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Zaxcom Digital Wireless System
TRX900
Receiver Firmware Version:
T
ransmitter Firmware Version:
Updated: 2009-03-05 - 22:47
Updated and Edited by: Ray M. Owen, Production Sound Mixer
User's Manual
TRX900AA
RX900 (M/S)
8.76
5.98 & 5.98T
230 West Parkway, Unit 9, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 USA
Tel: 973-835-5000
Email:
TRX80
0
RX4900
Fax: 973-835-6633
info@zaxcom.com
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IFB100
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  • Page 1 Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual TRX900 TRX900AA TRX80 TRX700 TRX992 RX900 (M/S) IFB100 RX4900 Receiver Firmware Version: 8.76 ransmitter Firmware Version: 5.98 & 5.98T Updated: 2009-03-05 - 22:47 230 West Parkway, Unit 9, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 USA Tel: 973-835-5000...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 1 – TOPICS THAT APPLY TO MOST UNITS IN THE SYSTEM .............8   IFB, ) ..............8   RANSCEIVERS S WITH TIMECODE AND REMOTE CONTROL CAPABLE RECEIVERS What’s included with the TRX900 ( /AA)................................8   Options ............................................8   What’s included with the TRX992....................................8   Options ............................................8  ...
  • Page 3 Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual__________________________________________ TRX800 Configuration Menus....................................24   .............................. 25   OMMON RANSMITTER TANDARD Normal Startup Sequence (without any card inserted)............................25   Normal Startup Sequence (with a formatted card inserted)..........................26   Pacifier page.............................................27   Audio Gain page..........................................28  ...
  • Page 4 Manually Jamming TC with a Cable ..................................44   Continuously Jamming TC using the IFB100................................ 44   Automatically Starting and Stopping the Recording using Timecode from the IFB100 ................44   CHAPTER 4 – TRX900 ( /AA) ADAPTERS......................45   STA100 S ................................... 45   TEREO DAPTER Installation............................................45...
  • Page 5 Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual__________________________________________ VCO page............................................59   Reception Error Counters page....................................59   Signal Reception Quality page.....................................59   CHAPTER 6 – IFB100 IFB TRANSMITTER ......................60   IFB T ............................60   ETTING TO RANSMITTER IFB100 ....................................61   ETTING UP THE Power Requirements ........................................61...
  • Page 6 Figure 4-1 STA100 Front & Back Views ..............................45   Figure 4-2 STA100 attached to TRX900AA ............................. 46   Figure 4-3 EA100 & EA100 attached to TRX900 ............................ 47   Figure 4-4 TCA100 attached to TRX900AA & TCA100........................47  ...
  • Page 7 Table 1-6 Audio Frequency Block Information ............................15   Table 2-1 Power Switch Positions ................................16   Table 2-2 TRX900 ( /AA) Standard & Extended Menus ........................17   Table 2-3 TRX992 Standard & Extended Menus ............................. 20   Table 2-4 TRX700 Standard & Extended Menus ............................. 22  ...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 - Topics That Apply To Most Units In The System

    Chapter 1 – Topics that apply to most units in the system Transceivers (TXs with IFB, timecode and remote control capable receivers) What’s included with the TRX900 ( /AA) • 1 – SSMA ‘Whip’ Antenna • 1 – media slot dust plug •...

  • Page 9: What's Included With The Rx4900

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual_______________________________________Chapter 1 What’s included with the RX4900 • A/C power supply • User manual on CD-ROM Options o 8 dB gain passive 50 ohm log-periodic (“Shark-fin”) antenna IFB/Remote Control Unit What’s included with the IFB100 •...

  • Page 10: System Features

    US Mono mode – 3.6 ms o Euro mode – 6 ms o Stereo mode – 6 ms • Battery runtime: o TRX900 – up to five hours on one CR123 battery o TRX900AA – up to ten hours on two AA Lithium batteries o TRX992 –...

  • Page 11: Menu System

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual_______________________________________Chapter 1 Menu System The user interface for each unit consists of a Liquid Crystal Display with 3 keys, as follows: • MENU – Menu page/function select: press once to move to the next menu page.

  • Page 12: Microphones

    When using a line-level input, an inline pad is required on the standard dynamic microphone input cable (XLR-3 to 3-pin micro-LEMO). When using a phantom powered microphone with the TRX900 ( /AA), you must use an external 48 VDC power supply. The TRX700 and TRX992 are the only Zaxcom transmitters that include a 48 VDC phantom power supply.

  • Page 13: Battery Installation

    IMPORTANT: If operating using internal batteries, it is recommended that you use only Lithium or rechargeable NiMH. Any other battery chemistry including Alkaline and Ultra batteries have a substantially reduced runtime compared to Lithium or NiMH cells. This is true for all Zaxcom units. External Power Some of the units can be powered from an external power source.

  • Page 14: Firmware

    Each unit can be programmed by downloading the program from the Zaxcom website and loading it onto a MiniSD memory card. Once the program is on the card, insert it into the unit. Simultaneously hold down the INC and DEC keys while powering up the unit.

  • Page 15: Operating Frequencies

    Only the frequencies in one specific block are available to a particular transmitter and its associated receiver. Coordinate with your dealer or Zaxcom to determine which block(s) are the best to use in your area(s). Remote Control, Timecode and IFB Feed If the optional IFB feed and IFB remote control options are included, their frequency range is: Current model for use Worldwide: 2.403 to 2.475 GHz...

  • Page 16: Chapter 2 - Digital Wireless System Transmitters

    Getting to Know Your TRX900 ( /AA) Bodypack Transmitter Both the TRX900 and TRX900AA are identical in operation. The only difference is the type of battery used. The TRX900 uses a single CR123 battery, whereas the TRX900AA uses two AA batteries (Lithium or NiMH). This section was written based on firmware version 5.98.

  • Page 17: Trx900 ( /Aa) Configuration Menus

    Boot-up Mode page Mute Switch Enable page Left/Right Switch Mode page Transmitter Name page Security Code page Table 2-2 TRX900 ( /AA) Standard & Extended Menus Each time the MENU key is pressed, the menu advances to the next page, in sequence.

  • Page 18: Getting To Know Your Trx992 Wireless Boom Transmitter

    Chapter 2_______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual Getting to Know Your TRX992 Wireless Boom Transmitter The TRX992 uses a single VPX battery (Lithium-Ion). Additional batteries, at a very reasonable price, can be found where Black & Decker power tools are sold. This section was written based on firmware version 5.98T.

  • Page 19: Connectors, Switches And Leds

    This fader controls the volume level to the 1/8” headphone jack. When first putting your headphones, be sure to turn OFF (full counter-clockwise) the headphone volume. Power Switch This switch is not as low profile as those on the TRX900 ( /AA). Since this unit is not being used on talent, it should not be a problem. Battery The VPX battery slides in to the battery opening in the bottom of the unit.

  • Page 20: Trx992 Configuration Menus

    Chapter 2_______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual TRX992 Configuration Menus There are seven Standard and twenty-five Extended menu pages, as follows: Standard Menu Extended Menu Pacifier page Highpass Filter page Audio Gain page Limiter page Audio Tx Frequency page Audio Tx Format page Transport Control page IFB Format page Timecode Frame-rate page...

  • Page 21: Getting To Know Your Trx700 Plug-On Transmitter

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual_______________________________________Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your TRX700 Plug-on Transmitter The TRX700 uses two AA type batteries (Lithium or NiMH). It includes a switch on the side of the case to turn ON/OFF the 48 VDC phantom power. There is a MiniSD slot behind the battery cover, which is used to update the Operating System and to record audio.

  • Page 22: Trx700 Configuration Menus

    Chapter 2_______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual TRX700 Configuration Menus There are six Standard and nineteen Extended menu pages, as follows: Standard Menu Extended Menu Pacifier page Highpass Filter page Audio Gain page Limiter page Audio Tx Frequency page Audio Tx Format page Transport Control page Power-up Mode page Timecode Frame-rate page...

  • Page 23: Getting To Know Your Trx800 Handheld Wireless Transmitter

    The TRX800 uses a single CR123 battery. Uses screw-on microphone capsules made by Shure™ and Neumann™. Be aware that to use a Neumann capsule, a special adapter is required. Check with Zaxcom Sales for price and availability. This section was written based on firmware version 5.98.

  • Page 24: Trx800 Configuration Menus

    Chapter 2_______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual TRX800 Configuration Menus There are six Standard and fourteen Extended menu pages, as follows: Standard Menu Extended Menu Pacifier page Highpass Filter page Audio Gain page Limiter page Audio Tx Frequency page Audio Tx Format page Transport Control page Power-up Mode page Timecode Frame-rate page...

  • Page 25: Common Transmitter Standard Menu

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual_______________________________________Chapter 2 Common Transmitter Standard Menu Normal Startup Sequence (without any card inserted) SYNTH AB LOWER POWER MODE (Optional entry – only occurs if Low Power mode is fully enabled.) IFB IS OFF – indicates the printed-circuit board is revision “B”.)

  • Page 26: Normal Startup Sequence (With A Formatted Card Inserted)

    – indicates which Transmission Format was set in the Extended ??????? Menu.) MODE=??????? ZAXCOM V#-### TRX900 SN:##### LOW BATTERY (This screen appears when the battery has to be changed.) (Be aware, if you get either alert, the unit may not go into Record mode.) 1.60V 581.6...

  • Page 27: Pacifier Page

    • – This flag will be displayed alternately with the remaining recording available recording time, if the IFB100 is running and the TRX900 is receiving it. NOTE: The flag indicates that an IFB100 is being received on the IFB frequency you picked. It is possible to receive IFB audio from another transmitter within range, even if it does not have the same Group ID.

  • Page 28: Audio Gain Page

    When two FM transmitters come close to each other, they can produce interference on adjacent frequencies. Since this interference is transmitted over the air, there is no way for a Zaxcom receiver to reject it. However, Zaxcom transmitters do not suffer from this problem.

  • Page 29: Timecode Frame-Rate Page

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual_______________________________________Chapter 2 The transport control page changes based on whether the transmitter is in Play mode, Stop mode or is displaying the current timecode information. Enter the Transport Control page Repeatedly press the MENU key until the transport status is shown on the left side of the LCD. The current transport timecode is displayed while in the transport control page.

  • Page 30: Common Transmitter Extended Menu

    ***NO CARD*** EXT MENU #-### 17:31:17 ZAXCOM V#-### – indicates the transmitter’s serial number, hardwired into the ##### TRX900 SN:##### printed-circuit board.) EXTENDED MENU PRESS UP TO EXIT Extended Startup Sequence (with a formatted card inserted) SYNTH AB LOWER POWER MODE (Optional entry –...

  • Page 31: Entering The Extended Menu

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual_______________________________________Chapter 2 Entering the Extended Menu 1. Power down the transmitter. 2. Press and hold the MENU key while powering up the unit. Exiting the Extended Menu Cycle the power, or hold down the MENU key to get back to this page and press the INC key NOTE: All changes are saved to Flash ROM as soon as they are committed.

  • Page 32: Ifb Format Page

    While the audio transmitter(s) (i.e. TRX900) is within range of the first IFB100, it will be receiving IFB audio on that lower IFB frequency. Once the TRX900 has gone out-of-range of the first IFB and gone into-range of the second IFB, the TRX900 IFB receiver will switch to receiving on the frequency assigned to the second IFB.

  • Page 33: Power-Up Mode Page

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual_______________________________________Chapter 2 Power-up Mode page POWER UP MODE UNLOCKED Page purpose: This page sets whether or not the unit will power up with the keys locked Parameters: • – Only the unlock combination is available.

  • Page 34: Timecode Jam Mode Page

    Chapter 2_______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual IMPORTANT: This function will not work if you record audio and then delete the files. It only works if you initialize the card, then delete the wrapper files and then record audio on it. Timecode Jam Mode page TC JAM MODE: MANUAL (OFF)

  • Page 35: Expander Page

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual_______________________________________Chapter 2 Parameters: ] / [value range: , step: When using the IFB100, this identifier is used to remotely control one specific unit out of the entire group. This information is also useful in Post to identify the unit since it is recorded in the BWF metadata.

  • Page 36: Adc Location Page

    Chapter 2_______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual Compressor threshold. Sets the threshold below which grain reduction occurs according to the compressor ratio setting. CMP KNEE: [value range: , step: 20dB Compressor soft knee setting. Sets the "depth" of the compressor's soft knee. A soft knee of 6 dB will result in more gradual gain reduction in the 6 dB range over the compressor's set threshold.

  • Page 37: Audio Transmitter Power Page

    NORMAL Mute Switch Enable page MUTE SWITCH: (0) DISABLED Page purpose: TRX900 ( /AA) ONLY - This page enables/disables the mute switch and assigns which direction is ‘ON’. Parameters: • – The switch is enabled and its function is reversed.
  • Page 38 Chapter 2_______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Transmitter Name Page

    The six-digit security code provides a total of 16,777,216 possible choices. If a Zaxcom receiver has been programmed with a security code, it will also continue to receive an uncoded transmitter (both ID#0 and ID#1 set to 000). Since the receiver has to check for two possible code situations, a slight performance penalty may be incurred during long-range reception.

  • Page 40: Common Transmitter Independent Operations

    NAME: AUDIO CC ZAXCOM V#-### – indicates the transmitter’s serial number, hardcoded into the ##### TRX900 SN:##### printed-circuit board.) LOW BATTERY (This screen appears when the battery has to be changed.) 1.60V (Be aware, if you get either alert, the unit may not go into Record mode.) 581.6...

  • Page 41: Detailed Startup Sequence (With A Formatted Card Inserted)

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual_______________________________________Chapter 2 Detailed Startup Sequence (with a formatted card inserted) SYNTH AB LOW POWER MODE (Optional screen – only occurs if Low Power mode has been fully enabled.) IFB IS OFF PCB REV B 0150...

  • Page 42: Chapter 3 - Recording Audio Using The Digital Wireless System Transmitters

    Chapter 3 – Recording Audio using the Digital Wireless System Transmitters The ability to record audio at the transmitter is an optional feature, which must be configured by Zaxcom when purchased. If the necessary configuration steps have not been performed, none of the recording features will be available.

  • Page 43: Dual Color Led

    NOTE: The transmitter’s timecode accuracy is approximately 1 frame in 5 hours (1.852 PPM). Jamming timecode on the transmitter starts a new recording file. The Zaxcom conversion utility starts the transfer and conversion process at the point where the transmitter’s timecode was jammed.

  • Page 44: Manually Jamming Tc With A Cable

    NOTE: The TRX800 cannot be jammed. It will always start at 00:00:00. Continuously Jamming TC using the IFB100 In the transmitter {TRX900 ( /AA) or TRX992} or recorder {ZFR1xx}, in the Extended Menu: a. Set the Timecode Jam Mode page AUTO-JAM b.

  • Page 45: Chapter 4 - Trx900 ( /Aa) Adapters

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual_______________________________________Chapter 4 Chapter 4 – TRX900 ( /AA) Adapters STA100 Stereo Adapter The STA100 allows the unit to transmit and/or record in stereo from a line-level source. Ideally, it is used to create a stereo hop to a video camera.

  • Page 46: Powering The Sta100/Sta150

    Chapter 4_______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual Powering the STA100/STA150 Connection of 12 VDC power to the stereo adapter is optional. If no power source is connected to the STA100/STA150, it operates from the transmitter’s internal battery. Using an External Power Source When the 12 VDC input is connected to a power source, it supplies power to the transmitter when its power switch is in the ‘OFF’...

  • Page 47: Ea100 Ifb Earpiece Adapter

    The EA100 is used for monitoring IFB audio when attached to the side of a TRX900 or TRX900AA.  TCA100 Timecode Adapter Figure 4-4 TCA100 attached to TRX900AA & TCA100 The TCA100 timecode adaptor provides a dedicated timecode input to the TRX900, TRX900AA and ZFR100. This is especially helpful for using the auto-load feature manually (without the IFB100).

  • Page 48: Sta150 Stereo Adapter

    Chapter 4_______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual STA150 Stereo Adapter Figure 4-5 STA150 & STA150 attached to TRX900AA The STA150 is based on the STA100. The difference is the cables exit from the side, instead of out of the back. LIMS Mute Switch Figure 4-6 LIMS Mute Switch attached to TRX900AA &...

  • Page 49: Chapter 5 - Digital Wireless System Receivers

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual_______________________________________Chapter 5 Chapter 5 – Digital Wireless System Receivers This section is intended to quickly familiarize you with the functions of each of the Digital Wireless System receivers and was written based on firmware version 8.76.

  • Page 50: Audio Output Connector

    Chapter 5_______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual Audio Output Connector The XLR connector provides the receiver’s output. A stereo receiver has an XLR-5M connector; the mono receiver has an XLR-3M connector. You can select either line-level or mic-level output using the switches on the rear of the receiver.

  • Page 51: Getting To Know Your Rx4900 Diversity Receiver

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual_______________________________________Chapter 5 Getting to know your RX4900 Diversity Receiver 14. 15. 1. Stereo Receiver #1 10. 12 VDC Power Connector 19. Receiver Power Switch 2. Stereo Receiver #2 11. Receiver #2 Left & Right Audio 20.

  • Page 52: Powering The Receiver

    Chapter 5_______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual Powering the Receiver An external 12 VDC source can be used to power the receiver. This power source can range from 9 to 18 VDC. However, if the voltage drops below 10 VDC, the audio quality will degrade. Receiver Connections This section describes the physical connectors on the receiver.

  • Page 53: Rx4900 Configuration Menus

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual_______________________________________Chapter 5 RX4900 Configuration Menus There are four Standard, thirteen Extended and seventeen Test menu pages, as follows: Standard Menu Extended Menu Test Menu Pacifier page Pacifier page Pacifier page Audio Rx Freq Select page...

  • Page 54: Common Receiver Standard Menu

    Chapter 5_______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual Common Receiver Standard Menu Pacifier page B▄ ▄<R9S9 Page purpose: When you power up the unit, this page appears and displays the following information: • • signal strength, • antenna being used, audio level •...

  • Page 55: Audio Receiver Frequency Scan Page

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual_______________________________________Chapter 5 These vertical bar graphs indicate the signal strength at the left and right antennas. Audio Receiver Frequency Scan page Scan5816 Page purpose: This page allows you to scan an entire block of channels and quickly choose the quietest channel to use.

  • Page 56: Test Tone Page

    Chapter 5_______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual Test Tone page Tone=Off Page purpose: This page allows the operator to generate a 1 kHz test tone. Parameters: ] / [ ] / [ The tone amplitude is +0 dB. This is -20 dBFS. However, you can change the tone amplitude using the INC and DEC keys.

  • Page 57: Security Code Part 0 Page

    The six-digit security code provides a total of 16,777,216 possible choices. If a Zaxcom receiver has been programmed with a security code, it will also continue to receive an uncoded transmitter (both ID#0 and ID#1 set to 000). Since the receiver has to check for two possible code situations, a slight performance penalty may be incurred during long-range reception.

  • Page 58: Rs-485 Unit Identifier Page

    Chapter 5_______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual RS-485 Unit Identifier page RxNum=01 Page purpose: This page maintains the number used to uniquely identify this receiver. Parameters: [value range: , step: This identifier is used by a 3 party program called ZedAlpha (http://www.orbitalsound.co.uk). This program can monitor each receiver using RS-485 commands.

  • Page 59: Common Receiver Test Menu

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual_______________________________________Chapter 5 Common Receiver Test Menu Entering the Test Menu 1. Power down the receiver. 2. Hold down the INC & DEC keys while powering it up. The following items appear after the items in the Extended menu.

  • Page 60: Chapter 6 - Ifb100 Ifb Transmitter

    Getting to Know Your IFB Transmitter It is a 100 mW RF transmitter designed to be used with the Zaxcom Digital wireless system. The IFB100 uses a digital spread spectrum signal to send and receive IFB audio, timecode and remote control signals. By using spread spectrum technology, the IFB is immune from interference.

  • Page 61: Setting Up The Ifb100

    +4 dBu. You can configure the IFB100 to transmit a single channel or a mix of the two input channels. Adjusting the Input Audio Level The input audio level is preset by Zaxcom at +4 dBu. However, this level can be adjusted using the trim pots located on the outside of the unit. See the Side View in 6-1.

  • Page 62: Ifb100 Standard Menu

    Chapter 6_______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual IFB100 Standard Menu Pacifier page 2.403 ---- 2.403 STOP Page purpose: When you power up the unit, this page appears and displays the following information: • Transmitter frequency, • Audio level meter, • Status of the IFB100 transport remote control. NOTE: For diagnostic purposes, you can press the INC or DEC key to read the Motherboard supply voltage.

  • Page 63: Remote Power Setting Change Page

    When using the Low2 Low2 setting, the TRX900 ( /AA) draws half the current as the full power setting, saving battery life. – Disables the RF Power Amplifier in remote units. 5: POWER=LOW1 –...

  • Page 64: Ifb Input Mix Page

    Chapter 6_______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual Selecting the frequency If interference is encountered, the range of the system is affected. If the range is less than 150 ft., go to a different channel at least 30 MHz away from the interfered channel. There are many devices that use the 2.4 GHz band.

  • Page 65: Highpass Filter Page

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual_______________________________________Chapter 6 Highpass Filter page HIGH PASS: OFF Page purpose: This page maintains the cutoff frequency for the highpass filter. Parameters: ] / [value range: , step: 220Hz Limiter page LIMITER: OFF Page purpose: This page enables/disables the limiter function.

  • Page 66: Timecode Jam Mode Page

    Chapter 6_______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual This page works like the Lock page. The only difference is that while the unit is locked using Power-up Mode, every time it is powered up, the keys will be locked and it will be necessary to unlock them before you can view/change anything.

  • Page 67: Remote Control Unit Id Page

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual_______________________________________Chapter 6 Remote Control Unit ID page REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ID=001 Page purpose: This page maintains the number used to uniquely identify this transmitter. Parameters: ] / [value range: , step: When using the IFB100, this identifier is used to remotely control one specific unit out of the entire group. This information is also useful in Post to identify the unit since it is recorded in the BWF metadata.

  • Page 68: Display A Detailed Startup Sequence

    PCB REV B VER #-### (03) – indicates the version of the firmware loaded.) #–### ***NO CARD*** NAME: CCCCCCCC NAME: AUDIO ZAXCOM V#-### – indicates the transmitter’s serial number, hardcoded into the ##### IFB100 SN:##### printed-circuit board.) 2.403 ---- Detailed Startup Sequence (with a formatted card inserted)

  • Page 69: Chapter 7 - Zedalpha Digital Wireless Monitoring Software

    It is a very powerful software tool, able to simultaneously monitor and control up to 128 Zaxcom Digital Receivers. It can resize its graphics to make the best use of the available screen space, whether you’re using 8 or 128 audio channels.

  • Page 70: Chapter 8 - Zaxconvert Utility

    Chapter 8_______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual Chapter 8 – ZaxConvert Utility About ZaxConvert The ZaxConvert software is available for both MS Windows and Mac OS X. The software is functionally identical on both operating systems. You must use the ZaxConvert software to convert the audio from .ZAX files to .WAV files.

  • Page 71: Timecode

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual_______________________________________Chapter 8 Timecode This menu allows you to pull-up or pull-down timecode or leave the timecode as it was set during audio recording. Figure 8-3 Timecode Options screen Sample-Rate Conversion This menu allows you to convert the sample-rate from the 48 kHz sample-rate used while recording.

  • Page 72: Chapter 9 - Equipment Specifications

    Chapter 9_______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual Chapter 9 – Equipment Specifications TRX900 ( /AA) Specifications Transmitter RF Power Output 10 / 25 / 50 mW – Software selectable RF Modulation proprietary method RF Frequency Range 518.0 to 872.0 MHz (blocks are 24 to 36 MHz)

  • Page 73: Trx992 Specifications

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual_______________________________________Chapter 9 TRX992 Specifications Transmitter RF Power Output 10 / 25 / 50 / 100 mW – Software selectable RF Modulation proprietary method RF Frequency Range 518.0 to 872.0 MHz (blocks are 24 to 36 MHz)

  • Page 74: Trx700 Specifications

    Chapter 9_______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual TRX700 Specifications Transmitter RF Power Output 10 / 25 / 50 mW – Software selectable RF Modulation proprietary method RF Frequency Range 518.0 to 872.0 MHz (blocks are 24 to 36 MHz) RF Frequency Step 100 KHz RF Bandwidth US Setting:...

  • Page 75: Trx800 Specifications

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual_______________________________________Chapter 9 TRX800 Specifications Transmitter RF Power Output 10 / 25 / 50 mW – Software selectable RF Modulation proprietary method RF Frequency Range 518.0 to 872.0 MHz (blocks are 24 to 36 MHz) RF Frequency Step...

  • Page 76: Rx900 (M/S) Specifications

    Chapter 9_______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual RX900 (M/S) Specifications Receiver Receiver Type True diversity single conversion digital demodulator RF Modulation proprietary method RF Frequency Range 518.0 to 872.0 MHz (blocks are 24 to 36 MHz) RF Frequency Step 100 KHz RF Bandwidth US Setting: 200 KHz...

  • Page 77: Ifb100 Specifications

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual_______________________________________Chapter 9 IFB100 Specifications Transmitter RF Power Output 100 mW RF Modulation Spread Spectrum RF Frequency Range 2.403 to 2.475 GHz RF Frequency Step 0.001 GHz RF Bandwidth 1 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Channel Separation...

  • Page 78: Chapter 10 - Wiring Diagrams

    IMPORTANT: The reason for the break on serial #, transmitters before #1315 do not have a bias resister installed. To have a mic work with them it is necessary to include it. TRX900 ( /AA) Microphone Cables (before serial # 1315) The following 3-pin micro-LEMO connectors mate with the microphone connector: •...

  • Page 79: Trx900 ( /Aa) Microphone Cables (After Serial # 1314)

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual______________________________________Chapter 10 TRX900 ( /AA) Microphone Cables (after serial # 1314) The following 3-pin micro-LEMO connectors mate with the microphone connector: • FGB.00.303.CLAD.22 – has a latch with pull release. • FVB.00.303.NLA – has a latch with a twist release.

  • Page 80: Sta100, Sta150 And Ifb100 Cables

    Chapter 10______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual STA100, STA150 and IFB100 Cables Left (Channel 1) Right (Channel 2) Figure 10-7 Standard XLR-3F to TA-5F Line-level input cable Figure 10-8 LEMO-5M to 1/8” male timecode input cable IMPORTANT: A stereo plug is required for external timecode sync. Do NOT connect to the ring on the plug. You cannot use a mono plug.

  • Page 81: Chapter 11 - Software History

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual______________________________________Chapter 11 Chapter 11 – Software History TRX / ZFR / IFB Software History =================================================================================================================== Version 5.98: 2009-03-03 Fixed formatting cards larger than 4GB =================================================================================================================== Version 5.97: 2009-02-19 Changed Transmitter stops transmitting for 1 second while changing frequency to prevent stomping on intermediate frequencies Changed PACIFIER Page –...
  • Page 82 Added TRX992 – mute chunk in IFB audio codec when no packets are arriving =================================================================================================================== Version 5.70R: 2009-01-29 Changed parm==0 problem and some more tweaks to terminal and Trx900.c =================================================================================================================== Version 5.69R: 2008-11-28 Added special IQ cal mode in Terminal.c =================================================================================================================== Version 5.68R: 2008-11-24...
  • Page 83 Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual______________________________________Chapter 11 Version 5.62g: 2008-10-23 Added MUTE switch option Changed a RED LED also means MUTE Changed lock screen now locks out the transport buttons as well as the INC, DEC, MENU buttons Added DYNAMICS screen...
  • Page 84 LED OFF mode in the LEDREVERSE screen =================================================================================================================== Version 5.00: 2007-10-29 Fixed TRX900 - swapped LOW1 / LOW2 display in the PACIFIER screen’s remote power display =================================================================================================================== Version 4.99a: UNKNOWN Fixed IFB side autoload (would not go into STOP because it never really went into RECORD) =================================================================================================================== Version 4.99: 2007-10-04...
  • Page 85 Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual______________________________________Chapter 11 =================================================================================================================== Version 4.97a: 2007-09-25 Changed sector size from 32k to 16k (or less) for Digital Foci PhotoSafe (FAT16 vs. FAT32 problem) =================================================================================================================== Version 4.97: 2007-08-31 Fixed a serious bug regarding the RecoverOpenSegment feature. If the unit is powered down while in record, the next recorded segment could begin at the start of the card, which would overwrite previous audio and make only that last recorded segment available.

  • Page 86: Rx Software History

    Chapter 11______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual RX Software History Software Version # example “076” last 2 digits are the rom number I.E. 76 prefix code: 0xx – normal receiver (both mono and stereo) 2xx – European channel scheme Axx – European channels with BATTERY METER ACTIVE 8xx –...
  • Page 87 Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual______________________________________Chapter 11 =================================================================================================================== Version rom069: 2007-03-09 Added TPmode display support from TRX900's =================================================================================================================== Version rom068: 2007-02-05 Removed voting option so RxNum 31 is now usefull =================================================================================================================== Version rom067: 2006-11-31 Added R0_ERR display in init_sci_rs485 ===================================================================================================================...

  • Page 88: Chapter 12 - Menu Sheets

    Chapter 12______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual Chapter 12 – Menu Sheets Menu Sheet for TRX9xx MENU SETTINGS Standard Menu i. (Pacifier page) (Displays: transmit frequency, remaining battery capacity, available recording time, IFB receive indicator, recording mode, audio input level, recording buffer overrun and current power mode.) ii.
  • Page 89 Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual______________________________________Chapter 12 vi. IFB VOTING: ________ (IFB Voting Enable page) ([NORMAL (OFF)] / [2 TXERS (ON)]) vii. IFB FREQ: ________ (IFB Frequency page) (value range: 2.403 to 2.475 GHz, step: .001) viii. POWER UP MODE: ________ (Power-up Mode page) ([UNLOCKED] / [LOCKED]) ix.
  • Page 90 Chapter 12______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual ATTACK: ([SLOWEST] / [SLOW] / [NORMAL] / [FAST] / [FASTEST]) SLOW CMP RATIO: ________ (value range: 1.0:1 to 5.0:1, step: .1) 3.0:1 CMP THRESH: ________ (value range: 0 to -96 dB, step: 1) -20dB CMP KNEE: ________ (value range: 0 to 20 dB, step: 1)
  • Page 91 5) Press the UP key 5 times to erase and format the card 6) The display indicates it progress 7) Wait for successful completion before using. If it fails, do not use it to record in the TRX900 ii. Record to the card:...

  • Page 92: Menu Sheet For Trx700 / Trx800

    Chapter 12______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual Menu Sheet for TRX700 / TRX800 MENU SETTINGS Standard Menu i. (Pacifier page) (Displays: transmit frequency, remaining battery capacity, available recording time, recording mode, audio input level and recording buffer overrun.) ii. GAIN: ________ (Audio Gain page) (0 to 52 dB, step 2) iii.
  • Page 93 Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual______________________________________Chapter 12 EXPANDER (Expander page) Factory Setting PARMS: ([OFF] / [ON]) RATIO: ________ (value range: 1:1.01 to 1:4.00, step: .01) 1:1.30 THRESH: ________ (value range: 0 to -96 dB, step: 1) -40 dB REDUCE: ________...
  • Page 94 5) Press the UP key 5 times to erase and format the card 6) The display indicates it progress 7) Wait for successful completion before using. If it fails, do not use it to record in the TRX900 ii. Record to the card:...

  • Page 95: Menu Sheet For Rx900 (M/S) & Rx4900

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual______________________________________Chapter 12 Menu Sheet for RX900 (M/S) & RX4900 MENU SETTINGS Standard Menu (Pacifier page) (Displays: antenna being used, signal strength, audio level, transmitter limiter status, receiver reception format, receiver battery capacity, transmitter recorder status and transmitter battery capacity.)
  • Page 96 Chapter 12______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual Test Menu – to reach these, turn off the RX, then hold the INC & DEC keys down while powering up Secure: ________ (Security Enable page) ([Off] / [On]) a00 b00: (Antenna Signal Strength page) iii.

  • Page 97: Menu Sheet For Ifb100

    Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual______________________________________Chapter 12 Menu Sheet for IFB100 MENU SETTINGS Standard Menu (Pacifier page) (Displays: transmitter frequency, DC power level, audio level meter and remote transport control status.) REMOTE GAIN: __________ (Remote Audio Gain Change page) (UP increases gain, DOWN decreases gain) iii.
  • Page 98 Chapter 12______________________________________Zaxcom Digital Wireless System User’s Manual POWER UP MODE: ________ (Power-up Mode page) ([Unlocked] / [Locked]) (Unlock by simultaneously pressing the MENU and UP keys) TC JAM MODE: ________ (Timecode Jam Mode page) ([MANUAL (OFF)] / [AUTO-JAM] / [AUTO-LOAD]) vii.

  • Page 99: Chapter 13 - Zaxcom Warranty Policy And Limitations

    RMA in an approved shipping container. Your original box and packaging materials should be kept for storing or shipping your Product. To request an RMA, please contact Zaxcom by telephone. There is an RMA form on the Zaxcom website. Please fill out the form and return it with the Product for repair.

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