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  • Page 1 System Manual...
  • Page 2 evolution wireless Digital 1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AVX – perfect sound you can rely on ....... . .

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    11. Only use attachments, accessories or spare parts specified by Sennheiser 12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the products have been damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled...
  • Page 5 • explosion, • fire development, • heat generation, • smoke or gas development. Sennheiser does not accept any liability for damage arising from abuse or mis- use. Keep away from children. Only charge rechargeable batteries with chargers recommended by Sennheiser.
  • Page 6 Intended use The microphones, the transmitters, the receiver and the accessories of the Sennheiser AVX system can be combined with each other and have been designed for use in video recordings in dry environments. In order that speech, music and vocals are transmitted in the best possible quality, the receiver has to be connected, as described in this instruction man- ual, to a video camera or a DSLR camera with video recording function.

  • Page 7: Avx - Perfect Sound You Can Rely On

    AVX – perfect sound you can rely on AVX – perfect sound you can rely on AVX is the wireless digital microphone system for your film projects and is ideal for use with both video and DSLR cameras. AVX features self-configuring digital transmission which eliminates time-con- suming frequency setup.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Lavalier Set Pro Handheld Set Combo Set Package contents AVX-ME 2 AVX-MKE 2 AVX-835 AVX-MMD 42-1 EKP AVX receiver SK AVX bodypack transmitter – ME 2 clip-on microphone – – MKE 2 clip-on microphone – – – SKM AVX-S handheld transmitter with mute switch –...

  • Page 9: Product Overviews

    Only use the country variant permitted for use at the venue. Do not combine devices of different country variants. EKP AVX receiver 1 AF Out button for displaying and adjusting the audio output level (see page 27)
  • Page 10 The receiver can be rotated by a maximum angle of 320°. max. 320° EKP AVX adapter The EKP AVX adapter consists of a hot shoe adapter and a belt clip. The belt clip allows the attachment of the receiver to a belt or a pocket (see page 15).

  • Page 11: Skm Avx, Skm Avx-S And Sk Avx Transmitters

    Pair button has also been long-pressed. flashes alternately green and red: lights up yellow: The SKM AVX-S handheld transmitter has been muted with the MUTE switch. In addition, Muted is displayed on the display panel.
  • Page 12 Product overviews BA 10 accupack for the SKM AVX or SKM AVX-S handheld transmitter Charge status LED lights up green: The accupack is fully charged. lights up red: The accupack is being charged. Micro USB socket for charging the accupack (see page 21)
  • Page 13 10 h Name of the radio link The name of the radio link always consists of “AVX” and the last four digits of the serial number of the paired receiver. The receiver‘s serial number can be found on the type plate under the accupack.

  • Page 14: Usb Power Supply/Charger

    (bodypack transmitter). You can recharge the BA 10, BA 20 and BA 30 accupacks as follows: • using the Sennheiser NT 5-10U USB power supply/charger • using any USB power supply/charger • via the USB port of a computer •...

  • Page 15: Putting The Products Into Operation

    Possible sources of interference are e.g. base stations of DECT telephones. WiFi, Bluetooth, Sennheiser ew D1, infrared remote controls and headphones as well as UHF radio links such as Sennheiser evolution wireless G3 do not represent sources of interference. You do not have to maintain a distance to such equipment.

  • Page 16: Putting The Receiver Into Operation

    Mounting the receiver to a digital single-lens reflex camera To mount the receiver to a DSLR camera, use the supplied EKP AVX adapter. The adapter consists of a hot shoe adapter and a belt clip. Loosen the locking screw.

  • Page 17: Putting The Bodypack Transmitter Into Operation

    Putting the products into operation Plug the receiver‘s rotatable XLR connector into the hot shoe adapter. Connect the XLR-3 socket of the supplied CI 400 adapter cable to the XLR- 3 connector of the receiver. Connect the 3.5 mm jack plug of the CI 400 adapter cable to the 3.5 mm audio output of the DSLR camera.

  • Page 18: Putting The Clip-On Microphones Into Operation

    Connecting a clip-on microphone to the bodypack transmitter Only connect one of the clip-on microphones recommended by Sennheiser. These microphones are optimized for the bodypack transmitter. Connect the jack plug of the clip-on microphone to the 3.5 mm jack socket (Mic/Line) of the bodypack transmitter.
  • Page 19 Putting the products into operation Using the windshield In order to avoid annoying wind noise during recording, we recommend using a suitable windshield. The MKE 2 is supplied with a metal windshield and a fur windshield. To begin with, use the metal windshield which reduces wind noise by up to 20 dB. With the additional fur windshield, you can reduce wind noise by a further 10 dB.
  • Page 20 Putting the products into operation Attaching the clip-on microphone The MKE 2 is supplied with a microphone clip that consists of two parts: to clothing • a microphone holder • a clip for attaching the microphone to clothing The clip has three holes. Inserting the microphone holder into one of the holes influences the clip‘s contact pressure and thus ensures secure attachment of the clip to clothing made of different materials: •...
  • Page 21 Putting the products into operation Putting the ME 2 into operation The ME 2 clip-on microphone is supplied with the Lavalier Set and provides professional recordings with a high degree of speech intelligibility. Using the windshield In order to avoid annoying wind noise during recording, we recommend using a suitable windshield.

  • Page 22: Putting The Handheld Transmitter Into Operation

    Putting the products into operation Putting the handheld transmitter into operation The handheld transmitter is available both with and without Mute switch and comes with different microphone heads. Before using the handheld transmitter for the first time, remove the protective foil from its accupack. Removing/inserting the accupack To remove the accupack: Simultaneously press the two catches and pull the accupack away from the...

  • Page 23: Recharging The Accupack

    BA 10/BA 30 BA 20 follows: • using the Sennheiser NT 5-10U USB power supply/charger • using a standard USB power supply/charger • via the USB port of a computer • via a USB hub with its own power supply •...
  • Page 24 Putting the products into operation To charge the accupack using any USB power supply/charger or a USB hub with external power supply: Connect the USB connector of the USB cable to the USB socket of the USB power supply/charger or to the USB hub. Plug the USB power supply/charger or the power supply unit of the USB hub into the wall socket.

  • Page 25: Using The Products

    After switch-on, the receiver and the transmitter will take approx. 10 seconds to establish the radio link. The more sources of interference there are and the more AVX devices you switch on, the longer it takes to establish the radio links.

  • Page 26: Checking The Charge Status Of The Accupacks

    Using the products Switching the bodypack transmitter off Long-press the On/Off button. LONG = OFF The display panel and the status LED go off. Switching the handheld transmitter on Briefly slide the On/Off button in the direction of the transmitter body. SHORT = ON The display panel and the status LED indicate the current status of the...

  • Page 27: Checking The Rf Signal Level

    No Link is displayed on the display panel. Muting the bodypack transmitter or the SKM AVX-S handheld transmitter Both the bodypack transmitter and the SKM AVX-S handheld transmitter have Mute switch that mutes the audio signal without switching the transmitter off.

  • Page 28: Pairing A Receiver With A Transmitter

    Pair button of the receiver or of the transmitter. The transmitter display panel displays the message This is AVX and the last four digits of the serial number of the paired receiver. The status LEDs of the paired devices flash green for 10 seconds.

  • Page 29: Displaying Or Adjusting The Receiver's Audio Output Level

    Using the products Displaying or adjusting the receiver‘s audio output level To display and correctly adjust the receiver‘s output level: Make sure that the radio link is established. If your video or DSLR camera has an automatic level control, the automatic level control must be deactivated.

  • Page 30: Cleaning And Maintaining The Products

    Cleaning and maintaining the products Cleaning and maintaining the products Important safety information ATTENTION Liquids can damage the electronics of the devices Liquids entering the housing of the devices can cause a short-circuit and dam- age the electronics. Only clean the devices with a soft, dry cloth. ATTENTION Damage to the surfaces of the devices Solvents or cleansing agents can damage the surfaces of the devices.

  • Page 31: If A Problem Occurs

    If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above table or if the problem cannot be solved with the proposed solutions, please contact your local Sennheiser partner for assistance. To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at www.sennheiser.com...

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Relative air humidity max. 95 % Temperature range Operation: –10 °C to +55 °C Storage: -20 °C to +70 °C EKP AVX < –90 dBm RF sensitivity RF output power of typ. 15 dBm e.i.r.p. back channel Audio output adjustable XLR, balanced –30 dBu to 0 dBu in 4 steps...
  • Page 33 Specifications SK AVX RF output power adaptive, up to 250 mW (country-specific) AF frequency response Mic: 50 to 20,000 Hz Line: 20 to 20,000 Hz Max. input level Mic: 2.2 V RMS Line: 3.3 V RMS Line input impedance 1 MΩ...
  • Page 34 Specifications Approved by: FCC ID: DMOSKM1G49WE FCC ID: DMOSK1G9WE FCC ID: DMOEKP1G9WE Canada IC: 2099A-SKM1G9WE IC: 2099A-SK1G9WE IC: 2099A-EKP1G9WE Australia/New Zealand R 202-SMC049 Japan R 202-SMC050 R 202-SMC051 USB power supply/charger NT 5-10U Nominal input voltage 100 to 240 V~ Power frequency 50 or 60 Hz Nominal output voltage...
  • Page 35 Specifications BA 30 Charging capacity 2,030 mAh Output voltage 3.7 V In compliance with: Europe EN 301489-1/-6/-17 Safety IEC/EN 62133 USA/Canada Rechargeable UL 1642 battery cells UL 2054 Accupack Japan DENAN Ordinance Article 1; Appendix 9 Lithium Ion Korea Safety K 62133 UN transportation test according to UN Manual of Tests and Criteria,...

  • Page 36: Licenses

    Specifications Licenses CELT Codec Copyright (c) 2014 IETF Trust and the persons identified as authors of the code. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modifica- tion, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: •...
  • Page 37 Specifications 2. The font name complies with the following: 1. The Original Version must retain its name, unmodified. 2. Modified Versions which are Substantially Changed must be renamed to avoid use of the name of the Original Version or similar names entirely.

  • Page 38: Accessories

    • CI 400 adapter cable Transmitters • SK AVX bodypack transmitter incl. BA 30 accupack • SKM AVX handheld transmitter without mute switch without microphone head incl. BA 10 accupack • SKM AVX-S handheld transmitter with mute switch without microphone head incl.

  • Page 39: Manufacturer Declarations

    Manufacturer Declarations Manufacturer Declarations Warranty • Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product. • For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. FOR AUSTRALIA ONLY Sennheiser goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
  • Page 40 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany www.sennheiser.com Publ. 06/15, 560094/A01...

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