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  • Page 1 freeU HT, freeU PT 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 21.02.2017, ID: 405079, 405080, 405081, 405082, 405083, 405084...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 8 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 14 Installation and starting up........................ 16 4.1 General Information........................16 4.2 Receiver............................... 17 4.3 Handheld microphone (HT series).....................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Operating..............................34 6.1 Receiver............................... 34 6.2 Bodypack transmitter........................35 Technical specifications........................37 7.1 Receiver............................... 37 7.2 Handheld microphone........................38 7.3 Bodypack transmitter........................40 Plug and connection assignment....................42 Troubleshooting............................45 Protecting the environment......................48 UHF wireless system...

  • Page 5: General Notes

    General notes General notes This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual.

  • Page 6: Further Information

    General notes 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

    General notes 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’...

  • Page 8: Symbols And Signal Words

    General notes Instructions 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. 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.
  • Page 9 General notes 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. 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.

  • 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 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 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 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. freeU HT, freeU PT...

  • Page 14: Features

    Features 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 freeU HT is comprised of the following components: 9.5"...
  • Page 15 Features The UHF Wireless System freeU PT is comprised of the following components: 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" phone socket –...

  • Page 16: 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 17: Receiver

    For more information, please visit: http://www.thomann.de. Make sure that transmitter and receiver are both tuned to the same channel.
  • Page 18 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 19: Handheld Microphone (Ht Series)

    Installation and starting up 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. 4.3 Handheld microphone (HT series) Inserting batteries Unscrew the bottom housing section of the hand-held microphone.
  • Page 20 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 21: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls 5.1 Receiver Front panel freeU HT, freeU PT...
  • Page 22 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 Increases the displayed value by one. 5 [SET] Opens the menu.
  • Page 23 Connections and controls 7 [VOLUME] Volume control to adjust the audio output level. 11 UHF antenna freeU HT, freeU PT...
  • Page 24 Connections and controls Rear panel 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"...
  • Page 25 Connections and controls 10 [BALANCED OUTPUT] Male XLR panel connector as symmetrical audio signal output for direct connection with a mixer, a power amplifier, or a recording device. 11 [ANT A], [ANT B] UHF antenna connections. freeU HT, freeU PT...
  • Page 26 Connections and controls Display 12 [AF] Level display for the audio signal. 13 [RF] Level indicator for the received radio signal. 14 [GROUP] Indicates the selected frequency group. 15 [CHANNEL] Indicates the selected channel. 16 [IR] Indicates data transfer via infrared interface. UHF wireless system...
  • Page 27 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. freeU HT, freeU PT...

  • Page 28: Handheld Microphone

    Connections and controls 5.2 Handheld microphone UHF wireless system...
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30 Connections and controls Display 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.

  • Page 31: Bodypack Transmitter

    Connections and controls 5.3 Bodypack transmitter freeU HT, freeU PT...
  • Page 32 Connections and controls 41 Display 42 Antenna Increases the displayed value by one. Opens the menu. 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 panel connector for connecting a microphone or instrument.
  • Page 33 Connections and controls 50 Main switch Press the switch for several seconds to switch the device on or off. 51 Retaining clamp Display 52, 53, [NAME], [BANK], [CH] No function. 55 [FREQ] Indicates the set frequency that is assigned to the set combination of frequency group and channel.

  • Page 34: Operating

    Use the arrow buttons to select the level for the radio signal in a range from 5 mW (PO.1) to 30 mW (PO.4) (this option is omitted for the t.bone freeU HT 863 and the t.bone freeU PT 863) .

  • Page 35: Bodypack Transmitter

    Operating Press to confirm the selection. ð The settings are complete. Synchronizing transmitter and receiver Turn on the transmitter and open it to uncover the infrared sensor. Press at the receiver for several seconds. The display [IR] flashes. Turn the transmitter off and then straight away back on again. Within ten seconds, hold the infrared sensor of the transmitter near the infrared interface of the receiver.
  • Page 36 Operating Select frequency If you don't want to synchronize the transmitter with the receiver using the infrared interface, you can also set the transmission frequency manually. Press [SET] until the numeric value flashes in the display. Use the arrow buttons to select the frequency. Press [SET] to confirm the selection.

  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications 7.1 Receiver Output XLR chassis plug, balanced 1/4" phone socket (unbalanced) Sensitivity –110 dBm NF frequency response 60 Hz…17 kHz (±3 dB) < 0.5 % (1 kHz) Signal-to-noise ratio > 105 dB (A) (–60 dBm) Dynamic range >...

  • Page 38: Handheld Microphone

    HT 823 (item no. 405079): 19 MHz the t.bone freeU HT 863 (item no. 405083): 2 MHz Number of channels the t.bone freeU HT 600 (item no. 405081): 100 (10 pre-programmed frequency groups, each with 10 channels available) UHF wireless system...
  • Page 39 Technical specifications the t.bone freeU HT 823 (item no. 405079): 100 (10 pre-programmed frequency groups, each with 10 channels available) the t.bone freeU HT 863 (item no. 405083): 16 (4 pre-programmed frequency groups, each with 4 channels available) Modulation type...

  • Page 40: Bodypack Transmitter

    Technical specifications 7.3 Bodypack transmitter Carrier frequency UHF band (600 MHz…952 MHz) Frequency band the t.bone freeU PT 600 (item no. 405082): 606 MHz…630 MHz the t.bone freeU PT 823 (item no. 405080): 823 MHz…832 MHz the t.bone freeU PT 863 (item no. 405084): 863 MHz…865 MHz Bandwidth the t.bone freeU PT 600 (item no.
  • Page 41 Technical specifications Modulation type Frequency modulation (FM) Maximum transmission power 10 mW Peak deviation ± 48 kHz Voltage supply 2 AA cells (LR6, 1.5 V) or corresponding rechargeable batteries Operating time > 10 h (with alkaline cells) Dimensions (W × H × D, without antennas) 63 mm ×...

  • Page 42: 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 43 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. 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding 1/4"...
  • Page 44 Plug and connection assignment XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Mini XLR Ground Positive signal (+) Negative signal (–) UHF wireless system...

  • Page 45: 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: freeU HT, freeU PT...
  • Page 46 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 47 Troubleshooting If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. freeU HT, freeU PT...

  • Page 48: 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 49 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 50 Notes UHF wireless system...
  • Page 52 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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