Azden 35XT Users Guide

330 DUAL-CHANNEL CAMERA-MOUNT

UHF WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEM

330UPR - 35BT - 35HT - 35XT

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Thank you for purchasing the Azden 330 Dual-Channel Wireless Microphone system. The fol­lowing table will show you the contents of the system you ordered:

330ULT

1 x 330UPR Dual-Channel Receiver
1 x Stereo Mini-to-Dual XLR Cable
1 x Stereo Mini-to-Stereo Mini Cable
2 x 35BT Body-Pack Transmitter
2 x EX-503L Lavalier Microphone

330ULH

1 x 330UPR Dual-Channel Receiver
1 x Stereo Mini-to-Dual XLR Cable
1 x Stereo Mini-to-Stereo Mini Cable
1 x 35BT Body-Pack Transmitter
1 x EX-503L Lavalier Microphone
1 x 35HT Handheld Microphone/Transmitter

330ULX

1 x 330UPR Dual-Channel Receiver
1 x Stereo Mini-to-Dual XLR Cable
1 x Stereo Mini-to-Stereo Mini Cable
1 x 35BT Body-Pack Transmitter
1 x EX-503L Lavalier Microphone
1 x 35XT XLR Plug-in Transmitter

Operating the System

WARNING

・Do not use other batteries than the ones specified in this manual. Do not mix
fresh battery with a used battery.

・When installing batteries, make sure battery polarity is correct as marked inside the bat-

tery compartment.

・Remove the batteries if the products are not used for a long period of time.
・Do not submerge the products.

Because this is a frequency agile system, the receiver and transmitter must be on the same
channel number. To change the channel selection, use the tip of the provided tool and press

the “UP” or “DOWN” button to the desired channel. Make sure both the receiver and trans-

mitter are on the same channel.

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330UPR Dual-Channel Receiver

After installing new batteries, mount the receiver to your video camera with supplied
shoe mount or hook & loop fastener. Select one of the supplied cables and connect the
output on the receiver and input on the video camera. Turn the power switch for Ch. 1

and/or Ch. 2 to “ON” and the battery level indicator on the LCD display should come on.

If not, check the batteries. When the 330UPR receives a signal from the transmitter,
the reception level indicator will come on. If it does not, make sure both the receiver
and the transmitter are on matching channels.

35BT Body-Pack Transmitter

Plug in the supplied EX-503L Lavalier Microphone and clip it to your subject. The micro­phones should be placed 4”-12” from the subject’s mouth. Clip the transmitter to a
belt by using the supplied belt clip or place it in a pocket. Turn the power switch to

“ON” and the battery level indicator on the LCD display should come on. If not, check

the battery. Have someone speak into the microphone as you monitor the sound

through the 330UPR Receiver’s phone output. If the sound is distorted, lower the MIC

input level on the 35BT Transmitter. If there is not enough volume, raise the MIC input
level on the Transmitter.

35XT Plug-in Transmitter

Attach the 35XT Transmitter to any low impedance microphone with a corresponding 3-

pin XLR connector. Turn the power switch on the 35XT Transmitter to “ON” position

and the battery level indicator on the LCD display should come on. Have someone

speak into the microphone as you monitor the sound through the camera’s monitor

output. If the sound is distorted, lower the MIC input level control on the 35XT Trans­mitter. If there is not enough volume, raise the level control on the Transmitter.

35HT Handheld Microphone/Transmitter

Turn the power switch on the 35HT Transmitter to “ON” position and the battery level

indicator on the LCD display should come on. Have someone speak into the micro-

phone as you monitor the sound through the camera’s monitor output. Adjust the MIC

input level control accordingly.

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330UPR Dual-Channel Receiver

①Antennas

For the best reception, the antennas should be pointed in an upward position. Use cau­tion and do not force them into this position.

②Power Switch for each Channel

A separate Power Switch for Channel 1 and 2.

③Universal LCD Display for Ch. 1 and 2

The LCD Display shows multifunctional readout and can be switched between the chan-

nels by pressing the DISP 1/2 Button (5). Refer to “LCD Display Readouts” in this man-

ual for further details.

④CHANNEL UP and DOWN Button

To change the channel number, use a small, sharp object, such as the tip of a pen, and
press the UP or DOWN button until the desired channel number is shown on the LCD
Display. Keep the button pressed down to fast forward the channel numbers. Once the
desired channel number is selected on the receiver, set the transmitter to the same
number.

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⑤DISP 1/2 Button

Press to switch the LCD Display between Ch. 1 and 2.

⑥LCD Display MODE Switching Button

Press to switch the LCD Display to show the actual frequency number in MHz being
used on each channel.

⑦PHONE Jack

This jack allows you to monitor the sound. If a stereo headphone is used, Ch. 1 will be
heard on the left and Ch. 2 on the right.

⑧MIC OUT Jack

The 330UPR is supplied with both mini-to-mini and mini-to-dual XLR cables.

For mini jack microphone inputs: Use the supplied mini-to-mini cable. Plug one
end of the cable into the 330UPR Receiver and the other end into the micro­phone input of the video camera.

For 3-pin XLR microphone inputs: Use the supplied mini-to-dual XLR cable. Plug
the mini-plug end of the cable into the 330UPR Receiver (use the screw-down
sleeve to secure it to the receiver) and plug the XLR ends into the microphone
inputs on the video camera. Ch. 1 is on the “Tip” and Ch. 2 on the “Ring”.

⑨Battery Compartment

Remove the battery compartment lid by sliding it down. Install two fresh alkaline “AA”

batteries. Make sure the battery polarity is correct as marked inside the battery com­partment. Alkaline batteries are preferred, but Azden’s 1HR-3U rechargeable Ni-MH
batteries may be used.

The tool to operate the channel UP and DOWN buttons is stored in the battery com­partment.

⑩DC 6 Volt Input

An optional AC adaptor/battery charger for Azden’s 1HR-3U rechargeable Ni-MH batter­ies is available for the 330UPR. For more information or to order these products,
please visit the Azden website at www.azdencorp.com or contact your Azden dealer.

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LCD Display Readouts

BATT

1 2

30-02

LEVEL

BATT

1 2

Displays the selected channel between Ch. 1 and Ch. 2.
TV channel number (30 – 33)
Transmit channel number (01 -47)

LEVEL

579.375

Reception level indicator: 4 bars = High, 1 bar = Low
Battery level indicator: 3 bars = High, 1 bar = Low
The actual frequency number in MHz. Push the MODE button to see this display.

35BT Body-Pack Transmitter

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⑪Battery Compartment Lid

Remove the battery compartment lid by sliding it down.

⑫Battery Compartment
Install two fresh alkaline “AA” batteries. Make sure the battery polarity is correct as

marked inside the battery compartment.

Inside the battery compartment, you will also find:

⑬MIC Input Level Control

This control enables you to adjust the input level of the microphone. Using the sup­plied tool, also found inside the battery compartment, turn the orange dial clockwise to
increase, or counterclockwise to decrease the input level.

⑭POWER Switch

Switches the 35BT Transmitter “ON” or “OFF”.

⑮MIC Input Jack

Plug the supplied EX-503L Lavalier Microphone into the MIC input jack. In addition to
the EX-503L, other lapel and/or headset microphones with 3.5mm mini plug may also
be used with the 35BT.

⑯LCD Display

The display shows the following information:

TV Ch – Transmit Channel Number (i.e. 30 – 01, 31 – 12, 33 – 47)

Battery level by 3-bar indicator (3 bars = High, 1 bar = Low)

⑰AUDIO Switch

The TV – Transmit channel display is made of two parts. The first two digit
number is the actual TV channel (30-33) and the second two digit is the
transmit channel number (01-47).

It is best to set the AUDIO switch to “OFF” prior to first turning the POWER switch “ON”.
When you are ready to begin transmitting, turn the AUDIO “ON”. The “OFF” position
acts as “mute” that maintains the RF signal but turns off the audio.

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35XT Plug-in Transmitter

⑱Battery Compartment

Open the battery compartment lid by pushing down on the tab and lifting it up. Install

two fresh alkaline “AA” batteries. Make sure the battery polarity is correct as marked

inside the battery compartment.

⑲POWER Switch

Turns the 35XT Transmitter “ON” or “OFF”.

⑳AUDIO Switch

It is best to set the AUDIO switch to “OFF” prior to first turning the POWER switch

“ON”. When you are ready to begin transmitting, turn the AUDIO “ON”. The “OFF” po­sition acts as “mute” that maintains the RF signal but turns off the audio.

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㉑MIC Connector/Locking Ring

This 3-pin XLR connector is the microphone input. Any low impedance microphone
with a corresponding connector may be plugged here. Once the microphone is plugged
into the 35XT, the locking ring should be rotated clockwise until snug. To remove the
microphone, first rotate the locking ring counterclockwise and then pull the micro­phone away while pressing the XLR release.

㉒MIC Input LEVEL Control

This enables you to adjust the input level of the connected microphone. Using the sup­plied tool, turn the orange dial clockwise to increase, or counterclockwise to decrease
the input level.

㉓LCD Display

The LCD display shows the following information:

TV Ch – Transmit Channel Number (i.e. 30 – 01, 31 – 12, 33 – 47)

The TV – Transmit channel display is made of two parts. The first two digit
number is the actual TV channel (30-33) and the second two digit is the
transmit channel number (01-47).

Battery level by 3-bar indicator (3 bars = High, 1 bar = Low)

AF (Audio Frequency) level by 4-bar indicator (4 bars = High, 1 bar = Low)

To change the channel number, use the tip of the tool provided and press the UP or
DOWN button until the desired channel number is shown on the LCD Display. Keep the
button pressed to fast forward the channel numbers.

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35HT Handheld Microphone/Transmitter

㉔Battery Compartment Cover

Remove the battery compartment cover by rotating it counterclockwise and sliding it
down.

㉕Battery Compartment

Install two fresh alkaline “AA” batteries. Make sure the battery polarity is correct as

marked inside the battery compartment.

㉖MIC LEVEL Control

This enables you to adjust the audio level of the microphone. Using the supplied tool,
turn the orange dial clockwise to increase, or counterclockwise to decrease the audio
level.

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㉗Channel UP and DOWN Button

To change the channel number, use the tip of the tool provided and press the UP or
DOWN button until the desired channel number is shown on the LCD Display. Keep the
button pressed to fast forward the channel numbers.

㉘POWER Switch

Turns the 35HT Transmitter/Microphone “ON” or “OFF”.

㉙LCD Display

The LCD display shows the following information:

TV Ch – Transmit Channel Number (i.e. 30 – 01, 31 – 12, 33 – 47)

The TV – Transmit channel display is made of two parts. The first two digit
number is the actual TV channel (30-33) and the second two digit is the
transmit channel number (01-47).

Battery level by 3-bar indicator (3 bars = High, 1 bar = Low)

AF (Audio Frequency) level by 4-bar indicator (4 bars = High, 1 bar = Low)

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Specifications

330UPR Receiver

Frequency Range: UHF 188 Selectable Frequencies (566.125-589.875MHz)
Type of Reception: Dual-Channel Receiver
Oscillator: PLL Synthesized
RF Squelch Level: -95 dBm
Frequency Response: 50Hz – 15kHz
S/N Ratio: >57dB (± 5kHz) “A” Weighted
Audio Out: MIC Level – Unbalanced – 3.5mm Mini Jack

-64 dBm – 600 ohms @ ± 5kHz deviation

-28 dBm – 600 ohms @ ± 40kHz deviation
Batteries: 2 “AA” Alkaline (2 x 1.5V), 6-8 hours runtime
2 “AA” Rechargeable Ni-MH (2 x 1.2V)
External Power: 6VDC @ 0.5A
Dimensions: 2 7/8” x 4 7/16” x 1 5/8” (73 x 113 x 40.5mm)
Weight: Approx. 10oz (290g) w/ batteries

35BT Body-Pack Transmitter

Frequency Range: UHF 188 Selectable Frequencies (566.125-589.875MHz)
Oscillator: PLL Synthesized
RF Power: 25mW
Frequency Response: 50Hz – 15kHz
Max Deviation: ± 40kHz @ 1kHz Modulation, MIC input – 11dBm
Batteries: 2 “AA” Alkaline (2 x 1.5V), 6-8 hours runtime
2 “AA” Rechargeable Ni-MH (2 x 1.2V)
Dimensions: 2 1/2" x 3 15/16” x 1 1/16” (64 x 100 x 27mm)
Weight: Approx. 6oz (170g) w/ batteries

35XT Plug-in Transmitter

Frequency Range: UHF 188 Selectable Frequencies (566.125-589.875MHz)
Antenna: Internal
Max Input Level: -16dBm
RF Power: 25mW
Input Impedance: 25k ohms
Audio Adjust Range: -65dBm to 46dBm
Batteries: 2 “AA” Alkaline (2 x 1.5V), 6-8 hours runtime
2 “AA” Rechargeable Ni-MH (2 x 1.2V)
Dimensions: 1 9/16” x 1 9/16” x 4 1/2” (40 x 40 x 114mm)
Weight: Approx. 6.4oz (180g) w/ batteries

35HT Handheld Microphone/Transmitter

Frequency Range: UHF 188 Selectable Frequencies (566.125-589.875MHz)
Oscillator: PLL Synthesized
RF Power: 25mW
Frequency Response: 50Hz – 15kHz
Max Deviation: ± 40kHz @ 1kHz Modulation, MIC input – 65dBm (dev ± 5kHz)
Batteries: 2 “AA” Alkaline (2 x 1.5V), 6-8 hours runtime
2 “AA” Rechargeable Ni-MH (2 x 1.2V)
Dimensions: ɸ1 7/8” x 9 9/16”L (48 x 234.5mm)
Weight: Approx. 9.6oz (270g) w/ batteries

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

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