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- Page 1 Shure Brothers Incorporated 222 Hartrey Avenue Evanston IL 60202-3696 U.S.A. www.shure.com LX Wireless System User Guide 1999, Shure Brothers Incorporated 27B8654 (SC)
- Page 2 THANK YOU... for selecting the Shure LX Wireless Microphone System This guide is intended to help you get the most out of your LX wireless microphone system. If you have questions about your system that are not answered in this guide, please contact Shure Customer Service at 847-866-2553, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CST.
- Page 3 LX Wireless READ ME FIRST! To get your system up and running in just a few minutes, follow the simple in- structions on this page. For more detailed information, refer to the sections of this guide that apply to your system.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
LX Wireless TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM COMPONENTS .......... -
Page 5: System Components
LX WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEM COMPONENTS FIGURE 1 Your LX Wireless Microphone System features a MARCAD fixed frequency diver- sity receiver operating in the VHF band between 169 and 240 MHz. Up to 12 LX wire- less systems can be operated simultaneously in a single installation. Each LX system... -
Page 6: System Features
True Guitar Sound. Guitar players demanding the highest degree of sound quality and reliability will appreciate the low noise and uncolored sound of the LX Wireless System. Noise Squelch. This circuit analyzes signal quality instead of signal strength . This virtually eliminates the possibility of annoying noise bursts coming through your re- ceiver. -
Page 7: Lx1 Body-Pack Transmitter Features, Controls & Indicators
(see the Setting Audio Level section). 4. Input Jack. This is a Tini Q-G connector that provides connection with a variety of lavalier and headset microphone cables, and the Shure WA302 instrument adapter cable. -
Page 8: Lx2 Hand-Held Transmitter Features, Controls & Indicators
LX Wireless LX2 HANDHELD MICROPHONE-TRANSMITTER FEATURES, CONTROLS, & INDICATORS (FIGURE 3) LX2/BETA 58 LX2 MICROPHONE–TRANSMITTER FEATURES, CONTROLS, & INDICATORS FIGURE 3 1. Grille. Protects the microphone cartridge and helps reduce breath sounds and wind noise. The grilles for the various microphone heads differ in appearance. -
Page 9: Lx3 Receiver Features, Controls & Indicators
9. Antenna Connector. UHF-type connector provides connection to the supplied -wave antenna or to coax cable used with a remote antenna. They also provide connection to the optional Shure WA421 remote antenna cable kit used with optional WA380 telescoping and WA490 cable-type... -
Page 10: Lx4 Diversity Receiver Features, Controls & Indicators
8. Antenna Connectors. UHF-type connectors provide connection to the supplied -wave antennas or to coax cable used with remote antennas. They also provide connection to the optional Shure WA421 remote antenna cable kit used with optional WA380 telescoping and WA490 cable–type -wave antennas. -
Page 11: Receiver Mounting
Step 1. 3. If you are not going to front mount the antennas with a Shure WA503 Front Mount Conversion Kit, insert the plastic plugs into the holes in the brackets. -
Page 12: Receiver Connections
Improved LX4 diversity performance may be obtained by installing one or both anten- na(s) at a remote location and separating them by 1.5 meters (60 inches) or more. Shure WA380 telescoping or WA490 cable-type -wave antennas are recommended for remote location, and they should be connected to the receiver via WA421 Extension... -
Page 13: Transmitter Setup
LX Wireless TRANSMITTER SETUP LX1 Body-Pack Transmitter Battery Installation (Figure 9) 1. With the transmitter POWER PWR/OFF switch in the OFF position, press down on the OPEN side of the battery compartment cover, slide it back and flip it open. -
Page 14: Checking The Transmitter Battery
LX Wireless Checking the Transmitter Battery Turn the transmitter PWR/OFF switch to the PWR position and observe that one or two of the three lights on the transmitter glows. The amount of battery life remaining will be indicated by the color of the light(s), as shown in the following table. -
Page 15: Attaching The Lx1 To A Belt Or Guitar Strap
LX Wireless Attaching the LX1 to a Belt or Guitar Strap (Figure 12) Attach the LX1 body-pack transmitter clip to a belt, waistband or guitar strap by de- pressing the tab marked PRESS and slipping the belt or strap between the transmitter body and the belt clip, as shown in Figure 11. -
Page 16: Operating Lx1 Body-Pack Systems
3. If you are using a lavalier microphone, clip the mic to your tie, lapel, or other gar- ment. If you are using a headset, put the headset on. If you are using a Shure WM98 microphone, insert it into an A98KCS horn mount and clamp it to your horn. If you are using an instrument adapter cable, plug the cable into the instrument. -
Page 17: Operating The Lx2 Hand-Held System
LX Wireless OPERATING THE LX2 HAND-HELD SYSTEM (FIGURE 15) TRANSMITTER RECEIVER LX2 HAND–HELD MICROPHONE SYSTEM OPERATION FIGURE 15 1. Slide the transmitter PWR/OFF switch to the PWR position. One of the three lights on the transmitter will glow. 2. Press the POWER button on the receiver. The green power on indicator and the RF light(s) will glow. -
Page 18: Gain And Squelch Adjustment
LX Wireless GAIN AND SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT Adjusting the Transmitter Audio Gain Level (Figure 16) The transmitter audio gain level has been factory pre-set to provide satisfactory out- put in most applications. However, for loud singers or high-output musical instruments, the preset level may be too high, as indicated by constant glow of the red light on the receiver audio level meter. -
Page 19: Adjusting The Receiver Squelch Control
Shure WA405 Antenna/Power Distribution Kit or the WA470 Passive Antenna Splitter to minimize the number of antennas and reduce interference. Use the Shure WA302 Instrument Cable when using the LX1 transmitter with a musi- cal instrument. If multiple wireless systems are used, maintain a distance of at least 3 meters (10 ft.) -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
Some common problems and their solutions are identified in the table below. If you are unable to solve a problem, contact your dealer or the Shure Service Department at 847-866-5733 (7:30 am to 4:00 pm CST). In Europe, call 49-7131-72140; other interna- tional users call Shure in the U.S.A. -
Page 21: Specifications
LX Wireless SPECIFICATIONS RF Carrier Frequency Range 169.445 to 240.000 MHz (available frequencies depend on the applicable regulations in the country where the system is used) Working Range 91 m (300 ft) under typical conditions. NOTE: Actual working range depends on RF signal... -
Page 22: Furnished Accessories
LX Wireless Net Weight LX1: 79 g (2.8 oz.) without battery LX2/58, LX2/BETA 58: 295 g (10.4 oz.) without battery LX2/87, LX2/BETA 87: 193 g (6.8 oz.) without battery LX3: 1,049 g (2 lbs, 5 oz.) LX4: 1,105 g (2 lbs, 7 oz.) CERTIFICATION LX1,LX2 Transmitters: Type Accepted under FCC Parts 74 and 90. -
Page 23: Replacement Parts
LICENSING INFORMATION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Brothers Incorporated could void your authority to operate the equipment. Licensing of Shure wireless micro- phone equipment is the user’s responsibility, and licensability depends on the user’s classification and application, and on the selected frequency. Shure strongly urges the...