Saramonic VmicLink5 HiFi System User manual

VmicLink5 HiFi System
RX5+TX5
Saramonic’
5.8GHz HiFi Wireless
Microphone System

Statement
Please read this manual carefully before using and strictly
operate and store in accordance with the instructions. Please
save it for your future reference.
If the user manual can not help you to solve certain problems,
please ask your retailer for help or email us: info@saramonic.
com.
Cautions
1. Do not use the unit under water, don't expose it to rain.
Please store it in a cool, dry place.
2. Please use and store it in normal temperature. Do not move
it from overheated to supercooled condition frequently as
well as keep away from heat sources such as heater and
oven.
3. When using and storing, please pay attention to dust and
moisture.
4. Be careful to violent collision.
5. To avoid acoustical feed-back, do not hold the microphone
close to the loudspeakers.
6. For the best sound pick-up pattern do not hold your hand
against the microphone head.
7. Remove the batteries from the battery compartment when
the device is not used for a long time.

1.1 General Introduction
The Saramonic VmicLink5 HiFi System is a new
generation of wireless microphone system.
Utilizing the 5.8GHz technology to transfer
high fidelity audio, it is a perfect wireless
audio solution for your audio recording in
DSLR video, field recording, filmmaking,
broadcast & TV, electric news gathering (ENG),
on-the-spot interviews, sound design and more.
1.2 Highlights
e The 5.8GHz technology provides high fidelity
audio.
e Record audio up to 30 meters away with no
obstacle.
e Automatically channel switch programme to
avoid interference from multiple systems in
the same environment.
e Line & Mic inputs provide wide range of input
options.
e Real-time headphone monitor jack.
e Detachable and flexible antenna can be
rotated 360° accordingly for the best sound.
e¢ =1000mAh rechargeable li-ion battery (included).
1.3 Portable Receiver RX5
1.3.1 Product Structure
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@ Antennas
Screw clockwise to install.
Screw counterclockwise to dismantle.
Adjust the antennas to get the best reception.
@ Power button
Long press to turn on/off the RX5.
Short press to turn on/off the MUTE function.
@) SET button
Long press the SET button to enter the displayed
menu.
Then, short press the SET button to confirm your
option or long press again to exit without saving.
@ +or- button
Select functions or values shown on the display.
© LCD display
Display menus, please refer to "1.3.3 LCD Display
Operation Guide" for more details.
© Battery compartment
Install a battery:
Slide the switch on the battery compartment
cover according to the indicating arrow to open
the battery compartment.
Install a battery properly and the battery will be
locked automatically.
Slide the switch and release it to close the
battery compartment.
Remove a battery:
Slide the switch on the battery compartment
according to the indicating arrow to open the
battery compartment.
Slide the battery locking unit to release the battery.
@ PHONE jack
3.5mm stereo mini headphone jack.
Connect a headphone to monitor the audio.
LINE OUT jack
Connect the RX5 to a video camera, camcorder,
mixer or amplifier with the supplied output cable.
@) Standard cold shoe
Belt clip

1.3.2 Attaching Accessories
1. Connect the supplied cable to the Line out
@ Plug the supplied cable into the LINE OUT jack.
@) For a secure connection, rotate clockwise to
lock the connector.
2. Attach the shoe mount adapter
@ Please attach the belt clip upside-down
before attaching the shoe mount adapter.
@ Push the bottom of the belt clip to make
some space between the belt clip and the
receiver.
@® Align the belt clip with the two vertical
grooves on the shoe mount adapter and insert
the adapter in the direction of the arrow. Push
the shoe mount adapter in fully until the belt clip
fits into the horizontal groove on the adapter
holds.
1.3.3 LCD Display Operation Guide
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Home screen
If no operation is performed for 20 seconds on
the other screens, the display will automatically
return to the home screen.
@ RF level indicator
Indicates the current reception level.
@ RX5 & TX5 connecting indicator
"@ ": The RX5 has been matched with TX5
successfully.
"O" &" @ "flashing: The RX5 hasn't been
matched with TX5.
NOTE: Details please refer to "Match with TX5
(page 4)" & "Match with RX5 (page 7)".
@ Volume indicator
Indicates the volume of audio output.
@ Mute indicator
WMUTEON = (MUTE OFF
NOTE: MUTE can be turn on or off both in the
RX5 and TX5. The MUTE operation in RX and
TX is seperate.
© Battery level indicator
Displays the battery level. Please replace the
battery immediately when the indicator starts
flashing.
NOTE: Low battery might cause an unstable
transmission of audio signal.

© Current channel
Displays the current channel number.
NOTE: The channel can only be changed
manually in the TX5.
Once the RX5 is matched with the TX5, the
channel number of RX5 will be changed with the
TX5 synchronously all the time.
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Volume 25
Volume setting
Set output volume. Set the volume of output
audio within the range 0 to 31. The setting is
retained even after the power is turned off.
Default is "25".
Yall @ AM
Power unlocked
Power locked/unlocked
Long press the SET button to lock or unlock the
power key. Lock the power key to prevent the
receiver being turned off unwittingly while using.
e Unlocked: Long press the power key to turn
the receiver on or off (System default).
e Locked: The receiver will not be turned off
even after pressing the power key.
Yall @ AO
Mute key enable
Mute key enable/disable
Long press the SET button to enable/disable
mute function.
e Enable: Press power button to turn mute on/
off.
¢ Disabled: The mute function of the RX5 is
disabled.
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Match with TX
Match with TX
Long press the SET button to match with TX.
Please also start "Match with RX" in the TX5
simultaneously.
NOTE: Please match the RX5 and TX5S if they
haven't been matched before.
Once RX5 and TX5 have been matched
successfully, the setting is retained even after
the power is turned off, the RX5 and TX5 will
automatically match with each other everytime
after powered on.
After restore default, please match the RX5
and TX5 again.
Yeo] @ AM
Light delay 10s
Set backlight
Set the backgroud LED light to ON or Delay
60/30/10 seconds or OFF.
Default is "Delay 10s."
Yeo] @ AM
Restore default
Restore default
Restore all settings of the RX5 to default settings.
NOTE: The matching setting will also be cleared
after restore, please match with your TX5 again.
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V1.1 Rel.765001A
Version of the RX5
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VMICHF5000000000
Serial number

1.4 Body-pack Transmitter TX5
1.4.1 Product Structure
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@ Antennas
Screw clockwise to install.
Screw counterclockwise to dismantle.
Adjust the antennas accordingly to deliver the
best transmission.
@ Power/Mute button
Long press to turn on/off the TX5.
Short press to turn on/off the MUTE function.
@) SET button
Long press the SET button to enter the displayed
menu.
Then, short press the SET button to confirm your
option or long press again to exit without saving.
@ +or- button
Selects functions or values shown on the display.
® LCD display
Display menus, please refer to "1.4.3 LCD
Display Operation Guide" for more details.
© Battery compartment
Install and remove the battery instructions are
the same as the RX5.
@ MIC input jack (3.5mm locking-type plug)
Connect to the supplied lavalier microphone.
LINE input jack (3.5mm locking-type plug)
Connect to audio devices with line output.
@ Belt clip
1.4.2 Attaching Accessories
Attach a belt clip
Insert one end of the belt clip into one of two
holes on either side of the transmitter, and then
insert the other end into the hole on the other
side.

@ Connect the microphone/audio device.
@) For a secure connection, rotate clockwise to
lock the connector.
NOTE: Please turn off the transmitter before
attaching or removing the microphone/audio
device.
1.4.3 LCD Display Operation Guide
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Home screen
If no operation is performed for 20 seconds on
the other screens, the display will automatically
return to the home screen.
@ RF level indicator
Indicates the current transmission level.
@ RX5 & TX5 connecting indicator
"@": The TX5 has been matched with RX5
successfully.
"O" &" @ " flashing: The TX5 hasn't been
matched with RX5.
NOTE: Details please refer to "Match with TX
(page 4)" & "Match with RX (page 7)".
@) Volume indicator
Indicates the volume of audio output.
@ Mute indicator
QmuTtEON QMUTE OFF
Note: MUTE can be turn on or off both in the
RX5 and TX5. The MUTE operation in RX5 and
TX5 is seperate.
© Battery level indicator
Displays the battery level.
Please replace the battery immediately when the
indicator starts flashing.
NOTE: Low battery might cause an unstable
transmission of audio signal.
© Current channel
Displays the current channel number.
NOTE: The channel can only be changed
manually in the TX5.
Once the RX5 has been matched with the TX5, the
channel number of RX5 will be changed with the
TX5 synchronously all the time.
Yall @ HO
Volume 25
Volume setting
Set output volume. Set the volume of output
audio within the range 0 to 31. The setting is
retained even after the power is turned off.
Default is "25".
Yio] @ A O
Power unlocked
Power locked/unlocked
Long press the SET button to lock or unlock the
power key. Lock the power key to prevent the
transmitter being turned off unwittingly while
using.
e Unlocked: Long press the power key to turn
the transmitter on or off (System default).
¢ Locked: The transmitter will not be turned off
even after pressing the power key.

Yuill @ HI @
Mute key enable
Mute key enable/disable
Long press the SET button to enable/disable
mute function.
e Enable: Press power button to turn mute on/
off.
¢ Disabled: The mute function of the TX5 is
disabled.
Yul] @ HO
Match with RX
Match with RX
Long press the SET button to match with RX.
Please also start “Match with TX” in the RX5
simultaneously.
NOTE: Please match the RX5 and TXS if they
haven't been matched before.
Once RX5 and TX5 have been matched
successfully, the setting is retained even after
the power is turned off, the RX5 and TX5 will
automatically match with each other everytime
after powered on.
After restore default, please match the RX5
and TX5 again.
Yall @ I &
V1.1 Rel.765001A
Version of the TX5
Yall @ I
VMICHF5000000000
Serial number
1.5 Battery Charger
Use the battery charger to recharge the battery
of VmicLink5 HiFi system.
The indicator turns red while the battery is
charging.
The indicator turns green while the battery has
been fully charged.
1.6 Specifications
VmicLink5 HiFi System
RF power 15dBm(30mW)
RF frequence 5725-5875MHz
3 CH, TX5 channel changeable, RX5
Channel follow with TX5
Transmission distance | 30m with no obstacle
Yeti] @ HI
Light delay 10s
Set backlight
Set the backgroud LED light to ON or Delay
60/30/10 seconds or OFF.
Default is "Delay 10s."
Yuill @ HI @
Restore default
Restore default
Transmitter Mic in: Max 160mV/-13dBu,
1.8V phantom power
Transmitter Line in: Max 2V/8dBu, 50V
DC isolation
Interface
Receiver Phone out: Max 70mW/32Q,
10V DC isolation
Receiver Line out: 4 times mic in gain,
50V DC isolation
Receive sensitivity 112dB
THD+N -90d0B
Sample rate 48K/24bit
Audio frequence
response
40Hz-22KHz/+1dB
Voice delay 18ms
Restore all settings of the TX5 to default settings.
NOTE: The matching setting will also be cleared
after restore, please match with your RX5 again.
RX5: 140mA/6V
Power consumption
TX5: 140mA/6V
Antenna gain 3dBi

RX5: 169g (about 6.00z, battery included)
Weight
TX5: 169g (about 6.0oz, battery included)
Battery 7.2V/1000mAh Li-ion
Battery type LP-E17 (CANON EOS M3/750D/760D)
RX5: 113x64x28mm
Dimensions
TX5: 113x64x28mm
Operating
0°C-50°C
temperature
Storage temperature |-20°C-55°C
1.7 Packing List
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RX5
e Portable receiver: RX5
e Shoe mount adapter
Belt clip
Antenna*2
Rechargeable Li-ion battery
Locking type 3.5mm to XLR output cable
Locking type 3.5mm output cable
Battery charger
TX5
¢ Body-pack transmitter: TX5
¢ Belt clip
e Antenna*2
e Rechargeable Li-ion battery
¢ Microphone holder clip
¢ Omni-directional lavalier microphone
e Warranty card
e User manual