Sony UWP-C1, UWP-C2, UWP-C3 manual

2-347-712- 13 (1)  2003 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. UWP-C1/C2/C3 UWP-S1/S2 UWP-X1/X2 Wireless Micr ophone P ac ka g e[...]

2 For the A C adapter supplied with UWP-S1/S2 Important Safety Instructions • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Clean only with dry cloth. • Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s [...]

3 This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the li[...]

4 WICHTIG Am Boden des Geräts befindet sich das Typenschild (AC-S911). WARNUNG Dieses Gerät hat keinen Netzschalter. Beim Einbau des Geräts ist daher im Festkabel ein leicht zugänglicher Unterbrecher einzufügen, oder das Netzkabel muss mit einer in der Nähe des Geräts befindlichen, leicht zugänglichen Wandsteckdose verbunden werden. Wenn w?[...]

5 ADVERTENCIA Esta unidad no tiene interruptor eléctrico. Cuando instale la unidad, incluya un dispositivo de desconexión de fácil acceso en el cableado fijo o enchufe el cable eléctrico a un tomacorriente cerca de la unidad y de fácil acceso. Si se produce una falla durante el funcionamiento de la unidad, utilice el dispositivo de desconexió[...]

6 For UTX-B1, UTX-H1, and UTX-P1 T ransmitters Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear or on the bottom of the unit. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. _____________________ Serial No. ________[...]

7 Notice for customers in Canada: Use of Sony wireless devices is regulated by the Industry Canada as described in their Radio Standard Specification RSS-123. A licence is normally required. The local district office of Industry Canada should therefore be contacted. When the operation of the device is within the broadcast band, the licence is issue[...]

8 Notice for customers in Europe Notification aux clients européens Hinweis für die Kunden in Europa Avvertenza per gli utilizzatori in Europa Aviso para los clientes de Europa Nota para utilizadores da Europa Mededeling voor de klanten in Europa Att observera för kunder i Europa Meddelelse til kunderne i Europa Huomautus Euroopassa asuville asi[...]

9 Con questo Sony Corporation dichiara che questo UTX-B1/UTX-H1/UTX- P1 è in conformità con i requisiti essenziali e altri provvedimenti in materia della Direttiva 1999/5/CE. Per dettagli, si prega di accedere alla seguente URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Nota: In alcuni paesi possono essere usate bande di frequenza supplementari con il perme[...]

10 Sony Corporation julistaa täten, että tämä UTX-B1/UTX-H1/UTX-P1 vastaa direktiivin 1999/5/EC olennaisia vaatimuksia ja muita asiaankuuluvia määräyksiä. Katso tarkemmat tiedot osoitteesta: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Huom! Joissakin maissa lisätaajuuskaistoja voidaan käyttää viranomaisten suostumuksella. Note for customers in Switz[...]

11 Note for customers in Italy: The use of this product within Italy is subject to article 334 of the Postal and Telecommunications regulations. Nota per i clienti in Italia: L’uso del prodotto sul territorio italiano è soggetto alle regolamentazioni del Codice Postale e delle Telecomunicazioni art. 334. Note for customers in Belgium: Using the [...]

12 For URX-P1, URX-M1, and URX-R1 T uner s Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear or on the side of the unit. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. _____________________ Serial No. ______________[...]

13 les limites de la bande de radiodiffusion, la licence est accordée sur la base d’une non-interférence, non-protection pour les signaux de radiodiffusion. L’utilisation de cet appareil est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne peut causer d’interférences, et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toutes les interférences, y[...]

14 requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Sony Corporation déclare par ces présentes que le URX-P1/M1/R1 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux dispositions applicables de la Directive 1999/5/CE. Pour les détails, accédez à l’URL [...]

15 P ara os clientes no Brasil O uso dos modulos UWP-C1, S1, X1 e UWP-C2, S2, X2 atende às normas e resoluções da Anatel, conforme homologação a seguir:[...]

Table of Contents 16 Ta b le of Contents Configuration of the Packages ........................... 17 UWP-C1 ................................... 17 UWP-C2 ................................... 18 UWP-C3 ................................... 19 UWP-S1 ................................... 20 UWP-S2 ................................... 21 UWP-X1 ...........[...]

17 Configuration of the P ac kages This operation manual is for the UWP-C1/C2/C3/S1/S2/X1/X2 wireless microphone packages. The contents of each package are described below. UWP-C1 The UWP-C1 consists of a body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1) and a portable diversity tuner (URX-P1). When used in conjunction with a compact camcorder, the UWP-C1 makes a mob[...]

Configuration of the Packages 18 UWP-C2 The UWP-C2 consists of a hand-held microphone (UTX-H1) and a portable diversity tuner (URX-P1). When used in conjunction with a compact camcorder, the UWP-C2 makes a mobile system for ENG (Electronic News Gathering) or EFP (Electronic Field Production) purposes. Hand-held microphone (UTX-H1) (1) Portable dive[...]

19 UWP-C3 The UWP-C3 consists of a plug-on transmitter (UTX-P1) and a portable diversity tuner (URX-P1). When used in conjunction with a compact camcorder, the UWP-C3 makes a mobile system for ENG (Electronic News Gathering) or EFP (Electronic Field Production) purposes. Plug-on transmitter (UTX-P1) (1) Portable diversity tuner (URX-P1) (1) Supplie[...]

Configuration of the Packages 20 UWP-S1 The UWP-S1 consists of a body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1) and a half-rack size diversity tuner (URX-R1). The UWP-S1 is suitable for constructing a wireless system for AV presentations. Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1) (1) Half-rack size diversity tuner (URX-R1) (1) Supplied accessories • Unidirectional lavalier[...]

21 UWP-S2 The UWP-S2 consists of a hand-held microphone (UTX-H1) and a half-rack size diversity tuner (URX-R1). The UWP-S2 is suitable for constructing a wireless system for AV presentations. Hand-held microphone (UTX-H1) (1) Half-rack size diversity tuner (URX-R1) (1) Supplied accessories • Microphone holder (1) • AC adapter (1) • Operation [...]

Configuration of the Packages 22 UWP-X1 The UWP-X1 consists of a body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1) and a diversity tuner module (URX-M1). By installing the tuner module into a tuner base unit or a powered mixer, the system construction to meet the desired purpose of use and required system scale becomes possible. Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1) (1) Div[...]

23 UWP-X2 The UWP-X2 consists of a hand-held microphone (UTX-H1) and a diversity tuner module (URX-M1) . By installing the tuner module into a tuner base unit or a powered mixer, the system construction to meet the desired purpose of use and required system scale becomes possible. Hand-held microphone (UTX-H1) (1) Diversity tuner module (URX-M1) (1[...]

Features 24 Features Each of the UWP-C1/C2/C3/S1/S2/ X1/X2 wireless microphone packages (referred to as the UWP series hereafter) combines a transmitter (body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1), hand-held microphone (UTX-H1), or plug-on transmitter (UTX-P1)) and a receiver (portable diversity tuner (URX-P1), half-rack size diversity tuner (URX-R1), or diver[...]

25 Portable diversity tuner (URX- P1) This tuner employs a space diversity system with little signal dropout and two angle-adjustable antennas. It comes with an adapter for mounting the tuner on the compact camcorder (DSR-PD170/PD170P, HVR-Z1, etc.). UWP-S1 Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1) This is a small and lightweight transmitter with a crystal-co[...]

Using the CD-ROM Manual 26 Using the CD-R OM Man ual The supplied CD-ROM includes operating instructions for the UWP series wireless microphone packages (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, and Spanish versions) and Sony Wireless Microphone System Frequency Lists (English, French, German, and Spanish versions). CD-ROM system requirements Th[...]

27 1 Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD-ROM drive. A cover page appears automatically in your browser. 2 Select and click the frequency list that you want to read. A PDF file of the frequency list opens. Note If you lose the CD-ROM disc or become unable to read its content, you can purchase a new CD-ROM disc to replace one that has been lost or dama[...]

Precautions 28 Precautions • The UWP series product must be used within a temperature range of 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • Operating the UWP series product near electrical equipment (motors, transformers, or dimmers) may cause it to be affected by electromagnetic induction. Keep the UWP series product as far from such equipment as possib[...]

29 Transmission channel Transmission frequency Attenuation level of the input signal Accumulated battery use time Press the SET button. The channel/frequency indications for U66 model are shown. Pa r ts Identification Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1) 1 Antenna 2 Audio input connector Connect the supplied lavalier microphone here. 3 Power indicator Li[...]

Parts Identification 30 5 + (+ selection) / – (– selection/ reset) buttons Press these buttons to set the transmission channel, frequency, or attenuation level of the input signal. The “–” button resets the accumulated battery use time to “00:00”. 6 Battery compartment Accommodates two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. For details on [...]

31 D BATT (battery) indication Shows the battery condition. For details, see “Power Supply” on page 38. E CH (channel) indication Shows the transmission channel. Each time you press the SET button, the channel indication changes as follows. For details, see “Settings” on page 47. 5 + (+ selection) / – (– selection/ reset) buttons Press [...]

Parts Identification 32 2 AF/PEAK (audio frequency/ peak) level indicator The color indicates the strength of the audio input signal. On in red : Audio input level is –40 dBV or more (when the INPUT selector is set to MIC) or +8 dBV or more (when the INPUT selector is set to LINE). On in green : Audio input level is –60 dBV or more and less tha[...]

33 5 + (+ selection) / – (– selection/ reset) buttons Press these buttons to set the transmission channel, frequency, or attenuation level of the input signal. The “–-” button resets the accumulated battery use time to “00:00”. 6 SET button Press to change display parameters. For details, see “Settings” on page 47. 7 POWER switch [...]

Parts Identification 34 4 Display section A RF (radio frequency) indications The number of dots indicates the RF input level. B AF (audio frequency) indication Appears whenever the output audio signal is stronger than the reference level. C BATT (battery) indication Shows the battery condition. For details, see “Power Supply” on page 38. D GP ([...]

35 9 OUTPUT (audio output) connector (3.5-mm diameter stereo mini jack) Connect one end of the supplied XLR- BMP conversion cable or the stereo mini plug-BMP conversion cable here and the other end to the microphone input on a camcorder, mixer, or amplifier. If the microphone input connector on the device connected to the tuner is a stereo mini jac[...]

Parts Identification 36 B AF (audio frequency) indication Appears whenever the output audio signal is stronger than the reference level. C GP (group)/CH (channel) indication Shows the reception channel group and channel number. Each time you press the SET button, the channel indication changes as follows. For details, see “Settings” on page 47.[...]

37 Reception channel group and number Reception frequency Press the SET button. AF RF CH A B C 2 RF (radio frequency) indicator The color indicates the strength of the RF input signal. On in green : RF input is 25 dBµ* or more. Off : RF input is less than 25 dBµ*. 3 Display section A RF (radio frequency) indications The number of dots indicates t[...]

Power Supply 38 Po wer Suppl y This section explains the power supply for each component. • Half-rack size diversity tuner (URX-R1) Connect the supplied AC adapter to the DC IN 9V connector on the rear panel, and then connect the AC adapter to a wall outlet. • Diversity tuner module ( URX-M1) When incorporated into another component (e.g., MB-8[...]

39 Hand-held microphone (U TX-H1) 1 Turn the grip in the direction of the arrow to open the battery compartment. 2 Align two new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries with the polarity markings and insert them into the battery compartment. 3 Turn the grip in the direction opposite to the arrow in step 1 to close the battery compartment. Note If you open[...]

Power Supply 40 Note The indicated battery condition may not be correct if the batteries were not new when installed. If you plan to use the component for a long period, it is recommended that you replace the batteries with brand new ones. Notes on batteries Batteries may leak or explode if mistreated. Be sure to follow these instructions. • Be s[...]

41 Attachment and Installation Pr ocedures This section describes the procedures for attaching the supplied accessories to components and the installation of the diversity tuner module (URX-M1) into the MB-806A Tuner Base Unit or SRP-X700P Powered Mixer. Attaching the supplied accessories to the body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1) Attaching the micropho[...]

Attachment and Installation Procedures 42 Removing the belt clip Insert a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen between the belt clip and the transmitter to make some space between them, and then remove the end of the belt clip from the hole on the side of the transmitter. Attaching the supplied accessory to the hand- held microphone (UTX-H1) Atta[...]

43 Attaching optional accessory to the plug- on transmitter (UTX-P1) Attaching a microphone or a cable Detaching a microphone or a cable Press the release button and pull off the microphone or cable slowly. Microphone or cable connector Push the microphone or cable connector (XLR-3-12C connector) against the audio input connector of the UTX-P1 unti[...]

Attachment and Installation Procedures 44 Attaching the microphone stand adapter Installing the diversity tuner module (URX-M1) Notes • Before installing the diversity tuner module (URX-M1), make sure the unit into which the diversity tuner module (URX-M1) will be installed is turned off. Do not install or uninstall the diversity tuner module (UR[...]

45 • The buttons and display on the front panel of the diversity tuner module (URX-M1) may be damaged if they are gripped too strongly. Always hold the diversity tuner module by the side. • Do not put your fingers on the connectors on the rear panel of the diversity tuner module (URX-M1) or into the slot on the unit into which the diversity tun[...]

Attachment and Installation Procedures 46 Installing a diversity tuner module (URX-M1) into an SRP-X700P Powered Mixer The SRP-X700P Powered Mixer can accommodate up to 2 diversity tuner modules (URX-M1). 1 Remove the tuner slot cover from the SRP-X700P and inspect the top and bottom sides of the diversity tuner module. Then, holding the tuner modu[...]

47 Group selection Channel selection Frequency selection V : + button v : – button Group, channel, and frequency selection examples for CE62 model are shown. Settings Microphone System Frequency List” (for AU66 and CE67 models). Pressing the – button cycles the indications in the opposite direction. Hold down the + or – button to change the[...]

Settings 48 4 When the desired channel number (or frequency) appears, set the POWER switch to OFF to complete the setting, or press the SET button to set other items. The results are stored in memory. The stored channel number (or frequency) will appear in the display section the next time you turn on the transmitter by setting the POWER switch to [...]

49 Pressing the – button cycles the indications in the opposite direction. Hold down the + or – button to change the channel group faster. 4 When the desired channel group number appears, press the SET button. The selected group is entered. The right four digits start to flash to allow the selection of the channel number. 5 Press the + or – b[...]

Settings 50 • Make sure that the selected channel is the same on the transmitter and tuner being used in the same system. • If you turn off the tuner and then immediately turn it on right after setting the reception channel, the unit may not operate normally. Wait a few seconds before turning it on again. Detecting and selecting the available c[...]

51 Do the following while there is signal transmission. Press the SET button repeatedly until the attenuation level indication appears in the display section. 2 Press the + or – button to select the attenuation level. The selectable range is from 0 dB to 21 dB in steps of 3 dB (the factory setting is 0 dB). 3 Do the following while there is no si[...]

Settings 52 The change becomes effective the next time you turn on the unit by setting the POWER switch to ON. 4 -b For the portable diversity tuner (URX-P1) Leave the tuner for about 10 seconds until the time indication stops flashing and the setting is stored in memory. Setting the RF output level The procedure below is the same for the body-pack[...]

53 Operation The procedure below is the same for all UWP series components (UTX-B1/H1/P1 and URX-P1/R1/M1). 1 Make all necessary connections on the tuner. For examples of UWP series component connections, see “System Configurations” on page 54. 2 Set the transmission channel on the transmitter, and then turn off the unit. For details on setting[...]

System Configurations 54 System Configurations Note Production of the peripheral and relating devices may have been discontinued. Upon selecting the devices to be used with this product, consult your nearest Sony representative or the dealer from whom you purchased the product. Configuration examples of the UWP-C1/C2/S1/S2/X1/X2 Sample configuratio[...]

55 Sample configurations for AV presentations or Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1) Portable diversity tuner (URX-P1) (with the belt clip, the shoe mount adapter, and the microphone stand adapter attached) Hand-held microphone (UTX-H1) To DVD player, PC, or VTR, etc. SRP-X500P/X700P Powered Mixer Hand-held microphone (UTX-H1) Half-rack size diversity t[...]

System Configurations 56 Sample configuration of a PA system Hand-held microphone (UTX-H1) AN-820 UHF antenna Diversity tuner module (URX-M1) Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1) To DVD player, PC, or VTR, etc. SRP-X500P/X700P Powered Mixer Diversity tuner module (URX-M1) 1 BNC cable 2 XLR cable 3 XLR cable or pin cable * 1 WD-820A Antenna Divider * 2 MB[...]

57 Configuration example of the UWP-C3 DMX-P01 Digital Portable Mixer F-112 Dynamic Microphone or Plug-on transmitter (UTX-P1) DMX-P01 Digital Portable Mixer Portable diversity tuner (URX-P1) or Portable diversity tuner (URX-P1) (with the belt clip and the shoe mount adapter attached) DVCAM Digital Camcorder (DSR-PD170/PD170P, HVR-Z1, etc.) 1 XLR c[...]

Error Messages 58 Err or Messages When a problem occurs, one of the following error messages may appear on the display. Messages Meanings Remedy Err 01 An error has occurred in the backup memory data. Contact your Sony dealer. Err 02 The PLL synthesized circuit is abnormal. Restart the unit. If the message appears again, contact your Sony dealer. E[...]

59 Tr oub leshooting If you have any problem using the UWP system, use the following checklist. Should any problem persist, consult your Sony dealer. Symptom Meanings/Remedy * Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1)/hand-held microphone (UTX-H1)/plug-on transmitter (UTX- P1)/portable diversity tuner (URX-P1) only. The unit does not turn on * . The polarity [...]

Troubleshooting 60 Symptom Meanings/Remedy There is distortion in the sound. The attenuation level of the transmitter is too low. b The input level of the tuner is extremely high. Press the – button on the transmitter in attenuation level setting mode to raise the attenuation level. The transmitter and the tuner are set to different channels. b S[...]

61 Specifications Transmitters (UTX-B1/ H1/P1) Items common to all transmitters Oscillator type Crystal-controlled PLL synthesizer Carrier frequencies Model available in USA: 758 to 806 MHz Model available in Europe: 798 to 862 MHz Model available in Australia: 792 to 806 MHz Operating frequency band Model available in USA and Europe: 24 MHz BW Mod[...]

Specifications 62 63 × 100 × 27 mm (2 1 / 2 × 4 × 1 1 / 8 inches) (w/h/d) (excluding the antennas) Mass Approx. 140 g (5 oz) including batteries Hand-held microphone ( UTX-H1) Microphone unit Dynamic Directivity Unidirectional Antenna 1/4 λ wave length wire (internal) RF output level 30 mW/5 mW selectable Reference deviation ±5 kHz Distortion[...]

63 Tuners (URX-P1/R1/M1) Items common to all tuners Type of reception Space diversity Oscillator type Crystal-controlled PLL synthesizer Reception frequencies Model available in USA: 758 to 806 MHz Model available in Europe: 798 to 862 MHz Model available in Australia: 792 to 806 MHz Operating frequency band Model available in USA and Europe: 24 MH[...]

Half-rack size diversity tuner (URX-R1) Antenna 1/4 λ wave length wire (adjustable angle) Squelch level 25 dBµ Audio output level –28 dBm (LINE level)/–58 dBm (MIC level) selectable Audio output connectors 1/4-inch jack, unbalanced (LINE level only) XLR-3-32 type, balanced Headphones output level 5 mW (16 Ω) Display Channel, frequency Power[...]