Usability
This section contains answers to frequently asked questions and further information about the following topics:
Why won’t my transmitter synchronize with my receiver?
- Briefly press the SYNC button on both devices, but don’t press too long (Establishing a radio link | Synchronizing the receiver and transmitter)
- The two devices must have the same frequency range Frequency ranges
Is there a way to check the battery status of the transmitter other than on the receiver?
- The Check function allows you to check the battery status on the transmitter.
- EW-D SKM-S: Checking the battery status of the transmitter (Check function)
- EW-D SK: Checking the battery status of the transmitter (Check function)
How do I know if my transmitter is switched on?
- The transmitter’s LINK LED lights up.
- EW-D SKM-S: Meaning of the LEDs
- EW-D SK: Meaning of the LEDs
- EW-DX SKM(-S): Meaning of the LEDs
- EW-DX SK (3-PIN): Meaning of the LEDs
My LINK LED is steady or flashing yellow. What does that mean?
- EW-D EM: Meaning of the LEDs
- EW-D SKM-S: Meaning of the LEDs
- EW-D SK: Meaning of the LEDs
- EW-DX EM 2: Meaning of the LEDs
- EW-DX SKM(-S): Meaning of the LEDs
- EW-DX SK (3-PIN): Meaning of the LEDs
My LINK LED is steady or flashing red. What does that mean?
- EW-D EM: Meaning of the LEDs
- EW-D SKM-S: Meaning of the LEDs
- EW-D SK: Meaning of the LEDs
- EW-DX EM 2: Meaning of the LEDs
- EW-DX SKM(-S): Meaning of the LEDs
- EW-DX SK (3-PIN): Meaning of the LEDs
Can I also operate an EW-D with desktop applications such as WSM or Control Cockpit?
- No, that is not possible.
Can I also operate an EW-DX with desktop applications such as WSM or Control Cockpit?
- Yes, the EW-DX can be operated with WSM and the Control Cockpit (Connecting receivers in a network).
Is the Smart Assist app necessary to operate my devices?
- No, every device can also be operated without the Smart Assist app. However, the app offers certain advantages (see Smart Assist app).
Can the transmitter and receiver connect to other Bluetooth-capable systems?
- A Bluetooth connection be only be established between a receiver and a smartphone with the Smart Assist app installed.
How can I turn on my transmitter without it transmitting immediately?
- Press and hold the SYNC button and then short-press the ON/OFF button (EW-D SKM-S: Product overview / EW-D SK: Product overview).
Can the ew G4 and EW-D series be operated together?
- The products in the ew G4 and EW-D series are not compatible with each other. However, you can operate the two series in parallel without any problems.
Are the receivers and transmitters of the EW-D and EW-DX series compatible?
How can I distinguish between my wireless links without displays on the transmitters?
- EW-D SKM-S: Identifying the paired receiver (Identify function)
- EW-D SK: Identifying the paired receiver (Identify function)
- Additional option: Use color coding (Using EW-D Color Coding Sets to label transmission paths)
What exactly do the “Gain” and “AF Out” settings do?
- Gain: Level of the audio signal coming from the transmitter (EW-D EM: GAIN menu item | EW-DX EM 2: Ch 1 / Ch 2 -> Gain menu item)
- AF Out: Level of the audio signal coming from the receiver (EW-D EM: AF OUT menu item | EW-DX EM 2: Ch 1 / Ch 2 -> AF Out menu item)
What is the meaning of the Bluetooth icon on the receiver’s display?
- The receiver is paired to a smartphone, so you can make settings via the Smart Assist app.
- Displays on the receiver’s display panel
- Smart Assist app
I don’t want a smartphone to have access to my receiver.
- Disconnect the Bluetooth pairing in your smartphone’s menu.
What is the best way to wear the bodypack transmitter?
- Do not kink, bend or cover the antenna
- Avoid skin contact with the antenna
- If possible, attach it to your clothing with the belt clip
Can you rotate the bodypack transmitter’s belt clip so that the antenna points downward?
- Yes, see Changing the belt clip
How do I set the low-cut filter on the EW-DP SKP?
- The low-cut filter is set via the Smart Assist app.
- See: Activating/deactivating the low-cut filter.