Sennheiser AVX-MKE 2, AVX-835, AVX-MMD 42-1 System Manual

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System Manual

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Contents
Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2
AVX – perfect sound you can rely on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6

Product overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 EKP AVX receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 SKM AVX, SKM AVX-S and SK AVX transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 USB power supply/charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ME 2 clip-on microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MKE 2 clip-on microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Putting the products into operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Putting the receiver into operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Putting the clip-on microphones into operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Putting the handheld transmitter into operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Recharging the accupack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using the products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Switching the devices on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Checking the charge status of the accupacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Checking the RF signal level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Muting the bodypack transmitter or

the SKM AVX-S handheld transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Pairing a receiver with a transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Identifying paired devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Displaying or adjusting the receiver‘s audio output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Cleaning and maintaining the products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

If a problem occurs ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Manufacturer Declarations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Important safety information

Important safety information

1.Read these safety instructions and the instruction manuals of the products.

2.Keep these safety instructions and the instruction manuals of the products. Always include these safety instructions and the instruction manuals when passing the products on to third parties.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use the products near water.

6.Do not operate near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

7.Only operate the products from the types of power source specified in the chapter “Specifications” on page 30 and indicated on the power supply unit.

8.Unplug the power supply units from the wall socket,

-to completely disconnect the products from the power supply system,

-during lightning storms or

-when not using the products for long periods of time.

9.Always ensure that the power supply units are

-in a safe operating condition and easily accessible,

-properly plugged into the wall socket,

-only operated within the permissible temperature range,

-not covered or exposed to direct sunlight for longer periods of time in order to prevent heat accumulation.

10.Protect the power cords from being walked on or pinched, particularly at the points where they exit from wall sockets, power supply units and products.

11.Only use attachments, accessories or spare parts specified by Sennheiser

12.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the products have been damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the products, when the products has been exposed to rain or moisture, do not operate normally, or have been dropped.

13.WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the products to rain or moisture.

14.Do not expose the products to dripping or splashing. Ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the products.

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Important safety information

Safety instructions for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries

If abused or misused, the rechargeable batteries may leak. In extreme cases, they may even present a risk of

•explosion,

•fire development,

•heat generation,

•smoke or gas development.

Sennheiser does not accept any liability for damage arising from abuse or misuse.

Keep away from children.

Only charge rechargeable batteries with chargers recommended by Sennheiser.

Observe correct polarity.

Pack/store charged rechargeable batteries so that the terminals cannot contact each other – danger of shorting out/fire hazard.

Do not expose to moisture.

Switch rechargeable battery-powered products off after use.

Only charge rechargeable batteries at ambient temperatures between 10 °C/50 °F and 40 °C/104 °F.

When not using rechargeable batteries for extended periods of time, charge them regularly (about every three months).

Do not mutilate or dismantle.

Do not heat above 60 °C/140 °F, e.g. do not expose to sunlight or throw into a fire.

Immediately remove rechargeable batteries from obviously defective products.

Do not continue to use defective rechargeable batteries.

Only use rechargeable batteries specified by Sennheiser.

Dispose of rechargeable batteries at special collection points or return them to your specialist dealer.

Store the products in a cool and dry place at room temperature (approx. 20 °C/68 °F).

Remove the rechargeable batteries if the products will not be used for extended periods of time.

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Important safety information

Intended use

The microphones, the transmitters, the receiver and the accessories of the Sennheiser AVX system can be combined with each other and have been designed for use in video recordings in dry environments.

In order that speech, music and vocals are transmitted in the best possible quality, the receiver has to be connected, as described in this instruction manual, to a video camera or a DSLR camera with video recording function.

The products can be used for commercial purposes. Intended use includes:

•having read and understood these safety instructions and the instruction manuals of the products

•using the products within the operating conditions and limitations described in these safety instructions and in the instruction manuals of the products.

It is considered improper use when the products are used for any application not named in the instruction manuals of the products.

Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse or misuse of the products and their accessories.

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AVX – perfect sound you can rely on

AVX – perfect sound you can rely on

AVX is the wireless digital microphone system for your film projects and is ideal for use with both video and DSLR cameras.

AVX features self-configuring digital transmission which eliminates time-con- suming frequency setup. The ultra compact receiver can be rotated freely around its XLR connector to avoid obstructing other devices mounted on your camera. It switches on and off automatically with your camera, thereby saving battery power. AVX matches perfectly to your camera‘s input sensitivity without having to adjust the audio level on the microphone. From professional wedding video to documentaries, from street interviews to corporate videos, AVX just works allowing you to concentrate on creativity.

•Very fast setup

•Receiver plugs directly into the XLR audio input of the camera

•Ultra compact receiver

•Receiver switches on and off with the camera‘s P48 phantom power

•Optimized dynamic range

•Automatic frequency management

•AES 256 encryption

•License-free 1.9 GHz frequency range

•DSLR accessories included

•Metal housing

•Made in Germany

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Package contents

Package contents

	Package contents	Lavalier Set	Lavalier Set Pro	Handheld Set	Combo Set1
		AVX-ME 2	AVX-MKE 2	AVX-835	AVX-MMD 42-1
	EKP AVX receiver	1	1	1	1
	SK AVX bodypack transmitter	1	1	–	1
	ME 2 clip-on microphone	1	–	–	1
	MKE 2 clip-on microphone	–	1	–	–
	SKM AVX-S handheld transmitter
	with mute switch	–	–	1	–
	incl. MMD 835-1 microphone head
	(cardioid)
	SKM AVX handheld transmitter
	without mute switch	–	–	–	1
	incl. MMD 42-1 microphone head
	(omni-directional)
	BA 10 accupack	–	–	1	1
	BA 20 accupack	1	1	1	1
	BA 30 accupack	1	1	–	1
	EKP AVX adapter	1	1	1	1
	NT 5-10U power supply unit	1	1	1	1
	CI 400 adapter cable	1	1	1	1
	Microphone stand clamp for
		–	–	1	1
	handheld transmitter
	Bag	1	1	1	1
	1 only available in the USA

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Product overviews

Product overviews

The transmitters and the receiver are available in different country variants:

• Country variant -3 for Europe, the Mid East and Australia

• Country variant -4 for North, Central and South America (except Brazil)

					• Country variant -5 for Japan
					•	Country variant -6 for Taiwan
				1	•	Country variant -7 for Brazil

The country variant can be found on the packaging and on the type plate 1 as shown on the left.

Only use the country variant permitted for use at the venue.Do not combine devices of different country variants.

EKP AVX receiver

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5

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2

1

1AF Out button

for displaying and adjusting the audio output level (see page 27)

24-step LED display

When the On/Off/Check button has been pressed, the LED display lights up

green to indicate the remaining battery life of the receiver‘s BA 20 accupack

(see page 24); when the AF Out button has been pressed, the LED display

lights up red to indicate the audio output level (see page 27).

When the right LED flashes red, the capacity of the receiver‘s BA 20 accupack

is only sufficient for a maximum of 15 minutes of operation.

3BA 20 accupack

For details, see page 8.

4On/Off/Check button

Short-press to switch the receiver on (see page 23) or to display the charge

status of the accupack (see page 24);

Long-press to switch the receiver off (see page 23).

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Product overviews

5Status LED

lights up green:

flashes green:

flashes alternately green and red:

A radio link to the transmitter is established. The accupack of the received transmitter is sufficiently charged.

The Pair button has been short-pressed. The paired transmitter is being identified.

The Pair button has been long-pressed. The receiver establishes a radio link to a transmitter whose Pair button has also been long-pressed.

lights up yellow:

flashes red:

lights up red:

6Pair button

7Rotatable XLR-3 connector

max. 320°

8EKP AVX adapter

The received transmitter has been muted with its MUTE switch.

The accupack capacity of the received transmitter is only sufficient for approx. 15 minutes of operation.

No radio link to a transmitter.

Short-press to identify the paired transmitter (see page 26). Long-press to change the pairing (see page 26).

for connection to the video camera or the DSLR camera The receiver can be rotated by a maximum angle of 320°.

The EKP AVX adapter consists of a hot shoe adapter and a belt clip.

The belt clip allows the attachment of the receiver to a belt or a pocket (see page 15).

The hot shoe adapter allows the attachment of the receiver to the hot shoe of a DSLR camera. The receiver can then be connected to the DSLR camera using the CI 400 adapter cable (see page 14).

BA 20 accupack for the EKP AVX receiver

	1Charge status LED	lights up green: The accupack is fully charged.
1		lights up red: The accupack is being charged.
2	2Micro USB socket	for charging the accupack (see page 21)

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Product overviews

SKM AVX, SKM AVX-S and SK AVX transmitters

SKM AVX and SKM AVX-S handheld transmitters

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2

3

4

5

6

AVX SKM-S	AVX SKM
	7
	Mic
	Mute

1Unscrewable microphone head

2Display panel

3MUTE switch

4ON/OFF	with status LED
button
	lights up green:
	flashes green:
	flashes alternately
	green and red:

For details, see page 21.

For details, see page 11.

for muting the SKM AVX-S handheld transmitter (for details, see page 25)

Slide briefly to switch the handheld transmitter on.

Slide and hold to switch the handheld transmitter off (for details, see page24).

A radio link to the receiver is established. The accupack of the handheld transmitter is sufficiently charged.

The Pair button has been short-pressed. Paired devices are being identified.

The Pair button has been long-pressed. The handheld transmitter establishes a radio link to a receiver whose Pair button has also been long-pressed.

lights up yellow:

flashes red: lights up red:

5Pair button

The SKM AVX-S handheld transmitter has been muted with the MUTE switch. In addition, Muted is displayed on the display panel.

The accupack capacity of the received transmitter is only sufficient for approx. 15 minutes of operation.

No radio link to a receiver. In addition, No Link is displayed on the display panel.

Short-press to identify the paired receiver (see page 26).

Long-press to change the pairing (see page 26).

6Antenna	Do not cover the antenna during transmission to avoid a reduction in
	the transmission range.
7BA 10 accupack	For details, see page 10.

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Product overviews

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1 2

1

2

BA 10 accupack for the SKM AVX or SKM AVX-S handheld transmitter

1Charge status LED	lights up green: The accupack is fully charged.
	lights up red: The accupack is being charged.
2Micro USB socket	for charging the accupack (see page 21)
3Catches	Press simultaneously to release the accupack from
	the handheld transmitter.

Microphone stand clamp for the handheld transmitters

1Microphone clamp	for attachment of the handheld transmitter
2Thread	for screwing the microphone clamp onto a stand

SK AVX bodypack transmitter

		3	4
	2
	1
			5
0			6
9			7
			8
7

1On/Off button	Short-press to switch the bodypack transmitter on.
	Long-press to switch the bodypack transmitter off (for details, see page 24).
2Mic/Line 3.5 mm jack socket	for connecting the clip-on microphone

3Status LED

4Antenna

lights up green: A radio link to the receiver is established. The accupack of the bodypack transmitter is sufficiently charged.

										The Pair button has been short-pressed. Paired devices are being identified
flashes green:										(for details, see page 26).
										The Pair button has been long-pressed. The bodypack transmitter establishes
flashes alternately										a radio link to a receiver whose Pair button has also been long-pressed (for
green and red:										details, see page 26).

lights up yellow: The bodypack transmitter has been muted with its MUTE switch. In addition, Muted is displayed on the display panel (for details, see page 25).

									The accupack capacity of the bodypack transmitter is only sufficient for
flashes red:									approx. 15 minutes of operation.
lights up red:									No radio link to a receiver. In addition, No Link is displayed on the display
								panel.
									Do not cover the antenna during transmission to avoid a reduction in
									the transmission range.

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