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thomann Sirus Quad R 823 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Quad R 823 Quad H 823 Quad B 823 Quad C 823 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 02.11.2020, ID: 502806, 502807, 502808, 502809...

  • 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............................... 15 Installation and starting up........................ 16 4.1 General Information........................16 4.2 Receiver............................... 17 4.3 Handheld microphone (Quad H)....................
  • Page 4 Table of contents 5.3 Bodypack transmitter........................30 5.4 Table call stations transmitter..................... 34 Operating..............................37 6.1 Receiver............................... 37 6.2 Handheld microphone........................40 6.3 Bodypack transmitter........................41 6.4 Table call stations transmitter..................... 44 Technical specifications........................47 7.1 Receiver............................... 47 7.2 Handheld microphone........................49 7.3 Bodypack transmitter........................

  • 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. Quad R 823 Quad H 823 Quad B 823 Quad C 823...

  • 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 Cross-references References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-reference to jump to the specified location. Example: See Ä...
  • Page 9 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. Quad R 823 Quad H 823 Quad B 823 Quad C 823...

  • 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! 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. UHF wireless system...

  • Page 15: 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. 19” UHF receiver (Quad R 823, item no. 502806) – Two detachable BNC antennas for optimum reception quality –...

  • Page 16: 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 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 (Quad H)

    Installation and starting up Connecting audio and starting Connect the audio outputs of the receiver to your mixer or your amplifier. Ensure that only one of the two outputs of the receiver (XLR or jack) is ever used at a time for the overall channel, because faults might occur otherwise.
  • 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 Quad R 823 Quad H 823 Quad B 823 Quad C 823...
  • Page 22 Connections and controls 1 Infrared sensor 2 Display /[IR] Starts the synchronisation of the settings with the transmitter. Increases the displayed value by one. /[SET] Opens the menu /[SCAN] Starts le automatic search for a free channel and the automatic synchronisation with the transmitter. Decreases the displayed value by one.
  • Page 23 Connections and controls Rear panel Quad R 823 Quad H 823 Quad B 823 Quad C 823...
  • Page 24 Connections and controls 8 [ANT-B]/[ANT-A] UHF antenna 9 [BALANCED] XLR panel plug as balanced overall audio signal output for direct connection to a mixer, a power amp or recording device. 10 [MIXED] 1/4" jack socket as unbalanced overall audio signal output for direct connection to a mixer, a power amp or recording device.
  • Page 25 Connections and controls Display Quad R 823 Quad H 823 Quad B 823 Quad C 823...
  • Page 26 Connections and controls 13 ‘RF’ Shows the level of the received radio signal ‘AF’ Shows the level of the audio signal 14 ‘A/B’ Shows which of the two antennas is currently being used for signal transmission. 15 Indicates the frequency that is assigned to the selected channel. 16 ‘LOCK’...
  • Page 27 Connections and controls 18 ‘MUTE’ Indicates that the receiver does not receive a signal, e.g. because the transmitter is disabled, the connection is inter‐ rupted or the channel is just changing. 19 ‘CH’ Shows the selected channel Quad R 823 Quad H 823 Quad B 823 Quad C 823...

  • Page 28: Handheld Microphone

    Connections and controls 5.2 Handheld microphone UHF wireless system...
  • Page 29 Connections and controls 20 Microphone head grill to prevent damage and to reduce wind and breath noise. 21 Display. Shows the frequency and the battery status of the microphone. When the display starts to flash, replace the batteries of the microphone. 22 Infrared sensor 23 Main switch Hold the switch pressed for several seconds to turn on the microphone.

  • Page 30: Bodypack Transmitter

    Connections and controls 5.3 Bodypack transmitter UHF wireless system...
  • Page 31 Connections and controls 27 Antenna 28 [ON]/[OFF] Main switch. Turns the device on and off. 29 Mini-XLR chassis plug for connecting a microphone or an instrument 30 Display 31 Infrared sensor Opens the menu Increases the shown frequency Decreases the shown frequency 35 Switch for selecting the radio signal Slide the switch on ‘H’...
  • Page 32 Connections and controls 36 Retaining clamp 37 Battery compartment for two round cell batteries (AA, LR06), 1.5 V or comparable rechargeable batteries. UHF wireless system...
  • Page 33 Connections and controls Display 38 Indicates the frequency that is assigned to the selected channel. 39 ‘RF’ Shows the level of the radio signal sent. 40 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.
  • Page 34 Connections and controls 5.4 Table call stations transmitter UHF wireless system...
  • Page 35 Connections and controls 44 Main switch Hold the switch pressed for several seconds to turn on the table call stations transmitter. Hold the switch pressed again for several seconds to turn off the transmitter. Press the main switch briefly to mute the table call stations transmitter. Replace the batteries when the LED of the main switch changes from green to red.
  • Page 36 Connections and controls Decreases the shown frequency Increases the shown frequency UHF wireless system...

  • Page 37: Operating

    Operating Operating 6.1 Receiver Switching on the receiver Turn on the power using the main switch. ð The display is activated. The device is operational. Now, you can make the desired settings. Selecting frequency Press [SET]. ð The frequency display flashes. Use / to set the frequency.
  • Page 38 Operating Synchronising transmitter and receiver Open the transmitter to expose the infra red sensor. Press /[IR]. ð The display shows ‘------’ and the synchronisation starts. Hold the infrared sensor of the transmitter near the infrared sensor of the receiver. ð The settings of the receiver are transmitted to the transmitter. After successful synchronisation, the display shows ‘P-----’...
  • Page 39 Operating Automatic search for a free channel and automatic synchro‐ nisation Press /[SCAN]. ð The display shows ‘SCAN’ and flashes. Hold the infrared sensor of the corresponding transmitter near the infrared sensor of the receiver. ð The automatic synchronisation is carried out. If the system does not find a frequency and a free channel within five seconds, it auto‐...

  • Page 40: Handheld Microphone

    Operating 6.2 Handheld microphone Turning the microphone on / off Hold the main switch pressed for several seconds to turn on the microphone. Hold the main switch pressed again for several seconds to turn off the microphone. Synchronising the receiver with the microphone Prepare the receiver for the synchronisation (see Ä...

  • Page 41: Bodypack Transmitter

    Operating Setting the radio signal The key for operating the device is accessible if you unscrew the bottom housing section. Slide the switch on ‘H’ (high power) to use the microphone from a long distance. This mode reduces the battery runtime of the microphone. Slide the switch on ‘L’...
  • Page 42 Operating Synchronising the bodypack transmitter with the receiver Prepare the receiver for the synchronisation (see Ä ‘Synchronising transmitter and receiver’ on page 38). Hold the infrared sensor of the microphone underneath the display near the infrared sensor of the receiver. ð...
  • Page 43 Operating Setting the radio signal Slide the switch on ‘H’ (high power) to use the bodypack transmitter from a long dis‐ tance. This mode reduces the battery runtime of the microphone. Slide the switch on ‘L’ (low power) to use the bodypack transmitter from a short dis‐ tance.
  • Page 44 Operating 6.4 Table call stations transmitter Turn the table call stations transmitter on / off Hold the switch pressed for several seconds to turn on the table call stations transmitter. Hold the switch pressed again for several seconds to turn off the table call stations trans‐ mitter.
  • Page 45 Operating Setting the frequency manually If you don't want to synchronise the table call stations transmitter with the receiver using the infrared sensor, you can also set the transmission frequency manually. The keys for operating the device are accessible if you open the battery compartment on the bottom side of the table call stations transmitter.
  • Page 46 Operating Locking or unlocking the keypad Turn the table call stations transmitter off. Hold pressed and turn the table call stations transmitter on. ð The display shows ‘LOCK’ . All keys except for the main switch are locked. To unlock the keypad, turn the table call stations transmitter off. Hold pressed and turn on the table call stations transmitter.

  • Page 47: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications 7.1 Receiver Input connections Power supply Socket for connecting the supplied AC power supply Output connections Balanced overall audio signal output for 1 × XLR panel plug, balanced direct connection to a mixer, a power amp or recording device Balanced audio signal output for direct 4 ×...
  • Page 48 Technical specifications Frequency range 40 Hz…18 kHz Total harmonic distortion (THD) < 0.5 % @ 1 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio > 110 dB Power supply External power adapter, 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Operating voltage 12 V / 600 mA, centre positive Dimensions (W ×...

  • Page 49: Handheld Microphone

    Technical specifications 7.2 Handheld microphone Frequency band 823 MHz…865 MHz Modulation type Frequency modulation (FM) Maximum transmission power 30 mW (switchable) Frequency range 40 Hz…18 kHz < 0.5 % @ 1 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio > 102 dB (A) Battery / rechargeable battery Battery type 2 AA cells (LR6, 1.5 V) or corresponding rechargeable batteries...
  • Page 50 Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing UHF wireless system...

  • Page 51: Bodypack Transmitter

    Technical specifications 7.3 Bodypack transmitter Frequency band 823 MHz…865 MHz Modulation type Frequency modulation (FM) Maximum transmission power 30 mW (switchable) Frequency range 40 Hz…18 kHz < 0.5 % @ 1 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio > 102 dB (A) Battery / rechargeable battery Battery type 2 AA cells (LR6, 1.5 V) or corresponding rechargeable batteries...
  • Page 52 Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing UHF wireless system...
  • Page 53 Technical specifications 7.4 Table call stations transmitter Frequency band 823 MHz…865 MHz Modulation type Frequency modulation (FM) Maximum transmission power 30 mW (switchable) Frequency range 40 Hz…18 kHz < 0.5 % Signal-to-noise ratio > 102 dB (A) Battery / rechargeable battery Battery type 2 AA cells (LR6, 1.5 V) or corresponding rechargeable batteries...

  • Page 54: Overview Scope Of Delivery

    Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing 7.5 Overview scope of delivery Item no. System Scope of delivery 504466 Sirus Quad R + 4H 823 Bundle 1 × receiver, 4 × handheld microphone 504471 Sirus Quad R + 4B 823 Bundle 1 ×...
  • Page 55 Technical specifications Further information Transmission technology Analog Channels Frequency band Diversity Frequency search Detachable antennas Receiver type Stationary Capsule type Dynamic Replacement capsule Charging system Built-in battery Antennas converter Splitter Quad R 823 Quad H 823 Quad B 823 Quad C 823...

  • Page 56: 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 57 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 Quad R 823 Quad H 823 Quad B 823 Quad C 823...
  • Page 58 Plug and connection assignment XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Shielding on plug housing (option) Mini XLR Ground Positive signal (+) Negative signal (–) UHF wireless system...

  • Page 59: 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: Quad R 823 Quad H 823 Quad B 823 Quad C 823...
  • Page 60 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? 4.
  • Page 61 Troubleshooting If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. Quad R 823 Quad H 823 Quad B 823 Quad C 823...

  • Page 62: 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 63 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 64 Notes UHF wireless system...
  • Page 65 Notes Quad R 823 Quad H 823 Quad B 823 Quad C 823...
  • Page 66 Notes UHF wireless system...
  • Page 68 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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