Yamaha Revolabs Executive Elite 03-ELITEEXEC8-AU Installation And Operation Manual

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REVOLABS Executive Elite™
Wireless Microphone System
Installation and Operation Guide
01-ELITEEXEC8
03-ELITEEXEC4-EU
03-ELITEEXEC8-JP
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  • Page 1 REVOLABS Executive Elite™ Wireless Microphone System Installation and Operation Guide Models: 01-ELITEEXEC8 01-ELITEEXEC4 03-ELITEEXEC8-EU 03-ELITEEXEC4-EU 03-ELITEEXEC8-AU 03-ELITEEXEC4-AU 03-ELITEEXEC8-JP 03-ELITEEXEC4-JP...
  • Page 2 © 2018 Yamaha UC, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means without express written permission from Yamaha UC, Inc. Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Revolabs Executive Elite Installation and Operation Guide 0 1 - E X E C E L I T E G U I D E - E N S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 8 ( R e v 1 .
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ..............................3 Introduction ............................5 Safety and General Information ....................... 6 FCC Notice to Users ............................6 Industry Canada Notice to Users ......................... 7 For Body Worn Operation ..........................7 Professional Installation Recommended ....................7 Notice to Customers in Australia ......................... 8 Restricted use with certain medical devices ..................
  • Page 4 Firmware updates ..........................75 Microphones ............................76 The Elite Wearable Wireless Microphones ..................77 The Elite Omni-Directional Wireless Tabletop Boundary Microphones ........80 The Elite Directional Wireless Tabletop Boundary Microphones ..........82 The Elite Wireless 6 inch and 12 inch Wireless Gooseneck Tabletop Microphones ..... 84 Elite Wireless XLR Adapter ........................
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Revolabs Executive Elite™ Wireless Microphone System. This system utilizes state of the art technology providing high bandwidth audio and enabling clear, reliable, untethered audio capture for your applications. Please read this documentation carefully and follow the instructions before installing and using your Executive Elite™...
  • Page 6: Safety And General Information

    Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the equipment in any way. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha UC, Inc. could void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission’s rules.
  • Page 7: Industry Canada Notice To Users

    Industry Canada Notice to Users Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
  • Page 8: Notice To Customers In Australia

    Notice to Customers in Australia 1. Do not use in areas where there are explosive hazards 2. Do not use in environments where there is a danger of ignition of flammable gasses. Restricted use with certain medical devices Hearing Aids Some devices may interfere with some hearing aids.
  • Page 9: Notice To European Customers

    Elite Microphone, XLR microphone adapter 03-ELITEMIC-TA4-EU Elite Microphone, TA4 microphone adapter Any unauthorized modification of the products voids this Declaration. For a copy of the original signed declaration of conformity, please contact Yamaha using the details provided at the end of this document.
  • Page 10: Weee Notification

    WEEE Notification The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive (2012/19/EU) is intended to promote recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and their components at end of life. According to the requirement of the WEEE legislation the following user information is provided to customers for all branded Revolabs products subject to the WEEE directive.
  • Page 11: Safety Warnings

    Safety Warnings  Follow the instructions in the Executive Elite Installation and Operation Guide.  Do not expose any of the Executive Elite components to water, moisture, or high humidity.  Do not expose any of the Executive Elite components to extreme high or low temperatures.
  • Page 12: Glossary

    Glossary AES 256 – Advanced Encryption Standard, 256 bit key-length version. Code Cypher used in the Executive Elite to encrypt the wireless signal and the audio communication between the Base DSP unit and the Remote Antenna. Cardioid Microphone – A cardioid microphone (or directional microphone) is directional, picking up audio from the area in front of it, and less (or none) from behind.
  • Page 13 Remote Antenna – The external transmission and reception device for the Executive Elite System. The remote Antenna is connected to the Executive Elite Base DSP unit using a point-to-point Cat 5e or Cat 6 connection. User Interface (UI) – An interactive display allowing product users to control the Executive Elite system.
  • Page 14: Components

    Components Depending on which system you’ve purchased, your Revolabs Executive Elite™ System package contains the following:  Rack mountable 4 or 8 channel Base DSP Unit  Remote Antenna receiver unit with mounting plate  4 or 8 Microphone Charger Base with external Power Supply ...
  • Page 15 Revolabs Elite wireless microphone systems are designed to work with other audio equipment typically found in an installation. This equipment is typically used for:  Audio Mixing  Acoustic echo cancellation (AEC)  Feedback elimination  Level control  Equalization ...
  • Page 16 Finally, you might have purchased additional components like the ceiling mount kit for the remote antenna receiver, or the cross-over adapter to install wireless tabletop microphones permanently or semi-permanently on your tables.
  • Page 17: Installation

    Installation Base DSP Unit The Revolabs Executive Elite Base DSP Unit, shown below in front and rear panel views, provides the audio output of the wireless microphones and the management interfaces to administer the microphone system. Front View USB web access to local web user interface Microphone status LEDs, showing pairing and mute status (8 LEDs on the Executive Elite 8 microphone system, 4 LEDs on the executive Elite 4 microphone system)
  • Page 18 The Revolabs Executive Elite Base DSP Unit is designed to be installed into a standard 19” AV rack using the attached rack ears. Screws are not provided.
  • Page 19: Remote Antenna Receiver

    Remote Antenna Receiver The Remote Antenna Receiver consists of two pieces – the mounting plate and the Antenna housing. The Remote Antenna Receiver is installed similar to a wireless access point. Best locations are high on the wall or under the ceiling, facing into the room in which the microphones are located.
  • Page 20 The back-plate of the Remote Antenna Receiver provides means to install the antenna in different environments. See the below diagram on how to install in the different environments. Independent on which way the wall plate is attached, do not over-tight the screws.
  • Page 21 Antenna RF Polar pattern The RF polar pattern of the antenna has a null on the plane of the antenna. Strongest signal is towards the front of the antenna. Towards the back of the antenna, the signal is several dB weaker. Front Polar pattern of Antenna, side view Antenna placement...
  • Page 22: Connect Remote Antenna Receiver To Base Dsp Unit

    Connect Remote Antenna Receiver to Base DSP Unit Connect the Remote Antenna Receiver with the Antenna output of the Base DSP Unit using a CAT 5e or Cat 6 cable. NOTE: This needs to be a, point to point connection between the two units.
  • Page 23: System Set-Up

    System set-up Once the Remote Antenna Receiver has been connected to the Base DSP unit, connect that unit to the power mains and turn the switch on the front of the unit to “1”. The unit will now power up. You will see messages on the front screen providing information until the unit is operational.
  • Page 24: Synchronizing Executive Elite Units

    If the analog audio is used for the back-channel audio, the Base DSP Unit input connectors (also 0dBu) may be attached to the output channels of the post-processing equipment. AVB Audio Beside the analog audio, Executive Elite also supports digital audio input and output.
  • Page 25 Selecting Synchronization Method Choosing a Synchronization method may be done through either the Web UI, or the Front Panel LCD. From the Front Panel the synchronization mode may be selected from the System Clock submenu, under System Settings. If sync bus is selected, the interface will prompt the user with a choice of Internal or External clock mode.
  • Page 26: Front Panel User Interface

    The terminals of the BUS connector should be wired in parallel via either a daisy chain connection or terminal block split. The three contacts of the Euroblock connectors are as follows from left to right. Sync ¯¯. Not used in Executive Elite (Master Mute in Executive HD) Ground AVB Synchronization If all Executive Elite Base DSP units are connected to the same AVB network,...
  • Page 27: Home Screens

    The on / off switch powers the Executive Elite base and the connected remote antenna receiver on and off. During operation, this switch should be in the “1”, or ‘on’, position. The LEDs on the front panel show the current microphone states. An LED that is off indicates that there is either no microphone paired to this channel, or the paired microphone is in the charger, out of reach, or switched off.
  • Page 28 “Up” from the VU screen, the RF View home screen shows the radio signal strength as measured on the receiver for each microphone. “Down” from the VU screen, the Gain control screen shows the VU meters as well as the input gain setting for each microphone channel, which the user can change from this screen.
  • Page 29 - Antenna. The only icon guaranteed to be in this box. If it is blinking, an antenna is not communicating with the Base DSP unit. If it is solid, communication is passing between the Antenna and Base. - Wired Sync. If a wired sync buss is being used to sync clocks between Executive systems, the synced Elites will show this icon.
  • Page 30 - Mute Symbol. Will show on the VU screen for a linked, muted microphone. - VU or Gain Meters. VU screen shows a VU meter for a linked, unmuted microphone, while the Gain screen meters look the same, but do not change unless set, and appear for all linked microphones.
  • Page 31: Front Panel Menu Tree

    Front Panel Menu Tree The menu tree is navigated by using the “Right” button to enter a menu, the “Left” button to leave a menu, and the “Up” and “Down” buttons to scroll between the options in the menu. With the “Enter” button a menu entry is selected –...
  • Page 32 System Information The first option in the Main Menu is System Information. System Information offers information on the Base DSP unit, the Remote Antenna Receiver, the Microphones, and the available network connections. None of the information in this menu and the submenus can be changed. Base Information 1.
  • Page 33 microphone, including microphone type, firmware version, and the ID of the microphone. In the Network Information section the three different networks available to the user are each given a submenu. Network Information (LAN) provides information about the standard LAN connection, including whether DHCP is enabled or disabled, the IP address of the base DSP unit in the LAN network, the MAC address of the interface, as well as other network information.
  • Page 34 If you are unclear which region or country you should select, please contact Yamaha support. For Executive Elite units acquired in Australia or Japan, the Region is pre-selected and cannot be changed by the user.
  • Page 35 Audio Settings Audio Settings System Audio 1. System Audio 1. Standard Definition (SD) 2. High Pass Filter 2. High Definition (HD) 3. Low Pass Filter 3. Legacy Mode on/off 4. Back Channel on/off Mic 1 High Pass Filter High Pass Filter 1.
  • Page 36 NOTE: The System audio page in the local web UI provides information on the recommended maximum number of microphones for each selected setting. The RF analyzer page in the local web UI shows the exact use of the RF space, and provides information on additional microphones that can be added based on average and peak activity in the RF environment.
  • Page 37: Front Panel Warning Messages

    Front Panel Warning messages When the system detects that an internal clock fine calibration might be advantageous, it will suggest a tuning of the internal clocks. Tuning will take several minutes and audio flow will be impacted during the tuning. We recommend tuning only systems that have run for at least several minutes to ensure operating temperature has been reached.
  • Page 38: Local Web Ui

    Local Web UI The local Web UI allows managing an Executive Elite base DSP unit through a web browser. The local web UI can be accessed either through the IP network if the Executive Elite base DSP unit is connected to the LAN using an Ethernet cable, or through the USB connector in the front of the base DSP unit.
  • Page 39 Logon page Open a supported web browser on your Computer or laptop and type in the IP address of the Executive Elite Base DSP unit. Once the web browser connects to the Executive Elite base DSP unit, it will show the logon page, asking for the system password.
  • Page 40: First Time Usage

    Selecting a different region than the region you are using the system in may void your right to use the system! If you are unsure about which region to select, please contact Yamaha support. For Executive Elite units aquired in Australia or Japan, the region is pre-set and cannot be changed by the user.
  • Page 41 Answering that question incorrectly when in California voids your right to use the microphone charger! If you are unsure about this setting, please contact Yamaha support. Cluster Name allows for common microphone group definitions across several Elite Systems. Elite Systems that are in the same Cluster will find each other in the network, and coordinate mute commands.
  • Page 42: Monitor Page

    Once pairing is finished, or if “later” was selected on the pairing page, the Local Web UI will redirect to the Monitor page. This page will also be the first page to come up after logging in on all future visits to the Web UI. Monitor Page Note: Prior to firmware release 1.1.5.458, the local Web UI required Java...
  • Page 43 1 – Mute Lock Button – Enable or Disable mute from the microphone. 2 – Chairman Symbol – This Microphone is set as Chairman for its group. 3 – Individual Mute Button – Works like the microphone’s mute would, but through the Web UI.
  • Page 44 Beside this option, the Manage Groups button will navigate to the Group Management page, also found under the Audio Management menu. Both the Monitor and Microphone Audio pages have a microphone control dropdown menu accessible from the microphone tables. To open the menu, hover over the desired microphone’s column and a black-on-white arrow button will appear in the upper right corner.
  • Page 45: Microphone Audio Page

     Power down Mic – The selected microphone is powered off, but not unpaired. Turning the microphone back on will cause it to relink. Microphone Audio Page The microphone audio page allows setting audio parameters for each microphone individually. The page is structured into two areas. The top area is set up for adjusting the input signal, and processing the signal by applying filters, and EQ settings to the audio.
  • Page 46 ensure that signals are correctly set based on the microphone elements used with these adapters. Filters High-Pass and Low-Pass filters are provided to adjust to room and application requirements. Use the High-Pass filter in rooms that have a high background noise in the low frequencies (air conditioning, lighting fixtures, etc.).
  • Page 47: Audio Management

    Audio Management The Audio Management menu houses the Manage Groups and System Audio pages. Manage Groups Microphone groups allow defining different mute behavior between individual microphones or groups of microphones. Microphones in one Executive Elite System can be assigned to any number of microphone groups. Each group can then be assigned a specific mute behavior for that group.
  • Page 48 The Manage group screen shows a list of the groups defined for this system on the left, and the currently active group on the right side. Pressing the “+” sign (1) in the top left of the right column will create a new group.
  • Page 49 Once a group is active for management microphones can be added to it. Select any microphone currently in another group listed in the left column, and drag it over to the right column to add it to the active group. To remove a microphone you can mouse over the microphone you want to remove, and click the “x”...
  • Page 50 located on another base in the cluster, it will be listed next to the Chairman icon in the active group header, followed by @<its Elite MAC Address>. System Audio Settings The System Audio Settings Page allows selecting the audio compression in the system, as well as selecting back channel audio and the source for the back channel audio.
  • Page 51: System Management

    already in use, or other DECT equipment in vicinity. See page 57 on how to use the RF spectrum for actual RF traffic in the DECT space, and its impact on the use of Executive Elite microphones. NOTE: Systems in vicinity of each other, and either connected via a synchronization bus or synchronizing via AVB, should all use the same System Audio settings.
  • Page 52 “AVB Information” shows the system’s AVB MAC Address, AVB sync mode, the IP Address of the Internal, or clock master, and if the link is up or down. If AVB is not connected, the Link Status will show “Down” and there will be no Master IP Address.
  • Page 53 Selecting a different region than the region you are using the system in may void your right to use the system! If you are unsure about which region to select, please contact Yamaha support. For Executive Elite units acquired in Australia or Japan, the Region is pre-selected and cannot be changed by the user.
  • Page 54 Clock Tune identifies whether the system is factory tuned or has been locally tuned. Clock tuning should remain set to factory tuned unless advised by technical support to retune the system, or advised by the system itself that it detected that an internal clock fine calibration might be advantageous.
  • Page 55 Network Management On this page Network Information for the Executive Elite is organized for easy access and management. The DHCP section allows enabling or disabling DHCP on the Executive Elite base DSP. If DHCP is enabled, the Executive Elite base DSP will request an IP address from your DHCP server.
  • Page 56 appeared, giving the static IP Address for the USB connection. Open a web browser and enter the IP Address, then log into the Web UI. Now you may correct any network settings to connect the executive Elite base to your IP network. Below the IP information is the USB IP table.
  • Page 57 be cleared from memory once the scan has been stopped and the page is redirected away from. To save the scan result, take a screenshot of the page before navigating away, and store it using your preferred image editing application. If you navigate away from the page while a scan is running, the scan will continue in the background as other parts of the Web UI are used or even if the web interface is closed, as long as the antenna or base is not rebooted.
  • Page 58 The power of the broadcast from an Executive Elite’s remote antenna can be set from the RF Power menu. The higher the RF power, the further microphones can be from the base, but the more impact the broadcast will have on other RF devices in the vicinity. The different RF power settings provide suggested ranges in feet and meters for the maximum distance between the remote antenna and the microphones.
  • Page 59 To set up connection to a Control System, the Elite can either be the Server or the Client. If Telnet is selected and the Executive Elite system is a client, the IP Address, login information and port number of the Control System (Server) must be entered.
  • Page 60 Finally, Restart All Components forces the Base DSP unit, the Remote Antenna, and all linked Microphones to restart. Restore Factory Defaults resets all settings in the Base DSP unit to the factory defaults, as listed in the table below. A Reset Factory Defaults will restart the initial installation dialog to collect system name, region, and cluster information.
  • Page 61 Factory Default Settings Web UI Page Feature Default Setting Mic Audio 0 dB Preamp Gain (XLR style microphones) Mic Audio 0 dB Input Signal Trim Mic Audio High-Pass filter - all microphones 110Hz Mic Audio Low-Pass filter - all microphones None Mic Audio EQ (4 bands) - all microphones...
  • Page 62 Network Mgmt. <<empty>> Static IP Address Network Mgmt. <<empty>> Subnet Mask...
  • Page 63 Web UI Page Feature Default Setting Network Mgmt. <<empty>> Default Gateway Network Mgmt. <<empty>> DNS1 Network Mgmt. <<empty>> DNS2 Network Mgmt. 192.168.10.4 USB Static IP Address Network Mgmt. 255.255.255.0 USB Subnet Mask Network Mgmt. NTP Servers (4) 0.pool.ntp.org 1.pool.ntp.org 2.pool.ntp.org RF Power Automatic (on/off) RF Power...
  • Page 64: Revocloud

    revoCloud Access To use an Executive Elite through the Cloud Server, it first needs to be registered. If registration was not completed during the Initial Setup, it can be registered through the Online Access page. An unregistered Elite’s revoCloud Access page takes the same appearance as the registration request page in the Initial Setup wizard.
  • Page 65: System Information

    Software Upgrade The Software Upgrade page offers two different methods to upgrade the firmware of an Executive Elite system. 1. An Executive Elite system registered to the Cloud Server may use the “Check for Latest Version” button to search revoCloud for the most recent version of the product firmware available on the server.
  • Page 66: Serial Control Processor (Room Control Interface)

    Serial Control Processor (Room Control Interface) The Executive Elite Base DSP is capable of being monitored and controlled via a control system. Communication can either be over the serial port of the Executive Elite, or over an IP connection. If several Executive Elite Base DSPs are part of an installation, each requires its own connection to the control system in order to communicate.
  • Page 67 All variable changes on any microphone or the Executive Elite Base Station will result in a Return String. A Return String will begin with “val” and terminate with a Carriage Return. Return Strings will be received for every value change that has taken place in the microphones or base station including changes that are a result of a Command String sent to the Executive Elite Base Station, but also for changes initiated from the microphone or the web interface or front...
  • Page 68 The following table includes a number of the Elite’s commands. Both Executive HD legacy commands and new generation Executive Elite commands will work when programing for the Executive Elite. Please consult the Room Control API document for the complete list. https://uc.yamaha.com/resources/support/find-my-product/ Property/Action Command Format Description...
  • Page 69 Property/Action Command Format Description Response chairmanmute set chairmanmute Configure the given val chairmanmute ch <channel channel's chairman ch <channel number> <0/1/2> mute state. number> <0/1/2> 0 - all unmuted, 1 – members muted, 2 - all muted get eq ch <channel Retrieve the four EQ get eq ch <channel number>...
  • Page 70 Property/Action Command Format Description Response micstandbymode get micstandbymode Retrieve mic standby val micstandbymode ch <channel number> status, ch <channel channel number 1-8 or number> <0/1> micstandbymode set micstandbymode Set mic into standby val micstandbymode ch <channel number> mode, ch <channel <0/1/2>...
  • Page 71 Property/Action Command Format Description Response preampgain get preampgain ch Retrieve the given val preampgain ch <channel number> channel's preamp gain. <channel number> <preamp gain> preampgain set preampgain ch Configure the given val preampgain ch <channel number> channel's preamp gain, <channel number> <preamp gain>...
  • Page 72 Property/Action Command Format Description Response lock get lock ch <channel Retrieve Mic Lock for val lock ch <channel number> specified channel. number> <0/1> mute set mute ch <channel Mute or unmute val mute ch <channel number> <0/1> specified channel: number> <0/1> 0 - Unmute, 1 –...
  • Page 73 Notifications Notification Format Description set_mute_status notify set_mute_status Notify client the given ch<channel number> microphone's mute status <mute>,<mute type>,<mute changed. lock> <mute> values: 0 - unmuted, 1 - muted <mute type> values: 0 - Individual Mute, 1 - Tabletop mute, 2 - Push to talk mute <mute lock>...
  • Page 74 Notifications Notification Format Description Type val type… Mic type; 1 - Lapel (Wearable), 2 - Omnidirrectional Tabletop 3 - Directional Tabletop, 4 - XLR Adapter, 5 - Countryman Adapter...
  • Page 75: Firmware Updates

    Web UI using an upgrade software bundle accessible from the computer connected to the Executive Elite system as described on page 65. Upgrade bundles are available on Yamaha website in the support section. Firmware upgrades upgrade all linked components on an Executive Elite system.
  • Page 76: Microphones

    Microphones Revolabs Executive Elite offers a wide variety of wireless microphones and adapters to use with the system:  Revolabs Elite Wearable Wireless Microphone  Revolabs Elite Omni-directional Tabletop Wireless Boundary Microphone  Revolabs Elite Uni-directional Tabletop Wireless Boundary Microphone ...
  • Page 77: The Elite Wearable Wireless Microphones

    The Elite Wearable Wireless Microphones The Revolabs Elite Wearable Microphones, shown in the following figure, can be worn on the user’s shirt, lapel, blouse, or on a lanyard. They provide high quality full duplex audio between the users and the conferencing or audio system.
  • Page 78 To use the Elite Wearable Microphone: 1. Remove the microphone from the Charger Base. 2. Attach the microphone to clothing or to a lanyard, positioning the microphone just above the sternum or breastbone, within 6 - 12 inches (15 – 30cm) from the mouth. Make sure that the microphone is attached securely.
  • Page 79 Adjusting the Volume on the Wearable Microphone Earpiece To change the volume on the Wearable microphone earpiece, use the dial on the earpiece wire. Turning the dial as shown in the figure will increase decrease the volume. Use the attached clothing clip to secure the earpiece wire.
  • Page 80: The Elite Omni-Directional Wireless Tabletop Boundary Microphones

    The Elite Omni-Directional Wireless Tabletop Boundary Microphones The Elite Omni-directional Wireless Tabletop Boundary Microphones enable multiple conference attendees to use a single microphone. 1. Mute touch areas & LEDs — touch to mute, un-mute, or pair the microphone. LEDs provide visual status for mute, un-mute, and pairing. The omni-directional microphone provides four mute touch areas and status LEDs, one on each side of the microphone.
  • Page 81 To use the Elite Omni-Directional Tabletop Microphone: 1. Remove the microphone from the Charger Base. The microphone will automatically turn on. Based on settings in the Base DSP, the microphone will start either un-muted or muted, indicated by green or red blinking lights, respectively.
  • Page 82: The Elite Directional Wireless Tabletop Boundary Microphones

    The Elite Directional Wireless Tabletop Boundary Microphones The Elite Directional Wireless Tabletop Boundary Microphone, shown below, is designed to provide optimum coverage when placed on a conference room table in front of one to three people. 1. Mute touch area — touch to mute, un-mute, or pair the microphone. The directional microphone provides one mute touch area on the edge closest to the speaker.
  • Page 83 To use the Elite Directional Tabletop Microphone: 1. Remove the microphone from the Charger Base. The microphone will automatically turn on. Based on settings in the Base DSP, the microphone will start either un-muted or muted, indicated by green or red blinking LEDs, respectively.
  • Page 84: The Elite Wireless 6 Inch And 12 Inch Wireless Gooseneck Tabletop Microphones

    The Elite Wireless 6 inch and 12 inch Wireless Gooseneck Tabletop Microphones The Elite Wireless 6 inch and 12 inch Wireless Gooseneck Tabletop Microphones, shown below, are designed to provide optimum coverage when a personal microphone is being assigned for each participant in the meeting or panel.
  • Page 85 To use either of the Elite Gooseneck Tabletop Microphones: 1. Remove the microphone from the Charger Base. The microphone will automatically turn on. Based on settings in the Base DSP, the microphone will start either un-muted or muted, indicated by green or red blinking lights, respectively.
  • Page 86: Elite Wireless Xlr Adapter

    Elite Wireless XLR Adapter The Elite Wireless XLR Adapter allows dynamic hand-held microphones to be used with an Executive Elite system. 1. Earpiece jack — accepts a 2.5mm earpiece plug. 2. Battery door — push towards the back of the microphone to open the battery compartment.
  • Page 87 To use the Elite Wireless XLR Adapter: 1. Remove the wireless adapter from the Charger Base. 2. Attach a dynamic handheld microphone to the adapter, following safety precautions and user information provided with that microphone. 3. After positioning the microphone at the distance it will be used at, unmute it and go to the Microphone Management page of the Web UI.
  • Page 88: The Elite Wireless Ta4 (Mini Xlr) Adapter For Lapel And Ear-Set Microphones

    The Elite Wireless TA4 (mini XLR) Adapter for lapel and ear-set microphones The Elite Wireless TA4 (mini XLR) Adapter allows small lapel or over-the-ear microphones to be used with an Executive Elite system. 1. Earpiece jack — accepts a 2.5mm earpiece plug. 2.
  • Page 89 NOTE: Use only microphones compatible with the wiring of the TA4 adapter. NOTE: The TA4 adapter provides 2.7 volts of phantom power. To use the Elite Wireless TA4 (mini XLR) Adapter: 1. Remove the mini XLR Adapter from the Charger Base. 2.
  • Page 90: Batteries

    Example batteries following these specifications are Sony NHAAB4KN or Panasonic HHR-210AAB. Yamaha UC warranty is voided if a battery is used that  uses a different battery technology than rechargeable NiMH batteries,  uses a battery with a different voltage than the required 1.2V, ...
  • Page 91 show any activity on the channel LED and front panel LCD, and will be shown as “Not Paired” on the web interfaces. During pairing, the microphone LEDs and the channel LED on the front of the Base DSP Unit will stay solid red. Only one microphone can be paired to any single Base DSP channel at a time.
  • Page 92: Led Patterns

    LED patterns The following table shows activities associated with the various states shown by microphone or adapter mute LEDs. Base DSP Station Equipment Use Microphone LED Meaning Channel LEDs Microphone in Solid yellow Battery Type Test Charger Base Solid red or red Charging in Progress, blinking depending on Tray LED...
  • Page 93: Mute Groups

    Base DSP Station Equipment Use Microphone LED Meaning Channel LEDs Groups of five rapid Unit is faulty. Contact your RED flashes AV service provider for advice. One yellow flash Microphone is in Sleep every 10 seconds mode. The charge status LED provides additional information on the current charge level of the microphone batteries.
  • Page 94 Unmute at Startup The Unmute at Startup setting defines the mute state of a microphone when it is turned on, restarted, or taken out of a charger base. If this mode is selected, all microphones in the group will unmute in these circumstances. If it is not selected, then all microphones in the group will start muted.
  • Page 95 The first state has the chairman microphone unmuted, and allows all other microphones in the group to act according to the group’s mute type (Individual Mute, Tabletop Mute, or Push to Talk). When the chairman touches the Mute area the first time, all microphones in the group, except the chairman microphone, will go into a mute state, and cannot be unmuted from any of the other microphones in the group.
  • Page 96: Warranty

    Warranty Yamaha Unified Communications warrants this product to be free of manufacturing defects. Repair or replacement of any defective part or unit (at the discretion of the Seller) will be free of charge for the period defined in the Limited Warranty.
  • Page 97: Open Source Software

    Open Source Software The following table lists the open source software in the Executive Elite products and the respective licenses under which these software packages are used. The different software licenses and license templates can be found on the internet at the following addresses (January 2014): License Type Web address GNU GPLv1...
  • Page 98 GNU GPLv3 4.6.3 GNU LGPLv2.1 Tecla library 1.6.2 Free Software License C CGI library GNU GPLv2 jQuery 1.10.2 Strophe.js 1.0.2 cURL 7.33.0 OpenLLDP 0.4alpha GNU GPLv2 Source code for these open source software packages can be obtained by contacting Yamaha.
  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Accessing the Web UI through the Front Panel USB If the network settings are configured incorrectly it can cause an Executive Elite system to become disconnected from the network, making access to the Web UI over the LAN impossible. However, the Web UI can still be accessed from the USB port on the front panel of the Elite.
  • Page 100: Technical Support

    35% charge level until it can determine the real charge level. Technical Support If you are experiencing technical problems or if you have questions about the operation, configuration or troubleshooting of any Revolabs product, please visit https://uc.yamaha.com/resources/support/...
  • Page 101: Specifications

    Specifications Product Dimensions Component Subtype/Subcomponent Dimensions Weight Base DSP Unit 17.25 x 8 x 1.75 in 6.5 lbs 43.03 x 20.32 x 4.42 cm 2.95 kg Monochrome graphic display 216 x 64 pixels 2.8 x 0.8 in 71 x 21 cm Remote Antenna 6.8 x 6.8 x 2 in 16 oz.
  • Page 102: Microphone Polar Patterns

    Microphone Polar Patterns Elite Omni-Directional Wireless Tabletop Microphone : Elite Directional Wireless Tabletop Microphone:...
  • Page 103: Index

    Index Adjusting the Volume, 81 Polar Patterns, 103 AVB Audio, 17, 23 Safety Information, 6 Ferrite, 21 Synchronizing, 23 AVB Synchronization, 24 Input Connectors, 22 Microphone Synchronization Bus, 24 Synchronization method, 23 Charging port, 79, 88, 90 Earpiece Jack, 79, 88, 90 System Components Base Station, 14 LED Display, 79, 88, 90...
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