Zaxcom QRX200 User Manual

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Published
August 2016
Software Version QR2-3.87
QRX200
The Ultimate in Receiver Flexibility
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  • Page 1 User Manual Published August 2016 Software Version QR2-3.87 QRX200 The Ultimate in Receiver Flexibility...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    QRX200 RECEIVER ..........................4 ..................................4 RONT ..................................5 ..................................6 HOME SCREEN ..........................7 MAIN MENU ............................. 8 ............................. 8 AVIGATING THE ............................8 XITING THE ..............................8 REQUENCY DJUST Adjusting the receive frequency of the QRX ...................... 8 >...
  • Page 3 - USB (RS-485) ......................19 ERIAL ONNECTOR OPERATING FREQUENCIES ....................20 EMOTE ONTROL AND ...................... 20 UHF A UDIO ................................20 ANTENNA CUTTING CHART ....................21 SPECIFICATIONS ........................22 PRODUCT SUPPORT ....................... 23 ZAXCOM WARRANTY POLICY AND LIMITATIONS ............24...
  • Page 4: Qrx200 Receiver

    Zaxcom QRX200 Front QRX200 Receiver Front 1. OLED Display 2. INC Key - Used to increase the parameters of a menu item. 3. UHF Antenna Connectors (2) - SMA connectors. 4. Dec Key - Used to decrease the parameters of a menu item.
  • Page 5: Rear

    Zaxcom QRX200 Rear Rear 1. DC Power Input - The QRX uses a Switchcraft 761K connector. 2. Audio out connectors (2) - TA5M. These connectors will output the audio from the QRX. The same connectors can be used to output either analog audio or AES audio.
  • Page 6: Side

    Zaxcom QRX200 Side Side Channel 1 Group Channel 2 Group Channel 3 Group Channel 4 Group Side Mounted LEDs - The LEDs give visual indication if RF and / or audio are being received by the QRX. The LED settings are adjusted in the extended menu. There are three LEDs per group and one group for each receive channel.
  • Page 7: Home Screen

    Zaxcom QRX200 Home Screen Home Screen Receiver The QRX has two individual receivers the A (left receiver) and the B (right receiver). Audio level Indicates the incoming audio level for each receiver, the meter extends from the left to the right. The vertical bar to the right is the -20dBFS mark.
  • Page 8: Main Menu

    Zaxcom QRX200 Main Menu Main Menu Navigating the Main Menu  To enter the main menu - press the MENU key.  To advance to the next menu press the MENU key again. Exiting the Main Menu  To exit the main menu at any time press and hold the MENU key for 1.5 seconds.
  • Page 9: Unit Code Select

    Zaxcom QRX200 Main Menu Unit Code Select This menu is only available when transmitter remote control is set to “ON” in the extended menu. UNIT: 1 RXB > UNIT: 2 This menu sets the unit code that will correspond to the transmitter that is being controlled. The unit code is a unique number used to identify a transmitter within a particular group.
  • Page 10: Frequency Scan

    Zaxcom QRX200 Main Menu Frequency Scan PRESS TO SCAN ALL 200: 512 - 698 The frequency scan menu is where the QRX can scan the specified frequency range to search for a clear frequency. After a scan a graphical display of the RF that is present, in that specified range, will be shown.
  • Page 11: Set Scan Range

    Zaxcom QRX200 Main Menu Set Scan Range SCAN LIMIT ALL 200 512 - 698 This menu sets what frequency range will be examined when doing a frequency scan. Press the INC and DEC key to cycle through the scanning options.
  • Page 12: Extended Menu

    Zaxcom QRX200 Extended Menu Extended Menu Navigating the Extended Menu  Press and hold the DEC key from the home screen to enter the extended menu.  To advance to the next menu press the MENU key.  Press and hold the MENU key at any point to return to the top of the extended menu.
  • Page 13: Aes Output Enable

    Transmitter remote control turns on the ability to remote control the corresponding TRX transmitter when connected to a QRX235, via the serial loop. The QRX200 will have the ability to remotely change the gain and UHF frequency of the transmitter. Please note that the QRX235 will need to have an QRX option board installed.
  • Page 14: Output Routing

    Zaxcom QRX200 Extended Menu 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 will be on TA5 connector 2...
  • Page 15: Led Brightness Set

    Zaxcom QRX200 Extended Menu LED Brightness Set LED DIMMER: This menu sets the brightness level of the side mount LED’s.  OFF - The LEDs do not illuminate.  Numeric Value - Adjustable brightness levels.  Bright - The LED’s will illuminate at the brightest setting.
  • Page 16: Frequency Presets

    Zaxcom QRX200 Channel Presets Frequency Presets CHANNEL PRESETS PRESET 1: 543.0 The QRX has 16 user assignable frequency presets. Access and navigating the channel preset menu:  From the home screen press and hold the DEC key for 1.5 seconds which will access the extended menu, then press the DEC one more time to access the channel preset menu.
  • Page 17: Firmware

    Each time a unit is powered up, the firmware version number is displayed briefly on the screen. Pressing the DEC key during the boot up will slow down the screen to allow easier viewing of the information. As newer firmware becomes available, it can be downloaded from the Zaxcom website: http://www.zaxcom.com/software-updates Updating the QRX software using a TRX transmitter 1.
  • Page 18: Wiring Diagrams

    Zaxcom QRX200 Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagrams Audio Output Connectors There are two TA-5M connectors on the back panel. How they are used varies based on the output configuration in the extended menu. Single Analog Channel out of one TA5 TA5 out on...
  • Page 19: Serial Loop Connector - Usb (Rs-485)

    Zaxcom QRX200 Wiring Diagrams Serial Loop Connector - USB (RS-485) The serial connectors allow for communication between several QRXs. This allows QRXs that do not have the IFB option to connect to a single QRX that does have the IFB option.
  • Page 20: Operating Frequencies

    Zaxcom QRX200 Operating Frequencies Operating Frequencies ZaxNet - Remote Control and Time Code 2.403 to 2.475 GHz UHF - Audio 512.0 MHz to 698.0 MHz (Blocks 20 through 26)
  • Page 21: Antenna Cutting Chart

    Zaxcom QRX200 Antenna Cutting Chart Antenna Cutting Chart...
  • Page 22: Specifications

    Zaxcom QRX200 Specifications Specifications Receiver RF Modulation: Proprietary digital method RF Frequency Range: 512.0 to 698.0 MHz RF Frequency Step: 100 KHz Channel Separation: 500 KHz (700 KHz recommended) Sensitivity: -110 dBm Antenna Connector: 50-ohm SMA female Receiver Audio - Analog Outputs...
  • Page 23: Product Support

    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.php Join the Zaxcom Face Book User Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/682199065139938/...
  • Page 24: Zaxcom Warranty Policy And Limitations

    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.
  • Page 26: Fcc Notice

    Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Zaxcom, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate it.

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