Shure ULXD Quick Start Instructions

Shure ULXD Quick Start Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. READ these instructions.
2. KEEP these instructions.
3. HEED all warnings.
4. FOLLOW all instructions.
5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
6. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.
7. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Allow sufficient distances for
adequate ventilation and install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
8. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as open flames, radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that pro-
duce heat. Do not place any open flame sources on the product.
9. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wider blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
10. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. USE only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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 wire-
less microphone equipment is the user's responsibility, and licensability de-
pends on the user's classification and application, and on the selected fre-
quency. Shure strongly urges the user to contact the appropriate telecommu-
nications authority concerning proper licensing, and before choosing and
ordering frequencies.
Information to the user
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
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ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System
15. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping and splashing. DO NOT put
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
16. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.
17. The airborne noise of the Apparatus does not exceed 70dB (A).
18. Apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a MAINS
socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
19. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture.
20. Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal
injury and/or product failure.
21. Operate this product within its specified operating temperature range.
Explanation of Symbols
Caution: risk of electric shock
Caution: risk of danger (See note.)
Direct current
Alternating current
On (Supply)
Equipment protected throughout by DOUBLE INSULATION or
REINFORCED INSULATION
Stand-by
Equipment should not be disposed of in the normal waste stream
WARNING: Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No user-ser-
viceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. The
safety certifications do not apply when the operating voltage is changed from
the factory setting.
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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  • Page 1: Important Safety Instructions

    Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or could void your authority to operate the equipment. Licensing of Shure wire- television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off less microphone equipment is the user’s responsibility, and licensability de-...
  • Page 2: Australia Warning For Wireless

    Do not short circuit; may cause burns or catch fire ference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the • Do not charge or use battery packs other than Shure rechargeable bat- device. teries Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables •...
  • Page 3: Quick Start Instructions

    ULXD ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Shure Incorporated Quickstart Instructions 2017/10/04 3/29...
  • Page 4: General Description

    A breakthrough in wireless audio quality, Shure digital processing enables ments ULX-D to deliver the purest reproduction of source material ever available in a wireless system, with a wide selection of trusted Shure microphones to ⁃ 17 active transmitters in one 6 MHz TV channel choose from.
  • Page 5: Hardware Interface

    Sends IR signal to the transmitter for sync ③ Network Icon Illuminates when the receiver is connected with other Shure devices on the network. IP Address must be valid to enable networked control ④ Encryption Icon Illuminates when AES-256 encryption is activated: Utilities>Encryption ⑤...
  • Page 6 ULXD ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Shure Incorporated Audio Signal Level Description Red (6) -0.1 dBFS Overload/ limiter Yellow (5) -6 dBFS Normal peaks Yellow (4) -12 dBFS Green (3) -20 dBFS Green (2) -30 dBFS Signal Present Green (1) -40 dBFS ⑫...
  • Page 7 Requires Shure SB900A rechargeable battery or 2 AA batteries. ⑧ AA Battery Adapter • Handheld: rotate and store in the battery compartment to use a Shure SB900A battery • Bodypack: remove to accommodate a Shure SB900A battery ⑨ Bodypack Antenna For RF signal transmission.
  • Page 8: Boundary And Gooseneck Base Transmitters

    ULXD ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Shure Incorporated Boundary and Gooseneck Base Transmitters ① Power Button Press to power on; press and hold to power off. 8/29 2017/10/04...
  • Page 9: Advanced Transmitter Features

    ULXD ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Shure Incorporated ② Mute/Active Button Four settings are available for the mute/active button: • Toggle: Press to switch between active and mute states • Push-to-Mute: Hold button to mute microphone • Push-to-Talk: Hold button to activate microphone •...
  • Page 10: Menu Screens

    Transmitter Lock Status • Transmitter Mute Status ⑤ Battery Runtime Indicator Shure SB900 battery: runtime is displayed in minutes remaining. AA batteries: runtime is displayed with a 5-bar indicator. ⑥ TV Channel Displays the TV channel that contains the tuned frequency.
  • Page 11: Adjusting Receiver Display Brightness And Contrast

    Displayed when the transmitter audio is set to off using the MUTE MODE feature. ④ Battery Runtime Indicator • Shure SB900 battery: runtime is displayed in hours:minutes remaining • AA Batteries: runtime is displayed with a 5-bar indicator ⑤ Menu Lock Indicator Indicates menu navigation buttons are disabled ⑥...
  • Page 12 ULXD ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Shure Incorporated Home Screen Display Options Receiver The HOME INFO menu provides options to change the information shown on the receiver home screen: DEVICE UTILITIES>HOME INFO Use the control wheel to select one of the following screen displays.
  • Page 13: Battery Runtime Charts

    To unlock, turn the power switch to the off position, then press and hold the ▲ button while turning the power switch to the on position. Batteries The transmitter runs on two AA batteries or the Shure SB900 rechargeable battery. Use the included AA battery adapter when using batteries other than the Shure SB900.
  • Page 14 >11 hours >7 hour 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 15 ULXD ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Shure Incorporated 1. Align the cover as shown. 2. Slide the cover over the battery contacts until it is flush with the transmitter body. Note: Slide the cover off before inserting the transmitter in the battery charger.
  • Page 16: Transmitter Input Clip

    ULXD ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Shure Incorporated 1. AUDIO >MUTE 2. Use the control wheel to select ON or OFF. 3. Press ENTER to save. To unmute the receiver output: Simultaneously press the ▲▼ buttons or select OFF from the MUTE menu option.
  • Page 17: Manual Frequency Selection

    Non-networked Receivers quencies to each receiver channel. 1. Turn on all receivers. 5. Power on the ULXD transmitter. 2. Conduct a group scan on the first receiver to find available frequencies 6. Press the sync button on the receiver. in each group: SCAN>SCAN>GROUP SCAN>SCAN 7.
  • Page 18: Networking Receivers

    The receiver uses an Ethernet connection to network with other components. Manual IP Addressing For automatic network configuration, use a DHCP enabled Ethernet switch such as the Shure AXT620. Use multiple Ethernet switches to extend the 1. Connect the receivers to an Ethernet switch. network for larger installations.
  • Page 19: System Reset

    2. If not, find the IP address from one of the devices on the network (such DEVICE UTILITIES>ADVANCED RF>HIGH DENSITY as an ULXD receiver) and see if you can ping it from the computer running Use the control wheel to set HIGH DENSITY to ON.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    1. To upload the firmware to the transmitter, go to DEVICE UTILITIES>TX IR ports must be aligned for the entire download, which can take 50 FW UPDATE on the receiver. seconds or longer. Managing the ULXD Receiver with Wireless Workbench 6 ® ⑧ IR Presets Adding a computer running Wireless Workbench 6 to the network allows for remote control and monitoring of the receiver.
  • Page 21: Specifications

    FCC: DD4ULXD1G50, DD4ULXD1H50, DD4ULXD1J50, DD4ULXD1L50; DD4ULXD2G50, DD4ULXD2H50, DD4ULXD2J50, DD4ULXD2L50. Hereby, Shure Incorporated declares that the radio equipment is in compliance IC: 616A-ULXD1X52, 616A-ULXD2X52 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/eu-...
  • Page 22: Receiver Output Level

    ULXD ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Shure Incorporated Working Range 100 m (330 ft) RF Tuning Step Size 25 kHz, varies by region Image Rejection >70 dB, typical RF Sensitivity -98 dBm at 10-5 BER Latency <2.9 ms Audio Frequency Response ULXD1 20 –...
  • Page 23: Tables And Diagrams

    ULXD ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Shure Incorporated Tables and Diagrams TA4M Connector 5 V DC 100 µF 1µF Audio Input 12dB 440 pF Active Load Ground ① Ground ② Bias Voltage ③ Audio Input ④ Active Load LEMO Connector...
  • Page 24: Frequency Range And Transmitter Output Power

    ULXD ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Shure Incorporated The values in this table are typical of fresh, high quality batteries. Battery runtime varies depending on the manufacturer and age of the battery. Frequency Range and Transmitter Output Power Power ( mW RMS )*...
  • Page 25 ULXD ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Shure Incorporated 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信,指依電信法規 定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 Frequencies for European Countries Country Code Frequency Range Code de Pays Gamme de frequences Codice di paese Gamme di frequenza Código de país Gama de frequencias Länder-Kürzel Frequenzbereich...
  • Page 26 ULXD ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Shure Incorporated Country Code Frequency Range Code de Pays Gamme de frequences Codice di paese Gamme di frequenza Código de país Gama de frequencias Länder-Kürzel Frequenzbereich A, B, BG, CH, CY, CZ, D, DK, EST, F...
  • Page 27 ULXD ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Shure Incorporated Country Code Frequency Range Code de Pays Gamme de frequences Codice di paese Gamme di frequenza Código de país Gama de frequencias Länder-Kürzel Frequenzbereich license free A, B, BG, CH, CY, CZ, D, DK, EST, F...
  • Page 28: Furnished Accessories

    95T9279 2' BNC Cable (2) 95K2035 Optional Accessories BNC Bulkhead Adapters (2) 95A8994 Rackmount Kit (1) 90AZ8100 Shure Rechargeable Battery SB900 Shielded Ethernet Cat5e Cable (1) 95B15103 8-Bay Battery Charger SBC800 AA Alkaline batteries (2) 80B8201 Dual Docking Battery Charger...
  • Page 29 ULXD ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Shure Incorporated Black Bodypack Pouch WA582B Shure Incorporated 5800 West Touhy Avenue Niles, IL 60714-4608 USA Phone: +1-847-600-2000 Email: info@shure.com 29/29...

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