ULX-D Dual and Quad User Guide
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1. Gamme di frequenza Codice di paese Gamme di frequenza C digo de pa s Gama de frequencias C digo de pa s Gama de frequencias L nder K rzel Frequenzbereich L nder K rzel Frequenzbereich A B BG CH CY CZ D EST 534 598 MHZ N 800 810 MHz F GB GR H IS L LT NERO PES sk SEO 534 598 MHZ 534 598 MHZ B BG CH CY CZ D DK E EST AIR ENS Elen OR DK FIN M N LV M N NL P PL S SK SLO TR HE ERES All other countries All other countries ULXD K51 606 670 MHz max 20 mW Frequency Range Gamme de frequences Gamme di frequenza Gama de frequencias Frequenzbereich 606 670 MHz Country Code Code de Pays Codice di paese C digo de pa s L nder K rzel A B BG CH CY CZ D EST F GB GR HK IS L LT 606 670 MHz MHz 670 606 PLS ok RO 646 647 654 655 662 663 MHz DK E FIN HR IRL LV M N TR 2 All other countries IMPORTANT NOTE THIS EQUIPMENT MAY BE CAPABLE OF OPERATING ON SOME FREQUENCIES NOT AUTHORIZED IN YOUR REGION PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NATIONAL AUTHORITY TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ON AUTHORIZED FREQUENCIES AND RF POWER LEVELS FOR WIRELESS MICROPHONE PRODUCTS IN YOUR REGION A ministerial license may be requi2. Network Characteristics lt Dante Audio and Shure Control are present on both the Primary and Secondary ports e The Dante IP address and the Shure Control IP address must be on the same subnet The computer running WWB6 must also be on this subnet ULXD RX e SEC PRI ULXD RX e SEC PRI ULXD RX eH SEC PRI ULXD RX gt SEC PRI ULXD RX e SEC PRI ULXD RX e SEC PRI ULXD RX e SEC PRI e ULXD RX SEC_PRI mixers recorders amplifiers etc DHCP Server 192 168 1 x Subnet AXT620 Wi Fi router etc 17 Redundant Audio Mode Secondary Primary Dante Audio Dante Audio Shure Control secondary Primary IP Address Example 192 168 1 11 255 255 255 0 VLAN A Network Example 1 Computer Connect the computer running the Dante controller and W WB6 to the Primary port 2 DHCP Server Can be configured with or without a DHCP server Do not route audio through the server 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switches e Use dedicated switches for the Primary and Secondary networks e Do not connect both network ports to the same Ethernet switch e Use a star network topology to minimize audio latency 4 Receiver Connection Connect Primary and Secondary ports to dedicated switches Note The Secondary port only supports manual IP or automatic Link Local configuration The Link Local Dante Secondary address subnet is preset to 172 31 x x 2
3. Dual Port Ethernet 10 100 Mbps 1Gbps Dante Digital Audio Network Addressing Capability DHCP or Manual IP address Maximum Cable Length 100 m 328 ft 29 ULXD1 ULXD2 Mic Offset Range Mic Offset Range 0 to 21 dB in 3 dB steps 0 to 21 dB in 3 dB steps Battery Type Battery Type Shure SB900 Rechargeable Li lon or LR6 AA batteries 1 5 V Shure SB900 Rechargeable Li lon or LR6 AA batteries 1 5 V Battery Runtime Battery Runtime 10 mW 10 mW Shure lt 11 hours Shure lt 11 hours SB900 SB900 Caine ras Caine ras See Battery Runtime Chart See Battery Runtime Chart Dimensions Dimensions 86 mm 66 mm 23 mm 3 4 in 2 6 in x 0 9 in Hx W x D 256 mm x 51 mm 10 1 in x 2 0 in L x Dia Weight Weight 142 g 5 0 oz without batteries 340 g 12 0 oz without batteries Housing Housing Cast aluminum Machined aluminum Audio Input Audio Input Connector Configuration 4 Pin male mini connector TA4M See drawing for details Unbalanced Configuration Maximum Input Level Unbalanced 1 kHz at 1 THD 145 dB SPL SM58 typical ii aa tr details Note Dependent on microphone type Maximum Input Level RF Output 1 KHz at 1 THD Antenna Type Pad Off 8 5 dBV 7 5 Vpp Integrated Single Band Helical 20 5 dBV 30 Vpp Occupied Bandwidth 2 lt 200 kHz Preamplifier Equivalent Input Noise EIN System Gain Setting gt 20 Modulation Type 120 dBV A weighted typical Shure proprietary digital Power RF Outp
4. visit http shure custhelp com app answers detail a_id 4976 Network Troubleshooting e Use only one DHCP server per network e All devices must share the same subnet mask e All receivers must have the same level of firmware revision installed e Look for the illuminated network icon on the front panel of each device If the icon is not illuminated check the cable connection and the LEDs on the network jack the LEDs are not on and the cable is plugged in replace the cable and recheck the LEDs and network icon To check connectivity of WWB6 to the network 1 Start WWB6 software and use Inventory view to see devices connected to the network 2 If not find the IP address from one of the devices on the network such as a ULX D receiver and see if you can ping it from the computer running WWB6 3 From a WINDOWS MAC command prompt type ping IPADDRESS of the device e g ping 192 168 1 100 4 If the ping returns success no packet loss then the computer can see the device on the network If the ping returns failure 100 packet loss then check the IP address of the computer to ensure it s on the same subnet 5 If the pings are successful and the devices still do not show up in the WWB6 inventory check to ensure all firewalls are either disabled or allow the WWB network traffic to pass to the application Check that firewall settings are not blocking network access 22 Managing the ULXD Receiver with Wireless
5. OFF default e 1 2 e 3 4 quad only e 1 2 3 4 quad only AUDIO SUMMING e OFF default e 1 2 e 3 4 quad only e 1 2 3 4 quad only e 1 2 3 4 quad only ENCRYPTION Set encryption ON OFF ADVANCED RF lt HIGH DENSITY ON OFF e CUSTOM GROUPS SETUP EXPORT CLEAR e ANTENNA BIAS ON OFF e SWITCH BAND Japan AB band only LOCK e MENU LOCKED UNLOCKED e GAIN LOCKED UNLOCKED e POWER LOCKED UNLOCKED e SCN SYC LOCKED UNLOCKED HOME INFO Select screen options for Home Menu DISPLAY e CONTRAST e BRIGHTNESS LOW MEDIUM HIGH NETWORK e CONFIGURATION SWITCHED REDUNDANT AUDIO SPLIT lt SHURE CONTROL DEVICE ID Network Mode Set IP and Subnet values for Ethernet network DANTE DANTE DEVICE ID AUDIO amp CNTRL REDUNDANT AUDIO Set IP and Subnet values for Dante network Note Additional information can be accessed from the selected networking option TX FW UPDATE IR DOWNLOAD Tx Firmware Version SYSTEM RESET e RESTORE Default Settings Presets SAVE Create New Preset e DELETE Delete Preset VERSION e Model e Band S N serial number e Ver e Mcu FPGA e Boot Networking ULX D Receivers ULX D Dual and Quad receivers feature a Dante dual port network interface Dante technology provides an integrated solution to distribute digital audio manage control signals and carry Shure Control WWB and AMX Crestron signals Dante uses standard IP over Ethernet and safely coexists on th
6. Workbench 6 Adding a computer running Wireless Workbench 6 to the network allows for remote control and monitoring of the receiver Visit www shure com wwb to download Wireless Workbench 6 software Viewing the Receiver in WWB6 Inventory File View Tools Help i a Click on the Inventory tab to view the receiver channels Add new device ShowLink Plot Frequency Plot RF History Plot Frequency List Alerts Double click on parameters to enable editing Inventory Sort By Type y Tip Clicking on the receiver Icon next to the Model flashes the front panel LEDs for remote identification ULXD4Q 503 025 MHz ULXD4Q Ch 507 700 MHz ULXD4Q 523 400 MHz Managing and Monitoring Receiver Settings Manage and monitor receiver settings by opening the Monitor tab in Wireless Workbench Click on the Settings button to show or hide the full Properties window 1 Click on the Monitor tab to view the Device Chooser 2 From the Device Chooser click on a channel to select 3 Click on Properties to open the Properties window D RF and Audio Meters Displays current levels band TV and TX Overload 2 Transmitter Settings Displays RF Power Tx Type Tx Offset Tx Lock 3 Frequency Settings 0 ULXD4Q Use drop down to edit value A Fe Audio Ofek Encryption Icon her llluminates when Encryption is enabled 5 Receiver Output Mute Click on the mute button to enable mut
7. bulkhead UA600 Remote Antenna Bracket with BNC Bulkhead Adapter UA5OS 28 Bodypack System Bodypack Transmitter ULXD1 Varies by band see Antennas table for band specific part numbers Zipper Bag 9542313 AA Alkaline batteries 2 80B8201 Choice of one 1 of the following Instrument cable WA302 Instrument Clip on microphone Beta 98H C Lavalier microphone MX150 MX153 WL183 i WL184 WL185 Headset microphone WH30TQG Antennas Antennas Antennas a mai aa ist C7 00 ta Pa Jen orne 1 4 Wave Antenna 95V9279 95H9043 Red UHF Powered Directional Antenna UA874WB Passive Directional Antenna PA805SWB Coaxial Cable BNC BNC RG58C U UA802 type 50 Ohm 2 ft length 0 6 m Coaxial Cable BNC BNC RG58C U UA806 type 50 Ohm 6 ft length 2 m UA825 UA850 type 50 Ohm 25 ft length 7 5 m Coaxial Cable BNC BNC RG8X U type 50 Ohm 50 ft length 15 m Coaxial Cable BNC BNC RG213 U Coaxial Cable BNC BNC RG8X U Type 50 Ohm 100 ft length 80 m WAB JUN Certifications This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada ULXD1 ULXD2 ULXD4D ULXD4Q This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking Meets requirements of the following standards EN 300 422 Parts 1 and 2 EN 301 489 Parts 1 and 9 ULXD1 ULXD2 Certified
8. bursts or dropouts id 9 transmitter off or change frequency settings or can t program intacace locke Encryption Mismatch message Encryption Mismatch Firmware Mismatch message Firmware Mismatch Power Make sure that the receiver and transmitter are receiving sufficient voltage Check the battery indicators and replace the transmitter batteries if necessary Gain Adjust the system gain on the front of the receiver Ensure the output level XLR output only on the back of the receiver corresponds to the input of the mixing console amplifier or DSP Cables Check that all cables and connectors are working correctly Interface Locks The transmitter and the receiver can be locked to prevent accidental or unauthorized changes A locked feature or button will produce the Locked screen on the LCD panel Encryption Mismatch Re sync all receivers and transmitters after enabling or disabling encryption Firmware Mismatch Paired transmitters and receivers must have the same firmware version installed to ensure consistent operation See Firmware topic for firmware update procedure Radio Frequency RF RF LEDs neither blue RF Diversity LED is illuminated then the receiver is not detecting the presence of a transmitter The amber RF Signal Strength LEDs indicate the amount of RF power being received This signal could be from the transmitter or it could be from an interfering source such as a television br
9. flat response AES 256 bit encryption on all channels Greater than 120 dB dynamic range through the analog outputs Ethernet networking for streamlined setup across multiple receivers Built in limiter circuitry prevents digital audio clipping from excessive signal Wireless Workbench 6 software compatible for advanced frequency levels coordination monitoring and contro e 130 dB dynamic range typical using Dante digital networked audio e AMX Crestron control e 60 dB of adjustable system gain easily accessible from the receiver front e AXT600 Axient Spectrum Manager compatibility panel e Rugged metal housing on both transmitters and receiver e No transmitter gain adjustments needed optimized for any input source Wide selection of trusted Shure Microphones e Dual and Quad receivers additionally feature e RF cascade ports internal power supply and dual Ethernet ports e Dante digital networked audio over Ethernet Extremely Efficient and Reliable RF Performance e Bodypack Frequency Diversity ensures uninterrupted audio for mission critical e Up to 72 MHz overall tuning range region dependent pie ol i t si t ti tout e Up to 17 active transmitters in one 6 MHz TV channel 22 on an 8 MHz TV IS channel Shure Advanced Power Management High Density mode enables up to 47 active transmitters in one 6 MHz TV channel 63 in one 8 MHz TV channel with no audio quality degradation Adapted from industry leadin
10. that the Dante device IDs match the IDs entered in the receiver itters Filter Transmitters 1 Filter Receivers L Fur ar a ar Gudinate Dante Recelvers MA Identify Device Feature The Dante controller s Identify Device feature flashes the front panel LEDs of a selected receiver to provide identification when multiple receivers are in use Open the Device View in the Dante controller and click on the identify icon eye The front panel LEDs of the selected receiver will respond by flashing cave Transmit Status Device Config Net Dn Phan Configuring Audio Routes with the Dante Controller Devices that appear in the Dante controller are categorized as Transmitters and Receivers In order for audio to flow in the network audio routes subscriptions must be configured between transmitters and receivers Note ULX D receivers will appear in the Dante controller as a Transmitter Devices that have both inputs and outputs commonly appear as both transmitters and receivers Dante Transmitters Devices that send or add audio into the network such as Receiver Outputs Amplifier Outputs e Mixer Outputs e Signal Processor Outputs e Recorder Playback Outputs Forming an Audio Route Launch the Dante Controller and click on the intersection point between components to form an audio route The audio route is also referred to as a Subscription
11. under FCC Part 74 Certified by IC in Canada under RSS 123 and RSS 102 IC 616A ULXD1 G50 616A ULXD1 J50 616A ULXD1 L50 616A ULXD2 G50 616A ULXD2 J50 616A ULXD2 L50 FCC DD4ULXD1G50 DD4ULXD1J50 DD4ULXD1L50 DD4ULXD2G50 DD4ULXD2J50 DD4ULXD2L50 ULXD4D ULXD4Q Approved under the Declaration of Conformity DoC provision of FCC Part 15 Certified in Canada by IC to RSS 123 IC 616A ULXD4D G50 616A ULXD4D J50 616A ULXD4D L50 616A ULXD4Q G50 616A ULXD4Q J50 616A ULXD4Q L50 Conforms to electrical safety requirements based on IEC 60065 This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation of this device 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 Le pr sent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique subi m me si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement Note EMC conformance testing is based on the use of supplied and recommended cable types The use of other cable types may degrade EMC performance The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtaine
12. 55 255 0 0 5 Dante Receiver Connect Dante receivers mixers recorders amplifiers to the Primary or Secondary ports 18 Use Redundant mode to carry a backup copy of the Dante audio on the Secondary network in case the audio on the primary network is interrupted Network Characteristics lt Dante Primary Audio and Shure Control are present on the Primary port e Backup Dante audio is present on the Secondary port e The Primary Dante IP address and the Shure Control IP address must be on the same subnet The computer running WWB6 must also be on this subnet e The Secondary Dante IP Address must be set to a different subnet Note Devices connected to the Redundant network must be compatible with Redundant audio IP Address Example 110 255 255 255 0 2 AXT620 Wi Fi router etc DHCP Server 192 168 1 Subnet 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Gigabit Ethernet Switch la Elias CIRE ULXD RX Note Dante controller does not support Wi Fi network connections EC PRI Dante Receiver rire SEC PRI mixers recorders 5 amplifiers etc Split Mode Use Split Mode isolate control signals from audio signals by placing Dante Audio Shure Control them on two separate networks Network Characteristics Shure Control is present on the Primary port Secondary Primary lt Dante Audio is present on the Secondary port e The IP addresses for D
13. Dante Receivers Devices that receive audio from the network such as e Amplifier Inputs e Mixer Inputs e Signal Processor Inputs e Recorder Inputs 1 Find the intersection between the transmitter and receiver channels 2 Click on the where the components meet 3 A green checkmark indicates that the audio route has been established 4 Check the audio to verify that the audio route has been formed For additional information about the Dante controller visit www audinate com Enter text to show only those Dante devices and channels containing that text Click to expand all Dante devices and view all Rx channels Click to collapse the Dante device Rx channel view Click to expand this Dante device to view its Tx channels Dante Transmitters b T 5 qu SS Routing A Audirate E See eee bal 3 a E EE AAA PANEN WA PA AE E RAS REE AAA 4 Click to expand all Dante device and view all Tx channels Click while holding the Ctrl key to subscribe to all possible chamnels at the same time Restoring Dante Factory Settings The receiver and the Dante network card can be reset to restore factory Dante settings Performing a reset is helpful for clearing existing data before setting up a system Caution Performing a reset on either the Dante network card or on the ULX D receiver will
14. Housing steel Extruded Aluminum ULXD4 Power Requirements ULXD4D 100 to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 0 26 A max ULXD4Q 100 to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 0 32 A max RF Input Spurious Rejection gt 80 dB typical Connector Type BNC Impedance 50 0 Bias Voltage 12 to 13 V DC 150 mA maximum per antenna switchable on off Cascade Output Connector Type BNC Note For connection of one additional receiver in the same band Configuration Unbalanced passive Impedance 50 0 Insertion Loss 0 dB Audio Dynamic Range A weighted typical System Gain O 10 XLR Analog Output gt 120 dB Dante Digital Output 130 dB Total Harmonic Distortion 12 dBFS input System Gain 10 lt 0 1 System Audio Polarity Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3 of XLR output and the tip of the 6 35 mm 1 4 inch output Operating Temperature Range 18 C 0 F to 50 C 122 F Note Battery characteristics may limit this range Storage Temperature Range 29 C 20 F to 74 C 165 F Note Battery characteristics may limit this range Audio Output Gain Adjustment Range 18 to 42 dB in 1 dB steps plus Mute setting Configuration XLR balanced 1 ground 2 audio 3 audio Impedance 100 Q Full Scale Output LINE setting 18 dBV MIC setting 12 dBV Mic Line Switch 30 dB pad Phantom Power Protection Yes Networking Network Interface
15. ICROFONICI SENZA FILI Concessione della licenza all uso per usare questo apparecchio in certe aree pu essere necessaria una licenza ministeriale Per i possibili requisiti rivolgersi alle autorit competenti IMPORTANTE NOTA ES POSIBLE QUE ESTE EQUIPO FUNCIONE EN ALGUNAS FRECUENCIAS NO AUTORIZADAS EN SU REGION POR FAVOR CONTACTE A LA AUTO RIDAD NACIONAL PARA OBTENER INFORMACION ACERCA DE LAS FRECUENCIAS AUTORIZADAS Y LOS NIVELES DE POTENCIA DE RADIOFRECUENCIA PARA PRODUCTOS CON MICROFONOS INALAMBRICOS EN SU ZONA Licencia de uso Se puede requerir una licencia ministerial para utilizar este equipo en algunas reas Consulte a la autoridad nacional sobre los posibles requisitos 30 SHURE www shure com United States Canada Latin America Caribbean Shure Incorporated 5800 West Touhy Avenue Niles IL 60714 4608 USA Phone 847 600 2000 Fax 847 600 1212 USA Fax 847 600 6446 Email info shure com 2012 Shure Incorporated Europe Middle East Africa Shure Europe GmbH Jakob Dieffenbacher Str 12 75031 Eppingen Germany Phone 49 7262 92490 Fax 49 7262 9249114 Email info shure de Asia Pacific Shure Asia Limited 22 F 625 King s Road North Point Island East Hong Kong Phone 852 2893 4290 Fax 852 2893 4055 Email info shure com hk PT GOSHEN SWARA INDONESIA Kompleks Harco Mangga Dua Blok L No 35 Jakarta Pusat 1 16 GSI31 00501 0211 31
16. NTER to save 4 Cycle receiver power to enable the mode change 16 Network Connection and Configuration Examples Note Use shielded Cat5e cable for network connections to ensure reliable performance Switched Mode Dante Audio Dante Audio Shure Control Shure Control TD Secondary Primary IP Address Example IP Address Example 192 168 1 11 192 168 1 10 255 255 255 0 255 255 255 0 Network Example Dante Audio WWB6 Computer Connect the computer running the Dante controller and WWB6 to the Primary port 2 DHCP Server Can be configured with or without a DHCP server Do not route audio through the server 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch e Do not connect both network ports to the same Ethernet switch e Use a star network topology to minimize audio latency 4 Receiver Connection Connect receivers to the Primary port 5 Dante Receiver Connect Dante receivers mixers recorders amplifiers to the Primary port Network Example WWB6 Only 1 Computer Connect the computer running WWB6 to the Primary port 2 DHCP Server Can be configured with or without a DHCP server 3 Receiver Connection Connect receivers to the Primary port Note Dante controller does not support Wi Fi network connections Switched mode is typically used for single network installations of star or daisy chained networks Switched mode is recommended for installations that don t require Dante audio
17. ORK TX FW UPDATE SYSTEM RESET VERSION 14 RADIO Displays Group Channel Frequency and TV information Use the control wheel to edit values G Group for the selected frequency CH Channel for the selected frequency FREQUENCY Selected frequency MHz TV Displays the TV channel for the selected frequency AUDIO GAIN Use the control wheel or gain buttons to adjust the channel gain from 18 to 42 dB in 1 dB increments EDIT NAME Use the control wheel to assign and edit the selected receiver channel name TX SYNC SETUP BP PAD Sets the audio input attenuation options KEEP 0 12 LOCK Sets the lock options KEEP Power Menu All None RF POWER Sets the transmitter RF power level KEEP 10mW Nm 1mW Lo 20mW Hi BATT Sets the transmitter battery type to ensure accurate metering KEEP Alkaline NiMH Lithium BP OFFSET Adjustable gain to compensate for signal level difference between transmitters KEEP 0 to 21 dB in 3 dB increments HH OFFSET Adjustable gain to compensate for signal level difference between transmitters KEEP 0 to 21 dB in 3 dB increments Cust Group Create Custom Groups of up to 6 frequencies and export to networked receivers BATTERY INFO HEALTH Percentage of charge capacity compared to a new battery CHARGE Percentage of charge capacity CYCLES Number of charge cycles logged by the battery TEMP Battery temperature C F DEVICE UTILITIES FREQ DIVERSITY e
18. SHURE LEGENDARY ULX D ULXD4D Dual Receiver PERFORMANCE ULXD4Q Quad Receiver SHURE o 1 G 01CH01 TxOn 2 6016802 TxOn 3 GO1CHO3 TxOn 4 60016404 TxOn SHURE ULXD4D ner 1 0016401 632700MHz TU21 2 0016803 M 634 150MH2 TU21 ULX D Digital Wireless Microphone System 2012 Shure Incorporated 27A20228 Rev 1 General Description Shure ULX D M Digital Wireless offers uncompromising 24 bit audio quality and RF performance with intelligent encryption enabled hardware flexible receiver options and advanced rechargeability options for professional sound reinforcement A breakthrough in wireless audio quality Shure digital processing enables ULX D to deliver the purest reproduction of source material ever available in a wireless system with a wide selection of trusted Shure microphones to choose from Extended 20 Hz 20 kHz frequency range and flat response captures every detail with clarity presence and incredibly accurate low end and transient response With greater than 120 dB ULX D delivers wide dynamic range for excellent signal to noise performance Optimized for any input source ULX D eliminates the need for transmitter gain adjustments ULX D sets a new and unprecedented standard for spectral efficiency and signal stability The intermodulation performance of ULX D is an incredible advancement in wireless performance enabling a dramatic increase in the number of simultaneous active transmit
19. ager Tools gt Firmware Update Manager 2 Click Check Now to view new versions available for download 3 Select the updates and click download 4 Connect the receiver and computer to the same network 5 Download the latest firmware to the receiver Updating the Transmitter 1 To upload the firmware to the transmitter go to DEVICE UTILITIES gt TX FW UPDATE on the receiver 2 Place the transmitter on its side and align the IR ports 3 Press ENTER on the receiver to begin the download to the transmitter IR ports must be aligned for the entire download which can take 50 seconds or longer Transmitter Presets Creating a System Preset Use the TX SYNC SETUP menu to configure transmitter settings on the System Presets allow a current receiver setup to be saved and restored receiver to transfer to the transmitter during a sync Each parameter has the Presets store all receiver settings to provide a quick way to configure a default value KEEP which leaves that setting unaffected by a sync receiver or switch between several different setups Up to 4 presets can be stored in receiver memory Feature Setting To save the current receiver setup as a new preset DEVICE UTILITIES gt SYSTEM RESET gt SAVE gt CREATE NEW PRESET Use the control wheel to name the preset and then press Enter to save To recall a saved preset DEVICE UTILITIES gt SYSTEM RESET gt RESTORE Use the control wheel to select the preset name and then press E
20. alance The front panel LEDs indicate the audio level for each channel If an overload occurs the red LEDs will illuminate indicating that the internal limiter is active and the display will show an overload message To correct adjust the overall gain balance Firmware Firmware is embedded software in each component that controls functionality Periodically new versions of firmware are developed to incorporate additional features and enhancements To take advantage of design improvements new versions of the firmware can be uploaded and installed using the Firmware Update Manager tool available in Shure s Wireless Workbench 6 WWB6 software Software is available for download from http www shure com wwb Firmware Versioning When updating receiver firmware update transmitters to the same firmware version to ensure consistent operation The firmware of all ULX D devices has the form of MAJOR MINOR PATCH e g 1 2 14 At a minimum all ULX D devices on the network including transmitters must have the same MAJOR and MINOR firmware version numbers e g 1 2 x Updating the Receiver CAUTION Ensure that receiver power and network connections are maintained during a firmware update Do not turn off the receiver until the update is complete Once the download is complete the receiver automatically begins the firmware update which overwrites the existing firmware 1 From Shure Wireless Workbench software open the Firmware Update Man
21. ante and Shure Control must be on different subnets IP Address Example 192 168 1 10 255 255 255 0 Network Example Computer Dante Controller Connect the computer running the Dante controller to the Secondary port 2 DHCP Server Secondary Network Can be configured with or without a DHCP server Do not route audio through the server 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Secondary Network e Use dedicated switches for the Primary and Note Dante controller does not support Wi Fi network connections ATA O O ZO AXT620 Wi Fi router etc AXT620 Wi Fi router etc NC DHCP Server DHCP Server SY 192 168 2 x Subnet 192 168 1 x Subnet Secondary networks e Do not connect both network ports to the same Ethernet switch Gigabit Ethernet Switch Gigabit Ethernet Switch e Use a star network topology to minimize audio latency 4 4 Receiver Connections Dante Audio Connect the Secondary ports to the Secondary ele network switch Computer Shure Control eo hi Connect the computer running the Shure Control to the Primary port en ee ci 6 DHCP Server Primary Network Can be configured with or withouta DHCP server ULXD Rx te e 2 Es Do not route audio through the server Gigabit Ethernet Switch 1 Primary Network e Use dedicated switches for the Primary and mixers recorders Secondary networks amplifiers etc 9 e Do not connect both
22. cess Code 15 Overview of Dante Network Modes The Dante network interface has two ports Primary and Secondary to provide flexible routing and configuration options for network signals Three selectable Dante network modes are available to control signal routing from the receiver ports to the Dante network SWITCHED REDUNDANT SPLIT Control Secondary Primary Secondary Primary Secondary Primary Port Function and Signals Network Mode Application Shure Control Shure Control SWITCHED Dante Audio and Control Dante Audio and Control For single network Installations of star or daisy chained networks Shure Control Primary and Secondary ports are configured are 2 separate REDUNDANT AUDIO Dante Redundant Audio Dante Audio and Control networks The Secondary port carries a backup copy of the Primary digital audio signal Primary and Secondary ports are configured are 2 separate Dante Audio and Control Shure Control networks to provide isolation between control signals and audio signals Setting the Dante Networking Mode Select a Dante mode to configure network signal routing on the Primary and Secondary ports Set all receivers on the network to the same mode Note Remove network connections from the receiver before changing the mode CONFIGURATION 1 From the receiver menu DEVICE UTILITIES gt NETWORK gt CONFIGURATION SWITCHED default 2 Use the control wheel to select a mode SWITCHED REDUNDANT AUDIO SPLIT 3 Press E
23. d from Shure Incorporated or any of its European representatives For contact information please visit www shure com The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from www shure com europe compliance Authorized European representative Shure Europe GmbH Headquarters Europe Middle East amp Africa Department EMEA Approval Jakob Dieffenbacher Str 12 75031 Eppingen Germany Phone 49 7262 92 49 0 Fax 49 7262 92 49 11 4 Email EMEAsupport shure de LICENSING INFORMATION Licensing A ministerial license to operate this equipment may be required in certain areas Consult your national authority for possible requirements Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated could void your authority to operate the equipment Licensing of Shure wireless microphone equipment is the user s responsibility and licensability depends on the user s classification and application and on the selected frequency Shure strongly urges the user to contact the appropriate telecommunications authority concerning proper licensing and before choosing and ordering frequencies Information to the user This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if
24. dB The home screen displays the following information for each receiver channel Offset gain is added to the transmitter e Group and Channel MM NGEBON TO e Transmitter Status NoTx or TxOn battery 16 01 CH 01 Nm o 10 MW RF power level icon remaining battery life 2 G 01 CH 02 20 mW RF power level Press the SEL button to access a channel 36 01 CHOS menu screen 4 G 01 CH 04 Mo Menu is locked Power is locked No RF connection between a receiver and transmitter No Tx or transmitter OFF Home Screen Display Options Receiver Transmitter The HOME INFO menu provides options to change the information shown on Home Screen Press the av arrows at the home menu to display one of the receiver home screen the following screens DEVICE UTILITIES gt HOME INFO Use the control wheel to select one of the following screen displays CHANNAME 4 70 150 470 150 MHz G 01 CH 1 5 1 GAIN 0dB HoTx Batteries The transmitter runs on two AA batteries or the Shure SB900 rechargeable battery Use the included AA battery adapter when using batteries other than the Shure SB900 For accurate battery runtime monitoring set the transmitter to the appropriate battery type UTILITY gt BATTERY gt SET AA TYPE AA Alkaline Battery Runtime Chart h mm RF Power Setting Battery Indicator 1 10 mW Handheld Rotate and store the adapter in battery door when using Bodypack Remove the adapter when us
25. ded RF environments Frequency efficiency is optimized by running at 1 mW RF transmit power and narrowing the modulation bandwidth allowing for the channel spacing to be reduced from 350 kHz to 125 kHz Transmitters can be positioned on adjacent channels with unsubstantial intermodulation distortion IMD High Density mode is ideal for applications where many channels are needed in a confined area transmission distances are short and the number of available frequencies is limited Up to 30 meters of range is available in High Density mode Setting the Receiver to High Density Mode To set the receiver to High Density mode DEVICE UTILITIES gt ADVANCED RF gt HIGH DENSITY Use the control wheel to set HIGH DENSITY to ON When prompted sync the transmitter and receiver to enable HIGH DENSITY mode Note When the receiver is in HIGH DENSITY mode the following indicators are shown on the receiver display e The HD icon will appear on the receiver display e The receiver band name will be shown with an HD added example The G50 band will appear as G50HD e The transmitter group and channel are assigned letters instead of numbers example G AA CH AA Best Practices for High Density Mode e When band planning position ULX D High Density channels in a range of frequencies separated from other devices e Use a separate RF zone for ULX D High Density channels to prevent intermodulation distortion from other devices e During H
26. e Receiver Gain Setting 503 025 MHz Use drop down to edit value Custom Groups Click to enter custom group settings IR Presets Click to configure transmitter IR presets Y Settings D Lock O Overload 9 Utilities Tab Accesses Utility settings Utilities Network Tab Advanced RF Set network mode view IP address Subnet MAC AR Firmware version agahan nah dn aaa D Advanced RF Settings Antenna Bias Enable High Density mode or Antenna Bias D Encryption Encryption Enable Disable Encryption ue Frequency Diversity mode Off id 3 Frequency Diversity Mode dl Enable and Select Frequency Diversity mode Audio Summing Off Audio Summing Enable and Select Audio Summing mode 69 Locks Lock Unlock Menu Gain Power Scan Sync Locking the Audio Source in Frequency Diversity Mode W WB6 software offers an option to selectively lock the Frequency Diversity audio source to a specific transmitter Lock the audio source to select the best audio if a problem develops with one of the channels 1 Open the monitoring tab ED Audio Source 2 Under FD Audio Source click on Lock to option to select a transmitter as the audio source o To restore Frequency Diversity switching click on the Auto Switch option fact ko Bei Aulo Switch Lock to Rx 23 Troubleshooting Lack of range unwanted noise bursts or dropouts of range unwanted noise bursts or Lack of range unwanted noise
27. e above e Increase transmitter RF power level e Use Normal mode instead of High Density mode e Use an active directional antenna antenna distribution system or other antenna accessory to increase RF range Eliminating RF Overload you see the red RF LED on a receiver try the following e Reduce the transmitter RF power level e Move the transmitter further away from the receiver at least 6 m 20 ft e If you are using active antennas reduce antenna or amplifier gain e Use omnidirectional antennas Antenna Faults The Antenna Fault message indicates a short circuit condition at an antenna port Check antennas and cables for damage Ensure that antenna ports are not overloaded lt Check antenna bias voltage setting Turn off voltage if using passive antennas ULX D Specifications RF Carrier Frequency Range 470 932 MHz varies by region See Frequency Range and Ouput Power table Working Range 100 m 330 ft Note Actual range depends on RF signal absorption reflection and interference RF Tuning Step Size 25 kHz varies by region Image Rejection gt 70 dB typical RF Sensitivity 98 dBm at 10 BER Latency lt 2 9 ms Audio Frequency Response ULXD1 20 20 kHz 1 dB ULXD2 Note Dependent on microphone type ULXD4D amp ULXD4Q Dimensions 44 482 x 274 mmH Weight ULXD4D 3 36 kg 7 4 lbs without antennas ULXD4Q 3 45 kg 7 6 lbs without antennas
28. e same network as IT and control data Selectable Dante networking modes route port signals for flexible network set up Network Control Software The ULX D receivers can be controlled by Shure Control WWB6 for remote management and monitoring and the Dante Controller to manage digital audio routing Signals for AMX and Crestron controllers are carried on the same network as Shure Control Shure Control Dante Wireless Workbench 6 WWB6 software provides comprehensive The Dante controller is a free software program created by Audinate M control for wireless audio systems Wireless Workbench enables live to configure and manage a network of Dante enabled devices Use the remote adjustments to networked receivers for real time changes to gain controller to create audio routes between networked components and to frequency RF power and control locks A familiar channel strip interface monitor the status of online devices displays audio meters transmitter parameters frequency settings and Visit www audinate com for download and installation instructions network status Wireless Workbench 6 is available for Windows or Mac and can be downloaded at www shure com wwb IP Address Configuration An IP address must be assigned to each device in the network to ensure communication and control between components Valid IP addresses can assigned automatically using a DHCP server or manually from a list of valid IP addresses If using Dante audio a s
29. eparate Dante IP address must also be assigned to the receiver Automatic IP Addressing Manual IP Addressing 1 using a DHCP capable Ethernet switch set the DHCP switch to ON 1 Connect the receivers to an Ethernet switch 2 Set the IP Mode to Automatic for all receivers DEVICE UTILITIES gt 2 Set the IP Mode to Manual for all devices DEVICE UTILITIES gt NETWORK NETWORK gt SHURE CONTROL gt NETWORK gt SHURE CONTROL gt NETWORK 3 Use the control wheel to set the mode to Automatic press ENTER to save 3 Use the control wheel to set the mode to Manual 4 Set valid IP addresses and subnet values for all devices press ENTER to Note Use only one DHCP server per network save Dante IP Addressing IP addresses for a Dante network can assigned automatically using a DHCP server or manually from a list of valid IP addresses To select the Dante IP addressing mode Automatic or Manual DEVICE UTILITIES gt NETWORK gt DANTE gt AUDIO amp CNTRL Use the control wheel to select the mode and then press ENTER to save Networking Acronyms DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol LAN Local Area Network MCU Micro Controller Unit RJ45 Ethernet Connection RX Receiver TX Transmitter WWB6 Wireless Workbench 6 Software VLAN Virtual Local Area Network MAC Machine Ac
30. er Setting System Range Application For increased chan 1 mW 33 m 100 ft nel reuse at close distances 100 m 330 ft Typical setups For hostile RF environ 20 mW gt 100 m 330 ft ments or long distance applications Note Using the 20 mW setting decreases the transmitter battery runtime and reduces the number of compatible systems Interference Detection Interference Detection monitors the RF environment for potential sources of interference which can cause audio dropouts When interference is identified the RF LEDs illuminate red and the following warning displays on the receiver LCD panel If the warning display persists or the audio drops out repeatedly perform a Scan and Sync at the first opportunity to find a clear frequency INTERFERENCE Scan and Sync Use this procedure to tune a receiver and transmitter to the best open channel Im portant Before you begin Turn off all transmitters for the systems you are setting up This prevents them from interfering with the frequency scan Turn on the following potential sources of interference so they are operating as de they would be during the presentation or performance the scan will tect and avoid any interference they generate Other wireless systems or devices Computers CD players Large LED panels Effects processors Press the SEL button to select a channel 2 Perform a channel scan on the receiver SCAN gt GROUP SCAN 3 Pr
31. ery e Bodypack remove to accommodate a Shure SB900 battery 9 Bodypack Antenna For RF signal transmission Integrated Antenna For RF signal transmission Advanced Transmitter Features RF MUTE Use this to turn on a transmitter without interfering with the RF spectrum Press and hold the exit button during power on until RF MUTED is displayed To un mute restart the transmitter Tx OVERLOAD Transmitter Input Clip The following warning displays on the receiver LCD panel when the transmitter input is clipped A_AA only A 1 Microphone Cartridge See Optional Accessories for a list of compatible cartridges 12 TA4M Input Jack Connects to a 4 Pin Mini Connector TA4F microphone or instrument cable MIC OFFSET MIC OFFSET compensates for signal level differences between transmitters that share the same receiver channel Set the offset gain on a low signal level transmitter to match a louder transmitter UTILITY gt MIC OFFSET Note For normal gain adjustments use the 6 01 1 1 470 150 MHz To correct set MIC OFFSET to 0 dB and if necessary attenuate the signal source RF MUTED the source cannot be attenuated while using a bodypack transmitter select INPUT PAD from the main menu to attenuate the input signal by 12 dB receiver gain buttons Menu Screens Receiver Channel Transmitter Receiver Informa
32. ess SCAN to start the scan SCANNING appears on the LCD during the 0 N O Oil scan After the scan completes the receiver displays the group with the most available frequencies Press the flashing ENTER button to deploy frequencies to each receiver channel Power on the ULXD transmitter Press the sync button on the receiver Align the IR windows until the receiver IR port illuminates red When complete SYNC SUCCESS appears The transmitter and receiver are now tuned to the same frequency Manual Frequency Selection To manually adjust group channel or frequency 1 2 3 Press SEL to choose a receiver channel and navigate to the RADIO menu Use the control wheel to adjust the group channel or frequency Press ENTER to save changes Multiple System Setup A setup using networked receivers is the fastest and easiest way to distribute the best open channel to each system See Networking ULX D Receivers for ne tworking details Note Networked receivers must all be within the same frequency band Networked Receivers T 2 10 Turn on all receivers Conduct a group scan on the first receiver to find available frequencies in each group SCAN gt GROUP SCAN Press ENTER to accept the group number and automatically assign the next best channel to each receiver on the network The receiver LEDs will flash when a frequency has been assigned Turn on a transmitter and sync to t
33. g Axient rechargeable technology Lithium lon chemistry and intelligent Shure battery circuitry results in lt Rock solid signal stability with no audio artifacts over the entire 100 meter line of sight range using standard supplied Ye wave antennas rechargeable batteries with zero memory effect and precision metering Selectable 1 10 and 20 mW transmitter RF output power Provides ULX D transmitters with unmatched 11 hours of performance time Optimized scanning automatically finds prioritizes and selects the cleanest frequencies available Transmitters and receivers display remaining battery life in hours and minutes accurate to within 15 minutes e AA backwards compatibility Dual and Quad Receiver Models The ULXD4 receiver is available in dual channel and quad channel models Both models share the same feature set and functionality but differ in the number of channels available and the number of audio outputs The descriptions and procedures in this guide are applicable to either the dual or the quad receiver Quickstart Instructions JC a 5 ag GROUP SCAN ge SCANNING 7 power i o gt es 2c Select RX TO SCAN SCAN COMPLETE Y IE OO BE 42646 q 3 GROUP 01 2 Receiver OPEN FREQ 70 T 3 Receiver v RX CHAN FOUND 4 C CHANNEL SCAN Deploy Completed 4 of 4 Channe
34. he receiver Important Leave the transmitter on and repeat this step for each additional system A control SHURE RX1 RF audio gain ULXD4Q oo OL Group Scan SCANNING Channel Scan G01 1 485 775 MHz Rssi 118 dBm SYNC SUCCESS RX2 us o 2320 OF Ow 3 amp 000000 o 3 as 5 00000 Non networked Receivers ie Turn on all receivers 2 Conduct a group scan on the first receiver to find available frequencies in each group SCAN gt SCAN gt GROUP SCAN gt SCAN 3 When the scan is complete use the control wheel to scroll through each group Press ENTER to select a group that has enough available frequencies for all channels in the system 4 Sync a transmitter to each receiver channel Important Leave all transmitters on use the following steps to set up additional receiver channels 1 Set each additional receiver channel to the same group as the first receiver RADIO gt G Conduct a channel scan to find available frequencies within the group SCAN gt SCAN gt CHANNEL SCAN gt SCAN When the scan is complete press ENTER to assign frequencies to each receiver channel Sync a transmitter to each receiver channel High Density Mode High Density mode creates additional bandwidth for more channels in crow
35. igh Density channel scanning turn on all other transmitters and move them to their intended position e Perform a walk test to verify transmitter range e If using custom groups the groups loaded into the receiver must be compatible with High Density mode Audio Summing Frequency Diversity Frequency Diversity is an advanced ULX D receiver feature that safeguards against loss of audio signal caused by RF interference or by power loss ina transmitter In Frequency Diversity mode the signals from two transmitters from a common audio source are routed to the outputs of 2 receiver channels In the event of interference or power loss the audio from the good channel is switched to both outputs to preserve the audio signal Switching between channels is seamless and inaudible When the receiver senses that the signal quality has improved audio routing is restored without interrupting the audio signal Note WWB6 software offers an option to selectively lock the diversity audio source to a specific transmitter see Wireless Workbench 6 section Best Practices for Frequency Diversity e Use the same microphone type and model for each transmitter e Place microphones within close proximity to the source e Use the gain controls to match the output levels for each receiver channel e If Audio Summing is active use a Y cable Shure AXT652 to connect the bodypacks to a single audio source to prevent comb filtering Choosing Diversity Outpu
36. ing the Shure SB900 Shure SB900 95415842 C 65415224 Shure SB900 Rechargeable Battery When using an 50900 rechargeable battery the receiver and E at transmitter home screens display the number of hours and minutes remaining Detailed information for the SB900 is displayed in the receiver BATTERY INFO menu and the transmitter menu UTILITY gt BATTERY gt BATT STATS HEALTH Displays battery health as a alee the charge capacity of HEALTH a0 CHARGE Percentage of a full charge CHARGE CYCLES Number of times the battery C TOLES 100 has been charged TEMP Battery temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit TEMP 10 2 F Note For additional rechargeable battery information visit www shure com Shure SB900 Runtime Installing the Battery Contact Cover Install the included battery contact cover 65A15947 on the handheld transmitter to prevent light reflection in broadcast EA and performance situations 1 Align the cover as shown 1 2 Slide the cover over the battery contacts until it is flush with the transmitter body Note Slide the cover off before inserting the transmitter in the battery charger Setting Gain Adjust gain at the receiver so that the average signal levels are solid green and yellow with peaks that occasionally trigger the red overload LED Attenuate the gain if the signal overloads repeatedly Set the XLR output to line level when possible to optimi
37. interrupt the Dante audio Tip Prior to performing a factory reset note the current Dante network mode and IP settings After a reset the Dante network mode reverts to SWITCHED and the IP address mode revert to AUTO Restoring Receiver and Dante Card Factory Settings Performing a reset from the receiver restores the factory settings and configures the Shure Control and Dante IP address mode to AUTO 1 From the receiver menu DEVICE UTILITIES gt SYSTEM RESET gt RESTORE DEFAULT SETTINGS 2 Press ENTER to complete the reset RESTORE DEFAULTS OVERWRITE CURRENT SETTINGS WITH DEFAULT SETTINGS RESTORE DEFAULT SETTINGS Restoring the Dante Network Card Factory Settings The Factory Reset option within the Dante controller restores the Dante card to the factory settings and configures the Dante IP address mode to AUTO 1 From the Dante controller select a receiver and open the Network Config tab 2 Click on Factory Reset 3 Allow the Dante controller to refresh before making any additional changes reboot Factory Reset D Connecting to an AMX or Crestron System The ULX D receiver connects an AMX or Crestron control system via the Ethernet using on the same cables used to carry Shure Control WWB6 Use only one controller per system to avoid messaging conflicts e Connection Ethernet TCP IP ULX D receiver is the client e Port 2202 For a comprehensive list of ULX D command strings
38. ls Set SYNC TX NOU 95A15842 I Ja LA 2 65A15224 4 a RX1 RF audio gain A 8 SUCCESS Receiver control SHURE ULXD4Q Digital Wireless Rec r Front Panel Infrared IR Sync Window Sends IR signal to the transmitter for sync 2 Network Icon Iluminates when the receiver is connected with other Shure devices on the network IP Address must be valid to enable networked control 3 Encryption Icon Illuminates when AES 256 encryption is activated 4 LCD Panel Displays settings and parameters 5 Scan Button Press to find the best channel or group Menu Navigation Buttons Use to navigate and select parameter menus 7 Control Wheel e Push to select a channel or menu item e Turn to scroll through menu items or to edit a parameter value Channel Select Button Press to select a channel 69 Sync Button Press the sync button while the receiver and transmitter IR windows are aligned to transfer settings from the receiver to the transmitter RF Diversity LEDs Indicate antenna status e Blue normal RF signal between the receiver and transmitter Red interference detected lt Off No RF connection between the receiver and transmitter Note the receiver will not output audio
39. network ports to the same Ethernet switch e Use a star network topology to minimize audio latency Receiver Connections Shure Control Connect the Primary ports to the Primary network switch 9 Dante Receiver Connect Dante receivers mixers recorders amplifiers to the Primary port Assigning Network Device IDs for Shure Control and Dante Control When using the receiver in a network with Shure Control WWB6 and a Dante Controller two Device IDs are required one for Shure Control and one for Dante Control Device IDs are used to identify devices on the network and for creating Dante digital audio routes Best Practices Using the following best practices will help to organize network setup and ease troubleshooting e For consistency convenience and easy troubleshooting use the same device ID for both WWB6 Shure Control and for the Dante network e The Dante network requires unique Dante device IDs to prevent a loss of audio signal routing Any duplicate IDs on the network will be tagged with a number such as 1 2 3 etc and must be changed to a unique value e WWB6 Shure Control does not require unique device IDs and duplicates do not affect the Dante network however a best practice is to use unique device IDs Setting the Shure Control Device ID 1 Launch WWB6 2 Open the Inventory View 3 Click on the Device ID to enable editing e Wireless Workbench 6 Bela unsaved show File Vie
40. not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced Operate only with Shure compatible batteries Note Use this receiver only with the included power supply or a Shure approved equivalent WARNING Battery packs may explode or release toxic materials Risk of fire or burns Do not open crush modify disassemble heat above 140 F 60 C or incinerate Follow instructions from manufacturer Never put batteries in mouth If swallowed contact your physician or local poison control center Do not short circuit may cause burns or catch fire Do not charge or use battery packs with other than specified Shure products Dispose of battery packs properly Check with local vendor for proper dispo
41. nter Note When Cust Group is set to ON it may take up to 30 seconds to complete an IR sync Select OFF if Custom Groups are not in use for faster IR sync 12 Locking Controls and Settings Use the LOCK feature to prevent accidental or unauthorized changes to the hardware Receiver Menu path DEVICE UTILITIES gt LOCK Use the control wheel to select and lock any of the following receiver functions e MENU All menu paths are inaccessible GAIN Gain adjustment is locked e POWER Power switch is disabled e SCN SYC Cannot perform a Scan and Sync Tip To unlock press the EXIT button turn the control wheel to select UNLOCKED and then press ENTER to save Transmitter Menu path UTILITY gt LOCK Use the transmitter controls to select and lock any of the following transmitter functions e MENU LOCK All menu paths are inaccessible e POWER LOCK Power switch is disabled Quick Lock Option To turn on the transmitter with its power and menu navigation buttons locked press and hold the A button during power on until the locked message is displayed Tip To unlock the MENU LOCK press the ENTER button 4 times to pass through the following screens UTILITY gt LOCK gt MENU UNLOCK To unlock the POWER LOCK set the power switch to the off position then press and hold the button while resetting the power switch to the on position Encryption ULX D features Advanced Encryption Standard AES 256 to ensu
42. o carries Dante digital audio and control signals for audio distribution monitoring and recording see Dante Network topic Network Speed LED Amber One per network port e Off 10 100 Mbps e On 1 Gbps 9 Ethernet Dante Network Primary Port Connect to an Ethernet network to enable remote device control via WWB6 software Also carries Dante digital audio and control signals for audio distribution monitoring and recording see Dante Network topic Transmitters 60 Power LED e Green unit is powered e Red low battery or battery error see Troubleshooting e Amber power switch is disabled 2 On Off Switch Powers the unit on or off 69 SMA Connector Connection point for RF antenna 4 LCD Display View menu screens and settings Press any control button to activate the backlight 5 Infrared IR Port Align with the receiver IR port during an IR Sync for automated transmitter programming Menu Navigation Buttons Use to navigate through parameter menus and change values Acts as a back button to return to previous menus or pa rameters without confirming a value change enter Enters menu screens and confirms parameter changes Use to scroll through menu screens and to change param eter values Battery Compartment Requires Shure SB900 rechargeable battery or 2 AA batteries AA Battery Adapter e Handheld rotate and store in the battery compartment to use a Shure SB900 batt
43. oadcast If more than one or two of the amber RF LEDs are still illuminated while the transmitter is off then that channel has too much interference and you should try a different channel The red RF LED indicates RF overload This will usually not cause a problem unless you are using more than one system at the same time in which case it can cause interference in the other system Compatibility e Perform a Scan and Sync to ensure the transmitter and receiver are set to the same group and channel e Look at the label on the transmitter and receiver to make sure they are in the same band G50 J50 L50 etc 24 Reducing Interference e Perform a group or channel scan to find the best open frequency Perform a sync to transfer the setting to the transmitter For multiple systems check that all systems are set to channels in the same group systems in different bands do not need to be set to the same group e Maintain a line of sight between transmitter and receiver antennas e Move receiver antennas away from metal objects or other sources of RF interference such as CD players computers digital effects network switches network cables and Personal Stereo Monitor PSM wireless systems e Eliminate RF overload see below Increasing Range the transmitter is more than 6 to 60 m 20 to 200 ft from the receiver antenna you may be able to increase range by doing one of the following e Reduce interference se
44. re that only the receiver that is keyed to the transmitter can monitor the audio content Note When enabled encryption is applied to all receiver channels Encryption does not affect Dante audio signals audio quality or channel spacing 1 Enable encryption on the receiver DEVICE UTILITIES gt ENCRYPTION The encryption symbol illuminates and the LCD displays SYNC NOW FOR ENCRYPTION 2 Sync the transmitter to the receiver The encryption symbol displays on the transmitter Note Any change to the encryption status on the receiver such as enabling disabling encryption or requesting a new encryption key requires a sync to send the settings to the transmitter ENCRYPTION MISMATCH warning will display on the receiver LCD panel if the transmitter and receiver do not share the same encryption key Custom Groups Use this feature to create and export up to 6 groups of manually selected frequencies to networked receivers prior to a group scan to simplify system set up Tip Use Wireless Workbench or Wireless Frequency Finder to select the best compatible frequencies See www shure com for more information To create a custom group DEVICE UTILITIES gt ADVANCED RF gt CUSTOM GROUPS gt SETUP Use the control wheel to choose group channel and frequency values Press ENTER to save Prior to performing a group scan export a custom group to networked receivers 1 Go to DEVICE UTILITIES gt ADVANCED RF gt CUSTOM GROUPS g
45. red to operate this equipment in certain areas Consult your national authority for possible requirements WICHTIG HINWEIS DIESES GER T KANN MOGLICHERWEISE AUF EINIGEN FREQUENZEN ARBEITEN DIE IN IHREM GEBIET NICHT ZUGELASSEN SIND WENDEN SIE SICH BITTE AN DIE ZUSTANDIGE BEHORDE UM INFORMATIONEN UBER ZUGELASSENE FREQUENZEN UND ERLAUBTE SENDELEISTUNGEN FUR DRAHTLOSE MIKROFONPRODUKTE IN IHREM GEBIET ZU ERHALTEN Zulassung In einigen Gebieten ist f r den Betrieb dieses Ger ts u U eine beh rdliche Zulassung erforderlich Wenden Sie sich bitte an die zust ndige Beh rde um Informationen ber etwaige Anforderungen zu erhalten IMPORTANT REMARQUE IL EST POSSIBLE QUE CE MAT RIEL SOIT CAPABLE DE FONCTIONNER SUR CERTAINES FR QUENCES NON AUTORIS ES LOCALEMENT SE METTRE EN RAPPORT AVEC LES AUTORITES COMPETENTES POUR OBTENIR LES INFORMATIONS SUR LES FREQUENCES ET NIVEAUX DE PUIS SANCE HF AUTORISEES POUR LES SYSTEMES DE MICROPHONES SANS FIL LOCALEMENT Autorisation d utilisation Une licence officielle d utilisation de ce mat riel peut tre requise dans certains pays Consulter les autorit s comp tentes pour les exigences possibles IMPORTANTE NOTA QUESTO APPARECCHIO PUO ESSERE IN GRADO DI FUNZIONARE A FREQUENZE NON AUTORIZZATE NELLA REGIONE IN CUI SI TROVA L UTENTE RIVOLGERSI ALLE AUTORITA COMPETENTI PER OTTENERE LE INFORMAZIONI RELATIVE ALLE FREQUENZE ED Al LIVELLI DI POTENZA RF AUTORIZZATE NELLA PROPRIA REGIONE PER PRODOTTI M
46. sal of used battery packs Batteries battery pack or batteries installed shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like 29 FREQUENCIES FOR EUROPEAN COUNTRIES ULXD G51 470 534 MHZ max 20 mW ULXD P51 710 782 MHz max 20 mW Country Code Frequency Range Country Code Frequency Range Code de Pays Gamme de frequences Code de Pays Gamme de frequences Codice di paese Gamme di frequenza Codice di paese Gamme di frequenza C digo de pa s Gama de frequencias C digo de pa s Gama de frequencias L nder K rzel Frequenzbereich L nder K rzel Frequenzbereich A B BG CH CY CZ D EST 470 534 MHz Sik Ge 710 782 MHz F GB GR HK LT NL P PL S SK SLO 470 534 MHz 470 534 MHz A B BG CH CY CZ D GR H IS L LT NL P uvm L S SK SLO J 710 782 MHz DK FIN M N RO 734 743 726 727 718 719 DK E FIN HR IRL LV M N TR All other countries all other countries ULXD H51 534 598 MHz max 20 mW ULXD R51 800 810 MHz max 20 mW Country Code Frequency Range Country Code Frequency Range Code de Pays Gamme de frequences Code de Pays Gamme de frequences Codice di paese
47. t EXPORT 2 Press the flashing ENTER button to export all custom groups to all receivers on the network Note Use the CLEAR ALL option to remove all custom group settings System Reset System Reset clears the current receiver settings and restores the factory default settings To restore factory default settings 1 Go to DEVICE UTILITIES gt SYSTEM RESET gt RESTORE 2 Scroll to the DEFAULT SETTINGS option and press ENTER 3 Press the flashing ENTER button to return the receiver to the default settings RF Cascade Ports The receiver has 2 RF cascade ports on the rear panel to share the signal from the antennas with 1 additional receiver Use a shielded coaxial cable to connect the RF cascade ports from the first receiver to the antenna inputs of the second receiver Important The frequency band must be the same for both receivers Antenna Bias Antenna ports A and B provide a DC bias to power active antennas Set the DC power to off when using passive non powered antennas To turn bias off DEVICE UTILITIES gt ADVANCED RF gt ANTENNA BIAS gt OFF 13 Receiver Menu Descriptions Channel Home Screen RADIO G CH FREQUENCY TV AUDIO GAN EDIT NAME TX SYNC SETUP BP PAD LOCK RF POWER BATT BP OFFSET HH OFFSET Cust Group BATTERY INFO HEALTH CHARGE CYCLES TEMP DEVICE ULTILITES FREQUENCY DIVERSITY AUDIO SUMMING ENCRYPTION ADVANCED RF LOCK HOME INFO DISPLAY NETW
48. t Routing The following receiver channel routing output options are available e 1 2 e 3 4 quad only e 1 2 3 4 quad only To enable Frequency Diversity and select a routing option DEVICE UTILITIES gt FREQ DIVERSITY Use the control wheel to choose a routing option and then press ENTER Note Choose OFF to disable Frequency Diversity Frequency Diversity and Encryption Enabling Encryption while in Frequency Diversity mode provides an additional layer of protection by only passing audio from the most recently synced encrypted transmitter for each receiver channel Audio summing allows the dual and quad receivers to function as a 2 or 4 channel mixer respectively All XLR outputs of the selected channels provide the summed audio For example when 1 2 is selected see diagram the XLR outputs of channels 1 and 2 supply the summed audio of the two channels Choosing an Audio Summing Mode The following Audio Summing mode options are available 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 1 D 2 1 2 2 0 To select an Audio Summing mode 1 Menu DEVICE UTILITIES gt AUDIO SUMMING 2 Use the control wheel to select an option and then press Enter Note When set to OFF Audio Summing is disabled 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 4 1 1 2 2 0 4 2 2 1 2 3 0 L 1424344 3 3 4 4 4 4 3 4 Adjusting Gain for Summed Outputs Use the gain controls for each channel to create the overall mix b
49. ters on one TV channel Rock solid RF signal with zero audio artifacts extends over the entire range For applications where secure wireless transmission is required ULX D offers Advanced Encryption Standard AES 256 bit encrypted signal for unbreakable privacy For scalability and modular flexibility ULX D receivers come in single dual and even quad channel versions The dual and quad channel receivers offer conveniences such as RF cascade internal power supply bodypack frequency diversity audio output channel summing and Dante digital networking for multi channel audio over Ethernet All receivers offer High Density mode for applications where high channel counts are needed greatly increasing the amount of simultaneous channels possible over one frequency band Advanced Lithium ion rechargeability provides extended transmitter battery life over alkaline batteries battery life metering in hours and minutes accurate to within 15 minutes and detailed tracking of battery health status Generations ahead of any other available system in its class ULX D brings a new level of performance to professional sound reinforcement Features Uncompromising Digital Wireless Audio Scalable Intelligent Hardware e 24 bit 48 kHz digital audio that delivers incredibly clear and accurate e Single half rack Dual and Quad full rack receiver form factors for any reproduction of the source material size installation e 20 Hz 20 kHz frequency range with
50. tion Transmitter Information Use DEVICE UTILITIES gt HOME INFO to change the home screen display Scroll av at the home screen to change the display 2 Gain Setting 2 Power Lock Indicator 18 to 42 dB or Mute Indicates power switch is disabled Mic Offset Indicator Battery Runtime Indicator Indicates offset gain is added to the transmitter Shure SB900 battery runtime is displayed in minutes remaining a Transmitter Settings AA Batteries runtime is displayed with a 5 bar indicator The following information cycles when a transmitter is tuned to the receiver s 4 Menu Lock Indicator frequency Indicates menu navigation buttons are disabled e Transmitter Type 6 Mic Offset e Input Pad Bodypack only Displays microphone offset gain value e RF Power Level e Transmitter Lock Status RF Power Displays RF power setting or High Density mode icon if enabled Battery Runtime Indicator Bodypack Input Pad Shure SB900 battery runtime is displayed in minutes remaining The input signal is attenuated 12 dB AA batteries runtime is displayed with a 5 bar indicator Encryption Icon TV Channel Indicates encryption is enabled on the receiver and has been transferred to the Displays the TV channel that contains the tuned frequency transmitter from a sync High Density Mode Icon Displayed when High Density mode is enabled Transmitter Setting Icons Receiver Home Screen CS Bodypack input is attenuated 12
51. unless one blue LED is illuminated RX3 RF audio gain RX4 o a SEL 4 a y RF audio gain power D RF Signal Strength LEDs Indicate the RF signal strength from the transmitter Amber Normal 90 to 70 dBm e Red Overload greater than 25 dBm 12 Audio LEDs Indicate average and peak audio levels Red 6 0 1 dBFS Overload limiter 6 dBFS Normal peaks 12 dBFS 20 dBFS 30 dBFS Signal Present Green 1 40 dBFS Note In Frequency Diversity mode simultaneous blinking of the red and yellow audio LEDs indicates that diversity audio has been routed to this channel 19 Gain Buttons Press the av gain buttons on the front of the receiver to incrementally adjust gain from 18 to 42 dB Power Switch Powers the unit on or off Back Panel 1 AC Power Input IEC Connector 100 240 V AC 2 RF Antenna Diversity Input Jack 2 For antenna A and antenna B 3 RF Cascade Jack 2 Passes the RF signal from Antenna A and Antenna B to one additional receiver 4 Mic Line Switch one per channel Applies a 30 dB pad in mic position 5 Balanced XLR Audio Output one per channel Connect to a mic or line level input 6 Network Status LED Green One per network port e Off no link lt On network link e Flashing network link active 7 Ethernet Dante Network Secondary Port Connect to an Ethernet network to enable remote device control via WWB6 software Als
52. ut 1 mW 10 mW 20 mW See Frequency Range and Ouput Power table varies by region Connector SMA Antenna Type 1 4 wave Impedance 500 Battery Runtime lt 200 kHz Modulation Type 1 mW 10 mW 20 mW 12 5 18 hours 12 5 18 hours 9 5 12 hours See Frequency Range and Ouput Power table varies by region The values in this table are typical of fresh high quality batteries Battery runtime varies depending on the manufacturer and age of the battery 26 Tables and Diagrams TA4M Connector XLR to Output Use the following wiring diagram to convert the XLR output to a output VD gt id 60 Ground Audio Input 2 Bias Voltage i o 9 3 Audio Input Ground 4 Active Load mic line No Connection Frequency Range and Transmitter Output Power 606 to 670 1 10 632 to 696 1 10 20 632 to 696 1 10 20 A band 770 250 805 750 1 10 20 B band 806 125 809 750 1 10 794 to 806 1 10 20 AB Rx and Tx 770to 810 27 Furnished Accessories All Systems Receiver ULXD4D Dual Receiver ULXD4Q Quad Receiver Varies by band see Antennas table for band specific part numbers Handheld Systems Choice of one 1 of the following 1 2 Wave Antenna 2 Optional Accessories UHF Line Amplifier UA830WB UHF Antenna Power Distribution Amplifier U S A UHF Antenna Power Distribution Amplifier Europe UA844SWB UA844SE Front Mount Antenna Kit Includes 2 cables and 2
53. w Tools Reports Help dd new device ShowLink Plot Frequency Plot RF History Plot Frequency List Invente Sort By Type Tip Click the device icon next to the channel PA c a 2 AX id 2 name identify the receiver using the Flash function Optionally the Shure Control Device ID can be entered from the receiver front panel 1 From the receiver menu DEVICE UTILITIES gt NETWORK gt SHURE CONTROL gt Dev ID 2 Use the control wheel to edit the ID 3 Press ENTER to save Setting the Dante Device ID The Dante ID can be set from the ULXD receiver menu or from the Dante controller Note Changing the Dante ID will cause a loss of audio signal After an ID has been changed use the Dante controller to restore audio route subscriptions using the new ID From the receiver menu 1 DEVICE UTILITIES gt NETWORK gt DANTE gt Dev ID DANTE DEVICE ID ULXD RX1 2 Use the control wheel to enter a unique ID 3 Press ENTER to save From the Dante controller 1 Open the Device View and select the receiver from the pulldown menu 2 Click on the Device Config tab 3 Enter the ID in the Rename Device box and press ENTER Rename Device ULXD i 20 Viewing Dante Device IDs in the Dante Controller Dante device IDs are displayed in the Network View window in the Dante Controller 1 Launch the Dante controller and open the Network View window 2 Verify
54. ze sound system noise performance System Gain Control The gain control on the receiver sets the audio signal level for the entire system This allows adjustments to be made during a live performance lt is not necessary to change the gain on the transmitter mic offset to optimize the gain structure Any required changes to gain should be made from the receiver Adjusting Gain control audio ain c US audio gain IR Press the A Y gain buttons on the front of the receiver to incrementally adjust gain from 18 to 42 dB Om Reading the Audio Meter Audio peaks illuminate the LEDs for 1 second hold time The RMS signal is displayed in real time OL Overload LED llluminates red when the internal limiter is engaged preventing digital clipping Receiver Output Level Large Gain Adjustments audio gain AUDE o or GAIN EIRE Ss scan push Use the control wheel in the AUDIO menu Press and hold a gain button Mute To mute the audio use Shure Wireless Workbench software or a third party control device The following table describes the typical total system gain from the audio input to the receiver outputs Output Jack System Gain gain control 0dB 24 dB This setting matches a typical wired SM58 audio signal level XLR line setting XLR mic setting RF Transmitter RF Power Reference the following table for setting RF Power RF Pow
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