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- Page 1 USER MANUAL Published March 2017 Firmware Version TFB1-58 TRXFB3 One Body Pack To Do Them All...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TRXFB3 TRANSMITTER ..........................4 HOME SCREEN .............................. 6 MAIN MENU ..............................7 ................................7 ICROPHONE UHF T ..............................7 RANSMIT REQUENCY ..................................7 ONITOR UDIO ........................E RROR OOKMARK NOT DEFINED ................................8 RANSMITTER SUB MENUS ..............................9 ....................................9 ENU GROUPS ..........................9 CCESSING AND NAVIGATING THE MENU GROUPS ............................9... - Page 3 .............................28 HREE WIRE MICROPHONE CONFIGURATION ...........................28 ALANCED LINE LEVEL AND TIME CODE NPUT OPERATING FREQUENCIES ..........................29 ..........................29 EMOTE ONTROL AND UHF - A ....................................29 UDIO PRODUCT SUPPORT ............................. 31 SPECIFICATIONS ............................32 ZAXCOM WARRANTY POLICY AND LIMITATIONS ................... 34...
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Page 4: Trxfb3 Transmitter
Zaxcom TRXFB3 Transmitter Layout TRXFB3 Transmitter 1. SSMA Antenna Connector 2. OLED Display 3. Star Key 4. Headphone / Time Code Out (Locking 3.5mm) Can be set to output audio or time code. 5. Microphone Input Connector (3 Pin Lemo) 6. - Page 5 Insert the card into the slot and press it down until you here a slight click. To remove it, press the card in until you hear the same click again. 7. Battery Compartment TRXFB3 uses 2 AA batteries. Alkaline, Lithium or NiMH batteries can be used.
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Page 6: Home Screen
Indicators at -20, -10, 0 dBFS Frequency - This is the transmit frequency of the TRXFB3. If the TRXFB3 is being used in RECORD ONLY mode “NOTX” will be displayed. ZaxNet Status IFB RX - The TRXFB3 is receiving ZaxNet. -
Page 7: Main Menu
IFB + REC / PLAY IFB MIX ALL This menu is where the audio that is sent to the headphone jack on the left side of the TRXFB3 is set. REC / PLAY - Only the audio from the microphone / playback audio from the internal card will be outputted to the headphone jack. -
Page 8: Transmitter Lock Page
Zaxcom TRXLT3 Main Menu Transmitter Lock Page LOCK 5 Countdown clock starting at 5 seconds LOCKED 20 dB 09:18:05:02 23.98 After the transmitter locks IFB RX This page enables a key lock function. When a transmitter is locked the front keys will not be operational, this is to prevent any accidental key presses. -
Page 9: Sub Menus
Zaxcom TRXFB3 Menu Navigation Sub Menus Menu groups The TRXFB3 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 10: Time Code Menu
AUTO-LOAD REC RUN - In Auto-Load mode the TRXFB3 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 11: Mute Time Code Transmission Until Jammed
When turned ON the TRXFB3 will automatically set its frame rate to the frame rate that is being transmitted from the ZaxNet transmitter that is feeding the TRXFB3. If auto frame rate is set to OFF the frame rate will need to be adjusted manually. -
Page 12: Transmit Menu
Also note that after any change to the transmit format the TRXFB3 will need to be rebooted by pressing the card key before the new format takes effect. -
Page 13: Transmitter Disable - Record Only Mode
TX DISABLE : NORMAL TX MODE Record Only Mode - Will set the TRXFB3 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 14: Record Menu
Zaxcom TRXFB3 Record Menu RECORD MENU SD Card Format This menu will only appear if a card was inserted prior to booting up PRESS UP KEY 5X: TO ERASE CARD The Micro SD card is erased and formatted from this menu. Please note that all cards need to be formatted in a 3 series transmitter prior to recording. -
Page 15: Time Left On Card
Record on boot up allows the onboard recorder to automatically start recording after the transmitter boots up. ON - The onboard recorder will automatically start to record after the TRXFB3 boots up. OFF - The onboard recorder will wait for a ZaxNet command or a manual record trigger to start recording. -
Page 16: Zaxnet Menu
ZaxNet without affecting others. So for example a TRXFB3 set to Group 1 will be controlled by a ZaxNet transmitter set to Group 1 and a TRXFB3 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 Voting Enable
ZaxNet Menu This menu is where the TRXFB3 is assigned a unit code. The unit code is a unique number used to identify each TRXFB3 within a particular group. This allows individual transmitters within the same group to be independently controlled. -
Page 18: Audio Menu
Zaxcom TRXFB3 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 19: Dynamics
Zaxcom TRXFB3 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 20: Setup Menu
IFB + REC / PLAY IFB MIX ALL This menu is where the audio that is sent to the headphone jack on the left side of the TRXFB3 is set. REC / PLAY - Only the audio from the microphone / playback audio from the internal card will be outputted to the headphone jack. -
Page 21: Battery Type Set
LITHIUM QRX This menu is where the TRXFB3 battery type is set so the receiver can properly display the remaining battery capacity. The settings are NIMH, Lithium and Alkaline (Displayed as “ - - - -“). There is also an option for “ENG”... -
Page 22: Low Battery Stop
Zaxcom TRXFB3 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 TRXFB3 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 TRXFB3 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 TRXFB3 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 TRXFB3 must be formatted in a 3 series transmitter to work properly;... -
Page 26: Firmware
2. Format a micro SD card in the transmitter. 3. Remove the card and with a computer delete the “SNXXXX.ME” file. 4. Download the TFB firmware “TFB-XXX.bin” from the Zaxcom website and copy it onto the formatted card. 5. Insert the card into the transmitter. -
Page 27: Updating Qrx Firmware With Atrxfb Transmitter
Zaxcom TRXFB3 Firmware Updating QRX firmware with a TRX transmitter 1. Format a micro SD card in a TRX 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 TRXFB3 use an unbalanced microphone input via a 3-pin micro-LEMO connector. An unbalanced dynamic microphone or a powered lavaliere can be used. The TRXFB3 can also accept a line-level input, though an inline pad is required. -
Page 29: Operating Frequencies
Zaxcom TRXFB3 Operating Frequencies Operating Frequencies ZaxNet - Remote Control and Time Code 2.403 to 2.475 GHz UHF - Audio TRXFB3.5 512.0 MHz to 614.0 MHz (Blocks 20 through 23) TRXFB3.6 596.0 MHz to 698.0 MHz (Blocks 23 through 26) - Page 30 Zaxcom TRXFB3 Antenna Cutting Chart...
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Page 31: 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 32: Specifications
Transmitter Power output: 25 / 50 / 100mW – Firmware Selectable RF Modulation: Proprietary Digital Method RF Frequency Range: TRXFB3.5: 512 - 614 MHz TRXFB3.6: 596 -698 MHz RF Frequency Step: 100 KHz RF Bandwidth in ZHD 48 Mode: 50 KHz... - Page 33 Zaxcom TRXFB3 Specifications Microphone Input Mic Power: 3.3VDC Mic Connector: 3-Pin Micro LEMO Mic impedance: 6.8 k Ω Physical Weight: 3.7 Ounces Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.5” X 2.4” X .65” Display: Graphic OLED Battery Life: Up to 7 Hours with 2 Lithium AA at 100mW...
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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 This alert does NOT apply to Part 74 users Warning: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Zaxcom Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.