Lectrosonics Inc IFBT4H Manuale Utente

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Multi-Frequency IFB Transmitter
Rio Rancho, NM
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 Pilot Tone
The T4/R1A system uses an ultrasonic tone modula-
tion of the carrier to operate the receiver squelch. This 
“pilot tone” consists of a 29.997 kHz signal in the DSP 
and is mixed with the audio signal to the FM modulator.  
The pilot tone controls the audio output muting of the 
receiver and is fi ltered out of the audio signal immedi-
ately after the detector in the receiver so that it does not 
infl uence the compandor or various gain stages.
The benefi t of the pilot tone squelch system is that the 
receiver will remain muted until it receives the pilot tone 
from the matching transmitter, even if a strong RF sig-
nal is present on the carrier frequency of the system. 
The T4 DSP also generates pilot tones to operate with 
the 200 Series and 400 Series receivers as well as 
several other popular system receivers.
Frequency Synthesizer
The transmitter uses a synthesized, frequency select-
able main oscillator.  The frequency is extremely stable 
over a wide temperature range and over time.  The 
push-button switches, located on the front panel of the 
unit, provides the user access to set 256 frequencies in 
100 kHz steps over a 25.5 MHz range. This signifi cantly 
alleviates carrier interference problems in mobile or 
traveling applications.
Power Delay
There is a fi ve second power-ON/OFF delay to prevent 
audio thumps when switching from XMIT to TUNE or 
from TUNE to OFF.  This delay also gives the Frequency 
Synthesizer time to fully stabilize.  When the transmitter 
is powered OFF, the Pilot Tone is fi rst turned off muting 
the audio at the receiver before the rest of the transmit-
ter is powered down.  This prevents clicks, thumps or 
feedback from entering the sound system. 
Microcontroller
Frequency adjustment and display are handled by 
the microprocessor.  Nonvolatile memory is provided 
for holding the last frequency used, even if power is 
removed from the unit for any length of time.  Each time 
the transmitter is powered up, it will display the last 
frequency used.
Transmitter
The T4 transmitter operates at 250 mW, more power-
ful than most IFB systems on the market today.  The 
higher power ensures a clean signal free of dropouts 
and noise.  The transmitter circuits are buffered and 
fi ltered for exceptional spectral purity.  The extra clean 
signal that results reduces the chances for interference 
between multiple transmitter installations.
Antenna System
The antenna on the T4 consists of a fl exible 1/4 wave-
length bronze cable, detachable via a BNC connector. 
The 50 ohm output connector works conveniently with a 
variety of remote antennas for installation in studios and 
production trucks & vans.