Saramonic VmicLink5 RX User manual

5.8GHz Wireless
Microphone System
VmicLink5
User Manual

Statement
Please read this manual carefully before using. Operate and
store strictly in accordance with the instructions. Please retain
this manual 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 unit at a normal temperature. Do not
move it from a very hot to very cold environment frequently,
as that can damage the unit. Keep away from heat sources,
such as heater units, or ovens.
3. When using and storing, please do not expose to excessive
dust or moisture.
4. Be careful to avoid violent collisions.
5. To avoid acoustic feedback, do not hold the microphone
close to 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 in use for a long period of time.

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Contents
General Introduction 2
Highlights 2
Portable Receiver VmicLink5-RX 2
Product Structure 2
Attaching Accessories 3
LCD Display Operation Guide 3
Body-pack Transmitter VmicLink5-TX 5
Product Structure 5
Attaching Accessories 6
LCD Display Operation Guide 6
Battery Charger 8
Specifications 8
Packing List 9
Package 9

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1 General Introduction
The Saramonic VmicLink5 wireless microphone
system utilizes the new 5.8GHz transmission
technology to transfer high quality audio.
One receiver can work with up to three
transmitters simultaneously, making it a useful
and flexible tool for audio recording, DSLR
video, field recording, filmmaking, broadcast &
TV, electric news gathering (ENG), on-the-spot
interviews, sound design and more.
2 Highlights
• The 5.8GHz transmission frequency provides
high quality audio.
• Three discrete channel groups.
• Record audio up to 30 meters away in open
areas.
• Automatic channel switch programme to
avoid interference from multiple systems in
the same environment.
• With three discrete channel groups.
• One receiver can work with up to three
transmitters simultanously.
• Line & Mic inputs provide wide range of input
options.
• Real-time headphone monitor jack.
• Detachable and flexible antenna can be
rotated 360°accordingly for best sound.
• Rechargeable li-ion battery (included).
3 Portable Receiver VmicLink5-RX
The Saramonic VmicLink5-RX is a camera-mountable
integrated wireless receiver. It features an easy-
to-read LCD display and DigRF synchronization
between transmitter and receiver.
The selectable output mode allows you to
choose the output signal to be mono or stereo.
3.1 Product Structure
① Antennas
Screw clockwise to install.
Screw counterclockwise to dismantle.
Adjust the antennas accordingly to get the best
sound reception.
② Power / Mute button
Function Operation
Power ON Hold button for one second or longer
Power OFF Hold button until it turns off
Mute ON Press button once
Mute OFF
③ SET button
Hold down the SET button to select the
displayed menu option.
Then, press the SET button to confirm your
option, or hold down to exit without saving.
④+ or – button
Select functions or values shown on the display.
⑤LCD display
Display menus, please refer to "1.3.3 LCD Display
Operation Guide" (page 3) for more details.

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⑥Battery compartment
Install battery:
Slide the switch on the battery compartment
cover in the direction indicated by the arrow to
open.
Install a battery properly and the battery will be
locked automatically. Slide the switch to close
the battery compartment.
Remove a battery:
Slide the switch on the battery compartment
cover in the direction indicated by the arrow to
open. Slide the battery locking unit to release
the battery.
⑦PHONE jack
3.5mm stereo mini headphone jack.
Connect a headphone to monitor the audio
output.
⑧LINE out jack
Connect the RX to a video camera, camcorder,
mixer or amplifier with the supplied output
cable.
⑨Standard cold shoe mount
⑩ Belt clip
3.2 Attaching Accessories
Connect the supplied cable to the Line out
• Plug the supplied 3.5mm cable into the LINE
OUT.
• For a secure connection, rotate clockwise to
lock the connector.
Attach the shoe mount adapter
① Please attach the belt clip upside-down
before attaching the shoe mount adapter.
② Push the bottom of the belt clip to make
some space between the belt clip and the
receiver.
③ 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..
3.3 LCD Display Operation Guide
Home screen
If no operation is performed for 20 seconds on
the other screens, the display will automatically
return to the home screen.

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Output mode
The output mode can be set to either mono or
stereo.
When the output mode is set to mono, the audio
from the left and right channels will be mixed.
When it is in stereo the left and right audio chan-
nel outputs will be separated.
In stereo mode, the audio of groups A & C will
be output to the left channel. The audio of group
B will be output to right channel.
• Default is "mono."
Power locked / unlocked
Hold down the SET button to enter the menu.
Use the “+” and “-“ buttons to set the power
button as “locked’ or “unlocked”.
Lock the power key to prevent the receiver from
being turned off unwittingly during use.
• Unlocked: Hold down the power key to turn
on/off the receiver (System default).
• Locked: The receiver will not be turned off
even after pressing the power key.
Mute key enable / disable
Hold down the SET button to enable / disable
Mute function.
• Enable: Press power button to turn Mute On /
Off.
• Disable: The audio will not be muted during
use.
• Default is "enable."
Match with TX
You will need to match the RX and TX units
simultaneously. Hold down the SET button to
enter “Match with TX”. Press SET again to start
① RX & TX connecting indicator
"———": The RX hasn't been matched with a TX in
this group.
"A"or"B"or"C" flashing: The RX has been
matched but hasn't been connected with the TX
in this group.
"A"or"B"or"C" solid: The RX has been matched
with the TX successfully in this group.
NOTE: Details please refer to "Match with TX"
& "Match with RX" (page 4/7).
② Volume indicator
Indicates the volume of audio output.
③ Mute indicator
MUTE ON MUTE OFF
NOTE: MUTE on RX will mute the output audio.
④ Battery level indicator
Displays the battery level. Please replace both
batteries immediately when the indicator starts
flashing.
NOTE: Low battery might cause an unstable
transmission of audio signal.
⑤ Current channel
Once the RX is matched with the TX(s), the
channel number of TX(s) will be changed in sync
with RX.
NOTE: The channel can only be changed
manually in the RX.
Once the RX is matched with the TX(s), the
channel number of TX(s) will be changed in sync
with RX.
Set output volume
Hold down the SET button to enter the menu.
Use the"+" and "-" buttons to set the volume
of the output audio within the range of 0 to
31. Press once to save and exit. The setting is
retained even after the power is turned off.
• Default is "25."

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“Match with TX” in the RX (or “Match with RX” in
the TX).
The group number of each TX(s) will be
assigned as A, B, or C, based on the order they
are matched in.
NOTE: Please match the TX and RX if they
haven't been matched before.
Once RX and TX have been matched successfully,
the setting is retained even after the power is
turned off.
The RX and TX will automatically match with
each other every time they are powered on
afterwards. If you need to reset the TX and
RX connection, select and confirm "Restore
default" from the menu.
Set backlight
Select ON, OFF or Delay 10 / 30 /60 seconds.
Default is "Delay 10s."
Restore settings
Selecting this will restore the parameters of the
RX to their factory default settings.
NOTE: The matching setting will also be cleared
after restoring.
Version of the RX
Serial number
4 Body-pack Transmitter VmicLink5-TX
The VmicLink5-TX is a compact transmitter that
employs a crystal-controlled PLL synthesizer. It is
equipped with a muting function and lock-type
Mic and Line input connectors.
4.1 Product Structure
① Antennas
Screw clockwise to install.
Screw counterclockwise to dismantle.
Adjust the antennas accordingly to deliver the
best transmission.
② Power / Mute button
Function Operation
Power ON Hold button for one second or longer
Power OFF Hold button until it turns off
Mute ON Press button once
Mute OFF
③ SET button
Hold down the SET button to select the
displayed menu option.
Then, press the SET button to confirm your
option, or hold down to exit without saving.

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④ + or – button
Select functions or values shown on the display.
⑤ LCD display
Display menus, please refer to "1.4.3 LCD
Display Operation Guide" for more details.
⑥ Battery compartment
Instructions for installing and removing the
battery are the same as for the receiver (page 3).
⑦ Mic input jack
Connect to the supplied lavalier microphone.
⑧ Line input jack
Connect to audio devices with line output.
⑨ Belt clip
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 supplied cable to the Line out
• Connect the microphone / audio device.
• For a secure connection, turn to lock the connector.
NOTE: Please turn off the transmitter before
attaching or removing the microphone / audio
device.
4.3 LCD Display Operation Guide
Home screen
If no operation is performed for 20 seconds on
the other screens, the display will automatically
return to the home screen.
① RX & TX connecting indicator
"Aor Bor C": The TX has been matched with the
RX successfully.
"○"&"●" flashing: The TX hasn't been
matched with the RX.
NOTE: Details please refer to "Match with TX"
& "Match with RX" (page 4/7).
② RF level indicator
Indicates the current transmission level.

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③ Volume indicator
Indicates the volume of audio output.
④ Mute indicator
MUTE ON MUTE OFF
NOTE: If turn on Mute of the TX, only this TX
will be muted.
⑤ 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.
⑥ Current channel
Displays the current channel number.
NOTE: The channel can only be changed
manually in the RX.
Once the RX is matched with the TX(s), the channel
number of TX(s) will be changed in sync with RX.
Volume setting
Hold down the SET button to enter the menu.
Use the"+" and "-" buttons to set the volume
of the output audio within the range of 0 to
31. Press once to save and exit. The setting is
retained even after the power is turned off.
• Default is "25."
Power locked/ unlocked
Hold down the SET button to enter the menu.
Use the “+” and “-“ buttons to set the power
button as “locked’ or “unlocked”.
Lock the power key to prevent the receiver from
being turned off unwittingly during use.
• Unlocked: Hold down the power key to turn
on/off the receiver (System default).
• Locked: The receiver will not be turned off
even after pressing the power key.
Mute key enable / disable
Hold down the SET button to enable / disable
Mute function.
• Enable: Press power button to turn Mute On /
Off.
• Disable: The audio will not be muted during
use.
• Default is "enable."
Match with RX
• You will need to match the RX and TX units
simultaneously. Hold down the SET button to
enter “Match with TX”. Press SET again to start
“Match with TX” in the RX (or “Match with RX” in
the TX).
• The group number of each TX(s) will be
assigned as A, B, or C, based on the order they
are matched in.
NOTE: Please match the TX and RX if they
haven’t been matched before
Once RX and TX has been matched
successfully, the setting is retained even after
the power is turned off.
The RX and TX will automatically match with
each other everytime after powered on.
When need to relieve TX and RX connection,
select and confirm "Restore default" menu.
Set backlight
Set the backgroud LED light to ON or Delay
60/30/10 seconds or OFF.
Default is "Delay 10s."
Restore default setting
Restore all settings of the TX to default settings.

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NOTE: The matching setting will also be cleared
after restoring.
Version of the TX
Serial number
5 Battery Charger
Use the battery charger to recharge the battery
of VmicLink5 system.
The indicator turns red while the battery is
charging.
The indicator turns green while the battery has
been fully charged.
6 Specifications
VmicLink5 System
RF power 15dBm(30mW)
RF frequence 5725-5875MHz
Channel 3CH, RX channel changeable, TX follow
with RX
Transmission distance 30m with no obstacle
Interface
Transmitter Mic in: Max 160mV/-13dBu,
1.8V phantom power
Transmitter Line in: Max 2V/8dBu, 50V
DC isolation
Receiver Phone out: Max 70mW/32Ω,
10V DC isolation
Receiver Line out: 4 times mic in gain,
50V DC isolation
Receive sensitivity 98dB
THD+N -92dB
Sample rate 48K/16bit
Audio frequence
response 40Hz-18KHz/±1dB
Voice delay 18ms
Power consumption
RX: 180mA/6V
TX: 140mA/6V
Antenna gain 3dBi
Weight 810g
Battery 7.2V/1000mAh Li-ion
Battery type LP-E17(CANON EOS M3/750D/760D)
Dimensions RX: 113x64x28mm
TX: 113x64x28mm
Operating
temperature 0°C-50°C
Storage temperature -20°C-55°C

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RX
• Portable receiver: VmicLink5-RX
• Shoe mount adapter
• Belt clip
• Antenna
• Rechargeable Li-ion battery
• XLR to 3.5mm locking-type plug audio
output cable
• 3.5mm locking-type plug audio cable
• Battery charger
TX
• Body-pack transmitter: Vmic Link5-TX
• Belt clip
• Antenna
• Rechargeable Li-ion battery
• Microphone holder clip
• Omni-directional lavalier microphone
• Warranty card
• User manual
7 Packing List 8 Package
VmicLink5 RX+TX
This package includes one receiver RX and one
transmitter TX.
VmicLink5 RX+TX+TX
This package includes one receiver RX and two
transmitters TX.
VmicLink5 RX+TX+TX+TX
This package includes one receiver RX and three
transmitters TX.
NOTE: The RX and TX in different packages
can be matched.

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