Zaxcom TRXFB3 User Manual

Summary of TRXFB3

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    1 user manual published march 2017 firmware version tfb1-58 trxfb3 one body pack to do them all.

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    2 trxfb3 transmitter .................................................................................................................................. 4 home screen .........................................................................................................................................

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    3 setup menu ............................................................................................................................................... 20 m onitor a udio s et ..........................................................................................................................

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 transmitter layout 4 trxfb3 transmitter 1. Ssma antenna connector 2. Oled display 3. Star key 4. Headphone / time code out (locking 3.5mm) can be set to output audio or time code. 5. Microphone input connector (3 pin lemo) 6. Inc / record key increases the parameters of a menu item. Wh...

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 transmitter layout 5 1. Power switch 2. Ssma antenna connection 3. Programmable user key 4. Microphone / input connector (3 pin lemo) 5. Zaxnet receive antenna (2) 6. Media slot media slot inserting a micro sd card: with the back of the transmitter facing you, turn the card so the fing...

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 home screen 6 group:1 unit:1 time left 24h tc: 09:18:05:00 23.98 fps (auto) home screen frequency - this is the transmit frequency of the trxfb3. If the trxfb3 is being used in record only mode “notx” will be displayed. Zaxnet status ifb rx - the trxfb3 is receiving zaxnet. Ifb tx - th...

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    Zaxcom trxlt3 main menu 7 main menu to cycle through the main menu press the menu key. Microphone gain set the microphone gain is adjusted from this menu. This menu displays the gain setting in decibels and a meter indicating the audio signal. The meter is displayed horizontally from left to right. ...

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    Zaxcom trxlt3 main menu 8 transmitter lock page this page enables a key lock function. When a transmitter is locked the front keys will not be operational, this is to prevent any accidental key presses. Pressing the inc and dec key when the transmitter is locked will display additional information. ...

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 menu navigation 9 sub menus menu groups the trxfb3 has six sub menu groups time code - changes the time code parameters of transmitter. Transmit - changes the parameters of the uhf transmitter. Record - changes the parameters of the on-board recorder. Zaxnet - changes the parameters of...

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 time code menu 10 time code menu time code frame rate set the time code frame rate menu is where the time code frame rate is set. The trxfb3 will lock to and record all standard time code frame rates. 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97df, 29.97df, 30 df, 30 ndf time code source select the time code ...

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 time code menu 11 mute time code transmission until jammed if the mute time code is set to on the trxfb will not output time code until it receives time code and jams its own internal time code generator. This prevents the trxfb from sending incorrect time code to another device. Time ...

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 transmit menu 12 transmit menu uhf transmitter power level set the uhf transmit power of the trxfb3 is set from this menu. The transmit power can be adjusted to output 25, 50 or 100mw. The higher the power setting the more battery power will be required. Uhf transmit modulation set the...

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 transmit menu 13 transmitter disable - record only mode record only mode - will set the trxfb3 to act as a standalone recorder and will not transmit any audio over uhf. This will conserve battery power since the transmitter is disabled. Normal tx mode - will allow the trxfb3 to both tr...

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 record menu 14 record menu sd card format this menu will only appear if a card was inserted prior to booting up the micro sd card is erased and formatted from this menu. Please note that all cards need to be formatted in a 3 series transmitter prior to recording. Before formatting the ...

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 record menu 15 time left on card this menu will only appear if a card was inserted prior to booting up this page displays the remaining record time left on the card as well as the time already recorded on the card. Automatic record after boot up record on boot up allows the onboard rec...

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 zaxnet menu 16 zaxnet menu zaxnet mode this menu sets the mode of the zaxnet receiver. Off - the zaxnet receiver is disabled. The trxfb3 will not receive zaxnet commands or time code. Rx - the zaxnet receiver will receive zaxnet commands and time code. This screen will display what zax...

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 zaxnet menu 17 this menu is where the trxfb3 is assigned a unit code. The unit code is a unique number used to identify each trxfb3 within a particular group. This allows individual transmitters within the same group to be independently controlled. Each transmitter should have a differ...

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 audio menu 18 audio menu high pass filter the high pass filter is turned on and adjusted from this menu. The high pass filter range is 70hz to 220hz in 10hz increments. 2k notch filter the 2k notch filter is useful in removing digital rf interference that can be introduced into some mi...

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 audio menu 19 dynamics the dynamics is a soft knee compressor that is located after the analog to digital converter which will limit the dynamic range to prevent clipping during occurrences of loud audio. Dynamics is comprised of both a compressor and an expander, which operate jointly...

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 setup menu 20 setup menu monitor audio set ifb mix all this menu is where the audio that is sent to the headphone jack on the left side of the trxfb3 is set. Rec / play - only the audio from the microphone / playback audio from the internal card will be outputted to the headphone jack....

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 setup menu 21 battery type set this menu is where the trxfb3 battery type is set so the receiver can properly display the remaining battery capacity. The settings are nimh, lithium and alkaline (displayed as “ - - - -“). There is also an option for “eng” and “qrx” - this is to accommod...

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 setup menu 22 low battery stop low battery stop will set the amount of time, after a low battery warning occurs, the on-board recorder will close the current file and stop recording. This is to prevent possible file corruption if the unit constantly powers off and on due to a dead batt...

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 setup menu 23 hide encryption menu this setting will hide the encryption menu. A hidden encryption menu allows for quicker navigation and prevents accidental changes. Hidden - the encryption menu doesn’t appear when cycling through the menu settings. Displayed - the encryption menu wil...

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 setup menu 24 transmitter name set the transmitter name menu allows the transmitter to be named to be changed from the default name - which is the unit’s serial number. The name entered becomes part of the name of the recorded audio files, and is also included in the metadata of the bw...

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 recording media 25 media while any size card will work in the trxfb3 transmitter we recommend using a 4gb micro sd card. We also recommend only buying a brand name card such as transcend, sandisk. And very importantly please buy all cards from a reputable dealer because counterfeit car...

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 firmware 26 firmware each unit is shipped with the latest firmware version installed. As newer firmware becomes available it can be downloaded from the zaxcom website: http://www.Zaxcom.Com/firmware-updates newer version of beta firmware may be found on the zaxcom forums: http://www.Za...

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 firmware 27 updating qrx firmware with a trx transmitter 1. Format a micro sd card in a trx transmitter. 2. With a computer take the formatted card and perform the following: delete the “snxxxx.Me” file from the card. Download the new qrx firmware and load it into the card. (qr2-xxx.Bi...

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 wiring diagrams 28 inputting audio the trxfb3 use an unbalanced microphone input via a 3-pin micro-lemo connector. An unbalanced dynamic microphone or a powered lavaliere can be used. The trxfb3 can also accept a line-level input, though an inline pad is required. Recommended microphon...

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 operating frequencies 29 operating frequencies zaxnet - remote control and time code 2.403 to 2.475 ghz uhf - audio trxfb3.5 512.0 mhz to 614.0 mhz (blocks 20 through 23) trxfb3.6 596.0 mhz to 698.0 mhz (blocks 23 through 26).

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 antenna cutting chart 30

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 support 31 product support register your product with zaxcom: http://zaxcom.Com/support/product-registration/ download the latest firmware from: http://zaxcom.Com/support/updates/ download the latest user manuals from: http://zaxcom.Com/support/updates/ submit technical questions at: h...

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 specifications 32 specifications transmitter power output: 25 / 50 / 100mw – firmware selectable rf modulation: proprietary digital method rf frequency range: trxfb3.5: 512 - 614 mhz trxfb3.6: 596 -698 mhz rf frequency step: 100 khz rf bandwidth in zhd 48 mode: 50 khz rf bandwidth in z...

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    Zaxcom trxfb3 specifications 33 microphone input mic power: 3.3vdc mic connector: 3-pin micro lemo mic impedance: 6.8 k Ω physical weight: 3.7 ounces dimensions (h x w x d): 3.5” x 2.4” x .65” display: graphic oled battery life: up to 7 hours with 2 lithium aa at 100mw all specifications are subject...

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    34 zaxcom warranty policy and limitations zaxcom inc. Values your business and always attempts to provide you with the very best service. No limited warranty is provided by zaxcom unless your trx (“product”) was purchased from an authorized distributer or authorized reseller. Distributers may sell p...

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    35 . Warning: changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by zaxcom inc. Could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These lim...

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