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- Page 1 USER MANUAL Published January 2017 Firmware Version ZMT1-37 interstage Phistersvej 31, 2900 Hellerup, Danmark Telefon 3946 0000, fax 3946 0040 www.interstage.dk - pro audio with a smile ZMT3 Never Let Size Limit You...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ZMT3 TRANSMITTER ............................. 4 HOME SCREEN .............................. 6 MAIN MENU ..............................7 .............................. 7 ICROPHONE UHF T ........................... 7 RANSMIT REQUENCY ............................7 RANSMITTER SUB MENUS ..............................8 ................................8 ENU GROUPS ......................8 CCESSING AND NAVIGATING THE MENU GROUPS ........................ - Page 3 HREE ICROPHONE ONFIGURATION ....................... 29 ALANCED EVEL AND TIME CODE NPUT OPERATING FREQUENCIES ..........................30 ....................... 30 EMOTE ONTROL AND UHF - A ................................30 UDIO PRODUCT SUPPORT ............................. 32 SPECIFICATIONS ............................33 ZAXCOM WARRANTY POLICY AND LIMITATIONS ................... 34...
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Page 4: Zmt3 Transmitter
Zaxcom ZMT3 Transmitter ZMT3 Transmitter 1. Card / Power Key Push and hold 2 seconds to power on and 4 seconds to power off. Press 3 times quickly to access the sub menus. 2. OLED Display 3. Menu / Play Key ... - Page 5 To remove it, press the card in until you hear the same click again. 2. SSMA Antenna Connection 3. Microphone Connector (3 pin Lemo) 4. Battery Compartment ZMT3 uses 1 NP50 battery.
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Page 6: Home Screen
Indicators at -20, -10, 0 dBFS Frequency - This is the transmit frequency of the ZMT3. If the ZMT3 is being used in RECORD ONLY mode “NOTX” will be displayed. ZaxNet Status IFB RX - The ZMT3 is receiving ZaxNet. -
Page 7: Main Menu
Zaxcom ZMT3 Main Menu Main Menu To cycle through the main menu press the MENU key. Microphone Gain Set GAIN 20 dB The microphone gain is adjusted from this menu. This menu displays the gain setting in decibels and a meter indicating the audio signal. -
Page 8: Sub Menus
Zaxcom ZMT3 Menu Navigation Sub Menus Menu groups The ZMT3 has six sub menu groups Time Code - Changes the time code parameters of transmitter. Transmit - Changes the parameters of the UHF transmitter. Record - Changes the parameters of the on-board recorder. -
Page 9: Time Code Menu
AUTO-LOAD REC RUN - In Auto-Load mode the ZMT3 will go into record when it detects rolling time code, and will stop when the time code stops. If time code is lost because the IFB signal is too weak the unit will... -
Page 10: Mute Time Code Transmission Until Jammed
When turned ON the ZMT3 will automatically set its frame rate to the frame rate that is being transmitted from the ZaxNet transmitter that is feeding the ZMT3. If auto frame rate is set to OFF the frame rate will need to be adjusted manually. -
Page 11: Transmit Menu
UHF Transmitter Power Level Set TX POWER: 50MW The UHF transmit power of the ZMT3 is set from this page. The transmit power can be adjusted to output 25, 50 or 75mW. The higher the power setting the more battery power will be required. -
Page 12: Transmitter Disable - Record Only Mode
TX DISABLE : NORMAL TX MODE Record Only Mode - Will set the ZMT3 to act as a standalone recorder and will not transmit any audio over UHF. This will conserve battery power since the transmitter is disabled. ... -
Page 13: Record Menu
The Micro SD card is erased and formatted from this menu. Please note that all cards need to be formatted in the ZMT3 prior to recording. Before formatting the card, the transmitter can optionally be renamed (see set up menu). When a transmitter is named that name is included in the recorded file names. -
Page 14: Time Left On Card
Automatic Record after Boot up RECORD ON BOOTUP Record on boot up allows the onboard recorder to automatically start recording after the ZMT3 boots up. ON - The onboard recorder will automatically start to record after the ZMT3 boots up. -
Page 15: Zaxnet Menu
Please keep in mind that the range will be limited when receiving ZaxNet from a TRX or ZFR. When the ZMT3 is receiving a valid ZaxNet signal the signal strength will be shown as well as signal strength meter that runs vertically on the far right side of the screen. -
Page 16: Group Code Set
ZaxNet without affecting others. So for example a ZMT3 set to Group 1 will be controlled by a ZaxNet transmitter set to Group 1 and a ZMT3 assigned to group 2 will be controlled by a Group 2 ZaxNet transmitter. This is helpful if two or more people on set are sending ZaxNet commands. -
Page 17: Zaxnet Receive Before Transmit Time
This is adjustable from 1 to 20 Seconds. This menu adjusts the state of the ZaxNet transceiver. This also sets how long after boot-up up the ZMT3 will search for ZaxNet time code before it begins transmitting its audio over ZaxNet for monitoring purposes. -
Page 18: Ifb Receive Pulse Set
ZNET RECORD BEEP When the record beep is set to ON, and the ZMT3 is recording, the confidence audio sent to the ERX via ZaxNet will have an audible beep, in variable intervals, giving conformation that the ZMT3 is indeed recording. The beeps will only be heard in the ERX and will not be recorded on the card, or be sent to the UHF receiver. -
Page 19: Audio Menu
Zaxcom ZMT3 Audio Menu AUDIO MENU High Pass Filter HIGH PASS FILTER: 90Hz ____ The high pass filter is turned on and adjusted from this menu. The high pass filter range is 70Hz to 220Hz in 10Hz increments. 2K Notch Filter 2K NOTCH FILTER The 2K notch filter is useful in removing digital RF interference that can be introduced into some microphones. -
Page 20: Dynamics
Zaxcom ZMT3 Audio Menu Dynamics DYNAMICS The dynamics is a soft knee compressor that is located after the analog to digital converter which will limit the dynamic range to prevent clipping during occurrences of loud audio. Dynamics is comprised of both a... -
Page 21: Setup Menu
The ZMT3 has an internal tone generator which will generate a signal at -20dBFS so the signal chain can be properly gain staged. From this menu pressing the INC key will turn on the tone generator. Standby Mode After Boot Up... -
Page 22: Low Battery Stop
Zaxcom ZMT3 Setup Menu Low Battery Stop LOW BATT STOP: NEVER STOP Low battery stop will set the amount of time, after a low battery warning occurs, the on-board recorder will close the current file and stop recording. This is to prevent possible file corruption if the unit constantly powers off and on due to a dead battery. -
Page 23: Hide Encryption Menu
Zaxcom ZMT3 Setup Menu Hide Encryption Menu ENCRYPTION MENU: This setting will hide the encryption menu. A hidden encryption menu allows for quicker navigation and prevents accidental changes. HIDDEN - The encryption menu doesn’t appear when cycling through the menu settings. -
Page 24: Transmitter Name Set
Zaxcom ZMT3 Setup Menu Transmitter Name Set NAME: 1234 The transmitter name menu allows the transmitter to be named to be changed from the default name - which is the unit’s serial number. The name entered becomes part of the name of the recorded audio files, and is also included in the metadata of the BWF file. -
Page 25: Recording Format
Media Capacity The ZMT3 can use Micro SD cards, up to 16 GB. While any size card will work we recommend using 4GB cards. All cards that are used in the ZMT3 must be formatted in a 3 series transmitter to work properly;... -
Page 26: Firmware
1. From the ZaxNet menu set ZaxNet mode to transmit (TX). 2. Check that the ERX is set to the same ZaxNet frequency that the ZMT3 is set to transmit on. Check that the GROUP ID is set the same in both the ZMT3 and ERX, and make sure encryption is shut off. -
Page 27: Updating Qrx Firmware With Azmt3 Transmitter
Zaxcom ZMT3 Firmware Updating QRX firmware with a ZMT3 transmitter 1. Format a micro SD card in a ZMT3 transmitter. 2. With a computer take the formatted card and perform the following: Delete the “SNXXXX.ME” file from the card. -
Page 28: Inputting Audio
Wiring Diagrams Inputting Audio The ZMT3 use an unbalanced microphone input via a 3-pin micro-LEMO connector. An unbalanced dynamic microphone or a powered lavaliere can be used. The ZMT3 can also accept a line-level input, though an inline pad is required. -
Page 29: Balanced Line Level And Time Code Input
Zaxcom ZMT3 Wiring Diagrams Balanced Line Level and time code Input... -
Page 30: Operating Frequencies
Zaxcom ZMT3 Operating Frequencies Operating Frequencies ZaxNet - Remote Control and Time Code 2.403 to 2.475 GHz UHF - Audio ZMT3.5 512.0 MHz to 614.0 MHz (Blocks 20 through 23) ZMT3.6 596.0 MHz to 698.0 MHz (Blocks 23 through 26) - Page 31 Zaxcom ZMT3 Antenna Cutting Chart...
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Page 32: 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 33: Specifications
Specifications Transmitter Power output: 25 / 50 / 75 mW – Firmware Selectable RF Modulation: Proprietary Digital Method RF Frequency Range: ZMT3.5: 512 - 614 MHz ZMT3.6: 596 -698 MHz Antenna Connector: 50 Ω SSMA Female Emission Designator: 180 KV2E FCC Part: 75.861... -
Page 34: Zaxcom Warranty Policy And Limitations
Product exists to repair or replace a defective Product. Zaxcom’s replacement Product under its limited warranty will be manufactured from new and serviceable used parts. Zaxcom’s warranty applies to repaired or replaced Product for the balance of the applicable period of the original warranty or thirty days from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is longer. - Page 35 Quarter Wave Whip Antenna, 5.19dBi gain, 50 Ohms USA - FCC Part 74, FCC Identifier PR6ZMT3 Canada - Industry Canada RSS 210, IC:12755A-ZMT3 Zaxcom Digital Wireless are protected under following patent #’s: 4,327,066 / 7,711,443 / 7,929,902 / 8,385,814 / 8,878,708 / 8,842,854 interstage...