MEDER TravelGuide User`s Manual
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1. 17 Switching on connecting microphone 17 Connecting external sound source to transmitter 17 Setting the UME lias an cu stele pate AD l adana 18 Adjusting the microphone sensibility 18 Z WOUBISS OG UND rss a R A ita aa nian aes 12 8 Manufacturer s l asi 21 Waranty ssh am bar la alam kal 21 Batteries and rechargeable batteries 21 22 Declaration of conformity 22 27 II li 0 m a a ys sb 23 s b 25 Tie IMON esasan a aa haai 25 www meder commtech com Hii MEDER TravelGuide Safety Information 2 Safety Information Read the manual and keep it safe for later use Always pass the devices to other users together with the manual Leave all maintenance to qualified service personnel Maintenance must be performed when the devices have been damaged somehow A CAUTION Danger of heat or fire smoke and gas development explosion environmental damage Improper use of batteries may lead to leaking batteries and in extreme cases cause serious damage MEDER is in no way liable for improper use Keep batteries out of reach of children Pay attention to polarity Do not heat above 70 C 1582. F Do not throw into fire Do not expose to moisture Do not short disassemble or deform Turn off equipment after use Recharge batteries only at an ambient temperature of 10 C 50 F to 40 C 104 F Do not mix charged batteries without separate packing e Immediately remove defective devices to stop the charging process e Batteries are recyclable Please dispose of batteries via battery disposal container or retailers ME www meder commtech com MEDER TravelGuide 15 i 5 Introductions A CAUTION Risk from leaking batteries Non rechargeable batteries that are charged in the charging cabinet station case can leak Batteries may also leak through long disuse The leaking elec trolytes can cause damage to the equipment Never put any devices equipped with non rechargeable batteries in the charging cabinet station case Remove batteries when not in use from the devices Do not mix charged batteries without separate packing If a battery leaked avoid contact with the skin eyes or mucous mem branes Affected areas should immediately be rinsed with clean water Seek medical attention immediately 3 Introductions Thank you for the trust in our products These products will satisfy you for many years with their reliability efficiency and ease of use The MEDER TravelGuide system allows wireless sound transmission at conferences and group tours for example in factories or museums The
3. Setting up Charging Station Cabinet Case Setup All charging systems will be delivered pre configured by MEDER The charging cabinet consists of a 19 cabinet which contains the charging slots In a charging cabinet up to 200 devices can be charged simultaneously The stackable charging stations are designed for smaller systems The mobile version is the charging case with removable lid It employs the same technology in a mobile unit With the charging case you can take advantage of rechargeable battery operation everywhere The use for all 3 variants is identical For good air circulation temperature controlled fans are installed Because of this the noise level may vary www meder commtech com EEE MEDER TravelGuide Storage System Setup A CAUTION fire hazard The charging station charging cabinet charging case and the batteries of the transmitter and receiver heat up during charging The charging station charg ing cabinet charging case were designed for ambient temperatures of 10 C 50 F to 40 C 104 F during operation e Ensure good air circulation Do not block the ventilation openings e Do not expose the charging systems to heat sources or direct sunlight A CAUTION Fire electric shock Due to the high power consumption of the charging cabinet cables or fuses could overload The power consumption is about 36 W per 10 charging slots e Make sure the outlet is suitable for this load Especially i
4. of Conformity These devices meet the essential requirements and other relevant regulations of the European Union The conformity to the following standards was tested by the notified body CETE COM ICT Services GmbH identification number 0682 ETSI EN 301 489 1 v1 8 1 ETSI EN 301 489 9 v1 4 1 ETSI EN 300 422 1 v1 3 2 ETSI EN 300 422 2 v1 2 2 The complete declaration can be downloaded free of charge from our website www meder commtech com In the frequency range 863 865 MHz Channels 1 15 you can use this equip ment license free in following countries A B BG CH CY CZ D DK E EST F FIN FL GB GR HR 1 IRL 15 L LT LV M N NL P PL S SK SLO TR ME www meder commtech com MEDER TravelGuide Technical Data 9 Technical Data Charging Cabinet Station Case Dimension Cabinet according to customer specifications Station according to customer specifications Case 85x 53x 23cm Weight Cabinet according to customer specifications Station according to customer specifications Case ohne Ger te ca 11 kg Power supply 230 V Schuko plug Power consumption Up to 800 W for the charging cabinet with 200 charging slots It corresponds to about 3 6 W per charging slot Charging slots Cabinet up to 200 Station up to 44 Case 32 Operating conditions from 10 C 50 F to 40 C 104 F Storage conditions from 10 C 14 F to 60 C 140 F Char
5. radio transmission signal allows free movement of all members of the group The main features of this system are 15 channels Excellent sound quality Continuously adjustable microphone sensitivity Long battery life due to the low power consumption of the devices Advanced charging system with AU detection The trickle charge keeps all devices keeps constantly ready for use The battery lifespan is increased by this system Thus it is environmentally friendly Standard battery size Mignon AA for easy exchange of batteries Transmitter is automatically switched off when not in use Made in Germany www meder commtech com MEDER TravelGuide Components and Devices 4 Components and Devices Transmitter 11 1 Eyelet for neck strap 8 Microphone jack for external 2 Channel selector switch microphone LED 9 Mikrofon 4 On Off button 10 Microphone sensitivity selector 5 Battery compartment 11 Wind screen 6 Charging contacts 7 Clip ME www meder commtech com MEDER TravelGuide Ea Components and Devices Receiver BWM Eyelet for neck strap Channel selector switch Battery compartment Charging contacts Clip Volume control dial Earphone jack LED SON Ss 00 NOOO www meder commtech com EE MEDER TravelGuide Components and Devices Charging Cabinet Station Case Status LED Charging Cabinet Fixing Screw The MEDER charging technology charges the battery
6. with a constant current The voltage is monitored and shows the following pattern during a charging cycle Charging Voltage U Voltage drop is detected Time Switch off point When charging the voltage of the battery continues to increase If the battery is full the charging voltage reaches a maximum and falls at further current flow slightly This slight voltage drop hence AU is detected by the charging controller and it switches from rapid charge to trickle charge Furthermore the temperature range is monitored continuously during charging ME www meder commtech com MEDER TravelGuide 9 Storage System Setup 5 Storage System Setup Component Storage Store this equipment in a cool dry place when not in use The optimum temper ature range when in storage is 10 C 14 F to 60 C 140 F Improper storage can reduce equipment lifespan To properly store the devices 1 Remove earphones or external microphones from the devices 2 Charge rechargeable batteries If non rechargeable batteries are used remove them as the batteries may leak over time Rechargeable batteries can remain in the transmitters and receivers Note the safety information on Page 4 Unplug the power cord Store the devices separately e g in carrying and storage case since the devices will self discharge if they remain in the charging system with out external power supply 5 Devices are ready for storage 0
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8. CommTech s lli 4 4 h si 8 zi il 2 u 2 TER METE MEDER TravelGuide Contents 1 Contents s COMEM ENE ET 2 2 Safety INFOPMALION 0 0 aE NE N PEN R 4 35 UNOS oso zeta cts aura E E A E al 5 A Components and Devices a AR a Il Monnens 6 Yrafisrmiter a aa arada a as as m ee 6 REGENEN n s n 7 Charging Cabinet station Case ss ss l il l 8 5 OT BE 9 Component 9 First use of charging Stalion case ux 9 Setting up charging cabinef station case 9 Setting up Maintenance of transmitter receiver 11 FIRST USC a 00 11 Changing recharging 63 11 Installing 5 12 Attaching devices on 10 1 4 13 13 6 DELON CM 14 TravelGuide Charging 51 6 14 Checking battery 51 11 9 14 WavelGuide 16 Switching on off and connecting earphones 16 Adjusting volume and putting on earphones 16 Seting VIA 0000000000 17 ME www meder commtech com MEDER TravelGuide Contents TravelGuide Transmitter
9. en full to yellow and finally red empty Recharge your equipment regularly The charging systems equipped with intel ligent charging technology designed to maintain perfect battery condition and to ensure a long battery life Once charged the trickle charge will ensure that your devices are always ready for use A CAUTION Risk of battery leak or explosion Non rechargeable batteries that are charged in the charging cabinet sta tion case can leak The leaking electrolyte can damage the equipment e Never put any devices equipped with non rechargeable batteries in the charging system The leaking electrolyte can damage the equip ment M www meder commtech com MEDER TravelGuide fi Operation To recharge the devices Unplug earphones and or external microphone from the device if any 2 Remove any dirt or metal particles which may have stuck to the built in magnet on the bottom of the device then place the devices into the charging slots 3 Once the device is in the charging slot a LED will illuminate providing the status of the device Status LED Function RED Device is charging RED FLASHING Error defective battery battery is not inserted prop erly YELLOW Error temperature too low below 10 C 50 F GREEN Fully charged trickle charge is being performed 4 Charging begins when there are no errors A completely discharged device will take about 2 3 hours to become
10. f many other power intensive devices are connected in the room the total load on the related fuse should be considered f you use an extension cord it must be suitable for the desired power If you want to set up the charging station charging cabinet charging case ina different place you should proceed as follows 1 Remove transmitters and receivers during transport from the charging system as the devices could fall out Only in the charging case can the devices are transported in the charging slots 2 Put charging system on a flat horizontal surface Ensure adequate venti lation Connect the equipment to the power supply Open charging case The charging cabinet can also be closed during operation ME vevvvvy meder commtech com MEDER TravelGuide Bl Storage System Setup First use Maintenance of transmitter and receiver First use The devices are delivered completely assembled If used with rechargeable batteries the devices must be charged before first use When used with alkaline batteries tours can be started immediately Changing batteries If the batteries have reached the end of their lifespan they have to be replaced Use two 1 5 V mignon batteries AA LR6 batteries or compatible rechargeable batteries Suitable replacement batteries or rechargeable batteries can be obtained at our Service Center If you wish to change over from rechargeable battery to non rechargeable battery
11. fully charged 5 If necessary a partially charged device be removed from the charg ing system The removal is detected and the charging slot will automati cally be switched off MEDER recommends fully recharging the devices Charged devices can remain in the charging slot without any problems because the intelligent charging technology switches to trickle charge after the rapid charging process is complete Rechargeable batteries age over time and lose some of their charge capacity In general batteries have to be replaced after about 1 5 years Clues that may indicate old or defective batteries e Short charging time even though the device was empty before charging e Short lifetime of battery during use If an empty device finishes recharging after a few minutes it was possibly deeply discharged Remove the device from the charging slot and start a new charge cycle If this does not help even after several repetitions the battery is defective and must be replaced www meder commtech com EEE MED iz Oper ER TravelGuide ation TravelGuide Receiver Switching on off and connecting earphones The rece T gt Pl iver is switched on by plugging in the ear phones ug the earphone plug completely in the earphone jack of the receiver 2 The LED at the top of the unit flashes briefly If the battery charge is low th i e LED lights up continuously This indicates that there is approximately h of batte
12. ging current per slot 800 mA www meder commtech com EE MEDER TravelGuide Technical Data TravelGuide System Dimensions Transmitter 168 x 42 x 25 mm Receiver 138 x 42x 25mm Weight incl Batteries Transmitter 38 g Receiver 72g Power consumption Transmitter 80 mA Receiver 70 mA Power supply two 1 5V mignon batteries AA or recharge able AA Number of channels 15 Modulation F3E Frequencies 863 865 MHz Channel 1 15 HF output power lt 10 mW Sound transmission range 30 7500 Hz Range 200 m free field Battery charging time 2 3 h Operation time Battery 35h Rechargeable 30 h Operating Temperature from 10 C 14 F to 60 C 140 F Signal noise ratio gt 70dB Distortion factor at 1 kHz lt 1 Headphone Impedance 16 Ohm max 100 mW ME www meder commtech com 10 Accessories MEDER TravelGuide Accessories Description ltem No Windscreen for handheld transmitter TourGuide TravelGuide 1010201040 Headset microphone IM 606 06 2000 Windscreen for Headset Microphone 70001 1 Clip microphone 23 0340 2000 Throat microphone 71 02 03901 Earphone ES 240 Earphone with cable rewinder SK3018A Dual earphones vvith neck strap 11830 Noise canceling headphone 4004300007 Induction loop for hearing aid behind the ear 1954 Walkman earphone 27095 Stai
13. nless Steel Ring for carrying earphones 10025427 Metal belt clip MED2010CLP 1000 Battery cover Yellow MED2010BFD1000 Blue MED2010BFD1010 Black MED2010BFD1020 Lanyard 4004644351 Carrying and storage case TourGuide Travel 4004640531 Guide for 20 receivers plus accessories Carrying and storage case TourGuide Travel 4004640530 Guide for 40 receivers plus accessories Messenger Bag TourGuide TravelGuide for 4004640529 30 receivers plus accessories Foam rubber insert for up to 80 devices 4004649330 Rechargeable battery AA 1512251 Battery AA 4003003960 Disinfectant cleaning spray GR 510 www meder commtech com Hill MEDER TravelGuide Imprint Description Item No Manual TravelGuide all languages 2010202040 Short Manual TravelGuide transmitter and receiver DE 2010400430 Short Manual TravelGuide transmitter and receiver EN 2010400431 Short Manual TravelGuide transmitter and receiver FR 2010400432 Short Manual TravelGuide transmitter and receiver ES 2010400433 Short Manual TourGuide TravelGuide charging station DE 1020400450 Short Manual TourGuide TravelGuide charging station EN 1020400451 Short Manual TourGuide TravelGuide charging station FR 1020400452 Short Manual TourGuide TravelGuide charging station ES 1020400450 Get free advice Call our Service Center 11 Imprint MEDER CommTech GmbH Robert Bosch Str 4 78224 Singen Germany 4
14. of material or produc tion defects and is free of charge The choice of repair or replacement of parts or the entire device remains at MEDER Excluded from the warranty si 2 We i in e Batteries and rechargeable batteries They have a shorter lifespan which also depends on the individual frequency of use e Damage caused by leaking batteries due to operating errors e Inappropriate usage e g operating errors mechanical damages incor rect operating voltage e Defects due to natural wear Please use the return form which is available for download at www meder com mtech com The warranty period begins from the date of purchase Please send a copy of the proof of purchase with the products and the form The warranty is void if the product is manipulated by non authorized personnel Batteries and Rechargeable Batteries The supplied batteries are recyclable Please dispose of them by using special battery bins or your local dealer www meder commtech com Hii MEDER TravelGuide Manufacturer s Declaration WEEE Statement Your MEDER devices were made of high quality materials and components that are recyclable Electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of at the end of their lifespan separately from household waste Please dispose of this equipment at your local waste collection or recycling center Please help to protect our environment Declaration
15. operation or vice versa please call our Service Center However in case of necessity batteries rechargeable batteries can be exchanged at any time thanks to standard batteries Mignon AA But there may be inaccuracies in the battery status indicator The battery compartment cover is secured with a screw when used with re chargeable batteries With single use batteries the cover has no screw To exchange batteries 1 Remove screw if present 2 Remove battery compartment cover 3 Remove old batteries 4 Put in new batteries Pay attention to the polarity The correct orientation is imprinted on the bottom of the battery compartment Wrong insertion will damage the device Close the battery compartment cover if necessary reattach the screw The device is now ready for use On www meder commtech com EE MEDER TravelGuide Storage System Setup pri Pr L Installing the windscreen On the microphone of the transmitter a windscreen can be installed The windscreen is made of foam rubber and prevents wind noise or breathing to adversely affect the quality of transmission The appropriate windscreen can be found in our accessories catalog The windscreen should be replaced regularly for hygienic reasons 1 Remove old windscreen if present 2 Mount new windscreen on the microphone by pushing it over the top of the device ME www meder commtech com MEDER TravelGuide gB Storage System Set
16. ry life left 3 The device is ready By unplugging the earphones the receiver is turned off When not in use the earp hones should always be unplugged to conserve battery life Adjusting volume and putting on earphones High vol A CAUTION Risk of hearing damage ume can cause hearing damage e Adjust the volume to low value before putting on the earphones To avoid 1 ear damage djust the volume using the volume control dial to a low value MEDER uses ergonomic earphones which are suitable for both ears Put the supplied headphones on the ear so that the cable points backwards 3 C heck the volume on the earphones and adjust the volume with the vol ume control dial so that you can understand the speaker clearly ME www meder commtech com MEDER TravelGuide i Operation Setting a channel To set the channel proceed as follows 1 2 Check the channel at the transmitter Set the desired channel on the receiver Set the channel by using the channel selector svvitch TravelGuide Transmitter Suvitching on connecting microphone i Switch the transmitter on with the On Off button If no sound is received by the microphone for 6 minutes the transmitter will switch off automati Cally The LED flashes 3 times The color indicates whether the device is in bat tery mode red or rechargeable battery mode green The LED lights up permanently The LED shows
17. t sensitivity by turning the screwdriver Readjust until the receiver has a pleasant listening experience The sensitivity is now set correctly 2x5 NS ME www meder commtech com MEDER TravelGuide 7 Troubleshooting Error Problem Troubleshooting B Solution No function at Device light emit ting diode does not flash when earphone is plugged in Dead batteries or recharge able batteries Change or recharge bat tery see p 11 Blown fuse when batteries were installed with wrong polarity Send the device to our Service Center No reception Dis play shows settings No signal transmitter and receivers set to different channels Re set channels see p 16 No signal transmitter out of range Reduce distance Reception too quiet too loud ncorrect setting of Sensibil ity microphone sensitivity Correct setting see p 19 Operating time of batteries is too short Natural aging of the bat teries Replace batteries Signal is lost from time to time Distance too large Reduce distance Loose connection of the earphones Try another earphone replace if defective Unknown interfering signal Try another channel see p 16 to p 17 Interference noise crackling noises whistles Transmitter and receiver are too close to each other Increase distance be tween transmitter and receiver gt 10 m Two transmit
18. ters are set to the same channel The use of two transmit ters on the same channel simultaneously is only possible with an adapter Please call our Service Center www meder commtech com Hii 20 MEDER TravelGuide Troubleshooting Error Problem Solution Crackling noises when pressing but tons on the transmit ter Switching noises On Off or changing channels are received by receiver This is due to the trans mission principle Switch on transmitter first then switch on the receivers Other signal is heard Receiver has the same channel as the undesired transmitter Try another channel see p 16 to p 17 The used channels are adjacent channels e g channel 2 and 3 Increase channel spac ing i e channel 1 3 5 rather than channel 1 2 3 and or increase the distance between the transmitter and receiver gt 10 m Call the MEDER Service Center if a problem occurs not covered in this troubleshoot ing guide or if the problem persists following the proposed solutions ME www meder commtech com MEDER TravelGuide Ei Manufacturer s Declaration 8 Manufacturer s Declaration Warranty We provide a 5 Year factory warranty for all electronic components and all accessories of our TravelGuide system If in spite of our careful quality control defects should oc cur the devices can be returned to our Service Center The warranty includes the removal
19. the charging status in three colors from green full to yellow and finally red empty When the light turns red about 15 minutes of operation remain Connecting external sound source to transmitter Alternatively the transmitter can also playback external audio material 1 2 Remove any existing external microphone and or windscreen if present Connect sound source to the microphone jack The sound is fed in via the microphone jack Once an external microphone or sound source is connected the built in microphone automatically shuts off Start playback on an external device pay attention to the volume www meder commtech com MEDER TravelGuide Operation Setting the channel The TravelGuide System has 15 channels allowing many groups to use the TourGuide simultaneously 1 Turn the device on 2 Select the desired channel with the channel selector switch Setting of microphone sensitivity The proper adjustment of the microphone sensitivity provides a good hearing impression for the listeners A second person a receiver with earphones and a small screwdriver are required Switch the transmitter on Switch the receiver on and put on the earphones Set the volume of the receiver to the middle Speak into the microphone Do not adjust the receiver volume Using the screwdriver adjust the microphone sensitivity Carefully insert the screwdriver into the opening at the microphone sensitivity control and adjus
20. up Attaching devices to clothing The TourGuide s slender design allows it to be easily carried in a pocket or simply attach it to your clothing with the convenient belt clip Lastly attach a lanyard to the eyelet located in the upper corner of the device and carry it around the neck Fold the eyelet out by moving the device then attach lanyard s carbine hook The use of the lanyard is recommended as experience has shown us that un practiced attaching to clothing increases the risk of devices being dropped Cleaning and maintenance Transmitter receiver and earphones can be cleaned with a damp cloth No solvents should used because the plastic could be damaged For reliable cleaning of the earphones MEDER recommends a disinfectant cleaning spray This spray See accessories catalog can be ordered at our Service Center www meder commtech com EE MEDER TravelGuide Operation 6 Operation TravelGuide Charging Cabinet Station Case Checking charging status recharging of the devices The charging status of each receiver may be checked at any time through the red LED at the top of the device When the device is turned on the LED lights up briefly If the current charge level of the battery drops under a threshold the LED lights up permanently The receiver then has another 2 h operating time remaining In contrast the LED on the transmitter displays the charge level with three traffic light colors from gre
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