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USER MANUAL WRR-855S SONY

UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit

Operating Instructions ____ GB

©2008 Sony Corporation

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English

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. WRR-855S

Serial No.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call; Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: WRR-855S

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San

Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

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.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For the customers in Canada

Use of Sony wireless devices is regulated by the Industry Canada as described in their Radio Standard Specification RSS-123.

A licence is normally required. The local district office of Industry Canada should therefore be contacted. When the operation of the device is within the broadcast band, the license is issued on no-interference, no-protection basis with respect to broadcast signals.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

CE

For the customers in Europe

Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this WRR-855S is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.

For details, please access the following URL :http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Parts Identification 7

WRR-855S 7

BTA-801 Portable Tuner Mount Adapter (not supplied) 8

Preparations 9

Attaching the Antennas 9

Attaching to a Sony Camcorder 9

Using a Portable Tuner Mount Adapter ....10

Settings 11

Setting the Reception Channel ....11

Selecting and Cancelling the T (Tone Squelch) OFF Mode ....13

Display Messages 15

Important Notes on Operation 16

On Usage and Storage 16

On Cleaning ....16

Specifications ....17

Features

The WRR-855S UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit in use with an optional Portable Tuner Mount Adapter, such as the BTA-801, provides a highly reliable portable diversity tuner for the Sony UHF wireless microphone system, which uses the frequency bands allocated for UHF TV broadcasting.

This tuner unit enables the application of multiple channels over unused television channels through the use of the built-in Sony original channel plan.

Preprogrammed wireless channel plans for simultaneous multi channel operation

The WRR-855S has many preprogrammed channel groups, meaning combination of wireless channels to permit simultaneous operation of multiple channels without intermodulation.

For the channel plans available on your unit, see "Wireless Microphone System Frequency List" supplied with this manual.

Versatile display

A variety of information is obtained at a glance on the upper panel, such as the reception channel with the LCD panel. The three LEDs are also provided on the upper panel to respectively indicate RF input level (indicated in green and red), AF level, and the battery alarm for the transmitter.

Space diversity reception system

The WRR-855S provides stable signal reception with only a minute amount of dropout.

Compact and lightweight

Innovative, high-density mounting technology has enabled the creation of this compact, lightweight tuner unit. Using the optional BTA-801 Portable Tuner Mount Adapter in combination, the WRR-855S can be easily attached to the Sony Camcorder.

Weatherproof structure

By properly mounting the WRR-855S to the optional BTA-801 Portable Tuner Mount Adapter and attaching the two supplied antennas, a weatherproof structure is obtained.

Selectable squelch

The squelch can be easily turned on or off with the panel switch.

Tone-squelch circuit for noise elimination

The unit uses a built-in squelch circuit to selectively receive the desired RF carrier accompanied by the tone signal from the transmitter.

Compander system

A commander (compressor/expander) system enables stabilized wireless transmission over a wide dynamic range.

Parts Identification

WRR-855S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 BTA-801 (not supplied) 13 14 15

WRR-855S

①POWER switch

Turns the power on or off.

②CH (channel selection) button

Press and hold down for at least three seconds to go to the channel group selection mode and the channel group number flashes on the display.

For details, see "Settings" on page 11.

③GP (channel group selection) button

Press and hold down for at least three seconds to go to the channel selection mode and the channel number flashes on the display.

For details, see "Settings" on page 11.

④LCD panel

When you turn on the power, the version number of your WRR-855S ("U62," for example) appears, then the tuner unit goes to normal display mode.

A B C RF AF GF/CH 0 1.620 1 The group/channel indications (©) for U62 model are shown.

ⒶRF (radio frequency) input level indications

The number of dots shows the RF input level as follows.

Four dots on: more than 30 dB

Three dots on: between 25 dBμ and 30 dBμ

Two dots on: between 20 dBμ and 25 dBμ

One dot on: between 10 dBμ and 20 dBμ

No dot: less than 10 dB

©AF (audio frequency) indication

Appears whenever the input audio signal is stronger than the reference level.

©GP (group)/CH (channel) indication

Shows the group and channel of the reception channel.

For details, see "Settings" on page 11.

⑤+ (+ selection) / - (- selection) buttons

Press these buttons to set the group and channel of the reception channel.

For details, see "Settings" on page 11.

⑥ Antenna a/b connectors

Connect the two supplied antennas to these connectors.

⑦SQUELCH switch

In ordinary use, set the switch to ON, and the noise and signal interference will be eliminated when the tuner unit is in signal reception stand-by mode. Set to OFF to search outside noise or a radio wave which may disrupt the signal transmission.

Notes

• If you turn off the SQUELCH switch when the tuner unit is in stand-by status for signal reception or when the RF input level is low, noise may be heard or the connected device or speakers may be damaged. Be sure to operate this switch only after turning down the input volume on the connected device.
• If you use the tuner unit at the temperature of 0^ (32°F) or below, dropouts in signal reception may occur. If this happens, turn off the SQUELCH switch.

⑧Mounting screws (4)

Used to secure the WRR-855S to the BTA-801.

For details, see “Using a Portable Tuner Mount Adapter” on page 10.

⑨TX BATT (transmitter battery) indicator

Shows the battery condition of the transmitter (e.g., Sony WRT-series transmitter or wireless microphone which is provided with battery alarm function). The indicator starts flashing about one hour before the transmitter batteries are drained.

⑩AF (audio frequency) indicator

Lights up whenever the audio signal output is stronger than the reference level.

11RF (radio frequency) input level indicator

Indicates the strength of the RF input signal.
On in green: RF input is more than 25 dB .
On in red: RF input is between 10 dB and 25 dB .
Off: RF input is less than 10 dB .

⑫ Accessory connector

For the signal and power connections with the BTA-801.

Pin assignment

1: AF GND
2: AF OUTPUT
4: DC +7 V
5: GND

BTA-801 Portable Tuner Mount Adapter (not supplied)

13DC 12V IN (power input) connector Connect to an external power supply (DC 10 to 17 V) of a Camcorder using the DC power cable supplied with the BTA-801.

Pin assignment

1: GND

2: NC

3: NC

4: +12 V

Note

Be sure to check the operating voltage and polarity when connecting to a power source.

14 Camcorder attachment knob

Used to fix the unit to a Camcorder.

For details on attaching to a Camcorder, see "Attaching to a Sony Camcorder" on page 9.

15 OUTPUT connector (XLR 3-pin, male)

Supplies audio signals. You can connect this to the microphone input connector of a Camcorder, mixer, tape recorder or other similar equipment.

Pin assignment

1: GND

2: HOT

3: COLD

Note

When connecting to an audio mixer which has a phantom powering capability for microphones, it is recommended to use the mixer with the phantom power off.

Preparations

Attaching the Antennas

Attach the supplied antennas to the antenna a/b connectors.

1 Align the protruding part of the connector with the antenna slot.

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2 Turn the antenna to lock.

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Attaching to a Sony Camcorder

On the HDW/DVW/MSW/PDW-series Camcorder, a slot for mounting the wireless

tuner unit is equipped. The WRR-855S can be attached to the Camcorder using that slot.

For details on how to attach the WRR-855S to the Camcorder, refer to the Operation Manual supplied with the Camcorder.

Using a Portable Tuner Mount Adapter

This section shows you how to mount the WRR-855S to the BTA-801 Portable Tuner Mount Adapter (not supplied) for example. By properly mounting the WRR-855S to the BTA-801 and attaching the two supplied antennas, a weatherproof structure is obtained.

To mount the tuner unit to the portable tuner mount adapter

Note

Before mounting, be sure to clean the abutting surfaces of the WRR-855S and the BTA-801.

1 After observing the direction, insert the WRR-855S in the BTA-801.
2 Push the WRR-855S down until the accessory connector clicks into place.
3 Run in the four mounting screws little by little in turn to gradually secure the tuner unit and the adapter together, then tighten them.

WRR-855S BTA-801

To connect the power cable

Connect the DC 12 V IN connector of the BTA-801 to the DC OUT connector of the Camcorder using the DC power cable supplied with the BTA-801.

BTA-801 (bottom) Match the connector pins with the connector inside and insert. DC power cable (supplied with the BTA-801)

To remove the power cable

Pull the metal part of the connector in the direction of the arrows and remove.

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Settings

Setting the Reception Channel

Note

Take the following precautions to prevent interference and noise.

- Do not simultaneously use two or more UHF synthesized wireless microphones/transmitters that are set to the same channel.

- To operate two or more UHF synthesized wireless microphones/transmitters using the same channel of the same group, ensure that the wireless microphones/transmitters are at least 100 m (330 feet) ^1) apart as far as they are installed within sight of each other.

- When using two or more of WRR-855S simultaneously, always set the tuner units to different channels within the same channel group (other than channel group 00).

- When using two or more of WRR-855S, do not directly put one unit upon the other.

- The antennas of the tuner unit and the transmitter should be at least 3 meters apart from each other.

- If there is a TV broadcasting station nearby, to avoid possible interference from its broadcast, do not use that station's channel.

- The number of wireless channels actually usable in a multi-channel system may be smaller than the normal capacity of that system if there is interference from TV broadcasting or other RF signals.

1) The distance depends on the operating environment and conditions.

Refer to the supplied leaflet “Sony Wireless Microphone System Frequency List” for details on the selectable channel groups and channels.

1 2 3,5 4

1 Turn the POWER switch to ON.

The version number of your tuner unit (“U62,” for example) appears in the LCD panel, then the display changes to the status shown before the tuner unit was previously turned off.

Note

Before operating the POWER switch, be sure to turn down the input volume on the connected device. If not, noise may be produced.

2 Press and hold down the GP button for more than three seconds.

The tuner unit goes to the channel group selection mode and the channel group indication flashes.

0.16201

The group/channel indications for U62 model are shown.

3 Press the + or - button to select the channel group.

Pressing the + button cyclically changes the indication in the order shown in the tables in the supplied leaflet “Sony Wireless Microphone System Frequency List.”

Pressing the – button cycles the indication in the opposite direction. Hold down the + or – button to continuously change the indication.

When no buttons have been pressed for five seconds, the channel group selection mode is automatically cancelled and the lowest frequency channel in the group selected at that time is displayed.

For the group 00, however, the channel previously set in group 00 appears.

4 When the desired channel group number appears, press the CH button.

The selected channel group is entered and the tuner unit goes to the channel selection mode and the channel number indication flashes.

0 1:5:20 1

The group/channel indications for U62 model are shown.

5 Press the + or - button to select the channel number.

The indication cyclically changes in the order shown in the tables in the supplied leaflet “Sony Wireless Microphone System Frequency List.”

Example: When the channel group 00 is selected for U62 model 08.620 1 ←→ 08.6247 08.6547 ↑ 08.650 1 ↓ 08.6447 ←→ 08.630 1 08.6347 ↑ 08.640 1

6 When the desired channel number is displayed, leave the tuner unit for about five seconds until the selected channel number indication stops flashing and the selection is stored in memory.

Interference-check function

Before operating a wireless microphone or transmitter, you can check for possible interference by using the interference-check function of this tuner unit.

To check the interference, simultaneously press the + and - buttons in the channel selection mode (while the channel number indication flashes). The channels of the selected group are automatically switched one by one in sequence (this operation is called “scanning”).

Notes

- When the SQUELCH switch is set to ON and the tuner unit is not in the T OFF mode (see page 13), scanning stops and the channel at that time is selected if a tone signal (32.768 kHz) is detected in the signal received during scanning.

However, scanning will not stop if a interfering signal having no tone signal is received. In this case, check for the interference by observing the RF input level indicator or the RF (radio frequency) input level indications in the display.

• Scanning is automatically cancelled when all the channels of the selected group are scanned twice. To cancel scanning in progress, press any of the operation buttons.
• If an extremely strong signal is received, scanning may stop at a point other than the actual channel.

Selecting and Cancelling the T (Tone Squelch) OFF Mode

The WRR-855S has the following three squelch functions, which work in combination.

(1) Squelch by RF input level

As sufficient S/N for the audio output may not be obtained if no RF signal is received or the RF input level is low, the audio output is turned off when the RF input level falls below the selected level.

(2) Tone squelch

The audio output is obtained as long as the tuner unit receives an RF signal which includes a specified tone signal.

(3) Noise squelch

The audio output is turned off to eliminate noise which may be heard when there is such excessive interference RF signal that the tone squelch does not work.

Only the tone squelch function described in (2) above can be canceled by selecting the T (tone squelch) OFF mode. Apply this mode

when you use a transmitter with no specified tone signal.

Selecting the T OFF Mode

1 Turn the power switch to ON while pressing and holding the GP and - buttons.

2 Release the buttons after the version number of your tuner unit (“U62,” for example) appears.

“T OFF” is momentarily displayed and the tuner unit goes to the T OFF mode. The T OFF mode is maintained even when the power is turned OFF.

Cancelling the T OFF Mode

1 Turn the power switch to ON while pressing and holding the GP and + buttons.

2 Release the buttons after the version number of your tuner unit ("U62," for example) appears.

“T ON” is momentarily displayed and the T OFF mode is cancelled.

Display Messages

In addition to the normal indications, the following messages may appear in the LCD panel.

Message Meaning Measures
Err 01 An error	occurred in backup memory data.	Contact your Sony dealer.
Err 02 An error	occurred in the PLL synthesized circuit.
Err 03 The operating voltage exceeds the allowable value.
NOTONE The audio output is turned off because no tone signal is available or a tone signal other than 32.768 kHz is being received.		Set the tuner unit to the T OFF mode (see page 13) to output the audio signal.
T OFF ^1)	The tuner unit is set in T OFF mode.	For details, see “Selecting and Cancelling the T (Tone Squelch) OFF Mode” on page 13.

1) When the tuner unit is turned on, this message appears after the version number of your tuner unit. Subsequently, the tuner unit goes to the normal display status.

Important Notes on Operation

On Usage and Storage

• The WRR-855S must be used within the temperature range of 0^ to 50^ (32°F to 122°F).
• Avoid using for an extended period of time in extremely high temperature, or the place subject to direct sunlight, especially outdoors, because the finish of the case might be damaged. Never install the tuner unit on or near heat sources, such as lighting equipment, power amplifiers.
• The tuner unit is designed to be portable and is built to resist humidity and dust. However, try to avoid using in very humid or dusty places, because such use may shorten the life of the tuner unit.

• To avoid degradation of the signal-to-noise ratio, do not use the tuner unit in noisy places or in locations subject to vibration, for example:

• near electric equipment such as motors, transformers or dimmers

• near air conditioning equipment or places subject to direct air flow from an air conditioner
• near a public address loudspeaker
• in a location where adjacent equipment might knock against the tuner unit.

- The switching of lights may produce electrical interference over the entire frequency range. Position the tuner unit and the wireless microphone in a place where such interference is at minimum.

- The tuner unit has been factory-adjusted precisely. Do not tamper with its internal parts or attempt to repair it.

On Cleaning

Clean the tuner unit with a dry, soft cloth. Never use thinner or benzine, since these will damage the finish.

Keep a distance between eyes and antenna

When looking into the upper-panel display or making settings with the buttons, be careful to keep a sufficient distance between your eyes and the tuner unit.

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Specifications

Tuner section

Type of reception

Space diversity

Circuit system

Dual conversion superheterodyne

Receiving frequencies

Model available in USA: one frequency within a 24-MHz frequency band selected from 566 to 806 MHz

Model available in Europe: one frequency within a 24-MHz frequency band selected from 606 to 862 MHz

Model available in Australia: one frequency within a 25-MHz frequency band selected from 792.250 to 805.500 MHz

Local oscillators

1st: Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer

2nd: Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer

Antenna connectors

BNC-R type (2), 50 ohms

Selectivity

60 dB or more (at ±250 kHz detuned)

Spurious rejection ratio

70 dB or more

Image rejection ratio

60 dB or more

RF squelch level

10 dBμ/OFF

0dB = 1 V_EMF

De-emphasis

50 μs

Frequency response

50 to 15,000 Hz ±3.0 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio ( ±5.0 kHz deviation at 1 kHz modulation)

30 dB or more at RF input level

10 dBμ (A-weighted)

60 dB or more at RF input level

60 dBμ (A-weighted)

Distortion

1.0% or less ( ± 40 kHz deviation at 1 kHz modulation)

Tone squelch frequency

32.768 kHz

Output level

-40 dBu (±5.0 kHz deviation at 1 kHz modulation)

0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

Output impedance

100 ohms, unbalanced

Output connector

15-pin D-sub connector (1)

General

Power requirements

DC 7 V (supplied from the BTA-801)

Operating voltage

DC 6.5 to 9.0 V

Current consumption

200 mA DC or less (at DC 7 V)

Operating temperature

0^ to +50^ (32°F to 122°F)

Storage temperature

-20^ to +60^ (-4^ to +140^)

Dimensions

88 × 118.8 × 31.3 ~mm(w/h/d) (3^1/_2

× 4^3 / 4× 1^1 / 4 inches)

Mass Approx. 280 g (9.9 oz) with the

supplied antennas attached

Supplied accessories

Antennas (2)

Operating instructions (1)

Wireless Microphone System Frequency

List (1)

Optional accessory

BTA-801 Portable Tuner Mount Adapter

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Note

Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER.

Français

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Réglages

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Spécifications

Syntoniseur

Type de réception

Type BNC-R (2), 50 ohms

Sélectivité

Wireless Microphone System Frequency

List (1)

Accessoire en option

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RF A B AF GF/CH 0 1.6201

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Einstellungen

0 4.620 1

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Technische Daten

Tuner

Empfangstyp

Raum-Diversity

Schaltkreissystem

Signal-Rauschabstand (±5,0 kHz

-40 dBu (±5,0 kHz Abweichung

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BTA-801 (non fornite)

WRR-855S

①Interruttore POWER

RF A B AF GF/CH 0 1.6201

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Impostazioni

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Specifiche tecniche

Tipo BNC-R (2), 50 ohms

Selettività

Rapporto segnale-rumore (±5,0 kHz

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BTA-801 (no suministrado)

WRR-855S

①Interruptor POWER

RF A B AF GP/CH 0 1.620 1

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Ajustes

Ajuste del canal de recepción

Nota

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Especificaciones

50 a 15.000 Hz ±3,0 dB