MOVO WMX-20 UFH Wireless Microphone Series Instruction Manual

June 6, 2024
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MOVO WMX-20 UFH Wireless Microphone Series Instruction Manual

MOVO WMX-20 UFH Wireless Microphone Series

UHF Wireless Microphone Series
WMX-20
WMX-20 TXLR
WMX-20 TH

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WMX-20

The Movo WMX-20 system is an upgraded UHF dual-channel wireless microphone system for capturing audio with dual subjects, featuring an easy-to-read LCD display, a wide switching RF bandwidth, PLL-synthesized tuning and digital companding circuitry.

The package is suitable for a wide range of wireless applications such as interviews, electronic news gathering (ENG), electronic field productions (EFP), film production, business and educational applications, and more.

Features:

  • Dual-Channel Wireless Receiver
  • 48 UHF Channels
  • Seletable Stereo and Mono Mode
  • Mic and Line-in
  • Selectable Mute function
  • Easy-to-read LCD displays
  • Automatic LCD-locked Function
  • Monitoring sound by headphone output (Receiver)
  • Two AA batteries for both transmitter and receiver

Configuration

The WMX-20 consists of one body-pack transmitter(TX), a portable receiver(RX), and their accessories as following:

FIG 1 accessories

The WMX-20 (1+2) consists of two body-pack transmitters TX), a portable receiver(RX), and their accessories as following:

FIG 3 Accessories

FIG 4 Accessories

Product Structure

FIG 5 Product Structure

  1. Antenna
  2. Line In
  3. Microphone input: Connect the supplied lavalier microphone here. Fully insert the microphone’s 3.5mm plug and make sure it clicks into place, then lock the plug. To remove, release the locking mechanism, then pull the plug out.
  4. Power/ Mute button
  1. Long press the power of the transmitter ON or OFF
  2. Short press for muting
  1. Power LED                                                                                                                            1) The power LED glows blue when the unit is on.
  1. The power LED of transmitter glows red when low power.

For more details about LED indicator, please refer to the following:

FIG 6 LED indicator

6. CH (Channel) indication

Shows the transmission channel.

IMPORTANT: Both transmitters can be used for

Transmitter A or Transmitter B.

How to exchange Transmitter A and Transmitter B, please refer to Page 15.

7. Battery indication

Shows the battery condition

NOTE

  1. When the battery power icon is empty and blinking, the batteries are almost out of power, and you will need to change the batteries immediately.
  2. The indicated battery condition may not be correct if the batteries were not new when installed. If you plan to use the component for a long period, it is recommended that you replace the batteries with brand new ones.

8. + (+ selection)/ – (- selection) buttons

Press these buttons to set the transmission channel, or attenuation level of the input signal. For details, please see “How to set up channel , VOL, STEREO and MONO” on page 24.

9. SET button
Press to change and enter display parameters.
For details, please see “How to set up channel, VOL, STEREO  and MONO” on page 24.
10. Belt clip
11. 1/4″ Thread
12. Battery compartment
Accommodates two AA batteries.
For more details, please see “Installing batteries” on page 16.

FIG 7 Product Structure

Receiver

FIG 8 Receiver

  1. POWER OFF/ON
  2. Battery compartment
  3. Antenna
  4. Power LED (ANT-A)
  5. Power LED (ANT-B)
  6. Power LED (POWER)
    I) The power LED glows blue when the unit is on.
  1. The power LED of receiver glows red when low power.
  1. CH (Channel) indication
    Shows the transmission channel.

  2. Battery indication
    Shows the battery condition

  3. Monitor/ Earphone Connector
    (3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack)
    To monitor the receiver output, connect the headphones to  this connector.
    NOTE
    -Do not connect headphones with a monaural mini jack.
    -This may lead to short-circuiting of the headphone output,resulting in distorted sound output.

  4. LINE OUT (audio output ) connector (3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack)
    Connect one end of the supplied stereo 3.5mm mini plug- BMP  conversion or XLR-BMP conversion output cable here, and the  other end to the microphone input on a DSLR camera,  camcorder, mixer, or amplifier etc.

  5. + (+ selection)/ — (- selection) buttons
    Press these buttons to set the transmission channel,  attenuation level of the input signal, or “STEREO” and “MONO”   mode.

  6. SET button

  7. Shoe mount adapter
    For more details, please see “Attaching the shoe mount adapter”  on page 22.

FIG 9 Product Structure

LCD Display Operation Guide

Receiver

FIG 10 LCD Display Operation

FIG 11 LCD Display Operation

FIG 12 LCD Display Operation

FIG 13 LCD Display Operation

FIG 14 LCD Display Operation

FIG 15 LCD Display Operation

How to set “MONO” and “STEREO”

  1. Press “SET” button, the display section shows “MONO” .
  2. Press the “+” or (+/- selection) button, choose “MONO” and “STEREO”

Important: The mode that the factory set is “MONO”.

The settings are stored in memory, and the change becomes effective when you turn on the transmitters next time.

FIG 16 LCD Display Operation

13. LCD will be locked automatically in 30 seconds  Long press the “+” and buttons to unlock.

FIG 17 Transmitter

How to change transmitters A and B

Both transmitters can be used with A or B.

1. How to change transmitter A to transmitter B

  1. Set display section shows “CH-A-I”.

  2. Long press “SET” button until display shows “CH-B-I”.

Important: You can set it to any channel (1-48). For example, if display shows “CH-A-4”, after long pressing “SET” button, it will show ” CH-B-4″

2. How to change transmitter B to transmitter A, just redo the 1) and 2) steps as above.

Installing Batteries

The transmitters and the receiver are each powered by two AA batteries. To install batteries, please follow these steps:

  1. Turn OFF the units, Slide the battery-compartment catches inward (in the direction of the arrows ‘                                                                             FIG 18 Installing Batteries
  2. Take out the battery holder.                                                   FIG 19 Installing Batteries
  3. Insert the batteries into the battery compartment by matching their polarities to the indications inside the compartment. Then, set the battery holder in the original position.

FIG 20 Installing Batteries

NOTE

Please make sure the units is turned OFF, because taking out the battery compartment during signal transmission may cause high noise.

Battery indication

When you turn the power on, the battery condition is shown by the BATT indication in the display section.

Be sure to check the expiration date printed on the new batteries before using them.

NOTE

  1. The indicated battery condition may not be correct if the batteries were not new when installed. If you plan to use the units for a long period, it is recommended that you replace the batteries with brand new ones.
  2. Insufficient battery power can decrease the ability of transmitters and receiver. Therefore, make sure your batteries start out with a full charge when using this system, and always carry spare batteries.

Notes on battery

Batteries may leak or explode if mistreated. Be sure to follow these instructions:

  1. Make sure to install the batteries with correct polarity.
  2. Always replace two batteries together.
  3. Do not use different types of batteries or old and new ones together.
  4. When not using the components for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid leakage. If the batteries do leak, clean all leakage from the battery compartment and the component.

Leakage left in the compartment and the component may cause poor battery contact. If there seems to be poor battery contact, please consult our local dealer.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by manufacturer.

When you dispose of the battery, you must Obay the law in the relative area or country.

Attachment and Installation Procedures

To attach the holder clip to the microphone

FIG 21 To attach the holder clip to the microphone

Push the holder clip against the bottom of the microphone until the holder clip clicks into place.

To attach the wind screen to the microphone

FIG 22 To attach the wind screen to the microphone

Insert the microphone into the hole at the bottom of the windscreen.

Attaching the supplied accessories to the body-pack transmitter

To attach the microphone

FIG 23 To attach the microphone

For a secure connection, be sure to turn and lock the connector.

NOTE

Make sure to attach or remove the microphone after turning off the transmitter.

For a secure connection, be sure to turn and lock the connector cover.

To attach the belt clip

Before attaching the shoe mount adapter, attach the belt clip. Reorienting the belt clip: The WMX-20’s belt clip can easily be removed and reattached to the body pack, so you can mount it upside down. To reorient the belt clip, please follow these steps:

  1. Push outward on the belt clip at one of the hinges, so one side of the clip pops out.
  2. Push the belt clip out from the other hinge to completely remove the clip from the body pack.
  3. Realign the belt clip with the body pack, making sure the clip is facing the desired direction.
  4. Insert the two-way belt clip into the body pack, one hinge at a time.

FIG 24 To attach the belt clip

To attach the shoe mount adapter

FIG 25 To attach the shoe mount adapter

Connecting the Transmitters and the Receiver

To connect the transmitters and the receiver, follow these steps:

1. Make sure the supplied lavalier microphones are connected to the transmitters’ microphones input or plug a line-level source into the transmitters’ line input.

NOTE:

If you are connecting the receiver to a sound system, mute the sound system. Do not monitor with the headphones at the stage. Anytime you are changing the channel, remove your headphones and mute connected sound systems to avoid audible RF noise bursts.

2. Turn on the transmitters and the receiver.

3. Set the transmitters and the receiver to the same channel. If you are experiencing interference or noise on one channel, try a different channel

NOTE:

The Channel-A and Channel-B of receiver can be adjusted separately. When using two transmitters, transmitter A and transmitter B don’t need to be on the same channel.

Just keep Channel-A of the receiver the same channel as Transmitter A, and Channel-B of the receiver the same channel as Transmitter B.

Note: I) If you are using multiple WMX-20 wireless systems, make sure each system is set to a different channel which can reduce the chance of intermodulation.

  1. If the transmitters and the receiver connect, the power indicator stays blue. Otherwise, if the power indicator of receiver light off, that means the transmitters and the receiver is disconnected. For more details, please refer to page 5

  2. The settings are stored in memory automatically. The stored channel number will appear in the display section the next time you turn on the transmitters and the receiver.

4. With the headphone volume low, plug your headphones into the receiver and gradually raise the level to a comfortable volume for monitoring the transmission.

5. The Channel and Volume of the Transmitters and the Receiver are “CH-1” and “VOL-28” when turn on them for the first time. – Adjust channel as you need. – Adjust as necessary to make sure an ample level is being transmitted to the receiver. The objective is to transmit the highest level without distortion for the best signal-to-noise ratio throughout the signal path.

6. Once you have determined the transmission quality and level are good, mount the transmitter and the receiver,

NOTE

  1. When you are setting the transmission channel, the transmitter cannot be used to transmit signals.
  2. Do not remove the batteries while setting the transmission channel.
  3. Make sure that the selected channel is the same on the transmitters and receiver being used in the same system.

Setting up the channel , VOL, STEREO and MONO

For setting up the channel , VOL, STEREO and MONO for receiver, please follow these steps:

Setting up Channel

  1. Set up Channel A                                                                                                                  – Press “SET” button on the Receiver, the display section shows “CH-A”.
    – Press the + (+ selection) button to increase the channel.
    – Press the – (- selection) button to decrease the channel.
    – Long press +/- buttons, the channel will increase and decrease automatically.

  2. Set up Channel B                                                                                                                   – Press “SET” button of Receiver, the display section shows “CH-B”
    – Press the + (+ selection) button to increase the channel.
    – Press the – (- selection) button to decrease the channel.
    – Long press +/- buttons, the channel will increase and decrease automatically.

Set up Volume

  1. Set up Channel A
    – Press “SET” button of Receiver, the display section shows “VOL-A”.
    – Press the + (+ selection) button to increase the volume.
    – Press the – (- selection) button to decrease the volume.
    – Long press +/- buttons, the volume will increase and decrease automatically.

  2. Set up Channel B – Press “SET” button of Receiver, the display section shows “VOL-B”.
    – Press the + (+ selection) button to increase the volume.
    – Press the – (- selection) button to decrease the volume.
    – Long press +/- buttons, the volume will increase and decrease automatically.

Turn Channel A or B ON or OFF

  1. Set up Channel A
    – Press “SET” button of Receiver, the display section shows “CH-A-ON” Or “CH-A-OFF”.
    – Press +/- buttons to OFF or ON.

  2. Set up Channel B
    – Press “SET” button of Receiver, the display section shows “CH-B-ON” Or “CH-B-OFF”.
    – Press +/- buttons to OFF or ON.

NOTE:

In order to save battery life, when you only use Transmitter A, please turn OFF Channel B of Receiver and vice versa.

Set up “MONO” and “STEREO”

For how to Set up “MONO” and “STEREO”, please refer to page 14.

WMX-20 TXLR

Plug-in Transmitter

FIG 26 Plug-in Transmitter

Product Structure

FIG 27 Product Structure

  1. Audio XLR input connector
    Connect a microphone or a line output connector of an audio  mixer, etc.
    ****NOTE:
    Only works with XI_R dynamic micrphones or battery-powered  condenser microphones.

  2. Power LED

  1. The power LED glows blue when the unit is on.
  2. The power LED of transmitter glows red when low power.
    For more details about LED indicator, please refer to “power LED”  on page 30
  3. The power LED blinks red when muted
  1. Knurled ring

  2. Line In
    ****IMPORTANT
    I. The WMX-20 does not support external power supply.
    2. Do not set the INPUT mold to MIC mold while the audio signal  is being input from the audio mixer, it may cause excessive  audio input, resulting in distroted playback, recorded sound or  damage to playback or recording equipment.

  3. LCD display
    For more details, please refer to “LCD Display Operation Guide”  on page 30.

  4. + (+ selection)/ — (- selection) buttons
    Press these buttons to set the transmission channel, or  attenuation level of the input signal

  5. SET button
    Press to change and enter display parameters.
    For details, please see “How to set up channel, VOL, STEREO  and MONO” on page

  6. Battery compartment
    Accommodates two AA batteries.

  7. Power/ Mute button

FIG 28 Power or Mute button

LCD Display Operation Guide.

FIG 29 LCD Display Operation Guide

Installing Batteries

Each transmitter is powered by two AA batteries. To install  batteries, please follow these steps:

  1. Slide the battery cover to release the lock and open the battery  compartment.
  2. Insert two new AA batteries into the battery compartment by  matching their polarities to the indications inside the compartment,  and then close the cover.

FIG 30 Installing Batteries

To attach a microphone or an XLR cable

FIG 31 To attach a microphone or an XLR cable

Push the microphone or cable connector into the XLR audio  input jack of the WMX-20 TXLR, then turn the knurled ring  anticlockwise, gently tightening it so the microphone or  XLR cable base is seated firmly in place.

To detach a microphone or a XLR cable
Turn the knurled ring clockwise, and pull off the  microphone or cable slowly.

Note: Please turn off the transmitter before attaching or removing  the microphone.

Connecting the Plug-in Transmitter and the Receiver

To connect the Plug-in Transmitter and the receiver, follow these steps:

  1. Turn on the transmitter and the receiver.
  2. Set the plug-in transmitter and the receiver to the same channel.

If you are experiencing interference or noise on one channel, try a different channel.

WMX-20 TH

Wireless Handheld Microphone

FIG 32 WMX-20 TH

Product Structure

FIG 33 Product Structure

  1. Power LED

  2. LCD screen
    For more details, please refer to “LCD Display Operation Guide”  on page 35.

  3. Power OFF/ON

  4. PAIR
    A. How to change Channel
    I) Short press “PAIR” button, the channel number blinks

  1. Press “PAIR” button again to change channel.
  2. Wait 3 seconds till channel number doesn’t blink
    B. Long press “PAIR” botton to change Channel “A” or “B”.
  1. Battery compartment
  2. Battery cover

LCD Display Operation Guide

FIG 34 LCD Display Operation Guide

  1. Channel Group (A/B)
    Long press “SET” botton to change Channel “A” or “B’

  2. Channel number (1-48)

  3. Battery indication

Installing Batteries

The transmitter is each powered by two AA batteries. To install  batteries, please follow these steps:

  1. Turn the battery cover counterclockwise to unscrew.
  2. Push the “OPEN” button down.
  3. Insert the batteries in the right polarity as shown.
  4. Close the battery cover and retighten it by screwing clockwise  until it is reasonably tight.

FIG 35 Installing Batteries

NOTE:

  1. Please make sure the units are turned OFF, because taking out the  battery compartment during signal transmission may cause  noise.
  2. Please remove the batteries from the microphone when the  microphone is not in use as current is drawn whenever a battery  is installed.

Connecting the wireless handheld microphone and the  receiver
To connect the wireless handheld microphone and the receiver,  follow these steps:

  1. Turn on the wireless handheld microphone and the receiver.
  2. Set the wireless handheld microphone and the receiver to the  same channel

If you are experiencing interference or noise on one channel, try a different channel

Important Notes

Usage and storage

  • Operating the WMX-20 components near electrical equipment  (motors, transformers, or dimmers) may cause it to be affected  by electromagnetic induction.  Keep the WMX-20 components as far as from such equipment  as possible.
  • The presence of the lighting equipment may produce electrical  interference over the entire frequency range. Position the  WMX-20 components so that interference is minimized.
  • To avoid degradation of the signal-to-noise ratio, DO NOT use the  WMX-20 components in noisy

Places or in locations subject to vibration, such as the following:

  • Near electrical equipment, such as motors, transformers, or dimmers.
  • Near air condition equipment or places subject to direct air flow from an air conditioner.
  • Near loudspeakers.
  • Where adjacent equipment might knock against the receiver.

Cleaning
Clean the surface and the connectors of the WMX-20 components  with a dry, soft cloth. Never use thinner, benzene, alcohol or any  other chemicals, since these may mar the finish.

Troubleshooting

If you have any problem using the WMX-20 components, use  the following checklist.

If any problem persists, please consult our local dealer, or contact  us directly.

FIG 36 Troubleshooting

FIG 37 Troubleshooting

FIG 39 Troubleshooting

FCC STATEMENT:

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.
  2. This device must accept any interference received, including  interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly  approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the  user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: “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 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.

RF warning statement:
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement.
The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.

Specifications

System

FIG 13 System

FIG 14 Specifications

FIG 15 Specifications

FIG 16 Specifications

Frequency Chart

Transmitter A

FIG 17 Transmitter A

FIG 18 Transmitter A

Transmitter B

FIG 19 Transmitter B

FIG 20 Transmitter B

FIG 21 Transmitter B

FIG 22 Happy, Let us know

FIG 23 Happy, Let us know

FIG 24 Not Happy, Let us know

FIG 25 Social Media

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FCC Warning
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 inte rference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: 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 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.

Radiation Exposure Statement
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.

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