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thomann the t.bone free solo Twin HT User Manual

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  • Page 1 free solo Twin HT, free solo Twin PT, free solo Twin HTPT UHF Wireless System...
  • Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 04.04.2024, ID: 380952, 380953, 380954, 380955, ... (V5)
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................6 1.1 Symbols and signal words....................... 6 Safety instructions............................. 8 Features............................... 10 Installation and starting up........................ 14 4.1 General Information........................14 4.2 Receiver............................... 15 4.3 Handheld microphone (HT series)..................... 16 4.4 Bodypack transmitter (PT series)....................16 Connections and controls........................
  • Page 4 Table of contents 7.2 Handheld microphone........................39 7.3 Bodypack transmitter........................41 7.4 Overview of the scope of delivery....................45 Plug and connection assignment....................46 Troubleshooting............................48 Protecting the environment......................50 free solo Twin HT, free solo Twin PT, free solo Twin HTPT UHF Wireless System...
  • Page 5 free solo Twin HT, free solo Twin PT, free solo Twin HTPT UHF Wireless System...
  • Page 6: General Information

    Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. 1.1 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 document.
  • Page 7 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. free solo Twin HT, free solo Twin PT, free solo Twin HTPT UHF Wireless System...
  • Page 8: 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 9 Safety instructions NOTICE! Damage to the device if operated in unsuitable ambient conditions! The device can be damaged if it is operated in unsuitable ambient conditions. Only operate the device indoors within the ambient conditions specified in the “Technical specifications” chapter of this user manual. Avoid operating it in environments with direct sun‐ light, heavy dirt and strong vibrations.
  • Page 10: 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. The UHF Wireless System free solo Twin HT consists of the following components: 19-inch Diversity receiver –...
  • Page 11 Features The UHF Wireless System free solo Twin PT consists of the following components: 19-inch Diversity receiver – Two antennas for optimum reception quality – Automatic frequency scanning – Infrared interface for sending the frequency selection from the receiver to the trans‐ mitter –...
  • Page 12 Features The UHF Wireless System free solo Twin HTPT consists of the following components: 19-inch Diversity receiver – Two antennas for optimum reception quality – Automatic frequency scanning – Infrared interface for sending the frequency selection from the receiver to the trans‐ mitter –...
  • Page 13 660 MHz the t.bone free solo 823 MHz The frequency lists are available for download on the product page at www.thomann.de. free solo Twin HT, free solo Twin PT, free solo Twin HTPT UHF Wireless System...
  • Page 14: Installation And Starting Up

    For more information, please visit: http://www.thomann.de. Make sure that transmitter and receiver are both tuned to the same channel.
  • Page 15: Receiver

    Installation and starting up 4.2 Receiver Rack mounting The device is designed for mounting in a standard 19-inch rack; it occupies one rack unit (RU). The fixing material required for assembly is included. Connecting the power supply First, connect the power supply to the receiver and then plug the power supply into the power outlet.
  • Page 16: Handheld Microphone (Ht Series)

    Installation and starting up 4.3 Handheld microphone (HT series) Inserting batteries Unscrew the bottom housing section of the handheld microphone. Insert the batteries. Pay attention to the correct location of the poles. The correct battery arrangement is illustrated in the battery compartment. Close the battery compartment, screw the bottom housing section back on, and switch the transmitter on.
  • Page 17: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls 5.1 Receiver Front panel ö % & ö % & free solo Twin HT, free solo Twin PT, free solo Twin HTPT UHF Wireless System...
  • Page 18 Connections and controls 1 Infrared receiver 2 UHF antenna. Two antennas are available per channel. 3 Display 4 [SET] | Opens the menu. | Increases the displayed value by one. 6 [POWER] | Press the switch for several seconds to switch the device on or off. All previous settings are retained even when you switch the device off and disconnect it from the mains.
  • Page 19 Connections and controls Rear panel ö # % ö 1 [BALANCED OUTPUT] | XLR panel plug as balanced audio signal output for direct connection to a mixer, power ampli‐ fier or recording device. 2 [UNBALANCED OUTPUT] | 6.35-mm jack socket as unbalanced audio signal output for direct connection to a mixer, power amplifier or recording device.
  • Page 20 Connections and controls Display ö & free solo Twin HT, free solo Twin PT, free solo Twin HTPT UHF Wireless System...
  • Page 21 Connections and controls 1 [GP] | Displays the selected frequency group. 2 [CH] | Displays the selected channel. | Indicates that the device is locked to prevent unintentional changes. | Indicates that the receiver is not receiving a signal, e.g. because the transmitter is disabled, the connection is interrupted or the channel is currently changing.
  • Page 22: Handheld Microphone

    Connections and controls 5.2 Handheld microphone ö free solo free solo & free solo Twin HT, free solo Twin PT, free solo Twin HTPT UHF Wireless System...
  • Page 23 Connections and controls 1 Microphone head grill to prevent damage and to reduce wind and breathing noises. 2 Display (see Ä Table on page 26) 3 Main switch. Press the switch for several seconds to switch the device on or off. Press the switch briefly to mute or unmute the microphone.
  • Page 24: Bodypack Transmitter

    Connections and controls 5.3 Bodypack transmitter ö & ö BATT MUTE FREQUENCY 838 000 GAIN ö free solo Twin HT, free solo Twin PT, free solo Twin HTPT UHF Wireless System...
  • Page 25 Connections and controls 1 Antenna 2 [BATT LOW] / [ON] | Flashes when the battery level is too low. 3 Display (see Ä Table on page 26) 4 [IR] | Infrared sensor 5 [MUTE] | Indicates that the device is muted. 6 Buttons | Increases or decreases the currently displayed value.
  • Page 26 Connections and controls 1 [FREQUENCY] / [GP] / [CH] | Depending on the selected menu item: ö Displays the frequency that is assigned to the set combination of frequency group and channel. Displays the set frequency group and the set channel. FREQUENCY 838 000 | Indicates that the device is locked to prevent unintentional changes.
  • Page 27: Operating

    ð The [GP] display flashes. Use the arrow buttons to select the frequency group. The frequency lists are available for download on the product page at www.thomann.de. Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð The [CH] display flashes. free solo Twin HT, free solo Twin PT, free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 28 Operating Use the arrow buttons to select a channel within the set frequency group. If you have selected frequency group ‘U’ , you can use the arrow buttons to set the fre‐ quency directly in 25-kHz increments. First set the value before the decimal point and press [SET], then set the value after the decimal point.
  • Page 29 Operating Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð After three seconds, the display shows the default state again. Setting the output level Press and hold [SET] until the [AF] area flashes on the display. Use the arrow buttons to set the desired value. The current value is shown on the left side of the display.
  • Page 30 Operating Locking or unlocking the keypad Press and hold [SET] until the symbol appears. ð All buttons except for the main switch are locked. To unlock the keypad, press [SET] until the symbol is no longer visible. ð The buttons have their original function again. free solo Twin HT, free solo Twin PT, free solo Twin HTPT UHF Wireless System...
  • Page 31: Handheld Microphone

    Press [SET] repeatedly until the value in the [GP] field flashes on the display. Use [SEL] to select the frequency group. The frequency lists are available for download on the product page at www.thomann.de. Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð The number in the [CH] field flashes.
  • Page 32 Operating Use [SEL] to select a channel within the set frequency group. If you have selected frequency group “U”, you can use [SEL] to set the frequency directly. First set the value before the decimal point and press [SET], then set the value after the decimal point.
  • Page 33 Operating Displaying the frequency group and channel Press [SEL]. ð The display shows the frequency group and channel being used. Press [SEL] or wait five seconds to return to default state. Locking the keypad Press [SEL] until the symbol appears. ð...
  • Page 34: Bodypack Transmitter

    Press [SET] repeatedly until the value in the [GP] field flashes on the display. Use the arrow buttons to select the frequency group. The frequency lists are available for download on the product page at www.thomann.de. Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð The number in the [CH] field flashes.
  • Page 35 Operating Use the arrow buttons to select a channel within the set frequency group. If you have selected frequency group “U”, you can use the arrow buttons to set the fre‐ quency directly. First set the value before the decimal point and press [SET], then set the value after the decimal point.
  • Page 36 Operating Displaying the frequency group and channel Press . ð The display shows the frequency group and channel being used. Press [SET] or wait five seconds to return to normal state. Locking the keypad Press until the symbol appears. ð All buttons except for the main switch are locked. Unlocking the keypad To cancel the key lock, press [SET] [SET]...
  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications 7.1 Receiver Input connections Power supply Socket for connecting the supplied power supply Output connections Balanced audio signal output for direct 1× XLR panel plug, balanced connection to a mixer, a power amplifier or recording device Unbalanced audio signal output for 1×...
  • Page 38 Technical specifications Operating voltage 12 V / 500 mA, centre positive Dimensions (W × H × D), without 412 mm × 44 mm × 160 mm antennas Weight 2 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50% (non-condensing) Carrier frequency, frequency band, number of channels, bandwidth, switching bandwidth and modulation type correspond to those of the transmitter.
  • Page 39: Handheld Microphone

    Technical specifications 7.2 Handheld microphone Frequency band UHF band Max. transmission power the t.bone free solo Twin HT 520 MHz 20 mW (item no. 380952) the t.bone free solo Twin HT 590 MHz (item no. 380953) the t.bone free solo Twin HT 660 MHz (item no.
  • Page 40 Technical specifications the t.bone free solo Twin HT 590 MHz 24 MHz (item no. 380953) the t.bone free solo Twin HT 660 MHz (item no. 380954) the t.bone free solo Twin HT 823 MHz 9 MHz (item no. 380955) Modulation type...
  • Page 41: Bodypack Transmitter

    50%, non-condensing 7.3 Bodypack transmitter Frequency band UHF band Max. transmission power the t.bone free solo Twin HT 520 MHz 20 mW (item no. 380956) the t.bone free solo Twin HT 590 MHz (item no. 380957) the t.bone free solo Twin HT 660 MHz (item no.
  • Page 42 Technical specifications Frequency range the t.bone free solo Twin HT 520 MHz 518 MHz…536 MHz (item no. 380956) the t.bone free solo Twin HT 590 MHz 584 MHz…608 MHz (item no. 380957) the t.bone free solo Twin HT 660 MHz 675 MHz…679 MHz...
  • Page 43 Technical specifications the t.bone free solo Twin HT 660 MHz (item no. 380958) the t.bone free solo Twin HT 823 MHz (item no. 380959) Modulation type Frequency modulation (FM) Input impedance Microphone 5 KΩ Guitar 1 MΩ Range of the infrared connection for the...
  • Page 44 Technical specifications Operating time > 8 h (with alkaline cells) Dimensions (W × H × D, without 64 mm × 98 mm × 23 mm antennas) Weight 90 g Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50%, non-condensing Further information Frequency band Diversity...
  • Page 45: Overview Of The Scope Of Delivery

    7.4 Overview of the scope of delivery Item number System Scope of delivery 380952 the t.bone free solo Twin HT 520 MHz 1 × receiver, 2 × handheld microphone 380953 the t.bone free solo Twin HT 590 MHz 1 × receiver, 2 × handheld microphone 380954 the t.bone free solo Twin HT 660 MHz...
  • Page 46: 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 47 Plug and connection assignment 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding 1/4" TRS phone plug (mono, bal‐ anced) Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Ground XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Shielding on plug housing (option) free solo Twin HT, free solo Twin PT, free solo Twin HTPT UHF Wireless System...
  • Page 48: 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 the transmitter and receiver. 2. Make sure that transmitter and receiver are operating in the same frequency range.
  • Page 49 3. Interference can also be caused by other radio or in-ear systems. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. free solo Twin HT, free solo Twin PT, free solo Twin HTPT...
  • Page 50: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packing material Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of in the proper manner. Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
  • Page 51 When disposing of the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. You can also return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de.
  • Page 52 Notes free solo Twin HT, free solo Twin PT, free solo Twin HTPT UHF Wireless System...
  • Page 53 Notes free solo Twin HT, free solo Twin PT, free solo Twin HTPT UHF Wireless System...
  • Page 54 Notes free solo Twin HT, free solo Twin PT, free solo Twin HTPT UHF Wireless System...
  • Page 56 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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