Revolabs 03-HDEXEC4EU Operating instructions

REVOLABS EXECUTIVE HD™
Wireless Microphone System
Models: 01-HDEXEC, 01-HDEXEC4, 03-HDEXECEU and 03-HDEXEC4EU
Installation and Operation Guide

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reproduced in any form or by any means without express written permission from
Revolabs, Inc. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
R e v o l a b s E x e c u t i v e HD™M a n u a l
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Contents
Safety and General Information....................................................................................................................1
FCC Notice to Users.................................................................................................................................1
IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement .....1
Professional Installation Recommended..................................................................................................1
Industry Canada Notice to Users..............................................................................................................1
Restricted use with certain medical devices.............................................................................................1
Export Law Assurances............................................................................................................................2
European Compliance..............................................................................................................................2
Standards to which Conformity is declared:.............................................................................................2
WEEE Notification: ...................................................................................................................................2
2003/11/EC & 2002/95/EC ―RoHS Compliance Directive‖: ......................................................................2
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................3
System Components ................................................................................................................................3
Installing the Revolabs Executive HD ™ Base Station .................................................................................4
Controls and Connections: .......................................................................................................................5
Configuring the Executive HDTM Base Station..............................................................................................6
Using Multiple Revolabs Executive HDTM Systems Together ..................................................................6
Using the Rear Panel Configuration DIP Switches ..................................................................................9
Using the Revolabs HD Control Panel Software......................................................................................9
Using the Serial Control Processor (RS-232 or IP)................................................................................15
Using the Base Station Front Panel Display...........................................................................................21
Revolabs HD Microphones and HD Microphone Adapters.........................................................................21
Using the HD Wearable Wireless Microphones .....................................................................................22
Using the HD Omni-Directional Tabletop Wireless Boundary Microphones ..........................................23
Using the HD Directional Tabletop Wireless Boundary Microphones....................................................24
Using the HD XLR Microphone Wireless Adapter..................................................................................25
Using the HD Wireless Adapter for Countryman Microphone................................................................27
Pairing Wireless Microphones to Base Station.......................................................................................28
Revolabs Executive HD Charger Base.......................................................................................................29
Power Module.........................................................................................................................................29
Charging the Microphone Batteries........................................................................................................29
Updating the Revolabs HDTM Firmware......................................................................................................30
Revolabs Executive HD ™ Indicator LEDs .................................................................................................32
Warranty......................................................................................................................................................33
Specifications..............................................................................................................................................34

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Safety and General Information
Please read the following information to ensure safe and efficient use of your Revolabs system.
FCC User Information
FCC Registration Number: 0014898290
FCC ID: T5V01HDEXEC Revolabs Executive HD™Base Station
FCC ID: T5V01HDEXEMIC Revolabs Executive HD ™Microphone
FCC Notice to Users
Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the equipment in any way. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by Revolabs, Inc. could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation
Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment.
Professional Installation Recommended
This product should be professionally installed.
Industry Canada Notice to Users
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device
IC: 6455A-01HDEXEC Revolabs Executive HD™ Base Station
IC: 6455A-01HDEXEMIC Revolabs Executive HD ™Microphone
Restricted use with certain medical devices
Hearing Aids
Some devices may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult
with your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is
adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

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Export Law Assurances
This product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of America and Canada. The
Governments of the United States of America and Canada may restrict the exportation or re-exportation of this
product to certain destinations. For further information contact the U.S. Department of Commerce or the
Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. The use of wireless devices and their
accessories may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. Always obey the laws and regulations on the use
of these products.
01-HDEXEC and 01-HDEXEC4 (4 & 8 channel systems respectively) North
America UPCS Usage Restriction
Due to the UPCS frequencies used, this product is licensed for operation only in the United States of America
and Canada.
03-HDEXECEU and 03-HDEXEC4EU (4 & 8 channel systems respectively)
European Union Usage Restriction
Due to the DECT frequencies used, this product is licensed for operation only in the European Union
countries.
European Compliance
This equipment has been approved in accordance with Council Directive 1999/5/EC ―Radio Equipment and
telecommunications Equipment.
Conformity of the Equipment with the guidelines below is attested by the CE mark.
Model Numbers:
03-HDEXEC4EU-NM
Executive HD System, 4-Channel, w/o mics
03-HDEXECEU-NM
Executive HD System 8-Channel, w/o mics
03-HDEXEMICEU-11
HD Microphone, RF-Armor™ Wearable*
03-HDTBLMICEU-OM-11
HD Microphone, RF-Armor™ Tabletop, Omni-directional*
03-HDTBLMICEU-DR-11
HD Microphone, RF-Armor™ Tabletop, Uni-directional*
03-HDXLRMICEU-11
HD Microphone, Dynamic XLR Wireless Adapter for Handheld*
03-HDCOMANEU-11
HD Microphone, Countryman Wireless Adapter
Standards to which Conformity is declared:
RF ETSI EN 301 406 V 1.4.1 03/2001
EMC ETSI EN 301 489-6 v1.2.1 (2002-04)
WEEE Notification:
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive (2002/96/EC) is intended to promote
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and their components at end of life.
2003/11/EC & 2002/95/EC “RoHS Compliance Directive”:
The products referenced herein are in compliance with the EU directive 2003/11/EC and EU directive
2002/95/EC.

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Revolabs digital wireless microphone system! This
system utilizes 1.9 GHz DECT technology, and high band-width audio from multiple
wireless microphones, enabling clear, reliable, un-tethered communications in recording,
audio/video conferencing, speech recognition, VOIP communications, sound re-
enforcement as well as many other environments requiring clear audio capture.
The Revolabs Executive HD ™Wireless Microphone System has 20k Hz audio performance,
maximum microphone density and user interface/control including an Ethernet interface.
The Executive HD system is a unique marriage of innovative technology and ergonomic
design, employing Multi-Carrier Time Division Multiple Access and Time Division Duplex
(MC/TDMA/TDD) radio transmissions both to and from the microphone.
This technology allows the microphones to co-exist with other wireless products operating
at different frequencies such as wireless LANs (802.11b&g), and includes digital encryption
technology to ensure secure communications.
System Components
Depending on which system you’ve purchased, your Revolabs Executive HD ™ System
packages contain the following:
Rack mountable 4 or 8 channel Base Station
Microphone Charger Base
HD wireless microphones, (earpieces and lanyards with wearable microphone only).
The Base Station houses the processor and one end of the wireless connection. It features
either two (4 Mic system) or four (8 Mic system) diversity antennae and offers individual
line-level or mic-level audio in/out for each microphone channel. This allows for external
audio processing such as:

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Mixing
Acoustic echo cancellation (AEC)
Feedback elimination
Level control
Equalization
Noise cancellation
The system is designed to optimize audio capture/reproduction by providing:
Consistent audio input from all participants
Minimum room noise
Mute control
Wireless encryption
Automatic channel selection
Full duplex audio.
The Charger Base stores and charges the wireless microphones when not in use. The
Charger Base also serves as a programming station for the microphones, should firmware
updates to the microphones be required.
Installing the Revolabs Executive HD ™ Base Station
The Revolabs Executive HD ™Base Station, shown below in front and rear panel views,
manages wireless audio signal processing, pairing, and muting between the Revolabs
microphones and the Base Station.
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Rear View
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Controls and Connections:
1. Channel LED indicators: Displays microphone mute and pairing states.
2. Diversity Antenna: One or two sets (4 channel or 8 channel).
3. Pairing Push Buttons: For pairing microphones to Base Station.
4. Two Line LCD Display for front panel operation, command and control.
5. Navigation Buttons for menus on front panel LCD interface. (see Section Using the Base Station Front
Panel Display )
6. On/Off Switch: Powers up unit.
7. Power In Receptacle (100-240 VAC).
8. Ethernet Port
9. System Reset Button
10. Mini-Phoenix Connector: Multiple Base Station (BUS) synchronization connection.
11. RS-232 Serial Interface, DB9 (see Section Using the Serial Control Processor (RS232 or IP)
12. Base station status LED‘s (see Section Revolabs Executive HD ™ Indicator LEDs)
13. Configuration DIP Switches (see Section Using the Rear Panel Configuration DIP switches)
14. Mini-Phoenix Connectors: Balanced Audio in and out connections (4 or 8 channels, in and out).
The Revolabs Executive HD ™ Base Station is designed to be installed into a standard 19‖ AV rack
using the attached rack ears.
To Install the Base Station:
1. Plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet.
2. Turn the fuse-protected power switch on the back panel to ―RESET‖.
The LCD on the front panel will illuminate.
3. Attach the diversity antennas (2 or 4 SMA female connectors).

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Revolabs Executive HD™Audio Connections
There are (8) 3.5mm mini-Phoenix inputs and (8) 3.5mm mini-Phoenix outputs on the back panel of
the unit (four on the 4-channel system) providing access to each channel‘s audio signal.
The provided mini-Phoenix connectors are designed for easy wiring. The three terminals (from left to
right) correspond to positive +, negative -, and shielded ground .
To connect audio In/Out on the Base Station
1. Use the screws on top of the connector to first loosen the terminals.
2. Insert an appropriate 3 conductor cable (3 separate conductors, or 2 conductors and shield) into
the terminals.
3. Tighten the screw to secure the cable.
4. Push the connector onto the pins centered under the desired input or output port until firmly
secured.
The microphone output connectors need to be attached to the line-level (0dBu) input connectors of
an audio mixer. PHANTOM POWER MUST BE OFF. PHANTOM MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
BASE STATION.
The Base Station input connectors (also 0dBu) may then be attached to mixer channel outputs.
Because the system is full-duplex, the input connections provide the ability to hear program audio
using a 2.5mm earpiece attached to the microphone (supplied with the wearable microphone).
Depending on the application, it is possible to feed a single mixed channel back to all earpieces or,
alternatively, each user can receive a separate and unique channel. This would allow for translation,
personal hearing assistance or other services to be incorporated into an application.
Configuring the Executive HDTM Base Station
Each Revolabs Executive HDTM Base Station must be configured properly prior to use. Accurate
configuration is dependent on several variables such as:
1. How many Executive HDTM systems are being used together in proximity?
2. What type of 3rd party mute control is being used?
3. How large is the room?
4. Is Line Level or Mic Level signal required?
5. How do the mic mutes need to function?
Once these questions are answered, accurate configuration of the Executive HD base can be
achieved using a combination of the following methods.
Using Multiple Revolabs Executive HDTM Systems Together
Note: The Executive HD System is not compatible with the Solo Systems. The HD and Solo
Wireless Microphones and Charger Bases are not interchangeable. The Systems cannot be cabled
together; therefore they should not be installed within the same area as it will result in interference.
Please contact [email protected] for design recommendations.

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If more than one Revolabs Executive HD ™ Base Station is used in an area, each unit needs to be
interconnected with a synchronization (BUS) cable using a standard 3.5mm mini-Phoenix connector
and any 26AWG or better shielded cable. The maximum distance from the Primary unit to any
Secondary device must not exceed 300‘ (100 meters). In addition, DIP switch #1 needs to be
adjusted on one or more of the units to represent the ‗Primary‘and ‗Secondary‘devices.
The three terminals of the BUS connector should be wired in parallel via either a daisy chain
connection or terminal block split. The three contacts of the phoenix connector are as follows from left
to right.
1. Sync
2. Master Mute
3. Ground
Set one Base Station as the Primary device by putting DIP switch #1 to the ‗Off‘ position. The other
units must be set as Secondary devices by putting DIP switch #1 to the ‗On‘ position. In this
configuration, the Primary device manages the entire system, distributing microphone transmission
across available channels to maintain frequency integrity, and coordinating system muting.
Primary (DIP switch 1, Off –default): This designates the Base Station as the master control unit.
Secondary (DIP switch 1, On): Additional base stations to be used in the same area must be
connected via the BUS and be set to REMOTE mode to ensure synchronization of timing clocks
between bases in order to prevent interference.
Note: Whenever a DIP switch is toggled, the base unit should be reset, or the power should be
cycled for the switch setting to be registered.
Warning: The switch must be in the „Primary‟ position for a single Base Station system, which is the
factory default setting. Microphones will not function if the switch is in the „Secondary‟ position and no
„Bus‟ cable is connected.
The maximum number of microphone channels within a 100‘ (30 meter) radius in North America is 16
channels (High Definition mode) or 32 channels (Max Density mode). The maximum number of
channels within a 100‘ (30 meter) radius for an EU frequency system is 24 channels (High Definition
mode) or 40 channels (Max Density mode). (See Section Using the Revolabs HD Control Panel
Software)
Note: Using Revolabs Executive HD systems in the same area(s) without the bases connected via
the BUS will result in interference
Warning: Using the maximum number of Revolabs HD Microphones in a given will occupy
100% of the available RF bandwidth. Any other wireless device operating in the same
frequency could cause significant interference with the Revolabs HD Microphones. It is
Primary (DIP#1 –off)
Secondary (DIP#1 –on)
Secondary (DIP#1 –on)
3-wire BUS cable

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recommended that no other DECT or DECT 6.0 products be used within operational range of
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off
Using the Rear Panel Configuration DIP Switches
1 –Operation Mode - Primary (off)/Secondary (on)
Used when connecting several base stations together for operation in the same area.
One system must be set to ‗Primary‘, and all others must be set to ‗Secondary‘.
2 - future use
3 - future use
4 –Audio Output Level - Line (off)/Mic (on)
This controls the output audio level on all audio output connectors. Line level audio out
(default) refers to an output signal voltage of ~0 dBu, and a Mic Level output signal level
is ~-40 dBu.
5 - future use
6 - future use
7 - future use
8 - future use
Using the Revolabs HD Control Panel Software
A software program with graphical user interface is available for accessing control settings and real-
time status of Revolabs Executive HD Microphone Systems. A detailed description of how to use this
tool is described below.
1. Download the Revolabs HD Control Panel software from www.revolabs.com and install onto a
PC.
2. Connect the PC to the same network as the Base Station via either an Ethernet Crossover
Cable, or network switch.
3. If no DHCP server is present, set the fixed IP on the PC to a similar IP address as the one
displayed on the Base Station front panel display by changing the last bank of numbers in the
IP address. (192.169.1.xxx)
4. Launch the Revolabs HD Control Panel program.
5. Select ‗Scan Network‘ from the ‗System‘ menu or hit the F5 key, and the HD Control Panel will
automatically find and display any Revolabs Executive HD base stations visible on the network
(the program cannot see through firewalls, etc.).
6. Select the devices needing to be configured and click ‗OK‘
Revolabs HD Gold Control Panel
Each Revolabs Executive HD Base Station comes standard with the HD Control Panel which
includes a limited group of controls and features. The Revolabs HD Gold Control Panel requires a 16
digit ‗unlock code‘ to access the additional features and functionality for each Executive HD Base
Station. The HD System MAC address shown on the front LED panel of the Base Station is required
to receive the unlock code. Each unlock code is tied directly to a specific MAC address and
therefore, a specific system. The HD Gold Control Panel unlock code is available by purchasing a
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system. The Revolabs HD Control Panel can operate with either a locked or unlocked Executive HD
Base Station. When the HD Control panel is connected to an unlocked Executive HD Base Station,
the Gold features will then appear on the screen and be controllable by the user. All features
mentioned below with a ‗*‘ after them are only part of the HD Gold Control Panel.
Configuration Settings
The Revolabs HD Control Panel controls all of the Executive HD Base Station configuration settings.
Some, but not all, of the configuration settings can also be controlled from the Base Station front
panel display. All configuration settings are located either in the ‗Config‘ tab of the device window or
on the HD Control Panel menus.
File –Record Events:
The ‗Record Events‘ option of the ‗File‘ menu will record the activity of the Base Station and
microphone chipsets. This file can only be read by Revolabs technical support. This feature should
not be used without the recommendation and support of a Revolabs engineer.
System - Scan Network:
The ‗Scan Network‘ option of the ‗System‘ menu will search the connected Ethernet network for all
connected HD Base Stations. A pop-up ‗Equipment List‘ will show all discovered devices and allow
the connection to the selected Base Station(s). Once connected to a Base Station, the HD Control
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Note: If the „Equipment List‟ does not appear after a network scan has been performed, no devices
or network connections were found or the connection is not configured correctly.
System - Set Box Name:
A Box Name may be assigned as a Network ID for each device. This name will be displayed both on
the front screen of the Base Station along with the IP address and on the device tab in the HD
Control Panel Software. The Box Name can be set by selecting ‗Set Name‘ from the ‗System‘ menu.
The corresponding pop-up will show the current box name which can be changed. The default box
name is the device IP address.
System - Set Telnet Password:
A Telnet Password may be assigned for logging into a Base Station. Once a Telnet Password is
assigned, it must be entered to communicate with the Base Station over Ethernet via the HD Control
Panel Software. The Telnet Password can be set by selecting ‗Set Password‘ from the ‗System‘
menu. The corresponding pop-up will show if a password has been set and will allow the password to
be changed. There is no default password set.
System - Set IP Configuration:
If the Executive HD Base Station is set to DHCP mode and no DHCP server is found, the Base
Station will auto-populate its own IP address and display it on the front panel display. This automatic
IP address will change every time the Base Station is rebooted for as long as DHCP is enabled.
If no DHCP server is available, or if a fixed IP is desired, the DHCP option can be switched off and a
fixed IP can be assigned to the Base Station. The IP Configuration can be set by selecting ‗Set IP
Config‘ from the ‗System‘ menu. The corresponding pop-up will show the current IP configuration and
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Note: Changes to the IP Configuration will take place once the Base Station‟s power is cycled.
System –Enable Gold:
Each Executive HD Base Station has two sets of features. There are the standard features that are
included with the system and the Gold features that require a 16 digit unlock code to enable the
addition Gold features. You can use the unlock code to enable the Gold features by select ‗Enable
Gold‘ from the ‗System‘ menu.
Note: An unlock code can be requested by providing the system MAC address shown on the front
LED panel and the necessary purchase information through www.revolabs.com
Firmware - Update Firmware:
Executive HD Systems are field upgradable for the firmware portion of the Base Station and
Microphones. The firmware must be sent to the Base station and Microphones separately using the
HD Control Panel program. (See Updating the Revolabs HD Firmware for more information)
Tools –Express Pair:
The ―Express Pair‖ tool allows all of the HD microphones, in an Executive HD System, to be paired
simultaneously via the HD Control Panel. Selecting ―Express Pair‖, while connected to an Executive
HD Base Station via Ethernet, and an Executive HD Charger Base via USB, will pair the microphones
in the connected Charger Base to the selected Base Station. A notification will appear at the end of
the process to confirm pairing success.
Note: A 4-channel Charger must be used with a 4-channel Base Station and an 8-channel Charger
must be used with a 8-channel Base Station for an express pair to be successful.
Config - Serial Control Processor:
The Serial Control Processor allows the use of third party control system or DSP to monitor and/or
control the Executive HD Base Station and Microphones. (See Using the Serial Control Processor)
Config - Audio Mode:
There are two audio modes to choose from when using an Executive HD System. ‗High Definition‘
mode (default) which provides 50Hz-20KHz audio, and ‗Max Density‘ mode which provides 50Hz-
12KHz audio. While ‗High Definition‘ mode provides the highest audio bandwidth, ‗Max Density‘ mode
provides the ability to use more mics in a given area.
Note: A change to the Base Station Audio Mode will result in an automatic system reboot.

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Config - Low Pass Filter:
Each Executive HD Audio Mode is set by default to use a predetermined Low Pass Filter (LPF) to
optimize the microphone performance. This LPF can be deactivated in each mode to allow the
maximum available audio bandwidth to pass. In ‗High Definition‘ mode the LPF is set to 15KHz and in
‗Max Density‘ mode the LPF is set to 8KHz.
Config –Mic Pop-Ups:*
The user can choose to have Pop-Up notifications inform them of when a microphone is out of range.
Config –Mics Unmuted at Startup:*
By default the mics go into a muted state when they are removed from the charger. This is done to
prevent handling noise as the microphone is placed into position. By selecting ‗Mics Unmuted at
Startup‘, the mics will go into a unmuted state when removed from the charger.
Config - Table Top Master Mute:
The Executive HD System provides two options for microphone mute performance. The default
option allows each microphone to have its own individual mute capabilities as well as a Master Mute
function that will lock all mics into a muted state until the function is disabled. The Master Mute can
only be triggered by a control system via RS-232 or Ethernet.
The second option allows all tabletop microphones to act as a Master Mute, leaving only the
Wearable microphones and XLR adapters with individual mute capabilities. Muting any table top style
microphone will cause all microphones in the system to mute until another tabletop microphone mute
button is pressed. Un-muting a tabletop microphone will cause all tabletop microphones to un-mute
and will return all Wearable microphones and XLR adapters to their previous state of individual mute
capability. The ‗Tabletop Master Mute‘ mode can be activated by selecting the option in the ‗config‘
tab of the device window.
Note: When a Master mute is enabled either through the control system or by using Tabletop Master
Mute mode, all Base Stations connected with a bus cable will be affected. You can eliminate the
Master Mute communication between Base Stations by not terminating pin 2 on the bus connector.
Config - Transmit Power:
The Transmit Power of the Base Station can be adjusted to help reduce the operational radius of a
Executive HD System in order to prevent interference from other Revolabs products, or from other
devices operating in the same frequency. The options for transmit power are ‗0-7‘ with ‗0‘
representing the lowest power and ‗7‘ representing the highest power. This configuration setting can
also be controlled using the Base Station front panel display. The default Transmit Power is 4.
Config - Box Address:
Each Executive HD Base Station must be assigned a unique Box Address when Master Mute or
Tabletop Master Mute is being used, and multiple Base Stations are connected with a BUS cable.
The options for Box Address are ‗0-7‘ with ‗0‘ being the default.
Note: The Master Mute function will not propagate to the entire HD System if each connected Base
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Config - Lock Front Panel Display:
The Front Panel display can be locked to keep the front panel controls from changing any
configuration settings. The ‗Lock Front Panel‘ mode can be activated by selecting the option in the
‗config‘ tab of the device window.
Config - Base Station Operation Mode:
This displays the current state of DIP switch #1 located on the rear panel of the Base Station. It will
display either ‗Primary‘ or ‗Secondary‘ mode.
Status Monitoring
The Revolabs HD Control Panel monitors the Executive HD Base Station and Microphones. All status
monitoring is located in the ‗Monitor‘ tab of the device window.
Monitor –Microphone Lock:*
Each microphone has individual lock capabilities. By turning on the lock for a specific microphone, the
microphone mute button will deactivate leaving the user without the ability to individually control the
microphones mute status at the microphone. However, the HD Control Panel Software, as well as
any connected Serial Control Processor, will still have the ability to control and monitor all locked
microphones.
Note: A microphone lock is stored in the Base Station. If a new microphone is paired to a locked
channel, that microphone will then be locked as well. The same goes for a locked microphone that is
paired to an unlocked channel, that microphone will then be unlocked.
Monitor –Microphone Mute:*
Each microphone has individual mute capabilities. The HD Control Panel Software provides the user
the ability to mute and unmute a microphone from their PC. These mute controls will always remain
synchronized to the actual state of the microphone. If the microphone state is changed through
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Monitor –Microphone Gain:*
Each microphone has an individual gain fader. This fader provides +/- 10dB of gain in 5dB
increments. The microphone gains are stored in the Base Station and will be applied to any
microphone paired to that channel.
Monitor - Microphone Status:*
This provides the current status for the microphone paired to each channel. The status can read any
of the following states:
Monitor - Microphone Type:
This provides the current type for the microphone that is paired to each channel.
Monitor - Microphone Version:
This provides the current firmware version for the microphone that is paired to each channel.
Note: The microphone version must match the Base version for the system to function properly.
Monitor - Microphone Battery:
This provides the current battery level for the microphone that is paired to each channel and active.
The value changes in 12.6% increments and represents the bottom of the range the battery is in.
Therefore a value of 87% means that the battery level is between 87%-100%.
Monitor –Base Version:
This window provides the current firmware versions found in the Base Station.
Monitor –Status Log:
This window provides any activity status between the HD Control Panel and either the Base Station,
or the Charger Base during the ‗Update Firmware‘ and ‗Express Pair‘ functions.
Using the Serial Control Processor (RS-232 or IP)
The Serial Control Processor allows the use of a third party control system or DSP to monitor and/or
control the Executive HD Base Station and Microphones. The Executive HD Base Station must be
configured for the correct ―Serial Control Processor‖ using the Revolabs HD Control Panel software.
DB9 Pin-out:
Pin 2 = Rx
Pin 3 = Tx
Pin 5 = GND
Pin 7 = RTS
Pin 8 = CTS
OFF
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Microphone is has been turned off
ON
=
Microphone is on and operational
CHRG
=
Microphone is in the Charging Base
OUT
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Microphone is out of range and cannot communicate

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Using the Executive HD Base Station with a Control System
The Executive HD Base Station is capable of being monitored and controlled via any serial capable
control system. The only logic communication that takes place between multiple Base Stations, via
the ‗BUS‘cable, is ―Master Mute‖ status. Therefore, each Base Station requires its own serial
connection to the control system in order to communicate. The ―Control System‖ option must be
selected, under the ―External Control Processor‖ drop down menu, in the Executive HD Control Panel
software, in order for this configuration to function properly. You must also set the RS-232 or Network
settings of the Base Station to match the communication settings of the control system.
When using a control system, the microphone mutes can be configured to ―int. mute‖, which mutes
the microphone audio inside of the base station, or ―ext. mute‖, which allows the control system to
choose another location for the mute to take place. When ―ext. mute‖ is selected, the microphones
will always pass audio no matter their mute state.
Note: Both a control system and DSP cannot be connected to a Base Station as a serial control
processor at the same time. When using a control system, the DSP control must be done by the
control system and not the Base Station.
Serial Command & Return Strings:
The Serial Strings of an Executive HD Base Station begin with the Argument and terminates with a
Carriage Return. The Command String structure is as follows:
<Argument> <Command> ch <Channel #> <Value> <CR>
All variable changes to the microphone or Base Station will result in a Return String. A Return String
will begin with ―val‖ and terminate with a Carriage Return. You will receive a Return String for every
value change that has taken place in the microphones or base station including changes that are a
result of the Command String sent to the Base Station. The Return String structure is as follows:
val <Command> ch <Channel #> <Value> <CR>

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String Table:
The following table represents the serial syntax of the Executive HD system. Any command marked
with an asterisk will only function if the Base Station has Gold Enabled by entering that systems
unlock code. (See Revolabs HD Gold Control Panel)
Argument
Command
Channel#
Value
set
lock*
1-8 = ch 1-8
0 = Mic Lock Off
1 = Mic Lock On
set
mute
1-8 = ch 1-8
0 = Unmute Mic
1 = Mute Mic
set
mute
A = All Mics
0 = Master Mute Off
1 = Master Mute On
2 = Master Mute Toggle
3 = Mute All
set
gain*
1-8 = ch 1-8
0 = 0db Absolute
1 = -0.5db Absolute
2 = +0.5db Absolute
80-120 = -10db - +10db in 0.5db increments
get
lock*
1-8 = ch 1-8
get
mute
1-8 = ch 1-8
A = Master Mute
get
gain*
1-8 = ch 1-8
get
type*
1-8 = ch 1-8
get
batt
1-8 = ch 1-8
val
lock*
1-8 = ch 1-8
0 = Mic Lock Off
1 = Mic Lock On
val
mute
1-8 = ch 1-8
0 = Unmuted
A = Master Mute
1 = Self Muted (TT Master Mute Mode)
2 = Muted
3 = Microphone Off
4 = Microphone Out of Range*
5 = Microphone Charging*
val
gain*
1-8 = ch 1-8
80-120 = -10db - +10db in 0.5db increments
val
type*
1-8 = ch 1-8
0 = Lapel (Wearable)
1 = Tabletop Omnidirectional
2 = Tabletop Directional
3 = XLR Adapter
4 = Countryman Adapter
val
batt
1-8 = ch 1-8
0 = empty
1 = 25%
2 = 50%
3 = 75%
4 = 100%