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AirBorne Pro Instrument

wireless system

user manual

Summary of Contents for Harley Benton AirBorne Pro

Page 1: ...AirBorne Pro Instrument 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 17 03 2021 ID 482514 V2 ...

Page 3: ...ymbols and signal words 8 2 Safety instructions 10 3 Features 13 4 Installation and starting up 15 4 1 General Information 15 4 2 Dealing with lithium batteries 17 4 3 Receiver 19 5 Connections and controls 21 5 1 Receiver 21 5 2 Transmitter 24 6 Operating 27 Table of contents AirBorne Pro Instrument 3 ...

Page 4: ...7 Technical specifications 33 7 1 Receiver 33 7 2 Transmitter 34 8 Plug and connection assignment 39 9 Troubleshooting 41 10 Protecting the environment 43 Table of contents wireless system 4 ...

Page 5: ...s available to all persons using this device If you sell the device to another user be sure that they also receive this manual Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development We there fore reserve the right to make changes without notice Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www thomann de General information AirBor...

Page 6: ... 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 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 wirele...

Page 7: ...kets 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 AirBorne Pro Instrument 7 ...

Page 8: ...erous 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 avoi...

Page 9: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning danger zone General information AirBorne Pro Instrument 9 ...

Page 10: ...ly 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 responsible for their safety Safety DANGER Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags packaging etc are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young childre...

Page 11: ...d to temperature fluctuations for example after transport at low outside temperatures Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit When operated in harmful ambient conditions dust smoke nicotine fog etc the unit should be maintained by qualified service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction NOTICE External power supply The device is powered by an external power su...

Page 12: ...charge the batteries only shortly before use at room temperature NOTICE Possible staining The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product 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 NOTICE...

Page 13: ...n magnetic charging station for the transmitter Cable tone simulator Mute function Four channels selectable Pairing and ID link LCD display Battery status LCD display Output 1 4 phone socket Power supply 9 V Robust metal housing n AirBorne Pro Instrument pedal transmitter Operation with built in rechargeable lithium ion battery Easy to read LCD display Charging contacts for the receiver s magnetic...

Page 14: ...onnection Rotatable 220 angled audio plug 1 4 jack plug n Plug n Play n Transmission range up to 35 m n USB cable and 9 V plug in power supply included The system works in the frequency range 5 729 GHz 5 820 GHz and is free of charge and reg istration worldwide Features wireless system 14 ...

Page 15: ...inst 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 AirBorne Pro Instrument 1...

Page 16: ...wed 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 ...

Page 17: ... 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 using ...

Page 18: ...d for the purpose Before disposing of the device remove the lithium batteries Protect used 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 Installation and starting up wireless system 18 ...

Page 19: ...r 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 First connect the power adapter to the receiver and then plug the power adapter into the power outlet Then turn on the device with the main switch on the rea...

Page 20: ...r You can add further pedals e g effects pedal between the receiver and amplifier The following figure shows an example of how the device can be integrated into your signal chain Connecting audio and starting up Installation and starting up wireless system 20 ...

Page 21: ...5 Connections and controls 5 1 Receiver Connections and controls AirBorne Pro Instrument 21 ...

Page 22: ... receiver If transmitter and receiver have not been successfully paired the LED flashes orange If the coupling is successful the LED turns off 6 ID indicator LED to indicate the selected channel red channel 1 green channel 2 blue channel 3 purple channel 4 7 CABLE TONE Rotary control for selecting a virtual cable length to simulate the influences that a conventional cable has on the transmission b...

Page 23: ...9 DC IN Connector for the supplied plug in power supply 10 DC OUT Connection to power an additional pedal Connections and controls AirBorne Pro Instrument 23 ...

Page 24: ...5 2 Transmitter Connections and controls wireless system 24 ...

Page 25: ...automatically ten seconds after successful pairing with the receiver 15 LED to indicate the coupling between transmitter and receiver If transmitter and receiver have not been successfully paired the LED flashes orange If the coupling is successful the LED turns off 16 ID indicator LED to indicate the selected channel red channel 1 green channel 2 blue channel 3 purple channel 4 17 ID Button to se...

Page 26: ...18 POWER Main switch Turns the device on and off 19 USB connection for charging the transmitter using the supplied USB cable Connections and controls wireless system 26 ...

Page 27: ...cate the coupling of transmitter and receiver flash orange Hold down ID on the transmitter and CABLE TONE on the receiver for five to seven sec onds until the ID displays show the same colour red channel 1 green channel 2 blue channel 3 purple channel 4 and the displays of the transmitter and receiver show the same channel The LEDs indicating the coupling of transmitter and receiver turn off 3 To ...

Page 28: ...If the receiver does not receive a signal from the transmitter the receiver switches off automatically after 30 minutes Operating wireless system 28 ...

Page 29: ...how the display layouts of the transmitter 1 Successful pairing and transfer Battery status Channel assignment 2 Battery charging 3 The output of the receiver is muted Display layout transmitter Operating AirBorne Pro Instrument 29 ...

Page 30: ...uts of the receiver 1 Successful pairing and transfer Channel assignment 2 Tuning display Successful pairing and transfer Tone display 3 The transmitter is charged in the receiver s charging station Display layout receiver Operating wireless system 30 ...

Page 31: ...transmitter with the receiver 1 Press the footswitch to activate tuner mode ð If the tuner mode is activated the transmission is automatically muted 2 Now tune the connected instrument The following illustrations show the display layouts of the receiver Instrument tuning Operating AirBorne Pro Instrument 31 ...

Page 32: ...1 Instrument is tuned flat 2 Instrument is tuned correctly 3 Instrument is tuned sharp Operating wireless system 32 ...

Page 33: ... power adapter Output connections Power supply of further devices Socket for connecting a 9 V cable LINE output 1 4 jack socket unbalanced Frequency of operation 5 729 GHz 5 820 GHz Sensitivity 81 dBm Signal to noise ratio 140 dB Audio sampling rate 24 bit 48 kHz Distortion 100 dB Latency 5 6 ms Technical specifications AirBorne Pro Instrument 33 ...

Page 34: ...mensions W H D 99 mm 50 mm 130 mm Weight 263 g Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 C 40 C Relative humidity 20 80 non condensing 7 2 Transmitter Frequency of operation 5 729 GHz 5 820 GHz Max transmission power 7 dBm Max amplitude of the input signal 500 mV Technical specifications wireless system 34 ...

Page 35: ...y 5 6 ms Range in clear field of vision up to 35 m Battery rechargeable battery Battery type 1 lithium ion battery Voltage 3 7 V Capacity 600 mAh Operating time 5 h after 3 5 hours charging time Dimensions W H D without antenna 43 mm 29 mm 92 mm Weight 56 g Technical specifications AirBorne Pro Instrument 35 ...

Page 36: ...Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 C 40 C Relative humidity 20 80 non condensing Technical specifications wireless system 36 ...

Page 37: ...tar bug Receiver type Pedal board Selectable frequencies 4 Frequency display yes Frequency search Yes Diversity No detachable antenna No Battery status indicator yes Charging system yes Built in battery yes Further information Technical specifications AirBorne Pro Instrument 37 ...

Page 38: ...Rechargeable battery transmitter yes Rack kit No Technical specifications wireless system 38 ...

Page 39: ...t or just in poor transmission quality Unbalanced transmission is mainly used in semi professional environment and in hifi use Instrument cables with two conductors 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 interf...

Page 40: ...1 Signal 2 Ground shielding 1 4 TS phone plug mono unbalanced Plug and connection assignment wireless system 40 ...

Page 41: ...ge can be found on the devices 3 Are transmitter and receiver set to the same channel and ID 4 Test the connection between the receiver and the connected audio Is the connected audio 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 Ma...

Page 42: ...cies and channels 3 Interference can also be caused by other radio or in ear systems Transmitter won t charge 1 Try a different plug in power supply or charge the transmitter with the USB cable If the procedures recommended above do not succeed please contact our Service Center You can find the contact information at www thomann de Troubleshooting wireless system 42 ...

Page 43: ... 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 Dispose lithium batteries only in discharged condition Remove lithium batteries from the device before disposal Protect used lithium batteries against potential short circuits e g by covering the poles with adhesive...

Page 44: ... your 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 wireless system 44 ...

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Page 48: ...Musikhaus Thomann Hans Thomann Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany www thomann de ...

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