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Uhf technology – tour guide and interpreter system
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UHF technology – tour guide and interpreter system

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual MEDER TravelGuide UHF technology – tour guide and interpreter system...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing windscreen ............12 Attaching devices on clothing ..........13 Cleaning and Maintenance ..........13 6. Operation .................. 14 TravelGuide Charging station/case ......... 14 Checking battery status ............14 TravelGuide Receiver .............. 16 Switching on/off and connecting earphones ....... 16 Adjusting volume and putting on earphones .......
  • Page 3 MEDER TravelGuide Contents TravelGuide Transmitter ............17 Switching on/connecting microphone .........17 Connecting external sound source to transmitter ....17 Setting the channel ..............18 Adjusting the microphone sensibility ........18 7. Troubleshooting .................19 8. Manufacturer’s Declaration ............21 Warranty ..................21 Batteries and rechargeable batteries ........21 WEEE-Statement ..............22...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    CAUTION! Danger of heat or fire, smoke and gas development, explosion, environmental damage Improper use of batteries may lead to leaking batteries and in extreme cases, cause serious damage. MEDER is in no way liable for improper use. • Keep batteries out of reach of children.

  • Page 5: Introductions

    3. Introductions Thank you for the trust in our products. These products will satisfy you for many years with their reliability, efficiency and ease of use. The MEDER TravelGuide system allows wireless sound transmission at conferences and group tours, for example in factories or museums. The radio transmission signal allows free movement of all members of the group.

  • Page 6: Components And Devices

    MEDER TravelGuide Components and Devices 4. Components and Devices Transmitter 1. Eyelet for neck strap 8. Microphone jack for external 2. Channel selector switch microphone 3. LED 9. Mikrofon 4. “On/Off” button 10. Microphone sensitivity selector 5. Battery compartment 11. Wind screen 6.

  • Page 7: Receiver

    MEDER TravelGuide Components and Devices Receiver 5. Clip 1. Eyelet for neck strap 6. Volume control dial 2. Channel selector switch 7. Earphone jack 3. Battery compartment 8. LED 4. Charging contacts www.meder-commtech.com...

  • Page 8: Charging Cabinet/Station/Case

    Components and Devices Charging Cabinet/Station/Case Status-LED Charging Cabinet Fixing Screw The MEDER charging technology charges the battery with a constant current. The voltage is monitored and shows the following pattern during a charging cycle: Charging Voltage drop is Voltage (U)

  • Page 9: Storage, System Setups

    Setting up Charging Station/Cabinet/Case Setup All charging systems will be delivered pre-configured by MEDER. The charging cabinet consists of a 19” cabinet, which contains the charging slots. In a charging cabinet, up to 200 devices can be charged simultaneously. The stackable charging stations are designed for smaller systems.
  • Page 10 MEDER TravelGuide Storage, System Setup CAUTION! fire hazard The charging station/charging cabinet/charging case and the batteries of the transmitter and receiver heat up during charging. The charging station/charg- ing cabinet/charging case were designed for ambient temperatures of 10 °C/50 °F to 40 °C/104 °F during operation.

  • Page 11: Setting Up/Maintenance Of Transmitter, Receiver

    MEDER TravelGuide Storage, System Setup First use / Maintenance of transmitter and receiver First use The devices are delivered completely assembled. If used with rechargeable batteries, the devices must be charged before first use. When used with alkaline batteries tours can be started immediately.

  • Page 12: Installing Windscreen

    MEDER TravelGuide Storage, System Setup Installing the windscreen On the microphone of the transmitter a windscreen can be installed. The windscreen is made of foam rubber and prevents wind noise or breathing to adversely affect the quality of transmission. The appropriate windscreen can be found in our accessories catalog.

  • Page 13: Attaching Devices On Clothing

    Transmitter, receiver and earphones can be cleaned with a damp cloth. No solvents should used, because the plastic could be damaged. For reliable cleaning of the earphones MEDER recommends a disinfectant cleaning spray. This spray (see accessories catalog) can be ordered at our Service Center.

  • Page 14: Operation

    MEDER TravelGuide Operation 6. Operation TravelGuide Charging Cabinet/Station/Case Checking charging status, recharging of the devices The charging status of each receiver may be checked at any time through the red LED at the top of the device. When the device is turned on the LED lights up briefly.
  • Page 15 5. If necessary, a partially charged device can be removed from the charg- ing system. The removal is detected and the charging slot will automati- cally be switched off. MEDER recommends fully recharging the devices. Charged devices can remain in the charging slot without any problems, because the intelligent charging technology switches to trickle charge after the rapid charging process is complete.

  • Page 16: Travelguide Receiver

    To avoid ear damage: 1. Adjust the volume using the volume control dial to a low value. 2. MEDER uses ergonomic earphones, which are suitable for both ears. Put the supplied headphones on the ear so that the cable points backwards.

  • Page 17: Setting A Channel

    MEDER TravelGuide Operation Setting a channel To set the channel proceed as follows: 1. Check the channel at the transmitter. 2. Set the desired channel on the receiver. Set the channel by using the channel selector switch. TravelGuide Transmitter Switching on / connecting microphone 1.

  • Page 18: Setting The Channel

    MEDER TravelGuide Operation Setting the channel The TravelGuide System has 15 channels, allowing many groups to use the TourGuide simultaneously. 1. Turn the device on 2. Select the desired channel with the channel selector switch. Setting of microphone sensitivity The proper adjustment of the microphone sensitivity provides a good hearing impression for the listeners.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    MEDER TravelGuide Troubleshooting 7. Troubleshooting Error Problem Solution No function at Dead batteries or recharge- Change or recharge bat- Device, light emit- able batteries tery (see p.11) ting diode does not Blown fuse, when batteries Send the device to our...
  • Page 20 3) and / or increase the distance between the transmitter and receiver (>10 m). Call the MEDER Service Center if a problem occurs not covered in this troubleshoot- ing guide or if the problem persists following the proposed solutions. www.meder-commtech.com...

  • Page 21: Manufacturer's Declaration

    • Defects due to natural wear Please use the return form, which is available for download at www.meder-com- mtech.com. The warranty period begins from the date of purchase. Please send a copy of the proof of purchase with the products and the form.

  • Page 22: Weee-Statement

    MEDER TravelGuide Manufacturer’s Declaration WEEE-Statement Your MEDER devices were made of high quality materials and components that are recyclable. Electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of at the end of their lifespan separately from household waste. Please dispose of this equipment at your local waste collection or recycling center.

  • Page 23: Technical Data

    MEDER TravelGuide Technical Data 9. Technical Data Charging Cabinet/Station/Case Dimension Cabinet: according to customer specifications Station: according to customer specifications Case: 85 x 53 x 23 cm Weight Cabinet: according to customer specifications Station: according to customer specifications Case: ohne Geräte ca.11 kg...
  • Page 24 MEDER TravelGuide Technical Data TravelGuide System Dimensions Transmitter: 168 x 42 x 25 mm Receiver: 138 x 42 x 25 mm Weight incl. Batteries Transmitter: 38 g Receiver: 72 g Power consumption Transmitter: 80 mA Receiver: 70 mA Power supply...

  • Page 25: Accessories

    Guide for 20 receivers plus accessories Carrying and storage case TourGuide / Travel- 4004640530 Guide for 40 receivers plus accessories Messenger Bag TourGuide / TravelGuide for 4004640529 30 receivers plus accessories Foam rubber insert for up to 80 devices 4004649330...
  • Page 26 MEDER TravelGuide Imprint Description Item No. Manual TravelGuide (all languages) 2010202040 Short Manual TravelGuide transmitter and receiver DE 2010400430 Short Manual TravelGuide transmitter and receiver EN 2010400431 Short Manual TravelGuide transmitter and receiver FR 2010400432 Short Manual TravelGuide transmitter and receiver ES...
  • Page 27 NOTES...
  • Page 28 MEDER CommTech GmbH Robert-Bosch-Straße 4 78224 Singen / Htwl. Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 7731 911 322 0 Fax: +49 (0) 7731 911 322 99 info@meder-commtech.com www.meder-commtech.com...

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