Sony DWR-R03D User manual

Digital Wireless
Receiver
Operating Instructions
DWR-R03D
4-739-826-03 (1)
© 2018 Sony Corporation

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Table of Contents
Features .......................................................4
Parts Identification......................................6
Front Panel.................................................... 6
Rear Panel..................................................... 9
Preparation ................................................11
Rack Mounting ........................................... 11
System Configuration ...............................11
Using the Supplied Antennas...................... 11
Connection Example of Word Clock and
Audio................................................. 12
Setting the Receiving Channel.................13
Selecting the Band Block............................ 13
Selecting the Frequency Band .................... 14
Selecting the Group/Channel...................... 14
Using the Active Channel Scan Function... 15
Using the Clear Channel Scan Function..... 15
Using the Spectrum Analyzer Function...... 15
Setting Multiple Receiver Channels
Simultaneously.................................. 16
Switching to a Safe Frequency
Automatically.................................... 17
Using the Encrypted Transmission
Function ..............................................18
Using the Secure Key Modes (SECURE
KEY/AES256)................................... 18
Using Password Mode (PASSWORD)....... 18
Setting the Audio Codec Mode ................19
Menu Displays and Detailed Settings......20
Menu Structure and Hierarchy.................... 20
Basic Menu Operations............................... 21
RECEIVER Menu........................................22
Frequency Band Setting (BAND)............... 22
Group/Channel Selection (GP/CH) ............ 22
Active Channel Scanning Function
(ACTIVE CH SCAN) ....................... 22
Clear Channel Scan Function (CLEAR CH
SCAN)............................................... 22
Spectrum Analyzer Function (SPECTRUM
ANALYZER) .................................... 22
Encrypted Transmission Function
(ENCRYPTION)............................... 22
Audio Codec Mode Setting (CODEC
MODE).............................................. 22
Analog Audio Output Level Setting (MAIN
OUT LEVEL).................................... 23
Ground Lift Setting (GROUND LIFT)....... 23
Audio Output Setting (AF OUTPUT) ........ 23
Transmitter Search Function (SEARCH
TX) .................................................... 23
Label Function (CHANNEL LABEL) ....... 23
TRANSMITTER (Transmitter Virtual)
Menu ....................................................24
Display of the Transmitter Name
(NAME) ............................................ 24
Display of the Power Save Setting (POWER
SAVE) ............................................... 24
Display of the Transmission Power Setting
(RF POWER) .................................... 24
Display of Audio Input Level
(INPUT LEVEL)............................... 24
Display of the Attenuator (ATT) ................ 24
Display of the Low-cut Filter Setting
(LCF)................................................. 24
Display of the +48 V Power Setting
(+48V) ............................................... 24
Display of Accumulated Transmitter Use
Time (TIME) ..................................... 24
Display of Internal Signal Generation
(INTERNAL SG) .............................. 24
Display of Lock Setting (LOCK) ............... 24
POWER Switch Status (PWR SW
STATE) ............................................. 24
Display Method for Remaining Battery
Capacity (BATTERY REMAIN)...... 24
RF REMOTE Menu.....................................25
Using the Cross Remote (RF REMOTE) ... 25
Pairing With a Transmitter (PAIRING) ..... 25
Displaying the Remote Mode (MODE)...... 26
UTILITY Menu ............................................27
Items Related to Signal Reception (RF
submenu) ........................................... 27
Items Related to Audio (AUDIO
submenu) ........................................... 27
Items Related to Redundancy
(REDUNDANCY submenu)............. 28
Items Related to Network (NETWORK
submenu) ........................................... 29
Items Related to Alerts (ALERT
FUNCTION submenu)...................... 29
Sensitivity Setting for Received Signal
Quality Alert (QL ALERT SENS) .... 30
Items Related to Display (DISPLAY
submenu) ........................................... 30
Locking the Unit Settings (SETTING
LOCK)............................................... 30
Settings Memory Function (USER
MEMORY)........................................ 30

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Resetting Parameters to Their Factory
Settings (FACTORY PRESET) ........ 30
Displaying the Software Version
(VERSION)....................................... 31
Changing the Settings on the
Transmitter..........................................31
Frequency band setting (BAND) ................ 31
Group/channel Setting (GP/CH)................. 31
Transmitter Name Setting (NAME) ........... 31
Power-saving Setting (POWER SAVE)..... 32
Transmission Power Setting (RF
POWER) ........................................... 32
Audio Input Level Setting (INPUT
LEVEL)............................................. 32
Attenuator Setting (ATT) ........................... 32
Low-cut Filter Setting (LCF)...................... 32
+48 V Power Setting (+48V)...................... 32
Resetting Accumulated Transmitter Use
Time (TIME)..................................... 32
Audio codec mode setting (CODEC
MODE).............................................. 32
Internal Signal Setting (INTERNAL
SG) .................................................... 32
Lock Function (LOCK) .............................. 32
Display Method for Remaining Battery
Capacity (BATTERY REMAIN)...... 32
Block Diagram ...........................................34
When the ALERT Indicator Lights ...........35
Error Messages .........................................36
Troubleshooting ........................................37
Important Notes on Operation .................38
Notes on Using the Receiver ...................... 38
Cleaning...................................................... 38
Transmitter Software Version..................... 38
Audio degradation due to weak
reception ............................................ 38
Licenses.....................................................39
Specifications............................................39
Carrier Frequencies and Channel
Steps....................................................41

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Features
The DWR-R03D Digital Wireless Receiver is a rack-
mountable wireless receiver capable of receiving two
channels from digital wireless transmitters. This receiver
enables the application of multiple channels over unused
television channels through the use of the built-in Sony
original channel plan.
What is DWX?
DWX refers to Sony’s new digital wireless microphone
system. The DWX series reflects Sony’s extensive
expertise in professional microphones and sound design.
It represents a successful blend of Sony know-how,
wireless technology renowned for stability, and cutting-
edge digital audio technology.
In addition to realizing the high sound quality possible
with a digital system, the DWX series supports multi-
channel simultaneous operation, encrypted transmission,
and metadata transmission for monitoring the status of
multiple transmitters. Using a main link and a separate
additional link, remote control of transmitters from the
receiver is also possible. With its many advanced
features, the system has the potential to revolutionize the
workflow of professional applications.
What is WiDIF-HP?
WiDIF-HP (WiDIF: Wireless Digital Interface Format,
HP: High Profile) is a wireless digital audio interface
format developed by Sony.
It enables highly secure transmission with high sound
quality and low system latency, and supports
simultaneous multi-channel operation.
What is Cross Remote?
Cross Remote is a system that allows transmitters to be
monitored and controlled from a receiver and the
Wireless Studio control software installed on a computer
connected to the receiver.
For example, the settings of a transmitter worn under
clothing can be easily changed over the wireless link.
Preprogrammed wireless channel plans
for simultaneous multi-channel operation
The unit has many preprogrammed channel groups,
meaning combination of wireless channels to permit
simultaneous operation of multiple channels without
intermodulation. The unit also has channel plans for
multi-channel system using digital wireless system with
analog wireless system, making the channel setting easier
in such cases.
Dante audio networking support
IP transmission of multi-channel audio and redundancy is
supported via the two Dante ports. Monitoring the audio
of a separate receiver is also possible without having to
switch the connected headphones.
Stable RF transmissions
Stable RF transmission is achieved via the X-Dimension
Diversity reception system* and RF lines with high
dynamic range. The unit supports a 4-channel diversity
reception system that ensures wide-area coverage and
unmatched RF transmission performance.
* The unique diversity system combines the diversity of
multiple different dimensions with Sony’s advanced
digital technology and high accuracy calculation
algorithms to dramatically enhance transmission
stability.
Wireless remote control system via Cross
Remote
Remote control of a digital wireless transmitter’s settings
is possible while viewing them on the unit’s display.
Remote control from a computer is also possible using the
computer control software.
AUTO CHANNEL COORDINATE function
This function coordinates channel selection by
communicating with the receiver to build a channel plan
in response to the RF environment without using a
computer. The channel setting is also applied to the
transmitter paired with the receiver.
AUTO FREQUENCY CHANGE function
This function minimizes audio dropouts by automatically
changing to a better frequency when the existing
frequency is congested or reception is poor. It scans for a
frequency on channel 1 of the host receiver and maintains
a list of safe frequencies. If the quality of the received data
on another channel drops, it changes the frequency used
by the corresponding receiver and paired transmitter to a
better frequency.
When switching the frequency, audio cutouts may occur
depending on the communication status.
Operation status monitoring and remote
control of devices via the Wireless Studio
software
Wireless Studio software allows you to monitor the status
of each receiver, transmitter, and RMU used for
operation, as well as change the settings for each receiver
and transmitter. By saving the setting configurations as
settings files and loading the files, you can configure
groups of settings simultaneously.
Four audio codec modes
Switch between audio codec modes based on your
operational needs.
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For details, see “Setting the Audio Codec Mode” (page
19).
Flexible audio output settings
The unit is equipped with SUB OUT connectors that
allow you to switch between analog (balanced) and AES/
EBU digital outputs. You can also adjust the audio output
level in 1 dB steps.
OUTPUT SWAP function
This function swaps the audio outputs of two tuners when
a button on the unit is operated.
This provides redundancy, enabling a user who is using
two transmitters to quickly swap the outputs when trouble
arises on one of those transmitters, without having to
reconnect audio cables.
Encrypted transmissions
AES 256-bit encryption allows for highly secure wireless
transmissions.
Auto channel scanning functions
The unit comes with two auto channel scanning functions
(active channel scan function and clear channel scan
function) that allow for fast, easy and safe frequency
channel changes.
Spectrum analyzer function
This functions scans frequencies and displays the
congestion/interference as a graph, allowing the user to
visualize the RF conditions. You can also select and set a
safe frequency from the scan results.
Antenna cascade connection
Up to eight units can be connected to establish an antenna
cascade, allowing operation with up to 16 channels
without the use of an antenna divider. Using a WD-850
UHF Antenna Divider (not supplied) allows you to
configure systems that exceed 16 channels.
When 4-ANTENNA is selected using the DIVERSITY
setting, all four antenna connectors become input
connectors, and cascade connection is not possible. If you
want to use two or more channels when 4-ANTENNA is
selected, use a commercially available antenna divider.
Labeling function
By configuring a name for each receiver channel, you can
display the names even when the transmitters are turned
off.
Various information display and
improvement of operability
The large OLED (organic light emitting diode) displays
for each channel allow you to view various important
information during operation. The large display, menu
buttons, and jog dial enable fast operation.
Furthermore, an ALERT indicator on the front panel
lights if trouble occurs during operation, so you can
respond quickly.
AC output connector
Cascading power connections are possible.
Various useful functions
A setting lock function to prevent accidental operation
and a user settings function that allows you to store and
recall various settings on the receiver are available. You
can also search for paired transmitters and search for
receivers from the transmitters.
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Parts Identification
Front Panel
aPOWER switch
Turns the receiver on or off.
Set to the \position to turn the receiver on. Set to the a
position when turning off the main power supply.
bUTILITY (UTILITY menu) button
Press to display UTILITY menu. This button lights up
brightly during UTILITY menu operation.
cVOLUME (monitor volume) control
Rotate to control the monitor volume of the selected
channel.
dPHONES (headphones) terminal
Connect the headphones here.
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2
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Display (page 7)
Controls (page 8)

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1Display
The contents of the display before the unit enters menu operation (top display) are described below. Since the top display
shows information contained in the metadata sent from the transmitter as well as the receiver settings and status, this can
be used for operation monitoring.
The display contents of receiver channel 1 and 2 are the same. The display of receiver channel 1 is used for illustration
purposes.
aQL (signal quality level) indicator
Lights green when the quality of the received data is
normal, and lights red when the number of bars lit for the
QL meter decreases.
bQL (signal quality level) meter
Indicates the quality of data that is received.
This meter allows you to monitor RF signal deterioration
that may occur when there is signal interference or when
the transmitter is too far from the receiver.
cReceiver channel number
Indicates the receiver channel number.
dCross Remote condition indicator
Indicates the signal transmission condition of the wireless
remote control function (four levels).
When the wireless remote control function is off, this
indication does not appear.
eDigital output sync indicator
Indicates sync status of the signal output from the
DIGITAL OUT connectors.
INT: Output signal is in sync with the internal clock.
EXT: Output signal is in sync with the signal input from
the WORD SYNC IN connector.
fAF/PEAK (audio signal peak) indicator
Lights up green when the audio signal exceeding
reference level is input to the transmitter. Lights up red
when the audio signal exceeding –3 dBFs is input to the
A/D converter on the transmitter.
gAudio level meter
Indicates the level of audio signal input to the transmitter.
The segments indicating below the reference input level
of the transmitter appear dimly.
When “MIC” is set for the reference input level on the
transmitter: Segments indicating –36 dBFs or below
appear dimly.
When “LINE” is set for the reference input level on
the transmitter: Segments indicating –20 dBFs or below
appear dimly.
hBATT (battery warning) indicator
Lights green when the remaining battery charge on the
transmitter is sufficient, and lights red when the
remaining battery indicator starts blinking.
iRemaining battery indicator
Indicates the remaining battery charge of the transmitter
according to the transmitter’s indicator information that is
received via metadata.
Replace both batteries when the battery indication starts
to flash.
1 3 54 6
8qaqd qs 0qfqg 9 7
2
: Good transmission
: Somewhat good transmission
: Somewhat poor transmission
: Poor transmission
: Unable to communicate with paired transmitter
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For details on the transmitter’s remaining battery
indicator settings and battery replacement, refer to the
transmitter’s operating instructions.
jTransmission power indicator
Indicates the current transmission power set on the
transmitter. This setting can be changed in the
TRANSMITTER menu.
kALERT (alert) indicator
Lights up red when error is detected.
For the specific causes of alerts and remedies, see “When
the ALERT Indicator Lights” (page 35).
lReception channel information
Shows the information on receiving signal and the
transmitter name.
First row: Group and channel
Middle row: Frequency of the channel
Last row: Transmitter name and sleep state
mRF (radio reception) indicator
Lights up to indicate the level of the signal input from the
ANTENNA IN connector as follows.
On in orange: 87 dBµ or more (0 dBµ = 1 µVEMF)
On in green: 25 dBµ to 87 dBµ (0 dBµ = 1 µVEMF)
On in red: 15 dBµ to 25 dBµ (0 dBµ = 1 µVEMF)
Off: Less than 15 dBµ (0 dBµ = 1 µVEMF)
nRF (radio reception) level meters
Indicates the level of the signal input from the
ANTENNA IN connector. The number of segments that
light up depends on the input level.
oAntenna selection indicator
Indicates the antenna currently selected by the diversity
function.
2Controls
The control areas for channel 1 and channel 2 are
identical.
aMONITOR (monitor output) button
Press to monitor the output of the selected receiver
channel via the headphones.
The UTILITY > AUDIO > MONITOR MODE setting
allows you to output only the selected receiver channel,
output a mix of multiple channels, or otherwise configure
the monitor output.
When MONITOR MODE is set to IP SOLO or IP MIX,
hold down the MONITOR button until it lights.
For details, see “Monitor mode setting (MONITOR
MODE)” (page 27).
bJog dial
Rotate to select an item or a parameter value in the menu.
Press to enter the selected item or parameter value.
cRX (RECEIVER menu) button
Press to enter the RECEIVER menu. While in the
RECEIVER menu, this button lights up brightly.
dREMOTE (RF REMOTE menu) button
Press to enter the RF REMOTE menu. While in the RF
REMOTE menu, this button lights up brightly.
eTX (TRANSMITTER menu) button
Press to enter the TRANSMITTER menu. While in the
TRANSMITTER menu, this button lights up brightly.
fESC (escape) button
Press to go back to the previous menu display.
Transmission power indicator
H M L
DWT-B03R 25 mW 10 mW 2 mW
Other transmitters 50 mW 10 mW 1 mW
Note
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Rear Panel
aMAIN OUT (main output) (analog output) 1/2
connectors (XLR)
Connect the analog input connector of mixer, amplifier,
or other equipment.
You can use menu operations to set the output level and
to disconnect the XLR connector grounding (pin 1) and
the chassis grounding.
bSUB OUT (sub output) (digital / analog output)
1/2 connectors (XLR)
Outputs AES3-format digital audio signals or analog
audio. You can switch the output via menu operations.
cLAN (Ethernet) (10/100/1000) / Dante (Dante
networking) PRIMARY/SECONDARY
connectors (RJ-45)
Use these to establish 1000BASE-T network
connections. Connect to a Windows computer or a hub,
and use Wireless Studio to communicate.
With Dante digital audio supported, redundancy and
headphone monitoring are possible in addition to IP
transmission of multi-channel audio.
Use LAN cables that are Category 5e or higher and 100 m
or less in length. If the distance to the device exceeds 100
m, connect a hub between the unit and the device.
You can specify the signal transmitted from the LAN
connectors according to the UTILITY > NETWORK >
NETWORK MODE setting.
The unit has a switching hub function which allows
operation using a daisy-chain connection when
NETWORK MODE is set to SWITCHED.
When using the headphone monitoring function, connect
each monitored device with both the Dante audio network
and DWX device communication signals, and configure
the identical values for UTILITY > AUDIO >
MONITOR MODE.
dDIGITAL OUT (digital output) connector
(BNC-R)
These connectors output a digital audio signal in AES3
format. Connect the digital input connector of mixer,
amplifier, or other equipment.
eANTENNA a/b IN (antenna a/b input) connectors
(BNC-R)
Connect an optional UHF antenna (e.g., AN-820A) and
the supplied whip antenna to these connectors.
When an antenna is connected, this connector supplies
9 V or 12 V DC power to the booster incorporated in the
antenna. When using an antenna which does not require a
power supply, you can turn off the power output by menu
operation.
When using the AN-820A, you can set the gain of the
booster from the menu of the unit.
• Do not short-circuit this connector.
• When connecting multiple units in cascade, set ANT
ATT a/b to “0dB” and ANT DC OUT to “OFF” on any
DWR-R03D unit that is not directly connected to the
antenna.
About the antenna gain and the cable loss
When the antenna with the booster is connected to the unit
and the antenna gain exceeds the coaxial cable loss
between the antenna and the unit, the RF signal which
exceeds the allowable level may be input to this unit.
To prevent this, set the cable loss and antenna attenuator
(0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB) to meet the following
equation.
The RF indicator on the receiver lights in orange when the
input becomes 87 dBµ or higher (0 dBµ = 1 µVEMF), so
you can use it as a rough guide.
Gain of antenna booster - Cable loss between antenna
and this unit - Antenna attenuator setting (dB) = 0 dB
or less
Reference: Cable loss examples
1234 65
9 708
Notes
Type of cable RG-212/U RG-213/U
Frequency 600 MHz 800 MHz 600 MHz 800 MHz
Cable
length
50 m
(approx.
165 ft)
12 dB 14 dB 9 dB 11 dB
100 m
(approx.
330 ft)
24 dB 28 dB 18 dB 22 dB

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For details on gain of antenna booster, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the antenna.
• The cable loss may differ depending on the
manufacturer of the cables.
• The rated impedance of ANTENNA IN connectors is
50 Ω. If the cable with 75 Ωimpedance is used, actual
signal loss is usually a few dB lower than the values in
the table above.
fAC IN connector
Connect to an AC power source with the supplied AC
power cord.
gAC OUT connector
Using the supplied cascading power cord, up to three
DWR-R03D units can be connected to a single AC power
supply.
• The maximum number of units that can be connected in
a cascade connection using the supplied cascading
power cord varies depending on the operating
environment. Connections beyond these limits may
result in fire or electric shock.
– Up to 2 when connected to an IT power distribution
system.
– Up to 3 in Japan.
– Up to 5 in other countries.
• When using the supplied cascading power cord to
connect DWR-R03D units in a cascade connection,
install the units as shown in the following or mount
them on a rack.
hANTENNA a/b OUT (antenna a/b output) or
ANTENNA c/d IN (antenna c/d input) connectors
(BNC-R)
Connect additional DWR-R03D units to either
ANTENNA a/b OUT connectors, and create cascade
connections of up to eight units.
You can also select the 4-channel diversity reception
mode via menu operations to use these as ANTENNA c/
d IN connectors. In such cases, you can connect antennas
and antenna boosters, similarly to the ANTENNA a/b IN
connectors.
iREM ANT (ST remote system antenna)
This is an external antenna for the ST remote system.
jWORD SYNC IN/OUT (sync signal input/output)
connectors and 75 Ωtermination switch
When you want to synchronize digital output with an
external sync signal, input the external sync signal to the
WORD SYNC IN connector.
The sync signal input from the IN connector is output
from the OUT connector.
Set the 75 Ωtermination switch of only the DWR-R03D
unit at the end of the cascade connection to ON.
For details on connecting to the WORD SYNC
connectors, see “Connection Example of Word Clock and
Audio” (page 12).
Notes
Notes
to AC power
supply