48 System Operation BTR-800, TR-800, TR-825 Beltpack Operation FIGURE 37. TR-800 and TR-825 Top and Rear Panel maximized, and headset volume reduced to make up for the On/Off and Volume Control Turn the beltpack power on by rotating the knob CW. Adjust the louder audio, the audio will still sound good and not clipped. volume to the headset by rotating the volume control as required Audio Channel Select Button for a comfortable listening volume.
BTR-800, TR-800, TR-825 System Operation 49 The following contains the main beltpack menu structure and references the pages in which further detail of that menu may be found. TR-800 Menu Structure Beltpack Menu Structure All beltpack features and special key sequences can only be done from the group/channel screen. FIGURE 38. Beltpack Feature Enable/Disable Menus Stage Announce (SA) Enable/Disable................. page 56 Wireless Talk Around (WTA) Enable/Disable .....
50 System Operation Power-Up Screens • The first screens displayed when the beltpack is powered up are the software and channel map version screens. • The 1st screen displayed indicates the beltpack’s software version number. It is displayed for about one second. • The 2nd screen displayed indicates the beltpack’s channel map (frequency plan) version number. It is displayed for about one second. • The final screen displayed is the group/channel screen.
BTR-800, TR-800, TR-825 Group/Channel Screen The Group/Channel screen allows the user to change the group and select from a pre-determined number of transmit channels. • The screen displayed after the beltpack power-up screens. • Press [SET] to edit the channel number. The channel number will start flashing. • Use the [UP]/[DOWN] arrow buttons to change the channel number • Press [SET] to place the beltpack on the channel selected.
2 System Operation Transmit Screen The Transmit screen allows the user to set the beltpack transmit frequency. Factory-defined groups will allow only a set number of pre-defined frequencies to be selected. User-programmable groups will allow the user to change the frequency in 25kHz steps. • Press [MENU] once from the group/channel screen to arrive at the transmit frequency screen. • Press [SET] to edit the frequency. The number will start flashing.
BTR-800, TR-800, TR-825 Receive 1 Screen The Receive 1 screen allows the user to set the beltpack receive 1 frequency. This corresponds to the base station’s transmit 1 frequency. In factory-defined groups, receive 1 is not changeable. User-programmable groups will allow the user to change the frequency in 25 kHz steps. • Press [MENU] twice from the group/channel screen to arrive at the receive 1 frequency screen. • (User-Programmable Groups Only) Press [SET] to edit the frequency.
54 System Operation Receive 2 Screen The Receive 2 screen allows the user to set the beltpack receive 2 frequency. This corresponds to the base station’s transmit 2 frequency. In factory-defined groups receive 2 is not changeable. User-programmable groups will allow the user to change the frequency in 25 kHz steps. • Press [MENU] three times from the group/channel screen to arrive at the receive 2 frequency screen. • (User-Programmable Groups Only) Press [SET] to edit the frequency.
BTR-800, TR-800, TR-825 ClearScan™ ClearScan™ performs a frequency scan of the factory-defined and any setup user-programmable groups in order to find the clearest group. After about 30 seconds, the clearest group is displayed. A group is defined by receive 1 and 2 frequencies. The next best group and so forth may be accessed with the [DOWN] and [UP] arrow buttons. • Press and hold [MENU]+[SET] for three seconds to enter ClearScan™. The beltpack will now start searching for the clearest groups.
56 System Operation Stage Announce Enable/Disable • Press and hold [SET] then press the [SA] button to show the SA enable/disable screen. The current setting of the feature is displayed on the LCD. • While continuing to hold [SET] press [SA] again to toggle the display from ON to OFF or back.
BTR-800, TR-800, TR-825 Audio Channel A or B Disable/Enable • Press and hold [SET] the press the [CHAN] button to show the channel enable/disable screen. The current setting of the feature is displayed on the LCD. • While continuing to hold [SET], press the [CHAN] button again to move to the next option, only channel B on. • As you continue to hold [SET], press the [CHAN] button once more to move to the next option, only channel A on.
58 System Operation Special Key Sequences Lockout • Press [UP]+[DOWN] for three seconds to lock or unlock the beltpack. The words “Loc on” will be displayed when the feature is activated, “Loc oFF” will be displayed when the beltpack is unlocked. Pressing [MENU] will still function to view screens, but [SET] will no longer start any editing. ClearScan™, First use, Factory default and Feature enable/disable are no longer accessible.
BTR-800, TR-800, TR-825 System Operation 59 The following contains the main beltpack menu structure and references the pages in which further detail of that menu may be found. TR-825 Menu Structure Beltpack Menu Structure All beltpack features and special key sequences can only be done from the group/channel screen. FIGURE 39. Beltpack Feature Enable/Disable Menus Power-Up Screen Other Special Key Sequences Audio Output....................................................... page 65 Lockout ........
60 System Operation Power-Up Screens • The first screens displayed when the beltpack is powered up are the software and channel map version screens. • The 1st screen displayed indicates the beltpack’s software version number. It is displayed for about one second. • The 2nd screen displayed indicates the beltpack’s channel map (frequency plan) version number. It is displayed for about one second. The operating screen is then displayed. • The final screen displayed is the group/channel screen.
BTR-800, TR-800, TR-825 Group/Channel Screen The Group/Channel screen allows the user to change the group and select from a pre-determined number of transmit channels. • The screen displayed after the beltpack power-up screens. • Press [SET] to edit the channel number. The channel number will start flashing. • Use the [UP]/[DOWN] arrow buttons to change the channel number. • Press [SET] to place the beltpack on the channel selected.
62 System Operation Transmit Screen The Transmit screen allows the user to set the beltpack transmit frequency. Factory-defined groups will allow only a set number of pre-defined frequencies to be selected. User-programmable groups will allow the user to change the frequency in 25 kHz steps. • Press [MENU] once from the group/channel screen to arrive at the transmit frequency screen. • Press [SET] to edit the frequency. The number will start flashing.
BTR-800, TR-800, TR-825 Receive 1 Screen The Receive 1 screen allows the user to set the beltpack receiver 1 frequency. This corresponds to the base station’s transmit 1 frequency. In factory-defined groups receiver 1 is not changeable. User-programmable groups will allow the user to change the frequency in 25 kHz steps. • Press [MENU] twice from the group/channel screen to arrive at the receive 1 frequency screen. • (User-Programmable Groups Only) Press [SET] to edit the frequency.
64 System Operation Receive 2 Screen The Receive 2 screen allows the user to set the beltpack receive 2 frequency. This corresponds to the base station’s transmit 2 frequency. In factory-defined groups receiver 2 is not changeable. User-programmable groups will allow the user to change the frequency in 25 kHz steps. • Press [MENU] three times from the group/channel screen to arrive at the receive 2 frequency screen. • (User-Programmable Groups Only) Press [SET] to edit the frequency.
BTR-800, TR-800, TR-825 Audio Output The Audio Output screen allows the user to set the audio output to Mono (Add) or Stereo (SEP). This option only applies to beltpack with 5-pin headset connectors. Single-sided 5-pin headsets will only receive A or B Audio depending on how the headset is wired. Single-sided 5-pin headsets must set the audio output to Ab SEP. The audio output option setting does nothing with a 4-pin headset connector.
66 System Operation ClearScan™ ClearScan™ performs a frequency scan of the factory-defined and any set up user-programmable groups in order to find the clearest group. After about 30 seconds, the clearest group is displayed. A group is defined by receive 1 and 2 frequencies. The next best group and so forth may be accessed with the [DOWN] and [UP] arrow buttons. • Press and hold [MENU]+[SET] for three seconds to enter ClearScan™. The beltpack will now start searching for the clearest groups.
BTR-800, TR-800, TR-825 Stage Announce Enable/Disable • Press and hold [SET] then press the [SA] button to show the SA enable/disable screen. The current setting of the feature is displayed on the LCD display. • While continuing to hold [SET] press [SA] again to toggle the display from ON to OFF or back. Release the [SET] button to accept the current displayed setting and return to the Group /Channel screen. NOTE: When SA is enabled and pressed, whatever is on; A talk, B talk, or both goes out.
68 System Operation Wireless Talk Around • Press and hold [SET] then press the [WTA] button to show the WTA menu screen. The current setting of the feature is displayed on the LCD display. The first screen to the right is currently set to a default of A channel, non-latching. • While continuing to hold [SET] press [WTA] again to go to the next selection; Talk Around = B channel, non-latching. • Talk Around = A+B channels, non-latching. • Talk Around = Push-Button, non-latching.
BTR-800, TR-800, TR-825 Audio Channel A Options • Press and hold [SET] then press [A] button to show the channel A menu screen. The current setting of the button is displayed on the LCD display; Channel A Talk-Latching Off. • While continuing to hold [SET], press the [A] button again to move to the next option; Channel A Talk-Latching On. • As you continue to hold [SET], press the [A] button once more to move to the next option, Channel A Off.
70 System Operation Audio Channel B Options • Press and hold [SET] then press the [B] button to show the channel B menu screen. The current setting of the button is displayed on the LCD display; Channel B Talk-Latching Off. • While continuing to hold [SET], press the [B] button again to move the next option; Channel B Talk-Latching On. • As you continue to hold [SET], press the [B] button once more to move to the next option, Channel B Off.
BTR-800, TR-800, TR-825 Special Key Sequences Lockout • Press [UP]/[DOWN] for three seconds to lock or unlock the beltpack. The words “Loc on” will be displayed when the feature is activated, “Loc oFF” will be displayed when the beltpack is unlocked. Pressing [MENU] will still function to view screens, but [SET] will no longer start any editing. ClearScan™, First use, Factory default, and Feature enable/ disable are no longer accessible.
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CHAPTER 8 System Walk-Thru Now that you have successfully set up your RTS Wireless Intercom System and turned on any auxiliary equipment, you are ready to test the overall performance by walking the RTS system through the areas in which you will be using it. Before you begin your walk-thru, check the following: ❐ ❐ Beltpack Battery Check. Set microphone gain in both the beltpack(s) and the base station.
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CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting Reread the sections of this manual to make sure you have completed system set up properly PROBLEM If you are unable to solve the problem, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the system for assistance. SOLUTION DISTORTION - System’s audio quality seems distorted at medium to high input levels. Reduce microphone gain by adjusting microphone gain control. HISS - System seems to produce a “hiss” which is undesirable. Check the gain setting on all beltpacks and the base.
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CHAPTER 10 Tech Tips Frequency Interaction Unfortunately, radio frequency (RF) channels cannot be randomly selected for use in radio devices. They must be selected to avoid know frequencies in use, FCC restrictions on the location of devices, and even interference between your own RF devices. The factory defined frequencies (Groups 01A-24) selected by RTS for this wireless system are chosen to minimize possible interference.
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CHAPTER 11 Battery Information Improper battery selection, use, installation and care are the cause of numerous wireless system failures. Alkaline Batteries: Alkaline batteries such as Eveready’s ENERGIZER®1 and ENERGIZER INDUSTRIAL provide the most reliable operation in wireless transceivers. The use of low cost carbon-zinc batteries is NOT recommended. Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries - These batteries can save you money in the long run, as they can be recharged.
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CHAPTER 12 Intercom Systems Specifications RTS Input Impedance: 200 Ω Output Level: 0.775 Vrms nominal Bridging Impedance: >10kW Call Signaling: Send: 20 kHz ±100 Hz, 240 mVrms Receive: 20 kHz ±800 Hz, 100 mVrms Power Voltage: 28.0 VDC nominal Audiocom/Telex Input Impedance: 300 Ω Output Level: 1.0 Vrms nominal Bridging Impedance: >10kW Call Signaling: Send: 20 kHz ±100 Hz, 05 mVrms Receive: 20 kHz ±800 Hz, 100 mVrms Power Voltage: 24.
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CHAPTER 13 Accessories and Replacement Parts ALP-600 520-760 mHz Bi-Directional Log Periodic Antenna Includes mounting hardware and 10 feet (3 meters) of coaxial cable with TNC Connectors.
84 Accessories and Replacement Parts BTR-800, TR-800, TR-825 Beltpack 1/4-Wave Antennas Part No. BPA-1 Band Color Violet Frequency Coverage of Antenna 88 425.0-484.9 MHz X BPA-2 Black 485.0-553.9 MHz BPA-3 Yellow 554.0-635.9MHz BPA-4 Green 636.0-725.9MHz BPA-5 Red 726.0-826.0MHz BPA-6 Blue 826.0-930.
BTR-800, TR-800, TR-825 Accessories and Replacement Parts 85 Base Stations: Flexible Ground Independent Dipole Antenna Model (CTN) No.
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CHAPTER 14 Certification Information FCC The RTS BTR-800, TR-800, and the TR-825 Transmitter/Receiver are Type Accepted under United States Federal Communications Commission Part 74. Part 74 licensing of the equipment is the User’s responsibility and licensibility depends on the user’s classification, users application, and frequency selected. Bosch strongly urges the user to contact the appropriate telecommunications authority for any desired clarification.
88 Certification Information BTR-800, TR-800, TR-825 Europe Versions of the BTR-800, TR-800, and TR-825 which display the “CE” symbol on the unit are compliant to the 2014/53/EU RED directive. These units conform to European Union directives, eligible to bear CE marking. The full EC Declaration of Conformity for the BTR-800, TR-800, and TR-825 products may be found at the following website: www.rtsintercoms.
CHAPTER 15 Three Band Base Stations Identifying a Three Band Unit Changing Channel Maps Three band base stations normally have a 18 MHz wide receive range of 650-668 MHz. These three band base stations are designated by having a 3 in the second digit of the two digit band code that is on a label on the rear panel of the unit. A three band base station may be changed from a normal channel map to a US channel map and back again with the press of a couple buttons.
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