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Wireless Receivers
The Shure GLXD4 Wireless Receiver online user guide.
Version: 6 (2020-E)

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  • Page 1 GLXD4 Wireless Receivers The Shure GLXD4 Wireless Receiver online user guide. Version: 6 (2020-E)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Charging from a USB Port Resetting the Transmitter LED Status During Charging Specifications Installing Transmitter Batteries Pin Assignments Charging Times and Transmitter Runtimes Dimensions Important Tips for Care and Storage of Shure Recharge­ able Batteries Certifications Multiple Receiver Systems Information to the user 2/34...
  • Page 3: Glxd4Wireless Receivers

    Shure Incorporated GLXD4 Wireless Receivers IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ these instructions. KEEP these instructions. HEED all warnings. FOLLOW all instructions. DO NOT use this apparatus near water. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Allow sufficient distances for adequate ventilation and install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 4: Warning

    EMC performance. • Use this battery charger only with the Shure charging modules and battery packs for which it is designed. Use with other than the specified modules and battery packs may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 5: System Overview

    Shure Incorporated System Overview The new groundbreaking GLX­D Wireless Systems from Shure combine the leading edge of Automatic Frequency Manage­ ment technology with best-in-class intelligent lithium-ion battery rechargeability, world-renowned microphones and unparalleled design and construction. Available in a wide offering of bodypack and handheld configurations - including vocal, headset and presenter systems as well as traditional guitar options.
  • Page 6 Shure Incorporated Connect power supply to the receiver and plug cord into an AC power source. Connect the Step ① audio output to an amplifier or mixer. Install charged transmitter batteries. Step ② 6/34...
  • Page 7 Shure Incorporated Turn on the transmitter and receiver. The blue RF LED will flash while the transmitter and re­ ceiver form a link. When the link has successfully formed, the RF LED will remain illuminat­ Step ③ Note: The transmitter and receiver will remain linked for future usage. At power-up, the blue RF LED will illuminate, skipping the linking step.
  • Page 8: Glxd4 Receiver Controls And Connectors

    Shure Incorporated GLXD4 Receiver Controls and Connectors ① Antenna Two antennas per receiver. Antennas pick up the signal from the transmitter. ② RF Status LED ◦ ON = Linked transmitter is on ◦ Flashing = Searching for transmitter ◦ OFF = Linked transmitter off or transmitter unlinked ③...
  • Page 9: Receiver Screen

    Shure Incorporated Displays receiver and transmitter status. ⑦ Gain Buttons Press to increase or decrease transmitter gain in 1 dB increments. ⑧ Battery Charging Indicator Illuminates when battery is in charging bay: ◦ Red = battery charging ◦ Green Flashing = battery charge > 90% ◦...
  • Page 10: Transmitters

    Shure Incorporated ◦ Lo = battery life less than 15 minutes ◦ Err = replace battery ④ Audio Meter Indicates audio signal level and peaks. ⑤ Gain Displays transmitter gain settings (dB). ⑥ OL Indicator Indicates audio overload, reduce gain.
  • Page 11: Transmitter Status Led

    Press and hold within 5 seconds of power-on to manually link with receiver ◦ Press momentarily to activate Remote ID function ⑦ Battery Compartment Holds 1 Shure rechargeable battery. ⑧ Microphone Cartridge GLXD-2 transmitter models are available with the following cartridge types: SM58, Beta 58, SM86, Beta 87A. Transmitter Status LED LED is green during normal operation.
  • Page 12: Wearing The Bodypack Transmitter

    Shure Incorporated Color State Status Flashing (fast) unlinked transmitter searching for receiver Flashes 3 times indicates locked transmitter when power switch is pressed battery life < 1 hour Flashing battery life < 30 minutes Red/Green Flashing remote ID active Amber...
  • Page 13: Correct Microphone Placement

    Do not cover grille with hand. Batteries and Charging GLX-D transmitters are powered by Shure SB902 lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. Advanced battery chemistry maximizes runtimes with zero memory effects, eliminating the need to discharge batteries prior to charging. When not in use, recommended battery storage temperature is 10°C (50°F) to 25°C (77°F).
  • Page 14: Charging From An Ac Power Source

    Shure Incorporated Charging from an AC Power Source Plug the charging cable into the charging port on the transmitter. Plug the charging cable into an AC power source. Charging from a USB Port Plug the USB charging cable into the charging port on the transmitter.
  • Page 15: Led Status During Charging

    Shure Incorporated LED Status During Charging The following LED states indicate battery status when the transmitter is connected to a charger: • Green = charging complete • Green Flashing = battery charge > 90% • Red = battery charging •...
  • Page 16: Charging Times And Transmitter Runtimes

    Note: If receiver is powered off and remains plugged in, battery will continue charging. 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. •...
  • Page 17: Multiple Receiver Systems

    Shure Incorporated Multiple Receiver Systems For ease of set up, frequencies are divided into groups to best match the channel requirements for your system. Select the group by determining the total number of receivers in your system (channel count). All receivers in the system must be set to the same group.
  • Page 18: Manually Linking A Transmitter To A Receiver

    Shure Incorporated Manually Linking a Transmitter to a Receiver Use the manual linking option to change the transmitter linked to a receiver. A common use for manual linking is changing the linked transmitter from a bodypack type to a handheld type.
  • Page 19: Challenging Wireless Environments

    Shure Incorporated Challenging Wireless Environments Some environments are more difficult than others for 2.4 GHz wireless system performance. Additionally, body absorption has a greater impact in the 2.4 GHz spectrum, compared to the UHF spectrum. The simplest solution in many cases is to reduce the transmitter to receiver distance such as placing the receivers on the stage with a clear line of sight.
  • Page 20: 2.4 Ghz Frequency Tables

    Shure Incorporated 2.4 GHz Frequency Tables The following tables list receiver channels, frequencies, and latency for each group: Group 1: Channels 1-4 (latency = 4.0 ms) Group/Channel Frequencies 2424 2425 2442 2443 2462 2464 2418 2419 2448 2450 2469 2471...
  • Page 21: Firmware

    Firmware is embedded software in each component that controls functionality. Periodically, new versions of firmware are devel­ oped to incorporate additional features and enhancements. To take advantage of design improvements, new versions of the firmware can be downloaded and installed using the Shure Update Utility tool. Software is available for download from http://www.shure.com/update-utility.
  • Page 22: Locking And Unlocking The Controls

    Shure Incorporated Locking and Unlocking the Controls The controls of the receiver and transmitter can be locked to prevent accidental or unauthorized changes to settings. Note: Locks are not affected by power cycles. Locking the Receiver Controls Simultaneously press and hold the group and channel buttons until LK appears on the LCD. Repeat to unlock.
  • Page 23: Manually Selecting A Group And Channel

    Shure Incorporated Manually Selecting a Group and Channel Specific groups and channels can be assigned to the receiver instead of using the automatic scan function. Note: Group 3 should only be used in controlled Wi-Fi environments to prevent interference from unexpected Wi-Fi devices.
  • Page 24 Transmitter and receiver Update both components to firmware ver­ LEDs flash to indicate sion 2.0 or greater. Download the Shure Up­ Transmitter and receiver link unsuccessful that linking started, but date Utility application and follow the instruc­ the link fails tions.
  • Page 25: Resetting Components

    Shure Incorporated Issue Indicator Status Solution Transmitter information does not appear on Linked transmitter is off or the receiver is not the Receiver LCD linked to a transmitter. GLX-D transmitters automatically power-off Transmitter status LED after 1 hour to conserve battery life if the sig­...
  • Page 26 Up to 20 m (65 ft) typical , Up to 50 m (165 ft) Outdoor maximum Note: Actual range depends on RF signal absorption, reflection and interference. Transmit Mode Shure proprietary digital Audio Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz Dynamic Range...
  • Page 27 Shure Incorporated Tuning Range F#0 to C8 Channel Count typical , Up to 8 maximum GLXD1 Dimensions 90 x 65 x 23 mm (3.56 x 2.54 x 0.90 in.), H x W x D (without antenna) Weight 132 g (4.7 oz.) without batteries Power Requirements 3.7 V Rechargeable Li-Ion...
  • Page 28: Pin Assignments

    Shure Incorporated Pin Assignments TA4M ground (cable shield) + 5 V Bias audio Tied through active load to ground (On in­ strument adapter cable, pin 4 floats) Pin Assignments TA4M ground (cable shield) + 5 V Bias audio Tied through active load to ground (On instrument adapter cable, pin 4 floats)
  • Page 29: Dimensions

    Shure Incorporated Power Requirements 3.7 V Rechargeable Li-Ion RF Output Power mW E.I.R.P. max Maximum Input Level SM58 146 dB SPL BETA 58 147 dB SPL SM86 143 dB SPL BETA 87A 147 dB SPL Dimensions Model SM58 51 mm, (2.0 in.) 252 mm, (9.9 in.)
  • Page 30 Shure Incorporated Power Requirements 14 to 18 V DC (Tip positive with respect to ring), 550 mA Spurious Rejection >35 dB, typical Gain Adjustment Range -20 to 40 dB in 1 dB steps Phantom Power Protection Tuning Bandwidth 2400–2483.5 MHz...
  • Page 31 Shure Incorporated RF Output Power mW E.I.R.P. max Operating Temperature Range -18°C (0°F) to 57°C (135°F) Note: Battery characteristics may limit this range. Storage Temperature Range -29°C (-20°F) to 74°C (165°F) Polarity Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm (or positive voltage applied to tip of WA302 phone plug) pro­...
  • Page 32: Certifications

    This wireless system operates in the globally available ISM band 2400 MHz to 2483.5 MHz. The operation does not require a user license. Certified by ISED in Canada under RSS-210 and RSS-GEN. IC: 616A-GLXD1, 616A-GLXD2, 616A-GLXD4 Certified under FCC Part 15. FCC ID: DD4GLXD1, DD4GLXD2, DD4GLXD4 Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance Label: CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) This device contains licence­exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Develop­...
  • Page 33: Information To The User

    This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking. Hereby, Shure Incorporated declares that the radio equipment is in compliance 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/europe/compliance...
  • Page 34 Shure Incorporated 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.

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