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Lectrosonics PDR Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Quick Start Steps
1) Install good battery and turn the power on
(see pp. 3, 5).
2) Insert microSD memory card and format it with the
PDR (see p. 3)
3) Sync (jam) the timecode source (see pp. 6, 7).
4) Connect microphone or audio source.
5) Set input gain (see Mic Level p. 7).
6) Select record mode (see p. 7).
7) Set output level (see p. 7).
8) Begin recording (see pp. 4-7).
Rio Rancho, NM, USA
www.lectrosonics.com

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

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    When talent is at an extreme distance or using Main Window ................5 a wireless microphone is not practical (knights in armor Recording Window ..............5 come to mind), the PDR can travel with your subject Playback Window ..............5 and record professional quality audio, synchronized with Navigating Menus ..............6 Firmware Updates ..............8...

  • Page 3: Battery Installation

    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 Compatible memory cards the menu and press MENU/SEL on the keypad.

  • Page 4: Features And Controls

    Lectrosonics SM and L Series transmitters. Any mi- crophone wired as Lectrosonics “compatible” or “servo bias” will work with the PDR. See page 10 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 5: Operating Instructions

    Menu, Card Info (available recording time if SD card installed, PDR info if no card in unit), and the REC (record start) and LAST (play last clip) functions. These functions are invoked by pressing the adjacent keypad button as shown on the previous page.

  • Page 6: 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 7 Portable Digital Recorder TC Jam (jam timecode) Files/Play When TC Jam is selected, JAM NOW will flash on the The recorded files are listed in order of newest to oldest LCD and the unit is ready to be synced with the time- to select the desired one for playback.

  • Page 8: Firmware Updates

    2) Copy the pdr v1_xx.ldr file to the micro SD card, In the event of a battery failure while the unit is re- cording, a recovery process is available to restore then eject the card from the computer.

  • Page 9: Lectrorm

    • SM Series • WM • L Series • PDR (pending - not active as of Oct 13, 2016) The app remotely changes settings on these units through the use of encoded audio tones, which when received by the attached microphone, will alter the con- figured setting.

  • Page 10: 5-Pin Input Jack Wiring

    If this occurs please call voltage source for 4 volt servo bias wiring. our toll-free number listed under Service and Repair in this manual or visit: www.lectrosonics.com/US PIN 3 Microphone level input and bias supply. +5 VDC PIN 4 Bias voltage selector for Pin 3.

  • Page 11: Microphone Cable Termination For Non-Lectrosonics Microphones

    NOTE: This termination is intended for UHF contact the clamp the insulation transmitters and the PDR only. VHF transmitters shield with 5-pin jacks require a different termination. Lectrosonics lavaliere microphones are terminated for compatibility with VHF and UHF transmitters, which is different from what is shown here.

  • Page 12: Optional Accessories

    TA5F; 14 inches long. Feeds line level signal to pin 5 on the TA5M input jack. MC35 line level adapter cable. Female XLR to female TA5F; 37 inches long. Feed line level signal to pin 5 on the TA5M jack. LECTROSONICS, INC.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Portable Digital Recorder Specifications Available Recording Time Using a microSDHC memory card, the available re- Recording cording times are as follows. The actual time may vary Storage media: microSDHC memory card* slightly from the values listed in the tables. File format: .wav files (BWF - Broadcast Wave File) HD mono mode Split gain mode...

  • Page 14: Service And Repair

    LECTROSONICS’ Service Department is equipped and staffed to quickly repair your equipment. In warranty repairs are made at no charge in accordance with the terms of the warranty. Out-of-warranty repairs are charged at a modest flat rate plus parts and shipping.
  • Page 15 Portable Digital Recorder Rio Rancho, NM...
  • Page 16 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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