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  • Page 1 TWS 16 BT UHF wireless system user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 17.11.2015, ID: 269805...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation and starting up........................ 17 4.1 General information........................17 4.2 Receiver............................... 19 4.3 Transmitter............................24 Components and functions........................ 26 5.1 Receiver............................... 26 5.2 Transmitter............................30 Troubleshooting............................33 Technical specifications........................35 7.1 Receiver............................... 35 7.2 Transmitter............................37 7.3 Frequency charts..........................39 TWS 16 BT...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Protecting the environment......................45 UHF wireless system...

  • Page 5: General Notes

    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. TWS 16 BT...
  • Page 6 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. UHF wireless system...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety. TWS 16 BT...
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 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 batteries. TWS 16 BT...
  • Page 10 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. UHF wireless system...

  • Page 11: Features And Scope Of Delivery

    Features and scope of delivery Features and scope of delivery The UHF wireless system TWS 16 BT is ideal for professional audio transmission, for example, at events, on rock stages and concert halls, in theatres and musicals, or in nightclubs.
  • Page 12 Features and scope of delivery the t.bone TWS 16 BT 854 MHz Your UHF wireless system TWS 16 BT has the following components: (item no. 223628) 9.5" diversity receiver DS16R – Adjustable squelch – Two antennas for optimum reception quality –...
  • Page 13 Features and scope of delivery the t.bone TWS 16 BT 863 MHz Your UHF wireless system TWS 16 BT has the following components: (item no. 223629) 9.5" diversity receiver DS16R – Adjustable squelch – Two antennas for optimum reception quality –...
  • Page 14 Features and scope of delivery the t.bone TWS 16 BT 600 MHz Your UHF wireless system TWS 16 BT has the following components: (item no. 269805) 9.5" diversity receiver DS16R – Adjustable squelch – Two antennas for optimum reception quality –...
  • Page 15 Features and scope of delivery the t.bone TWS 16 BT 740 MHz Your UHF wireless system TWS 16 BT has the following components: (item no. 269807) 9.5" diversity receiver DS16R – Adjustable squelch – Two antennas for optimum reception quality –...
  • Page 16 Features and scope of delivery the t.bone TWS 16 BT 821 MHz Your UHF wireless system TWS 16 BT has the following components: (item no. 273716) 9.5" diversity receiver DS16R – Adjustable squelch – Two antennas for optimum reception quality –...

  • Page 17: Installation And Starting Up

    Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high- quality cables for all connections. TWS 16 BT...
  • Page 18 For more information, please visit: http://www.thomann.de. Make sure that transmitter and receiver are both tuned to the same channel.

  • Page 19: Receiver

    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). Ground, shielding Positive signal (+) Negative signal (–) TWS 16 BT...
  • Page 20 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. Signal Ground, shielding UHF wireless system...
  • Page 21 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. TWS 16 BT...
  • Page 22 Installation and starting up UHF wireless system...
  • Page 23 Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and when the device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire. First connect the AC adaptor to the receiver and then plug the adaptor into the outlet. TWS 16 BT...

  • Page 24: Transmitter

    Installation and starting up Hooking up audio connections Connect one of the audio outputs of the receiver to your mixer or amplifier. Make sure that and starting up only one of the two outputs of the receiver is used at the same time. Otherwise, interferences can by caused.
  • Page 25 If you notice disturbing noises by direct air flow attach the supplied windscreen on the microphone. Turn on the transmitter and the receiver and test the transmission by playing the instru‐ ment. If necessary, adjust the gain of the transmitter (using the ‘GAIN’) and the levels on your mixer or amp. TWS 16 BT...

  • Page 26: Components And Functions

    Components and functions Components and functions 5.1 Receiver Front panel UHF wireless system...
  • Page 27 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. 6 VOLUME Use this control to adjust the output level of the two audio outputs on the rear panel. TWS 16 BT...
  • Page 28 Components and functions Rear panel UHF wireless system...
  • Page 29 12 DC INPUT Connect the supplied wall plug transformer to this socket. If you want to use a different power supply you have to consider the correct voltage, polarity of the plug, and the power consumption. TWS 16 BT...

  • Page 30: Transmitter

    Components and functions 5.2 Transmitter UHF wireless system...
  • Page 31 16 GAIN Rotary control to adjust the input sensitivity to the level of the input signal. 17 Adjustable clip to be connected to your instrument. 18 Gooseneck 19 CHANNEL Rotary control to select a channel 1 to 16. TWS 16 BT...
  • Page 32 Components and functions 20 Battery compartment for one micro battery (AAA, LR03), 1.5 V or rechargeable battery. 21 Indication of the frequency range in which the device operates. This specification must match the indication printed on the underside of the receiver. UHF wireless system...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    5. Try to improve the transmission by moving the transmitter closer to the receiver. Maybe the ‘SQUELCH’ controller is set too high. 6. See if any metal parts near the transmitter or receiver interfere with the trans‐ mission. TWS 16 BT...
  • Page 34 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. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. UHF wireless system...

  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    1: 243.95 MHz; 2: 10.7 MHz ± 0.005 % Frequency stability Signal-to-noise ratio > 94 dB, @ 48 kHz deviation and 60 dBµV from antenna input ± 20 kHz Normal deviation Image and spurious rejection 80 dB min. TWS 16 BT...
  • Page 36 Technical specifications Input sensitivity 8 dBµV Selectivity > 50 dB Pilot tone 32.768 kHz Audio frequency response 50 Hz…15 kHz (±3 dB) < 1 % Dynamic range > 96 dB Operating voltage DC 12 V Dimensions (W × D × H, w/o antennas) 210 mm ×...

  • Page 37: Transmitter

    ±20 kHz Normal deviation Spurious emission > 60 dB below carrier frequency < 1 % Pilot tone 32.768 kHz Voltage supply 1 × micro (AAA, LR03, 1.5 V) or rechargeable battery 130 mA ±10 mA Current draw TWS 16 BT...
  • Page 38 Technical specifications Dimensions (W × D × H, w/o antenna and wind 175 mm × 33 mm × 90 mm shield) Width with antenna 245 mm Weight (w/o batteries) 56 g UHF wireless system...

  • Page 39: Frequency Charts

    Technical specifications 7.3 Frequency charts the t.bone TWS 16 BT 800 MHz (item no. 223626) Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) 800.875 806.625 801.375 807.375 802.375 807.875 803.125 808.375 803.875 809.125 804.500 810.250 805.125 810.875 805.875 811.875 TWS 16 BT...
  • Page 40 Technical specifications the t.bone TWS 16 BT 854 MHz (item no. 223628) Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) 854.375 858.500 854.875 858.875 855.500 859.375 855.875 860.125 856.500 860.750 857.125 861.250 857.750 861.500 858.125 861.875 UHF wireless system...
  • Page 41 Technical specifications the t.bone TWS 16 BT 863 MHz (item no. 223629) Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) 863.125 863.250 863.375 863.500 863.625 863.750 864.000 864.125 864.250 864.375 864.500 864.625 864.750 864.875 864.875 TWS 16 BT...
  • Page 42 Technical specifications the t.bone TWS 16 BT 600 MHz (item no. 269805) Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) 606.225 619.625 607.225 621.225 609.625 621.625 610.225 624.825 611.025 625.425 611.625 627.225 615.025 628.625 619.225 629.825 UHF wireless system...
  • Page 43 Technical specifications the t.bone TWS 16 BT 740 MHz (item no. 269807) Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) 740.625 746.625 741.375 747.250 742.375 747.875 743.125 748.500 743.750 749.375 744.375 750.125 745.250 750.875 745.875 751.500 TWS 16 BT...
  • Page 44 Technical specifications the t.bone TWS 16 BT 821 MHz (item no. 273716) Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) 821.725 827.300 822.250 827.825 822.925 828.525 823.375 828.925 823.950 829.475 824.850 829.875 825.450 830.975 826.525 831.450 UHF wireless system...

  • Page 45: Protecting The Environment

    Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire. Dispose of the bat‐ teries according to national or local regulations regarding hazardous waste. To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries at your retail store or at appropriate collection sites. TWS 16 BT...
  • Page 46 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.
  • Page 48 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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