Telex TT-16, TR-16 manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Solution, Batteries Dont Last

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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