column PT UHF wireless system user manual
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Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
Table of contents 6.2 Bodypack transmitter..................................................................................................................... 39 7 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 49 7.1 Bodypack receiver............................................................................................................................ 49 7.2 Bodypack transmitter.........................
General information 1 General information This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual. Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to change.
General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: 1. Switch on the device. 2. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. 3. Switch off the device.
General information 1.3 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 manual. 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.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This unit is used for the wireless transmission of audio signals between microphones or instru‐ ments on the one hand and video or photo cameras on the other. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is consid‐ ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
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. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices. NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only.
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. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and pos‐ sibly the user.
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.
Features 3 Features The UHF wireless camera system is particularly suitable for professional sound transmission to video and photo cameras.
Installation and starting up 4 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 product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. Create all connections while the device is off.
Installation and starting up Notes on wireless transmission n This device 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 Bodypack receiver Installing and removing the retaining clamp and the hot shoe adapter Attach the retaining clamp to the rear of the device as shown in the illustration. Lift the clamp evenly with two fingers and slide the hot shoe adapter under the clamp. Slide the hot shoe adapter all the way up. Release the retaining clamp. The hot shoe adapter is fixed by the ends of the retaining clamp.
Installation and starting up To disassemble, lift the retaining clamp and slide the hot shoe adapter downwards. 4.3 Bodypack transmitter and receiver Inserting batteries Open up the lateral battery compartment. Insert the batteries. Pay attention to the correct location of the poles. The correct arrangement of the batteries is shown on the back of the unit next to the battery compartment. Close the battery compartment and switch the device on.
Connections and controls 5 Connections and controls 5.
Connections and controls 1 Display 2 Flexible antenna 3 [RF] Indicates that a signal is being received. 4 [POWER / LOW BATT] Lights up when the device is turned on. Blinks when the remaining capacity of the batteries gets too low. 5 [SET] Opens the menu and selects a menu item. 6 Main switch. Turns the device on and off. 7, 8 , Toggles between the menu items of a menu level, increases or decreases the displayed value by one. 9 Flash shoe adapter for attaching to a camera.
Connections and controls 12 Infrared sensor 13 [AF OUT] 3.5 mm TRS phone socket for audio signal output and direct connection to a camera.
Connections and controls Display 14 Displays the name of the transmission path, if it has been set. 15 Battery level indicator. Replace the batteries as soon as the symbol flashes. Reduces the voltage of the batteries even further if the transmitter is automatically switched off. 16 Displays the set attenuation of the audio signal level. 17 Indicates the frequency that is assigned to the set combination of frequency group and channel. 18 [AF] Indicates the audio signal level.
Connections and controls 5.
Connections and controls 31 Display 32 Flexible antenna 33 [AF PEAK] Indicates that an audio signal is present at the input. 34 [POWER / LOW BATT] Lights up when the device is turned on. Blinks when the remaining capacity of the batteries gets too low. 35 [SET] Opens the menu and selects a menu item. 36 Main switch. Turns the device on and off. 37, 38 , Toggles between the menu items of a menu level, increases or decreases the displayed value by one.
Connections and controls 42 [MUTE] Temporarily mutes or unmutes the transmitter. 43 [MIC/LINE] 3.5 mm TRS phone socket for audio signal input.
Connections and controls Display 44 Displays the name of the transmission path, if it has been set. 45 Battery level indicator. Replace the batteries as soon as the symbol flashes. Reduces the voltage of the batteries even further if the transmitter is automatically switched off. 46 Displays the set attenuation of the audio signal level. 47 Indicates the frequency that is assigned to the set combination of frequency group and channel. 48 [AF] Indicates the audio signal level.
Operating 6 Operating 6.1 Bodypack receiver Switching the device on / off 1. To turn the unit on, press the main switch for two seconds. ð The LED [POWER / LOW BATT] is lit. 2. To turn the unit off, press the main switch for several seconds. ð The ‘Power&lock’ menu opens up. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘Power off’ and confirm with ‘SET’ . ð The message ‘OFF’ appears in the display, die LED [POWER / LOW BATT] turns off, the device is being switched off.
Operating Automatic search for a free channel 1. Press [SET]. ð The main menu opens up. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the submenu ‘Scan New List’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð The system tests the entire frequency range and determines the free channels. As a result, the number of free channels is displayed. 3. Use the arrow keys to select one of the free channels. Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð The display shows that the receiver is being adjusted to the new frequency.
Operating Select channel 1. Press [SET]. ð The main menu opens up. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the submenu ‘Freq. preset’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð The ‘CH xxx’ display appears. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select a channel between 1 and 90. The bottom line of the dis‐ play shows the corresponding frequency. Select channel U to enter the frequency directly. Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð The display shows that the receiver is being adjusted to the new frequency.
Operating Entering the frequency directly (channel U) 1. Press [SET]. ð The main menu opens up. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the submenu ‘Advanced’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the submenu ‘Tune’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. 4. First use the arrow buttons to set the value before the decimal point, then press [SET] and set the value after the decimal point. Press [SET] to confirm the entry.
Operating Synchronizing transmitter and receiver 1. Ensure that the transmitter is switched on. 2. Press [SET] on the receiver. ð The main menu opens up. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the submenu ‘Sync’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð The ‘sync’ display appears. The receiver now synchronizes its settings with the trans‐ mitter. 4. Hold the infrared sensor of the transmitter near the infrared interface of the receiver within ten seconds. 5.
Operating Setting squelch This setting sets a threshold value in the reception sensitivity under which the receiver is muted. 1. Press [SET]. ð The main menu opens up. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the submenu ‘Advanced’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘Squelch’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. 4. Use the arrow buttons to choose between ‘High’ , ‘Mid’ and ‘Low’ . Press [SET] to confirm the entry. 5.
Operating Turning the pilot tone on / off By transmitting an inaudible pilot tone, the devices involved can automatically detect whether the radio link is working. 1. Press [SET]. ð The main menu opens up. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the submenu ‘Advanced’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘Pilot Tone’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. 4.
Operating Showing software version 1. Press [SET]. ð The main menu opens up. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the submenu ‘Advanced’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘Software Revision’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð The software version of the device is displayed. 4. Press the main switch to close the menu.
Operating Resetting to basic settings 1. Press [SET]. ð The main menu opens up. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the submenu ‘Advanced’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘Reset’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. 4. Use the arrow buttons to select the option ‘Yes’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð The display shows ‘Stored’ , the factory settings are being restored. 5. Press the main switch to close the menu.
Operating Adjusting the display contrast 1. Press [SET]. ð The main menu opens up. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the submenu ‘LCD contrast’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. 3. Use the arrow keys to select a value between 1 and 15. Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð The display shows ‘Stored’ , the settings are being applied. 4. Press the main switch to close the menu.
Operating Labelling the device To clearly identify the device in the display, you can assign a name to it 1. Press [SET]. ð The main menu opens up. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the submenu ‘Name’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select a character at the current cursor position. Press [SET] to confirm the selection and move the cursor one position to the right. ð After the last digit, the display will show ‘Stored’ , the setting will be applied. 4.
Operating Locking or unlocking the but‐ tons 1. Press the main switch for two seconds. ð The ‘Power&lock’ menu opens up. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘Lock’ and confirm with ‘SET’ . ð The message ‘System locked’ , appears in the display, the device is getting locked. After a few seconds, the menu is closed. The symbol appears on the display. 3. Even when the buttons are locked, you can change the output level (volume) using the arrow buttons. 4.
Operating Adjusting the output level (volume) 1. Press [SET]. ð The main menu opens up. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the submenu ‘Output’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select a value between 0 dB und –42 dB. Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð The display shows ‘Stored’ , the settings are being applied. 4. Press the main switch to close the menu.
Operating 6.2 Bodypack transmitter Switching the device on / off 1. To turn the unit on, press the main switch for several seconds. ð The LED [POWER / LOW BATT] is lit. 2. To turn the unit off, press the main switch for several seconds. ð The ‘Power&lock’ menu opens up. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘Power off’ and confirm with ‘SET’ . ð The message ‘OFF’ appears in the display, die LED [POWER / LOW BATT] turns off, the device is being switched off.
Operating Select channel 1. Press [SET]. ð The main menu opens up. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the submenu ‘Freq. preset’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð The ‘CH xxx’ display appears. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select a channel between 1 and 90. The bottom line of the dis‐ play shows the corresponding frequency. Select channel U to enter the frequency directly. Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð The display shows that the receiver is being adjusted to the new frequency.
Operating Entering the frequency directly (channel U) 1. Press [SET]. ð The main menu opens up. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the submenu ‘Advanced’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the submenu ‘Tune’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. 4. First use the arrow buttons to set the value before the decimal point, then press [SET] and set the value after the decimal point. Press [SET] to confirm the entry.
Operating Turning the pilot tone on / off By transmitting an inaudible pilot tone, the devices involved can automatically detect whether the radio link is working. 1. Press [SET]. ð The main menu opens up. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the submenu ‘Advanced’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘Pilot Tone’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. 4.
Operating Showing software version 1. Press [SET]. ð The main menu opens up. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the submenu ‘Advanced’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘Software Revision’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð The software version of the device is displayed. 4. Press the main switch to close the menu.
Operating Resetting to basic settings 1. Press [SET]. ð The main menu opens up. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the submenu ‘Advanced’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘Reset’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. 4. Use the arrow buttons to select the option ‘Yes’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð The display shows ‘Stored’ , the factory settings are being restored. 5. Press the main switch to close the menu.
Operating Adjusting the display contrast 1. Press [SET]. ð The main menu opens up. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the submenu ‘LCD contrast’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. 3. Use the arrow keys to select a value between 1 and 15. Press [SET] to confirm the selection. ð The display shows ‘Stored’ , the settings are being applied. 4. Press the main switch to close the menu.
Operating Labelling the device To clearly identify the device in the display, you can assign a name to it 1. Press [SET]. ð The main menu opens up. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the submenu ‘Name’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select a character at the current cursor position. Press [SET] to confirm the selection and move the cursor one position to the right. ð After the last digit, the display will show ‘Stored’ , the setting will be applied. 4.
Operating Locking or unlocking the but‐ tons 1. Press the main switch for several seconds. ð The ‘Power&lock’ menu opens up. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘Lock’ and confirm with ‘SET’ . ð The message ‘System locked’ , appears in the display, the device is getting locked. After a few seconds, the menu is closed. The symbol appears on the display. 3. To cancel the key lock, press [SET] until the message ‘System unlock’ appears. ð The keys have their original function again.
Operating Setting the input sensitivity 1. Press [SET]. ð The main menu opens up. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select the submenu ‘Sensitivity’ . Press [SET] to confirm the selection. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select a value between –21 dB and +22 dB. Press [SET] to confirm the entry. 4. Press the main switch to close the menu.
Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications 7.1 Bodypack receiver Frequency band UHF band (823 MHz…832 MHz) Bandwidth 9 MHz Number of channels 90 Modulation type Frequency modulation (FM) Sensitivity (RF) <–98 dBm (@ 30 dB) Image frequency rejection >75 dB Pilot tone 32.768 kHz (switchable) NF frequency response 50 Hz…15 kHz (±3 dB) THD < 0.
Technical specifications Audio output level 0 dBV Output impedance 600 Ω Operating supply voltage 2 AA cells (LR6, 1.5 V) or corresponding rechargeable batteries Dimensions (W × H × D) 66 mm × 90 mm × 26 mm (15.35in. × 15.55in. × 5.31in.) Weight (without batteries) 160 g 7.2 Bodypack transmitter Transmission power 20 mW Pilot tone 32.768 kHz (switchable) Input impedance 5 kΩ Operating supply voltage 2 AA cells (LR6, 1.
Technical specifications Dimensions (W × H × D) 66 mm × 90 mm × 26 mm (15.35in. × 15.55in. × 5.31in.) Weight (without batteries) 160 g Frequency band, number of channels, bandwidth, and modulation type correspond to those of the receiver.
Plug and connection assignment 8 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.
Plug and connection assignment Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference.
Troubleshooting 9 Troubleshooting In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation.
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy No sound 1. Check the power supply of transmitter and receiver. 2. Make sure that transmitter and receiver are operating in the same frequency range. 3. Are transmitter and receiver set to the same channel? 4. Test the connection between the receiver and the connected camera. Is the connected camera turned on and does the signal level at the output of the receiver match the input requirements of the camera? 5.
Troubleshooting If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de.
Protecting the environment 10 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. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.
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