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  • Page 1 AirBorne Pro Instrument 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 17.03.2021, ID: 482514 (V2)

  • 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....................... 8 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 13 Installation and starting up........................ 15 4.1 General Information........................15 4.2 Dealing with lithium batteries..................... 17 4.3 Receiver...............................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Technical specifications........................33 7.1 Receiver............................... 33 7.2 Transmitter............................34 Plug and connection assignment....................39 Troubleshooting............................41 Protecting the environment......................43 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. AirBorne Pro Instrument...

  • 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. Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow.

  • 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. AirBorne Pro Instrument...

  • 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 instru‐ ments to mixers, 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 WARNING! Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium batteries can cause severe injuries. Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present section. NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only.
  • Page 12 Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible damage to lithium-ion batteries through incorrect storage By deep discharge, lithium-ion batteries can be permanently damaged or lose some of their capacity. Before long breaks, charge the batteries to around 50 % of their capacity and then switch off the device. Store the device at room temperature or cooler in an envi‐ ronment as dry as possible.

  • Page 13: Features

    Features Features The Wireless System AirBorne Pro Instrument Set consists of the following components: AirBorne Pro Instrument pedal receiver: – Fixed built-in antenna for optimum reception quality – Built-in chromatic tuner with easy-to-read LCD display – Built-in magnetic charging station for the transmitter –...
  • Page 14 Features – Mute function – Battery status LCD display – Pairing and ID link LCD display – USB charger connection – Rotatable 220° angled audio plug (1/4" jack plug) Plug-n-Play Transmission range up to 35 m USB cable and 9 V plug-in power supply included The system works in the frequency range 5.729 GHz…...

  • Page 15: Installation And Starting Up

    Installation and starting up Installation and starting up 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 16 For more information, please visit: http://www.thomann.de. Make sure that transmitter and receiver are both tuned to the same channel.

  • Page 17: 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 18 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 19: Receiver

    Installation and starting up 4.3 Receiver 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 20 Installation and starting up Connecting audio and starting Connect the audio output of the receiver to your amplifier. You can add further pedals (e.g. effects pedal) between the receiver and amplifier. The following figure shows an example of how the device can be integrated into your signal chain. wireless system...

  • Page 21: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls 5.1 Receiver AirBorne Pro Instrument...
  • Page 22 Connections and controls 1 Display 2 Magnetic charging contacts for the transmitter 3 Footswitch to activate the tuner mode Tuner mode can only be activated when transmitter and receiver are paired. 4 [OUT] 1/4" mm jack socket as unbalanced audio signal output for direct connection to an amplifier 5 LED to indicate the coupling between transmitter and receiver.
  • Page 23 Connections and controls 9 [DC IN] Connector for the supplied plug-in power supply. 10 [DC OUT] Connection to power an additional pedal AirBorne Pro Instrument...

  • Page 24: Transmitter

    Connections and controls 5.2 Transmitter wireless system...
  • Page 25 Connections and controls 11 Magnetic charging contacts for the transmitter 12 [MUTE] Press and hold the button for two seconds to mute the receiver's output. is flashing in the display. Press and hold the button again for two seconds to unmute. 13 1/4"...
  • Page 26 Connections and controls 18 [POWER] Main switch. Turns the device on and off. 19 USB connection for charging the transmitter using the supplied USB cable wireless system...

  • Page 27: Operating

    Operating Operating Pairing transmitter and receiver Press and hold the main switch of the transmitter and receiver to switch on the devices. ð If the ID displays show the same colour (red = channel 1, green = channel 2, blue = channel 3, purple = channel 4) and the displays of the transmitter and receiver show the same channel, the coupling was successful.
  • Page 28 Operating If the receiver does not receive a signal from the transmitter, the receiver switches off automatically after 30 minutes. wireless system...
  • Page 29 Operating Display layout transmitter The following illustrations show the display layouts of the transmitter: : Successful pairing and transfer : Battery status : Channel assignment Battery charging : The output of the receiver is muted. AirBorne Pro Instrument...
  • Page 30 Operating Display layout receiver The following illustrations show the display layouts of the receiver: : Successful pairing and transfer : Channel assignment : Tuning display : Successful pairing and transfer : Tone display : The transmitter is charged in the receiver's charging station wireless system...
  • Page 31 Operating Instrument tuning Once transmitter and receiver have been successfully paired, you can tune the instrument con‐ nected to the transmitter with the receiver. Press the footswitch to activate tuner mode. ð If the tuner mode is activated, the transmission is automatically muted. Now tune the connected instrument.
  • Page 32 Operating Instrument is tuned flat Instrument is tuned correctly Instrument is tuned sharp wireless system...

  • Page 33: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications 7.1 Receiver Number of systems that can be oper‐ 4 systems ated in parallel Input connections Power supply Connector for power adapter Output connections Power supply of further devices Socket for connecting a 9 V cable LINE output 1/4”...

  • Page 34: Transmitter

    Technical specifications Power supply External power adapter, 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Operating voltage /500 mA, centre positive Dimensions (W × H × D) 99 mm × 50 mm × 130 mm Weight 263 g Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing)
  • Page 35 Technical specifications Transfer rate 2 MHz Signal-to-noise ratio 140 dB Audio sampling rate 24 bit / 48 kHz Distortion –100 dBm Latency 5.6 ms Range in clear field of vision up to 35 m Battery / rechargeable battery Battery type 1 ×...
  • Page 36 Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) wireless system...
  • Page 37 Technical specifications Further information Transmission channels Transmission technology digital Transmitter type Guitar bug Receiver type Pedal board Selectable frequencies Frequency display Frequency search Diversity detachable antenna Battery status indicator Charging system Built-in battery AirBorne Pro Instrument...
  • Page 38 Technical specifications Rechargeable battery transmitter Rack kit wireless system...

  • Page 39: 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 40 Plug and connection assignment 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding wireless system...

  • Page 41: 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: 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.
  • Page 42 Transmitter won't charge 1. Try a different plug-in power supply or charge the transmitter with the USB cable. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. wireless system...

  • Page 43: 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 44 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 45 Notes AirBorne Pro Instrument...
  • Page 46 Notes wireless system...
  • Page 48 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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