Telex BTR-500/600C operating instructions Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Introduction	1
General Description	1
System Features	1
Base Station Transceiver	2
Controls And Connections	2
Front Panel	2
Rear Panel	3
Specifications	4
Beltpack Transceiver	5
Controls and Connections	5
Specifications	6
Initial Equipment Set-Up	7
Unpacking	7
Antenna Information	7
Antenna Connections	7
Antenna Polarization	8
Distance Between Antennas	8
Antenna Placement	8
Improving Reception/Increasing Range	10
Base Station Set-up	11
Location	11
Rack Mounting	11
Local Headset Connection	11
RF Transmit/Receive Channel Switches	11
RF Transmit Mode Switch	12
Intercom Type Switch	12
Dual Listen Switches	12
Audio Channel Switch	13
Telex In/Out Switch	13
Auxiliary Switch	13
Auxiliary to I/C Switch (program audio)	13
Code Switch (BTR-600C Only)	13
Interconnection to a Hard-wired Intercom	14
Auxiliary Audio Connection	17
Power Connection	17
Dummy Load	17
Beltpack Set-up	18
Headset Connection	18
RF Transmit/Receive Channel Switches	18
RF Transmit Mode Switch	18
Code Switch (TR-600C Only)	18
Battery Installation	19
Pre-Walk-Thru Checklist	20

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Contents Telex Table of Contents Customer Service Information FCC Information General Description System FeaturesIntroduction Base Station Transceiver Front Panel Controls and ConnectionsBase Station Intercom 1 and 2 Jacks Switch set to TelexIntercom 1 and 2 Jacks Switch set to RTS Controls and Connections Rear Panel BTR-600CBTR-500/600C Specifications Auxiliary JackControls and Connections Headset Jack WiringBeltpack Beltpack Specifications Antenna Connection Initial Equipment Set-UpUnpacking Quantity DescriptonDistance between Antennas Antenna PlacementAntenna Polarization Keeping Site Clear to Antenna Distance Between base station BeltpackOperating System Near Obstructions Antenna Placement Improving Reception and Increasing RangeLocation RF Transmit/Receive Channel SwitchesBase Station Set-Up Rack MountingDual Listen Switches RF Transmit Mode SwitchIntercom Type Switch Auxiliary to I/C Switch Program Audio Audio Channel SwitchTelex IN/OUT Switch Auxiliary SwitchConnecting Base Stations Together Interconnection to a Hard-Wired Intercom SystemAuxiliary to I/C Switch Example Interface to an Audiocom Telex Intercom System Intercom User Station US-2000A Program SpeakersIntercom Power Supply PS15 Example Interface to an RTS Intercom SystemDummy Load Power ConnectionAuxiliary Audio Connection RF Channel Switches and RF Transmit Mode Code Switch TR-600C OnlyConnecting Headset Beltpack Set-UpBattery Installation Battery InstallationPre-Walk-Thru Checklist Local Headset Volume PowerPush-to-Talk/Lock-to-Talk Switch System OperationAuxiliary Level Dual Listen LevelIntercom Level Sidetone LevelBeltpack Operation Power/Local Headset VolumeBattery Check Push-to-Talk/Lock-to-TalkMicrophone Gain Sidetone Level ControlExample System Configurations Single Base Station Audiocom Telex SystemCurtain Director RTS Power Supply Single Base Station RTS SystemSix Base Station RTS System Example of Six BTR-500 RTS Systems used by a Production UnitEight Base Station Telex System = Beltpack Position 1 *2 = Beltpack PositionExample of a TR-500 System used at a Publishing Firm Beltpack to Beltpack SystemSingle Beltpack to Single Beltpack System System Walk-Thru Troubleshooting Frequency Interaction Codes Settings and the BTR600CTech Tips Battery Information Intercom Systems SpecificationsAccessories and Replacement Parts Customer Service Information FCC Information JAN Made in U.S.A