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Venue 2 Modular Receiver
With Built-in Multicoupler
Two versions available:
VRM2WBL tunes bands A1, B1, B2 and C1 in tuning range 470.100 to 691.175 MHz
VRM2WBM tunes bands B1, B2, C1 and C2 in tuning range 537.600 to 716.700 MHz
Hardware/Software Installation and Configuration
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Essential Setup Steps for Operation
1) Install receiver modules, connect antennas and power supply
2) Install transmitter batteries and antennas
3) Identify and set operating frequencies on the receiver using
Smart Tune
and set frequencies on the transmitters
TM
4) Attach microphones and adjust transmitter input gain
5) Verify operation with a walk test through the area where the
system will be used
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Rio Rancho, NM, USA
www.lectrosonics.com
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION GUIDE Venue 2 Modular Receiver With Built-in Multicoupler Two versions available: VRM2WBL tunes bands A1, B1, B2 and C1 in tuning range 470.100 to 691.175 MHz VRM2WBM tunes bands B1, B2, C1 and C2 in tuning range 537.600 to 716.700 MHz Hardware/Software Installation and Configuration Essential Setup Steps for Operation 1) Install receiver modules, connect antennas and power supply...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Digital Hybrid Wireless Modular Receiver System ® Table of Contents Introduction ................4 System Restore ..............17 Important Safety Instructions..........5 Wireless Designer Software and USB Driver ....18 Front Panel ................6 Wireless Designer Software and USB Driver ....19 Rear Panel ................7 TOP MENU ...............20 Hardware Installation ............8 Menu Map ................20 Receiver Modules ...............8... -
Page 4: Introduction
Venue 2 Wideband Receiver Introduction Tuning Range Designation The Venue 2 Wideband receiver is a modular rack mount design for use with a wide variety of transmit- ters from Lectrosonics and other manufacturers. The VRM host assembly covers three frequency bands, and the VRT modules covers a single band (three Lec- trosonics blocks) as shown at right. -
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
Digital Hybrid Wireless Modular Receiver System ® Important Safety Instructions 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts Servicing is required when the apparatus has you to the presence of uninsulated dan- been damaged in any way, such as power-supply gerous voltage inside the enclosure -- volt- cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled age that may be sufficient to constitute a... -
Page 6: Front Panel
Venue 2 Wideband Receiver Front Panel Rotary encoder Receiver select Infrared port Headphone Alert indicators buttons monitor The Venue 2 receiver mainframe (VRM2) serves as LCD Screen a “host assembly” for up to six receiver modules. The tracking receiver module (VRT2) can be mixed and The LCD is a backlit, graphics-type Liquid Crystal matched in the assembly in any combination to suit the Display used to set up and monitor system operation. -
Page 7: Rear Panel
Digital Hybrid Wireless Modular Receiver System ® Rear Panel Balanced audio Balanced audio Antenna inputs outputs outputs Network control Antenna outputs interface (loop thru) The rear panel provides six balanced XLR audio out- puts, antenna inputs, “loop thru” antenna outputs from Antenna Inputs an internal multicoupler, a power jack with a locking The two outermost BNC connectors are provided for... -
Page 8: Hardware Installation
Venue 2 Wideband Receiver Hardware Installation Removing Receiver Modules Receiver Modules 1. Turn the power off. All modules must be within the frequency passband of the host assembly. Frequency bands are marked on 2. Gently pull outwards on the side panel and push the receiver modules. -
Page 9: Audio Outputs
Digital Hybrid Wireless Modular Receiver System ® Audio Outputs Balanced XLR audio outputs on the rear panel can be used to drive balanced or unbalanced inputs at line level on any type of mixer, recorder or other type of audio equipment. Note: When the modules are paired for diversity operation, the audio will appear at both XLR jacks associated with the module pair. -
Page 10: Lcd Interface
Venue 2 Wideband Receiver LCD Interface Navigating the Menus When the receiver is turned on, LCD will show the Three menus are provided for complete system setup: model number, firmware version and serial number • Top Menu for overall system settings during the boot sequence. -
Page 11: Using Setup Screens
Digital Hybrid Wireless Modular Receiver System ® Using Setup Screens The FREQ ADJUST setup screen in the RX Menu shown here is another type of a multiple module setup screen. The difference from the previous example is When a menu item is selected, a setup screen will that this type presents multiple settings within each open to enable adjustments and settings to be made. -
Page 12: Setup Details
Venue 2 Wideband Receiver Press the encoder or BACK to deselect the item. Audio Output Levels Setup Setup Details The output level of the installed receiver modules can be adjusted in a single setup screen in the RX Menu. Direct Access to Receiver Setup Basic adjustments to each receiver can be made in a single screen available with the numbered Receiver Select button below the frame of each receiver. -
Page 13: Diversity Pairing
Digital Hybrid Wireless Modular Receiver System ® Optimizing the Signal to Noise Ratio Modulation (audio level) Given the information above, the optimum signal to noise ratio is achieved when the least amount of gain is applied to the signal, since gain (amplification) is the source of noise buildup. -
Page 14: Talkback Setup
Venue 2 Wideband Receiver Talkback Setup Group Tuning Talkback is a special function that re-directs the audio Up to 32 frequencies can be stored in each of four output of the transmitter in use to a different receiver groups labeled U, V, W and X. The groups are com- module when a button is pressed on the transmitter. -
Page 15: Top Menu System Info
Digital Hybrid Wireless Modular Receiver System ® IR Transmitter Setup Top Menu SYSTEM INFO Firmware and hardware versions and the serial num- The IR (infrared) port simplifies transmitter setup by ber of the unit is listed in the SYSTEM INFO screen. sending the settings saved in the receiver to an IR en- abled transmitter. -
Page 16: Smart Tune Tm
Venue 2 Wideband Receiver Smart Tune After selecting the receiver to use for the scan, select START and press the encoder. The START item will change to STOP while the scanning is taking place. Clear frequencies can be discovered automatically us- ing the SmartTune utility. -
Page 17: Firmware Update
Digital Hybrid Wireless Modular Receiver System ® Firmware Update 5) Open Wireless Designer, and proceed to update the firmware using the normal steps, EXCEPT be sure to click and mark the “Recovery Mode” Firmware updates are detailed in the Wireless De- check box at the bottom of the screen. -
Page 18: Top Menu
Venue 2 Wideband Receiver Menu Map TOP MENU TOP MENU DETECT takes an inventory of the receiver modules installed in the mainframe and displays the results in an on-screen table. DETECT SMART TUNE SMART TUNE is an automatic process that scans the tuning range of all modules and automatically finds clear frequencies. - Page 19 Digital Hybrid Wireless Modular Receiver System ® SPECTRUM BACK LIGHT ANTENNA NETWORK RS232 SETUP COMMAND SYSTEM INFO LOCK PANEL SCAN POWER SETUP VIEW TX AUDIO LF ROLLOFF TX PHASE PROG SWITCH AUTO ON TX PANEL BATT TIMER TX BACKLIGHT STEP SIZE NARROW BAND GAIN LOCK...
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Page 20: Rx Menu
Venue 2 Wideband Receiver RX MENU COMPAT MODE sets the DSP-based compatibility mode for each channel. TOP MENU links back to the Top Menu for overall system setup. NOTE: If your Lectrosonics Transmitter is set to Nu Hybrid Compatibility Mode, set the receiver to Nu Hybrid Wireless ®... -
Page 21: Connecting To A Network
Digital Hybrid Wireless Modular Receiver System ® Connecting to a Network A basic network is composed of several devices: Enable DHCP with With Wireless Designer and a USB connection: • Router or server Connect the computer to the Venue 2 receiver via •... -
Page 22: Multi-Channel System Checkout
Venue 2 Wideband Receiver Multi-channel System Checkout Interference can result from a wide variety of sources including TV station signals, other wireless equipment in use nearby, or from intermodulation within a multi- channel wireless system itself. Regardless of how the frequencies were coordinated, a final checkout proce- dure is always a good idea. -
Page 23: Antennas
Digital Hybrid Wireless Modular Receiver System ® Antennas Use and Placement Using Remote Antennas The Venue 2 mainframe is designed for rack mounting. Remote antennas can be placed at a distance from Although it can be operated with two whip antennas, it the receiver to optimize reception. -
Page 24: Front Mounted Antennas
Venue 2 Wideband Receiver Front Mounted Antennas Step 3 Remove the four screws holding the chassis cover, The internal coaxial cables and connectors can be then remove the cover by lifting the rear up. moved to the front panel if so desired, using small flat blade and Phillips screwdrivers. - Page 25 Digital Hybrid Wireless Modular Receiver System ® Step 5 Step 9 Align the flats on the BNC connectors with the flats in The coaxial cables should route toward the front of the the holes in the front panel and secure them with the receiver as shown so the cable fits loosely under the lock washers and nuts.
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Page 26: Accessories And Common Replacement Parts
Venue 2 Wideband Receiver Accessories and Common Replacement Parts Remote Antennas ALP500 ALP Series LPDA (log periodic dipole array) models ALP620 SNA600A folding dipole antenna ALP650 ALP Kit mounting hardware Coaxial Cable ARG2 coaxial cable - 2 ft. length ARG15 coaxial cable - 15 ft. length ARG25 coaxial cable - 25 ft. -
Page 27: Specifications
Digital Hybrid Wireless Modular Receiver System ® Specifications THD: 0.2% (typical) (400 Series mode) Operating Frequencies - Host Mainframe VRM2WBL: Tunes to bands A1, B1, B2, C1 SNR at receiver output (dB) In Hybrid operating mode: VRM2WBM: Tunes to bands B1, B2, C1, C2 (Note: the dual envelope “soft”... -
Page 28: Service And Repair
Venue 2 Wideband Receiver Service and Repair If your system malfunctions, you should attempt to correct or isolate the trouble before concluding that the equip- ment needs repair. Make sure you have followed the setup procedure and operating instructions. Check the inter- connecting cables and then go through the TROUBLESHOOTING section in this manual. - Page 29 Digital Hybrid Wireless Modular Receiver System ® Rio Rancho, NM, USA...
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- Page 32 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY The equipment is warranted for one year from date of purchase against defects in materials or workmanship provided it was purchased from an authorized dealer. This warranty does not cover equipment which has been abused or damaged by careless handling or shipping.
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