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EM-XSW 2 stationary receiver

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EM-XSW 2 stationary receiver

Receiver principle

double superheterodyne

Diversity principle

True diversity

Sensitivity (at peak deviation)

< 3 µV at 52 dB(A)eff S/N

AF frequency response

50 – 16,000 Hz (-3 dB)

Max. AF output voltage (at peak deviation, 1kHz AF)

• 6.3 mm jack socket (unbalanced): +6 dBu
• XLR socket (balanced): +12 dBu

Audio adjustment range

40 dB, continuously adjustable with control knob

Power supply

DC 12 V nom. / 300 mA

Squelch

Adjustable from 3 dBµV up to 28 dBµV (combined with pilot

tone)

Line/Mic level

20 dB, switchable

Housing material

Rugged metal housing

Summary of Contents for XS WIRELESS 2

Page 1: ...XS Wireless 1 XS Wireless 2 Instruction Manual Sennheiser electronic GmbH Co KG Am Labor 1 30900 Wedemark Germany www sennheiser com XSW 1 XSW 2 v1 0 ...

Page 2: ... 23 Accessories 24 GA 1 XSW 2 rack mount kit 24 GA 2 XSW 2 antenna front mount kit 24 Frequency ranges 25 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 26 Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line 26 EM XSW 1 rack receiver 28 Connectors and controls 28 Front 28 Back 29 Connecting disconnecting the receiver to from the po wer supply system 30 Outputting audio signals 31 Switching the receiver on and off 32 In...

Page 3: ...signals 59 Installing receivers in a rack 60 Mounting a single receiver in a rack 61 Mounting two receivers side by side in a rack 62 Switching the receiver on and off 63 Information on the receiver s display 64 Further information 64 Setting options on the front of the device 66 Navigation buttons 66 SCAN menu item 67 PRESET menu item 68 TUNE menu item 70 Adjusting the volume of the audio outputs...

Page 4: ...lay 87 Further information 87 Setting the input sensitivity 88 Muting the bodypack transmitter 89 Establishing a radio link Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter 90 Cleaning and maintenance 92 SPECIFICATIONS 94 System 94 EM XSW 1 stationary receiver 96 EM XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver 98 EM XSW 2 stationary receiver 100 SKM XSW handheld transmitter 102 SK XSW bodypack transmitter 104 Microphones 1...

Page 5: ...mation about the available sets see Available sets For information about the frequency ranges see Frequency ranges You can find technical specifications for the series and the in dividual products under SPECIFICATIONS You can find information about starting up and operating the products under Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line ...

Page 6: ...in the following sections Startup and operation EM XSW 1 rack receiver Specifications EM XSW 1 stationary receiver EM XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver You can find more detailed information about the EM XSW 1 DUAL in the following sections Startup and operation EM XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver Specifications EM XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver ...

Page 7: ...S Wireless line 6 EM XSW 2 stationary receiver You can find more detailed information about the EM XSW 2 in the following sections Startup and operation EM XSW 2 rack receiver Specifications EM XSW 2 stationary receiver ...

Page 8: ...mitter Handheld transmitter with e825 microphone capsule You can find more detailed information about the SKM XSW in the following sections Startup and operation Handheld transmitters SKM 825 XSW SKM 835 XSW SKM 865 XSW Specifications SKM XSW handheld transmitter ...

Page 9: ...mitter Handheld transmitter with e835 microphone capsule You can find more detailed information about the SKM XSW in the following sections Startup and operation Handheld transmitters SKM 825 XSW SKM 835 XSW SKM 865 XSW Specifications SKM XSW handheld transmitter ...

Page 10: ...mitter Handheld transmitter with e865 microphone capsule You can find more detailed information about the SKM XSW in the following sections Startup and operation Handheld transmitters SKM 825 XSW SKM 835 XSW SKM 865 XSW Specifications SKM XSW handheld transmitter ...

Page 11: ... Wireless line 10 SK XSW bodypack transmitter You can find more detailed information about the SK XSW in the following sections Startup and operation SK XSW bodypack transmitter Specifications SK XSW bodypack transmitter ...

Page 12: ...ry receiver SKM 825 XSW handheld transmitter MZQ 1 microphone clamp Power supply with country adapters 2 AA LR6 batteries 1 5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in the following sections Startup and operation Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line Specifications SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 13: ...iver SKM 835 XSW handheld transmitter MZQ 1 microphone clamp Power supply with country adapters 2 AA LR6 batteries 1 5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in the following sections Startup and operation Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line Specifications SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 14: ...ver 2x SKM 825 XSW handheld transmitter 2x MZQ 1 microphone clamp Power supply with country adapters 4 AA LR6 batteries 1 5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in the following sections Startup and operation Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line Specifications SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 15: ...ver 2x SKM 835 XSW handheld transmitter 2x MZQ 1 microphone clamp Power supply with country adapters 4 AA LR6 batteries 1 5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in the following sections Startup and operation Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line Specifications SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 16: ... receiver SK XSW bodypack transmitter CI 1 instrument cable Power supply with country adapters 2 AA LR6 batteries 1 5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in the following sections Startup and operation Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line Specifications SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 17: ...ceiver SK XSW bodypack transmitter e 908T instrument microphone Power supply with country adapters 2 AA LR6 batteries 1 5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in the following sections Startup and operation Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line Specifications SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 18: ...eceiver SK XSW bodypack transmitter ME 2 lavalier microphone Power supply with country adapters 2 AA LR6 batteries 1 5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in the following sections Startup and operation Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line Specifications SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 19: ...eceiver SK XSW bodypack transmitter ME 3 headset microphone Power supply with country adapters 2 AA LR6 batteries 1 5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in the following sections Startup and operation Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line Specifications SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 20: ... 835 XSW handheld transmitter MZQ 1 microphone clamp Rack mount kit Power supply with country adapters 2 AA LR6 batteries 1 5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in the following sections Startup and operation Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line Specifications SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 21: ... 865 XSW handheld transmitter MZQ 1 microphone clamp Rack mount kit Power supply with country adapters 2 AA LR6 batteries 1 5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in the following sections Startup and operation Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line Specifications SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 22: ...er SK XSW bodypack transmitter CI 1 instrument cable Rack mount kit Power supply with country adapters 2 AA LR6 batteries 1 5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in the following sections Startup and operation Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line Specifications SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 23: ...SK XSW bodypack transmitter ME 2 lavalier microphone Rack mount kit Power supply with country adapters 2 AA LR6 batteries 1 5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in the following sections Startup and operation Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line Specifications SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 24: ...SK XSW bodypack transmitter ME 3 headset microphone Rack mount kit Power supply with country adapters 2 AA LR6 batteries 1 5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in the following sections Startup and operation Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line Specifications SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 25: ... adapter for mounting the EM XSW 2 in a 19 rack Art no 507351 GA 2 XSW 2 antenna front mount kit Antenna front mount kit for installing antenna connections on the front of the rack when using the EM XSW 2 together with the GA 1 XSW 2 rack mount kit Art no 507468 ...

Page 26: ...o open a frequency table with factory presets for this frequency range Conditions and restrictions for using frequencies There may be special conditions and restrictions for us ing frequencies in your country Before putting the product into operation find the information for your country at the following address www sennheiser com sifa ...

Page 27: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL 26 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line EM XSW 1 rack receiver EM XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver EM XSW 2 rack receiver ...

Page 28: ...rating devices of the XS Wireless line 27 Handheld transmitters SKM 825 XSW SKM 835 XSW SKM 865 XSW SK XSW bodypack transmitter Establishing a radio link Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter Cleaning and maintenance ...

Page 29: ... s display 2 Control buttons for selecting channels and adjusting vol ume See Setting options on the front of the device 3 SYNC button for synchronizing the transmitter and receiver See Establishing a radio link Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter 4 ON OFF button for switching the device on and off See Switching the receiver on and off ...

Page 30: ...Setting options on the rear of the device See Outputting audio signals 8 SQ control knob for adjusting the squelch value See Setting options on the rear of the device 9 Power connection socket for the power supply unit See Connecting disconnecting the receiver to from the power supply system 10Strain relief for the connection cable of the power supply unit See Connecting disconnecting the receiver...

Page 31: ...stem Pass the cable of the power supply unit through the strain relief Insert the plug of the power supply unit into the Power socket on the receiver Slide the supplied country adapter onto the power supply unit Plug the power supply unit into the wall socket To completely disconnect the receiver from the power supply system Unplug the power supply unit from the wall socket Unplug the power supply...

Page 32: ...n XLR cable Plug the XLR cable into the Balanced socket on the EM XSW 1 To connect a jack cable Plug the jack cable into the Unbalanced socket on the EM XSW 1 Set the Line Mic switch to the desired position Line when using instruments or other line sources with the SK XSW bodypack transmitter Mic when using the SKM 825 835 XSW handheld trans mitter or a microphone with the SK XSW bodypack trans mi...

Page 33: ...press the ON OFF button The receiver switches on To switch the receiver to standby mode Hold down the ON OFF button until the display switches off To switch the receiver off completely Disconnect the receiver from the power supply system by unplugging the power supply unit from the wall socket ...

Page 34: ...wn on the display Sensitivity Indicates the sensitivity of the connected transmitter SKM Setting the input sensitivity SK Setting the input sensitivity RF If the antenna symbol is displayed the radio link is active Establishing a radio link Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter Sync Establishing a radio link Synchronizing the re ceiver and transmitter ...

Page 35: ...tery Battery status of the connected transmitter SKM Inserting and removing the batteries SK Inserting and removing the batteries Bank Channel Frequency bank and channel of the radio link Setting options on the front of the device ...

Page 36: ...ically AUTO SCAN Performs an automatic frequency scan of your area This en ables you to easily find and assign free radio frequencies Switch off all transmitters before you perform the scan If transmitters are still switched on they are detected as un available frequencies and the frequencies that are actually available cannot then be used Press the SET SCAN button for approx 3 seconds ...

Page 37: ...nel 3 Press the SET SCAN button to accept the displayed chan nel If you have set a new frequency you must still syn chronize the receiver with the transmitter to es tablish the radio link see Establishing a radio link Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter Setting the frequency manually Press the SET SCAN button ...

Page 38: ...ect a channel 0 to 9 in the selected frequency bank The selected bank and channel are shown in the display e g bank 2 channel 3 Press the SET SCAN button to accept the selected chan nel If you have set a new frequency you must still syn chronize the receiver with the transmitter to es tablish the radio link see Establishing a radio link Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter ...

Page 39: ... coming from the receiver s audio outputs Balanced Unbal anced This audio signal can be output to a mixing console or an amplifier for example Press the VOL VOL buttons to adjust the volume Make sure that the signal in the next device in the signal chain e g mixing console power amplifier guitar amplifi er etc is not overdriven ...

Page 40: ...itter Mic when using the SKM XSW handheld transmitter or a microphone with the SK XSW bodypack transmitter Setting the squelch The squelch function can be used to suppress disturbing noise during transmission such as hiss If the signal level is below the squelch threshold the signal is muted If the squelch threshold is set very high this will shorten the radio range Turn the control knob to the le...

Page 41: ...ermodulation free Set the same channel bank for all receivers Assign one channel from this channel bank to each receiv er We recommend using the AUTO SCAN function as this is the most reliable way to identify free frequencies see Setting the frequency automatically AUTO SCAN If you know free frequencies in your area you can also set the frequency manually see Setting the frequency manually ...

Page 42: ...r status information For each of the two channels See Information on the receiver s display 2 Control buttons for selecting channels and adjusting vol ume For each of the two channels See Setting options on the front of the device 3 SYNC button for synchronizing the transmitter and receiver For each of the two channels See Establishing a radio link Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter 4 ON O...

Page 43: ...or each of the two channels See Setting options on the rear of the device See Outputting audio signals 8 SQ control knob for adjusting the squelch value For each of the two channels See Setting options on the rear of the device 9 Power connection socket for the power supply unit See Connecting disconnecting the receiver to from the power supply system 10Strain relief for the connection cable of th...

Page 44: ... system Pass the cable of the power supply unit through the strain relief Insert the plug of the power supply unit into the Power socket on the receiver Slide the supplied country adapter onto the power supply unit Plug the power supply unit into the wall socket To completely disconnect the receiver from the power supply system Unplug the power supply unit from the wall socket Unplug the power sup...

Page 45: ... for each channel To connect an XLR cable Plug the XLR cable into the Balanced socket for the respec tive channel on the EM XSW 1 DUAL To connect a jack cable Plug the jack cable into the Unbalanced socket for the re spective channel on the EM XSW 1 DUAL Set the Line Mic switch to the desired position for each of the two channels Line when using instruments or other line sources with the SK XSW bo...

Page 46: ...t press the ON OFF button The receiver switches on To switch the receiver to standby mode Hold down the ON OFF button until the display switches off To switch the receiver off completely Disconnect the receiver from the power supply system by unplugging the power supply unit from the wall socket ...

Page 47: ...tus and audio level is shown on the display for each of the two channels Sensitivity Indicates the sensitivity of the connected transmitter SKM Setting the input sensitivity SK Setting the input sensitivity RF If the antenna symbol is displayed the radio link is active Establishing a radio link Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter ...

Page 48: ...nizing the re ceiver and transmitter Battery Battery status of the connected transmitter SKM Inserting and removing the batteries SK Inserting and removing the batteries Bank Channel Frequency bank and channel of the radio link Setting options on the front of the device ...

Page 49: ...ting the frequency automatically AUTO SCAN Performs an automatic frequency scan of your area This en ables you to easily find and assign free radio frequencies Switch off all transmitters before you perform the scan If transmitters are still switched on they are detected as un available frequencies and the frequencies that are actually available cannot then be used ...

Page 50: ...en channel is then shown in the display e g bank 2 channel 3 Press the SET SCAN button to accept the displayed chan nel If you have set a new frequency you must still syn chronize the receiver with the transmitter to es tablish the radio link see Establishing a radio link Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter ...

Page 51: ...SW 1 DUAL rack receiver 50 Setting the frequency manually Press the SET SCAN button Press the CH CH buttons to select a frequency bank 1 to 8 Press the SET SCAN button to accept the selected fre quency bank ...

Page 52: ...ected bank and channel are shown in the display e g bank 2 channel 3 Press the SET SCAN button to accept the selected chan nel If you have set a new frequency you must still syn chronize the receiver with the transmitter to es tablish the radio link see Establishing a radio link Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter ...

Page 53: ...nal coming from the receiver s audio outputs Balanced Unbal anced This audio signal can be output to a mixing console or an amplifier for example Press the VOL VOL buttons to adjust the volume Make sure that the signal in the next device in the signal chain e g mixing console power amplifier guitar amplifi er etc is not overdriven ...

Page 54: ...W bodypack transmitter Mic when using the SKM XSW handheld transmitter or a microphone with the SK XSW bodypack transmitter Setting the squelch The squelch function can be used to suppress disturbing noise during transmission such as hiss If the signal level is below the squelch threshold the signal is muted If the squelch threshold is set very high this will shorten the radio range Turn the contr...

Page 55: ...intermodulation free Set the same channel bank for all receivers Assign one channel from this channel bank to each receiv er We recommend using the AUTO SCAN function as this is the most reliable way to identify free frequencies see Setting the frequency automatically AUTO SCAN If you know free frequencies in your area you can also set the frequency manually see Setting the frequency manually ...

Page 56: ...n for navigating the operating menu See Setting options on the front of the device 4 SYNC button for synchronizing the transmitter and receiver See Establishing a radio link Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter 5 Control knob for adjusting the volume See Adjusting the volume of the audio outputs 6 ON OFF button for switching the device on and off and can celing an action in the menu See Swit...

Page 57: ...ecting the signal type See Setting options on the rear of the device See Outputting audio signals 11SQ control knob for adjusting the squelch value See Setting options on the rear of the device 12Power connection socket for the power supply unit See Connecting disconnecting the receiver to from the power supply system 13Strain relief for the connection cable of the power supply unit See Connecting...

Page 58: ...stem Pass the cable of the power supply unit through the strain relief Insert the plug of the power supply unit into the Power socket on the receiver Slide the supplied country adapter onto the power supply unit Plug the power supply unit into the wall socket To completely disconnect the receiver from the power supply system Unplug the power supply unit from the wall socket Unplug the power supply...

Page 59: ...er 58 Connecting antennas To connect the supplied rod antennas Connect the antennas to the two antenna inputs on the re ceiver as shown in the figure Slightly angle the antennas to the left and right as shown in the figure ...

Page 60: ...n XLR cable Plug the XLR cable into the Balanced socket on the EM XSW 2 To connect a jack cable Plug the jack cable into the Unbalanced socket on the EM XSW 2 Set the Line Mic switch to the desired position Line when using instruments or other line sources with the SK XSW bodypack transmitter Mic when using the SKM 835 865 XSW handheld trans mitter or a microphone with the SK XSW bodypack trans mi...

Page 61: ...specifications See SPECIFICATIONS Ensure sufficient ventilation if necessary provide addi tional ventilation Make sure that the mechanical load of the rack is even When connecting to the power supply system observe the information indicated on the type plate Avoid overloading the circuits If necessary provide overcurrent protection When mounting in a rack please note that intrinsically harmless le...

Page 62: ... the mounting brackets to the sides of the receiver as shown in the figure Attach the front panel as shown in the figure If desired attach the antennas to the front panel as shown in the figure This requires the optional GA 2 XSW 2 antenna front mount kit see Accessories ...

Page 63: ...er 62 Mounting two receivers side by side in a rack Place both receivers upside down and side by side on an even surface Tighten the jointing plate as shown in the figure Attach the mounting brackets as shown in the figure ...

Page 64: ...press the ON OFF button The receiver switches on To switch the receiver to standby mode Hold down the ON OFF button until the display switches off To switch the receiver off completely Disconnect the receiver from the power supply system by unplugging the power supply unit from the wall socket ...

Page 65: ...wo antennas is currently being used for the radio link ANT A or ANT B Radio frequency level Sync Establishing a radio link Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter Frequency Bank Channel SCAN menu item PRESET menu item TUNE menu item Menu Setting options on the front of the device ANT AB TUNE PRESET SCAN SYNC RF AF Radio frequency level Transmitter audio level Antenna diversity Frequency Menu Sy...

Page 66: ...ceiver 65 Transmitter battery XSW SKM Inserting and removing the batteries XSW SK Inserting and removing the batteries Transmitter audio level XSW SKM Setting the input sensitivity XSW SK Setting the input sensitivity ...

Page 67: ...ion buttons Use the following buttons to navigate through the receiver s settings Press the UP or DOWN button Changes to the previous or next menu item Changes the setting of a menu item Press the SET button Save settings in a menu item Press the ON OFF ESC button Cancel input ...

Page 68: ...d assign free radio frequencies Switch off all transmitters before you perform the scan If transmitters are still switched on they are detected as un available frequencies and the frequencies that are actually available cannot then be used Press the UP or DOWN button until the SCAN menu item appears in the display Press the SET button to open the menu item ...

Page 69: ...frequency remains unchanged If you have set a new frequency you must still syn chronize the receiver with the transmitter to es tablish the radio link see Establishing a radio link Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter PRESET menu item Under the PRESET menu item you can set the radio frequency by selecting a preset channel If you are not sure whether the selected frequency is free we recommen...

Page 70: ...ct a channel in the fre quency bank Press the SET button to save the selected channel or Press the ON OFF ESC button to cancel the setting The previous frequency remains unchanged If you have set a new frequency you must still syn chronize the receiver with the transmitter to es tablish the radio link see Establishing a radio link Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter ...

Page 71: ... DOWN button until the TUNE menu item appears in the display Press the SET button to open the menu item Press the UP or DOWN button to set the frequency Press the SET button to accept the displayed frequency or Press the ON OFF ESC button to cancel the setting The previous frequency remains unchanged If you have set a new frequency you must still syn chronize the receiver with the transmitter to e...

Page 72: ...l coming from the receiver s audio outputs Balanced Un balanced This audio signal can be output to a mixing console or an amplifier for example Turn the VOLUME control knob to adjust the volume Make sure that the signal in the next device in the signal chain e g mixing console power amplifier guitar amplifi er etc is not overdriven ...

Page 73: ...itter Mic when using the SKM XSW handheld transmitter or a microphone with the SK XSW bodypack transmitter Setting the squelch The squelch function can be used to suppress disturbing noise during transmission such as hiss If the signal level is below the squelch threshold the signal is muted If the squelch threshold is set very high this will shorten the radio range Turn the control knob to the le...

Page 74: ...ncy bank are intermodulation free Set the same channel bank for all receivers Assign one channel from this channel bank to each receiv er We recommend using the SCAN function as this is the most reliable way to identify free frequencies see SCAN menu item If you know free frequencies in your area you can also set the frequency manually see PRESET menu item and TUNE menu item ...

Page 75: ...chronizing the receiver and transmitter Flashing red low battery see Inserting and removing the batteries 2 SYNC button See Establishing a radio link Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter 3 Unscrewable cover for accessing the battery compartment and Sensitivity switch See Inserting and removing the batteries See Setting the input sensitivity 4 Mute switch See Muting the handheld transmitter 5...

Page 76: ...ng the batteries You need two AA 1 5 V batteries to operate the handheld transmitter Unscrew the microphone housing as shown in the figure and pull it downward Insert the batteries as indicated in the battery compart ment Observe correct polarity Screw the microphone housing back on ...

Page 77: ...Handheld transmitters SKM 825 XSW SKM 835 XSW SKM 865 XSW 76 Battery status Battery charge status in the display Charge status is critical LOW BATT ...

Page 78: ... in the ON OFF button disappears Establishing a connection to the receiver To establish a radio link between the transmitter and the re ceiver the devices must be synchronized See Establishing a radio link Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter Conditions and restrictions for using frequencies There may be special conditions and restrictions for us ing frequencies in your country Before puttin...

Page 79: ... Frequency bank Channel Frequency EM XSW 1 Setting the frequency automatically AUTO SCAN Setting the frequency manually EM XSW 1 DUAL Setting the frequency automatically AU TO SCAN Setting the frequency manually EM XSW 2 SCAN menu item PRESET menu item TUNE menu item Battery Inserting and removing the batteries Bank Ch 1 1 925 300 MHz 10 h 7 h 3 h Low Batt Frequency bank Channel Battery Frequency ...

Page 80: ...nput sensitivity Use the Sensitivity switch to adjust the level of the audio sig nal sent to the receiver Unscrew the microphone housing and pull it downward Adjust the input sensitivity using the Sensitivity switch Pay attention to the level indicator on the receiver display ...

Page 81: ...smitters SKM 825 XSW SKM 835 XSW SKM 865 XSW 80 Muting the handheld transmitter You can mute the audio signal using the mute switch Slide the mute switch to the desired position to mute or ac tivate the audio signal ...

Page 82: ... link is established Flashing red green pairing active see Establishing a ra dio link Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter Flashing red low battery see Inserting and removing the batteries 3 Mute switch See Muting the bodypack transmitter 4 Display panel See Information on the bodypack transmitter s display 5 Battery compartment cover See Inserting and removing the batteries 6 ON OFF Power b...

Page 83: ... Setting the input sensitivity Inserting and removing the batteries You need two AA 1 5 V batteries to operate the handheld transmitter Press the two catches and open the battery compartment cover Insert the batteries as shown in the figure Observe correct polarity Close the battery compartment The cover locks into place with an audible click ...

Page 84: ...SK XSW bodypack transmitter 83 Battery status Battery charge status in the display Charge status is critical LOW BATT ...

Page 85: ...n in the diagram Screw the plug s coupling ring onto the audio socket thread of the bodypack transmitter Connecting an instrument or line source to the bodypack transmitter You can connect instruments or audio sources with a line level to the bodypack transmitter To do so you require the Sennheiser CI 1 N cable 6 3 mm jack plug to lockable 3 5 mm jack plug To connect an instrument or line source t...

Page 86: ...ypack transmitter 85 Insert the cable s 3 5 mm jack plug into the socket on the bodypack transmitter as shown in the diagram Screw the plug s coupling ring onto the audio socket thread of the bodypack transmitter ...

Page 87: ...f Establishing a connection to the receiver To establish a radio link between the transmitter and the re ceiver the devices must be synchronized See Establishing a radio link Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter Conditions and restrictions for using frequencies There may be special conditions and restrictions for us ing frequencies in your country Before putting the product into operation fi...

Page 88: ... Channel Frequency EM XSW 1 Setting the frequency automatically AUTO SCAN Setting the frequency manually EM XSW 1 DUAL Setting the frequency automatically AU TO SCAN Setting the frequency manually EM XSW 2 SCAN menu item PRESET menu item TUNE menu item Battery Inserting and removing the batteries Bank Ch 1 1 925 300 MHz 10 h 7 h 3 h Low Batt Frequency bank Channel Battery Frequency ...

Page 89: ... the Sensitivity switch to adjust the level of the audio sig nal sent to the receiver Press the two catches and open the battery compartment cover Adjust the input sensitivity using the Sensitivity switch Pay attention to the level indicator on the receiver display ...

Page 90: ...SK XSW bodypack transmitter 89 Muting the bodypack transmitter You can mute the audio signal using the mute switch Slide the mute switch to the desired position to mute or ac tivate the audio signal ...

Page 91: ...cy range Step 1 Set a free frequency on the receiver We recommend using the AUTO SCAN function as this is the most reliable way to identify free frequencies EM XSW 1 Setting the frequency automatically AUTO SCAN EM XSW 1 DUAL Setting the frequency automatically AUTO SCAN EM XSW 2 SCAN menu item If you know free frequencies in your area you can also set the frequency manually EM XSW 1 Setting the f...

Page 92: ...Establishing a radio link Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter 91 ...

Page 93: ... begin cleaning Clean all products only with a soft dry cloth Note the special cleaning instructions below for the follow ing products Cleaning the sound inlet basket of the microphone module Unscrew the top sound inlet basket from the microphone module by turning it counterclockwise Remove the foam insert You can clean the sound inlet basket in two ways Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the top ...

Page 94: ...ance 93 From time to time you should also clean the microphone mod ule contacts Wipe the contacts of the microphone module with a soft dry cloth Cleaning the bodypack transmitter contacts Wipe the contacts with a dry cloth ...

Page 95: ...37 5 MHz Further details Frequency ranges Switching bandwidth up to 24 MHz Frequencies XSW 1 8 frequency banks each with up to 10 factory preset channels XSW 2 adjustable in 25 kHz steps 8 frequency banks each with up to 12 factory preset channels Transmitter synchronization XSW 1 2 4 GHz RF power 3 mW MSK only active during syn chronization XSW 2 2 4 GHz RF power 3 mW Low Power OQPSK only ac tive...

Page 96: ...System 95 Signal to noise ratio 103 dBA Audio THD 0 9 Operating temperature range 0 C 40 C 14 F 131 F Storage temperature range 20 C 70 C 14 F 131 F Relative humidity max 95 non condensing ...

Page 97: ...on 3 µV at 52 dB A eff S N AF frequency response 50 16 000 Hz 3 dB Max AF output voltage at peak deviation 1 kHz AF 6 3 mm jack socket unbalanced 6 dBu XLR socket balanced 12 dBu Audio adjustment range 45 dB adjustable in 5 dB steps Power supply DC 12 V nom 300 mA Squelch Adjustable from 3 dBµV up to 28 dBµV combined with pilot tone Line Mic level 20 dB switchable Housing material rugged ABS housi...

Page 98: ...EM XSW 1 stationary receiver 97 Dimensions Approx 200 x 42 x 127 mm Weight Approx 340 g ...

Page 99: ...n 3 µV at 52 dB A eff S N AF frequency response 50 16 000 Hz 3 dB Max AF output voltage at peak deviation 1kHz AF 6 3 mm jack socket unbalanced 6 dBu XLR socket balanced 12 dBu Audio adjustment range 45 dB adjustable in 5 dB steps Power supply DC 12 V nom 500 mA Squelch Adjustable from 3 dBµV up to 28 dBµV combined with pilot tone Line Mic level 20 dB switchable Housing material rugged ABS housing...

Page 100: ...EM XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver 99 Dimensions Approx 320 x 42 x 127 mm Weight Approx 610 g ...

Page 101: ... AF frequency response 50 16 000 Hz 3 dB Max AF output voltage at peak deviation 1kHz AF 6 3 mm jack socket unbalanced 6 dBu XLR socket balanced 12 dBu Audio adjustment range 40 dB continuously adjustable with control knob Power supply DC 12 V nom 300 mA Squelch Adjustable from 3 dBµV up to 28 dBµV combined with pilot tone Line Mic level 20 dB switchable Housing material Rugged metal housing ...

Page 102: ...EM XSW 2 stationary receiver 101 Dimensions Approx 200 x 42 x 127 mm Weight Approx 680 g ...

Page 103: ...5 XSW 80 14 000 Hz SKM 835 XSW 80 16 000 Hz SKM 865 XSW 80 16 000 Hz Power supply 2 AA batteries 1 5 V Operating time approx 10 hours Microphone type SKM 825 XSW Dynamic SKM 835 XSW Dynamic SKM 865 XSW Capacitor pre polarized Input sensitivity capsule SKM 825 XSW 1 5 mV Pa SKM 835 XSW 1 5 mV Pa SKM 865 XSW 1 8 mV Pa ...

Page 104: ...pattern SKM 825 XSW Cardioid SKM 835 XSW Cardioid SKM 865 XSW Super cardioid Adjustment range of transmitter sensitivity 0 to 30 dB adjustable in 10 dB steps Housing material rugged ABS housing Dimensions Approx 260 x 50 mm Weight Approx 245 g ...

Page 105: ...5 mm jack socket Max input voltage Mic Line at 3 THD Typically 1 5 V rms Mic 30 dB gain Typically 2 6 V rms Line 30 dB gain Power supply 2 AA batteries 1 5 V Operating time approx 10 hours Adjustment range of transmitter sensitivity 0 to 30 dB adjustable in 10 dB steps Housing material rugged ABS housing Dimensions Approx 71 x 96 x 28 mm Weight Approx 95 g ...

Page 106: ...ple Capacitor pre polarized Sensitivity 20 mV Pa Pick up pattern Omni directional Max sound pressure level SPL 130 dB ME 3 II Transducer principle Capacitor pre polarized Sensitivity 1 6 mV Pa Pick up pattern Cardioid Max sound pressure level SPL 150 dB ...

Page 107: ...Microphones 106 e 908T Transducer principle Capacitor pre polarized Sensitivity 0 6 mV Pa Pick up pattern Cardioid Max sound pressure level SPL 147 dB ...

Page 108: ...r frequency 50 or 60 Hz Input current 200 mA Nominal output voltage DC 12 V Output current 500 mA Standby power consumption 0 075 W AC 230 V 0 1 W AC 115 V Energy efficiency level DOE Level VI Weight without adapter Approx 65 g Cable length approx 1 83 m Operating temperature range 0 C 40 C 14 F 131 F ...

Page 109: ...NT 12 5 CW power supply unit 108 Storage temperature range 20 C 60 C 14 F 131 F Relative humidity max 95 non condensing ...

Page 110: ...e product Help with technical issues If you have any technical questions or problems with the prod uct please contact Sennheiser customer service www sennheiser com service support Feedback on the instruction manual Do you have any questions or suggestions about this instruc tion manual Write to us at techcomm sennheiser com ...

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