INSTRUCTION MANUAL SMWB Series Wireless Microphone Transmitters and Recorders SMWB, SMDWB, SMWB/E01, SMDWB/E01, SMWB/X, SMDWB/X SMWB SMDWB Featuring Digital Hybrid Wireless® Technology US Patent 7,225,135 Fill in for your records: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Rio Rancho, NM, USA www.lectrosonics.
SMWB Series Table of Contents Introduction............................................................................. 2 About Digital Hybrid Wireless®................................................................................2 Servo Bias Input and Wiring................................................. 3 DSP-controlled Input Limiter................................................. 3 Recorder function..................................................................
Digital Hybrid Wireless Belt-Pack Transmitters and robustly as possible, yielding audio performance that rivals that of purely digital systems, without the power, noise and bandwidth problems inherent in digital transmission. Because it uses an analog FM link, Digital Hybrid Wireless enjoys all the benefits of conventional FM wireless systems, such as excellent range, efficient use of RF spectrum, and long battery life.
SMWB Series Features Modulation Indicators REC Battery Status LED -40 -20 0 microSDHC memory card port microSDHC memory card port Antenna Port Audio Input Jack IR (Infrared) Port Battery Status LED Indicator AA batteries can be used to power the transmitter. The LED labeled BATT on the keypad glows green when the batteries are good. The color changes to red when the battery voltage drops down and stays red through most of the battery life.
Digital Hybrid Wireless Belt-Pack Transmitters Battery Installation The transmitter is powered by AA batteries. (The SMWB requires one AA battery and the SMDWB requires two.) We recommend using lithium for longest life. Because some batteries run down quite abruptly, using the Power LED to verify battery status will not be reliable. However, it is possible to track battery status using the battery timer function available in Lectrosonics Digital Hybrid Wireless receivers.
SMWB Series Turning Power ON Power Button Menu Short Button Press When the unit is already turned on, the Power Button is used to turn the unit off, or to access a setup menu. When the unit is turned off, a short press of the power button will turn the unit on in the Standby Mode with the RF output turned off. RF indicator blinks b 19 A short press of the button opens a menu for the following setup options. Select the option with the UP and DOWN arrow buttons then press MENU/SEL.
Digital Hybrid Wireless Belt-Pack Transmitters Transmitter Operating Instructions Recorder Operating Instructions • Install battery(s) • Install battery(s) • Turn power on in the Standby mode (see previous section) • Insert microSDHC memory card • Connect microphone and place it in the position where it will be used. • Format memory card • Have the user talk or sing at the same level that will be used in the production, and adjust the input gain so that the -20 LED blinks red on louder peaks.
SMWB Series SMWB Main Menu From the Main Window press MENU/SEL. Use the UP/Down arrow keys to select the item. Files Format Files SEL BACK SEL Gain SEL BACK Format? (erases) Gain BACK Use arrow keys to initiate formatting the memory card No Yes RECORDING OR Stop SEL SAVED BACK Use arrow keys to select input gain Select from listing 22 b 21 80 550.400 Freq SEL BACK Use arrow keys to select file in list Select from listing 0014A000 0013A000 BACK Record Freq.
Digital Hybrid Wireless Belt-Pack Transmitters SMWB Power Button Menu From the Main Window press the power button. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the item. Resume Press SEL to return to the previous screen Pwr Off Press SEL to turn the power off Rf On? SEL BACK No Yes Use arrow keys to turn RF signal on/off AutoOn? ProgSw SEL BACK No Yes Use arrow keys to enable auto power restore Remote Remote SEL BACK Enable Ignore BatType BatType SEL BACK 1.5 V Alk. Lith.
SMWB Series Setup Screen Details Locking/Unlocking Changes to Settings Changes to the settings can be locked in the Power Button Menu. Clock Locked LED Off About Locked? LOCKED No Yes (menu to unlock) When changes are locked, several controls and actions can still be used: • Settings can still be unlocked • When locked, POWER CAN ONLY BE TURNED OFF by removing the batteries.
Digital Hybrid Wireless Belt-Pack Transmitters Format Files For mat Record Gain Formats the microSDHC memory card. WARNING: This function erases any content on the microSDHC memory card. 6) If the audio output level of the receiver is too high or low, use only the controls on the receiver to make adjustments. Always leave the transmitter gain adjustment set according to these instructions, and do not change it to adjust the audio output level of the receiver.
SMWB Series Selecting Frequency Using Two Buttons Hold the MENU/SEL button in, then use the arrow buttons for alternate increments. and NOTE: You must be in the FREQ menu to access this feature. It is not available from the main/home screen. 100 kHz Mode Freq. b 19 10 MHz steps 494.500 100 kHz steps to next 100 kHz channel 25 kHz Mode Freq.
Digital Hybrid Wireless Belt-Pack Transmitters Receiver Models LCD menu item SMWB/SMDWB/X: Use UP and DOWN arrows to advance Scene and Take and MENU/SEL to toggle. Press the BACK button to return to menu. • Digital Hybrid Wireless®: NA Hybr • Mode 3:* Mode 3 • 200 Series: 200 Mode • 100 Series: 100 Mode • Mode 6:* Mode 6 • Mode 7:* Mode 7 • IFB Series: IFB Mode Modes 3, 6 and 7 work with certain non-Lectrosonics models. Contact the factory for details.
SMWB Series 5-Pin Input Jack Wiring Audio input jack wiring: The wiring diagrams included in this section represent the basic wiring necessary for the most common types of microphones and other audio inputs. Some microphones may require extra jumpers or a slight variation on the diagrams shown. PIN 1 Shield (ground) for positive biased electret lavaliere microphones. Shield (ground) for dynamic microphones and line level inputs.
Digital Hybrid Wireless Belt-Pack Transmitters Microphone Cable Termination for Non-Lectrosonics Microphones TA5F Connector Assembly Mic Cord Stripping Instructions 1 4 5 2 3 VIEW FROM SOLDER SIDE OF PINS 0.15" 0.3" Crimping to Shield and Insulation Strip and position the cable so that the clamp can be crimped to contact both the mic cable shield and the insulation. The shield contact reduces noise with some microphones and the insulation clamp increases ruggedness.
SMWB Series Input Jack Wiring for Different Sources In addition to the microphone and line level wiring hookups illustrated below, Lectrosonics makes a number of cables and adapters for other situations such as connecting musical instruments (guitars, bass guitars, etc.) to the transmitter. Visit www.lectrosonics.com and click on Accessories, or download the master catalog. A lot of information regarding microphone wiring is also available in the FAQ section of the web site at: http://www.lectrosonics.
Digital Hybrid Wireless Belt-Pack Transmitters Microphone RF Bypassing Line Level Signals When used on a wireless transmitter, the microphone element is in the proximity of the RF coming from the transmitter. The nature of electret microphones makes them sensitive to RF, which can cause problems with microphone/transmitter compatibility.
SMWB Series Firmware Update Firmware updates are made using a microSDHC memory card. Download and copy the following firmware update files to a drive on your computer. • smwb vX_xx.ldr is the firmware update file, where “X_xx” is the revision number. In the computer: 1) Perform a Quick Format of the card. On a Windows-based system, this will automatically format the card to the FAT32 format, which is the Windows standard. On a Mac, you may be given several options.
Digital Hybrid Wireless Belt-Pack Transmitters Recovery Process In the event of a battery failure while the unit is recording, a recovery process is available to restore the recording in proper format. When a new battery is installed and the unit is turned back on, the recorder will detect the missing data and prompt you to run the recovery process. The file must be recovered or the card will not be usable in the SMWB.
SMWB Series Silver Paste on SM Series Transmitter Thumbscrews Silver paste is applied to thumbscrew threads on new units at the factory to improve the electrical connection from the battery compartment through the housing on any SM Series transmitter. This applies to the standard battery door and the battery eliminator. Threads provide electrical contact Simply hold the cloth around the threads and turn the thumbscrew. Move to a new spot on the cloth and do it again.
Digital Hybrid Wireless Belt-Pack Transmitters Straight Whip Antennas Antennas are supplied by the factory according to the following table: BAND BLOCKS COVERED SUPPLIED ANTENNA A1 470, 19, 20 AMM19 B1 21, 22, 23 AMM22 The supplied caps can be used several different ways: 1) A color cap on the end of the whip 2) A color sleeve next to the connector with a black cap on the end of the whip (trim the closed end of the colored cap off with scissors to make a sleeve).
SMWB Series Belt Clips and Pouches SMDWB Dual Battery Model SMWB Single Battery Model SMDWBBCSL SMWBBCUP Wire clip for dual battery model antenna points UP when unit is worn on a belt; can be installed for UP or DOWN antenna. Wire clip for single battery model; antenna points UP when unit is worn on a belt. SMWBBCDN Wire clip for single battery model; antenna points DOWN when unit is worn on a belt. SMDWBBCSL Spring-loaded clip for dual battery model; can be installed for UP or DOWN antenna.
Digital Hybrid Wireless Belt-Pack Transmitters Miscellaneous Accessories SMKITTA5 Mic cable not included TA5 connector kit; with sleeves for small or larger cable; mic cable not included SMSILVER Small vial of silver paste for use on battery door retaining knob threads 55010 MicroSDHC memory card with SD adapter. UHS-I; Class 10; 16 GB. Brand may vary. 35924 Foam insulating pads attached to the side of the transmitter when it is worn very close to or on the user’s skin.
SMWB Series LectroRM By New Endian LLC Android LectroRM is a mobile application for iOS and Android smart phone operating systems. Its purpose is to make changes to the settings on select Lectrosonics transmitters by delivering encoded audio tones to the microphone attached to the transmitter. When the tone enters the transmitter, it is decoded to make a change to a variety of different settings such as input gain, frequency and a number of others.
Digital Hybrid Wireless Belt-Pack Transmitters Specifications Transmitter Operating frequencies: SMWB/SMDWB: Band A1: 470.100 - 537.575 Band B1: 537.600 - 607.950 SMWB/SMDWB/X: Band A1: 470.100 - 537.575 Band B1: 537.600 - 614.375 Band C1: 614.400 - 691.175 SMWB/SMDWB/EO1: Band A1: 470.100 - 537.575 Band B1: 537.600 - 614.375 Band B2: 563.200 - 639.975 Band C1: 614.400 - 691.
SMWB Series Troubleshooting It is important that you follow these steps in the sequence listed. Symptom: Possible Cause: Transmitter Battery LED off when Power Switch “ON” 1. Batteries are inserted incorrectly. 2. Batteries are low or dead. No Transmitter Modulation LEDs when Signal Should be Present 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Gain control turned all the way down. Batteries are inserted incorrectly. Check power LED. Mic capsule is damaged or malfunctioning. Mic cable damaged or miswired.
Digital Hybrid Wireless Belt-Pack Transmitters Excessive Feedback (With Microphone) 1. 2. 3. Transmitter gain (audio level) too high. Check gain adjustment and/or reduce receiver output level. Microphone too close to speaker system. Microphone is too far from user’s mouth. Slow Card Warning While Recording 1. 2. Warning 3. . REC This error alerts the user to the fact that the card is unable to keep up with the speed at which the SMWB is recording data.
SMWB Series Service and Repair If your system malfunctions, you should attempt to correct or isolate the trouble before concluding that the equipment needs repair. Make sure you have followed the setup procedure and operating instructions. Check the interconnecting cables and then go through the Troubleshooting section in this manual. We strongly recommend that you do not try to repair the equipment yourself and do not have the local repair shop attempt anything other than the simplest repair.
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LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY The equipment is warranted for one year from date of purchase against defects in materials or workmanship provided it was purchased from an authorized dealer. This warranty does not cover equipment which has been abused or damaged by careless handling or shipping. This warranty does not apply to used or demonstrator equipment. Should any defect develop, Lectrosonics, Inc. will, at our option, repair or replace any defective parts without charge for either parts or labor.
