EIKON 863-865 UHF Guitar Wireless System User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: EIKON

Table of Contents

EIKON 863-865 UHF Guitar Wireless System
DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IN CASE OF FAULT
PACKAGING, SHIPPING, AND COMPLAINT
WARRANTY AND PRODUCTS RETURN
MAINTENANCE AND DISCLAIMER
POWER SUPPLY
WARNING OF POSSIBLE HEARING DAMAGE
USER’S WARNINGS AND CE CONFORMITY
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION (A version)
References
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EIKON 863-865 UHF Guitar Wireless System

DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

This marking shown on the product or its literature indicates that it should not be disposed of with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of waste and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their suppliers and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: Before using this product read carefully the following safety instructions. Take a look at this manual entirely and preserve it for future reference. When using any electric product, basic precautions should always be taken, including the following:
To reduce the risk, close supervision is necessary when the product is used near children.
Protect the apparatus from atmospheric agents and keep it away from water, rain, and high humidity places.
This product should be set away from heat sources such as radiators, lamps, and any other device that generate heat.
Care should be taken so that objects and liquids do not go inside the product.
The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described on the operating instructions or as marked on the product.

IN CASE OF FAULT

In case of fault or maintenance, this product should be inspected only by qualified service personnel when:
Liquids have spilled inside the product.
The product has fallen and been damaged.
The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibit a marked change in performance.
Do not operate on the product, it has no user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to an authorized maintenance center.

PACKAGING, SHIPPING, AND COMPLAINT

• This unit package has been submitted to ISTA 1A integrity tests. We suggest you control the unit conditions immediately after unpacking it.
• If any damage is found, immediately advise the dealer. Keep all unit packaging parts to allow inspection.
• EIKON is not responsible for any damage that occurs during shipment.
• Products are sold “delivered ex-warehouse” and shipment is at charge and risk of the buyer.
• Possible damages to the unit should be immediately notified to the forwarder. Each complaint about manumitted package should be done within eight days from product receipt.

WARRANTY AND PRODUCTS RETURN

EIKON products have an operating warranty and comply with their specifications, as stated by the manufacturer.
EIKON warrants all materials, workmanship, and proper operation of this product for a period of two years from the original date of purchase. If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship or if the product fails to function properly during the applicable warranty period, the owner should inform these defects the dealer or the distributor, providing a receipt or invoice of the date of purchase and defect detailed description.
This warranty does not extend to damage resulting from improper installation, misuse, neglect, or abuse.
EIKON will verify damage on returned units, and when the unit has been properly used and the warranty is still valid, then the unit will be replaced or repaired.
EIKON is not responsible for any “direct damage” or “indirect damage” caused by product defectiveness.

MAINTENANCE AND DISCLAIMER

Clean only with dry cloth.
EIKON products have been expressly designed for audio application, with signals in audio range (20Hz to 20kHz). EIKON has no liability for damages caused in case of lack of maintenance, modifications, improper use, or improper installation of non-applying safety instructions.
EIKON reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice.
EIKON declines any liability for damages to objects or persons caused by lacks of maintenance, improper use, installation not performed with safety precautions and at the state of the art.

POWER SUPPLY

• This apparatus should only be connected to power source type specified in this user manual or on the unit.
• If the supplied AC power cable plug is different from the wall socket, please contact an electrician to change the AC power plug.
• Hold the plug and the wall outlet while disconnecting the unit from AC power.
• If the unit will not be used for a long period of time, please unplug the power cord from AC power outlet.
• To avoid unit power cord damage, please do not strain the AC power cable and do not bundle it.
• In order to avoid unit power cord damage, please ensure that the power cord is not stepped on or pinched by heavy objects.

WARNING OF POSSIBLE HEARING DAMAGE

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.

This product is also intended for professional use only. Commercial use is subject to the Safety at work regulations. EIKON as a manufacturer is bound to inform you formally about the existence of eventual sanitary risks.
This system is able to induce an acoustic pressure exceeding 85 dB (LAeq, T), this is the maximum sound pressure level to which your ear can be exposed during a workday in almost all countries. According to the safety at work, medicine higher sound levels or longer exposition times could damage your ear.
The time of exposition by higher sound pressure levels should be shortened in order to prevent ear damage. A few reliable warning signals which show that you have exposed yourself for a too long period to excessive sound pressure levels are: You hear bell or whistling sounds! You have the impression that you can’t hear high tones anymore!
The following table can help you to know which kind of sound, dB sound pressure level and time of exposure are typically permissible by human ears:• This product is also intended for professional use only. Commercial use is subject to Safety at work regulations. EIKON as a manufacturer is bound to inform you formally about the existence of eventual sanitary risks.
This system is able to induce an acoustic pressure exceeding 85 dB (LAeq, T), this is the maximum sound pressure level which your ear can be exposed to during a workday in almost all countries. According to the safety at work medicine higher sound levels or longer exposition times could damage your ear.
The time of exposition by higher sound pressure levels should be shortened in order to prevent from ear damages. A few reliable warning signals which show that you have exposed yourself for a too long period to excessive sound pressure levels are: You hear bell or whistling sounds! You have the impression that you can’t hear high tones anymore!
The following table can help you to know which kind of sound, dB sound pressure level, and time of exposure are typically permissible by human ears:

Duration Per Day in Hours| Sound Level dB (Lp Aslow)| Typical Example
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8| 90| Duo in a small club
4| 95| Subway train
2| 100| Very loud classical music
1| 105| Traffic Noise
1/4| 115| Loudest part in a rock concert

USER’S WARNINGS AND CE CONFORMITY

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by EIKON could void your authority to operate the equipment.

LICENSING INFORMATION:

Frequency Range of EKJ&J: 863 – 865 MHz.
Frequency Range of EKJ&JA: 512 – 541,7 MHz.
A government license may be required to operate this equipment in certain areas.
This equipment may be capable of operating on some frequencies not authorized in your country.
The use of this professional wireless earphone equipment in some countries could be intended for professional use, so the licens ability depends on the country it operates.
EIKON suggests the user contact the appropriate telecommunications authority concerning proper licensing and to obtain information on authorized frequencies for wireless products in your region.
Licensing of professional wireless equipment is the user’s responsibility, and licens ability depends on the user’s classification and application, and on the selected frequency.
The product is in compliance with the 2014 / 30/ EU EMC Directive & 2014 /35 / EU LVD Directive.
EIKON hereby, declares that this wireless system complies with the essential requirements of Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014 / 53 / EU.
The full and detailed declaration of conformity can be downloaded from the website: www.eikon-audio.com

**TABLE OF THE AUTHORIZED FREQUENCIES FOR THE EKJ &J SYSTEM IN EUROPE UPDATED WITH REFERENCE TO ERC-REC 70-03E DOCUMENT DATED FEBRUARY 7 2014**

COUNTRY CODE| TRANSMITTING FREQUENCIES (MHz)
512.000-541.700| 863.000 – 865.000
BE CZ DK FI DE IS IE LI LU CH ES SI AL MD TR IT| Individual license required|

no personal license required

AT EE FR LT PL SE GB| Individual license required and/or Limited implementation
BG CY HR GR HU LV MT NL NO PT RO SK BA MK ME RU RS UA| NOT IMPLEMENTED
GE| NOT IMPLEMENTED
IN ALL COUNTRIES THE USE OF WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEMS IS SUBJECT TO ANY TELEVISION AND BROADCAST TRANSMISSION
CONSULT LOCAL OR NATIONAL RADIO SPECTRUM AUTHORITIES FOR INFORMATION ON POSSIBLE RESTRICTIONS OR NECESSARY AUTHORIZATIONS BEFORE USING THIS SHORT- RANGE DEVICE.

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing this EIKON product and for your trust in our brand, synonymous with professionalism, accuracy, high quality, and reliability. All our products are CE-approved and designed for continuous use in professional systems.
DESCRIPTION
The EKJ&J is a UHF PLL controlled Wireless Guitar System providing a reliable and high-quality signal transmission.
EKJ&J features 3 units: EKJ&J compact “connector sized” transmitter, EKJ&J compact “connector sized” receiver, and USB to USB-C charging cable.
16 channel frequencies (50 channels EKJ&JA model) are available, allowing the possibility to use the apparatus with other wireless equipment.

EKJ &J TRANSMITTER

See FIG. 1 on page 19:
- SIGNAL IN Jack Connector

SIGNAL OUT Jack Connector Connect it to the amplifier, pedalboard, or mixer input channel.
280° rotating head
USB port for charging
Power indicator led
Frequency indicator led
POWER SWITCH Press this button to turn the transmitter ON /OFF.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Turn on the power switch on the receiver and transmitter respectively, the device will connect automatically, RF indicator LED will light.

Changing the Frequency

Turn on the transmitter, then short press the “SET” button to change frequency, the Receiver will automatically be matched
Re-pairing
- First, power on the receivers you plan to transmit to.
- On the Transmitter, Press and hold the SET button and POWER button at the same time until the battery LED begins to flash.
- RF indicator LED will light up on the receivers to show a successful connection.
- After successfully pairing once, it will be automatically matched on future startups.
- A wireless system can support up to 6 pairs of devices working without interference.

Transmitting one signal to several receivers at the same time

First, power on all the receivers you plan to transmit to.
On the Transmitter, Press and hold the SET button and POWER button at the same time until the battery LED begins to flash.
RF indicator LED will light up on the receivers to show a successful connection.

Troubleshooting

On the single-channel systems, transmitters will transmit to the “CH A=A Frequency group” by default. If you are having trouble connecting to your Receiver, the Transmitter’s assignment may have been changed to “CH B=B Frequency group”.

To change back to “CH A”:

First, be sure all Receivers are off. With the transmitter powered off, hold down the power button for 9 seconds, the unit will turn on and a new group will be assigned. Now power on the Receiver and the connection should set automatically. If not, try the method of “Re-Pairing”.

Power Supply

The USB to USB-C cable is for charging. Please use this to connect to a USB charging port or a qualified power adapter. While charging, please make sure that the device is shut down to avoid the loss of electricity. This can lead to longer charging time and shorter battery life.