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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL R400A UHF Diversity Receiver Also part of IS400 and TM400 Systems (Includes IFB Mode) Featuring Digital Hybrid Wireless Technology ® (US Patent 7,225,135) Fill in for your records: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Rio Rancho, NM, USA www.lectrosonics.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Unbalanced Audio Output ..................................8 Power Input Jack ....................................8 Main Antenna and Diversity Antenna Inputs ............................8 Rear Panel Features ....................................8 Antenna Use and Placement .................................9 R400A Menu Options ...................................10 R400A Menu Map ....................................10 Main Screen Display ...................................10 Menu Functions ....................................11 SetUpRx ......................................11 Freq .........................................11... -
Page 4: Introduction
RF Front-End and Mixer user settings. The R400A is frequency agile and can be set to operate The MENU control provides simple and intuitive access on any one of 256 frequencies within its tuning range. -
Page 5: Digital Pulse Counting Detector
UHF Wireless Diversity Receiver Digital Pulse Counting Detector Compatibility Modes The R400A receiver uses an elegantly simple, yet high- The R400A receiver was designed to operate with ly effective digital pulse detector to demodulate the FM Lectrosonics 400 Series transmitters and will yield the signal, rather than a conventional quadrature detector. -
Page 6: Smart Noise Reduction (Smartnr ™ )
“hits” occurring near the fringe reduce this noise and thus increase the effective dy- of reception sound much less harsh. namic range of the system, the R400A is equipped with Balanced and Unbalanced a Smart Noise Reduction algorithm, which removes hiss without sacrificing high frequency response. -
Page 7: Initial Setup
Block XX where XX is the frequency tuning range block number After the Power Up Sequence is displayed, the Main Window appears and the R400A is ready for operation. 4. Ensure the receiver and transmitter are set to the same Compatibility Mode, then locate a clear operating frequency (see Frequency Coordination.) -
Page 8: Front Panel Controls And Functions
R400A Front Panel Controls and Functions LCD Screen The LCD Screen is used to monitor system operation and display information while configuring the R400A. (See R400A Menu Options.) POWER/PREV Menu Button Dual function control providing a POWER On/Off function and a return to previous menu function. If the... -
Page 9: Antenna Use And Placement
Front mounted whips with The R400A receiver offers a sophisticated diversity de- optional rack mount sign which overcomes dropout problems in almost any situation. In the event, however, that you do encounter a dropout problem, try moving the receiver or antennas. -
Page 10: R400A Menu Options
R400A R400A Menu Options R400A Menu Map Main Screen Display Icon Description Pilot tone indicator - A steady “P” is displayed when the transmitter pilot tone is present (in compatibility modes supporting pilot tones only). The icon flashes if no pilot tone is detected and changes to a small “b” if the pilot tone has been bypassed. -
Page 11: Menu Functions
Compat SmartNR. The Compat setup screen is used to select the compat- Freq ibility mode, allowing the R400A to operate with a va- riety of transmitters. The available compatibility modes The Freq setup screen displays the TV channel (which are:... -
Page 12: Pilotbp
PilotBP AA ALK - Transmitter using a AA alkaline battery. The R400A always powers up with the pilot tone bypass Monitors voltage with battery icon in main window. mode disabled (a pilot tone is required from the trans- The battery voltage is displayed in the TxBatt setup mitter to unsquelch the receiver). -
Page 13: Back
Double pressing the MENU control switches the display To LOCK the R400A - Press the MENU control to enter to Fine View which displays an expanded portion of the the TopMenu, then rotate the MENU control to select spectrum around a fixed, vertical cursor. -
Page 14: Pre-Coordinated Frequencies
The frequencies can be used Grp a, the eight just FREQ SW SET US TV CH 570.100 tv30 with Digital Hybrid and analog Lectrosonics wireless below them comprise 570.700 tv30 equipment. Compatibility with other brands is likely, but Grp b, and so on. 571.600... -
Page 15: Compatibility Diagram
UHF Wireless Diversity Receiver 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 tv43 622.800 tv39... -
Page 16: Frequency Coordination
™ taken from either Set 1 or Set 2, but not a combina- and Scan Function.) tion of the two. • Call Lectrosonics (The remaining guidelines make the assumption that you are choosing frequencies within one Frequency Compatibility Chart frequency set.) 2. -
Page 17: Using Smarttune ™ And The Scan Function
For users who do their own frequency coordination, the Call Lectrosonics R400A offers two user-configurable frequency groups. Up to 16 frequencies can be stored in a user group. Lectrosonics uses a proprietary computer program to... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
R400A Troubleshooting Symptom Solution LCD display not active External power supply disconnected or inadequate. Main power supply fuse tripped. Turn the receiver off, remove the cause of the overload and turn the receiver back on. Wrong polarity power source. The power input jack requires POSITIVE to be on the center pin. - Page 19 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 R400A and see if the noise lowers correspondingly. If the noise remains, the problem is not in the receiver.
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Page 20: Replacement Parts And Accessories
ARG15-ARG100 Coaxial cables for remote antennas are available from Lectrosonics in a variety of lengths - from 2 to 100 ft. Cables include Velcro tie wraps. 35664 Strip of four adhesive backed feet, 0.75 inches square. -
Page 21: Service And Repair
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 22: Specifications And Features
Specifications subject to change without notice Industry Canada Certification - 8024A-R400A “Operation of this device is subject to the following tow conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference , including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device”... - Page 23 UHF Wireless Diversity Receiver Rio Rancho, NM...
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Page 24: Limited One Year Warranty
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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