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General information 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. Example: Switch on the device.
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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. NOTICE! 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.
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.
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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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Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible staining The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your surface and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the surface and use a suitable underlay if neces‐ sary, i.e.
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; Quad R 470, item no. 543456) –...
Installation and starting up 4.2 Receiver Rack mounting The unit has been designed for rack mounting in a standard 19" rack; it occupies one rack unit (RU). 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‐...
Installation and starting up Attaching the antennas Attach the included antennas to the rear panel of the transmitter. To improve the transmission quality and to adapt to the spatial conditions they are rotatable and swivelling. In case the space provided on the device for direct assembly of the antennas is not sufficient, for example because the space on the rack is narrow, you can use the optionally available coaxial cable to assemble the antennas separately from the device.
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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.
Connections and controls Connections and controls 5.1 Receiver Front panel VOL-C QUAD ö $ % & ' $ % & ' $ % & ' $ % & ' Quad R 823, Quad H 823, Quad B 823, Quad C 823Quad R 470, Quad H 470, Quad B 470, Quad C 470 UHF Wireless System...
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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.
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Connections and controls Rear panel Quad R 823, Quad H 823, Quad B 823, Quad C 823Quad R 470, Quad H 470, Quad B 470, Quad C 470 UHF Wireless System...
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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.
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Connections and controls Display Quad R 823, Quad H 823, Quad B 823, Quad C 823Quad R 470, Quad H 470, Quad B 470, Quad C 470 UHF Wireless System...
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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’...
Connections and controls 5.2 Handheld microphone QUAD 823H QUAD 823H Quad R 823, Quad H 823, Quad B 823, Quad C 823Quad R 470, Quad H 470, Quad B 470, Quad C 470 UHF Wireless System...
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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 during several seconds to turn on the microphone.
Connections and controls 5.3 Bodypack transmitter < > < = > Quad R 823, Quad H 823, Quad B 823, Quad C 823Quad R 470, Quad H 470, Quad B 470, Quad C 470 UHF Wireless System...
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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’...
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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.
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Connections and controls 5.4 Table call stations transmitter Quad R 823, Quad H 823, Quad B 823, Quad C 823Quad R 470, Quad H 470, Quad B 470, Quad C 470 UHF Wireless System...
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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.
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.
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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-----’...
Operating Locking or unlocking the keypad Press /[IR] until the display shows ‘LOCK’ . ð All keys except for the main switch are locked. To unlock the keypad, press /[IR] until ‘LOCK’ is no longer visible. ð The keys have their original function again. 6.2 Handheld microphone Turning the microphone on / off Hold the main switch pressed for several seconds to turn on the microphone.
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’...
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Operating Synchronising the bodypack transmitter with the receiver Prepare the receiver for the synchronisation (see Ä ‘Synchronising transmitter and receiver’ on page 32). Hold the infrared sensor of the microphone underneath the display near the infrared sensor of the receiver. ð...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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 ×...
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Technical specifications 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 × H × D), without 412 mm × 44 mm × 215 mm antenna Weight 1.95 kg...
Technical specifications 7.2 Handheld microphone Frequency band 823 MHz…865 MHz (Quad H 823, item no. 502807) 470 MHz…526 MHz (Quad H 470, item no. 543457) Modulation type Frequency modulation (FM) Maximum transmission power < 30 mW (switchable) Frequency range 40 Hz…18 kHz Total harmonic distortion (THD) <...
Technical specifications 7.3 Bodypack transmitter Frequency band 823 MHz…865 MHz (Quad B 823, item no. 502808) 470 MHz…526 MHz (Quad B 470, item no. 543458) Modulation type Frequency modulation (FM) Maximum transmission power < 30 mW (switchable) Frequency range 40 Hz…18 kHz Total harmonic distortion (THD) <...
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Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Quad R 823, Quad H 823, Quad B 823, Quad C 823Quad R 470, Quad H 470, Quad B 470, Quad C 470 UHF Wireless System...
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Technical specifications 7.4 Table call stations transmitter Frequency band 823 MHz…865 MHz (Quad C 823, item no. 502809) 470 MHz…526 MHz (Quad C 470, item no. 543459) Modulation type Frequency modulation (FM) Maximum transmission power < 30 mW (switchable) Frequency range 40 Hz…18 kHz Total harmonic distortion (THD) <...
Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (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 ×...
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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 823Quad R 470, Quad H 470, Quad B 470, Quad C 470 UHF Wireless System...
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’...
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Plug and connection assignment 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Shielding on plug housing (option) Mini XLR Ground Positive signal (+) Negative signal (–) Quad R 823, Quad H 823, Quad B 823, Quad C 823Quad R 470, Quad H 470, Quad B 470, Quad C 470 UHF Wireless System...
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 823Quad R 470, Quad H 470, Quad B 470, Quad C 470 UHF Wireless System...
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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 823Quad R 470, Quad H 470, Quad B 470, Quad C 470...
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.
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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.
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Notes Quad R 823, Quad H 823, Quad B 823, Quad C 823Quad R 470, Quad H 470, Quad B 470, Quad C 470 UHF Wireless System...
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