Lectrosonics DBSM Instruction Manual

Lectrosonics DBSM Instruction Manual

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Digital Transcorder
DBSM-A1B1, DBSM/E01-A1B1, DBSMD-A1B1, DBSMD/E01-A1B1
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL DBSM/DBSMD Digital Transcorder DBSM-A1B1, DBSM/E01-A1B1, DBSMD-A1B1, DBSMD/E01-A1B1 DBSM DBSMD Fill in for your records: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Rio Rancho, NM, USA www.lectrosonics.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setting Frame Rate .............. 13 The housing is a rugged, machined aluminum pack- Use Clock ................13 age with a standard Lectrosonics 5-pin input jack for IR&Key Menu................13 use with electret lavaliere mics, dynamic mics, musical SendAll ................. 13 instrument pickups and line level signals.
  • Page 3: Servo Bias Input And Wiring

    Lectrosonics receiver such as the Stand-alone DSQD Receiver. The key is then synced with the DBSM via the IR port. The transmission will be encrypted and can only be decoded if the receiver and transmit- ter have matching encryption keys.
  • Page 4: Features

    Start with a fully charged battery, then measure the time it takes for the Power LED to go out completely. NOTE: The battery timer feature in many Lectrosonics receivers is very helpful in measuring Audio level battery runtime. Refer to the receiver instructions for details on using the timer.
  • Page 5: Battery Installation

    Digital Hybrid Wireless Belt-Pack Transmitters IR (infrared) Sync the SD card. When the DBSM/DBSMD “formats” a card, The IR port is for quick setup using a receiver with this it performs a function similar to the Windows “Quick function available. IR Sync will transfer the settings for Format”...
  • Page 6: Turning Power On

    DBSM-A1B1, DBSM/E01-A1B1, DBSMD-A1B1, DBSMD/E01-A1B1 Turning Transmitter Powering Off Power ON From any screen, power can be Powering turned off by selecting Pwr Off in the Short Button Press O . . . power menu, holding the Power Button in and waiting for the...
  • Page 7 Digital Hybrid Wireless Belt-Pack Transmitters SDCard... 542.000 Record RECORD- Files Takes • To stop recording, press MENU/SEL, choose SDCard and Stop; the word SAVED appears on the screen SDCard... 542.000 Stop SAVED Files Takes NOTE: Record and Stop Recording may also be achieved by shortcut keys from the main/home screen: •...
  • Page 8: Dbsm/Dbsmd Menu Map

    DBSM-A1B1, DBSM/E01-A1B1, DBSMD-A1B1, DBSMD/E01-A1B1 DBSM/DBSMD Menu Map From the Main Window, press MENU/SEL. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the item. LECTROSONICS, INC.
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  • Page 10: Menu Screen Details

    DBSM-A1B1, DBSM/E01-A1B1, DBSMD-A1B1, DBSMD/E01-A1B1 Menu Screen Details Gain Top Menu From the Default screen, pressing MENU/SEL will ac- cess the Top Menu. The Top Menu allows the user to access the various sub-menus to control the unit. 3) Prepare the signal source. Position a microphone...
  • Page 11: Xmit Menu

    Main Window. Use the arrow buttons to select the Transmit Compatibility modes are as follows: Menu from the TopMenu. DBSM/DBSMD: Selecting Frequency • Standard Mono Digital The setup screen for frequency selection offers several • High Density Mode ways to browse the available frequencies.
  • Page 12: Sd Card Menu

    DBSM-A1B1, DBSM/E01-A1B1, DBSMD-A1B1, DBSMD/E01-A1B1 SD Card Menu Setting Scene and Take Number Use UP and DOWN arrows to advance Scene and Take The SD Card Menu can be accessed from the Top- and MENU/SEL to toggle. Press the BACK button to Menu.
  • Page 13: Save Group

    Fr. Rate FROM Use Clk CLOCK TCode Menu NOTE: The timecode input for the DBSM is in the IR&Key Menu 5-pin mic input. In order to use timecode, remove the mic connector and replace it with a timecode sync adapter cable.
  • Page 14: Getall

    This menu item is only available if Key Type is set to KeyType Sync--> Standard, Shared or Volatile. Select Yes to wipe the current key and enable the DBSM/DBSMD to receive a new key. KeyType The DBSM/DBSMD receives an encryption key via the WipeKey? IR&Key...
  • Page 15: Clock

    Changes to the settings can be locked in the Power Button Menu. Press MENU/SEL to display the model, the firmware version, the software version and the serial number. Clock Locked? LOCKED Setup... DBSM Locked? LED Off V 0.23 DispOff (menu to Default /0.20...
  • Page 16: 5-Pin Input Jack Wiring

    DBSM-A1B1, DBSM/E01-A1B1, DBSMD-A1B1, DBSMD/E01-A1B1 5-Pin Input Jack Wiring Audio input jack wiring: The wiring diagrams included in this section represent the basic wiring necessary for the most common types PIN 1 of microphones and other audio inputs. Some micro- Shield (ground) for positive biased electret lavaliere phones may require extra jumpers or a slight variation microphones.
  • Page 17: Microphone Cable Termination For Non-Lectrosonics Microphones

    VHF transmitters with 5-pin shield jacks require a different termination. Lectrosonics lavaliere microphones are terminated for compatibility with VHF and UHF transmitters, which is different from what is shown here. Rio Rancho, NM...
  • Page 18: Input Jack Wiring For Different Sources

    In addition to the microphone and line level wiring hook- A lot of information regarding microphone wiring is also ups illustrated below, Lectrosonics makes a number of available in the FAQ section of the web site at: cables and adapters for other situations such as con- http://www.lectrosonics.com/faqdb...
  • Page 19: Microphone Rf Bypassing

    Line Level More Headroom Use 330 pF capacitors. Capacitors are available from (20 dB) Lectrosonics. Please specify the part number for the desired lead style. Leaded capacitors: P/N 15117 Leadless capacitors: P/N SCC330P All Lectrosonics lavaliere mics are already bypassed and do not need any additional capacitors installed for proper operation.
  • Page 20: Firmware Update

    - on very rare occasions, you might browser. need to update the bootloader. 2) Copy the dbsm vX_xx.ldr file to the memory card, WARNING: Updating the bootloader can then safely eject the card from the computer. corrupt your unit if interrupted. Don’t update...
  • Page 21: Recovery Process

    The file must be recovered or the card will not be usable in the DBSM/DBSMD. First it will read: Interrupted Recording...
  • Page 22: Silver Paste On Sm Series Transmitter Thumbscrews

    Do this until the cloth remains clean. Now, clean any DBSM/DBSMD transmitter. This applies to the stan- the threads in the case by using a dry cotton swab (Q- dard battery door and the battery eliminator.
  • Page 23: Straight Whip Antennas

    Blue w/ Label 3.62 in./91.94 mm. Shaded cells are factory supplied antennas NOTE: Not all Lectrosonics products are built on all of the blocks covered in this table. Factory supplied antennas precut to length include a label with the frequency range.
  • Page 24: Belt Clips And Pouches

    DBSM-A1B1, DBSM/E01-A1B1, DBSMD-A1B1, DBSMD/E01-A1B1 Belt Clips and Pouches DBSMD Dual Battery Model DBSM Single Battery Model SMDWBBCSL SMWBBCUP Wire clip for dual Wire clip for battery model single battery antenna points model; antenna UP when unit is points UP when worn on a belt;...
  • Page 25: Miscellaneous Accessories

    Digital Hybrid Wireless Belt-Pack Transmitters Miscellaneous Accessories SMKITTA5 Mic cable not included TA5 connector kit; with sleeves for small or larger cable; mic cable not included SMSILVER Small vial of silver paste for use on battery door retaining knob threads 55010 MicroSDHC memory card with...
  • Page 26: Lectrorm And Pdr Remote

    PDRRemote Convenient remote control for the recording function of the DBSM is provided by a phone app (bundled with LectroRM) available on the AppStore and Google Play. The app uses audio tones (“dweedle tones”) played through the phone’s speaker that are interpreted by the...
  • Page 27 Tap to play tone Select Mode Playback Volune Please be aware these apps are not Lectrosonics products. Select Function LectroRM and PDRRemote are privately owned and operated by New Endian LLC, www.newendian.com. Android Version Refer to their website for additional technical and support resources.
  • Page 28: Specifications

    25 kHz Weight w/ battery(s): DBSM-A1B1: 3.2 oz. (90.719 grams) RF Power output: DBSM-A1B1: 2 (HDM), 10, 25 or 50 mW DBSMD-A1B1: 4.8 oz. (136.078 grams) DBSMD-A1B1: 2 (HDM) 10, 25 or 50 mW Overall Dimensions: DBSM-A1B1: 2.366 x 1.954 x 0.642 inches;...
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Digital Hybrid Wireless Belt-Pack Transmitters Troubleshooting It is important that you follow these steps in the sequence listed. Symptom: Possible Cause: Transmitter Battery LED off 1. Batteries are inserted incorrectly. when Power Switch “ON” 2. Batteries are low or dead. No Transmitter Modulation LEDs 1.
  • Page 30 Slow Card Warning While Recording 1. This error alerts the user to the fact that the card is unable to keep up with the speed at which the DBSM is recording data. 2. This creates tiny gaps in the recording.
  • Page 31: Service And Repair

    LECTROSONICS’ Service Department is equipped and staffed to quickly repair your equipment. In warranty repairs are made at no charge in accordance with the terms of the warranty. Out-of-warranty repairs are charged at a modest flat rate plus parts and shipping.
  • Page 32: Warranty

    For body worn operation, this transmitter model has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Lectrosonics accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. Contact Lectrosonics if you have any questions or need more information about RF exposure using this product..
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  • Page 34 DBSM-A1B1, DBSM/E01-A1B1, DBSMD-A1B1, DBSMD/E01-A1B1 LECTROSONICS, INC.
  • Page 35 Digital Hybrid Wireless Belt-Pack Transmitters Rio Rancho, NM...
  • Page 36 This warranty does not apply to used or demonstrator equipment. Should any defect develop, Lectrosonics, Inc. will, at our option, repair or replace any defective parts without charge for either parts or labor. If Lectrosonics, Inc. cannot correct the defect in your equipment, it will be replaced at no charge with a similar new item.

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