Line 6 X2 XDS-Plus User Guide
Digital UHF Wireless System
Model XDS-PLUS
Users Guide
Includes easy setup instructions for single and multisystem operation
24-bit Digital Conversion
No Companders
Frequency Diversity (anti-jam) Technology
Extended Operating Range
Reliable, Wired Sound and Performance
Multi-channel Operation
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
About the XDS-PLUS Digital Wireless System 1
System Components 1
Receiver Controls & Front Panel 2
Power Button 2
Channel LEDs 2
Audio LEDs 2
Battery LEDs 2
RF LED 2
Receiver LEDs 2
Mode LED 3
Changing Receiver Operating Mode 3
Receiver Connections 4
Antenna A & B Input Connector (BNC) 4
DC Power Input Jack 4
Instrument Output Jack 4
Antenna Installation 5
How to Connect the Supplied Antenna 5
Transmitter Controls 6
Power Button 6
Channel Select Button 6
LED Display 6
Operating Modes for the Transmitter 6
Changing Transmitter Operating Mode 7
Transmitter Connectors 8
Instrument Input 8
Microphone Input 8
Preparing the Transmitter for Use 9
Battery Installation 9
Battery Life 9
Transmitter Mounting Options 10
Attaching the Beltpack to Clothing 10
Troubleshooting 11
Optimizing Performance 12
RF Interference 12
Increasing Range 12
Multi-channel Operation 12
Warranty Information 13
X2 Warranty Policy 13
RF Exposure Statement 13
SERVICE INFORMATION 14
Specifications 15
Frequency Diversity Technology Description 16
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Introduction
Created specifically for performing and recording musicians who demand to be untethered
without compromising their sound, the XDS-PLUS 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 XDR2 stomp-box receiver houses
a micro-processor that selects the digital data stream from among the two 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 stomp-box receiver to your
amplifier or effects pedals. 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.
About the XDS-PLUS 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
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>118 dB dynamic range to capture your most expressive performances
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2009 Compliant means no FCC or DTV concerns
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Dual-frequency transmission eliminates dropouts, multipathing and interference
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Five user-selectable channels (all five are fully compatible for simultaneous use)
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Full bandwidth frequency response 10 Hz - 20 kHz
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Unbalanced 1/4” TRS outputs
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No menus to scroll through!
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Real-time LEDs display critical performance indicators including: operating channel, RF status, link
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status, audio level, diversity mode and transmitter battery life
With the XDS-PLUS 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.
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System Components
(1) XDR2 Digital UHF receiver
(1) XDT4 Digital UHF transmitter
(2) detachable antenna
(1) 9 V Alkaline Battery
(1) 1/4” to 1/8” locking connector instrument cable
(1) 9V DC 300mA power supply for XDR2
FIGURE 1
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Receiver Controls & Front Panel
FIGURE 2
Power Button
Press once to turn the unit on. Press again to turn the unit off.
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.
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 in 20 minute increments. 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.
RF LED
A red LED will light indicating that an RF signal is present on the currently selected channel.
Receiver LEDs
A green LED will light indicating that the unit is receiving data on one of two internal receivers. The unit
houses two separate internal receivers. RX 1 represents the lower frequency while RX 2 represents the
upper frequency. Please see Frequency Diversity description page at the end of this manual.
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Mode LED
A green LED will light indicating XDS+ mode (factory) and ensures that your system is operating at full
bandwidth and providing frequency diversity interference protection. A red LED will light indicating that
the receiver is currently operating in XDS mode allowing operation with original XDT1 transmitters (nonfrequency diversity).
NOTE: While in this mode, the frequency response will be (10 Hz - 12 kHz).
NOTE: Battery telemetry will be disabled when using XDT1 transmitters with XDR2.
Changing Receiver Operating Mode
To change the operating mode: power the unit off, press and hold the Channel DOWN button (left button) and power up. The unit will remain in the newly chosen and displayed mode until you repeat this
process.
FIGURE 3
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