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Zaxcom_QRX100_User_Manual_Augustl_2013

1. Normal operation where the TRX will be fully powered ON e 1 POWER ON Normal operation same as 0 filler to prevent accidental power setting adjustment e 2 POWER ON Normal operation same as 0 filler to prevent accidental power setting adjustment e 3 POWER ON Normal operation same as 0 filler to prevent accidental power setting adjustment 4 POWER ON Normal operation same as 0 filler to prevent accidental power setting adjustment e 5 POWER WAKE You would use this setting to wake the TRX transmitter if the Boot Up Mode is set to Remote Standby When you select this setting the TRX will come up to full power mode e 6 POWER LOW2 This setting can put the transmitter into and out of a low power setting You can come in and out of LOW 2 mode as needed When you are in LOW 2 mode Low 2 will be displayed on the TRX s home screen Note Low 2 will not disable recording but will be muted Once you have reduced the TRX power to Low 2 you can power down your QRX Once you power up the QRX all TRX s in the same Group will automatically come up to full power since after a power cycle the QRX will boot up to the O Power setting NOTE If the TRX is not in range of the ZaxNet signal the power setting command will have to be repeated once the transmitter comes back into range Timecode Set TC TIME ENTRY gt 00 JAM This menu allows you to set the QRX s TC generator The gt indicates the item t
2. PRESS 4 TO SCAN The QRX will scan one channel at a time To scan receiver B Select B in the Frequency Select menu This menu lets you scan for a clear frequency After you scan you will see a graphic display of the RF present in the block then the QRX will suggest a frequency you can take Or you can press the A B key to suggest another frequency How to scan for a clear frequency e Turn off the transmitter e From the frequency scan menu press the INC key to start a scan e A full scan takes less than 5 seconds While the block is being scanned the frequency being examined is displayed in the bottom half of the screen Once the scan has completed a graphic of the block is displayed The low end of the block is on the left side and the high end is on the right Wherever interference is found a vertical line Interference Line is drawn It extends from the baseline up The length of the Interference Line indicates the level or strength of the interference at that frequency Found RF L SCANNING 568 9 Frequency being scanned Selecting the frequency When the scan is complete QRX will draw a vertical blinking line on the display to indicate where the first suggestion occurs in the scan and displays the frequency number below the graphic Suggested Frequency I Location Blinking TAKES 541 9 Suggested Frequency e Press the INC key to accept the new frequency e Press the A B key t
3. 30 22 560 0 to 590 0 29 to 33 23 590 0 to 614 0 34 to 37 24 614 0 to 644 0 38 to 42 25 638 0 to 668 0 42 to 46 26 662 0 to 692 0 46 to 50 27 686 0 to 722 0 50 to 55 28 722 0 to 746 0 56 to 59 29 740 0 to 770 0 59 to 63 30 764 0 to 794 0 63 to 67 3l 794 0 to 818 0 68 to 71 32 818 0 to 842 0 72 to 75 33 860 0 to 872 0 79 to 80 UK 606 0 to 636 0 As of 12 June 2009 the USA has phased out analog television As a result frequencies between 698 0 and 806 0 MHz will no longer available for use in the USA As of 31 August 2011 Canada has phased out analog television As a result frequencies between 698 0 and 806 0 MHz are no longer available for use in Canada 30 Zaxcom QRX 100 Firmware Update Firmware Each unit is shipped with the latest firmware version installed Each time a unit is powered up the firmware version number is displayed briefly on the LCD screen Pressing the DEC key during the boot up will slow down the screen to allow easier viewing of the information As newer firmware becomes available it can be downloaded from the Zaxcom website http www zaxcom com software updates Updating the QRX from a 2 channel to a 4 channel receiver 1 Hold down the down key at power on to enter the Factory Menu 2 Hit the menu button 8 times until you see OPT for option and there will be a 6 digit code to enter 3 Press the up and down arrow to enter the upgrade code 4 Use the A B button to switch from one
4. Mode TXB 29 GAIN Dual Receiver Mode This menu changes the gain of the transmitter Pressing the INC or DEC key increases or decreases the gain on the associated transmitter When in dual mode pressing the A B key changes between the two receivers NOTE The Unit Code must be set properly for this page to send commands to the proper TRX transmitter Zaxcom QRX 100 Main Menu Unit Code RXA UNIT NONE Single Receiver Mode RXA UNIT NONE RXB UNIT NONE Dual Receiver Use this menu to tell the QRX what each TRX s unit code is set to Think of a unit code as a network address which allows many QRX s and TRX s to operate on the same ZaxNet network without interfering with each other Each TRX must have a unique unit code NOTE Do not confuse the unit code with the encryption code which is labeled IDO and ID1 at the end of the extended menu Test Tone TONE 0dBFS This menu lets you output tone from the QRX to set levels and check routing Pressing the INC and DEC key will cycle through the settings e OFF No tone is being sent e 20dBFS Simultaneously sends tone to all 4 outputs at 20dBFS e CHAN ID Sequentially sends a 20dBFS tone to each channel one at a time e 0dBFS Simultaneously sends tone to all 4 channels at OdBFS full scale Zaxcom QRX 100 Main Menu Frequency Scan PRESS 4 TO SCAN Single Receiver Mode
5. as new Additional Limitations on Warranty Zaxcom s warranty does not cover Product which has been received improperly packaged altered or physically abused 40
6. be encrypted and can only be listened to if the receiver has the matching encryption code entered When an ERX receives an audio signal and the codes do not match all that will be heard is white noise These two sets of numbers are formed into a single six digit encryption code which provides a total of 16 777 216 possible combinations To adjust the encryption code 1 Momentarily press the A B key to advance to the next character 2 To change the designated character press the INC or DEC key 3 To exit this page press and hold the MENU key NOTE Both of these codes should always be set to 000 for normal un encrypted operation 15 Zaxcom QRX 100 IFB Menu IFB Option Menu Only available if the QIFB option board is installed Navigating the IFB Option Menu e Press and hold the DEC key when in the home screen to display the Extended Menu e Press the DEC key to advance to the IFB Option Menu e Press the MENU key to enter into the IFB Option Menu When in the IFB option menu the screen will display a black background with white letters e To advance to the next menu press the MENU key again e Press and hold the MENU key at any point to return to the top of the IFB Option Menu Exiting the Main Menu e To exit the IFB Option Menu press the POWER key briefly IFB Home Screen IFB HOME MENU VER 1 46 TX 2 404 IFB Software IFB Mode ZaxNet Version TX or RX Frequency IFB Status 2 404 TX STOP This menu displays the fo
7. digit to the next 5 Reboot the QRX 6 Go to the extended menu and there will be an option to change Receiver Mode from single to dual 7 Reboot again 3l Zaxcom QRX 100 Firmware Update Upgrading the QRX using a TRX9xx NOTE The TRX needs to be running software version TRX 6 26A or greater to be the Programming Transmitter 1 Format media card in the Programming Transmitter 2 With a computer take the formatted card and perform the following a Delete the DELETE ME file from the card b Download the new QRX software and load it into the card QRX XXX BIN 3 Insert the card and a fresh set of batteries into the Programming Transmitter 4 Turn ON the Programming Transmitter and all QRXs 5 Ateach QRX unit a Verify the ReceiverMode page is set to SINGLE b Verify encryption is off ID1 and IDO are both set to 000 c Set the UHF Frequency Select page to the same frequency as the Programming Transmitter d Ifthe receiver has a good connection the LEDs for the A and B Status Indicators will be green If they are Red check that the Programming Transmitter has zeros in the Encryption Code and the UHF Signal Format in both the TRX and QRX are set the same e From the EXTENDED MENU go to the Software Update page and press the INC key f Thescreen will display Waiting for Program This indicates the receiver is ready to download the new version Be sure to do this to all of your units so they will be updated at
8. does Zaxcom will return the warranty repaired item s via two day delivery within the United States at their discretion If overnight service is required a FedEx or UPS account number must be provided to Zaxcom to cover the shipping charges Please note a great resource to troubleshoot your gear is the Zaxcom Forum http www zaxcom com forum Warranty Limitations Zaxcom s limited warranty provides that subject to the following limitations each Product will be free from defects 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 defective Product exists to repair or replace a defective Product Zaxcom s replacement Product under its limited warranty will be manufactured from new and serviceable used parts Zaxcom s warranty applies to repaired or replaced Product for the balance of the applicable period of the original warranty or thirty days from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product whichever is longer Limitation of Damages Zaxcom s entire liability for any defective Product shall in no event exceed the purchase price for the defective Product This limitation applies even if
9. is a reception error the affected receiver automatically restarts the process with the start of the next download cycle 8 Forthose receivers that have been reprogrammed the screen will display SUCCESS 9 Atthe Programming Transmitter a Pressthe MENU key to stop the download process 35 T ooococccv Zaxcom QRX 100 Firmware Update b Change the IFB Mode page back to 1 RX 10 At each QRX unit a Cycle the power b Verify the new firmware version number is displayed d As necessary set the Receiver Mode page to DUAL 36 Zaxcom QRX 100 Specifications Equipment Specifications Receiver Receiver Type RF Modulation RF Frequency Range RF Frequency Step RF Bandwidth Channel Separation Sensitivity Antenna Connector True antenna diversity mono or stereo Proprietary digital method 518 0 to 872 0 MHz blocks are 20 to 36 MHz 100 KHz US Mode 200 KHz Euro Mode 125 KHz 500 KHz 700 KHz recommended 110 dBm 50 ohm SMA female Receiver Audio Analog Outputs Channels Audio Level Dynamic Range Distortion DAC Bit depth DAC Rate Connector 4 Line 10 to 0 dBu active balanced 114 dB 0 001 24 bit 48 kHz TA 5M Receiver Audio Digital Outputs Channels Sample rate AES Reference Connector 4 32 kHz Wordclock and AES reference TA 5M IFB Transmitter Receiver optional Transmitter RF Power Output Emission Designator FCC Part Receiver Sensitivity Common Frequency Resp
10. menu allows you to turn ON OFF IFB voting Voting allows the QRX to choose and switch to the stronger signal from two different ZaxNet IFB transmitters On a large set you can place a second IFB transmitter at a different location and the QRX will choose the strongest signal The QRX IFB voting feature assigns the extra voting channel as the current frequency 2 So for example when using two IFB transmitters you would set to the first frequency to 2404 and the second would be set to 2406 20 Zaxcom QRX 100 IFB Extended Menu IFB Software updating This menu is only available when the IFB MODE is set to is to RX Receive mode in the IFB Extended Menu PRESS UP 5X TO UPDATE IFB SOFT This allows you to update the QIFB software Timecode Output Level TC OUTPUT LEVEL 1 0V DEFAULT This menu allows you to adjust the voltage level of the timecode out of the 3 5mm connector for some cameras or time code devices that need a hotter TC signal Timecode Frame Rate TC FRAME RATE 23 98 This menu sets the TC frame rate of the QRX internal TC Generator The QRX supports all standard TC frame rates 23 98 24 25 29 97DF 29 97DF 30 DF 30 NDF Timecode Jam Mode TC JAM MODE AUTO LOAD This menu sets how the QRX jams timecode MANUAL OFF This setting allows you to enter your own TC e AUTO JAM Continuously jams timecode from ZaxNet or the UHF signal from a TRX transmitter e AUTO LOAD When working w
11. software updates Download the latest User Manuals from http www zaxcom com instruction manuals Submit Technical Questions at http www zaxcom com submit a technical question Submit information for Repair Services at http www zaxcom com repairs Join the Zaxcom Forum at http www zaxcom com forum Consumer Alert Most users do not need a license to operate a wireless microphone system Nevertheless operating a microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions e the system may not cause harmful interference e it must operate at a low power level not in excess of 50 milliwatts e it has no protection from interference received from any other device Purchasers should also be aware that the FCC is currently evaluating the use of wireless microphone systems and these rules are subject to change For more information call the FCC at 1 888 CALL FCC TTY 1 888 TELL FCC or visit the FCC s wireless microphone website at www fcc gov cgb wirelessmicrophones To operate wireless microphone systems transmitting with greater than 50mW of radiated power you must qualify as a Part 74 user and be licensed This alert does NOT apply to Part 74 users 39 Zaxcom Warranty Policy and Limitations Zaxcom Inc values your business and always attempts to provide you with the very best service No limited warranty is provided by Zaxcom unless your QRX100 Product was purchased from an authorized distributer or au
12. the same time g Place each QRX within 10 and line of sight of the Programming Transmitter All of the units should remain TOTALLY motionless to insure they receive a strong and undisturbed signal 6 Atthe Programming Transmitter a With it turned OFF press and hold the MENU key while starting it It will boot up into the Extended Menu Verify the Allow IFB Remote Control page is set to OFF Go to the Send QRX Program page Press the INC key The TRX will indicate that it found the program on the card and has started sending it NOTE The transmit process will cycle over and over until manually stopped 7 Look at each QRX s screen It should indicate it is receiving the program 8 After 1 or 2 cycles all of the receivers should be re programmed If there is a reception error the affected receiver automatically restarts the process with the start of the next download cycle 9 Forthose receivers that have been reprogrammed the screen will display SUCCESS 10 On the Programming Transmitter a Pressthe MENU key to stop the download process b If appropriate change the Allow IFB Remote Control page back to ON c Cycle its power 11 At each QRX unit a Cycle the power b Verify the new firmware version number is displayed during the boot process c Asnecessary set the Receiver Mode page to DUAL moans WARNING After the QRX has received its entire program it will erase and burn its firmware into the ROM During this proce
13. Blue LED Meter Mode Ericryb on Codes M A IFB OPTION u Navigating the IFB Option Menu Exiting the Menu ssccssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssesssssssssssssssssssssessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssesssssssssssssssssssssesssssssssssssssssssssseeesen IFB Home Screen IFB Status ESSI puC M e H Remote PowerModex __ rr Timecode Set Timecode Frame Raten E IFB EXTENDED MENU runnir si rinii e N E ONNE OO asse seen asse seen asse sensa 19 Navigating me TFE Extended Option Men e es e 19 Exitinexthe Main rede 19 Input Trim 19 IEBs Eregifency 19 IFB Mode Timecode Jam Mode e Timecode Delay Timecode Mute Time AURAIT X ZAK OU EP Ut IFB Transmit Power Level Record COPIA aliado du UR RUE EUG esten ies tet e t drag ii Em WIRING DIAGRAMS nosioci 24 ANTENNA CUTTING 29 OPERATING FREQUENCIES seesssscesseecossoessssecssssccsscecossecsossocssssccsseccessoesssseessssccssecccsscessssec
14. FB Frequency IFB TXCH 2 404 Transmit Frequency TX MODE Transmit Mode IFB RXCH 2 404 Receive Frequency SIGNAL 23 Signal Strength Receive Mode This menu adjusts the ZaxNet IFB frequency of the QRX NOTE Even number frequencies are recommend Zaxcom QRX 100 IFB Extended Menu IFB Mode IFB MODE TX This menu switches if the ZaxNet IFB will be transmitting TX or receiving RX IMPORTANT Once you have changed this parameter you need to cycle the unit s power to ensure the IFB board is properly initialized IMPORTANT When IFB Mode is set to transmit TX you MUST keep a 2 4 GHz antenna attached to the IFB antenna connector to prevent RF noise from interfering with UHF reception Remote Control REMOTE CONTROL GROUP ID 1 This allows you to set your QRX to a ZaxNet GROUP So for example a transmitter set to Group 1 will control all Group 1 receivers and a Group 2 transmitter will control all Group 2 receivers This allows you to control a group of receivers without affecting others This will also help if two or more people on set are sending ZaxNet commands each person will be independent and won t interfere with each other Most users will leave this set to 1 on all products Group codes can be set from 1 to 99 IFB Voting This menu is only available when the IFB MODE is set to is to RX Receive mode in the IFB Extended Menu IFB VOTING NORMAL OFF IFB VOTING 2 TXERS ON This
15. NOT have to match In addition it is NOT necessary to set the ReceiverMode page to SINGLE Goto the IFB SOFTWARE UPDATE and press the INC key 5 times f The screen will display Waiting for Program This indicates the receiver is ready to download the new version of software Be sure to do this to all of your units so they will be updated at the same time g Place the QRX within 10 and line of sight of the Programming Transmitter All of the units should remain TOTALLY motionless to insure they receive a strong and undisturbed signal 5 At the Programming Transmitter NOTE As of TRX 7 72 in the IFB100 it is no longer necessary to change the FB Signal Format to LOW Q as the load process has been slowed down to significantly increase the likelihood that the update will be completed in one cycle In either case an update cycle now takes about 19 minutes no matter which setting is used in the FB Signal Format page Turn ON the transmitter Go to the Factory Menu go to the LOCK page and quickly press the DEC key 6 times Set the FB Mode page to 3 TX Go to the Send ERX Program page Press the INC key The display will indicate that it found the program on the card and has started sending it NOTE This process will continue until manually stopped 6 Look at each QRX screen It should indicate that it is receiving the program 7 After 1 or 2 cycles all of the receivers should be re programmed If there
16. User s Manual AGLE ANT2 Y pa SELECT QRX100 4 CHANNEL ENG RECEIVER DU IGNEUS 4 Channel UHF Audio Receiver GIFB 2 4GHz ZaxNet Transmitter Firmware v2 13 OIFB v1 51 Release Date 22 August 2013 NOTE All specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice 230 West Parkway Unit 9 Pompton Plains NJ 07444 USA Tel 973 835 5000 ur You Aem CGGoaA WWW Zaxcom com Table of Contents MAIN MEN de susessss si steivasesedSsossedensssesasd ssnsessnsssbadsssuseSous siena senato 8 Navigating thie Main aaa 8 Exiting the Main m Frequency Select 8 Transmitter Gain Adjustment 8 III 9 9 Frequency SCCM 10 EXTENDED MENU ccccccssscsssssscssscsesscccscesssccssessscsseessscsseessscsseesecceseesscoeseesesceseesecseseeseceseesescessesscceseesesoesoes Navigating the Extended Menu Exiting the Menu RR S EAA I AES Output Select OUT lt n e IFB Enable DIGI Jamel OS TIme Code gt cec IMMER E Unit Code Analog Output Routing A Software bnr c Signal Format Power Save Mode Backlight Timer LED Dimmer
17. Zaxcom cannot or does not repair or replace any defective Product and your exclusive remedy fails of its essential purpose No Consequential or Other Damages Zaxcom has no liability for general consequential incidental or special damages These include loss of recorded data the cost of recovery of lost data lost profits and the cost of the installation or removal of any Product the installation of replacement Product and any inspection testing or redesign caused by any defect or by the repair or replacement of Product arising from a defect in any Product In the United States some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the limitations above may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Your Use of the Product Zaxcom will have no liability for any Product returned if Zaxcom determines that The Product was stolen e The asserted defect I 15 not present 2 Cannot reasonably be fixed because of damage occurring when the Product is in the possession of someone other than Zaxcom or Is attributable to misuse improper installation alteration including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external covers unless authorized to do so by Zaxcom or an authorized Service Center accident or mishandling while in the possession of someone other than Zaxcom e The Product was not sold to you
18. alance connection Remote Power Mode This menu is only available when IFB Mode is set to TX in the IFB Extended Menu REMOTE POWERMODE 0 POWER ON This menu adjusts the power setting of the TRX transmitters The TRX has three power settings e Normal Setting Full transmitting power e Remote Standby Remote standby is when the TRX from the off position is turned on and it powers up in a non transmitting super low power mode The TRX in this state will use approximately 2596 of the power of full operations This may be helpful if you have to mic someone who will not be on set for a while and you want to conserve battery life To use this setting you would have to set the TRX BOOT UP MODE to REMOTE STANDBY When in remote standby the TRX when powered up will remain in this sleep mode till it receives a command from the QRX to wake it Once the TRX is awoken from this power mode the only way the TRX will go into this mode is with a power cycle LOW 2 This setting is used to put the TRX transmitter into LOW 2 mode Low 2 disables the RF power amplifier RF board and mic pre amp The TRX will run on approximately 5096 of the power of normal operations which will extend the battery life of the transmitter The TRX can be put into or taken out of this mode from the QRX and can occur as often as you like NOTE The QRX will always default to and power up in 0 POWER ON mode Zaxcom QRX 100 IFB Menu Settings 0 POWER ON
19. arch for software that will be transmitted from a TRX transmitter After the QRX receives the program it will automatically go in to update mode Zaxcom QRX 100 Extended Menu Signal Format RX A FMT NORMAL Single Receiver Mode RX A gt FMT NORMAL RXB FMT NORMAL Dual Receiver Mode This menu allows the QRX 100 to receive a Wideband Normal or Narrowband signal e NORMAL In the US the allowable band is 200 KHz When using this setting the UHF Signal Format setting on the transmitter should be set to US MONO US MONO R or STEREO e NARROW European operations limits the band to 125 KHz When using this setting the UHF Signal Format setting on the transmitter should be set to EUROPEAN IMPORTANT Any change to this page requires a reboot before the new setting takes effect Power Save Mode POWER SAVER OFF This menu turns on off the power save Function If set to ON when the QRX detects that there is no signal being received from the transmitters it will reduce power consumption by 100mA at 12 VDC 1 2W When a valid signal is received the QRX will automatically go back to full power When the QRX is in power save mode it will take several seconds from when the QRX stops receiving a signal for it to go into power save mode At that point the Receiver Status LED will blink Backlight Timer BACKLIGHT TIMER ALWAYS ON This menu sets how long LCD backlight stays illuminated after the last key pre
20. gh percentage of battery capacity The battery symbol will start to blink just before transmitter shutdown Transmitter s Record status e S STOP Stopped or does not have a card installed R REC Recording P PLAY Playing back NO SIGNAL Occurs if the associated transmitter is turned OFF Zaxcom QRX 100 Knowing your Receiver Antenna is being used Indicates the signal is being received by ANTENNA 1 left antenna connector gt Indicates the signal is being received by ANTENNA 2 right antenna connector RF signal strength A staircase pattern with the lowest step low signal strength on the left and building up as it progresses to the right higher signal strength Zaxcom QRX 100 Main Menu Main Menu Navigating the Main Menu e To enter the Main Menu press the Menu button e To advance to the next menu press the MENU Button again Exiting the Main Menu e To exit the menu at any time press and hold the MENU button for 1 5 seconds Or e Cycle through the Menu items Frequency Select 567 4 Single Receiver Mode A gt 5674 A CHB 570 0 lt Dual Receiver Mode This menu changes the receive frequency for each receiver e Press the INC key and DEC key to adjust the frequency e In dual receive mode pressing the A B key will alternate which frequency you will be adjusting The gt will indicate the frequency being adjusted Transmitter Gain Adjustment TXGAIN P 29 Single Receiver
21. hat will be adjusted To advance to the next field press the A B key on the front panel e H Hours use the INC or DEC key to adjust the hours e M Minute use the INC or DEC key to adjust the minutes e JAM Use the INC key to JAM QRX s TC Generator with the entered time The seconds and frames fields are entered as zero 0 Timecode Frame Rate TIMECODE 23 98 GEN 01 02 34 02 This menu sets the frame rate of the timecode reader generator The QRX supports all standard timecode frame rates e 23 98 24 25 29 97DF 29 97DF 30 DF 30 NDF Zaxcom QRX 100 IFB Extended Menu IFB Extended Menu Navigating the IFB Extended Option Menu e From the IFB Option Home Screen press and hold the DEC key to display the IFB Extended Menu e Press the MENU key to get into the IFB Extended Menu e To advance to the next menu press the MENU key again e Press and hold the MENU key at any point takes you to the top of the IFB Extended Menu Exiting the Main Menu e To exit the IFB Option Menu at any time press the POWER key briefly Input Trim INPUT TRIM OdB This menu adjusts the audio input level from the 3 5mm connector only in transmit mode e Range is from 12dB to 20dB in 1 dB increments Output Trim OUTPUT TRIM OdB This menu adjusts the audio out level of the 3 5 mm connector When the OIFB is in receive mode you can output the IFB audio via the connector e Range is from 6dB to 20dB in 1 dB increments I
22. is 0 through 7 with 7 being the highest Record Commands ALWAYS SEND REC COMMANDS OFF This menu controls weather the QIFB sends record commands to the transmitter Meaning that you will be able to start stop the TRX recording feature via the IFB menu or via the ZaxNet commands 22 Zaxcom QRX 100 IFB Extended Menu Encryption ID1 000 100 000 This menu sets the encryption for the IFB transmission If you set an encryption code the transmitted audio will be encrypted and can only be listened to if the receiver has the matching encryption code entered When an ERX receives an audio signal and the codes do not match all that will be heard is white noise These two sets of numbers are formed into a single six digit encryption code which provides a total of 16 777 216 possible combinations To adjust the encryption code 1 Momentarily press the A B key to advance to the next character 2 To change the designated character press the INC or DEC key 3 To exit this page press and hold the MENU key NOTE Both of these codes should always be set to 000 for normal un encrypted operation 23 Zaxcom QRX 100 Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagrams Audio Output Connectors There are two TA 5M connectors on the back panel How they are used varies based on the output configuration in the menu Single Analog Channel out of one TAS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 2 PIN 2 PIN 3 M PIN 3 PIN 4 No Connecti
23. ith Record Run timecode the TRX transmitter can start and stop when it detects the Record Run timecode starting and stopping The TRX is told by the IFB if the timecode is running or not so if you are using the auto load feature on the TRX transmitter this should be set to auto load as well Timecode Delay TC DELAY 0 NORMAL This menu allows you to adjust the delay of the timecode out of the timecode connector The QRX will allow you to either delay or advance the TC up to 50 frames in 0 5 frame increments 21 Zaxcom QRX 100 IFB Extended Menu Timecode Mute Time TCJAM MUTE TIME OMS DEFAULT This menu adjusts the length of time the timecode is muted whenever a timecode jump is detected This menu was added to help the RED camera jam its timecode properly Audio Delay AUDIO DELAY OFF This menu sets the delay of the IFB audio that is broadcasted via ZaxNet Adjustable range is from 5 to 400 MS in 5 MS increments ZaxNet Output ZAXNET OUTPUT OFF This menu switches ON OFF if the QRX will embed and output ZaxNet commands in the user bits of timecode output This should be set to OFF most of the time since most TC devices cannot decipher ZaxNet commands via timecode IFB Transmit Power Level This menu is only available when the IFB MODE is set to is to TX Transmit mode in the IFB Extended Menu IFB TX POWER 7 This menu sets the transmit power of the ZaxNet transmitter Power range
24. llowing information e ZaxNet IFB Frequency e f the IFB is set to transmit or receive e IFB Audio Level Meter e Transport commands being sent to the TRX transmitter Pressing the INC or DEC key will scroll through the commands e REC TRX is being told to record e STOP TRX is being told to stop e PLAY TRX is being told to play e ZaxNet commands are being sent Normal NOTE Any changes to the transmitter transport status will affect ALL the transmitters with the same group number Zaxcom QRX 100 IFB Menu IFB Input Mix IFB INPUT MIX QRX ONLY This menu configures what audio will be broadcast via ZaxNet You can choose to send QRX receive audio audio that is inputted via the IFB audio in connector or any combination on the two RIGHT QRX Sums the right IFB audio input with the QRX mix e LEFT QRX Sums the left IFB audio input with the QRX mix e L R Sums both IFB audio inputs and the mix e L R Sums the difference of the left and right IFB audio inputs plus the mix e Only mix only The selection made in the Output Mix the Extended menu e Right or The right input of the IFB audio connector e Left or L The left input of the IFB audio connector e L R Sums the left and right IFB audio inputs e L R Sumsthe difference of the left and right IFB audio inputs This effectively makes the IFB audio input a b
25. o suggest the next best frequency suggestion e Press the DEC key to rescan the block NOTE If more than one TRX is being used after the first scan turn on the first TRX and set it to the chosen frequency This way when another scan is preformed for the second transmitter the QRX will not select the same or adjacent frequency as the previous TRX 10 Zaxcom QRX 100 Extended Menu Extended Menu Navigating the Extended Menu e Press and hold the DEC key while in the home screen to enter the extended menu To advance to the next menu press the MENU key e Press and hold the MENU key at any point to return to the top of the Extended Menu Exiting the Main Menu e To exit the Extended Menu at any time press the POWER key briefly Receiver Mode RX MODE SINGLE This menu allows you to choose between receiving one or two TRX transmitters e SINGLE This configures the unit to operate as a single receiver In single mode the QRX can receive one audio channel from a mono transmitter or two audio channels from a stereo transmitter e DUAL This configures the unit to operate as two independent receivers In dual mode the QRX can receive two audio channels from two Zaxcom mono transmitters three audio channels from one stereo and one mono transmitter or four audio channels from two stereo transmitters NOTE Single mode true diversity enables both receivers to work together This results in a 4 dB increase in sen
26. on PIN 5 No Connection Two Analog Channels out of one TAS PIN 1 L PIN 1 on both XLRs PIN 2 gt PIN2 Left PIN 3 gt PIN3 Left PIN 4 gt PIN2 Right PIN 5 gt PIN3 Right Ground Ah 8 q 5F XLR 3M 24 Zaxcom QRX 100 Wiring Diagrams AES Digital out of TAS The TA 5M connectors can be used to output AES digital audio Each TAS will output a stereo pair on connectors 1 2 and 3 with pin 1 being ground If you are receiving audio from a mono transmitter QRX will output the same audio on both pairs on the TAS If you are receiving audio from a stereo transmitter the can output both signals on a single TAS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 2 PIN 2 PIN 3 PIN 3 PIN 4 No Connection PINS No Connection IMPORTANT While sending digital output it 15 NECESSARY that the unit on the other end recorder mixer etc have digital inputs with sample rate convertors as there is NO way to synchronize the output data with the recorder s digital input 25 Zaxcom QRX 100 Wiring Diagrams Timecode Connector 3 5mm Timecode in to QRX TIP NO CONNECTION RING SIGNAL SLEEVE GROUND Timecode out of QRX TIP SIGNAL RING NO CONNECTION SLEEVE GROUND 1 8 3 5mm TRS Time Code Input Output T Tip TC Out TL Ring TC In S Sleeve Ground NOTE Do not connect the tip and the ring
27. on the same connector as it will short out the connector and will not work Zaxcom QRX 100 Wiring Diagrams IFB Audio Connector 3 5mm IFB Audio TIP LEFT RING RIGHT SLEEVE GROUND 1 8 3 5mm TRS IFB Audio Input Output T Tip Left R o Ring Right S Sleeve Ground 27 Zaxcom QRX 100 Wiring Diagrams Serial Loop Connector USB RS 485 These connectors allow a serial connection between several QRXs It allows QRXs that do not have the IFB option to connect to a single QRX that does have the IFB option Serial cable connections QRX with IFB Option ANALOG 2 4 Ais3 4 QRXs without IFB Option ANALOG 2 4 AIS 3 4 3 ANALOG 2 4 SERIAL 53 4 wor Serial cable wiring In Out RS422 RXP RS422 RXP RS422 TXP RS422 TXP RS422 TXM RS422 TXM RS422 RXM 28 Antenna Cutting Chart Block 33 3 41 SMA SS MA Block 32 3 56 Block 31 3 66 ANTENNA Block 30 3 79 Block 29 3 91 CUTTING CHART Block 28 4 02 Block 27 4 19 Block 26 4 36 Block 25 4 52 Block 24 4 69 UK Block 24 4 75 Block 23 4 90 Block 22 5 14 Block 21 5 33 Block 20 5 58 Zaxm 230 West Parkway Unit 9 Pompton Plains NJ 07444 USA Tel 973 835 5000 www zaxcom com 5 5 Operating Frequencies ZaxNet Remote Control and Timecode 2 403 to 2 475 GHz UHF Audio 20 518 0 to 542 0 22 to 25 21 536 0 to 572 0 25 to
28. onse RF Modulation RF Frequency Range RF Frequency Step RF Bandwidth Channel Separation Antenna Connector IFB Audio ADC Bit depth ADC Rate Dynamic range Distortion Frequency Response System Group Delay IFB Audio Input Output Connector Type Level Impedance 50 mW 180 KV2E CFR Title 47 Part 18 96 dBm 20 Hz to 12 kHz Digital Spread Spectrum 2 403 to 2 475 GHz 0 001 GHz 1 MHz MHz 2MHz 50 ohm SMA female 24 bit 48 kHz 103 dB 0 0126 20 Hz to 12 kHz 10 ms 1 8 Stereo 3 5 mm Unbalanced 10 to 8 dBu 10 k ohms 37 Zaxcom QRX 100 Specifications Timecode Input Output common connector Input Level Range to 5V Output Level Range 2 to 3V P P Common Connector 1 8 Stereo 3 5 mm Stereo Type Unbalanced Impedance 10 k ohms Timecode Reader Generator Clock Accuracy 1 54 PPM I frame out in 6 hours Timecode Type SMPTE Timecode Frame rates 23 98 24 25 29 97NDF 29 97DF 30NDF 30DF Serial Control Protocol RS 422 RS 485 Connector x 2 USB Physical Weight 6 0 oz 170 grams Dimensions H x W x D 1 25 x 3 25 x 5 25 32mm x 83mm x 133mm External Power 9 to 18 VDC 270 mA 12 VDC no side LEDs 390 mA w LEDs illuminated Internal Power N A Display Graphic LCD panel 38 Zaxcom QRX 100 Product Support Product Support Register your product with Zaxcom http llwww zaxcom comlproduct registration Download the latest Firmware from http www zaxcom com
29. sitivity over Dual mode which is about a 30 increase in range In addition this mod is able to correct for reception errors Dual mode uses antenna switching diversity If you are using a single transmitter it is recommend that you set the QRX to single mode AES Output Select AES 1 2 ON AES 3 4 OFF This menu selects which connectors will output an AES signal e 12 Indicates TAS 1 e 34 Indicates TAS 2 Zaxcom QRX 100 Extended Menu Output Select This menu is only available when RX Mode is set to Dual in the Extended Menu AES OUTPUTS NORMAL This menu selects which outputs will output an AES signal e NORMAL This will output two mono transmitters as labeled on each TAS connector e SWAP This will output two mono transmitters on the first TA5 connector IFB Output Mix IFB OUTPUT MIX CH 1234 This menu selects which internal QRX audio channels will be broadcast via ZaxNet by the IFB audio transmitter if the OIFB option board is installed You can select any combination of the 4 receive channels Note this setting is only for broadcasting the audio received from the UHF signal IFB Enable IFB ENABLE MES This menu switches the QRX IFB board ON OFF if the QIFB board is installed TX Remote Control TX REMOTE CTRL ON This menu turns ON OFF remote control of the TRX transmitters If this is set to ON you will have remote control of the TRX transmitters via ZaxNet Yo
30. ss e OFF e ALWAYS ON 1 to 29 SECONDS in 1 second increments Zaxcom QRX 100 Extended Menu LED Dimmer LED DIMMER OFF This menu sets the intensity of the side mount LED s e OFF e Numeric Value dimming values e Bright Blue LED Meter Mode LED METER MODE OFF This menu sets the action of the bottom LED in each group total of 4 groups The side mount LEDs were designed to give you a visual confirmation that audio is being received at the QRX This menu gives you the option to display that a valid RF signal is getting to the QRX even if no audio is being sent e OFF The bottom LED will only display audio modulation and the blue LED is disabled e BLUE FULL TIME Turns the bottom LED blue for each channel that is receiving a valid RF signal When the audio has gotten to the point of displaying a level for that channel the bottom LED will continue to show blue but with a tint of the appropriate modulation color of that channel s LEDs e BLUE PART TIME Turns the bottom LED blue for each channel that is receiving a valid RF signal Once the audio level has gotten to the point of displaying a level for that channel the blue color is replaced with the appropriate modulation color of that channels LEDs Encryption Code ID1 000 IDO 000 This menu sets the encryption code It should match the encryption code of the associated transmitters If you set an encryption code the transmitted audio will
31. ss which only takes a few seconds you MUST NOT turn OFF the QRX If the program is never fully received it is safe to cycle the power 32 Zaxcom QRX 100 Firmware Update Upgrading the QRX IFB Firmware using a IFB100 NOTE The IFB 100 needs to be running software version TRX 7 02 or greater to be the Programming Transmitter 1 Format a media card in the Programming Transmitter 2 With a computer take the formatted card and perform the following a Delete the DELETE ME file on the card b Download the new Q OPT software and load it into the card NOTE If you are in the process of doing multiple updates do NOT load any other software any other software onto the card 3 Insert the card into the Programming Transmitter 4 Ateach a Turnit ON and go to the IFB EXTENDED MENU b Set the IFB MODE to RX receive c Set the JFB FREQUENCY to the same frequency as the Programming Transmitter d Set the GROUP CODE to the same number as the Programming Transmitter IMPORTANT Both the Group Code and the Frequency HAVE to match between the QRX and the IFB100 The Encryption Codes do NOT have to match In addition it is NOT necessary to set the ReceiverMode page to SINGLE e Go to the IFB SOFTWARE UPDATE and press the INC key 5 times f The screen will display Waiting for Program This indicates the receiver is ready to download the new version of software Be sure to do this to all of your uni
32. sssssccssecocsseessssees 30 REMOTE CONTROL AND TIMECODE ee N RR RR 30 cenre 30 FIRMWARE 6 seve aves eue Ye E ob e eae e ave 3l UPDATING THE FROM A 2 CHANNEL TO A 4 CHANNEL RECEIVER cccccsssssesssescscscscscscssssssssssssssssssssssssssesesesesescssssessssssssssssesssssesasseees 3l UPGRADING THE USING A TRX9XX suine rien rien 32 UPGRADING THE IFB FIRMWARE USING A 100 33 UPGRADING THE IFB FIRMWARE USING A 9 35 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONN 5 2 i ees ro e eo eo eoe nose eR ore Ve Hoi entres esas eae op edenda 37 PRODUCT SUPPOR up E 39 2 39 ZAXCOM WARRANTY POLICY AND LIMITATIONS ccccccsssscccsssssccssssccccecssccccsscsccecsscsccescsccesescsccecsscees 40 Zaxcom QRX 100 Knowing your Receiver Knowing Your QRX100 Receiver Front QRX100 4 CHANNEL ENG RECEIVER UHF Antenna Connectors SMA connectors INC Key Increases the parameters of a menu item LCD Display Receiver Status Indicators e Solid Red That particular receiver is not receiving a valid signal e Red flashes The QRX is in power save mode e Solid Green That receiver is receiving a valid signal meaning the transmitter is powered up and operating on the same frequency as the QRX and has a matching encryption code Men
33. ter a Press the MENU key to stop the download process b Cycle its power 10 At each QRX unit a Cycle the power b Verify the new firmware version number is displayed As necessary set the Receiver Mode page to DUAL WARNING After each QRX has received its entire program it will erase and burn its firmware into the ROM During this process which only takes a few seconds you MUST NOT turn OFF the unit If the program is never fully received it is safe to cycle the power In this case turn OFF the Programming Transmitter before power cycling the QRX 34 Zaxcom QRX 100 Firmware Update Upgrading the QRX IFB Firmware using a TRX9xx 1 Format a media card in the Programming Transmitter 2 With a computer take the formatted card and perform the following a Delete the DELETE ME file on the card b Download the new Q OPT software and load it into the card NOTE If you are in the process of doing multiple updates do NOT load ERX software any other software onto the card 3 Insert the card into the Programming Transmitter 4 Ateach a Turnit ON and go to the IFB EXTENDED MENU b Set the IFB MODE to RX receive Set the IFB FREQUENCY to the same frequency as the Programming Transmitter d Set the GROUP CODE to the same number as the Programming Transmitter IMPORTANT Both the Group Code and the Frequency HAVE to match between the QRX and the IFB100 The Encryption Codes do
34. thorized reseller Distributers may sell Product to resellers who then sell Product to end users Please see below for warranty information or obtaining service No warranty service is provided unless the Product is returned to Zaxcom Inc or a Zaxcom dealer in the region where the Product was first shipped by Zaxcom Warranty Policy The Product carries a Standard Warranty Period of one 1 year NOTE The warranty period commences from the date of delivery from the Zaxcom dealer or reseller to the end user There are no warranties which extend beyond the face of the Zaxcom limited warranty Zaxcom disclaims all other warranties express or implied regarding the Product including any implied warranties of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose or non infringement In the United States some laws do not allow the exclusion of the implied warranties Troubleshooting amp Repair Services No Product should be returned to Zaxcom without first going through some basic troubleshooting steps with the dealer you purchased your gear from To return a product for repair service go to the Zaxcom Repair Services page http www zaxcom comlrepairs and fill in your information there is no need to call the factory for an RMA Then send your item s securely packed in the original packaging or a suitable substitute to the address that was returned on the Repair Services page Insure the package as we cannot be held responsible for what the shipper
35. tion board and will send remote control commands over the serial link to the master QRX Zaxcom QRX 100 Knowing your Receiver Side 2 1 ZaxNet Antenna connector SMA connector only with QIFB option 2 LED The LED s give you visual indication if RF and or audio is being received by the QRX The LED settings are adjusted in the Extended Menu There are three LEDs per group There is one group for each channel The group to the far left represents channel one the group to the right of that is channel 2 the next group is channel 3 and the group on the far right is channel 4 Zaxcom QRX 100 Knowing your Receiver Home Screen Single Mode Transmitters Antenna Battery Level Being Used Wis Receiver A NS RF Strength Audio Level 567 4 STOP amili Frequency Transmitters Record Status Dual Mode Transmitters Antenna Battery Level Being Used lll S Audio Level Receiver RF Strength B inr S Transmitters Record Status Receiver Indicates the receiver A Left receiver B Right receiver Audio level The audio level indicator one for each channel extends from the left to the right of this area the right ending point being OdBFS The vertical bar to the right is the 20dBFS mark A single meter indicates a mono signal is being received Two meters indicate that a stereo signal is being received Transmitter s battery level The diagram of the battery displays a rou
36. ts so they will be updated at the same time g Place the QRX within 10 and line of sight of the Programming Transmitter All of the units should remain TOTALLY motionless to insure they receive a strong and undisturbed signal 5 Atthe Programming Transmitter NOTE As of TRX 7 72 in the IFB100 it is no longer necessary to change the Signal Format page to LOW Q as the load process has been slowed down to significantly increase the likelihood that the update will be completed in one cycle In either case an update cycle now takes about 19 minutes no matter which setting is used in the JFB Signal Format page a b C d e With it turned OFF press and hold the MENU key while starting it It will boot up into the Extended Menu Go to the Send ERX Program page Press the INC key It will indicate that it found the program on the card and has started sending it NOTE The IFB 100 will continually resend the program until manually stopped 6 Look at each QRX screen It should indicate that it is receiving the program 7 After 1 or 2 cycles all of the receivers should be re programmed If there is a reception error the affected receiver automatically restarts the process with the start of the next download cycle 8 Forthose receivers that have completed reprogramming the screen will display SUCCESS 33 Zaxcom QRX 100 Firmware Update 9 Once ALL units have displayed SUCCESS at the Programming Transmit
37. u Key press to advance to the next menu item Dec Key decreases the parameters of a menu item A B Key Press to alternate between receivers in dual mode Power Key Press and hold for 2 seconds to power up the QRX Press and hold for 5 seconds to power down the QRX 9 ZaxNet Antenna Connector SMA connector only with QIFB option PUNE go No uw Zaxcom QRX 100 Rear Knowing your Receiver TIMECODE IN OUT ANALOG 1 3 AES 1 2 DC Power Input The uses a Switchcraft 761K connector IFB Audio In available with the QIFB option 3 5mm TRS only with QIFB option e This connector will accept external audio for IFB transmission when the QIFB is in transmit mode It will output ZaxNet audio when the QIFB is in receive mode Timecode In Out available with the QIFB option 3 5mm TRS only with QIFB option This connector will input or output timecode depending on how the connector is wired Audio out connectors TA5M These connectors will output the audio from the QRX The same connectors can be used to output either analog audio or AES audio The audio assignments for the TA5 connectors are set in the Extended Menu Serial Loop The USB style connectors on the back of the QRX allow multiple QRXs to share a single common QIFB option board For example one master QRX with a QIFB option board can be connected to 3 QRXs with no option boards The QRXs without option boards will behave as if they have an IFB op
38. u will be able to control gain frequency transport control and power Jam TRX Timecode USE TIME CODE FROM TRX900 ON This menu selects the source of external timecode the QRX will use e OFF The QRX will use timecode received via ZaxNet e ON The QRX will use the timecode received from an associated TRX transmitter via the UHF signal NOTE If ON is selected the QRX will use the timecode from the TRX transmitter and not the 2 4GHz ZaxNet signal Zaxcom QRX 100 Extended Menu Unit Code RXA UNIT NONE Single Receiver Mode RXA UNIT NONE RXB UNIT NONE Dual Receiver Use this menu to tell the QRX what each TRX s unit code is set to Think of a unit code as a network address which allows many QRX s and TRX s to operate on the same ZaxNet network without interfering with each other Each TRX must have a unique unit code Analog Output Routing This menu is only available when RX Mode is set to Single in the Extended Menu i The LEFT output will be on TAS OUTPUT ROUTING connector 1 and RIGHT output C1 L C2 R will be on TAS connector 2 OUTPUT ROUTING Both the LEFT and RIGHT outputs will be on TA5 connector 1 and C1 LI L H connector 2 will not be used This menu sets the analog output assignments in single mode Software Update PRESS TO UPDATE SOFTWARE When in this menu pressing the INC key will start the update process After the INC key is pressed the QRX will wait and se

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