Envoy CXiR User Manual

User Guide
The CX iR is a multi-frequency UHF diversity receiver, designed with a range of modular adapters
to allow it to be mounted internally in the latest camcorders from Sony, Philips, and Ikegami.
Alternatively, a universal adapter fitted with the sixpin Lemo socket is available allowing the CX iR to
be used externally with camcorders that do not provide a built-in wireless microphone receiver slot.
Also,the CX iR can be used as a portable documentary or ENG receiver. All settings can be read or
changed via infra-red control using the Switch iR .
Controls, display
and connections
Top panel
Antenna 1 Infra-red port
(yellow) RX1
Low TX
Battery
(amber)
Antenna 1/Antenna 2
SMA sockets to which the antennae are connected.
Infra-red port
Receives commands from, and transmits status information
back to the SwitchiR infra-red controller.
RX1/RX2 indicators (yellow)
Indicates which of the unit's two built-in receivers is active
at any time.
Low TX Battery indicator (amber)
Indicates when the transmitter battery is low and needs
replacing.
No Signal indicator (red)
Indicates that no carrier signal is being received from the
transmitter, such as when the transmitter is switched off or
set to an incorrect frequency.
CX iR Diversity Receiver
Antenna 2
RX2 (yellow)
No
Signal
(red)
Setting up the CX iR
To set up the CX iR in conjunction with a suitable transmitter,
such as the TX iR :
•
Fit the receiver into the camera.
•
Connect the RX1 and RX2 antennae.
•
Set the audio input selector switch to the appropriate
position on the camcorder.
•
Select the operating frequency.
•
Set the output level.
•
Check the power status.
•
Check that one of the RX1 and RX2 indicators (yellow) is
illuminated, and that the No Signal indicator (red) is not
illuminated.
These steps are explained below:
Mounting the receiver into the camera
To mount the CX iR receiver in the
wireless microphone receiver slot on
the camcorder:
•
Remove the plate covering the
receiver slot on the camcorder.
•
Fit the appropriate cover plate on
the CX iR receiver:
•
Ensure that the plate is oriented
correctly.
•
Slide the cover plate gently
towards the top of the receiver:
•
Ensure the receiver has the
correct interface connector for the
camcorder you are using.
•
Fit the receiver assembly into the
slot and press it gently into place
until it is firmly seated.
•
Slide the cover plate into position and secure it into place
with the screws provided.
Connecting the antennae
Connect the antennae to the SMA connectors marked RX1
and RX2. Connect the straight antenna to one socket and
the right-angled antenna to the other socket.
Rubber faced
gasket
Rubber faced
gasket