Radio Active Designs UV-1G User manual

UV-1G
WIRELESS INTERCOM SYSTEM
User Manual

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•Per FCC 15.19(a)(3) and (a)(4): 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.
•Per FCC 15.21: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Radio
Active Designs could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents..................................................................................................................4
General Information ..........................................................................................................6
Features ............................................................................................................................6
Terminology ......................................................................................................................6
UV-1G Specifications ............................................................................................................7
Transmitter .......................................................................................................................7
Receiver ............................................................................................................................8
System Diagram.................................................................................................................9
Base Station........................................................................................................................10
Front Panel Button Descriptions ......................................................................................10
Front Panel LED Description ............................................................................................12
Rear Panel Description ....................................................................................................13
Belt Pack..........................................................................................................................14
Quick Start Guide................................................................................................................16
Base Station Operation....................................................................................................16
Belt Pack..........................................................................................................................16
Base Station Operation.......................................................................................................17
Power..............................................................................................................................17
Powering Up................................................................................................................17
Powering Down ...........................................................................................................17
Home Screen ...................................................................................................................18
Transmitter Power Level..................................................................................................18
Receiver Status................................................................................................................18
Base Station Link Mode ...................................................................................................18
Local Headset Status........................................................................................................19
RSSI Screen......................................................................................................................19
Menu Structure...................................................................................................................20
Passcode Protection ........................................................................................................20
Receiver Settings .............................................................................................................20
Transmitter Settings ........................................................................................................21
Local Headset Options .....................................................................................................22
Display Settings ..................................................................................................................23
Blackout Mode ................................................................................................................23
Backlight Time .................................................................................................................24
LCD Brightness.................................................................................................................25
LCD Contrast....................................................................................................................25
LED Brightness.................................................................................................................26
Base Station Link Modes.....................................................................................................26
Info Screen ......................................................................................................................27
Enabling/Disabling the Passcode .....................................................................................27
Changing the Passcode Combine Passcode Sections? ......................................................28

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Gain Adjustments ...............................................................................................................29
Intercom 1 & 2 ................................................................................................................29
Auxiliary ..........................................................................................................................29
Stage Announce ..............................................................................................................30
Local Headset ..................................................................................................................30
Microphone Gain.............................................................................................................30
Volume............................................................................................................................30
Intercom CH1 and CH2 Buttons and LEDs ........................................................................31
Talk Button ......................................................................................................................31
Belt Pack Operation............................................................................................................31
Battery ............................................................................................................................32
Powering Up....................................................................................................................32
Powering Down ...............................................................................................................32
Home Screen ...................................................................................................................33
Talk Buttons and LEDs..................................................................................................33
Intercom and Programmable Button Labels.................................................................33
Signal and Battery Meters ...........................................................................................33
Local Headset Volume..................................................................................................33
Power / Menu Button......................................................................................................34
Menu Structure...................................................................................................................34
Display Settings ...............................................................................................................34
Blackout Mode ................................................................................................................34
Backlight Time .................................................................................................................35
LCD Brightness.................................................................................................................35
LCD Contrast....................................................................................................................36
LED Brightness.................................................................................................................36
Advanced Settings ..............................................................................................................36
Passcode Protection ........................................................................................................37
Transmitter Settings ........................................................................................................37
Receiver Settings .............................................................................................................39
Channel Labels ................................................................................................................40
Soft Button Labels ...........................................................................................................42
Rx Volume Options ..........................................................................................................43
Headset Options..............................................................................................................44
Info Screen ......................................................................................................................45
Enabling/Disabling the Passcode .....................................................................................45
Changing the Passcode ....................................................................................................45
Microphone Gain.............................................................................................................46

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General Information
The Radio Active Designs® UV-1G is a two-channel full-duplex UHF/VHF wireless intercom
system that incorporates up to six wireless belt pack units per base station. Each belt pack is
capable of simultaneous Talk and Listen on two separate audio channels. Additionally, belt
packs have Stage Announce and two-channel Wireless Talk-Around functionality.
The wired interface supports 2W Audiocom® (Telex), RTS® TW, and Clear-Com® varieties.
Support for 4W systems is present through RJ-11 compatible jacks.
Features
•Excellent RF noise immunity through revolutionary design
•Full duplex operation incorporates UHF transmitters and VHF receivers
•Support for up to six Belt Pack units in one Base Station
•Multiple Base Station support when more than six belt packs are linked
•Two wireless intercom channels
•Programmability via PC interface or User Interface in the field
•Internal antenna in the Belt Pack
•Very low occupied bandwidth
•Frequency Response: 100Hz to 8kHz
•Audio Dynamic Range ≥ 50dB
•AES-48 Compliant
Terminology
•LCD – Liquid Crystal Display
•LED – Light Emitting Diode
•WTA – Wireless Talk-Around
•SA – Stage Announce
•4W – 4-Wire
•2W – 2-Wire
•VHF – Very High Frequency
•UHF – Ultra High Frequency
•IEC – International Electrotechnical Commission
•FCC – Federal Communications Commission
•RSSI – Received Signal Strength Indicator
•FSTN – Film compensated / Formulated / Filtered Super-twisted Nematic

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UV-1G Specifications
RF Frequency Range 470-608 and 614-98MHz Base Tx, 174-216MHz Belt Tx
Power Requirements 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 2.5A max IEC receptacle
Temperature Range -4º F to 131º F (-20º C to 55º C)
Dimensions
Base Station 14.68” x 17” x 1.75”
Belt Pack 5.55” x 3.78” x 1.83”
Weight
Base Station 7 lbs.
Belt Pack 14 Oz
TX Antenna
Belt Pack Internal
Base Station 5/8 wave (Supplied)
RX Antenna
Belt Pack Internal
Base Station 1/4 wave (Supplied)
FCC ID 2AA6F-UV-1GBP, 2AA6F-UV-1GBS
IC ID 11482A-UV1GBP, 11482A-UV1GBS
Frequency Response 100Hz-8 kHz
Four Wire Input Level Adjustable (2Vrms typical)
Four Wire Output Level Adjustable (2Vrms typical)
Auxiliary Input Adjustable (2Vrms typical)
Auxiliary Output Adjustable (2Vrms typical into 600Ω)
Stage Announce Output Internally Adjustable (2Vrms typical at rated deviation into
600Ω)
Stage Announce Relay Dry Contact, rated at 1 Amp, 24V Max
Mic input sensitivity 9mV
Local Headset Output 40mW output into 600Ω (1% Distortion)
Transmitter
Type Two Transmitters, Synthesized
Transmit Power (each transmitter) 100mW, 250mW PEP Max (High Part 74 use only),
10mW, 20mW, 50mW (Part 15 use)
Modulation Type ENB
RF Frequency Stability ±1.5ppm
Occupied Bandwidth 25kHz
Radiated Harmonics and Spurious Exceeds FCC Specifications

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Receiver
Type Direct Conversion
RF Sensitivity -117dBm for 12dB SINAD
Squelch Threshold Automatic
IF Selectivity 25kHz
RF Frequency Stability ±1.5 ppm
Distortion <1% at full modulation

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System Diagram

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Base Station
Front Panel Button Descriptions
Figure 1 UV-1G Front Panel Buttons
1. Power Button: Momentary press to power up unit; press and hold to power off.
2. Soft Key 1: Menu Navigation; variable button function.
3. Soft Key 2: Menu Navigation; variable button function.
4. Rotary Encoder and Select: Rotate for Menu Navigation; press to make selection of a
given menu option.
5. Channel 1 Mute/Unmute: Momentary press to Mute or Unmute Belt Pack #1.
6. Channel 2 Mute/Unmute: Momentary press to Mute or Unmute Belt Pack #2.
7. Channel 3 Mute/Unmute: Momentary press to Mute or Unmute Belt Pack #3.
8. Channel 4 Mute/Unmute: Momentary press to Mute or Unmute Belt Pack #4.
9. Channel 5 Mute/Unmute: Momentary press to Mute or Unmute Belt Pack #5.
10. Channel 6 Mute/Unmute: Momentary press to Mute or Unmute Belt Pack #6.
11. Intercom 1 Output Gain: Momentary press to show Intercom 1 Output Gain screen on
LCD; press and hold to force this screen to persist. See Gain Adjustments section.
12. Intercom 1 Input Gain: Momentary press to show Intercom 1 Input Gain screen on LCD;
press and hold to force this screen to persist. See Gain Adjustments section.
13. Intercom 1 Select: Momentary press toggles Intercom 1 between one of three options:
2-wire, 4-wire, Off.
14. Intercom 2 Output Gain: Momentary press to show Intercom 2 Output Gain screen on
LCD; press and hold to force this screen to persist. See Gain Adjustments section.
15. Intercom 2 Input Gain: Momentary press to show Intercom 2 Input Gain screen on LCD;
press and hold to force this screen to persist. See Gain Adjustments section.
16. Intercom 2 Select: Momentary press toggles Intercom 2 state between one of three
options: 2-wire, 4-wire, off.
17. Auxiliary Output Gain: Momentary press to show Auxiliary Output Gain screen on LCD;
press and hold to force this screen to persist. See Gain Adjustments section.
18. Auxiliary Input Gain: Momentary press to show Auxiliary Input Gain screen on LCD;
press and hold to force this screen to persist. See Gain Adjustments section.
19. Auxiliary Enable/Disable: Momentary press enables or disables Auxiliary Input and
Output.
20. Stage Announce Gain: Momentary press to show Stage Announce Gain screen on LCD;
press and hold to force this screen to persist. See Gain Adjustments section.