Electro-Voice R300 User manual

R300
UHF WIRELESS
USER GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Quick System Setup..................................................... 3
2. Detaile System Setup & Operation
1. Receiver..................................................................4
2. Han hel Transmitter.............................................7
3. Bo ypack Transmitter.............................................8
3. Gui elines For Best Performance................................9
4. Troubleshooting Gui e...............................................10
5. Technical Specifications..............................................11
6. Certifications............................................................... 12
7. Service an Warranty.................................................12
8. Components an Accessories.................................... 13
9. Appen ix A Compatible Channel Groups...................14
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Quick Set-up: Receiver
1. Do not connect the receiver to any other equipment yet!
2. Connect the two Antennas to the receiver.
3. Install the bla es into the power supply, plug it into the back of the receiver, an into an outlet.
4. Press the POWER switch. Display will light up.
5. Press an hol the ► button until CLEARSCAN scrolls across the screen.
6. When CLEARSCAN stops, the receiver will be set to the clearest channel.
7. Turn the receiver off an connect the mixer or other au io system to the receiver XLR Connector or
the ¼ inch Line Level Jack.
8. Set the au io mixer or other system input level to minimum.
9. Press the Power switch button in again.
Receive “Quick Set-up” is complete.
Quick set-up: Transmitter
1. With the Power switch on the transmitter OFF, install two fresh AA batteries into the transmitter.
2. Press the transmitter Power Switch until the isplay comes on.
3. Hol the transmitter with the EZsync Port facing the receiver, about a foot (30cm) away.
4. Press the SYNC Button on the receiver, SYNC will show in the isplay.
5. Once the channel is set in the transmitter, the isplay will switch to the main isplay an show RF
an Au io Levels.
T ansmitte “Quick Set-up” is complete.
Quick set-up: System Operation
1. Set the mixer/amp gain.
2. Talk or sing into the microphone or play the guitar at a normal volume. You shoul hear au io coming
out of the system.
3. You may have to a just the gain (via the control next to the connector on the receiver back panel) to
provi e the best input volume for your mixer/amp.
“Quick Set-up” is now complete. Please enjoy you R300 system.
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2) Detaile Component Descriptions
2.1) R300 Receiver
RECEIVER CONTROLS, CONNECTORS
1. Power ON/OFF
2. SYNC Data Transfer Button
3. Infrare EZsync Win ow
4. Graphical Display
a. Channel or Frequency Display
b. Diversity In icator
c. RF Strength Meter
. Au io Level Meter
e. Lock In icator
f. Squelch Level In icator
5. Scroll Down an Up (◄ an ► ) Control Buttons
6. SET Control Button
7. ClearScan Control (press an hol ► button)
8. TNC Antenna Input Connectors (2)
9. Balance Output Volume Control
10. XLR Balance Output Connector
11. ¼ Inch Unbalance Line Level Au io Output Connector
12. Unbalance Output Level Switch (-10 B or 0 B)
13. DC Power Connector (12V DC, 500mA)
14. Power Cor Retainer
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2.1) Receiver Setup & Operation
1. Place the receiver an antennas where there is a clear line of sight to the area where the transmitter
will be use . Rotate the antennas to separate them by 90 egrees.
2. Install the app op iate powe connection blades into the powe supply and connect the powe
supply cor to the receiver. Plug the power supply into an AC outlet. Push the power button to turn the
receiver on an confirm that it is on by checking the main isplay screen.
3. Manual Channel Change
a. The ◄ an ► buttons allow you to scroll through the Channels. When the Channel you
esire is isplaye , stop scrolling.
b. After 2 secon s the isplaye channel number will start to flash.
c. The number will stop flashing an the new channel is installe .
d. Turn on the transmitter an hol the EZsync port facing the receiver EZSync port, about a foot
(50cm) away.
e. Press the SYNC button on the receiver to transfer the channel information.
f. The receiver isplay SYNC until the ata is transferre , then return to the main screen.
g. The transmitter isplay screen will now show the new channel an frequency.
h. If the channel ata was not transferre to the transmitter after 5 secon s, the receiver will
isplay ERROR. Be certain that the transmitter is On an the EZsync port is facing the receiver an try
again.
i. If the ata still oes not transfer, try new batteries, or move the unit to a sha e area away
from irect sunlight before trying again.
4. Clea Scan: This feature automates the process of fin ing a clear channel.
a) To scan for the clearest channel in a group, press an hol ► until CLEARSCAN
appears in the isplay, then release the button.
b) When the scan is complete, the isplay will show the clearest available channel.
c) Use the SYNC button to transfer the new channel as in step 3.
5. During set up make sure the mixer or amplifier input use for the R300 is mute or turne own to a
minimum level.
6. Plug an au io cable (not supplie ) into the 3 pin XLR or ¼ inch output of the R300.
a. Note: The XLR connector is the preferre connection since the output is balance an will be
more immune to noise for longer runs of cable although either can be use with goo results. Set the
balance output level on the back panel to 12 o’clock (mi way in the range) to start an a just later if
necessary. If the ¼ inch unbalance output is use , start with a justment switch in the -10 B setting.
7. With the transmitter on, speak into the microphone or play the guitar. Turn up the level on the mixer or
amplifier until you are able to hear the esire signal. If no au io is present, repeat setup an refer to the
troubleshooting section.
Note: It may be necessary to a just the receiver output until the volume level from the wireless system
approximates the level of an equivalent wire microphone/instrument.
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8. DISPLAY The main isplay can be a juste to isplay the Channel number or the Frequency. Note: At
any time the item not selecte for the main isplay can be shown for 5 secon s by pushing the SET button once
a. Press an hol the SET button until DISPLY shows in the isplay.
b. Press SET an FREQUENCY or CHANNEL will flash in the isplay.
c. Press ◄ for FREQUENCY or ► for CHANNEL an press SET.
. Display will return to the main screen an the selecte item will be isplaye .
e. At any time the item not selecte for the main isplay can be shown for 5 secon s by pushing
the SET button once.
9. Change Lock-Out This feature can be useful when the receiver is in a location where unauthorize
personnel have access to the receiver. With the LOCK ON, the channel cannot be change an the wor
LOCK is isplaye when the ◄ or ► button is pushe .
a. Press an hol the SET button until DISPLY shows in the isplay.
b. Press ► to isplay LOCK
c. Press SET an ON or OFF will be isplaye to show the status of the lock-out.
d. Press ◄ to turn the LOCK ON or ► to turn the LOCK OFF an press SET.
e. Display will return to the main screen an pa lock symbol in the upper left of the isplay will
show the lock status.
10. Squelch Adjustment – The squelch setting can be use to maximize range or immunity to noise.
a. Turn the transmitter off.
b. Press an hol the SET button until DISPLY shows in the isplay.
c. Press ► two times to isplay SQELCH.
. Press SET an the squelch setting in the mi le right of the screen (SQ 10 B) will flash.
e. Press ◄ to ecrease the squelch setting or ► to increase it.
f. Press SET to enter the new setting an return to the main screen.
g. Turn on the transmitter an walk test the unit. Maximum squelch (50 B) maximizes noise immunity
but limits the range. Minimum squelch (5 B) will maximize the range but allow more noise to break
through the squelch. Neve leave the squelch set to 0dB except fo testing, white noise will be
constantly p esent on the audio outputs.
h. Repeat to fine tune squelch to the esire setting.
2.1.2 Receiver Main Operating Screen
Display:
1. RF Signal Meter
2. Au io Meter
3. Lock In icator
4. No Signal In icator
5. Channel Number (01 to 32) or Frequency
6. Squelch Setting
7. Antenna Diversity Status A or B antenna
Cont ols:
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1. Press ◄ or ► to change channels
2. Press an hol ► for 3 secon s starts ClearScan, CLEARSCAN scrolls across the isplay.
3. Press SET once to isplay FREQUENCY or CHANNEL, whichever is not showing
4. Press an hol SET for 3 secon s to access settings menu.
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2.2) Han hel Transmitter
HT-300 CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS
1) Microphone Element
2) Backlit LCD Display
a. Channel
b. Frequency
c. Battery Level
. Mute In icator
3) EZSync Infrare Port
4) Battery Cover – Screw type.
5) Battery Compartment – Two AA Batteries
6) On/Off/Mute button
2.2) Han hel Transmitter Setup & Operation
1. Inse t Batte ies.
1. Remove the battery compartment cover by unscrewing it completely. .
2. Insert two AA batteries as shown, sli ing one up into the housing to make
room for the other.
2. Turn the unit on by pressing an hol ing the on/off button for 3 secon s, an the isplay will light up.
3. If a new channel is esire , use EZsync as in Section 2.1 an close battery compartment.
4. Ve ify eception.
1. With the transmitter an receiver on a matching Channel, the main receiver
isplay shoul be in icating a RF signal on the bar graph.
2. Speak into the microphone an the Au io Meter bar graph shoul in icate
au io signal presence.
3. If the level meters o not show reception, make sure the channels are
matching an refer to the trouble shooting section.
5. Mute Function – press an hol on/off button for 2 secon s until MUTE appears in the LCD isplay an
soun mutes. Repeat to turn mute off.
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2.3) Bo ypack Transmitter
BP-300 CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS
1) Antenna – Flexible ¼ wave antenna
2) Power On/Off/Mute Button
3) TA4 Microphone Connector
4) On/Mute LED – Green when transmitter is on, Re when mute
5) LCD Display
a. Channel
b. Frequency
c. Battery Level
. Mute In icator
6) EZsync infrare win ow
7) Battery Compartment Latch – push own latch an sli e cover as shown.
8) Two AA Battery Compartment – follow polarity as marke
9) LAV/INS Gain Switch
2.3.1) Bo ypack Transmitter Setup & Operation
1. Inse t Batte ies.
1. Open the battery compartment by pressing in on the latch an sli ing the oor
own.
2. Insert two AA batteries with + an – as in icate .
3. Close the battery oor by pushing up.
2. Turn the unit on by pressing an hol ing the on/off button for 3 secon s, an the LCD isplay will light
up. If channel has not been set, set channel accor ing to 2.1.
3. Mic ophone/Guita Ope ation.
1. For Lapel an Hea worn Microphones the gain switch shoul be in the LAV
position.
2. For Guitar operation the gain switch shoul be in the INS position.
3. If lapel or hea worn microphones are too sensitive an the au io meter on
the receiver is reaching the peak, put the gain switch in INS to lower the gain.
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4. Mute Function – press an hol on/off button for 2 secon s until MUTE appears in the LCD isplay, On
LED turns re , an soun mutes. Repeat to turn mute off.
3) Gui elines an recommen ations for best performance.
Compatibility
The transmitter an receiver must be of the same frequency ban an set to the same channel in or er to
work together. The R300 is available in three frequency ban s, A, B an E (Europe only). The ban
information is available in the serial number label on the receiver, the serial number label on the han hel
transmitter, an on the back panel label on the bo ypack.
Using Multiple Wi eless Systems
If three or more R300 systems an /or other UHF/VHF wireless systems are being use in the same location,
proper frequency coor ination is necessary to avoi interference. Some channels in the R300 are esigne to
work together, see the channel maps in the back of the gui e for more information. Contact your ealer or
Electro-Voice for assistance if you are planning more systems or using the R300 with other wireless
equipment.
Multiple Systems and R300
The ClearScan function can be use to set up any two R300 systems. Just scan with the first unit, set the
transmitter to that clear channel an leave it on. Then scan the secon unit for another clear channel. If 3 or
more systems are use in the same room, put all of the channels in the same group as in icate by the
channel map on page XX.
Potential Sou ces of Inte fe ence
There are many potential sources of interference for your wireless system. Any electronic pro uct that
contains igital circuitry inclu ing igital signal processors (reverb/multi-effects units), electronic keyboar s,
igital lighting controllers, CD an DVD players, an computers, all emit RF energy that can a versely affect
the performance of your wireless system. It is always best to place the receiver as far away as possible from
these evices to minimize potential problems.
Analog an Digital Television stations can also interfere with your wireless system. The R300 is esigne to
operate over 16MHz of RF ban wi th, which covers 3 US TV stations. If two of the three stations are use in
your area, it will severely limit the number of systems that will operate together an you shoul be using a
ifferent ban .
Batte y Recommendations
Fresh AA alkaline batteries from a quality manufacturer will yiel the best performance from your R300
transmitters. If soun quality egra es uring use, it may be the result of a weakening battery.
Receive and Antenna Placement
Do not place the receiver near a large metal object or surface. Locate the receiver as close as possible to the
area where the transmitter will be use . I eally, position the receiver/antennas are within sight of the
transmitter. When using multiple systems, o not allow antennas to cross or touch each other.
T ansmitte and Antenna Distance
Keep all transmitters at least 3 meters (10ft) away from the receivers an antennas for best operation. If
possible, mount the receive antennas 3 meters (10ft) above the stage so transmitters can not come too close.
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