Sony UPW-C1-C2 User Manual

2-347-712-11(1)

Wireless Microphone Package

Operating Instructions

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

Note

The supplied CD-ROM includes operating instructions for the UWP series wireless microphone packages (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, and Spanish versions) and Sony Wireless Microphone System Frequency Lists (English, French, German, and Spanish versions). For details, see “Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 19.

UWP-C1/C2 UWP-S1/S2 UWP-X1/X2

 2003 Sony Corporation

For UTX-B1 and UTX-H1 Transmitters

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear or on the bottom of the unit. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. _____________________ Serial No. _____________________

Notice for customers in the U.S.A.

Use of Sony wireless devices is regulated by the Federal Communications Commission as described in Part 74 subpart H of the FCC regulations and users authorized thereby are required to obtain an appropriate license.

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

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.

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.

Operation of this device 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.

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, non-protection pour les signaux de radiodiffusion.

L’utilisation de cet appareil est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne peut causer d’interférences, et (2) cet

appareil doit accepter toutes les interférences, y compris les interférences capables de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.

L’expression <<IC:>> avant le numéro d’homologation/ enregistrement signifie seulement que les spécifications techniques de l’Industrie Canada ont été respectées.

Notice for customers in Europe Notification aux clients européens Hinweis für die Kunden in Europa Avvertenza per gli utilizzatori in Europa Aviso para los clientes de Europa Nota para utilizadores da Europa Mededeling voor de klanten in Europa Att observera för kunder i Europa Meddelelse til kunderne i Europa Huomautus Euroopassa asuville asiakkaillemme

U.K. 854.125 - 862 MHz Germany 790 - 814 MHz Norway 800 - 820 MHz Luxembourg 800 - 830 MHz,

854.125 - 862 MHz Belgium 854.125 - 862 MHz Denmark 800.100 - 819.900

MHz France 798 - 830 MHz Italy 800 - 820 MHz Sweden 800 - 820 MHz Switzerland 800 - 820 MHz Finland 800.100 - 819.900

MHz Iceland 800 - 814 MHz

Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this UTX-B1/UTX-H1 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Note:

In some countries additional frequency bands may be used with the agreement of the national authority.

Sony Corporation déclare par ces présentes que le UTX-B1/UTX-H1 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux dispositions applicables de la Directive 1999/5/CE. Pour les détails, accédez à l’URL suivante: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Remarque:

Dans certains pays, des bandes de fréquences additionnelles pourront être utilisées avec l’accord des autorités nationales.

Hiermit erklärt Sony Corporation, dass die vorliegende Einheit UTX-B1/ UTX-H1 den wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EC entspricht. Für Einzelheiten siehe folgende URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Hinweis:

In manchen Ländern ist mit Genehmigung der zuständigen Behörden u.U. die Nutzung weiterer Frequenzbänder möglich.

Con questo Sony Corporation dichiara che questo UTX-B1/UTX-H1 è in conformità con i requisiti essenziali e altri provvedimenti in materia della Direttiva 1999/5/CE. Per dettagli, si prega di accedere alla seguente URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Nota:

In alcuni paesi possono essere usate bande di frequenza supplementari con il permesso delle autorità nazionali.

Nota:

En algunos países pueden utilizarse bandas de frecuencia adicionales de acuerdo con la autoridad nacional.

A Sony Corporation declara que o modelo UTX-B1/UTX-H1 está em conformidade com as exigências essenciais e outras provisões pertinentes da Directiva 1999/5/EC. Mais informações neste endereço da Internet: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Obs.:

Em alguns países uma faixa adicional de frequências pode ser utilizada com autorização do governo nacional.

Sony Corporation verklaart hierbij dat de UTX-B1/UTX-H1 voldoet aan de primaire vereisten en andere relevante voorschriften van de Europese Bepaling 1999/5/EC. Nadere bijzonderheden vindt u op de volgende website: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Opmerking:

In bepaalde landen kan er gebruik gemaakt worden van aanvullende frequentiebanden, mits toegestaan door de nationale instanties.

Sony Corporation declara aquí que este modelo, UTX-B1/UTX-H1, cumple los requisitos esenciales y demás provisiones pertinentes de la Directiva 1999/5/EC.Con respecto a los detalles, realice el acceso a la URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Sony Corporation förkunnar härmed att denna UTX-B1/UTX-H1 uppfyller de huvudsakliga kraven och andra relevanta villkor i direktivet 1999/5/ EC. Se följande URL för närmare detaljer: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Observera:

I vissa länder kan det hända att ytterligare frekvensband används efter överenskommelse med det landets myndigheter.

Sony Corporation erklærer herved, at denne UTX-B1/UTX-H1 er i overensstemmelse med de essentielle krav og andre relevante bestemmelser i direktiv 1999/5/EC. Åbn venligst den følgende URL angående detaljer: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Bemærk:

I nogle land kan yderligere frekvensbånd blive anvendt med de nationale autoriteters samtykke.

Sony Corporation julistaa täten, että tämä UTX-B1/UTX-H1 vastaa direktiivin 1999/5/EC olennaisia vaatimuksia ja muita asiaankuuluvia määräyksiä. Katso tarkemmat tiedot osoitteesta: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Huom!

Joissakin maissa lisätaajuuskaistoja voidaan käyttää viranomaisten suostumuksella.

Note for customers in Switzerland:

Before use, a request of concession for a wireless microphone (Frequency Class 3) has to be submitted to Bakom.

Note concernant les utilisateurs en Suisse:

Une demande de concession de microphone sans fil (fréquence classe

3) doit être présentée au Bakom avant d’utiliser l’appareil.

Hinweis für Kunden in der Schweiz:

Vor Inbetriebnahme ist eine Konzessionsanforderung für ein drahtloses Mikrofon (Frequenzklasse

3) bei Bakom einzureichen.

Note for customers in Finland:

To own and use, it is necessary to obtain an individual licence of the Telecommunications Administration Center.

Huomautus Suomessa asuville asiakkaillemme

Omitusta ja käyttöä varten on tarpeen hankkia henkilökohtainen lupa tietoliikennehallintokeskuksesta.

Note for customers in Luxembourg:

Before any use of an equipment, the frequencies required have to be, if necessary according to the regulations in force, assigned prior to usage by the “ILT”.

Remarque pour les clients au Luxembourg:

Avant tout emploi de cet appareil, si nécessaire conformément à la réglementation en vigueur, les fréquences requises doivent être assignées, avant l’usage par le “ILT”.

Hinweis für Kunden in Luxemburg:

Vor Inbetriebnahme eines Geräts müssen die Frequenzen gegebenenfalls nach den geltenden Vorschriften vor dem Gebrauch von der „ILT“ zugewiesen werden.

Note for customers in Italy:

The use of this product within Italy is subject to article 334 of the Postal and Telecommunications regulations.

Nota per i clienti in Italia:

L’uso del prodotto sul territorio italiano è soggetto alle regolamentazioni del Codice Postale e delle Telecomunicazioni art. 334.

Note for customers in Belgium:

Using this transmitter with 30 mW RF output power is not allowed. Be sure to set the RF output power to 5 mW.

Note concernant les utilisateurs en Belgique:

L’emploi de ce transmetteur avec une puissance de sortie RF de 30 mW n’est pas autorisé. Bien régler la puissance de sortie RF à 5 mW.

Hinweis für Kunden in Belgien:

Der Einsatz des Senders mit einer HFAusgangsleistung von 30 mW ist verboten. Betreiben Sie den Sender ausschließlich mit einer HFAusgangsleistung von 5 mW.

Mededeling voor de klanten in België:

Het is niet toegestaan deze zender te gebruiken met een RF uitgangsvermogen van 30 mW. Zorg dat het RF uitgangsvermogen is ingesteld op 5 mW.

Note for customers in Norway:

Using this transmitter requires the Individual License.

Hinweis für Kunden in Deutschland:

Vor Inbetriebnahme muss bei der zuständigen Außenstelle der Regulierungsbehörde (Reg TP) eine Kanalzuweisung beantragt werden.

Note for customers in Iceland:

Using this transmitter requires the Individual License.

Note for customers in Sweden:

Using this transmitter requires the Individual License.

Att observera för kunder i Sverige:

För att använda denna sändare krävs

Individuell Licens.

For URX-P1, URX-M1, and URX-R1 Tuners

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear or on the side of the unit. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. _____________________ Serial No. _____________________

Notice for 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.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: URX-P1

URX-M1 URX-R1

Responsible Party:

Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell, NJ. 07649 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony’s Business Information Center (BIC) at 1-800-686-SONY (7669)

or write to:

Sony Customer Information Services Center 6900-29 Daniels Parkway, PMB 330 Fort Myers, Florida 33912

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.

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.

The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs au Canada:

L’utilisation de cet appareil est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne peut causer d’interférences, et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toutes les interférences, y compris les interférences capables de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.

L’expression <<IC:>> avant le numéro d’homologation/ enregistrement signifie seulement que les spécifications techniques de l’Industrie Canada ont été respectées.

Mededeling voor de klanten in Europa Att observera för kunder i Europa Meddelelse til kunderne i Europa Huomautus Euroopassa asuville asiakkaillemme

U.K. 854.125 - 862 MHz Germany 790 - 814 MHz Norway 800 - 820 MHz Luxembourg 800 - 830 MHz,

854.125 - 862 MHz Belgium 854.125 - 862 MHz Denmark 800.100 - 819.900

MHz France 798 - 830 MHz Italy 800 - 820 MHz Sweden 800 - 820 MHz Switzerland 800 - 820 MHz Finland 800.100 - 819.900

MHz Iceland 800 - 814 MHz

Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this URX-P1/M1/R1 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Sony Corporation déclare par ces présentes que le URX-P1/M1/R1 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux dispositions applicables de la Directive 1999/5/CE. Pour les détails, accédez à l’URL suivante: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Hiermit erklärt Sony Corporation, dass die vorliegende Einheit URX-P1/ M1/R1 den wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EC entspricht. Für Einzelheiten siehe folgende URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Sony Corportion verklaart hierbij dat de URX-P1/M1/R1 voldoet aan de primaire vereisten en andere relevante voorschriften van de Europese Bepaling 1999/5/EC. Nadere bijzonderheden vindt u op de volgende website: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Sony Corporation förkunnar härmed att denna URX-P1/M1/R1 uppfyller de huvudsakliga kraven och andra relevanta villkor i direktivet 1999/5/ EC. Se följande URL för närmare detaljer: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Con questo Sony Corporation dichiara che questo URX-P1/M1/R1 è in conformità con i requisiti essenziali e altri provvedimenti in materia della Direttiva 1999/5/CE. Per dettagli, si prega di accedere alla seguente URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Sony Corporation declara aquí que este modelo, URX-P1/M1/R1 cumple los requisitos esenciales y demás provisiones pertinentes de la Directiva 1999/5/EC. Con respecto a los detalles, realice el acceso a la URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

A Sony Corporation declara pela presente que o modelo URX-P1/M1/ R1 está em conformidade com as exigências essenciais e outras provisões pertinentes da Directiva 1999/5/EC. Mais informações neste endereço da Internet: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Sony Corporation erklærer herved, at denne URX-P1/M1/R1 er i overensstemmelse med de essentielle krav og andre relevante bestemmelser i direktiv 1999/5/EC. Åbn venligst den følgende URL angående detaljer: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Sony Corporation julistaa täten, että tämä URX-P1/M1/R1 vastaa direktiivin 1999/5/EC olennaisia vaatimuksia ja muita asiaankuuluvia määräyksiä. Katso tarkemmat tiedot osoitteesta: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Table of Contents

Configuration of the

Packages ........................... 11

UWP-C1................................... 11

UWP-C2................................... 12

UWP-S1 ................................... 13

UWP-S2 ................................... 14

UWP-X1 .................................. 15

UWP-X2 .................................. 16

Features .................................. 17

Using the CD-ROM Manual.... 19

CD-ROM system

requirements............................. 19

Preparations ............................. 19

To read the operating

instructions ............................... 19

To read the Sony Wireless Microphone System

Frequency List ......................... 19

Precautions............................. 21

Parts Identification ................. 22

Body-pack transmitter

(UTX-B1)................................. 22

Hand-held microphone

(UTX-H1) ................................ 23

Portable diversity tuner

(URX-P1) ................................. 24

Half-rack size diversity tuner

(URX-R1) ................................ 26

Diversity tuner module

(URX-M1) ............................... 27

Power Supply ......................... 29

Inserting the batteries ............... 29

Attachment and Installation

Procedures ........................ 32

Attaching the supplied accessories to the body-pack

transmitter (UTX-B1) .............. 32

Attaching the supplied accessory to the hand-held

microphone (UTX-H1) ............ 33

Attaching the supplied accessories to the portable

diversity tuner (URX-P1)......... 33

Installing the diversity tuner

module (URX-M1) .................. 34

Settings ................................... 37

Setting the transmission

channel ..................................... 37

Setting the reception channel ... 38 Setting the attenuation level

of the audio input ..................... 39

Resetting the accumulated

battery use time indication ....... 40

Setting the RF output level ...... 41

Setting the monitor level (portable diversity tuner

(URX-P1) only) ....................... 41

Operation ................................ 42

System Configurations .......... 43

Error Messages ...................... 46

Troubleshooting ..................... 47

Specifications ......................... 49

Configuration of the Packages

This operation manual is for the UWP-C1/C2/S1/S2/X1/X2 wireless microphone packages. The contents of each package are described below.

UWP-C1

The UWP-C1 consists of a body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1) and a portable diversity tuner (URX-P1). When used in conjunction with a compact camcorder, the UWP-C1 makes a mobile system for ENG (Electronic News Gathering) or EFP (Electronic Field Production) purposes.

Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1) (1)

Supplied accessories

• Omni-directional lavalier microphone (1)

• XLR-BMP conversion cable (1)

• Microphone stand adapter (1)

Portable diversity tuner (URX-P1) (1)

• Wind screen (1)

• Shoe mount adapter (1) • Belt clip (2)

• Operation manual (1)

• CD-ROM (1) (For the U.S.A. and Europe models only)

• Sony Wireless Microphone System Frequency List (1) (Australia model only)

• Warranty booklet (1)

• Holder clip (1)

Configuration of the Packages

UWP-C2

The UWP-C2 consists of a hand-held microphone (UTX-H1) and a portable diversity tuner (URX-P1). When used in conjunction with a compact camcorder, the UWP-C2 makes a mobile system for ENG (Electronic News Gathering) or EFP (Electronic Field Production) purposes.

Hand-held microphone (UTX-H1) (1)

Portable diversity tuner (URX-P1) (1)

Supplied accessories

• Microphone holder (1) • Belt clip (1)

• Shoe mount adapter (1) • XLR-BMP conversion cable (1)

• Microphone stand adapter (1) • Operation manual (1)

• CD-ROM (1) (For the U.S.A. and Europe models only)

• Sony Wireless Microphone System Frequency List (1) (Australia model only)

• Warranty booklet (1)

UWP-S1

The UWP-S1 consists of a body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1) and a half-rack size diversity tuner (URX-R1). The UWP-S1 is suitable for constructing a wireless system for AV presentations.

Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1) (1)

Half-rack size diversity tuner (URX-R1) (1)

Supplied accessories

• Unidirectional lavalier microphone (1)

• AC adapter (1) • Belt clip (1) • Operation manual (1)

• Wind screen (1) • Holder clip (1)

• CD-ROM (1) (For the U.S.A. and Europe models only)

• Sony Wireless Microphone System Frequency List (1) (Australia model only)

• Warranty booklet (1)

– AC-S906T (for U62 and U66 models) – AC-S906 (for CE62 model) – AC-S911 (for CE67 model) – AC-E90HG (for AU66 model)

Configuration of the Packages

UWP-S2

The UWP-S2 consists of a hand-held microphone (UTX-H1) and a half-rack size diversity tuner (URX-R1). The UWP-S2 is suitable for constructing a wireless system for AV presentations.

Hand-held microphone (UTX-H1) (1)

Half-rack size diversity tuner (URX-R1) (1)

Supplied accessories

• Microphone holder (1) • AC adapter (1)

• Operation manual (1)

• CD-ROM (1) (For the U.S.A. and Europe models only)

• Sony Wireless Microphone System Frequency List (1) (Australia model only)

• Warranty booklet (1)

– AC-S906T (for U62 and U66 models) – AC-S906 (for CE62 model) – AC-S911 (for CE67 model) – AC-E90HG (for AU66 model)

UWP-X1

The UWP-X1 consists of a body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1) and a diversity tuner module (URX-M1). By installing the tuner module into a tuner base unit or a powered mixer, the system construction to meet the desired purpose of use and required system scale becomes possible.

Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1) (1)

Diversity tuner module (URX-M1) (1)

Supplied accessories

• Unidirectional lavalier microphone (1)

• Belt clip (1) • Operation manual (1)

• Wind screen (1) • Holder clip (1)

• CD-ROM (1) (For the U.S.A. and Europe models only)

• Sony Wireless Microphone System Frequency List (1) (Australia model only)

• Warranty booklet (1)

Configuration of the Packages

UWP-X2

The UWP-X2 consists of a hand-held microphone (UTX-H1) and a diversity tuner module (URX-M1) . By installing the tuner module into a tuner base unit or a powered mixer, the system construction to meet the desired purpose of use and required system scale becomes possible.

Hand-held microphone (UTX-H1) (1)

Supplied accessories

• Microphone holder (1)

Diversity tuner module (URX-M1) (1)

• Operation manual (1)

• CD-ROM (1) (For the U.S.A. and Europe models only)

• Sony Wireless Microphone System Frequency List (1) (Australia model only)

• Warranty booklet (1)

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