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Xvive U5 Manual

Wireless audio for video system
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U5 WIRELESS AUDIO
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  • Page 1 For DSLR Cameras U5 WIRELESS AUDIO FOR VIDEO SYSTEM English Manual...
  • Page 2 CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian- ICES-003. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/ WARNING: receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).

  • Page 3: Fcc Certification

    - Increase the separation between the equipment and Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing receiver. by Xvive may void the user’s authority to operate this - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit equipment. different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND KEEP THEM IN A SAFE PLACE WARNING: BEFORE USING YOUR XVIVE WIRELESS AUDIO FOR VIDEO SYSTEM, CAREFULLY READ THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Observe all instructions in the U5 manual carefully. 3. Do not place near heat sources, such as radiators, 2.
  • Page 5 • Do not mutilate or dismantle. • heat, • Do not heat above 60°C/140°F, e.g. do not expose to • smoke or gas. Xvive does not accept any liability for sunlight or throw into a fire. damage arising from abuse or misuse.
  • Page 6 FEATURES • 2.4 GHz wireless audio , true diversity for both The U5 Wireless Audio for Video System can be used channels simultaneously to send audio wirelessly from the included lavalier • Use with a lavalier microphone or line input microphone (via the system’s beltpack transmitter)to...
  • Page 7 U5 CONTENTS U5T2 CONTENTS USB charging cable Dual USB charging cable Dual USB charging cable 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm stereo cable Windscreen Pouch 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm stereo cable 3x U5B batteries 2x windscreens LV1 lavalier microphone 2x U5B batteries...
  • Page 8 U5 TRANSMITTER: BASIC OPERATION Mute button: turns off the volume of the microphone input “+” and “-” gain buttons: changes the input gain level from Mic: -6 to +12dB; Line: 0 to +12dB CH switch: selects the channel from 1 to 6 Mic/Line input mode: select “Mic”...
  • Page 9 U5 TRANSMITTER: DISPLAY 1 RF channel display: press channel switch button to select channel 2 Input gain: Mic: -6 to +12dB; Line: 0 to +12dB 3 Battery level: displays the transmitter’s battery level 4 Input clip: peak indicator. When the clip LED illuminates, the sound level is beyond the acceptable dynamic range and may result in distortion.
  • Page 10 U5 RECEIVER: BASIC OPERATION 2 T1 and T2 channel output gain: -54dB to +24dB 3 S / M switch: see page 20 4 Power status LED 5 Power switch: switches unit on/off, and can also be set to hold. All functions of the unit are disabled while the power switch is set to the hold position.
  • Page 11 3 T1 channel transmitter battery level: The battery level of the paired transmitter is displayed after a successful connection. Only displays the U5 transmitter battery level—cannot display U3 and U4 transmitter battery levels. 4 T1 channel clip and OFF display: OFF: Press the channel switch button for 3 seconds to close the T1 channel.
  • Page 12 LV1 LAVALIER MICROPHONE U5B BATTERY 1 Microphone capsule 1 3-pin power terminal 2 Connection cable (1.6 m) 2 Battery pull tab with 3.5mm TRS jack 3 Microphone clip *Please read the instructions on page 4 4 Foam windshield...
  • Page 13 2.4 GHz SPECTRUM OVERVIEW AND INTERFERENCE 2.4GHz Frequency Tables U5 operates on the 2.4GHz ISM band, which is utilized by Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other wireless devices. 2.4GHz is an CHANNEL 1 2402MHz, 2480MHz, 2482MHz open band and, as such, does not require a license to be used worldwide.

  • Page 14: Quick Start

    INSTALL CLIP >10 inches 1. SET UP LAVALIER MICROPHONE a) Install mic clip on the Xvive LV1 lavalier microphone; b) Use the mic clip to attach the clip-on microphone to clothing, as desired; c) Run the mic cable to the transmitter in a way that avoids friction noise, and so that the cable and the transmitter antenna do not cross.
  • Page 15 QUICK START Belt 3. CONNECTING THE RECEIVER TO A DSLR CAMERA 2. CONNECT TRANSMITTER Slide the shoe mount adapter onto the camera and tighten the clamping screw to hold the receiver in Connect the 3.5mm TRS lavalier microphone cable place. Connect receiver output to camera input to the transmitter using the 3.5 mm TRS cable.
  • Page 16 QUICK START CHANNEL CHANNEL POWER ON POWER ON 4. POWER ON 5. PAIRING TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER Set transmitter and receiver to the same channel for Turn the power switch to the ‘on’ position: pairing; the green LED on the receiver will illuminate the display screen will light up.
  • Page 17 Sound record Manual * Input level too low? Record level Turn up the U5 receiver output level or the camera input -dB 40 level * Left and right channel volumes imbalanced? MENU Mono mode: Adjust the two transmitter input gain controls to balance.

  • Page 18: Application Scenarios

    TRANSMITTER RECEIVER TRANSMITTERS RECEIVER Dual-channel receiver receives audio from two Dual-channel receiver receives audio from U5 transmitters (connected to lavalier microphones) one U5 transmitter (lavalier microphone) and one U4 for interviews, two-person broadcasts, etc. transmitter (mixing console or sound interface).
  • Page 19 APPLICATION SCENARIOS TRANSMITTER RECEIVER Lavalier microphone Audio device line out Camera Audio device line TRANSMITTER RECEIVER in (record) Use two receivers (set to the same channel) Send wireless audio to recording equipment connected to two DSLR cameras to send them the same wireless audio.
  • Page 20 TRANSMITTER INPUT MODE Mic/Line Mode Sets the input level according to the audio input device. Choose MIC for lavalier microphone, and LINE for audio mixer or other line-level audio device. Mic mode input gain is -6 to +12dB; Line mode input gain is 0 to +12dB. The preset will be saved at the mode. LINE MODE MIC MODE Use with audio devices with a 3.5 mm...
  • Page 21 RECEIVER OUTPUT MODE S MODE M MODE S (stereo) mode combines two audio inputs by panning M (mono) mode mixes the T1 and T2 audio signals and them sharp left and right when they are sent to the sends the same audio signal to L and R output channel. camera’s mic input.

  • Page 22: Batteries And Charging

    The U5 package includes a Dual USB charging cable, which connects to any 5V USB charger adapter or other USB charging device; it charges the transmitter and receiver at the same time. Note: Turn off the power switch while charging. Please do not use U5 while charging, as this may reduce battery life. Connect to a...

  • Page 23: Install The Battery

    Make sure that the battery compartment is locked securely. * Please fully charge the battery prior to first use of the U5. * During charging, the power status indicator LED will illuminate; once the unit is fully charged, the power...

  • Page 24: Product Specifications

    Wireless Range reflection and interference Dynamic Range MIC: 99dB; LINE: 107dB Signal-To-Noise Ratio MIC: 95dB; LINE: 107dB Battery Life 5 Hours (Xvive U5B battery) RF Sensitivity -86dBm Total Harmonic Distortion 0.2% RF Output Power 10 mW E.I.R.P. max Operating Temperature Range -18°...
  • Page 25 Broad 20Hz-20KHz frequency response; Mic mode with 100Hz high-pass filter Input max RMS (Gain=0dB) = Mic: 460mV RMS; Line: 2V RMS Phantom power Mic mode: 5V; Line mode: none Battery Xvive U5B battery: 3.8V Rechargeable Li-ion, 830mAh Battery life Up to 5 Hours Antenna Impedance 50Ω...
  • Page 26 Weight 53g without battery Housing Molded plastic and cast metal Charging Voltage & Current 5V 2A Battery Xvive U5B battery: 3.8V rechargeable Li-ion, 830mAh Impedance Output 470Ω (1KHz) Output connector 3.5 mm stereo TRS jack Max output level 2V RMS...
  • Page 27 LV1 LAVALIER MICROPHONE Microphone Electret condenser microphone Dimensions φ 8 × 19 mm (cable: 1.6m) Weight 13 g Directivity Omni-directional Sensitivity -32dB ±3dB Frequency response 30 Hz to 20,000 Hz Impedance 2.5kΩ ±30% Signal-to-noise ratio 75dB Current consumption 400μA Max Operating voltage 3.3V (2.5V to 10V) Maximum input Sound Pressure Level...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING ISSUE SOLUTION • Check that an audio source has been connected to the input jack; make sure the microphone or line-in device is connected properly; • Turn up the transmitter input gain to an appropriate level; • Check that the mute switches on both the transmitter and receiver are off; •...
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING ISSUE SOLUTION • Turn up the camera input level; Voice too low • Turn up the receiver output level; • Turn up the transmitter input gain • See pages 18-20 Signal instability: RF LED Flickering • See “2.4 GHz spectrum overview and interference”on page 12. •...
  • Page 30 U5 SERIES U5T2 Transmitters Receiver 2 Lavalier microphones (LV1) 3 Batteries (U5B) Receiver 1 Battery (U5B) Transmitter 1 Lavalier microphone (LV1) 1 Battery (U5B)
  • Page 31 U5 SERIES 1 Battery Charger for three U5B batteries Transmitter Receiver 3 U5B rechargeable batteries 1 Lavalier microphone 1 Battery (U5B) 1 Lavalier microphone 1 Battery 1 Windscreen 1 Mic clip...
  • Page 32 SHENZHEN FZONE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 2nd floor, Building 12, Xicheng Industrial Area, Xixiang Town, Baoan District, Shenzhen Guangdong, China, 518101 E-mail: support@xviveaudio.com www.xviveaudio.com R210-160181 Reach...

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