thomann IEM 100-R User manual

IEM 100-R
UHF receiver
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
17.11.2015, ID: 269817

Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Features and scope of delivery........................................................................................................... 9
4 Installation and operation.................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 General information........................................................................................................................ 11
4.2 Receiver............................................................................................................................................... 12
5 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 13
5.1 Receiver............................................................................................................................................... 13
6 Operation.................................................................................................................................................... 19
7 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 22
8 Technical data........................................................................................................................................... 25
8.1 Receiver............................................................................................................................................... 25
8.2 Frequency charts.............................................................................................................................. 26
9 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 37
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1 General notes
This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and
follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure
that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device, include the manual for
the next owner.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore reserve the
right to make changes without notice.
This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual.Symbols and signal words
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Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an
immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in minor 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 avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
This device is intended to be used for the wireless transmission of audio signals to earplugs.
Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other oper‐
ating conditions is 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 responsible for their safety.
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach 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.
Intended use
Safety
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CAUTION!
Possible hearing impairment
The use of earphones at high volume over a longer period of time can cause per‐
manent hearing damage.
Adjust the output volume of your audio device to a medium value and use the
earphones no longer than about one hour a day.
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.
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NOTICE!
Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity
Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries.
Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries.
NOTICE!
Possible damage by leaking batteries
Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device.
Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period.
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3 Features and scope of delivery
The IEM 100-R bodypack receiver is a component of the wireless IEM 100 in-ear monitoring
system and is suitable especially for professional events, on rock stages and concert halls, thea‐
tres and musicals.
nEarplug outlet (1/8" mini phone socket) with volume control
nOperating voltage supply 2 AA cells (LR6, 1.5 V)
nEarplugs EP 3
Ten systems can be operated simultaneously. The system operates within a frequency range of
768.000 MHz to 787.275 MHz, divided into 10 frequency groups. The frequency range is
intended for use in Germany with regard to LTE.
nEarplug outlet (1/8" mini phone socket) with volume control
nOperating voltage supply 2 AA cells (LR6, 1.5 V)
nEarplugs EP 3
Ten systems can be operated simultaneously. The system operates within a frequency range of
791.850 MHz to 813.225 MHz, divided into 10 frequency groups.
the t.bone IEM 100-R 770 MHz
(item no. 269817)
the t.bone IEM 100-R 800 MHz
(item no. 137670)
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nEarplug outlet (1/8" mini phone socket) with volume control
nOperating voltage supply 2 AA cells (LR6, 1.5 V)
nEarplugs EP 3
Three systems can be operated simultaneously. The system operates within a frequency range
of 863.1 MHz to 864.4 MHz.
the t.bone IEM 100-R 863 MHz
(item no. 137794)
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4 Installation and operation
4.1 General information
Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep
the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture
during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material
suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high-
quality cables for all connections.
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nThis device utilizes frequencies that are not harmonized within the European Union (EU)
and therefore may only be used in certain EU member states. In all European countries, the
frequencies used for the transmission of audio signals are strictly regulated. Before you
start, make sure the frequencies are allowed 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.
nMake sure that transmitter and receiver are both tuned to the same channel.
nNever set multiple transmitters to the same channel.
nMake sure that there are no metal objects between the transmitter and receiver.
nAvoid interference from other radio or in-ear systems.
4.2 Receiver
Press on the snap-in locks at the side to open the battery compartment (6). Flip the lid open
and insert the batteries respecting the correct polarity. Close the battery compartment and
switch the transmitter on. The ‘RF’ LED (10) briefly lights up.
Notes on wireless transmission
Inserting batteries into the
receiver
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5 Connections and controls
5.1 Receiver
Front panel of the receiver
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1 Flexible antenna.
2[ON/OFF/MAX]
Main switch and volume control. Turn this knob clockwise past the point of resist‐
ance to turn on the receiver. Turn it further to increase the volume.
Turn this knob counter-clockwise to reduce the volume. Turn it further past the
point of resistance to turn off the receiver.
3 Display
4[SET]
Enter button for menu control.
5 Battery compartment for two AA cells (LR6), 1.5 V or comparable rechargeable bat‐
teries.
6 Battery compartment lid.
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7[ESC] button
Function "Cancel/EXIT" in the menu.
8/
Buttons for increasing / decreasing the currently indicated value.
9PHONES
1/8" mini phone socket (stereo) for the earplugs.
10 RF
This LED lights up on incoming radio signal.
Top panel of the receiver
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11 Indication of the frequency range in which the device operates. The specification
here must match the specification printed on the back of the transmitter.
12 Clip to attach the receiver to your belt or guitar strap.
Rear panel of the receiver
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AGR
Indicates the selected frequency group.
BCH
Indicates the selected channel.
CLIM
Indicates limiter action as protection against volume peaks.
DHF
Indicates the activated high frequency boost function.
E Battery level indicator. Replace the batteries when only one bar remains displayed.
F Radio signal strength indicator (one to five bars).
GST
Indicates an incoming stereo signal.
Display of the receiver
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H
Indicates that the unit is locked to prevent unintentional operation.
I Indicates the frequency that is assigned to the set combination of frequency group
and channel ( Ä Chapter 8.2 ‘Frequency charts’ on page 26).
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6 Operation
The [SET] and [ESC] buttons that you need to set up the receiver are located behind
the battery compartment lid.
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Press the [SET],button repeatedly until the ‘GROUP’ field (frequency group) flashes in the dis‐
play. Use the or buttons to increase or decrease the indicated value by one. When the
desired value is shown press the [SET] button to confirm the setting and proceed to the next
menu item. Press [ESC] to confirm the setting and exit the menu.
Press the [SET],button repeatedly until the ‘CHANNEL’ field flashes in the display. Use the or
buttons to increase or decrease the indicated value by one. When the desired value is shown
press the [SET] button to confirm the setting and proceed to the next menu item. Press [ESC] to
confirm the setting and exit the menu.
In the lower area, the display shows the used transmission frequency in MHz, that is assigned
to the set combination of frequency group and channel ( Ä Chapter 8.2 ‘Frequency charts’
on page 26).
Transmitter and receiver must be set to the same combination of frequency group
and channel. If you use multiple wireless systems from this device family, for best
results you should assign all systems to the same frequency group, but give each
system a different channel.
Selecting frequency group and
channel
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