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USER MANUAL
Published August 2017
Firmware Version 1.24
Zaxcom RX-12RR / QRX212 Module
Streamlined Reception
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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL Published August 2017 Firmware Version 1.24 Zaxcom RX-12RR / QRX212 Module Streamlined Reception...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    KNOW YOUR RX-12R ................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED................................4 RONT ANEL ......................... E IGHT RROR OOKMARK NOT DEFINED ........................E RROR OOKMARK NOT DEFINED ..................................5 QRX212 M ..........................6 NSERTING THE ODULES ............................7 CREEN XPLAINED SYSTEM MENU .............................. 8 RECEIVER CONFIGURE MENU ........................
  • Page 3 (USB RS-485) ..........................19 ERIAL ONNECTOR Nomad or QRX ..............................19 IFB200 or TRX900 Camera Link ................Error! Bookmark not defined. UPDATING THE RX-12R FIRMWARE ......................20 PRODUCT SUPPORT ............................. 22 ZAXCOM RX-12R SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 23 ZAXCOM WARRANTY POLICY AND LIMITATIONS ................... 24...
  • Page 4: Front Panel

    Zaxcom RX-12R Front RX-12R Front Panel 1. QRX212 Modules - The RX-12R can accommodate up to 6 modules. 2. Numeric keypad 3. Back Key 4. Daylight Readable Color LCD Screen 5. Headphone out (3.5mm TRS) - The headphone output can be used to monitor the A side of each module.
  • Page 5: Rear

    8. USB connector (Standard USB type A cable) - Used to connect the RX-12R with a PC or Mac that is running Zaxcom wireless monitoring software. Please note the USB connector cannot be used simultaneously with the RS422 connector.
  • Page 6: Inserting The Qrx212 Modules

    Zaxcom RX-12R Inserting the QRX212 Modules Inserting the QRX212 Modules Rear view of the QRX212 Module Up to 6 QRX212 modules slide into the RX-12R. When inserting the modules make sure the arrows pointing up.
  • Page 7: Home Screen Explained

    Zaxcom RX-12R Home Screen Home Screen Explained The home screen is divided into six sectors, one sector for each QRX 212 module. Each sector will display the following information: Frequency -  The current selected frequency will be displayed for each receiver. If the module is in dual mode both frequencies will be displayed.
  • Page 8: System Menu

    Zaxcom RX-12R System Menu System Menu To access the system menu press the MENU encoder knob.
  • Page 9: Receiver Configure Menu

    Zaxcom RX-12R System Menu Receiver Configure Menu The receiver configure menu is where each of the 6 QRX212 receiver modules are set up from. Once in the receiver configure menu individual receiver modules can be accessed by pressing the corresponding number key on the numeric keyboard.
  • Page 10: Center Frequency Set

    Zaxcom RX-12R System Menu Center Frequency Set The RX-12R has a 35MHz tracking front end filter that eliminates unwanted stray RF which can desensitize the receiver and result in poor performance. The center frequency is the middle frequency of the 35MHz window.
  • Page 11: Scan Menu

    Zaxcom RX-12R System Menu Scan Menu From the scan menu is where the RX-12R can search the spectrum to determine what RF is present. This will aid in finding a clear operating 80 dB frequencies. After a scan the RF that is present will be represented in the...
  • Page 12: Frequency List / Auto-Pick

    Zaxcom RX-12R System Menu Frequency List / Auto-Pick This page displays the current chosen frequency of each receiver module. If a module is set to dual mode both the A and B frequencies will be displayed. From this page frequencies can be selected so Auto-Pick can change the frequency of any receiver(s).
  • Page 13: Encryption

    Zaxcom RX-12R System Menu Encryption This is where the encryption code of the RX-12R is set. If the corresponding transmitter, that is sending audio, has encryption turned on the RX-12R can only listened to it if it has the same matching encryption code entered.
  • Page 14: Settings Menu

    Zaxcom RX-12R System Menu Settings Menu Antenna Power The RX-12R can supply 12 volts DC voltage to power antennas. This menu setting turns on the power circuit. Please note the RX12R can supply a maximum of 50ma per antenna. LCD Brightness The LCD screen and key board brightness is adjustable from this menu.
  • Page 15: Debug Bits

    Zaxcom RX-12R System Menu The boot loader is part of the firmware that helps boot up RX-12R. Generally, the boot loader will not need to update. If the boot loader needs to be updated there will be a note released with the firmware to do so. The boot loader firmware is already contained within the RX-12R firmware.
  • Page 16: Rx-12R Connector Assignments

    Zaxcom RX-12R Pin Configuration RX-12R Connector Assignments Main AES Outs - DB25 RECEIVER MODULE DB25 PIN ( - , + ) 12 & 24 23 & 10 9 & 21 20 & 7 6 & 18 17 & 4 Ground pins 2, 5, 8, 11, 16, 11, 26...
  • Page 17 Zaxcom RX-12R Pin Configuration Analog Out - XLR XLR Out on XLR into RX-12R Mixer PIN 1 GROUND PIN 2 SIGNAL (+) PIN 3 SIGNAL (–)
  • Page 18: Dc Power In (Hirose Hr10A-7P 4 Pin Male)

    Zaxcom RX-12R Pin Configuration IFB200 - TA5 TA5 on TA5 in RX-12R IFB200 PIN 1 Ground PIN 2 No Connection PIN 3 No Connection PIN 4 PIN 4 PIN 5 PIN 5 DC power in (Hirose HR10A-7P 4 Pin Male)
  • Page 19: Serial Connector (Usb Rs-485)

    Zaxcom RX-12R Pin Configuration Serial Connector To communicate with Nomad Standard USB Type A to Type A cable To communicate with Oasis RX-12R Oasis WHITE (TXP) RED (RXP) GREEN (TXM) BLACK (RXM) RED (RXP) WHITE (TXP) BLACK (RXM) GREEN (TXM)
  • Page 20: Updating The Rx-12R Firmware

    Each RX-12R is shipped with the latest firmware version installed. When newer firmware becomes available, it can be downloaded from the Zaxcom website: https://zaxcom.com/support/updates/ Newer version of beta firmware may be found on the Zaxcom Forums: http://www.zaxcom.com/forum Updating the RX-12R Firmware 1.
  • Page 21: How To Update The Firmware For The Qrx212 Modules

    Zaxcom RX-12R Firmware Update How to update the firmware for the QRX212 modules using a Zaxcom transmitter Insure that a stable power supply is connected to the RX-12R. Set the frequency on all the receiver modules to the same frequency that the transmitter that is being used to send the firmware is set to.
  • Page 22: 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 23: Zaxcom Rx-12R Specifications

    Zaxcom RX-12R Specifications Zaxcom RX-12R Specifications Frame specifications Analog audio output Balanced 0dB @-20dBFS (2 channels receiver) Digital audio output AESEBU (2 pair per receiver) Audio connectors 6 - XLRM / DB25 RF connectors 4 BNC including loop trough (post band pass)
  • Page 24: Zaxcom Warranty Policy And Limitations

    Repair Services page. Insure the package, as we cannot be held responsible for what the shipper does. Zaxcom will return the warranty repaired item(s) via two-day delivery within the United States at their discretion. If overnight service is required, a FedEx or UPS account number must be provided to Zaxcom to cover the shipping charges.
  • Page 26 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Zaxcom, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate it.

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