RODE Microphones TX3-XLR User manual

Use only batteries listed in this manual. Do not use old and new batteries or batteries
of different types at the same time.
Read and follow all warnings and instructions provided by the manufacturer.
Batteries cannot be short-circuited or disassembled.
Do not put batteries into a fire or apply direct heat to them.
Do not attempt to insert batteries upside down or backwards.
Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the
product, be sure to remove batteries when the product is not used for a long time or
when batteries run out of charge.
Warning - 07 -- 08 -Do not disassemble. Should repairs become necessary, this product
must be sent to an authorized maintenance center.
Always keep this product dry. Do not use in rain or in damp
conditions.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use the flash unit in the presence of flammable gas. In
certain circumstance, please pay attention to the relevant warnings.
Do not leave or store the product if the ambient temperature reads
over 40℃.
Turn off the flash trigger immediately in the event of malfunction.
Observe precautions when handling batteries
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Thank you for purchasing Plug-On XLR Transmitter TX3-XLR. This
product offers wide frequency range, 96 channels, OLED display, +48V
phantom power and silent function. By converting the microphone from
wired to wireless, TX3-XLR provides stable, reliable and portable
wireless audio solutions for video recording, journalistic shooting, audio
recording, etc. Please read this manual carefully before using to make
sure the correct operation and exert the optimum function.
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Product Features
UHF Frequency Range: 514MHz-596MHz
There are 96 wireless channels which can be freely switched without
interference
High and stable sound quality like broadcast
The maximum wireless distance up to 60m
With OLED display to show the parameters setting
With output volume control and silence function
The power of transmitter is adjustable
(Note: as the max. support frequency is 514MHz-596MHz which includes the 96
wireless channel's frequency, there are parts of frequency may not be ultilized.)
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1. XLR audio input jack
2. OLED Display
3. Power/Mute Button
4. Menu Button
5. Menu +/-
6. +48V Switch LED Indicator
Names of Parts
- Green light: full battery level.
- Red light: Low battery level.
- Green light：ON
- Red light：OFF
- Green light:Sound directivity mode.
- Red light: Silent mode.
8. Audio Indicator
7. Power Indicator
9. Body
10. Battery Compartment
11. Battery Switch
12. XLR Locking Ring
Should liquid from the batteries come into contact with skin or clothing, rinse
immediately with fresh water.
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- 09 -- 10 -2. GRP/CH/RF setting: long press the menu button
to enter setting interface. Then, short press the
menu button to switch to the next setting.
1. Power：Long press the button for two seconds to
power it on/off.
Mute:Press the button to power on the silent mode ,
and press the button again to power off.
(Note:when muted, the audio signals will not be outputted.but the RF
signal will still be transmitted)
Transmitter Setting
Group GRP: choose GRP and press + or + button to select A or B group.
Channel CH: choose CH and press + or + button to select channels from 01 to 48.
GRP: A
RF power: L
CH:20
3. Display brightness setting: short press + or –
button until OLED light is displayed. Then, long
press the menu button to choose the correspond-
RF power setting: choose RF Power to switch H or L power. H for high power ，L for low
power.
Note:The OLED screen indicates the device is connected to Group A, Channel 20. Select
RF power as low power mode.
OLED light
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4. Backlight time: short press + or – button until
BackLight is displayed. Then, long press the menu
button and the backlight time is blinking. Short
BackLight
Delay 30S
This product adopts two AA batteries to supply power.
Shotgun Microphone VDS-M1
Portable Receiver RX1
Optional Accessory
Operation Instruction
OLED Display：1.Transmitting Power Icon2.Silence Icon3.Input Volume Indicator4.Battery Level Indicator5.Wireless Group and Channel6.Communication FrequencyCH- A - 01
514. 560MHz
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ing brightness level. Short press + or – button to choose the brightness
level from 1 to 8.
Note:The OLED screen indicates the current brightness level is level 5.
press + or – button to choose backlight time from ON, OFF and
Delay10S/30S/60S.
Note:The OLED display indicates the current backlight delay is 30
seconds.

- 11 -- 12 -5. +48V power switch: short press + or – button
until +48V POWER is displayed. Then, long press
the menu button to choose ON or OFF. Short press
+ or – button to switch.
6. Software version: When short pressing the + or
– button, the Version displayed means the software
version.
Version
1.00
7. Restore factory default: short press +/- button
until Restore Default is displayed. Then, long press
the menu to set. After restore the settings, the
system will set CRP/CH/RF : A-01-L by default.
+48V POWER
ON
Make the output port of the XLR microphone into the TX3-XLR
transmitter port and press down until it is locked.
Install/Detach the Microphone
Please do not pull out the microphone or XLR audio cable by force, otherwise,
damage may be caused.
Please turn off the transmitter when connecting or removing the microphone.
Note：Release button ModelTX3-XLRChannel96(Group A 48；Group B 48) GroupA/BRF Frequency Range514MHz-596MHzOscillator TypeCrystal Controlled PLL SynthesizerAudio Frequency Range40Hz-18KHzSound Delay12ms Distortion＜0.5%Antenna1/4λBatteryTwo AA batteriesWorking Temperature Range0℃～40℃Storage Temperature-10℃～40℃DimensionsWeight158g(Battery is not contained)107mmx51mmx34mmTroubleshooting
Technical Data
Unable to receive audio signal. Make sure batteries are installed
correctly and Power Switch is turned on. Check if the transmitter and
the receiver are set to the same channel, if the microphone or
earphone is well connected, or if the devices are set to the correct
mode.
Check if the transmitter is set to silent mode or not.
Signal disturbance or shooting interference. Change a different
channel of the transmitter and receiver.
Operating audio distance limited or signal missing. Check if batteries
are exhausted. If so,replace them.
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Restore
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Microphone
or XLR cable
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Avoid sudden drops. The device may fail to work after strong shocks,
impacts, or excess stress.
Keep dry. The product isn't waterproof. Malfunction, rust, and corrosion
may occur and go beyond repair if soaked in water or exposed to high
humidity.
Avoid sudden temperature changes. Condensation happens if sudden
temperature changes such as the circumstance when taking the
product out of a building with higher temperature to outside in winter.
Please put the product in a handbag or plastic bag beforehand.
Keep away from strong magnetic field. The strong static or magnetic
field produced by devices such as radio transmitters leads to malfunc-
tion.
Changes made to the specifications or designs may not be reflected in
this manual.
Maintenance
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.
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure require-
ment.
The device can be used in portable exposure condition without
restriction.
FCC statement:
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Dear customers, as this warranty card is an important certificate to
apply for our maintenance service, please fill in the following form in
coordination with the seller and safekeep it. Thank you!
Warranty
Product
Information
Customer
Information
Seller
Information
Note
Model
Name
Address
Name
Contact Number
Address
Date of Sale
Product Code
Number
Contact Number
Note: This form shall be sealed by the seller.
The document applies to the products listed on the Product Mainte-
nance lnformation (see below for further information). Other products or
accessories (e.g. promotional items,giveaways and additional accesso-
ries attached,etc.) are notincluded in this warranty scope.
Applicable Products
The warranty period of products and accessories isimplemented
according to the relevant Product Maintenancelnformation. The warran-
ty period is calculated from the day(purchase date) when the product is
bought for the first time,And the purchase date is considered as the
date registered onthe warranty card when buying the product.
Warranty Period
If maintenance service is needed, you can directly contact the product
distributor or authorized service institutions. You can also contact the
Godox after-sale service call and we will offer you service. When
applying for maintenance service, you should provide valid wananty
card. If you cannot provide valid warranty card, we may offer you
maintenance service once confirmed that the product or accessory is
involved in the maintenance scope, but that shall not be considered as
our obligation.
How to Get the Maintenance Service
The guarantee and service offered by this document are not applicable
in the following cases: ①. The product or accessory has expired its
warranty period; ②. Breakage or damage caused by inappropriate
usage, maintenance or preservation, such as improper packing,
improper usage, improper plugging in/out external equipment,
falling off or squeezing by external force, contacting or exposing
to the improper temperature, solvent, acid, base, flooding and
damp environments, etc; ③.Breakage or damage caused by
non-authorized institution or staff in the process of installation,
maintenance, alternation, addition and detachment; ④. The
original identifying information of product or accessory is
modified, alternated, or removed; ⑤. No valid warranty card; ⑥.
Breakage or damage caused by using illegally authorized,
nonstandard or non-public released software; ⑦. Breakage or
damage caused by force majeure or accident; ⑧. Breakage or
damage that could not be attributed to the product itself. Once met
these situations above, you should seek solutions from the related
responsible parties and Godox assumes no responsibility. The damage
caused by parts, accessories and software that beyond the warranty
period or scope is not included in our maintenance scope. The normal
discoloration, abrasion and consumption are not the breakage within
the maintenance scope.
Inapplicable Cases
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The warranty period and service types of products are implemented
according to the following Product Maintenance Information:
Maintenance and Service Support Information
Godox After-sale Service Call 0755-29609320-8062
Circuit Board Customer
sends the
product to
designated
site
Customer
sends the
product to
designated
site
Customer
sends the
product to
designated
site
Battery
Electrical parts e.g.
battery charger,
power cord, sync
cable, etc.
Without
warranty
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Parts
Other
Items
Flash tube,
modeling
lamp, lamp body,
lamp cover,
lockingdevice,
package, etc.
Product
Type
Name Maintenance
Period(month)
Warranty
Service
Type
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