Audio Ltd. HX2040 User Manual

User Guide
The HX2040 is a multi-frequency UHF hand-held transmitter for use with all the receivers from
the RMS2040, RMS2020, and Envoy ranges. It is also compatible with the older RMS2000 range.
It provides 32 switchable frequencies, and is configured entirely by infra-red control using the supplied
Switch iR . The HX2040 can be used with a range of microphone capsules from the Schoeps™ Colette
series, and features a robust ergonomic design with a microphone suspension designed to minimise
handling noise.
Controls, displays,
and connections
Windshield
Can be unscrewed to access the microphone capsule.
Microphone capsule
Any capsule from the Schoeps™ Colette range can be used
with the HX2040 transmitter. There are 18 different capsules
available, ranging from a hyper-cardioid to an omni pattern.
Many of the capsules are available from Audio Limited.
Identification ring and button
The HX2040 is supplied with six colour identifying rings and
buttons to aid recognition in multi-channel use.
Anti-roll ring
An anti-roll ring is fitted to the windshield to prevent the
HX2040 from rolling when placed on a flat surface, such
as a table.
Infra-red port
Receives commands from and transmits status information
back to the SwitchiR infra-red controller.
On/Off button
Switches the transmitter on by pressing the button for one
second .
The HX2040 can be switched off by pressing and holding the
on/off button for 4 seconds, or by using the Switch iR , or by
briefly disconnecting the battery
On/Overload indicator
The ring above the battery compartment glows red while
the HX2040 is switched on, but will flash off to indicate an
overload if the microphone experiences a loud signal.
Battery compartment
Holds one AA 1.5V (LR6 type) alkaline battery.
Antenna
The transmitter antenna is integrated into the battery
compartment and therefore no external antenna is
required.
HX2040 hand-held transmitter
Windshield
Anti-roll ring
Microphone
capsule
Microphone
mount
Coloured
identification
ring
Infra-red
port
Transmitter
body
On/Off button
On/Overload
+
indicator
Battery
AA
compartment
with integral
antenna
Coloured
identification
button