Telex TT-16, TR-16 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Solution

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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 audio gain on transmitter by adjusting

distorted at medium to high input levels

the gain controls.

 

 

HISS - System seems to produce a "hiss" which

Check the gain settings on the transmitter and

is undesirable.

the volume control on the receiver. They may

 

be too low.

 

 

DROPOUTS - When moving around the area

Make sure the antenna is connected and fully

in which you will be using the system there

extended. Follow the location suggestions on

seem to be locations where the signal

page 15. Change the location of the transmitter

"swooshes" or completely disappears.

antenna or avoid the bad area with the receivers.

 

 

INTERFERENCE - System picks up signals

Make sure the Telex TT-16 is turned on - this

other than the TT-16 Transmitter.

will usually eliminate the interference signal.

 

If problem persist with the transmitter "ON", try

 

changing to another channel.

 

 

REDUCED DISTANCE - System doesn't oper-

Receiver Battery is possibly in need of replace-

ate as far as it once did. System doesn't' operate

ment. Transmitter antenna possible located in-

as well as you think it should.

correctly. Receiver not tuned properly.

 

 

BATTERIES DON'T LAST

If using "throw away" batteries make sure they

 

are alkaline. If using nickel-cadmium or nickel

 

metal hydride batteries make sure they were

 

fully charged when yo are using them and fully

 

drained when you are done before recharging

 

them.

 

 

HUM - Audio System emits hum or buzz thru

Locate Transmitter away from the audio equip-

speakers and sound enhancement receiver.

ment.

 

 

Transmission sounds compressed on TR-16

E.D.R. function may be engaged on the TT-16.

 

See setting E.D.R. function on page 9. The

 

E.D.R. feature can only be used with the TR-16

 

and must be active on both transmitter and re-

 

ceiver to be effective.

 

 

SET button does not work, cannot change chan-

Lock Out is engaged, press and hold UP and

nel

DOWN buttons until the padlock symbol disap-

 

pears.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Telex Block Diagram of Typical Wireless IFB System IntroductionChannel Freq. in MHz Broadcast TV Frequencies AvailableOperating Features TR-16 TR-16 Synthesized ReceiverTR-16 16 Channel Synthesized Receiver UP and Down Adjustment ButtonsOperating Features TT-16 Front Panel TT-16 Front PanelLCD Display Functions Operating Features TT-16 Rear PanelTT-16 Rear Panel TT-16 Specifications Equipment SET-UP and OperationUnbalanced Input And Level Adjustment Connecting PowerRF Power Selection Balanced Intercom Input and Level AdjustmentAudio Monitor Enhanced Dynamic Range E.D.R. OperationLock Out TR-16 Display Channel Selection Low Battery Display Battery ReplacementLow Battery Indication Battery Installation TR-16Antenna Alignment Good and Bad Battery InformationAntenna Information Distance Between Transmitter and ReceiverOperating Through Obstruction Transmitter Antenna PlacementKeeping Site Clear to Antenna Troubleshooting Problem SolutionAccessories FCC Information