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CHANGING UWP SERIES - LIBERTY UHF SYNTHESIZED WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEM As the use of wireless microphone systems has increased dramatically for diverse applications, low-cost systems have become more popular, but transmission stability and noise problems have often been overlooked. Sony presents the ideal solution for THE WAY budget-conscious users seeking rock-steady wireless operations — the UWP Series UHF Synthesized Wireless Microphone System. BUSINESS The UWP Series consists of five core elements developed for top-of-the-line Sony wireless — a lavalier/bodypack transmitter, a wireless microphone systems, have been incorporated, handheld microphone, a portable tuner, a half- including the UHF PLL-synthesized system, rack-size tuner, and a tuner module. These are space-diversity reception and a tone squelch available in six turnkey packages, each function. These capabilities are typically found comprising a microphone, transmitter and only on high-end wireless systems. tuner, for a ready-to-go system straight out of Whether you use it with low-cost ENG the box. Each package has been carefully (Electronic News Gathering), EFP (Electronic compiled to address specific operational Field Production) or PA (Power Amplifier) needs, meaning the UWP Series can adapt to systems, the UWP Series delivers virtually any application. the convenience of noncompromised The UWP Series excels in transmission wireless microphone operation at a very stability. Sophisticated wireless technologies, affordable price. COMMUNICATES www.sonybiz.net UWP Series Common Features Stable Transmission and reception system, it achieves Pre-Programmed Operating Reception stable reception by using dual- Frequencies The UWP Series Wireless antenna inputs/reception circuits The transmitters and tuners Microphone System uses three that receive signals over two included in the UWP Series core technologies to provide different paths and automatically incorporate preprogrammed stable transmission and reception: selecting the stronger RF signal for frequencies that meet the wireless- output. The space diversity communication regulations of reception system is adopted in all each country. The UWP Series PLL Synthesized System UWP tuners – the portable tuner, operates within the following Key to achieving stable half rack-size tuner and tuner frequency ranges: transmission and reception is the module alike. What’s more, the use of a stable carrier signal to antennas of the portable and half- avoid interference with other rack-size tuners each allow for • U models: 758 MHz to 782 MHz frequency channels and to allow angle adjustments, which helps to or 782 MHz to 806 MHz the selection of a preferred further eliminate signal dropout. (188 selectable frequencies) channel from multiple frequencies. • CE models: 798 MHz to 822 MHz The UWP Series achieves this by Tone Squelch Circuitry or 838 MHz to 862 MHz (189 using a UHF PLL (Phase Locked selectable frequencies) Loop) frequency synthesized When operating a wireless system, which provides the use of microphone system, it is essential • AU models: 792 MHz to 806 MHz accurate carrier signal frequencies. that the tuner does not pick up (102 selectable frequencies) This system is used in both the carrier signals transmitted from transmitters and tuners, so that a other systems. In order to Simultaneous Multi-Channel stable carrier is generated at the avoid this, the UWP Series Operation transmitter and accurately tuned in handheld microphone and at the tuner. This PLL-controlled portable transmitter transmit a The UWP Series allows system provides highly stable, 32-kHz pilot-tone signal along with simultaneous operation of up to user-selectable frequencies in the audio signal. The squelch 16 wireless microphones. increments of 125 kHz. circuit of the UWP Series tuners Optimum combinations of recognizes this tone signal, and practically tested, interference-free will output the audio signal only frequencies are stored in Space Diversity Reception when this tone signal is received. the UWP tuners. By using System This function virtually prevents the the pre-programmed frequency In general, wireless microphone output of unwanted signals groups, users can easily choose transmission systems can be or noise from other signal interference-free frequenciesfor subject to reception interruptions transmissions in the air, as well as the transmitters and tuners, (signal dropout), but the UWP the RF noise and popping noise simplifying the task of Series reduces this to a minimum. that occur when the transmitter is system setup. By utilizing a space diversity powered on or off. FEATURES Lavalier Microphone and Bodypack Transmitter Bodypack Transmitter: • Approximately six hours of continuous operation with two AA-size alkaline • Compact and lightweight design (LR6) batteries • Attenuator function allows adjustment of • An LCD screen provides extensive the microphone-input level to suit each information, including the operating user’s voice channel number and its frequency in • Selectable RF-output level: 5 mW output MHz, attenuator level, RF-output level is suitable for simultaneous multi-channel setting (High/Low), audio-input status, operation, while 30 mW output is intended RF-output status, transmitter-battery for long-distance transmission status and accumulated operating time • A 3.5-mm dia., 3-pole mini-jack input Lavalier Microphones: connector with lock mechanism • Omni-directional type for the accepts the output of any lavalier UWP-C1 package microphones equipped with a 3.5 mm dia. mini plug, as well as the output of • Uni-directional type for the UWP-S1 and the supplied lavalier microphone UWP-X1 packages • Supplied with a belt clip • 1.2 m (3.9 feet) microphone cable • Supplied with a microphone windscreen and microphone-holder clip Handheld Microphone • Uni-directional, dynamic microphone • An internal LCD screen provides capsule extensive information, including the operating channel number and its • Internal antenna design frequency in MHz, attenuator level, • Attenuator function allows adjustment of RF-output level setting (High/Low), the audio-input level to suit each user’s audio-input status, RF-output status, voice transmitter-battery status and accumulated operating time • Selectable RF-output level: 5 mW output is suitable for simultaneous multichannel • Supplied with a microphone holder operation, while 30 mW output is and a screw adaptor intended for long-distance transmission • Approximately six hours of continuous operation with two AA-size alkaline (LR6) batteries Tuner Module • Compact, plug-in diversity tuner module: • RF squelch function virtually eliminates up to two tuner modules can be installed ambient noise and unwanted signals into a Sony all-in-one type presentation from other wireless microphone mixer/amplifier (SRP-X700P or systems SRP-X351P), while a maximum of six • An LCD screen displays the operating modules can be installed in the Sony channel number and its frequency in MB-806A tuner base unit MHz, plus the audio-output status and • Space diversity reception system for RF-input level stable RF reception • A green LED indicator illuminates when RF-input signals are appropriately received Photo shows tuner module installed in the MB-806A. Portable Tuner • Space diversity reception system for • A green LED indicator illuminates when stable RF reception RF-input signals are appropriately received • Angle-adjustable antennas to help eliminate signal dropout. This feature • Approximately six hours of continuous also allows mounting position flexibility operation with two AA-size alkaline when the portable tuner is mounted on (LR6) batteries a camcorder • Stereo mini jack with monitor-volume • RF squelch function virtually eliminates control ambient noise and unwanted signals from • Supplied shoe-mount adaptor enables other wireless microphone systems easy mounting on Sony camcorders. • An LCD screen provides extensive A microphone-stand adaptor, screw information, including the operating adaptor, microphone cable and belt clip channel number and its frequency in are also provided MHz, audio-output status, RF-input level, tuner-battery status and accumulated operating time Photo shows portable tuner mounted Photo shows portable tuner mounted on a microphone stand. on a DSR-PD150P. Half 19-Inch Rack-Size Tuner • Space diversity reception system for stable RF reception • Angle-adjustable antennas to help eliminate signal dropout • RF squelch function virtually eliminates ambient noise and unwanted signals from other wireless microphone systems • Equipped with both XLR (balanced) and 1/4-inch phone (unbalanced) type output connectors. The output level on the XLR-type connector can be switched between MIC and LINE levels • An LCD screen displays the operating channel number and its frequency in MHz, plus the audio-output status and Rear Panel RF-input level • A green LED indicator illuminates when RF-input signals are appropriately received • Stereo headphone jack with monitor volume-control on the front panel • Supplied with an AC/DC adaptor Six turnkey packages of: UWP-C1 UWP-C2 • Consists of an omni-directional lavalier microphone, • Consists of a handheld microphone and bodypack transmitter and portable tuner portable tuner • Suitable for a wide range of applications, from • Suitable for news gathering and for use in news gathering and interviews to talk shows PA systems and conferences • The handheld microphone is supplied with a • The lavalier microphone is supplied with a microphone holder
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