Toa S5 Series User Manual

Trantec S5 Wireless Microphone Series

QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE

Trantec S5 Wireless Microphone Series

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. Technical speci cations

10. 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  re 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 o 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

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Diversity switch A/B indicators

Infra-red port

Power switch indicator

LCD

Jog wheel

Mute indicator

Headphone output

Front View

1. Attach the supplied antennae (2) to the rear panel BNC 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
surround is illuminated red.

3. Connect the rear panel AF output from either the 1/4” Jack or XLR to your
mixing console or

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.

switch

4. Switch

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.

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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,  nally
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,  nally 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 4-6.

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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HANDHELD

TRANSMITTER SET-UP

End cap

Sleeve

Power ‘On’ Position

Infra-red port

Battery indicator

Up/Down

Frequency

Grille

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 observing the correct polarity.

2. Slide the On-O 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  ashing “decimal point” on the LCD to stop

 ashing. 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  ashing (approx

6 secs) via the “Up” or “Down” buttons. When correct frequency is selected turn
transmitter “O ” 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.

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BELTPACK

Clip

Antenna

Lavalier mic

TRANSMITTER SET-UP

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-o switch to “On” position and observe
the display is on and the battery LED is illuminated.
Check display indicates same channel as receiver.

Antenna Bush

Power switch

Battery

compartment

LCD

POWER

ON OFF

Mini-XLR

Power LED

Infra-red port

Up/Down

Battery indicator

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  ashing “decimal point” on the LCD to
stop  ashing. Press “Up” or “Down” buttons  rmly 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  ashing (approx 6 secs) via the
“Up” or “Down” buttons. When correct frequency is
selected turn transmitter “O ” then “On” to activate
new selected channel.

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OPERATING HINTS

To maximise operating performance Trantec recommends the following:

• Ensure good line of sight between receiver antenna and transmitter, avoid obstructions
e.g. concrete walls and metal structures.

• 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 e ective control of interference whilst the
transmitter is turned o . Default is normally 4-5 but may need to increase with multi­channel 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 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/Ampli er. Reduce gain of

Transmitter if VU meter shows over 6dB.

• AF Signal low level with high background noise

Adjust Transmitter gain so VU bar graph shows 0dB with 6dB peaks.

• External Head ampli ers 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.

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

19” Rack 2 x S5 series Receivers

1. Unscrew 3 x lid
retaining screws M3x6
from opposite sides of
each receiver case and

t angled brackets as
per illustration using
supplied screws.

3. Place remaining
joining strips x 2 on
the bottom side of the
receiver chassis using
M3x6 CSK screw as per
illustration.

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

2. Remove plastic
plugs from top of the
Receiver lid and place
metal joining strip in
lid slots and carefully

t M3x6 screws
(coloured black) as per
illustration.

19” rack 1 x S5 Series receiver with front mount antennae

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4. Unscrew 3 x lid retaining screws M3x6 from
the left hand side of the chassis. (viewed

illustration 1 using the supplied screws.

5. Unscrew 3 x lid retaining screw M3x6
from the right hand side of the chassis and

t supplied long bracket using the supplied

screws.

6. Fit extension cables as per illustration into
front panel long bracket and tighten BNC
nut. Should front mount antennae not be

into spare holes.

t angled bracket as per

t plastic blanking plug (supplied)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Overall System

Frequency Bands available: D1 863-865MHz D2 854-865MHz (S5.3 only)
D3 830-865MHz C1 794-830MHz C2 794-806MHz
B1 722-752MHz B2 740-752MHz A1 692-722MHz
E1 668-698MHz F1 636-668MHz G1 606-638MHz (S5.5 only)
G2 606-622MHz (S5.3 only)

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

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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: BNC 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

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Antenna Phantom: 9V @ 60mA short-circuit protected on each RF port

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Infra-Red Link: Range 15cm max.
Computer Interface: Computer monitoring via rear panel USB interface
Power Consumption: 300mA @ 12Vdc nominal

Power Supply: Single Alkaline “AA” cell 1.5V nom
Power consumption: Typically 120mA
Operating time: Typically 8-10hrs minimum
Controls:

Gain Range: Beltpack +2dBm to -20dBm in 10 steps

Handheld dimensions: 32mm x 250mm. Grille diameter 51mm. Weight 350g
Beltpack dimensions: 55mm x 80mm x 20mm. Weight 110g

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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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE. Before using this wireless microphone system please observe the
requirements of each country with respect to frequency allocations and individual licensing
requirements.

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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.

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