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Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
Table of contents 6.2 Transmitter......................................................................................................................................... 40 7 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 44 7.1 Transmitter......................................................................................................................................... 44 7.2 Receiver...................
General information 1 General information This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual. Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to change. free solo HT 1.
General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. free solo HT 1.
General information Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: 1. Switch on the device. 2. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. 3. Switch off the device. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. free solo HT 1.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for the wireless transmission of audio signals from micro‐ phones or instruments to amplifiers or active speakers. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices. NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only.
Safety instructions NOTICE! External power supply The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual cur‐ rent circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and pos‐ sibly the user.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible damage by leaking batteries Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device. Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period. free solo HT 1.
Features 3 Features The UHF wireless system is particularly suitable for professional audio transmission, for example, at events, on rock stages and in concert halls, theatres, musicals or discotheques. Your UHF wireless system free solo HT 1.8 GHz consists of the following components: n 9.
Installation and operation 4 Installation and operation 4.1 General Information Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. Create all connections while the device is off.
Installation and operation Notes on wireless transmission n This device utilizes frequencies that are not harmonized within the European Union (EU) and therefore may only be used in certain EU member states. In all European countries, the frequencies used for the transmission of audio signals are strictly regulated. Before you start, make sure the frequencies are allowed in the respective country and check whether the operation must be reported to the appropriate authority.
Installation and operation Connecting the power supply NOTICE! External power supply The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual cur‐ rent circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and pos‐ sibly the user.
Installation and operation Attaching the antennas Attach the included antennas to the rear panel of the transmitter. To improve the transmission quality and to adapt to the spatial conditions they are rotatable and swivelling. In case the space provided on the device for direct assembly of the antennas is not sufficient, for example because the space on the rack is narrow, you can use the optionally available coaxial cable to assemble the antennas separately from the device.
Connections and controls 5 Connections and controls 5.1 Receiver Front panel free solo HT 1.
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Connections and controls 1 [POWER] Press the switch for several seconds to switch the device on or off. Press the switch once briefly to mute the device. All previous settings are retained even when you switch the device off and disconnect it from the mains. 2 Infra red receiver. 3 [ADL] Starts the synchronization of the settings with the transmitter. 4 Display. 5 [SET] Opens the menu. 6 Increases the displayed value by one. 7 Decreases the displayed value by one. free solo HT 1.
Connections and controls 8 [AUTO] Starts an automatic search to find a free channel. 12, 13 Suitable UHF antennas. The receiver evaluates the radio signal from both antennas and selects the signal with the higher quality for further processing.
Connections and controls Rear panel free solo HT 1.
Connections and controls 9 [DC 12-18V] Socket for connecting the supplied AC power supply. If you are using a different power supply, observe the correct voltage, the polarity of the plug and the power consumption. 10 [BALANCED OUTPUT] Male XLR panel connector as symmetrical audio signal output for direct connection with a mixer, a power amplifier, or a recording device.
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Connections and controls 15 [RF] Shows the level of the radio signal received. 16 [AF] Level display for the audio signal. 17 [GP] Indicates the selected frequency group. 18 [CH] Indicates the selected channel. 19 [GAIN] 20 [RF] 21 [SQL] Shows the set squelch level for the radio signal. Setting the squelch too will lower the dynamics of the system. 22 [AUTO] Shows that an automatic search is running to find a free channel.
Connections and controls 23 [IR] Shows that an infra red signal is being received 24 [MHz] Indicates the frequency that is assigned to the set combination of frequency group and channel. 25 [ANT.A], [ANT.B] Shows which of the two antennas is currently being used for signal transmission. free solo HT 1.
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Connections and controls 31 Display. 32 Microphone head grill to protect from damage and reduce wind and breathing noise. 33 Main switch Press the switch for several seconds to switch the device on or off. Press the switch once briefly to mute or unmute the microphone. 34 Bottom housing section. Unscrew to open. 35 [SET] Press the switch for several seconds to open the menu. 36 [SEL] Selects a menu item. 37 Indicating the frequency range in which the device operates.
Connections and controls 38 Battery holder for two round cell batteries (AA, LR06), 1.5 V or comparable rechargeable batteries. 39 Infra red sensor. free solo HT 1.
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Connections and controls 51 [MHz] Indicates the set frequency. 56 [GP] | [CH] In menu mode: Indicates the frequency that is assigned to the set combination of frequency group and channel. 54 Battery level indicator. Replace the batteries when only one blinking bar remains displayed. Reduces the voltage of the batteries even further if the transmitter is automatically switched off. The battery status is also shown on the receiver. 55 Shows that the transmitter has been muted.
Operating 6 Operating 6.1 Receiver Select frequency 1. Press [SET]. ð The [GP] display blinks. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the frequency group. Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð The [CH] display blinks. 3. Use the arrow keys to select a channel within the set frequency group. free solo HT 1.
Operating If you have selected frequency group ‘U’ , you can use the arrow keys to set the fre‐ quency directly in 25-kHz increments. First set the value before the decimal point, and press [SET]. Then set the value after the decimal point. Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð The display shows that the receiver is being adjusted to the new frequency. After a few seconds, the display shows the normal sate again.
Operating Synchronizing transmitter and receiver 1. Open the transmitter to expose the infra red sensor. 2. Press [ADL]. The [IR] display blinks. 3. Hold the infrared sensor of the transmitter near the infrared interface of the receiver within ten seconds. 4. When synchronization has been successfully completed, the [IR] display stops blinking. ð After three seconds, the display shows the default state again. Set the output level Use the arrow buttons to set the output level. free solo HT 1.
Operating Setting squelch 1. Hold down [SET] until the [SQ] area blinks on the display. 2. Use the arrow buttons to set the desired value. The current value is shown on the right side of the display. 3. Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð After three seconds, the display shows the default state again.
Operating Automatic search for a free channel 1. Press [AUTO]. ð The [AUTO] display blinks; the display shows the number of free channels available. 2. Use the arrow keys to select one of the free channels. Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð After three seconds, the display shows the default state again. 3. If the system does not find a free channel within five seconds, it automatically returns to the default state. free solo HT 1.
Operating Key lock 1. Hold down [SET] until the symbol appears. ð All keys except for the main switch are locked. 2. To unlock the keypad, press [SET], until the symbol is no longer visible. ð The keys have their original function again. 6.2 Transmitter The keys for operating the device are accessible if you unscrew the bottom housing section.
Operating Select frequency If you don't wish to synchronize the transmitter with the receiver using the infra red interface, you can set the transmitting frequency manually in the configurable frequency group (user bank). 1. Keep pressing [SET] until the value in the [GP] field blinks on the display. 2. Use [SEL] to select the frequency group. Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð The number in the [CH] field blinks. 3. Use [SEL] to select a channel within the set frequency group.
Operating Setting gain 1. Keep pressing [SET] until the number in the [GAIN] field blinks on the display. 2. Use [SEL] to change the transmitter gain in increments of 3 dB (–6 dB, –3 dB, 0 dB). Press [SET] to confirm the selection. Press the main switch to close the menu without making any changes. Setting transmitter power 1. Keep pressing [SET] until the 2. Use [SEL] to change the transmitter power (5 mW, 10 mW, 20 mW). symbol blinks on the display. Press [SET] to confirm the selection.
Operating Displaying frequency group and channel 1. Press [SEL]. ð The display shows the frequency group and channel being used. 2. Press [SEL] or wait five seconds to return to default state. 1. Hold down [SEL] until the symbol appears. Key lock ð All keys except for the main switch are locked. 2. To unlock the keypad, press [SET] until the symbol is no longer visible. ð The keys have their original function again. free solo HT 1.
Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications 7.1 Transmitter Carrier frequency UHF band (600 MHz…1.
Technical specifications THD < 0,5 % Signal-to-noise ratio > 102 dB (A) Operating supply voltage 2 AA cells (LR6, 1.5 V) or corresponding rechargeable batteries Operating time > 8 h (with alkaline cells) Dimensions (L × D) 246 mm × 53 mm Weight 250 g 7.2 Receiver Outputs XLR chassis plug, balanced 1/4" phone socket, unbalanced Sensitivity –102 dBm NF frequency response 50 Hz…15 kHz (±3 dB) free solo HT 1.
Technical specifications THD < 0.8 % Signal-to-noise ratio > 105 dB (A) Operating supply voltage DC 12 V Dimensions (W × D × H, without antennas) 212 mm × 160 mm × 44 mm Weight 900 g , 500 mA Carrier frequency, frequency band, number of channels, bandwidth, switching bandwidth and modulation type of receiver and transmitter are identical.
Plug and connection assignment 8 Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.
Plug and connection assignment In a professional environment, therefore, the balanced transmission is preferred, because this enables an undisturbed transmission of signals over long distances. In addition to the conduc‐ tors ‘Ground’ and ‘Signal’, in a balanced transmission a second core is added. This also transfers the signal, but phase-shifted by 180°. Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized.
Plug and connection assignment 1/4" TRS phone plug (mono, bal‐ anced) 1 Signal (in phase, +) 2 Signal (out of phase, –) 3 Ground 1 Ground, shielding 2 Signal (in phase, +) 3 Signal (out of phase, –) 4 Shielding on plug housing (option) XLR plug (balanced) free solo HT 1.
Troubleshooting 9 Troubleshooting In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation.
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy No sound 1. Check the power supply of the transmitter and receiver. 2. Make sure that both transmitter and receiver operate in the same frequency range. The frequency range is stated on the devices. 3. Are both transmitter and receiver set to the same channel? 4. Check the connection between the receiver and the connected audio device (amp, mixer).
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy 2. If you use more than one wireless system at the same time, check the used frequencies and channels. 3. Interference can also be caused by other radio or in-ear systems. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de.
Protecting the environment 10 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are fed to a recovery. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.
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