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English Manual

U5 WIRELESS AUDIO

FOR VIDEO SYSTEM

For DSLR Cameras

Summary of Contents for U5

Page 1: ...English Manual U5 WIRELESS AUDIO FOR VIDEO SYSTEM For DSLR Cameras ...

Page 2: ...ply with Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada s licence exempt RSS s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device FR L émetteur récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Innovation...

Page 3: ...tallation 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 FCC CERTIFICATION 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 de...

Page 4: ...nclosure is damaged WARNING BEFORE USING YOUR XVIVE WIRELESS AUDIO FOR VIDEO SYSTEM CAREFULLY READ THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND KEEP THEM IN A SAFE PLACE 3 Do not place near heat sources such as radiators heat registers or appliances which produce heat 4 Guard against objects or liquids entering the device Do not use or place unit near...

Page 5: ...eratures between 10 C 50 F and 40 C 104 F 04 When not using rechargeable batteries for extended periods of time charge them regularly about everythree months Do not mutilate or dismantle Do not heat above 60 C 140 F e g do not expose to sunlight or throw into a fire Immediately remove rechargeable batteries from obviously defective products Do not continue to use defective rechargeable batteries O...

Page 6: ...harge backup batteries so you can operate the system continuously The U5 system reliably transmits high resolution audio on the 2 4 GHz wireless band andcanbeusedforvideoshoots livestreams interviews sporting events weddings and more 2 4 GHz wireless audio true diversity for both channels simultaneously Use with a lavalier microphone or line input High resolution 24 bit 48kHz audio TRS stereo 3 5m...

Page 7: ...crophone Windscreen 2x U5B batteries Pouch Transmitter Receiver Mic clip 2x Mic clips U5 CONTENTS U5T2 CONTENTS USB charging cable Dual USB charging cable 3 5 mm to 3 5 mm stereo cable 2x LV1 lavalier microphone 2x windscreens 3x U5B batteries Pouch 2x transmitters Receiver ...

Page 8: ... Mic for lavalier microphone or Line for other devices with more dynamic range 6 The power switch turns the unit on or off or keeps it in hold mode Hold mode disables all controls to ensure uninterrupted use 7 USB charging port Micro B 8 OLED display displays battery power level channel selected gain clip mute 9 Battery compartment for U5B battery 10 Belt clip 11 Power status LED 12 Input mono 3 5...

Page 9: ...isplays the transmitter s battery level 4 Input clip peak indicator When the clip LED illuminates the sound level is beyond the acceptable dynamic range and may result in distortion 5 Audio mute press the mute button to turn off input audio The brightness of the screen will decrease when the unit is not in operation U5 TRANSMITTER DISPLAY ...

Page 10: ...put 7 Audio output Stereo 3 5mm TRS 8 9 Channel switch and T1 T2 RF status LED LED ON transmitter is on and link is established LED Flashing signal connection interference LED OFF transmitter unlinked 10 11 T1 and T2 Channel mute switch with status LED 12 OLED display displays battery power channel gain clip mute 13 Shoe mount adapter for DSLR camera with 3 8 female screw adapter 14 Battery compar...

Page 11: ...level cannot display U3 and U4 transmitter battery levels 4 T1 channel clip and OFF display OFF Press the channel switch button for 3 seconds to close the T1 channel Output clip peak indicator When the clip LED illuminates the sound level is beyond the acceptable dynamic range and may result in distortion 5 T2 channel display shows channel gain and battery level for the second transmitter 6 Receiv...

Page 12: ...sule 2 Connection cable 1 6 m with 3 5mm TRS jack 3 Microphone clip 4 Foam windshield 1 3 pin power terminal 2 Battery pull tab Please read the instructions on page 4 11 1 3 LV1 LAVALIER MICROPHONE U5B BATTERY 2 1 2 4 ...

Page 13: ...z 2480MHz 2482MHz 2408MHz 2472MHz 2474MHz 2416MHz 2464MHz 2466MHz 2434MHz 2440MHz 2442MHz 2427MHz 2448MHz 2450MHz 2422MHz 2456MHz 2458MHz CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 6 2 4GHz Frequency Tables U5 operates on the 2 4GHz ISM band which is utilized by Wi Fi Bluetooth and other wireless devices 2 4GHz is an open band and as such does not require a license to be used worldw...

Page 14: ... attach the clip on microphone to clothing as desired c Run the mic cable to the transmitter in a way that avoids friction noise and so that the cable and the transmitter antenna do not cross d The Xvive LV1 microphone has an omni directional pickup pattern Keep at least 10 inches away from your mouth or audio source 10 inches 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 15: ...mount adapter onto the camera and tighten the clamping screw to hold the receiver in place Connect receiver output to camera input using the 3 5 mm TRS cable QUICK START Belt 2 CONNECT TRANSMITTER Connect the 3 5mm TRS lavalier microphone cable to the transmitter ...

Page 16: ...or pairing the green LED on the receiver will illuminate when the connection is successful You must use different channels for T1 and T2 to avoid interference QUICK START POWER ON CHANNEL CHANNEL POWER ON 4 POWER ON Turn the power switch to the on position the display screen will light up ...

Page 17: ...the record level Check the output level on the DSLR camera display Adjust the level so that the signal is strong but not so high that it sets off the clip light Input level too low Turn up the U5 receiver output level or the camera input level Left and right channel volumes imbalanced Mono mode Adjust the two transmitter input gain controls to balance Stereo mode Adjust the two transmitter input g...

Page 18: ...al channel receiver receives audio from two U5 transmitters connected to lavalier microphones for interviews two person broadcasts etc Dual channel receiver receives audio from one U5 transmitter lavalier microphone and one U4 transmitter mixing console or sound interface ...

Page 19: ...IVER TRANSMITTER Use two receivers set to the same channel connected to two DSLR cameras to send them the same wireless audio Send wireless audio to recording equipment OR OR Lavalier microphone Audio device line out Camera Audio device line in record ...

Page 20: ...ine mode input gain is 0 to 12dB The preset will be saved at the mode MIC MODE Supplies 5V of phantom power for a lavalier microphone Optimizing the transmitter input gain can increase the sensitivity of the microphone increase the pick up range and improve the sound to noise ratio LINE MODE Use with audio devices with a 3 5 mm 1 8 output Increasing the transmitter gain results in more dynamics Mi...

Page 21: ...put volumes will change theirrespectiveoutputvolumes L R independently This method allows the signals to be balanced mixed as desired during the editing mixing stage M mono mode mixes the T1 and T2 audio signals and sends the same audio signal to L and R output channel You can set the left and right output volumes separately but you can t change the level blend once the video is recorded However a...

Page 22: ... to any 5V USB charger adapter or other USB charging device it charges the transmitter and receiver at the same time Note Turn off the power switch while charging Please do not use U5 while charging as this may reduce battery life Always store at room temperature When storing the unit please check the battery charge level regularly and charge if necessary 0 15 0 30 1 00 2 30 30 min 1 hours 2 hours...

Page 23: ...he POWER switch to turn off the power 2 Loosen the bottom clamping screw of the shoe mount adapter 3 Press and slide the battery button to open the battery compartment install the battery 4 Insert U5B battery into the battery compartment with the terminals facing the right way and close the compartment Make sure that the battery compartment is locked securely Please fully charge the battery prior ...

Page 24: ... Temperature Range Channel Count Latency High resolution audio 2400 2483 5 MHz Up to 100ft depends on RF signal absorption reflection and interference MIC 99dB LINE 107dB MIC 95dB LINE 107dB 5 Hours Xvive U5B battery 86dBm 0 2 10 mW E I R P max 18 to 57 battery characteristics may limit this range Up to 6 6ms 24 bit 48kHz PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 25: ...io output max level 51 x 34 x 65mm 55 2g without battery Beltpack Molded plastic and cast metal 5V 2A Input 4 7kΩ 1KHz 3 5 mm mono TRS jack Broad 20Hz 20KHz frequency response Mic mode with 100Hz high pass filter Input max RMS Gain 0dB Mic 460mV RMS Line 2V RMS Mic mode 5V Line mode none Xvive U5B battery 3 8V Rechargeable Li ion 830mAh Up to 5 Hours 50Ω 1 4 wave sleeve dipole non removable 1 OLED...

Page 26: ...splay Audio output max level Frequency response Output gain control range Beltpack 54 x 44 x 65mm 53g without battery Molded plastic and cast metal 5V 2A Xvive U5B battery 3 8V rechargeable Li ion 830mAh Output 470Ω 1KHz 3 5 mm stereo TRS jack 2V RMS Up to 5 hours 50Ω 1 4 wave sleeve dipole non removable 4 True diversity for both channels simultaneously OLED 0 dBV 20 Hz to 20 kHz 54dB to 24dB ...

Page 27: ...o Current consumption Operating voltage Maximum input Sound Pressure Level Voltage Rated capacity Watt hour Max charge voltage 3 8V DC 830mAh 3 15Wh 4 35V Electret condenser microphone φ 8 19 mm cable 1 6m 13 g Omni directional 32dB 3dB 30 Hz to 20 000 Hz 2 5kΩ 30 75dB 400μA Max 3 3V 2 5V to 10V 120dB SPL Dimensions Weight 30 x 13 x 31mm 23g ...

Page 28: ...to the camera or other recording equipment Turn up the gain on the receiver to an appropriate level Check that the power switches on the transmitter and the receiver are both turned on and that the batteries are at least partially charged Ensure that the transmitter and receiver are both on the same channel Turn off the automatic volume adjustment of the camera and set it to manual adjustment Try ...

Page 29: ...up the camera input level Turn up the receiver output level Turn up the transmitter input gain See pages 18 20 See 2 4 GHz spectrum overview and interference on page 12 Make sure the receivers are both set to the same channel as the transmitter you want them to receive audio from TROUBLESHOOTING ...

Page 30: ...29 U5 SERIES U5T2 2 Lavalier microphones LV1 3 Batteries U5B 2 Transmitters 1 Receiver U5R 1 Battery U5B 1 Receiver U5T 1 Transmitter 1 Lavalier microphone LV1 1 Battery U5B ...

Page 31: ...ERIES U5 1 Lavalier microphone 1 Battery U5B 1 Transmitter 1 Receiver U5C 1 Battery Charger for three U5B batteries 3 U5B rechargeable batteries LV1 1 Lavalier microphone 1 Windscreen 1 Mic clip U5B 1 Battery ...

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