5-009-934-11 (1) Wireless Microphone Package Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Important Notes on Use............................ 36 Usage and storage ....................................... 36 Cleaning ...................................................... 36 Specifications ............................................ 37 Transmitter (UTX-B40/M40/P40).............. 37 Tuner........................................................... 39 Table of Contents Configuration of the Packages ..................3 UWP-D21 ..................................................... 3 UWP-D22 ...........
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-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.
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.
Models available separately The transmitter and tuner in each package are available for purchase separately. The components provided with each product are given below.
• High visibility OLED display for indoor/outdoor use • USB connector for power supply (URX-P40 only) • Digital audio interface support using SMAD-P5 multiinterface shoe-mount adaptor (option)* 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)).
• If a lavalier microphone other than the one supplied is connected, the proper performance may not be obtained. Name and Function of Parts e Display section Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B40) A RF transmission indicator Displays the current transmission status. : Transmitting – : Transmission stopped B RF transmission power indicator Indicates the current transmission power setting. You can change the setting with the RF transmission power setting function.
For details, see “Configuration menu” (page 23). Hand-held microphone (UTX-M40) I Gain 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. g Infrared detector Receives the frequency and compander mode set on the tuner. h N-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.
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 about the muting function, see “Setting the operation of the audio muting function (POWER/MUTE) (UTX-M40 only)” (page 29). For details, see “Setting the operation of the audio muting function (POWER/MUTE) (UTX-M40 only)” (page 29). F Battery level indicator Displays the battery level. For details, see “Battery level indicator” (page 16).
e Display section Plug-on transmitter (UTX-P40) Front A RF transmission indicator Displays the current transmission status. : Transmitting – : Transmission stopped B RF transmission power indicator Indicates the current transmission power setting. You can change the setting with the RF transmission power setting function. Bottom For details on the RF transmission power setting function, see “Setting the transmit output level (RF POWER)” (page 29).
I Gain mode indicator Displays the gain mode setting. Portable diversity tuner (URX-P40) For details, see “Setting the audio gain (GAIN MODE)” (page 28). Front f + or – button Selects functions or values shown on the display. g Infrared detector Receives the frequency and compander mode set on the tuner. h N-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.
a Antenna B Peak indicator Lights up when the signal is 3 dB below the level at which distortion begins as a warning of excessive input level. b PHONES (monitor) connector (3.5 mm diameter, stereo mini jack) Connect to headphones to monitor the audio output. C Transmitter power warning indicator Displays an icon when the remaining battery capacity of the transmitter being received is almost discharged. Note Do not connect headphones with a monaural mini jack.
Function Operation Supply ON Press button for one second or longer Supply OFF Press button until the indicator turns off Power Supply This section describes the power supply of each device. Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B40) and plug-on transmitter (UTX-P40) The unit operates using power supplied from two AA batteries (alkaline, nickel metal hydride, or lithium batteries) or from a supply connected to the USB connector.
Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B40) / portable diversity tuner (URX-P40) 2 Turn the grip in the direction of the arrow, and pull the grip down until the battery compartment is visible. 3 Insert two new AA batteries into the battery compartment with 3 and # polarities in the correct orientation. 4 Close the grip, turning it in the reverse direction of step 2. The following describes the procedure using illustrations for the body-pack transmitter (UTX-B40).
4 Close the battery compartment cover and turn the knob clockwise to lock the cover. • Batteries cannot be charged with this unit. • When not using the device for a long period of time, remove the batteries. If the batteries leak for any reason, consult your Sony service representative. Check that the cover is fully closed before tightening the knob.
Attaching the wind screen to the microphone Attaching Accessories This section describes how to attach the supplied accessories to each device. Align and insert the microphone into the hole in the wind screen. Attaching accessories to the body-pack transmitter (UTX-B40) Attaching a belt clip Connecting the microphone Microphone (supplied) Tighten the threaded sleeve for a secure connection.
Disconnecting a microphone or cable Attaching accessories to the hand-held microphone (UTX-M40) Microphone or cable connector Attaching the microphone holder Release button Press the release button firmly until the lock is fully released, and pull the microphone or cable out slowly. Insert the base of the microphone into the holder.
Operation Procedure for UWP-D series devices (UTX-B40/ M40/P40 and URX-P40) 1 Connect the tuner as required. For details about example connections, see “System Configuration Example” (page 32). 2 Press and hold the POWER button for at least one second on the tuner to turn the power on. Note Some noise may occur when power is turned on. Accordingly, turn down the audio input level of devices connected to the tuner when turning the power on.
Information about the channel set on the tuner is sent to the transmitter, and then the transmit channel is set. “COMPLETE” is shown on the display of the transmitter and tuner, and the transmitter vibrates when setup is finished. If the transmitter is turned off when NFC communication is initiated, the transmitter automatically turns on and starts transmitting.
3 • VERSION (software version) display Basic menu operation Use the + or – button to select the desired group name, then press the SET button. The channel group is set, and the channel number display starts flashing. The basic menu operation is the same in simple mode and extended mode. Function name 4 Setting 1 The displays stops flashing and the desired channel is set. Press the + or – button to display the function to be set. 2 Press and hold the SET button until the setting starts flashing.
3 Press the + button. The tuner starts to scan through the selected channel group. When available channels are found, the first channel number among the available channels starts flashing on the display. To display the next available channel number Press the + button. 3 To cancel searching The tuner starts to scan for active channels in the selected channel group. When active channels are found, the first channel number among the active channels starts flashing on the display. Press the – button.
Configuring transmitter settings via NFC communication (SYNC RX->TX) Configuration menu Procedure for portable diversity tuner (URX-P40) This section describes each function and configurable items. Underlined entries indicate factory default settings. Transfers the frequency and compander mode set on the tuner to a transmitter using NFC communication. 1 Use the + or – button to display the SYNC RX->TX menu. Selecting group/channel (GP/CH) 2 Press and hold the SET button for one second or longer.
Setting the menu display mode (MENU MODE) Notes • NFC communication lasts approximately 20 seconds. Perform step 4 within 20 seconds of performing step 3. After 20 seconds have elapsed, NFC communication automatically finishes and the GP/CH menu appears. • During NFC communication, the signal from a wireless microphone cannot be received. Sets the menu display mode. SIMPLE: Displays only the required settings. ADVANCED: Displays all settings.
Use the + or – button to toggle between the channels. For details, see “Searching for active channels within a group (Active Channel Scan)” (page 22). To exit the CH MEMORY function 1 Press and hold the SET button until “CANCEL?” is displayed. 2 Use the + or – button to display “YES,” and press the SET button. Setting the compander mode (COMPANDER) Sets the operating mode of the compander. UWP-D: High speech quality mode supported in combination with UWP-D series devices.
Setting the display brightness (BRIGHTNESS) Transmitter Settings Adjusts the brightness of the OLED display using ten levels. The configurable values are given below. (Dark) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (Bright) Menu structure and operation Procedure for all transmitters (UTX-B40/M40/ P40) There are three menu display modes that can be selected according to the application. Note This function is displayed in extended mode only.
• RF POWER (RF transmit output level) select • +48V SUPPLY (+48 V power supply) setting (UTX-P40 only) • POWER LOCK (POWER button lock) function • RUNNING TIME (accumulated running time) display • MENU MODE (menu display mode) setting • MUTE SETTING (audio muting setting) function (UTX-B40/P40 only) • POWER/MUTE (power supply / audio muting) setting (UTX-M40 only) • AUDIO PHASE (phase switching) setting (UTX-B40 only) • COMPANDER (compander mode) setting • OCUPNCY SENS (motion detection sensor mode) setting
Adjusting the audio input attenuation level (ATTENUATOR) You can set the audio input attenuation level in 3 dB increments to reduce noise distortion. The factory default setting is 9 dB on the UTX-B40, and 0 dB on the UTX-M40/P40. 5 Use the + or – button to select the desired channel number, then press the SET button. Notes • On the UTX-B40/P40, “---” is displayed if INPUT LEVEL is set to LINE and GAIN MODE is set to AUTO GAIN, and the attenuation level cannot be modified (fixed).
• “---” is displayed for ATTENUATOR and GAIN MODE if INPUT LEVEL is set to LINE, and the settings cannot be modified. To reset the time display 1 Press and hold the SET button until the time display starts flashing. Setting the transmit output level (RF POWER) 2 Press the – button to display “00:00 CLR” and press the SET button. Set the transmitted RF power to HIGH or LOW. The transmit power level varies depending on the model.
PTT HOLD: Audio is output while the POWER/MUTE button is pressed, and audio is muted when the POWER/ MUTE button is released. The power cannot be turned on/ off using the POWER/MUTE button. DISABLE: Audio is not muted regardless of the POWER/MUTE button operation. Also, the power cannot be turned on/off. TYPE2: Recommended setting when using rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries. TYPE3: Recommended setting when using lithium batteries. Notes • This function is displayed in extended mode only.
Displaying the software version (VERSION) Displays the software version of the transmitter. Note This function is displayed in extended mode only.
System Configuration Example The following is a configuration example for use with UWP-D series devices. Sample configuration for ENG (Electronic News Gathering) or EFP (Electronic Field Production) with a camcorder Portable diversity tuner (URX-P40) (with shoe mount adaptor attached) or Plug-on transmitter (UTX-P40) Hand-held microphone (UTX-M40) or Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B40) XDCAM EX/HDV camcorder (HXR-NX3, etc.
Error Messages When a problem occurs, one of the following error messages may appear on the display. Message Meaning Solution EEP ERROR An error has occurred in the backup memory data. Contact your point of purchase or Sony service representative. PLL ERROR An error occurred in the PLL synthesizer circuit. Restart the unit. If the message persists, contact your point of purchase or Sony service representative.
Troubleshooting If you have any problem, use the following checklist before asking for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your point of purchase or Sony service representative. Symptom Cause Solution The unit does not turn The 3 and # polarity orientation of the batteries is Insert the batteries with the correct polarity on. incorrect. orientation. The batteries are getting low. Replace the batteries with new ones. The battery terminals are dirty.
Symptom Cause Solution The attenuator cannot The GAIN MODE menu is set to AUTO GAIN, or be set. the INPUT LEVEL menu is set to LINE. Change the GAIN MODE menu and INPUT LEVEL menu settings. There is sound interruption or noise. The channel setting on the transmitter is different from that on the tuner. Use the same channel setting on both the transmitter and tuner. Two or more transmitters are set to the same channel. Two or more transmitters cannot be used on the same channel.
Usage and storage Important Notes on Use • Operating the UWP-D series devices near electrical equipment (motors, transformers, or dimmers) may cause interference due to electromagnetic induction. Keep the devices as far from such equipment as possible. • The presence of lighting equipment may produce electrical interference over a wide frequency range. In this case, interference may fluctuate with the position of the tuner antenna and position of the transmitter.
Tone signal frequency In UWP-D compander mode: 32.382 kHz In UWP compander mode: 32 kHz In WL800 compander mode: 32.768 kHz Supply voltage DC 3.0 V (two LR6/AA size alkaline batteries) DC 5.0 V (supplied from USB connector) NFC function Built-in IR SYNC function Built-in USB port Type C Operating temperature 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F) Storage temperature –20 °C to +55 °C (–4 °F to +131 °F) Specifications The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc.
Dimensions 73 (2 7/8) Battery life (measured with two Sony LR6/AA size alkaline batteries at 25 °C (77 °F), DISPLAY MODE set to AUTO OFF) Approx. 8 hours with output power of 30 mW (UC, U, CE, LA, CN models) Approx. 10 hours with output power of 10 mW (E, KR models) Dimensions Mass 19 (3/4) 258 (10 1/4) 63 (2 1/2) ø48 (1 15/16) 63 × 73 × 19 mm (2 1/2 × 2 7/8 × 3/4 in.) (width / height / depth) (excluding antenna) Approx. 83 g (2.
Approx. 6 hours with output power of 30 mW (CE, CN models) Approx. 7 hours with output power of 10 mW (E, KR models) 90U model: 941.625 MHz to 951.875 MHz, 953.000 MHz to 956.125 MHz, and 956.625 MHz to 959.625 MHz 21CE model: 470.025 MHz to 542.000 MHz (UHF-TV channels 21 to 29) 33CE model: 566.025 MHz to 630.000 MHz (UHF-TV channels 33 to 40) 42CE model: 638.025 MHz to 694.000 MHz (UHF-TV channels 42 to 48) 42LA model: 638.125 MHz to 697.875 MHz (UHF-TV channels 42 to 51) 38CN model: 710.025 MHz to 782.
Battery life Approx. 6 hours (measured with two Sony LR6/AA size alkaline batteries at 25 °C (77 °F), DISPLAY MODE set to AUTO OFF) 70 (2 7/8) Dimensions 63 (2 1/2) Mass 31 (1 1/4) 63 × 70 × 31 mm (2 1/2 × 2 7/8 × 1 1/4 in.) (width / height / depth) (excluding antenna) Approx. 131 g (4.
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