TWS 16 PT UHF wireless system user manual
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Table of contents Table of contents 1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 5 2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 7 3 Features and scope of delivery.........................................................................................................
Table of contents 8 Protecting the environment..............................................................................................................
General notes 1 General notes This user manual contains important information on 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 other users, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore reserve the right to make changes without notice.
General notes 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 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.
Features and scope of delivery 3 Features and scope of delivery The UHF wireless system TWS 16 PT is ideal for professional audio transmission, for example, at events, on rock stages and concert halls, in theatres and musicals, or in nightclubs.
Features and scope of delivery the t.bone TWS 16 PT 800 MHz (item no. 183386) Your UHF wireless system TWS 16 PT has the following components: n 9.5" diversity receiver DS16R – Adjustable squelch – Two antennas for optimum reception quality – Very high sensitivity at a very high signal-to-noise ratio – Outputs: XLR, 1/4" socket – 9.
Features and scope of delivery the t.bone TWS 16 PT 854 MHz (item no. 183387) Your UHF wireless system TWS 16 PT has the following components: n 9.5" diversity receiver DS16R – Adjustable squelch – Two antennas for optimum reception quality – Very high sensitivity at a very high signal-to-noise ratio – Outputs: XLR, 1/4" socket – 9.
Features and scope of delivery the t.bone TWS 16 PT 863 MHz (item no. 183384) Your UHF wireless system TWS 16 PT has the following components: n 9.5" diversity receiver DS16R – Adjustable squelch – Two antennas for optimum reception quality – Very high sensitivity at a very high signal-to-noise ratio – Outputs: XLR, 1/4" socket – 9.
Features and scope of delivery the t.bone TWS 16 PT 600 MHz (item no. 269808) Your UHF wireless system TWS 16 PT has the following components: n 9.5" diversity receiver DS16R – Adjustable squelch – Two antennas for optimum reception quality – Very high sensitivity at a very high signal-to-noise ratio – Outputs: XLR, 1/4" socket – 9.
Features and scope of delivery the t.bone TWS 16 PT 740 MHz (item no. 269810) Your UHF wireless system TWS 16 PT has the following components: n 9.5" diversity receiver DS16R – Adjustable squelch – Two antennas for optimum reception quality – Very high sensitivity at a very high signal-to-noise ratio – Outputs: XLR, 1/4" socket – 9.
Features and scope of delivery the t.bone TWS 16 PT 821 MHz (item no. 273720) Your UHF wireless system TWS 16 PT has the following components: n 9.5" diversity receiver DS16R – Adjustable squelch – Two antennas for optimum reception quality – Very high sensitivity at a very high signal-to-noise ratio – Outputs: XLR, 1/4" socket – 9.
Installation and starting up 4 Installation and starting up 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. Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched 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 Receiver XLR connectors for signal output on the receiver The receiver offers a XLR mounting plug for signal output. Drawing and table indicate the XLR pin assignment (balanced).
Installation and starting up 1/4" phone socket for signal output on the receiver The receiver offers a 1/4" mono phone socket for signal output. Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment for a suitable TS jack.
Installation and starting up Rack mounting This device is designed for 9.5" rack mounting, it occupies 1 rack unit. The required mounting hardware is included. Two units can be mounted side by side in a 19" rack slot. Connect both units using the sup‐ plied connecting brackets as shown in the drawing below.
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Installation and starting up Connecting the supply voltage 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 starting up Hooking up audio connections and starting up Connect one of the audio outputs of the receiver to your mixer or amplifier. Make sure that only one of the two outputs of the receiver is used at the same time. Otherwise, interferences can by caused. First adjust the volume control (6) as follows: n If you use a microphone input of your mixer, turn the knob to about 1 o'clock. The audio level at the output sockets will be about 77 mV.
Installation and starting up 4.3 Transmitter Mini XLR connectors for signal input on the transmitter Inserting batteries The transmitter offers a mini XLR mounting plug for signal input. Drawing and table indicate the mini XLR pin assignment 1 Ground, shielding 2 Positive signal (+) 3 Negative signal (–) Open the battery compartment by sliding its lid in the direction of the arrow and insert the batteries. Carefully observe the correct polarity.
Installation and starting up Connecting a microphone to the transmitter n Make sure that the transmitter is switched off, the main switch (14) is in ‘OFF’ position. n Slide the ‘MIC/LINE’ switch (17) into the ’MIC’ position. n Adjust the amplification to a mid value using the ’GAIN’ control (20). Use a suitable screw‐ driver. n Connect the microphone cable to the input of the transmitter (mini XLR connector, 15). n Turn the transmitter on and test the transmission with the microphone.
Components and functions 5 Components and functions 5.1 Receiver Front panel (Art no.
Components and functions 1 POWER Main switch to turn the device on and off. 2 This indicator lights up red when the unit is turned on and operational. 3 CH Rotary control to select a channel 1 to 16 4 AF This indicator lights up red when an audio signal is received. 5 RF LEVEL These LEDs indicate the strength of the received carrier signal. The more LEDs light up, the better is the reception. If no LED is lit no signal is received.
Components and functions Front panel (Art no.
Components and functions 1 POWER Main switch to turn the device on and off. 2 CH Rotary control to select a channel 1 to 16 3 ON This indicator lights up red when the unit is turned on and operational. 4 RF LEVEL These LEDs indicate the strength of the received carrier signal. The more LEDs light up, the better is the reception. If no LED is lit no signal is received. 5 DIVERSITY This indicator shows which of the two antennas is currently used for signal transmission.
Components and functions Rear panel (Art no.
Components and functions 7 Tuned UHF antennas. The receiver evaluates the radio signal from both antennas and selects the signal with the highest quality for further processing.
Components and functions Rear panel (Art no.
Components and functions 7 Tuned UHF antennas. The receiver evaluates the radio signal from both antennas and selects automatically which signal has the best quality to be used for further processing.
Components and functions 5.2 Transmitter Front panel 13 Antenna 14 I/O Press the button for several seconds to turn the unit on or off. 15 INPUT Mini XLR mounting plug for the connection of a microphone or instrument 16 Battery compartment for two mignon cells (AA, LR6), 1.
Components and functions Rear panel 13 Antenna 14 I/O Press the button for several seconds to turn the unit on or off.
Components and functions Top side 13 Antenna 14 I/O Press the button for several seconds to turn the unit on or off. 15 INPUT Mini XLR mounting plug for the connection of a microphone or instrument 18 Clamp 21 Indicates that the device is turned on and that the battery supplies a sufficient voltage.
Components and functions Side view 13 Antenna 18 Clamp 19 CHANNEL Rotary control to select a channel 1 to 16 20 GAIN Rotary control to adjust the input sensitivity to the level of the input signal TWS 16 PT 39
Troubleshooting 6 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 operating voltage supply of transmitter and receiver. 2. Make sure that transmitter and receiver operate within the same frequency range. The respective frequency range is indicated on the units. 3. Are both transmitter and receiver set to the same channel? 4.
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Transmission is disrupted 1. Change the orientation of the antennas. 2. If you use more than one wireless system at the same time, control the fre‐ quencies and channels used. The systems should work within separate fre‐ quency ranges. 3. Also televisions, radios, or mobile phones can cause interference. Sound is distorted Change the setting of the ‘VOLUME’ controller on the receiver. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center.
Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications 7.1 Receiver Output XLR mounting plug, balanced 1/4" phone socket, unbalanced Carrier frequency UHF band (518…928 MHz) Modulation type Frequency modulation (FM) Oscillator PLL synthesizer, 15 or 16 channels, depending on model version Intermediate frequency 1: 243.95 MHz; 2: 10.7 MHz Frequency stability ± 0.
Technical specifications Input sensitivity 8 dBµV Selectivity > 50 dB Pilot tone 32.
Technical specifications 7.2 Transmitter Input Mini XLR mounting plug Carrier frequency UHF band (518…928 MHz) Modulation type Frequency modulation (FM) Oscillator PLL synthesizer, 15 or 16 channels, depending on model version Transmission power 10 mW max. Frequency stability ± 0,005 % Normal frequency deviation ±20 kHz Spurious emission > 60 dB below carrier frequency THD <1% Pilot tone 32.
Technical specifications Dimensions (W × D × H, w/o antenna) 70 mm × 30 mm × 96 mm Height with antenna 190 mm Weight (w/o batteries) 89 g TWS 16 PT 45
Technical specifications 7.3 Frequency charts the t.bone TWS 16 PT 800 MHz (Article no. 183386) Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) 1 800.875 9 806.625 2 801.375 10 807.375 3 802.375 11 807.875 4 803.125 12 808.375 5 803.875 13 809.125 6 804.500 14 810.250 7 805.125 15 810.875 8 805.875 16 811.
Technical specifications the t.bone TWS 16 PT 854 MHz (Article no. 183387) Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) 1 854.375 9 858.500 2 854.875 10 858.875 3 855.500 11 859.375 4 855.875 12 860.125 5 856.500 13 860.750 6 857.125 14 861.250 7 857.750 15 861.500 8 858.125 16 861.
Technical specifications the t.bone TWS 16 PT 863 MHz (Article no. 183384) Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) 1 863.125 9 863.250 2 863.375 10 863.500 3 863.625 11 863.750 4 864.000 12 864.125 5 864.250 13 864.375 6 864.500 14 864.625 7 864.750 15 864.875 8 864.
Technical specifications the t.bone TWS 16 PT 600 MHz (Article no. 269808) Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) 1 606.225 9 619.625 2 607.225 10 621.225 3 609.625 11 621.625 4 610.225 12 624.825 5 611.025 13 625.425 6 611.625 14 627.225 7 615.025 15 628.625 8 619.225 16 629.
Technical specifications the t.bone TWS 16 PT 740 MHz (Article no. 269810) Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) 1 740.625 9 746.625 2 741.375 10 747.250 3 742.375 11 747.875 4 743.125 12 748.500 5 743.750 13 749.375 6 744.375 14 750.125 7 745.250 15 750.875 8 745.875 16 751.
Technical specifications the t.bone TWS 16 PT 821 MHz (Article no. 273720) Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) 1 821.725 9 827.300 2 822.250 10 827.825 3 822.925 11 828.525 4 823.375 12 828.925 5 823.950 13 829.475 6 824.850 14 829.875 7 825.450 15 830.975 8 826.525 16 831.
Protecting the environment 8 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). 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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