Shure ADX Series Manual

Shure ADX Series Manual

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ADX2 -- Handheld Transmitter
WARNING
• Battery packs may explode or release toxic materials. Risk of fire or burns. Do not open, crush, modify, disas­
semble, heat above 140°F (60°C), or incinerate.
• Follow instructions from manufacturer
• Only use Shure charger to recharge Shure rechargeable batteries
• WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent type.
• Never put batteries in mouth. If swallowed, contact your physician or local poison control center
• Do not short circuit; may cause burns or catch fire
• Do not charge or use battery packs other than Shure rechargeable batteries
• Dispose of battery packs properly. Check with local vendor for proper disposal of used battery packs.
• Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like
Note: Use only with the included power supply or a Shure-approved equivalent.
Please follow your regional recycling scheme for batteries, packaging, and electronic waste.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條
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。
ADX2 Handheld Transmitter
ADX series transmitters deliver impeccable audio quality and RF performance, and are equipped with ShowLink
remote control for real-time parameter adjustments and interference avoidance. This transmitter features wide tun­
ing, High Density (HD) mode, encryption, and advanced rechargeability in a streamlined design. Light­weight alu­
minum construction and SB920 rechargeable power options (with dockable charging).
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  • Page 1 ADX2 Handheld Transmitter ® ADX series transmitters deliver impeccable audio quality and RF performance, and are equipped with ShowLink remote control for real-time parameter adjustments and interference avoidance. This transmitter features wide tun­ ing, High Density (HD) mode, encryption, and advanced rechargeability in a streamlined design. Light­weight alu­...
  • Page 2: Included Components

    • Rugged metal construction • Menu and power lockout Power • Shure SB920 rechargeable batteries for up to 9 hours of runtime, precision metering, and zero memory effect • External charging contacts for docked charging Included Components SB920 Shure Rechargeable Battery (2)
  • Page 3: Choice Of (1) Of The Following Shure Microphone Cartridges

    Shure Incorporated Choice of (1) of the following Shure microphone cartridges: SM58 (RPW112) KSM9 Nickel (RPW188) BETA 87C (RPW122) BETA 87A (RPW120) BETA 58A (RPW 118) KSM9 Black (RPW184) KSM8 Black (RPW174) KSM8 Nickel (RPW170) KSM9HS Black (RPW186) KSM9HS Nickel (RPW190)
  • Page 4: Adx2 Transmitter Overview

    Align with the receiver IR port during an IR Sync for automated transmitter programming. ④ Control Buttons Use to navigate through parameter menus and change values. ⑤ Battery Compartment Requires Shure rechargeable battery. ⑥ On/Off Switch Powers the unit on or off. ⑦ Handle Unscrew to access controls and batteries.
  • Page 5: Transmitter Controls

    Shure Incorporated Transmitter Controls Use to navigate through parameter menus and change values. Exit: Acts as a 'back' button to return to previous menus or parameters without confirming a val­ ue change Enter: Selects menu screens and confirms parameter changes ∨∧...
  • Page 6: Locking The Interface

    Shure Incorporated Tip: There are four options to choose the information shown on the home screen. Use the arrow buttons to select one of the following choices: • Name • Frequency Setting • Group (G) and Channel (C) • Device ID...
  • Page 7: Checking Battery Info

    Caution: Only charge Shure rechargeable batteries with a Shure battery charger. Checking Battery Info When using a Shure rechargeable battery, the receiver and transmitter home screens display the number of hours and minutes remaining. Detailed information for the battery is displayed Battery menu of the transmitter: >...
  • Page 8: Menu Parameters

    Shure Incorporated Battery Installation ① Accessing the Battery Compartment Unscrew and remove the handle as shown. ② Inserting the Battery Insert the battery, contracts first into the battery compartment. Press down on the tab to fully seat the battery, and then reinstall the handle.
  • Page 9: Tips For Editing Menu Parameters

    Shure Incorporated Tips for Editing Menu Parameters • To access the menu options from the home screen, press O . Use the arrow buttons to access additional menus and parameters. • A menu parameter will blink when editing is enabled •...
  • Page 10: Audio Menu

    Shure Incorporated Note: Higher RF power settings decrease battery runtime. Output Sets the RF output to On or Mute. • On: RF signal is active • Mute: RF signal is inactive Audio Menu Offset Adjust Offset level to balance mic levels when using two transmitters for frequency diversity or when assigning multiple transmitters to receiver slots.
  • Page 11 Shure Incorporated Marker When enabled, press the enter button to drop a marker in Wireless Workbench. Battery Displays battery information: • Battery Life: Runtime reported in bar display and time (hours:minutes) • Charge: Percentage of charge capacity • Health: Percentage of current battery health •...
  • Page 12: Setting The Frequency Manually

    Shure Incorporated Note: Any change to the encryption status on the receiver (enabling/disabling encryption) requires a sync to send the settings to the transmitter. New encryption keys for the transmitter and receiver channel are generated on every IR sync, so to request a new key for a transmitter, perform an IR sync with the desired receiver channel.
  • Page 13: Input Overload

    Shure Incorporated Power-on RF Mute Power-on RF Mute places the transmitter in RF Mute mode immediately when turned on. • Starting with the transmitter off, press and hold the X button, and then switch on the power • Continue to hold the X button until the RF Muted message appears on the home screen Tip: To turn the RF Output on, navigate to >...
  • Page 14: Matching Audio Levels With Mic Offset

    To take advantage of design im­ provements, you can upload and install new versions of the firmware by using the Shure Update Utility. The Shure Update Utility is available for download from http://www.shure.com/.
  • Page 15: Firmware Versioning

    When performing an update, first download firmware to the receiver, and then update transmitters to the same firmware version to ensure consistent operation. The firmware numbering for Shure devices uses the following format: MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH (e.g., 1.2.14). At a minimum, all devices on the network (including transmitters), must have the same MAJOR and MINOR firmware version numbers (e.g., 1.2.x).
  • Page 16: Audio Input

    <200 kHz Channel-to-Channel Spacing Standard Mode 350 kHz High Density Mode 125 kHz varies by region Modulation Type Shure Axient Digital Proprietary Power 2 mW, 10 mW, 40 mW See Frequency Range and Output Power table, varies by region 16/21...
  • Page 17: Frequency Bands And Transmitter Rf Power

    Shure Incorporated ShowLink Network Type IEEE 802.15.4 Antenna Type Zigbee Dual Conformal Frequency Range 2.40 to 2.4835 GHz (24 Channels) RF Output Power 10 dBm (ERP) varies by region Frequency Bands and Transmitter RF Power Band Frequency Range (MHz) RF Power (mW)***...
  • Page 18 Shure Incorporated Band Frequency Range (MHz) RF Power (mW)*** 630 to 787 2/10/40 R52† 794 to 806 2/10 806 to 810 2/10 941 to 960 2/10/40 *with a gap between 608 to 614 MHz. **with a gap between 608 to 614 MHz and a gap between 616 to 653 MHz.
  • Page 19 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 FIN, GB, GR, H, HR, I, IRL, IS, L, LT...
  • Page 20: Licensing Information

    Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated could void your authority to operate the equipment. Licensing of Shure wireless microphone equipment is the user’s re­ sponsibility, and licensability depends on the user’s classification and application, and on the selected frequency.
  • Page 21: Australia Warning For Wireless

    Shure Incorporated 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 harm­ ful 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: •...

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