Enersound TP-600 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

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Model TP-600

Portable Multi-Channel FM Transmitter

(72-76 Mhz)

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TP-600 Table of Contents

About this Manual…………………………………………. 3
Package Contents ………………………………………..… 3
System Overview …………………………………………… 3
Quick Reference:
Controls, Displays and Connectors……………….…. 5
Set-up Instructions ………………………………………… 8

General Set-Up Instructions ………………………… 8
Enersound Frequency Chart………………………… 12
Menu Setting Instructions …………………………… 14

Safety Information ……………..………………….…… 26
Trouble Shooting ………………..…………………….…… 29
FCC & IC Statements ……………………………….….…… 32

Limited Warranty Statement …………………...….… 35
TP-600 Optional Accessories ………………….…….… 38
Technical Specifications ……………………….………… 39

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About this Manual

Read this user manual carefully before setting up
and operating your TP-600 portable FM transmitter.
Use the product only as described to avoid
accidental injury, damage or hearing impairment.
Also, read safety warnings carefully. Keep this
manual for future reference. If you give this product
to someone else, remember to include this manual.

Package Contents

(1) TP-600 Portable FM Transmitter (72-76 MHz)
(1) User Manual

System Overview

Thank you for choosing the Enersound TP-600 FM
transmitter. This professional 17-channel portable
transmitter, designed for assistive listening and
language interpretation, wirelessly broadcasts a

speaker’s voice, music or audio signal up to 150 ft.

The audience can use an optional Enersound FM
receiver or any other compatible FM receiver
operating within the 72-76 MHz frequency band to
pick up the broadcast. The TP-600 transmitter

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features 2 audio inputs, including a 3.5 mm locking
jack for headset microphones, and a 2.5 mm jack as
an auxiliary audio input.
The TP 600 features a dedicated MUTE button
conveniently located on the upper side of the unit
that enables the user to silence the microphone and
enable it back.
Its LCD display allows the user to easily program the
various useful functions, such as the microphone and
auxiliary gains, compression ratio, display mode
(frequencies or channel numbers), and battery type.
The TP-600 is powered by either Alkaline or NiMH
rechargeable batteries. It features an on-screen
battery level indicator. When used with NiMH
rechargeable batteries, the optional CHR-600 drop­in fast charger sold separately, allows to recharge
the batteries without removing them from the
transmitter. Battery life with alkaline batteries is up
to 25 hours and up to 22 hours per charge with NiMH
rechargeable batteries.

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Quick reference: Controls, Displays and Connectors

Top of Transmitter

Front of Transmitter

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Optional CHR-600 Drop-in Charger Sold Separately.

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LCD Display

1. Battery Level Indicator

2. 2:1, 1:1 Compression Ratio

3. Locked Buttons

4. Mute Microphone Indicator (when

flashing) / Microphone Gain Setting Indicator

5. Battery Type Setting Indicator

A= Alkaline r=Rechargeable
Function Indicator during “Menu” Operation
Preset 1 or 2 indicator during Bidirectional Mode

6. Main 4-Digit Display

7. Audio Level / FM Deviation

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Set-up Instructions

General Set-up Instructions:

• Unpack the transmitter: Remove outer packaging

and plastic cover. Inspect for physical damage and

immediately report any issues.

• Install batteries: Open the battery compartment by

pressing and pulling the two locking tabs located at

each upper side of the battery lid. Install 2 AA

batteries. Use alkaline or NiMH batteries only *. Be

sure to observe proper polarity (+/-). Damage due

to improper battery installation may void the

product warranty. The battery icon on the LCD

display will flash when it is time to replace or

recharge batteries.

*Note: Make sure the transmitter is set for the
correct battery type. When powering on the
transmitter, the LCD display with show for 2 seconds
either “ALkA” or “rECH” indicating the transmitter
setting. In addition, during Standard operation
mode, on the left bottom corner of the LCD display
you will see either an A (Alkaline) or r (rechargeable)
also indicating the transmitter setting. If the setting
does not match the type of battery you installed, go
to Advanced S ettings menu (See page 16) and select

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the correct battery type. Use “ALkA” for non­rechargeable alkaline batteries, “rECH” for
rechargeable NiMH batteries only.
If the battery setting is not in the correct option,
battery level indicator may be inaccurate, the unit
may not charge, or alkaline batteries may explode if
placing the unit in the charger. Caution! Never
recharge alkaline batteries.

• Turn the unit on: Press and hold the

“POWER” button for 3 seconds. You can turn it off

also by pressing and holding the “POWER” button

for 3 seconds.

• Connect a microphone: Plug in an Enersound

compatible microphone (sold separately) onto the

“Mic Jack” on top of the transmitter and lightly

screw in the locking nut clockwise.

Warning: Do not tighten the nut excessively. Once
you feel a little resistance, stop screwing.

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We recommend using the following Enersound

compatible headset microphones: MIC-200SEN,

MIC-400SEN, and MIC-500SEN. Other compatible

microphones are MIC-300SEN and LAV-100SEN.

Check for other Enersound compatible

microphones at the time of purchase.

When using a headset microphone, place the

capsule at the corner of your mouth so that it rests

at about 1 inch away from your face. Do not place

it in front of your mouth!

• You may also plug in an auxiliary audio source, such

as a CD or MP3 player using the “Aux Input” 2.5 mm

stereo jack. If mic and auxiliary sources are used

together, the audio will be combined. If only an

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auxiliary source is desired, the mic can be muted.

Important: Do not remove the mic from the “Mic

Jack” as the microphone cable also functions as the

transmitting antenna. When the antenna is

correctly plugged in a green TX light will be lit.

• Select channel: Choose the desired channel by

using the UP or DOWN buttons on the
front of the transmitter. If the unit is locked, unlock it
by pressing and holding the DOWN button for 4
seconds.
Depending on the display mode, the screen will show
either the channel number (channel mode) or the
frequency (frequency mode).
If necessary, after selecting the desired channel, you
can lock it by pressing and holding the DOWN button
for 4 seconds.
Note: Make sure the FM receivers are tuned to the
same frequency as the TP-600 transmitter. If you are
using compatible Enersound receivers, the channels
will correspond to the channels on the TP-600
transmitter. If you are using compatible receivers of
other brands, frequencies may differ. Consequently,
we recommend setting the Enersound TP-600

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transmitter on Frequency Display mode.
To set the transmitter on Frequency Display mode,
press and hold the MENU button for 5 seconds to
access the Settings menu, then access Advanced
Settings. See page 16 for more details.

Enersound Frequency Chart

CH 1

72.1 MHz

CH 10

75.9 MHz

CH 2

72.5 MHz

CH 11

72.2 MHz

CH 3

72.9 MHz

CH 12

72.6 MHz

CH 4

75.7 MHz

CH 13

75.4 MHz

CH 5

74.7 MHz

CH 14

75.8 MHz

CH 6

75.3 MHz

CH 15

72.8 MHz

CH 7

72.3 MHz

CH 16

72.4 MHz

CH 8

72.7 MHz

CH 17

75.6 MHz

CH 9

75.5 MHz