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  • Page 1 Envoy User Guide...
  • Page 2 Audio Radio Microphone Systems are noted for their ease of use. If however you need advice or technical support at any time please contact Audio Ltd. All products come with free lifetime technical support, and we are also always pleased to help users of our equipment, whatever the application.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Audio Limited ................ 5 The Envoy Range ..............5 Diversity reception ............... 8 Selecting frequencies ............9 Switch iR Infra-Red Controller Controls ................10 Using Switch iR ..............11 Technical specification ............. 13 CX iR Diversity Receiver Controls, displays, and connections ....... 14 Setting up the CX iR ............
  • Page 4 Holding the HX iR ..............39 Technical specification ............. 40 MX iR Receiver Controls, displays, and connections ....... 42 Setting up the MX iR ............43 External powering .............. 48 Technical specification ............. 49 Aud iR Infra-Red Controller Installing Aud iR ..............50 Running Aud iR ..............

  • Page 5: Introduction

    This allows you to change settings, such as the frequency and audio level, and check the status of the units, such as the battery status and settings, even if they are not fully accessible,...
  • Page 6 Introduction HX iR Transmitters TX Blue Switch iR Envoy Envoy Receivers CX iR MX iR Camera...
  • Page 7 Introduction Infra-red control is provided in the Envoy Range of receivers, and in the HX iR hand-held transmitter. Switch iR The infra-red controller for the Envoy receivers and the HX iR transmitter. TX Blue A multi-frequency synthesised UHF pocket transmitter, for use on location with a range of microphones.

  • Page 8: 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 9: 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 10: Switch Ir Infra-Red Controller

    SwitchiR Infra-Red Controller The Switch iR is a compact custom-designed infra- red controller 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 convenient built-in 9V battery tester: Controls ○...

  • Page 11: Using Switchir

    ○ ○ Full instructions for using Switch iR with each of the products in the Envoy Range are given in the appropriate chapter of this guide. The following table summarises the Switch iR functions, and describes the additional functions included in...
  • Page 12 OK to transmit it to the unit. Press OK to read the receiver or transmitter audio level. Press OK again followed by a or v to select a new audio level and press OK to transmit it to the unit.

  • Page 13: Technical Specification

    SwitchiR Infra-red Controller Menu Description iR disable Press OK to disable the infra-red port on a transmitter or receiver until power is disconnected and reapplied. Press OK to turn a transmitter off. Not available for receivers. Technical specification ○ ○ ○...

  • Page 14: Cx Ir Diversity Receiver

    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 15: Setting Up The Cxir

    HX iR or TX Blue: • Fit the receiver into the camera. • Connect the RX1 and RX2 antennae. • Set the audio input selector switch to the appropriate position on the camcorder. • Select the operating frequency.
  • Page 16 CXiR Receiver • Check that one of the RX1 and RX2 indicators (yellow) is illuminated, and that the No Signal indicator (red) is not illuminated. These steps are explained below: Mounting the receiver into the camera To mount the CX iR receiver in the wireless microphone receiver slot on the camcorder: •...
  • Page 17 CXiR Receiver • Ensure the receiver has the correct interface connector for the camcorder you are using. • Fit the receiver assembly into the slot and press it gently into place until it is firmly seated. • Slide the cover plate into position and secure it into place with the screws provided.
  • Page 18 CXiR Receiver 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. For example: CHANNEL •...
  • Page 19 CXiR 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. The 0dB reference level is -25dBu. To check the CX iR output level: •...
  • Page 20 CXiR Receiver If the command was received correctly the new level will be displayed. For example: AF LEVEL -15 dB TxRx Otherwise the display will show: Error • Repeat the above steps if an error message is displayed, moving the Switch iR closer to the infra-red port.
  • Page 21 External powering A number of different cables and accessories are available from Audio Limited to allow the CX iR receiver to be externally powered. The maximum external DC supply must not exceed 18V. Exceeding this voltage will result in damage to the...
  • Page 22 CXiR 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. Alternatively it can be supplied with a Lemo adapter for...

  • Page 23: 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 24: Tx Blue Pocket Transmitter

    ○ ○ Top panel Audio input LF cut Gain Antenna Overload (red) Audio input Allows a microphone or line-level input to be connected. LF cut Gives approximately 6dB LF cut at 50Hz, to assist in the reduction of wind noise.

  • Page 25: Setting Up The Tx Blue

    TX Blue Pocket Transmitter F1/F2 Selects between the two banks of 16 frequencies; see Selecting the operating frequency , page 17. On/Off Switches the power on or off. The microphone connector includes a link which disconnects power when the Lemo plug is removed, in which case the switch can be left on.
  • Page 26 CX iR Receiver. External powering The transmitter can also be externally powered by a number of different cables available from Audio Limited. The external DC power must not exceed 12V or damage will occur. Selecting the operating frequency Select the operating frequency you want to use from the label on the side of the TX Blue.
  • Page 27 TX Blue. A number of different input cables are avilable from Audio Limited to allow dynamic, T-powered, and 48V phantom powered microphones to be used with the transmitter.

  • Page 28: Technical Specification

    TX Blue Pocket Transmitter Technical specification ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Frequency range 470MHz–1000MHz Frequency stability Better than ETS 300–422 Number of frequencies 32 pre-programmed Output power 50mW nominal...

  • Page 29: 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 fully 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 30 HXiR Hand-Held Transmitter Windshield Microphone capsule Coloured identification ring Transmitter body Infra-red port On button On/Overload indicator Battery compartment with integral antenna Coloured identification button...
  • Page 31 HXiR Hand-Held Transmitter Identification ring and button The HX iR is supplied with six colour identifying rings and buttons to aid recognition in multi-channel use. The ring is indented to prevent the HX iR 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 Switch iR infra-red controller.

  • Page 32: Setting Up The Hxir

    HXiR Hand-Held Transmitter Setting up the HXiR ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To set up the HX iR : • Fit the battery. •...
  • Page 33 HXiR Hand-Held Transmitter Switching on To switch on press and hold the grey On button below the infra-red port for one second until the ring above the battery compartment glows red. When not in use the power should be switched off using the Switch iR , as described below.
  • Page 34 HXiR Hand-Held Transmitter For example: CHANNEL • Press a or v to scroll through the 32 frequencies read from the transmitter until the desired frequency or channel is displayed. For example: CHANNEL • Point the Switch iR at the infra-red port on the HX iR and press OK.
  • Page 35 HXiR Hand-Held Transmitter The display will indicate: AF LEVEL TxRx • Align the front of the Switch iR with the infra-red port of the HX iR and press OK. The display will show the current AF LEVEL transmitter gain setting: To change the gain setting: •...
  • Page 36 HXiR Hand-Held Transmitter Setting the low frequency cut filter The LF cut filter gives an approximately 10dB cut at 50Hz to reduce handling and wind noise. To check the status of the low frequency cut filter: • Press MENU • Press a twice until the LF Cut display shows: •...
  • Page 37 HXiR Hand-Held Transmitter Otherwise the display will show: Error • Repeat the previous steps if an error message is displayed, moving the Switch iR closer to the infra-red port. To check the battery status • Press MENU. • Press a three times until BAtt the display shows: TxRx...

  • Page 38: Fitting The Microphone Capsule

    HXiR Hand-Held Transmitter The display Ir ? dISABLE will show: TxRx TxRx • Align the front of the Switch iR with the infra-red port on the transmitter and press OK. If the command was received Ir OFF successfully the display will show: Note: Once the infra-red port has been disabled, any subsequent interrogation of the transmitter will give an Error display;...

  • Page 39: Holding The Hxir

    The frequency, gain, and LF status setting will be retained even if the battery is removed from the transmitter. An external foam windshield is available from Audio Limited.

  • Page 40: 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 41 HXiR Hand-Held Transmitter Compliant to ETS 300422 EN 300445(CE) 0885...

  • Page 42: Mxir Receiver

    Audio output On/Off Antenna Infra-red port Audio output Provides balanced microphone level and adjustable headphone outputs. On/Off Switches the power on or off. The output cable includes a link which disconnects power when the Lemo plug is removed, in which case the switch can be left on.

  • Page 43: Setting Up The Mxir

    To set up the MX iR in conjunction with a HX iR or TX Blue transmitter: • Fit the battery, or connect the unit to external power. • Connect the antenna. • Connect the audio output cable. • Switch on. • Set the transmitter and receiver to the same operating frequency.
  • Page 44 MXiR Receiver • Check that the No Signal indicator is not illuminated, and that the Low Battery indicator is not illuminated red or green. These steps are explained below: Fitting the battery To open the battery compartment, press the release buttons at each end of the base of the unit and pull out the battery tray.
  • Page 45 MXiR Receiver The Switch iR will display the FREQUENCY 854. 9 00 receiver frequency; for example: 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 46 MXiR Receiver Setting the output level The MX iR should be set to the correct level as required by the other equipment. The output level can be attenuated in 1dB steps over a 32dB range. The 0dB reference level is -25dBu. To check the MX iR output level: •...
  • Page 47 MXiR Receiver If the command was received correctly the new level will be displayed. For example: AF LEVEL -15 dB TxRx Otherwise the display will show: Error • Repeat the above steps if an error message is displayed, moving the Switch iR closer to the infra-red port.

  • Page 48: External Powering

    ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ A number of different cables and accessories are available from Audio Limited to allow the MX iR receiver to be externally powered, and also to allow the receiver to be interfaced with various devices.

  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 Palm OS 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 51: Running Audir

    AudiR Infra-Red Controller Running AudiR ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • Tap the Aud iR icon in the Applications Launcher: The Aud iR Status screen will be displayed: •...
  • Page 52 AudiR Infra-Red Controller 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 LF cut status: • Tap the > to the right of the Active Freq, AF Atten, or Mic Gain lines as a shortcut for displaying the Frequencies or Edit screen.
  • Page 53 AudiR Infra-Red Controller • Tap the Get Data button to read the settings from the transmitter or receiver. 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: •...
  • Page 54 AudiR Infra-Red Controller Edit Provides miscellaneous settings, depending on the device: User Notes: Allows you to enter a 16-character user ID, which will be stored in the device for future reference. Only numeric user IDs can be displayed using the Switch iR User Id function.
  • Page 55 AudiR Infra-Red Controller IR Off: Allows you to disable the infra-red receiver. Displays the following confirmation dialog box: • Tap the Yes button to disable the iR communications or the No button to cancel. Once the infra-red has been disabled any further use of the Switch iR will result in an error message.
  • Page 56 AudiR Infra-Red Controller Scan Plots a frequency scan to allow you to evaluate the amount of interference on the chosen frequency:...

  • Page 57: 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 58 • Check the microphone on the transmitter. • Check the output cable. • Check the mixer/recorder settings. Fault: Noise on audio • Check that the input and output cable connectors are latched in position. • Check for a break or loose connection on the microphone cable.
  • Page 59 • If several systems are being used simultaneously, ensure that the frequency combination has been chosen for intermodulation-free performance. If the units are still not functioning correctly, please contact your local distributor or Audio Ltd for further assistance.
  • Page 60 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...
  • Page 61 Cable wiring diagrams Receiver/RK 2 output and mixer power cable (900-017) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ XLR 3-pin plug viewed from solder side Lemo 6-pin plug Hirose 4-pin plug viewed from...
  • Page 62 Cable wiring diagrams Headphone output cable (900-063) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 0.25" stereo jack socket Lemo 6-pin plug viewed from solder side Receiver/RK 2 output and Betacam power cable (900-101) ○...
  • Page 63 Cable wiring diagrams Receiver output regulated DC and 30dB pad for Betacam (900-140) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ XLR 3-pin plug viewed from solder side Regulated 30dB Lemo 6-pin plug...
  • Page 64 Cable wiring diagrams Microphone wiring for TX Blue ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Beyer MCE5 Sony ECM77, ECM55 inner screen n/c WHITE LIVE OUTER...

  • Page 65: Index

    Index Aud iR infra-red controller 8, 50 installing 50 running 51 selecting a screen 52 cable wiring diagrams 60 CX iR diversity receiver 7, 14 checking DC power status 20 connecting the antennae 17 controls, displays, and connections 14 external powering 21 indicators 21 mounting into the camera 16 mounting options 22...
  • Page 66 Index frequencies, selecting 9 HX iR hand-held transmitter 7, 29 checking battery status 37 fitting the battery 32 fitting the microphone capsule 38 infra-red disable 37 selecting the operating frequency 33 setting the gain 34 setting the low frequency cut filter 36 switching on 33 technical specification 40 MX iR receiver 7, 42...
  • Page 67 Switch iR 13 TX Blue pocket transmitter 28 troubleshooting 57 TX Blue pocket transmitter 7, 24 connecting the antenna 27 connecting the audio input 27 controls, displays, and connections 24 external powering 26 fitting the battery 26 selecting the operating frequency 26...
  • Page 68 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Manufacturer: Audio Ltd Audio House Progress Road High Wycombe HP12 4JD U.K. Product/Apparatus: Hand held radio microphone transmitter HX iR Type Number: Variants include: None Declaration I declare that above product conforms to all the applicable...
  • Page 69 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Manufacturer: Audio Ltd Audio House Progress Road High Wycombe HP12 4JD U.K. Product/Apparatus: Pocket radio microphone transmitter Type Number: TX2020 Variants include: TXBlue Declaration I declare that above product conforms to all the applicable...

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