Trantec S5 Wireless Microphone Series Installation Guide
Contents 2. Introduction, System Overview 3, 4. Safety - Important Instructions 5 - 6. Getting Started, Receiver Set-Up 7 - 10. Receiver Frequency Selection 11 - 14. Miscellaneous Settings 15, 16. Handheld Transmitter Set-Up 17, 18. Beltpack Transmitter Set-Up 19. Operating Hints 20. Troubleshooting Guide 21, 22. Rack Mount Kit 23, 24. Mini-XLR Wiring Connections 25, 26. Technical Specifications 27.
Introduction The Trantec S5 series represents our commitment to our customers by providing high-quality, reliable Wireless audio links using our considerable design expertise gained over many years as a leading edge manufacturer. We would like to thank you for purchasing this product and would like you to study this guide, especially the safety instructions before installing and using this equipment.
Safety Our aim is to supply you with a product that provides you with countless hours of trouble-free use. In order to achieve this goal we recommend the following: • • • • • • • • • • • • Keep the system away from direct sources of heat, e.g. Central heating radiators, heaters and direct sunlight. Do not expose the unit to an environment where it could be splashed with liquids as this may result in fire or electric shocks.
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Getting Started The S5 series is a high quality, fully featured wireless microphone system with many features, including an intuitive operating system. To enable you to get started we recommend you initially set up the system as outlined in the next few pages.
1. Attach the 2 supplied antennae to the rear panel BNC antenna connectors as shown left. 2. Connect the AC/DC adaptor into the DC inlet as marked on the rear panel, feeding the cable through the attached strain relief. Observe that the front panel on-off switch surround is illuminated red. 3. Connect the rear panel audio output from either the ¼” jack or XLR to your mixing console or amplifier. Note: the XLR balanced output can be switched for either mic or line.
Receiver Frequency Selection Frequency Selection Options 1. To change the selected channel in BANK1 Press and hold the “Jog-wheel” for approximately 3 seconds if the receiver is not in mute to enter the MAIN MENU. You will enter the MAIN MENU immediately if the receiver is in mute. With FREQ SELECT underlined press the “Jog Wheel”. Rotate the “Jog Wheel” till BANK is underlined and press. Press to select BANK1. Rotate the “Jog-wheel” to change the channel. Finally, press to select the new frequency.
2. To change the selected Bank Press and hold the “Jog-wheel” for approximately 3 seconds if the receiver is not in mute to enter the MAIN MENU. You will enter the MAIN MENU immediately if the receiver is in mute. With FREQ SELECT underlined press the “Jog Wheel”. This will give you the next menu. Rotate the “Jog Wheel” until BANK is underlined and press to give you the Bank selection screen below right. Rotate the “Jog Wheel” to underline a new bank, then press to select.
3. To change the selected channel to a Custom single frequency This option allows the customer to select 1 of over 1400 available channels. Press and hold the “Jog-wheel” for approximately 3 seconds if the receiver is not in mute to enter the MAIN MENU. You will enter the MAIN MENU immediately if the receiver is in mute. With FREQ SELECT underlined, press the “Jog-wheel”. With SINGLE underlined press the “Jog-wheel”. With EDIT underlined press the “Jogwheel”.
4. Program a transmitter with Bank information via receiver Infra-red port Press and hold the “Jog-wheel” for approximately 3 seconds if the receiver is not in mute to enter the MAIN MENU. You will enter the MAIN MENU immediately if the receiver is in mute. Rotate the “Jog Wheel” till TX SET is underlined and press to enter TX SETTINGS. With FREQUENCY underlined, press the “Jog Wheel”. Align the transmitter and receiver infra-red windows with the transmitter no more than 15 cm from the receiver.
Miscellaneous Settings RX Settings Mute/Squelch Settings The S5 series uses sophisticated internal mute functions including Pilot Tone, Noise and RSSI to prevent noise break through from external sources when the transmitter is in the “OFF” position. The RSSI (Received signal strength) portion is user adjustable via the RX SETTINGS MENU. To Access this press the “Jog-Wheel” for 1 second and enter the MAIN MENU, or for 3 seconds if not in mute. Rotate till RX SET is underlined and press.
All three of the above functions change in real time as the option is selected. Rotate the “Jog-Wheel” to underline EXIT after making your selections, and press to return to the main screen. Headphone Volume Rotate the “Jog-Wheel” while the main screen is showing to go to the headphone volume adjustment. A bar graph of the volume is shown and can be altered by again turning the “Jog-Wheel”. Push to exit and return to the main screen.
Pilot Tone The S5 series has the ability to disable the pilot tone as a means of either identifying outside interference or allowing compatibility with non-pilot tone devices. The default factory setting is ON. To disable Pilot Tone press the “JogWheel” to go to MAIN MENU. Rotate till RX SET is underlined and push to go to the RX SETTINGS menu. Rotate the “Jog-Wheel” to underline PILOT and press to uncheck the box. Rotate the “Jog-Wheel” to exit this screen, and press to return to the main screen.
TX Settings Lock TX Switch To prevent unauthorised or accidental changes of frequency or gain on a transmitter, or accidentally turning a transmitter off during a performance you can lock these features from the receiver. Press the “Jog-Wheel” to show the MAIN MENU. Rotate the “Jog-Wheel” to underline TX SET and push to select this option. Rotate the “Jog-Wheel” till LOCK is underlined and push to select this.
Handheld Transmitter Set-Up 1. Opening The Microphone Undo the handheld sleeve by unscrewing the end cap at the base anticlockwise and then gently sliding the sleeve down to expose the LCD and Battery compartment. 2. Battery Fitting Place an Alkaline “AA” cell into the battery compartment noting the correct polarity as shown on the label in the compartment. 3. Switch On Slide the On/Off switch to the “On” position and observe the display is on and the Power On LED located in the end cap is illuminated. 4.
7. Mute Switch Incorporated in the handheld end cap is a Power On LED and Audio Mute switch. To mute the audio, flick the switch towards the LED. Power On LED Page 16 – S5 Wireless Microphone Installation Guide Rev 1.
Beltpack Transmitter Set-Up 1. Battery Fitting Open the battery compartment by sliding the door forward and up. Insert a battery observing the correct polarity as shown. The door is marked with a “Battery +”. 2. Antenna Fitting Screw the antenna into the antenna bush 3. Microphone Plug a mic into the Mini-XLR socket. 4. Switch On Flick the On/Off switch to the “On” position and observe the display is on and the battery LED illuminated. Check the display indicates the same channel as the receiver. 5.
6. Beltpack AF Gain Adjusment Turn the transmitter on and wait for the flashing “decimal point” on the LCD to stop flashing. Press the “Up” or “Down” buttons firmly to increase or decrease the AF gain. There are 10 steps with “0” being minimum. 7. Frequency Adjustment Turn the transmitter on and adjust the frequency while the “decimal point” is flashing (approx 6 secs) via the “Up” or “Down” buttons.
Operating Hints To maximise operating performance Trantec recommends the following: • Ensure good line of sight between the receiver antennae and transmitter, and avoid obstructions, e.g. concrete walls and metal structures. • Always ensure the receiver antennae are at least 3 M (10 ft) away from the transmitters at all times. • Always ensure the transmitters are separated by at least 50 cm. • Never position the transmitter antenna directly against the body or the hand.
Troubleshooting Guide • No operation of Transmitter Replace the current battery with a fresh one of the correct Alkaline “AA” type. • No RF signal on receiver Check the transmitter and receiver are “Tuned” to the same channel. • Poor range Check the mute level setting. For normal range we recommend a mute setting of 4-6. • AF Signal distorted Check the receiver XLR mic-line switch for a correct match to your Mixer/Amplifier. Reduce the gain of the transmitter if the VU meter shows over 6dB.
S5 Series Rack Mount Kit 19” Rack Mounting for 2 x S5 Series Receivers The rack mounting kit is supplied as standard with S5.5 systems, or is available as an accessory for S5.3 systems. 1. Unscrew the front 3 lid retaining screws from opposite sides of each receiver case and fit the angled rack brackets, using the supplied screws. There are 3 of these supplied with each receiver. 2.
19” Rack 1 x S5 Series Receiver with Front Mount Antennae The rack mounting kit is supplied as standard with S5.5 systems, or is available as an accessory for S5.3 systems. 1. Unscrew 3 x lid retaining screws (M3x6) from the front left side of the chassis (viewed from the front) and fit the small angled rack bracket, using the supplied screws. There are 3 of these supplied with each receiver. 2.
Mini-XLR Wiring Connections Beltpack Audio Mini-XLR Connections 1. 2. 3. 4. Ground Bias 5 V AF Hi-Z AF Load Resistor Solder connections for Mini-XLR flying socket 4 3 1 2 Page 23 – S5 Wireless Microphone Installation Guide Rev 1.
Wiring for Mini-XLR Flying Socket 2 Wire Mic Pin 1: Ground Pin 2: 5 V Pin 3: AF Pin 4: Internal AF load resistor Link pins 3 and 4 and add a 10 KΩ bias resistor as illustrated 3 Wire Mic Pin 1: Ground Pin 2: 5 V Pin 3: AF Pin 4: Internal AF load resistor Link pins 3 and 4 as illustrated Hi Impedance Guitar/Instrument Pin 1: Ground Pin 2: 5 V - Not connected Pin 3: AF Hi Z Pin 4: Not connected Connect screened cable to pin 1 ground and pin 3 AF Hi-Z Lo Impedance Microphone (No Phantom) Pin 1: Ground Pin 2
Technical Specifications Overall System Frequency Bands available: A1 692-722 MHz B2 740-752 MHz C2 794-806 MHz D2 854-865 MHz (S5.3 only) E1 668-698 MHz G1 606-638 MHz (S5.5 only) B1 722-752 MHz C1 794-830 MHz D1 863-865 MHz D3 830-865 MHz F1 636-668 MHz G2 606-622 MHz (S5.3 only) RF Switching BW: 36 MHz typ. RF grid spacing: 25 kHz RF Bandwidth: < 200 kHz AF Frequency response: 60 Hz – 20 kHz AF Distortion: < 0.
Lavalier Microphone Specification Directional Characteristics: Omni-Directional Frequency: 50 Hz – 18 kHz Element: Back Electret-Condenser Sensitivity: -54 dB ± 3 dB Impedance: 4 kΩ ± 30% at 1kHz Dimensions: 10.5 x 24.7 mm Cable: 1.3 M x 2.2 mm Connector: 4 Pin Mini-XLR Weight: 20.5 g (excl accessories) Dynamic Handheld Specification Power Supply: Single Alkaline “AA” cell 1.5 V nom. Power consumption: typically 120 mA Operating time: typically 8 - 10 hrs min.
CE Declaration of Conformity This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 1999/5/EC, 89/336/EC or 73/23/EC. IMPORTANT NOTICE. Before using this wireless microphone system, please observe the requirements of each country with respect to frequency allocations and individual licensing requirements.