Summary of Contents for Lectroso Quadra Digital IEM System
- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital IEM System Fill in for your records: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Rio Rancho, NM, USA www.lectrosonics.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Digital IEM System Table of Contents FCC Notice ................4 Industry Canada Notices ............4 Safety Notes................4 System Overview..............5 Receiver Transmitter Receiver Operation..............6 Transmitter Front Panel .............18 Battery Insertion..............6 Transmitter Rear Panel............18 Powering the Unit ON and OFF ..........6 Initial Setup .................19 Control Panel/Knobs .............. -
Page 4: Fcc Notice
QUADRA FCC Notice Safety Notes NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found Excessive sound levels can cause permanent hearing to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, damage. pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 1. -
Page 5: System Overview
Digital IEM System System Overview M4 Receiver The Quadra system provides an entirely new level The receiver employs advanced antenna switching of audio and RF performance in a wireless monitor diversity reception, switching between the antennas system. The combination of analog or digital input during packet headers in order to maintain a seamless capability, ultra-low latency 24 bit, 48 kHz audio, digital audio signal. -
Page 6: Receiver Operation
QUADRA Receiver Operation After the Power Up Sequence is displayed briefly, the Main Window appears and the M4R is ready for opera tion. Battery Insertion Note also that the BATT LED should be lit. The receiver is powered by three AA batteries, either Green indicates good power. -
Page 7: Body Placement
Digital IEM System Body Placement To access the setup menus, press the MENU/SEL button at the upper left of the membrane panel. Press the BACK button to back up one level or return to the Position the receiver on a belt, guitar strap, wardrobe, main window. -
Page 8: Channel Operation
QUADRA 2 Channel Operation In this mode, two channels are fed to the transmitter Master(1,2) mode and are available at the receiver. AUDIO CH. FUNCTION MASTER VOLUME NOTE: the transmitter must be also in 2 Channel mode for the receiver to operate in this manner. FUNCTION 2-ch. -
Page 9: Channel Operation
Digital IEM System 4 Channel Operation In this mode, all four audio channels fed to the trans Master(1,2)+3,4 mode mitter are available at the receiver. AUDIO CH. AUDIO AUDIO CH. 3 MASTER CH. 4 VOLUME NOTE: the transmitter must be in 4 Channel mode for the receiver to work in this manner. -
Page 10: Split 1,2 Operation
QUADRA Split 1,2 Operation Split modes allow you to use a single M4T transmitter Master(1,2) mode running in the 4 Channel mode to send two different 2 channel stereo mixes to two different receivers or AUDIO CH. groups of receivers using a single radio frequency. Split 1+2 mode delivers audio channels 1 and 2 to FUNCTION MASTER... -
Page 11: Split 3,4 Operation
Digital IEM System Split 3,4 Operation Split modes allow you to use a single M4T transmitter Master(3,4) mode running in the 4 Channel mode to send two different 2 channel stereo mixes to two different receivers or AUDIO CH. groups of receivers using a single radio frequency. Split 3+4 mode delivers audio channels 3 and 4 to MASTER FUNCTION... -
Page 12: Single Channel Operation
QUADRA Single Channel Operation The Single mode allows you to use one M4T transmit M(2) ter running in the 4 Channel mode to send up to four mono mixes to up to four different receivers or groups of receivers using a one radio frequency. AUDIO CH. -
Page 13: Additional Setup Options
Digital IEM System Additional Setup Options Tune To select your RF operating frequency, choose Tune in To select your overall stereo balance and stereo pan ning for individual audio channels, use the arrow but the menu list, and press the MENU/SEL button. tons to highlight Pan in the menu list. -
Page 14: Limiter
QUADRA Limiter Treble Shelf This feature can be used in order to provide audio lim In this screen, you can choose a treble boost with a iting at the receiver in order to prevent excessive levels corner either at 5kHz or 7kHz, and a boost of up to 9 dB in 3 dB increments. -
Page 15: Factory Defaults
Digital IEM System Using the Presets Factory Defaults This is used if you intend to reset the receiver back to Presets can be used to store all user settings includ factory settings. Select Defaults on the main menu ing Channel Setup, knob configuration, panning, and and press MENU/SEL to select the two choices. -
Page 16: Save
QUADRA Yes stores the frequency in the preset. No does not. The first five presets, A - E, are permanently loaded with the most common channel setup and knob con Once you have selected whether or not you wish to figuration combinations: store the frequency into the preset, press MENU/SEL to complete the process. -
Page 17: Replacement Parts
Digital IEM System Accessories BCHINGED Spring-loaded belt clip kit P/N 25984 replacement wire belt clip. P/N 35747 rubber cushion P/N 35856 Hex key wrench (allen wrench) CCM4R Foam lined carrying case. P/N 28852 4-40 x 1/4 flat hex head screw Rio Rancho, NM... -
Page 18: Transmitter Front Panel
QUADRA Transmitter Front Panel DIGITAL IEM Headphone Channel Select Buttons Power Monitor Switch Transmitter Rear Panel Antenna Output Analog Audio Inputs AES IN AES IN 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 5W DIGITAL IEM TRANSMITTER CH3/CH4 CH1/CH2 Power Inlet USB Port for Digital Audio 100-240 VAC, Firmware Updates... -
Page 19: Initial Setup
Digital IEM System Initial Setup Connect AC power to the M4T transmitter using the The Main Window shows the following: provided power cable. To ensure that the power cable • Operating frequency can not come loose, use the provided wire retainer. Frq1, Frq2, etc. -
Page 20: Transmitter Menus
QUADRA Transmitter Menus Tuning Once you have selected a channel setup, you can To access the setup menus, press the MENU/SEL but choose an RF operating frequency. Generally, it is best ton at the upper left of the membrane panel. To back to use your receiver to determine the best operating up one level or return to the Main Window, press the frequency with the tuning method described on p. -
Page 21: Audio Trim
Digital IEM System Audio Trim Lock Setup When using analog inputs, this feature gives you the The front panel buttons can be locked to prevent fur opportunity to adjust the transmitter input gain in 1 ther changes. Use the UP/DOWN arrows to highlight Lock Setup and press the MENU/SEL button to enter dB increments, on a per-channel basis. -
Page 22: Rack Mount Hardware
QUADRA Rack Mount Hardware 3. Insert the adapter plate (the one with threaded nuts) into the slot behind the front panel. Insert two of the hex head screws through the panel and into The M4T is delivered with a partial set of rack mount the threaded nuts, but do not fully tighten them yet. - Page 23 Digital IEM System 7. Attach the antenna wires to the antenna ports on the back of the transmitters. 8. Attach the supplied antenna cable protectors to the sides of the transmitters right behind the rack ears. Secure them with the supplied screws. Note: This part will fit tightly and is meant to deform slightly during installation t maintain pressure on the coaxial connector.
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Page 24: Single Unit Rack-Mount Instructions
QUADRA Single Unit Rack-Mount 4. Attach front bracket plate to right side of panel. Instructions Optional RMPM4T-1 Kit Insert the screws partially, but do not This kit is required to rack mount a single transmitter. tighten them yet. 5. Attach the blank panel to the bracket and tighten all four screws. - Page 25 Digital IEM System 9. Attach the supplied antenna and antenna connec tor guard. Note that this item will fit tightly and is meant to deform slightly during installation. The finished assembly will position the transmitter in the rack as shown here. In this example, the antenna loop through is not being used.
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Page 26: Replacement Parts
QUADRA Replacement Parts P/N 25989 rack ear flange Antenna cable kit P/N 25996 connector guard P/N 14247 rack handle P/N 21808 P/N 28600 screw; coaxial cable SEMS 4-40x1/4 Phillips Front and Rear mounting brackets P/N 25991 front P/N 35702 hex key (allen wrench) P/N 25990 rear P/N 21499 power cord, 6 ft. -
Page 27: Firmware Updates
Digital IEM System Firmware Updates As new versions of the firmware become available, The Browse button is used to select the file to be updates are accomplished with a software utility and loaded into the unit. simple procedure. In many cases, updates must be The Write button initiates the installation process. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting Guide
QUADRA Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Cause Action Transmitter and receiver on, receiver Transmitter and receiver are not both using Decide which channel setup (2-channel, shows strong RF signal, but no blue RF the same channel setup 4-channel, or split modes) you plan to use LED on receiver and no audio and set both the transmitter and receiver the same. -
Page 29: Service And Repair
Digital IEM System Service and Repair If your system malfunctions, you should attempt to correct or isolate the trouble before concluding that the equip ment needs repair. Make sure you have followed the setup procedure and operating instructions. Check the inter connecting cables and then go through the Troubleshooting section in this manual. -
Page 30: Specifications
QUADRA Specifications Overall System Operating Spectrum: 902 - 928 MHz Center Frequencies (MHz): 4-channel Mode: 907.776, 912.384, 916.992, 923.904 Four 4-channel systems can operate simultaneously for a total of 16 audio channels. Center Frequencies: (MHz): 2-channel Mode: 906.624, 908.928, 911.232, 913.536, 915.840, 918.144, 922.752, 925.056 Eight 2-channel systems can operate simultaneously for a total of 16 audio channels... - Page 31 Digital IEM System Rio Rancho, NM...
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Page 32: 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.