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User Manual
Published October 2019
Firmware Version RX2-422
RX200
Goes Anywhere
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  • Page 1 User Manual Published October 2019 Firmware Version RX2-422 RX200 Goes Anywhere...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    RX200 ............................... 4 ..................................4 RONT ..................................5 ..................................6 HOME SCREEN ..........................7 MAIN MENU ............................. 8 ............................. 8 AVIGATING THE ............................8 XITING THE ..............................8 REQUENCY ELECT ............................... 8 REQUENCY Scanning for a frequency ........................... 8 Selecting the frequency ............................. 8 ............................
  • Page 3 SPECIFICATIONS..........................20 PRODUCT SUPPORT ........................21 ZAXCOM WARRANTY POLICY AND LIMITATIONS ................22...

  • Page 4: Rx200

    3. UHF Antenna Connectors (2) – SMA connectors. 4. Receiver Sataus Indicator Red - RX200 is not getting a valid signal Green - RX200 is getting a valid signal 5. DEC Key - Used to decrease the parameters of a menu item.

  • Page 5: Rear

    The RX200 will accept external DC voltage from 6 to 18 volts. 3. Time Code Out – BNC If the RX200 is receiving valid time code from the transmitter it will automatically output the received time code. 4. Com Serial Port - This is reserved for future expansion.

  • Page 6: Side

    When the signal is -20dBFS or less When the signal is between -19 and -6 dBFS When the signal is -5dBFs and above 2. Battery Compartment - The thumb screw opens the battery door. The RX200 will work with alkaline, NiMH or lithium AA batteries.

  • Page 7: Home Screen

    RX200 Battery Level This is the voltage level of the internal (INT) or external (EXT) battery that is powering the RX200. The RX200 will automatically switch to the higher voltage source, which is usually the external DC input. Therefore if the RX200 is connected to a DC source and external power is lost then the RX200 will seamlessly switch to the internal batteries.

  • Page 8: Main Menu

    RX200 will also suggest a clear frequency. That frequency can be accepted by pressing the INC key. Or press the DEC key to skip the first chosen frequency and have the RX200 suggest another frequency.

  • Page 9: Setting The Scan Range

    Test Tone Output TONE : The test tone menu allows the RX200 to output tone from the TA5 outputs. This is useful to set levels and check routing. Pressing the INC and DEC key will cycle through the different tone settings.

  • Page 10: Extended Menu

    • Please note that some Sony F5 cameras may not be able to lock on to the AES signal out of the RX200. If this is the case, from the home screen of the RX200 press the INC or DEC key to send a signal to the AES out that will cause the camera recognize and lock to the AES signal from the RX200.

  • Page 11: Time Code Output Level

    “modulates”, or sends, its signal to the RX200. This setting needs to match the modulation mode that the corresponding transmitter is set to - if the two setting do not match the RX200 will not be able to receive and decode the signal from the transmitter.

  • Page 12: Blue Led Set

    The LED meter mode sets the action of the side mounted LEDs. The side mount LEDs were designed to give visual confirmation that audio and RF is being received at the RX200. BLUE ONLY - The middle LED will illuminate blue when the RX200 is receiving a valid RF signal and the other •...

  • Page 13: Encryption Code Set

    If an encryption code is set on the transmitter the transmitted audio will be encrypted and can only be listened to if the RX200 has the same matching encryption code entered. When the codes do not match, all that will be heard is white-noise.

  • Page 14: Frequency Presets

    To exit the preset menu press and hold the MENU key. Selecting preset frequencies From the frequency adjust menu press and hold the DEC key until the RX200 frequency reaches the minimum frequency of 512.0MHz. Then continue to press the DEC key to access the 16 preset frequencies.

  • Page 15: Wiring Diagrams

    1 being ground. When receiving audio from a mono transmitter the RX200 will output the same audio on both pairs on the TA5. IMPORTANT: While sending digital audio, it is necessary that the unit on the other end (recorder, mixer, etc.) have digital inputs with a sample rate convertors, as there is no other way to synchronize the output data with the recorder’s digital input.

  • Page 16: Operating Frequencies

    Zaxcom RX200 Operating Frequencies Operating Frequencies UHF Audio 512.0 MHz to 698.0 MHz (Blocks 20 through 26)

  • Page 17: Antenna Cutting Chart

    Zaxcom RX200 Antenna Cutting Chart Antenna Cutting Chart...

  • Page 18: Firmware

    Each RX200 is shipped with the latest firmware version installed. Each time the RX200 is powered up, the firmware version number is displayed briefly on the OLED screen. As newer firmware becomes available, it can be downloaded from the Zaxcom website...

  • Page 19: Updating The Rx200 Software Using Atrx Transmitter

    5. The RX200 should indicate it is receiving the program. 6. After the software cycle, all of the RX200 should be re-programmed. If there is a reception error, the RX200 automatically restarts the process with the start of the next cycle.
  • Page 20 Zaxcom RX200 Specifications Specifications Receiver Receiver RF Channels: 1 Diversity method: antenna switching RF Modulation: proprietary digital method RF Frequency Range: 518 to 698 MHz RF Frequency Step: 100 KHz RF Signal Bandwidth: 200 KHz Channel Separation: 500 KHz (700 KHz recommended)
  • Page 21 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 22 Distributers may sell Product to resellers who then sell Product to end users. Please see below for warranty information or obtaining service. No warranty service is provided unless the Product is returned to Zaxcom Inc. or a Zaxcom dealer in the region where the Product was first shipped by Zaxcom.
  • Page 23 Zaxcom Digital Wireless are protected under following patent #’s: 7,711,443/7,929,902/D608,339/8,835,814 B2/ 9,336,307/10,276,207/10,901,680/D608,339/11,610,605 For a full list of patent information, please visit: https://zaxcom.com/company/patents/...
  • Page 25 • 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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