RTS BTR-800, Operating Instructions Manual

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION .............................................7
General Description .............................................. 7
System Features .................................................... 7
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BTR-800 BASE STATION ...............................9
Controls and Connections – Front Panel ................... 9
BTR-800 Specifications .......................................... 11
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TR-800 BELTPACK .......................................13
Controls and Connections – Top Panel ................... 13
TR-800 Specifications ............................................. 15
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TR-825 BELTPACK .......................................17
Controls and Connections – Top Panel ................... 17
TR-825 Specifications ............................................. 19
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INITIAL EQUIPMENT SETUP ....................21
Unpacking ............................................................... 21
Antenna Connection ................................................ 22
Antenna Polarization ............................................... 22
Distance between Antennas .................................... 22
Antenna Placement .................................................. 22
Improving Reception and Increasing Range ........... 24
Base Station Set-up ................................................. 25
Location ................................................................... 25
Power Connection ................................................... 25
Transmit Switches ................................................... 25
Internal Transmit Switches ...................................... 26
Intercom Switch ...................................................... 26
Intercom Interface ................................................... 26
Dual Listen Functionality ........................................ 28
Auxiliary Input/Output ............................................ 29
Internal Auxiliary Input Routing Switch ................. 29
Stage Announce / Relay Contacts ........................... 30
Base Station Link .................................................... 31
Beltpack Setup ......................................................... 32
Antenna Connection ................................................ 33
Transmit Mode ........................................................ 33
Headset Connection ................................................. 33
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PRE-WALK-THRU CHECKLIST .................35
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SYSTEM OPERATION ..................................37
Frequency Plan Overview ....................................... 37
Factory-Defined Groups .......................................... 37
User-Programmable Groups .................................... 37
System Quick Start .................................................. 37
Base Station Operation ............................................ 38
Power ....................................................................... 38
Local Headset .......................................................... 38
Portable Station Connect .........................................38
Intercom A and B ....................................................38
Auxiliary ..................................................................38
Display Contrast ......................................................39
BTR-800 Menu Structure ....................................40
Main Screen Flowchart ............................................40
Power-Up Screen .....................................................41
Operating Screen .....................................................41
Beltpack Activity Code Definitions ........................42
Group/Channel Select ..............................................43
Group/Frequency Select ..........................................44
Frequency Edit
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(User-Programmed Groups Only) ...........................45
ClearScan™ .............................................................46
Special Key Sequences ............................................47
Lockout ....................................................................47
Copy .........................................................................47
1st Use Default ........................................................47
Factory Default ........................................................47
Beltpack Operation ..................................................48
On/Off and Volume Control ....................................48
Battery Check ..........................................................48
Talk Button ..............................................................48
Microphone Gain .....................................................48
Audio Channel Select Button ..................................48
Stage Announce (SA) ..............................................48
Wireless Talk Around (WTA) .................................48
TR-800 Menu Structure ......................................49
Beltpack Menu Structure .........................................49
Power-Up Screens ...................................................50
Group/Channel Screen .............................................51
Transmit Screen .......................................................52
Receive 1 Screen .....................................................53
Receive 2 Screen .....................................................54
ClearScan™ .............................................................55
Stage Announce Enable/Disable .............................56
Wireless Talk Around Enable/Disable ....................56
Audio Channel A or B Disable/Enable ....................57
Talk Button Latch on/Latch off ...............................57
Special Key Sequences ............................................58
Lockout ....................................................................58
1st Use Default ........................................................58
Factory Default ........................................................58
TR-825 Menu Structure ......................................59
Beltpack Menu Structure .........................................59
Power-Up Screens ...................................................60
Group/Channel Screen .............................................61
Transmit Screen .......................................................62
Receive 1 Screen .....................................................63
Receive 2 Screen .....................................................64
Audio Output ...........................................................65
ClearScan™ .............................................................66
Stage Announce Enable/Disable .............................67