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- Page 1 SLX-D Wireless System Shure online user guide for SLX-D digital wireless system. Version: 4.0 (2020-H)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Using the Guided Frequency Setup Manual Frequency Selection IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Linking Two Transmitters to a Receiver WARNING Adding SLX-D to Other Shure Wireless Systems Important Product Information Radio Frequency (RF) Settings LICENSING INFORMATION Setting the Transmitter RF Power Australia Warning for Wireless... -
Page 3: Slx-D Wireless System
Shure Incorporated SLX-D Wireless System IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ these instructions. KEEP these instructions. HEED all warnings. FOLLOW all instructions. DO NOT use this apparatus near water. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Allow sufficient distances for adequate ventilation and install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. -
Page 4: Warning
Important Product Information 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 de pends on the user’s classification and application, and on the selected frequency. Shure strongly urges the user to contact the ... -
Page 5: Overview
Manage multiple-system group scans and firmware updates with third-party setup and control via Ethernet. Operate up to 32 compatible systems per 44 MHz band for up to 8 hours from 2 AA batteries, or add Shure SB903 rechargeable batteries and charger accessories. SLXD provides >120 dB dynamic range and stable, efficient RF transmission for a selection of hand... -
Page 6: System Components
Shure Incorporated System Components All systems include: ① Rack mounting hardware ② ¼-wave antennas (2) ③ Power supply ④ 1.5V AA batteries (2) ⑤ SLXD4 or SLXD4D receiver Guitar system includes: ⑥ ¼" to mini 4-pin guitar cable ⑦ SLXD1 bodypack transmitter... - Page 7 Shure Incorporated Vocal system includes: ⑧ Microphone clip ⑨ ® ® ™ ™ SLXD2 handheld transmitter with microphone cartridge (choice of SM58 , SM86, Beta 58A , Beta 87A , Beta 87C , or KSM8/B*) *KSM8/B availability depends on region.
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Page 8: Set Up The Receiver
Shure Incorporated ⑪ WL93 miniature lavalier microphone ⑫ SM35 headset microphone ⑬ ™ Beta 98H/C instrument microphone ⑭ MX153 earset headworn microphone Combo system includes: ⑦ SLXD1 bodypack transmitter ⑨ Handheld transmitter with SM58 microphone head ⑪ WL185 lavalier microphone Set Up the Receiver Attach the included antennas to the back of the receiver. -
Page 9: Wearing The Bodypack Transmitter
Shure Incorporated Connect the power supply to the receiver and plug the cord into an AC power source. Connect the audio output to an amplifier or mixer. Press the power button on the receiver. Use the menu to set the system to microphone (mic) or instrument (line) level as appropriate. -
Page 10: Hardware Interface
Shure Incorporated Hardware Interface Receiver Front and Back Panels ① Sync LED ◦ Flashing: IR sync mode is enabled ◦ Solid: Receiver and transmitter aligned for IR sync ② IR Port Align with the transmitter IR port during an IR sync to program transmitters. -
Page 11: Navigating The Receiver Menus
Shure Incorporated ⑤ Exit Button Press to cancel and exit the current operation. ⑥ Control Knob Change menu parameters, push knob to confirm. ⑦ Power Button Powers receiver on or off. ⑧ Power Supply Jack Connection point for DC power supply. - Page 12 Shure Incorporated Main Menu Push the control knob button to access the menu, and rotate to advance to the next menu screen. 1.1 Guided Fre- Stepbystep instructions to initialize a new system, or to add a re quency Setup ceiver to an existing system Receiver automatically scans for the best available group, if applic able. 1.2 Group Scan Note: Some bands consist of only a single group. RF performance is the same in single-group bands as in bands that support multiple groups.
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Page 13: Transmitters
= Use to navigate between menu screens. enter = Press to confirm and save parameter changes. ⑥ Battery Compartment Requires 2 AA batteries or a Shure SB903 rechargeable battery. ⑦ Battery Cover Screws into place to protect battery compartment during use. - Page 14 Shure Incorporated 14/43...
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Page 15: Transmitter Menu Options And Navigation
To ensure accurate battery metering, set the battery type to match the installed AA battery type. ④ Battery Note: Menu is not selectable when Shure rechargeable batteries are installed. ⑤ Auto Lock Turn the transmitter auto lock on or off Determine auto lock behavior: ⑥... -
Page 16: Batteries And Chargers
Press enter to save. The transmitter will no longer lock when you return to the home screen. Batteries and Chargers Install Transmitter Batteries Important: To avoid damaging transmitters, only use Shure SB903 Li-ion rechargeable batteries or 1.5V AA batteries. Bodypack: Push the tab up and open the battery door to access the battery compartment. -
Page 17: Setting The Aa Battery Type
To ensure accurate display of transmitter runtime, set the battery type in the transmitter menu to match the installed AA battery type (the default setting is Alkaline). If a Shure rechargeable battery is installed, selecting a battery type is not necessary and the battery type menu will not be displayed. - Page 18 Shure Incorporated Charging Status LEDs Description Color State Ready for Use Green (solid) Device is fully charged Charging Red (flashing) Charging Error Yellow (quick flashing) Battery or power supply error Power supply is disconnected, or no device is docked in the...
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Page 19: Average Charging Times
* If an error occurs when a transmitter is docked in the charger, remove the battery from the transmitter and place directly into the charger. If the error persists, contact Shure Technical Support. Important Tips for Care and Storage of Shure Rechargeable Batteries Proper care and storage of Shure batteries results in reliable performance and ensures a long lifetime. • Always store batteries and transmitters at room temperature •... -
Page 20: Sound Check And Gain Adjustment
What are Groups and Channels? To minimize interference, Shure wireless systems organize RF bands into predefined groups and channels. A group is a set of compatible frequencies within a frequency band. A single frequency within a group is a channel. Tune a receiver and trans mitter to the best available channel within its group to set up your system. -
Page 21: Using The Guided Frequency Setup
Shure Incorporated • CD players Using the Guided Frequency Setup Set up a new system: Push the control knob on the receiver and select 1. Frequency Setup > 1.1 Guided Frequency Setup. Select Initialize My System and push the control knob to continue. Turn off all transmitters you plan to use with your system. -
Page 22: Manual Frequency Selection
Shure Incorporated Push the control knob and select 1. Frequency Setup > 1.1 Guided Frequency Setup. Select Add Receiver to My System. To change the group, rotate the control knob to select G:, push to select, rotate to change the number, push again to confirm. Select start scan. After the scan completes, push the control knob to apply the receiver channel. -
Page 23: Linking Two Transmitters To A Receiver
Mic Offset to match the audio levels. Adding SLX-D to Other Shure Wireless Systems Use Shure’s Wireless Workbench frequency coordination tool to find compatible frequencies across different Shure wireless systems. To get started, download the software from http://www.shure.com/wwb. For additional assistance, please visit http:// www.shure.com/contact. Radio Frequency (RF) Settings Setting the Transmitter RF Power The transmitter offers two RF power settings which determine the transmitter range. -
Page 24: Networking
Use shielded Cat 5 or better Ethernet cables to ensure reliable network performance • The LEDs on the Ethernet port illuminate indicating a network connection is active • The network icon illuminates when the receiver detects additional Shure devices on the network • All components must operate on the same subnet •... -
Page 25: Firmware Updates
Firmware Updates Firmware is embedded software in each component that controls functionality. Periodically, new versions of firmware are devel oped to incorporate additional features and enhancements. To take advantage of design improvements, new versions of the firmware can be uploaded and installed using the Shure Update Utility (SUU). Download the SUU from https://www.shure.com/ en-US/products/software/shure_update_utility. Perform the following steps to update the firmware: CAUTION! Ensure the device has a stable network connection during the update. -
Page 26: Installing Footpads
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Page 27: Accessories
Shure Incorporated Accessories Optional Accessories Batteries and Chargers Shure Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery SB903 SBC203-AR SBC203-AZ SBC203-BR SBC203-CN SBC203-E Dual Docking Charger SBC203-IN SBC203-J SBC203-K SBC203-TW SBC203-UK SBC203-US SBC10-903-AR SBC10-903-AZ SBC10-903-BR SBC10-903-CN SBC10-903-E Single Battery Charger SBC10-903-IN SBC10-903-J SBC10-903-K SBC10-903-TW SBC10-903-UK... - Page 28 Shure Incorporated UHF Antenna Power Distribution Amplifiers UA844+SWB UA844+SWB-AR UA844+SWB-AZ UA844+SWB-BR UA844+SWB-C Antenna/Power Distribution System 470-960 MHz UA844+SWB-E UA844+SWB-J UA844+SWB-K UA844+SWB-TW UA844+SWB-UK UA844+SWB-IN UA844+SWB/LC UA844+SWB/LC-AR UA844+SWB/LC-BR Antenna/Power Distribution System, Less cable 470-960 UA844+SWB/LC-C UA844+SWB/LC-E UA844+SWB/LC-UK UA845UWB UA845UWB-AR UA845UWB-AZ UA845UWB-BR UA845UWB-C...
- Page 29 Shure Incorporated UA845UWB/LC UA845UWB/LC-AR Ultra Wideband Antenna/Power Distribution System, UA845UWB/LC-BR Less cable 174-1805 MHz UA845UWB/LC-E UA845UWB/LC-UK UABIAST UABIAST-US UABIAST-UK UABIAST-BR UABIAST-AR UABIAST-E In-Line Power Supply UABIAST-CHN UABIAST-IN UABIAST-K UABIAST-J UABIAST-AZ UABIAST-TW In-Line Amplifiers and Antennas In-Line Antenna Amplifier, 470-900 MHz...
- Page 30 Shure Incorporated UHF Passive Antenna Splitter UA221 Front Mount Antenna Kit (Includes 2 Cables And 2 Bulk- UA600 head) Remote Antenna Bracket With BNC Bulkhead Adaptor UA505 Helical Antenna, 470-900MHZ HA-8089 Cables and Connectors Coaxial Cable, BNC-BNC, RG58C/U TYPE, 50 OHM, 2 FT UA802 Length (0.6 M)
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Page 31: Specifications
Shure Incorporated 710-790 MHz UA8-710-790 740-814 MHz UA8-740-814 750-822 MHz UA8-750-822 774-865 MHz UA8-774-865 00-1000 MHz UA8-900-1000 Specifications System RF Carrier Frequency Range 470–937.5 MHz, varies by region (See Frequency Range and Output Power table) Working Range 100 m (328 ft) RF Tuning Step Size 25 kHz, varies by region... - Page 32 Shure Incorporated Mic Offset Range 0 to 21 dB (in 3 dB steps) Temperature Range Operating Temperature Range -18°C (0°F) to 50°C (122°F) Storage Temperature Range -29°C (-20°F) to 74°C (165°F) SLXD4 / SLXD4D Dimensions SLXD4 42 x 197 x 152 mm (1.65 x 7.76 x 5.98 in.), H x W x D SLXD4D 42 x 393 x 152 mm (1.65 x 15.47 x 5.98 in.), H x W x D...
- Page 33 Shure Incorporated Configuration 1/4" (6.35 mm) Balanced (Tip = audio +, Ring = audio -, Sleeve = ground) Balanced (1=ground, 2=audio +, 3=audio −) Impedance 1/4" (6.35 mm) 1.3 kΩ (670 Ω Unbalanced) XLR (line) 400 Ω (200 Ω Unbalanced) XLR (mic) 150 Ω Full Scale Output 1/4" (6.35 mm) +15 dBV differentially (+9 dBV single)
- Page 34 -118 dBV RF Output Antenna Type 1/4 wave Occupied Bandwidth <200 kHz Modulation Type Shure proprietary digital Power 1 mW or 10 mW SLXD2 Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion or 1.5 V AA batteries Dimensions 37.1 x 176 mm (1.46 x 6.93 in.), D x L Weight 147 g...
- Page 35 Shure Incorporated RF Output Antenna Type Integrated Single Band Helical Occupied Bandwidth <200 kHz Modulation Type Shure proprietary digital Power 1 mW or 10 mW SB903 Charge Voltage 4.2 V (±0.03 V) Charge Current SBC10-903 220 mA SBC203 625 mA (normal), 250 mA (reduced) Nominal Voltage 3.6 V...
- Page 36 Shure Incorporated SBC10-903 Battery Charger DC Input Voltage Range 5 V DC Charge Current USB-powered 220 mA Charge Time 50% = 3 hours; 100% = 5 hours : 30 minutes Charge Voltage 4.2 V Operating Temperature Range 10 °C to 45 °C (50 °F to 113 °F) Dimensions 20.5 x 37.5 x 79.5 mm (0.81 x 1.48 x 3.13 in.), H x W x D...
- Page 37 Shure Incorporated SBC203 Charge Current 625 mA or 250 mA Charge Time 50% = 1 hour : 15 minutes; 100% = 2 hours : 30 minutes External Power Supply SBC10-USB15W or SBC10-USB15WS Power Requirements 5 V DC, 3 A max. Charging Temperature Range for Battery 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F)
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Page 38: Receiver Output Connectors
Shure Incorporated Receiver Output Connectors Transmitter Input ① Ground ② Bias Voltage ③ Audio Input ④ Active Load Frequency Range and Transmitter Output Power Power ( mW RMS )* Band Frequency Range (MHz) (Low/High) 470 to 514 1 / 10... -
Page 39: Frequencies For European Countries
Shure Incorporated Power ( mW RMS )* Band Frequency Range (MHz) (Low/High) 558 to 616 1 / 10 562 to 606 1 / 10 562 to 606 1 / 10 806 to 810 1 / 10 606 to 650 1 / 10... - Page 40 Shure Incorporated Country Code Frequency Range F, GB, GR, H, I, IS, L, LT 518 - 562 MHz* 518 - NL, P, PL, S, SK, SLO 518 - 562 MHz* MHz, max. DK, FIN, M, N 518 - 562 MHz*...
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Page 41: Certifications
Shure Incorporated Certifications Information to the user This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. - Page 42 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...
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