Sennheiser XS Wireless User manual

Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany, www.sennheiser.com
XS Wireless Digital - v2.1
Instruction Manual
XS Wireless Digital

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XLR BASE SET
LAVALIER SET
PRESENTATION
BASE SET
XLR BASE SET
INSTRUMENT BASE SET
PEDALBOARD SET

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PORTABLE
INTERVIEW SET
PORTABLE
LAVALIER SET
PORTABLE ENG SET
PORTABLE BASE SET

Package contents
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VOCAL SET
Package contents
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Additional information
1Microphone clamp for fastening the vocal microphone to a stand
2XSW Digital TX XLR: transmitter (female XLR socket) for connecting to
the vocal microphone
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3XSW Digital RX XLR: receiver (male XLR plug) for connecting to a mixing
console
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4Charging cable (USB-A to USB-C) for charging the transmitter and re-
ceiver
5XS 1: vocal microphone
6Stickers for labeling transmission paths

Operation
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Operation
Connecting the transmitter to the vocal microphone
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▷Plug the transmitter into the XLR socket on the vocal microphone.
Connecting the receiver to a mixing console
▷Plug the receiver into the XLR input of a channel on your mixing con-
sole.

Operation
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Holding the vocal microphone
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▷Grip the vocal microphone only by the handle.
▷You can also use the microphone clamp to fasten the vocal microphone
to a stand.
▷Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm in front of your mouth when singing.
▷Do not grab the transmitter. The range may decrease if the transmitter
is covered.
▷Do not touch the microphone basket. The sound may be distorted if the
microphone basket is covered.
Switching on the transmitter and receiver
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▷Briefly press the button on the transmitter and the button on the receiv-
er.
The status LEDs indicate the charge level for four seconds.
▷During these four seconds, check that the transmitter and receiver are
sufficiently charged.
> 75%
5% – 75%
< 5%
If the status LED remains red, you should charge the rechargeable bat-
tery first. If the status LED flashes red, the charge level is too low. You
have to charge the rechargeable battery first (see „Charging the re-
chargeable battery“).

Operation
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After four seconds, the status LED starts flashing green. The flashing
indicates that a wireless connection is being established.
The status LEDs remain green once the transmitter and receiver are
connected. If the status LEDs do not remain green, either the charge
level is below 15% (see „Checking the charge level during use“) or the
transmitter and receiver are not paired (see „Pairing“).
Switching off the transmitter and receiver
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▷Press the button on the transmitter and the button on the receiver until
the status LEDs switch off.
Muting the audio signal
When using a set, you can mute the audio signal. The audio signal can then
be unmuted.
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▷To mute the audio signal: Briefly press the button on the transmitter or
receiver.
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▷To unmute the audio signal: Briefly press the button on the transmitter
or receiver.

Operation
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Checking the charge level during use
The status LED remains green during use as long as the rechargeable bat-
tery has sufficient charge. The status LED begins flashing red and green in
alternation when the charge level falls below 15%. Once the charge level
falls below 5%, the status LED flashes only red.
In addition to the local charge level, the status LED on a transmitter or re-
ceiver also provides information about the charge level of the connected
transmitter or receiver. This allows you to check the charge levels at any
time.
The charge level is below 15%.
The charge level of the connected transmitter/
receiver is below 15%.
The charge level is below 5%.
The charge level of the connected transmitter/
receiver is below 5%.

Operation
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Charging the rechargeable battery
To minimize charging time and monitor the charging status the transmitter
or receiver should be switched off before you charge the battery.
However the transmitter or receiver can be charged while in operation.
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▷Plug the small end of the USB charging cable into the USB port on the
transmitter or receiver.
▷Plug the large end of the USB charging cable into the USB port on a
conventional USB power supply unit.
▷Plug the USB power supply unit into the wall socket.
The status LED indicates the charge level.
< 5%
5% – 75%
> 75%
100%
Using stickers to label transmission paths
You can use the colored stickers to show which transmitter belongs to
which receiver.
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Operation
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Pairing
The transmitter and the receiver of a set are pre-paired at the factory and
therefore ready for immediate use. The wireless connection is established
once the transmitter and receiver are switched on and within range of each
other.
You can pair up to four transmitters to the receiver.
Please note that you can only use one transmitter at a time. The other
paired transmitters must be switched off in the meantime.
▷Make sure that both the transmitter and receiver are switched off.
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▷Press the button on the transmitter and the button on the receiver until
the status LEDs start flashing green and red in alternation.
The status LEDs will remain green once the transmitter and receiver
are paired and connected. If the status LEDs do not remain green, the
charge level is below 15% (see „Checking the charge level during use“).
Out-of-range monitoring
The status LEDs begin flashing red when the transmitter and receiver are
almost out of range.
Correcting faults
If the status LED remains red, a fault has occurred.
▷Unplug any connected USB cables from the UBS port.
▷Switch the transmitter and receiver off and on again.
▷Perform pairing, if necessary.
▷If this does not correct the fault, please contact Sennheiser customer
service:
www.sennheiser.com/service-support

Package contents
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LAVALIER SET
Package contents
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Additional information
1Belt clip for the transmitter
2XSW Digital TX 35: transmitter (3.5 mm jack socket) for connecting to
the clip-on microphone
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3XSW Digital RX XLR: receiver (male XLR plug) for connecting to a mixing
console
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4Charging cable (USB-A to USB-C) for charging the transmitter and re-
ceiver
5ME 2-2: clip-on microphone
6Stickers for labeling transmission paths

Operation
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Operation
Connecting the clip-on microphone to the transmitter
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▷Plug the clip-on microphone’s screw-on jack plug into the jack socket
on the transmitter.
▷Lock the jack plug by screwing down the coupling ring.
If the jack plug is not firmly locked, crackling noise can appear in the
audio signal.
▷Insert the transmitter into the belt clip.
▷Fasten the belt clip to your clothes, for example on your belt or waist-
band.
Attaching the clip-on microphone
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▷Fasten the clip-on microphone to your clothes, for example on your col-
lar or lapel.
▷The distance to your mouth should be about 25 cm. The distance af-
fects the sensitivity of the clip-on microphone. Reduce the distance if
you are speaking at a low volume, and increase it when speaking loudly.

Operation
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Connecting the receiver to a mixing console
▷Plug the receiver into the XLR input of a channel on your mixing con-
sole.
Switching on the transmitter and receiver
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▷Briefly press the button on the transmitter and the button on the receiv-
er.
The status LEDs indicate the charge level for four seconds.
▷During these four seconds, check that the transmitter and receiver are
sufficiently charged.
> 75%
5% – 75%
< 5%
If the status LED remains red, you should charge the rechargeable bat-
tery first. If the status LED flashes red, the charge level is too low. You
have to charge the rechargeable battery first (see „Charging the re-
chargeable battery“).
After four seconds, the status LED starts flashing green. The flashing
indicates that a wireless connection is being established.
The status LEDs remain green once the transmitter and receiver are
connected. If the status LEDs do not remain green, either the charge
level is below 15% (see „Checking the charge level during use“) or the
transmitter and receiver are not paired (see „Pairing“).
Switching off the transmitter and receiver
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▷Press the button on the transmitter and the button on the receiver until
the status LEDs switch off.

Operation
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Muting the audio signal
When using a set, you can mute the audio signal. The audio signal can then
be unmuted.
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▷To mute the audio signal: Briefly press the button on the transmitter or
receiver.
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▷To unmute the audio signal: Briefly press the button on the transmitter
or receiver.

Operation
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Checking the charge level during use
The status LED remains green during use as long as the rechargeable bat-
tery has sufficient charge. The status LED begins flashing red and green in
alternation when the charge level falls below 15%. Once the charge level
falls below 5%, the status LED flashes only red.
In addition to the local charge level, the status LED on a transmitter or re-
ceiver also provides information about the charge level of the connected
transmitter or receiver. This allows you to check the charge levels at any
time.
The charge level is below 15%.
The charge level of the connected transmitter/
receiver is below 15%.
The charge level is below 5%.
The charge level of the connected transmitter/
receiver is below 5%.

Operation
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Charging the rechargeable battery
To minimize charging time and monitor the charging status the transmitter
or receiver should be switched off before you charge the battery.
However the transmitter or receiver can be charged while in operation.
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▷Plug the small end of the USB charging cable into the USB port on the
transmitter or receiver.
▷Plug the large end of the USB charging cable into the USB port on a
conventional USB power supply unit.
▷Plug the USB power supply unit into the wall socket.
The status LED indicates the charge level.
< 5%
5% – 75%
> 75%
100%
Using stickers to label transmission paths
You can use the colored stickers to show which transmitter belongs to
which receiver.
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Operation
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Pairing
The transmitter and the receiver of a set are pre-paired at the factory and
therefore ready for immediate use. The wireless connection is established
once the transmitter and receiver are switched on and within range of each
other.
You can pair up to four transmitters to the receiver.
Please note that you can only use one transmitter at a time. The other
paired transmitters must be switched off in the meantime.
▷Make sure that both the transmitter and receiver are switched off.
►
▷Press the button on the transmitter and the button on the receiver until
the status LEDs start flashing green and red in alternation.
The status LEDs will remain green once the transmitter and receiver
are paired and connected. If the status LEDs do not remain green, the
charge level is below 15% (see „Checking the charge level during use“).
Out-of-range monitoring
The status LEDs begin flashing red when the transmitter and receiver are
almost out of range.
Correcting faults
If the status LED remains red, a fault has occurred.
▷Unplug any connected USB cables from the UBS port.
▷Switch the transmitter and receiver off and on again.
▷Perform pairing, if necessary.
▷If this does not correct the fault, please contact Sennheiser customer
service:
www.sennheiser.com/service-support

Package contents
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PRESENTATION BASE SET
Package contents
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Additional information
1Belt clip for the transmitter
2XSW Digital TX 35: transmitter (3.5 mm jack socket) for connecting to a
microphone with a jack plug (3.5 mm)
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3XSW Digital RX XLR: receiver (male XLR plug) for connecting to a mixing
console
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4Charging cable (USB-A to USB-C) for charging the transmitter and re-
ceiver
5Stickers for labeling transmission paths

Operation
18
Operation
Connecting the microphone to the transmitter
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▷Plug your microphone’s jack plug into the jack socket on the transmit-
ter.
▷Insert the transmitter into the belt clip.
▷Fasten the belt clip to your clothes, for example on your belt or waist-
band.
Connecting the receiver to a mixing console
▷Plug the receiver into the XLR input of a channel on your mixing con-
sole.
Switching on the transmitter and receiver
►
▷Briefly press the button on the transmitter and the button on the receiv-
er.
The status LEDs indicate the charge level for four seconds.
▷During these four seconds, check that the transmitter and receiver are
sufficiently charged.
> 75%
5% – 75%
< 5%
If the status LED remains red, you should charge the rechargeable bat-
tery first. If the status LED flashes red, the charge level is too low. You
have to charge the rechargeable battery first (see „Charging the re-
chargeable battery“).
After four seconds, the status LED starts flashing green. The flashing
indicates that a wireless connection is being established.
The status LEDs remain green once the transmitter and receiver are
connected. If the status LEDs do not remain green, either the charge
level is below 15% (see „Checking the charge level during use“) or the
transmitter and receiver are not paired (see „Pairing“).

Operation
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Switching off the transmitter and receiver
►
▷Press the button on the transmitter and the button on the receiver until
the status LEDs switch off.
Muting the audio signal
When using a set, you can mute the audio signal. The audio signal can then
be unmuted.
►
▷To mute the audio signal: Briefly press the button on the transmitter or
receiver.
►
▷To unmute the audio signal: Briefly press the button on the transmitter
or receiver.