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GigA Pro Body Set

UHF wireless system

user manual

Summary of Contents for GigA Pro Body Set

Page 1: ...GigA Pro Body Set UHF wireless system user manual ...

Page 2: ...Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 01 02 2017 ID 313903 ...

Page 3: ...ignal words 8 2 Safety instructions 10 3 Features 15 4 Installation and starting up 17 4 1 General Information 17 4 2 Dealing with lithium batteries 19 4 3 Receiver 20 5 Connections and controls 22 5 1 Receiver 22 5 2 Bodypack transmitter 28 5 3 Rechargeable battery station 31 Table of contents GigA Pro Body Set 3 ...

Page 4: ...smitter 39 7 Technical specifications 41 7 1 Receiver 41 7 2 Bodypack transmitter 42 7 3 Rechargeable battery station 43 8 Plug and connection assignment 44 9 Troubleshooting 48 10 Protecting the environment 51 Table of contents UHF wireless system 4 ...

Page 5: ...s 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 GigA Pro Body Set 5 ...

Page 6: ...earch 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 Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline Service If you have any problems with the device the customer service will gladly assist you General information UHF wire...

Page 7: ...rackets and italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button 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 Letterings Instructions General information GigA Pro Body Set 7 ...

Page 8: ...ous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided WARNING This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided NOTICE This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoide...

Page 9: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning danger zone General information GigA Pro Body Set 9 ...

Page 10: ... considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical sensorial and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is resp...

Page 11: ...h 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 To prevent damage never expose the device to any liquid or moisture Avoid direct sunlight heavy dirt and strong vibrations Safety Safety instructions GigA Pro Body Set 11 ...

Page 12: ...breaker Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and pos sibly the user Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and when the device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire NOTICE Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries Ensure that proper polarity is obs...

Page 13: ...p discharge can cause batteries to become permanently damaged or lose some of their capacity Before prolonged rest periods charge the batteries to around 50 of their capacity and then switch the equipment off Store the equipment at a tempera ture between 10 C and 32 C in as dry an environment as possible During extended storage periods charge the batteries to 50 approximately every three months Sa...

Page 14: ... may possibly react with the coating of your parquet linoleum laminate or PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains In case of doubt do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor but use felt pad floor protectors or a carpet Safety instructions UHF wireless system 14 ...

Page 15: ...iver to the trans mitter ACT sync Outputs XLR 1 4 phone socket Power supply 12 V a suitable power adapter and mounting accessories for installa tion in a rack are included in the delivery n Bodypack transmitter Pushbutton and external input for muting Replaceable lithium ion rechargeable battery operation Charging contacts for battery charging station GigA Pro BC2 Three digit display for battery c...

Page 16: ...d interface for ACT sync n Battery charging station GigA Pro BC2 n Instrument cable The system operates at 2 400 GHz 2 4835 GHz and is worldwide free of charge and registra tion Features UHF wireless system 16 ...

Page 17: ...e 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 Use the shortest possible high quality cables for all connections Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards Installation and starting up GigA Pro Body Set 17...

Page 18: ...d in the respective country and check whether the operation must be reported to the appropriate authority For more information please visit http www thomann de n Make sure that transmitter and receiver are both tuned to the same channel n Never set multiple transmitters to the same channel n Make sure that there are no metal objects between the transmitter and receiver n Avoid interference from ot...

Page 19: ... in a cool dry place ideally in the original packaging Store lithium batteries away from heat sources e g radiators or sunlight Lithium batteries are hermetically sealed Never attempt to open a lithium battery If the battery housing is damaged small amounts of the electrolyte may leak out If this should happen seal the lithium battery in airtight packaging and wipe up the traces of electrolyte usi...

Page 20: ...d lithium batteries against potential short circuits e g by covering the poles with adhesive tape Only use powder extinguishers or other suitable extinguishing agents to extinguish a burning lithium battery 4 3 Receiver The unit has been designed for rack mounting in a standard 19 rack it occupies one rack unit The fixing material required for assembly is included Rack mounting Installation and st...

Page 21: ...Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and when the device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire First connect the power adapter to the receiver and then plug the power adapter into the power outlet Connect one of the audio outputs of the receiver to your mixer or your amplifier Ensure that only one of the two outputs is ever used ...

Page 22: ...5 Connections and controls 5 1 Receiver Front panel Connections and controls UHF wireless system 22 ...

Page 23: ...e device off and disconnect it from the mains 2 CONTROL Press the jog wheel to open the menu and rotate it to select a menu item Press the jog wheel again to call up the menu item 3 Display 4 ACT Starts the synchronization of the settings with the transmitter 5 Antenna Connections and controls GigA Pro Body Set 23 ...

Page 24: ...Rear panel Connections and controls UHF wireless system 24 ...

Page 25: ...ale XLR panel connector as symmetrical audio signal output for direct connection with a mixer a power amplifier or a recording device 8 DC IN Socket for connecting the supplied AC power supply If you are using a different power supply observe the correct voltage the polarity of the plug and the power consumption Connections and controls GigA Pro Body Set 25 ...

Page 26: ...ch the device just received a signal 10 Level display for the audio signal 11 Current status of output power Lo low level Hi high level 12 CH Indicates the selected channel 13 ID Indicates the set ID Display Connections and controls UHF wireless system 26 ...

Page 27: ...l bars indicate how strong the interfer ences on the respective channel are The T symbol indicates the currently used channel The T symbol is displayed for channels that are occupied by other devices The symbols flash for the channel currently being tested Display during automatic channel evaluation Connections and controls GigA Pro Body Set 27 ...

Page 28: ...5 2 Bodypack transmitter Connections and controls UHF wireless system 28 ...

Page 29: ... to mute the trans mitter 4 Mini XLR panel connector for connecting a microphone or instrument 5 Battery status indicator If the last remaining segment lights up red at most 25 of the battery capacity remains 6 3 5 mm phone socket to connect an optionally available external mute button 7 Snap locks for the battery compartment 8 Charging contacts Connections and controls GigA Pro Body Set 29 ...

Page 30: ...9 ACT Infrared sensor Under the battery compartment cover is the button for resetting the battery monitor Connections and controls UHF wireless system 30 ...

Page 31: ...5 3 Rechargeable battery station Connections and controls GigA Pro Body Set 31 ...

Page 32: ...rs and type ICR 18500 recharge able lithium ion batteries 3 4 Charging indicator for both charging bays The red LED lights during charging while the green LED will light up when the device is charged 5 Storage options for IMR 18500 type lithium ion batteries 6 Connector for the supplied power supply adapter Connections and controls UHF wireless system 32 ...

Page 33: ...menu item CH xxx appears Press the jog wheel to call up the menu item ð The last selected channel number is displayed 3 Use the jog wheel to select a channel Press the jog wheel to confirm the selection ð The menu is closed the display shows the set value Select channel Operating GigA Pro Body Set 33 ...

Page 34: ... 2 Turn the jog wheel until the menu item ID xxx appears Press the jog wheel to call up the menu item ð The last selected channel number is displayed 3 Use the jog wheel to select an ID Press the jog wheel to confirm the selection ð The menu is closed the display shows the set value ID selecting Operating UHF wireless system 34 ...

Page 35: ...ng 3 After successful synchronization the display appears in the default state The battery status of the transmitter with which you just synchronized is now displayed here If the synchronization has failed the message FAIL appears In this case hold the trans mitter closer to the receiver and restart the synchronization Synchronizing transmitter and receiver Operating GigA Pro Body Set 35 ...

Page 36: ... the jog wheel to call up the menu item ð The last selected setting is displayed 3 Use the jog wheel to select either a high HIGH or a low level LOW Press the jog wheel to confirm the selection ð The menu is closed the display shows the set value Adjusting radio signal level Operating UHF wireless system 36 ...

Page 37: ...heel to call up the menu item ð The last selected setting is displayed 3 Use the jog wheel to turn the bass filter on LOW CUT or off FLAT The filter is used to suppress annoying hum or rumbling noises Press the jog wheel to confirm the selection ð The menu is closed Setting bass filter Operating GigA Pro Body Set 37 ...

Page 38: ...e channel are The T symbol indicates the currently used channel The T symbol is displayed for channels that are occupied by other devices The symbols flash for the channel currently being tested 3 If you want to change the channel use the jog wheel to select the channel with the lowest interferences Press the jog wheel to confirm the selection ð The automatic channel evaluation is terminated the m...

Page 39: ...st remaining segment of the battery level indicator lights up red at most 25 of the battery capacity remains In this case recharge the transmitter in the charger or replace the empty battery with a charged one Press ON for several seconds until the battery level indicator goes out Press AF to mute or unmute the transmitter When the button lights up the transmitter is active You can also use an opt...

Page 40: ...rve the correct polarity Seen from the front the positive pole is on the right side 4 Should the transmitter also fail to work with a freshly charged battery turn the trans mitter off Press the button to reset the battery monitor to wake up the battery 5 Close the battery compartment and turn the transmitter back on Battery replacement Operating UHF wireless system 40 ...

Page 41: ...lanced Output level adjustment 10 dB 20 dB Frequency range 2 400 GHz 2 4835 GHz Sensitivity 95 dBm Audio sampling rate 24 bit 44 1 kHz NF frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz 2 dB THD 1 kHz 0 1 Signal to noise ratio 115 dB A Voltage supply 12 15 V 1000 mA Technical specifications GigA Pro Body Set 41 ...

Page 42: ...itter Frequency range 2 400 GHz 2 4835 GHz Maximum transmission power 10 mW Maximum input level 6 5 dBV Input impedance 1 0 MΩ Voltage supply 1 lithium ion rechargeable battery ICR 18500 Operating time 4 h after four hours charging time 1 h after 25 minutes charging time Technical specifications UHF wireless system 42 ...

Page 43: ...rechargeable battery ICR 18500 3 7 V Charging method Electronic control Charging current approx 500 mA Voltage supply 10 15 V via the supplied power adapter Current consumption approx 600 mA when charging two batteries at a time Dimensions W H D 92 mm 78 mm 158 mm Weight 313 g Technical specifications GigA Pro Body Set 43 ...

Page 44: ...rs one core plus shielding are typical representatives of the unbalanced transmission One conductor is ground and shielding while the signal is trans mitted through the core Unbalanced transmission is susceptible to electromagnetic interference especially at low levels such as microphone signals and when using long cables In a professional environment therefore the balanced transmission is preferr...

Page 45: ... interfering signal is completely neutralized The result is a pure signal without any noise inter ference 1 Signal 2 Ground shielding 1 Ground shielding 2 Signal in phase 3 Signal out of phase 1 4 TS phone plug mono unbalanced XLR plug balanced Plug and connection assignment GigA Pro Body Set 45 ...

Page 46: ...lication Two pole electret microphones 1 Ground shielding 2 Signal 3 4 unused Three pole electret microphones 1 2 Ground shielding 3 Signal 4 Operating supply voltage Mini XLR plug Plug and connection assignment UHF wireless system 46 ...

Page 47: ...mic microphones instruments 1 Ground shielding 2 unused 3 Signal 4 unused Devices with line level 1 Ground shielding 2 Signal 3 Ground shielding 4 unused Plug and connection assignment GigA Pro Body Set 47 ...

Page 48: ...9 Troubleshooting In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting Troubleshooting UHF wireless system 48 ...

Page 49: ...dio device turned on and does the signal level at the output of the receiver match the input requirements of the audio device 5 See if the audio transmission works when you move the transmitter closer to the receiver 6 Make sure that no metal objects near the transmitter or receiver obstruct the transmission Transmission is interrupted 1 Modify the orientation of the antennas 2 If you use more tha...

Page 50: ...If the procedures recommended above do not succeed please contact our Service Center You can find the contact information at www thomann de Troubleshooting UHF wireless system 50 ...

Page 51: ...ease follow the notes and markings on the packaging Batteries do contain some hazardous chemicals so they should not be thrown away with the normal household waste They should be returned to the manufacturer for disposal or recycled elsewhere in accordance with your local regulations Remove lithium batteries from the device before disposal Protect used lithium batteries against short circuit for e...

Page 52: ...our normal household waste Dispose of 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 Disposal of your old device Protecting the environment UHF wireless system 52 ...

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