Trantec S5 User manual

Trantec S5 Wireless Microphone Series
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
Trantec S5 Wireless Microphone Series
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CONTENTS
Page
1. Introduction and system overview
2. Important safety instructions and getting started
3. Receiver set-up
4. Receiver frequency selection
5. Handheld transmitter set-up
6. Beltpack transmitter set-up
7. Operating hints and troubleshooting guide
8. Receiver rack mount kit
9. System accessories
10. Technical specifications
11. WEEE statement and warranty
INTRODUCTION
The Trantec S5 series represents our commitment to our customers by providing high-
quality, reliable wireless audio links using our considerable design expertise gained over
many years as a leading edge manufacturer.
We would like to thank you for purchasing this product and would like you to spend a
few moments studying this Quick Installation Guide, especially the safety instructions,
before going on to ‘read’ the full manual supplied on the CD Rom with this equipment.
S5 SERIES SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The S5 series is a professional UHF wireless microphone system with features
including:
• 24 channel simultaneous operation (12 channel S5.3)
• 10 preset banks including 1 custom user. (9 Banks S5.3)
• True “dual receiver” diversity – to minimise drop-outs
• Intuitive LCD and operating system on both receiver and transmitter
• Infra-red programming for fast system set-up
• Software transmitter function locks
• Headphone monitoring as standard
• Both XLR (switchable mic and line) and 1⁄4” jack AF outputs
• AF processing menu (S5.5 only)
• Over 1400 customer selectable channels
• Fully integrated PC software monitoring facility via USB port
• All metal construction of receiver and transmitters
• Rack kit and front mounting antenna adaptors included (S5.5 only)
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SAFETY
Our aim is to supply you with a product that provides you with countless hours of
trouble free use. In order to achieve these goals we recommend the following:
• Keep the system away from direct sources of heat e.g. central heating
radiators, heaters and direct sunlight.
• Do not expose the unit to an environment where it could be splashed with
liquids as this may result in fire or electric shocks.
• Should the transmitters not be used for extended periods of time we
recommend that the batteries are removed to avoid any potential leakage.
• Keep the system clean by using a slightly damp cloth. Never use household
cleaning agents or solvents.
• Avoid using or storing the system in damp conditions.
• Always use the AC power adaptor supplied with the receiver and always
disconnect from the AC outlet when not in use. And never remove the
external covers of the equipment, so as to expose the electronics, or modify
the unit in any way.
Should the covers be removed, or any other breach of the above instruction,
the warranty becomes null and void in addition to personal risk from burns
and/or electric shock.
When using the unit should any of the following conditions occur, switch off the unit
and remove AC adaptor from AC outlet immediately and contact your nearest dealer.
• Smoke or unusual smell
• Water or foreign metallic object inside unit
• Damaged housings caused by physical damage
Never pull cord of AC adaptor, always grasp main body of unit when connecting/
disconnecting to AC power outlet
Never touch any part of the system during a thunderstorm, as this may result in severe
electric shock
GETTING STARTED
The S5 series is a high quality, fully featured wireless microphone system with many
features including an intuitive operating system. To enable you to get started we
recommend you initially set up the system as outlined in the next few pages.
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RECEIVER SET-UP
Rear View
Front View
1. Attach the supplied antennae (2) to the rear panel TNC antenna connectors as
shown in above illustration.
2. Connect the AC/DC adaptor into the DC inlet as marked on the rear panel
using the attached cable strain relief. Observe the front panel on-off switch
surround is illuminated red.
3. Connect the rear panel AF output from either the 1/4” Jack or XLR to your
mixing console or amplifier. Note: the XLR balanced output can be switched
for either mic or line. The system can be also monitored from the headphone
socket using the “Jog-Wheel” to adjust Volume level.
4. Switch On-Off switch to “On” position and the receiver will default to initial
setting as per illustration above. (BK1.01)
The system is now ready for use.
DC inlet 1/4” jack output
DC strain relief Mic/Line switch
USB port XLR output
Diversity switch A/B indicators
Infra-red port
Power switch indicator
Power On/Off
LCD
Jog wheel
Mute indicator
Headphone output
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RECEIVER FREQUENCY SELECTION
5. Frequency selection options
• To change selected channel in BANK1:
Press “Jog-wheel” for 3 secs and enter the MAIN MENU. Press FREQ SELECT
and go to BANK setting, then select BANK1 and rotate jog wheel to select new
channel, finally press to ACCEPT to select new frequency. See attached frequency
table.
• To change selected Bank:
Press “Jog-wheel” for 3 secs and enter the MAIN MENU. Press FREQ SELECT
and go to BANK setting, then select required BANK by rotating and pressing
“Jog-Wheel” Select new channel, finally press ACCEPT to select new frequency.
Go to step 6 to program transmitter via the Receiver Infra-red port.
• To change selected channel to a Custom single frequency. This option allows the
customer to select 1 of over 1400 available channels:
Press “Jog-wheel” for 3 secs and enter the MAIN MENU. Press FREQ SELECT
and go to SINGLE press EDIT and rotate and press “Jog-Wheel” to Select new
frequency and User Name. Press “Jog-Wheel” for 3 secs to EXIT then ACCEPT
to select new custom frequency. Go to step 6 to program transmitter via the
Receiver infra-red port.
Please note: For S5.3 product the single user frequency will be added to Transmitter
with receiver Bank1. In the case of the S5.5 it will be added to the Custom “USER”
bank. See CD-ROM for more information.
6. Program Transmitter with Bank information via Receiver Infra-red port
Press “Jog-Wheel “ for 3 secs and enter MAIN MENU Press TX SET to enter TX
SETTINGS press FREQUENCY and align the Transmitter and Receiver Infra-red
windows at a distance of less than 15cm, press SEND and wait a few seconds. The
Transmitter should now be programmed and the Receiver will return to main display.
MISC SETTINGS
Mute/Squelch settings
• The S5 series uses sophisticated internal Mute functions including Pilot tone,
Noise and RSSI to prevent noise break through from external sources when the
transmitter is in the “OFF” position. The RSSI (Received signal strength) portion
is user adjustable via the RX SETTINGS MENU. To Access press “Jog-Wheel”
for 3 secs and enter MAIN MENU select and press RX SET then press MUTE
and rotate “Jog-Wheel” to adjust between 1-10 then press. Please note high
mute settings will decrease range and low mute settings increase the interference
potential. We recommend a setting of between 5-6.
Pilot Tone
The S5 series has the ability to disable the pilot tone as a means of either identifying
outside interference or allowing compatibility with non-pilot tone devices. To
disable Pilot Tone go to RX SETTINGS menu and select PILOT and remove
“Dot” from the “Box” then Exit menu.
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TRANSMITTER SET-UP
HANDHELD
1. Undo handheld sleeve by unscrewing the end cap anti-clockwise and then
gently sliding the sleeve to expose the LCD and Battery compartment. Place
alkaline “AA” cell into battery compartment noting the correct polarity.
2. Slide the On-Off switch to the “On” position and observe the display is on and
the battery LED located in the end cap is illuminated. Check display indicates
same channel as receiver.
3. The receiver should now show received signal on its RF bargraphs and after 20
seconds the transmitter battery status.
4. Handheld Gain adjust
Turn on Transmitter and wait for the flashing “decimal point” on the LCD to
stop flashing. Press “Up” or “Down” buttons to increase or decrease head
sensitivity in 3 stages. (0-2) “0” gain being for max SPL.
5. Frequency adjust
Turn on Transmitter and adjust frequency whilst “decimal point” is flashing
(approx 6 secs) via the “Up” or “Down” buttons. When correct frequency is
selected Turn transmitter “Off” then “On” to activate new selected channel.
6. Microphone Mute Switch
Incorporated in the Handheld end-cap is a Power ON LED and Audio Mute
switch. To mute the audio place switch towards LED.
End cap
Sleeve
Power ‘On’ Position
Infra-red port
Battery indicator
Up/Down
Frequency
Grille
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TRANSMITTER SET-UP
BELTPACK
POWER
ON OFF
1. Insert battery into compartment by sliding end
cap forward and up. Ensure battery is inserted
with the correct polarity as shown.
2. Screw antenna into antenna socket as
illustrated.
3. Plug Lavalier mic into Mini-XLR socket.
4. Place on-off switch to “On” position and
observe the display is on and the battery LED
is illuminated. Check display indicates same
channel as receiver.
5. The receiver should now show received signal
on its RF bar graphs and after 20 seconds the
transmitter battery status.
6. Beltpack AF gain adjust. Turn on transmitter
and wait for the flashing “decimal point” on the
LCD to stop flashing. Press “Up” or “Down”
buttons firmly to increase or decrease AF gain
with 10 steps with “0” being minimum.
7. Frequency adjust
Turn on Transmitter and adjust frequency whilst
“decimal point” is flashing (approx 6 secs) via
the “Up” or “Down” buttons. When correct
frequency is selected turn transmitter “Off” then
“On” to activate new selected channel.
Antenna
Lavalier mic
Clip
Mini-XLR
Power LED
Antenna Bush
Power switch
Infra-red port
Up/Down
Battery indicator
Battery
compartment
LCD
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OPERATING HINTS
To maximise operating performance Trantec recommend the following:
• Ensure good line of sight between receiver antenna and transmitter, avoid
obstructions e.g. Concrete walls and metal structures.
• Always ensure the receiver antenna is at least 3m (10 feet) away from the transmitters
at all times
• Always ensure transmitters are separated by at least 20cm.
• Never position the transmitter antenna directly against the body or the hand. This
will reduce the operating range.
• Ensure correct setting of Mute control for effective control of interference whilst
the transmitter is turned off. Default is normally 4-5 but may need to increase with
multi-channel set-ups.
• Do not mix separate Banks in multi-channel set-ups.
• Use SCAN function to check for external interference. (See CD-ROM for more
information)
• Set transmitter AF gain so as the receiver VU indicates 0db with occasional peaks
to +6dB.
• Keep Microphone/Instrument lead away from the antenna on the beltpack.
• Do not mix other brands of wireless microphone as Trantec cannot guarantee
multichannel compatibility.
TROUBLESHOOTING
• No operation of Transmitter
Replace current battery with fresh correct Alkaline ‘AA’ type.
• No RF signal on receiver
Check transmitter and receiver are “Tuned” to the same channel
• Poor range
Check mute level setting. For normal range we recommend a Mute setting of 4-5.
• AF Signal distorted
Check Receiver XLR mic-line switch for correct match to Mixer/Amplifier. Reduce
gain of Transmitter if VU meter shows over 6dB.
• AF Signal low level with high background noise
Adjust Transmitter gain so as VU bar graph shows 0dB with 6dB peaks.
• External Head amplifiers not operating
Check for shorts in the Leads and ensure Receiver PHANTOM PWR is switched
on via RX SETTINGS Menu.
• Receiver LCD contrast poor
Enter receiver RX SETTINGS Menu, select LCD and press then rotate “Jog-Wheel”
to adjust contrast. The receiver will automatically exit after a few seconds.
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S5 SERIES RACK MOUNT KIT
The rackmounting kit is supplied as standard with S5.5 systems, or is available as an
accessory for S5.3 systems.
19” Rack 2 x S5 series Receivers
1. Unscrew 3 x lid
retaining screws
M3x6 from opposite
sides of each receiver
case and fit angled
brackets as per
illustration using
supplied screws.
2. Remove plastic
plugs from top of
the Receiver lid and
place metal joining
strip in lid slots and
carefully fit M3x6
screws (coloured
black) as per
illustration.
3. Place remaining
joining strips x 2 on
the bottom side of the
receiver chassis using
M3x6 CSK screw as
per illustration.
19” rack 1 x S5 Series receiver with front mount antennae
4. Unscrew 3 x lid retaining screws M3x6
from the left hand side of the chassis.
(viewed from front) and fit angled bracket
as per illustration 1 using the supplied
screws.
5. Unscrew 3 x lid retaining screw M3x6
from the right hand side of the chassis
and fit supplied long bracket using the
supplied screws.
6. Fit extension cables as per illustration
into front panel long bracket and tighten
TNC nut. Should front mount antennae
not be required fit plastic blanking plug
(supplied) into spare holes.
POWER RF A
RF B uV 1 2 4 8 16 30 60 125 250 500
dB -36 -30 -24 -18 -12 -9 -3 0 +3 +6
POWER RF A
RF B uV 1 2 4 8 16 30 60 125 250 500
dB -36 -30 -24 -18 -12 -9 -3 0 +3 +6
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SYSTEM ACCESSORIES
S5RACK 19” Rack mount kit for S5 Receivers (complete with Antenna Mount)
S/PSU-U 5-way power supply for 4 x S5.3/S5.5 Receivers & 1 x S/ADU (UK
Version)
S/ADU-D3-U Antenna Distribution for 4 x S5.3 / S5.5 Receivers (D3 band UK)
ACC/S4.16RK 19” Rack mount kit for 2 x S/ADU-D3-U
LD/SMC-TNC Cable, Receiver > ADU, 37cm
LD/TNC-TNC5M Cable: 5M, RG58 TNC - TNC
LD/TNC-TNC10M Cable: 10M, RG58 TNC - TNC
LD/N-TNC5M Cable: 5M RG213 N type - TNC
LD/N-TNC10M Cable: 10M RG213 N type – TNC
ANT/UHF-GP Ground plane antenna (bands available: A1- B1, C1- D3)
ANT/6000RD UHF wideband dipole antenna (bands available: A1-B1, C1-D3)
ANT/BOOST2 Antenna amplifier for S/ADU (Bands available A1, B1, C1, D3.)
ANT/BRK Stand adaptor / mounting bracket for antenna amplifier
ACC/HL-06A3 Microphone clip for wireless handheld transmitter
ACC/5BPCLIP Spare Beltpack Clip Assembly
ACC/6K-POUCH Grey Microphone Pouch for S5 HDX/HCX
ACC/5KLTX-POUCH Leather Pouch for S5 LTX
ANT/UHF-RA-5 Spare Antenna for S5.3 / S5.5 Receiver (bands A1/B1 & C1/D3)
ANT/5.5LTX Spare Antenna for S5.3 / S5.5 LTX (bands A1/B1 & C1/D3)
PS/S115UK Power Supply 220Vac > 13Vdc (UK 3 pin)
PS/S115EU Power Supply 220Vac > 13Vdc (European 2 pin)
PS/S115AU Power Supply 220Vac > 13Vdc (Australian 2 pin)
PS/S115US Power Supply 110Vac > 13Vdc (American 2 pin)
MIC/X2 Lavalier Microphone
ACC/LP2-TC Spare Tie Clip for MIC/X2 Lavalier Microphone
MIC/X259 Lavalier Microphone
MIC/X55 Lavalier Microphone
MIC/X212 Lavalier Microphone - in Black & Pink with or without 12dB pad
MIC/X10 Headworn Omni directional Microphone
MIC/X66 Headworn Aerobic Microphone - Available in Black, Blue & Yellow
MIC/X22-B Headworn Microphone - in Black & Pink with or without 12dB pad
MIC/DA09 DA-CAPPO Single Ear Microphone
ACC/MXLR-JAC Guitar Lead (1/4” Jack - 4 Pin Mini XLR Plug)
PLG/MXLR 4 Pin Mini XLR Plug
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Overall System
Frequency Bands available: D1 863-865MHz D2 854-865MHz (S5.3 only)
D3 830-865MHz C1 794-830MHz
B1 722-752MHz A1 692-722MHz
RF Switching BW: 36MHz typical
RF grid spacing: 25kHz
RF Bandwidth: < 200kHz
AF Frequency response: 60Hz – 20kHz
AF Distortion: < 0.8% at nom deviation 22kHz
AF Dynamic range : >110dBA
AF Noise reduction: Trantec proprietary
Temperature range : -10ºC to +55ºC
Receiver Specification
Type: Dual Diversity featuring PLL Dual conversion
receivers.
IF Freq: 1st IF 55.875MHz 2nd IF 10.7MHz
Sensitivity: < 1uV/12dB SINAD
Ist Image: >70dB
RSSI range: 10 steps 30dB range.
Antenna Inputs: TNC 50 Ohm
AF switches: Low Cut – High Boost – Phase Reversal (S5.5 only)
AF Output level: XLR Line +15dBm max. XLR Mic -25dBm max. Unbal
1⁄4” jack socket +9dBm max.
Antenna Phantom: 9V @ 60mA short circuit protected on each RF port
Bank Specification: 10 Banks x 24 Channels (S5.5)
9 Banks x 12 Channels (S5.3)
Infra-Red Link: Range 15cm max.
Computer Interface: Computer monitoring via rear panel USB interface
Power Consumption: 300mA @ 12Vdc nominal
Transmitter Specification
Power Supply: Single Alkaline “AA” cell 1.5V nom
Power consumption: Typically 120mA
Operating time: Typically 8-10hrs minimum
Controls: On-Off, AF Gain Adjust, Frequency adjust
AF Mute (Handheld)
Gain Range: Beltpack +2dBm to -20dBm in 10 steps
Handheld 3 steps 6dB
Handheld dimensions: 32mm x 250mm. Grille diameter 51mm. Weight 350g
Beltpack dimensions: 55mm x 80mm x 20mm. Weight 110g
Please note: The design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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WARRANTY
All Trantec products are guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase
against defects in materials and workmanship. In the event of a claim under guarantee
the product should be returned in its original packaging to an Authorised Service
Centre or BBM Electronics together with proof of purchase i.e. sales purchase receipt
from an authorised dealer.
BBM will repair or replace the device at its discretion. BBM offers no warranty whatsoever
under the following circumstances: mechanical damage, incorrect operation, incorrect
voltage, wear and tear, and defects that were known at the time of purchase. In addition,
the warranty will be null and void in the event of unauthorised repair or modification,
including removal of any of its covers.
E&OE. Due to our continual policy of research and development we reserve the right to
alter specifications without prior notice.
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 0891 !
This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directives 1999/5/EC, 89/336/EC or 73/23/EC.
More information is available from www.trantec.co.uk
IMPORTANT NOTICE. Before using this wireless microphone system please observe
the requirements of each country with respect to frequency allocations and individual
licensing requirements.
WEEE DECLARATION
This symbol indicates that this piece of electrical/electronic equipment
must be disposed of separately from normal waste at the end of its
operational life. Please dispose of this product by taking it to your local
recycling or collection point.
BBM Electronics Group Ltd www.trantec.co.uk Subsidiary of TOA Corporation
TRANTEC SYSTEMS Manual Pt no. S5manUK Printed in Taiwan
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