Shure ADX2FD/K8 User Manual
Shure ADX2FD/K8 User Manual

Shure ADX2FD/K8 User Manual

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Handheld Transmitter
User guide for the Shure ADX2FD Frequency Diversity handheld transmitter
Version: 11.0 (2020-K)

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  • Page 1 ADX2FD Handheld Transmitter User guide for the Shure ADX2FD Frequency Diversity handheld transmitter Version: 11.0 (2020-K)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Performance Design RF Mute Power Safe Start Included Components Operating in Frequency Diversity Mode Choice of (1) of the following Shure microphone car­ tridges: Turning Off Frequency 2 (Freq 2) Optional Accessories Input Overload Optional Shure microphone cartridges: Tone Generator...
  • Page 3: Adx2Fd Handheld Transmitter

    Do not short circuit; may cause burns or catch fire • Do not charge or use battery packs other than Shure rechargeable batteries • Dispose of battery packs properly. Check with local vendor for proper disposal of used battery packs.
  • Page 4: Design

    • Rugged metal construction • Menu and power lockout Power • Shure SB920 rechargeable batteries offer precision metering and zero memory effect • External charging contacts for docked charging • Battery Runtime with Shure SB920: ◦ Up to 9 hours in single carrier mode @ 10 mW ◦...
  • Page 5: Optional Accessories

    Battery Contact Cover (part number varies by frequency range) (606-810 MHz), WA619-C (750-960 MHz) AD651B Talk Switch Button (black) 90A37347B Microphone stand adapter WA371 Shure Networked Docking Charger 2-Up SBC240 Optional Shure microphone cartridges: SM58 (RPW112) SM86 (RPW114) SM87A (RPW116)
  • Page 6: Transmitter Controls

    Shure Incorporated ⑦ Handle Unscrew to access controls and batteries. ⑧ Battery Charging Contacts Charging contacts for use with docking battery chargers. Transmitter Controls Use to navigate through parameter menus and change values. Acts as a 'back' button to return to previous menus or parameters without confirming a value change Enters menu screens and confirms parameter changes ∨∧...
  • Page 7: Home Screen Display

    Shure Incorporated Home Screen Display The home screen shows transmitter information and status. There are four pieces of information that you can choose to see on the home screen. Use the arrow buttons to select one of the following choices:...
  • Page 8: Shure Rechargeable Batteries

    Caution: Only charge Shure rechargeable batteries with a Shure battery charger. Checking Battery Info When using a Shure rechargeable battery, the receiver and transmitter home screens display the number of hours and minutes remaining. Detailed information for the battery is displayed Battery menu of the transmitter: Utilities > Battery •...
  • Page 9: Battery Installation

    Shure Incorporated Battery Installation ① Accessing the Battery Compartment Unscrew and remove the handle as shown. ② Inserting the Battery Insert the battery, contracts first into the battery compartment. Press down on the tab to fully seat the battery, and then rein­...
  • Page 10: Menu Parameters

    Shure Incorporated Menu Parameters The Main menu organizes the available transmitter parameters into three categories: • Radio • Audio • Utilities Tips for Editing Menu Parameters • To access the menu options from the home screen, press O . Use the arrow buttons to access additional menus and para­...
  • Page 11: Audio Menu

    Shure Incorporated Press the enter button to enable editing of a group (G:) channel (C:) or frequency (MHz). Use the arrow buttons to adjust the values. To edit the frequency, press the O button once to edit the first 3 digits, or twice to edit the second 3 digits.
  • Page 12: Ir Sync

    Shure Incorporated Link Info Displays the following information about the link between a transmitter and receiver: ◦ Not Linked: The transmitter is not linked to a receiver ◦ Linked: The transmitter is linked to a receiver. Select Unlink? to free the transmitter from the receiver link.
  • Page 13: Setting The Frequency Manually

    Shure Incorporated Press the SYNC button on the receiver. Align the IR windows between the transmitter and the receiver so that the IR LED illuminates red. When complete, Sync Success! appears. The transmitter and receiver are now tuned to the same frequency.
  • Page 14: Safe Start

    Shure Incorporated From the Radio menu, navigate to Output. Choose one of the following options: ◦ On: RF signal is active ◦ Mute: RF signal is disabled Press O to save. Turning the transmitter off and on, or replacing the battery will restore Output to On.
  • Page 15: Turning Off Frequency 2 (Freq 2)

    Shure Incorporated Turning Off Frequency 2 (Freq 2) If a problem develops with one of the frequencies being used by the transmitter, you can lock on to a single frequency by turn­ ing off frequency 2. Turning off one frequency allows the transmitter to continue passing audio while a clear frequency can be found for the second channel.
  • Page 16: Matching Audio Levels With Mic Offset

    To take advantage of design improvements, you can upload and in­ stall new versions of the firmware by using the Shure Update Utility. The Shure Update Utility is available for download from http://www.shure.com/.
  • Page 17: Updating The Transmitter

    Shure Incorporated The firmware numbering for Shure devices uses the following format: MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH (e.g., 1.2.14). At a minimum, all devices on the network (including transmitters), must have the same MAJOR and MINOR firmware version numbers (e.g., 1.2.x). Updating the Transmitter Download the firmware to the receiver.
  • Page 18: Frequency Range And Transmitter Output Power

    Channel-to-Channel Spacing Standard Mode 350 kHz High Density Mode 125 kHz Modulation Type Shure Axient Digital Proprietary Power See Frequency Range and Output Power table, varies by region Single Carrier Mode 2 mW, 10 mW, 50 mW Frequency Diversity 2x20 mW Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) <...
  • Page 19 Shure Incorporated Frequency Range and Transmitter Output Power Power Single Carrier Power Frequency Diversity Band Frequency Range ( MHz) ( mW)*** ( mW Per Channel)*** 470 to 510 2/10/50 2/10/20 479 to 565 2/10/20 2/10/20 G55† 470 to 636 2/10/50 2/10/20 G56◇...
  • Page 20 Shure Incorporated K55 606-694 MHz Country Code Frequency Range Code de Pays Gamme de frequences Codice di paese Gamme di frequenza Código de país Gama de frequencias Länder-Kürzel Frequenzbereich A, B, BG, CH, CY, CZ, D, DK, EST, F FIN, GB, GR, H, HR, I, IRL, IS, L, LT...
  • Page 21: Australia Warning For Wireless

    Licensing of Shure wireless microphone equipment is the user’s responsibility, and licensability de­ pends 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.
  • Page 22: Certifications

    This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking. Hereby, Shure Incorporated declares that the radio equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.shure.com/europe/compliance...
  • Page 23: Contact Customer Support

    Shure Incorporated ic Development Canada’s document Client Procedures Circular CPC­2­1­28, Voluntary Licensing of Licence­Exempt Low­Pow­ er Radio Apparatus in the TV Bands. Ce dispositif fonctionne selon un régime de non‑brouillage et de non‑protection. Si l’utilisateur devait chercher à obtenir une certaine protection contre d’autres services radio fonctionnant dans les mêmes bandes de télévision, une licence radio serait...

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