Sony DWTP01F User Manual

4-142-337-01 (1)

Digital Wireless

Transmitter

Operating Instructions

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

DWT-P01

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.

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.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

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-P01(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.

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).

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 is connected.

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

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.

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

BUILT IN MODULE RM-215

FCC ID: AK8RM215

IC: 409B-RM215

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.

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

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. Take care not to burn your fingers when removing the battery holder as the batteries may be very hot at this time.

R-16 OK

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	R-E OK
Turkey	470	- 862	MHz

For the customers in Europe

Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this DWT-P01 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.

For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

This product is intended to be used in the following countries : United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, Luxembourg, Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Iceland, Turkey, and

Czech Republic.

Voor de klanten in Europa

Hierbij verklaart Sony Corporation dat het toestel DWT-P01 in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/ EG.

Nadere informatie kunt u vinden op: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Dit product is bedoeld om in volgende landen gebruikt te worden: Verenigd Koninkrijk, Duitsland, Noorwegen, Luxemburg, België, Denemarken, Frankrijk, Italië, Zweden, Zwitserland, Finland, IJsland en Turkije.

Features

The DWT-P01(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).

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.

Note that the DWT-P01(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-P01(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.

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.

Switchable mic or line input level and adjustable attenuator

For details, see “Setting the audio input level (INPUT LEVEL)” .

Selectable RF output power: 1 mW, 10 mW, and 50 mW

For details, see “Setting the RF output power (RF POWER)” .

Power sleep mode

For details, see “Power save setting (POWER SAVE)” .

Digital low-cut filter

For details, see “Low-cut filter setting (LCF)”.

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.

+48 V power supply for a microphone

For details, see “+48 V power supply setting (+48V)” .

Parts

Identification

Front

Bottom

a Audio input connector (XLR-3-11C)

Connects a microphone with an XLR-3- 12C-type output connector or an audio cable with an XLR-3-12C-type connector.

Caution

Be sure that the transmitter is turned off before connecting a microphone or cable to the transmitter.

To connect a microphone or a cable

Microphone or a cable (optional)

Turn the connector ring clockwise (1) and insert the microphone or cable connector into the audio input connector until it is fully engaged (2). Then turn the connector ring counterclockwise to secure the latch (3).

bAF (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 +48V indicator

Lights up when INPUT LEVEL is set to MIC and +48 V power is being supplied to a connected microphone or other device.

e Display section

A RF transmission indication

Indicates the current transmission status. : Currently transmitting

—: Transmission stopped

BRF (radio frequency) transmission power indication

Indicates the current transmission power setting. You can change the setting with the RF POWER 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 of the audio input connector.

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.

F POWER switch lock indicator

Indicates that the POWER switch is locked, preventing the transmitter from being accidentally turned off or on.

For details, see “Locking the POWER switch (POWER SW LOCK)”.

GWireless remote control 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”.

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”.

f+ 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.

g 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.

h USB connector (Micro USB)

Use this connector to connect an optional USB keyboard to carry out menu functions 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.

i POWER switch

Turns the transmitter ON or OFF.

j Battery compartment

Accommodates two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.

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

Power Supply

The transmitter can operate on two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries continuously for about 3.5 hours at 25°C (77°F).

Installing the batteries

1Squeeze the battery-holder tabs inward (in the direction of the arrows) and slide out the battery holder.

2Insert 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.

Be sure to check the expiration date printed on the new batteries before using them.

Note

The indication is 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 the transmitter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you replace the batteries with brand new ones.

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.

Selecting the group/ channel

Notes

•Before doing this procedure, use the BAND function to set the transmitter to the bandwidth of the receiver you are using.

•The setting for this function cannot be changed during actual signal transmission.

Set the transmitter group (GP) and channel (CH) as follows:

For details on groups and channels, refer to “Sony Digital Wireless Microphone System Frequency Lists” on the supplied CD-ROM.

For details on menu operation, see “Basic Menu Operations”.

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