10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
If battery leakage comes into contact with your eyes, immediately flush with water and seek medical attention. Remove and safely store batteries away from the transmitter when the transmitter will not be used for 60 or more days. Notices Old electrical and electronic appliances Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
For information on getting permission for reprints and excerpts, contact Electro-Voice. All content including specifications, data, and illustrations in this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
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FCC Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR, Section 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Identifier: Electro-Voice: RE3 Wireless Receiver, AASP Active Antenna Splitter, ALPA Active Log Periodic Antenna, RFAMP Antenna Booster, BC2 Battery Charger Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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Licensing of Electro-Voice wireless microphone equipment is the user’s responsibility, and licensability depends on the user’s classification and application, and upon the selected frequencies on which it will operate. Electro-Voice advises the user to contact the appropriate telecommunications authority concerning proper licensing, and before selecting and ordering frequency bands.
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Always consult your national authority before placing equipment into operation as requirements and spectrum usage can change. 1.4.5 AU and NZ This device operates under an ACMA class license and must comply with all the terms of that license including operating frequencies. Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
RE3-RE520-8M Handheld set with RE520 head 823-865MHz RE3-RE520-T Handheld set with RE520 head 803-806MHz RE3-BPOL-5L Bodypack set, omni lavalier 488-524MHz RE3-BPOL-5H Bodypack set, omni lavalier 560-596MHz RE3-BPOL-6M Bodypack set, omni lavalier 653-663MHz 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
This manual is packaged in a preconfigured set containing a receiver and its supplied accessories, as well as a transmitter and its supplied accessories. The delivered set configurations vary. 2.1.1 Items contained in all sets Quantity Component Receiver Receiver antennas Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
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Bodypack sets (RE3-BPOL, RE3-BPCL, RE3-BPHW, RE3-BPGC, and RE3-BPNID) Quantity Component Bodypack transmitter AA alkaline batteries Input device Based on the set configuration, the package will contain one input device from the following list: 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
NOTE: RE3-BPNID does not contain an input device. Description Thank you for choosing an Electro-Voice wireless microphone product. Please take time to consult this manual to understand all the features and functions built into your Electro- Voice wireless set and fully utilize its performance capabilities.
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Selectable hi and low transmitter power in most global regions. Extensive selection of optional system accessories available See also Technical data, page 58 Frequency Group / Channel Tables, page 67 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
UHF television signals between 470MHz and 865MHz. Those limits vary by country where used. Abbreviation for megahertz denoting frequencies measuring in the millions of cycles per second. A common reference for wireless microphones using this shortened numerical expression could be Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
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When using multiple sets operating in the same frequency band, each set must be operating on a frequency-coordinated channel within the same group. 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
(8M band has only one). The higher setting may not be appropriate for your application as it is possible that high may be too high based on the Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
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This is a good method to follow when maximizing a high channel count system potential. Based on RF conditions in the operating vicinity, select appropriate numbers of sets from available bands in your country to achieve a desired high channel count system. 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
Locate the transmitter’s sync port and the receiver’s sync emitter which are both identified with the symbol. b. Maintaining direct line of sight and a separation distance of two to twelve inches between the transmitter and receiver ports. Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
LED lit on emphasis peaks. An occasional red LED is OK, but a constant, solid red LED should be avoided. c. Adjust transmitter input sensitivity until item b above is achieved. Upon successful completion of this section, your set is ready for operation. 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
Pressing multiple times will escape back the number of menus relative to the number of button pushes made with a final destination of the home screen. Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
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BNC RF jack to attach either a supplied half-wave whip antenna, 12 Antenna A jack or antenna extension coax cable connected to a front-mounted or 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
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Connection point for receiver’s external power supply. This is 16 DC power jack where a DC distribution lead connects when using the optional AASP antenna splitter. Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
Frequency in MHz decimal in millions. The portion of the receiver’s tuned frequency to the right of the Frequency in kHz decimal in thousands. Group number The group number of the receiver’s tuned frequency. 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
Press SET to select an item for investigation or editing. Also, press SET to advance to some submenu option parameters. Item Description Submenu selection to scan for open frequencies. Selecting opens 1. Scan scan submenu. Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
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3 seconds to enter “ Scan All Groups” dialog (arrive at step 2 below). 3) Select 1 from the main menu to open Scan submenu. Select 1. All Groups and press SET to begin scan process. 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
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A session is the period of time after a scan has been performed prior to a receiver power- down. All scan data is stored in temporary memory until power-down. The session expires upon receiver power-down. Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
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This process will locate clear channels within that group individually. Enter the main menu and select Scan by pressing SET. Press the ▼ button to scroll down to Current Group. Press SET to enter Result List. 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
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The screen returns to the main menu. Either scroll ▼down to Exit and press SET, or briefly press SYNC on the receiver front panel to return to the home screen. Home screen Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
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Press the ▼ button to scroll down to Group/Channel on the main menu. Select by pressing SET to enter the Setup Group screen. 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
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-5 to the left of 0, to +10 to the right of 0. Higher number values tighten the gate threshold, while lower number values loosen the gate threshold. Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
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Press SET to save and return to main menu. Either scroll ▼down to Exit and press SET, or briefly press SYNC on the receiver front panel to return to the home screen. 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
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When set to on, the transmitter audio input stage is attenuated by 20dB, reducing the gain between the Attenuate Off or On microphone output and the transmitter’s audio input preamp. Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
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Pressing ▲ increases the volume by 1 dB (press and hold the ▲ button quickly increases the value) and pressing ▼decreases the volume by 1 dB (press and hold ▼ button quickly decreases the value). 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
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SYNC on the receiver front panel to return to the home screen. 7.3.13 Turning antenna power on and off The receiver antenna jacks can supply 12vDC booster feed to power the optional RFAMP booster, or ALPA active antenna. Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
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Use the ▲ button to toggle from OFF to ON. Press SET to save changes. The display returns to the home screen where the icon appears. Access to menus is now LOCKED until unlock is performed. To turn Keylock OFF 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
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Press SET to save. The display returns to the main menu. Either scroll ▼down to Exit and press SET, or briefly press SYNC on the receiver front panel to return to the home Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
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| RE3-RX receiver RE3 UHF Wireless screen. The contrast and brightness changes will impact the appearance of all screens. 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
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G:1 and CH:1 as default. 7.3.17 Exit Select item c, Exit to return to home screen. From the main menu, press the ▼ button to scroll down to Exit. Press SET. The home screen displays. Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
Description, usage and notes RE3 handheld transmitter sets are available with the following microphone head options: ND76-RC3, ND86-RC3, ND96-RC3, Microphone head RE420-RC3, and RE520-RC3. The heads are interchangeable via the easy-to-use thread-on connection. 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
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Glows solid green when transmitter is on. 10 LED indicator Flashes green when transmitter is in mute mode. Glows solid red when battery is low. Transmitter tail The lowermost surface in the display and control section. Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
RF power is set to high (band specific). Frequency in The portion of the tuned frequency to the left of the decimal in millions when the transmitter home screen is set to Freq. 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
Editing any of the following parameters locally on the transmitter is possible. These edits will override the settings synchronized from the mated receiver. Additionally, any parameter value changes made locally on the transmitter may be overwritten the next time Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
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Once in parameter edit mode, pressing SET multiple times will advance through the adjustable parameters one parameter per press. The press and hold of SET to enter parameter edit mode counts as the first SET button press. 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
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-12dB, -9dB, -6dB, -3dB, 0dB, 3dB, sensitivity setting 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB. value To save changes: Press SET while displaying sensitivity numeric value. SENSIT is displayed briefly / returns to home screen. Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
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On begins flashing. Pressing ▼ To unlock the receiver's Mic toggles On to OFF. Config settings. Press SET while displaying transmitter LocOFF. StorE is displayed / returns to home screen. 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
(pointing up), exposed to open air, and not in contact with bare skin. Backlit LCD displays all operating information and menus. See LDC display display section below for details. Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
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This toggle switch engages mute / unmute function, and the 12 Mute switch colored LED indicates statuses. Sliding the illuminated switch into the mute position silences the audio. Sliding the illuminated 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
Frequency in The first portion of the tuned frequency to the left of the decimal in millions when the transmitter home screen is set to Freq. If Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
Once in parameter edit mode, pressing SET multiple times will advance through the adjustable parameters one parameter per press. The press and hold of SET to enter parameter edit mode counts as the first SET button press. 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
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-12dB, -9dB, -6dB, -3dB, 0dB, 3dB, value 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB. To save changes: Press SET while displaying sensitivity numeric value. SENSIT is displayed briefly / returns to home screen. Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
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▲ changes OFF to On. To lock the Indication on display: is displayed indicating Keylock is transmitter Press SET while displaying Loc On. Keylock prevents StorE is displayed / returns to home unwanted tampering screen. 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
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Press SET while displaying LocOFF. StorE is displayed / returns to home screen. While pressing and holding ▲, press and hold SET for two seconds to turn lock OFF. will disappear and transmitter is unlocked. Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
RE3 series bodypack transmitter input devices RE3-ACC-OL3 Omnidirectional lavalier mic with 4-pin mini plug RE3-ACC-CL3 Cardioid lavalier mic with 4-pin mini plug RE3-ACC-HW3 Headworn mic with 4-pin mini plug RE3-ACC-GC3 Instrument cable; 1/4" to 4-pin mini plug 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
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75 foot, 50 ohm low loss BNC coax cable RE3-ACC-CXU100 100 foot, 50 ohm low loss BNC coax cable Battery charging RE3-ACC-BC2 2-up battery charger. Charges one or two transmitters with rechargeable cells at a time. Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
The RE3 receiver power button damaged. is robust and durable, and is unlikely to fail. If other listed resolutions do not solve the problem contact your local Electro-Voice service center. Transmitter will not Dead batteries. Replace with fresh, high-quality turn on. alkaline batteries.
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Improperly placed receiver Place receiver antennas out in the antennas. open in the shared space of the transmitter away from reflective or grounding surfaces. Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
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| Troubleshooting and FAQ RE3 UHF Wireless Disconnected, incorrect, or Ensure known-to-be functional and failed antenna cable. appropriate 50Ω BNC-terminated cables are fully connected at the antenna and receiver. 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
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Disconnected, incorrect, or Ensure a known-to-be functional failed antenna cable. and appropriate 50Ω BNC- terminated cable is fully connected at the antenna and receiver. Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
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DC booster feed not on for Make sure the receiver or AASP active antenna or booster. splitter antenna power is turned on. 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
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RE3 UHF Wireless Troubleshooting and FAQ | en Transmit power may be too Set transmitter power to high (if low for needed range. equipped). Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
It could even be as pesky as a cell phone near either the transmitter or receiver, which while not being used for a call, is sending GPS signals 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
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RE3 frequency groups are strategically created to be intermodulation free using advanced frequency coordination software. It’s likely that your self-made grouping has created destructive intermodulation Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
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Q – Will the lavalier microphone I have with my older RE-2 system work with RE3? A – Yes. Legacy Electro-Voice bodypack transmitter input devices with 4-pin mini connectors are compatible with RE3. Q – I want to put together an eight-channel RE3 system with two remote antennas on the stage feeding the receiver rack.
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Coax cable performance is measured by loss factors, i.e., dB of loss per 100 meters. The goal is to deliver to the receiver the approximate RF gain which is received at the antenna. The RE3 optional antenna coax cables should perform as per: 25-foot Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
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ON. If further transmitter audio signal gain reduction is necessary, locate the sensitivity setting in the menu and bring the sensitivity down a few dB as well. 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
RE3 UHF Wireless Frequency Group / Channel Tables | en Frequency Group / Channel Tables Band 5L (488-524 MHz) Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
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| Frequency Group / Channel Tables RE3 UHF Wireless Band 5H (560-596 MHz) 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
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RE3 UHF Wireless Frequency Group / Channel Tables | en Band 6M (653-663 MHz) Electro-Voice Installation manual 2021.06 | 03 | F.01U.362.808...
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| Frequency Group / Channel Tables RE3 UHF Wireless Band T (803-806 MHz) Band 8M (823-865 MHz) 2021.06 | 3 | F.01U.362.808 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
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