GigA Pro Body Set wireless system user manual
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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 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 33 6.1 Receiver............................................................................................................................................... 33 6.2 Bodypack transmitter.....................................................................................................................
General information 1 General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
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. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ .
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. Cross-references Switch off the device. References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-reference to jump to the specified location.
General information 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. 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. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone.
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 WARNING! Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium batteries can cause severe injuries. Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present section. NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries. Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting bat‐ teries. 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.
Features 3 Features The Wireless System GigA Pro Body Set consists of the following components: n 9.
Features – Infrared interface for ACT sync n Battery charging station GigA Pro BC2 n Instrument cable The system operates at 2.400 GHz … 2.4835 GHz and is worldwide free of charge and registra‐ tion.
Installation and starting up 4 Installation and starting up 4.1 General Information Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product 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 starting up 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 starting up 4.2 Dealing with lithium batteries WARNING! Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium bat‐ teries can cause severe injuries. Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present sec‐ tion. When handled correctly and appropriately lithium batteries pose no risk. Store lithium batteries in a cool, dry place, ideally in the original packaging.
Installation and starting up Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable lithium batteries. When charging lithium bat‐ teries you must use a suitable charging device intended for the purpose. Before disposing of the device remove the lithium batteries. Protect used lithium batteries against potential short circuits, e.g. by covering the poles with adhesive tape. Only use powder extinguishers or other suitable extinguishing agents to extinguish a burning lithium battery. 4.
Installation and starting up Connect the voltage 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.
Connections and controls 5 Connections and controls 5.
Connections and controls 1 [POWER] Press the switch to switch the device on or off. All previous settings are retained even when you switch the device off and disconnect it from the mains. 2 [CONTROL] Press the jog wheel to open the menu and rotate it to select a menu item. Press the jog wheel again to call up the menu item. 3 Display 4 [ACT] Starts the synchronization of the settings with the transmitter.
Connections and controls Rear panel GigA Pro Body Set 23
Connections and controls 5 Antenna 6 [OUTPUT] 1/4" phone socket as unbalanced audio signal output for direct connection to a mixer, a power amplifier or recording device. 7 [BALANCED OUT] Male XLR panel connector as symmetrical audio signal output for direct connection with a mixer, a power amplifier, or a recording device. 8 [DC IN] 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.
Connections and controls Display 9 Output signal level 10 [CH] Display of the selected channel 11 Bass filter Symbol visible: Bass filter active Symbol invisible: Bass filter not active 12 Write protection Lock icon open: Write protection not active Lock icon closed: Write protection active 13 Gain 14 [ID] Displays the selected ID code GigA Pro Body Set 25
Connections and controls 15 Displays the battery status of the transmitter from which the device just received a signal. ‘10%’ : Battery change required ‘T×OFF’ : The transmitter is turned off.
Connections and controls Display during automatic channel evaluation 18 ‘RF’ Current evaluation result. Here, the vertical bars indicate how strong the interfer‐ ences on the respective channel are. The ‘T+’ symbol indicates the currently used channel. The ‘T!’ symbol is displayed for channels that are occupied by other devices. The symbols flash for the channel currently being tested. 19 ‘CH’ Available channel numbers. The channel currently selected with the jog wheel is highlighted.
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Connections and controls 1 [ON] Main switch. Press the switch for several seconds to switch the device on or off. 2 Antenna 3 [AF] Transmitter mute button. The switch lights up when the transmitter is active. Press the button to mute the trans‐ mitter. 4 Mini-XLR chassis plug for connecting a microphone or instrument. 5 Battery status indicator If the last remaining segment lights up red, at most 25% of the battery capacity remains. 6 3.
Connections and controls 9 [ACT] Infrared sensor Under the battery compartment cover is the button for resetting the battery monitor.
Connections and controls 5.
Connections and controls 1 Power indicator. Lights up when the device is connected to the power supply. 2 Combined charging bays, suitable for handheld microphones, Bodypack transmitters and type ICR-18500 recharge‐ able lithium-ion batteries. 3, 4 Charging indicator for both charging bays. The red LED lights during charging, while the green LED will light up when the device is charged. 5 Storage options for IMR-18500 type lithium-ion batteries. 6 Connector for the supplied power supply adapter.
Operating 6 Operating 6.1 Receiver Switching on the receiver Requirements: All transmitters are switched off. The volume control of the mixer is set to min‐ imum volume. Press [POWER] to turn the device on. ð The display shows the current settings. How to navigate in the menu 1. Press the jog wheel to open the main menu or to open a menu item. 2. Turn the jog wheel left or right to select a menu item. 3. Press the jog wheel to call up the selected menu item. 4.
Operating 6. Turn the jog wheel left or right to select the menu item ‘Exit&Save’ . 7. Press the jog wheel to to save the settings and return to the home screen.
Operating Selecting channel and ID In this menu the channel number is selected. The ID adjustable in addition to the channel increases the transmission reliability. 1. Press the jog wheel to open the main menu. 2. Turn the jog wheel until the menu item ‘Channel&ID’ appears. Press the jog wheel to call up the menu item. ð The current channel number and ID are displayed. The cursor is positioned on the channel number. 3. Turn the jog wheel left or right to select the desired channel.
Operating Gain setting 1. Press the jog wheel to open the main menu. 2. Turn the jog wheel until the menu item ‘AudioGain’ appears. Press the jog wheel to call up the menu item. ð The current gain setting is displayed. The cursor is positioned on the dB value. 3. Turn the jog wheel left or right to select a dB value between -10 db and +20 dB. The setting is made in steps of 1 dB. Press the jog wheel to confirm the selection. 4. Turn the jog wheel left or right to select the menu item ‘Exit&Save’ .
Operating 3. Turn the jog wheel left or right to select ‘ON’ if you want to activate the bass filter. The filter is used to suppress annoying hum or rumbling noises. or Turn the jog wheel left or right to select ‘OFF’ if you want to deactivate the bass filter. Press the jog wheel to confirm the selection. 4. Turn the jog wheel left or right to select the menu item ‘Exit&Save’ . 5. Press the jog wheel to to save the settings and return to the home screen.
Operating Adjusting radio signal level 1. Press the jog wheel to open the main menu. 2. Turn the jog wheel until the menu item ‘RFPower’ appears. Press the jog wheel to call up the menu item. ð The last selected setting is displayed. 3. Turn the jog wheel left or right to select ‘High’ if you want to set a high level. or Turn the jog wheel left or right to select ‘Low’ if you want to set a low level. Press the jog wheel to confirm the selection. 4.
Operating Automatic channel evaluation 1. Press the jog wheel to open the main menu. 2. Turn the jog wheel until the menu item ‘ChannelScan’ appears. Press the jog wheel to start the automatic channel evaluation. ð The evaluation result is displayed. Here, the vertical bars indicate how strong the interferences on the respective channel are. The ‘T+’ symbol indicates the currently used channel. The ‘T!’ symbol is displayed for channels that are occupied by other devices.
Operating 1. Press the jog wheel to open the main menu. 2. Turn the jog wheel until the menu item ‘SetLock’ appears. Press the jog wheel to call up the menu item. 3. Turn the jog wheel left or right to select ‘NO’ if you you do not want to set write protec‐ tion. or Turn the jog wheel left or right to select ‘YES’ if you want to set write protection. Press the jog wheel to confirm the selection. 4. Turn the jog wheel left or right to select the menu item ‘Exit&Save’ . 5.
Operating 3. Press the jog wheel to close the display. 4. Turn the jog wheel left or right to select the menu item ‘Exit&Save’ . 5. Press the jog wheel to return to the home screen. 1. Turn on the transmitter and point the infrared sensor of the transmitter directly at the [ACT] button of the receiver. 2. Press [ACT]. Synchronizing transmitter and receiver ð The message ‘ACT...’ in the display indicates that the synchronization is running. 3.
Operating 6.2 Bodypack transmitter Engaging transmitter 1. Connect a microphone or your instrument to the Mini XLR chassis plug before turning on the transmitter. Make sure to screw plug and socket together. If you want to use an available external mute switch, connect it also before turning it on. 2. Press [ON]. ð The battery level indicator and the [AF] button light up. 3. If the last remaining segment of the battery level indicator lights up red, at most 25 % of the battery capacity remains.
Operating Battery replacement 1. Turn the transmitter off. 2. Press the two side latches together to open the battery compartment cover. 3. Remove the empty battery and replace it with a charged one. Observe the correct polarity. Seen from the front, the positive pole is on the right side. 4. Should the transmitter also fail to work with a freshly charged battery, turn the trans‐ mitter off. Press the button to reset the battery monitor to ‘wake up’ the battery. 5.
Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications 7.1 Receiver Number of systems that can be operated in parallel 8 systems Input connections Power supply Connector for power adapter Output connections Audio signal XLR chassis plug, balanced 1 × 1/4" jack socket (unbalanced) Output level adjustment –10 dB … +20 dB Frequency range 2.400 GHz … 2.4835 GHz Sensitivity –95 dBm Total harmonic distortion (THD) 0.1 % Signal-to-noise ratio > 115 dB (A) Audio sampling rate 24 bit / 44.
Technical specifications NF frequency response 20 Hz … 20 kHz (–2 dB) Power consumption 1.6 W Power supply External power adapter, 100 - 240 V Operating voltage 12 – 15 V Installation 19", 1 RU Dimensions (W × H × D, without antennas) 210 mm × 44 mm × 180 mm Weight 0.
Technical specifications 7.2 Bodypack transmitter Frequency of operation 2.400 GHz … 2.4835 GHz Max. transmission power 10 mW Maximum input level 6.5 dBV Input impedance 1,0 MΩ Range (free field) Up to 100 m Battery / rechargeable battery Battery type 1 × lithium-ion rechargeable battery ICR-18500 Voltage 3.
Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) 7.3 Rechargeable battery station Suitable for Battery type Lithium-ion rechargeable battery ICR-18500 Voltage 3.7 V Capacity 1400 mAh Charging current approx. 500 mA Power supply External power adapter, 100 - 240 V Operating voltage 10 - 15 V Current consumption approx.
Technical specifications Dimensions (W × H × D) 92 mm × 78 mm × 158 mm Weight 313 g Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Further information Diversity Yes Switchable frequencies Yes Detachable antennas No Pilot tone No Max.
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 Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference.
Plug and connection assignment XLR plug (balanced) 1 Ground, shielding 2 Signal (in phase, +) 3 Signal (out of phase, –) 4 Shielding on plug housing (option) 1 Ground 2 Positive signal (+) 3 Negative signal (–) Mini XLR GigA Pro Body Set 51
Troubleshooting 9 Troubleshooting In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: Symptom Remedy No sound 1. Check the power supply of transmitter and receiver. 2. Make sure that transmitter and receiver are operating in the same frequency range. The frequency range can be found on the devices. 3. Are transmitter and receiver set to the same channel and ID? 4.
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy 6. Make sure that no metal objects near the transmitter or receiver obstruct the transmission. Transmission is interrupted 1. Modify the orientation of the antennas. 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.
Protecting the environment 10 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the 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 of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. 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 of 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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