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Venue Wideband Receiver
Modular Receiver/Multicoupler System
Hardware/Software Installation and Configuration
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Includes three models:
• Wideband (blocks 21 through 29)
• Wideband Low (blocks 470 through 26)
• Wideband High (blocks 25 through 33)
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Rio Rancho, NM, USA
www.lectrosonics.com
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- Page 1 Venue Wideband Receiver Modular Receiver/Multicoupler System Hardware/Software Installation and Configuration Includes three models: • Wideband (blocks 21 through 29) • Wideband Low (blocks 470 through 26) • Wideband High (blocks 25 through 33) Fill in for your records: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Rio Rancho, NM, USA www.lectrosonics.com...
- Page 2 Venue Wideband Receiver LECTROSONICS, INC.
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Page 3: Introduction
Digital Hybrid Wireless™ Modular Receiver System Introduction The Venue Wideband receiver is a modular rack mount design for use with a wide variety of transmitters from Lectrosonics and other manufacturers. Designed for maximum versatility and performance, the wideband design offers the flexibility needed in today’s changing and increasingly congested RF environments. - Page 4 Venue Wideband Receiver LECTROSONICS, INC.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Digital Hybrid Wireless™ Modular Receiver System Table of Contents Introduction ................3 Venue System Controls and Functions ....... 6 Front Panel ................6 Rear Panel ................7 Hardware Installation ............8 Receiver Modules ..............8 Rack Installation ..............8 Audio Outputs ..............8 RS-232 Port Pinouts ............ -
Page 6: Venue System Controls And Functions
Venue Wideband Receiver Venue System Controls and Functions Front Panel Function Button (labeled by the LCD) Headphone LEVEL Control PUSH FOR PHONES Jack MENU/SELECT Rotary Control BACK Button Receiver Select POWER Button Buttons Receiver Select Buttons The Venue receiver master unit (VRM) serves as a “host assembly”... -
Page 7: Rear Panel
Digital Hybrid Wireless™ Modular Receiver System Rear Panel Balanced Audio Balanced Audio Power Input Outputs 4-6 Outputs 1-3 Antenna Inputs Receiver RS-232 USB Port Receiver Modules 4-6 Port Modules 1-3 Multicoupler Outputs Antenna Inputs The rear panel provides six balanced XLR audio out- puts, antenna inputs, “loop thru”... -
Page 8: Hardware Installation
Venue Wideband Receiver Hardware Installation Receiver Modules Rack Installation VRS and VRT receiver modules can be mixed in the 1. Mount the receiver(s) in the desired rack location(s). same chassis, For ratio diversity operation, both mod- There are no special ventilation requirements. -
Page 9: Rs-232 Port Pinouts
Digital Hybrid Wireless™ Modular Receiver System Connections for Computer Interface The audio output wiring is as follows: Connection to a computer can be made via USB or Venue Audio RS-232 ports. Multiple units are easily connected using Output Input a USB hub. NOTE: Audio is not passed through these ports. -
Page 10: Initial Startup
LCD will flash a mes- sage advising that the Detect process needs to be run again. The wideband Venue receiver is different than the 50 MHz version in that the receiver modules are detected through a manual process rather than automatically at boot up. -
Page 11: Navigating The Lcd Menus And Screens
Digital Hybrid Wireless™ Modular Receiver System Navigating the LCD Menus and Screens Front panel controls provide access to screens and In a setup screen such as the LockSet example shown menus for setup. The Function Button, Back Button, Re- here, up/down arrows prompt you to change the setting ceiver Select buttons and the MENU/SELECT control by rotating the MENU/SELECT control. -
Page 12: Resetting To Factory Defaults
Venue Wideband Receiver Resetting to Factory Six compatibility modes are available to match various transmitter types. In this example, the Digital Hybrid compatibility mode is selected for receiver module 1. Defaults Resetting to Factory Defaults can be a time saver for setting up the system. -
Page 13: Selecting Diversity Modes
Digital Hybrid Wireless™ Modular Receiver System Shared TalkBack Channels In order for TalkBack functionality to work on the Venue receiver, there needs to be at least one empty slot (and 2 TalkBack channels, with 2 transmitters shared on thus associated unused XLR) in the mainframe. The each (requires 2 empty slots in the Venue receiver) Venue’s microcontroller will automatically determine the next empty slot for any receiver set to TalkBack... -
Page 14: Selecting The Tuning Mode
Venue Wideband Receiver When any Compat Mode other than Dig. Hybrid is se- of the RF signal levels in the modules begins when the lected, FIXED will automatically be selected. RF level is still high, so the circuit can blend in more audio from the module with the stronger signal before the signal decays enough to cause noise. -
Page 15: Finding Clear Frequencies With Smarttune
Digital Hybrid Wireless™ Modular Receiver System CUSTOM MODE is a special mode used to store up to 50 frequencies per block in 25 kHz steps. Frequencies are stored in memory in a “table” with positions num- bered 0 through 49. The pilot tone frequency is defined by the position of each frequency in the table. -
Page 16: Adjusting Audio Output Levels
Venue Wideband Receiver 1. Navigate to the Tuning setup screen. Cursor blinks Function Button Clear Spectrum Strong Interference 5. Press the BACK button to return to the “Stop Mode.” NOTE: At any point in the Stop or Zoom screens, you can select any module on the same block to 2. -
Page 17: Selecting Audio Phase
Digital Hybrid Wireless™ Modular Receiver System 2. Select each receiver one at a time with the buttons 2. Select each receiver module with the Receiver under the LCD and rotate the knob to adjust the Select Button and adjust the phase with the MENU/ output to the desired level. -
Page 18: Locking Out The Front Panel Controls
Venue Wideband Receiver but monitor its status with the battery timer Battery status is displayed on the receiver detail screen, in the main window. the overview screen and the info screen. AA ALK Transmitter uses a AA alkaline battery. Monitor voltage with battery icon in main window. -
Page 19: Installing Lecnet2 ™ Software And Usb Driver
Digital Hybrid Wireless™ Modular Receiver System Installing LecNet2 Software and USB Driver ™ LecNet2 software includes VRpanel for easy setup and 2. On the first page of the Wizard, select Install from monitoring of the Venue Receiver using a computer a list or specific location (Advanced) and click system running Windows 2000, XP or Vista... - Page 20 Venue Wideband Receiver 5. When the driver installation is complete, the final page of the Wizard appears. Click “Finish” to close the Found New Hardware Wizard. 3. When the driver installation is complete, the final page of the Wizard appears. Click “Finish” to close USB Driver Installation (Windows XP) - the Found New Hardware Wizard.
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Page 21: Firmware Update Instructions
Scroll down to Firmware Updates. Be sure to select the correct version for the receiver - narrowband, wideband or 944. Place the file on your local drive then unzip it. The update instructions are in the Help section of the software. -
Page 22: Setting Up The Venue Receiver Using Vrpanel
Venue Wideband Receiver Setting Up the Venue Receiver Using VRpanel Opening VRpanel with a COM Port Once the LecNet2 software and USB drivers have ™ been installed, the Venue receiver can be configured 1. Lauch the VRpanel software from Start/All Pro-... -
Page 23: Main Window Top Menu Items
Digital Hybrid Wireless™ Modular Receiver System Main Window Top Menu Items The Main Window is organized in a straightforward manner with three pull down menus. Brief descriptions of these menus are presented here as an introduction. Full descriptions and instructions for the menu items are presented in the online Help. - Page 24 Venue Wideband Receiver Click the Record button (red circle) to start the Walk Scanning continues until it is suspended by the user. Test Recorder and the Stop button (black square) to Click Stop to suspend the scanning. While scanning stop the recording process. Press the Play (green is suspended, select a receiver module with its radio triangle) to play back the recording.
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Page 25: Antenna Use And Placement
Digital Hybrid Wireless™ Modular Receiver System Antenna Use and Placement receiver’s antennas along with the direct signal. If the The Venue System is designed for rack mounting. direct and reflected signals are out of phase with each Although it can be operated with two whip antennas, it other and similar in strength, a cancellation or “drop- is best to use remote antennas such as the SNA600 or out”... -
Page 26: Pre-Coordinated Frequencies
Venue Wideband Receiver Pre-coordinated Frequencies Interference from IM (intermodulation) is a potential BLOCK 22 problem in all multi-channel wireless systems, so proper FREQ SW SET US TV CH 563.700 tv29 frequency coordination is always required to avoid 564.300 tv29 565.200 tv29 noise, range and dropout problems. -
Page 27: Compatibility Diagram
Digital Hybrid Wireless™ Modular Receiver System Compatibility Diagram BLOCK 24 BLOCK 25 Compatibility follows the pattern illustrated in the dia- FREQ SW SET US TV CH FREQ SW SET US TV CH 621.300 tv39 646.900 tv43 gram at right. 621.900 tv39 647.500 tv43... -
Page 28: Diagnostics
Venue Wideband Receiver Diagnostics Multi-channel System Checkout Interference can result from a wide variety of sources 4. Turn each transmitter off one at a time. including TV station signals, other wireless equipment With all transmitters and receivers turned on, turn... -
Page 29: Accessories And Common Replacement Parts
Digital Hybrid Wireless™ Modular Receiver System Accessories and Common Replacement Parts Remote Antennas ALP500 ALP Series LPDA (log periodic dipole array) models ALP620 SNA600 folding dipole antenna ALP650 ALP Kit mounting hardware Coaxial Cable ARG2 coaxial cable - 2 ft. length ARG15 coaxial cable - 15 ft. -
Page 30: Service And Repair
Venue Wideband Receiver Service and Repair If your system malfunctions, you should attempt to correct or isolate the trouble before concluding that the equipment needs repair. Make sure you have followed the setup procedure and operating instructions. Check the interconnecting cables and then go through the TROUBLESHOOTING section in this manual. - Page 31 Digital Hybrid Wireless™ Modular Receiver System Rio Rancho, NM, USA...
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Page 32: Limited One Year Warranty
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY The equipment is warranted for one year from date of purchase against defects in materials or workmanship provided it was purchased from an authorized dealer. This warranty does not cover equipment which has been abused or damaged by careless handling or shipping.
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