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1. ElectroVoice Operating Instructions RE 2 User Guide TELE X www americanmusical com Table of Contents Quick Set Up 2o G OR onde bro doe edocti e A SS NET gout 1 System Description sss sussa sv puer gas rails a ala Rose tae 1 Detailed Components Description 0 0 0 0 ce eee ee eee ee 2 Receiver Setup and Operations as esrus cece cece eee eee 2 Receiver Push Button Reference Sheet 0 0 00 eee eee eee 3 Handheld Transmitter ici be D bep tame tas gebe d NO VE dus 4 Bodypack Transmitter oooooccoccooccooc eeeeae 6 Approval Information 0 0 0 cece eee eee eens 6 Display Screens and Functions 0 0 00 isa 7 Receiver Main Operating Screen leen 7 Receiver Controls and Functions eee esee 7 Transmitter Displays and Controls 20 0 0 ce eese eee 7 Transmitter On Off Lock out 2 00 0 eens 8 Guidelines and Recommendations for Best Performance 8 Trouble Shooting Guide 0 20 0 9 Technical Specificati0NS o ooooooooooooocooooor IR 11 Accessories and Parts sas ass ci a a a ed 12 Factory Service Warranty Limited 0 00 02 sees 13 ES www americanmusical com Section 1 Quick Set Up Quick Set up Receiver 1 10 Do not connect the receiver to any other equip ment yet Connect the two antennas to the receiver Plug the power supply into the back of the re ceiver2. Lights when battery is low 3 Power On Off Switch 4 Set Switch Handheld Transmitter Setup and Operation 1 Insert Battery Remove the battery compart ment 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 regardless of the positive and negative terminal position 2 With battery compartment still open turn 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 The battery low LED will light for a second and the display will show the Group and Channel numbers 3 Change the group and channel numbers to match those displayed on the receiver by press ing SET The Group number will flash and can be changed with the UP DOWN keys Once the desired group number is showing press SET to select and the Channel number will flash Select the Channel and press SET again The flashing will stop and the channel is now set 4 Other Screens Press SET and DOWN at the same time to display the battery level Press SET and DOWN again to display frequency Press them one more time to return to Group and Channel 4 Figure 4 Transmitter Channel Frequency Up Switch Channel Frequency Down Switch Microphone Gain 9V Battery Holder Battery Cover Screw type 00 10 Un Frequency Edit Mode Press SET from the
3. frequency display screen to enter frequency edit mode Press the Up and Down to adjust fre quency in 25 kHz increments Holding the Up or Down buttons down will auto step the frequency slowly at first then quickly You can also enter frequency edit mode by pressing SET and UP at the same time from either the Group and Chan nel or Battery status display screens Pressing SET and UP at the same time from the Fre quency display screen will enter Group and Channel edit mode Power Lock Out Press SET UP and DOWN at the same time and hold 3 seconds to lock the power switch on To turn the unit off place the power switch in the OFF position and push SET UP or DOWN To remove the lock press SET UP and DOWN again at the same time and hold 3 seconds A one time only ON LOCK mode can also be entered by quickly cycling the power switch three times Set Key Lock Out by pressing and holding the UP and DOWN arrow keys together for 3 sec onds the SET key is disabled To reactivate the SET key simply press and hold the UP and DOWN keys again for 3 seconds www americanmusical com Verify reception With the transmitter and re ceiver on and matching Group and Channel the main receiver display should be indicating a RF signal on the bar graph Speak into the micro phone and the Audio Meter bar graph should in dicate audio signal presence If the level meters do not show reception make sure the channels are matching and r
4. into the adjustment potentiometer Gently turn coun terclockwise until the control stops the micro phone output is at minimum but not off Slowly turn the gain control up clockwise while speaking singing into the microphone or strum ming the guitar and the audiometer shows peaks around 3 dB NOTE Operating with the transmitter audio gain set as high as possible without distortion or peaks all the way to the right end of the me ter will result in the best performance and high est signal to noise ratio Other Screens Press SET and DOWN at the same time to display the battery level Press SET and DOWN again to display frequency Press them one more time to return to Group and Channel Frequency Edit Mode Press SET from the frequency display screen to enter frequency edit mode Press the Up and Down to adjust fre quency in 25 kHz increments Holding the Up or Down buttons down will auto step the frequency slowly at first then quickly You can also enter frequency edit mode by pressing SET and UP at the same time from either the Group and Chan nel or Battery status display screens Pressing SET and UP at the same time from the Fre quency display screen will enter Group and Channel edit mode Power Lock Out Press and hold SET UP and DOWN at the same time and hold for 3 seconds to lock the power switch on To turn the unit off place the power switch in the OFF position and push SET UP or DOWN To remove the
5. 100 to 0 Pct in UP and DOWN 25 Pct steps Flash if low 2 a With Im flashing press and hold SET for 3 5 Audio VU Meter ss 30 VUto 3 VU pb dd isi na Q 6 RF Signal Strength 1 uV to 100 uV UR Mice annel starts flashing adjust 75 a enna Diversity Status a nas ae 3 a With Channel flashing press and hold SET for 8 ClearScan Indicates Scan is in progress 3 seconds to start Channel Scan 9 Guitar Symbol Indicates Instrument Mode 4 Press SET and UP at the same time to enter Fre quency Mode 5 Press and hold UP for 3 seconds to adjust Squelch 6 Press and hold SET during power up to enter In strument Mode 7 UP DOWN for 3 seconds Sets Resets Edit Lockout Squelch Adjustment Screen Y 3 SQUELCH Figure 9 Display Squelch Adjustment Screen Controls 1 Squelch Level tect r sesi 1 10 1 UP DOWN adjust the squelch level 2 SET saves the squelch level shown and returns Transmitter Display and Controls you to the main screen Display 1 Group and Channel 2 Battery Level in Percentage 03 a8 3 Frequency BP CH Controls 1 Press SET once GP will flash use UP and DOWN to adjust 2 Press SET again to accept GP CH will flash adjust 188 Pct with UP DOWN 3 Press SET again to accept CH and channel will be installed ri8225 4 Press SET and DOWN at the same time to change display mode 5 Press SET and UP to enter Frequency Set Mode z Figure 10 6 Press SET and DOWN to retur
6. and into an outlet Press the POWER switch Display will light up Press and hold the SET button until ClearScan shows and starts flashing on the right side of the screen When ClearScan stops flashing the receiver will automatically set itself and display the clearest group and channel If you are using a guitar turn off the receiver Press and hold SET while you turn the receiver on A guitar symbol will appear in the display to indicate instrument mode Turn the receiver off and connect the mixer or other audio system to the receiver XLR Connec tor or the Y inch Line Level Jack Set the audio mixer or other system input level to minimum Press the Power switch button in again Receiver Quick Set up is complete Quick set up Transmitter 1 With the Power Switch on the transmitter OFF in stall a fresh alkaline battery into the transmitter Place the transmitter Power Switch to the ON position The Red Battery Low Light near the display will flash on and then off The display will also come on and display a group and channel Press the SET button once and the Group num ber will flash Section 2 System Description 5 Use the up and down arrows to change the Group number to match the Group number dis played on the receiver Press SET and the Chan nel Number will flash Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the Channel to match the receiver Press Set and nothing will be fla
7. HF portion of the Radio Frequency spectrum System Features Include Advanced ClearScan technology for selecting the clearest available channels in intermodulation free groups Completely programmable in 25 kHz steps for over 950 possible frequencies LCD Displays for ease of viewing Group Channel Frequency Battery Status Diversity Activity Audio Meter and RF Meter Patented Phase Diversity System Adjustable Unbalanced Line Level 1 4 inch output jack Balanced XLR output jack for fixed Microphone Level or adjustable Line Level The high quality audio circuitry and advanced Ra dio Frequency RF signal processing offer broad cast quality signal to noise and audio clarity Front Panel Power ON OFF Switch Front Panel Software Control of Squelch settings Double Squelch Amplitude and Tone system prevents false squelch Lockout feature to prevent accidental channel changes Smart battery feature in the transmitter means there is no wrong orientation Power Lock On feature prevents accidental turn off Battery level displayed at the receiver www americanmusical com Section 3 Detailed Components Description RE 2 Receiver Controls Connectors and Indicators Deo q Figure 1 RE 2 Front Panel 1 Power ON OFF 3 Display Control Buttons Set Up Down 2 Graphical Display 4 Power Connector a Channel Display 5 XLR Balance
8. TP 2 650095 Directional Rx Antenna LPA500 LPA500 450 900MHz A B Low Loss Coaxial Antenna Cable CXU 25 71151025 25 50 75 100 ft with TNC Connectors CXU 50 71151050 CXU 75 71151075 CXU 100 71151100 112 www americanmusical com Section 8 Factory Service Warranty Limited 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 8601 East Cornhusker Highway Lincoln Nebraska 68507 9702 U S A Phone 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 con tact you Factory Service Excluding North America If factory service is required ship the unit prepaid in its original carton to Telex EVI Audio GmbH Hirschberger Ring 45 D 94315 Straubing Telephone 49 0 9421 7070 Fax 49 0 9421 706 350 Enclose a note describing the problem along with any other pertinent information and how to contact you Warranty Limited Electro Voice products are guaranteed against malfunction due to defects in materials or workman ship for a specific period as noted in the individual product line statements s below or in the indi vidual product data sheet or owner s manual beginning with the date of original purchase If such malfunction occurs during the specified period the product will be repaired or replaced at our o
9. Temperalre sms sines aaa RE donee m 7 to 49 C 20 to 120 F Receiver DIMENSIONS aec mms eee parei ears etn 1 72 in Hx 7 50 in Wx 5 9 in D 43 69 mm H x 190 50 mm W x 150 mm D Audio Parameters Frequency Response assina dps rama a ERE 50 15 kHz 2dB Balanced Output typical saias spam dc p ee pu max 40 kHz deviation 330mV RMS 100K OHM Load Mic Position 10mV to 2V RMS 100K OHM Load Line Position Unbalanced Output aii ia adjustable 10 mV to 1V RMS 100K OHM Load Distortiofi serv ua REPRE REPE 1 095 0 5 typical ref IKHz 40kHz deviation Signal t sNoise Rat vecinas aa eds ae x ede andra PN des ie 7100 dB A Weighted Dynamic Range soe PER e DEO A det ea RR ed 7100 dB Radiated Oni PET 30 mW Typical Microphone Head ElectroVoice 767a N D 767a supercardioid N DYM dynamic Microphone Head ElectroVoice 267a oooooooooommmmo o N D 267a cardioid dynamic Microphone Head Electro Voice RE410 0000 RE410 cardioid condenser Standard Lavalier Microphone EV RE90Tx MicroMini Omni Dierctional Condenser TA4F Connector Wiring eese Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Mic Input Pin 3 5V bias Pin 4 5V bias through a 3kQ resistor Audio Gain Adjustment Range 0 6 2 0 cece eee eee eee eens 40 dB BPU 2 26 dB HTU 2 Power Requirements es iia Iber debe bons obe bends 9 Volt Alkaline Battery Battery Life Typical iria gt 8 hours with 9 Volt Alkaline Typical Bodypack Ant
10. 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 position No audio and no RF signal indicator on the receiver dis play Transmitter is off Turn on transmitter power switch Transmitter is on a different channel Match the transmitter group and channel to the one dis played on the receiver No or dead battery in trans mitter Insert fresh battery in trans mitter Faulty battery contacts Clean and or bend contact No Audio with good RF sig nal indicator but no or low Audio indicator on the re ceiver display Microphone not connected Check the TA4F connector on the bodypack or the de tachable microphone element connection on the handheld Low gain setting on the transmitter Increase the transmitter gain No or low Audio with good RF signal and Audio indica tors on receiver display Receiver audio output cable is damaged or disconnected Connect repair or replace cable Gain not sufficient on mixer preamp amp input or it is muted Increase gain on mixer or un mute the input Receiver output too low 1 4 output Increase the audio output setting Distorted audio signal Transmitter audio gain too high Decrease the transmitter gain setting Receiver output too high 1 4 output Decrease the receiver output setting Battery level low in
11. d facing the receiver if possi ble Faulty receiving antenna system Check all antenna connec tions and reposition to be in line of sight with the trans mitter Can t change settings on receiver or transmitter Lock out feature is enabled Disable lock out see pages 3 and 8 Bodypack or Handheld transmitter will not turn off display says On Loc On Off lock out is engaged Put the on off switch in the off position and press one of the programming buttons see page 8 10 www americanmusical com Section 6 Technical Specifications RE 2 Receiver Specifications Overall RECEIVER Type onc etazs eS at Synthesized PLL Frequency Range RF 0oooooccoccco oo A Band 648 676 MHz TV Channels 43 48 B Band 696 724 MHz TV Channels 54 56 Number of Channels asus ce dee ir vials aye TY ES 71122 possible frequencies Programmable in 25 kHz steps MoOdulatlOtis s seien quee E Dra dao ERE E Spit Reg PU qupd duit abuse ai 40 kHz DIV aro ti ae Digital Posi Phase True Diversity RE Sensitivity s esu bebe A Aa pinos 1 0 uV for 12 dB SINAD Image Reject Ons co sereni ps pv aem ge Cube a uS 760 dB Squelchi i ecd pecie Ede p EM IRURE edere Rn Tone Code plus Amplitude Ultimate Quietig ro a US Rede a Tenacious dbi 7100 dB ECC Certification amp sbpp Lene peas id a ee Rus Bales Approved under Part 15 Power Requirements ads emana b Rep eq eise Sham 12 15V AC DC 300mA Operating
12. dMic Line Level b Frequency Audio Output Line Level Adjustable c Battery Strength 6 Unbalanced Line Level Audio Output Indicator Connector with Level Adjustment Proper Antenna Orientation d Diversity Indicator C A 1 C e RF Stren th of 7 TNC Antenna Input Connectors 1gnal Indicator P Cord Retainer f Audio Level Indicator Ber a ClearScan for Groups From the main dis Guitar Mode Indi play screen push SET once and the Group Bi RIM Number will flash While Group is flashing press and hold SET until ClearScan appears Receiver Setup and Operation release the set key When the scan is com 1 Place the receiver and antennas where there is a pleted the display will show the group with clear line of sight to the area where the transmit the most clear channels and the Channel num ter will be used Rotate the antennas to separate ber will indicate how many clear channels are them by 90 degrees in that group Use the UP DOWN keys and to view other groups and press SET to select a 2 Connect the power supply cord to the receiver group The Group will be set and the Channel Plug the power supply into an AC outlet Turn will start to flash Select a channel manually the receiver on and confirm that it is ON by or use ClearScan for Channels checking the main display screen b ClearScan for Channels To scan for the clearest channel in a group press and hold set Caution Please make sure the AC power supply while the Channel is flashi
13. e only remedies provided to the customer Electro Voice shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages including without limitation injury to persons or property or loss of use Other Rights United States Only This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Electro Voice RE 2 Wireless systems are guaranteed against malfunction due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two 2 years from the date of original purchase The Limited War ranty does not extend to cables or cable connectors Additional details are included in the Uniform Limited Warranty Statement Technical Assistance 800 392 2497 U S and Canada only 13 www americanmusical com ElectroVoice TELEX COMMUNICATIONS INC 12000 Portland Ave South Burnsville MN 55337 PN 803673 Aug 2003 Made in U S A
14. eaks all the way to the right end of the me ter will result in the best performance and high est signal to noise ratio Test Performance Go back to Section 3 Re ceiver Setup and Operation Step 9 to complete system set up and test 733 858 BP CH Figure 6 Control View Figure 7 Top View Display Control Buttons Set Up Down Belt Clip Removable not shown 9V Battery Compartment Audio Gain Adjustment www americanmusical com Bodypack Transmitter Setup and Operation 1 Insert Battery Pinch the battery door tabs in ward and pull the door open Insert a 9V battery as indicated by the in the holder With battery compartment still open turn the unit on with Power switch on the top panel The battery low LED will light for a second and the display will show the Group and Channel num bers Change the group and channel numbers to match those displayed on the receiver by press ing SET The Group number will flash and can be changed with the UP DOWN keys Once the desired Group number is showing press SET to select and the Channel number will flash Select the Channel and press SET again the flashing will stop and the channel is now set Set Key Lock Out By pressing and holding the UP and DOWN arrow keys together for 3 sec onds the SET key is disabled To reactivate the SET key simply press and hold the UP and DOWN keys again for 3 seconds Verify reception With the transmi
15. efer to the trouble shooting section Adjustment of the transmitter audio gain If necessary The transmitter audio gain is factory set at the middle of the range which should be suitable for most applications For loud or soft speakers singers a gain adjustment may be nec essary Have the speaker or singer use the mi crophone in a normal performance level voice The Audio Meter in the main receiver display screen should show peaks around the 3dB level If the meter peaks all the way to the right or well below the 3dB level adjust the trans mitter audio gain Bodypack Transmitter BPU 2 Figure 5 Bodypack Transmitter BPU 2 Controls Connectors and Indicators 1 Antenna flexible 1 4 wave antenna 2 Power On Off Switch 3 Battery Low LED Indicator 4 TA4 Audio Connector 5 LCD Display Channel Frequency or Battery Level Indication 10 To adjust the transmitter gain gently insert the provided screwdriver or other 3 32 2 5 mm screwdriver into the adjustment hole above the display screen Turn lightly until the screw driver tip goes into the adjustment level control Gently turn counterclockwise until the control stops the microphone output is at minimum but not off Slowly turn the gain control up clock wise while speaking singing into the micro phone and audiometer shows peaks around 3 dB NOTE Operating with the transmitter audio gain set as high as possible without distortion or p
16. enna nidad a b RE Debe eee debe oad Flexible external 1 4 wave Handheld Antenna dira ir ES RP it AME Internal 1 2 wave Dimensions Handheld ss nce os ERR DER ERR 24 0 cm 9 4 in Long Dimensions bodypack 0606s scere 3 8 in H x 2 38 in W x 0 92 in D 96 5 mm H x 60 5 mm W x 23 4 mm D www americanmusical com Section 7 Accessories and Parts MODEL No Order No Omnidirectional Lapel Microphone OLM10 OLM10 Unidirectional Lapel Microphone UML21 ULM21 Premium Omnidirectional Lapel Microphone RE9OTX 17153318 Premium Lapel Instrument Unidirectional Microphone RE92TX 301456000 Presenter s Headworn Microphone HM2 HM2 Singer s Headworn Microphone HM7 HM7 Hard Shell Foam lined Road Case RC RE2 7185800 Foam Windscreen for Handheld 379 1 3792031 Handheld Transmitter Color Kit HHCK 7185700 Bodypack Pouch WP 1000 879553 Guitar Cord MAC G3 879706 Single Receiver Rack Mount Kit RMS 71081001 Single Rack Mount Kit with front RMS TNC 71081004 mount antenna cables Double Rack Mount Kit RM D 71081002 Front Mount Antenna Cables 4 FMC K 878978 1 4 Wave Rx Antenna 600 746 MHz ANU 14 879010 730 890 MHz ANU 14H 879010 1 1 2 Wave Rx Antenna FA 500 860031 All Bands 680 870 MHz 1 2 Wave Antenna Mounting AB 2 71138000 Bracket with 10 of Coax Antenna Pwr Distribution 600 780 MHz APD4 APD4 780 900 MHz APD4 1 APD4 1 Termination Plug for APD4
17. gardless sired frequency Press SET and the frequency of groups and channels In Frequency Mode will be selected and stop flashing Press Set and press Set once and the frequency will flash UP at the same time to return to group and chan press and hold set until ClearScan appears on nel operation Hint holding in the Up or Down the right side of the display The scan will key will increase the speed of the scroll Just re continue until you press Set again so you can lease and press again for fine control scan a location overnight 24 hrs a week or a few seconds When you press Set again the 5 Advanced ClearScan This feature automates scan will stop and the clearest frequency will the process of finding a clear group of inter modulation free channels and the clearest channels within those groups 2 be displayed You can scroll through the 8 clearest frequencies using the Up and Down buttons Press Set to accept the frequency dis played www americanmusical com NOTE Groups 9 and above are set up to work with the other US frequency band A and B If you are using a mix of Band A and Band B scroll down to these groups and use the clearest group 6 Change Lock Out By pressing and holding the UP and DOWN arrow keys together for 3 sec onds the SET key is disabled To reactivate the SET key simply press and hold the UP and DOWN keys again for 3 seconds This feature can be useful when the receiver is in a location where una
18. h 1 will maxi mize the range but allow more noise to break through the squelch Press SET to save the new squelch setting Receiver Push Button Reference Sheet Nothing Flashing Press and hold SET Auto ClearScan n a Display Status Button Function Activated Edit A a ccept i ho n ET E A SET Group Flashing S di Channel Channel will flash Channel Flashing Press and C Nothing Flashing Press and hold Up Edi earScan Channel list clear channels in order SET Squelch Setting SET Nothing Flashing Press and hold Up amp Down Edi Lock Secure will appear n a Edit Lock On Press and d Up amp Down Return to Access Mode n a ho Power Off Press and hold SET Toggle between Guitar and Voice mode n a an n a Nothing Flashing Press SET and Up Toggle to Frequency Mode Freq will flash Y SET Frequency Flashing Press and hold SET ClearScan Band Clear Scan will flash SET ClearScan Band Running Press SET End ClearScan Band after next full scan ClearScan Band Results n a Clearest frequencies listed Frequency Mode Press SET and Up Return to Group and Channel Mode Nothing Flashing Press and hold Down Display Software Revision www americanmusical com Handheld Transmitter HTU 2 Figure 3 Handheld Transmitter HTU 2 Controls Connectors and Indicators 1 Main Display LCD Channel Frequency or Battery Level Indication 2 Battery Low LED
19. lock press SET UP and DOWN again at the same time and hold for 3 seconds A one time only ON Lock mode can also be entered by quickly cycling the power switch three times Test Performance Go back to Section 3 Re ceiver Setup amp Operation Step 9 to complete sys tem set up and test 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 Receiver is approved under United States Federal Communications Commis sion CFR 47 Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS210 Licensing of Electro Voice Telex equipment is the users responsibility and Licensability depends upon the users classification users application and frequency selected Electro Voice Telex strongly urges the user to contact the appropriate telecommunications authority for any desired clarification CAUTION Any changes or modifications made to the above equipment could void the users authority to operate the equipment www americanmusical com Section 4 Receiver Display Screens and Functions Main Operating Screen Main Operating Screen Display Controls 1 Group Number s 10 factory set 1 Press and hold SET for 3 seconds starts Auto 2 Channel Number 5555666 01 to 10 ClearScan 3 Frequency eses ssas Displayed in MegaHertz 2 Press SET once Group starts flashing adjust with 4 Battery Status 00cc
20. n to the Transmitter Display and Controls Group Channel Mode 7 Press and hold UP and DOWN for 3 seconds to lock out SET 8 Press and hold UP and DOWN again to activate SET 9 Press and hold UP DOWN and SET to lock power see Section 4 10 Press and hold UP DOWN and SET to unlock power EA www americanmusical com Transmitter On Off Lock Out There are two On Off lockout modes available One Time and Everytime One Time Cycle the power switch 3 times in under 3 seconds and On Loc will be displayed for a sec ond and then return to normal operation The power switch alone will no longer turn the unit off To turn the unit off put the power switch in the off position On Loc will be displayed open the battery door and press Set Up or Down and the unit will power down The next time the unit is powered on the power switch will operate normally Everytime Use With the unit on and operating in the normal mode press and hold Set Up and Down for 3 seconds On Loc will be displayed and the power switch alone will no longer turn the unit off To turn the unit off put the power switch in the off position On Loc will be displayed open the battery door and press Set Up or Down and the unit will power down The next time the unit is powered on the On loc function will still be on To enable the power switch press and hold Set Up and Down for 3 seconds On Off will be displayed Guideline
21. ng until ClearScan is the correct voltage for your local requirements appears release the SET button When the before it is plugged into the wall scan is complete the display will show the clearest available channel Use UP DOWN to 3 Manual Channel Change Press the SET but scroll through the other available channels ton and the Group number will start to flash e pins iari d least E Cout still avail The Up and DOWN buttons allow you to scroll T e a i des can y Ps rS any through the factory set group When the group i HR Hin o e used Press to se you desire is displayed press SET to select that cef mecnanne group and the Channel Number will start flash c Auto ClearScan This function will find the ing Scroll to the desired channel and press SET clearest group and channel with the press of to select The numbers will stop flashing and the just one button With nothing flashing press new group and channel are installed and hold the SET button until ClearScan ap pears on the right side of the screen When the 4 Frequency Assignment Outside of preset scan is complete the receiver will be set to the Groups and Channels press SET and UP at clearest channel in the clearest group the same time and the group and channel will go d ClearScan Band While in the Frequency blank and the Frequency will start flashing Use Mode this function will scan the entire band UP DOWN to scroll in 25 KHz steps to the de looking for the clearest frequency re
22. p tion without charge The product will be returned to the customer prepaid via UPS Ground Exclusions and Limitations The Limited Warranty does not apply to a exterior finish or appear ance b certain specific described in the individual product line statement s below or in the indi vidual product data sheet or owner s manual c malfunction resulting from use or operation of the product other than as specified in the product data sheet or owner s manual d malfunction result ing from misuse or abuse of the product or e malfunction occurring at any time after repairs have been made to the product by anyone other than Electro Voice or any of its authorized service repre sentatives Obtaining Warranty Service To obtain warranty service the customer must deliver the product prepaid to Electro Voice or any of its authorized service representatives together with proof of pur chase of the product in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice A list of authorized service rep resentatives is available from Electro Voice Incidental and Consequential Damages Excluded Product repair or replacement and return to the customer are the only remedies provided to the customer Electro Voice shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages including without limitation injury to persons or property or loss of use Incidental and Consequential Damages Excluded Product repair or replacement and return to the customer are th
23. rent band Battery Recommendations Fresh 9 volt alkaline batteries form a quality manu facturer will yield the best performance from your RE 2 transmitters Rechargeable 8 4 volt Ni Cad batteries can be used but will result in much shorter operation time When the transmitters are turned on the red battery LED will flash once if the battery is good If the light does not light or stays lit continuously the bat tery is weak or dead If the light comes on during use the battery is weakening and should be re placed as soon as possible If sound quality de grades during use it may be the result of a weakening battery Caution The battery level indicators on the transmitters and receiver displays are based on the use of alkaline batteries Use of other battery types will result in false readings on these indica tors although the battery low LED on the trans mitters will operate normally Receiver and Antenna Placement Do not place the receiver near a large metal object or surface Locate the receiver as close as possible to the area where the transmitter will be used Ide ally position the receiver antennas within sight of the transmitter When using multiple systems do not allow antennas to cross or touch each other For best results with multiple receivers use an APD4 antenna splitter See Section 7 www americanmusical com Section 5 Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Possible Causes Solutions No
24. s and Recommendations for Best Performance Compatibility The transmitter and receiver must be of the same frequency band and set to the same group and chan nel in order to work together The RE 2 is available in different frequency bands The band information is available in the Group Channel edit screen on the receiver the bottom label on the handheld transmit ter and on the back panel label on the bodypack Using Multiple Wireless Systems If two or more RE 2 systems and or other UHF VHF wireless systems are being used in the same location proper frequency coordination is necessary to avoid interference All channels in the RE 2 factory set groups are designed to work together so if channels from just one group are used no further coordination is required Contact your dealer or Telex for assistance if you are planning more systems or using the RE 2 with other wireless equipment IMPORTANT NOTE Always use the smallest preset group that meets your needs For instance if you want to set up 6 units use one of the groups of 8 fre quencies The smaller the preset group the more compatible the frequencies are Multiple Systems and Advanced ClearScan Because all of the channels in the factory set groups are compatible Advanced ClearScan can be used to set up multiple systems quickly and with confi dence When setting up more than one system set up the first system using the Auto ClearScan function 8 Once the
25. shing The channel is now set If you are using a bodypack transmitter plug the microphone into the transmitter connector If us ing a guitar turn the transmitter off and wait un til display is blank Hold SET down and turn the transmitter on A guitar symbol should appear on the display Plug the cord into the transmitter and guitar Transmitter Quick Set up is complete Quick set up System Operation 1 With the transmitter and receiver on monitor the display screen Note that the RF 1 100 Bar graph should indicate near the 100 mark The AF Bar should show very little if any indica tion until you talk or sing into the microphone While talking or singing in the loudest voice used in performance adjust the transmitter gain control if necessary to cause the AF Bar Graph to peak near 6 to 3 but not over 3 for best performance Set the mixer amp gain Talk or sing into the microphone or play the gui tar at a normal volume You should hear audio coming out of the system If using the unbalanced 1 4 output you may have to adjust the gain via the control next to the connector on the back panel to match the level found when singing or playing with a wired connection Quick Set up is now complete Please enjoy your RE 2 system The RE 2 Wireless Microphone system combines frequency agility and ease of use like no other The RE 2 transmitters and receivers operate over a 24 MHz bandwidth in the U
26. transmitter Insert fresh battery in transmitter Interference Another RE 2 system in the installation is on the same channel or the signals are mixing Make sure all the channels in use are from the same group Use ClearScan to select the clearest group If more chan nels are needed call Telex at 800 392 3497 for coordina tion help Another wireless product in the area is on the same fre quency or the signals are mixing Use ClearScan to change the operating frequency If prob lems persist call Telex at 800 392 3497 for coordina tion help www americanmusical com Trouble Shooting Guide continued Problem Possible Causes Solutions Interference continued Receiver is too close to digi tal 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 pro ducing RF noise at or near the operating frequency Use ClearScan to change the operating frequency Repair or remove the source of in terference Move the receiver to a different location Short range or drop outs RF reflective metal obstacles between the transmitter and receiver Move the obstacles or repo sition the receiver antennas Poorly oriented beltpack antenna Check the antenna connec tion and re orient the bodypack so the antenna is vertical up and down an
27. tter and re ceiver on and matching Group and Channel the main receiver display should be indicating a RF signal on the bar graph If the level meter does not show reception make sure the channels are matching and refer to the trouble shooting sec tion Attach the Microphone or Guitar Microphone Plug the microphone cable into the top panel of the BPU 2 Speak into the mi crophone and the Audio Meter bar graph should indicate audio signal presence Guitar Turn off the bodypack press and hold SET while you turn the bodypack on A guitar symbol will appear in the display to indicate in strument mode Repeat the process holding SET on the receiver as it is powered up Plug in the MAC G3 guitar cable Strum the guitar and the Audio Meter bar graph on the receiver should indicate audio signal presence Adjustment of the Transmitter Audio Gain if necessary The transmitter audio gain is fac tory set at the middle of the range which should be suitable for most applications For loud or soft speakers singers a gain adjustment may be necessary 10 Have the speaker or singer use the microphone in a normal performance level voice The Audio Meter in the main receiver display screen should show peaks around the 3 dB level If the meter peaks all the way to the right or well below the 3 dB level adjust the transmitter audio gain To adjust the transmitter gain gently insert the provided screwdriver or other screwdriver
28. uthorized personnel have access to the receiver 7 For set up make sure the mixer or amplifier in put used for the RE 2 is muted or turned down to a minimum level 8 Plug an audio cable not supplied into the 3 pin XLR or 1 4 inch output of the RE 2 a NOTE The XLR connector is the pre ferred connection since the output is bal anced and will be more immune to noise for longer runs of cable although either can be used with good results If the 1 4 inch connector is used adjust the output level on the back panel to 12 o clock mid way in the range to start and adjust later if necessary Now refer ahead to transmitter setup and return to step 9 when that is completed 9 10 With the transmitter on speak into the micro phone or play the guitar Turn up the level on the mixer or amplifier until you are able to hear the desired signal If no audio is present repeat setup and refer to the troubleshooting section NOTE If the 1 4 inch output is used it may be necessary to adjust the receiver output until the volume level from the wireless system approxi mates the level of an equivalent wired micro phone instrument Squelch Adjustment The squelch setting can be used to maximize range or immunity to noise Press and hold Up for 3 seconds The cur rent squelch setting will be displayed Adjust the squelch using the UP DOWN keys Maxi mum squelch 9 maximizes noise immunity but limits the range Minimum squelc
29. working Group has been established leave the first transmitter on set the next receiver Group to the working Group and run ClearScan for Channels This will provide the next clearest chan nel in that group Set the transmitter to match leave it on and repeat until all the systems are set up If you run out of clear channels in one group but need to set up more systems contact your dealer or Telex for assistance in choosing additional frequencies Potential Sources of Interference There are many potential sources of interference for your wireless system Any electronic product that contains digital circuitry including digi tal signal processors reverb multi effects units electronic keyboards digital lighting control lers CD and DVD players and computers all emit RF energy that can adversely affect the performance of your wireless system It is always best to place the receiver as far away as possible from these de vices to minimize potential problems Analog and Digital Television stations can also in terfere with your wireless system The RE 2 is de signed to operate over 28 MHz of RF bandwidth which covers six TV channels The factory presets on the RE 2 are optimized for conditions where one two or possibly three of the six stations are covered in your area If four or more of the six sta tions are used in your area it will severely limit the number of systems that will operate together and you should be using a diffe
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