Sony UPW-C1/C2 manuale d’uso

2-347-712- 11 (1)  2003 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Note The supplied CD-ROM includes operating instructions for the UWP series wireless microphone packages (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, and Spanish versions) and Sony Wire[...]

2 For UTX-B1 and UTX-H1 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. _________________[...]

3 appareil doit accepter toutes les interférences, y compris les interférences capables de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil. L’expression <<IC:>> avant le numéro d’homologation/ enregistrement signifie seulement que les spécifications techniques de l’Industrie Canada ont été respectées. Notice for c[...]

4 Remarque: Dans certains pays, des bandes de fréquences additionnelles pourront être utilisées avec l’accord des autorités nationales. Hiermit erklärt Sony Corporation, dass die vorliegende Einheit UTX-B1/ UTX-H1 den wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EC entspricht. Für Einzelheiten siehe f[...]

5 Observera: I vissa länder kan det hända att ytterligare frekvensband används efter överenskommelse med det landets myndigheter. Sony Corporation erklærer herved, at denne UTX-B1/UTX-H1 er i overensstemmelse med de essentielle krav og andre relevante bestemmelser i direktiv 1999/5/EC. Åbn venligst den følgende URL angående detaljer: http:/[...]

6 Note for customers in Luxembourg: Before any use of an equipment, the frequencies required have to be, if necessary according to the regulations in force, assigned prior to usage by the “ILT”. Remarque pour les clients au Luxembourg: Avant tout emploi de cet appareil, si nécessaire conformément à la réglementation en vigueur, les fréquen[...]

7 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. _______________[...]

8 Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs au Canada: L’usage des appareils sans fil Sony est réglementé par l’Industrie Canada comme décrit dans leur Cahier des Normes Radioélectriques CNR-123. Une licence est normalement requise. Le bureau de l’Industrie Canada doit être contacté. Lorsque le fonctionnement de l’appareil respecte l[...]

9 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 suivante: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Hiermit erklärt Sony Corporation, dass die vorliegende Einheit URX-P1/ M1/R1 den wesentlichen Anforderu[...]

Table of Contents 10 T able of Contents Configuration of the Packages ........................... 11 UWP-C1 ................................... 11 UWP-C2 ................................... 12 UWP-S1 ................................... 13 UWP-S2 ................................... 14 UWP-X1 .................................. 15 UWP-X2 .............[...]

11 Configuration of the P ac kages This operation manual is for the UWP-C1/C2/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 mobile[...]

Configuration of the Packages 12 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[...]

13 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 microphone (1) • Wind scree[...]

Configuration of the Packages 14 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) •[...]

15 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) Diversity tuner module (URX-M1) ([...]

Configuration of the Packages 16 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) Dive[...]

17 Features Each of the UWP-C1/C2/S1/S2/X1/ X2 wireless microphone packages (referred to as the UWP series hereafter) combines a transmitter (body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1) or hand-held microphone (UTX-H1)) and a receiver (portable diversity tuner (URX-P1), half-rack size diversity tuner (URX-R1), or diversity tuner module (URX-M1)). The UWP series[...]

Features 18 Half-rack size diversity tuner (URX-R1) This tuner employs a space diversity system with little signal dropout and two angle-adjustable antennas. It comes with two types of audio connectors (1/4-inch jack and XLR type) on the rear panel. UWP-S2 Hand-held microphone (UTX-H1) This microphone is equipped with a built-in antenna and a unidi[...]

19 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 The following are required[...]

Using the CD-ROM Manual 20 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, for example, because of a hardware failure, contact a Sony service representative. • MMX and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation o[...]

21 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 possible. • The [...]

Parts Identification 22 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. P ar ts Identification Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1) 1 Antenna 2 Audio input connector Connect the supplied lavalier microphone here.[...]

23 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 how to insert the bat[...]

Parts Identification 24 D BATT (battery) indication Shows the battery condition. For details, see “Power Supply” on page 29. 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 37. 5 + (+ selection) / – (– selection/ [...]

25 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 29. D CH (channel) indication Shows the reception[...]

Parts Identification 26 Half-rack size diversity tuner (URX-R1) 1 POWER switch Turns the power of the tuner ON or OFF. 2 Antennas a/b The angle of the antennas can be adjusted manually. 3 MONITOR connector (phone jack) To monitor the tuner output, connect the headphones to this connector and adjust the monitor level with the MONITOR control. Use ei[...]

27 7 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*. 8 SET button Press to change display parameters. For details, see “Settings” on page 37. 9 TUNER OUTPUT (audio output) connector (XLR type) Connect to the audio input conn[...]

Parts Identification 28 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 CH (channel) indication Shows the reception channel. Each time you press the SET button, the channel indication changes as foll[...]

29 P o wer Supply 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-806A, SRP- X700[...]

Power Supply 30 Battery indication When you turn the power on, the battery condition is shown by the BATT indication in the display section. When the indication in column 4 starts to flash, replace the batteries with new ones. Be sure to check the expiration date printed on the new batteries before using them. 12 34 BATT indication Lights Lights Li[...]

31 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 sure to instal[...]

Attachment and Installation Procedures 32 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 tran[...]

33 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) Attaching the microphone holder Attaching t[...]

Attachment and Installation Procedures 34 Attaching the shoe mount adapter 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 uninsta[...]

35 • 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 36 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[...]

37 Group selection Channel selection Frequency selection V : + button v : – button Group, channel, and frequency selection examples for CE62 model are shown. Settings Pressing the – button cycles the indications in the opposite direction. Hold down the + or – button to change the channel number (or frequency) faster. Notes on the European mod[...]

Settings 38 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 [...]

39 Notes on the European model The reception channels are divided into four sets. Select the group number before selecting the channel number as follows. 1) While the left two digits are flashing, select the group number by pressing the + or – button. 2) When the desired group number appears, press the SET button. The right four digits start to f[...]

Settings 40 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[...]

41 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 all UWP series transmi[...]

Operation 42 Operation The procedure below is the same for all UWP series components (UTX-B1/H1 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 43. 2 Set the transmission channel on the transmitter, and then turn off the unit. For details on [...]

43 System Configurations The UWP series is used in the following configuration examples. Sample configurations for ENG (Electronic News Gathering) or EFP (Electronic Field Production) with a digital camcorder Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1) Portable diversity tuner (URX-P1) (with the shoe mount adapter attached) DSR-PDX10/PDX10P/PD150/PD150P DVCAM D[...]

System Configurations 44 Sample configurations for AV presentations or Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1) Portable diversity tuner (URX-P1) (with the shoe mount adapter attached) Hand-held microphone (UTX-H1) To DVD player, PC, or VTR, etc. SRP-X700P Powered Mixer Hand-held microphone (UTX-H1) Half-rack size diversity tuner (URX-R1) To DVD player, PC, [...]

45 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-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-806A Tuner Base Unit * 3 SR[...]

Error Messages 46 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[...]

47 T r oubleshooting 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)/portable diversity tuner (URX-P1) only. The unit does not turn on * . The polarity orientation of the batteries i[...]

Troubleshooting 48 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[...]

49 Specifications Transmitters (UTX-B1/ H1) 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 Model [...]

Specifications 50 Hand-held microphone (UTX-H1) Microphone unit Dynamic Directivity Unidirectional Antenna 1/4 λ wave length wire (internal) Dimensions φ 52 × 240 mm (2 1 / 8 × 9 1 / 2 inches) (dia/length) Mass Approx. 300 g (11 oz) including batteries Tuners (URX-P1/R1/M1) Items common to all tuners Type of reception Space diversity Oscillator[...]

51 Power requirements 3.0 V DC (two LR6/AA- size alkaline batteries) Battery life Approx. 6 hours Dimensions 63 × 100 × 30 mm (2 1 / 2 × 4 × 1 3 / 16 inches) (w/h/d) (excluding the antennas) Mass Approx. 180 g (6 oz) including batteries Half-rack size diversity tuner (URX-R1) Antenna 1/4 λ wave length wire (adjustable angle) Squelch level 25 d[...]

Dimensions 57 × 26 × 121 mm (2 1 / 4 × 1 1 / 16 × 4 7 / 8 inches) (w/h/d) Mass Approx. 150 g (5 oz) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications Sony Corporation[...]