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- Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 1
XS Wireless 1 | XS Wireless 2 Instruction Manual Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany, www.sennheiser.com XSW 1 | XSW 2 - v1.0 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 2
XS Wireless line 4 EM-XSW 1 stationary receiver 5 EM-XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver 5 EM-XSW 2 stationary receiver 6 SKM 825-XSW handheld transmitter 7 SKM 835-XSW handheld transmitter 8 SKM 865-XSW handheld transmitter 9 SK-XSW bodypack transmitter 10 Available sets 11 XSW 1-825 | Vocal Set 11 XSW 1-835 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 3
48 Setting the frequency automatically (AUTO SCAN) 48 Setting the frequency manually 50 Adjusting the volume of the audio outputs 52 Setting options on squelch 72 Configuring a multi-channel system 73 Handheld transmitters SKM 825-XSW | SKM 835XSW | SKM 865-XSW 74 Product overview 74 Inserting and - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 4
receiver and transmitter 90 Cleaning and maintenance 92 SPECIFICATIONS 94 System 94 EM-XSW 1 stationary receiver 96 EM-XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver 98 EM-XSW 2 stationary receiver 100 SKM-XSW handheld transmitter 102 SK-XSW bodypack transmitter 104 Microphones 105 ME 2-2 105 ME 3-II 105 e 908T 106 NT 12 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 5
PRODUCT INFORMATION PRODUCT INFORMATION Products of the XS Wireless line ► For information about the available accessories, see „Accessories". For information about the available sets, see „ starting up and operating the products under „Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line". 4 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 6
Products of the XS Wireless line EM-XSW 1 stationary receiver ► You can find more detailed information about the EMXSW 1 in the following sections: ▷ Startup and operation: „EM-XSW 1 rack receiver" ▷ Specifications: „EM-XSW 1 stationary receiver" EM-XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver ► You can find more - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 7
Products of the XS Wireless line EM-XSW 2 stationary receiver ► You can find more detailed information about the EMXSW 2 in the following sections: ▷ Startup and operation: „EM-XSW 2 rack receiver" ▷ Specifications: „EM-XSW 2 stationary receiver" 6 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 8
the XS Wireless line SKM 825-XSW handheld transmitter ► Handheld transmitter with e825 microphone capsule You can find more detailed information about the SKMXSW in the following sections: ▷ Startup and operation: „Handheld transmitters SKM 825XSW | SKM 835-XSW | SKM 865-XSW" ▷ Specifications: „SKM - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 9
the XS Wireless line SKM 835-XSW handheld transmitter ► Handheld transmitter with e835 microphone capsule You can find more detailed information about the SKMXSW in the following sections: ▷ Startup and operation: „Handheld transmitters SKM 825XSW | SKM 835-XSW | SKM 865-XSW" ▷ Specifications: „SKM - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 10
the XS Wireless line SKM 865-XSW handheld transmitter ► Handheld transmitter with e865 microphone capsule You can find more detailed information about the SKMXSW in the following sections: ▷ Startup and operation: „Handheld transmitters SKM 825XSW | SKM 835-XSW | SKM 865-XSW" ▷ Specifications: „SKM - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 11
Products of the XS Wireless line SK-XSW bodypack transmitter ► You can find more detailed information about the SKXSW in the following sections: ▷ Startup and operation: „SK-XSW bodypack transmitter" ▷ Specifications: „SK-XSW bodypack transmitter" 10 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 12
receiver" • „SKM 825-XSW handheld transmitter" • MZQ 1 microphone clamp • Power supply with country adapters • 2 AA LR6 batteries, 1.5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in the following sections: ▷ Startup and operation: „Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 13
receiver" • „SKM 835-XSW handheld transmitter" • MZQ 1 microphone clamp • Power supply with country adapters • 2 AA LR6 batteries, 1.5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in the following sections: ▷ Startup and operation: „Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 14
XSW 1-825 DUAL | Vocal Set ► Available sets The set consists of the following components: • „EM-XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver" • 2x „SKM 825-XSW handheld transmitter" • 2x MZQ 1 microphone clamp • Power supply with country adapters • 4 AA LR6 batteries, 1.5 V You can find more detailed information - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 15
| Vocal Set ► Available sets The set consists of the following components: • „EM-XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver" • 2x „SKM 835-XSW handheld transmitter" • 2x MZQ 1 microphone clamp • Power supply with country adapters • 4 AA LR6 batteries, 1.5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 16
„SK-XSW bodypack transmitter" • CI 1 instrument cable • Power supply with country adapters • 2 AA LR6 batteries, 1.5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in the following sections: ▷ Startup and operation: „Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line" ▷ Specifications - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 17
" • „SK-XSW bodypack transmitter" • e 908T instrument microphone • Power supply with country adapters • 2 AA LR6 batteries, 1.5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in the following sections: ▷ Startup and operation: „Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 18
receiver" • „SK-XSW bodypack transmitter" • ME 2 lavalier microphone • Power supply with country adapters • 2 AA LR6 batteries, 1.5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in the following sections: ▷ Startup and operation: „Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 19
receiver" • „SK-XSW bodypack transmitter" • ME 3 headset microphone • Power supply with country adapters • 2 AA LR6 batteries, 1.5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in the following sections: ▷ Startup and operation: „Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 20
„SKM 835-XSW handheld transmitter" • MZQ 1 microphone clamp • Rack mount kit • Power supply with country adapters • 2 AA LR6 batteries, 1.5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in the following sections: ▷ Startup and operation: „Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 21
865-XSW handheld transmitter" • MZQ 1 microphone clamp • Rack mount kit • Power supply with country adapters • 2 AA LR6 batteries, 1.5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in the following sections: ▷ Startup and operation: „Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 22
„SK-XSW bodypack transmitter" • CI 1 instrument cable • Rack mount kit • Power supply with country adapters • 2 AA LR6 batteries, 1.5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in the following sections: ▷ Startup and operation: „Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 23
-XSW bodypack transmitter" • ME 2 lavalier microphone • Rack mount kit • Power supply with country adapters • 2 AA LR6 batteries, 1.5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in the following sections: ▷ Startup and operation: „Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 24
SK-XSW bodypack transmitter" • ME 3 headset microphone • Rack mount kit • Power supply with country adapters • 2 AA LR6 batteries, 1.5 V You can find more detailed information about the set in the following sections: ▷ Startup and operation: „Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 25
rack mount kit 19" rack adapter for mounting the EM-XSW 2 in a 19" rack. Art. no. 507351 ► GA 2-XSW 2 antenna front mount kit Antenna front mount kit for installing antenna connections on the front of the rack when using the EM-XSW 2 together with the GA 1-XSW 2 rack mount kit. Art. no. 507468 ► 24 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 26
and restrictions for using frequencies in your country. Before putting the product into operation, find the information for your country at the following address: www.sennheiser.com/sifa 25 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 27
INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line „EM-XSW 1 rack receiver" „EM-XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver" „EM-XSW 2 rack receiver" 26 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 28
Starting up and operating devices of the XS Wireless line ► „Handheld transmitters SKM 825-XSW | SKM 835-XSW | SKM 865-XSW" ► „SK-XSW bodypack transmitter" ► „Establishing a radio link | Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter" ► „Cleaning and maintenance" 27 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 29
EM-XSW 1 rack receiver EM-XSW 1 rack receiver Connectors and controls Front 1 Display for status information • See „Information on the receiver's display" 2 Control buttons for selecting channels and adjusting volume • See „ - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 30
Back EM-XSW 1 rack receiver 5 XLR-3 socket for Balanced audio output • See „Outputting audio signals the power supply unit • See „Connecting/disconnecting the receiver to/from the power supply system" 10Strain relief for the connection cable of the power supply unit • See „Connecting/disconnecting - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 31
EM-XSW 1 rack receiver Connecting/disconnecting the receiver to/ from the power supply system Only use the supplied power supply unit. It is designed for your receiver and ensures safe operation. To connect the receiver to the power supply system: ▷ Pass the cable of the power supply unit through - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 32
into the Unbalanced socket on the EM- XSW 1. ▷ Set the Line/Mic switch to the desired position. • Line: when using instruments or other line sources with the SK-XSW bodypack transmitter • Mic: when using the SKM 825/835-XSW handheld transmitter or a microphone with the SK-XSW bodypack transmitter 31 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 33
EM-XSW 1 rack receiver Switching the receiver on and off To switch the receiver on: ▷ Short-press the ON/OFF until the display switches off. To switch the receiver off completely: ▷ Disconnect the receiver from the power supply system by unplugging the power supply unit from the wall socket. 32 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 34
EM-XSW 1 rack receiver Information on the receiver's display Status information such as frequency, reception quality, battery status and audio level is shown on the display. Sensitivity: - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 35
EM-XSW 1 rack receiver Battery: Battery status of the connected transmitter • SKM: „Inserting and removing the batteries" • SK: „Inserting and removing the batteries" Bank/Channel: Frequency bank and channel of the radio link • „Setting options on the front of the device" 34 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 36
EM-XSW 1 rack receiver Setting options on the front of the device Navigation buttons Use the following buttons to navigate through the receiver's settings. ► Setting the frequency - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 37
EM-XSW 1 rack receiver The scan starts automatically. An open channel is then shown in the display (e.g. bank 2, channel 3). ► ► establish the radio link (see „Establishing a radio link | Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter"). Setting the frequency manually ▷ Press the SET/SCAN button. ► 36 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 38
EM-XSW 1 rack receiver ▷ Press the CH+/CH- buttons to select a frequency bank (1 to 8). ► ▷ Press the SET/SCAN button to accept the selected frequency bank. ▷ Press the - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 39
EM-XSW 1 rack receiver Adjusting the volume of the audio outputs Use the VOL+/VOL- buttons to set the level of the audio signal coming from the - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 40
to the desired position. • Line: when using instruments or other line sources with the SK-XSW bodypack transmitter • Mic: when using the SKM-XSW handheld transmitter or a microphone with the SK-XSW bodypack transmitter Setting the squelch The squelch function can be used to suppress disturbing noise - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 41
EM-XSW 1 rack receiver Configuring a multi-channel system Please note when creating multi-channel systems: Only the factory-preset transmission frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation- free frequencies in your area, you can also set the frequency manually (see „Setting the frequency - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 42
EM-XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver EM-XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver Connectors and controls The EM-XSW 1 DUAL two-channel receiver is essentially two individual EM-XSW 1 receivers in one housing. Each of the two receiver channels has separate connectors and setting options. Front 1 Display for status - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 43
Back EM-XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver 5 XLR-3 socket for Balanced audio output • For each of the two for the power supply unit • See „Connecting/disconnecting the receiver to/from the power supply system" 10Strain relief for the connection cable of the power supply unit • See „Connecting/disconnecting - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 44
EM-XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver Connecting/disconnecting the receiver to/ from the power supply system Only use the supplied power supply unit. It is designed for your receiver and ensures safe operation. To connect the receiver to the power supply system: ▷ Pass the cable of the power supply unit - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 45
the EM-XSW 1 DUAL. ▷ Set the Line/Mic switch to the desired position for each of the two channels. • Line: when using instruments or other line sources with the SK-XSW bodypack transmitter • Mic: when using the SKM 825/835-XSW handheld transmitter or a microphone with the SK-XSW bodypack transmitter - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 46
EM-XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver Switching the receiver on and off To switch the receiver on: ▷ Short-press the ON/OFF until the display switches off. To switch the receiver off completely: ▷ Disconnect the receiver from the power supply system by unplugging the power supply unit from the wall socket. 45 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 47
EM-XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver Information on the receiver's display Status information such as frequency, reception quality, battery status and audio level is shown on the display for - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 48
EM-XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver Sync: „Establishing a radio link | Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter" Battery: Battery status of the connected transmitter • SKM: „Inserting and removing the batteries" • SK: „ - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 49
EM-XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver Setting options on the front of the device Navigation buttons Use the following buttons to navigate through the receiver's settings. ► Setting the frequency - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 50
EM-XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver ▷ Press the SET/SCAN button for approx. 3 seconds. ► The scan starts automatically. An open channel is then shown in the display (e.g. bank 2, channel 3). ► ► ▷ - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 51
EM-XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver Setting the frequency manually ▷ Press the SET/SCAN button. ► ▷ Press the CH+/CH- buttons to select a frequency bank (1 to 8). ► ▷ Press the SET/SCAN button to accept the selected frequency bank. 50 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 52
EM-XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver ▷ Press the CH+/CH- buttons to select a channel (0 to 9) in the selected frequency bank. The selected bank and channel are shown in the - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 53
EM-XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver Adjusting the volume of the audio outputs Use the VOL+/VOL- buttons to set the level of the audio signal coming from the - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 54
of the two channels. • Line: when using instruments or other line sources with the SK-XSW bodypack transmitter • Mic: when using the SKM-XSW handheld transmitter or a microphone with the SK-XSW bodypack transmitter Setting the squelch The squelch function can be used to suppress disturbing noise - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 55
EM-XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver Configuring a multi-channel system Please note when creating multi-channel systems: Only the factory-preset transmission frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation frequencies in your area, you can also set the frequency manually (see „Setting the frequency - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 56
rack receiver EM-XSW 2 rack receiver Connectors and controls Front 1 Display for status information • See „Information on the receiver's display" 2 UP/DOWN menu buttons for navigating the operating menu • - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 57
Back EM-XSW 2 rack receiver 7 BNC sockets, antenna inputs • See „Connecting antennas" 8 XLR-3 socket the power supply unit • See „Connecting/disconnecting the receiver to/from the power supply system" 13Strain relief for the connection cable of the power supply unit • See „Connecting/disconnecting - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 58
EM-XSW 2 rack receiver Connecting/disconnecting the receiver to/ from the power supply system Only use the supplied power supply unit. It is designed for your receiver and ensures safe operation. To connect the receiver to the power supply system: ▷ Pass the cable of the power supply unit through - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 59
EM-XSW 2 rack receiver Connecting antennas To connect the supplied rod antennas: ▷ Connect the antennas to the two antenna inputs on the receiver as shown in the figure. ▷ Slightly angle the antennas to the left and right as shown in the figure. 58 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 60
into the Unbalanced socket on the EM- XSW 2. ▷ Set the Line/Mic switch to the desired position. • Line: when using instruments or other line sources with the SK-XSW bodypack transmitter • Mic: when using the SKM 835/865-XSW handheld transmitter or a microphone with the SK-XSW bodypack transmitter 59 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 61
that the mechanical load of the rack is even. ▷ When connecting to the power supply system, observe the information indicated on the type plate. Avoid overloading the circuits. If necessary, provide . To mount the receiver in a rack, you will need the GA 1-XSW 2 rack mount kit (see „Accessories"). 60 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 62
EM-XSW 2 rack receiver Mounting a single receiver in a rack ▷ Connect the mounting brackets to the sides of the receiver as shown in the ▷ If desired, attach the antennas to the front panel as shown in the figure. This requires the optional GA 2-XSW 2 antenna front mount kit (see „Accessories"). ► 61 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 63
EM-XSW 2 rack receiver Mounting two receivers side by side in a rack ▷ Place both receivers upside down and side by side on an even surface. ▷ Tighten the jointing plate as shown in the figure. ▷ Attach the mounting brackets as shown in the figure. ► 62 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 64
EM-XSW 2 rack receiver Switching the receiver on and off To switch the receiver on: ▷ Short-press the ON/OFF until the display switches off. To switch the receiver off completely: ▷ Disconnect the receiver from the power supply system by unplugging the power supply unit from the wall socket. 63 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 65
Radio frequency level EM-XSW 2 rack receiver Information on the receiver's display Status information such as frequency, reception quality, battery status and audio level is shown on the display. Transmitter - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 66
EM-XSW 2 rack receiver Transmitter battery: • XSW-SKM -> „Inserting and removing the batteries" • XSW-SK -> „Inserting and removing the batteries" Transmitter audio level: • XSW-SKM -> „Setting the input sensitivity" • XSW-SK -> „Setting the input sensitivity" 65 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 67
EM-XSW 2 rack receiver Setting options on the front of the device Navigation buttons Use the following buttons to navigate through the receiver's settings. ► Press the UP - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 68
EM-XSW 2 rack receiver SCAN menu item Under the SCAN menu item, you can perform an automatic frequency scan of your area. This enables you to easily - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 69
EM-XSW 2 rack receiver ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button to select a frequency bank. ▷ Press the SET button to start the frequency scan in the se- lected - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 70
EM-XSW 2 rack receiver ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button to select a frequency bank. ▷ Press the SET button to save the selected frequency bank. ▷ Press the UP - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 71
EM-XSW 2 rack receiver TUNE menu item Under the TUNE menu item, you can manually set the radio frequency independently of the preset channels. If you are not sure whether the selected frequency is free, we recommend performing a scan to - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 72
EM-XSW 2 rack receiver Adjusting the volume of the audio outputs Use the VOLUME control knob to set the level of the audio signal coming from the - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 73
to the desired position. • Line: when using instruments or other line sources with the SK-XSW bodypack transmitter • Mic: when using the SKM-XSW handheld transmitter or a microphone with the SK-XSW bodypack transmitter Setting the squelch The squelch function can be used to suppress disturbing noise - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 74
EM-XSW 2 rack receiver Configuring a multi-channel system Please note when creating multi-channel systems: Only the factory-preset transmission frequencies within one frequency bank are in your area, you can also set the frequency manually (see „PRESET menu item" and „TUNE menu item"). 73 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 75
Handheld transmitters SKM 825-XSW | SKM 835-XSW | SKM 865-XSW Handheld transmitters SKM 825-XSW | SKM 835-XSW | SKM 865-XSW Product overview ► 1 ON/OFF button with LED • 5 Display panel • See „Information on the handheld transmitter's display" 6 Microphone module • With capsule 825, 835 or 865 74 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 76
Handheld transmitters SKM 825-XSW | SKM 835-XSW | SKM 865-XSW Inserting and removing the batteries You need two AA 1.5 V batteries to operate the handheld transmitter. ▷ Unscrew the microphone housing as shown in the figure and pull it downward. ▷ Insert the batteries as indicated in the battery - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 77
Handheld transmitters SKM 825-XSW | SKM 835-XSW | SKM 865-XSW Battery status Battery charge status in the display: ► Charge status is critical (LOW BATT): ► 76 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 78
Handheld transmitters SKM 825-XSW | SKM 835-XSW | SKM 865-XSW Switching the handheld transmitter on and off To switch the handheld transmitter on: ▷ Short-press the ON/ putting the product into operation, find the information for your country at the following address: www.sennheiser.com/sifa 77 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 79
Frequency bank Frequency Handheld transmitters SKM 825-XSW | SKM 835-XSW | SKM 865-XSW Information on the handheld transmitter's | „Setting the frequency manually" • EM-XSW 1 DUAL: „Setting the frequency automatically (AU- TO SCAN)" | „Setting the frequency manually" • EM-XSW 2: „SCAN menu item - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 80
Handheld transmitters SKM 825-XSW | SKM 835-XSW | SKM 865-XSW Setting the input sensitivity Use the Sensitivity switch to adjust the level of the audio signal sent to the receiver. ▷ Unscrew the microphone housing and pull it downward. ▷ Adjust the input sensitivity using the Sensitivity switch. ▷ - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 81
Handheld transmitters SKM 825-XSW | SKM 835-XSW | SKM 865-XSW Muting the handheld transmitter You can mute the audio signal using the mute switch. ► ▷ Slide the mute switch to the desired position to mute or activate the audio signal. 80 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 82
SK-XSW bodypack transmitter SK-XSW bodypack transmitter Product overview ► 1 3.5 mm input jack socket • See „Connecting a microphone to the bodypack transmitter" • See „Connecting an instrument or line source to the bodypack transmitter" 2 LED • Green: the radio link is established • Flashing red/ - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 83
SK-XSW bodypack transmitter 7 SYNC button • See „Establishing a radio link | Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter" 8 Sensitivity switch • See „Setting the input sensitivity" Inserting and removing the batteries - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 84
SK-XSW bodypack transmitter Battery status Battery charge status in the display: ► Charge status is critical (LOW BATT): ► 83 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 85
SK-XSW bodypack transmitter Connecting a microphone to the bodypack transmitter To connect a microphone to the bodypack transmitter: ▷ Insert the cable a line level to the bodypack transmitter. To do so, you require the Sennheiser CI 1-N cable (6.3 mm jack plug to lockable 3.5 mm jack plug). To connect - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 86
SK-XSW bodypack transmitter ▷ Insert the cable's 3.5 mm jack plug into the socket on the bodypack transmitter as shown in the diagram. ▷ Screw the plug's coupling ring onto the audio socket thread of the bodypack transmitter. 85 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 87
SK-XSW bodypack transmitter Switching the bodypack transmitter on and off To switch the bodypack transmitter on: ▷ Short-press the ON/OFF button. in your country. Before putting the product into operation, find the information for your country at the following address: www.sennheiser.com/sifa 86 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 88
1: „Setting the frequency automatically (AUTO SCAN)" | „Setting the frequency manually" • EM-XSW 1 DUAL: „Setting the frequency automatically (AU- TO SCAN)" | „Setting the frequency manually" • EM-XSW 2: „SCAN menu item" | „PRESET menu item" | „TUNE menu item" Battery: • „Inserting and removing the - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 89
SK-XSW bodypack transmitter Setting the input sensitivity Use the Sensitivity switch to adjust the level of the audio signal sent to the receiver. ▷ Press the two - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 90
SK-XSW bodypack transmitter Muting the bodypack transmitter You can mute the audio signal using the mute switch. ► ▷ Slide the mute switch to the desired position to mute or activate the audio signal. 89 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 91
the information for your country at the following address: www.sennheiser.com/sifa To establish a radio link between the transmitter and can also set the frequency manually (EM-XSW 1: „Setting the frequency manually" | EM-XSW 1 DUAL: „Setting the frequency manually" | EM-XSW 2: „PRESET menu item" - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 92
Establishing a radio link | Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter ► 91 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 93
of the Evolution Wireless Digital series. system and remove rechargeable batteries and batteries before you begin cleaning. ▷ Clean all products only with a soft, dry cloth. ▷ Note the special cleaning instructions below for the following products. Cleaning the sound inlet basket of the microphone - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 94
Cleaning and maintenance From time to time, you should also clean the microphone module contacts: ▷ Wipe the contacts of the microphone module with a soft, dry cloth. Cleaning the bodypack transmitter contacts Wipe the contacts with a dry cloth. 93 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 95
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS System Modulation Wideband FM Frequency ranges • A: 548 - 572 MHz • GB: 606 - 630 MHz • B: 614 - 638 MHz • BC: 670 - 694 bandwidth up to 24 MHz Frequencies • XSW 1: • 8 frequency banks, each with up to 10 factory-preset channels • XSW 2: • adjustable in 25 kHz steps - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 96
Signal-to-noise ratio ≥ 103 dBA Audio THD ≤ 0.9 % Operating temperature range 0 °C - +40 °C (14 °F - 131 °F) Storage temperature range -20 °C - +70 °C (14 °F - 131 °F) Relative humidity max. 95 % (non-condensing) System 95 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 97
1 stationary receiver EM-XSW 1 stationary receiver Receiver principle double superheterodyne Diversity principle Antenna switching diversity via internal antennas Sensitivity (at peak deviation) < 3 µV at 52 dB(A)eff S/N AF frequency response - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 98
Dimensions Approx. 200 x 42 x 127 mm Weight Approx. 340 g EM-XSW 1 stationary receiver 97 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 99
EM-XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver EM-XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver Receiver principle double superheterodyne Diversity principle Antenna switching diversity via internal antennas Sensitivity (at peak deviation) < 3 µV at 52 dB(A)eff S/N AF frequency response - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 100
Dimensions Approx. 320 x 42 x 127 mm Weight Approx. 610 g EM-XSW 1 DUAL rack receiver 99 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 101
EM-XSW 2 stationary receiver EM-XSW 2 stationary receiver Receiver principle double superheterodyne Diversity principle True diversity Sensitivity (at peak deviation) < 3 µV at 52 dB(A)eff S/N AF frequency response 50 - 16,000 Hz (-3 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 102
Dimensions Approx. 200 x 42 x 127 mm Weight Approx. 680 g EM-XSW 2 stationary receiver 101 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 103
,000 Hz • SKM 865-XSW • 80 - 16,000 Hz Power supply 2 AA batteries, 1.5 V Operating time approx. 10 hours Microphone type • SKM 825-XSW • Dynamic • SKM 835-XSW • Dynamic • SKM 865-XSW • Capacitor, pre-polarized Input sensitivity (capsule) • SKM 825-XSW • 1.5 mV/Pa • SKM 835-XSW • 1.5 mV/Pa • SKM 865 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 104
SKM-XSW handheld transmitter Pick-up pattern • SKM 825-XSW • Cardioid • SKM 835-XSW • Cardioid • SKM 865-XSW • Super-cardioid Adjustment range of transmitter sensitivity 0 to -30 dB, adjustable in 10 dB steps Housing material rugged ABS housing Dimensions Approx. 260 x 50 mm - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 105
bodypack transmitter SK-XSW bodypack transmitter Transmission power 10 mW AF frequency response • 50 - 16,000 Hz (Line) • 80 - 16,000 Hz (Mic) Audio input 3.5 mm jack socket Max. - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 106
Microphones ME 2-2 Transducer principle Capacitor, pre-polarized Sensitivity 20 mV/Pa Pick-up pattern Omni-directional Max. sound pressure level ( 3-II Transducer principle Capacitor, pre-polarized Sensitivity 1.6 mV/Pa Pick-up pattern Cardioid Max. sound pressure level (SPL) 150 dB Microphones 105 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 107
e 908T Transducer principle Capacitor, pre-polarized Sensitivity 0.6 mV/Pa Pick-up pattern Cardioid Max. sound pressure level (SPL) 147 dB Microphones 106 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 108
NT 12-5 CW power supply unit NT 12-5 CW power supply unit Nominal input voltage AC 100 - 240 V Power frequency 50 or 60 Hz Input current ≤ 200 mA Nominal output voltage DC 12 V Output current ≤ 500 mA Standby power consumption ≤ 0.075 W @ AC 230 V ≤ 0.1 W @ AC 115 V Energy efficiency level DOE Level - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 109
NT 12-5 CW power supply unit Storage temperature range -20 °C - +60 °C (14 °F - 131 °F) Relative humidity max. 95 % (non-condensing) 108 - Sennheiser XSW 1-825 | Instruction manual - XS Wireless 1 & XS Wireless 2 PD - Page 110
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