tbone 573015 Tour Micro TX User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- tbone
Table of Contents
tbone 573015 Tour Micro TX
Specifications
- Number of systems that can be operated in parallel: Not specified
- Charging connection: Micro-USB port
- Audio input: 3.5mm jack socket
Product Usage Instructions
Safety Instructions
It is important to follow these safety instructions for the safe use of the
product:
- Avoid using headphones or earphones at high volumes for extended periods to prevent hearing damage.
- Avoid using the product in direct sunlight, extreme temperatures or humidity, dusty or dirty places, wet conditions, or near magnetic fields.
- Handle the device with care to prevent damage, avoid immersing it in water, and clean it only with a dry cloth.
- Avoid using the device near radios or TV sets to prevent interference.
- Ensure the transmitter and receiver are set to the same channel and avoid metal objects between them to maintain proper radio transmission.
Quick start guide
This document contains important information on the safe use of the product.
Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the
document for future reference. If you pass the product on to others, please
include this document.
Contents are subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the
documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de.
Safety instructions
Intended use
This device is designed to convert acoustic signals into radio signals and
transmit them. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is
considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property
damage. No liability will be assumed for damage resulting from improper use.
This product may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensory,
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.
Risk of injury and choking hazard for children!
WARNING: Children can suffocate on packaging material and small parts. Children can injure themselves when handling the product. Never allow children to play with the packaging material and the device. Always store packaging material out of the reach of babies and small children. Always dispose of packaging material properly when it is not in use. Never allow children to use the device without supervision. Keep small parts away from children and make sure that the device does not shed any small parts (such as knobs) that children could play with.
Possible hearing damage due to high volumes on headphones or earphones!
WARNING: The use of headphones or earphones at high volumes or for an
extended time may result in permanent hearing impairment. Set the vol-ume of
your audio device to a medium value. Do not use headphones or earphones for
more than about an hour a day.
Operating location
Never use this product:
- in direct sunlight
- in conditions of extreme temperature or humidity
- in extremely dusty or dirty places
- in locations where the device may get wet
- in the vicinity of magnetic fields
General handling
- To prevent damage, never exert force while operating the device.
- Never immerse the device in water. Wipe only with a clean and dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene, thinners or flammable cleaning agents
Keep the device away from impurities!
Keep the device away from containers with liquid. Should liquid enter the
device, this could lead to its destruction or fire. Ensure that no metallic
parts enter the device.
Interference with other electrical devices
Using the device near radios or TV sets may cause interference. In that case,
increase the distance between the devices.
Notes on radio transmission
This equipment uses a frequency range that is free of charge and registration
within the European Union (EU). For more information, please visit
www.thomann.de. During operation, make sure that the
transmitter and receiver are set to the same channel. Never set more than one
transmitter to the same channel. Make sure that no metal objects are located
between the transmitter and receiver. Avoid interference by other radio and
in-ear systems.
Features
Tour Guide Micro TX (item no. 573015)
- UHF tour guide transmitter, designed as a bodypack
- 42 transmission channels available
- 3.5 mm jack socket
- Built-in rechargeable Li-polymer battery (3.7 V 1,300 mAh)
- Range: 50 m
- Micro-USB charging port
- 16 hours of operation per battery charge
- Built-in microphone
- Charging contacts for optional charging station (item no. 573020)
- Lanyard included
Tour Guide Micro RX (item no. 573009)
- UHF tour guide receiver, designed as on-ear headphones
- Built-in rechargeable Li-polymer battery (3.7 V 200 mAh)
- Range: 50 m
- 8 hours of operation per battery charge
- Charging contacts for charging station (item no. 573020)
Technical specifications
Tour Guide Micro TX (item no. 573 015)
- Number of systems that can be operated in parallel: Charging connection:
- Number of systems that can be operated in parallel: 16 (distance TX to TX > 1 m)
- Charging connection: Micro-USB, charging contacts
- Audio input: 3.5 mm jack socket, unbalanced
- Audio frequency response: 300 Hz – 3.4 kHz
- Audio sampling rate: 8 kHz, 16 bit
- Radio frequency range: 823 MHz – 832 MHz, 863 MHz – 865 MHz
- Dynamic range: > 80 dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio: > 70 dB
- Total harmonic distortion: < 4.5%
- Carrier frequency range: UHF 300 Hz – 3.4 kHz
- Max. transmission power: 10 mW
- Modulation: GFSK
- Charging source: 5 V Micro-USB
- Battery: Li-polymer (3.7 V , 1,300 mAh)
- Charging time: 5 hours
- Operating time: 16 hours
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 70 mm × 100 mm × 25 mm
- Weight: 50 g
- Temperature range: 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20%…80% (non-condensing)
Tour Guide Micro RX (item no. 573009)
- Number of systems that can be operated in parallel: 16 (distance TX to TX > 1 m)
- Charging connection: Charging contacts
- Audio frequency response: 300 Hz – 3.4 kHz
- Audio sampling rate: 8 kHz, 16-bit
- Radiofrequency range: 823 MHz – 832 MHz, 863 MHz – 865 MHz
- Dynamic range: > 80 dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio: > 70 dB
- Total harmonic distortion: < 4.5%
- Carrier frequency range: UHF 300 Hz – 3.4 kHz
- Max. transmission power: 10 mW
- Modulation: GFSK
- Battery: Li-polymer (3.7 V , 200 mAh)
- Charging time: 2 hours
- Operating time: 8 hours
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 27 mm × 70 mm × 25 mm
- Weight: 20 g
- Temperature range: 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20%…80% (non-condensing)
Operating elements
- Tour Guide Micro TX (bodypack)
- Tour Guide Micro RX (on-ear headphones)
- LCD
- Status LED
- [+] | Chanel selection up
- [–] | Channel selection down
- Charging contacts for charging station
- Eye for lanyard
- 3.5 mm jack socket for connecting a microphone or AUX source
- Switching on and off / mute/confirmation
- Micro-USB charging port
- [-] Channel selection down / decrease volume
- [+] | Chanel selection up / increase volume
- Status LED
- Charging contacts for charging station
Operating devices
Pairing devices, selecting a channel
- Fully charge the device.
- Connect the cable of a microphone or an AUX source to the 3.5 mm jack socket (7) of the bodypack.
- Press and hold the on/off button (8) on the bodypack for two seconds to switch on the device. The LCD (1) shows “On“.
- Simultaneously press the on/off button (7) and [-] on the bodypack to start pairing. Then use [+] or [-] to set the required channel. The status LED flashes quickly and the LCD (1) shows the set channel. Press the on/off button (7) to confirm the channel selection.
- To couple the on-ear headphones with the bodypack, press and hold [-] for one second while they are within a range of two meters of each other. The status LEDs on both devices flash quickly. After successful pairing, the status LEDs light up permanently.
- Press the on/off button (8) of the bodypack to save your entries and exit the mode. The LCD (1) shows the symbol. Make sure that the transmitter and receiver are always set to the same channel.
- Press [+] or [–] on the on-hear headphones to adjust the volume.
- Briefly press the on/off button (8) on the bodypack to mute the microphone. The status LED flashes slowly. Press the on/off button (8) again to unmute.
Adding a device
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To pair additional on-ear headphones while the device is in use, press and hold [–] on the bodypack for two seconds.
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Press and hold [–] on the on-ear headphones for one second.
The status LEDs on both devices flash quickly. After successful pairing, the status LEDs light up permanently. -
Press the on/off button (8) of the bodypack to save your entries and exit the mode. The LCD shows the symbol.
Changing the channel
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Simultaneously press and hold [+] and [–] on the bodypack for two seconds.
The symbol disappears from the LCD (1). -
Then use [+] or [-] to set the required channel. The status LED flashes quickly. The change is accepted after approx. one second, and the on-ear headphones automatically switch to the newly set channel. The LCD (1) on the bodypack shows the symbol.
Viewing the battery charge
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Simultaneously press and hold [+] and [–] on the on-ear headphones for two seconds. The status LED indicates the current battery charge:
- Lights up green > 75%
- Flashes green 50% – 75%
- Flashes red 25% – 50%
- Lights up red < 25%
If the residual charge is less than 25%, the device will operate for a maximum of 30 minutes. Recharge the battery of the on-ear headphones.
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The LCD (1) of the bodypack indicates the current battery charge.
If the residual charge is less than 25%, the device will operate for a maximum of 30 minutes. Recharge the battery of the on-ear headphones.
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Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly. Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the instructions and markings on the packaging.
This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) as amended. Do not dispose of your old device with your normal household waste; instead, deliver it for controlled disposal by an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When disposing of the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste management facility. Proper disposal protects the environment as well as the health of your fellow human beings. Also, note that waste avoidance is a valuable contribution to environmental protection. Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal. You can return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de. If your old device contains personal data, delete that data before disposing of it.
Batteries must not be thrown away or burnt, but must instead be disposed of in line with the local regulations on the disposal of hazardous waste. They should be returned to the manufacturer for disposal or recycled elsewhere under your local regulations. Only dispose of lithium batteries when they are empty. Remove lithium batteries from the device before disposal if this is possible without destroying it. Protect used lithium batteries against short circuits, for example by tapping the poles. Dispose of the built-in lithium batteries together with the device. Check for an appropriate collection facility. Dispose of the batteries and rechargeable batteries at relevant collection points or through your local waste facility.
Observe the disposal note regarding documentation in France.
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FAQ
- Q: How do I charge the device?
- A: Use the provided Micro-USB charging port on the transmitter and receiver to charge the built-in rechargeable batteries.
- Q: How many transmission channels are available?
- A: The transmitter offers 42 transmission channels for flexible use.
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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