F. Antenna
The antenna [
d
] should be kept clear of metal objects.
G. Display
In addition to showing the frequency and channel number, the display
[
i
] also shows other useful information.
The LCD segments on the left show the approximate remaining battery
life (from 1 to 3 segments) with 3 segments meaning maximum battery
power. The bottom segment will blink when the battery power falls to
less than 2.2V and indicates that it is time to replace the battery. Azden
recommends the use of Alkaline batteries only.
Across the top of the display, up to 5 segments will illuminate depending
on the strength of the transmitted audio signal - from 2 (weak) to 5
(strong). The first (left) segment will light when the ST.BY switch is turned
to ON. The best audio is achieved when 4 to 5 segments are lit. If all 5
segments are lit continually, the signal is too strong and could overload
the input of the receiver. Either move the microphone further away from
the sound source or reduce the microphone input gain [
♣
].
The display can also show the total number of hours of use (change to
this display using the MODE [
j
] button). To start, after choosing the
TIME mode, press the UP [
l
] button until the display shows 00:00.
Then, each time the transmitter is turned ON the clock will keep track of
the total hours and minutes used. This is a handy way of keeping track
of battery life.
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RECEIVER SETUP/USE (1200URX/AB and 1200URX/VM)
The 1200URX/AB is a specially developed model that integrates the Anton/
Bauer “Gold Mount” to power the receiver. The 1200URX/VM is a specially
developed model that integrates the IDX battery-mount to power the receiver.
All of the functions and controls on the two models is the same except for the
method of powering the receiver. The 1200URX/AB attaches between the
camera and Anton Bauer battery pack using the “Gold Mount” system while
the 1200URX/VM attaches between the camera and an IDX “V-Mount” bat-
tery pack.
A. Attaching antennas:
To attach the high-gain antennas to the receiver, fit the BNC connector
on the antenna to the receiver
[
c
]
, press down and rotate clockwise.
To remove rotate the antenna’s BNC connector counterclockwise and
pull up.
B. Connecting an Output cable:
It is necessary to connect the output of the receiver [
e
] to the camera’s
‘MIC’ or ‘Line’ input by means of a properly wired cable (not supplied).
The connector on the receiver is wired with pin 1 as Ground, pin 2 as
Positive (+) and pin 3 as Negative (-). Set the OUTPUT Line/Mic switch
on the receiver [
j
] to the appropriate position, matching the input on
the camera that is used.
C. Setting the receiving frequency:
Before the receiver can be used, it and the associated transmitter
have to be set to the same frequency. This can be accomplished on
the receiver by first setting the LCD display to one of two views -
‘Frequency’ or ‘Channel’. To do this, after applying battery power, first
turn the receiver to the ON position [
i
]. Next, using the tip of a ballpoint
pen, an unbent paper clip or something similar, press the MODE but-
ton [
k
] repeatedly until one of the two screens on the next page
appears.
POWERING THE 1200XT TRANSMITTER
The 1200XT uses two “AA” Alkaline batteries for power. The batteries
are placed in the compartment by removing the battery compartment
door and placing the batteries in the compartment as shown
