Sony DWTB01/E1424, DWTB01/E4250, DWTB01/E3040, DWT-B01 Operating Instructions Manual
Digital Wireless
Transmitter
4-185-238-15 (1)
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
DWT-B01
© 2010 Sony Corporation
F
WARNING
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
If the transmitter develops an abnormally
high temperature, a burning odor or smoke
during use, remove the battery holder and
stop using the transmitter immediately.
Take care not to burn your fingers when
removing the battery holder as the batteries
may be very hot at this time.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
Use of Sony wireless devices is regulated
by the Federal Communications
Commision as described in Part 74 subpart
H of the FCC regulations and users
authorized thereby are required to obtain an
appropriate license.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with the
FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements, no change to the antenna or
the device is permitted,
Any change to the antenna or the device
could result in the device exceeding the RF
exposure requirements and void user’s
authority to operate this device.
guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect
peripherals must be shielded in order to
comply with the limits for a digital device
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.
This device complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled
equipment and meets the FCC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in
Supplement C to OET65. This device has
very low levels of RF energy that it is
deemed to comply without testing of
specific absorption radio (SAR).
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
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If you have any questions about this
product, you may call;
Sony Customer Information Service Center
1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: DWT-B01/DWT-B01 (F)
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics
Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San
Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
For the customers in Canada
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the
device.
The term “IC:” before the radio certification
number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the
device.
The term “IC:” before the radio certification
number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.
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 issued on no-interference, noprotection basis with respect to broadcast
signals.
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
This model has an RF module of the
FCC/IC approval built-in.
BUILT IN MODULE RM-215
FCC ID: AK8RM215
IC: 409B-RM215
For the customers in the U.S.A.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
For the customers in Europe
Before operating this unit, please read the
separate R&TTE precautions document.
Voor de klanten in Europa
Lees voordat u het apparaat gaat gebruiken
eerst het aparte document met
waarschuwingen m.b.t. radio- en
telecommunicatieontvangstapparatuur
(R&TTE).
För kunder i Europa
Innan du använder den här enheten ska du
läsa det separata dokumentet om
försiktighetsåtgärder enligt R&TTEdirektivet.
Para clientes na Europa
Antes de utilizar esta unidade, leia o
documento R&TTE fornecido em separado.
Til europæiske kunder
Læs det separate R&TTE-direktiv om
forholdsregler, inden du betjener enheden.
Asiakkaille Euroopassa
Lue erillinen radio- ja telepäätelaitteita
koskeva varoitusasiakirja (R&TTE) ennen
laitteen käyttöä.
For kunder i Europa
Les det separate R&TTE-dokumentet med
forsiktighetsregler før du bruker denne
enheten.
For the customers in Canada
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
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Για τους πελάτες που διαμένουν
σε χώρες της Ευρώπης
Πριν χρησιμοποιήσετε αυτήν τη
μονάδα, διαβάστε το ξεχωριστ
έγγραφο λήψης προφυλάξεων της
οδηγίας R&TTE.
Pro zákazníky v Evropě
Před použitím tohoto zařízení si
prostudujte bezpečnostní upozornění v
samostatném dokumentu R&TTE.
Klientidele Euroopas
Palun tutvuge enne seadme kasutamist
eraldi dokumendiga mis puudutab R&TTE
direktiivist tulenevaid ettevaatusabinõusid.
Európai ügyfeleinknek
A készülék használatba vétele előtt
szíveskedjék elolvasni a rádió- és
távközlési berendezésekkel kapcsolatos
óvintézkedéseket ismertető R&TTE
dokumentumot.
ostrożności wynikających z dyrektywy w
sprawie urządzeń radiowych i
końcowych urządzeń
telekomunikacyjnych oraz wzajemnego
uznawania ich zgodności (dyrektywa
R&TTE).
Pentru clienţii din Europa
Înainte de a utiliza unitatea, vă rugăm să
citiţi documentul separat R&TTE cu
măsuri de precauţie.
Pre zákazníkov v Európe
Pred spustením tohto prístroja si
prečítajte osobitné opatrenia smernice
R&TTE.
Za stranke v Evropi
Pred uporabo te naprave preberite ločen
dokument z varnostnimi ukrepi v zvezi z
R&TTE.
Dla klientów w Europie
Przed przystąpieniem do korzystania z
tego urządzenia należy przeczytać
oddzielny dokument dotyczący środków
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Table of Contents
Features .......................................... 6
Parts Identification ........................ 7
Power Supply ................................. 9
Installing the batteries ............. 9
Setting the Transmission
Channel ........................................ 10
Selecting the group/channel ... 11
Using the Cross Remote .............. 12
Pairing with a receiver ........... 12
Using the Encrypted Transmission
Function ........................................ 14
Using secure key mode
(SECURE KEY) .................... 14
Using password mode
(PASSWORD) ....................... 15
Using a USB Keyboard ............... 16
Basic Menu Operations ............... 17
Setting Menus .............................. 18
Naming of transmitter
(NAME) ................................. 18
Selecting the frequency band
(BAND) ................................. 18
Selecting the group/channel
(GP/CH) ................................. 18
Setting the RF output power
(RF POWER) ........................ 19
Setting the audio input level
(INPUT LEVEL) ................... 19
Low-cut filter setting (LCF) ... 20
Power save setting (POWER
SAVE) ................................... 20
Setting the battery type
(BATTERY TYPE) ............... 20
Displaying the accumulated use
time (TIME) .......................... 20
Setting the encrypted
transmission function
(ENCRYPTION) ....................21
Generating an internal signal
(INTERNAL SG) ...................21
Locking the POWER switch
(POWER SW LOCK) ............21
Cross Remote (RF
REMOTE) ..............................21
Setting the brightness of the
display (BRIGHTNESS) ........22
Automatic dimming of the display
(DIMMER MODE) ................22
Resetting parameters to their
factory settings (FACTORY
PRESET) ................................22
Displaying the software version
(VERSION) ............................22
Attaching With the Soft Case ......23
Removing the clip ..................23
Block Diagram.............................. 24
Troubleshooting ........................... 25
Important Notes on Operation ...27
Notes on using the
transmitter ..............................27
On cleaning ............................27
Specifications ................................28
Carrier Frequencies and Channel
Steps ..............................................30
Table of Contents
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Features
The DWT-B01 is a digital wireless
transmitter for a UHF synthesized wireless
microphone system to be used for broadcast
or movie production purpose. This
transmitter is suitable for Electronic News
Gathering (ENG) and Electronic Field
Production (EFP).
What is DWX?
DWX refers to Sony’s new digital wireless
microphone system. The DWX series
reflects Sony’s extensive expertise in
professional microphones and sound
design. It represents a successful blend of
Sony know-how, wireless technology
renowned for stability, and cutting-edge
digital audio technology.
In addition to realizing the high sound
quality possible with a digital system, the
DWX series supports multi-channel
simultaneous operation, encrypted
transmission, and metadata transmission for
monitoring the status of multiple
transmitters. Using a main link and a
separate additional link, remote control of
transmitters from the receiver is also
possible. With its many advanced features,
the system has the potential to revolutionize
the workflow of professional applications.
What is Cross Remote?
Cross Remote is a system that allows
transmitters to be monitored and controlled
from a receiver and the Wireless Studio
control software installed on a computer
connected to the receiver.
For example, the settings of a transmitter
worn under clothing can be easily changed
over the wireless link.
Wide RF carrier frequency
range
The DWT-B01 transmitter covers an
extremely wide RF carrier frequency range.
Depending on the model, the transmitter
can cover bandwidths between 48-MHz and
72-MHz (e.g., 72-MHz with the CE4248 1))
— much wider than 24-MHz of the analog
wireless microphone system. This
remarkably wide coverage on a single
model offers cost efficiency and operational
convenience, because it allows one
transmitter to be operated in many different
areas.
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Carrier frequencies differ depending on the
model.
Compact, lightweight, and
rugged design
The DWT-B01 is designed to be extremely
compact and lightweight, essential qualities
for use by artists in fast-moving TV and
outdoor productions.
What is WiDIF-HP?
WiDIF-HP (WiDIF: Wireless Digital
Interface Format, HP: High Profile) is a
wireless digital audio interface format
developed by Sony.
It enables highly secure transmission with
high sound quality and low system latency,
and supports simultaneous multi-channel
operation.
Features
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Switchable mic or line input
level and adjustable
attenuator
For details, see “Setting the audio input level
(INPUT LEVEL)” on page 19.
Selectable RF output power:
1 mW, 10 mW, and 50 mW
For details, see “Setting the RF output power (RF
POWER)” on page 19.
Power sleep mode
For details, see “Power save setting (POWER
SAVE)” on page 20.
Digital low-cut filter
For details, see “Low-cut filter setting (LCF)” on
page 20.
Easy-to-see, full dot-matrix
OLED (Organic Light-Emitting
Diode) Display
The quick response of the OLED display
enables real-time operating conditions to be
displayed clearly and accurately.
Parts Identification
a Antenna
b AF (audio input level) /PEAK
indicator
Lights up green when the signal input is
stronger than the reference level.
Lights up red when the signal input is 3 dB
below the level at which distortion begins.
c POWER indicator
Lights up green when the transmitter is
turned on. When the battery is exhausted,
the indicator starts flashing.
d Audio input connector (SMC9-4S)
Connects the output plug from the optional
lavalier microphone.
This connector also accepts the input from
another wired microphone connected
through the supplied microphone cable, or
the audio output from a mixer, etc.
Parts Identification
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To connect a microphone
Microphone (optional)
using key operations. By connecting the
digital wireless receiver to this connector
with the supplied USB cable, you can
exchange the encryption key for encrypted
transmission function.
j Display section
To secure the microphone cable
connection, be sure to turn and lock
the connector cover.
e + or – button
Selects functions or values shown on the
display.
Holding down the – button while switching
on the transmitter activates the pairing
operation for the wireless remote control
function.
f POWER switch
Turns the transmitter ON or OFF.
g Battery compartment
Accommodates two LR6 (size AA) alkaline
batteries.
For details on how to insert the batteries, see
“Power Supply” on page 9.
h SET button
Adjusts displayed function settings and
enters the value.
Holding down the SET button while
switching on the power turns the transmitter
on without sending a signal.
i USB connector (Micro USB)
Use this connector to connect an optional
USB keyboard to carry out menu functions
A RF transmission indication
Indicates the current transmission status.
: Currently transmitting
—: Transmission stopped
B RF (radio frequency) transmission
power indication
Indicates the current transmission power
setting. You can change the setting with the
RF transmission power setting function.
H: transmitting at 50 mW
M: transmitting at 10 mW
L: transmitting at 1 mW
C Audio input level meter
Indicates the input signal level.
D Reference level gauge
Indicates the reference input level. When
the attenuation is 0 dB with INPUT LEVEL
set to MIC, –58 dBu (–60 dBV) is indicated.
When LINE is selected for INPUT LEVEL,
+4 dBu is indicated.
E Peak indicator
Warns of excessive input by lighting up
when the signal is 3 dB below the level at
which distortion begins.
Parts Identification
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F POWER switch lock indicator
Indicates that the POWER switch is locked,
preventing the transmitter from being
accidentally turned off or on.
Power Supply
For details, see “Locking the POWER switch
(POWER SW LOCK)” on page 21.
G Cross Remote condition indication
Indicates the signal transmission condition
of the wireless remote control function (4
levels).
: Good transmission
: Somewhat good transmission
: Somewhat poor transmission
: Poor transmission
: Unable to communicate with paired
receiver
When the wireless remote control function
is off, this indication does not appear.
H Battery indication
Shows the battery condition.
For details, see “Battery indication” on page 9.
I Menu display section
The status of 17 different functions are
displayed here. To select the function, press
the + or – button repeatedly.
For details, See “Setting Menus” on page 18.
The transmitter can operate on two LR6
(size AA) alkaline batteries continuously
for about 5 hours at 25°C (77°F).
Installing the batteries
1 Squeeze the battery-holder tabs inward
(in the direction of the arrows) and
slide out the battery holder.
2 Insert new batteries, making sure the
polarities are correct, and then return
the battery holder to its original
position.
Battery indication
The power status is indicated by eight level
indications.
Replace both batteries when the battery
indication starts to flash.
Power Supply
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Be sure to check the expiration date printed
date on the new batteries before using them.
Notes
• When BATTERY TYPE is set to
TYPE1, the power status is indicated
based on the use of new LR6 (size AA)
Sony Alkaline batteries. An incorrect
indication may result when a different
kind of batteries, a different brand of
batteries or old batteries are used. If you
plan to use other kind of batteries than
alkaline, set the BATTERY TYPE
function according to the type of batteries
to be used.
• If you plan to use the transmitter for a
long period of time, it is recommended
that you replace the batteries with brand
new ones.
For details on BATTERY TYPE setting, see “Setting
the battery type (BATTERY TYPE)” on page 20.
Setting the Transmission Channel
The transmitter provides groups of
interference-free channels. When using
multiple microphones and transmitters at
the same time (simultaneous multi-channel
operations) within the same area, selecting
the same group and using a channel within
that group can prevent signal interference.
To set the transmission channel on the
transmitter, first you select the group and
channel using the RF indicator and
scanning functions on the receiver. Next
you set the group and channel parameters to
match the setting on the receiver.
Notes
• Certain transmission channels cannot be
used with the wireless remote control
function.
• “(INCOMPATIBLE WITH RF
REMOTE)” will slide across the display
during group/channel selection for
transmission channels that cannot be
used with the wireless remote control
function.
• When a transmission channel that cannot
be used with the wireless remote control
function is selected, “RESTRICTED BY
GP/CH SETTING” appears on the RF
REMOTE screen and the wireless remote
control function cannot be used. When
using the wireless remote control
function, select transmission channels for
which “(INCOMPATIBLE WITH RF
REMOTE)” does not appear during
group/channel selection.
Setting the Transmission Channel
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