Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features and scope of delivery......................11 Installation and starting up........................ 18 4.1 General information........................18 4.2 Receiver............................... 20 4.3 Transmitter............................26 Components and functions........................ 28 5.1 Receiver............................... 28 5.2 Transmitter............................
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Table of contents Protecting the environment......................52 UHF wireless system...
General notes General notes This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual.
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General notes 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 possible 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 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.
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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.
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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...
Features and scope of delivery Features and scope of delivery The UHF wireless system TWS 16 PT is ideal for professional audio transmission, for example, at events, on rock stages and concert halls, in theatres and musicals, or in nightclubs. TWS 16 PT...
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Features and scope of delivery the t.bone TWS 16 PT 800 MHz Your UHF wireless system TWS 16 PT has the following components: (item no. 183386) 9.5" diversity receiver DS16R – Adjustable squelch – Two antennas for optimum reception quality –...
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Features and scope of delivery the t.bone TWS 16 PT 854 MHz Your UHF wireless system TWS 16 PT has the following components: (item no. 183387) 9.5" diversity receiver DS16R – Adjustable squelch – Two antennas for optimum reception quality –...
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Features and scope of delivery the t.bone TWS 16 PT 863 MHz Your UHF wireless system TWS 16 PT has the following components: (item no. 183384) 9.5" diversity receiver DS16R – Adjustable squelch – Two antennas for optimum reception quality –...
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Features and scope of delivery the t.bone TWS 16 PT 600 MHz Your UHF wireless system TWS 16 PT has the following components: (item no. 269808) 9.5" diversity receiver DS16R – Adjustable squelch – Two antennas for optimum reception quality –...
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Features and scope of delivery the t.bone TWS 16 PT 740 MHz Your UHF wireless system TWS 16 PT has the following components: (item no. 269810) 9.5" diversity receiver DS16R – Adjustable squelch – Two antennas for optimum reception quality –...
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Features and scope of delivery the t.bone TWS 16 PT 821 MHz Your UHF wireless system TWS 16 PT has the following components: (item no. 273720) 9.5" diversity receiver DS16R – Adjustable squelch – Two antennas for optimum reception quality –...
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 device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
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Installation and starting up Notes on wireless transmission This devices utilizes frequencies that are not harmonized within the European Union (EU) and therefore may only be used in certain EU member states. In all European countries, the frequencies used for the transmission of audio signals are strictly regulated. Before you start, make sure the frequencies are allowed in the respective country and check whether the operation must be reported to the appropriate authority.
Installation and starting up 4.2 Receiver XLR connectors for signal output on the receiver The receiver offers a XLR mounting plug for signal output. Drawing and table indicate the XLR pin assignment (balanced). Ground, shielding Positive signal (+) Negative signal (–) UHF wireless system...
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Installation and starting up 1/4" phone socket for signal output on the receiver The receiver offers a 1/4" mono phone socket for signal output. Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment for a suitable TS jack. Signal Ground, shielding TWS 16 PT...
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Installation and starting up Rack mounting This device is designed for 9.5" rack mounting, it occupies 1 rack unit. The required mounting hardware is included. Two units can be mounted side by side in a 19" rack slot. Connect both units using the sup‐ plied connecting brackets as shown in the drawing below.
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Installation and starting up Connecting the supply voltage 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.
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Installation and starting up Hooking up audio connections Connect one of the audio outputs of the receiver to your mixer or amplifier. Make sure that and starting up only one of the two outputs of the receiver is used at the same time. Otherwise, interferences can by caused.
Installation and starting up 4.3 Transmitter Mini XLR connectors for signal The transmitter offers a mini XLR mounting plug for signal input. Drawing and table indicate input on the transmitter the mini XLR pin assignment Ground, shielding Positive signal (+) Negative signal (–) Inserting batteries Open the battery compartment by sliding its lid in the direction of the arrow and insert the...
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Installation and starting up Connecting a microphone to the Make sure that the transmitter is switched off, the main switch (14) is in ‘OFF’ position. transmitter Slide the ‘MIC/LINE’ switch (17) into the ’MIC’ position. Adjust the amplification to a mid value using the ’GAIN’ control (20). Use a suitable screw‐ driver.
Components and functions Components and functions 5.1 Receiver Front panel (Art no. 183384, 183386, 183387, 269808, 273720) UHF wireless system...
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Components and functions 1 POWER Main switch to turn the device on and off. 2 This indicator lights up red when the unit is turned on and operational. 3 CH Rotary control to select a channel 1 to 16 4 AF This indicator lights up red when an audio signal is received.
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Components and functions Front panel (Art no. 269810) UHF wireless system...
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Components and functions 1 POWER Main switch to turn the device on and off. 2 CH Rotary control to select a channel 1 to 16 3 ON This indicator lights up red when the unit is turned on and operational. 4 RF LEVEL These LEDs indicate the strength of the received carrier signal.
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Components and functions 7 Tuned UHF antennas. The receiver evaluates the radio signal from both antennas and selects the signal with the highest quality for further processing. 8 AUDIO OUTPUT – BALANCED XLR mounting plug as balanced audio output for the direct connection to a mixing console, power amp, or recording device 9 AUDIO OUTPUT –...
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Components and functions 7 Tuned UHF antennas. The receiver evaluates the radio signal from both antennas and selects automatically which signal has the best quality to be used for further processing. 8 AUDIO OUTPUT – BALANCED XLR mounting plug as balanced audio output for the direct connection to a mixing console, power amp, or recording device 9 AUDIO OUTPUT –...
Components and functions 5.2 Transmitter Front panel 13 Antenna 14 ON/OFF Main switch to turn the device on and off. 15 INPUT Mini XLR mounting plug for the connection of a microphone or instrument 16 Battery compartment for two mignon cells (AA, LR6), 1.5 V or rechargeable bat‐ teries UHF wireless system...
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Components and functions Rear panel 13 Antenna 14 ON/OFF Main switch to turn the device on and off. 15 INPUT Mini XLR mounting plug for the connection of a microphone or instrument 17 MIC/LINE Switch for adjusting the input sensitivity to the level of the input signal 18 Clamp TWS 16 PT...
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Components and functions Top side 13 Antenna 14 ON/OFF Main switch to turn the device on and off. 15 INPUT Mini XLR mounting plug for the connection of a microphone or instrument 18 Clamp 21 LOW BATT Shows the charging level of the battery. If you turn on the transmitter, the LED lights up briefly and indicates that the battery supplies a sufficient voltage.
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Components and functions Side view 13 Antenna 18 Clamp 19 CHANNEL Rotary control to select a channel 1 to 16 20 GAIN Rotary control to adjust the input sensitivity to the level of the input signal TWS 16 PT...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 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 operating voltage supply of transmitter and receiver. 2. Make sure that transmitter and receiver operate within the same frequency range.
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3. Also televisions, radios, or mobile phones can cause interference. Sound is distorted Change the setting of the ‘VOLUME’ controller on the receiver. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. TWS 16 PT...
Technical specifications Technical specifications 7.1 Receiver Output XLR mounting plug, balanced 1/4" phone socket, unbalanced Carrier frequency UHF band (518…928 MHz) Modulation type Frequency modulation (FM) Oscillator PLL synthesizer, 15 or 16 channels, depending on model version Intermediate frequency 1: 243.95 MHz; 2: 10.7 MHz ±...
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Technical specifications Input sensitivity 8 dBµV Selectivity > 50 dB Pilot tone 32.768 kHz Audio frequency response 50 Hz…15 kHz (±3 dB) < 1 % Dynamic range > 96 dB Operating voltage DC 12 V Dimensions (W × D × H, w/o antennas) 210 mm ×...
Technical specifications 7.2 Transmitter Input Mini XLR mounting plug Carrier frequency UHF band (518…928 MHz) Modulation type Frequency modulation (FM) Oscillator PLL synthesizer, 16 channels Transmission power 10 mW max. ± 0,005 % Frequency stability ±20 kHz Normal frequency deviation Spurious emission >...
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Technical specifications Dimensions (W × D × H, w/o antenna) 70 mm × 30 mm × 96 mm Height with antenna 190 mm Weight (w/o batteries) 89 g TWS 16 PT...
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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 batteries Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire. Dispose of the bat‐ teries according to national or local regulations regarding hazardous waste. To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries at your retail store or at appropriate collection sites. TWS 16 PT...
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