Sennheiser AVX User guide

System Manual
AVX

2 | evolution wireless Digital 1

AVX 1
Contents
Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AVX – perfect sound you can rely on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Product overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
EKP AVX receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SKM AVX, SKM AVX-S and SK AVX transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
USB power supply/charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ME 2 clip-on microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
MKE 2 clip-on microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Putting the products into operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Putting the receiver into operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Putting the clip-on microphones into operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Putting the handheld transmitter into operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Recharging the accupack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Switching the devices on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Checking the charge status of the accupacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Checking the RF signal level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Muting the bodypack transmitter or
the SKM AVX-S handheld transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Pairing a receiver with a transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Identifying paired devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Displaying or adjusting the receiver‘s audio output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cleaning and maintaining the products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
If a problem occurs ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Manufacturer Declarations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Important safety information
Important safety information
1. Read these safety instructions and the instruction manuals of the prod-
ucts.
2. Keep these safety instructions and the instruction manuals of the prod-
ucts. Always include these safety instructions and the instruction manuals
when passing the products on to third parties.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use the products near water.
6. Do not operate near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
7. Only operate the products from the types of power source specified in the
chapter “Specifications” on page 30 and indicated on the power supply
unit.
8. Unplug the power supply units from the wall socket,
- to completely disconnect the products from the power supply system,
- during lightning storms or
- when not using the products for long periods of time.
9. Always ensure that the power supply units are
- in a safe operating condition and easily accessible,
- properly plugged into the wall socket,
- only operated within the permissible temperature range,
- not covered or exposed to direct sunlight for longer periods of time in
order to prevent heat accumulation.
10. Protect the power cords from being walked on or pinched, particularly at
the points where they exit from wall sockets, power supply units and prod-
ucts.
11. Only use attachments, accessories or spare parts specified by Sennheiser
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the products have been damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the products, when the products has been
exposed to rain or moisture, do not operate normally, or have been
dropped.
13. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the
products to rain or moisture.
14. Do not expose the products to dripping or splashing. Ensure that no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the products.

AVX 3
Important safety information
Safety instructions for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries
If abused or misused, the rechargeable batteries may leak. In extreme cases,
they may even present a risk of
•explosion,
• fire development,
• heat generation,
•smokeorgasdevelopment.
Sennheiser does not accept any liability for damage arising from abuse or mis-
use.
왘Keep away from children.
왘Only charge rechargeable batteries with chargers recommended by
Sennheiser.
왘Observe correct polarity.
왘Pack/store charged rechargeable batteries so that the terminals cannot
contact each other – danger of shorting out/fire hazard.
왘Do not expose to moisture.
왘Switch rechargeable battery-powered products off after use.
왘Only charge rechargeable batteries at ambient temperatures between
10 °C/50 °F and 40 °C/104 °F.
왘When not using rechargeable batteries for extended periods of time,
charge them regularly (about every three months).
왘Do not mutilate or dismantle.
왘Do not heat above 60 °C/140 °F, e.g. do not expose to sunlight or throw
into a fire.
왘Immediately remove rechargeable batteries from obviously defective prod-
ucts.
왘Do not continue to use defective rechargeable batteries.
왘Only use rechargeable batteries specified by Sennheiser.
왘Dispose of rechargeable batteries at special collection points or return them
to your specialist dealer.
왘Store the products in a cool and dry place at room temperature (approx.
20 °C/68 °F).
왘Remove the rechargeable batteries if the products will not be used for
extended periods of time.

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Important safety information
Intended use
The microphones, the transmitters, the receiver and the accessories of the
Sennheiser AVX system can be combined with each other and have been
designed for use in video recordings in dry environments.
In order that speech, music and vocals are transmitted in the best possible
quality, the receiver has to be connected, as described in this instruction man-
ual, to a video camera or a DSLR camera with video recording function.
The products can be used for commercial purposes.
Intended use includes:
• having read and understood these safety instructions and the instruction
manuals of the products
• using the products within the operating conditions and limitations
described in these safety instructions and in the instruction manuals of the
products.
It is considered improper use when the products are used for any application
not named in the instruction manuals of the products.
Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse or misuse
of the products and their accessories.

AVX 5
AVX – perfect sound you can rely on
AVX – perfect sound you can rely on
AVX is the wireless digital microphone system for your film projects and is
ideal for use with both video and DSLR cameras.
AVX features self-configuring digital transmission which eliminates time-con-
suming frequency setup. The ultra compact receiver can be rotated freely
around its XLR connector to avoid obstructing other devices mounted on your
camera. It switches on and off automatically with your camera, thereby saving
battery power. AVX matches perfectly to your camera‘s input sensitivity with-
out having to adjust the audio level on the microphone. From professional
wedding video to documentaries, from street interviews to corporate videos,
AVX just works allowing you to concentrate on creativity.
• Very fast setup
• Receiver plugs directly into the XLR audio input of the camera
• Ultra compact receiver
• Receiver switches on and off with the camera‘s P48 phantom power
• Optimized dynamic range
• Automatic frequency management
• AES 256 encryption
• License-free 1.9 GHz frequency range
• DSLR accessories included
•Metalhousing
• Made in Germany

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Package contents
Package contents
Package contents Lavalier Set Lavalier Set Pro Handheld Set Combo Set1
1only available in the USA
AVX-ME 2 AVX-MKE 2 AVX-835 AVX-MMD 42-1
EKP AVX receiver 1 1 1 1
SK AVX bodypack transmitter 1 1 – 1
ME 2 clip-on microphone 1 – – 1
MKE 2 clip-on microphone – 1 – –
SKM AVX-S handheld transmitter
with mute switch
incl. MMD 835-1 microphone head
(cardioid)
– – 1 –
SKM AVX handheld transmitter
without mute switch
incl. MMD 42-1 microphone head
(omni-directional)
– – – 1
BA 10 accupack – – 1 1
BA 20 accupack 1 1 1 1
BA 30 accupack 1 1 – 1
EKP AVX adapter 1 1 1 1
NT 5-10U power supply unit 1 1 1 1
CI 400 adapter cable 1 1 1 1
Microphone stand clamp for
handheld transmitter – – 1 1
Bag 1 1 1 1

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Product overviews
Product overviews
The transmitters and the receiver are available in different country variants:
• Country variant -3 for Europe, the Mid East and Australia
• Country variant -4 for North, Central and South America (except Brazil)
•Countryvariant -5 for Japan
• Country variant -6 for Taiwan
•Countryvariant-7 for Brazil
The country variant can be found on the packaging and on the type plate 1
as shown on the left.
왘Only use the country variant permitted for use at the venue.
왘Do not combine devices of different country variants.
EKP AVX receiver
1
12
4
5
6
3
1AF Out button for displaying and adjusting the audio output level (see page 27)
24-step LED display When the On/Off/Check button has been pressed, the LED display lights up
green to indicate the remaining battery life of the receiver‘s BA 20 accupack
(see page 24); when the AF Out button has been pressed, the LED display
lights up red to indicate the audio output level (see page 27).
When the right LED flashes red, the capacity of the receiver‘s BA 20 accupack
is only sufficient for a maximum of 15 minutes of operation.
3BA 20 accupack For details, see page 8.
4On/Off/Check button Short-press to switch the receiver on (see page 23) or to display the charge
status of the accupack (see page 24);
Long-press to switch the receiver off (see page 23).

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Product overviews
BA 20 accupack for the EKP AVX receiver
5Status LED lights up green: A radio link to the transmitter is established. The accupack of the received
transmitter is sufficiently charged.
flashes green:
The Pair button has been short-pressed. The paired transmitter is being iden-
tified.
flashes alternately
green and red:
The Pair button has been long-pressed. The receiver establishes a radio link to
a transmitter whose Pair button has also been long-pressed.
lights up yellow: The received transmitter has been muted with its MUTE switch.
flashes red:
The accupack capacity of the received transmitter is only sufficient for approx.
15 minutes of operation.
lights up red: No radio link to a transmitter.
6Pair button Short-press to identify the paired transmitter (see page 26).
Long-press to change the pairing (see page 26).
7Rotatable XLR-3 connector for connection to the video camera or the DSLR camera
The receiver can be rotated by a maximum angle of 320°.
8EKP AVX adapter The EKP AVX adapter consists of a hot shoe adapter and a belt clip.
The belt clip allows the attachment of the receiver to a belt or a pocket (see
page 15).
The hot shoe adapter allows the attachment of the receiver to the hot shoe of
a DSLR camera. The receiver can then be connected to the DSLR camera using
the CI 400 adapter cable (see page 14).
max. 320°
1
2
1Charge status LED lights up green: The accupack is fully charged.
lights up red: The accupack is being charged.
2Micro USB socket for charging the accupack (see page 21)