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  • Page 1 GigA Pro Pedal 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 18.10.2018, ID: 437954...

  • 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............................... 15 Installation and starting up........................ 17 4.1 General Information........................17 4.2 Dealing with lithium batteries..................... 19 4.3 Receiver...............................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Operating..............................31 6.1 Receiver............................... 31 6.2 Transmitter............................36 Technical specifications........................38 7.1 Receiver............................... 38 7.2 Transmitter............................39 7.3 Rechargeable battery station...................... 40 Plug and connection assignment....................41 Troubleshooting............................44 Protecting the environment......................47 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. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury 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. NOTICE! Possible damage due to incorrect storage Deep discharge can cause batteries to become permanently damaged or lose some of their capacity.
  • 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 Pedal Set consists of the following components: GigA Pro pedal receiver: – Built-in antenna for optimum reception quality – Compatible with all transmitters of the GigA series – Automatic frequency scan, up to eight frequencies in parallel –...
  • Page 16 Features – Acoustic-response function – Robust metal pedal board housing GigA Pro Plug On instrument transmitter: – Replaceable lithium-ion rechargeable battery operation – Charging contacts for battery charging station GigA Pro MP24 – Three-digit display for battery capacity – Flexible stub antenna –...

  • Page 17: 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 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

    Installation and starting up 4.2 Dealing with lithium batteries WARNING! Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium bat‐ teries can cause severe injuries. Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present sec‐ tion.
  • Page 20 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: Receiver

    Installation and starting up 4.3 Receiver Connect the voltage 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 22 Installation and starting up Connecting audio and starting Connect one of the audio outputs of the receiver to your mixer or your amplifier. The following figure shows an example of integrating the device in your stage assembly. UHF wireless system...

  • Page 23: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls 5.1 Receiver Front panel GigA Pro Pedal Set...
  • Page 24 Connections and controls 1 Display 2 [SELECT] 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 LEDs to indicate the selected programme The LEDs flash when the device is muted. 4 [PROG / MUTE] Foot switch to select a programme Hold the foot switch pressed for several seconds to mute all outputs.
  • Page 25 Connections and controls 8 [GND] / [LIFT] Ground / lift switch. If hum is caused by a ground loop, you can use this switch to disconnect the connection between the earth pin of the device and the signal ground of the device. 9 [OUT C] Male XLR panel connector as symmetrical audio signal output C for direct connection with a mixer, a power amplifier, or a recording device.
  • Page 26 Connections and controls 13 [OUT B] 1/4" phone socket as unbalanced audio signal output B for direct connection to a mixer, a power amplifier, or recording device. 14 [OUT A] 1/4" phone socket as unbalanced audio signal output A for direct connection to a mixer, a power amplifier, or recording device.
  • Page 27 Connections and controls Display 15 Selected programme with the assigned name 16 Shows the outputs to which the audio signal is passed. When the device is muted, the display shows ‘ALLOFF’ . 17 Shows that the cable simulation is enabled. 18 Shows that a filter to attenuate acoustic feedback or a loudness setting to avoid undesired resonances is enabled.

  • Page 28: Transmitter

    Connections and controls 5.2 Transmitter 22 [ACT] Infrared sensor 23 Battery status indicator If the last remaining segment lights up red, at most 25% of the battery capacity remains. 24 [ON] Main switch. Press the switch for several seconds to switch the device on or off. 25 Antenna 26 Snap locks for the battery compartment.

  • Page 29: Rechargeable Battery Station

    Connections and controls 5.3 Rechargeable battery station GigA Pro Pedal Set...
  • Page 30 Connections and controls 29 Connector for the supplied power supply adapter 30 Charging slot 31.32 Charging indication The red LED lights during charging, while the green LED will light up when the device is charged. 33 Power indicator. Lights up when the device is connected to the power supply. UHF wireless system...

  • Page 31: Operating

    Operating Operating 6.1 Receiver normal operation Turn the jog wheel or press the foot switch repeatedly until the desired transmitter 1, 2, or 3 is selected. The display shows the settings of this transmitter (programme). The LEDs light up in the colour which corresponds to this transmitter.
  • Page 32 Operating Programming mode Use the jog wheel or the foot switch to select the transmitter which settings you want to edit. Press [SET/HOME] to switch to the programming mode. Turn the jog wheel until the desired menu item is highlighted in the display. Press the jog wheel to call up the menu item.
  • Page 33 Operating Menu item Value range Meaning ‘AntiFBACK’ 32 Hz… 330 Hz Feedback filter Selecting one of 31 frequencies to be attenuated to avoid whistling noise caused by acoustic feedback. ‘CableTone’ 10 ' (3 m)…100 ' (30 m) Selecting a virtual cable length to simulate the influences of a traditional cable on the transmission between instrument and amplifier.
  • Page 34 Operating Menu item Value range Meaning ‘Output’ ‘A’ , ‘B’ , ‘C’ , ‘A+B’ , ‘A+C’ , ‘B Selecting the outputs to which the signal should be passed. +C’ , ‘A+B+C’ , Each output can be enabled or disabled separated from the others.
  • Page 35 Operating Menu item Value range Meaning ‘Remove?’ Removing one programme or all programmes at a time. Except programme 1, all programmes can be removed. ‘New?’ Adding a programme. You can create up to 32 programmes. ‘Version?’ The display shows the current software version used by the device.

  • Page 36: Transmitter

    Operating 6.2 Transmitter Engaging transmitter Connect the transmitter to your instrument before switching the transmitter on. If the transmitter should not be connected directly to the instrument, use the screwable extension cable. Use the practical metal clip to fix the transmitter at the guitar strap. Press [ON].
  • Page 37 Operating Battery replacement Turn the transmitter off. Press the snap lock forward to open the battery compartment cover. Remove the empty battery and replace it with a charged one. Observe the correct polarity. The positive pole points into the device in the direction of the phone socket. Close the battery compartment and turn the transmitter back on.

  • Page 38: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications 7.1 Receiver Line outputs XLR chassis plug, balanced 2× 1/4" phone socket (unbalanced) Tuner output 1/4" phone socket (unbalanced) Output level adjustment –10 dB … +20 dB Frequency range 2.400 GHz … 2.4835 GHz Sensitivity –95 dBm Audio sampling rate 24 bit / 44.1 kHz NF frequency response...

  • Page 39: Transmitter

    Technical specifications Voltage supply Power adapter (12 – 15 V / 1000 mA, positive pole via inner or outer contact) Power consumption 1.6 W Dimensions (W × H × D, without antennas) 110 mm × 50 mm × 130 mm (1 RU) Weight 0.85 kg 7.2 Transmitter...

  • Page 40: Rechargeable Battery Station

    Technical specifications Operating time > 1 h (after 25 minutes charging time), > 10 h (after four hours charging time) Dimensions (W × H × D, without antenna) 84 mm × 35 mm × 29 mm Weight 61 g 7.3 Rechargeable battery station Suitable for Lithium-ion rechargeable battery ICR-18500, 3.7 V, 1400 mAh Charging method...

  • Page 41: 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 42 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 43 Plug and connection assignment XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Shielding on plug housing (option) GigA Pro Pedal Set...

  • Page 44: 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 45 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 and ID? 4.
  • Page 46 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 47: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the 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 of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
  • Page 48 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 49 Notes GigA Pro Pedal Set...
  • Page 50 Notes UHF wireless system...
  • Page 52 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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