Telex BTR-500/600C operating instructions Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Reread the sections of this manual to make sure you have completed system set-up properly

If you are unable to solve the problem, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the system for as- sistance.

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

DISTORTION - System’s audio quality seems

Reduce microphone gain

by adjusting

distorted at medium to high input levels.

microphone gain control.

 

 

 

HISS - System seems to produce a “hiss” which is

Check the gain setting on all beltpacks and the

undesirable.

base. They may be too low.

 

 

 

LOW OUTPUT - System produces a low output

Check the gain setting on both the beltpacks and

level.

the base. They may be too low.

 

 

 

 

FEEDBACK - Moving around area of use

Reduce the gain settings on both the beltpacks and

produces “squeal” or “howl” in various locations

the base. They may be too high.

 

using ext. speakers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DROPOUTS - When moving around the area of

Make sure both antennas on

the base are

connected and follow the location suggestions.

use there seems to be locations where the signal

Change the location of the base unit and antennas

“swooshes” or completely disappears.

or avoid the bad areas with the remote beltpacks.

 

 

 

 

Make sure the Telex beltpack is turned on - this

 

will usually eliminate the interfering signal. If not

 

using a beltpack, make sure the transmit mode

 

switch at the base is in the off position.

INTERFERENCE - System picks up signals

 

 

other than wireless Intercoms.

If problems persist with the beltpack on, you will

 

probably need to change frequency channels.

 

Make sure the base channel switch matches the

 

beltpack.

 

 

 

 

Check Transmitter switch on base, use CONT or

 

REMOTE position. Check push-to-talk function -

NO AUDIO from BASE or BELTPACK headsets.

is the switch ON. Make sure beltpack batteries are

 

OK.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Telex Table of Contents Customer Service Information FCC Information Introduction System FeaturesGeneral Description 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 JackBeltpack Headset Jack WiringControls and Connections Beltpack Specifications Antenna Connection Initial Equipment Set-UpUnpacking Quantity DescriptonAntenna Polarization Antenna PlacementDistance between Antennas Operating System Near Obstructions Distance Between base station BeltpackKeeping Site Clear to Antenna Antenna Placement Improving Reception and Increasing RangeLocation RF Transmit/Receive Channel SwitchesBase Station Set-Up Rack MountingIntercom Type Switch RF Transmit Mode SwitchDual Listen Switches Auxiliary to I/C Switch Program Audio Audio Channel SwitchTelex IN/OUT Switch Auxiliary SwitchAuxiliary to I/C Switch Interconnection to a Hard-Wired Intercom SystemConnecting Base Stations Together Example Interface to an Audiocom Telex Intercom System Intercom User Station US-2000A Program SpeakersIntercom Power Supply PS15 Example Interface to an RTS Intercom SystemAuxiliary Audio Connection Power ConnectionDummy Load 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 PositionSingle Beltpack to Single Beltpack System Beltpack to Beltpack SystemExample of a TR-500 System used at a Publishing Firm System Walk-Thru Troubleshooting Tech Tips Codes Settings and the BTR600CFrequency Interaction Battery Information Intercom Systems SpecificationsAccessories and Replacement Parts Customer Service Information FCC Information JAN Made in U.S.A