Scanning for clear frequencies, Scan window, Zoom view window – Lectrosonics SRb_SRb5P User Manual

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Spectrum scanning with the receiver itself is the best

way to find clear operating frequencies, since it will

reveal all RF signals present in the receiver, including

those generated by IM (intermodulation).
First,

turn off all of the transmitters you intend to use

with the receiver.
Navigate to the SETUP/SCAN screen and press the

MENU/SEL button to start the scanner. The display will

switch to the

Scan Window (see illustration above) and

start scanning immediately. Allow the receiver to scan

across the entire tuning range at least once, then press

the MENU/SEL button to stop the scanning.
Scroll through the screen with the UP and DOWN but-

tons and find a frequency where no RF signals (or in

the worst case, only very weak RF signals) are present.

Press the PWR/BACK button to set the receiver to this

new frequency.
Press both the UP and DOWN buttons at the same

time to switch to the

Zoom View Window (see illustra-

tion above). In this view, the cursor remains fixed in the

center of the screen and the background scrolls behind

it. The frequency can be stepped up and down in 100

kHz increments using the UP and DOWN arrow buttons.
When the receiver is configured for SWITCHED diver-

sity (dual channel mode), two cursors will appear when

the scanning is stopped. Press MENU/SEL to toggle

between the two receivers. The cursor for the selected

receiver will be a dashed rather than solid line. Select

Scanning for Clear Frequencies

each receiver and use the UP and DOWN buttons to

locate a frequency with no (or very weak) RF activity.
Keep the frequencies of the two receivers at least 700

kHz apart to minimize de-sensing (short range) issues.

This spacing is a “worst case” approximation assum-

ing the transmitters are about 25 feet from the receiver

antennas.
Data gathered during a scan is stored until it is inten-

tionally erased or the power is turned off. Previous

data will remain and subsequent scans can be made

to search for additional signals or to accumulate higher

peaks.
To clear the scan memory and screens, press the back

button several times to return to the Main Window, then

press and hold the PWR/BACK button briefly. As soon

as

Powering off... appears on the display, release the

button. The receiver will remain turned on, and the scan

data will be erased.
Set your transmitter to the same frequency as shown on

the receiver display, turn the transmitter on and verify

that a strong RF signal is present.
It is always good practice to go through the Multi-chan-

nel Checkout Procedure detailed on page 22.

Scan Window

RF Signal

indicators

Transmitter

Switch Settings

Cursor (center bar)

SCROLL

reminders

Zoom View Window

Transmitter Switch Settings

for the currently tuned

frequency.

Dashed line (cursor)

shows the currently

selected receiver.

RF activity level.

70

1

Previously tuned

frequency

B3

Press both UP and

DOWN arrows on

control panel to switch

to the Zoom View

Press the BACK

button to return

to the Scan View

Window

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