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- Page 1 27EN8732E (Rev. 8) ©2006, Shure Incorporated ULX Wireless System ������������������������������������������� ������������������������������ ������������������������������������ ���������������������� User Guide Printed in U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ULX SYSTEM COMPONENTS ... 3 ULXS4 STANDARD RECEIVER FEATURES AND CONTROLS ... 4 Front Panel ...4 Rear Panel ...4 ULXP4 PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER FEATURES AND CONTROLS... 5 Front Panel ...5 Rear Panel ...5 SINGLE SYSTEM SETUP ... 6 Receiver Connections ...6 Turning the Receiver On ... -
Page 3: Ulx System Components
ULX SYSTEM COMPONENTS ULX1 ULX2 Each Shure ULX® Wireless System includes the following components, as shown in Figure 1: ULX1 Body-Pack Transmitter with a lavalier microphone, instrument adapter cable, or headworn microphone or a ULX2 Hand-Held Microphone Transmitter with an interchangeable Shure microphone head... -
Page 4: Ulxs4 Standard Receiver Features And Controls
Power Connector. Accepts power from the supplied AC adapter, or from any filtered 14–18 Vdc (550 mA minimum) supply. It also accepts dc power from a Shure UA844 Antenna Distribution System. Output Connector (XLR balanced Low Z). Provides balanced low–impedance mic level or line level output. -
Page 5: Ulxp4 Professional Receiver Features And Controls
Power Connector. Accepts power from the supplied AC adapter, or from any filtered 14–18 Vdc (550 mA minimum) supply. It also accepts DC power from a Shure UA844 Antenna Distribution System. Output Connector (XLR balanced Low Z). Provides balanced low–impedance mic level or line level output. -
Page 6: Single System Setup
SINGLE SYSTEM SETUP Receiver Connections NOTE: If you are installing multiple ULXP4 Professional systems, or systems with multiple ULXP4 receivers, refer also to the Advanced Programming section of this manual. Plug the dc power supply into the power connector on the back of the receiver, as shown in Figure 4. Connect the other end of the power supply into an electrical outlet. -
Page 7: Turning The Receiver On
If the receiver XLR output is used, make sure the MIC/LINE switch setting matches the input requirements of the mixer or amplifier, as shown in Figure 7. The Mic/Line switch does not affect the output of the unbalanced 1/4 inch phone jack. -
Page 8: Changing The Receiver Group Setting
Changing the Receiver Group Setting Press the MODE button twice. The word GROUP will flash on the display, as shown in Figure 12. Press the or buttons (ULXS4) or rotate the control knob (ULXP4). The new frequency Group number will appear on the display, as shown in Figure 13. -
Page 9: Ulx1 Transmitter Features And Controls
ULX1 TRANSMITTER FEATURES AND CONTROLS Antenna. A flexible 1/4 wave antenna is permanently attached to the top of the ULX1 transmitter. Input Connector. This TA4F miniature four-pin connector mates with a variety of Shure lavalier, instrument and headset microphones and cables. -
Page 10: Ulx2 Transmitter Features And Controls
ULX2 TRANSMITTER FEATURES AND CONTROLS Grille. Protects the microphone cartridge and helps reduce breath sounds and wind noise. The grilles of the various microphone heads differ in appearance. Display Window. Displays Group and Channel setting, battery power level, and PEAK indicator. Battery Level Icon. -
Page 11: Transmitter Setup
Open the battery cover and insert a fresh 9V alkaline or lithium battery, as shown in Figure 20. ULX1 Bodypack Connections If you are using a Bodypack system with a Shure lavalier microphone or instrument adapter, plug the microphone cable or instrument adapter cable into the transmitter input connector, as shown in Figure 21. -
Page 12: Ulx1 Bodypack Transmitter Attenuation Settings
NOTE: Stated battery life is based on a 9V alkaline battery. For details on other battery types, refer to the “Battery Life” paragraph, or go to the Shure web site at www.shure.com and refer to the FAQ section. Once the empty battery icon appears, the tone key turns off and the receiver will mute. - Page 13 Press the SET button to advance to the desired Channel number, as shown in Figure 27. To reverse the direction of the Group or Channel search, hold down the SET button and press the MODE button. See Figure 28. Press the MODE button again to select the new Channel setting. “FrCh” will appear briefly on the display, indicating that the frequency has changed.
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Page 14: System Operation
SYSTEM OPERATION Speak into the microphone or play your instrument. If your audio system is properly set and functioning, you should hear the sound of your voice or instrument coming through the loudspeakers. The LEDs on the receiver should also illuminate. The top TX AUDIO LED is red and should only illuminate momentarily when you speak loudly or play your instrument loudly. -
Page 15: Locking Transmitter Frequency Settings
Locking Transmitter Frequency Settings Refer to Figure 33. Slide the transmitter power switch to the OFF position and wait for the display light to turn off. Hold down the SET button. Slide the power switch back to the ON position. “Fr L” will appear on the transmitter display, indicating that the fre- quency setting is locked. -
Page 16: Locking The Power On/Off Switch
Locking the Power On/Off Switch Turn the transmitter on by sliding the power switch to the ON position. While holding down the SET button, press and hold the MODE button for four seconds. “Po L” will appear on the display. See Figure 35. This display indicates that the Power On/Off switch is locked. The transmitter will remain on, even when the power ON/OFF switch is moved to the OFF position. -
Page 17: Advanced Programming Mode (Ulxp4 Models Only) Scanning Frequency Groups
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING MODE (ULXP4 MODELS ONLY) Scanning Frequency Groups Hold down the receiver SET button and press the MODE button once. The words GROUP and SCAN will flash on the display. Refer to Figure 37. To begin scanning, rotate the control knob one quarter turn clockwise, as shown in Figure 38. The receiver will au- tomatically begin scanning each Channel in all Groups. -
Page 18: Locking The Receiver
Rotate the control knob. The new Squelch setting will appear on the display, as shown in Figure 42. To accept the new Squelch value, press the SET button. The display will then the MODE button again. Locking the Receiver You can lock the ULXP4 receiver frequency and output level to prevent unauthorized or accidental changes to the settings. To access the Lock functions, proceed as follows: Hold down the receiver SET button and press the MODE button three times. -
Page 19: Receiver Installation
RECEIVER INSTALLATION Table Mounting the ULXS4 Standard Receiver To mount a ULXS4 Standard receiver on a table or other horizontal surface, attach the four adhesive bumpers to the bottom corners of the receiver and place the receiver on the mounting surface. See Figure 47. NOTE: The ULXS4 can also be rack mounted, using one of the Rack Mount Kits listed on page 24. -
Page 20: Rack Mounting Dual Ulxp4 Receivers
Rack Mounting Dual ULXP4 Receivers Align the receivers side by side so that the front panels both face the same direction. Place the supplied straddle bars in the recesses on the top and bottom of the receivers, so that the bars over- lap both receivers. -
Page 21: Tips For Achieving Optimum Performance
• Do not obstruct the receiver antennas. • Use the proper cable when remotely locating receiver antennas. For best performance, use Shure UA825 or UA850 low loss coaxial antenna cable, or 50 ohm low loss cable such as RG-8U. •... - Page 22 ULX1 Transmitter Output Actual Impedance: Nominal Output Level: Maximum Output Level: Pin Assignments: ULX2 Transmitter Input Input Configuration: Actual Impedance: Maximum Input Level: 10 Vp–p (12 dBV) for 1% THD at minimum gain setting using 1 kHz ULX2 Transmitter Output Actual Impedance: Nominal Output Level: Maximum Output Level:...
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Page 23: Certification
ULX4P Receivers: Authorized under the Declaration of Conformity provision of FCC Part 15A. Certified by IC in Canada under RSS-123. Conforms to European ETSI standards ETS 301 489, Parts 1 and 9. The Shure Models ULX1 and ULX2 Transmitters meet the essential requirements of the European R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC and are eligible to carry the CE marking. -
Page 24: Furnished Accessories
9V batteries are listed in the tables below. For detailed information on battery performance, contact your dealer or the Shure Service Department at 1-800-516-2525 (7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Central Standard Time). In Europe, call 49-7131-72140;... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
NOTE: When using rechargeable batteries, do not use any battery with a fully-charged rating of greater than 9v, for example, 9.6V ULX Transmitters use a DC-to-DC converter, which require a minimum 6 V to operate. It the battery does not provide this threshold voltage, the transmitter will not operate. -
Page 26: Licensing Information
Licensing of Shure wireless microphone 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 user to contact the appropri- ate telecommunications authority concerning proper licensing, and before choosing and ordering frequencies. -
Page 27: Limited Two-Year Warranty
At its option Shure will repair or replace the defective product and promptly return it to you, or refund the purchase price. - Page 28 United States, Canada Latin America, Caribbean: 5800 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714-4608, U.S.A. Phone: 847-600-2000 U.S. Fax: 847-600-1212 Intl Fax: 847-600-6446 In Europe, Middle East, Africa: Shure Europe GmbH, Phone: 49-7131-72140 Fax: 49-7131-721414 In Asia Pacific: Shure Asia Limited, Phone: 852-2893-4290 Fax: 852-2893-4055...