Telex BTR-1 operating instructions Receive Frequency, Battery Display

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Receive Frequency

This screen displays the frequency in MHz of the beltpack re- ceiver. The frequency is not changeable in factory defined groups. The frequency is changeable in user groups.

Editing the RX Frequency (User Groups

Only)

1.Set the unit to the desire user defined group and chan- nels. See Groups and Channels Instructions. The menu structure at the right (Figure 7-6) indicates how to get to the receive frequency screen.

2.Push <SET> to edit the RX frequency. The frequency will begin flashing.

3.Select the desired frequency with the <UP>/<DOWN> arrow buttons. The frequency can be changed in 25 kHz steps.

4.Push <SET> to place the unit on the new receive fre- quency.

Battery Display

The battery display screen indicates the current percentage of battery life based upon alkaline batteries being used in the unit. NiMH battery packs will lose voltage nuch faster than al- kaline batteries toward the end of life.

Battery Percentages

100

Pct

= Fresh Battery

75

Pct

= 75 % Life Left

50

Pct

= 50 % Life Left

25

Pct

= 25 % Life Left

10

Pct

= 10 % Life Left. Low Battery Light Active.

0

Pct

= Battery Dead. Unit will lose communication

 

 

at any time.

Setting the Low Battery Alert Tone

The beltpack has an audio alert tone that is sent to the headphone if the battery life reaches 10 %. The tone is at 1 kHz and is heard for 0.5 seconds every 30 seconds. The tone is only heard at the beltpack. The alert tone function may be turned on or off at the beltpack:

Low Battery Alert Tone On/Off

1.Press <SET> at the battery percentage screen. The screen below will appear.

Lbt On

2.The low battery tone option will also begin flashing.

3.Use the <UP>/<DOWN> arrow buttons to turn the op- tion on or off.

4.Push <SET> to accept the change. The display will now return to the battery life screen.

 

 

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Figure 7-6

Receive Frequency/Battery Percentage Screen

7-6

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Contents Telex TR-1 Beltpack Table of Contents IntroductionSpecifications BTR-1 Base StationTable of Contents General Description System FeaturesIntroduction Blank BTR-1 Block Diagram BTR-1 Block DiagramDSP TR-1 Block DiagramControls and Connections Front Panel BTR-1 Base StationBTR-1 Rear Panel Controls and Connections Rear PanelBAT/O.M. Light TR-1 BeltpackControls and Connections Top Panel TR-1 Top PanelLCD Liquid Crystal Display TR-1 Rear Panel/Connector/AntennasPush-to-Talk/Push-to-Transmit Switch Headset Jack WiringBTR-1 SpecificationsTR-1 Specifications Quantity Description Initial Equipment Set-UpUnpacking TR-1Rack Mounting Two Base Stations Side-by-Side Rack MountingRack Mounting a Single Base Station Distance between Antennas Antenna PlacementAntenna Connection Antenna PolarizationKeeping Site Clear to Antennas Distance Between base station and beltpackOperating System Near Obstructions ACS-101 Antenna PlacementBlank Basic Operational Description BTR-1 OperationRX Antenna Intercom Assignments of XLR and D-Sub Connetors BTR-1 Rear ConnectorsInterfacing to the BTR-1 TX / RX Antennas 2W Intercom PortsCan Bus 4W Intercom PortsAuxiliary port RelayStatus Screen Powering the Base StationLocal Headset Start-upEncryption Code System SettingsIntercom Type Base TX PowerBP Off Mode Frequency SettingsChanging Groups / Channels / Frequencies Intercom SettingsSetting the A, B and C TR-1 button intercom Selections ClearScan Groups RF MeterClearScan Changing to the RF Meter ScreenLockout Special Button Functions Factory Defaults1st Use Defaults Alternate ScreenControls and Connections TR-1 OperationSystem Quick Start Battery Installation Battery InstallationEnsure that the On/Off volume control knob is turned off Sidetone TR-1Transmit Modes PT TALK, PT TX Headset ConnectionTR-1 Top Panel Editing the TX Frequency User Groups Only Group and ChannelsTransmit Frequency Editing Group / ChannelsReceive Frequency Battery DisplayChanging the Transmit Power Setting Transmit PowerAdjusting the Microphone Gain Transmit Power SettingsSoftware / Channel Map Version Serial Number CodeAuto Programming 1st Use Factory ResetLock Out Blank TR-1 Menu Structure TR-1 Menu StructureBTR-1 Menu Structure BTR-1 Menu StructureBand Names and TV Channels Band Pairing for SystemsAvailable Band Pairings Frequency BandsFactory Group Plan Problem Solution TroubleshootingBlank TR-1 Battery InformationBattery Life Cold Temperatures and BatteriesBlank RTS Wire Systems SpecificationsBlank FCC Licensing FCC InformationBlank End-User License Agreement for Telex Software Software LicenseBlank Four Slot Smart Charger with Four Nickel Metal Hy Accessories and Replacement PartsMHz Log Periodic Antenna Includes mounting Model No Length Order NoBlank PN 803959 REV B March Made in U.S.A
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BTR-1, TR-1 specifications

The Telex TR-1 and BTR-1 represent significant advancements in the realm of professional audio communication, particularly suited for broadcast environments and large-scale live events. Both devices reflect Telex's commitment to innovation and superior functionality.

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