Troubleshooting; Optional Accessories And Replacement Parts - Shure PSM 300 User Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem Solution
Distorted Audio • Check the volume levels at the P3T transmitter and verify that the meter is not reaching the overload indicator
• Check levels going in and out of the mixer. If audio is distorting anywhere in the signal chain, it will be distorted even if the PSM300
• Make sure batteries in the receiver are fresh
• Verify that the cables are 1/4 inch balanced. If an unbalanced instrument or speaker cable is used, it may introduce noise.
• Check that all cables are plugged all the way into the mixer and the P3T inputs. Sometimes, if a cable is not fully inserted, the signal will
• Make sure you are using the line-level outputs from the mixer. If you have a powered mixer, do not use the main speaker outputs, as they
No sound from receiver • Make sure the transmitter and receiver are linked to the same group and channel
• Verify levels are registering at the transmitter and that the volume is turned up on the receiver
• Check that the receiver is on and that the headphones are properly connected to the receiver
Turning the MixMode knob • The Stereo-MX/Mono switch on the rear panel of the P3T may be switched to mono. For the MixMode knob to work, the transmitter must
does not affect the sound
• Verify that the signals going from the mixer to the transmitter are not identical
• Check that the bodypack is set to MixMode
Low audio output at the • Check headphone connection and volume level
receiver • If only sending a single channel into the P3T transmitter, check it the MixMode knob isn't turned towards a silent channel. If using one
Audio or RF drops out • Perform a scan to ensure the receiver is on a clear (available) frequency
• Make sure there is a line-of-sight path between the transmitter antenna and the bodypack receivers
• Verify that other wireless devices that are being monitored, such as wireless microphones, are not experiencing RF dropouts
• If using an antenna other than the one included with the system, make sure it is designed to operate in the correct frequency range
IR sync failure Verify distance between receiver and transmitter is between 6-11 cm
Optional Accessories and Replacement
Parts
Bodypack receiverBodypack receiver
Half-rack TransmitterHalf-rack Transmitter
Universal bodypack receiverUniversal bodypack receiver
Antenna and power distribution systemAntenna and power
distribution system
Wired PSM bodypackWired PSM bodypack
Dynamic MicroDriver earphonesDynamic MicroDriver
earphones
Dynamic MicroDriver earphonesDynamic MicroDriver
earphones
High-definition MicroDriver earphones with tuned bass
portHigh-definition MicroDriver earphones with tuned bass
port
High-definition earphones with dual MicroDriversHigh-
definition earphones with dual MicroDrivers
High-definition earphones with triple MicroDriversHigh-
definition earphones with triple MicroDrivers
High-definition earphones with quad MicroDriversHigh-
definition earphones with quad MicroDrivers
Carrying/Storage BagCarrying/Storage Bag
1/4 Wave Antenna (748–865 MHz) for SLX Wireless
System1/4 Wave Antenna (748–865 MHz) for SLX
Wireless System
1/4 wave antenna (470-752 MHz)1/4 wave antenna (470-
752 MHz)
system is not overloading.
Tip:
To tell the difference, look at the connectors on the cable. The metal connector on a balanced cable has two plastic rings that
divide it into three separate sections (tip, ring, sleeve). An unbalanced cable only has a single plastic ring that divides the metal portion
into two sections (tip, sleeve).
be faint and distorted.
are amplified signals and will overload the P3T inputs.
be set to Stereo-MX.
channel, set the P3T transmitter to mono mode.
P3R
P3T
P3RA
PA411
P9HW
SE112
SE215
SE315
SE425
SE535
SE846
95A2313
UA400
UA400B
Frequency Range and Transmitter
Output Power
BAND RANGE (MHz)
G20 488 - 512
H8E 518 - 542
J10 584 - 608
J13 566 - 590
JB 806 - 810
K12 614 - 638
K3E 606 - 630
L18 630 - 654
L19 630 - 654
M16 686 - 710
M18 686 - 710
Q25 742 - 766
R12 794 - 806
S8 823 - 832
T11 863 - 865
X7 925 - 937.5
NOTE: This Radio equipment is intended for use in musical
professional entertainment and similar applications. This Radio
apparatus 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.
12
Output Power (mW)
30
10
30
30
10
30
30
10
30
30
10
30
10
20
10
10