Yamaha Revolabs HD Venue 01-HDVENU User manual

REVOLABS HD Venue™
Wireless Microphone System
User and Set-up Guide
Models:
01-HDVENU 03-HDVENUEU 03-HDVENUCN 03-HDVENUJP
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© 2018 Yamaha UC, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document may
be reproduced in any form or by any means without express written
permission from Yamaha, Inc. Product specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Revolabs HD Venue™ User and Set-up Guide
01-HDVNUMAN-PAP-11
September 2018(Rev 2.6.1)

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Contents
Safety and General Information ...................................................................................4
Introduction.................................................................................................................9
System Components...............................................................................................10
Installing the Revolabs HD Venue™ Base Station ......................................................11
To Install the Base Station: ....................................................................................11
Revolabs HD Venue™ Base Station Connections....................................................12
Controls and Connections: .....................................................................................12
Configuring the Revolabs HD Venue TM Base Station..................................................14
Using the Rear Panel Configuration DIP Switches ..................................................14
Using the Revolabs HD Control Panel Software ......................................................16
Revolabs HD Microphones and HD Microphone Adapters ..........................................19
Using the HD Wearable Wireless Microphones .......................................................19
Using the HD Omni-Directional Tabletop Wireless Boundary Microphones ............21
Using the HD Directional Tabletop Wireless Boundary Microphones ......................23
Using the HD XLR Microphone Wireless Adapter....................................................25
Using the HD Wireless Adapter for Countryman Microphone .................................27
Pairing Wireless Microphones to Base Station ........................................................28
Revolabs HD VenueTM Charger Base ..........................................................................29
Power Module.........................................................................................................29
Charging the Microphone Batteries ........................................................................29
Updating the Revolabs HDTM Firmware ......................................................................30
Revolabs HD™ Indicator LEDs...................................................................................31
Warranty ...................................................................................................................32
Specifications ............................................................................................................33

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Safety and General Information
Please read the following information to ensure safe and efficient use of your
Revolabs system.
FCC User Information
FCC ID: T5V01HDVENUNM Revolabs HD Venue™ Station
FCC ID: T5V0HDEXEMIC Revolabs HD ™ Microphone
FCC Notice to Users
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.
Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the equipment in any way.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha UC, Inc. could
void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications
Commission’s rules.
RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE
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 the 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.
You may also find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the FCC: "How to
Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available
from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402.

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Industry Canada Notice to Users
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
IC: 6455A-01HDVENUNM Revolabs HD Venue™ Station
IC: 6455A-0HDEXEMIC Revolabs HD ™ Microphone
RF Exposure:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. The antenna(s) used for this equipment must be
installed to provide a separation distance of at least eight inches (20 cm) from
all persons. This equipment must not be operated in conjunction with any
other antenna.
This device complies with RF exposure requirements in Industry Canada RSS-
102 Issue 4.
For Body Worn Operation:
SAR data information for residents in countries that have adopted the SAR
limit recommended by the International Commission of Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection (ICNIRP), which is 0.08 W/kg averaged over the whole body or 2.00
W/kg averaged over ten (10) gram of tissue (for example European Union,
Japan, Brazil and New Zealand): The highest SAR value for this product when
tested for use on the body is 0.35 W/kg (averaged over 10g).
Professional Installation Recommended
This product should be professionally installed.

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Notice to Customers in Australia
•Do not use the areas where there are explosive hazards
•Do not use in environments where there is a danger of ignition of
flammable gasses.
Restricted use with certain medical devices
Hearing Aids
Some devices may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, you may want to consult with your hearing aid manufacturer to
discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your
device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician
may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Export Law Assurances
This product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of
America and Canada. The Governments of the United States of America and
Canada may restrict the exportation or re-exportation of this product to certain
destinations. For further information contact the U.S. Department of
Commerce or the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International
Trade. The use of wireless devices and their accessories may be prohibited or
restricted in certain areas. Always obey the laws and regulations on the use of
these products.
01-HDVENU North America UPCS Usage Restriction
Due to the UPCS frequencies used, this product is licensed for operation only
in the United States of America and Canada.
03-HDVENUEU European Union Usage Restriction
Due to the DECT frequencies used, this product is licensed for operation only
in the European Union countries including Australia.

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Notice to European Customers
Declare that for the hereinafter mentioned product model numbers, the
presumption of conformity with the applicable essential requirements has been
approved in accordance with Council Directive 1999/5/EC “Radio and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment” and RoHS II Directive 2011/65/EU.
Model Number:
Description:
03-HDVENUEU-NM
HD Venue 2 Channel Rack-mount System, w/o mics
03-HDEXEMICEU-11
HD Microphone, Wearable
03-HDTBLMICEU-OM-11
HD Microphone, Tabletop, Omni-directional
03-HDTBLMICEU-DR-11
HD Microphone, Tabletop, Directional
03-HDXLRMICEU-11
HD, XLR Wireless Adapter for Dynamic Handheld
Microphone
03-HDCOMANEU-11
HD Wireless Adapter for Countryman Microphone
Any unauthorized modification of the products voids this Declaration.
For a copy of the original signed declaration of conformity, please contact
Yamaha UC, Inc.

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WEEE Notification:
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive (2012/19/EU)
is intended to promote recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and
their components at end of life.
According to the requirement of the WEEE legislation the following user
information is provided to customers for all branded Revolabs products subject
to the WEEE directive.
“The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must
not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your
responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a
designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic
equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at
the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is
recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For
more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please
contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product.”

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Revolabs Wireless Microphone System!
This system utilizes 1.9 GHz DECT technology, and high band-width audio
from multiple wireless microphones, enabling clear, reliable, un-tethered
communications in recording, audio/video conferencing, speech recognition,
VOIP communications, sound re-enforcement as well as many other
environments requiring clear audio capture.
The Revolabs HD Venue™Wireless Microphone System has high definition
audio, which allows the system to pick up the entire human voice spectrum.
The HD Venue System combines innovative technology and ergonomic design,
employing Multi-Carrier Time Division Multiple Access and Time Division
Duplex (MC/TDMA/TDD) radio transmissions both to and from the
microphone.
This technology allows the microphones to co-exist with other wireless
products such as wireless LANs (802.11b&g), and includes digital encryption
technology to ensure secure communications.

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System Components
Your Revolabs HD Venue System contains the following:
•Rack-mountable HD Venue Base Station
•HD Microphone Charger Base
•HD Wireless Microphones, purchased and boxed separately (HD Omni
Tabletop and HD XLR Adapter shown in photo above for example only)
The Base Station houses the processor and one end of the wireless connection.
It features one set of PCB diversity antennae and offers individual line-level or
mic-level audio in/out for each microphone channel.
This allows for external audio processing such as:
•Mixing
•Acoustic echo cancellation (AEC)
•Feedback elimination
•Level control
•Equalization
•Noise cancellation
The system is designed to optimize audio capture/reproduction by providing:
•Consistent audio input from all participants
•Minimum room noise
•Mute control
•Wireless encryption
•Automatic channel selection
•Full duplex audio
The Charger Base charges the HD Wireless Microphones and stores them when
not in use.

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Installing the Revolabs HD Venue™ Base Station
To Install the Base Station:
The Revolabs HD Venue™ Base Station is designed to be installed into a
standard 19” AV rack using the attached rack ears.
1. Install the HD Venue System into the rack.
2. Plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet
3. Connect the necessary outputs and inputs

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Revolabs HD Venue™ Base Station Connections
The Revolabs HD Venue™ Base Station, shown below in front and rear panel
views, manages wireless audio signal processing, pairing, and muting between
the Revolabs microphones and the Base Station.
Front View
Rear View
Controls and Connections:
1. Channel LED indicators: Displays microphone mute and pairing states
2. Pairing Push Buttons: For pairing microphones to Base Station
3. Antennae
4. Female XLR and ¼” Balanced Combo Input Connectors
5. Female ¼” Balanced Output Connectors
6. Male XLR Balanced Output Connectors
7. Mini-USB Serial Interface (firmware updates only)
8. Configuration DIP Switches (see Section Using the Rear Panel
Configuration DIP switches)
9. Power In Locking Receptacle (5VDC)
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Revolabs HD Venue™ Base Station Audio
Connections
There are two balanced inputs (either ¼” or XLR) and two balanced outputs
(either ¼” or XLR) on the back panel of the unit providing access to each
channel’s audio signal.
¼” jacks are configured as follows:
Tip
positive
Ring
negative
Sleeve
ground
XLR connectors are configured as follows:
Pin 1
ground
Pin 2
positive
Pin 3
negative
There are two output channels representing a separate channel for each
microphone. The microphone output connectors need to be attached to the
input connectors of an audio mixer.
The Base Station input connectors (also 0 dBu) may then be attached to mixer
channel outputs. Because the system is full-duplex, the input connections
provide the ability to hear program audio using a 2.5mm earpiece attached to
the microphone (supplied with the wearable microphone). Depending on the
application, it is possible to feed a single audio feed back to each earpiece. This
would allow for translation, personal hearing assistance or other services to be
incorporated into an application.
NOTE: The USB port may exhibit static sensitivity. If the Base Station audio
shuts down after handling, please power cycle the Base Station
Note: The HD Venue System is not compatible with any other Revolabs system and
therefore cannot be installed in the same room. The HD and Solo Wireless
Microphones and Charger Bases are not interchangeable. Only two HD Venue
Systems can be used in a single area. Please contact https://uc.yamaha.com/
resources/support/ for design recommendations.

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Configuring the Revolabs HD Venue TM Base Station
Each Revolabs HD Venue Base Station must be configured properly prior to
use. Accurate configuration is dependent on several variables such as:
•Is Line Level or Mic Level signal required?
Refer to setting Dip Switch 3 below.
•How many HD Venue Systems are being used together in close
proximity?
If you have more than one Revolabs HD Venue Wireless
Microphone System, refer to setting Dip Switches 5 and 6 below.
Note:It is recommended that the lowest functioning Transmit Power
be used for each system.
•How large is the room?
Refer to setting Dip Switches 7 and 8 below. Note:It is
recommended that the lowest functioning Transmit Power be used
for each system.
Using the Rear Panel Configuration DIP Switches
DIP
Switch
Feature Off (Default) On
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Output
Mixing
Individual
Outputs
Mixed Output
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Low Pass
Filter
No LPF LPF
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Audio Output
Level
Line Level Mic Level
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Mute Mode
Individual Mutes
No Mutes
5 Sharing
Mode
All frequencies
will be used
Half of the
frequencies will be
used
300’ 150’ 75’ 25’
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Transmit
Off
On
Off
On
8
Power
Off
Off
On
On
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A/B Freq
Groups
A Frequencies B Frequencies
Changes in DIP switch configurations require a power cycle (off/on) to take
effect.

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Configuration Settings
DIP Switch 1 – Output Mixing:
When DIP Switch 1 is OFF (default), each HD microphone has its own balanced
audio output on the Base Station. When DIP Switch 1 is switched on, the audio
outputs of the two HD microphones are mixed together and sent to both
outputs.
DIP Switch 2 – Low Pass Filter:
When DIP switch 2 is OFF(default) the microphone provides the full audio
bandwidth. When DIP switch 2 is ON, a LPF is activated reducing the audio
bandwidth.
DIP Switch 3 – Audio Output Level:
When DIP switch 3 is OFF(default) the microphone outputs provide a line level
signal~0 dBu. When DIP switch 3 is ON, the microphone outputs provide a mic
level signal ~-40 dBu.
DIP Switch 4 – Mute Mode:
When DIP switch 4 is OFF(default) each microphone has its own individual
muting capabilities. When DIP switch 4 is ON, the microphone mute buttons
are deactivated resulting in the mics always being active and un-muted when
not in the Charger Base.
DIP Switch 5&6 – Sharing Mode:
To use two HD Venue Systems in the same area, both systems must have DIP
Switch 5 set to ON. One of the HD Venue Systems must have DIP Switch 6 set
to ON (A frequencies) and the other HD Venue System must have DIP Switch 6
set to OFF (B frequencies).
DIP Switch 7&8 – Transmit Power:
The transmit power of the Base Station can be adjusted to help reduce the
operational radius of a Revolabs HD Venue System in order to prevent
interference from other Revolabs products, or from other devices operating in
the same frequency.
Note: It is recommended that the lowest functioning Transmit Power be used for
each system.

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Using the Revolabs HD Control Panel Software
A software program with graphical user interface is available for accessing
control settings and real-time status of Revolabs HD Microphone Systems. A
detailed description of how to use this tool is described below.
1. Download the Revolabs HD Control Panel software from
https://uc.yamaha.com/resources/support/
2. Connect the PC to the HD Venue system via USB.
3. Allow the PC to recognize the hardware and install the necessary drivers.
4. Install the software downloaded in Step 1, which requires Windows 2000,
NT, Vista, or 7.
5. Launch the Revolabs HD Control Panel program.
Configuration Settings
The Revolabs HD Control Panel controls most of the HD Venue Base Station
configuration settings. It also provides real time status of the microphones.
Only one HD Venue system can be controlled and monitored from a single PC
at any given time.
Mics Unmute at Startup:
By default the mics go into a muted state when they are removed from the
charger. This is done to prevent handling noise as the microphone is placed
into position. By selecting ‘Mics Unmuted at Startup’, the mics will go into an
unmuted state when removed from the charger.

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All Mic Mute:
This feature removes the mics individual mute capability and causes both
microphones to mute when the mute button on either microphone is pressed.
The same effect will take place when unmuting the microphones.
Note: Any changes to ‘Mics Unmute at Startup’ or ‘All Mic Mute’ requires the
‘Save’ button to be pressed in order for the changes to take effect.
Lock:
Each microphone has individual lock capabilities. By turning on the lock for a
specific microphone, the microphone mute button will deactivate leaving the
user without the ability to individually control the microphones mute status at
the microphone. However, the HD Control Panel Software will still have the
ability to control and monitor all locked microphones.
Note: A microphone lock is stored in the Base Station. If a new microphone is
paired to a locked channel, that microphone will then be locked as well. The
same goes for a locked microphone that is paired to an unlocked channel, that
microphone will then be unlocked.
Mute:
Each microphone has individual mute capabilities. The HD Control Panel
Software provides the user the ability to mute and unmute a microphone from
their PC. These mute controls will always remain synchronized to the actual
state of the microphone. If the microphone state is changed at the microphone,
the mute controls will display that change.
Gain:
Each microphone has an individual gain fader. This fader provides +/- 10dB of
gain in 5dB increments. The microphone gains are stored in the Base Station
and will be applied to any microphone paired to that channel.
Status:
This provides the current status for the microphone paired to each channel.
The status can read any of the following states:
Type:
This provides the current type for the microphone that is paired to each
channel.
OFF
=
Microphone is has been turned off
ON
=
Microphone is on and operational
CHRG
=
Microphone is in the Charging Base
OUT
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Microphone is out of range and cannot
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Version:
This provides the current firmware version for the microphone that is paired to
each channel.
Note: The microphone firmware version must match the Base firmware version
for the system to function properly. A mismatch may result in no audio from the
microphones.
Battery:
This provides the current battery level for the microphone that is paired to each
channel and active. The value changes in 12.5% increments and represents the
bottom of the range the battery is in. Therefore a value of 87% means that the
battery level is between 87%-100%.
Pairing:
This provides the ability to activate pairing mode for the respective base station
channel. It also provides the pairing status of any base station channel already
in pairing mode.
Firmware:
This window provides the current firmware versions found in the Base Station
and microphones as well as provides the HD Firmware Loader for loading the
firmware to the base station and microphones.
DIP Switches:
This displays the current state of the base station DIP switches. When a DIP
switch is in the ‘OFF’ position the DIP function will remain “greyed out”. When
a DIP switch is in the ‘ON’ position, the functionality of that DIP switch will
change to BLACK to indicated that the feature is active.

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Revolabs HD Microphones and HD Microphone
Adapters
Use any of five microphones with your Revolabs HD Venue™ System:
•Revolabs HD Wearable Wireless Microphone
•Revolabs HD Omni-directional Tabletop Wireless Boundary Microphone
•Revolabs HD Uni-directional Tabletop Wireless Boundary Microphone
•Revolabs HD Universal Wireless Adapter for Handheld Microphones
•Revolabs HD Wireless Adapter for Countryman Microphones
Using the HD Wearable Wireless Microphones
The Revolabs HD Wearable Microphones, shown in the following figure, are
paired to the Base Station and can be worn on the user’s shirt pocket, lapel or
on a lanyard. They provide high quality full duplex audio between each user
and the conferencing or audio system.
1. Earpiece jack — accepts the 2.5mm plug for the earpiece.
2. Charging port — docks to Revolabs HD Charger Bases.
3. Pocket clip — also used to attach microphone to a lapel, blouse or
lanyard.
4. Mute Button — press to mute, un-mute and pair microphone.
5. Acoustic Cover — protects delicate microphone element (non-
removable).
6. LED display — visual status for mute, un-mute, and pairing.
Note: Microphones in new systems must be paired to the Base Station with
each microphone assigned to a unique channel on the base unit. See pairing
instructions below.
Revolabs HD Wearable Microphones turn on and mute automatically when
removed from Charger Base, to reduce noise while being attached.
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To use the HD Wearable Microphone:
1. Remove the microphone from the Charger Base.
2. Attach the microphone to clothing or to a lanyard, position microphone just
above the sternum or breastbone, within 6 –12 inches (15 – 30cm) from the
mouth is recommended. Make sure microphone is attached securely with
the microphone LED indicator pointed up toward mouth.
3. With the microphone in the wearing position, un-mute the microphone by
pressing and releasing the Mute button (confirm by a flashing GREEN LED).
If the volume is too low, move the microphone closer to the mouth.
4. To turn microphones off, return the microphone unit to the Charger Base or
press and hold the Mute button for ~10 seconds until the LED turns solid
RED then release button.
If the microphones are moved out of range of the Base Station (~300 feet or 90
meters) the connection will be dropped (LED flashes all red, green, yellow) and
the microphone will mute.
After 15 seconds the microphone will beep 5 times, and will continue beeping
every 30 seconds to remind the user to return the microphone to the
conference room. If the microphone is moved back into range within 15
minutes the connection will automatically be re-established to its original state,
and the beeping will cease. If not, the microphone will turn off.