QRX235 - Zaxcom
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3. 22 Zaxcom ORX235 Extended Menu 23 Zaxcom ORX235 Extended Menu Updating the IFB Software This menu is only available when the IFB MODE is set to is to RX Receive mode PRESS UP 5X TO UPDATE IFB SOFT This allows you to update the QIFB software Please refer to the software update section of this manual Page 33 Time Code Output Level Set TC OUTPUT LEVEL 1 0V DEFAULT This menu allows you to adjust the voltage level of the time code out of the 3 5mm time code connector This is useful for some cameras or time code devices that may need a different level time code signal Time Code Frame Rate Set TC FRAME RATE 23 98 This menu sets the time code frame rate of the internal time code generator The supports all standard time code frame rates 23 98 24 25 29 97DF 29 97DF 30 DF 30 NDF Time Code Jam Mode Set AUTO LOAD This menu sets how the QRX jams time code and how it uses that time code e MANUAL OFF This setting allows you to enter your own time code AUTO JAM Continuously jams time code via ZaxNet or from the UHF signal from a TRX transmitter provided you have set Uses TC from TRX900 to ON AUTO LOAD This is used when working with record run time code The TRX transmitter can start and stop when it detects the record run time code starting and stopping The TRX transmitter receives the record commands from the IFB so if yo
4. PIN 3 PIN 3 PIN4 NoConnection PIN 5 Two Analog Channels out of one TA5 TAS Out XLR into Camera or PING X T PIN2 Right Ground Ground 5 LJ XLR 3M 27 Zaxcom ORX235 Wiring Diagrams AES Digital out of TA5 The TA 5 connectors can be used to output AES digital audio Each TA5 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 the QRX will output the same audio on both pairs on the TA5 If you are receiving audio from a stereo transmitter the QRX can output both signals on a single 5 5 out on XLR into Camera or PIN 5 IMPORTANT While sending digital output it IS 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 28 Zaxcom ORX235 Wiring Diagrams Time Code Connector 3 5mm Time Code in to QRX TIP NO CONNECTION RING SIGNAL SLEEVE GROUND Time Code out of IFB Audio Connector 3 5mm Same wiring is used for both input and output 3 5 mm Connector TIP LEFT RING RIGHT SLEEVE GROUND 29 Zaxcom ORX235 Wiring Diagrams Serial Loop Connector USB RS 485 These connectors allow a serial connection between several QRXs This allows QRXs that do not have the IFB option to connect to a single QRX that does h
5. e In dual mode pressing the A B key will allow you to toggle between the two transmitters Zaxcom ORX235 Main Menu Unit Code Set This menu is only available when Transmitter Remote Control is set to ON in the Extended Menu RXA UNIT NONE RXA gt UNIT NONE RXB UNIT NONE Single Receiver Mode Dual Receiver Mode The unit code menu tells the QRX which TRX transmitter to control Think of a unit code as a network address which allows many 5 and TRX s to operate the same ZaxNet network without interfering with each other Each transmitter will be set with a unit number of your choice That unit number will then be set in the unit code menu on the receiving ORX This allows the individual transmitter that the is receiving to be independently controlled Receive Signal Select RXA FMT MONO XR RXA gt FMT MONO XR RXB FMT STEREO Single Receiver Mode Dual Receiver Mode This menu is where the QRX s modulation mode is selected This mode setting needs to match the modulation mode that is set in the corresponding transmitter is set to if the two setting do not match the QRX will not be able to receive and decode the signal from the TRX transmitter In dual receive mode pressing the A B key will toggle between the A and B format The gt will indicate the receiver is being adjusted e XR Mono Select when extended range modulation XR on the TRX transmitter is being used XR modulation is the recom
6. 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 33 Zaxcom ORX235 Firmware Update Updating the software using a TRX transmitter 1 Format a micro SD card in a TRX transmitter 2 With a computer take the formatted card and perform the following e Delete the DELETE ME file from the card e Download the new software and load it into the QRX XXX BIN 3 Insert the card and a fresh set of batteries into the TRX transmitter Turn ON the transmitter and all QRXs 5 At each unit e Verify the ReceiverMode is set to SINGLE e Verify encryption is off ID1 and IDO are both set to 000 e Set the UHF Frequency to the same frequency as the programming transmitter e f the 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 zeroes in the Encryption Code and the UHF Signal Format in both the TRX and QRX are set the same From the EXTENDED MENU go to the Software Update page and press the INC key The screen 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 the same time Place each QRX within 10 and line of sight of the Programming T
7. OTE 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 com repairs 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 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 provi
8. POWER 7 This menu sets the transmit power of the ZaxNet transmitter Power range is O through 7 with 7 being the highest 25 Zaxcom ORX235 Extended Menu Send Record Commands ALWAYS SEND REC COMMANDS OFF This menu controls weather the QIFB sends record commands to the transmitter If this is set to ON you will be able to start stop the TRX recording feature via the QIFB IFB Encryption Set ID1 000 IDO 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 IFB receiver has the matching encryption code 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 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 26 Zaxcom ORX235 Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagrams Audio Output Connectors TA5M There are two TA 5M connectors on the back panel How they are used varies based on the output configuration in the extended menu Single Analog Channel out of one TA5 QRX Mixer
9. T MIX CH 1234 This menu selects which internal QRX audio channels received from the UHF signal will be broadcast via ZaxNet by the IFB audio transmitter You can select any combination of the 4 receive channels What is selected here will be broadcast when you select in the IFB Input mix menu in the IFB option menu Note This setting is only for broadcasting the audio received from the UHF signal not the audio inputted via the IFB in QIFB Enable IFB ENABLE YES This menu switches the QRX IFB board ON OFF if the QIFB board is installed Transmitter Remote Control TX REMOTE CTRL OFF Transmitter remote control turns on the ability to remote control the corresponding TRX transmitter When set to ON you will have the ability to remotely change the gain output power level frequency and transport commands of the TRX s recorder of the TRX transmitters with ZaxNet Time Code Jam Source USE TIME CODE FROM TRX900 This menu selects the source of external time code the QRX will use OFF The QRX will use and output time code received via ZaxNet ON The QRX will use and output the time code received from the TRX transmitter The time code is embedded the UHF signal This will be helpful if you were sending audio and time code to a camera from the Zaxcom TRC900CL camera link NOTE If ON is selected the QRX will use the time code from the TRX transmitter and not the 2 4GHz ZaxNet sign
10. 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 rough percentage of battery capacity The battery symbol will start to blink just before transmitter shutdown Transmitter s Record status eS STOP Stopped or does not have a card installed R REC Recording e P PLAY Playing back e NO SIGNAL Occurs if the associated transmitter is turned OFF 7 Zaxcom ORX235 Knowing your Receiver Antenna is being used lt 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 ORX235 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 exitthe menu at any time press and hold the MENU button for 1 5 seco
11. User Manual Published May 2014 Software Version 3 27 QIFB Version 1 55 ZIAXCDIVI ZAXCOM CUM QRX235 Your Sound Amplified 1 KNOWING YOUR CRX235 RECEIVER nenne es 4 HOME SCREEN EXPEAINED ioo Veo nina senses ena 7 MAIN MENU saaran 9 NAVIGATING THE MAIN MENU Ue e bew vet tala Oe sa etas Feb wn v oret bon ve been aces bau Ere aad 9 EXITING THE MAIN MENU iidem ee dodici sts Dau soie vette ne babe dd iso 9 FREQUENCY SELEC A a NEM ME 9 TRANSMITTER GAIN ADI ST Uu HEN ne i Prae uin at tle Sane ee SUE S ende 9 UNT COBESET RN T E tdMe 10 RECEIVE SIGNAL SELECT rn et de a nonas Nele 10 TESPLONE OUTPUT A ee ee ee ee M 11 FREQUENCY SCAN ss ee nn erlassen nasse 11 Howdoscan Tor wu clear JrEQUEeN Vasen 11 Selecting the FIC OU CIC cates societies a A E 12 2 naves sec U 13 NAVIGATING THE EXTENDED MEN U sc e Eas eoe ERE ve Ye E YE in aree once oer eut eeu ea teda Ea 13 EXITING MAIN MEN U a ee ETET 13 SINGLE ZDWALIVMIODE SELEC TE a a ee se ee ea ae ee ke 13 AES OUTPUT SELECT Gen ass elon att ses 13 AES OUTPUT SELECT ee EE MM 13 IFB OUTPUT MIR Seen sa See ae 14 QIEB ENABEE see
12. Version Frequency IFB Status TRX Transport Control 2 404 TX STOP This menu displays the following information e ZaxNet IFB Frequency e f the IFB is set to transmit or receive e The transport commands being sent to the TRX transmitter e FB Audio Level Meter 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 NoZaxNet commands are being sent Normal IFB Menu NOTE Any changes to the transmitter transport status will affect ALL the transmitters with the NOTE When the IFB is set to Receive RX mode the INC and DEC keys will not function and same group number transport commands will be sent to the TRX no 18 Zaxcom 235 IFB Menu IFB Input Mix Assign IFB INPUT MIX QRX ONLY This menu sets what audio will be broadcast via ZaxNet back to you for confidence monitoring and to ERX receivers You can choose to broadcast the UHF audio that the QRX receives audio that is inputted via the IFB audio in connector or any combination on the two The QRX MIX audio is set in the IFB Output Mix menu located in the Extended Menu RIGHT QRX Sums the right IFB audio input with the QRX mix LEFT QRX Sums the left IFB audio input with the QRX mix L R Sums both IFB audio inputs and the mix L Sums the difference of t
13. X transmitter into Low 2 mode Low 2 disables the RF power amplifier RF board and mic pre amp The TRX will run on approximately 50 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 when LOW 2 is selected in this menu The QIFB can put the transmitter into and out of Low 2 mode as often as you like NOTE The will always default to 0 POWER ON upon power up 19 Zaxcom 235 IFB Menu Settings e 0 POWER ON Normal operation the TRX will be fully powered ON e 1 POWER ON Normal operation same as O 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 O filler to prevent accidental power setting adjustment 4 POWER ON Normal operation same as O filler to prevent accidental power setting adjustment 5 POWER WAKE You would select this to wake a TRX transmitter to full power when the Boot Up Mode is set to Remote Standby 6 POWER LOW2 This setting can put the TRX 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 it will be muted Once you have reduced the TRX power to Low 2 you can power
14. al 14 Zaxcom 235 Extended Menu Analog Output Routing This menu is only available when the QRX is set to single receive mode OUTPUT ROUTING The LEFT output will be on TA5 connector 1 and the RIGHT output C1 L G2 R will be on TA5 connector 2 OUTPUT ROUTING Both the LEFT and RIGHT outputs will be on TA5 C1 R connector 1 and connector 2 This menu sets the analog output assignments when you are using the ORX in single mode ORX Software Update PRESS 4 UPDATE SOFTWARE This menu is where you update the software from When in this menu pressing the INC key will start the update process After the INC key 15 pressed the will wait and search for software that will be transmitted from a TRX transmitter After the receives the program from a TRX transmitter the will automatically begin updating the software If the is set to dual receive mode the will display CHANGE MODE TO UPDATE SOFTWARE If you see this you will need to set the to single mode before you can update the software 15 Zaxcom 235 Extended Menu Receive Signal Select RXA FMT MONO XR RXA gt FMT MONO XR RXB FMT STEREO Single Receiver Mode Dual Receiver Mode This menu is where the ORX s modulation mode is selected This mode setting needs to match the modulation mode that is set in the corresponding transmitter is set to if the two setting do not matc
15. ave the IFB option 48 448 RED RS422 RXP RS422 RXP RED WHITE WHITE GREEN GREEN BLACK BLACK TX side of Cable RX side of Cable c ES x E E 5 q S gt x amp 4 7 7 gt E RO 7 2 a E uini ane Ser 3 GRX IFE OPTION d JS y tr a i z f 30 Zaxcom 235 Operating Frequencies Operating Frequencies ZaxNet Remote Control and Time Code 2 403 to 2 475 GHz UHF Audio 518 0 to 542 0 22 to 25 536 0 to 572 0 25 to 30 560 0 to 590 0 29 to 33 31 Zaxcom 235 Antenna Cutting Chart Antenna Cutting Chart Block 33 3 41 SMA SSMA Block 32 3 56 Block 31 3 66 A E Ni Ni A Block 30 3 79 CUTTING CHART Block 28 4 02 Block 27 4 19 Block 26 4 36 Block 25 TRX 2 6 200 paired with 2 6 4 52 Block 24 4 69 UK Block 24 4 75 ORX200 Mid to work with TRX 2 5 8 TRX 2 6 models 4 82 Block 23 4 90 Block 22 5 14 TRX 2 5 ORX200 paired with TRX 2 5 5 23 Block 21 5 33 Block 20 5 58 ZAXCOM Hre 1 SJ ab 32 Zaxcom ORX235 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
16. des 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 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 replace
17. down your Once you power up the ORX all TRX s being controlled will automatically come up to full power since after a power cycle the will boot up to the 0 Power setting NOTE Ifthe 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 Time Code Set TC TIME ENTRY gt H00 JAM This menu is where you can set the QRX s internal time code generator This would be necessary if you are not receiving time code from another source and need to feed time code to the transmitter The gt indicates the item that 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 M Minutes use the INC or DEC key to adjust the minutes JAM Use the INC key to JAM QRX s TC Generator with the entered time The seconds and frames fields are automatically entered as zero 0 Time Code Frame Rate Select TIMECODE 23 98 GEN 01 02 34 02 This menu sets the frame rate of the QIFB time code reader generator The supports all standard time code frame rates 23 98 24 25 29 97DF 29 97DF 30 DF 30 20 Zaxcom ORX235 Extended Menu IFB Extended Menu Navigating the IFB Extended 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 Extend
18. ds The ORXs without option boards will behave as if they have an IFB option board and will send remote control commands over the serial link to the master ORX NOTE The USB connectors are NOT generic USB connectors that can be used as a connection to any computer They are used to exchange RS 422 RS 485 commands A special cable is required to do this Zaxcom ORX235 Knowing your Receiver Channel 1 ZaxNet Antenna GMA Cannactnr Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Side Mounted 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 top represents channel one the group below is channel 2 the next group is channel 3 and the group on the bottom is channel 4 The LED modulation colors are as When the signal hits 40 dBFS m When the signal hits 20 dBFS When the signal hits 10 dBFS When the signal hits 8 dBFS P When the signal hits 5 dBFS Zaxcom ORX235 Knowing your Receiver Home Screen Explained Single Mode Transmitters Antenna Battery Level Being Used Audio Level Receiver RF Strength Frequency Transmitters Record Status Dual Mode Audio Level Transmitters Battery Level Being Used m Tan A mE S Receiver in J Strength B 5 5 888
19. e frequency being examined is displayed in the bottom half of the screen Once the scan has completed a graphic of what was scanned is displayed The low end is on the left side and the high end is on the right Wherever RF is found a vertical line is drawn It extends from the baseline up The length of the line indicates the level or strength of the found RF at that frequency I nr Found RF SCANNING 568 9 Frequency being scanned 11 Zaxcom ORX235 Main Menu Selecting the frequency When the scan is complete ORX 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 Location Blinking TAKES 541 9 Suggested Frequency e Press the INC key to accept the new frequency e Press the A B key to suggest the next best frequency suggestion Press the DEC key to rescan IMPORTANT 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 performed for the second transmitter the will not select the same or adjacent frequency as the previous 12 Zaxcom 235 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 e To advance to the next menu press the MENU key e Press and hold the MENU key at any po
20. e to cycle the power 34 Zaxcom 235 Specifications Specifications Receiver Receiver Type True antenna diversity mono or stereo RF Modulation Proprietary digital method RF Frequency Range 518 0 to 692 0 MHz RF Frequency Step 100 KHz RF Bandwidth US Mode 200 KHz European Mode 125 KHz Channel Separation 500 KHz 700 KHz recommended Sensitivity 110 dBm Antenna Connector 50 SMA female Receiver Audio Analog Outputs Channels Up to 4 Audio Level Line Level dBu active balanced Dynamic Range 114 dB Distortion 0 001 DAC Bit depth 24 bit DAC Rate 48 kHz Connector x 2 TA 5M Receiver Audio Digital Outputs Channels Up to 4 Sample rate 32 kHz AES Reference Wordclock and AES reference Connector TA 5M Serial Control Protocol RS 422 RS 485 Connector x 2 USB IFB Transmitter Receiver optional Transmitter Power Output 50 mW Emission Designator 180 KV2E FCC Part CFR Title 47 Part 18 Receiver Sensitivity 96 dBm Frequency Response 20 Hz to 12 kHz RF Modulation Digital Soread Spectrum RF Frequency Range 2 403 to 2 475 GHz RF Frequency Step 0 001 GHz 1 MHz RF Bandwidth 1 MHz Channel Separation 2 MHz Antenna Connector 50 ohm SMA female IFB Audio ADC Bit depth 24 bit 35 Zaxcom 235 Specifications ADC Rate 48 kHz Dynamic range 103 dB Distortion 0 01 Frequency Response 20 Hz to 12 kHz System Group Delay 10 ms IFB Audio I
21. ed 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 exit IFB Option Menu at any time press the power key briefly Input Trim Set INPUT TRIM OdB This menu adjusts the input level from the 3 5mm IFB audio in connector This menu only works when the QIFB is in transmit mode e Range is from 12dB to 20dB in 1 dB increments Output Trim Set OUTPUT TRIM OdB When the QIFB is in receive mode you can output the received IFB audio via 3 5 mm IFB connector This menu adjusts the audio output level Range is from 6dB to 20dB in 1 dB increments IFB Frequency Set IFB TXCH 2 404 Transmit Frequency MODE Transmit Mode IFB RXCH 2 404 Receive Frequency SIGNAL 23 Signal Strength Receive Mode This menu adjusts the ZaxNet transmit and receive frequency of the QRX Depending what mode the IFB is set to transmit or receive will determine if the transmit or receive frequency will be displayed for adjustment NOTE Even number frequencies are recommended for better performance 21 Zaxcom ORX235 Extended Menu IFB Mode Set This menu switches if the ZaxNet the will be transmitting receiving RX IMPORTANT Once you have changed this parameter you need to cycle the unit s power to ensure the IFB board is properly in
22. h the will not be able to receive and decode the signal from the TRX transmitter In dual receive mode pressing the A B key will toggle between the A and B format The gt will indicate the receiver is being adjusted e XR Mono Select when extended range modulation XR on the TRX transmitter is being used XR modulation is the recommended setting e Stereo Select when using a TRX900CL Camera Link TRXLA2S or a TRXLT2S stereo transmitter e Mono Select when using a mono transmitter and XR modulation is not available in the software e EU Select when using a transmitter that is set up for European broadcast standards Power Save Mode POWER SAVER OFF This menu turns on off the QRX power save function If set to ON when the 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 will automatically go back to full power When is in power save mode it will take several seconds from when stops receiving a signal for it to go into power save mode At that point the Receiver Status LED will blink Backlight Adjust BACKLIGHT TIMER ALWAYS ON This menu sets how long LCD backlight stays illuminated after the last key press e OFF The backlight will stay off e ALWAYS ON The backlight will always stay on e 1 to 29 SECONDS Selectable from 1 to 29 seconds i
23. h the encryption code of the associated transmitters If you set an encryption code on the transmitter the transmitted audio will be encrypted and can only be listened to if the QRX has the same matching encryption code entered When 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 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 17 Zaxcom 235 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 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 IFBHOME MENU VER 1 55 2 404 RENE Software IFB Mode ZaxNet
24. he left and right IFB audio inputs plus the mix QRX ONLY QRX mix only RIGHT The right input of the IFB audio connector only LEFT The left input of the IFB audio connector only L R Sums the left and right IFB audio inputs L R Sums the difference of the left and right IFB audio inputs This effectively makes the IFB audio input a balance connection Remote Power Mode This menu is only available when IFB Mode is set to TX REMOTE POWERMODE 0 POWER ON This menu allows you to remotely adjust the power setting of the TRX transmitters The TRX transmitter has three power settings NORMAL The transmitters are at full transmitting power at all times e WAKE When you select WAKE in this menu the TRX transmitter will go to full power If the TRX is set to REMOTE STANDBY it will power up to non transmitting super low power mode A TRX in this state will use approximately 25 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 feature you would set the TRX BOOT UP MODE to REMOTE STANDBY When the transmitter is in REMOTE STANDBY the TRX when powered up will remain in standby mode until it receives the wake command to wake it Once the TRX is awoken from this power mode the only way the TRX will go back into this mode is with a power cycle LOW 2 This setting is used to put the TR
25. int to return to the top of the Extended Menu Exiting the Main Menu e To exitthe Extended Menu at any time press the POWER key briefly Single Dual Mode Select RX MODE SINGLE This menu allows you to choose between receiving one or two transmitters SINGLE This configures the QRX to operate as a single receiver In single mode the can receive one audio channel from a mono transmitter two audio channels from a stereo transmitter DUAL This configures the to operate as two independent receivers In dual mode the 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 AES Output Select 5 1 2 5 3 4 This menu selects which connectors will output AES signal ON Indicates that the 5 will output AES audio e OFF Indicates that the TA5 will output analog audio AES Output Select This menu is only available when the QRX is set to dual receive mode AES OUTPUTS NORMAL This menu allows you to change the AES signal assignment NORMAL This will output the signal from two mono transmitters as it is labeled on each TA5 connector So one transmitter per 5 e SWAP This will output two mono transmitters on the first TA5 connector labeled AES 1 2 13 Zaxcom 235 Extended Menu IFB Output Mix OUTPU
26. itialized 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 Group ID Set REMOTE CONTROL GROUP ID 1 This allows you to set your QRX to control a ZaxNet GROUP So for example a QRX set to Group 1 will control all transmitters set to group 1 and if set to group 2 the QRX will control all transmitters set to group 2 This allows you to control a specific group of transmitters 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 Enable This menu is only available when the IFB MODE is set to is to RX Receive mode IFB VOTING NORMAL OFF IFB VOTING 2 TXERS ON This menu allows you to turn ON OFF IFB voting voting allows the 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 ORX will choose the strongest signal The IFB voting feature assigns the extra voting channel as the current frequency 2 So for example if you were using two IFB transmitters and you set to the first frequency to 2404 the second frequency should be set to 2406
27. mended setting e Stereo Select when using a TRX9OOCL Camera Link TRXLA2S or a TRXLT2S stereo transmitter e Mono Select when using a mono transmitter and XR modulation is not available in the software e EU Select when using a transmitter that is set up for European broadcast standards 10 Z axcom ORX235 Main Menu Test Tone Output TONE OdBFS The test tone menu allows you output tone from QRX s 5 outputs to set levels and check routing Pressing the INC and DEC key will cycle through the different tone settings e OFF No tone is being sent 20dBFS Simultaneously sends tone to all 4 outputs at 20dBFS CHAN ID Sequentially sends 20dBFS tone to each channel one at a time OdBFS Simultaneously sends tone to all 4 channels at OdBFS full scale Frequency Scan PRESS SCAN PRESS TO SCAN Press die AVB key RX A lt to toggle receivers Single Receiver Mode Dual Receiver Mode From this menu you can scan the specified frequency range and search for a clear frequency After you scan you will see a graphic display of the RF present in then specified range then the QRX will suggest a frequency you can take by pressing the INC key Or you can press the A B key to suggest another frequency How to scan for a clear frequency e Turn off the TRX transmitter e From the frequency scan menu press the INC key to start a scan e While the block is being scanned th
28. ment 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 e The Product was stolen e The asserted defect 5 not present Cannot reasonably be fixed because of damage occurring when the Product is in the possession of someone other than Zaxcom e 5 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 The Product was not sold to you as new Additional Limitations on Warranty Zaxcom s warranty does not cover Product which has been received improperly packaged altered or physically abused 38
29. n 1 second increments NOTE The battery draw when using the backlight is minimal 16 Zaxcom 235 Extended Menu LED Brightness Set LED DIMMER OFF This menu sets the brightness of the side mount LED s OFF The LED s don t illuminate Numeric Value variable values adjustable brightness levels e BRIGHT Blue LED Meter Mode LED METER MODE 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 OFF The bottom LED will only display the audio modulation and the blue LED 15 disabled 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 BLUE PART TIME Turns the bottom LED blue for each channel that is receiving 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 Set ID1 000 IDO 000 This menu sets the encryption code on the ORX This code needs to matc
30. nds Or Cycle through the Menu items Frequency Select CHA 567 4 P gt 5674 lt A CHB 5700 Dual Receiver Mode Single Receiver Mode The Frequency Select menu is where the ORX receive frequency is set This frequency needs to match the transmitter s frequency e Press the INC key and DEC key to adjust the frequency e In dual receive mode pressing the A B key will toggle between the A and B frequency e The gt will indicate the frequency being adjusted e When in dual receive mode the and B frequency need to be within 35 of each other If the frequency difference is more than 35MHz TOO BIG or TOO SMALL will flash on the screen to make you aware that the difference is greater than 35 and the frequency needs to be adjusted Transmitter Gain Adjust This menu is only available when Transmitter Remote Control is set to ON in the Extended Menu GAIN Single Receiver Mode Dual Receiver Mode From this page you will have the ability to remotely change the gain of the corresponding TRX transmitter with ZaxNet The transmitter gain menu will display the audio levels for the transmitter with marks at the 20dBFS and OdBFS e Press the INC key to raise the transmitters gain As you increased the gain will see on the QRX e Press the DEC key to lower the transmitters gain As you decrease the gain you will see on the QRX
31. nput Output Connector 1 8 Stereo 3 5 mm Type Unbalanced Level 10 to 8 dBu Impedance 10k ohms Time code Input Output common connector Input Level Range 1 to 5V Output Level Range 2 to P P Connector 1 8 Stereo 3 5 mm Stereo Type Unbalanced Impedance 10 k ohms Time code Reader Generator Clock Accuracy 1 54 PPM 1 frame out in 6 hours Time code Type SMPTE Time code Frame rates 23 98 24 25 29 97NDF 29 97DF 30NDF 30DF 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 36 Zaxcom 235 Support Product Support Register your product with Zaxcom http zaxcom com support product registration Download the latest Firmware from http zaxcom com support updates Download the latest User Manuals from http zaxcom com support updates Submit Technical Questions at http www zaxcom com submit a technical question Submit information for Repair Services at http www zaxcom com support repairs Join the Zaxcom User Forum at http www zaxcom com forum forum ph Join the Zaxcom Face Book User Group at https www facebook com groups 682199065139938 Consumer Alert Most users do not need a license to operate a wireless microphone system Nevertheless operating a microphone
32. o detis pt LE IIO Das 29 Hime GOO COUT OF duoi eek rt selina 29 IFBAAUDIO CONNECTOR istration es cae Sess a adii 29 SERIAL LOOP CONNECTOR USB RS 485 Ex va v v EE e e ee 30 OPERATING FREQUENCIES i pe ear eEX EE THEN SEE RERO p nik 31 REMOTE CONTROL AND TIME CODE Gd ixi er RAN ee 31 AU DO ER UT TTE 31 ANTENNA CUTTING CHART 4 2i ese deo veu vae CUT Un E Sue RER ORR Qe Ian Ep Xe QUE EVA 32 FIRMWARE ua annahm 33 UPDATING THE SOFTWARE USING TRX TRANSMITTER 34 SPECIFICATIONS 35 PRODUCT SUPPORT su 37 ZAXCOM WARRANTY POLICY AND LIMITATIONG cccccsccccsccccsceccecesccccsceccscescecesceccscescecescecescescscescecesceccess 38 Zaxcom ORX235 Knowing your Receiver Knowing Your ORX235 Receiver Ant2 3 3 DEI 5 9 ew w amxzas LCD Display INC Key Used to increases the parameters of a menu item UHF Antenna Connectors 2 SMA connectors Dec Key Used to decreases the parameters of a menu item Menu Key Press to advance to the next menu item Receiver Status Indicators e Solid Red That receiver is not getting a valid signal e Solid Green That receiver is receiving a valid signal meaning the transmi
33. ransmitter All of the units should remain TOTALLY motionless to insure they receive a strong and undisturbed signal 6 Atthe Transmitter e Press and hold the MENU key while powering the TRX ON e Verify the Allow IFB Remote Control is set to OFF e Goto the Send QRX Program menu e Press the INC key e 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 Each QRX should indicate it is receiving the program 8 After the cycle 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 READ RELEASE NOTES Press A B KEY to get rid of RELEASE notes warning 10 On the Programming Transmitter e Press the MENU key to stop the download process e f appropriate change the Allow IFB Remote Control back to ON e Cycle its power 11 At each QRX e Cycle the power e Verify the new firmware version number is displayed during the boot process e As necessary set the Receiver Mode to DUAL gt WARNING After the 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 If the program is never fully received it is saf
34. 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 Zaxcom Digital Wireless is protected under patent s 7 711 443 amp 7 929 902 37 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 Product was purchased from an authorized distributer or authorized 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 N
35. tter is powered up and operating on the same frequency as the QRX and has a matching encryption code 7 Key Press to alternate between receivers in dual mode ZaxNet 2 4GHz Antenna Connector 1 SMA connector 9 Power Key Press and hold for 2 seconds to power up Press and hold for 5 seconds to power down the pa Zaxcom QRX235 Knowing your Receiver EX TIMECODE 5n IN OUT gt 2 f f ANALOG 1 3 ANALOG 2 4 SERIAL AES 1 2 AES 3 4 LOOP 1 IFB Audio available with the QIFB option 3 5mm TRS This connector will accept external audio for IFB transmission when the QIFB is in transmit mode This connector will output ZaxNet audio when the QIFB is in receive mode 2 DC Power Input The ORX uses a Switchcraft 761K connector 3 Audio out connectors 2 TA5M These connectors will output the audio from the The same connectors can be used to output either analog audio or AES audio The audio assignments for the 5 connectors are set in the Extended Menu 4 Time Code In Out available with the QIFB option 3 5mm TRS This connector will input or output time code depending on how the connector is wired 5 Serial Loop The USB style connectors on the back of the allow multiple QRXs to share a single common QIFB option For example one master with QIFB option board can be connected to 3 5 with no option boar
36. u are using the auto load feature on the TRX transmitter this needs be set to auto load as well 24 Zaxcom ORX235 Extended Menu Time Code Delay Set TC DELAY 0 NORMAL This menu allows you to adjust the delay of the time code out of the time code connector The QRX will allow you to either delay or advance the time code up to 50 frames in 0 5 frame increments Time Code Mute Time Set TCJAM MUTE TIME OMS DEFAULT This menu adjusts the length of time the time code is muted whenever a time code jump is detected If the time code changes the time code out of the QRX will be muted by the time set in this menu This menu was added to help the RED camera jam its time code properly In the case of a Red One you would want to set this to 1000 5 Audio Delay Set AUDIO DELAY OFF This menu sets the delay of the IFB audio that is broadcasted via ZaxNet This is useful if you need to delay the audio feed to match the video dely Adjustable range is from 5 to 400 MS in 5 MS increments ZaxNet Output Enable ZAXNET OUTPUT OFF This menu switches ON OFF if the will embed and output ZaxNet commands in the user bits of its time code output This should be set to OFF most of the time since most non Zaxcom devices cannot decipher ZaxNet commands via time code IFB Transmit Power Level Set This menu is only available when the IFB MODE is set to is to TX Transmit mode in the IFB Extended Menu IFB TX
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