Systems Configurations for Professional Camcorders by Sony Professional Audio & Video Acquisition Group
-Table of Contents - Overview of Sony Wireless Guide ………………..………………. 1-4 Configuration #1 WRR-855A/810A UHF Diversity Tune………….... 5 Configuration #2 Single WRR-855A / 810A / 805A UHF Tuner …. 6, 7 Configuration #3 WRR-855A UHF Diversity Tuner ……………..… 7 Configuration #4 WRR-855A UHF Diversity Tuner ………………... 8 Sony Mounting Standards…………………………………….……….. 9 Optional Mounting Hardware & Accessories …………..….……..…... 9 Portable UHF Tuners ……………………………………………..… 10 UHF Body-Pack Transmitters ……………………….…………….....
How to specify a complete wireless system:-Overview 1. Select a suitable wireless receiver for the camcorder. • Use Overview of Camcorders for Wireless as help (Pages 1-4) • Use Suggested Applications Packages as Guide (Pg. 13) • Use Camcorder / Wireless Microphone Configuration Chart as a guide. (Pg. 22-24) • Select wireless receiver and transmitter using Wireless Product overview as a guide (Pg. 10-12) 2.
OVERVIEW OF CAMCORDERS FOR WIRELESS: Summary of Sony Camcorders and Wireless Capability: 1A. Sony Digital Camcorders with Built-in Wireless Slot (Camcorder as shipped - See Page 5 of Wireless Guide for details) Camcorder Model Wireless Models Second Wireless DNW-7; DNW-9WS DNW-90; DNW-90WS DNV-5 WRR-855A WRR-855A w/BTA-801 or WRR-810 or WRR-805A 1B.
2C. Sony Digital Camcorders (Camcorders as shipped. - See Page 7 of Wireless Guide for details) Camcorder Model Wireless Models DSR-500WS; DSR-300 WRR-855A w/CA-WR855 Second Wireless No Provision 2D. Sony Digital Camcorders Camcorders retrofitted (w/QR-DSR) for Anton Bauer Ni-Cad Batteries See Page 9 of Wireless Guide for details Camcorder Model Wireless Models DSR-500WS; DSR-300 WRR-855A w/BTA-801 Second Wireless No Provision 3A.
SONY -Professional Camcorder/Wireless System Configuration GuideThe following is a comprehensive guide for setting up the right Sony wireless system with your camcorder. All configurations shown represent all current Sony professional camcorders and all current Sony wireless microphone models. Here are a few easy steps to configuring the proper system. Together with the details provided in this guide, these should help you to select the proper wireless equipment for use with your camcorder.
SONY Configuration # 1: WRR-855A/810A UHF Diversity Tuners (Betacam SX drop-in configuration) Models: DNW-7 DNW-9WS DNW-90 DNW-90WS DNV-5 (dockable VTR) Fig. 1 Fig.2 DNW-9WS, shown with WRR-855A (above) in breakaway. BPL-60 battery is mounted via “V”-mount to rear of camera. WRR-855A power and audio connections are automatically made via multipin connector inside camera slot.
Configuration #2: Single WRR-855A / 810A / 805A UHF Tuners Works with: Camcorders equipped with a NP-1 box, BP-90 (DC-500 box) BKW-L601 bracket -or- Anton Bauer battery adapter This configuration applies to the following models: Digital Betacam: Has Integrated Li-Ion Battery Mount (Vmount) (Supplied w/ A8278-057-A bracket) • Option: DC-L1 and DC-L90 Sony NiCad Box w/ V-wedge Mounts • Option: Anton Bauer QR-SDH Battery Mount w/ ABWMKKIT wireless adapter plate Models: DVW-700 DVW-700WS DVW-707 DVW-709WS DVW-7
Fig. 8 WRR-855A inserted into BTA-801 adapter and mounted to a BVW-600WS via the NP-1 battery box. Power is provided via a 4-pin DC connector on camcorder (cable supplied with BTA801). A WRR-810A or WRR-805A may also be mounted to the NP-1. The WRR805A also requires the optional X-0248167-1 dual bracket.
Configuration # 4 WRR-805A UHF Tuner Works with: Any consumer camcorder. Mount via supplied case/mount and 1/8” stereo mini-plug connector. For camcorder models using the A-8278-057-A or BKW-L601 bracket, the WRR-805A may be mounted using an optional, dual mounting adapter (X-0248-167-1). Fig. 12 The WRR-805A Tuner shown mounted to a DCRVX100 0camcorder. Using a locking Velcro strap, mounting to the camcorder is very easy. The mount also rotates to facilitate the proper angle for reliable reception. Fig.
Optional Mounting Hardware & Accessories X-0248-167-1 Dual Mount Will mount 1 or 2 WRR-805As (screws supplied) to a camcorder supplied with an NP-1, DC-500 or an A-8278-057-A bracket. The clip on back of WRR-805A case slides on. NP-1 Box A-8278-057-A Mounting Bracket. CA-WR855 Adapter. For mounting of any Sony UHF portable tuner (with tuner supplied hardware shown) to most Sony professional camcorder models. Included with BKW-L601 battery mount.
Portable UHF Tuners WRR-855A (CH) Diversity UHF Tuner • • • Di vers ity UHF s ynt hes ized tu ner (9 4 ch an nels ) LCD dis pl ay o f s ta tus ( A F, R F, C H, GROP , ba ttery ) Fits directl y int o Be tac a m S X ca mc or ders • Retur ns au di o back to ca mc or der • Tra ns mits dis pla y in for mati on t o S X mo del vie wfin der Fits mos t S on y br o a dc as t ca mc or ders wi th B TA-8 0 1 or CA -W R8 5 5 a da pter Recei ves po wer fro m ca mer a: • S X mo dels directl y vi a multi- pi n c on nect o
UHF Transmitter Options: UHF Body-Pack Transmitters : WRT-805A (CH) • • • • • • Low-cost Light weight 10mW output 6 hrs w/ 1 “AA” batteries Channels: 64/65, 66/67 & 68/69 Accepts: • ECM-121BMP- Same as above with short cord. • ECM-44BMP- Omni lav. General purpose • ECM-166BMP- Uni lavalier. Instrumental/vocal use • ECM-77BMP- Omni lavalier. High-quality vocal/instrumental • ECM-310BMP- Headset.
Hand-held UHF Transmitters: WRT-800A68 • • • • • • Electret condenser element Designed for general purpose / speech applications Low-cost UHF transmitter 5mW RF output 12 hrs w/1 “AA” battery Channel 68/69 WRT-807A (CH) • • • • • • • High-quality dynamic element (same as F-780) for demanding vocal applications Rugged, all-metal construction Integrated LCD display of transmitter function Locking on/off switch 5 hours of continuous operation w/ single “AA” alkaline battery 10 mW RF output Available on Ch
Suggested Application Packages Package #1 News/ENG WRR-855A F-780/9X (or other dynamic microphone).
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• Frequency Selection and Coordination Charts *A Note about Frequency Selection – Sony’s wireless systems operate across 6 TV channels (64-69). Each system operates across a single pair of these channels: 64 operates on 64 & 65; 66 operates on 66 & 67; and 68 operates on 68 & 69. Each of these systems is tunable to any of 47 frequencies on each TV channel. After each model number is the designation (CH). This refers to 64, 66 or 68 versions of this model.
GROUP Channels 00 64/65 CH 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 GROUP 11 CH 64 05 64 14 64 25 64 41 64 47 65 12 65 16 65 30 65 37 65 40 65 42 FREQUENCY CH 770.125 770.250 770.375 770.500 770.625 770.750 770.875 771.000 771.125 771.250 771.375 771.500 771.625 771.750 771.875 772.000 772.125 772.250 772.375 772.500 772.625 772.750 772.875 773.
GROUP Channels 00 66/67 CH FREQUENCY 66 01 782.125 66 02 782.250 66 03 782.375 66 04 782.500 66 05 782.625 66 06 782.750 66 07 782.875 66 08 783.000 66 09 783.125 66 10 783.250 66 11 783.375 66 12 783.500 66 13 783.625 66 14 783.750 66 15 783.875 66 16 784.000 66 17 784.125 66 18 784.250 66 19 784.375 66 20 784.500 66 21 784.625 66 22 784.750 66 23 784.875 66 24 785.000 GROUP 11 CH FREQUENCY 66 05 782.625 66 14 783.750 66 25 785.125 66 41 787.125 66 47 787.875 67 12 789.500 67 16 790.000 67 30 791.
GROUP Channels 00 68/69 CH FREQUENCY CH 68 01 794.125 68 02 794.250 68 03 794.375 68 04 794.500 68 05 794.625 68 06 794.750 68 07 794.875 68 08 795.000 68 09 795.125 68 10 795.250 68 11 795.375 68 12 795.500 68 13 795.625 68 14 795.750 68 15 795.875 68 16 796.000 68 17 796.125 68 18 796.250 68 19 796.375 68 20 796.500 68 21 796.625 68 22 796.750 68 23 796.875 68 24 797.000 GROUP 11 CH FREQUENCY 68 05 794.625 68 14 795.750 68 25 797.125 68 41 799.125 68 47 799.875 69 12 801.500 69 16 802.000 69 30 803.
WIRELESS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESSALES MODELS MODEL # BTA-801 DESCRIPTION CAMCORDER ADAPTER FOR WRR-855A AN-820A ACTIVE ANTENNA ALL RACK-MOUNT TUNERS & DIVIDERS EXCEPT FOR WRR-800A/WRR-802A $192.00 DSR-300/500 CAMCORDER ADPTER FOR WRR-855A WRR-855A WITH DSR-300, AND DSR-500 CAMCORDERS ONLY $475.00 EC.04CM XLR MALE > SMC-9-4P ADAPTER CABLE WRR-810A $44.00 EC-15CF XLR FEMALE > SMC-9-4P ADAPTER CABLE WRT-820A, WRT-822A, WRT860A $65.
WBC-0.6B-P 50 OHM COAXIAL ANTENNA CABLE (.6M) ALL RACK-MOUNT TUNERS & DIVIDERS EXCEPT FOR WRR-800A/WRR-802A $25.00 WBC-10B-5P 50 OHM COAXIAL ANTENNA CABLE (10M) ALL RACK-MOUNT TUNERS & DIVIDERS EXCEPT FOR WRR-800A/WRR-802A $98.00 WBC-20B-5P 50 OHM COAXIAL ANTENNA CABLE (20M) ALL RACK-MOUNT TUNERS & DIVIDERS EXCEPT FOR WRR-800A/WRR-802A $122.00 WBC-30B-5P 50 OHM COAXIAL ANTENNA CABLE (30M) ALL RACK-MOUNT TUNERS & DIVIDERS EXCEPT FOR WRR-800A/WRR-802A $165.
BTA-801, WRR-810A ADAPTER PLATE-TOP MOUNT 2-540-028-01 BTA-801, WRR-810A BTA-801, WRR-810A SCREWS FOR ABOVE (X2) ADAPTER PLATE-BOTTOM MOUNT 7-682-547-09 X-316-708-01 BTA-801, WRR-810A WRR-805A SCREWS FOR ABOVE (X2) DUAL CAMCORDER MOUNT PLATE 7-682-560-09 X-0248-167-1 CAMCORDER MOUNTING BRACKET A-8278-057-A ADAPTS BTA-801A & WRR810A TO ALL PROFESSIONAL CAMCORDERS SAD700 Stand Adapter for Handheld Wireless Microphones $25.
Camcorder / Wireless Microphone Configuration Chart CAMCORDERS CAMERA MODEL # SUPPLIED MOUNTING HDWRE WIRELESS TUNERS OPTIONAL MOUNTING HDWRE (CAMCORDER) WIRELESS RECEIVER POWER VIA: Anton Bauer QR-SDH, w/ABWMKKIT adapter WRR-855A-4PIN 12V DC (w/BTA-801) WRR-810A, WRR-805Ainternal "AA" batteries (x2) AUDIO INPUT CONNECTOR TYPE AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTOR TYPE XLR (X2).
Camcorder / Wireless Microphone Configuration Chart DNW-7 DNW-9WS DNW-90 DNW-90WS A-8278-057-A bracket (For 2nd WL unit only) V-wedge for Li-Ion -orbattery Included.
Camcorder / Wireless Microphone Configuration Chart DSR-PD150 _ _ WRR-810A WRR-805AInternal "AA" batteries (x2) 1/8" MINIPLUGBALANCED (x1) OR XLR BALANCED (x2) WRR-810ASupplied XLR cable WRR-805ASupplied 1/8" minplug or optional K-1334 XLR cable WRR-805A (64,66,68) 1/4 WAVE ANTENNA (x1), 1/8"-1/8" CABLE (x1).
