Lectrosonics PDR Quick Start Manual

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Portable Digital Audio Recorder
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This guide is intended to assist with
initial setup and operation of your
Lectrosonics product.
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www.lectrosonics.com
9 December 2016

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  • Page 1 Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC This guide is intended to assist with initial setup and operation of your Fill in for your records: Lectrosonics product. Serial Number: For a detailed user manual, down- load the most current...
  • Page 2: Features And Controls

    Time code slot cover sync port The audio input circuitry is the essentially the same as on Lectrosonics SM and L Series transmitters. Any microphone wired as Lectrosonics “compatible” or “servo bias” will work with the PDR. (See manual for details.) If the unit is booted with an unformatted SD card, the prompt to format the card will be the first window to appear after the boot sequence completes.
  • Page 3 The icons in the corners of the LCD will change depending on the status of the playback. 00 : 01 : 33 NOTE: Refer to the Operating Instructions section for details on the specific button functions and operations in the Main, Recording and Playback Windows. www.lectrosonics.com...
  • Page 4: Battery Installation

    Insert the battery according to the markings inside the battery compartment door. The (+) pos. end of the battery is oriented as shown here. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. LECTROSONICS, INC.
  • Page 5: Compatible Memory Cards

    The PDR never low level formats a card and we strongly advise against doing so with the computer. To format the card with the PDR, select Format Card in the menu and press MENU/SEL on the keypad. See pages 8-10 for details on navigating the menus.
  • Page 6: Quick Start Steps

    1) Install good battery and turn the power on (see pp. 4, 6-below). 2) Insert microSD memory card and format it with the PDR (see p. 5) 3) Sync (jam) the timecode source (see pp. 8, 9). 4) Connect microphone or audio source.
  • Page 7: Recording Window

    00 : 01 : 33 Play/Pause STOP 0021A000 .WAV 11/14 17:08 [s-gain] 00:00:36 00 : 00 : 25 HOLD All files created are given a time stamp. www.lectrosonics.com...
  • Page 8: Navigating Menus

    Date & Time Use arrow keys to set 2016/01/01 select desired BACK date and time 02:09 item Remote Use arrow keys to Remote enabled? BACK enable remote Restore Use arrow keys to return Default defaults? to default settings BACK LECTROSONICS, INC.
  • Page 9 In HD Mode, the limiter circuit in the input provides 30 dB of clean limiting, so an L symbol will appear at C or L appears here the onset of limiting. www.lectrosonics.com...
  • Page 10: Format Card

    Selects HD Mono or Split Gain Mode. (See Mic Level.) Bit Depth PDR defaults to 24-bit format recording, which is a more effecient space sav- ing format as well as making the recording more conducive to other types of SD cards. 32-bit is available if your software is older and won’t accept 24-bit.
  • Page 11: Available Recording Time

    —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. www.lectrosonics.com...
  • Page 12: Limited One-Year Warranty

    This warranty does not apply to used or demonstrator equipment. Should any defect develop, Lectrosonics, Inc. will, at our option, repair or replace any defective parts without charge for either parts or labor. If Lectrosonics, Inc. cannot correct the defect in your equipment, it will be replaced at no charge with a similar new item.

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