Owner`s Manual
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1. 27 On cleaning 27 Specifications 28 Carrier Frequencies and Channel STEPS scvessatscssesesnteconssadecstascecsesesssses 30 Table of Contents 6 Features The DWT BOI1 is a digital wireless transmitter for a UHF synthesized wireless microphone system to be used for broadcast or movie production purpose This transmitter is suitable for Electronic News Gathering ENG and Electronic Field Production EFP What is DWX DWX refers to Sony s new digital wireless microphone system The DWX series reflects Sony s extensive expertise in professional microphones and sound design It represents a successful blend of Sony know how wireless technology renowned for stability and cutting edge digital audio technology In addition to realizing the high sound quality possible with a digital system the DWX series supports multi channel simultaneous operation encrypted transmission and metadata transmission for monitoring the status of multiple transmitters Using a main link and a separate additional link remote control of transmitters from the receiver is also possible With its many advanced features the system has the potential to revolutionize the workflow of professional applications What is WiDIF HP WiDIF HP WiDIF Wireless Digital Interface Format HP High Profile is a wireless digital audio interface format developed by Sony2. This model has an RF module of the FCC IC approval built in BUILT IN MODULE RM 215 FCC ID AK8RM215 IC 409B RM215 For the customers in the U S A You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For the customers in Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met CEO For the customers in Europe Before operating this unit please read the separate R amp TTE precautions document Voor de klanten in Europa Lees voordat u het apparaat gaat gebruiken eerst het aparte document met waarschuwingen m b t radio en telecommunicatieontvangstapparatuur R amp TTE F r kunder i Europa Innan du anv nder den h r enheten ska du l sa det separata dokumentet om f rsiktighetsatgirder enligt R amp TTE direktivet Para clientes na Europa
3. 23 24 Block Diagram 1 5 V output 2 Hot 3 Cold Audio codec modulator High frequency circuit Block Diagram Troubleshooting If you encounter a problem using this transmitter use the following checklist to find a solution For any problems with the receiver or adapter refer to the operating instructions supplied with the respective device If the problem persists consult your Sony dealer Symptom Meanings Remedy The transmitter does not turn on The batteries are inserted backwards in the battery compartment Reinsert the batteries with the correct orientation see page 9 The batteries are exhausted Replace the batteries with new ones The batteries drain quickly Manganese batteries are being used Use alkaline batteries The transmitter is being used under cold conditions The batteries drain quickly under cold conditions Interruptions in the reception The transmitter is too far from the receiver Decrease the distance to the receiver and check the reception distortion in the sound the audio input level of the transmitter OSCURE The transmission power setting Increase the transmission power is set to L 1mW see page 19 There is no The channel setting on the Use the same channel setting on sound transmitter is different from that both the transmitter and receiver on the receiver
4. It enables highly secure transmission with high sound quality and low system latency and supports simultaneous multi channel operation Features What is Cross Remote Cross Remote is a system that allows transmitters to be monitored and controlled from a receiver and the Wireless Studio control software installed on a computer connected to the receiver For example the settings of a transmitter worn under clothing can be easily changed over the wireless link Wide RF carrier frequency range The DWT BO1 transmitter covers an extremely wide RF carrier frequency range Depending on the model the transmitter can cover bandwidths between 48 MHz and 72 MHz e g 72 MHz with the CE4248 much wider than 24 MHz of the analog wireless microphone system This remarkably wide coverage on a single model offers cost efficiency and operational convenience because it allows one transmitter to be operated in many different areas Carrier frequencies differ depending on the model Compact lightweight and rugged design The DWT BO1 is designed to be extremely compact and lightweight essential qualities for use by artists in fast moving TV and outdoor productions Switchable mic or line input level and adjustable attenuator For details see Setting the audio input level INPUT LEVEL on page 19 Selectable RF output power 1 mW 10 mW and 50 mW For details see Setting the RF output power RF POWER
5. The setting of the encrypted Confirm that the setting of the transmission function on the encrypted transmission function is receiver is different from that on the same on both the transmitter the transmitter and the receiver see page 14 The sound is The audio input level of the If a microphone is connected to weak transmitter is set to LINE or the the transmitter set the audio input attenuation level is too high to MIC see page 19 While monitoring the audio input level meter set the attenuator to an appropriate level There is The attenuator is set too low for While monitoring the audio input level meter set the attenuator to a level that does not produce distortion The bass is weak The frequency of the low cut filter is set too high While monitoring the sound decrease the low cut filter frequency to a level that produces the proper sound quality see page 20 Troubleshooting 25 26 Symptom Meanings Remedy There is too The microphone connected to Use the low cut filter to cut the much bass the transmitter produces bass see page 20 excessive bass because the frequency response of the transmitter extends into the low 20 Hz range The power The POWER switch is locked Turn off the POWER SW LOCK does not turn function see page 21 off even though the POWER switch is turned to OFF Wireless remote control is not possible Pairing has not b
6. ONY 4 185 238 15 1 Digital Wireless Transmitter Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference DWT BO1 F WX WiDIF HP DIGITAL wireless N Cross Remote 2010 Sony Corporation WARNING Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like If the transmitter develops an abnormally high temperature a burning odor or smoke during use remove the battery holder and stop using the transmitter immediately Take care not to burn your fingers when removing the battery holder as the batteries may be very hot at this time For the customers in the U S A Use of Sony wireless devices is regulated by the Federal Communications Commision as described in Part 74 subpart H of the FCC regulations and users authorized thereby are required to obtain an appropriate license IMPORTANT NOTE To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements no change to the antenna or the device is permitted Any change to the antenna or the device could result in the device exceeding the RF exposure requirements and void user s authority to operate this device This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency RF Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 This device has very low levels of RF energy that it is deemed to comply without
7. Press the or button repeatedly to select YES and then press the SET button to enter The transmitter parameters are reset to their factory settings Setting Menus e The setting for this function cannot be changed during actual signal transmission To change the setting turn off the power first Then while holding down the SET button turn the power on Then change the setting after the signal transmission has stopped To start signal transmission with the factory parameter settings turn off the power and then turn it on again Displaying the software version VERSION The version of the transmitter software can be displayed 3 Press down on the clasp as shown in Att ac h i n g Wit h the illustration and slide the clip in the direction of the arrow the Soft Case The transmitter can be attached to the user with the supplied soft case All operations are possible when the transmitter is attached with the soft case The clip can be attached to the soft case at an angle of 0 90 180 or 270 degrees allowing you to attach the transmitter in a variety of positions Removing the clip Clasp Remove the transmitter from the soft case before attaching or removing the supplied clip 1 Remove the transmitter from the soft case 2 Insert your fingers between the clip and the soft case as shown in the illustration and pull the clip in the direction of the arrow Attaching With the Soft Case
8. Using password mode PASSWORD 15 Using a USB Keyboard 16 Basic Menu Operations 17 Setting Menus 18 Naming of transmitter NAME ici ini 18 Selecting the frequency band BAND ict 18 Selecting the group channel GP CH ico 18 Setting the RF output power RF POWER 19 Setting the audio input level INPUT LEVEL 19 Low cut filter setting LCF 20 Power save setting POWER SAVE ceirean 20 Setting the battery type BATTERY TYPE 20 Displaying the accumulated use time TIME 20 Setting the encrypted transmission function ENCRYPTION 21 Generating an internal signal INTERNAL SG 21 Locking the POWER switch POWER SW LOCK 21 Cross Remote RF REMOTE ewa acz iii 21 Setting the brightness of the display BRIGHTNESS 22 Automatic dimming of the display DIMMER MODE 22 Resetting parameters to their factory settings FACTORY PRESET 1 1 22 Displaying the software version VERSION henag tinier 22 Attaching With the Soft Case 23 Removing the clip 23 Block Diagram 24 Troubleshooting 25 Important Notes on Operation 27 Notes on using the transmitter
9. indicated by ql goes up RF REMOTE turns on and the remote control function becomes operative To use the Cross Remote with a previous pairing In the RF REMOTE indication select ON When you set RF REMOTE to ON the transmitter will communicate with the receiver to which it was previously paired To use the wireless remote control function with another receiver you must perform the pairing procedure for that receiver Multiple transmitters cannot be paired with the same receiver If you reset all parameters by using the FACTORY PRESET function see page 22 the pairing setting of the transmitter is also cleared The following transmitter settings can be done from the remote control Transmitter name setting e Frequency band group channel selection RF transmission power setting e MIC LINE setting and attenuator setting for audio input level Low cut filter setting e Power save setting Resetting accumulated use time Internal signal setting POWER switch lock setting For details on menu operation see Setting Menus on page 16 To perform remote control the receiver must be equipped with a control function for the setting you want to control For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver To cancel the Cross Remote In the RF REMOTE indication select OFF Notes on the Cross Remote The wireless remote control function on the transmitter
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11. GP CH indication is displayed Hold down the SET button until the item to be set flashes Press the or button repeatedly to select a group a R N Press the SET button to enter the group The channel indication starts flashing o Press the or button repeatedly to select a channel 7 Press the SET button to enter the channel To start signal transmission with the selected channel turn off the power and then turn it on again To set the group channel using the pairing mode of the Cross Remote When the transmitter is paired with the receiver the transmission channel of the transmitter is set to the receiving channel on the receiver automatically For details see Pairing with a receiver on page 12 Setting the Transmission Channel 11 12 Using the Cross Remote This transmitter is equipped with a wireless remote control function that can be used to set the parameters low cut filter attenuation operation power save mode etc of the transmitter through the receiver or other devices This function makes it easier to operate and manage the microphone system while in the field This wireless control is 2 4 GHz IEEE802 15 4 compliant and has no effect on the RF band of digital wireless audio This function is activated when pairing is established between the transmitter and the receiver using the RF REMOTE function Pairing must be done first before the wireless remote control
12. Operating Instructions 1 CD ROM 1 Optional accessories ECM 77BC 9X lavalier microphones Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Note Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER Specifications 29 30 Carrier Frequencies and Channel Steps Underlined items are the factory setting US models Channel step 25 KHz Model No Frequency band Frequency AA TV14 17 470 125 493 875 MHz U1424 TV18 21 494 125 517 875 MHz 00 1801 494 125 MHz TV22 25 518 125 541 875 MHz TV30 33 566 125 589 875 MHz U3040 590 125 607 875 MHZ 10 3001 566 125 MHz TV37 Not available TV38 41 614 125 637 875 MHz TV42 45 638 125 661 875 MHz U4250 TV46 49 662 125 685 875 MHz 00 4201 638 125 MHz TV50 51 686 125 697 875 MHz Carrier Frequencies and Channel Steps European models Channel step 25 KHz Model No Frequency band Frequency a TV33 35 566 025 590 000 MHz CE3338 TV36 37 590 025 606 000 MHz 00 3301 566 125 MHz TV38 40 606 025 630
13. RF bandwidth 192 kHz or less Audio delay 1 5 ms Allowable deviation of transmission frequency 6 5 ppm Type of emission GIE or GID Modulation method 1 4 Shift QPSK Audio section Maximum input level MIC 22 dBu with 0 dB attenuator LINE 24 dBu Audio attenuator adjustment range pad 0 to 48 dB 3dB steps MIC input mode only Microphone input connector Sony 4 pin SMC9 4S female Input impedance 4 7 kohms or more Frequency response 20 Hz to 22 000 Hz T H D 0 03 or less Dynamic range 106 dB or more 0 dBu 0 775 V General Operating voltage 3 V DC with two LR6 AA alkaline batteries Battery life Continuous operating time 5 hours at 25 C 77 F 10 mW output using Sony LR6 AA size alkaline batteries with the wireless remote control function off and DIMMER MODE set to AUTO OFF Operating temperature 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Wireless remote control 2 4 GHz IEEE802 15 4 compliant Dimensions unit mm inches 17 11 46 63 2 1 5 CE6267 model 169 6 4 3040U model 206 8 1 5 4250U model 188 7 1 2 Mass Approx 125 g 4 4 oz including batteries Supplied accessories Spare battery case 1 Soft case 1 Microphone cable 4 pin to XLR type 3 pin 1 USB adapter cable 1 USB cable 1 Carrying case 1 Scribble sheet 1
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15. from the outside is automatically generated by the transmitter This key is transmitted to the receiver through a USB connection or the RF REMOTE function enabling encrypted transmission to take place Using the Encrypted Transmission Function The encryption key used by the transmitter and receiver is newly generated for each key transmission resulting in highly secure communication The encryption key used between the transmitter and the receiver is saved when the power is turned off so the encrypted transmission can be resumed the next time the power is turned on 1 Preparing the transmitter this unit Hold down the SET button until the item to be set flashes in ENCRYPTION indication on the transmitter Press the or button repeatedly to select SECURE KEY and then press the SET button 2 Preparing the receiver Select SECURE KEY on the receiver that receives the encryption key For details on receiver operations refer to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver 3 Exchanging the encryption key On the receiver select USB or REMOTE wireless remote as the method for encryption key exchange When the RF REMOTE function is off REMOTE cannot be selected When the receiver does not support encryption key exchange through USB connection select REMOTE When you select USB Connect the transmitter to the receiver with the supplied USB cable and USB adapter cable USB cable suppl
16. of digital and analog wireless microphones is being used keep the transmitter at least 6 meters 20 feet away from the antenna of a receiver e This system should be kept at least 100 meters 328 feet away from any analog wireless systems using the same frequency when both are being used in a wide area with no walls or obstructions If you experience noise increase the distance between the transmitter and receiver or decrease the transmission power on the transmitter Note on microphone and transmitter combinations It is recommended that you use the ECM 77BC 9X Sony lavelier microphone with this transmitter The transmission signal may cause noise on some microphones If you experience noise you may be able to reduce it by changing the position of the Important Notes on Operation 27 28 microphone cable moving the microphone connection away from the antenna or lowering the transmission power To prevent electromagnetic interference from portable communication devices The use of portable telephones and other communication devices near the DWT B01 may result in malfunction and interference with audio signals It is recommended that portable communication devices near the DWT B01 be turned off Specifications Specifications Transmitting section Oscillator type Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer RF power output 1 mW 10 mW 50 mW e r p selectable Antenna type MA flexible wire Occupied
17. the group and channel parameters to match the setting on the receiver Certain transmission channels cannot be used with the wireless remote control function INCOMPATIBLE WITH RF REMOTE will slide across the display during group channel selection for transmission channels that cannot be used with the wireless remote control function e When a transmission channel that cannot be used with the wireless remote control function is selected RESTRICTED BY GP CH SETTING appears on the RF REMOTE screen and the wireless remote control function cannot be used When using the wireless remote control function select transmission channels for which INCOMPATIBLE WITH RF REMOTE does not appear during group channel selection Selecting the group channel Before doing this procedure use the BAND function see page 18 to set the transmitter to the bandwidth of the receiver you are using The setting for this function cannot be changed during actual signal transmission Set the transmitter group GP and channel CH as follows For details on groups and channels refer to Sony Digital Wireless Microphone System Frequency Lists on the supplied CD ROM For details on menu operation see Basic Menu Operations on page 17 1 Turn off the power and then while holding down the SET button turn the power on The signal transmission stops Press the or button repeatedly until the
18. 000 MHz TV42 44 638 025 662 000 MHz CE4248 TV45 47 662 025 686 000 MHz 00 4201 638 125 MHz TV48 50 686 025 710 000 MHz TV51 53 710 025 734 000 MHz CE5157 TV54 56 734 025 758 000 MHz 00 5101 710 125 MHz TV57 59 758 025 782 000 MHz TV62 64 798 025 822 000 MHz CE6267 TV65 66 Not available 00 6201 798 125 MHz TV67 69 838 025 862 000 MHz Carrier Frequencies and Channel Steps 31 http www sony net Sony Corporation
19. N Starts the wireless remote control function with the previously paired receiver PAIRING Executes a new pairing For details see Pairing with a receiver on page 12 If RESTRICTED BY GP CH SETTING appears on the RF REMOTE screen the wireless remote control function cannot be used To use the wireless remote control function select a different transmission channel Setting Menus 21 22 For details on how to change the transmission channel see Setting the Transmission Channel on page 10 Setting the brightness of the display BRIGHTNESS Ten levels of brightness can be selected for the organic light emitting diode display The selectable settings are the following Dark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Bright Automatic dimming of the display DIMMER MODE The organic light emitting diode display can be set to dim or turn off after a certain amount of time AUTO OFF The display turns off after 30 seconds The display goes on again when you press the SET or button AUTO DIMMER The display dims after 30 seconds The display becomes bright again when you press the SET or button ALWAYS ON The display stays on at the brightness level set with the BRIGHTNESS function Resetting parameters to their factory settings FACTORY PRESET All parameter settings can be returned to their factory settings Holding down the SET button until a message appears asking for confirmation
20. NAL SG This transmitter generates a 1 kHz reference level sine wave that can be used to adjust or check the audio level of the receiver or the system that you are using This internal signal is outside the control of the attenuator 1 kHz A 1 KHz internal signal is generated OFF An internal signal is not generated If the transmitter is turned off while the reference signal function is on the function will turn off automatically Using wireless remote control this function can be controlled from the receiver and other devices For details on wireless remote control function see Using the Cross Remote on page 12 Locking the POWER switch POWER SW LOCK The POWER switch can be locked to prevent the transmitter from being accidentally turned off or on Even when the POWER switch is locked all parts of the transmitter other than the POWER switch remain functional UNLOCK The POWER switch is not locked LOCK The POWER switch is locked When LOCK is selected the POWER switch lock icon appears in the display Using wireless remote control this function can be controlled from the receiver and other devices For details on wireless remote control function see Using the Cross Remote on page 12 Cross Remote RF REMOTE This function must be set to allow the wireless remote control function to be used between the transmitter and receiver OFF Stops the wireless remote control function O
21. automatic dimming of the display setting FACTORY PRESET factory setting function VERSION software version indication Basic Menu Operations 17 18 Setting Menus The functions and parameters of the settings menu are explained here Underlined items are the factory setting Naming of transmitter NAME You can specify a transmitter name of up to 16 characters The factory setting for the transmitter name is the model name and serial number The transmitter name is sent to the receiver as metadata and is used by the receiver to distinguish between different transmitters The first press on the button displays the character set You can then use the and buttons to select the desired character And then pressing the SET button adds the selected character to the end of the current name Deletes the last character in the current name SET Enters the character or edited name You cannot insert or delete a character in the middle of the name Using wireless remote control this function can be controlled from the receiver and other devices For details on wireless remote control function see Using the Cross Remote on page 12 To edit with a keyboard You can enter data from an optional keyboard connected to the USB connector Setting Menus For details see Using a USB Keyboard on page 16 Selecting the frequency band BAND Match the frequency range on this
22. btain accurate battery power status indication TYPE1 The power status is indicated based on characteristics of new LR6 size AA Sony Alkaline batteries Select this for LR6 size AA alkaline batteries TYPE2 Select this for rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries TYPES Select this for lithium batteries The characteristics of batteries change according to battery type and environmental conditions It is recommended that you learn the characteristics of batteries you use before using them Displaying the accumulated use time TIME You can display the accumulated battery use time as a rough estimate of total transmitter usage The factory setting is 00 00 To reset the accumulated time indication 1 Hold down the SET button until the time indication flashes 2 Press the button so 00 00 RESET appears and then press the SET button Using wireless remote control this function can be controlled from the receiver and other devices For details on wireless remote control function see Using the Cross Remote on page 12 Setting the encrypted transmission function ENCRYPTION You can set the encrypted transmission function SECURE KEY Sets the secure key method PASSWORD Sets the password method OFF The encrypted transmission function is not used For details see Using the Encrypted Transmission Function on page 14 Generating an internal signal INTER
23. cted for INPUT LEVEL 4 dBu is indicated Peak indicator Warns of excessive input by lighting up when the signal is 3 dB below the level at which distortion begins POWER switch lock indicator Indicates that the POWER switch is locked preventing the transmitter from being accidentally turned off or on For details see Locking the POWER switch POWER SW LOCK on page 21 Cross Remote condition indication Indicates the signal transmission condition of the wireless remote control function 4 levels 4 Il Good transmission 411 Somewhat good transmission 45 Somewhat poor transmission 5 Poor transmission 4 Unable to communicate with paired receiver When the wireless remote control function is off this indication does not appear Battery indication Shows the battery condition For details see Battery indication on page 9 Menu display section The status of 17 different functions are displayed here To select the function press the or button repeatedly For details See Setting Menus on page 18 Power Supply The transmitter can operate on two LR6 size AA alkaline batteries continuously for about 5 hours at 25 C 77 F Installing the batteries 1 Squeeze the battery holder tabs inward in the direction of the arrows and slide out the battery holder 2 Insert new batteries making sure the polarities are correct and then return the battery hol
24. der to its original position Battery indication The power status is indicated by eight level indications Replace both batteries when the battery indication starts to flash Power Supply 9 10 Be sure to check the expiration date printed date on the new batteries before using them e When BATTERY TYPE is set to TYPEI the power status is indicated based on the use of new LR6 size AA Sony Alkaline batteries An incorrect indication may result when a different kind of batteries a different brand of batteries or old batteries are used If you plan to use other kind of batteries than alkaline set the BATTERY TYPE function according to the type of batteries to be used If you plan to use the transmitter for a long period of time it is recommended that you replace the batteries with brand new ones For details on BATTERY TYPE setting see Setting the battery type BATTERY TYPE on page 20 Setting the Transmission Channel Setting the Transmission Channel The transmitter provides groups of interference free channels When using multiple microphones and transmitters at the same time simultaneous multi channel operations within the same area selecting the same group and using a channel within that group can prevent signal interference To set the transmission channel on the transmitter first you select the group and channel using the RF indicator and scanning functions on the receiver Next you set
25. een established between the transmitter and receiver Carry out pairing see page 12 The receiver is too far from the transmitter for communication to occur Check the wireless remote control condition level If it is low decrease the distance between the transmitter and the receiver see page 9 The transmitter that was paired with the receiver has been paired with another receiver On the receiver carry out pairing again with the transmitter that you want to control The USB You are using a USB keyboard Check the conditions for using a keyboard does that is not compatible with the USB keyboard with the transmitter not work transmitter see page 16 The display is The display brightness is setto Adjust the brightness of the display too dark low see page 22 Troubleshooting Important Notes on Operation Notes on using the transmitter The digital wireless microphone system product must be used within a temperature range of 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F Operating the transmitter near electrical equipment motors transformers or dimmers may cause it to be affected by electromagnetic induction Keep the transmitter as far from such equipment as possible The presence of the lighting equipment may produce electrical interference over the entire frequency range Position the transmitter so that interference is minimized To avoid degradation of the s
26. function can be used If RESTRICTED BY GP CH SETTING appears on the RF REMOTE screen the wireless remote control function cannot be used To use the wireless remote control function select a different transmission channel For details on how to change the transmission channel see Setting the Transmission Channel on page 10 Pairing with a receiver Pairing links the transmitter with the receiver which the wireless remote control function is to be used When the transmitter has been paired with a receiver through the receiver operation turning on the transmitter while holding down the button establishes the pairing immediately Using the Cross Remote To carry out pairing through menu operations on the transmitter do the following 1 Set the receiver to be used for controlling the transmitter to pairing mode For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver 2 Press the or button repeatedly until the RF REMOTE indication is displayed 3 Hold down the SET button until the item to be set flashes 4 Press the or button repeatedly to select PAIRING 5 Press the SET button to enter The transmitter sends a pairing request to the receiver which is on pairing mode Before established pairing if you press any operation key on the transmitter pairing mode will be cancelled When pairing has been established the wireless remote control condition level
27. guage keyboards only e USB keyboards with multiple functions such as USB hub and pointing device cannot be used Power to the connected keyboard is supplied by the USB connector on the transmitter The power rating is 100 mA Keyboards that consume more power than that cannot be used Do not leave the transmitter connected to the keyboard when not in use If you do the batteries in the transmitter will be drained more quickly Text editing should be done with the alphabet BS DEL and Enter keys Basic Menu Operations Function name THEI Sl RF REMOTE ON k Item to be set Press the or button repeatedly until the function to be set appears Hold down the SET button until the item to be set flashes Press the or button to change the setting 4 Press the SET button to enter the setting Types of menu NAME transmitter name setting BAND frequency band selection GP CH group channel selection RF POWER RF transmission power setting INPUT LEVEL audio input level setting LCF low cut filter setting POWER SAVE setting BATTERY TYPE battery type setting TIME accumulated use time indication ENCRYPTION encrypted transmission function setting INTERNAL SG internal signal generator function POWER SW LOCK POWER switch lock function RF REMOTE wireless remote control function BRIGHTNESS display brightness setting DIMMER MODE
28. ied TTI USB adapter cable supplied For details on receiver operations refer to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver When you select REMOTE The transmitter searches for a receiver that it has been paired with After the transmitter detects the receiver the transmitter exchanges the encryption key with receiver and encrypted transmission begins Using password mode PASSWORD Set this mode when multiple transmitters are paired with multiple receivers for encrypted transmission If both transmitters and receivers are set with the same user designated password the audio signal can be decoded This mode is useful when multiple transmitters and receivers are used as a single group or when the audio signal from one transmitter is received by multiple receivers at the same time 1 Hold down the SET button until the item to be set flashes in the ENCRYPTION indication on the transmitter 2 Press the or button repeatedly to select PASSWORD and then press the SET button 3 Input a password of up to eight characters on the transmitter To enter a password use the procedure described in Naming of transmitter NAME on page 18 4 Set the encrypted transmission function setting on the receiver to PASSWORD 5 Set the same password that was set on the transmitter For details on rece
29. ignal to noise ratio do not use the transmitter in noisy places or in locations subject to vibration such as the following near electrical equipment such as motors transformers or dimmers near air conditioning equipment or places subject to direct air flow from an air conditioner near public address loudspeakers where adjacent equipment might knock against the tuner Keep the transmitter as far from such equipment as possible or use buffering material On cleaning If the transmitter is used in a very humid or dusty place or in a place subject to an active gas clean its surface as well as the connectors with a dry soft cloth soon after use Lengthy use of the transmitter in such places or not cleaning it after its use in such places may shorten its life e Clean the surface and the connectors of the transmitter with a dry soft cloth Never use thinner benzene alcohol or any other chemicals since these may mar the finish Notes on simultaneous multi channel operation The following distances should be kept between any two transmitters When using U1424 models 1 m 3 3 feet or more When using models other than U1424 30 cm 11 R inches or more When only digital wireless microphones are being used keep the transmitter at least 4 meters 13 feet away from the antenna of a receiver for up to 10 channels and at least 6 meters 20 feet away for 11 or more channels e When a mixture
30. iver operations refer to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver It is recommended that you change the password periodically Using the Encrypted Transmission Function 15 Using a USB Keyboard Connecting an optional USB keyboard to the transmitter allows you to perform menu operations and enter your name and password for the encrypted transmission function from the keyboard A Micro USB connector is used on the transmitter For this reason use the supplied USB adapter cable USB adapter cable supplied Menu operations with a USB keyboard You can use a USB keyboard to perform the same menu operations that you do on the transmitter The transmitter buttons correspond to the following keys on a USB keyboard Buttons on the transmitter SET ENTER f To enter a text With a USB keyboard you can enter names and passwords for encrypted transmissions USB keyboard Using a USB Keyboard Characters that can be entered from a USB keyboard space 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z amp _ Passwords may consist of the numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to Z only Special key Backspace BS and Delete DEL keys e The number keys on the keyboard cannot be used This transmitter is compatible with English lan
31. n for the wireless remote control function G POWER switch Turns the transmitter ON or OFF Battery compartment Accommodates two LR6 size AA alkaline batteries For details on how to insert the batteries see Power Supply on page 9 SET button Adjusts displayed function settings and enters the value Holding down the SET button while switching on the power turns the transmitter on without sending a signal USB connector Micro USB Use this connector to connect an optional USB keyboard to carry out menu functions Parts Identification using key operations By connecting the digital wireless receiver to this connector with the supplied USB cable you can exchange the encryption key for encrypted transmission function Display section Ri NAME DWT B01 300001 RF transmission indication Indicates the current transmission status F Currently transmitting Transmission stopped RF radio frequency transmission power indication Indicates the current transmission power setting You can change the setting with the RF transmission power setting function H transmitting at 50 mW M transmitting at 10 mW L transmitting at 1 mW Audio input level meter Indicates the input signal level Reference level gauge Indicates the reference input level When the attenuation is 0 dB with INPUT LEVEL set to MIC 58 dBu 60 dBV is indicated When LINE is sele
32. on page 19 Power sleep mode For details see Power save setting POWER SAVE on page 20 Digital low cut filter For details see Low cut filter setting LCF on page 20 Easy to see full dot matrix OLED Organic Light Emitting Diode Display The quick response of the OLED display enables real time operating conditions to be displayed clearly and accurately Parts Identification Antenna AF audio input level PEAK indicator Lights up green when the signal input is stronger than the reference level Lights up red when the signal input is 3 dB below the level at which distortion begins POWER indicator Lights up green when the transmitter is turned on When the battery is exhausted the indicator starts flashing Audio input connector SMC9 4S Connects the output plug from the optional lavalier microphone This connector also accepts the input from another wired microphone connected through the supplied microphone cable or the audio output from a mixer etc Parts Identification 7 8 1 5V OUTPUT 2 Hot 3 Cold 4 GND To connect a microphone Microphone optional To secure the microphone cable connection be sure to turn and lock the connector cover or button Selects functions or values shown on the display Holding down the button while switching on the transmitter activates the pairing operatio
33. power RF POWER You can set the RF output power 1 mW LOW transmitted by 1 mW 10 mW MID transmitted by 10 mW 50 mW HIGH transmitted by 50 mW The setting for this function cannot be changed during actual signal transmission To change the setting turn off the transmitter first Then while holding down the SET button turn the power on And then change the setting after the signal transmission has stopped To start signal transmission with the selected RF output power setting turn off the power and then turn it on again Using wireless remote control this function can be controlled from the receiver and other devices For details on wireless remote control function see Using the Cross Remote on page 12 Setting the audio input level INPUT LEVEL You can set the input level to the analog head amp Select LINE or MIC depending on the audio source connected to the audio input connecter When MIC is selected ATT attenuation level will flash next With the microphone connected speak into the microphone as you monitor the input level meter and press the or button repeatedly to select the appropriate attenuation level The reference levels for the various settings are as follows Input Attenuation Reference input Maximum input Headroom dB dB level dB level dBu MIC 0 58 22 36 3 55 19 6 52 16 9 49 13 3 dB step 3 dB s
34. tep 3 dB step 45 13 23 48 10 24 34 LINE _ 4 24 20 MIC LINE settings and attenuator settings for the audio input level can be changed from the receiver and other devices via the wireless remote control function For details on wireless remote control function see Using the Cross Remote on page 12 Setting Menus 1 9 Low cut filter setting LCF The frequency of the low cut filter can be set OFF Turns off the low cut filter 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 Hz Low cut filter is set according to the selected frequency Using wireless remote control this function can be controlled from the receiver and other devices For details on wireless remote control function see Using the Cross Remote on page 12 Power save setting POWER SAVE To conserve power this setting allows you to put all transmitter functions to sleep ACTIVE The transmitter operates normally SLEEP The sleep function is on During sleep the POWER indicator flashes at 2 second intervals To change back to normal operation During sleep press the SET or button You can also use the wireless remote control to change the receiver back to normal operation For details on wireless remote control function see Using the Cross Remote on page 12 Setting Menus Setting the battery type BATTERY TYPE Set this item according to the type of batteries you use to o
35. testing of specific absorption radio SAR This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules If you have an
36. transmitter to that of the Sony digital wireless receiver See Carrier Frequencies and Channel Steps on page 30 for differences in frequency ranges that can be set for optional receivers combined with this transmitter For details about the frequency range of each band refer to Sony Digital Wireless Microphone System Frequency Lists on the supplied CD ROM Using wireless remote control this function can be controlled from the receiver and other devices For details on wireless remote control function see Using the Cross Remote on page 12 e The setting for this function cannot be changed during actual signal transmission To change the setting turn off the transmitter first Then while holding down the SET button turn the power on Then change the setting after the signal transmission has stopped Be sure to select the group channel right after selecting the frequency band To start signal transmission with the selected frequency band group channel turn off the power and then turn it on again Selecting the group channel GP CH See Carrier Frequencies and Channel Steps on page 30 for factory settings For details see Selecting the group channel on page 11 Using wireless remote control this function can be controlled from the receiver and other devices For details on wireless remote control function see Using the Cross Remote on page 12 Setting the RF output
37. uses the 2 4 GHz band and may thus be subject to interference from other devices When pairing fails Pairing fail is displayed successful communication between the transmitter and the receiver has not occurred within a given amount of time Pairing may be harder to do when another receiver is engaged in pairing nearby e When it becomes hard to use the remote control the remote control may be improved by switching the wireless remote control function off then on again in the RF REMOTE display then re pairing with the transmitter change to a channel with less interference Using the Cross Remote 13 14 Using the Encrypted Transmission Function To prevent hacking of the signal the transmitter scrambles the signal during transmission To use this function select one of the following encrypted transmission modes Secure key mode An encryption key that is automatically generated by the transmitter is used by both the transmitter and receiver in this one to one encrypted transmission method Password mode You choose a password of up to eight characters that can be set for multiple transmitters and receivers This enables encrypted transmission within a group Make sure the same mode is set on the transmitter and receiver Using secure key mode SECURE KEY Use this mode for one to one encrypted transmission between one transmitter and one receiver An encryption key that cannot be read
38. y questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Service Center 1 800 222 7669 or http www sony com Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model DWT B01 DWT B01 F Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone Number 858 942 2230 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For the customers in Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met Use of Sony wireless devices is regulated by the Industry Canada as described in their Radio Standard Specification RSS 123 A licence is normally required The local district office of Industry Canada should therefore be contacted When the operation of the device is within the broadcast band the licence is issued on no interference no protection basis with respect to broadcast signals This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003
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