CARVIN UX600B, UX1200R, UX600M User Manual

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WARRANTY

This CARVIN AUDIO product is guaranteed in normal use to be free from electrical and mechanical defects
for a period of ninety days from date of purchase. Retain proof of purchase. This warranty is in lieu of any and
all other guarantees or warranties, expressed or implied. There shall be no recovery for any consequential or
incidental damages.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the UX
Series UHF Professional Modular Wireless
System. The following models are included in
this user manual:
UX1200R UX600B
UX600MC UX-GT
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UX1200R Specications

» Operating RF Frequency: 506-542 MHz

» RF Frequency Bandwidth: 36 MHz

» Total Frequency Settings : 1441 (25MHz increment)

» Simultaneous Operation: Up to 14 Channels

» S/N ratio : 105dB

» Image frequency rejection : >60dB

» Audio Output : XLR and 1/4-Inch

» Output Impedance : 600 Ohms

» Power Requirement : 12VDC, 500mA (AC adapter included

» Net Weight : Base 2.4 lbs Receiver

» Dimensions : 8.35”W x 5.66”D x 1.51”H

UX600B

» Input Connector Mini 4-Pin XLR (TA4F)

» Audio Freq. Response 40-18kHz

» RF Power Output 10mW or 50mW Setting

» Frequency Deviation ± 48kHz

» Spurious Emissions < -50 dBC

» Battery AA 1.5V Alkaline Qty 2

» Dimensions 2.45” x 3.875”x 0.94” (w/o clip or ant.)

» Net Wt (no battery) 2.5 oz

UX600M

» Polar Pattern Unidirectional

» Audio Freq. Response 50-16kHz

» RF Power Output 10mW or 50mW setting

» Battery AA 1.5V Alkaline Qty 2

» Current Consumption 30 mA typical

» Battery Life Approx. 25 Hours

» Dimensions 10.3”L x 1.97” dia.

» Net Wt (no battery) 12.5 oz

» GETTING STARTED QUICKLY

» If you’re like most new owners, you’re probably in a

hurry to use your wireless system. To start, you must
have the receiver (Carvin UX1200R), a transmitter (Carvin
UX600M handheld mic, or the Carvin UX600B with a
compatible mic Performer1 Series, UX-LP1 or UX-GT
cable plugged into an instrument), an XLR or 1 /4” cable,
and a sound system or instrument amplifier to hear the
signal through.

» 1. TRANSMITTER CONNECTIONS: Insert 2 fresh AA

alkaline batteries into the transmitter. For the UX600B
belt pack, connect the headset mic, lavalier mic, or cable
and instrument to the belt-pack.

» 2. RECEIVER CONNECTIONS (UX1200R): Attach the 2

included antennas to the connectors on the rear of the
unit. Connect the included AC adapter to the UX1200R,
then plug it into the proper AC power. Using an XLR cable
or shielded 1/4” cable, connect one of the UX1200R
outputs to your sound system or instrument amplifier.

» 3. RECEIVER POWER ON: Turn down the VOLUME of the

UX1200R and the system it is connected to. On the front
right of the UX1200R, press the POWER button.

» 4. TRANSMITTER POWER ON: Press the power button

on the end of the UX600M mic or on the top of the
UX600B belt-pack transmitter. The LCD display should

turn on. (when ON: a quick press of the power button will
turn MUTE on/off, HOLD to turn OFF.)

» 5. CHANNEL VERIFY: Check that both the transmitter

and receiver display the same Group-Channel setting.
To change Group and Channel on UX1200R or UX600M/
UX600B: Hold in the SET button until the display shows
SETTING for one second, then the first digit (Group) will
be blinking. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to match the
Group on the transmitter and receiver. Press SET to have
the second digit (Channel) blinking, then use the UP/
DOWN buttons to match the channel. Press SET to save
and exit. If using multiple systems, each transmitter/
receiver pair must be set to a different group/channel
setting.

» 6. SOUND CHECK: Use the mic or play the instrument as

intended. Set the VOLUME on the front of the UX1200R
to a low level (about 9 o’clock). Gradually raise the output
levels on the sound system or amp to a comfortable
volume. If distortion occurs and the UX1200R front panel
“AF” audio level meter is showing Orange or Red LEDs
then lower the transmitter levels: UX600M(dB setting),
UX600B (SENSIT and ATT settings). If distortion is still
heard, try lowering the preamp level on your sound
system or amp. You can also lower the UX1200R output
by -20dB with the “Att ON” output attenuation setting.

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» 1. VOLUME (VOL.) Sets the output level for the XLR and 1/4” output jacks. The output level for the XLR is also affected by the “Att” (-20dB

attenuator) setting. For use with a typical electric guitar and amp, set VOL. to about “4 o’clock”, on the UX600B set sensitivity (SEnSiT) to “-9dB”
and set attenuator (ATT) to “ON”.

» 2. RF and AF LEVEL - LED METERS Indicate the strength of the Radio Frequency (wireless) and Audio Frequency (audio) signal levels If the RF

meter is low or off, the transmitter’s carrier signal is not being picked up by the receiver.
Be sure the transmitter and receiver frequencies match. If the RF level is still low or
fades in and out you may need to change frequency, or set the transmitter’s RF Power
to “HI”. Also check antenna connections. The AF meter registers level of the voice or
instrument. If it does not register with a voice at the mic or instrument playing, there
is a problem with the audio signal being received by the transmitter. Check that the
UX600B transmitter’s microphone wire or instrument cable is properly connected. On
the UX600M mic try increasing the level (dB) setting, or with the UX600B belt pack
increase the level (SEnSiT ) setting or set the UX600B attenuator (ATT) function to OFF. If
the AF meter lights the top two orange and red LEDs the audio signal to the transmitter
is too high and may be distorted. On the UX600M mic reduce the level (dB) setting.
On the UX600B belt pack lower the level (SEnSiT) setting, in addition you may set the
attenuator (ATT) to ON for more headroom.

» 3. DOWN, UP AND SET BUTTONS: Press and hold the SET button to access the different settings, and change settings with the UP/DOWN.

» 4. POWER BUTTON: Press once to turn ON. Hold for 2 seconds to turn OFF.

» 5. DISPL AY - BACKLIT LCD: A. GROUP and B. CHANNEL Displays the Group and Channel setting if one is selected. C. FREQUENCY Displays

the receiving Frequency, set by the Group-Channel or Frequency setting. If you select a Group and Channel setting, the related Frequency will be
automatically selected. D. “A” or “B” Reception indicator. Due to the nature of True Diversity reception, the logic circuits continually select between
the A or B antennas for the best signal reception. E. BATTERY LEVEL Displays the batter y level of the remote transmitter. F. GROUP MODE ICON
Indicates when the Group-Channel feature is being used to select the frequency. The “FREQ” icon indicates a manual frequency selection. G. LOCK
ON Screen lockout is engaged. No settings can be changed until the lock is turned off. H. ATTENUATOR ON Shows the -20dB attenuator for the
XLR output signal is engaged. I. SQUELCH SETTING Displays the SQUELCH level setting. J. MUTE INDICATION Displays when the transmitter
MUTE function is used, or when output is automatically muted due to lack of RF signal or Squelch gating.

» CHANGING SETTINGS: Press and hold the SET button until “SETUP” is displayed. An icon for the chosen setting will be flashing on the top row

of the screen and the setting to be edited will display. To select a different setting to edit, press the SET button again. Adjust the setting with the
UP/DOWN buttons. Press the SET button again to save and exit. GROUP, CHANNEL: (example: G 3 CH18; group 3, channel 18). Set the UX1200R
receiver first and then set the transmitter to the same settings. This automatically sets the FREQUENCY. *NOTE: The GROUP-CHANNEL method
is recommended especially when using multiple systems (instead of using the manual Frequency setting). Set each transmitter-receiver pair to a
different Channel, but use the same Group setting for all. If too many Channels have outside interference, change all units to a dif ferent Group. The
GROUP-CHANNEL assignments are pre-calculated and designed to avoid crosstalk or other types of interference between wireless channels within
the same group; even frequencies which are far apart can cause unwanted effects due to harmonics or additions and subtractions in carrier signal
waves. If the Group-Channel settings on transmitter and receiver are matched but there is no sound; check the levels on your sound system or amp
and check all connections. On the UX1200R check the RF and AF signal meters for response, antenna connections and SQUELCH setting. On the
UX600M or UX600B check batteries and UX600B input connection. FREQUENCY: (example: 530.950 MHz). The first 3 digits change in 1 MHz steps,
the second 3 digits change in 0.025 MHz steps. If you select a GROUP and CHANNEL setting, the FREQUENCY is automatically set and should
not be changed. If you need to choose a specific frequency you can change it here. SCAN: (SC OFF, SC ON) The SCAN feature detects the next
available open RF channel. If RF activity is sensed on or close to a channel, that channel will be skipped. To use the SCAN feature, first check that
the UX1200R receiver’s SCAN setting is ON. Turn OFF the transmitter for THIS receiver, but turn ON any OTHER transmitters you will be using in this
area. NOTE: Set all UX600/UX1200 units to the same Group. Access the Channel setting, and press the UP or DOWN button. The display will read
“SCAN_ _” for a few seconds. When the next open Channel is displayed, press the SET button to store it. Match the UX600M or UX600B transmitter
to this Group and Channel after the UX1200R receiver has been set. If “NoFREE” appears on screen, select a different group. SQUELCH: (example:

-9) range of -5 to +10. The SQUELCH setting is used to reduce interference by rejecting background RF signals that fall below the SQUELCH level.
Increasing the SQUELCH setting will increase the level of RF signal required to pass an audio signal through the receiver. Setting the SQUELCH too
high may cause intermittent sound from your transmitter. In this case lower the SQUELCH, or if you are still experiencing interference you can set
the UX600M or UX600B transmitter’s RF POWER setting to “rF Hi”. ATTENUATION: (At OFF, At ON): Decreases the output level at the XLR output by

-20dB. If your mixer preamp is being overdriven with VOL. turned low, use the “At ON” setting. SCREEN LOCK: (LO OFF, LO ON): Set to “LO ON” to
prevent accidental changes or tampering. If set to “LO ON”, only the Lock screen setting will be accessible.

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» 1. Battery Installation

» To access the battery compartment, slide the rear

cover panel off toward the bottom. Insert fresh AA
alkaline batteries, observing correct polarity as
marked inside the battery compartment. Slide the
cover back on until it locks.

» 2. POWER / MUTE Button: To turn the belt

pack ON, press and release the white button on
the top of the unit. The power button LED and
front display backlight will turn on. The channel/
frequency digits and battery status symbol will be
displayed. To MUTE the output, quickly press
and release the button. “RF OFF” will appear
on the display for 1 second. The backlight will
blink while muted, and the “no speaker” symbol
will show on the display. To UN MUTE, quickly
press and release the button again. “RF ON”
will be displayed for 1 second. To turn the unit OFF, press and hold
the button for about two seconds, the screen will display “OFF” for 1
second, then the UX600B will turn off.

» 3. SETTINGS Buttons: Press and hold the SET button until

“SETUP” is displayed. The first digit will be blinking to show the
setting can be changed. Select the setting to be changed with short
presses of the SET button. Adjust the setting with the UP/DOWN
buttons. Press the SET button again to save and exit. GROUP and
CHANNEL: (example: 1- 8; group 1, channel 8) Set both numbers
to match the UX1200R receiver. FREQUENCY: (example: 530.950)
and the “MHz” symbol appears in the lower right. Allows manual
selection of the frequency, however the GROUP-CHANNEL setting
is recommended. (see UX1200R - FREQUENCY) The first 3 digits
change in 1 MHz steps, the second 3 digits change in 0.025 MHz
steps. SENSITIVIT Y: “SEnSiT” will display for 1 second, then the
setting value (example: 0 dB). Settings from +12dB to -18dB, in 3 dB
steps. Sets the level of the internal preamp to the transmitter. You
may want to increase this setting for soft speaking when used with
microphones, or set it lower to prevent overloading from powerful
vocals, or when connected to an instrument. The recommended
setting for electric guitar is “-9dB”, with the attenuator (ATT) set to
ON (see next paragraph). ATTENUATOR: (ATT OF F, ATT ON) Adds
an attenuation circuit when used. Recommended when connecting
instruments with the UX-GT cable, or with strong vocal s through
the PERFORMER Series or UX-LP1 mics. If the SENSITIVITY setting
has been turned all the way down and the transmitter is still being
overdriven, setting ATT ON will add a buffer to the internal preamp
to allow more headroom. RF POWER: (rFP Hi, rFP Lo). Changes
the transmitter’s RF power output. Use the “rFP Hi” setting if you
experience dropouts which cannot be remedied by changing the
channel /frequency, or if the transmitter will be used far from the
receiver. Set this to “rFP Lo” if the sytem is causing interference
with another system, if used very close to the receiver, or if you are
hearing unexplainable distortion at high audio levels. SCREEN LOCK:
(Loc OFF, Loc ON): Set to “Loc ON” to prevent accidental changes
or tampering. If set to Loc ON, only the Lock screen will display
when settings are accessed. Change the setting to Loc OFF to allow
adjustments.

» 4. INPUT CONNECTION: Connect one of the following to the

mini XLR input jack on the UX600B transmitter: Performer Series­Connect the mic cable to the mini XLR input jack. Place the mic
on the vocalist’s head. Keep the mic a minimum of 2 inches from
the mouth to minimize air hitting the mic. UX-LP1 Lavaliere Mic-
Connect the lavaliere mic cable to the mini XLR input jack. Clip
the mic to clothing near the top center of the chest. For optimum
sound, position the mic as close to the mouth with the top of the mic
facing up. Test out various positions along the center of the chest to
determine the ideal mic placement. This may vary from person to
person as each voice projects uniquely. UX-GT Instrument Cable-
Connect the cable to the mini XLR input jack. Plug the 1/4” connector
into a guitar, bass or other instrument. Turn the volume down on
the receiving mixer or amplifier before
turning the transmitter power ON.

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UX600B BELT-PACk TRANSmITTER

1. BATTERy INSTALLATIoN

To access the battery compartment, slide the rear cover panel off
toward the bottom. Insert fresh AA alkaline batteries, observing
correct polarity as marked inside the battery compartment. Slide
the cover back on until it locks.

2. PoWER / MUTE BUTToN

To turn the beltpack ON, press and release the white button on
the top of the unit.
The power button LED and front display backlight will turn on.
The channel/frequency digits and battery status symbol will be
displayed.

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1. BATTERy INSTALLATIoN

To access the battery compartment, slide the rear cover panel off
toward the bottom. Insert fresh AA alkaline batteries, observing
correct polarity as marked inside the battery compartment. Slide
the cover back on until it locks.

2. PoWER / MUTE BUTToN

To turn the beltpack ON, press and release the white button on
the top of the unit.
The power button LED and front display backlight will turn on.
The channel/frequency digits and battery status symbol will be
displayed.

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» 1. Battery Installation (1.A, 1.B, 1.C)

» While holding the lower part of the transmitter body, unscrew the

windscreen capsule (1.A) on top of the mic. Press the release clip
(1.B) to eject the battery dock (1.C) and remove it from the body.
Install fresh AA alkaline batteries, observing correct polarity as
marked inside the battery compartment. Replace the battery dock
and make sure the clip snaps into the locked position so the battery
dock will not slide out. Match the rectangular stub on the windscreen
capsule to the 4 pins in the mic body and turn clockwise until tight.

» 2. POWER / MUTE Button

» To turn the mic ON, press and release the button

on the bottom end of the mic. The display and
backlight will turn on. The channel/frequency digits
and battery status symbol will be displayed. To
MUTE the mic, quickly press and release the button. “RF OFF” will
appear on the display for 1 second. The backlight will flash while
muted. To UN MUTE, quickly press and release the button again. “RF
ON” will be displayed for 1 second. To turn the mic OFF, press and
hold the button for about two seconds, the screen will display “OFF”
then turn off.

» 3. SETTINGS Buttons

» To access the settings buttons, slide the black plastic cover off

the end of the mic. CHANGING SETTINGS: Press and hold the SET
button until “SETUP” is displayed. The setting to be edited will be
blinking. Press the SET button again to select a different setting to
edit. Adjust the setting with the UP/DOWN buttons. Press the SET
button again to save and exit. GROUP and CHANNEL: (example:
1- 8; group 1, channel 8) Set both numbers to match the UX1200R
receiver. FREQUENCY: (example: 530.950) and the “MHz” symbol
appears in the lower right. Allows manual selection of frequency,
however the GROUP-CHANNEL setting is recommended. (see
UX1200R - FREQUENCY) The first 3 digits change in 1 MHz steps, the
second 3 digits change in 0.025 MHz steps. LEVEL: (example: 0 dB)
range of +12dB to -18dB, in 3 dB steps. Sets the level of the internal
mic pre to the transmitter. You may want to increase this setting for
soft speaking, or set it lower to prevent overloading the mic from
powerful vocals. RF POWER: (rF Hi, rF Lo) Changes the transmitter’s
RF power output. Use the “rF Hi” setting if you experience dropouts
which cannot be remedied by changing the channel/frequency, or if
the transmitter will be used far from the receiver. Set this to “rF Lo” if
the system is causing interference with another system, if used very
close to the receiver, or if you are hearing unexplainable distortion at
high audio levels. SCREEN LOCK: (Loc OFF, Loc ON): Set to “Loc ON”
to prevent accidental changes or tampering. If set to Loc ON, only
the Lock screen setting will be accessible.

UX600B BELT-PACk TRANSmITTER

1. BATTERy INSTALLATIoN

To access the battery compartment, slide the rear cover panel off
toward the bottom. Insert fresh AA alkaline batteries, observing
correct polarity as marked inside the battery compartment. Slide
the cover back on until it locks.

2. PoWER / MUTE BUTToN

To turn the beltpack ON, press and release the white button on
the top of the unit.
The power button LED and front display backlight will turn on.
The channel/frequency digits and battery status symbol will be
displayed.
To MUTE the output, quickly press and release the button.
“

RF OFF” will appear on the display for 1 second.

The backlight will blink while muted, and the “no speaker”
symbol will show on the display.
To UNMUTE, quickly press and release the button again.
“RF ON” will be displayed for 1 second.
To turn the unit OFF, press and hold the button for about two seconds, the screen will
display “OFF” for 1 second, then the UX600B will turn off.

3. SETTINGS BUTToNS

Press and hold the SET button until “SETUP” is displayed.
The first digit will be blinking to show the setting can be changed.
Select the setting to be changed with short presses of the SET button.
Adjust the setting with the UP/DOWN buttons.
Press the SET button again to save and exit.
GROUP and CHANNEL: (example:

1- 8; group 1, channel 8)

Set to both numbers match the UX1200R receiver.
FREQUENCY: (example:

530.950) and the “

MHZ”

symbol appears in the lower right.

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