Revolabs Executive HD User Manual

REVOLABS EXECUTIVE HD™

Wireless Microphone System

Models: 01-HDEXEC-NM, 01-HDEXEC4-NM, 01-HDEXEV-NM-AES,

01-HDEXEC4-NM-AE S, 03-HDEXECEU-NM, 0 3-HDEXEC4EU-NM,

03-HDEXECEU-NM-AES, 03-DEXEC4EU-NM-AES,

03-HDEXECCN, 03-HDEXEC4CN, 03-HDEXECJP, 03-HDEXEC4JP,

03-HDEXECJP-AES & 03-HDEXEC4JP-AES

Installation and Operation Guide

© 2014 REVOLABS, INC. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means without express written permission from Revolabs, Inc. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

Revolabs Executive HD™ Manual

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April 2014 ( Rev 2.8 )

Contents

Safety and General Information .................................................................................................................... 4

FCC Notice to Users ................................................................................................................................. 4

IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement ..... 4

Professional Installation Recommended .................................................................................................. 4

Industry Canada Notice to Users .............................................................................................................. 4

Restricted use with certain m edical devices ............................................................................................. 4

Export Law Assurances ............................................................................................................................ 4

European Compliance .............................................................................................................................. 5

Standards to which Conformity is declared: ............................................................................................. 5

WEEE Notification: ................................................................................................................................... 5

2003/11/EC & 2002/95/EC “RoHS Compliance Directive”: ...................................................................... 5

Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 6

System Components ................................................................................................................................ 6

Installing the Revolabs Executive HD ™ Base Station ................................................................................. 7

Controls and Connections: ....................................................................................................................... 8

Configuring the Executive HDTM Base Station .............................................................................................. 9

Using Multiple Revolabs Executive HDTM Systems Together .................................................................. 9

Using the Rear Panel Configuration D IP S witches ................................................................................ 11

Using the Revolabs HD Control Panel Software .................................................................................... 11

Using the Serial Control Proces s or (RS-232 or IP) ................................................................................ 18

Using the Base Station Front Panel Display........................................................................................... 24

Revolabs HD Microphones and HD Microphone Adapters ......................................................................... 25

Using the HD Wearable Wireless Microphones ..................................................................................... 25

Using the HD Omni-Directional Tabletop Wireless Boundary Microphones .......................................... 27

Using the HD Directional Tabletop Wireless Boundary Microphones .................................................... 28

Using the HD XLR Microphone Wireless Adapter .................................................................................. 29

Using the HD Wireless Adapter for Countryman Microphone ................................................................ 30

Pairing Wireless Microphones to Base Station....................................................................................... 31

Revolabs Executive HD Charger Base ....................................................................................................... 32

Power Module ......................................................................................................................................... 33

Charging the Microphone Batter i es ........................................................................................................ 33

Updating the Revolabs HDTM Firmware ...................................................................................................... 34

Revolabs Executive HD ™ Indicator LEDs ................................................................................................. 36

Revolabs Executive HD MaxSecure ........................................................................................................... 37

Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................... 38

Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 39

Safety and General Information

Please read the following information to ensure safe and efficient use of your Revolabs system. FCC User Information FCC ID: T5V01HDEXEC Revolabs Executive HD™ Base Station FCC ID: T5V01HDEXEMIC Revolabs Executive HD ™ Microphone

FCC Notice to Users

Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the equipment in any way. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Revolabs, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal Co mmuni cations Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment.

Professional Installation Recommended

This product should be professionally installed.

Industry Canada Notice to Users

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the

device

IC: 6455A-01HDEXEC Revolabs Executive HD™ Base Station IC: 6455A-01HDEXEMIC Revolabs Executive HD ™ Microphone

Restricted use with certain medical devices Hearing Aids

Some devices may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult with your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.

Other Medical Devices

If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

Export Law Assurances

This product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of America and Canada. The Governments of the United States of America and Canada may restrict the exportation or re-exportation of this

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product to certain destinations. For further information contact the U.S. Department of Commerce or the

03-HDEXEC4EU-NM

Executive HD System, 4-Channel, w/o mics

03-HDEXECEU-NM

Executive HD System 8-Channel, w/o mics

03-HDEXEMICEU-11

HD Microphone, RF-Armor™ Wearable

03-HDTBLMICEU-OM-11

03-HDTBLMICEU-DR-11 03-HDXLRMICEU-11

HD Microphone, Dynamic XLR Wireless Adapter for Handheld

03-HDCOMANEU-11

HD Microphone, Countryman Wireless Adapter

Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. The use of wireless devices and their accessories may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. Always obey the laws and regulations on the use of these products.

01-HDEXEC and 01-HDEXEC4 (4 & 8 channel systems respectively) North America UPCS Usage Restriction

Due to the UPCS frequencies used, this product is licensed for operation only in the United States of America and Canada.

03-HDEXECEU and 03-HDEXEC4EU (4 & 8 channel systems respectively) European Union Usage Restriction

Due to the DECT frequencies used, this product is licensed for operation only in the European Union countries.

European Compliance

This equipment has been approved in accordance with Council Directive 1999/5/EC “Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment”.

Conformity of the Equipment with the guidelines below is attested by the CE mark.

Model Numbers:

HD Microphone, RF-Armor™ Tabletop, Omni-directional

HD Microphone, RF-Armor™ Tabletop, Uni-directional

Standards to which Conformity is declared:

RF ETSI EN 301 406 V 1.4.1 03/2001 EMC ETSI EN 301 489-6 v1.2.1 (2002-04)

Safety ETSI EN 60950 (2006 +A11)

WEEE Notification:

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive (2002/96/EC) is intended to promote recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and their components at end of life.

2003/11/EC & 2002/95/EC “RoHS Compliance Directive”:

The products referenced herein ar e in compliance with the EU directive 2003/11/EC and EU directive 2002/95/EC.

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a Revolabs digital wireless microphone system! This system utilizes 1.9 GHz DECT technology, and high band-width audio from multiple wireless microphones, enabling clear, reliable, un-tethered communications in recording, audio/video conferencing, speech recognition, VOIP communications, sound reenforcement as well as many other environments requiring clear audio capture.

The Revolabs Executive HD ™ Wireless Microphone System has 14kHz audio performance, maximum microphone density and user interface/control including an Ethernet interface. The Executive HD system is a unique marriage of innovative technology and ergonomic design, employing Multi-Carrier Time Division Multiple Access and Time Division Duplex (MC/TDMA/TDD) radio transmissions both to and from the microphone.

This technology allows the microphones to co-exist with other wireless products operating at different frequencies such as wireless LANs (802.11b,g&n), and includes digital encryption technology to ensure secure communications.

System Components

Depending on which system you’ve purchased, your Revolabs Executive HD ™ System packages contain the following:

• Rack mountable 4 or 8 channel Base Station

• Microphone Charger Base & Power Supply

• HD wireless microphones, (earpieces and lanyards with wearable microphone only).

The Base Station houses the processor and one end of the wireless connection. It features either two (4 Mic system) or four (8 Mic system) diversity antennae and offers individual line-level or mic-level audio in/out for each microphone channel. This allows for external audio processing such as:

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• Mixing

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• Acoustic echo cancellation (AEC)

• Feedback elimination

• Level control

• Equalization

• Noise cancellation

The system is designed to optimize audio capture/reproduction by providing:

• Consistent audio input from all participants

• Minimum room noise

• Mute control

• Wireless encryption

• Automatic channel selection

• Full duplex audio.

The Charger Base stores and charges the wireless microphones when not in use. The Charger Base also serves as a programming station for the microphones, should firmware updates to the microphones be required.

Installing the Revolabs Executive HD ™ Base Station

The Revolabs Executive HD ™ Base Station, shown below in front and rear panel views, manages wireless audio signal processing, pairing, and muting between the Revolabs microphones and the Base Station.

Front View

Rear View

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Controls and Connections :

1. Channel LED indicators: Displays microphone mute and pairing states.

2. Diversity Antenna: One or two sets (4 channel or 8 channel).

Pairing Push Buttons: For pairing microphones to Base Station.

Two Line LCD Display for front panel operation, command and control.

Navigation Buttons for menus on front panel LCD interface. (See Section Using the Base Station Front Panel Display)

On/Off Switch: Powers up unit.

Power In Receptacle (100-240 VAC). Ethernet Port

System Reset Button

Mini-Phoenix Connector: Multiple Base Station (BUS) synchronization connection.

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RS-232 Serial Interface, DB9 (see Section Using the Serial Control Processor (RS232 or IP)

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Base station status LED’s (see Section Revolabs Executive HD ™ Indicator LEDs)

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Configuration DIP Switches (see Section Using the Rear Panel Configuration DIP switches)

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Mini-Phoenix Connectors: Balanced Audio in and out connections (4 or 8 channels, in and out).

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The Revolabs Executive HD ™ Base Station is designed to be installed into a standard 19” AV rack using the attached rack ears.

To Install the Base Station:

1. Plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet.

2. Turn the fuse-protected power switch on the back panel to “RESET”. The LCD on the front panel will illuminate.

3. Attach the diversity antennas (2 or 4 SMA female connectors ).

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Revolabs Executive HD™ Audio Connections

There are (8) 3.5mm mini-Phoenix inputs and (8) 3.5mm mini-Phoenix outputs on the back panel of the unit (four on the 4-channel system) providing access to each channel’s audio signal.

The provided mini-Phoenix connectors are designed for easy wiring. The three terminals (from left to right) correspond to positive +, negative -, and shielded ground.

To connect audio In/Out on the Bas e Station

1. Use the screws on top of the connector to first loosen the terminals.

2. Insert an appropriate 3-conductor cable (2 conductors and shield) into the terminals.

3. Tighten the screw to secure the cable.

4. Push the connector onto the pins centered under the des ired input or output port until firmly secured.

The microphone output connectors need to be attached to the line-level (0dBu) input connectors of an audio mixer. PHANTOM POWER MUST BE OFF. PHANTOM MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BASE STATION.

The Base Station input connectors (also 0dBu) may then be attached to mixer channel outputs. Because the system is full-duplex, the input connections provide the ability to hear program audio using a 2.5mm earpiece attached to the microphone (supplied with the wearable microphone) .

Depending on the application, it is possible to feed a single mixed channel back to all earpieces or, alternatively, each user can receive a separate and unique channel. This would allow for translation, personal hearing assistance or other services to be incorporated into an application.

Configuring the Executive HDTM Base Station

Each Revolabs Executive HD configuration is dependent on several variables such as:

1. How many Executive HD

2. What type of 3rd party mute control is being used?

3. How large is the room?

4. Is Line Level or Mic Level signal required?

5. How do the mic mutes need to functi on ?

Once these questions are answered, accurate configuration of the Executive HD base can be achieved using a combination of the following methods.

Using Multiple Revolabs Executive HDTM Systems Together

If more than one Revolabs Executive HD ™ Base Station is used in an area, each unit needs to be interconnected with a synchronization (BUS) cable using a standard 3.5mm mini-Phoenix connector and any 26AWG or better, shielded cable. The maximum distance from the Primary unit to any Secondary device must not exceed 300’ (90 meters). In addition, DIP switch #1 needs to be adjusted on one or more of the units to represent the ‘Primary’ and ‘Secondary’ devices.

Base Station must be configured properly prior to use. Accurate

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The three terminals of the BUS connector should be wired in parallel via either a daisy chain

Primary (DIP#1 –off)

Secondary (DIP#1 –on)

3-wire BUS cable

connection or terminal block split. The three contacts of the phoenix connector are as follows from left to right.

1. Sync

2. Master Mute

3. Ground

Set one Base Station as the Primary device by putting DIP switch #1 to the ‘Off’ position. The other units must be set as Secondary devices by putting DIP switch #1 to the ‘On’ position. In this configuration, the Primary device manages the entire system, distributing microphone transmission across available channels to maintain frequency integrity, and coordinating system muting.

Primary (DIP switch 1, Off – default): This designates the Base Station as the master control unit. Secondary (DIP switch 1, On): Additional base stations to be used in the same area must be

connected via the BUS and be set to SECONDARY mode to ensure synchronization of timing cloc ks between bases in order to prevent interference.

Note: Whenever a DIP switch is toggled, the base unit should be r es et, or the power should be cycled for the switch setting to be registered.

Warning: The switch must be in the ‘Primary’ position for a single Base Station system, which is the factory default setting. Microphones will not function if the switch is in the ‘Secondary’ position and no ‘Bus’ cable is connected.

The maximum number of microphone channels within a 300’ (90 meter) radius in the Americas or Japan is 16 channels (High Definition mode) or 32 channels (Max Density mode). The maximum number of channels within a 300’ (90 meter) radius for a EU or CN frequency system is 24 channels (High Definition mode) or 40 channels (Max Density mode). (See Section Using the Revolabs HD Control Panel Software)

Note: Using Revolabs Executive HD systems in the same area(s) without the bases connected via the BUS will result in interference

Warning: Using the maximum number of Revolabs HD Microphones in a given area will occupy 100% of the available RF bandwidth. Any other wireless device operating in the same frequency could cause significant interference with the Revolabs HD Microphones. It is recommended that no other DECT or DECT 6.0 products be used wi thin operational range of the Executive HD system(s).

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Using the Rear Panel Configuration DIP Switches

1 – Operation Mode - Primary (off)/Secondary (on)

Used when connecting several base stations together for operation in the same area.

One system must be set to ‘Primary’, and all others must be set to ‘Secondary’. 2 - future use 3 - future use 4 – Audio Output Level - Line (off)/Mic (on)

This controls the output audio level on all audio output connectors. Line level audio out

(default) refers to an output signal voltage of ~0 dBu, and a Mic Level output signal level

is ~-40 dBu. 5 - future use 6 - future use 7 - future use 8 - future use

Using the Revolabs HD Control P a nel S of tware

A software program with graphical user interface is available for accessing control settings and realtime status of Revolabs Executive HD Microphone Systems. A detailed description of how to use this tool is described below.

1. Download the Revolabs HD Control Panel software from www.revolabs.com/downloads -

2. Connect the PC to the same network as the Base Station via either an Ethernet Crossover Cable, or network switch.

3. Connect the HD Microphone Charger to the PC using the provided USB-USB Mini cable.

4. Install the software downloaded in Step 1, which requires Windows 2000, NT, Vista, or 7.

5. If no DHCP server is present, set the fixed IP on the PC to a similar IP address as the one displayed on the Base Station front panel display by changing the last bank of numbers in the IP address. (192.169.1.xxx)

6. Launch the Revolabs HD Control Panel program.

7. Select ‘Scan Network’ from the ‘System’ menu or hit the F5 key, and the HD Control Panel will automatically find and display any Revolabs Executive HD base stations visible on the network (the program cannot see through firewalls, etc.).

8. Select the devices needing to be configured and click ‘OK’

Revolabs HD Gold Control Panel

Each Revolabs Executive HD Base Station comes standard with the HD Control Panel, which includes a limited group of controls and features. The Revolabs HD Gold Control Panel requires a 16 digit ‘unlock code’ to access the additional featur es and func ti on al ity for each Executive HD Base Station. The HD System MAC address shown on the front LED panel of the Base Station is required to receive the unlock code. Each unlock code is tied directly to a specific MAC address and therefore, a specific system. The HD Gold Control Panel unlock code is available by purchasing a

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Revolabs Service Plan at the time of the system purchase, or may be purchased separately for each system. The Revolabs HD Control Panel can operate with either a locked or unlocked Executive HD Base Station. When the HD Control pan el is c onn ect ed to an unlocked Executive HD Base Station, the Gold features will then appear on the screen and be controllable by the user. All features mentioned below with a ‘*’ after them are only part of the HD Gold Control Panel.

Configuration Settings

The Revolabs HD Control Panel controls all of the Executive HD Base Station configuration settings. Some, but not all, of the configuration settings can also be controlled from the Base Station front panel display. All configuration settings are located either in the ‘Config’ tab of the device window or on the HD Control Panel menus.

File – Record Events: The ‘Record Events’ option of the ‘File’ menu will record the activity of the Base Station and microphone chipsets. This file can only be read by Revolabs technical support. This feature should not be used without the recommendation and support of a Revolabs engineer.

System - Scan Network:

The ‘Scan Network’ option of the ‘System’ menu will search the connected Ethernet network for all connected HD Base Stations. A pop-up ‘Equipment List’ will show all discovered devices and allow the connection to the selected Base Station(s). Once connected to a Base Station, the HD Control Panel will open a device tab for each Base Station.

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Note: If the ‘Equipment List’ does not appear after a network scan has been performed, no devices or network connections were found or the connection is not configured correctly.

System - Set Box Name:

A Box Name may be assigned as a Network ID for each device. This name will be displayed both on the front screen of the Base Station along with the IP address and on the device tab in the HD Control Panel Software. The Box Name can be set by selecting ‘Set Name’ from the ‘System’ menu. The corresponding pop-up will show the current box name, which can be changed. The default box name is the devi ce IP addres s.

System - Set Telnet Password:

A Telnet Password may be assigned for logging into a Base Station. Once a Telnet Password is assigned, it must be entered to communicate with the Base Station over Ethernet via the HD Control Panel Software. The Telnet Password can be set by selecting ‘Set Password’ from the ‘System’ menu. The corresponding pop-up will show if a password has been set and will allow the password to be changed. There is no default password set.

System - Set IP Configuration:

If the Executive HD Base Station is set to DHCP mode and no DHCP server is found, the Base Station will auto-populate its own IP address and display it on the front panel display. This automatic IP address will change every time the Base Station is rebooted for as long as DHCP is enabled.

If a fixed IP is desired, a fixed IP can be assigned to the Base Station. The IP Configuration can be set by selecting ‘Set IP Config’ from the ‘System’ menu. The corresponding pop-up will show the current IP configuration and allow the configuration to be changed.

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