Lectrosonics PDR User manual

PDR
Portable Digital Audio Recorder
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Rio Rancho, NM, USA
www.lectrosonics.com
Fill in for your records:
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Purchase Date:
Quick Start Steps
1) Install good battery and turn the power on
(see pp. 3, 5).
2) Insert microSD memory card and format it with the
PDR (see p. 3)
3) Sync (jam) the timecode source (see pp. 6, 7).
4) Connect microphone or audio source.
5) Set input gain (see Mic Level p. 7).
6) Select record mode (see p. 7).
7) Set output level (see p. 7).
8) Begin recording (see pp. 4-7).
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the PDR (Per-
sonal Digital Recorder). On occasion, there is a need
to record audio in circumstances where a traditional
full sized recorder is impractical or even impossible.
Whether it might be an extreme sport, a public speaking
event, a wedding or a next to impossible location sound
recording, the PDR is designed for the difficult audio
capture. When talent is at an extreme distance or using
a wireless microphone is not practical (knights in armor
come to mind), the PDR can travel with your subject
and record professional quality audio, synchronized with
timecode. The recorder is unobtrusive and easily hidden
in garments and costumes, and easy to conceal when
used as a “plant” microphone to capture environmental
or location sound.
Broadcast Wave Format
With a timecode sync at the start of the production,
the audio tracks include time data to make is easy to
synchronize them in the timeline of a video clip. The
industry standard BWF (.wav) file format is compatible
with essentially any audio or video editing software.
Versatility and Compatibility
The PDR recorder can be tethered to a camera to
capture a higher quality or backup audio recording. The
headphone output doubles as a line output to feed the
AV input on a camera.
The input connector is the industry standard TA5M jack
that accepts any mic or line level signal, and provides
bias voltage to power a wide variety of electret lava-
liere microphones. The input connection and wiring is
compatible with microphones pre-wired for “compatible”
and “servo bias” configurations to feed 5-pin inputs on
Lectrosonics wireless microphone transmitters.
Setup and adjustment is made through an intuitive inter-
face provided by the keypad and LCD. In keeping with
typical Lectrosonics mechanical designs, the housing is
machined from a solid aluminum billet for the rugged-
ness needed in field production.
Table of Contents
Battery Installation ..................................................................3
Compatible memory cards .....................................................3
Installing the card....................................................................3
Formatting the SD Card ..........................................................3
Features and Controls ............................................................4
Operating Instructions............................................................5
Powering On ..........................................................................5
Powering Off ..........................................................................5
Main Window..........................................................................5
Recording Window.................................................................5
Playback Window...................................................................5
Navigating Menus ..................................................................6
Firmware Updates ...................................................................8
Recovery Process ...................................................................8
LectroRM ..................................................................................9
5-Pin Input Jack Wiring .........................................................10
Microphone Cable Termination
for Non-Lectrosonics Microphones..............................11
Optional Accessories............................................................12
Specifications ........................................................................13
Available Recording Time .....................................................13
Service and Repair ................................................................14
Returning Units for Repair ...................................................14
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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Installing the card
The card slot is covered by a flexible cap. Open the cap
by pulling out on the side flush with the housing.
Pull up on this side of cap to open
Insert the card with the
label facing the keypad
side of the recorder.
Formatting the SD Card
SD cards come pre-formatted with a FAT32 file system
which is optimized for good performance. The PDR
relies on this performance and will never disturb the
underlying low level formatting of the SD card. When
the PDR “formats” a card, it performs a function similar
to the WIndows “Quick Format” which deletes all files
and prepares the card for recording. The card can be
read by any standard computer but if any write, edit or
deletions are made to the card by the computer, the
card must be re-formatted with the PDR to prepare it
again for recording. The PDR never low level formats a
card and we strongly advise against doing so with the
computer.
To format the card with the PDR, select Format Card in
the menu and press MENU/SEL on the keypad.
See pages 4-7 for details on navigating the menus.
Battery Installation
The audio recorder is powered by a single AAA lithium
battery, offering over six hours of operation.
We recommend using lithium batteries for longest life.
Alkalines will offer from 2 to 3.5 hours. Zinc-carbon
batteries marked “heavy-duty” or “long-lasting” are not
adequate.
The battery status indicator circuitry requires compen-
sation for the difference in voltage drop between alka-
line and lithium batteries across their usable life, so it’s
important to select the correct battery type in the menu.
Push inward on the release catches to open the door.
Battery
polarity
marking
Press tabs to
open door
Insert the battery according to the markings inside the
battery compartment door. The (+) pos. end of the bat-
tery is oriented as shown here.
Compatible memory cards
The card should be a microSDHC memory card, speed
class 10, or any UHS speed class, 4GB to 32GB. The
recorder supports the UHS-1 bus type, marked on the
memory card with an Isymbol.
An example of typical markings:
Speed class
UHS speed class
UHS bus type

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Features and Controls
Micro SD card
slot cover
Time code
sync port
Headphone/
Line output
Audio input
The audio input circuitry is the essentially the same as
on Lectrosonics SM and L Series transmitters. Any mi-
crophone wired as Lectrosonics “compatible” or “servo
bias” will work with the PDR. See page 10 for details.
If the unit is booted with an unformatted SD card, the
prompt to format the card will be the first window to
appear after the boot sequence completes. Follow the
screen instructions to format the card. If the card has an
interrupted recording on it, the Recovery screen will be
the first screen to appear (see page 8).
If there is no card or the card has good formatting, the
first display that appears on the LCD after the recorder
is turned on is the Main Window. Settings are accessed
by pressing MENU/SEL on the keypad, and then using
the UP and DOWN arrow buttons, and BACK button to
navigate the menu items and select functions. The but-
tons also provide alternate functions as labeled by the
icons on the LCD.
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TC
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Functions
indicated by the
icons on the LCD
are activated
by pressing the
adjacent buttons
on the keypad
Icons in each corner of the LCD define the alternate
functions of the adjacent buttons on the keypad. For ex-
ample, in the Main Window shown above, recording is
started by pressing the UP arrow button on the keypad,
in which case, the display switches to the Recording
Window.
In the Recording Window, the functions of three keypad
buttons change to provide the needed operations during
recording.
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i
REC
HOLD HOLD
In the Playback Windows, the icons on the LCD change
to provide the functions needed during playback. There
are three variants of the playback window:
• active playback
• paused playback in the middle of the recording
• paused playback at the end of the recording
The icons in the corners of the LCD will change de-
pending on the status of the playback.
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NOTE: Refer to the Operating Instructions section
for details on the specific button functions and
operations in the Main, Recording and Playback
Windows.

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Operating Instructions
Powering On
Press and hold the Power Button until the Lectrosonics
logo appears on the LCD.
Powering Off
Power can be turned off by holding the Power Button
in and waiting for the countdown. The power off will
not work while the unit is recording (stop recording first
before powering down) or if the front panel has been
locked out by the operator (unlock the front panel first).
If the power button is released before the countdown
reaches 3, the unit will remain turned on and the LCD
will return to the same screen or menu that was dis-
played previously.
Main Window
The Main Window provides a view of the battery status,
current timecode and the input audio level. Icons in the
four corners of the screen provide access to the Menu,
Card Info (available recording time if SD card installed,
PDR info if no card in unit), and the REC (record start)
and LAST (play last clip) functions. These functions
are invoked by pressing the adjacent keypad button as
shown on the previous page.
Battery status
Record Start
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LAST
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Play Last Clip
Card Info
Clock
Time
Menu
Audio Input Level
Press the keypad
button next to each
icon to operate the
functions indicated
by the icons
Recording Window
To start recording, press the REC button in the top right
corner of the Main Window. The screen will switch to the
Recording Window.
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i
REC
HOLD HOLD
Recording
info
Menu
Record icon
blinks
Press and Hold BACK
and DOWN arrow to
stop recording
Press the keypad
button next to each
icon to operate the
functions indicated
by the icons
Playback Window
Icons in the Playback Window provide the common but-
ton functions used for playback on a recording device.
The icons will change depending on the status of the
playback: active playback, paused in the middle, or
paused at the end.
Press the keypad
button next to each
icon to operate the
functions indicated
by the icons
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REW FF
Blinking icon changes
from Play to Pause
STOP Play/Pause

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Navigating Menus
The LCD and keypad interface makes it easy to browse the menus and make the necessary selections. The setup
screens allow the selection of a value or mode as depicted below.
Press MENU/SEL on the keypad to enter the menu structure. Use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to select the
menu item. Press MENU/SEL to enter the setup screen.
TC Jam SEL
BACK
Output
Mic Level
Lock/Unlock
Files/Play
Format Card
Record Mode
SEL
BACK
SEL
BACK
SEL
BACK
SEL
BACK
SEL
BACK
SEL
BACK
TC Jam Plug in time code
source and sync
Output
If using
HEADPHONE,
press SEL to
select desired
adjustment step
Use arrow keys
to select desired
output
Mic Level
Use arrow keys to select
mic level
Locked? Use arrow keys to select
lock or unlock
Use arrow keys to select
and play file
(No Files)
list
Files/Play
Use arrow keys to select
No or Ye s
Format Card?
Use arrow keys to select
record mode
HD Mono
Split Gain
Use arrow keys to select
file naming
Use arrow keys to select
backlight on time
Backlight
Use arrow keys to return
to default settings
No
Yes
Restore
defaults?
File Naming
Backlight
Bat Type
SEL
BACK
SEL
BACK
SEL
BACK
Date & Time
Remote
Default
SEL
BACK
SEL
BACK
SEL
BACK
JAM NOW
LINE
HEADPHONE
28
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Yes
No
Record Mode
File Naming Sequence
Clock Time
Always on
30 Seconds
5 Minutes
Use arrow keys to select
battery type
BatType Alkaline
Lithium
1.46 Volts
Use arrow keys to set
date and time
Date & Time 2016/01/01
02:09
Use arrow keys to
enable remote
Remote
enabled? Yes
No
Press SEL to
select desired
item
No
Yes
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TC Jam (jam timecode)
When TC Jam is selected, JAM NOW will flash on the
LCD and the unit is ready to be synced with the time-
code source. Connect the timecode source and the
sync will take place automatically. When the sync is
successful, a message will be displayed to confirm the
operation.
WARNING: Take your headphones off when
jamming timecode. DO NOT leave timecode
cable in place during recording.
Timecode defaults to zero at power up if no timecode
source is used to jam the unit. Timecode data is logged
into the BWF metadata.
Output
The output can be configured as a line level output or
as a headphone output. Press MENU/SEL to highlight
the selected output type and use the UP and DOWN ar-
rows to change the setting. Press BACK or MENU/SEL
to save the setting.
Output
Output
Output
Press MENU/SEL to
deselect HEADPHONE
(no highlight) then use
the UP and DOWN
arrows to adjust the
loudness
Mic Level
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Audio level
Gain in dB
Use the UP and DOWN arrow
buttons to adjust the input gain
so loud peaks just touch full
level. In the Split Gain mode,
there is no limiter in the signal
path, so a Csymbol will appear
next to 0on the level meter to
indicate clipping. In the HD
Mode, the limiter circuit in the
input provides 30 dB of clean limiting, so an L symbol
will appear at the onset of limiting.
Lock/Unlock
The LOCKED mode protects the recorder from acciden-
tal changes to its settings. When the recorder is locked,
pressing either arrow button or the power button will
result in a “LOCKED can use menu to unlock” message
on the LCD screen. The unit can be unlocked using the
Lock/Unlock setup screen. Locked mode only affects
the keypad. The “dweedle tone” remote control will still
work.
Files/Play
The recorded files are listed in order of newest to oldest
to select the desired one for playback. Use the UP and
DOWN arrow buttons to navigate through the listing and
select the desired file. Press MENU/SEL to open the
playback window. Date, time, recording mode, length
and timecode will be displayed. The icon in the lower
right corner of the display is the prompt to press the
DOWN arrow button on the keypad to begin playback.
Format Card
This item erases the recorded files on the card and
prepares the card for recording.
Record Mode
HD Mono records the audio in a single file. Split Gain
records two different channels in the file, one at the
normal level and another at -18 dB as a “safety” track
that can be used in place of the normal track in the
event that overload distortion (clipping) has occurred
on the normal track. In either mode, long recordings are
broken into sequential segments so most recordings
will not be a single file.
File Naming
Filenames of the recordings can be set as a progres-
sive sequence of numbers or as the time of the internal
clock at the beginning of the recording.
Backlight
The recorder backlight can be set to turn off after either
5 minutes or 30 seconds, or stay on continuously.
Bat Type
Choose either Alkaline or Lithium battery type. The volt-
age of the installed battery will be shown at the bottom
of the display.
Date & Time
Set the date and time on the recorder by using the
MENU/SEL button to toggle through the options and the
UP and DOWN arrow buttons to choose the appropri-
ate number. Date and time are preserved during battery
changes. Date and time are independent of the time-
code. Date and time are preserved in the file attributes,
timecode is written inside the file. The Main Window will
indicate the time elapsed since the last power up or the
timecode if it has been “jammed.” If, however, the unit
has been left without power for more than 90 minutes,
the time and date will need to be reset.
Remote
The recorder can be configured to respond to “dweedle
tone” signals from the Lectro RM remote control or to
ignore them. Use the arrow buttons to toggle between
“yes” (remote control on) and “no” (remote control off).
The default setting is “no.”
Default
To return the recorder to its factory default settings, use
the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to choose Yes.

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Firmware Updates
Firmware updates are made using the micro SD card.
Download and copy the following firmware update files
to a drive on your computer.
• pdr 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. When the quick
format on the computer is complete, close the dia-
logue box and open the file browser.
2) Copy the pdr v1_xx.ldr file to the micro SD card,
then eject the card from the computer.
In the PDR:
1) Leave the PDR turned off and insert the micro SD
card into the slot.
2) Hold down both the UP and DOWN arrow buttons
on the recorder and turn the power on.
3) The recorder will boot up into the firmware update
mode with the following options on the LCD:
• Run - Skips the update and starts up the recorder
in the normal operating mode.
• Update - Displays a list of the .ldr files on the
card.
• Power Off - Exits the update mode and turns the
power off.
NOTE: If the unit screen shows FORMAT CARD?,
power the unit off and repeat step 3.You were not
properly pressing UP, DOWN and Power at the
same time.
4) Use the arrow buttons to select Update. Use the
UP and DOWN arrow buttons to select the desired
file and press MENU/SEL to install the firmware.
The LCD will display status messages while the
firmware is being updated.
5) When the update is complete, the LCD will display
this message: UPDATE SUCCESSFUL REMOVE
CARD. After the card is removed, the LCD will
return to the three options shown in step 4 above.
6) Select Power Off and press MENU/SEL to finish
the update.
7) If you re-insert the update card and turn the power
back on for normal use, the LCD will display a mes-
sage prompting you to format the card:
Format Card?
(files lost)
• No
• Yes
If you wish to record audio on the card, you must
re-format it. Select Yes and press MENU/SEL to
format the card. When the process is complete, the
LCD will return to the Main Window and be ready
for normal operation.
If you choose to keep the card as is, you may re-
move the card at this time.
Recovery Process
In the event of a battery failure while the unit is re-
cording, 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 PDR.
First it will read:
Interrupted Recording
Found
The LCD message will ask:
Recover?
for safe use
see manual
You will have the choice of No or Yes (No is selected
as the default). If you wish to recover the file, use the
DOWN arrow button to select Yes, then press MENU/
SEL. The next window will give you the option to re-
cover all or part of the file. The default times shown are
the best guess by the processor where the file stopped
recording. The hours will be highlighted and you can
either accept the value shown or select a longer or
shorter time. If you are unsure, simply accept the value
shown as the default. Press MENU/SEL and the min-
utes are then highlighted. You can increase or decrease
the time to be recovered. In most cases you can simply
accept the values shown and the file will be recovered.
After you have made your time choices, press MENU/
SEL again. A small GO! symbol will appear next to the
DOWN arrow button. Pressing the button will initiate the
file recovery. The recovery will happen quickly and you
will see:
Recovery
Successful
Special Note:
Files under 4 minutes long may recover with additional
data “tacked on” to the end of the file (from previous
recordings or data if the card had been used previ-
ously). This can be effectively eliminated in post with a
simple delete of the unwanted extra “noise” at the end
of the clip. The minimum recovered length will be one
minute. For example, if the recording is only 20 seconds
long, and you have selected one minute there will be
the desired 20 recorded seconds with an additional 40
seconds of other data and or artifacts in the file. If you
are uncertain about the length of the recording you can
save a longer file - there will simply be more “junk” at
the end of the clip.
The firmware update process is managed by a boot-
loader program - on very rare occasion, you might need
to update the bootloader.
• pdrboot vX_xx.ldr is the bootloader file
Follow the same process as with a firmware update and
select the pdrboot file. Be forewarned, this can corrupt
your unit if interrupted. Don’t update the bootloader un-
less advised to do so by the factory (not for the faint of
heart).

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LectroRM
By New Endian LLC
LectroRM is a mobile application for iOS and Android
operating systems. Its purpose is to remotely control
Lectrosonics transmitters and PDR recorder, including:
• SM Series
• WM
• L Series
• PDR (pending - not active as of Oct 13, 2016)
The app remotely changes settings on these units
through the use of encoded audio tones, which when
received by the attached microphone, will alter the con-
figured setting. The app was released by New Endian,
LLC. The app is available for download and sells on the
Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
LectroRM’s remote control mechanism is the use of an
audio tone sequence of (“dweedle tone”) that are inter-
preted by the transmitter as a configuration change. The
settings available in LectroRM for the PDR are:
• Record
• Stop
• Lock/unlock
• Absolute or relative level controls
The PDR tones are unique to the PDR and will not
react to “dweedle tones” meant for Lectrosonics trans-
mitters.
The user interface involves selecting the audio se-
quence related to the desired change. Each version has
an interface for selecting the desired setting and the
desired option for that setting. Each version also has a
mechanism to prevent accidental activation of the tone.
iOS Version
This iPhone version keeps each available setting on a
separate page with the list of options for that setting.
The “Activate” toggle switch must be enabled to show
the button which will then activate the audio. This iOS
version’s default orientation is upside-down but can be
configured to orient right-side up. The purpose for this is
to orient the device’s speaker, which is at the bottom of
the device, closer to the recorder’s microphone.
Android Version
The Android version keeps all settings on the same
page and allows the user to toggle between the activa-
tion buttons for each setting. The activation button must
be long pressed to activate. The Android version also
allows users to keep a configurable list of full sets of
settings.
Activation
For a Lectrosonics recorder or transmitter to respond to
remote control audio tones, the unit must meet certain
requirements:
• The microphone must be within range.
• The recorder must be configured to enable remote
control activation.
Please be aware this app is not a Lectrosonics
product. It is privately owned and operated by
New Endian LLC, www.newendian.com.

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The wiring diagrams included in this section represent
the basic wiring necessary for the most common types
of microphones and other audio inputs. Some micro-
phones may require extra jumpers or a slight variation
on the diagrams shown.
It is virtually impossible to keep completely up to date
on changes that other manufacturers make to their
products, thus you may encounter a microphone that
differs from these instructions. If this occurs please call
our toll-free number listed under Service and Repair in
this manual or visit: www.lectrosonics.com/US
10k
1k
5
4
3
2
1
To Audio Amplifier
5V SOURCE
MIC
VOLTAGE SELECT
LINE IN
GND
+15uF
+5 VDC
Servo Bias
Pin 4 to Pin 1 = 0 V
Pin 4 Open = 2 V
Pin 4 to Pin 2 = 4 V
+
To Limiter Control
30uF
500 Ohm
100 Ohm
2.7K
200 Ohm
+
3.3uF
5-Pin Input Jack Wiring
Audio input jack wiring:
PIN 1
Shield (ground) for positive biased electret lavaliere
microphones. Shield (ground) for dynamic microphones
and line level inputs.
PIN 2
Bias voltage source for positive biased electret lavaliere
microphones that are not using servo bias circuitry and
voltage source for 4 volt servo bias wiring.
PIN 3
Microphone level input and bias supply.
PIN 4
Bias voltage selector for Pin 3.
Pin 3 voltage depends on Pin 4 connection.
Pin 4 tied to Pin 1: 0 V
Pin 4 Open: 2 V
Pin 4 to Pin 2: 4 V
PIN 5
Line level input for tape decks, mixer outputs, musical
instruments, etc.
Installing the Connector:
1) If necessary, remove the old connector from the
microphone cable.
2) Slide the dust boot onto microphone cable with the
large end facing the connector.
3) If necessary, slide the 1/8-inch black shrink tubing
onto the mircrophone cable. This tubing is needed
for some smaller diameter cables to ensure there
is a snug fit in the dust boot.
4) Slide the backshell over the cable as shown above.
Slide the insulator over the cable before soldering
the wires to the pins on the insert.
5) Solder the wires and resistors to the pins on the
insert according to the diagrams shown in Wiring
Hookups for Different Sources. A length of .065
OD clear tubing is included if you need to insulate
the resistor leads or shield wire.
6) If necessary, remove the rubber strain relief from
the TA5F backshell by simply pulling it out.
7) Seat the insulator on the insert. Slide the cable
clamp over the and of the insulator and crimp as
shown on the next page.
8) Insert the assembled insert/insulator/clamp into
the latchlock. Make sure the tab and slot align
to allow the insert to fully seat in the latchlock.
Thread the backshell onto the latchlock.
TA5F Latchlock Insert
Insulator Cable clamp
Backshell with
strain relief
Remove strain relief
if using dust boot
Backshell
without strain
relief Dust boot (35510)
Note: If you use the dust boot, remove the rubber
strain relief that is attached to the TA5F cap, or the
boot will not fit over the assembly.

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NOTE: This termination is intended for UHF
transmitters and the PDR only. VHF transmitters
with 5-pin jacks require a different termination.
Lectrosonics lavaliere microphones are terminated
for compatibility with VHF and UHF transmitters,
which is different from what is shown here.
Microphone Cable Termination
for Non-Lectrosonics Microphones
TA5F Connector Assembly
Mic Cord Stripping Instructions
1
23
4
5
VIEW FROM SOLDER
SIDE OF PINS
0.3"
0.15"
Crimping to Shield and Insulation
Shield
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.
Crimp these
fingers to
contact the
shield
Crimp these
fingers to
clamp the
insulation

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Optional Accessories
Belt Clip (TBA)
MC70 line level adapter cable. Male 3.5 mm TRS to
female TA5F; 14 inches long. Feeds line level signal to
pin 5 on the TA5M input jack.
MC35 line level adapter cable. Female XLR to female
TA5F; 37 inches long. Feed line level signal to pin 5 on
the TA5M jack.
MC41 mic level adapter cable. Female XLR to female
TA5F; 37 inches long. Feeds mic level signal to pin 3 on
the TA5M jack.

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Specifications
Recording
Storage media: microSDHC memory card*
File format: .wav files (BWF - Broadcast Wave File)
A/D converter: 24-bit (with additional 8 bits for wav format
compatibility)
Sampling rate: 48 kHz
Recording modes/Bit rate: • HD mono mode: 192 kb/s
• Split gain mode: 384 kb/s
Input
Type: Analog mic/line level compatible;
servo bias preamp for 2V and 4V lavaliere
microphones
Input level: • Dynamic mic: 0.5 mV to 50 mV
• Electret mic: Nominal 2 mV to 300 mV
• Line level: 17 mV to 1.7 V
Input connector: TA5M 5-pin male
Headphone/Line Output
Connector: 3.5 mm mini jack; TR
Maximum level: -3 dBu (575 mV RMS)
Audio Performance
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz; +0.5/-1.5 dB
Signal to Noise ratio: • HD mono mode: 105 dB A-weighted
• Split gain mode: 80 dB A-weighted
Distortion: < 0.035%
Time Code
Connector: 5-pin LEMO
Signal voltage: 0.5 Vp-p to 5Vp-p
Input impedance: 10 k Ohms
Format: SMPTE 12M - 1999 compliant
Battery Power/Life
Power consumption: 300 mW
Battery type: AAA Lithium non-rechargeable
(recommended)
AAA Lithium: 6.5 hours typical
AAA alkaline 2 to 3 hours; varies with brand
Operating temperature range
Celsius: -20 to 50
Fahrenheit: -5 to 122
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions: Inches: 2.37H x 2.14W x 0.67D
Millimeters: 60H x 54W x 17D
Weight: 71 grams (2.5 ozs.) w/ AAA Lithium battery
*microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC
Available Recording Time
Using a microSDHC memory card, the available re-
cording times are as follows. The actual time may vary
slightly from the values listed in the tables.
HD mono mode
Size Hrs:Min
8GB 11:12
16GB 23:00
32GB 46:07
Split gain mode
Size Hrs:Min
8GB 5:36
16GB 11:30
32GB 23:03

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Service and Repair
If your recorder 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 and check the intercon-
necting cables.
We strongly recommend that you do not try to repair the equipment yourself and do not have the local repair shop at-
tempt anything other than the simplest repair. If the repair is more complicated than a broken wire or loose connection,
send the unit to the factory for repair and service. Don’t attempt to adjust any controls inside the units. Once set at the
factory, the various controls and trimmers do not drift with age or vibration and never require readjustment. There are
no adjustments inside that will make a malfunctioning unit start working.
LECTROSONICS’ Service Department is equipped and staffed to quickly repair your equipment. In warranty repairs
are made at no charge in accordance with the terms of the warranty. Out-of-warranty repairs are charged at a modest
flat rate plus parts and shipping. Since it takes almost as much time and effort to determine what is wrong as it does
to make the repair, there is a charge for an exact quotation. We will be happy to quote approximate charges by phone
for out-of-warranty repairs.
Returning Units for Repair
For timely service, please follow the steps below:
A. DO NOT return equipment to the factory for repair without first contacting us by email or by phone. We need
to know the nature of the problem, the model number and the serial number of the equipment. We also need a
phone number where you can be reached 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. (U.S. Mountain Standard Time).
B. After receiving your request, we will issue you a return authorization number (R.A.). This number will help speed
your repair through our receiving and repair departments. The return authorization number must be clearly shown
on the outside of the shipping container.
C. Pack the equipment carefully and ship to us, shipping costs prepaid. If necessary, we can provide you with the
proper packing materials. UPS is usually the best way to ship the units. Heavy units should be “double-boxed” for
safe transport.
D. We also strongly recommend that you insure the equipment, since we cannot be responsible for loss of or dam-
age to equipment that you ship. Of course, we insure the equipment when we ship it back to you.
Lectrosonics USA:
Mailing address: Shipping address: Telephone:
Lectrosonics, Inc. Lectrosonics, Inc. [phone]
PO Box 15900 561 Laser Rd., Suite 102 [phone] Toll-free
Rio Rancho, NM 87174 Rio Rancho, NM 87124 [phone] Fax
USA USA
Web: E-mail:
www.lectrosonics.com [email protected]
Lectrosonics Canada:
Mailing Address: Telephone: E-mail:
720 Spadina Avenue, [phone] Sales: [email protected]
Suite 600 [phone] Toll-free Service: [email protected]
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2T9 (877-7LECTRO)
[phone] Fax

Portable Digital Recorder
Rio Rancho, NM 15

581 Laser Road NE • Rio Rancho, NM 87124 USA • www.lectrosonics.com
[phone] • [phone] • fax [phone] • [email protected]
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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. If Lectrosonics, Inc. cannot
correct the defect in your equipment, it will be replaced at no charge with a similar new
item. Lectrosonics, Inc. will pay for the cost of returning your equipment to you.
This warranty applies only to items returned to Lectrosonics, Inc. or an authorized
dealer, shipping costs prepaid, within one year from the date of purchase.
This Limited Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of New Mexico. It states the
entire liablility of Lectrosonics Inc. and the entire remedy of the purchaser for any
breach of warranty as outlined above. NEITHER LECTROSONICS, INC. NOR
ANYONE INVOLVED IN THE PRODUCTION OR DELIVERY OF THE EQUIPMENT
SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL,
OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE
THIS EQUIPMENT EVEN IF LECTROSONICS, INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LIABILITY OF
LECTROSONICS, INC. EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY DEFECTIVE
EQUIPMENT.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have additional legal rights which
vary from state to state.