Sony DWTB01F User Manual

Digital Wireless

3-873-945-12 (1)

Transmitter

The supplied CD-ROM includes the Operating Instructions for the DWT-B01
digital wireless transmitter (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and
Japanese versions) and the frequency lists (English and Japanese versions)
in PDF format.
For more details, see “Using the CD-ROM manual” on page 21.

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.

DWT-B01

© 2008 Sony Corporation

F

WARNING

Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

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
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 isconnected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.

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.

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(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.

Notice for 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.

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).

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.

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 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.

To reduce potential radio interference to
other users, the antenna type and its gain
should be so chosen that the equivalent
isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not
more than that required for successful
communication.

This device has been designed to operate
with an antenna having a maximum gain of
0 dB.
Antenna having a higher gain is strictly
prohibited per regulations of Industry
Canada.
The required antenna impedance is 50
ohms.

Notice for customers in Canada:

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.

For the customers in Europe

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.

AVERTISSEMENT

N’exposez pas les batteries à une chaleur
excessive, au soleil ou près d’un feu par
exemple.

Pour les utilisateurs au Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

L’utilisation doit répondre aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) ce matériel ne doit
pas provoquer de brouillage et (2) il doit
accepter tout brouillage, même celui qui est
susceptible d’affecter son fonctionnement.

La mention « IC: » devant le numéro de
certification/ homologation signifie
uniquement que les spécifications
techniques d’Industrie Canada sont
remplies.

Pour réduire les interférences radio
potentielles pour les autres utilisateurs, le
type d’antenne et son gain doivent être
choisis de sorte que la puissance isotrope
rayonnée équivalente (PIRE) ne soit pas
supérieure à la puissance requise pour
assurer la communication.

Ce dispositif a été conçu pour fonctionner
avec une antenne à gain maximum de 0 dB.
L'emploi d’une antenne à gain supérieur est
strictement interdit par les règles
d’Industrie Canada.
L’impédance d’antenne requise est de 50
ohms.

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 les limites de la bande de
radiodiffusion, la licence est accordée sur la
base d’une non-interférence, non­protection pour les signaux de
radiodiffusion.

Pour les clients en Europe

Si l’émetteur dégage une température
anormalement élevée, une odeur de brûlé
ou de la fumée pendant son utilisation,
enlevez le support de piles et arrêtez toute
utilisation immédiatement.
Attention à ne pas vous brûler les doigts
lorsque vous retirez le support de piles car
celles–ci peuvent être brûlantes.

Para los clientes de Europa

Si el transmisor desprende temperaturas
altas no normales, olor a quemado o humo
durante su uso, quite el soporte de las pilas
y detenga el uso del transmisor
inmediatamente.
Tenga cuidado de no quemarse los dedos
cuando quite el soporte de las pilas pues las
pilas pueden estar bastante calientes en este
momento.

This model has an RF module of the
FCC/IC approval built-in.

BUILT IN MODULE RM-215

WARNUNG

Akkus dürfen keinesfalls übermäßiger
Wärmeeinwirkung ausgesetzt werden, wie
z.B. Sonneneinstrahlung, Feuer o. ä.

Für Kunden in Europa

Wenn der Sender eine abnorm hohe
Temperatur, einen Geruch nach
Verbranntem oder Rauch entwickelt,
entnehmen Sie den Batterie-Halter und
stoppen Sie sofort den Betrieb des Senders.
Achten Sie bei der Entnahme des Batterie-
Halters darauf, sich nicht die Finger zu
verbrennen, denn die Batterien könnten
sehr heiß zu diesem Zeitpunkt sein.

AVVERTENZA

Le batterie non devono essere esposte a
fonti di calore eccessivo come luce solare
diretta, fuoco, ecc.

Per i clienti in Europa

Se il trasmettitore si surriscalda
eccessivamente, rilascia odore di bruciato o
del fumo, rimuovere il porta-pile e smettere
di usare il trasmettitore immediatamente.
Fare attenzione a non bruciarsi le dita
quando si rimuove il porta-pile poiché le
pile potrebbero essere molto calde.

ADVERTENCIA

No se deben exponer las baterÌas a una
fuente de calor excesivo como la luz del sol,
el fuego o similar.

FCC ID: AK8RM215
IC: 409B-RM215

For the customers in the U.S.A.

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.

U.K. 470 - 862 MHz
Germany 470 - 606 MHz, 614 -

862 MHz
Norway 800 - 820 MHz
Luxembourg 470 - 862 MHz
Belgium 470 - 862 MHz
Denmark 800.100 - 819.900 MHz
France 470 - 830 MHz
Italy 470 - 854 MHz
Sweden 470 - 862 MHz
Switzerland 790 - 862 MHz
Finland 790.100 - 821.900 MHz,

854 - 862 MHz
Iceland 470 - 862 MHz
Turkey 470 - 862 MHz

Features

The DWT-B01(F) 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 are the strengths of a
Digital Wireless Microphone
System?

This system has the following special
features and qualities:

• High-quality audio signal transmission
approaching to the quality of wired
microphone

• Extremely tolerant to interference waves
and secure wireless transmission

• Simultaneous multi-channel operation

• Encrypted transmission

• Metadata transmission.

band. 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.

Compact, lightweight, and
rugged design

The DWT-B01(F) is designed to be extremely
compact and lightweight, essential qualities
for use by artists in fast-moving TV and
outdoor productions.

Switchable mic or line input
level and adjustable
attenuator

The audio input level of the DWT-B01(F) is
selectable from either MIC or LINE.
When MIC is selected, the attenuator can be
adjusted in 3-dB steps from 0 dB to 48 dB.
The reference input level of the MIC and
LINE is –58 dBu (–60 dBV) and +4 dBu,
respectively.

Selectable RF output power:

Note that the DWT-B01(F) digital wireless
transmitter cannot be used to transmit to
analog wireless receivers.

The features of this transmitter are
described below.

Wide RF carrier frequency
range

The DWT-B01(F) transmitter covers an
extremely wide RF carrier frequency range.
US models
can cover a 66-MHz band and 60-MHz
band respectively — much wider than 24­MHz of the analog wireless microphone
system, while the CE6267 model
(European model) can cover a 48-MHz

1 mW, 10 mW, and 50 mW

The 1 and 10 mW output is suitable for
multi-channel operations, while the 50 mW
output is intended for long-distance.

Power sleep mode

The DWT-B01(F) is equipped with a power
sleep/wake up mode that can be wirelessly
controlled from the optional DWR-S01D
receiver.

Digital low-cut filter

Equipped with a digital low-cut filter, the
DWT-B01(F) can reduce the effects of
undesired ambient noise.

Important notes
on operation

Notes on using the

after use. Lengthy use of the transmitter
in such places or not cleaning it after its
use in such places may shorten its life.

• Clean the surface and the connectors of
the transmitter with a dry, soft cloth.
Never use thinner, benzene, alcohol or
any other chemicals, since these may mar
the finish.

transmitter

• The digital wireless microphone system
product must be used within a
temperature range of 0°C to 50°C (32°F
to 122°F).

• Operating the transmitter near electrical
equipment (motors, transformers, or
dimmers) may cause it to be affected by
electromagnetic induction. Keep the
transmitter as far from such equipment as
possible.

• The presence of the lighting equipment
may produce electrical interference over
the entire frequency range. Position the
transmitter so that interference is
minimized.

• To avoid degradation of the signal-to­noise ratio, do not use the transmitter in
noisy places or in locations subject to
vibration, such as the following:

- near electrical equipment, such as

motors, transformers or dimmers

- near air conditioning equipment or

places subject to direct air flow from
an air conditioner

- near public address loudspeakers

- where adjacent equipment might

knock against the tuner

Keep the transmitter as far from such
equipment as possible or use buffering
material.

On cleaning

Notes on simultaneous multi­channel operation

• Keep the transmitter at least 30
centimeters (11
another transmitter.

• Keep the transmitter at least 4 meters (13
feet) away from the antenna of a receiver
when only digital wireless microphones
are being used, or 6 meters (20 feet) when
a mixture of digital and analog
microphones is being used.

• This system should be kept at least 100
meters (328 feet) away from any analog
wireless systems using the same
frequency when both are being used in a
wide area with no walls or obstructions.

• If you experience noise, increase the
distance between the transmitter and
receiver or decrease the transmission
power on the transmitter.

7

/8inches) away from

Note on microphone and
transmitter combinations

The transmission signal may cause noise on
some microphones. If you experience noise,
you may be able to reduce it by changing
the position of the microphone cable,
moving the microphone connection away
from the antenna, or lowering the
transmission power.

• If the transmitter is used in a very humid
or dusty place or in a place subject to an
active gas, clean its surface as well as the
connectors with a dry, soft cloth soon

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.

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.

To connect a microphone

Microphone (optional)

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.

j Display section

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

g Battery compartment

Accommodates two LR6 (size AA) alkaline
batteries.

For details on how to insert the batteries, see
“Power supply” .

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

C Audio input level meter

Indicates the input signal level of the audio
input connector

D Reference level gauge

Indicates the reference input level. When
the attenuation is 0 dB with the input level
set to “mic”, –58 dBu (–60 dBV) is
indicated. When the line level is set, +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.