thomann T.Bone IEM 150 User Manual
thomann T.Bone IEM 150 User Manual

thomann T.Bone IEM 150 User Manual

Uhf wireless system

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UHF wireless system
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  • Page 1 IEM 150 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 12.06.2019, ID: 439536, 439537, 439539, 439541, 439542, 439543 (V3)
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 7 Safety instructions............................. 9 Features and scope of delivery......................15 Installation..............................19 4.1 General Information........................19 4.2 Transmitter............................20 4.3 Receiver...............................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Operating..............................36 6.1 Setting up the transmitter......................36 6.2 Setting up the receiver........................39 Technical specifications........................42 7.1 Transmitter............................42 7.2 Receiver............................... 45 Plug and connection assignment....................47 Troubleshooting............................50 Protecting the environment......................53 UHF wireless system...
  • Page 5: General Information

    Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐ fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. IEM 150...
  • 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

    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. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’...
  • Page 8 General information 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. CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.
  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for the wireless transmission of audio signals to earplugs. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other oper‐ ating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 10 Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions CAUTION! Possible hearing impairment The use of earphones at high volume over a longer period of time can cause per‐ manent hearing damage. Adjust the output volume of your audio device to a medium value and use the earphones no longer than about one hour a day.
  • Page 12 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’...
  • Page 13 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 14 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 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.
  • Page 15: Features And Scope Of Delivery

    Features and scope of delivery Features and scope of delivery The UHF wireless system IEM 150 is suitable as an in-ear monitoring system especially for pro‐ fessional events, on rock stages and in concert halls, theatres and musicals. IEM 150...
  • Page 16 Features and scope of delivery the t.bone IEM 150 640 MHz Your UHF wireless system IEM 150 640 MHz consists of the following components: (item No. 439536) 9.5" stereo transmitter IEM 150 T – Very high sensitivity at very high signal-to-noise ratio –...
  • Page 17 Features and scope of delivery the t.bone IEM 150 823 MHz Your UHF wireless system IEM 150 823 MHz consists of the following components: (item No. 439537) 9.5" stereo transmitter IEM 150 T – Very high sensitivity at very high signal-to-noise ratio –...
  • Page 18 Features and scope of delivery the t.bone IEM 150 863 MHz Your UHF wireless system IEM 150 863 MHz consists of the following components: (item No. 439539) 9.5" stereo transmitter IEM 150 T – Very high sensitivity at very high signal-to-noise ratio –...
  • Page 19: Installation

    Installation Installation 4.1 General Information Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product 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 20: Transmitter

    For more information, please visit: http://www.thomann.de. Make sure that transmitter and receiver are both tuned to the same channel.
  • Page 21 Installation Connecting audio and starting Connect the audio inputs of the transmitter with suitable line outputs of your mixer or your amplifier. Set the controls for the volume (6) first to a middle position. To get the best sound quality, a fine adjustment of the controller may be required. If the input level is too hight, switch the noise dampening function on.
  • Page 22: Receiver

    Installation 4.3 Receiver Inserting batteries into the receiver Ensure that the main switch / volume control (16) on the receiver is in the "OFF" position. UHF wireless system...
  • Page 23: Taking System In Operation

    Installation Press simultaneously on the two side closures on the battery compartment, pull it gently downwards and then fold it completely up. Insert the batteries. Pay attention to the correct location of the poles. Fold the battery compartment closed until it engages. 4.4 Taking system in operation Ensure that the transmitter and receiver are switched off.
  • Page 24: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls 5.1 Transmitter Front panel of transmitter UHF wireless system...
  • Page 25 Connections and controls 1 [POWER] Main switch. Turns the device on and off. To turn on, press this button for about 1 second. 2 Display. 3, 5 [+] / [–] Buttons to increase or decrease the currently displayed value. 4 [SET] Enter button for menu control 6 [VOLUME] Volume control...
  • Page 26 Connections and controls Rear panel of transmitter UHF wireless system...
  • Page 27 Connections and controls 10 Connector for the supplied plug-in power supply. 11 [LOOP OUT CH1, CH2] 1/4" jack sockets (mono). Outputs for routing the audio signal to other InEar transmitters or monitor boxes. 12 [LEFT CH.1 IN] / [RIGHT CH.2 IN] XLR socket (left and right channel) for direct connection to a mixing console, PA or any other audio device that serves as signal source.
  • Page 28 Connections and controls Display of the transmitter A Indicates the frequency that is assigned to the set combination of frequency group and channel. B [10mW] / [50mW] Indicates the set transmit power. C [STEREO] / [MONO] Indicates the set operating mode (stereo or mono). D [RF] Flashes while the transmit power is being adjusted.
  • Page 29 Connections and controls H [GRP] Flashes while the frequency group is being set. I [RLF] Level meter for left channel. J [ARF] Level meter for right channel. IEM 150...
  • Page 30: Receiver

    Connections and controls 5.2 Receiver Front panel of the receiver 15 Flexible antenna. 16 [– / +] Main switch and volume control. Turn the knob clockwise past the point of resist‐ ance to turn on the receiver. Turn it further to increase the volume. Turn the knob counter-clockwise to reduce the volume.
  • Page 31 Connections and controls 21, 22 [+] / [–] Buttons to increase or decrease the currently displayed value. 23 Fastenings of the battery compartment for 2 AA cells (LR6, 1.5 V) or appropriate rechargeable batteries. IEM 150...
  • Page 32 Connections and controls Top panel of the receiver 15 Flexible antenna. 16 [OFF/ON/VOL] Main switch and volume control. Turn the knob clockwise past the point of resist‐ ance to turn on the receiver. Turn it further to increase the volume. Turn the knob counter-clockwise to reduce the volume.
  • Page 33 Connections and controls Rear panel of the receiver 15 Flexible antenna 16 [OFF/ON/VOL] Main switch and volume control. Turn the knob clockwise past the point of resist‐ ance to turn on the receiver. Turn it further to increase the volume. Turn the knob counter-clockwise to reduce the volume.
  • Page 34 Connections and controls Display of the receiver K Indicates the frequency that is assigned to the set combination of frequency group and channel. L [STEREO] / [MONO] Indicates the set operating mode (stereo or mono). M Radio signal strength indicator (one to four bars). N Battery level indicator.
  • Page 35 Connections and controls S [CH] Flashes while the channel is being adjusted. T [GRP] Flashes while the frequency group is being set. U [AF] Indicates the level of the incoming audio signal. IEM 150...
  • Page 36: Operating

    Operating Operating 6.1 Setting up the transmitter Selecting frequency group and Press [SET] to open the menu. Use button [+] and [–], and choose ‘GRP:01’ . The field ‘GRP:01’ in channel the bottom line of the display flashes. Confirm with [SET]. Use the keys [+] and [–] to select the required group and press [SET] to confirm.
  • Page 37 Operating Transmitter and receiver must be set to the same combination of frequency group and channel. If you use multiple wireless systems from this device family, for best results you should assign all systems to the same frequency group, but give each system a different channel.
  • Page 38 Operating Synchronising the frequency To synchronise the frequency via the infra-red interface with the receiver, open the battery with the receiver compartment cover on the receiver and place the [IR] symbol on the receiver near the [IR] symbol on the transmitter. Press [SET] to open the menu.
  • Page 39: Setting Up The Receiver

    Operating 6.2 Setting up the receiver Selecting frequency group and Press [SET] to open the menu. Use the keys and select ‘GRP’ . The field ‘GRP’ in the channel bottom line of the display flashes. Confirm with [SET]. The set group flashes in the display. Use keys to select the required group and press [SET] to confirm the setting and to move on to the channel setting.
  • Page 40 Operating To set the frequency directly Alternatively to selecting the frequency group and channel, you can also set the transmitter frequency directly. To set the frequency directly, press [SET] to open the menu. Use the keys and select ‘FRQ’ . The field ‘FRG’ in the bottom line of the display flashes. Confirm with [SET]. The first three numbers in the frequency display flash.
  • Page 41 Operating Selecting the operating mode Press [SET] to open the menu. Use the keys and select ‘STEREO’ on the right-hand side of the display. Use the keys to switch between mono and stereo mode. When the desired mode is shown press [SET] to confirm the setting and exit the menu. Switching on squelch Press [SET] to open the menu.
  • Page 42: Technical Specifications

    Frequency modulation (FM) Frequency range the t.bone IEM 150 640 MHz (item no. 439536): 640 MHz…665 MHz the t.bone IEM 150 823 MHz (item no. 439537): 823 MHz…832 MHz the t.bone IEM 150 863 MHz (item no. 439539): 863 MHz…865 MHz...
  • Page 43 Technical specifications Transmission power 10 mW…50 mW Input impedance 20 kΩ Input level –10 dBV…10 dBV Gain range 0 dB…3 dB NF frequency response 20 Hz…20 kHz (±3 dB) < 0.3 % Dynamic range > 100 dB Channel separation 35 dB Signal-to-noise ratio >...
  • Page 44 Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Further information Switchable frequencies Mono/Stereo Mono, Stereo Limiter Incl. earphones UHF wireless system...
  • Page 45: Receiver

    Frequency modulation (FM) Frequency range the t.bone IEM 150 R 640 MHz (item no. 439541): 640 MHz…665 MHz the t.bone IEM 150 R 823 MHz (item no. 439542): 823 MHz…832 MHz the t.bone IEM 150 R 863 MHz (item no. 439543): 863 MHz…865 MHz Image frequency rejection >...
  • Page 46 Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Further information Incl. earphones UHF wireless system...
  • Page 47: 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 48 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 49 Plug and connection assignment Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground, shielding XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Shielding on plug housing (option) IEM 150...
  • Page 50: 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 51 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy No sound 1. Check the power supply of transmitter and receiver. 2. Ensure that the transmitter and receiver are operating in the same frequency range and that the transmitter antenna is designed for this frequency range. The frequency range can be found on the devices. 3.
  • Page 52 3. Interference can also be caused by televisions, radios or mobile phones. The sound is distorted. Change the [VOLUME] control settings on the transmitter. 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 53: 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 54 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 this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
  • Page 56 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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