Tourguide 1039 Instruction manual
Contents Contents Important safety instructions ............................................................2 The Tourguide 1039 system ...............................................................4 Frequency ranges .............................................................................................4 Features of the EK 1039 receiver ....................................................................4 Suitable transmitters for your Tourguide application ..................................
Important safety instructions Important safety instructions • Read the instruction manual and the safety guide carefully and completely before using the product. • Ensure that the instruction manual and safety guide are easily accessible to all users at all times. • Always include this instruction manual and the safety guide when passing the product on to third parties. • Only use attachments, accessories and spare parts specified by the manufacturer.
Important safety instructions Safety instructions for NiMH rechargeable batteries • Caution: Risk of explosion if you use or replace a battery by an incorrect type. • Do not short-circuit a cell or battery. • Do not expose cells or batteries to heat or fire. Avoid storage in sunlight. • Do not subject cells or batteries to mechanical shock. • Do not touch leaking/defective batteries unprotected. • Observe correct polarity. • Do not use different battery types.
The Tourguide 1039 system The Tourguide 1039 system The Tourguide 1039 system consists of the EK 1039 receiver and a suitable transmitter of the evolution wireless G3, G4 or 2000 series. The system offers optimum speech transmission for guided tours, small conferences and interpretation applications with one or several speakers. The use of RF transmission allows freedom of movement for all members of the group.
The Tourguide 1039 system Suitable transmitters for your Tourguide application The following table will help you to select a suitable transmitter for your Tourguide application. Receiver Transmitters Mobile use Tourguide 1039: • EK 1039 Stationary use evolution wireless G3 or G4 series: • SKs • SKMs • SKPs evolution wireless G3 or G4 series: • SRs IEM 2000 series: • SK • SKM • SKP 2000 series: • SRs IEM -30 -40 SR 300 IEM SR Stereo Transmitter PEAK 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 AFI AF B.Ch: 20.
The Tourguide 1039 system SKM radio microphone A radio microphone can be passed on from the tour guide to members of the group, e.g. when questions arise during the guided tour. e.g. SKM 300 EK 1039 SKP plug-on transmitter A plug-on transmitter converts a wired microphone into a radio microphone, allowing e.g. to use an existing microphone for your mobile Tourguide application. e.g.
The Tourguide 1039 system Charger for your Tourguide application BA 2015 accupack For daily use, we recommend using the supplied BA 2015 accupack. The accupack can be charged in the L 2015 charger without having to be removed from the device. BA 2015 L 2015 charger The L 2015 charger can charge up to two BA 2015 accupacks. The accupacks can be charged separately or when installed in the receiver.
Product overview of the EK 1039 receiver Product overview of the EK 1039 receiver 1 On/off/volume control 7 SET button 2 3.
Product overview of the EK 1039 receiver Overview of the displays After switch-on, the receiver displays the standard display: Ch 4 English The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds. Display Meaning E Receiving channel Current receiving channel “Ch 1” ... “Ch 32” F Channel name Name of the receiving channel, individually adjustable; can consist of 8 characters max., e.g.
Putting the receiver into operation Putting the receiver into operation Inserting the batteries or the accupack For powering the diversity receiver, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack. For daily use, we recommend using the supplied BA 2015 accupack. The accupack can be charged in the L 2015 charger without having to be removed from the device.
Using the receiver Using the receiver To establish a transmission link between the configured transmitter and receiver, proceed as follows: 1. Switch the receiver on (see next section). 2. Switch the transmitter on (see the instruction manual for the transmitter). The transmission link is established and the receiver’s RF signal indication 5 lights up green. For information on how to configure the receiver, read the chapter “Configuring the receiver” on page 14.
Using the receiver To adjust the volume: WARNING Hearing damage due to high volumes! Listening at high volume levels for long periods can lead to permanent hearing defects. 왘 Set the volume to a low level before using the product. 왘 Do not continuously expose yourself to high volumes. 왘 Turn the volume control 1 – clockwise to increase the volume – counterclockwise to reduce the volume. Using the “Limiter” function, you can reduce the audio level of the headphone output (see page 18).
Using the receiver Attaching the receiver to clothing You can use the belt clip E to attach the diversity receiver to clothing (e.g. belt, waistband). The belt clip is detachable so that you can also attach the receiver with the antenna pointing downwards. To do so, withdraw the belt clip from its fixing points and attach it the other way round. The belt clip is secured so that it cannot slide out of its fixing points accidentally.
Configuring the receiver Configuring the receiver Calling up/ending the menu You can only call up the menu when the receiver is switched off. 왘 Press the ESC button C and keep it pressed. 왘 Turn the volume control 1 clockwise until it clicks to switch the receiver on. The Setup display appears on the display panel. To end the menu: 왘 Switch the receiver off (see page 11). When switching the receiver on again, the standard display will be shown.
Configuring the receiver Overview of the menu ”Setup“ menu Display ”Channels“ menu ”Setup Ch 1“ … “Setup Ch 32“ menu Setup Ch 1 Setup Ch 2 Name Tune Active Exit ...
Configuring the receiver Button Function of the button Press the • Changes from the Setup display to the menu SET • Calls up a menu item button • Enters a submenu SET • Stores the settings Press the • Changes to the next/previous menu item rocker • Changes the setting of a menu item button Working with the menu By way of example of the “Limiter” menu item, this section describes how to use the menu. Calling up the menu SET 왘 Press the SET button. You call up the menu.
Configuring the receiver Returning to the next higher menu level or exiting the menu To return to the next higher menu level: 왘 Change to the “Exit” menu item. Setup Ch 4 Exit SET 왘 Confirm your selection. You return to the next higher menu level or exit the menu. To directly return to the Setup display: ESC 왘 Press the ESC button.
Configuring the receiver WARNING Danger of hearing damage! If you switch the squelch off or adjust the squelch threshold to a very low value, loud hissing noise can occur in the receiver. The hissing noise can be loud enough to cause hearing damage! 왘 Always make sure that the squelch is switched on. 왘 Before adjusting the squelch threshold, set the volume of the headphone output to the minimum (see page 11). 왘 Never change the squelch threshold during a guided tour.
Configuring the receiver Copying the receiver settings to additional receivers – “Copy” SET Setup Copy Copy Call up “Copy” Data transfer function “Copy” is active SET Deactivates the function Via the “Copy” menu item, you can copy all settings of one receiver (A) to an arbitrary number of other EK 1039 receivers (B). This allows you to quickly and easily transfer e.g. a new receiving channel to all other receivers in the system.
Configuring the receiver Via the “Channels” menu, you can call up the “Setup Ch 1” ... “Setup Ch 32” submenu. The “Setup Ch 1” ... “Setup Ch 32” menu Entering a name – “Name” Setup Ch 2 Name Wnglish Name Wnglish Call up “Name” Enter a character and confirm Name English Enter a character; store the setting “Stored” Via the “Name” menu, you can enter a freely selectable name for the receiving channel (e.g. the language of the guided tour).
Cleaning and maintaining the receiver Adjusting the visibility of the receiving channel – “Active” SET Setup Ch 2 Active Active On SET Active Off On Call up “Active” Adjust the visibility and confirm Store the setting “Stored” SET Possible settings: activated and visible “On”, deactivated and hidden “Off” Via the “Active” menu item, you can show or hide the receiving channel. An activated channel is visible on the standard display and can be selected.
Configuring the transmitters for your Tourguide application Configuring the transmitters for your Tourguide application Please also read the instruction manual for your transmitter. It provides important information that ensures safe and optimum operation of the transmitter in your Tourguide application.
If a problem occurs ... If a problem occurs ... Problem Possible cause Possible solution Receiver cannot be operated, Lock mode is activated “Locked” appears on the display panel Deactivate the lock mode (see page 12). No operation indication Replace the batteries or recharge the accupack (see page 10). Batteries are flat or accupack is flat Batteries are inserted the wrong Observe correct polarity when inserting the way round batteries (see page 10).
Recommendations and tips Recommendations and tips General information • Transmission range depends to a large extent on location and can vary from about 10 m to about 150 m. There should be a “free line of sight” between transmitter and receiver. • For best sound quality, make sure that the transmitter sensitivity is correctly adjusted (see the instruction manual for the transmitter). … for SKM radio microphones and SKP plug-on transmitters • Hold the radio microphone in the middle of the microphone body.
Specifications Specifications The specifications of the transmitter can be found in the instruction manual for the transmitter. EK 1039 receiver RF characteristics Modulation wideband FM Frequency ranges Aw+: 470,100-558 MHz Gw: 558-626 MHz Bw: 626-698 MHz Cw: 718-790 MHz Dw: 790-865MHz Receiving frequencies max.
Appendix Dimensions approx. 81 x 65 x 23 mm Weight (incl. batteries) approx. 200 g Appendix Radio frequencies Frequency Ranges (MHz) Channel Aw+ Gw Bw Cw Dw 1 470.100 558.100 630.100 718.100 863.100 2 470.500 558.500 630.500 718.500 863.500 3 472.000 561.600 633.600 721.600 864.300 4 473.600 563.900 635.900 723.900 864.900 5 475.900 564.500 636.500 724.500 823.000 6 476.500 565.700 637.700 725.700 823.450 7 486.100 559.000 631.000 719.000 824.000 8 486.
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