Package Contents This manual contains information on the Sony DWZ-B50I/B50GB Digital Wireless Packages. The contents of each package are as follows. DWZ-B50I This set includes a microphone for acoustic instruments in addition to a body-pack transmitter (ZTX-B01) and half-rack receiver (ZRX-HR50).
DWZ-B50GB This set includes a guitar cable in addition to a body-pack transmitter (ZTX-B01) and half- rack receiver (ZRX-HR50). Body-pack transmitter Half-rack receiver (ZTX-B01) (1) (ZRX-HR50) (1) Supplied accessories Guitar cable (1) Belt clip (1) Antenna (2) Belt clip screw (1) For optimal performance (1) Warranty card (1) AC adapter (1)
• Before Use (1) • Operating Instructions (Turkish) (1) (for The DWZ series is a digital wireless system EU8 model only) that combines Sony’s consistently • Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) (1) developed superior audio technology, • Warranty card (1) (for UC model only)
DWZ-B50I The Best Channel Selection and Clear The DWZ-B50I is a package that includes a Channel Scan functions allow quick and microphone ideal for use with saxophones, easy configuration of safe channels. The trumpets, and other wind instruments, a...
UNLOCK position to perform operations. d Audio input connector Connect the supplied microphone (DWZ-B50I), or connect a guitar or similar instrument here using the supplied guitar cable (DWZ-B50GB). e AUDIO/MUTING indicator Indicates the input level of the audio signal a Antenna cover and the status of the muting function.
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0 dB for units k CHANNEL SELECT button supplied with the DWZ-B50GB and 20 dB Allows you to select the RF mode and the for units supplied with the DWZ-B50I. transmitting channel. Attenuation When to use...
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c Display e Rotary encoder Allows you to change settings. For details on changing settings, see “Receiver Settings” (page 14). Rear Displays setting configurations and other information. A Receiving channel indicator Displays the receiving channel. a ANTENNA a/b connector (BNC type) B Remaining transmitter battery Connect the supplied antenna here.
d BALANCED OUTPUT connector Power Supply (XLR type) Connect a mixer or similar device here. For details on connections, see “System Configuration Examples” (page 22). This section describes the power supply for each device. e MIC/LINE (audio output level) selector For details on how to insert batteries, see “Inserting Selects the audio output level of the Batteries”...
Body-pack transmitter (ZTX- Attaching the B01) Supplied Press and hold the POWER/MUTING button to turn off the unit. Accessories Slide the battery-compartment catches inward (in the direction of the arrows b B) to take out the compartment. This section describes how to attach the supplied accessories to each unit.
Attaching the Supplied Using the Microphone Accessories to the Body- (ECM-GZ1UBMP) Pack Transmitter (ZTX-B01) Attaching the belt clip Adjust the orientation and length of the microphone, insert it into the holder (1) of the mic holder clip, attach the holding cap (2), and attach the cap to the mic Align the mounting hole at the rear of the holder clip (3).
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For details on the attachments, visit the DPA Microphones website. DPA Microphones http://www.dpamicrophones.com/en/ Home.aspx For details about use with accessories from other companies or other queries, contact your dealer or local Sony representative. Attaching the Supplied Accessories...
RF mode Transmitting Description Receiver Settings channel number Wide Band 1/2/3/4/5/6 This mode (WIDE) reduces any interference Half-Rack Receiver (ZRX- to other HR50) wireless equipment. Use the rotary encoder and the ESC button Narrow a/b/c/d/e/f This mode to configure settings on the ZRX-HR50 Band uses the half-rack receiver.
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To select the channel Select the channel with the least interference. In the [Setup] screen, select [Channel C Select [Manual Setup] Setup]. Configure the channel manually. Select the channel you want to use. The [Channel Setup] screen appears. Specify the channel using one of the This completes the configuration, and following methods.
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Select a value that is close to the length Select the frequency for which you of cable normally used. want to adjust the level, and adjust the OFF / 1m(3ft) / 1.5m(5ft) / 2m(7ft) / setting. 3m(10ft) / 4.5m(15ft) / 6m(20ft) / Select [Set].
Configuring the battery type Transmitter Specify the type of battery that is being used in the transmitter so that the transmitter’s Settings remaining battery charge can be displayed properly on this unit. The factory default setting is [Alkaline]. In the [Setup] screen, select [Advanced Configuring the Settings].
channel are not identical, audio will not be Caution output. When using multiple channels (up to six), the two RF modes, [Wide Band] and Channel Display [Narrow Band], cannot be used simultaneously. Select only one RF mode Each channel will appear as follows in the during use.
Channel Frequency List The frequencies used by the Wide Band (WIDE, channels 1 to 6) and the Narrow Band (NARROW, channels a to f) are as follows. Each channel uses multiple compatible frequencies to increase reliability and redundancy. The appropriate frequencies are used according to the surrounding wireless environment. Note To ensure transmission quality, do not place transmitters and receivers near wireless routers or computers.
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Wide Band Narrow Band • Enables more stable RF transmission • Enables 24-bit linear PCM high-quality digital transmission • Delay time: Approx. 5 milliseconds • Delay time: Approx. 3 milliseconds Channel number Frequency Channel number Frequency 2402 2469.5 2478.5 2474 2421.5 2478.5 2472.5...
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Wi-Fi channels The frequencies covered by each Wi-Fi channel are as follows. The ranges that cover the most commonly used channels, channels 1, 6, and 11, are shown in grey. Wi-Fi channels Frequencies (MHz) 2402 2407 2412 2417 2422 2427 2432 2437 2442 2447 2452 2457 2462 2467 2472 2477 2482 Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3...
System Configuration Examples The following system configuration examples are of the DWZ series. Configuration Examples for the DWZ-B50I Mixer, recorder, etc. Antenna (supplied) Antenna UNBALANCED OUTPUT (supplied) MAIN (main audio output) AC adapter connector Half-rack receiver (supplied) (ZRX-HR50) ANTENNA a connector...
Configuration Example for the DWZ-B50GB Mixer, recorder, etc. Antenna (supplied) Antenna UNBALANCED OUTPUT (supplied) MAIN (main audio output) AC adapter connector Half-rack receiver (supplied) (ZRX-HR50) ANTENNA a connector ANTENNA b connector DC IN 12V (power input) connector Guitar or BALANCED OUTPUT bass connector Mixer...
Troubleshooting Check the following if problems occur. Should any problem persist, consult your Sony dealer. Symptom Meanings Remedy The unit does not The polarity orientation of the Insert the batteries with the turn on. batteries in the battery correct polarity orientation.
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Symptom Meanings Remedy The sound is The attenuation level of the The audio input level is too high. distorted. transmitter is too low. Set the attenuation level on the transmitter to a level where sound is not distorted. The transmitter is set to MIC The audio input level is too high.
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Symptom Meanings Remedy The RF indicator on Interference is being Set the receiver to a channel for the receiver lights received. which the RF indicator does not even when the light, and then set the transmitter transmitter is off. to the same channel. Troubleshooting...
• The frequencies assigned to each channel of a 2.4 GHz band wireless microphone system other than the Sony DWZ series may differ and may not be compatible. Therefore, simultaneous use with such systems may not be possible.
DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER. • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS OF ANY KIND MADE BY USERS OF THIS UNIT OR MADE BY THIRD PARTIES. • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR...