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Zaxcom Digital Wireless System

TRX900 TRX900AA TRX80

RX4900

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5.98 & 5.98T

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User’s Manual

0 TRX700 TRX992

RX900 (M/S) IFB100

Receiver Firmware Version:

ransmitter Firmware Version:

Updated: 2009-03-05 - 22:47

230 West Parkway, Unit 9, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 USA

Tel: 973-835-5000

Website:

www.zaxcom.com

Updated and Edited by: Ray M. Owen, Production Sound Mixer

Summary of Contents for IFB100

Page 1: ...mail info zaxcom com User s Manual 0 TRX700 TRX992 RX900 M S IFB100 Receiver Firmware Version ransmitter Firmware Version T Updated 2009 03 05 22 47 230 West Parkway Unit 9 Pompton Plains NJ 07444 USA Tel 973 835 5000 Website www zaxcom com Updated and Edited by Ray M Owen Production Sound Mixer ...

Page 2: ... INSTALLATION 13 BATTERY LIFE 13 EXTERNAL POWER 13 COMMON SETTINGS FOR ASSOCIATED TRANSMITTERS AND RECEIVERS 13 FIRMWARE 14 Upgrading the firmware in each unit 14 OPERATING FREQUENCIES 15 Audio 15 Remote Control Timecode and IFB Feed 15 ANTENNA CABLE SELECTION 15 KNOW FIRMWARE PROBLEMS 15 CHAPTER 2 DIGITAL WIRELESS SYSTEM TRANSMITTERS 16 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TRX900 AA BODYPACK TRANSMITTER 16 Conne...

Page 3: ... Mode page 33 Media Erase Format page 33 To Format a card 33 To Recreate the wrapper files will not destroy existing audio takes 33 Timecode Jam Mode page 34 Timecode Source page 34 Timecode Output Enable page 34 Remote Control Group ID page 34 Remote Control Unit ID page 34 Expander page 35 Dynamics page 35 ADC Location page 36 Battery Type page 36 Recording Mode page 36 Audio Transmitter Power p...

Page 4: ...nal Power Source 49 Receiver Connections 49 Audio Output Connector 50 Antenna Connectors 50 RX900 M S Configuration Menus 50 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RX4900 DIVERSITY RECEIVER 51 Powering the Receiver 52 Receiver Connections 52 Audio Output Connector 52 Antenna Connectors 52 RS 485 Connectors 52 RX4900 Configuration Menus 53 COMMON RECEIVER STANDARD MENU 54 Pacifier page 54 Audio Receiver Frequency Se...

Page 5: ...B100 EXTENDED MENU 64 Entering the Extended Menu 64 Exiting the Extended Menu 64 Highpass Filter page 65 Limiter page 65 IFB Format page 65 IFB Frequency page 65 Power up Mode page 65 Timecode Jam Mode page 66 Timecode Source page 66 Timecode Output Enable page 66 Remote Control Group ID page 66 Remote Control Unit ID page 67 IFB Transmitter Power page 67 TV Channel Minimum page 67 TV Channel Maxi...

Page 6: ...s 18 Figure 2 3 Internal Switches Location 19 Figure 2 4 TRX700 Front Top End Views 21 Figure 2 5 TRX800 Side Mic Capsule Body Threaded End Body Antenna End Barrel Views 23 Figure 4 1 STA100 Front Back Views 45 Figure 4 2 STA100 attached to TRX900AA 46 Figure 4 3 EA100 EA100 attached to TRX900 47 Figure 4 4 TCA100 attached to TRX900AA TCA100 47 Figure 4 5 STA150 STA150 attached to TRX900AA 48 Figu...

Page 7: ...mpatible Stick Microphones 12 Table 1 4 Compatible Audio Settings 13 Table 1 5 Compatible IFB Settings 13 Table 1 6 Audio Frequency Block Information 15 Table 2 1 Power Switch Positions 16 Table 2 2 TRX900 AA Standard Extended Menus 17 Table 2 3 TRX992 Standard Extended Menus 20 Table 2 4 TRX700 Standard Extended Menus 22 Table 2 5 TRX800 Standard Extended Menus 24 Table 2 6 Format Error Codes 33 ...

Page 8: ... adapter What s included with the TRX992 1 SSMA Whip Antenna 1 media slot dust plug 1 belt clip 1 VPX battery 1 VPX battery charger single 1 blue Zaxcom storage carrying case User manual on CD ROM Options o Additional VPX batteries Transmitters only What s included with the TRX700 1 SMA Whip Antenna 1 blue Zaxcom storage carrying case User manual on CD ROM Options o TRX901 Internal recording optio...

Page 9: ...4 GHz SMA antenna 1 power connector 1 media slot dust plug 1 audio output connector 1 blue Zaxcom storage carrying case User manual on CD ROM Options o A C power supply o 2 4 GHz 6 dB gain omni directional antenna Recommended for indoor or studio use where it can be placed in the center of the studio o 2 4 GHz 15 dB gain directional antenna Recommended for positioning against a wall or when a dire...

Page 10: ...tereo mode 6 ms Battery runtime o TRX900 up to five hours on one CR123 battery o TRX900AA up to ten hours on two AA Lithium batteries o TRX992 up to four hours on one VPX battery o TRX700 up to four hours on two AA Lithium batteries o TRX800 up to five hours on one CR123 battery o RX900 M S up to four hours on four AA NiMH batteries o RX4900 no internal batteries always runs on external power o IF...

Page 11: ...lot All of the transmitters use a MiniSD card to update the unit s firmware To be safe you must use approved media Media Manufacturer s ID Approved SanDisk Transcend 4GB SDHC MiniSD YES ALL Dane Elec NO SanDisk 2GB MiniSD retail packaging SDSDM 2048 A10M YES SanDisk 2GB MiniSD bulk packaging SDSDM 2048 Bulk YES ALL SanDisk MicroSD with MiniSD adapter YES ALL SanDisk Ultra NO ALL SanDisk Ultra II N...

Page 12: ...eiser MKH 40 Older models may pickup some RFI Sennheiser MKH 50 Sennheiser MKH 60 Sennheiser MKH 816 Table 1 3 Compatible Stick Microphones Additional microphones will be added to this list after a review of their RF interference susceptibility has been completed General The TRX900 AA has an unbalanced microphone input accessed through a 3 pin micro LEMO connector You can use an unbalanced dynamic...

Page 13: ...in is positive The connector for the receiver 761K is longer than the connector for the STA100 and IFB100 760K The 760K will not work in the receiver Common Settings for Associated Transmitters and Receivers The following settings must agree to allow associated AUDIO transmitters and receivers to work together AUDIO Transmitter side AUDIO Receiver side Install the same or compatible versions Stand...

Page 14: ...u own it Each unit can be programmed by downloading the program from the Zaxcom website and loading it onto a MiniSD memory card Once the program is on the card insert it into the unit Simultaneously hold down the INC and DEC keys while powering up the unit The screen will display the sequence below From power up to DONE takes about 30 seconds Upon completion cycle the power power down the unit an...

Page 15: ...r or Zaxcom to determine which block s are the best to use in your area s Remote Control Timecode and IFB Feed If the optional IFB feed and IFB remote control options are included their frequency range is Current model for use Worldwide 2 403 to 2 475 GHz Antenna Cable Selection When selecting a cable to use it should be as short as possible When using standard cable the recommended length should ...

Page 16: ...nna connector 7 MiniSD media slot 8 Power Record LED 9 Power switch 10 Three pin micro LEMO connector mic side FGB 00 303 CLAD 22 11 Battery door compartment Figure 2 1 TRX900 Front and Top Views Connectors Switches and LEDs Antenna The transmitter uses a gold plated SSMA connector Included is an antenna cut to the correct length for your transmitter s specific frequency block You should periodica...

Page 17: ...IFB Enable page Earpiece Source page IFB Voting Enable page Lock page IFB Frequency page Power up Mode page Media Erase Format page Timecode Jam Mode page Timecode Source page Timecode Output Enable page Remote Control Group ID page Remote Control Unit ID page Expander page Dynamics page ADC Location page Battery Type page Recording Mode page Audio Tx Power page Boot up Mode page Mute Switch Enabl...

Page 18: ...e software for the TRX992 is a separate version from the software used by the remaining Wireless equipment The software version will ALWAYS end with T 1 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 10 11 12 5 13 14 15 1 LCD screen 2 INC key 3 DEC key 4 MENU key 5 IFB receivers antennas 6 Mix ratio IFB signal Mic direct 7 MiniSD media slot 8 Power switch 9 1 8 headphone jack 10 Headphone fader 11 Antenna connector SSMA 12 Power ...

Page 19: ...s phasing and is totally normal Headphone Fader This fader controls the volume level to the 1 8 headphone jack When first putting your headphones be sure to turn OFF full counter clockwise the headphone volume Power Switch This switch is not as low profile as those on the TRX900 AA Since this unit is not being used on talent it should not be a problem Battery The VPX battery slides in to the batte...

Page 20: ...FB Rx Enable page Earpiece Source page IFB Voting Enable page Lock page IFB Frequency page Power up Mode page Media Erase Format page Timecode Jam Mode page Timecode Source page Timecode Output Enable page Remote Control Group ID page Remote Control Unit ID page Expander page Dynamics page ADC Location page Battery Type page Recording Mode page Audio Tx Power page Boot up Mode page Mute Switch Ena...

Page 21: ...itten based on firmware version 5 98 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 b b n n 9 10 11 12 1 LCD screen 7 Battery compartment 2 Battery cover 8 MiniSD media slot shown w card 3 Battery cover retention screw 9 MENU key 4 INC key 10 Phantom On Off on bottom 5 DEC key 11 Power switch 6 Microphone connector XLR 3F 12 Antenna connector SMA Figure 2 4 TRX700 Front Top End Views Connectors Switches and LEDs Antenna The tra...

Page 22: ...rmat page Transport Control page Power up Mode page Timecode Frame rate page Media Erase Format page Lock page Timecode Jam Mode page Timecode Source page Timecode Output Enable page Expander page Dynamics page ADC Location page Battery Type page Recording Mode page Audio Tx Power page Boot up Mode page Mute Switch Enable page Left Right Switch Mode page Transmitter Name page Security Code page Ta...

Page 23: ...nn capsule a special adapter is required Check with Zaxcom Sales for price and availability This section was written based on firmware version 5 98 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Mic capsule 6 Battery door power switch inside 11 DEC key 2 Mic body 7 MiniSD media slot 12 INC key 3 Capsule contacts 8 Antenna connector SMA 13 LCD screen 4 Body contact pins 9 RECORD key 5 Pad switch 10 dB 10 MENU key...

Page 24: ...page Limiter page Audio Tx Frequency page Audio Tx Format page Transport Control page Power up Mode page Timecode Frame rate page Media Erase Format page Lock page Timecode Output Enable page Expander page Dynamics page Battery Type page Recording Mode page Boot up Mode page Left Right Switch Mode page Transmitter Name page Security Code page Table 2 5 TRX800 Standard Extended Menus Each time the ...

Page 25: ...indicates the printed circuit board is revision B indicates the currently installed firmware version 0150 Programmable logic device revision code 0000 means no timecode input available CCCCCCCC displays the Name entered in the Extended Menu The default is SN followed by the unit serial number indicates the transmitter s serial number hardwired into the printed circuit board This screen appears whe...

Page 26: ... enabled 03 indicates options available 00 none 01 record 02 IFB 03 IFB record CCCCCC Indicates the size of the card i e 2 GBYTES or 512 MBYTES Optional screen occurs if the recording was not correctly closed indicates how many previous recording s were found indicates which Transmission Format was set in the Extended Menu This screen appears when the battery has to be changed Be aware if you get ...

Page 27: ...yed if a MiniSD card is available for recording and the Recording Mode page is set to NON LOOP RECORD RX This flag will be displayed alternately with the remaining recording available recording time if the IFB100 is running and the TRX900 is receiving it NOTE The RX flag indicates that an IFB100 is being received on the IFB frequency you picked It is possible to receive IFB audio from another tran...

Page 28: ...18 0 and 870 0 MHz but your unit can only operate in its assigned block within this frequency range There is a one second delay while moving to a new frequency If the frequency is changed quickly the transmitter remains quiet until the desired frequency has been selected When operating multiple transmitters in the same area it is recommended that you use at least 1 MHz separation between radios If...

Page 29: ...ets the frame rate used to record audio on the inserted MiniSD card and displays the timecode as it is being recorded Parameters 23 98 24 25 29 97NDF 29 97DF 30NDF 30DF Earpiece Source page TRX9xx only IFB EARPIECE IFB RX AUDIO Page purpose This page establishes the source for the audio being monitored during operation Parameters IFB MIX ALL the earpiece receives its audio from both the media and ...

Page 30: ...vision B indicates the version of the firmware loaded 0150 Programmable logic device revision code 0000 means no timecode input available indicates the transmitter s serial number hardwired into the printed circuit board Extended Startup Sequence with a formatted card inserted LCD SYNTH AB LOWER POWER MODE IFB IS OFF 0 PCB REVB 0150 VER 03 FOUND SD CARD PCB REVB 0150 EXT MENU APR 9 17 31 17 FOUND ...

Page 31: ...any substantial audio The purpose of the limiter is to prevent the mic preamp from over driving the A D converter so the limiter operates on audio before it has been processed by the highpass filter If there is a massive amount of low frequency audio content being filtered out such as wind noise you may hear the effects of the limiter without hearing the audio that caused the limiter to engage If ...

Page 32: ...es the IFB Voting function Parameters NORMAL OFF 2 TXERS ON To use this function you will need a second IFB100 that is also connected by audio cable to your cart and placed some distance away in the direction you expect Talent to travel Set the frequency of this second IFB to 2 MHz above 0 002 GHz on the IFB Frequency page the first unit Also be sure to set the IFB Frequency page on the Audio Tran...

Page 33: ...he media slot with the label to the back of the unit Press it all the way in it will lock down 3 Press and hold the MENU key while the transmitter is powered up 4 Repeatedly press the MENU key until the screen displays PRESS UP KEY 5X TO ERASE CARD 5 Press the INC key 5 times displays FORMATTING FAT32 6 Sometime later displays ERASING SEGMENTS 7 And finally displays SUCCESS MBYTES or FORMAT FAILED...

Page 34: ...selection Timecode Source page TC SOURCE IFB RF Page purpose This page maintains the timecode source Parameters SIDE CONNECTOR Accept a timecode source connected to the side connector IFB RF Accept a timecode source connected to the IFB100 AUDIO INPUT Accept a timecode source connected to the Audio Input connector Timecode Output Enable page TIMECODE OUTPUT OFF Page purpose This page enables disab...

Page 35: ... press the INC or DEC key To move to the next parameter momentarily press the MENU key To exit this page press the MENU key for 1 second Factory Setting PARMS OFF ON OFF SIDECHAIN IN LP1 LP2 HFB IN Side chain selection This parameter selects the audio used to control the dynamics specifically it selects the audio feed to the dynamics peak detector The options are HFB Input audio to the mic high pa...

Page 36: ...e range 0 to 30dB step 1 0dB Make up gain setting Used to compensate for the gain reduction caused by the action of the compressor Dynamics comprises both a compressor and an expander which operate jointly The compressor in Dynamics can perform mild or extreme compression and features a soft knee for more transparent operation The expander in Dynamics can perform subtle or extreme noise reduction ...

Page 37: ...by mode a low power state Press the MENU key to go to full power NORMAL The unit boots up in Normal mode Mute Switch Enable page MUTE SWITCH 0 DISABLED Page purpose TRX900 AA ONLY This page enables disables the mute switch and assigns which direction is ON Parameters 0 ENABLED NEGATIVE The switch is enabled and its function is reversed 1 ENABLED POSITIVE The switch is enabled in its normal positio...

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Page 39: ...arily press the MENU key To change the designated character position press the INC or DEC key To exit this page press the MENU key for 1 second value range 000 to FFF step 1 NOTE Both of these codes should always be set to 000 for normal un coded operation Security Code Part 1 ID1 and Security Code Part 0 ID0 On this page 2 three digit numbers are entered These two numbers are formed into a single...

Page 40: ...POWER MODE IFB IS OFF 0 PCB REV B 0150 VER 03 NO CARD NAME CCCCCCCC NAME AUDIO CC ZAXCOM V TRX900 SN LOW BATTERY 1 60V 581 6RX STOP Optional screen only occurs if Low Power mode has been fully enabled PCB REV B indicates the printed circuit board is revision B indicates the version of the firmware loaded CCCCCCCC indicates the Name entered in the Extended Menu The default is SN followed by the uni...

Page 41: ...Optional screen only occurs if Low Power mode has been fully enabled CCCCCC Indicates the size of the card i e 2 GBYTES or 512 MBYTES Optional screen occurs if the recording was not correctly closed indicates how many previous recording s were found indicates which Transmission Format was set in the Extended Menu This screen appears when the battery has to be changed Be aware if you get either ale...

Page 42: ...he card and records over the oldest material To prevent audio from being erased do not exceed the recording length of the media see Table 3 1 Available Recording Time In Non Loop Recording mode indicated by REC in the Pacifier page as soon as the card is full recording ceases and the screen displays FULL Battery Life While recording audio a slight decrease in battery life occurs The battery drains...

Page 43: ...ZZ size 538 KB DELETE ME size 512 KB The ZBLK ZAX files store the recording segments and the ZDIR ZZZ file stores metadata about each segment i e pointer into the ZAX file associated start timecode transmitter name etc The DELETE ME file can in fact be deleted Doing this frees up enough room for a copy of the firmware CAUTION Do not delete any other files from the card Doing so will prevent it fro...

Page 44: ...should be used to attenuate the timecode signal out of a generator to the correct audio level When using the line level input connector STA100 or TCA100 with a line level source a non attenuating cable should be used In the transmitter TRXxxx or recorder ZFR1xx in the Extended Menu a Set the Timecode Jam Mode page to Manual b Set the Timecode Source page to SIDE CONNECTOR or AUDIO INPUT as appropr...

Page 45: ... Level trim for channel 1 left 5 Audio Timecode output connector Figure 4 1 STA100 Front Back Views Installation The STA100 attaches to the transmitter with two screws located under the Stereo Adapter label Tighten the two screws alternating between the two until the adapter and transmitter are tightly connected CAUTION Do not over tighten the screws Connect a line level source to the TA 5M connec...

Page 46: ...evel input The Audio Timecode Output Connection The audio output connection is used to monitor the audio functions of its host unit or to allow timecode to pass through the STA100 STA150 The transmitter s output setting Timecode Output Enable page determines if audio or timecode is sent through the output Timecode Input The timecode input is used to jam the transmitter s timecode generator If the ...

Page 47: ...to TRX900 The EA100 is used for monitoring IFB audio when attached to the side of a TRX900 or TRX900AA TCA100 Timecode Adapter Figure 4 4 TCA100 attached to TRX900AA TCA100 The TCA100 timecode adaptor provides a dedicated timecode input to the TRX900 TRX900AA and ZFR100 This is especially helpful for using the auto load feature manually without the IFB100 ...

Page 48: ...m User s Manual 48 STA150 Stereo Adapter Figure 4 5 STA150 STA150 attached to TRX900AA The STA150 is based on the STA100 The difference is the cables exit from the side instead of out of the back LIMS Mute Switch Figure 4 6 LIMS Mute Switch attached to TRX900AA LIMS Mute Switch ...

Page 49: ...to power the receiver Use either Lithium or Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH AA batteries While alkaline batteries may be used they will only power the unit for a short time 30 to 60 minutes NiMHs will last up to 6 hours while Lithiums will last about 10 hours To use internal batteries set the power switch to the INT position The 4 AA batteries are accessed by pressing on the battery door while sliding t...

Page 50: ...c antennas When whip antennas are used there is a noticeable reduction in the receiver s range You should periodically check that the connector is still securely tightened RX900 M S Configuration Menus There are four Standard thirteen Extended and seventeen Test menu pages as follows Standard Menu Extended Menu Test Menu Pacifier page Pacifier page Pacifier page Audio Rx Freq Select page Audio Rx ...

Page 51: ...r 4 Monitor Switch 6 Receiver Right Antenna Loop Thru 15 INC key 24 Mono Stereo switch 7 Receiver 4 Left Right Audio 16 MENU key 25 Monitor fader 8 Receiver 3 Left Right Audio 17 LCD screen 26 monitor jack 9 RS 485 Loop Thru 18 Valid signal LED Figure 5 2 RX4900 Front Rear Receiver Monitor Controls Views Left Right Figure 5 3 RX4900 Interior Mic Line output level switches IMPORTANT Be sure to matc...

Page 52: ... Signal Table 5 3 RX4900 Receiver Audio Pin outs Antenna Connectors The rear of each receiver has two BNC connectors intended to connect to external 50 ohm log periodic Shark fin or whip antennas For best performance keep any transmitters at least 3 feet 1 meter from the antennas This is because strong radio frequency sources reduce the receiver s sensitivity The receiver is optimized for properly...

Page 53: ...e page Test Tone page Backlight On Off page Backlight On Off page Power Saver Enable page Power Saver Enable page Audio Reception Format page Audio Reception Format page Security Code Part 0 page Security Code Part 0 page Security Code Part 1 page Security Code Part 1 page RS 485 Unit ID page RS 485 Unit ID page RS 485 Comm Spd page RS 485 Comm Spd page Left Right Switch page Preset Freq pages Pre...

Page 54: ...hanges based on when you look at them If you turn ON the receiver after the transmitter it will display the Reception Format for about one second before it starts displaying the Receiver s Battery Level At all other times only the Receiver s Battery Level is displayed Reception Format us US mono format 0 eu European narrow band format 1 st US stereo format 2 Receiver Battery Level This ranges from...

Page 55: ...eceiver to block frequencies that contain intermittent RF interference Starting a New Scan Repeatedly press the MENU key until you have stepped all the way around the menu back to the Audio Receiver Frequency Scan page Best Practice Scanning for a Low Noise Frequency The easiest way to remember the proper way to scan is to push the keys from right to left 1 Repeatedly press the MENU key until SCAN...

Page 56: ... 12 VDC so it must dissipate 2 4 watts of heat It must have some ventilation even at this low level When using multiple receivers in a sound bag without ventilation you may encounter issues in high ambient temperatures If you encounter an issue with heat dissipation you can use the receiver s Power Saver mode This mode does not affect the receiver s operation however it does reduce power consumpti...

Page 57: ...curred during long range reception To avoid this it is highly recommended that both the transmitter and receiver codes be set to 000 000 uncoded when high security communication is not required Security Code Part 1 page ID1 000 Page purpose This page maintains the left half of the security code Parameters value range 000 to FFF step 1 NOTE This code must be identical to that used in the associated...

Page 58: ... TRX9xx TRX800 Parameters Off whether or not the button on the transmitter is pressed the receiver will output the same audio on both channels from the transmitter On when the button is not pressed the output will appear on the left channel and when the button is pressed the audio is appears on the right channel This function will not work while the unit is in stereo Preset Frequency pages 0 to 9 ...

Page 59: ...hey should be approximately the same number VCO page vco1 60v Page purpose This page is used to tune and debug the receiver s RF voltage controlled oscillator It should be about 1 5 volts while receiving a valid signal The meter s range is 0 to 3 3 volts Reception Error Counters page Ea000000 Page purpose This page displays the reception error counters The first three digits are the errors detecte...

Page 60: ...from interference IFB audio has a range of approximately 150 feet timecode and remote control commands have a range of approximately 500 feet In locations where multiple IFB100 units are used you can set each TRX9xx ZFR1xx to a specific IFB100 unit The IFB100 contains a simple menu driven interface with minimal physical keys and connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 1 Antenna connector SMA 9...

Page 61: ...d to an external timecode source the timecode generator syncs with it IMPORTANT A stereo plug is required for external timecode sync Do not connect to the ring on the plug You cannot use a mono plug A mono plug will not destroy any components but it will short out the signal IFB100 Configuration Menus The IFB100 uses a series of menus for configuration These menus are similar to other Zaxcom wirel...

Page 62: ...ase the gain setting pressing DEC displays and transmits a command to decrease the gain setting Monitor the audio coming from the TRX9xx unit being adjusted to verify the gain setting change The Remote Unit ID page can be set to ALL or a specific unit NOTE If the TRX9xx is not in range of the IFB or is on the fringe of coverage the gain control command may have to be repeated IMPORTANT Each time g...

Page 63: ...RF Power Amplifier in remote units 4 POWER ON Filler to prevent accidentally turning Off the remote unit s power 3 POWER ON Filler to prevent accidentally turning Off the remote unit s power 2 POWER ON Filler to prevent accidentally turning Off the remote unit s power 1 POWER ON Filler to prevent accidentally turning Off the remote unit s power 0 POWER ON Turns the remote unit s power fully ON NOT...

Page 64: ...els Lock page LOCK 5 LOCKED 00 00 00 0 Page purpose This page enables a lock function to prevent accidentally changing settings This page has a five second countdown After the timer expires the display indicates LOCKED Locking the controls prevents accidently changing settings As a safety feature while the unit is locked only the unlock combination is available If you scan past the LOCK display to...

Page 65: ... audio that caused the limiter to engage If this occurs the gain is set too high and you must reduce it to below the level that triggers the limiter NOTE There is a possibility of the limiter being modified into a Compressor Limiter in a future version IFB Format page IFB FORMAT LOW Q Page purpose This page controls the quality of the transmitted IFB signal Parameters LOW Q Selects the standard qu...

Page 66: ...meters SIDE CONNECTOR Accepts the timecode for syncing from the side connector IFB RF Does not apply to the IFB AUDIO INPUT Accepts the timecode for syncing from the Audio Input connector Timecode Output Enable page TIMECODE OUTPUT OFF Page purpose This page enables disables timecode output and specifies the output connector Parameters ON OUTRIGHT Sends timecode to the timecode output connection o...

Page 67: ...his page sets the IFB transmitter power output Parameters value range 7 to 0 step 1 7 is full power Use the lowest power setting for a given situation to conserve battery power TV Channel Minimum page MIN FREQ 560 0 TVCHAN MIN 29 Page purpose This page maintains the frequency scan s starting channel Parameters value range 16 to 99 step 1 It should be the same as the start of the unit s block TV Ch...

Page 68: ...NAME AUDIO ZAXCOM V IFB100 SN 2 403 PCB REV B indicates the printed circuit board is revision B indicates the version of the firmware loaded indicates the transmitter s serial number hardcoded into the printed circuit board Detailed Startup Sequence with a formatted card inserted LCD SYNTH AB PCB REVB 0150 VER 00 FOUND SD CARD PCB REVB 0150 NAME CCCCCCCC FOUND SEGS MODE IFB LOW Q FOUND SEGS AUDIO ...

Page 69: ...Receivers It can resize its graphics to make the best use of the available screen space whether you re using 8 or 128 audio channels It allows the remote monitoring of all of the principle parameters of each TRXxxx transmitter including remaining battery life RF level and audio level Plus an expanded view of each channel streams the last minute of data for analysis and faultfinding In addition it ...

Page 70: ...xConvert When you use ZaxConvert you must first assign an output folder Next add your source folder The following buttons contain additional options that are available when translating ZAX files to broadcast WAV files Output File Type Timecode Sample Rate Conversation Maximum File Size Output File Name Track Enable When displayed on the main screen the button shows the current setting Output File ...

Page 71: ...ple rate from the 48 kHz sample rate used while recording Figure 8 4 Output Sample Rate Conversion screen Maximum File Size This menu allows you to set the maximum file size of the audio tracks This is useful when trying to place audio on media or when trying to limit the file size Many audio applications can only handle files that are 2 GB or smaller due to limitations in the WAV file format Figu...

Page 72: ...VDC Mic Connector 3 pin micro LEMO mic side FGB 00 303 CLAD 22 Input Range 60 to 30 dBu Impedance 4 7 k ohms ADC Bit depth 24 bits ADC Sampling Rate 48 kHz Recording optional Media MiniSD card Flash memory File Format ZAX Recording Time 24 hours with a 4 GB card Timecode Frame rates 23 98 24 25 29 97NDF 29 97DF 30NDF 30DF Timecode Type SMPTE IFB Receiver optional RF Frequency Range 2 403 to 2 475 ...

Page 73: ...mode 3 6 ms Euro mode 6 ms Stereo mode 6 ms Mic Power 48 VDC Phantom balanced 10 mA max Mic Connector XLR 3F Input Range Line level 10 to 4 dBu Mic level 60 to 30 dBu Impedance Line level 6 2 k ohms Mic level 4 6 k ohms ADC Bit depth 24 bits ADC Sampling Rate 48 kHz Recording Media MiniSD card Flash memory File Format ZAX Recording Time 24 hours with a 4 GB card Timecode Frame rates 23 98 24 25 29...

Page 74: ...Frequency Response Mode 0 20 Hz to 16 kHz T M Model 0 2 Hz to 16 kHz Highpass Filter Off or 30 to 220 Hz step 10 6 dB per octave System Group Delay US Mono mode 3 6 ms Euro mode 6 ms Stereo mode 6 ms Mic Power 48 VDC Phantom balanced 10mA max Mic Connector XLR 3F Input Range 60 to 30 dBu mic level Impedance 5 k ohms ADC Bit depth 24 bits ADC Sampling Rate 48 kHz Recording Media MiniSD card Flash m...

Page 75: ...nse Mode 0 20 Hz to 16 kHz T M Model 0 2 Hz to 16 kHz Highpass Filter Off or 30 to 220 Hz step 10 6 dB per octave System Group Delay US Mono mode 3 6 ms Euro mode 6 ms Stereo mode 6 ms Mic Power 9 VDC Mic Connector Compatible with Shure screw on microphone capsules Input Range 60 to 30 dBu Impedance 10 k ohms ADC Bit depth 24 bits ADC Sampling Rate 48 kHz Recording Media MiniSD card Flash memory F...

Page 76: ...ns H x W x D 1 25 x 3 25 x 5 25 32mm x 83mm x 133mm External Power 9 to 18 VDC 200 mA 150 mA in Power Saver mode Internal Power up to 4 hours four AA 470 mA 350 mA in Power Saver mode Display Graphics LCD RX4900 Specifications Receiver Receiver Type True diversity single conversion digital demodulator RF Modulation proprietary method RF Frequency Range 518 0 to 872 0 MHz blocks are 24 to 36 MHz RF...

Page 77: ...tor 180 KV2E FCC Part CFR Title 47 Part 18 Transmitter Audio Dynamic range 103 dB Distortion 0 01 Frequency Response 20 Hz to 12 kHz Highpass Filter Off or 30 to 220 Hz step 10 6 dB per octave System Group Delay 10 ms Audio Input Connector TA 5M Type balanced Level 10 to 8 dBu Impedance 10 k ohm ADC Bit depth 24 bits ADC Sampling Rate 48 kHz Timecode Input Connector Stereo 1 8 3 5mm Level Range 1 ...

Page 78: ...e a bias resister installed To have a mic work with them it is necessary to include it TRX900 AA Microphone Cables before serial 1315 The following 3 pin micro LEMO connectors mate with the microphone connector FGB 00 303 CLAD 22 has a latch with pull release FVB 00 303 NLA has a latch with a twist release Figure 10 1 Two wire microphone configuration previous transmitters Figure 10 2 Three wire m...

Page 79: ...n micro LEMO connectors mate with the microphone connector FGB 00 303 CLAD 22 has a latch with pull release FVB 00 303 NLA has a latch with a twist release Figure 10 4 Two wire microphone configuration current transmitters Contact your mic s Manufacturer Figure 10 5 Three wire microphone configuration current transmitters Figure 10 6 Balanced Line to TRX900 AA ...

Page 80: ...ndard XLR 3F to TA 5F Line level input cable Figure 10 8 LEMO 5M to 1 8 male timecode input cable IMPORTANT A stereo plug is required for external timecode sync Do NOT connect to the ring on the plug You cannot use a mono plug A mono plug will not destroy any components but it will short out the signal TRX700 Jam Sync Cable Figure 10 9 LEMO 5M to XLR 3M timecode input cable ...

Page 81: ...isplay during bootup Version 5 92 UNKNOWN Added Card reformat to the MEDIA ERASE FORMAT screen 9 DEC key presses Changed Version 5 89 2009 01 27 Changed IFB100 hardcoded the previously updatable record status preventing the display of LREC to prevent confusion Changed Disallow record mode screen if the record option is not installed Added IFB100 TVCH MAX TVCH MIN screens to Extended menu to suppor...

Page 82: ...et to the 2GHz band Changed sub channel keys to use Pre Lock key status added gXkeyStatesPreLOCK Added subchannel support for bXKEYS_8PUNCH key press and RECORD key Version 5 72 2008 12 11 Added Support for wireless remote channel changing via IFB100 Fixed OLD LCD lines were swapped due to wrong page numbers Version 5 71 2008 12 03 Added Support for new LCD module serial 1988 above Version 5 7LL 2...

Page 83: ...aintain IFB audio compatibility both the IFB transmitter s and the audio transmitter s must be loaded with this version or higher Version 5 36a 2008 05 13 Changed Reversed cursor direction in the OPT and IDCODES screens Fixed bug in OPT screen Version 5 34a 2008 04 23 Added IFB100 always allow IFB POWER SELECTION screen in the Extended Menu Disabled IFB100 EXPANDER and IDCODES screens Version 5 33...

Page 84: ... menu pages The LEDREVERSE setting allows you to change the default color of the LED The LED should usually be green 4 Change the setting to LED LOW PWR MODE while keeping the LEDREVERSE setting the same digit as it was previously 5 If the conditions have been met the unit will display LOW POWER MODE IFB IS OFF when the unit boots up again and the LED turns OFF when not in use This setting should ...

Page 85: ...2007 08 10 Added IFB VOTING screen Turn ON voting only if you have two IFB transmitters transmitting 2MHz apart from each other If a receiver has voting turned ON and it loses its IFB signal it will try to acquire an IFB signal on a channel that is 2MHz higher than its current RX frequency For example set the IFB to receive on 2 403GHz and set up two IFB transmitters far apart from each other one ...

Page 86: ...g private to the sound mixer without the audio being heard by an audience Version rom80 2008 12 04 Added new LCD module support this version no longer supports the old LCD Versions less than 80 are for old LCD modules only serial 1516 lower Versions 80 and higher are for new LCD modules only serial 1517 higher Version rom076 2007 08 22 Changed disable modulation when writing to ROM to fix timing p...

Page 87: ...ed contrast setting to 8f was 84 Version rom059 2004 12 20 Added battery ADC routines version 859 Version rom058 2004 06 14 Added re added power save mode Changed slowed down DSP during power saver Added powersaver menu in debug screens Version rom057 2004 05 20 Added more VCO feedback loop gain and limited symbol offset in vco to 3 symbols Version rom056 2004 05 07 Fixed jumpsync pointer Version ...

Page 88: ...ng While in STOP press DEC to move the playback pointer backward To PLAY press INC While in PLAY press INC to move the playback pointer forward v TIMECODE ________ Timecode Frame rate page 23 98 24 25 29 97NDF 29 97DF 30NDF 30DF vi IFB EARPIECE ________ Earpiece Source page REC PLAY IFB RX AUDIO IFB MIX ALL vii LOCK Lock page 5 sec countdown once entered To unlock simultaneously press MENU UP keys...

Page 89: ...PUT IFB RF SIDE CONNECTOR xii TIMECODE OUTPUT ________ Timecode Output Enable page OFF ON OUTLEFT ON OUTRIGHT xiii REMOTE CONTROL GROUP ID ________ Remote Control Group ID page value range 0 to 99 step 1 xiv REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ID ________ Remote Control Unit ID page ALL value range 1 to 200 step 1 xv EXPANDER Expander page Factory Setting PARMS OFF ON OFF RATIO ________ value range 1 1 01 to 1 4 ...

Page 90: ...tep 1 12dB GAIN ________ value range 0 to 30 dB step 1 0dB xvii ADC ________ ADC Location page INTERNAL EXTERNAL xviii BATTERY TYPE ________ Battery Type page LITHIUM ALKALINE NIMH xix RECORD MODE ________ Recording Mode page LOOP RECORD NON LOOP RECORD xx TX POWER ______ Audio Transmitter Power page 10MW 25MW 50MW 100MW xxi BOOT UP IN ________ Boot Up Mode page NORMAL STANDBY xxii MUTE SWITCH ___...

Page 91: ...d 6 The display indicates it progress 7 Wait for successful completion before using If it fails do not use it to record in the TRX900 ii Record to the card 1 Turn OFF the transmitter 2 Insert the MiniSD card 3 Turn ON the transmitter The unit will go into Record mode after the initialization process has completed INSTALLING A NEW OPERATING SYSTEM i Copy the program to a MiniSD card ii Insert the c...

Page 92: ...ording While in STOP press DEC to move the playback pointer backward To PLAY press INC While in PLAY press INC to move the playback pointer forward v TIMECODE ________ Timecode Frame rate page 23 98 24 25 29 97NDF 29 97DF 30NDF 30DF vi LOCK Lock page 5 sec countdown once entered To unlock simultaneously press MENU UP keys Extended Menu to reach these turn off the TX and hold the MENU key down whil...

Page 93: ...ng PARMS OFF ON OFF SIDECHAIN IN LP1 LP2 HFB IN SPEED SLOWEST SLOW NORMAL FAST FASTEST SLOW ATTACK SLOWEST SLOW NORMAL FAST FASTEST SLOW CMP RATIO ________ value range 1 0 1 to 5 0 1 step 1 3 0 1 CMP THRESH ________ value range 0 to 96 dB step 1 20dB CMP KNEE ________ value range 0 to 20 dB step 1 0dB EXP RATIO ________ value range 1 1 00 to 1 4 00 step 01 1 1 10 EXP THRESH ________ value range 0 ...

Page 94: ...ING TO THE MINISD CARD i Format the card 1 With the power off insert the card into the slot 2 Hold the MENU key while powering up 3 Once up release the MENU key 4 Press the MENU key repeatedly until PRESS UP KEY 5X appears 5 Press the UP key 5 times to erase and format the card 6 The display indicates it progress 7 Wait for successful completion before using If it fails do not use it to record in ...

Page 95: ...uency Press the DOWN key Discard the Frequency Press the MENU key iv Tone ______ Test Tone page Off 0dB 20 Extended Menu to reach these turn off the RX then hold the MENU key down while powering up i Lite ________ Backlight On Off page Off On ii Psave ________ Power Saver Enable page Off On iii Form ________ Audio Reception Format page 0 US 1 EU 2 ST iv ID0 ________ Security Code Part 0 page value...

Page 96: ... Manual 96 Test Menu to reach these turn off the RX then hold the INC DEC keys down while powering up i Secure ________ Security Enable page Off On ii a00 b00 Antenna Signal Strength page iii vco VCO page iv Ea000000 Reception Error Counters page v s77 v00 Signal Reception Quality page ...

Page 97: ...POWER ON 1 POWER ON 2 POWER ON 3 POWER ON 4 POWER ON 5 POWER LOW1 6 POWER LOW2 vi TIMECODE __________ Timecode Frame rate page 23 98 24 25 29 97 NDF 29 97 DF 30 NDF 30 DF vii IFB FREQ __________ IFB Frequency page value range 2 403 to 2 475 GHz step 001 viii IFB INPUT MIX __________ IFB Input Mix page LR MONO MIX LEFT ONLY RIGHT ONLY ix LOCK Lock page 5 sec countdown once entered To unlock simulta...

Page 98: ...OTE CONTROL GROUP ID ________ Remote Control Group ID page value range 0 to 99 step 1 x REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ID ________ Remote Control Unit ID page ALL value range 001 to 200 step 1 xi IFB TX POWER ______ IFB Transmitter Power page value range 0 to 7 step 1 xii TVCHAN MIN ________ TV Channel Minimum page value range 16 to 99 step 1 xiii TVCHAN MAX ________ TV Channel Maximum page value range 16 to...

Page 99: ...fects in material and workmanship and will conform to Zaxcom s specification for the particular Product Limitation of Remedies Your exclusive remedy for any defective Product is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective Product Zaxcom may elect which remedy or combination of remedies to provide in its sole discretion Zaxcom shall have a reasonable time after determining that a defectiv...

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