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INSTRUCTION MANUAL DSR4 Four Channel Digital Slot Receiver DSR4-A1B1, DSR4-B1C1, DSR4-941, DSR4-961 • Four independent channels, compact design • Two diversity options for maximum flexibility • 24 bit/48 kHz digital for flawless audio • AES 256-bit, CTR mode encryption, with 4 different key policies available •...
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Lectrosonics, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate it. Installation & Operating Instructions The following checklist includes the minimum required settings to start using the receiver: •...
IR & Keys Menu ............12 to use this receiver in-slot. Send Frequency ............12 Send All ..............12 The DSR4 is intended for use in slot Get Frequency ............12 devices which can supply enough current Get All ..............12 safely and without damage to fuses or Group Sync ..............12...
RF signals from both channels, with differing phase angles in order to obtain maximum energy. The Audio Output Level four receivers in the DSR4 can be use separately or com- bined in pairs. A setup screen is provided for adjusting the audio output level in 1 dB increments from -50 to +7 dBu using the front panel MENU/SEL, UP, and DOWN buttons.
USB Port MENU/SEL Button (just under the front panel) The microB USB port can be used to connect the DSR4 The MENU button accesses the available menus and to the Lectrosonics Wireless Designer software and to selects the desired setting.
Four Channel Digital Receiver Menu Item Descriptions Main Window Display Channel RF Setup Status Antenna Indicator Channel Status Smart Tune Channel Smart Tune is the easiest and fastest way to scan the local RF spectrum and find clear operating frequencies. The receiver will scan through the selected tuning band- width and automatically find “empty”...
DSR4 DSR4 LCD Menu Map The menus presented on the LCD are arranged in a straightforward manner, with those that are likely to be used more often located at the top of the tree. The menu headers are now in color, with symbols indicative of the menu section. Paging through the tree, the heading bar of each individual submenu choice corresponds to the color of the category it resides in.
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P o l a r i t y Four Channel Digital Receiver P O S P O S DSR4 LCD Menu Map Select Rx1-4 with arrow buttons C o m p a t M o d e C o m p a t...
NOTE: A convenient shortcut from any other zoom in and see a smaller (about 20 MHz) section of the menu or page in the DSR4 directly to the scan results. Pressing UP+DOWN again zooms out to Frequency page is to press the UP and Down the full scan view.
MENU/SEL fixed on Antenna A and the other receiver in a pair is button then press the UP or DOWN buttons. fixed on Antenna B. The DSR4 automatically and opti- mally combines the intermediate frequency signals. Clear Scan: Clears scan results.
NOTE: You must position the transmitter’s IR • Universal: This is the most convenient and basic port directly in front of the DSR4 IR port, as option available, and the default setting on all closely as possible, to guarantee a successful Lectrosonics D2 digital units.
The user must Tx Batt Timer select a key type and create a key in the DSR4, and then Choose between Bar, Volt or Time. Use MENU/SEL to sync the key with the transmitter.
About of the orientation of the receiver. Displays general information about the DSR4 , including Maximum sensitivity is perpendicular to the whip, so band, microcontroller and FPGA versions. The microcon- an ideal setup is shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 where the...
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ZSC24 SPLITTER Half-Power (-3 dB) Points Center Frequency Use Lectrosonics P/N 21770 BNC (F) to SMA (M) adapter; Pomona P/N 4290 AMJ Jointed Antenna The AMJ antenna is a general purpose design with a hinged joint that pivots in both directions for positioning the whip at any desired angle.
Firmware Update Instructions Firmware updates are made through Wireless Desiger, with a file downloaded from the web site and the DSR4 connected via USB. The USB port on the receiver re- quires a micro-B male plug on the connecting cable. The...
Black w/Label 2.53” 64.3 mm Note: Not all Lectrosonics products are built on all of the blocks covered in this chart. CUTTING TEMPLATE Lay uncut antenna on this template and cut to length for the desired frequency block Whip Length...
Scanning with the RF spectrum analyzer built into the a clear frequency is found, turn the transmitter on DSR4 system will identify external RF signals, but it does and move on to the next channel. not address the compatibility of the selected frequen- cies.
AMJ19 Swivelling Whip Antenna with Standard SMA Connector, Block 19. Ships with A1B1 units only. 28979 Replacement screws (4) for 36016 DSR4 mounting bezel AMJ22 kit. Swivelling Whip Antenna with Standard SMA Connector, Block 22. Ships with A1B1 and B1C1 units.
Power cord not included; order PS200A or use equivalent. DSR4OCTOSPACER DSR4 mounting bezel (bezel is P/N 36016) kit with 4 screws (P/N 28979) for Octopack and Quadpack, no WARNING: Do not use Hirose connector included.
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Four Channel Digital Receiver MCSR/5PXLR2 Audio cable for SR-type receivers, rotatable right-angle TA5 to two 3-pin male XLRs. 20” cable. PS200A Power Cable, 15 in., Hirose4 to LZR PS2200A Power Cable, 15 in., Hirose4 to Dual LZR SNA600A Omni Dipole Antenna Versatile Antenna, 100 MHz Bandwidth tunable from 550 to 800 MHz.
DSR4. reflector allows IR sync to happen from the front of the control panel. Materials Needed: 5) Lay the DSR4 on a flat surface with adhesive facing up, and, using your tweezers, align the bottom edge of IR Reflector ...
Four Channel Digital Receiver Specifications and Features Operating Frequencies (MHz): External Power: Minimum 9 Volts to maximum 17 VDC 4.1 W; 340 mA at 12 VDC Model A1B1: 470.100 - 614.375 Model B1C1: 537.600 - 691.175 Operating Temp. Range: -20 to 40°C; -5 to 104°F 941: 941.525 - 959.825 Weight:...
DSR4 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause INITIAL POWER ON Display not active or lit. External power supply disconnected or inadequate. Main power supply fuse tripped. Turn the receiver off, remove the cause of the overload and turn the receiver back on.
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.
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Four Channel Digital Receiver Rio Rancho, NM...
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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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