Revolabs HD Venue User Manual

Revolabs HD Venue™

Wireless Microphone System

Models: 01-HDVENU, 03-HDVENUEU, 03-HDVENUCN, 03-HDVENUJP

User and Set-up Guide

reproduced in any form or by any means without express written permission from Revolabs,

Inc. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

Revolabs HD Venue™ Wireless Microphone System Manual

01-HDVNUMAN-PAP-11

April 2014 (Rev 2.6)

Contents

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

Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 8

System Components ................................................................................................................................ 8

Installing the Revolabs HD Venue™ Base Station ....................................................................................... 9

To Install the Base Station: ....................................................................................................................... 9

Revolabs HD Venue™ Base Station Connections ................................................................................. 10

Controls and Connections: ..................................................................................................................... 10

Configuring the Revolabs HD Venue

Using the Rear Panel Configuration D IP S witches ................................................................................ 12

Using the Revolabs HD Control Panel Software .................................................................................... 13

Revolabs HD Microphones and HD Microphone Adapters ......................................................................... 15

Using the HD Wearable Wireless Microphones ..................................................................................... 15

Using the HD Omni-Directional Tabletop Wireless Boundary Microphones .......................................... 17

Using the HD Directional Tabletop Wireless Boundary Microphones .................................................... 18

Using the HD XLR Microphone Wireless Adapter .................................................................................. 19

Using the HD Wireless Adapter for Countryman Microphone ................................................................ 20

Pairing Wireless Microphones to Base Station....................................................................................... 21

Revolabs HD VenueTM Charger Base ......................................................................................................... 22

Power Module ......................................................................................................................................... 23

Charging the Microphone Batter i es ........................................................................................................ 23

Updating the Revolabs HDTM Firmware ...................................................................................................... 23

Revolabs HD™ Indicator LEDs ................................................................................................................... 25

Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................... 26

Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 27

Base Station ................................................................................ 11

Safety and General Information

Please read the following information to ensure safe and efficient use of your Revolabs system. FCC User Information FCC ID: T5V01HDVENUNM Revolabs HD Venue™ Station FCC ID: T5V0HDEXEMIC Revolabs HD ™ Microphone

FCC Notice to Users

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.

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 your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission’s rules.

. RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You may also find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the FCC: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C.

20402.

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Industry Canada Notice t o Us ers

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 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 Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de

licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

IC: 6455A-01HDVENUNM Revolabs HD Venue™ Station IC: 6455A-0HDEXEMIC Revolabs HD ™ Microphone

RF Exposure:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna(s) used for this equipment must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least eight inches (20 cm) from all persons. This equipment must not be operated in conjunction with any other antenna.

This device complies with RF exposure requirements in Industry Canada RSS-102 Issue 4.

For Body Worn Operation:

SAR data information for residents in countries that have adopted the SAR limit recommended by the International Commission of Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), which is 0.08 W/kg averaged over the whole body or 2.00 W/kg averaged over ten (10) gram of tissue (for example European Union, Japan, Brazil and New Zealand): The highest SAR value for this product when tested for use on the body is 0.35 W/kg (averaged over 10g).

Professional Installation Recommended

This product should be professionally installed.

Notice to Customers in Australia

• Do not use the areas where there are explosive hazards

• Do not use in environments where there is a danger of ignition of flammable gasses.

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.

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03-HDVENUEU-NM

HD Venue 2 Channel Rack-mount System, w/o mics

03-HDEXEMICEU-11

HD Microphone, Wearable

03-HDTBLMICEU-OM-11

HD Microphone, Tabletop, Omni-directional

03-HDTBLMICEU-DR-11

HD Microphone, Tabletop, Directional

03-HDXLRMICEU-11

HD, XLR Wireless Adapter for Dynamic Handheld Microphone

03-HDCOMANEU-11

HD Wireless Adapter for Countryman Microphone

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 product to certain destinations. For further information contact the U.S. Department of Commerce or the 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-HDVENU 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-HDVENUEU European Union Usage Re s t riction

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

Notice to European Customers

190, High Street, Tonbridge, Kent,

TN9 1BE,

UK.

Declare that for the hereinafter mentioned product model numbers, the presumption of conformity with the applicable essential requirements has been approved in accordance with Council Directive 1999/5/EC “Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment” and RoHS II Directive 2011/65/EU

Model Numbers:

Any unauthorized modification of the products voids this Declaration. For a copy of the original signed declaration of conformity, please contact Revolabs at the above address.

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WEEE Notification:

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive (2012/19/EU) is intended to promote recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and their components at end of life.

According to the requirement of the WEEE legislation the following user information is provided to customers for all branded Revolabs products subject to the WEEE directive.

“The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product.”

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a Revolabs Wireless Microphone System! This system u tilizes

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 re-enforcement as well as many other environments requiring clear audio capture.

The Revolabs HD Venue™ Wireless Microphone System has high definition audio, which allows the system to pick up the entire human voice spectrum. The HD Venue System combines innovative technology and ergonomic design, employing Multi-Carrier Tim e Division Multiple Access and T ime Division Duplex (MC/TDMA/TDD) radio transmissions bot h to and fr om the mic r op ho ne.

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

System Components

Your Revolabs HD Venue System contains the following:

• Rack-mountable HD Venue Base Station

• HD Microphone Charger Base

• HD Wireless Microphones, purchased and box ed separately (HD Omni Tabletop and HD XLR

Adapter shown in photo above for example only)

The Base St ati on h ou se s t he processor and one end of the wireless connection. It features one set of PCB 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:

• 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 charges the HD Wireless Microphones and stores them when not in use.

Installing the Revolabs HD Venue™ Base Station

To Install the Base Station:

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

1. Install the HD Venue System into the rack.

2. Plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet

3. Connect the necessary outputs and inputs

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