R100 OWNERS MANUAL
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Description
R100 SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL
R100 System Features
True-diversity system with Secure-Phase
tm
cir-
cuitry ensures maximum range and freedom
from interference
Well-designed companding and audio circuitry
insure high signal-to-noise ratio and excellent
sound quality
Choice of handheld, bodypack, lavalier, head-
set and guitar systems
Permanently attached antennas make setup
quick and easy. Receivers can be rack-
mounted with optional kit.
Wide-range continuously-adjustable line-level
audio output
Designed and manufactured in the United
States of America
DESCRIPTION
The Electro-Voice R100 is a series of VHF wire-
less systems that combine EVs legendary quality
and reliability with high value. The R100 Series
transmitters and receivers operate in the VHF fre-
quency range between 174.100 and 185.350 MHz
(channels 7 8 in the TV band) on single frequen-
cies. The well-designed audio circuitry ensures
high signal-to-noise ratio with accurate sound
quality.
SECURE-PHASE
tm
DIVERSITY
The R100 Series receivers utilize patented Se-
cure-Phase
tm
diversity circuitry that provides the
strongest, cleanest signal possible. Unlike other
diversity circuits that switch antennas, Secure-
Phase
tm
utilizes the signal from both antennas at
all times to increase signal strength, minimize
dropouts and lower the potential for interference.
If the signal from the transmitter changes phase
or polarity (a common cause of dropouts), the cir-
cuit adjusts the phase angle between the two an-
tennas receiving circuits to prevent cancellation.
R100 SERIES COMPONENTS
R100 Secure-Phase
tm
Diversity Receiver
Secure-Phase
tm
diversity for maximum range
and reliable performance
Clean, undistorted sound reproduction using
proprietary compander circuitry
Wide-range adjustable audio output via line
level ¼-inch connector
May be rack mounted with optional kit
External AC power adapter minimizes noise
and makes voltage changes easy if necessary.
Power can also be supplied from a 12-volt bat-
tery or filtered power supply.
Permanently attached, specially-tuned anten-
nas are easy to position
RCV: VHF microphone receiver has smooth,
accurate response
GRV: VHF guitar receiver is specially designed
to handle the transients of a guitar
The R100 Series receivers are easy to set up and
operate. The only controls are the adjustable out-
put level and squelch controls. The antennas are
permanently attached telescoping types that are
easy to position and are tuned to the range of op-
eration. An optional rack-mount kit allows two sys-
tems to be mounted in a single rack space.
HTV Handheld Transmitter
Electro-Voice MC500 cardioid dynamic micro-
phone transducer.
Separate LEDs for power on and battery status
for easy monitoring of operational modes.
Separate power and audio mute switches for
operational flexibility.
Wide-range gain control allows approximately
30 dB of adjustment.
Special soft-touch finish and ergonomically
designed handle makes holding comfortable
and secure.
Up to 10 hours of operation on a 9-volt alkaline
battery.
Bodypack Transmitters
A variety of models are available:
BLV: VHF bodypack with hardwired OLM10
omni-directional lavalier condenser microphone
BPV: VHF bodypack with TA4F connector al-
lows the user the freedom of microphone se-
lection.
BEV: VHF bodypack with hardwired Electro-
Voice HM2 cardioid headset condenser micro-
phone
BGV: VHF guitar bodypack with hardwired
cable and ¼-inch connector with specially de-
signed audio circuitry to handle guitar tran-
sients
Separate on/off and large mute switches for
operational flexibility
LED battery condition indicator gives quick indi-
cation of battery strength
Up to 10 hours of operation on a 9-volt alkaline
battery