Sony UTX-B03 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony UTX-B03 Operating Instructions Manual

Wireless microphone package
Hide thumbs Also See for UTX-B03:

Advertisement

4-530-735-18 (1)
Wireless Microphone
Package
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
UWP-D11/D12/D16
UTX-B03
UTX-M03
UTX-P03
URX-P03
© 2014 Sony Corporation

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Sony UTX-B03

  • Page 1 4-530-735-18 (1) Wireless Microphone Package Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. UWP-D11/D12/D16 UTX-B03 UTX-M03 UTX-P03 URX-P03 © 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Features ............7 UWP-D11 ............. 7 UWP-D12 ............. 7 UWP-D16 ............. 7 Name and Function of Parts.......8 Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B03)....8 Hand-held microphone (UTX-M03)..... 9 Plug-on transmitter (UTX-P03)....11 Portable diversity tuner (URX-P03) ... 12 Power Supply..........14 Inserting the batteries........14 Supplying power from a USB connector..
  • Page 3: Configuration Of The Packages

    For details, consult your Sony dealer. UWP-D11 The package consists of a body-pack transmitter (UTX-B03), a portable diversity tuner (URX-P03), and their accessories. When used in conjunction with a compact camcorder, a mobile system for ENG (Electronic News Gathering) or EFP (Electronic Field Production) applications can be constructed.
  • Page 4: Uwp-D12

    UWP-D12 The package consists of a hand-held microphone (UTX-M03), a portable diversity tuner (URX-P03), and their accessories. When used in conjunction with a compact camcorder, a mobile system for ENG (Electronic News Gathering) or EFP (Electronic Field Production) applications can be constructed. Hand-held microphone Portable diversity tuner (UTX-M03) (1)
  • Page 5: Uwp-D16

    UWP-D16 The UWP-D16 consists of a plug-on transmitter (UTX-P03), a body-pack transmitter (UTX-B03), a portable diversity tuner (URX-P03), and their accessories. When used in conjunction with a compact camcorder, a mobile system for ENG (Electronic News Gathering) or EFP (Electronic Field Production) applications can be constructed.
  • Page 6: Models Available Separately

    The transmitter and tuner in each package are available for purchase separately. The components provided with each product are given below. UTX-B03 • Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B03) (1) • Omni-directional lavalier microphone (1) • Wind screen (1) • Holder clip (1) •...
  • Page 7: Features

    (HXR-NX3, etc.). It also features a Clear Channel Scan quality sound using digital compander processing. They function to search for available channels automatically. can be used in combination with current Sony analog wireless microphone systems (UWP series, WRT series, WRR series, WRU series) by switching the compander UWP-D16 mode.
  • Page 8: Name And Function Of Parts

    • When the audio input level is set to MIC, a voltage for the lavalier microphone power supply is applied to the Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B03) audio input connector. Special electrical wiring is used inside the audio input connector for this purpose.
  • Page 9: Hand-Held Microphone (Utx-M03)

    i Display section k Infrared detector Receives the frequency and compander mode set on the tuner. Hand-held microphone (UTX-M03) A RF transmission indicator Displays the current transmission status. : Transmitting – : Transmission stopped B RF transmission power indicator Indicates the current transmission power setting. You can change the setting with the RF transmission power setting function.
  • Page 10 For details on the RF transmission power setting Indicator display Status function, see “Setting the transmit output level (RF Flashing (red) Charging not possible (when batteries POWER)” (page 27). other than rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries are inserted or the nickel metal hydride batteries are C Audio input level meter deteriorated)
  • Page 11: Plug-On Transmitter (Utx-P03)

    d AUDIO (audio input level) indicator Plug-on transmitter (UTX-P03) Turns on or off according to the audio input level as follows. On (red): Audio input level is too high. If the sound is Front distorted, adjust the attenuation level to decrease the audio input level (page 27).
  • Page 12: Portable Diversity Tuner (Urx-P03)

    E Input level indicator Portable diversity tuner (URX-P03) Displays the input level status. : Microphone input : Line input Front F Battery level indicator Displays the battery level. Displays “EXT” when power is supplied from the USB connector. For details, see “Battery level indicator” (page 15). G Menu display section Displays various functions.
  • Page 13 For details, see “Battery level indicator” (page 15). Indicator display Status Flashing (red) Charging not possible (when batteries D RF level (reception level) indicator other than rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries are inserted or the Indicates the current reception level. nickel metal hydride batteries are deteriorated) E Menu display section...
  • Page 14: Power Supply

    The following describes the procedure using illustrations device and displaying the battery level, or supplying for the body-pack transmitter (UTX-B03). Batteries can power from a supply connected to the USB connector, see be inserted in the plug-on transmitter (UTX-P03) and the following sections.
  • Page 15: Supplying Power From A Usb Connector

    • When BATTERY is set to TYPE1, the battery level is the power off. indicated based on the use of new LR6 (size AA) Sony alkaline batteries. The battery level may not be Turn the grip in the direction of the arrow, and pull...
  • Page 16: Charging Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries

    Attaching Accessories batteries You can charge nickel metal hydride batteries inserted in This section describes how to attach the supplied the transmitter (UTX-B03/M03/P03) and tuner accessories to each device. (URX-P03). When charging nickel metal hydride batteries, turn the Attaching accessories to the body-...
  • Page 17: Attaching Accessories To The Hand-Held Microphone (Utx-M03)

    Attaching the wind screen to the Attaching accessories to the hand- microphone held microphone (UTX-M03) Attaching the microphone holder Align and insert the microphone into the hole in the wind screen. Insert the base of the Attaching a belt clip microphone into the holder.
  • Page 18: Attaching Accessories To The Portable Diversity Tuner (Urx-P03)

    Attaching the shoe mount adapter Disconnecting a microphone or cable Attach the belt clip before attaching the shoe mount Microphone or adapter (page 17). cable connector Note Release button Attach belt clips upside-down if planning to attach the shoe mount adapter. Press the release button and pull the microphone or cable out slowly.
  • Page 19: Operation

    Information about the channel set on the tuner is sent to the transmitter, and a prompt appears on the Procedure for UWP-D series devices (UTX-B03/ transmitter display asking if you want to change to M03/P03 and URX-P03) that frequency.
  • Page 20: Tuner Settings

    • When operating two or more UWP-D series packages Tuner Settings simultaneously with different channel groups, make sure that they are at least 100 meters (330 feet) apart if they are used within clear sight of each other (actual distance may vary depending on the circumstances). Menu structure and operation Procedure for portable diversity tuner (URX-P03) There are two menu display modes that can be selected...
  • Page 21: Setting The Receive Channel

    Basic menu operation Use the + or – button to select the desired group name, then press the SET button. The basic menu operation is the same in simple mode and extended mode. The channel group is set, and the channel number display starts flashing.
  • Page 22: Searching For Active Channels Within A Group (Active Channel Scan)

    Press and hold the SET button for one second or longer. Press and hold until the channel group and “+” display starts flashing. Press the + button. The tuner starts to scan through the selected channel group. When available channels are found, the first channel number among the available channels starts flashing on the display.
  • Page 23: Configuration Menu

    Configuration menu Note The monitor output level does not change when you Procedure for portable diversity tuner (URX-P03) change the output level in the OUT LEVEL menu. The This section describes each function and configurable monitor output level is adjusted separately. items.
  • Page 24 (size AA) batteries. Indicates the battery level based on Therefore, when only one power supply is available, that the characteristics of new Sony alkaline LR6 (size AA) power supply will be used regardless of the PWR batteries.
  • Page 25: Transmitter Settings

    Press the • LCF (low-cut filter) setting + or – button to select YES, then press the SET button. • IN LEVEL (audio input level) select (UTX-B03/P03 The tuner parameters are restored to their factory default only) settings.
  • Page 26: Setting The Transmit Channel

    • IN LEVEL (audio input level) select (UTX-B03/P03 Press the + or – button to display the function to be only) set. • +48V (+48 V supply) setting (UTX-P03 only) • TIME (accumulated running time) display Press and hold the SET button until the setting starts •...
  • Page 27: Configuration Menu

    The factory default setting is 9 dB (UTX-B03) or 0 dB The same applies when setting other parameters. (UTX-M03 and UTX-P03).
  • Page 28 POWER/MUTING button. (size AA) batteries. Indicates the battery level based on To release the lock state the characteristics of new Sony alkaline LR6 (size AA) To release the lock state, either set the PWR LOCK menu batteries. to UNLOCK or use the following procedure.
  • Page 29 Setting the display contrast (CONTRAST) You can adjust the contrast of text and icons on the display in the range 1 to 10. The configurable values are given below. (Light) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (Dark) Note This function is displayed in extended mode only.
  • Page 30: System Configuration Examples

    Sample configuration for ENG (Electronic News Gathering) or EFP (Electronic Field Production) with a camcorder Portable diversity tuner (URX-P03) (with shoe mount adapter attached) Hand-held Body-pack microphone transmitter (UTX-M03) (UTX-B03) XDCAM EX/HDV camcorder 1 XLR-BMP conversion output cable (supplied) (HXR-NX3, etc.) System Configuration Examples...
  • Page 31: Error Messages

    Meaning Solution EEP ERROR An error has occurred in the backup memory data. Contact your point of purchase or Sony service representative. PLL ERROR An error occurred in the PLL synthesizer circuit. Restart the unit. If the message persists, contact your point of purchase or Sony service representative.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have any problem, use the following checklist before asking for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your point of purchase or Sony service representative. Symptom Cause Solution The unit does not turn The 3 and # polarity orientation of the batteries is Insert the batteries with the correct polarity incorrect.
  • Page 33 Place the transmitter and tuner as close to each other as possible. 1) Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B03) / hand-held microphone (UTX-M03) / plug-on transmitter (UTX-P03) only 2) Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B03) / plug-on transmitter (UTX-P03) only 3) Portable diversity tuner (URX-P03) only...
  • Page 34: Important Notes On Use

    • To avoid degradation of the signal to noise ratio, do not ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER. use UWP-D devices in noisy places or in locations • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS OF subject to vibration, such as the following: ANY KIND MADE BY USERS OF THIS UNIT OR –...
  • Page 35 0 dB to 27 dB (3 dB steps) China) Indicators AUDIO, POWER/MUTING 10 mW/2 mW selectable (for model Battery life (measured with two Sony LR6/AA size available in Thailand, Taiwan, and alkaline batteries at 25 °C (77 °F)) Korea) Approx. 8 hours with output power of...
  • Page 36: Tuner

    Antenna XLR-3-11C type (female) (angle-adjustable) Indicator AF/PEAK, POWER/MUTING, +48V Audio output level Battery life (measured with two Sony LR6/AA size –60 dBV alkaline batteries at 25 °C (77 °F)) Audio output connector During +48V OFF: 3.5 mm diameter mini jack Approx.
  • Page 37 Supply voltage 3.0 V DC (two LR6/AA size alkaline batteries) 5.0 V DC (supplied from USB connector) Battery life Approx. 6 hours (measured with two Sony LR6/AA size alkaline batteries at 25 °C (77 °F)) Dimensions 63 × 82 × 23.8 mm × 3 ×...
  • Page 38 Sony Corporation...

This manual is also suitable for:

Uwp-d12Uwp-d16Uwp-d11Utx-m03Utx-p03Urx-p03 ... Show all

Table of Contents