OWNER�S MANUAL

R100 SERIES WIRELESS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................................... 2

R100 SERIES COMPONETS ................................................................................................................... 3

QUICK SETUP AND USE ..................................................................................................................... 4-5

COMPATIBILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 6

POTENTIAL SOURCES OF INTERFERENCE ........................................................................................ 6

BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................................................... 6

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 6

FCC REGULATIONS ................................................................................................................................ 8

WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................. 8

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ....................................................................................................................... 9

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Description

R100 SERIES OWNER’S MANUALR100 System Features

� True-diversity system with Secure-Phasetm cir-cuitry ensures maximum range and freedomfrom interference

� Well-designed companding and audio circuitryinsure high signal-to-noise ratio and excellentsound quality

� Choice of handheld, bodypack, lavalier, head-set and guitar systems

� Permanently attached antennas make setupquick and easy. Receivers can be rack-mounted with optional kit.

� Wide-range continuously-adjustable line-levelaudio output

� Designed and manufactured in the UnitedStates of America

DESCRIPTION

The Electro-Voice R100 is a series of VHF wire-less systems that combine EV�s legendary qualityand reliability with high value. The R100 Seriestransmitters and receivers operate in the VHF fre-quency range between 174.100 and 185.350 MHz(channels 7 � 8 in the TV band) on single frequen-cies. The well-designed audio circuitry ensureshigh signal-to-noise ratio with accurate soundquality.

SECURE-PHASEtm DIVERSITY

The R100 Series receivers utilize patented Se-cure-Phasetm diversity circuitry that provides thestrongest, cleanest signal possible. Unlike otherdiversity circuits that switch antennas, Secure-Phasetm utilizes the signal from both antennas atall times to increase signal strength, minimizedropouts and lower the potential for interference.

If the signal from the transmitter changes phaseor polarity (a common cause of dropouts), the cir-cuit adjusts the phase angle between the two an-tennas receiving circuits to prevent cancellation.

R100 SERIES COMPONENTSR100 Secure-Phasetm Diversity Receiver

� Secure-Phasetm diversity for maximum rangeand reliable performance

� Clean, undistorted sound reproduction usingproprietary compander circuitry

� Wide-range adjustable audio output via linelevel ¼-inch connector

� May be rack mounted with optional kit

� External AC power adapter minimizes noiseand makes voltage changes easy if necessary.

Power can also be supplied from a 12-volt bat-tery or filtered power supply.

� Permanently attached, specially-tuned anten-nas are easy to position

� RCV: VHF microphone receiver has smooth,accurate response

� GRV: VHF guitar receiver is specially designedto handle the transients of a guitar

The R100 Series receivers are easy to set up andoperate. The only controls are the adjustable out-put level and squelch controls. The antennas arepermanently attached telescoping types that areeasy to position and are tuned to the range of op-eration. An optional rack-mount kit allows two sys-tems to be mounted in a single rack space.

HTV Handheld Transmitter� Electro-Voice MC500 cardioid dynamic micro-

phone transducer.

� Separate LEDs for power on and battery statusfor easy monitoring of operational modes.

� Separate power and audio mute switches foroperational flexibility.

� Wide-range gain control allows approximately30 dB of adjustment.

� Special �soft-touch� finish and ergonomicallydesigned handle makes holding comfortableand secure.

� Up to 10 hours of operation on a 9-volt alkalinebattery.

Bodypack Transmitters� A variety of models are available:

� BLV: VHF bodypack with hardwired OLM10omni-directional lavalier condenser microphone

� BPV: VHF bodypack with TA4F connector al-lows the user the freedom of microphone se-lection.

� BEV: VHF bodypack with hardwired Electro-Voice HM2 cardioid headset condenser micro-phone

� BGV: VHF guitar bodypack with hardwiredcable and ¼-inch connector with specially de-signed audio circuitry to handle guitar tran-sients

� Separate on/off and large mute switches foroperational flexibility

� LED battery condition indicator gives quick indi-cation of battery strength

� Up to 10 hours of operation on a 9-volt alkalinebattery

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QUICK SETUP AND USE

To get your system into operation quickly, use thefollowing instructions. Review the rest of the manualfor additional setup and operational details.

1. Place the receiver where there is a clear lineof sight to the area where the transmitter willbe used. Extend the receiver�s antennas tofull length and separate them 90 degrees (seeFigure 1).

2. Make sure the sound system�s volume is lowor off on the input you intend to use for thewireless.

3. Plug in the receiver�s power adapter into anAC outlet and the other end into the receiver.CAUTION: Please make sure that the ACadapter is the correct voltage for your lo-cal requirements.

4. Plug one end of your audio cable (not sup-plied) into the output connector on the frontpanel of the receiver.

5. Turn the output level control (see Figure 1) onthe front panel to the 12:00 o�clock position(midway in the control�s range).

6. Setup and adjust the transmitter level as de-scribed on the following pages.

7. Turn up the level on the mixer or preamp tothe desired setting.

8. Speak into the microphone or strum the instru-ment and, if necessary, adjust the receiver�soutput until the volume level from the wirelesssystem approximates the level of an equivalentwired microphone or instrument.

9. �Walk� the expected area of use to check fordropouts or interference. If problems occur,see the troubleshooting section.

Figure 1

HTV HANDHELD TRANSMITTER SETUP1. Insert battery. Slide open the battery com-

partment cover by pressing lightly with yourthumb on the horizontal grooves (at the backend of the transmitter) while gently pullingback (see Figure 2).

2. Turn on the transmitter by sliding the powerswitch (nearest the battery compartment) for-ward, toward the mic element. Both red andgreen LEDs above the power switch shouldbe illuminated, indicating power on and goodbattery condition.

3. Check reception. Observe that the audiocarrier light on the front panel of the receiveris illuminated, an indication that the receiver ispicking up the signal. Then, �walk� the in-tended area of use and make sure that thereare no barriers to reception or sources of in-terference.

4. Unmute the audio by sliding the audio switch(immediately below the mic element) towardsthe windscreen.

5. Adjust the gain if necessary. First, speak orsing into the microphone and listen closely fordistortion or hiss. If the gain is too low (hiss)

or high (distortion), adjustments are neces-sary. Gently insert the provided screwdriver(or other 3/32-in. flat head screwdriver) intothe hole near the head of the transmitter (seeFigure 4). Turn lightly until the screwdrivertip drops into the slot in the level control. Gen-tly turn counterclockwise until the controlstops (the mic output is attenuated but not�off�). Slowly turn the mic-level control whilelistening to the audio. If the audio becomesdistorted, turn the mic level control counter-clockwise about 1/8 turn.

6. Adjust the squelch control if necessary.The squelch control on the back of the re-ceiver may be adjusted to increase range orreduce interference. Turn the control counter-clockwise to increase range. Caution! In-creasing the range will make the systemmore susceptible to outside interference!If the squelch is being adjusted, turn thetransmitter off. Turn the squelch controlcounter-clockwise until you hear noise or in-terference. Then, turn the squelch clockwiseuntil the noise is gone.

Figure 2

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BODYPACK TRANSMITTER SETUP1. Insert battery. Open the hinged battery com-

partment by placing your thumb or finger onthe indent on the battery door and pull down.When inserting the battery, pay attention tothe polarity (+/-) and insert the terminals firstinto the battery compartment. Close the bat-tery door by sliding the door shut.

2. Turn on the transmitter by sliding the powerswitch to its on position. Check the conditionof the battery by looking at the LED below thepower switch. The battery light should flashonce and then go out. If the LED stays on, thebattery is weak and should be replaced.

3. Prepare the audio source by attaching thelavalier microphone to the user, placing theheadset on the user�s head or plugging thecable into the instrument (depending on whattype of system you have). Keep the audiomuted while plugging in and adjusting themicrophone or source.

4. Check reception by observing that the RFcarrier light is illuminated on the receiver�sfront panel.

5. Turn on the audio transmission by slidingthe large mute switch to the �on� position.

6. Listen carefully to the audio and be sensitiveof overload distortion and low gain or hiss.

7. Adjust the gain if necessary. Gently insertthe provided screwdriver or other 3/32-in. (2.5mm) screwdriver into the gain adjustment lo-cated at the top edge of the battery compart-ment under the door. The door has to beopened but not swung upward to make ad-justments. Turn lightly until the screwdriver tipdrops into the slot on the level control. Gentlyturn the control counterclockwise until thecontrol stops (the audio output is attenuatedbut not �off�). Slowly turn the audio level con-trol clockwise while listening to audio; if theaudio becomes distorted, turn the mic levelcontrol counter-clockwise about 1/8 turn.

8. Clip the bodypack to the user�s belt or to apocket. The bodypack can be positioned hori-zontally or vertically by moving the belt clipattachment. Removing the belt clip attach-ment screw and moving it 90 degrees willchange the orientation.

Figure 6Figure 5

Figure 4Figure 3

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COMPATIBILITYThe receiver and transmitter must be tuned to thesame VHF frequency to operate together. Be-cause of the specialized equipment required toadjust these units properly, users cannot changefrequencies.

If two or more R100 and/or other VHF/UHF wire-less systems are being used in the same location,proper frequency coordination is required to avoidinterference. Frequency mixing and spacing mustbe factored along with local TV stations to deter-mine if conflicts will result from a specific group.Contact your dealer or Electro-Voice for fre-quency-selection assistance if you are planning toadd more wireless systems to be operated simul-taneously in the same location.

POTENTIAL SOURCES OF INTERFERENCE

There are many potential sources of interferencefor your wireless system. Any electronic compo-

nent that contains digital circuitry including digitalsignal processors (reverb/multi-effects units),electronic keyboards, digital lighting controllers,CD players and computers all emit rf energy thatcan affect the performance of your wireless sys-tem. It is always best to place your receiver as faraway from these devices as possible to minimizethe potential for of problems.

BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS

Fresh 9-volt alkaline batteries from a qualitymanufacturer will yield the best performance fromR100 transmitters. 8.4-volt ni-cad batteries can beused but will yield much shorter operational time.When the transmitter switch is turned on, the bat-tery light will flash one time if the battery is good.If the light does not flash or stays lit continuously,the battery is weak or nearly dead. If the lightcomes on during use, the battery is weakeningand should be replaced as soon as possible.

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R100 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONSReceiver Type

Single-frequency, single-conversionsuperheterodyne FM

Frequency Range (RF)174.100 – 185.300 MHz

Available Frequencies174.100; 178.100; 178.500; 179.100180.200; 183.700; 184.350; 185.350 MHzDiversity

Full True DiversityRF Sensitivity

< .8 uV for 12 dB SINADFCC Data Approved under part 15Audio Output,

Frequency Response20 – 15 kHz + 2 dB

Audio Output Level0.775V RMS @ 100 K ohm load

DistortionLess than 0.5%

Signal-to-Noise Ratio>94 dB

Dynamic Range94 dB

VHF Transmitters HTV, BLV, BPV, BEV, BGVRF Frequency Range

174.100 � 185.300 MHzRadiated RF Output

35 to 45 mW typical, 50-mW max.Microphone Element (HTV)

Electro-Voice MC500 cardioidLavalier Microphone (BLV)

Electro-Voice OLM20 omnidirectionalHeadset Microphone (BEV)

Electro-Voice HM2 cardioidAudio Gain Adjustment Range

40 dBTA4F Connector Wiring (BPV):

Pin 1: Ground; Pin 2: Mic Input;Pin 3: +5 volt bias;Pin 4: +5 volt bias fed through a3 K ohm resistor for 2-wire electrets

Battery Life8 � 10 hours with 9-Volt alkalineBodypack Antenna

Uses microphone cableSize (Handheld transmitter)

27.3 cm (10.75 in) longWeight (Handheld transmitter)

10.0 oz / 284 g with batterySize (Bodypack transmitter)(HxWxD)

4.4 in x 2.6 in x .9 in111 mm x 66 mm x 23 mm

Weight (Bodypack transmitter)4 oz / 113.4 grams

Accepted under part 74HFCC Data

Accessories:OLM10 Omni lavalier mic w/windscreen and clip450563 Windscreen for OLM10300059000 Clip for OLM10ULM20 Unidirectional lavalier mic, windscreen

and clip879155 ULM20 windscreen879156 ULM20 clipHM2 Unidirectional headset condenser mic450124 Spring-adjusted mic stand adapterRMR Rack-mount kit for two receivers

Optional Accessories:RMR Rack-mount kitPSRUS 120-volt power supply(730123-1)PSRER 230-volt power supplyPSRBR 240-volt power supply

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FCC REGULATIONSThe Electro-Voice Models BLV, BPV, BGV andHTV Transmitters are Type Accepted underUnited States Federal Communications Commis-sion Part 74H. The Electro-Voice Models RCVand GRV Receivers are accepted under the Part15 Notification Procedure of the Federal Commu-nications Commission. Licensing of Electro-Voiceequipment is the user�s responsibility and licenseability depends on upon the user�s classification,and frequency selected. Electro-Voice urges theuser to contact the appropriate telecommunica-tions authority before ordering frequencies otherthan factory preset frequencies.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications made by theuser could void the user�s authority to operate theequipment.

Factory Service

If factory service is required, ship the unit prepaidin its original carton to:

EVI Audio Service600 Cecil Street,Buchanan, MI 49107Tel: 616/695-6831 Fax: 616-695-1304

Telex Communications8601 East Cornhusker HighwayLincoln, NE 68506Tel: 402/467-5321 Fax: 402/467-3279

Enclose a note with your unit describing the prob-lem along with any other pertinent information.

WARRANTY (Limited)Electro-Voice products are guaranteed againstmalfunction due to defects in materials or work-manship for a specified period, as noted in theindividual product-line statement(s) below, or inthe individual product data sheet or owner�smanual, beginning with the date of original pur-chase. If such malfunction occurs during thespecified period, the product will be repaired orreplaced (at our option) without charge. The prod-uct will be returned to the customer prepaid. Ex-clusions and Limitations: The Limited Warrantydoes not apply to: (a) exterior finish or appear-ance; (b) certain specific described in the indi-vidual product-line statement(s) below, or in theindividual product data sheet or owner�s manual;(c) malfunction resulting from use or operation ofthe product other than as specified in the productdata sheet or owner�s manual; (d) malfunction re-sulting from misuse or abuse of the product; or (e)malfunction occurring at any time after repairshave been made to the product by anyone otherthan Electro-Voice or any of its authorized servicerepresentatives. Obtaining Warranty Service:To obtain warranty service, the customer must

deliver the product, prepaid, to Electro-Voice orany of its authorized service representatives to-gether with proof of purchase of the product in theform of a bill of sale or receipted invoice. A list ofauthorized service representatives is availablefrom Electro-Voice at 600 Cecil Street, Buchanan,MI 49107 (616/695-6831 or 800/234-6831). Inci-dental and Consequential Damages Excluded:Product repair or replacement and return to thecustomer are the only remedies provided to thecustomer. Electro-Voice shall not be liable for anyincidental or consequential damages including,without limitation, injury to persons or property orloss of use. Some states do not allow the exclu-sion or limitation of incidental or consequentialdamages so the above limitation or exclusion maynot apply to you. Other Rights: This warrantygives you specific legal rights and you may alsohave other rights which vary from state to state.

Electro-Voice Wireless Systems are guaranteedagainst malfunction due to defects in materials orworkmanship for a period of one (1) year from thedate of original purchase. The Limited Warrantydoes not extend to cables or cable connectors.Additional details are included in the UniformLimited Warranty Statement.

Service and repair addresses for this product:Telex Communications8601 East Cornhusker Highway,Lincoln, Nebraska 68506 (402/467-5321) and

Electro-Voice600 Cecil Street,Buchanan, Michigan 49107(616/695-6831 or 800-234-6831).

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Problem Possible Causes Solutions

No audio Transmitter audio switch is off. Turn on transmitter audio switch.

Disconnected or damaged receiver audio Connect, repair, or replace cable.cable

Transmitter power switch is off. Turn transmitter power switch on, with leveldown on mixer/preamp/amplifier.

Receiver is off. Turn on receiver.

No (or dead) battery in transmitter. Insert a freah alkaline battery intotransmitter battery compartment (DuracellMN 1604 recommended).

Faulty battery contacts in transmitter. Clean contacts.

Gain down on mixer/preamp/amplifier. Increase mixer/preamp/amplifier gain.

Low gain/ Gain not sufficiently on mixer/preamp/ Increase mixer/preamp/amplifier gain.volume amplifier input.

Receiver audio too low. Increase receiver audio.

Transmitter audio level too low. Turn up transmitter audio level.

Distortion Transmitter audio level too ligh, overloading Turn down transmitter audio level.transmitter circuit.

Receiver audio set too high, overloading the Turn down receiver audio level.mixer/preamp/amplifier input.

Battery level low in transmitters. Insert fresh battery.

Signal Another wireless microphone in the immediate If interference is weak, keep transmitter oninterference vicinity operating on the same frequency, or to override interference whenever receiver

on a frequency that mixes with another is on (or "fade audio on mixer/preamp/transmitter (such as a TV broadcast amplifier). If interference is strong, turn offtransmitter) onto the wireless frequency. all other wireless in area to find the one

causing the problem.

Placement too close to a digital signal Move receiver to another location.processor or similar device.

Strong electromagnetic field from stage Repair or remove source of interference.lighting or other source near the transmitter orreceiver, producing "rf noise" on or near theoperating frequency of the wireless system.

Short-range or Faulty receiving antenna system. Reposition antennas or receiver.frequentdrop-outs

Faulty transmitter antenna. Return to factory or authorized servicestation.

Many rf-reflective metal obstacles between Move the obstacles or reposition thethe transmitter and receiver. receiver.

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY

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INSTALATION FOR RECEIVER RACKMOUNT KITR-Series wireless receivers can be rack mountedwith the optional RMR kit. The RMR allows tworeceivers to be mounted side-by-side in a singlerack space.

Attach Bracket to Receiver

1. Fold antennas down and insert the R-Seriesreceiver through the rectangular cut-out as shown.

2. Align the two holes in the bottom of each receiverwith the two holes in the bracket. Secure thereceiver to the bracket with the 2 #6 Plastitescrews provided.

Mounting the Bracket/Receiver on a Rack

1. Secure the bracket to the rack with the 4,10-32 x 3/8'' screws provided.

2. Fold the antennas up and extend fully. Theantennas should be folded 45 from vertical andshould not touch the antenna on the adjacentreceiver, or any other metal object.

3. Follow the Equipment Set-up procedures as out-lined in the R-Series receiver instruction manualfor proper set-up and operation of your wirelessmicrophone system.

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MANUAL - R100 Series Wireless Part Number 535427 — 9902

600 Cecil Street, Buchanan, MI 49107800/234-6831, 616/695-6831, 616/695-1304 Fax

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