Sony UWP-X5 User manual

Wireless Microphone
Package
2-698-941-31 (1)
UWP-X5
©2007 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Configuration of the Package ................................................ 4
Features ...................................................................................5
Precautions ..............................................................................5
Parts Identification .................................................................6
Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1) .....................................6
Diversity tuner module (URX-M1) ..................................8
Head-set type microphone (supplied) ...............................8
Power Supply ..........................................................................9
Inserting the batteries ........................................................9
Battery indication ............................................................10
Attachment and Installation Procedures ............................11
Attaching the supplied accessories to the body-pack
transmitter (UTX-B1) .....................................................11
Installing a diversity tuner module (URX-M1) ..............13
Settings ...................................................................................15
Setting the transmission channel (UTX-B1 only) ..........15
Setting the reception channel (URX-M1 only) ...............15
Detecting and selecting the available channels
automatically (URX-M1 only) .......................................17
Setting the attenuation level of the audio input (UTX-B1
only) ................................................................................17
Resetting the accumulated battery use time indication
(UTX-B1 only) ...............................................................18
Setting the RF output power level (UTX-B1 only) ........18
Operation ...............................................................................19
System Configuration........................................................... 20
Error Messages ..................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting .................................................................... 22
Specifications .........................................................................24
Appendix................................................................................ 26
Wireless microphone system frequency list ...................26

4Configuration of the Package
Configuration of the Package
The UWP-X5 consists of a body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1), a diversity tuner module (URX-
M1) and their accessories. By installing the tuner module into the tuner base unit or the
powered mixer, the system construction to meet the desired purpose of use and required
system scale becomes possible.
Body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1) (1) Diversity tuner module (URX-M1) (1)
Supplied accessories
Head-set type microphone (1)
Clip (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Belt clip (1)
Headband (1)

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Features / Precautions
Features
The UWP-X5 Wireless Microphone
Package consists of a transmitter (body-
pack transmitter (UTX-B1)), a receiver
(diversity tuner module (URX-M1)), and
the accessories. The UWP-X5 can be used
with the tuner base unit or the powered
mixer for AV presentations.
The UWP-X5 is not compatible with
conventional WRT series transmitters,
WRR series tuners, or WRU series tuner
units.
The featured components of the package are
described below.
Body-pack transmitter (UTX-
B1)
This is a small and lightweight transmitter
with a crystal-controlled PLL (phase lock
loop) synthesized system and a BMP-type
microphone input connector. The RF power
output can be set at 10 mW or at 2 mW.
Diversity tuner module (URX-
M1)
This tuner module can be incorporated into
the MB-X6 Tuner Base Unit or SRP-X500P
Powered Mixer.
Head-set type microphone
(supplied)
This electret condenser microphone is
equipped with the omni-directional capsule
to obtain sound with clarity and quality, ear
clip to easily wear on either ear, and flexible
boom allowing you to finely adjust the
position and angle of the microphone.
Precautions
• The UWP-X5 units must be used within
a temperature range of 0°C to 40°C (32°F
to 104°F).
• Operating the UWP-X5 units near
electrical equipment (motors,
transformers, or dimmers) may cause it to
be affected by electromagnetic induction.
Keep the UWP-X5 units as far from such
equipment as possible.
• The presence of the lighting equipment
may produce electrical interference over
the entire frequency range. Position the
UWP-X5 units so that interference is
minimized.
• To avoid degradation of the signal to-
noise ratio, do not use the UWP-X5 units
in noisy places or in locations subject to
vibration, such as the following:
- near electrical equipment, such as
motors, transformers or dimmers
- near air conditioning equipment or
places subject to direct air flow from
an air conditioner
- near public address loudspeakers
- where adjacent equipment might
knock against the tuner
Keep the UWP-X5 units as far from such
equipment as possible or use buffering
material.
• Clean the surface and the connectors of
the UWP-X5 units with a dry, soft cloth.
Never use thinner, benzene, alcohol or
any other chemicals, since these may mar
the finish.
Note

6Parts Identification
Parts
Identification
Body-pack transmitter
(UTX-B1)
aAntenna
bAudio input connector
Connect the supplied head-set type
microphone here.
cPower indicator
Lights up red when the transmitter is tuned
on.
To prevent electromagnetic
interference from portable
communication devices
The use of portable telephones and
other communication devices near
the UWP-X5 products may result in
malfunction and interference with
audio signals. It is recommended that
portable communication devices near
the UWP-X5 products be turned off.

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Parts Identification
dDisplay section
AAF (audio frequency) indication
Appears whenever the input audio signal is
stronger than the reference level.
BRF (radio frequency) indication
Appears during signal transmission from
the antenna.
CRF (radio frequency) level
indication
Shows the RF output level setting.
For details, see “Setting the RF output power level
(UTX-B1 only)” on page 18.
DBATT (battery) indication
Shows the battery condition.
For details, see “Battery indication” on page 10.
ECH (channel) indication
Shows the transmission channel. Each time
you press the SET button in transmission
mode, the channel indication changes as
follows.
For details, see “Settings” on page 15.
e+ (+ selection) / – (– selection/reset)
buttons
Press these buttons to set the transmission
channel, frequency, or attenuation level of
the input signal.
The “–” button resets the accumulated
battery use time to “00:00”.
fBattery compartment
Accommodates two LR6 (size AA) alkaline
batteries.
For details on how to insert the batteries, see
“Power Supply” on page 9.
gSET button
Press to change and enter display
parameters.
For details, see “Settings” on page 15.
hPOWER switch
Turns the power of the transmitter ON or
OFF.
ABD
E
AF RF
CH
BATT
C
H
L
Transmission
channel
Transmission
frequency
Accumulated
battery use
time
Attenuation
level of the
input signal
Press
the
SET
button.

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Diversity tuner module
(URX-M1)
aSET button
Press to change display parameters.
For details, see “Settings” on page 15.
bRF (radio frequency) indicator
The color indicates the strength of the
RF input signal.
On in green: RF input is 25 dBµ*
or more.
Off: RF input is less than 25 dBµ*.
* 0 dBµ = 1 µVEMF
cDisplay section
ARF (radio frequency) indications
The number of dots indicates the RF input
level.
BAF (audio frequency) indication
Appears whenever the output audio signal
is stronger than the reference level.
CGP (group)/CH (channel) indication
Shows the reception channel group and
channel number. Each time you press the
SET button, the channel indication changes
as follows.
For details, see“Settings” on page 15.
d+ (+ selection) / – (– selection/reset)
buttons
Press these buttons to set the reception
channel and frequency.
Head-set type microphone
(supplied)
AF
RF
CH
AB
C
Reception
channel group
and number
Reception
frequency
Press
the
SET
button.

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Power Supply
aEar clip
bCase
cMicrophone cable
dHeadband (supplied)
eConnector (mini phono plug with a
lock mechanism)
fClip (supplied)
gBoom
hCapsule case
Power Supply
This section explains the power supply for
each component.
Diversity tuner module (URX-
M1)
When incorporated into another component
(e.g., MB-X6, SRP-X500P, etc.), the tuner
module draws its power from that
component.
For details on the power supply to the diversity tuner
module, refer to the operating instructions of the
component in which the diversity tuner module is
installed.
Body-pack transmitter (UTX-
B1)
The body-pack transmitter can be powered
by two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries for
about six hours of continuous operation (at
25 ºC (77ºF)). Details on inserting the
batteries and the battery condition
indication are given below:
Inserting the batteries
1Slide the latches on both sides of the
transmitter at the same time and open
the battery compartment.
Latch

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2Align two new LR6 (size AA) alkaline
batteries with the polarity markings
and insert them into the battery
compartment, and then close the cover.
Battery indication
When you turn the power on, the battery
condition is shown by the BATT indication
in the display section.
When the indication in column 4 starts to
flash, replace the batteries with new ones.
Be sure to check the expiration date printed
on the new batteries before using them.
The indicated battery condition may not be
correct if the batteries were not new when
installed. If you plan to use the component
for a long period, it is recommended that
you replace the batteries with brand new
ones.
Notes on battery
Batteries may leak or explode if mistreated.
Be sure to follow these instructions.
• Be sure to install the batteries with the
correct polarity.
• Always replace the two batteries
together.
• Do not use different types of batteries or
old and new one together.
• The batteries are not rechargeable.
• When not using the component for a long
period of time, remove the batteries to
avoid leakage. If the batteries do leak,
clean all leakage from the battery
compartment and the component.
Leakage left in the compartment and the
component may cause poor battery
contact. If there seems to be poor battery
contact, consult your Sony dealer.
BATT
indication
Battery status
1Lights Good
2Lights Less than 50%
charged
3Lights Less than 20%
charged
4 Flashes Almost drained
Note

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Attachment and Installation Procedures
Attachment and
Installation
Procedures
This section describes the procedures for
attaching the supplied accessories to the
body-pack transmitter (UTX-B1) and the
installation of the diversity tuner module
(URX-M1) into the MB-X6 Tuner Base
Unit or SRP-X500P Powered Mixer.
Attaching the supplied
accessories to the body-
pack transmitter (UTX-B1)
To attach the head-set type
microphone
To wear the head-set type
microphone
Head-set type microphone
(supplied)
Insert the plug (1), then turn and
lock the connector cover (2).
Hook the upper part of the ear clip on an
ear, then press the ear clip gently onto the
ear to settle it in place.
The head-set type microphone
can be worn on either ear.
To obtain proper sound quality, twist the
boom so that the threads on the capsule
case face toward the mouth (1), then
pull the capsule case on the extensive
line from the mouth (2).

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To attach the headband and
clip
To attach the belt clip
To remove the belt clip
The headband can be
attached on either side.
To wear the microphone more securely,
attach the supplied headband (1) before
wearing the microphone.
To prevent the microphone from falling off,
attach the supplied clip (2) to the
microphone cable, then clip the
microphone cable to the clothing.
Insert one end of the belt clip into one of
two holes on either side of the transmitter,
and then insert the other end into the hole
on the other side.
Insert a pointed object such as a ballpoint
pen between the belt clip and the
transmitter to make some space between
them, and then remove the end of the belt
clip from the hole on the side of the
transmitter.

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Attachment and Installation Procedures
Installing a diversity tuner
module (URX-M1)
• Before installing the diversity tuner
module (URX-M1), make sure the unit
into which the tuner module will be
installed is turned off. Do not install or
uninstall the tuner module while the unit
into which the tuner module will be
installed is turned on, as this may damage
the connector or cause noise.
• The buttons and display on the front
panel of the tuner module may be
damaged if they are gripped too strongly.
Always hold the tuner module by the
side.
• Do not put your fingers on the connectors
on the rear panel of the tuner module or
into the slot on the unit into which the
tuner module will be installed.
• Keep the tuner module away from static
electricity.
To install a diversity tuner
module (URX-M1) into an MB-
X6 Tuner Base Unit
The MB-X6 Tuner Base Unit can
accommodate up to 6 diversity tuner
modules (URX-M1).
1Loosen the screws at both sides of the
front cover, then slide the front cover
downward.
2Hold the screws by the head and pull
forward to remove the front cover.
3When installing the tuner unit into the
tuner slot other than slot 1, push the
corresponding blank panel from the
front side of the front cover to remove
it.
4Insert the tuner unit into the slot until
you hear a click.
5Match the six latches with the six holes
on the front panel, then replace the
front cover.
6Tighten the screws on the front cover
to secure it to the front panel of the
MB-X6.
Notes

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To remove a diversity tuner
module
After removing the front cover, hold the
tuner unit by the top and bottom, then pull it
out of the slot.
To install a diversity tuner
module (URX-M1) into an
SRP-X500P Powered Mixer
The SRP-X500P Powered Mixer can
accommodate up to two diversity tuner
modules (URX-M1).
Remove the tuner slot cover from the SRP-
X500P and inspect the top and bottom sides
of the diversity tuner module. Then, insert it
into the slot.
To remove the diversity tuner
module
Pull the latch securing the tuner module to
the side and pull out the tuner module.
Tuner module
Tuner module
Latch

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Settings
Settings
Setting the transmission
channel (UTX-B1 only)
See “Wireless microphone system frequency list” on
page 26 for details on the selectable channel groups
and channels.
1Turn on the transmitter while pressing
down the SET button.
Keep pressing the SET button until the
display section parameters that were
displayed when the unit was last turned
off start to flash.
2Press the SET button repeatedly until
the channel number (or frequency)
indication appears.
3Press the + or – button to select the
channel number (or frequency).
Pressing the + button cycles the
indication in the order shown in the
tables in “Wireless microphone system
frequency list” on page 26.
Pressing the – button cycles the
indications in the opposite direction.
Hold down the + or – button to change
the channel number (or frequency)
faster.
4When the desired channel number (or
frequency) appears, set the POWER
switch to OFF to complete the setting,
or press the SET button to set other
items.
The results are stored in memory. The
stored channel number (or frequency)
will appear in the display section the
next time you turn on the transmitter
by setting the POWER switch to ON.
• When you are setting the transmission
channel, the transmitter cannot be used to
transmit signals.
• Do not remove the batteries while setting
the transmission channel. If they are
inadvertently removed, re-insert them
immediately and redo the procedure
“Setting the transmission channel (UTX-
B1 only)” from step 1.
• Make sure that the selected channel is the
same on the transmitter and tuner being
used in the same system.
• If you turn off the transmitter and then
immediately turn it on right after setting
the transmission channel, the unit may
not operate normally. Wait a few seconds
before turning it on again.
Setting the reception
channel (URX-M1 only)
See “Wireless microphone system frequency list” on
page 26 for details on the selectable channel groups
and channels.
1Press down the SET button for more
than one second.
Keep pressing the SET button until the
display section parameters start to
flash.
2Press the SET button repeatedly until
the channel group and the channel
number indications appear.
The channel group indication starts to
flash.
3Press the + or – button to select the
channel group.
Notes

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Pressing the + button cycles the
indication in the order shown in the
tables in “Wireless microphone system
frequency list” on page 26.
Pressing the – button cycles the
indications in the opposite direction.
Hold down the + or – button to change
the channel group faster.
4When the desired channel group
number appears, press the SET button.
The selected group is entered.
The right four digits start to flash to
allow the selection of the channel
number.
5Press the + or – button to select the
channel number.
The channel indication changes in the
order shown in the tables in “Wireless
microphone system frequency list” on
page 26.
6When the desired channel number
appears, leave the tuner for about 10
seconds until the selected channel
number stops flashing and the
selection is stored in memory.
To select the channel by
frequency indication
1Press the SET button for more than one
second.
Keep pressing the SET button until the
display section parameters start to
flash.
2Press the SET button repeatedly until
the frequency indication appears and
starts flashing.
3Press the + or – button to select the
frequency.
4When the desired frequency appears,
leave the tuner for about 10 seconds
until the selected channel frequency
stops flashing and the selection is
stored in memory.
• When you are setting the reception
channel, the tuner can be used to receive
signals.
• Do not remove the batteries while setting
the reception channel. If they are
inadvertently removed, re-insert them
immediately and redo the procedure
“Setting the reception channel (URX-M1
only)” from step 1.
• Make sure that the selected channel is the
same on the transmitter and tuner being
used in the same system.
• If you turn off the tuner and then
immediately turn it on right after setting
Example: When the channel group 00 is
selected
Notes

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Settings
the reception channel, the unit may not
operate normally. Wait a few seconds
before turning it on again.
Detecting and selecting the
available channels
automatically (URX-M1
only)
When multiple diversity tuner modules
(URX-M1) are installed into the MB-X6 to
perform simultaneous multiple-channel
operation, select the channel group on the
tuner module installed into the slot 1of
the MB-X6, then all the tuner modules
installed into the MB-X6 can be set to
different channels within the selected
channel group.
1Turn off all the microphones and
transmitters.
2Select the channel group on the tuner
module installed into the slot 1of the
MB-X6.
3After confirming that the channel
group indication has stopped flashing
(about 10 seconds after you have
selected the channel group), keep
pressing the + button on the tuner
module installed into the slot 1of the
MB-X6.
All the tuner modules installed into the
MB-X6 are set to the available
channels within the selected channel
group.
After the automatic detection and
selection of available channels finish,
you can change the group and channel
on each tuner module manually.
• Do the automatic detection and selection
of available channels with the channel
group other than channel group 00.
• When there are unavailable channels due
to extraneous radio wave and the channel
could not be selected on some tuner
modules, “NO CH” appears on the
display of those tuner modules. If this
happens, select the channel group with no
interference from extraneous radio wave,
and repeat the procedure above.
Setting the attenuation
level of the audio input
(UTX-B1 only)
The attenuation level can be set during
signal transmission.
1Do the following while there is
no signal transmission.
Turn on the transmitter while pressing
down the SET button, and press the
SET button repeatedly until the
attenuation level indication appears in
the display section.
Do the following while there is
signal transmission.
Press the SET button repeatedly until
the attenuation level indication appears
in the display section.
2Press the + or – button to select the
attenuation level.
The selectable range is from 0 dB to 21
dB in steps of 3 dB (the factory setting
is 0 dB).
Notes

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3Do the following while there
is no signal transmission.
Set the POWER switch to OFF to
complete the setting, or press the SET
button to set other items.
The results are stored in memory.
The change becomes effective the next
time you turn on the transmitter by
setting the POWER switch to ON.
Resetting the accumulated
battery use time indication
(UTX-B1 only)
The accumulated battery use time is the
total time (in hours and minutes) that the
batteries have been used. It is recorded
whenever the transmitter is on.
Reset the indication to “00:00” whenever
you replace the batteries.
1Turn on the unit while pressing down
the SET button.
Keep pressing the SET button until the
display section parameters start to
flash.
2Press the SET button repeatedly until
the accumulated time indication
appears in the display section.
3Press the – button.
The time indication resets to “00:00.”
While “00:00” is still displayed, you
can return to previous value by
pressing the + button.
4Set the POWER switch to OFF to
complete the setting, or press the SET
button to set other items.
The results are stored in memory.
The change becomes effective the next
time you turn on the unit by setting the
POWER switch to ON.
Setting the RF output
power level (UTX-B1 only)
You can select the RF output power level
from “H” (10 mW) or “L” (2 mW) in setting
mode Set the RF output level to L (2
mW) for simultaneous operation of
multiple channels, and set it to H (10
mW) for long-distance operation.
1Turn on the transmitter while pressing
down the SET button.
2Press the SET button repeatedly until
the RF output level indication appears
in the display section.
3Press the + button to select “H” (10
mW), or press the – button to select
“L” (2 mW).
4Set the POWER switch to OFF to
complete the setting, or press the SET
button to set other items.
The results are stored in memory.
The change becomes effective the next
time you turn on the transmitter by
setting the POWER switch to ON.

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Operation
Operation
The procedure below is the same for the
UTX-B1 and URX-M1.
1Make all necessary connections on the
tuner.
For examples of UWP-X5 component
connections, see “System Configuration” on
page 20.
2Set the transmission channel on the
transmitter, and then turn off the unit.
For details on setting the transmission
channel, see “Setting the transmission channel
(UTX-B1 only)” on page 15.
3Turn on the tuner.
The parameters that were in the display
section when the tuner was last turned
off appear again.
Before turning on the tuner, turn down
the volume of the equipment
connected to the tuner.
Otherwise, noise will be produced
when the tuner is turned on.
4Set the reception channel on the tuner.
For details on setting the reception channel,
see “Setting the reception channel (URX-M1
only)” on page 15.
5Turn on the transmitter.
If noise is heard
Depending on the environment where the
UWP-X5 components are installed,
external noise or radio waves may disrupt
transmission on certain channels.
When selecting a channel under these
circumstances, turn off the transmitter.
Then, on the tuner, select a channel for
which the RF indications do not appear in
the display section or for which the RF
indicator does not light up (i.e., a channel
free from noise or radio wave interference).
Set the same channel on the transmitter.
To prevent interference or noise, please
take the following precautions.
• Do not use two or more transmitters with
the same wireless channels.
• When operating two or more UWP-X5’s
simultaneously, set each package to a
different channel within the same
channel group.
• Keep the reception antenna and the
transmitter separated more than 3 meters
(9 feet 11 inches).
• When operating two or more UWP-X5’s
simultaneously with the same channel
group, make sure that they are at least
100 meters (330 feet) apart, but within
clear sight of each other. (The actual
distance may differ depending on the
circumstances.)
Note
Note

20 System Configuration
System Configuration
Production of the peripheral and relating devices may have been discontinued. Upon selecting
the devices to be used with this product, consult your nearest Sony representative or the dealer
from whom you purchased the product.
Sample configurations for AV presentations
Note
SRP-X500P Powered Mixer
To DVD player, PC, or
VTR, etc.
Body-pack
transmitter
(UTX-B1)
AN-820 UHF
antenna
Diversity tuner
module (URX-M1)
1BNC cable
2XLR cable or pin cable