freeU HT, freeU PT UHF 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.................................................................................................................................................... 6.1 Receiver............................................................................................................................................... 6.2 Handheld microphone................................................................................................................... 6.3 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.
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 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. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’ of this user manual.
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 UHF wireless system is particularly suitable for professional audio transmission, for example, at events, on rock stages and in concert halls, theatres, musicals or night clubs. UHF Wireless System freeU HT Item no. Name Frequency band 405081 the t.bone freeU HT 600 606 MHz…630 MHz 405079 the t.bone freeU HT 823 823 MHz…832 MHz 405083 the t.
Features The UHF Wireless System freeU HT is comprised of the following components: n 9.5" Diversity receiver – Two antennas for optimum reception quality – Infrared interface for sending the frequency selection from the receiver to the trans‐ mitter – Outputs: XLR, 1/4" jack socket – solid metal housing, 9.
Features UHF Wireless System freeU PT Item no. Name Pre-programmed fre‐ quency groups Available channels per group 405081 the t.bone freeU HT 600 10 10 405079 the t.bone freeU HT 823 10 10 405083 the t.bone freeU HT 863 4 4 Item no. Name Frequency band 405082 the t.bone freeU PT 600 606 MHz…630 MHz 405080 the t.bone freeU PT 823 823 MHz…832 MHz 405084 the t.
Features The UHF Wireless System freeU PT is comprised of the following components: n 9.5" Diversity receiver – Two antennas for optimum reception quality – Infrared interface for sending the frequency selection from the receiver to the trans‐ mitter – Outputs: XLR, 1/4" jack socket – solid metal housing, 9.
Features Item no. Name Pre-programmed fre‐ quency groups Available channels per group 405082 the t.bone freeU PT 600 10 10 405080 the t.bone freeU PT 823 10 10 405084 the t.
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 Connect 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 starting up Connecting audio and starting up Connect one of the audio outputs of the receiver to your mixer or your amplifier. Ensure that only one of the two outputs is ever used at a time, because faults might occur otherwise. 4.3 Handheld microphone Inserting batteries Unscrew the bottom housing section of the handheld microphone. Insert the batteries. Pay attention to the correct location of the poles. The correct battery arrangement is illustrated in the battery compartment.
Installation and starting up 4.4 Bodypack transmitter Inserting batteries Squeeze the battery compartment lid, flip it open and and insert the batteries. Pay attention to the correct location of the poles. Close the battery compartment and switch the transmitter on. Connecting microphone of instrument n Ensure that the transmitter is switched off. n Connect the microphone or instrument cable to the input on the transmitter (mini-XLR panel connector).
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 Display 3 [IR] Infrared sensor 4 Increases the displayed value by one. 5 [SET] Opens the menu. 6 Decreases the displayed value by one.
Connections and controls 7 [VOLUME] Volume control to adjust the audio output level. 11 UHF antennas.
Connections and controls Rear panel BALANCED OUTPUT POWER INPUT 12–18V=/500mA ) UNBALANCED OUTPUT * ANT B + ANT A , 8 [DC INPUT 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. 9 [UNBALANCED OUTPUT] 1/4" phone socket as unbalanced audio signal output for direct connection to a mixer, a power amp or recording device.
Connections and controls 10 [BALANCED OUTPUT] XLR panel plug as balanced audio signal output for direct connection to a mixer, a power amp or recording device. 11 [ANT A], [ANT B] UHF antenna connections.
Connections and controls Display -. / 0 12 [AF] Level display for the audio signal. 13 [RF] Level indicator for the received radio signal. 14 [GROUP] 3 2 1 Indicates the selected frequency group. 15 [CHANNEL] Indicates the selected channel. 16 [IR] Indicates data transfer via infrared interface.
Connections and controls 17 [ANT-A], [ANT-B] Shows which of the two antennas is currently being used for signal transmission. 18 [FREQ] Indicates the frequency that is assigned to the set combination of frequency group and channel.
Connections and controls 5.
Connections and controls 21 Display 22 Microphone head grill to prevent damage and to reduce wind and breath noise. 23 Infrared sensor 24 Main switch Slide the switch all the way forward to turn on the microphone. Slide it all the way back to turn it off. Set the switch to the centre position to mute the microphone. 25 Lower housing part. Unscrew to open. Make sure that you screw open the complete lower housing part. Caution! Do not screw open the threaded ring (left-hand thread) above the antenna.
Connections and controls Display = > ? A 28 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. 29 [GROUP] Indicates the selected frequency group. 30 [CHANNEL] Indicates the selected channel. B 31 [IR] Indicates data transfer via infrared interface. 32 Indicates the set frequency that is assigned to the set combination of frequency group and channel.
Connections and controls 5.3 Bodypack transmitter L K NAME BANK CH M FREQ P IR SET Q T R U S N 2X1.5V 2X1.
Connections and controls 41 Display 42 Antenna 43 Increases the displayed value by one. 44 Opens the menu. 45 Decreases the displayed value by one. 46 [IR] Infrared sensor 47 Battery holder for two round cell batteries (AA, LR06), 1.5 V or comparable rechargeable batteries. 48 Mini-XLR chassis plug for connecting a microphone or instrument.
Connections and controls 50 Main switch Press the switch for several seconds to switch the device on or off. 51 Retaining clamp Display W X V NAME BANK CH 52, 53, [NAME], [BANK], [CH] 54 No function. 55 [FREQ] Indicates the set frequency that is assigned to the set combination of frequency group and channel. 56 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.
Operating 6 Operating 6.1 Receiver Turning the receiver on / off Turn on the power using the main switch. ð The display is activated. The device is operational. Now, you can make the desired settings.
Operating Selecting frequency group and channel 1. Press . ð The [GROUP] display blinks. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the frequency group. 3. Press to confirm the selection. ð The selected setting is accepted. The [CHANNEL] display blinks. 4. Use the arrow keys to select a channel within the set frequency group. 5. Press to confirm the selection. ð The selected setting is accepted. The [PO.x] display blinks. 6.
Operating Check the frequency Press on the receiver repeatedly until the display shows ‘SCAN’ . ð The ‘SCAN’ display blinks. The device checks the set combination of frequency group and channel on possible interferences. If the set channel is free, the display shows the frequency with the status message ‘PF’ . If the set channel is not free, the display shows the frequency without the status message ‘PF’ . In this case search for a free channel. Searching for a free channel 1.
Operating Synchronising the receiver with the transmitter 1. Press and hold on the receiver until the display shows ‘F---’ . ð The ‘IR’ display blinks. 2. Hold the infrared sensor of the transmitter near the infrared interface of the receiver. ð The settings of the receiver are transmitted to the transmitter. 3. Once the synchronisation is finished, the display returns to the default state and ‘IR’ lights permanently. 1. Disconnect the power adapter of the receiver from the power supply. 2.
Operating 6.2 Handheld microphone Turning the microphone on / off 1. Slide the switch all the way forward (ON) to turn on the microphone. 2. Slide the switch all the way back (OFF) to turn it off. 3. Set the switch to the centre position to mute the microphone. 1. Prepare the receiver for the synchronisation ( Ä ‘Synchronising the receiver with the trans‐ mitter’ on page 39). 2. Hold the infrared sensor of the microphone near the infrared interface of the receiver.
Operating 6.3 Bodypack transmitter Turn the bodypack transmitter on / off 1. Briefly press the main switch on the top of the unit to turn the bodypack transmitter on. ð The display shows the frequency and the charging level of the batteries. The device is operational. 2. Hold down the main switch on the top of the unit to turn the bodypack transmitter off. ð The display shows ‘OFF’ for a few seconds. Then the display turns black. The unit is turned off.
Operating Synchronising the bodypack transmitter with the receiver 1. Prepare the receiver for the synchronisation ( Ä ‘Synchronising the receiver with the trans‐ mitter’ on page 39). 2. Press the lid of the battery compartment of the bodypack transmitter on one side and flip the lid open. The infrared sensor [IR] of the unit is located above the batteries. 3. Hold the infrared sensor of the bodypack transmitter near the infrared interface of the receiver.
Operating Setting the frequency manually If you don't want to synchronise the transmitter with the receiver using the infrared interface, you can also set the transmission frequency manually. 1. Press the lid of the battery compartment of the bodypack transmitter on one side and flip the lid open. The buttons for operating the unit are located above the batteries. The buttons for operating the unit are located in a recess. Use a ballpen or another suitable sharp tool to press the buttons. 2.
Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications 7.
Technical specifications Operating voltage 12 V Dimensions (W × H × D, without antennas) 210 mm × 44 mm × 170 mm Weight 865 g Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) / 500 mA, centre positive Carrier frequency, frequency band, number of channels, bandwidth, switching bandwidth and modulation type correspond to those of the transmitter.
Technical specifications Further information Frequency band UHF Diversity Yes Switchable frequencies Yes Detachable antennas Yes Pilot tone Yes UHF wireless system 46
Technical specifications 7.2 Handheld microphone the t.bone freeU HT 600 (item no. 405081) the t.bone freeU HT 823 (item no. 405079) the t.bone freeU HT 863 (item no. 405083) Carrier frequency UHF band (600 MHz…952 MHz) Frequency range 606 MHz…630 MHz 823 MHz…832 MHz 863 MHz…865 MHz Max. transmission power Adjustable in four levels: Adjustable in four levels: 10 mW PO.1: 5 mW PO.1: 5 mW PO.2: 10 mW PO.2: 10 mW PO.3: 15 mW PO.3: 15 mW PO.4: 30 mW PO.
Technical specifications the t.bone freeU HT 600 (item no. 405081) the t.bone freeU HT 823 (item no. 405079) the t.bone freeU HT 863 (item no. 405083) Number of channels 100 (10 pre-programmed fre‐ 100 (10 pre-programmed quency groups, each with 10 frequency groups, each channels available) with 10 channels available) 16 (4 pre-programmed fre‐ quency groups, each with 4 channels available) Max.
Technical specifications the t.bone freeU HT 600 (item no. 405081) Ambient condi‐ tions the t.bone freeU HT 823 (item no. 405079) the t.bone freeU HT 863 (item no.
Technical specifications 7.3 Bodypack transmitter the t.bone freeU PT 600 (item no. 405082) the t.bone freeU PT 823 (item no. 405080) the t.bone freeU PT 863 (item no. 405084) Carrier frequency UHF band (600 MHz…952 MHz) Frequency range 606 MHz…630 MHz 823 MHz…832 MHz 863 MHz…865 MHz Max. transmission power Adjustable in four levels: Adjustable in four levels: 10 mW PO.1: 5 mW PO.1: 5 mW PO.2: 10 mW PO.2: 10 mW PO.3: 15 mW PO.3: 15 mW PO.4: 30 mW PO.
Technical specifications the t.bone freeU PT 600 (item no. 405082) the t.bone freeU PT 823 (item no. 405080) the t.bone freeU PT 863 (item no. 405084) Number of channels 100 (10 pre-programmed fre‐ 100 (10 pre-programmed quency groups, each with 10 frequency groups, each channels available) with 10 channels available) 16 (4 pre-programmed fre‐ quency groups, each with 4 channels available) Max.
Technical specifications Further information Max. number of radio links the t.bone freeU PT 600 (item no. 405082) the t.bone freeU PT 823 (item no. 405080) the t.bone freeU PT 863 (item no.
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 freeU HT, freeU PT 55
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 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? 4. Test the connection between the receiver and the connected audio device (amplifier, 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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