Sony UTXB40 User Manual

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Wireless Microphone

Package

Operating Instructions

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

UWP-D21/D22/D26

UTX-B40

UTX-M40

UTX-P40

URX-P40

© 2019 Sony Corporation

Table of Contents

 

Configuration of the Packages ..................

3

UWP-D21 .....................................................

3

UWP-D22 .....................................................

4

UWP-D26 .....................................................

5

Models available separately..........................

6

Features .......................................................

7

UWP-D21 .....................................................

7

UWP-D22 .....................................................

7

UWP-D26 .....................................................

7

Name and Function of Parts.......................

8

Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B40)...............

8

Hand-held microphone (UTX-M40).............

9

Plug-on transmitter (UTX-P40)..................

11

Portable diversity tuner (URX-P40) ...........

12

Power Supply.............................................

14

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

14

Supplying power from a USB connector....

16

Attaching Accessories..............................

17

Attaching accessories to the body-pack

 

transmitter (UTX-B40)......................

17

Attaching accessories to the hand-held

 

microphone (UTX-M40)...................

18

Attaching accessories to the plug-on

 

transmitter (UTX-P40) ......................

18

Attaching accessories to the portable diversity

tuner (URX-P40) ...............................

18

Operation ...................................................

19

If noise is generated ....................................

20

Tuner Settings ...........................................

20

Menu structure and operation .....................

20

Setting the receive channel .........................

21

Searching for available channels within a

 

group (Clear Channel Scan) ..............

21

Searching for active channels within a group

(Active Channel Scan) ......................

22

Adjusting the monitor audio level ..............

22

Configuration menu ....................................

23

Transmitter Settings .................................

26

Menu structure and operation .....................

26

Setting the transmit channel........................

27

Configuration menu ....................................

28

System Configuration Example ...............

31

Error Messages .........................................

32

Troubleshooting........................................

33

Important Notes on Use............................

35

Usage and storage .......................................

35

Cleaning......................................................

35

Specifications............................................

35

Transmitter (UTX-B40/M40/P40)..............

35

Tuner...........................................................

37

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Table of Contents

 

 

Configuration of the Packages

This manual is for the UWP-D21/D22/D26 Wireless Microphone Packages. The contents of each package are described below.

Note

Some of the packages may not be available in certain countries or areas. In addition, the U90 model can only be used in the USA.

The use of U90 transmitters requires a license and is subject to restrictions on frequency selection and channel spacing. For details, consult your Sony dealer.

UWP-D21

The package consists of a body-pack transmitter (UTX-B40), a portable diversity tuner (URX-P40), and their accessories. When used in conjunction with a compact camcorder, a mobile system for ENG (Electronic News Gathering) or EFP (Electronic Field Production) applications can be constructed.

Body-pack transmitter

Portable diversity tuner

(UTX-B40) (1)

(URX-P40) (1)

Supplied accessories

Omni-directional lavalier microphone (1)

Wind screen (1)

Holder clip (1)

Shoe mount adapter (1)

Belt clip (2)

XLR-BMP conversion output

Stereo mini plug-BMP conversion cable (1)

cable for the URX-P40 (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before Use (1) Quick Start Guide (1) CD-ROM (1)

Warranty card (1) (North American, Brazilian, and Korean models only)

Configuration of the Packages

 

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UWP-D22

The package consists of a hand-held microphone (UTX-M40), a portable diversity tuner (URX-P40), and their accessories. When used in conjunction with a compact camcorder, a mobile system for ENG (Electronic News Gathering) or EFP (Electronic Field Production) applications can be constructed.

Hand-held microphone

Portable diversity tuner

(UTX-M40) (1)

(URX-P40) (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplied accessories

Microphone holder (1)

Belt clip (1)

Shoe mount adapter (1)

XLR-BMP conversion output

Stereo mini plug-BMP conversion cable (1)

Before Use (1)

cable for the URX-P40 (1)

 

Quick Start Guide (1)

 

 

CD-ROM (1)

 

 

Warranty card (1) (North American,

 

 

Brazilian, and Korean models only)

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Configuration of the Packages

 

 

UWP-D26

The UWP-D26 consists of a plug-on transmitter (UTX-P40), a body-pack transmitter (UTX-B40), a portable diversity tuner (URX-P40), and their accessories. When used in conjunction with a compact camcorder, a mobile system for ENG (Electronic News Gathering) or EFP (Electronic Field Production) applications can be constructed.

Plug-on transmitter

Body-pack transmitter

Portable diversity tuner

(UTX-P40) (1)

(UTX-B40) (1)

(URX-P40) (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplied accessories

Omni-directional lavalier microphone (1)

Wind screen (1)

Holder clip (1)

Soft case (1)

Shoe mount adapter (1)

Belt clip (2)

Stereo mini plug-BMP

XLR-BMP conversion output cable for the

conversion cable (1)

URX-P40 (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before Use (1) Quick Start Guide (1) CD-ROM (1)

Warranty card (1) (North American, Brazilian, and Korean models only)

Configuration of the Packages

 

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Models available separately

The transmitter and tuner in each package are available for purchase separately. The components provided with each product are given below.

UTX-B40

Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B40) (1)

Omni-directional lavalier microphone (1)

Wind screen (1)

Holder clip (1)

Belt clip (1)

Before Use (1)

CD-ROM (1)

Warranty card (1) (North American, Brazilian, and Korean models only)

UTX-M40

Hand-held microphone (UTX-M40) (1)

Microphone holder (1)

Before Use (1)

CD-ROM (1)

Warranty card (1) (North American, Brazilian, and Korean models only)

UTX-P40

Plug-on transmitter (UTX-P40) (1)

Soft case (1)

Before Use (1)

CD-ROM (1)

Warranty card (1) (North American, Brazilian, and Korean models only)

URX-P40

Portable diversity tuner (URX-P40) (1)

Shoe mount adapter (1)

Belt clip (1)

XLR-BMP conversion output cable for the URX-P40

(1)

Stereo mini plug-BMP conversion cable (1)

Before Use (1)

CD-ROM (1)

Warranty card (1) (North American, Brazilian, and Korean models only)

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Configuration of the Packages

 

 

Features

The UWP-D21/D22/D26 (UWP-D series) Wireless Microphone Packages comprise a transmitter (body-pack transmitter (UTX-B40), hand-held microphone (UTX-M40), or plug-on transmitter (UTX-P40)) and a receiver (portable diversity tuner (URX-P40)). In combination with a compact camcorder or interchangeable-lens digital camera, the packages can be used for various purposes, such as ENG (Electronic News Gathering), EFP (Electronic Field Production), sports events, and weddings.

The features of each package are described below.

UWP-D21

High quality sound with Sony Digital Audio Processing

NFC SYNC function for quick and easy secure channel setting

True diversity for stable signal reception

Wide frequency coverage (excluding J, E, and KR models)

Auto gain mode volume control

+15 dB gain volume boost mode for off-mic audio

Line input available

Channel memory function for fast switching between two receiver frequencies

Transmitter frequency sent to receiver

Headphone output for monitoring

Monitor mode for using a receiver as an ear monitor

Variable muting function

Compatibility with Sony WL-800/UWP/UWP-D series

Output level control for receiver

High visibility OLED display (indoor/outdoor use)

USB for power supply

Digital audio interface support using SMAD-P5 MultiInterface Shoe Adapter (option)*

*For details on cameras that support this function, visit the Sony website.

UWP-D22

High quality sound with Sony Digital Audio Processing

NFC SYNC function for quick and easy secure channel setting

True diversity for stable signal reception

Wide frequency coverage (excluding J, E, and KR models)

Interchangeable head for wide choice of microphone capsule

Auto gain mode volume control

+15 dB gain volume boost mode for off-mic audio

Channel memory function for fast switching between two receiver frequencies

Transmitter frequency sent to receiver

Headphone output for monitoring

Monitor mode for using a receiver as an ear monitor

Variable muting function

Compatibility with Sony WL-800/UWP/UWP-D series

Output level control for receiver

High visibility OLED display (indoor/outdoor use)

USB connector for power supply (URX-P40 only)

Digital audio interface support using SMAD-P5 MultiInterface Shoe Adapter (option)*

*For details on cameras that support this function, visit the Sony website.

UWP-D26

High quality sound with Sony Digital Audio Processing

NFC SYNC function for quick and easy secure channel setting

True diversity for stable signal reception

Wide frequency coverage (excluding E and KR models)

Auto gain mode volume control

+15 dB gain volume boost mode for off-mic audio

Line input available

+48V power supply (plug-on transmitter)

Channel memory function for fast switching between two receiver frequencies

Transmitter frequency sent to receiver

Headphone output for monitoring

Monitor mode for using a receiver as an ear monitor

Variable muting function

Compatibility with Sony WL-800/UWP series

Output level control for receiver

High visibility OLED display (indoor/outdoor use)

USB for power supply

Digital audio interface support using SMAD-P5 MultiInterface Shoe Adapter (option)*

*For details on cameras that support this function, visit the Sony website.

Features 7

Name and Function of

Parts

Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B40)

aAntenna

bPOWER indicator

Displays the battery level.

Indicator display

Status

On (green)

Sufficient battery level

 

 

Flashing (green)

Battery is getting low

 

 

Off

Supply OFF

 

 

cAUDIO (audio input level) indicator

Turns on or off according to the audio input level as follows.

On (red): Audio input level is too high. If the sound is distorted, adjust the attenuation level to decrease the audio input level (page 28).

On (green): Audio input level is appropriate.

Off: There is no audio input or the input level is too low. Flashing (orange): Audio is muted (i.e., disabled).

dAudio input connector (BMP type)

Connect to the supplied lavalier microphone.

Notes

When the audio input level is set to MIC, a voltage for the lavalier microphone power supply is applied to the audio input connector. Special electrical wiring is used inside the audio input connector for this purpose.

If a lavalier microphone other than the one supplied is connected, the proper performance may not be obtained.

eDisplay section

ARF transmission indicator

Displays the current transmission status.

: Transmitting

: Transmission stopped

BRF transmission power indicator

Indicates the current transmission power setting. You can change the setting with the RF transmission power setting function.

For details on the RF transmission power setting function, see “Setting the transmit output level (RF POWER)” (page 29).

CAudio input level meter

Displays the audio input level.

DPeak indicator

Lights up when the signal is 3 dB below the level at which distortion begins as a warning of excessive input level.

EInput level indicator

Displays the input level status.

: Microphone input : Line input

FMuting status indicator

Displays an icon when the muting function is on.

For details about the muting function, see “Setting the operation of the audio muting function (MUTE SETTING) (UTX-B40/P40 only)” (page 29).

GBattery level indicator

Displays the battery level. “USB” is displayed when power is supplied from the USB connector.

For details, see “Battery level indicator” (page 16).

HMenu display section

Displays various functions. Press the + or – button to switch functions.

8 Name and Function of Parts

For details, see “Configuration menu” (page 23).

IGain mode indicator

Displays the gain mode setting.

For details, see “Setting the audio gain (GAIN MODE)” (page 28).

f+ or – button

Selects functions or values shown on the display.

gInfrared detector

Receives the frequency and compander mode set on the tuner.

hN-Mark

Receives the frequency and compander mode set on the tuner. It also notifies the tuner about the frequency and compander mode set on the transmitter.

iBattery compartment

Accepts two AA batteries (alkaline, nickel metal hydride, or lithium batteries).

For details on how to insert batteries, see “Power Supply” (page 14).

jMUTE button

Turns the muting function on/off. You can change the muting function on/off control method in the configuration menu.

For details about switching the muting function on/off, see “Setting the operation of the audio muting function (MUTE SETTING) (UTX-B40/P40 only)” (page 29).

kSET button

Adjusts displayed function settings and enters the displayed value.

Holding down the SET button while turning on the power turns the transmitter on without transmitting a signal (transmission stopped mode).

lUSB connector (Type C)

Connect to a commercially available USB portable power supply.

When a USB portable power supply is connected while the power is turned on, the unit automatically operates with power supplied by the USB portable power supply.

mPOWER button

Turns the power on/off.

Function

Operation

Supply ON

Press button for one second or

 

longer

 

 

Supply OFF

Press button until the indicator turns

 

off

 

 

Hand-held microphone (UTX-M40)

Inside the grip

aMicrophone unit

The standard-equipped microphone unit can be interchanged with another microphone unit having a diameter of 31.3 mm and a pitch of 1.0 mm.

For details on attaching and removing the microphone unit, see “Replacing the microphone unit” (page 18).

bPOWER indicator

Displays the battery level and audio muting (i.e., audio enabled or disabled) status.

Indicator display

Status

On (green)

Sufficient battery level

 

 

Flashing (green)

Battery is getting low

 

 

Off

Supply OFF

 

 

Flashing (orange)

Audio is muted (i.e., disabled)

 

 

cPOWER/MUTE button

Turns the power on/off. You also use this button to turn the muting function on/off.

Function

Operation

Supply ON

Press button for one second or

 

longer

 

 

Supply OFF

Press button until the indicator turns

 

off

 

 

Muting ON

Press button

 

 

Muting OFF

 

 

 

Name and Function of Parts 9

You can disable the power supply operation of the POWER/MUTE button and change the muting function on/off control method from the configuration menu.

For details, see “Setting the operation of the audio muting function (POWER/MUTE) (UTX-M40 only)” (page 29).

dBattery compartment

Accepts two AA batteries (alkaline, nickel metal hydride, or lithium batteries).

For details on how to insert batteries, see “Power Supply” (page 14).

eN-Mark

Receives the frequency and compander mode set on the tuner. It also notifies the tuner about the frequency and compander mode set on the transmitter.

fAntenna section

gDisplay section

ARF transmission indicator

Displays the current transmission status.

: Transmitting

: Transmission stopped

BRF transmission power indicator

Indicates the current transmission power setting. You can change the setting with the RF transmission power setting function.

For details on the RF transmission power setting function, see “Setting the transmit output level (RF POWER)” (page 29).

CAudio input level meter

Displays the audio input level.

DPeak indicator

Lights up when the signal is 3 dB below the level at which distortion begins as a warning of excessive input level.

EMuting status indicator

Displays an icon when the muting function is on.

For details about the muting function, see “Setting the operation of the audio muting function (POWER/MUTE) (UTX-M40 only)” (page 29).

FBattery level indicator

Displays the battery level.

For details, see “Battery level indicator” (page 16).

GMenu display section

Displays various functions. Press the + or – button to switch functions.

For details, see “Configuration menu” (page 23).

HGain mode indicator

Displays the gain mode setting.

For details, see “Setting the audio gain (GAIN MODE)” (page 28).

hInfrared detector

Receives the frequency and compander mode set on the tuner.

iSET button

Adjusts displayed function settings and enters the displayed value.

Holding down the SET button while turning on the power turns the transmitter on without transmitting a signal (transmission stopped mode).

jUSB connector (Type C)

For use by service personnel.

kPOWER button

Turns the power on/off.

l+ or – button

Selects functions or values shown on the display.

10 Name and Function of Parts

Sony UTXB40 User Manual

Plug-on transmitter (UTX-P40)

Front

Bottom

aAudio input connector (XLR type)

Connect to a microphone or the line output of an audio mixer or other device.

b+48V (+48 V supply) indicator

Lights up when the unit is set to MIC input and is supplying power to the connected microphone.

cPOWER indicator

Displays the battery level.

Indicator display

Status

On (green)

Sufficient battery level

 

 

Flashing (green)

Battery is getting low

 

 

Off

Supply OFF

 

 

dAUDIO (audio input level) indicator

Turns on or off according to the audio input level as follows.

On (red): Audio input level is too high. If the sound is distorted, adjust the attenuation level to decrease the audio input level (page 28).

On (green): Audio input level is appropriate.

Off: There is no audio input or the input level is too low. Flashing (orange): Audio is muted (i.e., disabled).

eDisplay section

ARF transmission indicator

Displays the current transmission status.

: Transmitting

: Transmission stopped

BRF transmission power indicator

Indicates the current transmission power setting. You can change the setting with the RF transmission power setting function.

For details on the RF transmission power setting function, see “Setting the transmit output level (RF POWER)” (page 29).

CAudio input level meter

Displays the audio input level.

DPeak indicator

Lights up when the signal is 3 dB below the level at which distortion begins as a warning of excessive input level.

EInput level indicator

Displays the input level status.

: Microphone input : Line input

FMuting status indicator

Displays an icon when the muting function is on.

For details about the muting function, see “Setting the operation of the audio muting function (MUTE SETTING) (UTX-B40/P40 only)” (page 29).

GBattery level indicator

Displays the battery level. “USB” is displayed when power is supplied from the USB connector.

For details, see “Battery level indicator” (page 16).

HMenu display section

Displays various functions. Press the + or – button to switch functions.

For details, see “Configuration menu” (page 23).

Name and Function of Parts 11

IGain mode indicator

Displays the gain mode setting.

For details, see “Setting the audio gain (GAIN MODE)” (page 28).

f+ or – button

Selects functions or values shown on the display.

gInfrared detector

Receives the frequency and compander mode set on the tuner.

hN-Mark

Receives the frequency and compander mode set on the tuner. It also notifies the tuner about the frequency and compander mode set on the transmitter.

iMUTE button

Turns the muting function on/off. You can change the muting function on/off control method in the configuration menu.

For details about switching the muting function on/off, see “Setting the operation of the audio muting function (MUTE SETTING) (UTX-B40/P40 only)” (page 29).

jSET button

Adjusts displayed function settings and enters the displayed value.

Holding down the SET button while turning on the power turns the transmitter on without transmitting a signal (transmission stopped mode).

kPOWER button

Turns the power on/off.

Function

Operation

Supply ON

Press button for one second or

 

longer

 

 

Supply OFF

Press button until the indicator turns

 

off

 

 

lUSB connector (Type C)

Connect to a commercially available USB portable power supply.

When a USB portable power supply is connected while the power is turned on, the unit automatically operates with power supplied by the USB portable power supply.

mBattery compartment

Accepts two AA batteries (alkaline, nickel metal hydride, or lithium batteries).

For details on how to insert batteries, see “Power Supply” (page 14).

Portable diversity tuner (URX-P40)

Front

Rear

Bottom

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