Line 6 X2 XDR95 User's Guide

Digital UHF Wireless System Model XDR95

Users Guide

Includes easy setup instructions for single and multi-system operation

24-bit Digital Conversion

No Companders

Q-DiversityPLUS™ (anti-jam) Technology

Extended Operating Range

Reliable, Wired Sound and Performance

Multi-channel Operation

X2 Digital Wireless Systems

4630 Beloit Drive, Suite 20

Sacramento CA 95838 U.S.A.

Phone: (916) 779-1040

Fax: (916) 779-1041

Web Site

www.x2digitalwireless.com

CONTENTS

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Introduction to the XDR-95

About the XDR-95

System Components

XDR-95 System Features and Setup

XDR4 Receiver Controls and Front Panel

XDR4 Receiver Connections and Back Panel

Installing Receiver Accessories

Installing Frontmount Antenna Kit

XDT4 Transmitter Controls

XDT4 Transmitter Connections

Preparing Transmitter for Use

Installing Battery

Battery Life Information

Transmitter Mounting Options

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Specifications

Q-DiversityPLUS™ Additional Info

Troubleshooting

Optimizing Performance

Warranty and Service Information

Warranty Information

FCC Statement

Service Information

Specifications

Q-DiversityPLUS™ Frequency Diversity Explained

Architect’s and Engineer’s Specifications

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INTRODUCTION TO THE XDR95 DIGITAL UHF WIRELESS

Created specifically for performing and recording musicians who demand to be untethered without compromising their sound, the XDR95 24-bit digital wireless system delivers your tone and performance with the sound and feel of a direct wire connection all with extended range and added protection from outside RF interference.

X2’s proprietary digital technology provides superior fidelity while the XDR95’s rack-mount receiver houses a micro-processor that selects the digital data stream from among the four internal receivers to eliminate dropouts and interference including DTV and other digital signal sources. You’ll enjoy the sound and performance of a direct wire connection free from compander ICs and the associated ’pumping’ and ’breathing’ - that squash your tone, as well as other problems associated with analog wireless technology.

Operating the system is unlike any wireless you’ve tried before. Simply connect the transmitter to the source via the 1/8" threaded-collar locking connector and the rack-mount receiver to your amplifier or mixer. Then power up making sure the transmitter and receiver are set to the same channel. That’s it. You’re ready to go! No knobs to adjust and no complicated menus to scroll through mean you’re up and running in the time it would take to connect a cable. For greater operating range, attach the included 1/2 wave antenna to the BNC connectors on the back panel of the receiver. And for even greater flexibility, the system ships complete with a front-mount antenna kit that allows you to bring the BNC connectors and antenna out to the front of the receiver unit.

About the XDR95 Digital Wireless System

All of this sound and performance is provided to you with an incredible feature set including:

• 24-bit digital converters deliver your exact performance without the use of companders

• >118 dB dynamic range to capture your most expressive performances

• Frequency Clear™ digital transmission means no FCC or DTV concerns

• Q-DiversityPLUS™ dual-frequency transmission eliminates dropouts, multipathing and interference

• Five user-selectable channels (all five are fully compatible for simultaneous use)

• Full bandwidth frequency response 10 Hz - 20 kHz

• Balanced XLR and unbalanced 1/4” TRS outputs

• No menus to scroll through! Real-time LEDs display critical performance indicators including:

√ operating channel √ RF status √ link status √ audio level √ diversity mode √ transmitter battery life

With the XDR95 Digital UHF Wireless System you’ll have the freedom and sound to deliver your most expressive performance every time without any hassles or complicated setup procedures.

Thank you for choosing X2!

We have designed this product to give you reliable operation for many years to come. Over 10 years of accumulated expertise in the design and manufacture of high-quality digital wireless systems have made X2 the leading company in this field.

To familiarize you with your new digital wireless system, we suggest that you read through this entire operation manual.

XDR95 DIGITAL UHF WIRELESS SYSTEM COMPONENTS

System Components (see figure 1):

• (1) XDR4 Digital UHF receiver

• (1) XAC4 (9V DC 500mA power supply for XDR4)

• (2) 1/2 wave antenna

• (1) rackmounting kit (includes rack ears and the necessary mounting hardware (see installation instructions on page 5)

• (1) front-mount antenna kit (includes necessary hardware - see front-mount antenna installation instructions on page 5)

FIGURE 1

Bodypack systems also include (see figure 2):

• (1) XDT4 Digital UHF transmitter

• (1) 9V Alkaline Battery

• 1/4” to 1/8” locking connector instrument cable - or lavaliere microphone - or - headset microphone

FIGURE 2

RECEIVER CONTROLS AND FRONT PANEL

Channel Up button

Channel Down button

Channel LEDs

Mode LED

RF LED

Audio LEDs

Receiver LEDs

Power button

Battery LEDs

FIGURE 3

Channel Up & Down Buttons

Press the UP button to select the next channel. Press the DOWN button to select the previous channel. Button sequence does not wrap around. For example, once CH5 is selected you must press the DOWN button four times to reach CH1.

Channel LEDs

A blue LED will light indicating the currently selected channel of operation.

RF LED

A red LED will light indicating that an RF signal is present on the currently selected channel.

Mode LED

A green LED will light indicating XDR mode (factory) and ensures that your system is operating at full bandwidth and providing Q-DiversityPLUS interference protection. A red LED will light indicating that the receiver is currently operating in XDS mode allowing operation with original XDT1 transmitters from the XDS95 ‘stomp-box’ system. NOTE: While in this mode, the frequency response will be that of the XDS95 ‘stomp-box’ system (10 Hz - 12 kHz). NOTE: Battery telemetry will be disabled when using XDT1 transmitters.

Changing Modes

1. To change the operating mode: power the unit off, press and hold the Channel DOWN button and power up. The unit will remain in the newly chosen and displayed mode until you repeat this process.

Receiver LEDs

A green LED will light indicating that the unit is receiving data on one of four internal receivers. The unit houses four separate internal receivers, two of which include internal antenna meaning that the system will operate even without external antenna attached. NOTE: Range may be adversely affected without attaching the supplied 1/2 wave antenna. RX 1 and 4 represent the lower frequency while RX 2 and 3 represent the upper frequency. Please see Q-DiversityPLUS description on page 16.

Audio LEDs

Blue LEDs will light indicating the audio signal level. There is no need for a CLIP indicator as the system has greater than 118 dB dynamic range and can accommodate input/output signals up to ~6V peak-to-peak.

Battery LEDs

Green LEDs will light indicating remaining battery life in the transmitter. Each tall bar represents one-hour segments. Each short bar represents 20 minute segments. The first three LEDs will glow red once the transmitter battery life falls below one hour. NOTE: Battery telemetry is only available with XDT4 transmitters

Power Button

Press once to turn the unit on. To power the unit off, press and hold until the “X2” logo begins to cycle letting you know that the unit will now turn off.

RECEIVER BACK PANEL AND CONNECTIONS

Power supply Cable Grip

Antenna B

input connector (BNC)

DC Power

input connector (9V DC 500mA)

Instrument Out

output 1/4” TRS jack - unbalanced, 1.8kΩ

Balanced Low Z

output XLR(F) - 600Ω

Antenna A

input connector (BNC)

FIGURE 4

Antenna A & B Input Connector (BNC)

Diversity antenna inputs A and B. For maximum performance range, connect the supplied 1/2 wave antenna by pressing on the BNC connector and twisting clockwise for ~1/2 turn. NOTE: Antenna inputs ARE NOT DC biased.

Cable Grip

Thread the power supply cable into the CABLE GRIP to secure the connection as shown in figure 5.

DC Power Input

DC socket for connection of power supply, 9V DC 500 mA (supplied).

FIGURE 5

Instrument Out

This 1/4” unbalanced TRS output jack (1.8 kΩ) is voiced at the tip for instrument applications (gentle high-frequency role off at 8

kHz approximates sound of a 15’ cable), and full bandwidth (10 Hz to 20 kHz) on the ring. Great for ‘tuner’ out or dual amp setups.

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Balanced Low Z

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XDR4: DC connector for power supply

Balanced XLR, 600Ω, full-bandwidth output (10 Hz to 20 kHz).

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