Shure A15TG User manual

Shure Brothers Incorporated
222 Hartrey Avenue
Evanston IL 60202-3696 U.S.A.
A15TG
E1998, Shure Brothers Incorporated
27A8430 (RA) Printed in U.S.A.
GUARANTEE
This Shure product is guaranteed in normal use to be free from
electrical and mechanical defects for a period of one year from
dateofpurchase.Pleaseretain proof of purchase date. This guar-
antee includes all parts and labor, and is in lieu of anyandallother
guaranteesorwarranties,expressorimplied.Thereshallbenore-
covery for any consequential or incidental damages.
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Carefullyrepacktheunit,haveitinsured,andreturnit prepaidto:
Shure Brothers Incorporated
Attention: Service Department
222 Hartrey Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60202–3696
If outside the U.S.A, return the unit to your dealer or Authorized
Shure Service Center for repair. The unit will be returned to you
prepaid.
MODEL A15TG MICROPHONE LEVEL TONE GENERATOR
This battery-powered 700 Hz signal source can be used for set-
tingupandtroubleshootingaudioequipmentinrecording,broad-
casting, or sound reinforcement. The A15TG will drive low-im-
pedance balanced-line microphone inputs such as those
normally used with other Shure A15 Series Products.
The A15TG is equipped with an On-Off switch recessed in the
sideofthehousingandathree-pinprofessionalaudioconnector*
attheoutputend.TheendcapoftheToneGeneratoristhreaded,
providing easy installation and replacement of the battery.
*Designed to mate with Cannon XL series, Switchcraft A3 (Q.G.) series,
or equivalent.

BATTERY LIFE
Thealkalinebatterylifeis1000hoursunder continuoususe,and
approximatelytheshelflifeofthebatterywhenusedonehourper
day. To conserve battery life, make sure the switch is Off when
the A15TG is not being used.
The A15TG will not be harmed by dc present in microphone cir-
cuits used to power condenser microphones.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Removetheendcap byturningcounterclockwise.Insertthebat-
tery with its “+” terminal facing the “+” mark inside the end cap.
Fasten the end cap securely in place.
SPECIFICATIONS
Output Frequency
700 Hz ±20% (when terminated with 150 Ω)
Output Level
–41.5 ±4.5 dBV (8.4 mV typical) when terminated with 150 Ω
Total Harmonic Distortion
5% typical for any output termination greater than or equal to
150 Ω
Output Impedance
Less than 15 Ω
Short Circuit Protection
Normal operation will continue after short is removed
Battery Type
Batterytobe1.5ValkalineTypePX76AB(Duracell),A76(Ever-
eady), LR44 (Maxell), or KA76 (Kodak) or equivalent, or 1.5 V
silver oxide Type D357 (Duracell), 357 (Eveready), RW22/42
(Ray-O-Vac), or equivalent.
Temperature Range
Operating: –12°C to 50°C (10°F to 130°F)
Storage: –29°C to 74°C (–20°F to 165°F)
Do not store battery at high temperatures
Case
Steel with gray enamel finish
Dimensions
19 mm (3/4in.) diameter; 141 mm (5 17/32 in.) long
Certification
Conforms to European Union directives, eligible to bear CE
marking;meetsEuropeanUnionEMCImmunityRequirements
(EN 50 082–1, 1992).