Beyerdynamic Unite TP User manual

UNITE TP
BODYPACK TRANSMITTER
TASCHENSENDER
QUICK START GUIDE
KURZANLEITUNG

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry
Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit
pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit
accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage
est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commer-
cial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly
approved by Beyerdynamic may void the FCC authorization to operate
this equipment.
Radiofrequency radiation exposure Information:
For body worn operation, this equipment has been tested and meets
the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Beyerdynamic
accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other
accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guide-
lines.

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Este produto está homologado pela Anatel, de acordo com os
procedimentos regulamentados pela Resolução n°. 242/2000 e
atende aos requisites técnicos aplicados, incluindo os limites de
exposição da Taxa de Absorção Específica referente a campos elétri-
cos, magnéticos e eletromagnéticos de radiofreqüência de acordo
com as Resoluções n°. 303/2002 e 533/2009.
This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law (電波法) and the Japanese Telecommunications Business Law (電気通信事業法). This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted
designation number will become invalid).
The devices conforms to the EU guidelines
(EMC) 2014/30/EU
(LV ) 2014/35/EU
(RE ) 2014/53/EU
as attested by the CE mark.
FCC I : OS UNITEPBT
IC: UNITEPBT

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Thank you for choosing the Unite TP bodypack transmitter.
To ensure an optimum performance, we would like to give you
a brief introduction on how to use this bodypack transmitter.
The Unite TP bodypack transmitter was designed for barrier-
free use:
– raised symbols on the front operating buttons for the blind
– Braille on the side mute button for the blind
– compatible with the beyerdynamic induction loop for the
hard of hearing
For detailed operating instructions in your language, please
visit: www.beyerdynamic.com/unite
1. S fety instructions
Gener l
• Please REA this user manual before the first use.
• Please KEEP this user manual.
• Please FOLLOW the specified operating and safety
instructions.
Discl imer
• beyerdynamic GmbH & Co. KG will not be liable for any
damage to the product or injury to persons caused by
negligent, improper, incorrect or inappropriate operation
of the product.
D nger to life
• Clip-on microphones can be very small. There is a risk of
suffocation if accidentally swallowed. Therefore, keep
such microphones out of the reach of children.

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• The supplied strap is only used for wearing the device
around the neck. If it is not used correctly, the risk of
strangulation may occur.
Volume
• When using headphones/headsets, make sure that the
volume is set to minimum. Adjust the volume only after
putting on the headphones/headset.
Too high volumes and too long listening times can damage
your hearing. Hearing damage always represents an irrever-
sible impairment of hearing.
• Always pay attention to the volume. As a rule of thumb,
the higher the volume, the shorter the listening time. By
law, the maximum allowed value is 85 dB at a maximum
listening time of 8 hours.
• Temporary symptoms that you have been exposed to loud
noise are:
– ringing or whistling in the ears
– high tones can no longer be perceived
Troubleshooting / rep irs
• Never open the device yourself.
• Refer all service work to authorised professionals only.
Cle ning
• Only clean the device with a dry or slightly damp cloth.
Never use solvents, as these will damage the surface.
Rech rge ble b ttery
• The bodypack transmitter is operated with the following
battery type: BAT-3707, lithium-ion, 3.7 V, 1.88 Ah,
6.96 Wh (order no. 727.679)

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• Use only a USB 2.0/3.0 compliant 5V power supply to
charge the battery pack via the integrated USB type-C port
(power consumption is max. 500 mA).
• High temperatures, particularly in association with a high
charging status, result in irreversible damage of the battery
pack.
• If you are not intending to use the battery for an extended
period or are planning to put it into storage, it is advisable
to lower the battery’s charging level to around 50% and
to store it at temperatures of maximum 30 °C.
• In order to ensure safe transport by land, sea and air, the
battery pack used for the bodypack transmitter is tested
according to the UN 38.3 transport regulation for lithium-
ion batteries.
• Misuse or improper use could damage the battery pack.
In extreme cases, there is a risk of explosion, heat, fire,
smoke or gas.
• Never expose the battery pack to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
• o not expose the battery pack to mechanical shock.
• Charge the battery pack before initial use.
• Use the specified chargers for charging the battery pack.
• Avoid complete draining of the battery. This could damage
the battery and shorten its service life.
• If you do not use the transmitter for several months, the
batteries should be charged at least twice a year to prevent
deterioration in performance due to self-discharge.
• Clean the charging contacts of the transmitter with a clean
dry cloth, if they become dirty.
• o not short-circuit the battery.

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• The charging contacts could cause property damage, injuries
or fire damage if they come into contact with conductive
materials such as jewellery, keys or chains. This can lead to
a closed electric circuit and, therefore, to the material
overheating. To avoid this kind of unintentional electric
circuit, the charging contacts must be handled with care.
This is especially important if the transmitter is transported
in a bag or another container containing other metallic
objects.
Moisture / he t sources
• Keep the battery pack clean and dry. Never expose the
device to rain or high humidity. o not install it in the
immediate vicinity of swimming pools, shower facilities,
damp basements or other areas with unusually high air
humidity.
• Never place objects filled with water (e.g. vases or drinking
glasses) on the device. Liquids in the devices may cause
a short circuit.
• Never install or operate the device in the immediate
vicinity of radiators, lighting systems or other heat-
generating devices.
Dispos l
At the end of its operating life this product may
not be disposed of along with normal household
waste. Please take it to a designated recycling
point for electric and electronic appliances. This
is indicated by the symbol on the product, the
operating instructions or the packaging.

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Simplified EU decl r tion of conformity
beyerdynamic hereby declares that the wireless transmission
device complies with the EU irective 2014/53/EU (RE ).
The complete text of the EU declaration of conformity is
available online at the following address:
http://www.beyerdynamic.com/cod
2. Supplied ccessories
• Unite TP bodypack transmitter with mounted belt clip
• Quick Start Guide
• Neck strap
• Two spare caps for the mute button

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3. Oper ting elements
3.1 Device
isplay
The display indicates the channel name, battery status
and different menus.
On/Off and menu button
Use the on/off button to turn the transmitter on or off. To
switch off the device, hold down the button for 5 seconds.
In order to activate the main menu, hold down the button
for 2 seconds. Use the menu button to confirm settings.

















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Status indicator light – during operation:
Indic tor light Oper ting st tus
Off evice is switched off
Flashing yellow slowly • Ready to operate and battery
status > 10%
• Out of range (in slave mode
only)
Yellow Connection established and
battery status > 10 %
Green Connection established, audio
transmission running (micro-
phone open or another audio
source is used) and battery
status > 10%
Flashing green slowly Microphone is muted
Flashing red slowly Low battery level < 10%
Red • evice is starting
• Firmware update is running
Flashing red rapidly Critical error

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– in the charger:
Multifunction button
This button is assigned with several functions. These
include the shortcuts of the talkback functions. You will
find a detailed description of the shortcuts in the chapter
about the Talkback Function of the comprehensive system
manual.
If you are in a menu, you can scroll through the menu to
make various settings.
Indic tor light Ch rging st tus
Off evice is switched off
Flashing green slowly Charging 0 - 100%
Green Battery is charged
Flashing yellow slowly Pairing information is being
copied from the transmitter
Yellow for 10 seconds evice information is copied
successfully to charger/devices
Flashes red slowly for
10 seconds
• Too many transmitters in the
charger when pairing is
initiated
• Other paring error
Flashing green/yellow
rapidly
evice is being localised
Flashing red rapidly Charging error

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Volume button
Use this button to adjust the volume of any connected
headphone/headset/induction loop. Use this button to
adjust the volume of any connected headphones/head-
sets/induction loops. With “+” the volume is increased,
with “-” the volume is reduced.
Import nt: Please note the safety instructions regarding
the volume.
Mute button
Use this button to enable or mute the internal or externally
connected microphone.
Neck strap attachment
Attach the supplied neck strap by pushing the pins at the
end of the neck strap into the fastening holes. For safety
reasons, the fastening will detach when pulled strongly.
Integrated microphone
If no external microphone or headset is connected, you
can speak directly into the integrated microphone.
Maintain a distance of 10 cm from the microphone when
speaking.
Headphone/headset/induction loop connector
You can connect headphones, a headset or an induction
loop to the jack connection.
Microphone connector
You can connect a microphone with a 4-pin mini XLR
connector to the microphone connector (for pin assign-
ment, please refer to chapter 6 “Technical Specifications”).
Line-In, 3-pin jack connector 3.5 mm
You can connect an external player to the jack connector.

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USB port, Type C
You can use this connector to charge the integrated battery
pack via a USB power adapter. Furthermore, you can
connect the bodypack transmitter to the USB Type C port
on a Unite charger to charge it or to pair it with other
devices.
Belt clip
The belt clip allows you to attach the device to clothing
such as a waistband or belt.
Charging contacts
The built-in battery is charged via the charging contacts
when the device is inserted into the charger. Make sure to
insert the device fully into the charging slot so that the
charging contacts have proper contact.
Type plate
The type plate provides information about the name,
article number, certification numbers, hardware version,
serial number and production date.

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3.2 Displ y
The main screen (below) is displayed when the bodypack
transmitter is switched on and ready for operation.
isplay of all active speakers (Master, 1st slave, 2nd slave)
isplay of current type of speaker (the bar indicates
Master, 1st slave or 2nd slave)
Current channel name
Bluetooth status (various symbols; depending on the
status)
Headset connected
Microphone muted
isplay of remaining battery capacity
isplay of the current type of speaker
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


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4. Gener l oper tion
•Import nt: Before using the bodypack transmitter for the
first time, you must charge the built-in battery. Please use
an appropriate Unite charger.
• Connect a headphone or induction loop to jack socket .
• Connect a microphone to the 4-pin mini XLR connector or
use a headset with the connector (at/on connector ).
• Hold down the on/off button to switch on the transmitter.
• The integrated microphone  will be activated if the
“internal” mode or the “auto” mode, without an external
microphone being connected, has been selected as an
audio source in the menu.
• In order to establish an audio connection between a
transmitter and one or more receivers, ll devices must be
paired together. See chapter 5.
• All devices are supplied with the group I 256 and fixed
audio encryption allowing quick and easy initial use.
• The transmitter will only transmit the audio signal on a
channel with a predefined channel name. If there are
several transmitters in a group, the channel for the
respective transmitter can be selected on the receiver.
• If you require several device groups or an audio transmis-
sion secure against eavesdropping, follow the steps in
chapter 5 to create a new pairing.
• If you require several device groups or an audio transmis-
sion even more secure against eavesdropping, to avoid
listening by other groups using Unite devices, follow the
steps in chapter 5 to create a new pairing.

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5. Cre te / define new p iring
5.1 Encryption
The audio data is always encrypted with an AES-256 code to
ensure a secure transmission. The required key will be
gener ted within the tr nsmitter itself nd only tr nsmitted
vi the ch rgers during the p iring process. As the key is not
transmitted via radio, the system is even better protected
against eavesdropping.
Should the receiver receive a different encrypted audio signal
for which no key has been saved, the received audio signal
will be muted. The receiver display will also alternate
between showing the relevant channel name and the “KEY!”
error message.
The encryption of the audio signal is shown schematically in
the following diagram.
Note: Only group I 256 uses a factory-defined key that
cannot be changed. You can use this group I for a system
without pairing.
RP
A
Encryption
TP
A
ARP
B

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5.2 Set group ID
The group I identifies devices that can be placed in a virtual
group. For example, all devices of a building, a tour group or a
conference room.
The factory preset group I is 256. To set a group I between
1 and 255, follow the steps below:
• Press and hold the menu button for 2 seconds to activate
the main menu.
• Use the multifunction button to select “System” from
the menu.
• Press the menu button  to open the required submenu.
• Use the multifunction button  to select the “Group I ”
submenu.
• Press the menu button to set an group I .
• Use the multifunction button to select the desired group
I .
• Press the menu button  to confirm the selected group I .
Make sure to select the same group I for all devices of a
desired group. Only devices that have the same group I can
communicate with each other. Transmitters with other group
I s are hidden. See the following diagram.
RP
TP 3
Group-ID 1
Group-ID 255
RP RP RP
TP 1 TP 2

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5.3 Set ch nnel n me
evices that are grouped with one group I can transmit
multiple audio channels via the same group I .
In order to differentiate between audio channels from several
transmitters on the receiver, enter a five-digit name for the
channel on the transmitter. Proceed as described in the
following:
• Hold down the menu button on the transmitter for more
than 2 seconds to activate the main menu.
• Use the multifunction button  to select “System” from
the menu.
• Press the menu button  to open the required submenu.
• Use the multifunction button  to select the “Channel
Name” submenu.
• Press the menu button  to set the channel name.
• Use the multifunction button  to scroll through the
characters. When the desired character appears, confirm
using the menu button . You can input max. five
characters.
• As soon as you select the configured transmitter on
the receiver, the defined name will be displayed on the
receiver’s display.