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CHAPTER Introduction The 2040 range has been designed as a result of extensive feedback from professional sound specialists and sets a new benchmark for radio microphone systems, with several unique features and offering benefits to appeal to sound mixers, directors, and artists.
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CHAPTER SwitchiR ......The SwitchiR is an infra-red remote control unit the size of a key fob, which can be used to access all the user-settable functions of the TX2040 and HX2040.
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DX2040 Receiver TX/DX low battery indicators Insert two 1.5 volt AA (LR6) type batteries, negative contact Illuminate when the unit detects low battery power in either first as shown on the side of the unit, and close the cover. Do the TX2040 Pocket Transmitter or DX2040 Receiver.
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DX2040 Receiver AF LEVEL • Press a once until For example: CHANNEL the display shows: TxRx • Press a or v to scroll through the 32 frequencies read • Align the front of the SwitchiR with the infra-red port on from the receiver until the required channel or frequency the receiver and press OK.
DX2040 Receiver • Repeat the above steps if an error message is displayed, External powering moving the SwitchiR closer to the infra-red port. Audio Ltd has a large selection of cables available for a variety of different applications. If the DX2040 receiver is to Checking the DC power status be externally powered, ensure that the appropriate cable is To check the status of the receiver’s DC power:...
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CHAPTER miniTX The miniTX transmitter is the smallest transmitter in the Audio Ltd range. Designed as a rounded form to be very easily concealed. All settings can be set and changed via the infra-red port using the SwitchiR™, and the miniTX can also be turned on and off through clothing using the Control-X.
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miniTX Transmitter Setting up the miniTX • Insert two AAA (LR03) type batteries as shown in the ......diagram on the miniTX cover.
miniTX Transmitter Switching off To change the frequency: To turn the transmitter off remove the Lemo plug, or put the • Press OK. miniTX in sleep mode by switching it off using the SwitchiR. Alternatively the miniTX can be turned off or on, even The display will alternately flash between showing the through clothing, using the Control-X.
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miniTX Transmitter Setting the gain For example: AF LEVEL The steps between gain settings 2-9 are approximately 3 to 4dB. Set the gain position so that the Overload indicator Otherwise the display shows: does not flash on during normal operation. Error To check the gain setting: •...
miniTX Transmitter • Align the front of the SwitchiR with the infra-red port on Infra-red disable ......the transmitter and press OK.
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miniTX Transmitter When not in use the power should be switched off by • Align the front of the SwitchiR with the infra-red port on removing the microphone plug or input cable. the transmitter and press OK. Putting the miniTX into sleep mode The display shows the current FREQUENCY 857.
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miniTX Transmitter Technical specification Other miniTX can be switched ON/OFF ......through clothing via Control-X (available separately) Frequency range 470MHz–1000MHz Size...
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CHAPTER TX2040 Pocket Transmitter The TX2040 is a small, lightweight battery-powered pocket transmitter for use with a wide range of lapel microphones. All settings can be read and changed via the infra-red port using the SwitchiR™. Battery compartment Controls, display and connections .
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TX2040 Pocket Transmitter Note: Positions 0 and 1 (8 and 9 on the TX2020) provide line- Do not use excessive force: level input. Setting up the TX2040 ......To set up the TX2040: •...
TX2040 Pocket Transmitter The LED flashes green when the battery voltage falls below The display will alternately flash between showing the 6.5V. The unit should not be used when the battery is low as frequency and channel number. poor operation may result. For example: CHANNEL Connecting the audio input...
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TX2040 Pocket Transmitter To check the gain setting: Otherwise the display shows: Error • Press MENU followed by a. • Repeat the previous steps if an error message is The display will indicate: AF LEVEL displayed, moving the SwitchiR closer to the infra-red TxRx port.
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TX2040 Pocket Transmitter If the command was received successfully the new setting button is pressed, or the battery is disconnected and will be displayed. reconnected via the microphone plug. Disabling the infra-red port For example: • Press MENU. • Press v twice. Otherwise the display will show: Error The display...
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TX2040 Pocket Transmitter Putting the TX2040 into sleep mode Technical specification ......• Press MENU followed by v. Frequency range 470MHz–1000MHz The display will indicate:...
HX2040 Hand-Held Transmitter The HX2040 is a multi-frequency UHF hand-held transmitter for use with all the receivers from the RMS 2040, RMS 2020, and Envoy ranges. It is also compatible with the older RMS 2000 range. It provides 32 switchable frequencies, and is configured entirely by infra-red control using the supplied SwitchiR.
HX2040 Hand-Held Transmitter Setting up the HX2040 ..... . . To set up the HX2040 : Windshield • Fit the battery. Anti-roll ring •...
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HX2040 Hand-Held Transmitter Switching on For example: CHANNEL * Press and hold the grey On button below the infra-red port for one second until the ring above the battery • Press a or v to scroll through the 32 frequencies read compartment glows red.
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HX2040 Hand-Held Transmitter The display will indicate: Setting the low frequency cut filter AF LEVEL The LF cut filter gives an approximately 10dB cut at 50Hz to TxRx reduce handling and wind noise. • Align the front of the SwitchiR with the infra-red port of the HX2040 and press OK.
HX2040 Hand-Held Transmitter Otherwise the display will show: The display Error dISABLE Ir ? will show: TxRx TxRx • Repeat the previous steps if an error message is • Align the front of the SwitchiR with the infra-red port on displayed, moving the SwitchiR closer to the infra-red the transmitter and press OK.
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44/36mm reducing to 22mm at base even if the battery is removed from the transmitter. Weight 185g An external foam windshield is available from Audio Limited. Operating temperature -20°C to +55°C range Technical specification ..... . .
SwitchiR Infra-Red Controller The SwitchiR is a compact custom-designed infra-red controller for use with the 2040 Range. It provides functions to allow you to read the status of a device, or change its settings. In addition it includes a convenient built-in 9V...
Press OK to read the serial number of a receiver or transmitter and display it on the display. The serial in the 2040 Range are given in the appropriate chapter of number consists of a six-digit prefix followed by a two-digit suffix, and these are flashed alternately on this guide.
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CHAPTER Control-X Transmitter Controller The Control-X uses electromagnetic induction to switch on or off the miniTX or the TX2040 transmitter, or check its frequency, even when the transmitter is hidden beneath clothing. It has a built-in frequency counter and battery tester.
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Control-X Transmitter Controller Switching on Checking whether the miniTX or TX2040 is switched on To switch the miniTX or TX2040 on, even through clothing: You can use the Control-X to check the status of the transmitter, without switching it on or off, as follows: •...
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Control-X Transmitter Controller Measuring a battery Checking battery voltages ......• Hold the 9V 6LR61 type battery against the two metal Checking the Control-X battery terminals on the side of the Control-X without pressing •...
Certificato di conformitá comunitario Declaración de Conformidad EG-Conformiteitsverklaring AUDIO LIMITED Audio House, Progress Road High, Wycombe, HP12 4JD, U.K. declare that these devices / déclarons que ces appareils / erklären, dass die Produkte / declaramos que estos aparatos / dichiaria che questi...
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