Williams Sound T2 863, R2 863 Quick Setup Manual

T2 863 Transmitter, R2 863 Receiver

863 MHz Portable FM Listening System - Europe

QUICK SETUP GUIDE

Operating Instructions

1. Open the battery compartment by sliding the
compartment door away from the lanyard slot (Fig. A).

2. Install two AA Alkaline or NiMH batteries in the
transmitter and receiver(s). Be sure to observe proper
polarity (+/-). If using NiMH batteries, recharge with a
USB A to Mini-B cable, using the charging port (Figures
B, D). When the batteries are nearly depleted, the battery
symbol will have no bars (Figures C, E) and the display

backlight will ash; you may continue to use until the unit

quits operating, then replace or recharge the batteries.

FIG. A: Battery Compartment

LOCK VOL

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T2 863

ADJUST BUTTONS

VOLUME SELECT

LOCK BUTTON

CHARGING
CONTACTS

BATTERY DOOR

CHANNEL

MICROPHONE
VOLUME
LEVEL

BELT CLIP
HOLES

BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
DOOR
(PRESS ON ARROW
AND SLIDE
IN DIRECTION
OF ARROW)

3. Plug a Williams Sound microphone into the microphone
jack on the transmitter (Fig. B). Plug a Williams Sound
earphone into the headphone jack on each of the
receivers (Fig. D).

FIG. B: T2 863 Transmitter Top / Front

4. Power on the transmitter by sliding the power switch
from “OFF” to “ON” position (Fig. B).

5. The display will light up and show the current channel,
microphone volume level, transmitted RF signal strength,

CH

LOCK VOL

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T2 863

LCD DISPLAY

ADJUST BUTTONS

VOLUME SELECT

LOCK BUTTON

CHARGING
INDICATOR

POWER SWITCH

MICROPHONE

JACK

LANYARD
SLOT

RF SIGNAL

STRENGTH

LOCK

SYMBOL

USB
MINI-B
CHARGING
PORT *

* Requires a standard
USB A to Mini-B Cable
to charge

CHANNEL

OFF ON

VOL

CH

RF SIGNAL

STRENGTH

LOCK

SYMBOL

BATTERY
LIFE

CHANNEL

MICROPHONE
VOLUME
LEVEL

FIG. C: T2 863 Transmitter Display

locked status, and battery level. (Fig. C, above)

6. Select the desired operating channel on the transmitter.

Push-and-hold the “LOCK” button until the lock
symbol disappears. Adjust the Channel by pushing
the “<” or “>” buttons. When the desired channel is

reached, push and hold the LOCK button (Fig. B) until
the lock symbol reappears (Fig. C).

7. To adjust the microphone volume on the transmitter,

push and hold the LOCK button (Fig. B) until the
lock symbol disappears, then push the VOL button
repeatedly to adjust the volume between 0-3

(Figure C).

8. More than one transmitter may be used simultaneously,
but must have at least 2 channels of separation, i.e.
channels 1, 3, 5, 8. If interference is experienced, try

LCD DISPLAY

ADJUST BUTTONS

CHARGING
INDICATOR

POWER SWITCH

HEADPHONE

JACK

LANYARD
SLOT

CH

CHANNEL

RF SIGNAL

STRENGTH

SYMBOL

LOCK BUTTON

USB
MINI-B
CHARGING
PORT *

* Requires a standard
USB A to Mini-B Cable
to charge

OFF ON

LOCK

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R2 863

FIG. D: R2 863 Receiver Top/Front

increasing the channel separation between the two
competing transmitters.

9. Power on the receiver(s) by sliding the power switch

from “OFF” to “ON” position (Fig. D). The display will
light up and show the current channel, headphone
volume level, received RF signal strength, locked
status, and battery level (Figure E).

10. Select the desired operating channel on the receiver

(the same channel chosen in step 6). Push and

hold the “LOCK” button until the lock symbol
disappears, then select the channel by pushing the
“<” or “>”arrow buttons. (Fig. D).

11. To adjust the volume on the receiver, at any time,

push the “<” or “>”arrow buttons repeatedly.

(Fig. D).

12. If no buttons are pushed for a period of time on either

the transmitter or receiver, (1) the display backlight will

shut o to conserve battery power, and (2) the unit re-

locks itself, indicated by the lock symbol on the display.

VOL

CH

CHANNEL

RF SIGNAL

STRENGTH

LOCK

SYMBOL

BATTERY
LIFE

HEADPHONE
VOLUME
LEVEL

FIG. E: R2 863 Receiver Display

System Specications

T2 863 Transmitter

Battery Type:

Two AA 1.5 V non-rechargeable Alkaline batteries

(BAT 001-2), or

Two AA 1.5 V rechargeable NiMH batteries (BAT

026-2), charge with

USB A to Mini-B cable.

Battery Life:

Alkaline: 12 hours

NiMH: 11 hours

Operating

Frequencies:

Selectable, 16 channels, 863 – 865 MHz.

Non-interfering group channels: 1,4,8,11,16.

Output Power:

10 dBm

Distance:

Up to 150 m (500 ft) Line of Sight

External

Controls:

Top: Power On/O slide switch.

Front: Momentary push buttons.

Audio Input:

3.5 mm, microphone/audio

Dimensions:

75 mm x 50 mm x 25 mm

Weight:

45 g (without batteries)

Warranty:

2 years

System Specications

R2 863 Receiver

Battery Type:

Two AA 1.5 V non-rechargeable Alkaline batteries

(BAT 001-2), or

Two AA 1.5 V rechargeable NiMH batteries (BAT

026-2), charge with

USB A to Mini-B cable.

Battery Life:

Alkaline: 30 hours

NiMH: 20 hours

Operating

Frequencies:

Selectable, 16 channels, 863 – 865 MHz.

Non-interfering group channels: 1,4,8,11,16.

Sensitivity:

-110 dBm

Distance:

Up to 150 m (500 ft) Line of Sight

External

Controls:

Top: Power On/O slide switch.

Front: Momentary push buttons.

Audio Output:

3.5 mm stereo/mono headphone jack

Freq Resp:

20 Hz -16 kHz

Dimensions:

75 mm x 50 mm x 25 mm

Weight:

45 g (without batteries)

Warranty:

2 years

Safety Information

HEARING SAFETY

CAUTION!

This product is designed to amplify sounds to a high
volume. To protect your hearing and the hearing of others:

1. Make sure the unit is OFF or the volume is turned down
before putting on the earphones.

2. Set volume level at the minimum setting you need to hear.

3. Do not allow children or other unauthorized persons to
have access to this product.

BATTERY SAFETY

CAUTION!

Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or other non­rechargeable batteries, which may explode, release
dangerous chemicals, cause burns, or cause other serious

harm to the user or product. To reduce the risk of re or

burns, do not crush, puncture, short contacts, or expose to
temperatures above 140F (60C). Replace only with battery
types designated for this product. Recycle or dispose of

properly.

MEDICAL DEVICE SAFETY

CAUTION!

Before using this product with a pacemaker or other
implantable medical device, consultant your physician
or the manufacturer of the device to make sure that you
are using this product in accordance with their safety

guidelines.

Recycling Instructions

Help Williams Sound protect the environment!

Please do not dispose of equipment or used batteries in
the household trash. Take the equipment to an electronics
recycling center or return to the factory. Take batteries to a
retail or community recycling location.

Battery Information

The T2 863 and R2 863 each use 2 AA batteries. We
recommend using Williams Sound Alkaline batteries (BAT
001-2) or NiMH rechargeable batteries (BAT 026-2) for
longer battery life than other brand batteries. NiMH
batteries must be charged externally, then placed in the
unit(s).

Accessories

To order accessories including microphones, headphones,
earphones and replacement earpads, batteries, and chargers,
contact Williams Sound at 800-843-3544 or order on-line at:

www.williamssound.com.

2 Year Warranty

Williams Sound products are engineered, designed, and
manufactured under carefully controlled conditions to
provide you with many years of reliable service.

Williams Sound warrants the T2 863 and R2 863 against
defects in materials and workmanship under normal use
and conditions for up to 2 years from the date of purchase.

Microphones, earphones, headphones, batteries, chargers,
cables, carry cases, and most other accessory products
carry a 90-day warranty.

This warranty does not cover reimbursement for your costs
of removing and transporting the product for warranty
service evaluation or installation of any replacement product
provided under this warranty.

*For Complete Warranty Statement go to: www.
williamssound.com/warranty-statement

NOTICE: Williams Sound products are NOT designed
for use in extreme temperature, humidity or chemical
environments. The introduction of chemicals such as
chlorine, salt water or human sweat into the product will
cause damage to the circuitry. Damage due to these
causes is NOT covered under the Product Warranty.

MAN 182C©2014 Williams Sound, LLC

10300 Valley View Rd • Eden Prairie, MN 55344

800-328-6190 / 952-943-2252 • FAX: [phone]

www.williamssound.com

Customer Service

If you experience diculty with your system, call Toll-Free

for Customer Assistance:

1-800-843-3544 (U.S.A.) or

[phone] (Outside the U.S.A.)

If it is necessary to return the system for service, your
Customer Service Representative will give you a Return
Authorization Number (RA) and shipping instructions.