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  • Page 1 GigA Pro Body Set 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 01.02.2017, ID: 313903...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Features............................... 15 Installation and starting up........................ 17 4.1 General Information........................17 4.2 Dealing with lithium batteries..................... 19 4.3 Receiver............................... 20 Connections and controls........................22 5.1 Receiver............................... 22 5.2 Bodypack transmitter........................28 5.3 Rechargeable battery station...................... 31 GigA Pro Body Set...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Operating..............................33 6.1 Receiver............................... 33 6.2 Bodypack transmitter........................39 Technical specifications........................41 7.1 Receiver............................... 41 7.2 Bodypack transmitter........................42 7.3 Rechargeable battery station...................... 43 Plug and connection assignment....................44 Troubleshooting............................48 Protecting the environment......................51 UHF wireless system...

  • 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. GigA Pro Body Set...

  • 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. GigA Pro Body Set...

  • Page 8: Symbols And Signal Words

    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.
  • Page 9 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. GigA Pro Body Set...

  • 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 Never let children unattended use electrical devices. 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. GigA Pro Body Set...
  • 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 Store the equipment at a tempera‐ ture between 10 °C and 32 °C in as dry an environment as possible. During extended storage periods, charge the batteries to 50 % approximately every three months. GigA Pro Body Set...
  • Page 14 Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible staining The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, laminate or PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor, but use felt-pad floor protectors or a carpet.

  • Page 15: Features

    Features Features The UHF Wireless System GigA Pro Body Set consists of the following components: 9.5" Diversity receiver: – Two antennas for optimum reception quality – Automatic frequency scan, four to six frequencies in parallel – Infrared interface for sending the frequency selection from the receiver to the trans‐...
  • Page 16 Features – Infrared interface for ACT sync Battery charging station GigA Pro BC2 Instrument cable The system operates at 2.400 GHz … 2.4835 GHz and is worldwide free of charge and registra‐ tion. UHF wireless system...

  • Page 17: Installation And Starting Up

    Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. GigA Pro Body Set...
  • 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: Dealing With Lithium Batteries

    You must wear protective rubber gloves when doing so. Clean your hands and the affected surface thoroughly with cold water. GigA Pro Body Set...

  • Page 20: Receiver

    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.
  • Page 21 Connecting audio and starting 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. GigA Pro Body Set...

  • Page 22: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls 5.1 Receiver Front panel UHF wireless system...
  • Page 23 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. 5 Antenna GigA Pro Body Set...
  • Page 24 Connections and controls Rear panel UHF wireless system...
  • Page 25 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. GigA Pro Body Set...
  • Page 26 Connections and controls Display 9 Shows the battery status of the transmitter from which the device just received a signal. 10 Level display for the audio signal. 11 Current status of output power ( ‘Lo’ : low level; ‘Hi’ : high level). 12 [CH] Indicates the selected channel.
  • Page 27 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. GigA Pro Body Set...

  • Page 28: Bodypack Transmitter

    Connections and controls 5.2 Bodypack transmitter UHF wireless system...
  • Page 29 If the last remaining segment lights up red, at most 25 % of the battery capacity remains. 6 3.5 mm phone socket to connect an optionally available external mute button. 7 Snap locks for the battery compartment. 8 Charging contacts. GigA Pro Body Set...
  • Page 30 Connections and controls 9 [ACT] Infrared sensor Under the battery compartment cover is the button for resetting the battery monitor. UHF wireless system...

  • Page 31: Rechargeable Battery Station

    Connections and controls 5.3 Rechargeable battery station GigA Pro Body Set...
  • Page 32 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.

  • Page 33: Operating

    Press the jog wheel to call up the menu item. ð The last selected channel number is displayed. Use the jog wheel to select a channel. Press the jog wheel to confirm the selection. ð The menu is closed, the display shows the set value. GigA Pro Body Set...
  • Page 34 Operating ID selecting The ID adjustable in addition to the channel increases the transmission reliability. Press the jog wheel to open the main menu. Turn the jog wheel until the menu item ‘ID:xxx’ appears. Press the jog wheel to call up the menu item. ð...
  • Page 35 If the synchronization has failed, the message ‘FAIL’ appears. In this case, hold the trans‐ mitter closer to the receiver and restart the synchronization. GigA Pro Body Set...
  • Page 36 Operating Adjusting radio signal level Press the jog wheel to open the main menu. Turn the jog wheel until the menu item ‘TX: Hi - Lo’ appears. Press the jog wheel to call up the menu item. ð The last selected setting is displayed. Use the jog wheel to select either a high ( ‘HIGH’...
  • Page 37 Use the jog wheel to turn the bass filter on ( ‘LOW-CUT’ ) or off ( ‘FLAT’ ). The filter is used to suppress annoying hum or rumbling noises. Press the jog wheel to confirm the selection. ð The menu is closed. GigA Pro Body Set...
  • Page 38 Operating Automatic channel evaluation Press the jog wheel to open the main menu. Turn the jog wheel until the menu item ‘SCAN’ 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.

  • Page 39: Bodypack Transmitter

    Press [ON] for several seconds until the battery level indicator goes out. Mute Press [AF] to mute or unmute the transmitter. When the button lights up, the transmitter is active. You can also use an optionally available external mute switch instead of the button. GigA Pro Body Set...
  • Page 40 Operating Battery replacement Turn the transmitter off. Press the two side latches together to open the battery compartment cover. 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. Should the transmitter also fail to work with a freshly charged battery, turn the trans‐...

  • Page 41: Technical Specifications

    Audio sampling rate 24 bit / 44.1 kHz NF frequency response 20 Hz … 20 kHz (–2 dB) THD (1 kHz) 0.1 % Signal-to-noise ratio > 115 dB (A) Voltage supply 12 – 15 V , 1000 mA GigA Pro Body Set...

  • Page 42: Bodypack Transmitter

    Technical specifications Power consumption 1.6 W Dimensions (W × H × D, without antennas) 210 mm × 44 mm × 180 mm (1 RU) Weight 0.75 kg 7.2 Bodypack transmitter Frequency range 2.400 GHz … 2.4835 GHz Maximum transmission power 10 mW Maximum input level 6.5 dBV...

  • Page 43: Rechargeable Battery Station

    10 – 15 V via the supplied power adapter Current consumption approx. 600 mA when charging two batteries at a time Dimensions (W × H × D) 92 mm × 78 mm × 158 mm Weight 313 g GigA Pro Body Set...

  • Page 44: 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 45 The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference. 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) GigA Pro Body Set...
  • Page 46 Plug and connection assignment Mini XLR plug Pin assignment depends on the application. Two-pole electret microphones Ground, shielding Signal 3, 4 unused Three-pole electret microphones 1, 2 Ground, shielding Signal Operating supply voltage UHF wireless system...
  • Page 47 Plug and connection assignment Dynamic microphones, instruments Ground, shielding unused Signal unused Devices with line level Ground, shielding Signal Ground, shielding unused GigA Pro Body Set...

  • Page 48: 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: UHF wireless system...
  • Page 49 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. GigA Pro Body Set...
  • Page 50 Troubleshooting 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 51: Protecting The Environment

    They should be returned to the manufacturer for disposal or recycled elsewhere in accordance with your local regulations. Remove lithium batteries from the device before disposal. Protect used lithium batteries against short circuit, for example by taping the poles. GigA Pro Body Set...
  • Page 52 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.
  • Page 53 Notes GigA Pro Body Set...
  • Page 54 Notes UHF wireless system...
  • Page 56 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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