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- Page 1 BLX4R Wireless System The Shure digital wireless system, BLX4R, user guide. Version: 7.1 (2024-C)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Shure Incorporated Table of Contents BLX1 BLX4R Wireless System BLX2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Batteries Quick Start Guide Locking and Unlocking Controls Transmitter (lock/unlock) BLX4R Receiver Receiver (lock/unlock) Receiver LCD Screen Power Off Transmitters BLX1 Wearing the Bodypack Transmitter BLX2 Removing and Installing Identification Caps... -
Page 3: Blx4R Wireless System
Shure Incorporated BLX4R 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: Quick Start Guide
Shure Incorporated This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accom panying this unit. Quick Start Guide Connect receiver to power source. Connect receiver to mixer or amplifier. Press the power button to turn on the receiver. Press group button on receiver to perform a group scan. Install batteries and turn on transmitter. -
Page 5: Blx4R Receiver
Note: The receiver will automatically perform a channel scan to find an available frequency after the group has been selected. Set the transmitter frequency to match the receiver. If sound is too faint or distorted, adjust the gain accordingly. BLX4R Receiver 5/23... - Page 6 Shure Incorporated ① Transmitter Battery LED ◦ Green = Runtime greater than 1 hour ◦ Red = Runtime less than 1 hour ② LCD Display Displays receiver and transmitter settings. ③ group Button ◦ Scan: push and release group button to scan for an open group and channel ◦...
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Page 7: Receiver Lcd Screen
Shure Incorporated Receiver LCD Screen ① TV Channel TV channel for selected frequency. ② Receiver Lock Indicates control and power lock enabled. ③ Group Displays selected group. ④ Channel Displays selected channel. ⑤ RF Signal Strength Number of bars corresponds to RF signal strength. OL indicates signal overload. -
Page 8: Blx2
Shure Incorporated ⑤ group Button Changes group setting. ⑥ LED Display Displays group and channel setting. ⑦ channel Button Changes channel setting. ⑧ Battery Compartment ⑨ Audio Gain Adjustment Rotate to increase or decrease transmitter gain. BLX2 ① LED Indicator Displays power and battery status (see table). -
Page 9: Transmitter Led Indicators
Shure Incorporated Transmitter LED Indicators LED Indicator Status Green Ready Rapidly Flashing Red Controls locked Solid Red Battery power low (less than 1 hour remaining*) Flashing Red and shuts off Batteries dead (change batteries to power on transmitter) *For alkaline batteries only. For rechargeable batteries, solid red means the batteries are dead. -
Page 10: Setting Transmitter Group And Channel
Shure Incorporated Turn on transmitter and change the group and channel to match the receiver (See Setting Transmitter Group and Chan nel). Once the system is set up, perform an audio check and adjust the gain if necessary. Setting Transmitter Group and Channel Transmitter group and channel must be manually set to match the receiver. -
Page 11: Manually Setting Receiver Group And Channel
Shure Incorporated Turn on the first transmitter and change the group and channel to match the receiver. Leave the transmitter on and continue with the additional systems. Note: If the selected group does not contain enough open channels, manually select group "d" when setting up larger systems. -
Page 12: Getting Good Sound
Shure Incorporated Getting Good Sound Correct Microphone Placement • Hold the microphone within 12 inches from the sound source. For a warmer sound with increased bass presence, move the microphone closer. • Do not cover grille with hand. Wearing the Headworn Microphone • Position the headworn microphone 13 mm (1/2 in.) from the corner of your mouth. • Position lavalier and headworn microphones so that clothing, jewelry, or other items do not bump or rub against the micro phone. Adjusting Gain Monitor the audio meter on the receiver display when setting the transmitter gain. The OL indicator should only illuminate infre... -
Page 13: Blx1
Shure Incorporated BLX1 Rotate the audio gain adjustment to increase (+) or decrease (−) the gain until desired level is reached. For instruments, turn gain to minimum setting. For lavaliers, increase the gain as desired. BLX2 The BLX2 features two gain level settings: • Default • -10 dB Use the default setting for most situations. If the receiver audio OL indicator displays often, set the microphone to -10 dB. -
Page 14: Locking And Unlocking Controls
Repeat to unlock the controls. Power Off Press and hold the power button to power off the BLX2 or BLX4R. To power off the BLX1, slide the power switch to OFF. Wearing the Bodypack Transmitter Clip the transmitter to a belt or slide a guitar strap through the transmitter clip as shown. -
Page 15: Removing And Installing Identification Caps
Shure Incorporated Removing and Installing Identification Caps The BLX2 is equipped with a black identification cap from the factory (dual vocal systems ship with additional gray cap). To remove: Remove battery cover. Squeeze sides and pull off cap. To install: Align the cap and click into place. Replace battery cover. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Shure Incorporated Troubleshooting Issue Indicator Status Solution Verify all sound system connections or adjust gain as needed Receiver RF bars and bat No sound or faint sound (see Adjusting Gain) tery LED illuminated Verify that the receiver is connected to mixer/amplifier 16/23... - Page 17 Shure Incorporated Issue Indicator Status Solution Turn on transmitter Receiver RF bars and Make sure the batteries are installed correctly battery LED off Perform transmitter setup (see Single System Setup) Insert fresh batteries Make sure AC adapter is securely plugged into electrical outlet.
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Page 18: Accessories
Shure Incorporated Accessories Furnished Accessories Optional Accessories Antenna Combiners and Accessories The following optional accessories are available from Shure. Please visit http://www.shure.com for more information. • Antennas and receivers must be from the same band. • The supplied 1/4 wave antennas can be used when mounted directly to the UA844. If antennas are remote mounted, 1/2 wave antennas must be used. -
Page 19: Specifications
Shure Incorporated Specifications System Working Range 91 m (300 ft) Line of Sight Note: Actual range depends on RF signal absorption, reflection and interference. Audio Frequency Response 50 to 15,000 Hz Note: Dependent on microphone type Total Harmonic Distortion Ref. ±33 kHz deviation with 1 kHz tone 0.5%, typical Dynamic Range 100 dB, Aweighted, typical... -
Page 20: Blx1
Shure Incorporated BLX1 BLX1 Audio Input Level 16 dBV maximum min (0 dB) +10 dBV maximum Gain Adjustment Range 26 dB Input Impedance 1 MΩ RF Transmitter Output 10 mW, typical varies by region Dimensions 4.33 in. X 2.52 in. X 0.83 in. (110 mm X 64 mm X 21 mm) H x W x D Weight 2.6 oz. (75 g), without batteries Housing Molded ABS Power Requirements 2 LR6 AA batteries, 1.5 V, alkaline Battery Life up to 14 hours (alkaline) BLX2... -
Page 21: Blx4R
Shure Incorporated varies by region Dimensions 8.82 in. X 2.09 in. (224 mm X 53 mm) L x Dia. Weight 7.7 oz. (218 g) without batteries Housing Molded ABS Power Requirements 2 LR6 AA batteries, 1.5 V, alkaline Battery Life up to 14 hours (alkaline) BLX4R BLX4R Output Impedance XLR connector 200 Ω 6.35 mm (1/4") connector 50 Ω Audio Output Level Ref. ±33 kHz deviation with 1 kHz tone XLR connector –20.5 dBV (into 100 kΩ load) -
Page 22: Certifications
This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking. CE Notice: Hereby, Shure Incorporated declares that this product with CE Marking has been determined to be in compliance with European Union requirements. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following site: https:// www.shure.com/en-EU/support/declarations-of-conformity. -
Page 23: Information To The User
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 ...