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Page 1: User Guide
RADIO MICROPHONE SYSTEMS Envoy User Guide...
Page 2 Progress Road High Wycombe Bucks, HP12 4JD U.K. Tel: +44 (0)1494 511711 Fax: +44 (0)1494 539600 email: info@audioltd.com World Wide Web: http://www.audioltd.com Copyright © 2001 Audio Limited Part no: ENVOY/1 This guide was produced by Human Computer Interface Limited, http://www.interface.co.uk...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Audio Limited ................ 5 The Envoy Range ..............5 Diversity reception ............... 7 Selecting frequencies ............8 Switch iR Infra-Red Controller Using Switch iR ..............9 CX iR Diversity Receiver Controls, displays, and connections ....... 11 Setting up the CX iR ............12 Technical specification .............
Page 4 Introduction Troubleshooting CX iR ..................39 TX Blue ................. 39 HX iR ..................39 MX iR ..................40 No audio output ..............40 Cable wiring diagrams Index...
Page 5: Introduction
Infra-red control is provided in the Envoy range of receivers, and in the HX iR hand-held transmitter. The illustration opposite shows the products in the Envoy Range.
Page 6 Introduction Introduction HX iR Transmitters TX Blue Switch iR Envoy Envoy Receivers CX iR MX iR Camera HX iR A multi-frequency infra-red controlled UHF hand-held transmitter designed for use with a range of high-quality microphone capsules from the Schoeps Colettte range.
Page 7: Diversity Reception
The Envoy Range also includes Aud iR , an application designed to run on Palm OS compatible organisers. Aud iR allows you to display the status of any Envoy Range device on a single convenient Status screen, and change any of the settings. In addition, it provides a Plot...
Page 8: Selecting Frequencies
○ ○ ○ ○ The Envoy Range provides a choice of 32 pre- programmed operating frequencies within a 24MHz block, in the 470MHz to 1000MHz range. This allows you to select a frequency appropriate to the location. The Aud iR Palm OS application can be used in...
Page 9: Switch Ir Infra-Red Controller
SwitchiR Infra-Red Controller The Switch iR is a compact infra-red controller designed for use with the Envoy Range. It provides functions to allow you to read the status of a device, or change its settings. In addition it includes a...
Page 10 SwitchiR Infa-red Controller Menu Description Press OK to read the transmitter or receiver frequency setting. Press OK again followed by a or v to select a new frequency, and press OK to transmit to the unit. Press OK to read the receiver or transmitter audio level.
Page 11: Cx Ir Diversity Receiver
CHAPTER CHAPTER CXiR Diversity Receiver The CX iR is a multi-frequency UHF diversity receiver, designed with a range of modular adapters to allow it to be mounted internally in the latest camcorders from Sony, Philips, and Ikegami. Alternatively, a universal adapter fitted with the six pin Lemo socket is available allowing the CX iR to be used externally with camcorders that do not provide a built-in wireless microphone receiver slot.
Page 12: Setting Up The Cxir
CXiR Receiver Setting up the CXiR ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To set up the CX iR in conjunction with a suitable transmitter, such as the HX iR or TX Blue: •...
Page 13: Connecting The Antennae
CXiR Receiver CXiR Receiver Connecting the antennae Connect the antennae to the SMA connectors marked RX1 and RX2. Connect the straight antenna to one socket and the right-angled antenna to the other socket. Selecting the operating frequency You can check or change the operating frequency of the CX iR receiver via infra-red control using the Switch iR .
Page 14 CXiR Receiver CXiR Receiver • Repeat the above steps if an error message is displayed, with the Switch iR closer to the receiver. Setting the output level The CX iR should be set to the correct level as required by the camcorder. The output level is attenuated in 1dB steps over a 32dB range.
Page 15 CXiR Receiver Checking the DC power status To check the status of the receiver’s DC power: • Press MENU. • Press a three times until BAtt the display shows: TxRx • Align the front of the Switch iR with the infra-red port on the receiver and press OK.
Page 16: Mounting Options
CXiR Receiver The maximum external DC supply must not exceed 18V. Exceeding this voltage will result in damage to the receiver. Audio Limited recommend the use of their regulated cables to prevent damage to the CX iR . Mounting options The CX iR can be supplied already fitted with the appropriate adapter for a specific camcorder.
Page 17: Technical Specification
CXiR Receiver Technical specification ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Frequency range 470MHz–1000MHz Number of frequencies 32 pre-programmed Switching bandwidth 24MHz Sensitivity -98dBm for 40dB SINAD 50Hz to 18kHz ±1dB Frequency response...
Page 18: Tx Blue Pocket Transmitter
CHAPTER CHAPTER TX Blue Pocket Transmitter The TX Blue transmitter is a small, lightweight, battery-powered pocket transmitter for use with a wide range of lapel microphones. Controls, displays, and connections ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...
Page 19: Setting Up The Tx Blue
TX Blue Pocket Transmitterr Setting up the TX Blue ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To set up the TX Blue in conjunction with a CX iR : •...
Page 20: Technical Specification
TX Blue Pocket Transmitter Connecting the antenna Connect the flexible antenna to the SMA connector. Connecting the audio input Connect the microphone or line-level input to the six-pin Lemo connector. Both positive and negative bias voltages are provided, enabling the majority of electret lavalier microphones to be used with the TX Blue.
Page 21: Hx Ir Hand-Held Transmitter
The HX iR is a multi-frequency UHF hand-held transmitter for use with the RMS 2020 receivers, or receivers from the Envoy Range. It is also compatible with receivers from the RMS 2000 range. It provides 32 switchable frequencies, and is configured entirely by infra-red control using the Switch iR .
Page 22: Hx Ir Hand-Held Transmitter
HXiR Hand-Held Transmitter Windshield Can be unscrewed to access the microphone capsule. Microphone capsule Any capsule from the Schoeps Colette range can be used with the HX iR transmitter. There are 18 different capsules available, ranging from a hyper-cardioid to an omni pattern.
Page 23: Setting Up The Hxir
HXiR Hand-Held Transmitter Setting up the HXiR ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To set up the HX iR : • Fit the battery. •...
Page 24 HXiR Hand Held HXiR Hand-Held Transmitter Transmitter • Align the front of the Switch iR with the infra-red port on the HX iR and press OK. The display shows the current FREQUENCY 854. 9 00 frequency; for example: To change the frequency: •...
Page 25 HXiR Hand Held HXiR Hand-Held Transmitter Transmitter The display will show the current AF LEVEL transmitter gain setting: To change the gain setting: • Press OK again. The display will flash the level setting. • Press a or v to step between gain settings 0-9 until the required gain setting is displayed.
Page 26: Infra-Red Disable
HXiR Hand Held HXiR Hand-Held Transmitter Transmitter • Align the front of the Switch iR with the infra-red port on the transmitter and press OK. If the command was received successfully the new setting will be displayed. For example: Otherwise the display will show: Error •...
Page 27: Fitting The Microphone Capsule
HXiR Hand Held HXiR Hand-Held Transmitter Transmitter Fitting the microphone capsule ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ The HX iR transmitter uses high quality interchangeable condensor capsules from the Schoeps Colette range.
Page 28: Technical Specification
HXiR Hand-Held Transmitter Technical specification ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Frequency range 470MHz–1000MHz Number of frequencies 32 pre-programmed Switching bandwidth 24MHz Output power 10mW nominal Gain control range...
Page 29: Mxir Receiver
CHAPTER MXiR Receiver The MX iR is a multi-frequency UHF non-diversity receiver, with an integral battery compartment for portable use with a mixer or camcorder. All settings can be read or changed via infra-red control using the Switch iR . Controls, displays, and connections ○...
Page 30: Setting Up The Mxir
MXiR Receiver Setting up the MXiR ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To set up the MX iR in conjunction with a HX iR or TX Blue transmitter: •...
Page 31 MXiR Receiver To change the MX iR frequency: • Press OK again. The display will alternately flash between frequency and channel number. For example: CHANNEL • Press a or v to scroll through the 32 frequencies read from the receiver until the required channel or frequency is displayed.
Page 32 MXiR Receiver To change the receiver output level: • Press the OK button. The AF level display will flash. • Press the a or v button to step between the available output level settings until the required output level is displayed. For example: AF LEVEL -15 dB...
Page 33: External Powering
MXiR Receiver If the associated transmitter is on while the DC status is being checked the display will alternate between the receiver’s DC status and the received transmitter status. For example: The transmitter status is shown as one of the following options: Option Description...
Page 34: Technical Specification
MXiR Receiver Technical specification ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Frequency range 470MHz–1000MHz Number of frequencies 32 pre-programmed Switching bandwidth 24MHz Sensitivity -98dBm for 40dB SINAD 50Hz to 18kHz ±1dB Frequency response...
Page 35: Aud Ir Infra-Red Controller
AudiR Infra-Red Controller This chapter describes Aud iR , an application for the Envoy Range, designed for use with any PalmOS compatible organiser such as the Palm Vx. In addition to all the functions provided by the Switch iR infra-red controller, Aud iR also provides many advanced features, such as a frequency scan.
Page 36: Aud Ir Infra-Red Controller
AudiR Infra-Red Controller The Status screen will then show the status information. For a receiver or transmitter this gives a model type, serial number, active channel, active frequency, PLL status, and battery voltage. In addition, for a receiver it shows the transmitter battery voltage, squelch status, signal strength, and attenuation: For a transmitter it also shows the microphone gain and...
Page 37 AudiR Infra-Red Controller Frequencies Displays a list of the frequencies and channel numbers available on the device being programmed, with the current frequency highlighted, and allows you to change the frequency: • Tap the frequency you want to use, and tap Update to update the transmitter or receiver.
Page 38 AudiR Infra-Red Controller In each case click the Update button to send the new settings to the device. Tx Off (transmitter only): Allows you to power off the transmitter. IR Off: Allows you to disable the infra-red receiver. Displays the following confirmation dialog box: •...
Page 39: Troubleshooting
CHAPTER Troubleshooting This chapter provides step-by-step troubleshooting procedures for any combination of Envoy and iR System products. Experience has shown that the majority of problems are due to bad batteries, faulty antennae, and faulty cables, as these items are most susceptible to damage. Please check these items first, and check that the LED indicators are correct, before proceeding further.
Page 40: Mxir
Troubleshooting • Ensure that the HX iR has been selected to the same frequency as the receiver. • If the LED is not illuminated, check that the internal battery is good. MXiR ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...
Page 41: Cable Wiring Diagrams
CHAPTER Cable wiring diagrams Receiver/RK 2 output cable (101-490) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ XLR 3-pin plug viewed from solder side Lemo 6-pin plug viewed from solder side Receiver/RK 2 output and mixer...
Page 42 Cable wiring diagrams Transmitter line/microphone input cable (900-018) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ XLR 3-pin socket viewed from solder side Lemo 6-pin plug viewed from solder side Headphone output cable (900-063) ○...
Page 43 Cable wiring diagrams Receiver/RK 2 output and Betacam power cable (900-101) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ XLR 3-pin plug viewed from solder side Voltage Regulator Lemo 6-pin plug...
Page 44 Cable wiring diagrams Microphone wiring for TX Blue ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Beyer MCE5 Sony ECM77, ECM55 inner screen n/c WHITE LIVE OUTER...
Page 45 Index Aud iR infra-red controller 7, 35 displaying screens 36 installing 35 running 35 cable wiring diagrams 41 CX iR diversity receiver 6, 11 checking DC power status 15 connecting the antennae 13 controls, displays, and connections 11 external powering 15 indicators 15 mounting into the camera 12 mounting options 16...
Page 46 Index HX iR hand-held transmitter ( continued ) technical specification 28 MX iR receiver 6, 29 checking power status 32 controls, displays, and connections 29 external powering 33 fitting the battery 30 headphone output level 32 indicators 33 selecting the frequency 30 setting the output level 31 technical specification 34 RK 2 minirack, cable wiring diagrams 41...