3-205-431-16 (1)
Overview
UHF Synthesized
Transmitter
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
WRT-822B
Sony Corporation © 2001 Printed in Japan
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the
rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model No. WRT-822B Serial No.____________
WARNING
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, fire or the like.
If the transmitter develops an abnormally high
temperature, a burning odor or smoke during
use, remove the battery holder and stop using the
transmitter immediately.
Take care not to burn your fingers when removing
the battery holder as the batteries may be very hot
at this time.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
Use of Sony wireless devices is regulated by the
Federal Communications Commission as described
in Part 74 subpart H of the FCC regulations and
users authorized thereby are required to obtain an
appropriate license.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with the FCC RF
exposure compliance requirements, no change to
the antenna or the device is permitted.
Any change to the antenna or the device could
result in the device exceeding the RF exposure
requirements and void user’s authority to operate
this device.
This device complies with the FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment
and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This device
has very low levels of RF energy that it is deemed to
comply without testing of specific absorption ratio
(SAR).
For the customers in Canada
Use of Sony wireless devices is regulated by the
Industry Canada as described in their Radio
Standard Specification RSS-123.
A licence is normally required. The local district
office of Industry Canada should therefore be
contacted. When the operation of the device is
within the broadcast band, the licence is issued on
no-interference, no-protection basis with respect to
broadcast signals.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
The term “IC:” before the radio certification number
only signifies that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.
For the customers in Europe
Before operating this unit, please read the separate
R&TTE precautions document.
Per i clienti in Europa
Prima di utilizzare l’apparecchio, leggere il
documento separato sulle precauzioni R&TTE.
Voor de klanten in Europa
Lees voordat u het apparaat gaat gebruiken eerst
het aparte document met waarschuwingen m.b.t.
radio- en telecommunicatieontvangstapparatuur
(R&TTE).
För kunder i Europa
Innan du använder den här enheten ska du läsa
det separata dokumentet om försiktighetsåtgärder
enligt R&TTE-direktivet.
Para clientes na Europa
Antes de utilizar esta unidade, leia o documento
R&TTE fornecido em separado.
For kunder i Europa
Læs det separate R&TTE-direktiv om forholdsregler,
inden du betjener enheden.
Asiakkaille Euroopassa
Lue erillinen radio- ja telepäätelaitteita koskeva
varoitusasiakirja (R&TTE) ennen laitteen käyttöä.
For kunder i Europa
Les det separate R&TTE-dokumentet med
forsiktighetsregler før du bruker denne enheten.
Για τους πελάτες που διαμένουν σε χώρες της
Ευρώπης
Πριν χρησιμοποιήσετε αυτήν τη μονάδα, διαβάστε
το ξεχωριστό έγγραφο λήψης προφυλάξεων της
οδηγίας R&TTE.
Pro zákazníky v Evropě
Před použitím tohoto zařízení si prostudujte
bezpečnostní upozornění v samostatném
dokumentu R&TTE.
Klientidele Euroopas
Palun tutvuge enne seadme kasutamist
eraldi dokumendiga mis puudutab R&TTE
direktiivist tulenevaid ettevaatusabinõusid.
Európai vásárlóink figyelmébe
A készülék használatba vétele előtt szíveskedjék
elolvasni a rádió- és távközlési berendezésekkel
kapcsolatos óvintézkedéseket ismertető R&TTE
dokumentumot.
Dla klientów w Europie
Przed przystąpieniem do korzystania z tego
urządzenia należy przeczytać oddzielny dokument
dotyczący środków ostrożności wynikających
z dyrektywy w sprawie urządzeń radiowych i
końcowych urządzeń telekomunikacyjnych oraz
wzajemnego uznawania ich zgodności (dyrektywa
R&TTE).
Pentru clienţii din Europa
Înainte de a utiliza unitatea, vă rugăm să citiţi
documentul separat R&TTE cu măsuri de precauţie.
Pre zákazníkov v Európe
Pred spustením tohto prístroja si prečítajte osobitné
opatrenia smernice R&TTE.
Za stranke v Evropi
Pred uporabo te naprave preberite ločen dokument
z varnostnimi ukrepi v zvezi z R&TTE.
The WRT-822B is a transmitter for a UHF synthesized Features
wireless microphone system to be used for broadcast The features of the WRT-822B are:
or movie production purpose. This transmitter is
suitable for Electronic News gathering (ENG) and
Electronic Field Production (EFP).
 Phase Locked Loop (PLL) synthesized system
 Compact and lightweight
 Remote battery alarm on tuner
The microphone/transmitter and tuner of the wireless
microphone system are classified by frequency band.
 Operation powered by easily available batteries
 LCD for coordinated operation control
 Saved channel and input attenuation settings
A 24-MHz frequency band is assigned to each  Highly reliable electronic attenuator
microphone/transmitter and tuner model. In building  Compatibility with Sony lavalier microphone
a UHF wireless microphone system, be sure to  RF carrier with tone signal
combine a microphone/transmitter and a tuner having  Wide dynamic range and low noise
the same wireless channel (frequency).
Precautions
ˎ The unit is designed for use in ambient temperature
range of 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F).
Lengthy use of the unit in such places or not cleaning
it after its use in such places may shorten its life.
ˎ Do not place the unit on or near heat sources, such ˎ When cleaning the unit, never use organic solvents
as lighting equipment, power amplifiers, or in a place such as thinners or benzine, which will damage the
subject to direct sunlight or excessive moisture. In finish of the unit.
such places, the external finish or internal parts of ˎ The unit has been factory adjusted precisely. Do not
the unit may be damaged. tamper with its internal parts or attempt to repair it.
ˎ If the unit is used in a very humid or dusty place or ˎ When defective conditions are encountered, batteries
in a place subject to expose to an active or corrosive inside the unit may produce heat. If this happens, do
gas, clean its surface as well as the connectors with a not touch the batteries directly with your hands.
dry, soft cloth soon after use.
Specifications
Transmitter and modulator section General
Oscillator Crystal controlled PLL Operating temperature
synthesizer 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
Type of emission F3E Storage temperature
Carrier frequencies Model available in USA: –30 °C to +60 °C
U3032 model: 566 to 590 MHz (–22 °F to +140 °F)
U4244 model: 638 to 662 MHz Dimensions 63 × 103 × 17 mm (w/h/d)
Model available in Europe: (21/2 × 41/8 × 11/16 inches)
CE38 model: 606 to 630 MHz Mass Approx. 145 g (5.1 oz)
CE62 model: 798 to 822 MHz including batteries
Operating frequency band
24 MHz Supplied accessories
Refer to the “Sony Wireless Operating Instructions
Microphone System Frequency Model available in USA (3)
List” supplied with this manual. Model available in Europe (4)
RF power output 20 mW (50-ohm load)
Sony wireless Microphone System Frequency List (1)
Frequency stability Within ±15 kHz
Soft case (1)
Tone signal 32.768 kHz
Battery condition signal Optional accessories
32.782 kHz Lavalier microphones
Type of antenna 1
/4 -wavelength wire ECM-44BC, ECM-66BC, ECM-77BC, ECM-88BC,
Pre-emphasis 50 µs
ECM-166BC, ECM-322BC
Deviation ±5 kHz
Microphone cable
(–60 dBv, 1 kHz input )
EC-1.5CF
Frequency response
70 to 15,000 Hz Design and specifications are subject to change
Signal-to-noise ratio without notice.
60 dB or more (A-weighted,
modulation frequency 1 kHz,
with ±5 kHz deviation at
WRR-855S)
Audio attenuator 0 to 21 dB, variable in 3-dB
steps
Input level –60 dBv at audio attenuator 0 dB
Maximum input level
–3 dBv at audio attenuator 21 dB
Power section
Power requirements
3.0 V DC (two LR6/size AA
alkaline batteries)
Battery life Approx. 6 hours at 25 °C
(77 °F) with Sony LR6 alkaline
batteries
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0 dBv = 1 Vrms
Error Messages
When a problem occurs, one of the following error message may appear on the display.
Messages Contents Measures
ERROR 11 An error occurred in backup memory data.
Contact your Sony dealer.
ERROR 21 The PLL synthesized circuit is in trouble.
ERROR 31 The battery voltage exceeds the allowable value. Use the specified batteries.
Notes on Microphone System Operation
ˎ To operate with two or more channels, maintain a ˎ Powering the transmitter on without checking
distance of at least 30 cm (one ft.) between each pair the channel selection first may interfere with the
of transmitters. operation of other microphones/transmitters, if the
For details of operation with two or more channels, current setting is already being used.
refer to the Operating Instructions for the WRR-855S/ ˎ To prevent noise generation, keep the microphones
862, etc. and transmitters at least 3 m (10 feet) away from the
ˎ Ensure that the tuners set to channels not being used antennas when the system is operated using a group
are either turned off or set to the minimum output which allows selection of up to 11 channels, and at
level. least 6 m (20 feet) away when using a group which
ˎ When powering the transmitter on or off, to keep allows selection of 12 channels.
the noise to a minimum, set the audio output level ˎ When there is a strong interference signal around
from the tuner or mixer to a minimum. the microphone system, such as an interference
caused by an active handyphone, noise may occur on
the microphone system.
Parts Identification Settings
Transmitting channel: The current transmitting For the transmitting channels and frequencies Notes
channel setting. selectable on your transmitter, see the “Sony Wireless ˎ The transmitter cannot transmit in Setting mode.
Transmitting frequency: The current transmitting Microphone System Frequency List” supplied with this ˎ Make sure that the channel selected on the
frequency setting. manual. transmitter is the same as that selected on the tuner
Attenuation level: The input attenuation level setting being used in the same system.
Wire antenna
in dB. Can be set within a range of 0 to 21 dB in 3-dB Initiating Setting Mode ˎ Depending on the noise or interference conditions,
steps. all selectable channels may not be usable. If
Accumulated battery use time: The accumulated In Setting mode, you can change the transmission necessary, you can determine which channels are
time of battery use (in one-minute increments). channel/frequency and the attenuation level, or reset usable by cycling the channel selection through a
 the accumulated time indication. number of channels on the tuner with the unit set to
  + (+ selection) / – (– selection/reset) OFF. Those channels for which the RF indicator on
buttons To enter Setting mode the tuner does not light are usable.
In setting mode, select the transmission channel, While holding down the SET button, set the POWER ˎ If there is a TV broadcasting station near by, do not
 frequency and attenuator level using either of these switch to ON. use the station’s channel.
 The transmitter enters Setting mode and the
buttons, or reset the time-of-use indication to “00:00” ˎ The transmitter may not operate correctly if it is
with the – button. indication before the transmitter was previously turned on immediately after being turned off in
 turned OFF flashes on the display section. Setting mode. Wait for a few seconds before turning
 Audio input connector the power on again.
Battery Each time you press the SET button, the setting items The channel numbers and frequencies of your
holder Connect the output connector of the following Sony ˎ
are cyclically switched as shown on the transmitter are shown on the “Sony Wireless
lavalier microphones: ECM-44BC, ECM-66BC,
“  CH (channel) indication” of the “Parts Microphone System Frequency List” supplied with the
ECM-77BC, ECM-88BC, ECM-166BC, ECM-322BC.
Identification” (see the left most column). manual.
Use a ball point pen or You can also use your wired microphone by
similar instruments to connecting it to this connector with an optional EC-
press +/–, SET buttons. 1.5CF microphone cable. Changing the Transmitting Changing the Input Attenuation
Microphone (not supplied) Channel Setting
 LCD (liquid-crystal display) display The transmitting channel can be selected through You can change the input attenuation setting in 3-dB
either the channel number or the frequency. steps in a range of 0 to 21 dB. You can change it either
  
1 Set the transmitter to Setting mode. in Setting mode or in Transmitting mode.
Channel indication  If the channel number (or frequency) indication
shows that of the CE62 does not appear, press the SET button until the Changing in Setting mode
model. channel number (or frequency) indication appears.
1 Set the unit in Setting mode.
To secure the microphone cable connection, be 2 Press the + or – button to select the channel
 sure to turn and lock the connector cover. number (or frequency). 2 Press the SET button until the attenuation level
indication appears on the display.
 AF (audio input) indication Pressing the + button cycles the indication in the
Lights whenever an audio signal stronger than the order shown in the tables in the “Sony Wireless
Caution
reference level is received. Microphone System Frequency List” supplied
When connecting a microphone to the unit, be sure to Attenuation level
with the manual. Pressing the – button cycles the
 RF (antenna output) indication turn the unit off. indications in the opposite direction.
Lights during signal transmission from the antenna.
 BATT (battery) indication  SET button
In Transmitting mode, press this button to change the
Hold down the button to change the channel 3 Press the + or – button to select the attenuation
Shows the battery condition. number (or frequency) quickly. level.
See “Battery indication” in “Power Supply” section. indicated items in the lower half of the LCD display.
To change the settings on each item, set the Note on the model available in Europe If you keep either button pressed, the level will be
 CH (channel) indication transmitter in Setting mode as follows; turn the On the model available in Europe, the transmitting incremented or decremented successively.
Shows transmitting channel. POWER switch to ON while holding the SET button channels are grouped in four sets.
Each time you press the SET button in Transmitting
mode, the channel indication changes as follows.
down. Then press the SET button to select the items
to be changed, and press the +/– buttons to change the
Select the group number before selecting the 4 Once the desired level appears, set the POWER
channel number as follows. switch to OFF to release Setting mode.
settings. 1) When the left two digits flash, select the group Or, press the SET button to continue operations in
Transmitting number by pressing the + or – button. Setting mode.
channel  POWER switch
2) When the desired group number appears, press
Turns the transmitter ON or OFF. The next time you turn on the power only by setting
the SET button.
When you set this switch to ON without holding down the POWER switch to ON, the transmitter will be set
Transmitting The right four digits start to flash for channel
frequency any other button, the transmitter enters Transmitting to Transmitting mode with the selected attenuation
Press SET number selection.
button.
mode, and transmits the signal of the selected channel. setting.
3) Select the channel number by pressing the + or –
Attenuation Note button. Changing in Transmitting mode
level Be sure to connect a microphone before turning the 4) When the desired channel number appears,
power ON. press the SET button. You can also change the input attenuation level during
Accumulated transmission.
battery use
time 1 If the attenuation level is not displayed, press the
Group Channel Frequency SET button until the attenuation level indication
Channel/frequency indications show those of the selection selection appears on the display.
selection
CE62 model.
2 Press the + or – button to select the level.
Power Supply Resetting the Accumulated Time
Indication
The transmitter can operate on two LR6 (size AA) 1 2 3 4
alkaline batteries continuously for about 6 hours at The time indication accumulates time in hours and
25 °C (77 °F). BATT Lights Lights Flashes Goes off : + button  : – button minutes when the WRT-822B is on.
indication
Reset the indication to “00:00” whenever you replace
Group, channel and frequency selection the batteries so that it can display the running time of
Battery examples for the model available in Europe the batteries.
Good Less than Almost Completely
condition (CE62)
half-charge exhausted exhausted
1 Set the unit in Setting mode.

2 Press the SET button until the accumulated time
When the batteries reach stage 3 shown in the table, 3 When the desired channel number (or frequency) indication appears on the display.
Two LR6 (size AA)
the BATT indication on the WRR-855S/862 and appears, set the POWER switch to off position to
alkaline batteries WRU-806 also starts flashing. release Setting mode, or press the SET button to
continue operations in Setting mode.
Note Accumulated time
The next time you turn on the transmitter (by setting
The indication may be incorrect if the batteries are not
the POWER switch to ON), the transmitter will enter
new when installed. If you plan to use the transmitter
Installing the batteries Transmitting mode with the selected channel number
for a long period, it is best to replace the batteries with
(or frequency). 3 Press the – button.
new ones. The time indication resets to “00:00.”
1 Slide the battery-holder catches inward (in the While you see “00:00” indication, you can go back
direction of the arrows  ) to take out the battery Notes on batteries to previous value by pressing the + button.
holder.
Use new alkaline batteries.
2 Match the polarities and insert the batteries. ˎ
ˎ Do not pair different types of battery. 4 Set the POWER switch to OFF to release Setting
mode.
3 Set the battery holder in the original position. ˎ Always replace the two batteries together.
Or, press the SET button to continue operations in
ˎ The batteries are not rechargeable.
Be careful to install the batteries with the correct Setting mode.
Battery indication ˎ
polarity.
When you turn the power on, the battery status ˎ When not using the transmitter for a long period,
appears in the BATT indication on the display section remove the batteries to avoid leakage. If the batteries
as shown on the right column. do leak, clean all leakage from the battery holder
case and the unit. Leakage left in the holder case
and the unit may cause poor battery contact. If there
seems to be poor battery contact, consult your Sony
dealer.