305 SYSTEM Users Guide 305UPR 35BT 35HT 35XT UHF WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEM ON-CAMERA L I M I N A R Y P R E Specifications 305UPR Receiver 35BT 35XT 35HT Frequency Range Type of Reception Oscillator RF Squelch Level Frequency Response S/N Ratio Audio Out Batteries Dimensions Weight UHF 188 Selectable Frequencies (566.125-589.875MHz) FM PLL Synthesized
-95dBm 50Hz 15kHz
>57dB (5kHz) A Weighted MIC Level Balanced 3.5mm Mini-Jack
-58 bdBm 600 ? @ 5kHz deviation
-22 ,dBm 600 ? @ 40kHz deviation 2 AA Alkaline (2 x 1.5V) - 3-4 hours runtime 2 AA rechargeable Ni-MH (2 x 1.2V) 2.48"W x 3.86"H x 1.12"D (63 x 98 x 28.5 mm) Approx. 6.7oz (190g) w/batteries Body-pack Transmitter Frequency Range Oscillator RF Power Frequency Response Max. Deviation Batteries Dimensions Weight UHF 188 Selectable Frequencies (566.125-589.875MHz) PLL Synthesized 25mW 50Hz 15kHz 40kHz @ 1kHz Modulation, MIC Input 11dBm 2 AA Alkaline (2 x 1.5V) 8-10 hours runtime 2 AA rechargeable Ni-MH(2 x 1.2V) 2.48"W x 3.86"H x 1.12"D (63 x 98 x 28.5 mm) Approx. 6oz (170g) w/batteries Plug-In Transmitter Frequency Range Antenna Max. Input level RF Power Input Impedance Audio Adjust. Range Battery Dimensions Weight UHF 188 Selectable Frequencies (566.125-589.875MHz) Internal
-16dBm 25mW 25k ohms
-65dBm to 46dBm 2 AA Alkaline (2 x 1.5V) 6-8 hours runtime 2 AA rechargeable Ni-MH(2 x 1.2V) 1.57"W x 1.57"H x 4.49"L (40 x 40 x 114 mm) Approx. 6.35oz (180g) w/battery Handheld Microphone/Transmitter Frequency Range Oscillator RF Power Frequency Response Max. Deviation Batteries Dimensions Weight UHF 188 Selectable Frequencies (566.125-589.875MHz) PLL Synthesized 25mW 50Hz 15kHz 40kHz @ 1kHz Modulation, MIC Input 65dBm (dev 5kHz) 2 AA Alkaline (2 x 1.5V) 8-10 hours runtime 2 AA rechargeable Ni-MH (2 x 1.2V) 1.89" x 9.2"L (48 x 234.5 mm) Approx. 9.5oz (270g) w/batteries Due to constant improvements, specifications are subject to change without notice. Azden Corporation, 147 New Hyde Park Road, P.O. Box 10, Franklin Square, NY 11010 tel - 516.328.7500 fax - 516.328.7506 email - azdenus@azdencorp.com 2008 Azden Corporation Printed in USA P1070-03 4 3 6 8 7 5 18 20 22 Operating the system Because this is a frequency agile system, the receiver and transmitter must be on the same TV:Receive/Transmit channel number. To change the channel number, use the tip of the provided tool and press the UP or DOWN button to the desired channel. Make sure both the receiver and transmitter are on the same channel. 305UPR Receiver After installing new batteries, mount the receiver to your video camera with the supplied shoe mount or hook & loop fastener. Select one of the supplied cables and connect the output cable to the receiver and to the microphone input on the video camera. Switch the 305UPR to ON and the battery level indicator should come on. If it doesnt, check the batteries. When the 305UPR receives a signal from the transmitter the reception level indicator will come on. If it does not, make sure both the receiver and transmitter are on matching channels. 9 35BT Transmitter 1 21 19 17 2 14 12 11 28 26 25 24
27 Belt Clip
24 23 16 13 15 10 Plug in the supplied lapel microphone and clip it to your subject. The microphone should be placed 4-12 inches from your subjects mouth. Clip the transmitter to a belt using the supplied belt-clip or place it in a pocket. Switch the 35BT to ON and the battery level indicator should come on. If it does not, check the battery. Have someone speak into the microphone as you monitor the sound through the receivers phone output. If the sound is distorted lower the MIC input level on the transmitter. If there is not enough volume raise the MIC input level on the transmitter. 35XT Transmitter Switch the transmitter to ON and the battery level indicator should come on. If it does not, check the battery. Have someone speak into the microphone as you monitor the sound through the cameras monitor output. If the sound is distorted lower the level control on the transmitter. If there is not enough gain raise the level control on the transmitter. 35HT Transmitter Switch the transmitter to ON and the battery level indicator should come on. If it does not, check the battery. Have someone speak into the microphone as you monitor the sound through the cameras monitor output. If the sound is distorted lower the level control on the transmitter. If there is not enough gain raise the level control on the transmitter. Important information Licensing of this, or any Azden wireless equipment is the users responsibility. The ability to receive a license depends largely on the users classification, application and frequency. Contact the appropriate agency (FCC in the US) for further information. These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and (2) These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. These devices and their antenna(s) must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 5 HANDHELD MICROPHONE/TRANSMITTER (35HT)
(23) Remove the battery compartment cover by rotating it counterclockwise and sliding it down.
(24) Insert two fresh Alkaline* AA batteries* into the compartment. Make sure the battery polarity is correct as marked inside the battery compartment.
*While Alkaline batteries are preferred, you can use rechargeable Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries. In the battery compartment you will also find #25 and #26:
(25) MIC LEVEL Control:
The MIC LEVEL control enables you to adjust the audio level of the microphone. Using the supplied tool, turn the dial clockwise to increase, or counterclockwise to decrease the microphones audio level.
(26) UP/DOWN Channel Buttons:
To change the channel number, use the tip of the tool provided and press the UP or DOWN button until the desired channel number appears. Once the desired channel number has been selected on the transmitter, set the receiver to the same channel number.
(27) POWER:
Switches the transmitter ON or OFF.
(28) LCD Display:
This display shows the following information:
TV:Transmit Channel Number: 30:01 33:47 Battery Condition: Using a 3 step indicator - 1 (Low) to 3 (High) To change the TV:Transmit channel number: Use the tip of the tool provided and press the UP or DOWN button to the desired channel, number appears (refer to the included chart). Once the desired TV:Transmit channel number has been selected on the transmitter, set the receiver to the same number. The TV:Transmit channel display is made of two parts. The first number is the actual TV channel (30-33) and the second is the transmit channel number (01-47). 4 Thank you for purchasing Azdens 305 wireless microphone system. Depending on which system you ordered this package will contain one or more of the following compo-
nents: the 305UPR receiver, the 35BT body-pack transmitter with EX-503L lavalier mi-
crophone, the 35XT XLR plug-in transmitter and/or the 35HT handheld microphone transmitter. This equipment is designed primarily for video cameras but is usable with most electronic components having a microphone level input. The 305UPR allows you to receive audio from one transmitter at a time. RECEIVER (305UPR)
(1) Remove the battery compartment lid by sliding it down.
(2) Insert two fresh Alkaline* AA batteries into the compartment. Make sure the battery polarity is correct as marked inside the battery compartment.
*Alkaline batteries are preferred, but you can use Azdens 1HR-3U rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.
(3) POWER:
Switches the receiver ON or OFF.
(4) MIC OUT jack:
The 305UPR is supplied with both a mini-to-mini and a mini-to-XLR cable. For mini jack microphone inputs: Use the supplied mini-to-mini cable. Plug one end of the cable into the receiver and the other end of the cable into the micro-
phone input of the video camera. For 3-pin XLR microphone inputs: Use the supplied mini-to-XLR cable. Plug the mini-plug end of the cable into the receiver (use the screw-down sleeve to secure it to the receiver) and plug the XLR end of the cable into the microphone input of the video camera. TV:Receive Channel Number: 30:01 33:47 Battery Condition: Using a 3-step indicator - 1 (Low) to 3 (High) Reception Level: Using a 4-step indicator - 1 (Low) to 4 (High)
(5) LCD Display:
The display will light up when the power is turned ON. The LCD display shows the following information:
To change the TV:Receive channel number, use the tip of the tool provided and press the UP or DOWN button until the desired channel number appears (refer to included chart). Once the desired TV:Receive channel number has been selected on the receiver, set the transmitter to the same number. The TV:Receive channel display is made of two parts. The first number is the actual TV channel (30-33) and the second is the receive channel number (01-47) 1
(6) PHONE jack:
Plug a headphone into this 3.5mm jack to monitor sound.
(7) Shoe-Mount:
Attach the 305UPR to the shoe-mount of the video camera by sliding it into place. Turn the thumbwheel clockwise to tighten. Reverse this procedure to remove.
(8) Antenna: For best reception the antenna should be pointed in an upward fashion. Use caution, and do not force it into this position.
(9) Phone Output Adjustment: Using the supplied tool, turn the screw clockwise to in-
crease earphone level and counterclockwise to decrease. BODYPACK TRANSMITTER (35BT)
(10) Remove the battery compartment lid by sliding it down.
(11) Insert two fresh AA Alkaline* batteries into the compartment. Make sure the bat-
tery polarity is correct as marked inside the battery compartment. In addition to the battery, inside the battery compartment you will find:
(12) MIC Input LEVEL Control:
This control enables you to adjust the input level of the microphone. Using the supplied tool, turn the dial clockwise to increase, or counterclockwise to decrease the input level.
(13) POWER:
Switches the transmitter ON or OFF.
(14) MIC Input Jack Plug the supplied EX-503L microphone into the MIC input jack and tighten the collar until snug (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN). In addition to the EX-503L, other lapel and/or headset microphones with 3.5mm mini plugs can also be used with the 35BT.
(15) LCD Display:
This display shows the following information:
To change the TV:Transmit channel number: Use the tip of the tool provided and press the UP or DOWN button to the desired channel, number appears (refer to the included chart). Once the desired TV:Transmit channel number has been selected on the trans-
mitter, set the receiver to the same number. The TV:Transmit channel display is made of two parts. The first number is the actual TV channel (30-33) and the second is the transmit channel number (01-47). 2
*While Alkaline batteries are preferred, you can use rechargeable Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries. TV:Transmit Channel Number: 30:01 33:47 Battery Condition: Using a 3 step indicator - 1 (Low) to 3 (High)
(16) AUDIO:
Prior to first turning the 35BT ON it is best to set the AUDIO switch to OFF. When you are ready to begin transmitting, switch to ON. The OFF position acts as a mute that maintains the RF signal but turns off the audio. XLR PLUG-IN TRANSMITTER (35XT)
(17) Open the battery compartment lid and insert two fresh AA Alkaline* batteries. Make sure the battery polarity is correct as marked inside the battery compartment
*While Alkaline batteries are preferred, you can use rechargeable Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries.
(18) POWER:
Switches the transmitter ON or OFF.
(19) AUDIO:
Prior to first turning the 35XT ON it is best to set the AUDIO switch to OFF. When you are ready to begin transmitting, switch to ON. The OFF position acts as a mute that maintains the RF signal but turns off the audio.
(20) MIC Connector/Locking Ring:
This 3-pin XLR connector is the microphone input. Any low impedance microphone with a corresponding connector can be attached here. Once the microphone is plugged into the 35XT the locking ring should be ro-
tated clockwise until snug. To remove the microphone, first rotate the locking ring counterclockwise and then, while pressing the XLR release, pull the micro-
phone away from the 35XT. TV:Transmit Channel Number: 30:01 33:47 Battery Condition: Using a 3 step indicator - 1 (Low) to 3 (High)
(21) MIC Input LEVEL Control:
The MIC input LEVEL control enables you to adjust the input level of the connected microphone. Using the supplied tool, turn the dial clockwise to increase, or counter-
clockwise to decrease the input level.
(22) LCD Display:
This display shows the following information:
To change the TV:Transmit channel number: Use the tip of the tool provided and press the UP or DOWN button to the desired channel, number appears (refer to the included chart). Once the desired TV:Transmit channel number has been selected on the trans-
mitter, set the receiver to the same number. The TV:Transmit channel display is made of two parts. The first number is the actual TV channel (30-33) and the second is the transmit channel number (01-47). 3