Operating Instructions UHF WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEM User Guide
ENGLISH Table of Contents Section 1 - Quick Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Section 2 - System Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Section 3 - Detailed Component Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGLISH Section 1 - Quick Set-Up Quick Set-up: Receiver Quick set-up: System Operation 1. Do not connect the receiver to any other equipment yet! 1. 2. Connect the two Antennas to the receiver. 3. Plug the power cord into the back of the receiver and into an outlet. With the transmitter and receiver on, monitor the REV Receiver main display screen. Note that the RF (1-100) Bar graph should indicate near the 100 mark.
ENGLISH Section 2 - System Description System Description The high quality audio circuitry and advanced Radio Frequency (RF) signal processing offer broadcast quality signal-to-noise and audio clarity. The REV Wireless Microphone system combines frequency agility and ease of use like no other. The REV transmitters and receivers operate over a 24 MHz bandwidth in the UHF portion of the spectrum. System Features Include: .
ENGLISH Section 3 - Detailed Component Descriptions REV-S or REV-D Receiver REV Receiver Controls, Connectors, and Indicators Figure 1 Front Panel Figure 2 Back Panel 1. Power ON/OFF 5. IEC Power Cord Connector 2. 1/4” headphone jack with adjustable volume (channel selection on REV-D) 6. XLR Balanced Audio Output Connector (two on REV-D) 3. Graphical Display 7. Unbalanced 1/4” Line Level Audio Output Connector (two on REV-D) 8. TNC Antenna Input Connectors c. Diversity Indicator 9.
ENGLISH 3.1 Receiver Setup and Operation A. Receiver Setup 1. Place the receiver and antennas where there is a clear line of sight to the area where the transmitter will be used. Rotate the antennas to separate them by 90 degrees. See Part 15 for more information. E. ClearScan All: This function scans all of the groups (factory and user) and returns a list of groups ranked by the number of free channels. 1.
ENGLISH H. Change Lock-Out: Protects settings by disabling the SET button. M. Sound Check Screen: can be used to walk test the performance area. 1. To engage lock-out press and hold the UP and DOWN arrow keys together for 5 seconds, until the padlock symbol appears. 1. From the main display screen, press MENU twice to display the options screen, scroll down to Sound Check and press set. The sound check screen will be displayed and it includes the following elements. 2.
ENGLISH Headphone Operation 1. With the transmitters and receivers setup and operating, plug stereo headphones into the 1/4 inch jack on the front panel. 2. The Selected Receiver LED will indicate receiver 1 is being monitored. Press the Receiver Select button once to change from Receiver 1 to 2. 3. Press the Receiver Select button once more and both indicator LEDs will light. You can now listen to both receivers. NOTE: if both receivers are set to the same channel, the volume will double. 4.
12 Volt Power On “Antenna In” Jacks REV-LINK PC Software To power in line antenna amplifiers, 12 volt power is available on the center pin of the antenna in jacks. This power is disabled when the REV leaves the factory but may be turned on by the installer. To turn on the 12 volts, first take off the cover of the radio by removing 14 screws. There is a 2 pin “header” and a “jumper” behind the “XLR” audio connector on each of the two large printed circuit boards. See Figure 5.
ENGLISH 3.2 Handheld Transmitter REV-HXX REV-HXX Controls, Connectors, and Indicators Figure 7 View of Transmitter Controls Figure 6 Handheld Transmitter 1. Main Display - LCD (Channel, Frequency and Battery Level Gauge) Display backlight - flashes when battery is low 4. Two AA Batteries 5. Battery Cover - Screw Type 2. Power On/Off Switch 6. Interchangeable Microphone Element 3.
ENGLISH Handheld Transmitter REV-HXX A. Insert Batteries. Lower the battery cover by unscrewing it completely. Slide down the inner cover and insert two AA batteries, positive ends toward the display. B. Turning the transmitter On - With battery compartment still open, hold the unit so you can see the display and the control panel. Turn the unit on by sliding the power switch forward to the ON position.
ENGLISH 3.3 Handheld Transmitter REV-PHXX REV-PHXX Controls, Connectors, and Indicators Figure 8 Handheld Transmitter 1. Main Display - LCD (Channel, Frequency and Battery Level Gauge) 2. Red Low battery LED indicator 3. Power On/Off Switch 4. SET control button Figure 9 View of Transmitter Controls 6. Channel/Frequency Down Switch 7. Interchangeable Microphone Element 8. 9V Battery Compartment 9. Battery Cover - Screw type 5.
ENGLISH Handheld Transmitter REV-PHXX A. Insert Batteries. Remove the battery cover by unscrewing it completely. Insert a 9V battery terminal end first into the battery compartment. NOTE: The HTU-2 unique design allows the battery to be inserted and used reqardless of the positive and negative terminal position. B. Turning the transmitter On - With battery compartment still open, hold the unit so you can see the display and the control panel.
ENGLISH 3.4 Bodypack Transmitter REV-BP Figure 11 Control View Figure 10 Bodypack Transmitter Figure 12 Top View 7 OR Figure 13 Belt Clip Attachment Rev-BP Controls, Connectors, and Indicators 1. Antenna - Flexible 1/4 wave antenna removable (replacement part - see Section 10) 5. LCD Display (Channel or Frequency, Battery Level Indication) 6. Display Control Buttons (SET/Up/Down) 2. Power On/Off Switch 7. 3.
ENGLISH Bodypack Transmitter REV-BP A. Install Antenna. The REV-BP is equipped with a detachable antenna. Screw in the antenna included with the system. See the accessories section at the end of this manual for optional antennas. H. Gain Setting Mode 1. With the Gain Setting displayed, press SET and the level numbers will flash. 2. Use UP and DOWN to adjust the transmitter gain.
ENGLISH 3.5 Bodypack Transmitter REV-WT Control View Bodypack Transmitter Top View Belt Clip Attachment REV-WT Controls, Connectors,and Indicators 1. Antenna - Flexible 1/4 wave (replacement part see Section 10) antenna removable 2. Power On/Off Switch 3. Low Battery LED Indicator 4. TA4 Audio Connector 5. LCD Display (Channel or Frequency, Battery Level Indication) -14- 6. Display Control Buttons (Menu/Set/Up/Down) 7. Belt Clip (Removable and Detachable, Flat or Cell Phone Style Clip) 8.
ENGLISH Bodypack Transmitter REV-WT A. Install antenna. The REV-WT is equipped with a detachable antenna. Screw in the antenna included with the system. See the accessories section at the end of this manual for optional antennas. H. Gain Setting Mode 1. With the Gain Screen displayed, press SET and the level numbers will flash. 2. Use UP and DOWN to adjust the transmitter gain.
ENGLISH K. Change Lock-Out - Disables the SET button to protect settings N. Verify reception 1. To engage change Lock press and hold the UP arrow key about four seconds until SECURE appears in the display. 2. To remove the Change Lock, press and hold the UP key until ACCESS appears in the display. 1. With the transmitter and receiver on and matching Group and Channel, the main receiver display should be indicating an RF signal on the bar graph. 2.
Section 4 - Receiver Display Screens and Functions Main Operating Screen Figure 14 Main Operating Screen Display: 1. Group Number 18 factory + 2u user defined 2. Channel Number 01 - 16 3. Microphone Label or Name 8 characters 4. Battery Status 100 to 0 Pct in 20 Pct steps / Flash if low 5. Audio Meter 0 to 100% Deviation 6. RF Signal Strength 1 to 100 7. Antenna Diversity Status left or right antenna 8. Edit Lockout Status Padlock next to GP indicates Locked Controls: 1.
ENGLISH Group / Channel Edit Screen Figure 15 Group / Channel Edit Screen Display: 1. Frequency Band Designation A or B 2. Group Number 18 factory + 2u user defined 3. Channel Number 01 - 16 4. TV Channel US TV channel the current frequency is in 5. Transmit / Receive Frequency 24 MHz operating band in 25 kHz steps Controls: 1. [MENU] goes to next screen 2. [UP] + [DOWN] for 3 seconds Sets / Resets Edit Lockout If Edit Mode is not locked out: 3. [SET] A.
ENGLISH Functions Screen Controls: Use [UP] [DOWN] to select and view other functions Use [SET] to start the function Figure 16 Functions Screen ClearScan All: searches all defined frequency groups for the ones with the greatest number of receiver channels clear of interference.
ENGLISH ClearScan Group: scans channels within the currently selected frequency group and displays the channels that are clear of interference. After pressing [SET] Press [MENU] to abort After scanning the currently selected group, ClearScan will display the channels that are free of interference. These clear channels are displayed on the right half of the screen. The channels are ranked according to noise; the channel with the least amount of interference is presented first.
ENGLISH Audio Edit Display: 1. Audio 2. Character Set Controls: 1. [MENU] returns to main screen 2. [SET] (First time) enters Audio Edit Mode: Figure 23 Audio Edit Screen A. Starts flashing Audio Setting B. Selects setting and steps to next field 3. [UP] and [DOWN] change setting that is flashing. Guitar Mode: When using the REV-BP as a wireless guitar system, the Bodypack transmitter and the receiver need to be set in Guitar mode for optimal performance.
ENGLISH Sound Check Screen: Display: 1. Battery Status 2. Peak Audio level held while screen is displayed 3. Range of RF Signal Strength 4. Count Tone on or off indicator 5. Squelch Break Counter Figure 27 Sound Check Screen Controls 1. [MENU] goes to next screen 2. [SET] clears screen display variables and restarts Sound Check 3. [UP] turns on the Count Beep ( the beep off ( ). 4.
ENGLISH Clear Group: Clear Group will delete all channels within the selected user group. Press [SET] to clear the group, and place the unit in the Group/Channel edit screen with Group=1, Channel=1. Group will be flashing to enable the selection of a new group. Figure 31 Clear Group Screen Press [MENU] to return radio the operating screen. Figure 32 Clear Group Edit Screen Name Edit Screen Display 1. Microphone Name (8 characters) Controls: 1.
ENGLISH CAN BUS Address Selecting the CAN BUS Address function will allow you to assign a unique address for use with the REVLink and IRIS NET computer software. Press [SET] to edit address (address will flash). Press [UP/DOWN] to change address. REV-Dual has two addresses tied together. The Channel 1 is always even and Channel 2 is odd. Figure 34 Can Bus Screen Press [MENU] to return radio to its previous state.
Section 5 - Transmitter Screens and Detail Functions ENGLISH Transmitter Display and Controls: Display Mode: 1. Group and Channel 2. Frequency 3. Transmitter Gain 4. RF Transmit Power 5. Bodypack only Voice/Guitar Mode Controls: Bodypack Only 1. Press SET once, GP will flash, use UP and DOWN to adjust 2. Press SET again to accept GP, CH will flash, adjust with UP/DOWN 3. Press SET again to accept CH and channel will be installed. 4.
ENGLISH Section 6 - Guidelines for Best Performance Compatibility Potential Sources of Interference The transmitter and receiver must be of the same frequency band and set to the same group and channel in order to work together. The REV is available in four US frequency bands, C1, C2, C3, C5. The band information is available in the Group/Channel edit screen on the receiver, the bottom label on the handheld transmitter, and on the back panel label on the bodypack.
ENGLISH Section 7 - Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Possible Causes Solutions No audio and no display on the receiver Receiver is off Make sure that the power supply is properly connected and the on/off button is in the on positon No audio and no RF signal indicator on the receiver display Transmitter is off Turn on transmitter power switch Transmitter is on a different channel Match the transmitter group and channel to the one displayed on the receiver.
ENGLISH Trouble Shooting Guide (Continued) Problem Possible Causes Solutions Receiver is too close to digital signal processor or similar device Move the receiver to a different location Strong electromagnetic field from stage lighting or other source near the transmitter or receiver, which may be producing RF noise at or near the operating frequency. Use ClearScan to change the operating frequency. Repair or remove the source of interference. Move the receiver to a different location.
ENGLISH Section 8 - REV Technical Specifications REV Receiver Specifications Overall Receiver Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Synthesized PLL Frequency Range (RF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C1 Band 614 - 638 MHz C2 Band 650 - 674 MHz C3 Band 674 - 698 MHz C5 Band 722 - 746 MHz D Band 798 - 822 MHz E Band 841 - 865 MHz Number of Channels . . . . . . .
ENGLISH Section 9 - Approval Information FCC AND INDUSTRY CANADA APPROVAL INFORMATION The Electro-Voice/Telex Transmitters are Type Accepted under United States Federal Communications Commission CFR 47, Part 74 and Industry Canada RSS123. The Electro-Voice/Telex Receivers are approved under United States Federal Communications Commission CFR 47, Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS210. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
ENGLISH Section 10 - Factory Service Factory Service (North America) If factory service is required, ship the unit prepaid in its original carton to: EV Audio Service c/o Telex Communications, Inc. 8601 East Cornhusker Highway Lincoln, NE 68507-9702 U.S.A. Tel: 402/467-5321 or 800-553-5992 Fax: 402/467-3279 Enclose a note describing the problem along with any other pertinent information and how to contact you.
ENGLISH Section 11 - REV ACCESSORIES AND PARTS MODEL# ORDER # 1/2 Wave Colinear Rx Antenna C1, C2 (614-674 MHz) CLA-3 870658-3 C3 (674-725 MHz) CLA-5 870658-5 C5 (722-760 MHz) CLA-6 870658-6 D, E (798-865 MHz) CLA-8 870658-8 (680-870 MHz) FA-500 860031 AB-2 71138000 1/2 Wave Flexible Rx Antenna C3, C5, D, E 1/2 Wave Antenna Bracket w/10 ft.
ENGLISH REV ACCESSORIES AND PARTS (continued) MODEL# ORDER# Bodypack Pouch WP-1000 879553 Guitar Cord MAC-G2 879526 767a Dynamic Head RC2-767A ACC000008D7 976 Dynamic Head RC2-967 ACC00000D9 RE410 Condenser Head RC2-410 ACC00000C4 RE510 Condenser Head RC2-510 ACC000008C5 MSA-REV 880308 MSSA 870343-Y Omnidirectional MicroMiniTM Lapel Mic RE90TX 71753318 Unidirectional MicroMiniTM Lapel Mic RE92TX 301456000 Lightweight omni headworn Mic RE97TX 301XXX000 HM7 HM7 Mic Stand Ad
Made in U.S.A.
