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General information 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. 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.
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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. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. Tour Guide TG C18, C2, 16 HAT,16 R, 16 T...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for the wireless transmission of audio signals especially for voice transmission during guided tours and events. 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.
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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. Tour Guide TG C18, C2, 16 HAT,16 R, 16 T...
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Safety instructions 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. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’...
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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. Tour Guide TG C18, C2, 16 HAT,16 R, 16 T...
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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. tour guide system...
To charge the Receiver TG 16 R and Transmitter TG 16 T the following charger systems are used: TG C2 with two charging slots TG C18 with 18 charging slots The components are available separately and as handy combinations. Tour Guide TG C18, C2, 16 HAT,16 R, 16 T...
Features and scope of delivery 3.1 Bodypack Transmitter TG 16 T The transmitter for the wireless tour guide system TG 16 is characterized by the following fea‐ tures: Displays for set channel and operating status Integrated chargeable lithium battery Charging contacts for charger system TG C2 and TG C18 Integrated microphone 3.5 mm output for separate microphone Housing colour: Black...
Integrated chargeable lithium battery Charging contacts for charger system TG C2 and TG C18 Housing colour: Grey 3.5 mm output for ear phones Suitable one ear phone, band and belt clip included Tour Guide TG C18, C2, 16 HAT,16 R, 16 T...
Features and scope of delivery 3.4 Charger system TG C2 The charger system for the wireless tour guide system TG 16 is characterized by the following features: Two charging slots for Bodypack Transmitter TG 16 T and Bodypack Receiver TG 16 R Separate control LED for each charging slot Power supply via supplied power adapter 3.5 Charger system TG C18...
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. Tour Guide TG C18, C2, 16 HAT,16 R, 16 T...
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For more information, please visit: http://www.thomann.de. Make sure that transmitter and receiver are both tuned to the same channel.
You must wear protective rubber gloves when doing so. Clean your hands and the affected surface thoroughly with cold water. Tour Guide TG C18, C2, 16 HAT,16 R, 16 T...
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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.
Connections and controls Connections and controls 5.1 Bodypack Transmitter TG 16 T Tour Guide TG C18, C2, 16 HAT,16 R, 16 T...
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Connections and controls 1 [POWER] Main switch. Turns the device on and off. To turn the device on, press the button for about one second. To turn it off, press the button for about three seconds. 2 [RESET] Reset button for resetting the device to factory defaults. 3 [MIC INPUT] 3.5 mm mini phone socket (mono) to connect the supplied earset microphone or another microphone.
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12 LED to indicate the operating status. The LED lights up green when the device is turned on. The LED lights up red when the charge of the built-in battery is too low. Tour Guide TG C18, C2, 16 HAT,16 R, 16 T...
Connections and controls 5.2 Handheld transmitter TG 16 HT tour guide system...
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Channel selection button. Transmitter and receiver must be set to the same channel. The frequency range of the device is indicated below the button. The indication here must match the information on the receiver. Tour Guide TG C18, C2, 16 HAT,16 R, 16 T...
Connections and controls 5.3 Bodypack Receiver TG 16 R tour guide system...
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Channel selection button. Transmitter and receiver must be set to the same channel. 8 Indicating the frequency range in which the device operates. The indication here must match the information on the transmitter. 9 Charging contacts. Tour Guide TG C18, C2, 16 HAT,16 R, 16 T...
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Connections and controls 10 [VOL] Volume control. 11 LED to indicate the operating status. The LED lights up green when the device is turned on. The LED lights up red when the charge of the built-in battery is too low. tour guide system...
Connections and controls 5.4 Charger system TG C2 Tour Guide TG C18, C2, 16 HAT,16 R, 16 T...
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Connections and controls 1 2 Charging slots for Bodypack Transmitter or Receiver with separate control LED. The LED flashes when the charging slot is free. The LED lights when the charging starts. It turns off after about 10 to 15 seconds. 2 Connection for the supplied power adapter.
Connections and controls 5.5 Charger system TG C18 Tour Guide TG C18, C2, 16 HAT,16 R, 16 T...
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Connections and controls 1 18 Charging slots for Bodypack Transmitter or Receiver with separate control LED. The LED flashes when the charging slot is free. The LED lights when the charging starts. It turns off after about 10 to 15 seconds. 2 [DC INPUT] Connection for the supplied power adapter.
„0“ … „9“, „A“ … „F“. If you do not press the button for about six seconds, the device works with the current settings. Transmitter and receiver must be set to the same channel. Tour Guide TG C18, C2, 16 HAT,16 R, 16 T...
Operating Turning the unit off Press [POWER] until the control LED turns off. The unit is turned off. 6.2 Handheld transmitter TG 16 HT Inserting batteries into the Unscrew the bottom housing section of the hand-held microphone. Insert the batteries. Pay receiver attention to the correct location of the poles.
Make sure that the device is fully charged before using it. Turning the unit on Press [POWER] until the control LED lights up green. The device is now operational. Tour Guide TG C18, C2, 16 HAT,16 R, 16 T...
Operating Select channel The display at the side of the device indicates the channel that is currently set. To change the setting, press the button underneath the display until the decimal point on the display flashes. If you briefly press the button now, you can change the channel number by one each time. The channel numbers are represented by the characters „0“...
Technical specifications Technical specifications 7.1 Bodypack Transmitter TG 16 T Functional principle PLL synthesized control Inputs Microphone 1 × 3.5 mm jack socket Frequency range 863 MHz … 865 MHz Maximum transmission power 10 mW Range (free field) 50 m Stability ±0.005 % Frequency deviation...
Technical specifications NF frequency response 40 Hz … 16.5 kHz Battery Battery type 2 × round cell batteries AA LR06 Voltage 1.5 V Operating time 14 h Dimensions (Ø × L ) 50 mm × 265 mm Weight 215 g Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C...
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8 h Dimensions (W × H × D) 54 mm × 99 mm × 17 mm Weight 80 g Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Tour Guide TG C18, C2, 16 HAT,16 R, 16 T...
Technical specifications 7.4 Charger system TG C2 Loading slots Power supply Power adapter (12 V … 18 V / 600 mA , centre positive) Charging time approx. 8 h Dimensions (W × H × D) 85 mm × 41 mm × 75 mm Weight 115 g Ambient conditions...
/ 3.3 A , positive centre) Dimensions (W × H × D) 361 mm × 189 mm × 422 mm Weight 3.4 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Tour Guide TG C18, C2, 16 HAT,16 R, 16 T...
In addition to the conduc‐ tors ‘Ground’ and ‘Signal’, in a balanced transmission a second core is added. This also transfers the signal, but phase-shifted by 180°. Tour Guide TG C18, C2, 16 HAT,16 R, 16 T...
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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. Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground, shielding...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: Tour Guide TG C18, C2, 16 HAT,16 R, 16 T...
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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 can be found on the devices. 3. Are transmitter and receiver set to the same channel? 4.
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Troubleshooting If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. Tour Guide TG C18, C2, 16 HAT,16 R, 16 T...
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.
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Dispose of 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. Tour Guide TG C18, C2, 16 HAT,16 R, 16 T...
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