XSW-D : PEDALBOARD SET : Operation
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Operation
Connecting the transmitter to an instrument 
You can connect the transmitter either directly to your instrument or using the extension cable and the belt clip.
Direct connection
*Plug the transmitter into the jack socket on your instrument.
*Align the transmitter so that you can easily see the status LED.
 
Connection with extension cable
*Plug the extension cable into the jack socket on your instrument.
*Plug the transmitter into the jack socket on the extension cable.
*Insert the transmitter into the belt clip.
*Fasten the belt clip to the guitar strap or your clothes, for example on your belt or waistband.
 
 
Attaching the receiver to the Pedalboard 
If necessary, you can attach the receiver to your Pedalboard.
*Use the provided fastening options on the Pedalboard, for example the adhesive hook-and-loop fastener strips.
*Alternatively, you can attach the receiver with screws using the threaded holes on the bottom of the receiver (M5 × 10). A drill template is included.
 
If using multiple effects devices on your Pedalboard, the receiver must always be the first device in the series, since it is a wireless receiver and therefore does not have an input socket for connecting it with a cable.
 
Connecting the receiver to an amplifier 
You can connect the receiver to an amplifier using a cable with jack plugs (6.3 mm) or connect it to the next device on the Pedalboard.
*Connect the receiver’s output to the input socket on your amplifier or on the next device on the Pedalboard.
 
If using multiple effects devices on your Pedalboard, the receiver must always be the first device in the series, since it is a wireless receiver and therefore does not have an input socket for connecting it with a cable.
 
Connecting the receiver to a mixing console 
You can connect the receiver to a mixing console using an XLR cable.
*Connect the receiver’s XLR output to the XLR input of a channel on your mixing console.
 
 
Switching on the transmitter and receiver 
Switching on the receiver:
*Connect the receiver to the power supply system. You can use the included power supply unit or power the receiver via the USB port. Battery operation is not possible.
The status LED starts flashing green. The flashing indicates that a wireless connection is being established.
 
Switching on the transmitter:
*Briefly press the button on the transmitter.
The status LED indicates the charge level for four seconds.
*During these four seconds, check that the transmitter is sufficiently charged.
> 75 %
5 % – 75 %
< 5 %
If the status LED remains red, you should charge the rechargeable battery first. If the status LED flashes red, the charge level is too low. You must charge the rechargeable battery first (see „Charging the rechargeable battery“).
After four seconds, the status LED starts flashing green. The flashing indicates that a wireless connection is being established.
The status LEDs remain green once the transmitter and receiver are connected. If the status LEDs do not remain green, either the charge level is below 15 % (see „Checking the charge level during use“) or the transmitter and receiver are not paired (see „Pairing“).
 
 
Switching off the transmitter and receiver 
Switching off the receiver:
*Disconnect the receiver from the power supply system.
 
Switching off the transmitter:
*Press the button on the transmitter until the status LED switches off.
 
 
Muting the audio signal and activating the tuning device 
When using a set, you can mute the audio signal. The tuning device is activated while the audio signal is muted.
*To mute the audio signal: Briefly press the button on the transmitter or the pedal switch on the receiver.
 
*To unmute the audio signal: Briefly press the button on the transmitter or the pedal switch on the receiver.
 
 
Checking the charge level during use 
The status LED remains green during use as long as the transmitter’s rechargeable battery has sufficient charge. The status LED begins flashing red and green in alternation when the charge level falls below 15 %. Once the charge level falls below 5 %, the status LED flashes only red.
The status LED on the receiver indicates the charge level of the connected transmitter. This allows you to check the charge level at any time.
 


The charge level is below 15 %.

 


The charge level of the connected transmitter is below 15 %.

 


The charge level is below 5 %.

 


The charge level of the connected transmitter is below 5 %.

 
 
Charging the rechargeable battery 
To minimize charging time and allow you to monitor the charge level, you should switch off the transmitter before charging the battery.
However, the transmitter can also be charged while in operation.
*Use the charging cable to connect the USB port on the transmitter to the USB port on the receiver.
The status LED indicates the charge level.
< 5 %
5 % – 75 %
> 75 %
100 %
 
 
Using stickers to label transmission paths 
You can use the colored stickers to show which transmitter belongs to which receiver.
 
 
Pairing 
The transmitter and the receiver of a set are pre-paired at the factory and therefore ready for immediate use. The wireless connection is established once the transmitter and receiver are switched on and within range of each other.
You can pair up to four transmitters with the receiver. However, you can only use one transmitter with the receiver at a time. The other paired transmitters must be switched off during this time.
*Make sure that both the transmitter and receiver are switched off.
*Press and hold the pedal switch on the receiver.
*Connect the receiver to the power supply system while continuing to hold the pedal switch until a “P” appears on the display.
The LED will also begin to flash red and green in alternation.
 
*Press the button on the transmitter until the status LED starts flashing green and red in alternation.
The status LEDs will remain green once the transmitter and receiver are paired and connected. If the status LEDs do not remain green, the charge level is below 15 % (see „Checking the charge level during use“).
 
 
Out-of-range monitoring 


The status LEDs begin flashing red when the transmitter and receiver are almost out of range.

 
 
Correcting faults 
If the status LED remains red, a fault has occurred.
*Unplug any connected USB cables from the UBS port.
*Switch the transmitter and receiver off and on again.
*Perform pairing, if necessary.
*If this does not correct the fault, please contact Sennheiser customer service:
www.sennheiser.com/service-support