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OPERATORS MANUAL
W25DR
W10BT
WL83
W10BT BODY-PACK TRANSMITTER
W25DR DIVERSITY RECEIVER
WL83 LAVALIER MICROPHONE

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  • Page 1 OPERATORS MANUAL W25DR W10BT WL83 W10BT BODY-PACK TRANSMITTER W25DR DIVERSITY RECEIVER WL83 LAVALIER MICROPHONE...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    W10BT Transmitter ........
  • Page 3: The Wireless Microphone

    Frequency Bands..Shure wireless transmitters and receivers are single- Multipath is virtually a thing of the past with a unique channel, crystal-controlled units operating in the VHF- antenna/receiver system called DIVERSIPHASE™.
  • Page 4: Multiple Miking

    * IMPORTANT: Other microphones specified as being for wireless microphone use are probably not wired for use in Shure wireless systems. Condenser microphones the transmitter should be left on to prevent outside in- with phantom-powered preamp circuits-Shure SM85, SM87, etc.-will not operate terference pickup.
  • Page 5: W10Bt Transmitter

    In addition to microphones with TA4F vide 1-1/2 to 2 hours. connectors, Shure has available an adapter cable with a standard XLR female connector for use with conven- BATTERY COMPARTMENT: Slide the cover down to tional microphones (WA310), and a musical instrument expose the battery compartment.
  • Page 6: W25Dr Receiver

    W25DR RECEIVER FRONT PANEL tion is shown by illumination of the green portion of the display, with occasional excursions into the yellow. If POWER Push-Button Switch: Applies power from the frequent or constant yellow or red indications are external power converter or other well-filtered 13.5 Vdc observed, the transmitter MICROPHONE LEVEL control (200 mA) sources to the receiver circuitry.
  • Page 7 dropout-free performance in diversity operation. Addi- dicates a marginal signal condition; and green indicates tional coaxial cables (WA280) can be connected for an acceptable level. Full-scale indication is desirable for greater total antenna separation if necessary. best signal-to-noise performance, but changes throughout the green portion of the display will still FUSE 1/2A: This is a 0.5-ampere, 250-volt, 3AG-type, result in good operation.
  • Page 8: Setup And Connections

    SETUP AND CONNECTIONS connecting cable and connect between the W25DR OUT- UNPACKING PUT Connector and the mixer or amplifier microphone- Unpack all units and parts of the Wireless Microphone level input. Make certain the receiver MlC/LlNE Switch is System. If possible, retain packaging in the event of in the MIC position.
  • Page 9: Microphone Connections

    Polarity preciably, which in turn may result in an increase in noise and signal “pumping.” With the Shure WL83 or a Shure low- or high- impedance XLR-connector microphone connected through a WA310 cable, positive pressure on the microphone diaphragm results in positive voltage on pin...
  • Page 10: Setting Gain Levels

    SETTING GAIN LEVELS With the system in place and connected, all units can now be turned on and the levels set to their optimum positions. TRANSMITTER Place the POWER Switch of the W25DR receiver in the ON position. The red POWER LED will light. Turn the transmitter POWER ON/OFF Switch on.
  • Page 11: Audio Output Settings

    AUDIO OUTPUT SETTINGS differences in input level settings. Turning the MICROPHONE OUTPUT LEVEL Control counter- If the receiver output is to be fed to headphones, clockwise decreases the output level, and turning it 600-ohm line devices, effects units or guitar amplifiers clockwise increases the output.
  • Page 12: Checklist/Operation

    CHECKLIST/OPERATION CHECKLIST In most cases, the problem of weak RF signal strength signal dropout, is also indicated by audible evidence: The following checklist shows the status of your either continuous or intermittent, or noisy, distorted wireless microphone system at this point. If the follow- operation.
  • Page 13: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 600 ohms ... 40 mW maximum SYSTEM 10 kilohms ....0.2 mW maximum RF Carrier Frequency Antenna Input Impedance 150 to 216 MHz (15 frequencies between 167.875 and 50 ohms nominal...
  • Page 14: Antennas

    ANTENNAS TRANSMITTER The transmitter antenna is a permanently attached, flexible wire, 1/4-wave antenna. It has an omnidirectional transmission pattern (equally effective in all directions) and is designed to operate in a vertically polarized mode. This means that the antenna should hang downward dur- ing operation;...
  • Page 15 (where the coaxial cable attaches) is a TRANSMITTER-RECEIVER DISTANCE neutral (ground-independent) point. A standard tapered- FIGURE 8 handle microphone swivel adapter (Shure A25B or equivalent) allows the antenna to be mounted on a microphone stand. LINE-OF-SIGHT TRANSMISSION FIGURE 9...
  • Page 16: Batteries

    BATTERIES Careful transmitter battery selection, installation, use The battery should be removed if the transmitter and care will help avoid problems in wireless malfunctions, or if it is to be stored for a long period. microphone use. The most dependable, long-lived bat- Most batteries have a protective jacket, but partly or teries at this time are the manganese-alkaline, or completely exhausted batteries are more prone to...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If you encounter any problems in the operation of your Shure Wireless Microphone System, first make certain you’ve followed the ABC’s of proper wireless microphone operation: Make certain the transmitter antenna is dangling vertically. Make certain the receiver antennas are Antennas - properly connected, located and mounted.
  • Page 18: Accessories

    Switchcraft TA4F on the ed for high-quality sound reproduction in broadcasting, other. It is used for connecting the W10BT transmitter to film and sound reinforcement applications. The WL83 a guitar or other musical instrument pickup.
  • Page 19: Fcc Certification

    Telephone: (312) 866-5730 Styrofoam, etc. Seal the carton with gummed paper tape, tie it with a strong cord, and ship it prepaid to the Shure All claims of defects or shortage should be directed to Service Department.
  • Page 20 222 HARTREY AVENUE, EVANSTON, ILLINOIS 60202-3696 U.S.A. • TELEPHONE: (312) 866-2200 • CABLE: SHUREMlCRO Copyright 1986, Shure Brothers Inc. 27A2315 (FL) Printed in U.S.A.

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