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- Page 1 User Manual Published January 2022 Firmware Version MRX-212 RX-8 The MRX must be running software version 2.12 for the RX-8 to work...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
MAIN MENU ............................. 6 ............................. 6 AVIGATING THE ............................6 XITING THE ..............................6 REQUENCY DJUST Adjusting the receive frequency of the RX-8..................... 6 ............................6 ENTER REQUENCY DJUST ............................... 6 REQUENCY Scanning on the RX-8 ............................7 Selecting a frequency ............................7 ................................ -
Page 3: Rx-8 Receiver
Zaxcom RX-8 Front Panel RX-8 Receiver Front 5 / 6 1. UHF Antenna Connectors (2) - SMA connectors. 2. Receiver Select keys (8) - Rx keys press to select a receiver. When a receiver is active a bracket will appear around the display for that receiver. -
Page 4: Side Panels
1. Dante I/O – RJ45 - The Dante connector allows for with Power Over Ethernet support. 2. DC Power Input - Hirose 4 Pin - The operating voltage of the RX-8 is 8 to 18 DC volts. When connected to Dante and receiving POE it is not necessary to externally power the RX-8. -
Page 5: Home Screen
Zaxcom RX-8 Home Screen Home Screen Audio level Indicates the incoming audio level for each receiver, the meter extends from the left to the right. The two vertical bars to the right are the -20dBFS and -10dBFS mark. Transmitter’s battery level The battery diagram displays the transmitter’s battery level. -
Page 6: Main Menu
An RF scan is initiated from this menu. After the scan is complete a graphical display of the RF that is present will be shown and the RX-8 will suggest clear frequencies. The frequency can be accepted by pressing the INC key. -
Page 7: Scanning On The Rx-8
• Please note the scanning range will be set in the scan bandwidth menu. So, for example if the scan bandwidth is set to 30MHz the RX-8 will scan 15MHz below and 15MHz above the center frequency. While the RX-8 is scanning, the frequency being examined is displayed on the bottom half of the screen and •... -
Page 8: Transmitter Gain
Zaxcom RX-8 Main Menu Transmitter Gain This menu will only appear when allow transmitter remote is turned on in the extended menu. TX A GAIN • Pressing the INC key will remotely increase the gain of the transmitter being received. -
Page 9: Extended Menu
RX8 will not be able to receive and decode the signal from the transmitter. Please note If the modulation is changed the RX-8 will need to be rebooted. Mono / XR / stereo, or ZHD96 can be selected. Single / Dual Mode Select... -
Page 10: Output Router
A and B sides of the receiver. Please note that after changing modes it is necessary to reboot the RX-8. Mode 0 AES MONO - Each receiver side (A, B) will receive signal from two mono transmitters. AES audio will •... -
Page 11: Dante Module On / Off
• RX 1-4 Outputs - The audio outputs from the A receiver (analog or AES outputs 1 thru 4) are on the DB25 connector. • 8 AES Input to Dante - When the RX-8 is remoted 8 audio channels - via 4 AES pairs -can be inputted to the RX- 8 and sent via Dante as AES 9 thru 16. -
Page 12: Allow Transmitter Remote Screens
RS422 Mode RS422 MODE: CAMERA LINK • Camera Link - Used when the RX-8 is connected to a Camera Link or IFB via the RS422 port. • USB (GUI) - For future GUI Bridge support. LED On / Off LEDS: This menu toggles On / Off the receiver status LED’s. -
Page 13: Pin Configuration
Zaxcom RX-8 Pin Configuration Pin Configuration DB25 Power Connector DC Power In / DC Out (Hirose-4 Connector Pin 1 – Ground ( - ) Pin 2 – Not Connected Pin 3 – Not Connected Pin 4 – DC ( + ) -
Page 14: Setup Configuration
Zaxcom RX-8 Setup Configurations Setup Configuration... -
Page 15: Antenna Cutting Chart
Zaxcom RX-8 Antenna Cutting Chart Antenna Cutting Chart... -
Page 16: 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 17: Specifications
RF Sensitivity: -110 dB RX Decode Level: 6 dB signal to noise in XR Modulation RF Filter Bandwidth: 35 MHz RX-8 Tuning Range: 512 - 698 MHz RF Diversity Single Mode: True RF Diversity Dual Mode: Antenna Antenna Power: N/A... - Page 18 Zaxcom RX-8 Support Dante 4-Channel Balanced Analog Out: to DB25 from Dante 8-CHannel AES: from DB25 into Dante 8-Channel: from MRX to Dante Timecode Direct Out: Hard-wired to output 4 and BNC Dante Connector: RJ45 Power over Ethernet: 30w Power conversion from Dante: 12 VDC @ 1 amp max...
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Page 19: 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 21 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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