Radio Active Designs UV-1G User manual

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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 .................................................................................................................. 5
Table of Fi ures ..................................................................................................................... 8
General Information .............................................................................................................. 9
Features ......................................................................................................................................
Terminology ................................................................................................................................
UV-1G Specifications ........................................................................................................... 10
Transmitter ............................................................................................................................... 10
Receiver ..................................................................................................................................... 10
System Diagram ........................................................................................................................ 11
Base Station ........................................................................................................................ 12
Front Panel Button Descriptions ............................................................................................... 12
Front Panel LED Description ..................................................................................................... 14
Rear Panel Description .............................................................................................................. 16
Belt Pack ............................................................................................................................. 17
Quick Start Guide ................................................................................................................ 19
Base Station .............................................................................................................................. 1
Belt Pack .................................................................................................................................... 1
Base Station Operation ........................................................................................................ 20
Power ........................................................................................................................................ 20
Powering Up ................................................................................................................ 20
Powering Down............................................................................................................ 20
Home Screen ............................................................................................................................. 20
Transmitter Power Level ........................................................................................................... 20
Receiver Status .......................................................................................................................... 21
Base Station Link Mode ............................................................................................................ 21
Local Headset Status ................................................................................................................. 21
RSSI Screen ................................................................................................................................ 22
Base Station Menu Structure ............................................................................................... 23
Passcode Protection .................................................................................................................. 23
Receiver Settings ....................................................................................................................... 23
Advanced Receiver Settings ...................................................................................................... 25
Aux In Settings .......................................................................................................................... 27
Transmitter Settings.................................................................................................................. 27
Local Headset Options .............................................................................................................. 2
Display Settings ......................................................................................................................... 30
Blackout Mode ............................................................................................................. 30
Backlight Time ............................................................................................................. 30
LCD Brightness ............................................................................................................. 3
LCD Contrast ................................................................................................................ 3
LED Brightness ............................................................................................................. 32
Base Station Link Modes ........................................................................................................... 33

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Info Screen ................................................................................................................................ 33
Enabling/Disabling the Passcode .............................................................................................. 33
Changing the Passcode ............................................................................................................. 34
Base Station Gain Adjustments ............................................................................................ 35
Intercom 1 & 2 .......................................................................................................................... 35
Auxiliary .................................................................................................................................... 35
Stage Announce ........................................................................................................................ 35
Base Station Local Headset .................................................................................................. 36
Microphone Gain ...................................................................................................................... 36
Volume ...................................................................................................................................... 36
Intercom CH1 and CH2 Buttons and LEDs ................................................................................ 36
Talk Button ................................................................................................................................ 36
Belt Pack Operation ............................................................................................................. 37
Battery ....................................................................................................................................... 37
Powering Up .............................................................................................................................. 37
Powering Down ......................................................................................................................... 38
Home Screen ............................................................................................................................. 38
Talk Buttons and LEDs ............................................................................................................... 38
Transmit Status Indicators ........................................................................................................ 3
Signal and Battery Indicators .................................................................................................... 3
Headset Volume ........................................................................................................................ 40
Power / Menu Button ............................................................................................................... 40
Belt Pack Menu Structure .................................................................................................... 41
Display Settings ......................................................................................................................... 41
Blackout Mode ............................................................................................................. 4
Backlight Time ............................................................................................................. 4
LCD Brightness ............................................................................................................. 42
LCD Contrast ................................................................................................................ 42
LED Brightness ............................................................................................................. 43
Advanced Settings ..................................................................................................................... 44
Passcode Protection ..................................................................................................... 44
Transmitter Settings ..................................................................................................... 45
ICOM Tx and ICOM2 Tx. .............................................................................................. 46
Receiver Settings .......................................................................................................... 46
Channel Labels ............................................................................................................. 48
Soft key Labels ............................................................................................................. 50
Button Latching ............................................................................................................ 50
Rx Attenuation ............................................................................................................. 5
Master Volume ............................................................................................................ 52
Headset Options ........................................................................................................... 52
Minimum Volume ........................................................................................................ 53
Belt Pack ID .................................................................................................................. 53
Info Screen ................................................................................................................... 53
Enabling/Disabling the Passcode .................................................................................. 54
Changing the Passcode ................................................................................................. 54

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Automatic Low Battery Reporting ........................................................................................ 55
Microphone Gain ...................................................................................................................... 56
Appendix ............................................................................................................................. 57
2W Pin Out ................................................................................................................................ 57
4w Pin Out ................................................................................................................................. 58
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 5

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Table of Figures
FIGURE 1 UV-1G FRONT PANEL BUTTONS .......................................................................................................................... 122
FIGURE 2 FRONT PANEL LED DESCRIPTIONS ....................................................................................................................... 144
FIGURE 3 BASE STATION REAR PANEL ................................................................................................................................ 166
FIGURE 4 BELT PACK TOP VIEW .......................................................................................................................................... 177
FIGURE 5 BELT PACK SIDE VIEWS ........................................................................................................................................ 188
FIGURE 6 BELT PACK BOTTOM VIEW .................................................................................................................................. 188
FIGURE 7 BASE STATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 20
FIGURE 8 BELT PACK POWER BUTTON ............................................................................................................................... 377

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General Information
The Radio Active Designs® UV-1G is a two-channel full-duplex UHF/VHF wireless intercom system that utilizes
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 Sta e Announce and two-channel Wireless Talk-Around.
Wired Interface supports 2W Audiocom® (Telex), RTS® TW, and Clear-Com® varieties.
RJ-11 compatible jacks support 4W systems.
FEATURES
•Excellent RF noise immunity through revolutionary design
•Full duplex operation utilizes UHF transmitters and VHF receivers
•Support for up to six Belt Pack units in one Base Station
•Two wireless intercom channels
•Programmability via PC interface or User Interface in the field
•Internal antenna in Belt Pack
•Extremely 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
•UI – User Interface
•UHF – Ultra High Frequency
•IEC – International Electrotechnical Commission
•FCC – Federal Communications Commission
•RSSI – Received Signal Strength Indicator

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UV 1G Specifications
RF Frequency Range 470.025-607. 75 and 614.025-6 7. 75MHz Base Tx, 174.025-
215. 75MHz 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 16 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
Two Wire Max Input Voltage +8 dBu
Four Wire Max Input Voltage +20 dBu
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 mV
Local Headset Output 40mW output into 600Ω (1% Distortion)
TRANSMITTER
Type Two Transmitters, Synthesized
Transmit Power (each transmitter) Base: 20mW–250mW, Belt: 10mW–50mW (Part 74 and Part 15 qualified)
Modulation Type Enhance Narrow Band
RF Frequency Stability ±1.5ppm
Occupied Bandwidth 25 kHz
Radiated Harmonics and Spurious Exceeds FCC Requirements
RECEIVER
Type Direct Conversion
RF Sensitivity -110dBm for 12dB SINAD
Squelch Threshold Automatic
IF Selectivity 25 kHz
RF Frequency Stability ±1.5 ppm
Distortion <1% at full modulation