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Summary of Contents for GTX Series

Page 1: ...SET UP and USE SETSE ...

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Page 3: ...ce Targets 2 4 Specifications 3 GTX24 UWB BODY PACK TRANSMITTER 4 GTX24HH UWB HAND HELD TRANSMITTER 5 GTX32 UWB TRANSCEIVER MODULE 6 GTX3224 MAIN CONTROL UNIT 4 1 FRONT PANEL 4 2 REAR PANEL 7 GUI INTERFACE 7 1 HOME SCREEN 7 2 TRANSMITTER DETAIL SCREEN 7 3 MATRIX SCREEN RECEIVER MEASUREMENT 7 4 MATRIX SCREEN TRANSMITTER MEASUREMENT 7 5 SETUP SCREEN ...

Page 4: ...cation not expressly approved by Alteros could void your authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s 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 es...

Page 5: ...mitter with interchangeable microphone capsule GTX24HH B Handheld transmitter with interchangeable microphone capsule extended grip flag area and Talkback switch GTX32 UWB Transceiver Module 24 channels receiver control transmit and antenna GTX3224 Main Control Interface Unit 3U GTX FX8 Fiber breakout box for 8 GTX32 transceivers GTX899 or GTX899SW Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone Omnidirectio...

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Page 7: ...2 Simultaneous Transceiver Points GTX3224F fiber module 64 Simultaneous Transmitters 24 Audio Dynamic Range 24 bits Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz Latency 3 mS Analog to Digital out Audio Interface MADI DANTE AES67 External Control Interface USB Ethernet User Interface Touchscreen GUI Battery Life 6 hours Range single GTX32 transceiver line of sight 90 feet Range single mode fiber LC connector 6 00...

Page 8: ...se 0dB gain 111dBA Self Noise 20dB gain 106dBA Sensitivity 0dB gain 44dBV Sensitivity 20dB gain 23dBV Dynamic Range 111dB A weighted typical SNR 0dB gain 67dBA SNR 20 dB gain 82dBA Maximum Input Level 5 THD 4 8dBV Total Harmonic Distortion 0 06 40dBV input level Operating Frequency Range 6250MHz 6750MHz Tx Output Power 74nW average Modulation OOK on off keying no modulated carrier Emissions Design...

Page 9: ...z Impedance 250 ohms DC current 1 7mA Battery 2 x AA Battery life 6 hours GTX3224 Main Control Unit Frequency Response 20Hz 20 000Hz Input Output Connections MADI 2 x 75 ohm BNC to coax 2 x multimode or singlemode fiber DANTE AES67 2 x RJ45 GTX32 transceivers 32 x 12 V RJ45 HD SD bi tri level 1 x BNC Wordclock 1 x BNC Headphone Monitor Out 33 ohm load Total Harmonic Distortion 0 1 Noise 90dBV Maxi...

Page 10: ...s avoid contact with skin If contact occurs immediately was thoroughly with soap and water If battery leakage comes into contact with your eyes immediately flush with water and seek medical attention Do not expose batteries to fire Do not heat deform solder disassemble or modify batteries For best operation do not use batteries of different types together old or new batteries together or batteries...

Page 11: ...ey enter the coverage area of another system If your transmitter is not linking check that the transmitter system ID matches the system ID shown on the tools screen of the GTX3224 Main Control Unit Note The system ID does not apply to GTX32 transceivers GTX32 transceivers from separate systems must be physically RF temporally isolated from one another to prevent system timing collisions 2 Channel ...

Page 12: ...y button will activate the full display for 10 seconds After 10 seconds display functions will no longer be illuminated although the GTX24 is functioning A single small red indicator dot will show in the bottom right of the display to let the user know there is power The light will be continuously on as long as there is the required round trip operating link to the system The light will blink if t...

Page 13: ...tter Audio Output Routing The system includes a talkback function utilizing 58 output channels in either the MADI stream or DANTE AES67 network output In normal operation audio will be routed to the audio channel that matches the channel time slot number assigned Audio Channel CHAN 1 24 The talkback function is activated by connecting the appropriate transmitter connector contact to ground when th...

Page 14: ...ient with up Do not peel off or damage the outer tube of the battery Do not use a leaking battery If battery leakage occurs avoid contact with skin If contact occurs immediately was thoroughly with soap and water If battery leakage comes into contact with your eyes immediately flush with water and seek medical attention Do not expose batteries to fire Do not heat deform solder disassemble or modif...

Page 15: ...match with the transmitter This will prevent users with transmitters assigned the same channel time slot from a different system ID from interfering if they enter the coverage area of another system If your transmitter is not linking check that the transmitter system ID matches the system ID shown on the tools screen of the GTX3224 Main Control Unit Note The system ID does not apply to GTX32 trans...

Page 16: ...splay figures will only be illuminated when the user is adjusting the transmitter Pressing any button will activate the full display for 10 seconds After 10 seconds display functions will no longer be illuminated although the GTX24HH is functioning A single small red indicator dot will show in the bottom right of the display to let the user know there is power The light will be continuously on as ...

Page 17: ...onfirm the new value by continuing to hold the parameter button from step 1 until the flashing stops 12 If the parameter button is not held for confirmation the parameter will return to the original value Note If there is no button pressed for a 10 second period the transmitter will revert to its original settings and the display will go dark 5 GTX32 UWB Transceiver Module The GTX wireless microph...

Page 18: ...nals to GTX transmitters when a full round trip link can be maintained with appropriate BER performance Thus if a GTX transmitter moves out of the coverage space transmission will cease Transmission will begin within 1 second when the GTX transmitter returns to a location within the GTX32 mesh coverage area This operation is seamless and totally noise free There is no signal quality degradation or...

Page 19: ...ote Although a single GTX32 transceiver may pick up all 24 channels of operation Alteros recommends that the system be set up with a coverage area that will provide for at least three GTX32 transceivers in link with each GTX24 transmitter at all times from any location orientation Additional covering GTX32 units will then provide receiver redundancy and additional system diversity security Connect...

Page 20: ...mber when the GTX32 is connected via a CAT5 cable to the RJ45 jack of a corresponding channel of the GTX3224 Main Control Unit MCU This display serves as the unit s power indicator A visible channel number also indicates that there is a full round trip connection between the GTX32 and the GTX3224 communications confirming that the cable the GTX32 transceiver and the corresponding MCU port are all ...

Page 21: ...er required to operate up to 32 GTX32 transceivers via standard shielded CAT 5 cable This unit provides operational coordination regulates system timing and feeds the audio output to the end user s system as desired The MCU allows user control adjustment of operating preferences and management of both transmitters and receivers The audio outputs MADI Networked Audio Protocol are all contained with...

Page 22: ...anel display will indicate a blue light for the 1st power supply and a green light for the 2nd power supply Front Panel The Front Panel design has minimal controls the majority of Monitoring and control are handled through the touchscreen GUI If a channel is selected using the GUI its audio will be routed to the headphone jack and VU meter Touch Screen GUI 7 Color Headphone Jack and Level Control ...

Page 23: ... of 32 Rear Panel 32x GTX32 Transceiver input ports MADI Fiber GBIC BNC x 2 Networked Audio Connections USB control and Ethernet Future Mains Redundant Video Sync Input HD SD Bi Tri level Service programming port Word Clock In ...

Page 24: ...splay more detailed information about the status of the active channel including battery information gain setting and connection history Matrix Screen This screen is used for system set up coverage confirmation and detailed debugging of receivers and transmitter links System Setup This screen contains the basic system set up parameters Dante and MADI set up information Ethernet IP Address System I...

Page 25: ...e simultaneous diversity reception from GTX32 transceivers As the GTX32 transceivers established link with the GTX24 transmitter the circle will become green in color Note Additional GTX32 transceivers may be in used and or linked to the GTX24 transmitter but the home screen displays data for only 3 as this is the minimum recommended quantity To proceed to detailed information regarding a channel ...

Page 26: ...ill be able to control the transmitter audio input level from this screen The user may press either the up or down arrow to select the desired gain setting This action will cause the new value to be displayed in red and a Set button will appear The setting is not changed on the transmitter until the set button is pressed Activating another function on the GUI or allowing a 10 second interval witho...

Page 27: ...4 possible transmitters There are two modes Receiver Link and Transmitter Link In the receiver test mode the user selects a source GTX24transmitter example below the transmitter on channel time slot 14 via the blue buttons on the right side of the screen The screen on the left indicates all GTX32 transceivers that are connected to the system blue outline Any GTX32 transceiver that is actively link...

Page 28: ...stem will first check for added GTX32 transceivers without interrupting the operation of the active receivers or the audio output This gives the user a way to add transceivers while the system is in active operation Pressing the mode swap button switches to Transmitter measurement mode See next section d Matrix Screen Transmitter Measurement In this mode the user selects a specific GTX32 transceiv...

Page 29: ...ration values which may be determined by user preferences Monitor and control includes 7 IP Address for the network adaptor 8 DHCP 9 Dante Clock Sync precision 10 System ID 1 9 11 Reference Clock Source Black Burst Word clock Dante 12 RP display on off control 13 Battery fuel gauge time to empty warning alert setting preference 14 Test Mode activates a test tone through the system so that the user...

Page 30: ...ress on the screen graphic at the OFF position under test mode The parameter will begin to blink Enter the s 3224 on the keypad and then press SET The display for TEST MODE will now change to a green color and display ACTIVE To immediately stop the TEST TONE press on the screen where it says OFF For further information regarding the set up or operation of the Alteros GTX UWB Wireless Microphone Sy...

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