System Set Up; Creating Audio Channels; What Are Groups And Channels; Using The Guided Frequency Setup - Shure SLX-D Manual

System Set Up

Creating Audio Channels

A wireless audio channel is formed when a receiver and transmitter are tuned to the same frequency. The SLX­D system pro­
vides 3 methods for tuning the receiver and transmitter to the same frequency:
• Guided Frequency Setup: A step-by-step guide to walk you through the process
• Scan and IR Sync: The receiver scans the RF spectrum for the best available frequency and an IR sync automatically
tunes the transmitter to the receiver frequency
• Manual Group, Channel, or Frequency Assignment: Manually set the receiver and transmitter to the same group and
channel number, or frequency

What are Groups and Channels?

To minimize interference, Shure wireless systems organize RF bands into predefined groups and channels. A group is a set
of compatible frequencies within a frequency band. A single frequency within a group is a channel. Tune a receiver and trans­
mitter to the best available channel within its group to set up your system.
Note: Because groups are band­dependent, some systems don't have multiple groups. Single­group bands have the same RF performance as those with mul­
tiple groups.
All receivers in the same band should be set to the same group. You can set them manually, or use the Guided Frequency Set­
up to walk you through the process.
Connect all the receivers in your system using Ethernet cables. For best results, use a network switch when connecting 3 or
more receiver units.
Important! To avoid interference, before you begin:
Turn off all transmitters for the systems you are setting up. This prevents them from interfering with the frequency scan.
Turn on the following devices so they are operating as they would be during the presentation or performance. This will allow
the scan to detect and avoid any interference from these devices:
• Configured wireless systems or devices
• Computers
• Large LED panels
• Effects processors
• CD players

Using the Guided Frequency Setup

Set up a new system:
1. Push the control knob on the receiver and select 1. Frequency Setup > 1.1 Guided Frequency Setup.
2. Select Initialize My System and push the control knob to continue.
3. Turn off all transmitters you plan to use with your system.
4. Select start scan.
5. After the scan is done, push the control knob to assign frequencies to the receiver.
6. Turn on the transmitter you plan to use with this receiver.
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