User's Manual
R400A
LECTROSONICS, INC.
22
Operating Frequencies (MHz):  Block 470:  470.100 - 495.600 
  Block 19:  486.400 - 511.900   
    Block 20:  512.000 - 537.500 
  Block 21:  537.600 - 563.100
    Block 22:  563.200 - 588.700 
    Block 23: 
588.800 - 607.900
      614.100 - 614.300
    Block 24:  614.400 - 639.900 
    Block 25:  640.000 - 665.500 
    Block 26:  665.600 - 691.100 
    Block 27:  691.200 - 716.700* 
    Block 28:  716.800 - 742.300* 
    Block 29:  742.400 - 767.900*
      *Export Only
Frequency Adjustment Range:  25.5 MHz in 100 kHz steps
Channel Separation:  100 kHz
Receiver Type:  Triple conversion, superheterodyne, 
    244 MHz , 10.7 MHz and 300 kHz
Frequency Stability:  ±0.001 %
Front end bandwidth:  30 MHz @ -3 dB
Sensitivity
  20 dB Sinad:  1 uV (-107 dBm), A weighted
  60 dB Quieting:  1.5 uV (-104 dBm), A weighted
Squelch quieting:  Greater than 100dB
AM rejection:  Greater than 60 dB, 2 uV to 1 Volt 
    (Undetectable after processing)
Modulation acceptance:  85 kHz
Image and spurious rejection:  85dB
Third order intercept:  0 dBm
Diversity method:  Phased antenna combining -   
  SmartDiversity
™
FM Detector:  Digital Pulse Counting Detector   
    operating at 300 kHz
Antenna inputs:  Dual BNC female, 50 Ohm   
  impedance
Audio outputs:  Rear Panel XLR adjustable from   
    -50dBu to +5dBu in 1dB steps.   
  Calibrated 
    into a typical 10 k Ohm balanced   
    load. Can drive 600 Ohm load.
    Rear Panel 1/4 inch jack adjustable 
    from -55 dBu to +0 dBu in 1dB   
  steps.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
PUSH FOR MENU/ROTATE TO SELECT control:  Combined push/rotate switch   
    combination for menu selection and 
    system configuration.
POWER/ PREV MENU button:  Momentary press for power ON. 
    Press and hold several seconds for 
    POWER OFF.
    Momentary press (if unit is powered 
    up) for return to previous window. 
Specifications and Features
SmartNR No Limiting
W/ Limiting
OFF
NORMAL
FULL
103.5
107.0
108.5
108.0
111.5
113.0
LCD Main window:  Pilot tone; antenna phase,   
    transmitter battery status;   
    audio level, RF level; 
    Battery timer; Frequency; and   
    Transmitter switch setting.
Audio output level adjustment:  -50 dBu to +5 dBu, (XLR) and -55  
    dBu to +0 dBu (1/4 inch),   
    independently adjustable
Compatibility Modes:  400 Series (Digital Hybrid   
    Wireless™), IFB, 100 Series,   
   200 Series and Mode 3 (non-   
    Lectrosonics analog transmitters)
Battery level tracking:  1/10th volt steps, accuracy +/- 0.2V. 
    Receiver and transmitter both track 
    transmitter battery level. 
    Transmitter (AA battery), accuracy 
    +/- 0.05V. Timer option available.
Scanning mode:  Coarse and fine modes for RF   
    spectrum site scanning.
Audio test tone:  1 kHz, -50 dBu to +5 dBu, < 1%   
    THD (XLR output); 1 kHz, -55 dBu 
    to 0 dBu, < 1% THD (1/4” output)
Transmitter battery type selection:  9V alkaline, 9V lithium, AA alkaline, 
    AA lithium, TIMER
Phase invert:  Audio output phase normal or   
  inverted.
Smart NR (noise reduction):  OFF, NORMAL, FULL modes   
    (available in 400 Series mode only)
AUDIO PERFORMANCE (OVERALL SYSTEM):
    (These specs apply to 400 Series  
    mode only.)
  Frequency Response (Typ.):  30 Hz to 20 kHz (+/- 1 dB). System 
    frequency response will vary   
    depending on transmitter used.
  THD:  0.2% (typical)
  SNR at receiver output (dB): 
  Input Dynamic Range:  125 dB (with full Tx limiting)
  Rear Panel Controls and features:  XLR and 1/4-inch phone audio   
    output jack; External DC   
    input; BNC antenna connectors.
Power, Ext DC:  Minimum 8 volts to maximum 18   
    volts DC; 1.6 W, 200 mA maximum. 
Weight:    13 oz. 
Dimensions:  5.50” (14 cm) wide, 1.75” (4.5 cm) 
    high, 6.25” (16 cm) deep
Specifications subject to change without notice
Industry Canada Certification - 8024A-R400A
“Operation of this device is subject to the following tow 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”










