Saramonic UwMic15 - UHF Wireless Microphone System Manual

General Introduction

The Saramonic UwMic15 UHF wireless microphone system is intended for portable wireless operation and can be used in several environments for applications such as DSLR video, field recording, broadcast TV, electronic news gathering (ENG), on-the-spot interviews, and more.

Portable Receiver UwMic15-RX15

Introduction

The Saramonic UwMic15-RX15 is a camera-mountable integrated wireless receiver. It features a wide switching RF bandwidth, an easy-to-read LCD display and infrared synchronization between transmitter and receiver.

Product Structure

1. Antennas
2. POWER button
   Long press to turn on or off the RX15.
3. SET button
   Long press the SET button to enter the displayed menu. Then, short press the SET button to confirm your option or long press again to exit without saving.
4. + or - button
   Selects functions or values shown on the display.
5. POWER indicator
   Indicates the battery level as follows:
   Green light: Sufficient battery level.
   Red light: Low battery level.
6. RF indicator and infrared transmitter port
   The infrared transmitter port sends the set frequency to a transmitter.
   RF indicator displays the RF input level as follows: Green light: RF signal is strong.
   Red light: RF signal is weak or disconnected.
7. LCD display
   Display menus, please refer to "LCD Display Operation Guide" for more details.
8. Battery compartment
   Operates on two AA batteries (not included).
9. PHONE jack
   Connect a headphone to monitor the audio output.
10. OUTPUT jack
    Connect the RX15 to a video camera, camcorder, mixer or amplifier with the supplied output cable.
11. Standard cold shoe

Attaching Accessories

1. Connect the supplied cable to the output jack.
   
   1. Plug the supplied cable into the OUTPUT jack.
   2. For a secure connection, turn to lock the connector.
2. Attach a belt clip. Please Refer to "Attaching Accessories".
3. Attach the shoe mount adapter.
   
   1. Please attach the belt clip upside-down before attaching the shoe mount adapter.
   2. Push the bottom of the belt clip to make some space between the belt clip and the receiver.
   3. Align the belt clip with the two vertical grooves on the shoe mount adapter and insert the adapter in the direction of the arrow.
   4. Push the shoe mount adapter in fully until the belt clip fits into the horizontal groove on the adapter holds.

LCD Display Operation Guide

Home screen
If no operation is performed for 20 seconds on the other screens, the display will automatically return to the home screen.

1. Volume indicator
2. Battery level indicator
   Displays the battery level. Please replace both batteries immediately when the indicator starts flashing.
3. Channel and frequency
   Indicate the current channel and frequency.

Set output volume
Set the volume of output audio within the range 0 to 30. The setting is retained even after the power is turned off. Default is 27.

Power key
Long press the SET button to unlocked or locked the power key. Lock the power key to prevent the receiver being turned off unwittingly while using.
Unlocked: Long press the power key to turn the receiver on or off (System default).
Locked: The receiver will not be turned off even after pressing the power key.
Note: If the batteries are removed and reinserted while the power key is set to Locked, the lock state of the power key will not be changed. You can turn on the receiver by long pressing the power button.

Infrared matching function
Match the receiver and transmitter via infrared. Details of operation, please refer to "Match the channel of receiver and transmitter".

Set backlight
Set the backgroud LED light to ON or Delay 60 /30 /10 seconds or OFF. Default is "Delay 10s."

Restore settings
Confirm it then the parameters of RX15 are restored to their factory default settings.

Version of the UwMic-RX15

Serial Number

Body-pack Transmitter UwMic15-TX15

Introduction

This transmitter is a compact transmitter that employs a crystal-controlled PLL synthesizer. It is equipped with a muting function and a locking-type microphone input connector.

Product Structure

Antenna

1. POWER indicator
   Indicates the battery level as follows:
   Solid Green: Sufficient battery level.
   Solid Red: Battery is getting low.
2. AUDIO indicator / IR (infrared detector)
   AUDIO indicator: Indicates the audio input.
   IR (infrared detector): Gets the frequency from the receiver.
   Solid Green: Audio input level is appropriate.
   Flashing Red: Audio is muted (i.e., disabled).
   For details on setting the mute function, please refer to "Set Mute key".
3. Audio input connector (Locking type)
   Connect to the supplied lavalier microphone.
4. LCD display
   Display menus, please refer to "LCD Display Operation Guide" for more details.
5. Power / Mute button

6. + or – button
   Selects functions or values shown on the display.
7. SET button
   Long press the SET button to enter the displayed menu. Then, short press the SET button to confirm your option or long press again to exit without saving.
8. Battery compartment
   Accepts two AA batteries (alkaline, nickel metal hydride, or lithium batteries).

Attaching Accessories

1. Attach a belt clip.
   Insert one end of the belt clip into one of two holes on either side of the transmitter, and then insert the other end into the hole on the other side.
   
   
2. Connect the mcirophone. For a secure connection, turn to lock the connector.
   Note: Please turn off the transmitter before attaching or removing the microphone.
   

LCD Display Operation Guide

Home screen
If no operatIon is performed for 20 seconds on the other screens, the display will automatically return to the home screen.

1. Mute indicator
   Mute OFF
   Mute ON
2. Battery level indicator
   Displays the battery level. Please replace both batteries immediately when the indicator starts flashing.
3. Channel group indicator
   Indicates the channel group.

Set the microphone drive power supply (+48V)
When set to ON, 48V phantom power is supplied to the connected microphone and the "+48V" indicator lights up.
Default is "+48V OFF."
Note: Please DO NOT turn on the phantom power when using with microphones that do not operate on phantom power, mixing boards or any unbalanced devices, because it may cause damage to both transmitter and audio device.

Menu display section. Displays various functions. Press the + or - button to switch functions.
Set Power key
Select Unlocked or Locked.
Set "Locked" to lock the power button to prevent the unit being turned off or muted unwittingly while using. Default is "Unlocked."

Set Mute key
If you want to mute the audio, please select "Enable" first and then short press the power button. Default is "Enable."

IR Match
Set to match with the receiver. The screen will display "Matching" when in process. After successful matching, it will indicate "Sync finished."

Set Backlight
Select ON, OFF or Delay 10 / 30 /60 seconds. Default is "Delay 10s."

Restore default setting

Version of the UwMic15-SR-XLR15

Serial Number

Hand-held Microphone UwMic15-SR-HM15

Introduction

The Saramonic SR-HM15 is a handheld wireless UHF microphone transmitter features a compact metallic body, an easy-to-read LCD display, a RF power switch and a PLL synthesizer. The broadcast quality microphone will capture crystal clear and rich sound. It has a built-in antenna, a muting function and power lock function. The channel of SRHM15 is synced up with the receiver via infrared.

Product Structure

1. LCD screen
   1. Channel number. (This LCD display indicates it is operating on channel 16 of group A.)
   2. Battery level icon.
   3. MUTE. Audio is not muted.
2. Power / Mute button
   Power: Long press to turn on/off the SR-HM15.
   Mute: Short press the button while transmitting, the audio will be muted. Press it again to restore the audio output.
   Note: In muting, the audio signal is not output but an RF signal is still transmitted.
3. Antenna
4. Battery compartment
   Operates on two AA batteries (not included).
   You could use alkaline, lithium or nickel metal hydride batteries.

Setup Guide

1. Install the batteries. Refer to "UwMic15-SR-HM15".
2. (Option) Set the lock switch to ON or OFF.
3. (Option) Set the RF power to HIGH or LOW. The transmit power level varies depending on the model.
4. Press the power button to turn on the UwMic15-RX15.
5. Turn on the receiver UwMic15-RX15 and sync with the transmitter UwMic15-SR-HM15. Details of operation, please refer to "For UwMic15-SR-HM15".
6. When sync successfully, the screen of UwMic15-SR-HM15 will show the group and channel same as the receiver.
7. Close the grip in the direction of the arrows.
   
   
8. Now it is ready to use.

Plug-on Transmitter UwMic15-SR-XLR15

Introduction

The Saramonic SR-XLR15 is a compact XLR plug-on type transmitter features a wide switching RF bandwidth, an easy-to-read LCD display, +48V phantom power and mute function. It is suitable for portable wireless operation and can be used in a wide range of applications such as DSLR video, broadcast TV, ENG and more.

Product Structure

1. XLR audio input jack
   Connects to an XLR microphone or audio devices with line output.
2. +48V power indicator
   Lights up when the +48V phantom power is on.
3. POWER indicator
   Indicates the battery level as follows:
   Solid Green: Sufficient battery level.
   Solid Red: Low battery.
4. AUDIO indicator / IR (infrared detector)
   AUDIO indicator: Indicates the audio input level.
   IR (infrared detector): Gets the frequency from the receiver.
   Solid Green: Audio input level is appropriate. Flashing Red: Audio is muted (i.e., disabled). For details on setting the mute function, please refer to "Set Mute key".
5. LCD screen
   Displays menus, please refer to "LCD Display Operation Guide" for more details.
6. Power / Mute button
   Turns the power or mute function to on or off.

   Function	Operation
   Power ON	Press the button for one second or longer
   Power OFF	Press the button until it turns off
   Mute ON	Short press the button
   Mute OFF

7. SET button
   Long press the SET button to enter the displayed menu. Then short press the SET button to confirm your option or long press again to exit without saving.
8. + or – button
   Selects functions or values shown on the display.
9. Battery Compartment
   Operates on two AA batteries (alkaline, nickel metal hydride, or lithium batteries). For details on how to insert batteries, please refer to "Install the batteries".

Attaching Accessories

1. Attach a microphone or XLR cable.
   Push the microphone or cable connector into the XLR audio input jack of the SR-XLR15 until it clicks into place.
   
   
2. Disconnect a microphone or XLR cable.
   Press the release button and pull the microphone or XLR cable out carefully in the direction of arrow.
   Note: Please turn off the transmitter before attaching or removing the microphone.

LCD Display Operation Guide

Home screen
If no operatIon is performed for 20 seconds on the other screens, the display will automatically return to the home screen.

1. Mute indicator
   Mute OFF
   Mute ON
2. Battery level indicator
   Displays the battery level. Please replace both batteries immediately when the indicator starts flashing.
3. Channel group indicator
   Indicates the channel group.

Set Power key
Select Unlocked or Locked.
Set "Locked" to lock the power button to prevent the unit being turned off or muted unwittingly while using. Default is "Unlocked."

Set Mute key
If you want to mute the audio, please select "Enable" first and then short press the power button. Default is "Enable."

IR Match
Set to match with the receiver. The screen will display "Matching" when in process. After successful matching, it will indicate "Sync finished."

Set Backlight
Select ON, OFF or Delay 10 / 30 /60 seconds.
Default is "Delay 10s."

Restore default setting

Version of the UwMic15-TX-XLR15

Serial Number

Operation Guide

1. UwMic15-RX15 and UwMic15-TX15. Batteries can be inserted in the plug-on transmitter UwMic15-SR-XLR15 in the same manner.
   

• Long press the Power key to turn the unit off.
• Slide the two catches inward and pull out the battery compartment.
• Insert two AA size batteries according to the polarity indicators and close the compartment. Please be sure the battery compartment is locked securely.

2. UwMic15-SR-HM15

• Long press the power button to turn the power off.
  
• Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow, and completely pull it out.
• Insert two new AA batteries into the battery compartment with and polarities in the correct orientation.
• Close the battery cover, after inserting battery.

2. Connect the receiver to the mic jack of a camera, camcorder or mixer with the supplied cable.
3. Turn on the receiver by long pressing the power button.
4. Match the channel of receiver and transmitter
   1. Using the auto scan function

For the TX15 and SR-XLR15

• Turn on the transmitter by long pressing the power button.
• Use the + or – button to display the "Match with TX" menu on receiver.
  
• Use the + or – button to display the "Match with RX" menu on transmitter.
  
• Both long press the SET button to select the menu and short press it to confirm.
• Place the infrared transmitter port on the receiver near the infrared detector on the transmitter.
• If "Sync finished!" displayed on the LCD screen of the receiver, the frequency for use on the transmitter is set.
• After matching successfully, press the SET button of receiver to return to the previous menu.

For SR-HM15

• Turn on the transmitter by long pressing the power button.
• Use the + or – button to display the "Match with TX" menu on receiver.
  
  
• Quick press the SET button twice, enter the matching pattern on the transmitter:
  1. Short press to ajust the channel number
  2. BQuick press the SET button twice again, then exit with saving.
• Place the infrared transmitter port on the receive near the infrared detector on the transmitter.
• If "Sync finished!" displayed on the LCD screen, the frequency for use on the transmitter is set.
• After matching successfully, press the SET button of receiver to return to the previous menu.

• Turn on the transmitter by long pressing the power button.
• Use the + or – button to display the channel setting menu on the transmitter.
  
• Long press the SET button to select the menu. Use the + or – button to select the same channel as the receiver and confirm it by short press again to exit without saving.

5. Attach the accessories you need for the receiver and transmitter. Refer to "Attaching Accessories" (page4 and page8).
6. You are ready to record.

Specification

Transmitter TX15, SR-HM15, SR-XLR15

Receiver RX15

Packing List

TX15

• Body-pack transmitter: TX15
• Omni-directional lavalier microphone
• Microphone holder clip
• Wind screen
• Belt clip

SR-XLR15

• Plug-on transmitter: SR-XLR15
  

RX15

• Portable receiver: RX15
• Shoe mount adapter
• Belt clip
• XLR to 3.5mm locking-type plug audio output cable
• 3.5mm locking-type plug audio cable

SR-HM15

• Hand-held microphone: SR-HM15
  

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