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Page 1: User Manual
USER MANUAL Published January 2016 Software Version 1.02 interstage Phistersvej 31, 2900 Hellerup, Danmark Telefon 3946 0000, fax 3946 0040 www.interstage.dk - pro audio with a smile Zaxcom RX12 / QRX212 Module Streamlined Reception... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
KNOW YOUR RX12 ............................4 ................................4 RONT ANEL ................................5 IGHT .................................. 6 ..................................6 QRX212 M ..........................7 NSERTING THE ODULES ............................8 CREEN XPLAINED SYSTEM MENU .............................. 9 RECEIVER CONFIGURE MENU ........................9 RX M ................................. 9 Mode .................................. - Page 3 (USB RS-485) ..........................16 ERIAL ONNECTOR Nomad or QRX ..............................16 IFB200 or TRX900 Camera Link ........................16 UPDATING THE RX12 FIRMWARE ........................17 PRODUCT SUPPORT ............................. 18 ZAXCOM RX12 SPECIFICATIONS ........................19 ZAXCOM WARRANTY POLICY AND LIMITATIONS ................... 20...
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Page 4: Know Your Rx12
Zaxcom RX12 Front Know Your RX12 Front Panel 1. UHF Antenna A 2. Numeric keypad 3. Back Key 4. Daylight Readable Color LCD Screen 5. UHF Antenna B 6. Enter Key 7. Menu Encoder Knob - Press the menu knob to access the RX12 menu. Rotate and press to adjust the menu perimeters. -
Page 5: Right Side
Zaxcom RX12 Right Side Right Side 1. UHF Antenna B RF Loop through RF Out - The RF out is after the 35MHz filter and has 3dB of gain. 2. External Power Connector (Hirose-4F) Voltage range 10 to 18 VDC 3. -
Page 6: Rear
Zaxcom RX12 Left Side / Rear Left Side 1. QRX212 Module Position 2 2. QRX212 Module Position 1 3. UHF Antenna B Loop through RF Out – The RF out is after the 35MHz filter and has 3dB of gain. -
Page 7: Inserting The Qrx212 Modules
Zaxcom RX12 Inserting the QRX212 Modules Inserting the QRX212 Modules Rear view of the QRX212 Module QRX212 Modules slide into the RX12 with the arrow pointing to the top of the RX12 Fastening screws With the arrow on the QRX212 module pointing to the top of the RX12 gently insert the QRX212 into the RX12 frame until you feel the module mate with the RX12. -
Page 8: Home Screen Explained
Zaxcom RX12 Home Screen Home Screen Explained The home screen is divided into six sectors, one sector for each QRX 212module. 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 9: System Menu
Zaxcom RX12 System Menu System Menu To access the system menu press the MENU encoder knob. Receiver Configure Menu The receiver configure menu is where each of the 6 QRX212 receiver modules are be set up from. To access the receiver configure menu press the star key from the home screen. -
Page 10: Unit Code
Zaxcom RX12 System Menu Unit Code This is where the ZaxNet unit code for each module is set. The unit code on each QRX212 receiver must match the unit code set in the TRX transmitter so that remote frequency and gain commands can be sent to the proper transmitter. -
Page 11: Scan Menu
Zaxcom RX12 System Menu Scan Menu 80 dB 70 dB 60 dB 50 dB 40 dB From the scan menu is where the RX12 can search the spectrum to determine what RF is present. This will aid in finding a clear operating frequencies. After a scan the RF that is present will be represented in the graph by a series of vertical lines extending from the baseline up, the higher line the stronger the RF signal is. -
Page 12: Frequency List / Auto-Pick
Zaxcom RX12 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 frequencies will be displayed. From this page frequencies can be selected so Auto-Pick can change the frequency of any receiver(s). -
Page 13: Settings Menu
Zaxcom RX12 System Menu Settings Menu Fan Speed The RX12 has an adjustable cooling fan on the bottom of the unit. The fan can be turned off or adjusted from 1 through 10 with 10 being the highest setting. LCD Brightness The LCD screen and backlight key board is adjustable;... -
Page 14: Recall Factory Defaults
Zaxcom RX12 System Menu Recall Factory Defaults From this menu the RX12 can be reset to the factory default setting. ZaxNet Frequency Control When enabled the RX12 will send frequency and gain change commands, via ZaxNet to the corresponding TRX transmitter when the gain or receiver frequency is changed. -
Page 15: Rx12 Connector Assignments
Zaxcom RX12 Pin Configuration RX12 Connector Assignments Single Analog Channel out of one TA5 TA5 out on XLR into RX-12 Mixer PIN 1 PIN 1 (Ground) PIN 2 PIN 2 ( + ) PIN 3 PIN 3 ( – PIN 4... -
Page 16: Serial Connector (Usb Rs-485)
Zaxcom RX12 Pin Configuration Serial Connector (USB RS-485) To Nomad or QRX RX12 Nomad or QRX WHITE (TXP) RED (RXP) GREEN (TXM) BLACK (RXM) RED (RXP) WHITE (TXP) BLACK (RXM) GREEN (TXM) To IFB200 or TRX900 Camera Link (USB RS-485 to TA5F) -
Page 17: Updating The Rx12 Firmware
Each RX12 is shipped with the latest firmware version installed. When newer firmware becomes available, it can be downloaded from the Zaxcom website: http://www.zaxcom.com/software-updates Newer version of beta software may be found on the Zaxcom Forums: http://www.zaxcom.com/forum Updating the Firmware 1. -
Page 18: 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 19: Zaxcom Rx12 Specifications
Zaxcom RX12 Specifications Zaxcom RX12 Specifications Frame specifications Analog audio output Balanced 0dB @-20dBFS (2 channels receiver) Digital audio output AESEBU (2 pair per receiver) Audio connectors 6 - TA5M RF connectors 4 SMA including loop trough RF impedance 50 ohms RF gain input-output 4.0dB... -
Page 20: 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 22: Fcc Notice
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. interstage...