Lectrosonics SRc5P Instruction Manual

Lectrosonics SRc5P Instruction Manual

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SRc5P & SRc
Camera Slot Dual UHF Receiver
SRc5P, SRc, SRC5p-941, SRc-941, SRc5P-961, SRc-961
Featuring
Digital Hybrid Wireless
U.S. Patent 7,225,135
Quick Start Summary
The following checklist includes the minimum required
settings to start using the receiver.
• Install either a battery sled, camera slot adapter or
other power source (see pages 9-13).
• Connect power to the receiver (see pages 11, 12,
15).
• Set the DIVMODE for single or dual channel opera-
tion (see page 21).
• Set the COMPAT (compatibility) mode for the trans-
mitters to be used (see page 21).
• Find clear operating frequencies for one or both
receivers using SmartTune or manual scanning (see
pages 24, 25).
Fill in for your records:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Technology
®
• Set transmitters on the matching frequencies (see
• Verify transmitters are set to the same compatibility
• Adjust transmitter input gain to match voice level
• Adjust receiver output level as needed for the
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
transmitter manual).
mode as the receiver (see transmitter manual).
and mic position (see transmitter manual).
camera or mixer input level desired (see LEVEL on
page 21).
IMPORTANT:
Performance will be degraded if
FREQ.
Receiver 2 is set 4.2 to 4.8 MHz higher
WARNING
than Receiver 1. The LCD will also flash
this message periodically.
Rio Rancho, NM, USA
www.lectrosonics.com

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL SRc5P & SRc Camera Slot Dual UHF Receiver SRc5P, SRc, SRC5p-941, SRc-941, SRc5P-961, SRc-961 Featuring Digital Hybrid Wireless Technology ® U.S. Patent 7,225,135 Quick Start Summary The following checklist includes the minimum required settings to start using the receiver.
  • Page 2 SRc5P and SRc Dual Receivers - SRc5P, SRc, SRC5p-941, SRc-941, SRc5P-961, SRc-961...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    UHF Digital Hybrid Wireless ® Table of Contents Wideband Tuning Range ............4 Model Differences ..............4 SRc ..................4 SRc5P ...................4 General Technical Description ..........5 Front Panel Controls and Functions ........8 Audio Outputs ..............8 LCD Screen ................8 MENU/SELECT Button ............8 PWR/BACK Button ..............8 IR (Infrared) Sync ..............8...
  • Page 4: Wideband Tuning Range

    SRc5P and SRc Dual Receivers - SRc5P, SRc, SRC5p-941, SRc-941, SRc5P-961, SRc-961 Digital Hybrid Wireless Wideband Tuning Range ® The Lectrosonics Digital Hybrid Wireless uses innovative The increased congestion in the UHF television frequen- ® technology to combine the advantages of digital audio cy bands has driven the demand for extended tuning with the advantages of analog RF transmission.
  • Page 5: General Technical Description

    SRC model, receiver with the stronger RF signal over a wide RF level and the SRc5P, model provides a second audio output range to anticipate and eliminate dropouts long before on the front panel through a 5-pin TA Series connector.
  • Page 6 SRc5P and SRc Dual Receivers - SRc5P, SRc, SRC5p-941, SRc-941, SRc5P-961, SRc-961 Three Block Tuning Range IF Amplifiers and SAW Filters The SRc receiver tunes across a range of over 76 MHz. The first IF stage employs two SAW (surface acoustic This tuning range covers three standard Lectrosonics wave) filters.
  • Page 7 UHF Digital Hybrid Wireless ® SmartSquelch Smart Noise Reduction (SmartNR ™ ™ Note: The SmartNR setting is user selectable A DSP-based algorithm called SmartSquelch optimizes only in the Digital Hybrid compatibility mode. the receiver performance in very weak signal conditions. In other modes, noise reduction is applied in The RF level and supersonic noise in the audio are con- such a way as to emulate the original analog...
  • Page 8: Front Panel Controls And Functions

    SRc5P and SRc Dual Receivers - SRc5P, SRc, SRC5p-941, SRc-941, SRc5P-961, SRc-961 Front Panel Controls and Functions Receiver 1 Receiver 2 MENU/SELECT Button UP Button Secondary Audio Output DOWN Button IR Sync Port POWER/BACK Button IR (Infrared) Sync Audio Outputs...
  • Page 9: Camera Slot Adapters

    UHF Digital Hybrid Wireless ® Camera Slot Adapters Installing Camera Slot Adapters SRSUPER SRSUPER Adapter Thread two short Adapter kit for Un- screws through the islot camera slots ® recessed tabs on the such as those pro- adapter and slide it vided on Ikegami ®...
  • Page 10: Adapters For Stand-Alone Use

    SRc5P and SRc Dual Receivers - SRc5P, SRc, SRC5p-941, SRc-941, SRc5P-961, SRc-961 Adapters for Stand-Alone Use Installing Rear Panel Adapters For stand-alone use, SREXT Installation of the rear panel output/power adapters is the this kit includes a rear same for all models.
  • Page 11: Battery Adapters

    UHF Digital Hybrid Wireless ® Battery Adapters Installing the SRBATTSLED Battery sled adapters configure the receiver for stand- Orient the battery sled so that the PCB connectors will alone use or to provide battery backup power. Several mate when the sled is inserted. options are available: •...
  • Page 12: Sr9Vbp 9 Volt Battery Adapter

    SRc5P and SRc Dual Receivers - SRc5P, SRc, SRC5p-941, SRc-941, SRc5P-961, SRc-961 SR9VBP 9 Volt Battery Adapter SRSLEEVE mounting adapter This optional adapter is mounted onto the battery sled This sleeve is supplied with Velcro swatches for mount- for use as the primary power source or as a battery ing an SR Series receiver on a flat surface of camera, backup for an external power supply.
  • Page 13 UHF Digital Hybrid Wireless ® Attach the bracket to the sleeve with the long pan head screw into the standard pressnut. The retaining pin fits into the opening in the bracket. Attach the cold shoe mounting foot to the tensioning nut and rotate it to orient the receiver as desired.
  • Page 14: Audio Output Cables And Connectors

    SRc5P and SRc Dual Receivers - SRc5P, SRc, SRC5p-941, SRc-941, SRc5P-961, SRc-961 Audio Output Cables and Connectors External Power Supply MCSR5PXLR5P DCR15/4AU Right angle TA5F plug Power supply with a standard C14 inlet and locking LZR to 5-pin XLR; balanced coaxial output connector;...
  • Page 15: External Power Cables

    UHF Digital Hybrid Wireless ® External Power Cables 21747 Locking LZR style plug to stripped and tinned; 6 feet long. 21746 Locking LZR style plug to stripped and tinned; 12 inches long. PS200 Hirose 7-4 pin to LZR type locking plug, 12” long.
  • Page 16: Mounting And Orientation

    SRc5P and SRc Dual Receivers - SRc5P, SRc, SRC5p-941, SRc-941, SRc5P-961, SRc-961 Mounting and Orientation The diagrams below depict typical orientations of trans- A variety of accessories are available to enable various mitter and receiver antennas in field production and how mounting options.
  • Page 17: Amj Rev. A Jointed Antenna

    ® AMJ Rev. A Jointed Antenna The AMJ antenna is a general purpose design for any Lectrosonics receiver or transmitter with a standard SMA connector. The hinged joint pivots in both directions for positioning the whip at any desired angle.
  • Page 18: Lcd Main Window

    SRc5P and SRc Dual Receivers - SRc5P, SRc, SRC5p-941, SRc-941, SRc5P-961, SRc-961 LCD Main Window NOTE: When the RATIO DIVERSITY mode Receiver 1 Receiver 2 Diversity Transmitter is selected, both receivers are combined Activity Battery Level to pick up the same transmitter, so the Main Window will display a single audio channel.
  • Page 19: Main Window

    632.700 MHz, requiring that 30 SEC any transmitter with hex switches be set at B7 for this DOWN frequency. Lectrosonics transmitters with LCD interfaces allow frequency to be set in MHz or hex settings. BKLIGHT Dims after 5 minutes...
  • Page 20: Navigating The Lcd

    SRc5P and SRc Dual Receivers - SRc5P, SRc, SRC5p-941, SRc-941, SRc5P-961, SRc-961 Navigating the LCD NOTE: Press the BACK Main Window Receiver 1 Hold MENU and Mute Audio on Hold MENU Pilot Tone press UP button from the Main Receiver 1...
  • Page 21: Menu Item Descriptions

    Compatibility modes adjust the FM deviation and audio Navigate to this menu item to manually initiate the IR processing (companding) to match other Lectrosonics sync transfer. Hold the IR ports on the transmitter and models and some models from other manufacturers.
  • Page 22 SRc5P and SRc Dual Receivers - SRc5P, SRc, SRC5p-941, SRc-941, SRc5P-961, SRc-961 TUNING 1 470 : 1A In addition to the NOR (normal) mode, this screen also A letter will appear next to the frequency to indicate which group allows Selection of one of four factory pre-selected 472.700...
  • Page 23: Front Panel Shortcuts

    The first screen prompts you TONE? to press the UP or DOWN • LB - Transmitter uses a Lectrosonics LB-50 re- button to start the tone. chargeable battery. • LBT - Transmitter uses a Lectrosonics LB-50 re- Once the button is pressed, a 1 kHz tone is enabled, and chargeable battery.
  • Page 24: Finding Clear Frequencies With Smarttune

    SRc5P and SRc Dual Receivers - SRc5P, SRc, SRC5p-941, SRc-941, SRc5P-961, SRc-961 Finding Clear Frequencies with SmartTune SmartTune is the easiest and fastest way to scan the lo- Use the UP and DOWN arrows to select SMART receiver 1 or 2, and press MENU/SEL.
  • Page 25: Finding Clear Frequencies With Manual Scanning

    UHF Digital Hybrid Wireless ® Finding Clear Frequencies with Manual Scanning Scan Window Zoom View Window Receiver 1, Receiver 2, dashed line solid line Block Cursor (center bar) Block Press both UP and DOWN arrows on control panel to switch to the Zoom View Press the BACK Freq in hex...
  • Page 26: Pre-Coordinated Frequencies

    SRc5P and SRc Dual Receivers - SRc5P, SRc, SRC5p-941, SRc-941, SRc5P-961, SRc-961 Pre-coordinated Frequencies BLOCK 22 NOTE: As the spectrum has become more Pre-coordinated frequencies congested, interference from external sources FREQ SW SET US TV CH are arranged in four groups as 563.700...
  • Page 27: Frequency Coordination

    This with the wireless system. service is offered to authorized Lectrosonics dealers and other customers who are using Lectrosonics wireless ®...
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    SRc5P and SRc Dual Receivers - SRc5P, SRc, SRC5p-941, SRc-941, SRc5P-961, SRc-961 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause INITIAL POWER ON LCD display not active or lit External power supply disconnected or inadequate. Wrong polarity power source. The external power input jack requires POSITIVE (+) to be on the center pin.
  • Page 29 UHF Digital Hybrid Wireless ® Symptom Possible Cause ANTENNAS AND RF SIGNAL STRENGTH RF Level is weak Receiver may need to be moved or reoriented. Antenna on transmitter or receiver may be defective or poorly connected - double check antennas. Improper length of antenna, or wrong antenna on transmitter or receiver.
  • Page 30: Specifications And Features

    SRc5P and SRc Dual Receivers - SRc5P, SRc, SRC5p-941, SRc-941, SRc5P-961, SRc-961 Specifications and Features Operating Frequencies: Phase invert: Audio output phase normal or inverted Compatibility modes: Band A1: 470.100 - 537.575 MHz NA HYBR North American Digital Hybrid Wireless ®...
  • Page 31: Service And Repair

    There are no adjustments inside that will make a malfunctioning unit start working. 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: Attestation Of Conformity

    SRc5P and SRc Dual Receivers - SRc5P, SRc, SRC5p-941, SRc-941, SRc5P-961, SRc-961 Attestation of Conformity LECTROSONICS, INC.
  • Page 33: Declaration Of Conformity

    UHF Digital Hybrid Wireless ® Declaration of Conformity Rio Rancho, NM...
  • Page 34 SRc5P and SRc Dual Receivers - SRc5P, SRc, SRC5p-941, SRc-941, SRc5P-961, SRc-961 LECTROSONICS, INC.
  • Page 35 UHF Digital Hybrid Wireless ® 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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