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Xvive U5 Manual

Wireless audio for video system
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  • Page 1 For DSLR Cameras U5 WIRELESS AUDIO FOR VIDEO SYSTEM Manual...
  • Page 2 CERTIFICATION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian Radio Approvals: ICES-003. FCC Part 15.249, FCC Part 15 B, RSS-210 (Canada), EN 300 440 (Europe), EN 301.489 (Europe), Japan Radio 2.4 GHz IC Caution: RSS-Gen Issue 4 December 2014"&"CNR-Gen Band (Japan), MIC ARIB STD-T66 (Japan), California 65, CE. 4e Décembre 2014: This device complies with Industry Canada licence- exempt RSS standard(s).
  • Page 3 Warning: Changes or modi cations not expressly approved by one or more of the following measures: in writing by Xvive may void the users authority to • operate this equipment.
  • Page 4 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, leak. In extreme cases, they may even present a risk of DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. explosion, re, heat, smoke or gas. Xvive does not accept NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. any liability for damagearising from abuse or misuse.
  • Page 5 • Do not continue to use defective rechargeable batteries. To deal with these old products and batteries properly, please • Only use rechargeable batteries speci ed by Xvive. help to save valuable resources and prevent any possibility • Dispose of rechargeable batteries at special collection of side e ects on human health and our environment due points or return them to your specialist dealer.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE WARNING: BEFORE USING YOUR XVIVE U5 DIGITAL WIRELESS SYSTEM, CAREFULLY READ THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 1. Carefully observe all instructions in the U5 manual 3. Do not place near heat sources, such as radiators, 2.
  • Page 7 FEATURES The U5 Wireless Audio for Video System can be used to • 2.4 GHz wireless audio, true diversity for both channels wirelessly send audio from the included lavalier simultaneously microphone (via the system's beltpack transmitter) to the • Use with a lavalier microphone or line input receiver, which can be connected to a DSLR camera or •...
  • Page 8 U5 CONTENT Windscreen Dual USB charging cable 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm stereo cable Mic clip Transmitter 2x U5B batteries LV1 lavalier microphone Receiver Pouch...
  • Page 9 U5T2 CONTENTS USB charging cable 2x windscreens Dual USB charging cable 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm stereo cable 2x Mic clips 2x transmitters Receiver 3x U5B batteries 2x LV1 lavalier microphone Pouch...
  • Page 10 U5 TRANSMITTER: BASIC OPERATION Mute button: turns o the volume of the microphone input “+” and “-” gain buttons: changes the input gain level from Mic: -6 to +12 dB; Line: 0 to +12 dB CH switch: selects the channel from 1 to 6 Mic/Line input mode: select “Mic”...
  • Page 11 U5 TRANSMITTER: DISPLAY 1 RF channel display: press channel switch button to select channel 2 Input gain: Mic: -6 to +12 dB; Line: 0 to +12 dB 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 12 U5 RECEIVER: BASIC OPERATION 2 T1 and T2 channel output gain: -54dB to +24dB 3 S / M switch: see page 23 4 Power status LED 5 Power switch: switches unit on/o , and can also be set to hold.
  • Page 13 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 14 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 15 2.4 GHz SPECTRUM OVERVIEW AND INTERFERENCE The U5 operates in the 2.4 GHz ISM band, the same band 2.4 GHz Frequency Tables used by Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other wireless systems. 2.4 GHz is an open band and as such does not require a...

  • Page 16: Quick Start

    INSTALL CLIP >10 inches / 25 cm 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 17: Connect Transmitter

    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 3.5 mm TRS lavalier microphone cable place.

  • Page 18: Pairing Transmitter And Receiver

    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 19 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 20: 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 21 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 22 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 +12 dB; Line mode input gain is 0 to +12 dB. The selected mode will be saved as preset. LINE MODE MIC MODE Use with audio devices with a 3.5 mm...
  • Page 23 RECEIVER OUTPUT MODE S MODE M MODE The S (stereo) mode combines two audio inputs by M (mono) mode mixes the T1 and T2 audio signals and panning them all the way to the left and right when sends the same audio signal to L and R output channel. they are sent to the camera's mic input.

  • Page 24: 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 o the power switch while charging. Please do not use the U5 while charging, as this may reduce battery life. Connect to a...

  • Page 25: Install The Battery

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

  • Page 26: Product Specifications

    Dynamic range MIC: 99 dB; LINE: 107 dB Signal-to-noise ratio MIC: 95 dB; LINE: 107 dB Battery life 5 Hours (Xvive U5B battery) RF sensitivity -86 dBm Total harmonic distortion 0.2% RF output power 10 mW E.I.R.P. max Operating temperature range -18°C to 57°C (battery characteristics may limit this range)
  • Page 27 Input max RMS (Gain=0 dB) = Mic: 460 mV RMS; Line: 2 V RMS Phantom power Mic mode: 5 V; Line mode: none Battery Xvive U5B battery: 3.8 V Rechargeable Li-ion, 830 mAh Battery life Up to 5 Hours Antenna impedance...
  • Page 28 53 g without battery Housing Molded plastic and cast metal Charging voltage & current 5 V 2 A Battery Xvive U5B battery: 3.8 V rechargeable Li-ion, 830 mAh Impedance Output 470 (1 KHz) Output connector 3.5 mm stereo TRS jack...
  • Page 29 LV1 LAVALIER MICROPHONE Microphone Electret condenser microphone Dimensions φ 8 × 19 mm (cable: 1.6 m) Weight 13 g Directivity Omni-directional Sensitivity -32 dB ±3 dB Frequency response 30 Hz to 20,000 Hz Impedance 2.5 k ±30% Signal-to-noise ratio 75 dB Current consumption 400 A Max Operating voltage...

  • Page 30: 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 o ; •...
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING ISSUE SOLUTION • Turn up the camera input level; • Turn up the receiver output level; Voice too low • Turn up the transmitter input gain • See pages 22-23 Signal instability: RF LED ickering • See “2.4 GHz spectrum overview and interference”on page 15. •...
  • Page 32 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 33 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 34 SHENZHEN FZONE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 2nd oor, Building 12, Xicheng Industrial Area, Xixiang Town, Baoan District, Shenzhen Guangdong, China, 518101 E-mail: support@xvive.com www.xvive.com R210-160181 Reach Note: The manufacturer reserves the right to change these speci cations without notice.

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