INSTRUCTION MANUAL SRa5P & SRa Camera Slot Dual UHF Receiver Featuring Digital Hybrid Wireless Technology ® U.S. Patent 7,225,135 See Quick Start Summary on page 3 Fill in for your records: Serial Number: Rio Rancho, NM, USA Purchase Date: www.lectrosonics.com...
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SRa5P and SRa Dual Receivers LECTROSONICS, INC.
Model Differences In this manual you will see both the SRa5P and SRa pictured in various contexts. There is no functional difference between the two models other than the second output jack on the 5P version, so either receiver may be used as either is pictured.
SRa5P and SRa Dual Receivers Table of Contents Quick Start Summary .....................................3 General Technical Description ................................5 RF Front-End and Mixer ..................................6 MIicrocontroller, PLL and VCO Circuits..............................6 IF Amplifiers and SAW Filters ................................6 Digital Pulse Counting Detector ................................6 DSP-Based Pilot Tone ...................................6 SmartSquelch™...
When a good RF signal is present at both the SRa5P, on the front panel through a 5-pin TA Series receivers and the audio is blended equally, the signal to connector.
Us- bandwidth. Though expensive, this special type of filter ing these and other techniques, the SRa5P and SRa can allows primary filtering as early as possible, at as high deliver acceptable audio quality from otherwise unusable a frequency as possible, before high gain is applied, to signals.
To assist in matching the audio levels of equipment ting for each application is subjective and selected while connected to the SRa5P or SRa, a 1 kHz audio test simply listening. tone, adjustable from -50 to +5 dBu in 1 dB increments, OFF - no noise reduction is performed and complete is available at the XLR connector.
SRa5P and SRa Dual Receivers Front Panel Controls and Functions Receiver 1 Receiver 2 MENU/SELECT Button UP Button Audio Output DOWN Button POWER/BACK LCD Main Window with two channels shown Button Audio Outputs UP/DOWN Arrow Buttons In addition to the audio outputs on the rear panel, the...
UHF Digital Hybrid Wireless ® Camera Slot Adapters Installing Camera Slot Adapters SRUNI SRUNI Adapter Thread two short Adapter kit for Un- screws through the islot ® camera slots recessed tabs on the such as those pro- vided on Ikegami adapter and slide ®...
SRa5P and SRa Dual Receivers Adapters for Stand-alone Use Installing Rear Panel Adapters Installation of the rear panel output/power adapters is SREXT For stand-alone use, the same for all models. this kit includes a Panels are held in rear panel with two...
Locking LZR style plug Right angle TA5F plug to stripped and tinned; to 5-pin XLR; balanced 6 feet long. outputs; 25 inches long. For SRa5P/5P outputs. MCSR5PXLR2 21746 Right angle TA5F plug to Locking LZR style plug two 3-pin XLR; balanced to stripped and tinned;...
SRa5P and SRa Dual Receivers Mounting and Orientation SRSLEEVE Mount Installation into the slot on a video camera places the An optional mounting sleeve is available to simplify antennas in an optimal vertical position away from the mounting the receiver on camera body, battery brack- camera body.
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UHF Digital Hybrid Wireless ® Whip Antennas Lectrosonics AMM Series UHF transmitter antennas follow the color code specifications in the chart below to identify operating frequency block range. (The frequen- cy block range is engraved on the outside housing for each individual transmitter.) If a situation exists whereby...
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SRa5P and SRa Dual Receivers Jointed Whip Antennas 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 direc- tions for positioning the whip at any desired angle.
UHF Digital Hybrid Wireless ® Main Window (LCD) NOTE: When the RATIO DIVERSITY mode Receiver 1 Receiver 2 Diversity Transmitter Activity Battery Level is selected, both receivers are combined to pick up the same transmitter, so the Main Window will display a single audio channel. Receiver 1 Receiver 2 Audio...
SRa5P and SRa Dual Receivers Navigating the LCD NOTE: Press the Main Window Receiver 1 Hold MENU and Mute Audio on Hold MENU Pilot Tone press UP BACK button from Receiver 1 and hold UP ON\OFF momentarily the Main Window...
The available modes are: allow frequency to be set in MHz or hex settings. • HYB is used with Lectrosonics Digital Hybrid trans- Press the Up and Down buttons to change the frequen- mitters. This is the default setting and should be cy of the receiver.
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DOWN button will step to the next stored frequency sources such as electret microphones. in the group. • FULL is very similar to the Lectrosonics noise reduction system used for many years in the 195 Note: The Tuning Setup Screen only selects the and 200 Series analog systems.
UHF Digital Hybrid Wireless ® Front Panel Shortcuts MIXTRIM and MIXMODE Since this is a dual receiver that can be used with cam- A convenient shortcut is available from any setup eras that offer only a single input in the slot, special op- screen that displays the receiver selection option tions are available to allow the audio from the receivers (switching diversity mode with two separate receivers).
SRa5P and SRa Dual Receivers Scanning for Clear Frequencies Scan View Window Zoom View Window Transmitter Switch Settings Transmitter for the currently tuned Previously tuned Cursor (center bar) Switch Settings frequency. frequency Press both UP and DOWN arrows on control panel to switch...
The frequencies can be used Grp a, the eight just FREQ SW SET US TV CH with Digital Hybrid and analog Lectrosonics wireless 570.100 tv30 below them comprise equipment. Compatibility with other brands is likely, but 570.700 tv30 571.600...
SRa5P and SRa Dual Receivers Compatibility Diagram BLOCK 24 BLOCK 25 Compatibility follows the pattern illustrated in the dia- FREQ SW SET US TV CH FREQ SW SET US TV CH 621.300 tv39 646.900 tv43 gram at right. 621.900 tv39 647.500...
2. Turn on all receivers. Leave transmitters off. This service is offered to authorized Lectrosonics deal- Look at the RF level display on each receiver. If ers and other customers who are using Lectrosonics ®...
SRa5P and SRa Dual Receivers Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause INITIAL POWER ON External power supply disconnected or inadequate. LCD display not active or lit Wrong polarity power source. The external power input jack requires POSITIVE (+) to be on the center pin. Battery gets warm and doesn’t work.
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If the noise is still present, then the problem is not in the transmitter. If noise is still present when the transmitter is turned off, try lowering the audio output level on the SRa5P and see if the noise lowers correspondingly. If the noise remains, the problem is not in the receiver.
However, there is no guarantee that Changes or modifications to this equipment not ex- interference will not occur in a particular installation. pressly approved by Lectrosonics, Inc. could void the If this equipment does cause harmful interference to user’s authority to operate it.
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.
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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