Azden 15BT, 15HT, 15XT Users Manual

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User's Guide

105UPR 15BT 15HT 15XT

UHF WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEM

ON-CAMERA

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Thank you for purchasing Azden's 105 wireless microphone system. Depending on
which system you ordered this package will contain one or more of the following compo­nents: the
crophone, the

105UPR receiver, the 15BT body-pack transmitter with EX-503L lavalier mi-

15XT XLR plug-in transmitter andlor the 15HT handheld microphone
transmitter. This equipment is designed primarily for video cameras but is usable with
most electronic components having a microphone level input. The

105UPR allows you to

"receive" audio from one transmitter at a time.

RECEIVER (105UPR)

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(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.
(3) POWER:

Switches the receiver "ON" or "OFF".

(4)

MIC OUT jack:

105UPR is supplied with a mini-to-mini cable.

The

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 micro­phone input of the video camera.

For 3-pin XLR microphone inputs: Use the optional mini-to-XLR cable (MX-1).
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
phone input of the video camera.

the cable into the micro-

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(5) Frequency Selection:
Frequency adjustment is accomplished by setting the controls inside the battery com­partment. With the frequency GROUP dial on the left (column A on the included chart)
you can select any of 10 frequency groups (numbered 0-9). With the frequency

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NEL dial on the right (column B on the included chart) you can select any of 10 frequency

CHAN-

channels (numbered 0-9). There are 92 possible combinations.

(6)

Phone Jack:
Plug an earphone into this jack to monitor the sound. The jack is wired to work with either
mono or stereo headphones (you will hear mono in both ears).

(7)

LED indicator:
This LED turns

RED

when the receiver is turned "ON" and

GREEN

when receiving a

signal from the transformer.

(8) Phone Output Adjustment: Using the supplied tool, turn the screw clockwise to in-

crease earphone level and counterclockwise to decrease.

(9) Shoe-Mount:

Attach the

the thumbwheel clockwise to tighten. Reverse this procedure to remove.
(10) Antenna: For best reception the antenna should be pointed in an upward fashion.

Use caution, and do not force it into this position.

105UPR to the shoe-mount of the video camera by sliding it into place. Turn

BODYPACK TRANSMITTER (15BT)
(1 1) Remove the battery compartment lid by sliding it down.
(12) Insert two fresh

tery polarity is correct as marked inside the battery compartment.

In addition to the battery, inside the battery compartment you will find:

(13) MIC lnput 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.

(14) POWER:
Switches the transmitter "ON" or "OFF",

(15) MIC lnput 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

microphones with
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6)

Frequency Selection:
Frequency adjustment is accomplished by setting the controls inside the battery com­partment. With the frequency GROUP dial on the left (column A on the included chart)
you can select any of 10 frequency groups (numbered 0-9). With the frequency CHAN­NEL dial on the right (column B on the included chart) you can select any of 10 frequency
channels (numbered 0-9). There are 92 possible combinations.

"AA"

Alkaline* batteries into the compartment. Make sure the bat-

EX-503L, other lapel andlor headset

3.5mm mini plugs can also be used withithe 15BT.

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(17) Audio Standby:

AudiolStandby switch ierves as a mute switch. In the STBY position the audio out-

The
put from the

(1 8) Belt clip

15BT is muted while in the ON position audio is transmitted.

XLR PLUG-IN TRANSMITTER (15XT)
(19) Open the battery compartment lid and insert 2 fresh "AA" Alkaline batteries. Make

sure the battery polarity is correct as marked inside the battery compartment
(20) POWER:

Switches the transmitter "ON" or "OFF"

(21) AUDIO:
Prior to first turning the 15XT "ON" it is best to set the AUDIO switch to "OFF". When

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you are ready to begin transmitting, switch to

"ON".

The

"OFF"

position acts as a

'mutete" that maintains the RF signal but turns off the audio.

(22) MIC ConnectorlLocking 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

15XT the locking ring should be rotated clockwise until snug. To remove the

microphone, first rotate the locking ring counterclockwise and then, while pressing the
XLR release, pull the microphone away from the

15XT.

(23) MIC Input LEVEL Control:

The MIC input LEVEL control enables you to adjust the

inpd level.of the connected
microphone. Using the supplied tool, turn the dial clockwise to increase, or counter­clockwise to decrease the input level.

(24) Frequency Selection:

Frequency adjustment is accomplished by setting the controls
partment. With the frequency GROUP dial on the left (column
you can select any of 10 frequency groups (numbered 0-9). With the frequency

ingMe the battery com-

A

on the included chart)

CHAN-

NEL dial on the right (column B on the included chart) you can select any of 10 fre­quency channels (numbered 0-9). There are 92 possible combinations.

HANDHELD MlCROPHONErTRANSMlTTER (15HT)
(24) Remove the battery compartment cover by rotating it counterclockwise and sliding it

down.
(25) Insert two fresh Alkaline* "AA" batteries* into the compartment. Make sure

polarity is correct as marked inside the battery compartment.

In the battery compartment you.will also find #26 and #27:
(26) 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
microphone's audio level.

(27)

Frequency Selection:
Frequency adjustment is accomplished by setting thecontrols inside'the battery
compartment. With the frequency
you can select any of 10 frequency groups (numbered 0-9). With the frequency CHANNEL
dial on the right (column
channels (numbered

B

0-9). There are

GROUP

on the included chart) you can select any'of 10 frequency

dial on the left (column Aon the included chart)

92

possible combinations.

the

battery

Operating the system
Because this is a frequency agile system, the receiver and transmitter must be on the same

Receivenransmit frequency. Follow the instruction #5,16,24 and 27. Make sure both the
receiver and transmitter are on the same channel.

105U PR Receiver
After installing new batteries, mount the receiver to your video camera with the supplied

shoe mount or hook

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microphone input on the vide
indicator (7) should come o
receives a signal from the transmitter the

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make sure both the receiver and transmitter are on matching channhs:

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loop fastener. Connect the output cable to the receiver and to the

mmera. Switch the 105UPR to "ON" and the power

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If it doesn't, check the batteries. When the 105UPR

LED

indicator will change tmen: If it does not,

15BT Transmitter
Plug in the supplied lapel microphone and clip it to your subject. The microphone should be

placed 4-12 inches from your subject's mouth. Clip the transmitter to a belt using the
supplied belt-clip or place it in a pocket. Switch the 15BT to "ON" and the power indicator
should come on. If it does not, check the batteries. Have someone speak into the
microphone as you monitor the sound through the receiver's 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.

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15XT Transmitter

Switch the transmitter to "ONn and the power indicator should come on. If it does not, check
the batteries. Have someone speak into the microphone as you monitor the sound through
the camera's 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 "ONn and the power1 indicator should come on. If it does not, check
the batteries. Have someone speak into the microphone as you monitor the sound through
the camera's 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 kden wireless equipment Is the

user's classification, application and frequency. Contact the appropriate agency (FCC in the
These devices comply with Part

cause harmful interference, and

undesired operation.

NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or

Such modifications could wid the

These devices and their antenna@) must not be co.located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

(2)

These devices must accept any interference received, Including interference that may cause

usek authority to operate the equipment.

user's responsibility. The ability to receive a license depends largely on the

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interference caused by unauthorized mdifications to this equipment

following

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for further information.

two

conditions:

(1)

These devices may not

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Specifications

IOSUPR Receiver

1SBT Body-pack Transmitter

15XT Plug-In Transmitter

Frequency Range
Type of Reception
Oscillator
RF Squelch Level
Frequency Response
SIN Ratio
Audio Out

Batteries
Dimensions

Weight

Frequency Range
Oscillator PLL Synthesized

RF Power

Frequency Response 50Hz - 15kHz

Max. Deviation

Batteries 2 "AA" Alkaline (2 x 1.5V) - 6-8 hours runtime

Dimensions
Weight Approx. 5.640~ (160g) whatteries

Frequency Range UHF 92 Selectable Frequencies (566.25-589.75MHz)

Oscillator PLL Synthesized
Antenna Internal

RF Power 25mW

Frequency Response 50Hz - 12kHz

Reference Deviation

Battery 2 "AA" Alkaline (2 x 1.5V) - 6-8 hours runtime

Dimensions 1.57"W x 1.57"H x 4.49"L (40 x 40 x 114 mm)

Weight Approx. 6.3502 (1809) whattery

UHF 92 Selectable Frequencies (566.25-589.75MHz)
FM
PLL Synthesized.

-92dBm
50Hz - 12kHz
>57dB (~5kHz)
MIC.Level - Balanced - 3.5mm Mini-Jack

-57
2
2

2.48.W x 3.86"H x 1.06"D (63 x 98 x 27 mm)
Approx.

UHF 92 Selectable Frequencies (566.25-589.75MHz)
25mW
24OkHz @ lkHz Modulation, MIC Input - IldBm
2 'AA" rechargeable Ni-MH(2

2.48"W x 3.86"H x 1.06"D (63 x 98 x 27 mm)

~5kHz (-60dBm - IkHz input)
2

'A"

Weighted

bdBm -600

'AA"
'AA"

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Alkaline (2 x 1.5V) - 6-8 hours runtime
rechargeable Ni-MH (2 x 1.2V)

6.35oz(180g) whatteries

5kHz deviation

x

1.2V)

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"AA"

rechargeable Ni-MH(2 x 1.2V)

15HT Handheld MicrophonelTransmitter

Frequency Range UHF 92 Selectable Frequencies (566.25-589.75MHz)

Oscillator PLL Synthesized

RF Power

Frequency Response 50Hz - 12kHz

Reference Deviation

Batteries 2 'AA" Alkaline (2 x 1.5V) -6-8 hours runtime

Dimensions 01.73" x 9.05"L (44 x 230 mm)

Weight Approx. 4.580~ (1309) wbatteries

25mW
*5kHz (-6OdBm - IkHz input))
2 'AA" rechargeable Ni-MH (2 x

1.2V)

Due to constant improvements, specifications are subject to change without notice.

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