the beltpack transmit channels. To edit groups and channels, do the following: 1. Push SET to edit the transmit channel. The channel number flashes. 2. Using the UP/DOWN arrow buttons, select the desired transmit channel. 3. Push SET to accept the channel. The receive group flashes. 4.
66 Operation BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N Receive Frequency The Receive Frequency screen displays the beltpack receiver frequency in MHz. The frequency cannot be changed in factorydefined groups, but can be changed in user-defined groups. To edit the RX frequency (User Groups Only), do the following: 1. Set the unit to the desired user-defined group and channels. See Groups and Channels Instructions. The menu structure in Figure 78 indicates how to get to the receive frequency screen. 2.
BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N Operation 67 Low Battery Alert Tone To change the transmit power setting, do the following: The beltpack sends an audio alert tone to the headset if battery life reaches 10%. The 1 kHz tone is heard for 0.5 seconds, every 30 seconds. The tone is only heard and set at the beltpack. 1. Push SET at the transmit power screen. 2. Using the UP/DOWN arrow buttons, select the power setting. 3. Push SET to place the unit at the indicated setting.
68 Operation BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N Squelch Screen Setting Off 1 2 12 The Squelch screen allows the user to adjust the beltpack squelch level. To adjust the squelch level, do the following: 1. Push SET at the squelch screen. The squelch setting flashes. 2. Using the UP/DOWN arrow buttons, select the squelch setting. A setting of 00 holds the squelch open for testing. WARNING: Do not set the squelch to 00 while wearing headphones with the volume turned up.
BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N LEDs Off/On The LED Off/On screen is used to disable all LEDs. This function is useful for users who do not wish to show LEDs in the dark. To turn LEDs on or off, do the following: 1. Push SET at the LED off/on screen. 2. Using the UP/DOWN arrow buttons, select the desired mode. Operation 69 Clear groups are displayed first. They are in group order. You can scroll down through groups using the DOWN button.
70 Operation BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N Factory Reset Setting Beltpack ID Factory Reset sets the beltpack to Group 1A, channel 1 and ERASES any user-defined groups in memory. It sets a unit to factory settings. It also sets the TALK buttons to their default modes. Several functions require the beltpack to know which base and channel it is associated with. To activate factory reset, do the following: > Press and hold MENU + SET + UP + DOWN for two (2) seconds. 1.
APPENDIX A Additional Resources
BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N 72 BTR-30N Menu Structure Start-up Screen
R1 R1 R1 R1 TX R1 0 = Clear 5 = Strong Signal Display receiver strength; 0 – 5: hi = 50mW Lo = 10mW -- = Off Function: Display current TX power of unit: Press [MENU] to exit to normal menus R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 May also be used to change beltpack ID. Function: View ID assigned to beltpack by base station. Press [MENU] to exit to normal menus [SET] iGPd CH 1-1 TX [SET] iGPd CH 1-1 TX Hold [ ] for 2 seconds = Flashing.
BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N 74 TR-32N Beltpack Screen Flowchart R1 R1 TX R1 CH TX R1 R2 R1 R2 TX R1 TX R1 R2 TX R1 R2 R2 TX R2 TX R1 R2 TX R2 05 CH R1 11/05/2019 Rev1 [SET] [MENU] R1 R2 [MENU] LEd on GP CH TX Auxiliary In Level Lights On/Off (Only if Aux In Active) Au GP [SET] [MENU] Auxiliary Input Au oFF GP CH [SET] [MENU] Headphone Audio R1 hP CH 4-P GP Stage Announce (SA) Wireless Talk Around (WTA) Lockout 1st Use Default Factory Reset Default R2 R2 TX R1
BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N 75 Frequency Bands The BTR-30N system operates over the following frequency ranges: – Base TX: 482-572 MHz – Base RX: 174-216 MHz The bands, US TV channels, and frequencies are shown in Figure 80.The UHF bands are 18 MHz wide. The VHF bands are 24 MHz wide. Bands F to C are always base transmit bands (beltpack receive bands). Bands 10-13 are always base receive bands (beltpack transmit bands). An F10 base station is comprised of an F band transmitter and a 10 band receiver.
76 BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N Frequency Plan There are 48 groups in a BTR-30N system. The 48 groups are divided up into 36 factory-defined groups and 12 user-defined groups. A group referenced to a base station is comprised of two TX channels and up to 12 RX channels. User-defined groups are blank initially and allow the user to enter their own frequencies. Factory-defined groups are composed of frequencies that cannot be modified by the user.
BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N 77 Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION DISTORTION - System’s audio quality seems distorted at medium to high input levels Reduce microphone gain by adjusting microphone gain control in software. HISS - System seems to produce a hiss which is undesirable. Check the gain setting on all beltpacks and the base. They may be too low or too high. Check to make sure you are still well within range of the base station. LOW OUTPUT - System produces a low output level.
78 BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N Battery Information Improper battery selection, use, installation, and care are the cause of numerous wireless systems failures. Battery Life TR-30N Alkaline, 11-13 hours typical Nickel-Metal Hybrid, 10-12 hours typical Alkaline Batteries: Alkaline batteries such as Eveready’s ENERGIZER and ENERGIZER INDUSTRIAL provide the most reliable operation in wireless transceivers. TR-32N The use of low cost carbon-zinc batteries is NOT recommended.
BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N 2-Wire Systems Specification 79
80 BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N Certificate Information FCC The RTS BTR-30N, TR-30N, and TR-32N Transmitter/receiver are type accepted under United States (FCC) Federal Communications Commission Part 74 and Part 15B, Licensing of this equipment is the user’s responsibility and licensibility depends on the user's classification, user’s application, and frequency selected. RTS strongly urges the user to contact the appropriate telecommunications authority for any clarification.
BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N 81 Canada Radio Certification The BTR-30N, TR-30N, and TR-32N transmitter/receiver are certified to Canada RSS-210 rules. This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's licence-exempt RSS(s).
82 BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N Europe This equipment is in compliance with the following directives: 2011/65/EU RoHS Directive with 2015/863 Amendment 2012/19/EU WEEE Directive 2014/53/EU RED Directive Please dispose of the base station and beltpacks at the end of their operational life by taking them to your closest collection point or recycling center. DO NOT throw in the trash. This equipment is intended for use in professional audio intercom applications.
BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N 83 Accessories and Replacement Parts ALP-700 450-760 MHz Bi-directional Log Periodic Antenna Model (CTN) No. ALP-700 ALP-450 450-900 MHz Log Periodic Antenna Includes mounting hardware and 10 feet (3 meters) coaxial cable with TNC connectors Model (CTN) No. ALP-450 ALP-600 520-760 MHz Bi-directional Log Periodic Antenna Includes mounting hardware and 10 feet (3 meters) coaxial cable with TNC connectors Model (CTN) No.
84 BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N BTR Power Cords North America Model (CTN) No. PC-USA U.K. Model (CTN) No. PC-UK European Model (CTN) No. PC-EURO BTR Intercom Dummy Load Telex type Model (CTN) No. TP-3 RTS type Model (CTN) No. TP-3R 2TX80N Dual transmit connector kit for BTR-30N SA Relay plug adapter Model (CTN) No. 2TX80N-KIT CONN, PCB 2-PIN 2MM, BLK, Printed 1-2 2862046 DC-LP Locking D.C. plug Plug D.C. 5.5 X 2.5 650102 BLC, BTR-30N Link Cable Model (CTN) No.
BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N 85 Base Station: Flexible Ground Independent UHF Dipole Antenna Band Color Frequency Coverage of Antenna FA-RW-RS Red/White 470 - 550 MHz FA-YW-RS Yellow/White 525 - 610 MHz Model (CTN) No. Frequency Band Designators F H A X X X B C X X Beltpack: Rubber duck VHF antenna Model No.
86 BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N Base Station: End-fed 1/2-wave VHF antenna Model No.
BTR-30N, TR-30N, TR-32N 87
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