Audio Ltd. A10-TX User Manual

Audio Ltd. A10-TX User Manual

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  • Page 1 A10-TX Digital Transmitter — — User Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    A10-TX User Guide Copyright / Doc Rev History Info Model A10-TX only. See separate documentation for A10-TX-US model. Copyright © 2018 Audio Ltd. All rights reserved. | www.audioltd.com 7 Century Court, Tolpits Lane, Watford WD18 9RS, UK | info@audioltd.com Revision...
  • Page 3: Overview

    Audio Ltd has become renowned for, and with extremely low end-to-end latency of 2 mS. The A10-TX has an intuitive menu system allowing the user to become familiar with settings within a few minutes of turning it on.
  • Page 4: System Quickstart

    1. Attach the straight antenna to the A10-TX. 2. Attach an audio source to the 3-pin LEMO input connector. 3. Insert AA batteries into the A10-TX battery compartment and power on the unit with the red On/Off button. 4. Set the audio input type to set to match the connected input.
  • Page 5: Connectors, Controls Description

    A10-TX User Guide Connectors, Controls Description Figure 1: A10-TX transmitter with open battery compartment 1 -Antenna Socket Also used for timecode input and output. SMA connector, 50 ohm, connects to includ- 7 -Input Overload LED ed 1/4-wave whip antenna. Red LED illuminates when clipping occurs.
  • Page 6: Powering

    A10-TX User Guide Powering The A10-TX is powered by two AA (LR6) batteries. For the longest runtime, use Lithium pri- mary cells. The transmitter also accepts alkaline primary and Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable batteries. Select the battery type used in the menu to ensure that the battery condition is indicated accurately in both the transmitter display and receiver.
  • Page 7: Menu Control And Menu Selections

    A10-TX User Guide Menu Control and Menu Selections The A10-TX transmitter is controlled through its menu. Enter the menu via the centre Menu button. Once in the menu, the Left and Right buttons toggle among options, and the Menu button makes the selection.
  • Page 8: Audio Setup Menu

    • Time Elapsed recorded. • Time Remaining • Timecode • File Name TX / Record Mode Select the operational mode of the A10-TX. • TX/Rec - simultaneous wireless transmission and recording • RecOnly - recording function only Timecode Enter Timecode menu.
  • Page 9: Settings Menu

    Returns to the main menu. Bluetooth Toggles Bluetooth On or Off. Bluetooth offers • On external control of the A10-TX via the A10-TX • Off Remote App (for iOS or Android). RF Power Sets the RF output power of the transmitter.
  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    Frequency Selection The A10 Digital Wireless System operates in the UHF frequency band from 470 to 694 MHz. There are three models (two in some geographic markets) of the A10-TX transmitter to cover this frequency range. Multiple A10 Digital Wireless systems can be used simultaneously on nearby adjacent frequen- cies without worry of intermodulation interference since the A10 Digital Wireless System and its digital RF transmission is inherently immune to intermodulation.
  • Page 11: Balanced Microphones With Phantom

    Balanced microphones, including phantom powered shotgun microphones, can be connected to the A10-TX. 12 V and 48 V phantom power are available for microphones requiring it. For microphones that can properly operate on 12 V phantom, such as the Schoeps CMIT, select 12 V phantom to significantly increase battery runtime.
  • Page 12: File Storage

    Time-of-Day Clock The time and date clock holds time and date for files recorded on the A10-TX, and can be used for the Time of Day timecode value. To set time and date: 1.
  • Page 13: Timecode Output

    RF transmission is reactivated and recording is available. Remote Control The A10-TX can be remotely controlled from an Android or iOS device running the A10-TX Remote app. The app is available as a free download from the Google Play store and iOS App store, respectively.
  • Page 14: Firmware Updates

    A10-TX User Guide Firmware Updates Audio Ltd. issues new firmware for the A10-TX transmitter to change and introduce new fea- tures to the unit. Make certain to register your Audio Ltd. product at the Audio Ltd. website to receive firmware update notifications.
  • Page 15: Specifications

    Weight and Dimensions 104 g, 83 x 64 x 18 mm Input Connector Wiring Diagram The A10-TX LEMO input connector accepts numerous input types. Select the input type in the Selection Menu before connecting an audio source. LEMO Connection Input Type...
  • Page 16: Battery Runtime Chart

    Changes or modification not expressly approved. A10-TX frequency ranges supplied for use in USA. A10-TX transmitters available for sale in the U. S. can tune over a switching bandwidth of up to 100 MHz. The frequency ranges are listed below: •...
  • Page 17: Minimize Rf Exposure

    A10-TX User Guide device is prohibited under Section 302 of the Communications act of 1934, as amended, and Subpart 1 of Part 2 of Chapter 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Minimize RF Exposure To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC RF exposure limits, it is recommended that the transmitter or attached microphone be kept at a minimum distance of 13 mm (0.5 inch) away...
  • Page 18: Frequency Tables

    A10-TX User Guide Frequency Tables The A10-TX offers preselected frequencies based on channels and sub channels. Three sets of frequencies are available based on either 6, 7, or 8 MHz channel bandwidth. Select the channel bandwidth based on the geographic region where the unit is operating.
  • Page 19: Y Frequencies (7 Mhz Per Tv Channel)

    A10-TX User Guide Y Frequencies (7 MHz Per TV Channel) Sub Channels 485.3 485.7 486.1 486.5 486.9 487.3 487.7 488.1 488.5 488.9 489.3 489.7 490.1 490.5 490.9 491.3 491.7 492.3 492.7 493.1 493.5 493.9 494.3 494.7 495.1 495.5 495.9 496.3 496.7 497.1 497.5 497.9 498.3 498.7 499.3 499.7 500.1 500.5 500.9 501.3 501.7 502.1 502.5 502.9 503.3 503.7 504.1 504.5 504.9 505.3 505.7...
  • Page 20: Z Frequencies (8 Mhz Per Tv Channel)

    A10-TX User Guide Z Frequencies (8 MHz Per TV Channel) Sub Channels 470.2 470.6 471.0 471.4 471.8 472.2 472.6 473.0 473.4 473.8 474.2 474.6 475.0 475.4 475.8 476.2 476.6 477.0 477.4 477.8 478.2 478.6 479.0 479.4 479.8 480.2 480.6 481.0 481.4 481.8 482.2 482.6 483.0 483.4 483.8 484.2 484.6 485.0 485.4 485.8 486.2 486.6 487.0 487.4 487.8 488.2 488.6 489.0 489.4 489.8 490.2 490.6 491.0 491.4 491.8 492.2 492.6 493.0 493.4 493.8...

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