T.BONE free solo Twin HT User Manual

T.BONE free solo Twin HT User Manual

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  • Page 1 Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT 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 18.05.2016, ID: 380952, 380953, 380954, 380955, 380956, ...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.2 Receiver............................... 19 4.3 Handheld microphone (HT series)..................... 21 4.4 Bodypack transmitter (PT series)....................21 Connections and controls........................23 5.1 Receiver............................... 23 5.2 Handheld microphone........................31 5.3 Bodypack transmitter........................33 free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Operating..............................38 6.1 Receiver............................... 38 6.2 Handheld microphone........................41 6.3 Bodypack transmitter........................44 Technical specifications........................47 7.1 Receiver............................... 47 7.2 Handheld microphone........................48 7.3 Bodypack transmitter........................50 7.4 Overview scope of delivery......................52 Plug and connection assignment....................54 Troubleshooting............................
  • Page 5: General Information

    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 Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 6: Further Information

    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. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.
  • Page 7: Notational Conventions

    The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: Switch on the device. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 8: Symbols And Signal Words

    General information Cross-references 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. Example: See Ä...
  • Page 9 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions 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.
  • Page 11 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. free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 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 Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 14: 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. The UHF Wireless System free solo Twin HT is comprised of the following components: 19" Diversity receiver –...
  • Page 15 Outputs: XLR, 1/4" phone socket – 19" rack mountable (1 RU) – Power supply: 12 V , a suitable power supply is included Transmitter: two battery powered bodypack transmitter free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 16 Features Your UHF Wireless System free solo HTPT is comprised of the following components: 19" Diversity receiver – Two antennas for optimum reception quality – Automatic frequency scanning – Infrared interface for sending the frequency selection from the receiver to the trans‐ mitter –...
  • Page 17 Available channels per quency groups group the t.bone free solo 520 MHz the t.bone free solo 590 MHz the t.bone free solo 660 MHz the t.bone free solo 823 MHz free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 18: Installation And Starting Up

    Installation and starting up 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.
  • Page 19: Receiver

    Rack mounting The unit has been designed for rack mounting in a standard 19" rack; it occupies one rack unit. The fixing material required for assembly is included. free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 20 Installation and starting up 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.
  • Page 21: Handheld Microphone (Ht Series)

    Open the lid of the battery compartment by sliding it in the direction of the arrow, and insert the batteries. Pay attention to the correct location of the poles. Close the battery compartment and turn the transmitter on. free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 22 Installation and starting up Connecting microphone of Ensure that the transmitter is switched off. instrument Connect the microphone or instrument cable to the input on the transmitter (mini-XLR panel connector). Turn on the transmitter and check the transmission by using the microphone or instru‐ ment.
  • Page 23: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls 5.1 Receiver Front panel free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25 Connections and controls 8 [AUTO] Starts an automatic search to find a free channel. 12 UHF antenna. One antenna is available per channel. free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 26 Connections and controls Rear panel UHF wireless system...
  • Page 27 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. 12 [ANTENNA-B] UHF antenna. One antenna is available per channel. free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 28 Connections and controls Display UHF wireless system...
  • Page 29 Shows the set squelch level for the radio signal. Setting the squelch too high will lower the dynamics of the system. 19 [RF] Shows the level of the radio signal received. free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 30 Connections and controls 20 Shows the battery status of the transmitter from which the device just received a signal. 21 [AUTO] Shows that an automatic search is running to find a free channel. 22 [IR] Shows that an infra red signal is being received 23 [FREQUENCY] Indicates the frequency that is assigned to the set combination of frequency group and channel.
  • Page 31: Handheld Microphone

    Connections and controls 5.2 Handheld microphone free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 32 Connections and controls 31 Display (see Ä Table on page 36). 32 Microphone head grill to prevent damage and to reduce wind and breath 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.
  • Page 33: Bodypack Transmitter

    Connections and controls 5.3 Bodypack transmitter free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 34 Connections and controls 61 Display (see Ä Table on page 36). 62 Antenna. 63 [MUTE] Shows that the device has been muted. 64 [BATT LOW] / [ON] Blinks when the battery is too low. 65 [SET] Opens the menu. 66 Buttons Increases or decreases the currently displayed value.
  • Page 35 Press the switch for several seconds to switch the device on or off. Press the switch once briefly to mute the input. When the transmitter is muted, the symbol does not appear on the receiver display. 71 Indicating the frequency range in which the device operates. 72 Retaining clamp. free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 36 Connections and controls 51 [FREQUENCY] / [GP] / [CH] Depending on selected menu item: Indicates the frequency that is assigned to the set combination of frequency group and channel. Displays the set frequency group and the set channel. Indicates that the unit is locked to prevent unintentional operation. 53 [GAIN] Shows the level of the radio signal sent.
  • Page 37 56 Shows the output power. free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 38: Operating

    Operating Operating 6.1 Receiver Selecting frequency Press [SET]. ð The display [GP]) flashes. Use the arrow keys to select the frequency group. Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð The display [CH]) flashes. Use the arrow keys to select a channel within the set frequency group. If you have selected frequency group ‘U’...
  • Page 39 Use the arrow buttons to set the desired value. The current value is shown on the right side of the display. Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð After three seconds, the display shows the normal sate again. free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 40 Operating Automatic search for a free channel Press [AUTO]. ð The display [AUTO] flashes, the display shows the number of free channels available. Use the arrow keys to select one of the free channels. Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð...
  • Page 41: Handheld Microphone

    First set the value before the decimal point, then press [SET] and set the value after the decimal point. Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð After a few seconds, the display shows the default state again. free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 42 Operating Setting gain Press [SET] until the figure in the [GAIN] field flashes in the display. Use [SEL] to change the transmitter gain in increments of 3 dB (–3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB). Press [SET] to confirm the selection. Press the main switch to close the menu without making any changes.
  • Page 43 ð All keys except for the main switch are locked. Unlocking the keypad To cancel the key lock, press [SEL] until the symbol disappears. ð The keys have their original function again. free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 44: Bodypack Transmitter

    Operating 6.3 Bodypack transmitter The keys for operating the device are located under the flap on the front side. 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).
  • Page 45 Use the arrow keys to change the transmitter power (5 mW, 10 mW, 20 mW). Press [SET] to confirm the selection. Press the main switch to close the menu without making any changes. free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 46 Operating Displaying frequency group and channel Press . ð The display shows the frequency group and channel being used. Press [SET] or wait five seconds to return to default state. Locking the keypad Press until the symbol appears. ð All keys except for the main switch are locked. Unlocking the keypad To unlock the keypad, press , until the symbol is no longer displayed.
  • Page 47: Technical Specifications

    412 mm × 44 mm × 160 mm Weight 2 kg Carrier frequency, frequency band, number of channels, bandwidth, switching bandwidth and modulation type correspond to those of the transmitter. free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 48: Handheld Microphone

    UHF band (600 MHz…1,8 GHz) Frequency band the t.bone free solo Twin HT 520 MHz (item no. 380952): 518 MHz…536 MHz the t.bone free solo Twin HT 590 MHz (item no. 380953): 584 MHz…608 MHz the t.bone free solo Twin HT 660 MHz (item no. 380954): 675 MHz…679 MHz the t.bone free solo Twin HT 823 MHz (item no.
  • Page 49 Frequency modulation (FM) Maximum transmission power the t.bone free solo Twin HT 520 MHz (item no. 380952): 20 mW the t.bone free solo Twin HT 590 MHz (item no. 380953): 20 mW the t.bone free solo Twin HT 660 MHz (item no. 380954): 20 mW the t.bone free solo Twin HT 823 MHz (item no.
  • Page 50: Bodypack Transmitter

    UHF band (600 MHz…1,8 GHz) Frequency band the t.bone free solo Twin PT 520 MHz (item no. 380956): 518 MHz…536 MHz the t.bone free solo Twin PT 590 MHz (item no. 380957): 584 MHz…608 MHz the t.bone free solo Twin PT 660 MHz (item no. 380958): 675 MHz…679 MHz the t.bone free solo Twin PT 823 MHz (item no.
  • Page 51 Technical specifications the t.bone free solo Twin PT 823 MHz (item no. 380959): 9 MHz Number of channels the t.bone free solo Twin PT 520 MHz (item no. 380956): 120 the t.bone free solo Twin PT 590 MHz (item no. 380957): 252 the t.bone free solo Twin PT 660 MHz (item no.
  • Page 52: Overview Scope Of Delivery

    7.4 Overview scope of delivery Item no. System Scope of delivery 380952 the t.bone free solo Twin HT 520 MHz 1 × receiver, 2 × handheld microphone 380953 the t.bone free solo Twin HT 590 MHz 1 × receiver, 2 × handheld microphone 380954 the t.bone free solo Twin HT 660 MHz...
  • Page 53 Twin PT 660 MHz 1 × receiver, 2 × bodypack transmitters 380959 the t.bone free solo Twin PT 823 MHz 1 × receiver, 2 × bodypack transmitters free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 54: Plug And Connection Assignment

    Plug and connection assignment 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. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’...
  • Page 55 The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference. 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding 1/4" TRS phone plug (mono, bal‐ anced) Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Ground free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 56 Plug and connection assignment XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) UHF wireless system...
  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 58 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.
  • Page 59 Troubleshooting If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 60: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment 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.
  • Page 61 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. free solo Twin HT free solo Twin PT free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 62 Notes UHF wireless system...
  • Page 64 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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