Lectrosonics SRA Instruction Manual Download Page 20

SRa5P and SRa Dual Receivers

LECTROSONICS, INC.

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Spectrum scanning with the receiver itself is the best 
way to find clear operating frequencies, since it will 
reveal all RF signals present in the receiver, including 

those generated by IM (intermodulation).
Navigate to the Setup Scan screen and press the SEL 

button to start the scanner. The display will switch to the 

SCAN WINDOW and start scanning immediately. Allow 

the receiver to scan.

Scroll through the screen and find a frequency where 
no RF signals (or in the worst case, only very weak RF 
signals) are present. With the cursor on this frequency, 

simultaneously press the SEL Up, Down and SEL but

-

tons to leave the scan mode.

Data gathered during a scan is stored until it is inten-
tionally erased or the power is turned off. Previous 
data will remain and subsequent scans can be made 
to search for additional signals or to accumulate higher 
peaks.

To stop scanning, press the SEL button once. The scan

-

ning will stop immediately, and the display will switch to 

the VIEW window. Pressing the UP or DOWN buttons 

will scroll the cursor coarsely across the tuning range. 
The transmitter switch settings matching the frequency 
indicated by the cursor are shown in the upper right 
corner of the screen.

Scanning for Clear Frequencies

Press both the UP and DOWN buttons at the same 

time to switch to the Zoom View. In this view, the cursor 

remains fixed in the center of the screen and the back-
ground scrolls behind it. The frequency can be stepped 

up and down in 100 kHz increments using the UP and 

DOWN arrow buttons.

To clear the scan memory and screens, press the 
back button repeatedly to return to the Main Window, 
then press and hold the PWR button briefly. As soon 
as “Powering off...” appears on the display, release the 
button. The receiver will remain turned on, and the scan 
data will be erased.

Set your transmitter switches to the same settings as 
shown on the display, turn the transmitter on and verify 
that a strong RF signal is present.

NOTE:  When operating in the 2-channel mode, 

always set Receiver 2 to a higher frequency than 

Receiver 1 by least 400 kHz (four 100 kHz steps 

on the switches).

Scan View Window

RF Signal 

indicators

Transmitter 

Switch Settings

Cursor (center bar)

SCROLL 

reminders

Zoom View Window

Transmitter Switch Settings 

for the currently tuned 

frequency.

Dashed line (cursor) 

shows the currently 

tuned frequency.

RF activity level.

70

1

Previously tuned 

frequency

B3

Press both UP and 

DOWN arrows on 

control panel to switch 

to the Zoom View

Press the BACK 

button to return 

to the Scan View 

Window

Summary of Contents for SRA

Page 1: ...al UHF Receiver Featuring Digital Hybrid Wireless Technology INSTRUCTION MANUAL Rio Rancho NM USA www lectrosonics com Fill in for your records Serial Number Purchase Date U S Patent 7 225 135 See Quick Start Summary on page 3 ...

Page 2: ...SRa5P and SRa Dual Receivers LECTROSONICS INC 2 ...

Page 3: ...g the receiver Install either stand alone or camera slot adapter kit the antennas and position the receiver as it will be used see pages 9 12 Connect power to the receiver see pages 10 11 Set the COMPAT compatibility mode for the trans mitters to be used see pages 15 16 Find clear operating frequencies for one or both receivers see pages 19 21 NOTE When operating in the 2 channel mode always set R...

Page 4: ...Buttons 8 Rear Panel and Adapters 8 Camera Slot Adapters 9 Installing Camera Slot Adapters 9 Adapters for Stand alone Use 10 Installing Rear Panel Adapters 10 Battery Adapter 10 Audio Output Cables 11 External Power Cables 11 External Power Supply 11 Mounting and Orientation 12 Main Window LCD 13 LCD Backlight Setup 14 Navigating the LCD 15 Main Window 16 Frequency Screen 16 Setup Screens 16 Front...

Page 5: ... making the receiver perfectly suited to the rough environmental conditions found in field produc tion The front panel features a menu driven LCD interface and four membrane switches used to view and alter set tings Audio outputs are provided on the rear panel for camera slots or other audio devices and in the case of the SRa5P on the front panel through a 5 pin TA Series connector A built in spec...

Page 6: ... occur when the power is turned on or off The pilot tone frequency is different for each of the 256 frequencies in the tuning range of a system frequency block This eliminates squelch problems in multichannel systems where a pilot tone signal can appear in the wrong receiver via intermodulation products The DSP generated pilot tone also eliminates fragile crystals allowing the receiver to survive ...

Page 7: ...on on RF signal strength Perfor mance of the two systems is virtually identical but the noise based system requires no calibration and there is no better way to track the signal to noise ratio than to measure it directly RF Controlled Digital Noise Filter In extremely weak signal conditions an RF sensitive variable frequency filter is applied to reduce the high frequency response of the receiver T...

Page 8: ...ower off It also functions as a back button while navi gating the various menus and setup screens to return to the previous screen or menu item The firmware remembers whether the receiver was turned on or off after power is disconnected and it returns to that state when power is restored This allows the receiver to power up and down as the camera is turned on and off Press the PWR BACK button from...

Page 9: ...em with the tabs on the adapter Slide the adapter up and tighten the retaining screws to secure it to the receiver flange The four lower screws attach to the camera body SRSNY Adapter Two different types of screws are used to attach the receiver flange and the adapter Thread the smaller thin head screws through the adapter and into the camera body Upper screws with thicker heads secure the receive...

Page 10: ...or use in por table bag systems Two balanced output cables and the power cable are 6 feet long Cut the cables to the desired length and terminate as needed Battery Adapter The receiver can be powered with an optional battery sled adapter that attaches to the outside of the housing Lec trosonics Model SRBATTSLED The adapter includes an inte grated connector plate and accepts L and M type video came...

Page 11: ... long TA3 female to XLR male 3 pin for balanced output PIN 1 Shield PIN 2 Audio PIN 3 Audio MCSRTRS Male 3 5 mm TRS plug to two female TA3 mini XLR connectors for dual channel use External Power Supply The CH20 power supply with a locking LZR power jack 110 VAC input 12V DC regulated output 400 mA max External Power Cables 21747 Locking LZR style plug to stripped and tinned 6 feet long 21746 Locki...

Page 12: ...in horizontal and vertical positions using the mounting foot SRSLEEVE Mount An optional mounting sleeve is available to simplify mounting the receiver on camera body battery brack ets and other locations The sleeve is furnished with a hook loop Velcro swatch for mounting on flat surfaces SRHARDWARE Cold Foot Adapter This hardware and adapter kit allows the SRSLEEVE to be mounted on a cold shoe A r...

Page 13: ...3 200 588 700 Red 4 48 23 588 800 614 300 Orange 4 24 24 614 400 639 900 Yellow 4 01 25 640 000 665 500 Green 3 81 26 665 600 691 100 Blue 3 62 Whip Antennas Lectrosonics AMM Series UHF transmitter antennas follow the color code specifications in the chart below to identify operating frequency block range The frequen cy block range is engraved on the outside housing for each individual transmitter...

Page 14: ...p Jointed Whip Antennas The AMJ antenna is a general purpose design for any Lectrosonics receiver or transmitter with a standard SMA connector The hinged joint pivots in both direc tions for positioning the whip at any desired angle 470 470 100 495 600 Black w Label 5 56 141 2 mm 19 486 400 511 900 Black w Label 5 27 133 9 mm 20 512 000 537 500 Black w Label 4 93 125 2 mm 21 537 600 563 100 Brown ...

Page 15: ... mode and the other when RATIO DIVERSITY is selected The icon changes in size horizontally to indicate the audio level modulation of the signal received from the transmitter The icon display will change to a solid rectangular block when the audio signal is being limited in the transmitter Battery Levels When the COMPAT mode is set for a compatibility mode that supports battery telemetry 400 and 20...

Page 16: ...SmtNR SETUP PHASE SETUP TXBAT SETUP MIXMODE SETUP TONE SETUP SEL BACK PHASE PHASE RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER 2 Press UP DOWN to select Press SEL to select receiver SEL BACK TXBAT TXBAT RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER 2 Press UP DOWN to select Press SEL to select receiver SEL BACK MIXMODE Press UP DOWN to select SEL BACK TONE RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER 2 Press UP DOWN to select Press SEL to select receiver 00 05 Tone will b...

Page 17: ...tup SEL to select the next item LEVEL This setup screen displays the audio output level of the receiver in dBu Use the SEL Up or Down buttons to change the level Range is from 50 to 5 dBu in 1 dB steps Press the SEL button to leave this screen The output levels at the two jacks may be set indepen dently regardless of the diversity mode setting SCAN This function provides a fast and reliable method...

Page 18: ...is not included in the group letter will blink in this case SmtNR This setup screen is available only in the 400 Series COMPAT compatibility mode Select the desired mode while listening to the audio to of one of three choices OFF provides no noise reduction for complete transparency which is useful in controlled environ ments with very little high frequency noise such as an indoor motion picture p...

Page 19: ...VER 2 TONE 00 05 Once the button is pressed a 1 kHz tone is enabled and its level can be adjusted with additional presses on the UP or DOWN buttons The level set here will be retained in the regular oper ating mode it will supersede the setting made in the LEVEL setup screen The test tone has 1 distortion and is intended for confirmation of output levels only To exit the test tone screen and stop ...

Page 20: ... by the cursor are shown in the upper right corner of the screen Scanning for Clear Frequencies Press both the UP and DOWN buttons at the same time to switch to the Zoom View In this view the cursor remains fixed in the center of the screen and the back ground scrolls behind it The frequency can be stepped up and down in 100 kHz increments using the UP and DOWN arrow buttons To clear the scan memo...

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Page 23: ...s on the previous pages address in system compatibility but obviously do not take into account RF signals from external sources that may be present in the location where the system will be operating Using the scanning process with the RF spectrum analyzer will identify external RF signals but it does not address the compatibility of the selected frequencies It is always good practice to go through...

Page 24: ...hing when transmitter turned on Pilot tone detection can take several seconds Turn on the transmitter power and the audio switch on some models and wait 3 to 5 seconds for the P to indicate steadily Transmitter and receiver not on same frequency Receiver compatibility mode does not match the transmitter in use See SEL Selections from Main Window COMPAT Window Noise on audio and Pilot Tone Indicato...

Page 25: ...noise remains then turn the power off at the transmitter and see if it remains If the noise is still present then the problem is not in the transmitter If noise is still present when the transmitter is turned off try lowering the audio output level on the SRa5P and see if the noise lowers correspondingly If the noise remains the problem is not in the receiver Receiver output is too low for the inp...

Page 26: ...o output phase normal or inverted SmartNR noise reduction OFF NORMAL FULL modes available in 400 Series mode only Audio Performance overall system These specs apply to hybrid mode only Frequency Response 32 Hz to 20 kHz 1dB THD 0 3 system typical in 400 mode Signal to Noise Ratio dB 95 dB or better overall system 400 Series mode Total Harmonic Distortion 0 2 typical 400 Series mode Input Dynamic R...

Page 27: ...epairs Returning Units for Repair For timely service please follow the steps below A DO NOT return equipment to the factory for repair without first contacting us by e mail or by phone We need to know the nature of the problem the model number and the serial number of the equipment We also need a phone number where you can be reached 8 A M to 4 P M U S Mountain Standard Time B After receiving your...

Page 28: ...thorized dealer shipping costs prepaid within one year from the date of purchase This Limited Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of New Mexico It states the entire liablility of Lectrosonics Inc and the entire remedy of the purchaser for any breach of warranty as outlined above NEITHER LECTROSONICS INC NOR ANYONE INVOLVED IN THE PRODUCTION OR DELIVERY OF THE EQUIPMENT SHALL BE LIABLE FO...

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