Sony WRR-861A User manual
3-206-637-13 (1)
WRR-861A/WRR-861B
UHF Synthesized
Diversity Tuner
2001 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
Manual de instrucciones
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ES
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Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: WRR-861B
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.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the
unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. WRR-861A/861B 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.
If you have any questions about this product, you
may call:
Sony Customer Information Services Center
1-800-222-7669
or http://www.sony.com/
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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, no-protection 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.
Avis pour les clients au Canada:
L’usage des appareils sans-fil Sony est réglé 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 l’opération de
l’appareil est dans les limites de la bande de radiodiffusion,
la licence est émanée sur la base de non-interférence, non-
protection avec 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 indésirable de l’appareil.
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English Table of Contents
Precautions ......................................................................... 1
Overview ............................................................................. 2
Features .......................................................................... 2
Parts Identification ............................................................ 3
Power Supply ..................................................................... 6
Settings ................................................................................ 8
Connections ................................................................... 8
Wireless Channel Selection ........................................... 8
Setting the Squelch Level ............................................ 11
Resetting the Accumulated Time Indication ............... 12
Selecting the Backlight Mode ...................................... 13
Attaching to a Camcorder ............................................ 13
Error Messages ................................................................ 14
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 15
Specifications .................................................................... 17
•The unit is designed for use in ambient temperature range
of 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F).
•Do not place the unit on or near heat sources, such as
lighting equipment, power amplifiers, or in a place subject
to direct sunlight or excessive moisture. In such places,
the external finish or internal parts of the unit may be
damaged.
•If the unit is used in a very humid or dusty place or in a
place subject to an active or corrosive gas, clean its
surface as well as the connectors with a dry, soft cloth
soon after use.
Lengthy use of the unit in such places or not cleaning it
after its use in such places may shorten its life.
•When cleaning the unit, never use organic solvents such
as thinners or benzine, which will damage the finish of the
unit.
•The unit has been factory adjusted precisely. Do not
tamper with its internal parts or attempt to repair it.
English
US
Precautions
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Battery alarm for a transmitter
The WRR-861A/861B has capability of receiving “Battery
status information” from a transmitter to make advance
warning of battery depletion.The information is sent in
about one hour advance to battery exhaust so that you can
safely replace the batteries of the transmitter.
Selectable RF squelch
The RF squelch can be easily turned ON or OFF with the
panel switch. The RF squelch level is selectable from 5 dBµ,
10 dBµ and 15 dBµ.
Preprogrammed wireless channel plans for simultaneous
multi channel operation
The WRR-861A/861B has many preprogrammed channel
groups, meaning combination of wireless channels to permit
simultaneous operation of multiple channels without
intermodulation.
See “Wireless Microphone System Frequency List” supplied
with this manual.
Wide Operating Frequency ranges
For details, see “Specifications” on page 17.
Overview
The WRR-861A/861B is a highly reliable diversity tuner for
the Sony UHF wireless microphone system to be used for
broadcast or movie production purposes.
This tuner is suitable for Electronic News Gathering (ENG)
and Electronic Field Production (EFP).
The microphone/transmitter and tuners of the wireless
microphone system are classified by frequency band.
In building a UHF wireless microphone system, be sure to
combine a microphone/transmitter and a tuner having the
same wireless channel (frequency).
Features
Space Diversity Reception
A space diversity system is employed to eliminate signal
dropout and provide stable reception. An SMC9-4S (Sony 4
pin) audio output connector is provided on the top panel.
Two way powering
Approximate eight hours of continuous operation is
provided by using four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.
The WRR-861A/861B can also be operated on the external
power from Sony camcorders via the supplied DC cable.
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Parts Identification
Extensive information by the LEDs and LCD display
The LEDs indicate RF input level (green/ red indication),
diversity reception status, and transmitter battery alarm.
The LCD display indicates the operating channel/frequency,
AF output level, RF input level, battery status of the tuner,
and the accumulated operating time.
Compact, lightweight and easy to mount on Sony
camcorders
The WRR-861A/861B is compact and lightweight, housing
in the rugged, die-cast magnesium case. It is easily mounted
on Sony camcorders.
Output monitoring
The monitor volume is adjustable with a knob.
qd DC 12V IN connector
1ANT a/b connectors
2OUTPUT (BAL)
connector
3MONITOR connector
4RF indicators
5TX BATT indicators
7SQUELCH switch
6MONITOR volume
8Display section
qaMODE button
0SET button
9+/– buttons
qs POWER switch
Battery holder
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Parts Identification
When the squelch level is set to 10 dBµ;
On in green: RF input is more than 20 dBµ.
On in red: RF input is between 10 dBµ and 20 dBµ.
Off: RF input is less than 10 dBµ.
When the squelch level is set to 15 dBµ;
On in green: RF input is more than 25 dBµ.
On in red: RF input is between 15 dBµ and 25 dBµ.
Off: RF input is less than 15 dBµ.
5TX BATT (transmitter battery) indicator
Shows the battery condition of the wireless microphone
transmitter. The indicator starts flashing about one hour
before the transmitter batteries go flat.
6MONITOR volume
Turn to adjust the monitoring level through headphones.
7SQUELCH switch
In ordinary use, set the switch to ON, and the noise and
signal interference will be eliminated when the tuner is in
signal reception stand-by mode. Set to OFF to search
outside noise or a radio wave which may disrupt the
transmission.
Note
If you turn off the SQUELCH switch when the tuner is in
stand-by condition for signal receiving or when the RF input
level is low, noise may be heard or the connected device or
speakers may be damaged. Be sure to operate this switch
only after minimizing the input of the connected device.
1ANT (antenna) a/b connectors
Connect the antennas supplied to both ANT a/b connectors.
Note
Be sure to connect two antennas to these connectors to
make the diversity reception properly.
2OUTPUT (BAL) connector
The OUTPUT connector supplies audio signal output from
the tuner.
Connect this connector to the microphone input connector
of a camcorder, mixer, or tape recorder by using the
supplied cable.
3MONITOR connector
To monitor the tuner output, connect the headphones,
equipped with a 3.5 mm (5/32 inch) dia stereo mini plug.
Use either of stereo or monaural headphones. Adjust the
monitor level with the MONITOR volume.
4RF (radio frequency) indicators
Indicate the strength of the RF input signal and the
receiving antenna for diversity reception of the tuner.
The indication color shows the strength of the RF input
signal. The indicated signal level changes corresponding to
the squelch level setting.
When the squelch level is set to 5 dBµ;
On in green: RF input is more than 15 dBµ.
On in red: RF input is between 5 dBµ and 15 dBµ.
Off: RF input is less than 5 dBµ.
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For each item setting, see page 8 to 13.
DRF (radio frequency) indications
The number of dots shows the RF input level as below.
Four dots on: more than 35 dBµ
Three dots on: between 25 dBµand 35 dBµ
Two dots on: between 15 dBµand 25 dBµ
One dot on: between 5 dBµand 15 dBµ
No dot: less than 5 dBµ
9+ (+ selection) / – (– selection/reset) buttons
When setting the transmission channel, frequency, squelch
level and backlight mode, press these buttons to change its
contents. The “–” button resets the accumulated time
indication to “00:00”.
See “Setting the Squelch Level” on page 11.
8Display section
Shows the status of the tuner.
For details of each indication, see Ato D.
AAF (audio frequency) indication
Lights when the output audio signal is over the reference
level.
BBATT (battery) indication
Displays the status of the batteries of this tuner.
See “Battery indication” on page 6.
CGP/CH (group/channel) indication
Shows the receiving channel group and channel number.
Each time you press the MODE button the group/channel
indication changes to the frequency, squelch level,
accumulated operating time and backlight mode indications.
Group/channel Frequency Squelch level
Accumulated
operating time
Group/channel and frequency indications show those of
the 6668 model as an example
GP
AFRF BATT
CH
A
B
C
D
Backlight mode
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0SET button
Press to set and fix the item on the display.
For details, see “Settings” on page 8.
qa MODE button
Press to select the item shown on the display.
For details, see “Settings” on page 8.
qs POWER switch
Turns the power of the tuner ON or OFF.
qd DC 12V IN connector
For external power operation, connect to an external power
supply (DC 10 V to 17 V) of a camcorder using the supplied
power cable.
When the external power is supplied, the tuner functions
regardless of the built-in batteries.
For connecting the antennas, output cables and DC power
cable and attaching the unit to a camcorder, see
“Connections” on page 8 and “Attaching to a Camcorder”
on page 13.
Four Alkaline batteries LR6 (sizeAA)
Parts Identification Power Supply
Installing the batteries
The tuner can operate on four LR6 (size AA) alkaline
batteries continuously for about 8 hours at 25°C (77 °F).
1Slide the battery-holder catches inward to take out the
battery holder.
2Match the polarities and insert the batteries.
3Set the battery holder in the original position.
Confirm that both catches on the holder are locked.
Battery indication
When you turn the power on, the battery status of this unit
appears in the BATT indication on the display section.
When the BATT indication starts to flash as indicated in the
column 4 on the table on the next page, immediately replace
all four batteries with new ones. Before installing the new
batteies, be sure to check the recommended period of usage
indicated on the batteries.
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