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- Page 1 AD600 Axient Digital Spectrum Manager User guide for the Shure AD600 Spectrum Manager. Includes specifications, networking, antenna configuration, and more. Version: 3.2 (2023-C)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Shure Incorporated Table of Contents Scan Tools AD600 Axient Digital Spectrum Manager Management and Monitoring IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Monitoring Audio with the Listen Feature Overview Listening to Audio using Dante Browse Frequency List Monitor What's in the Box Managing Scan Files... -
Page 3: Ad600 Axient Digital Spectrum Manager
Shure Incorporated AD600 Axient Digital Spectrum Manager 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: Overview
Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/or product failure. Overview The Shure AD600 Digital Spectrum Manager is a powerful tool for planning and managing frequency coordination. Use the guided coordination features to plan, scan, and deploy frequencies to your entire system. Additional tools are available to ana lyze the spectrum, capture data, and monitor audio from compatible devices on your network. -
Page 5: Front And Back Panel
Shure Incorporated Front and Back Panel ① Headphone volume knob Controls headphone volume. Clip indicator warns of signal overload. Press knob to access Dante options and headphone set tings. ② Monitor jack, headphone jack ¼” (6.35 mm) audio output jack. ③ Display Color display to view and analyze RF spectrum. ④ Function buttons Press to access editing and configuration options. The buttons are named F1, F2, F3, F4 (from top to bottom) and illumi nate when options are available. 5/29... - Page 6 Shure Incorporated ⑤ ENTER button Press to save changes. ⑥ EXIT button Press to cancel changes and return to previous menus. ⑦ Control wheel ◦ Push to access a menu ◦ Push to select parameters or menu items ◦ Turn to scroll through menu items or to edit a parameter value ⑧...
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Page 7: Display Screen
Shure Incorporated Vents on the front and rear for cooling. Display Screen The home screen displays RF activity for each antenna. From this screen you can access the main menu and the scan tools. Use the control wheel to navigate to the menu choices or to turn the antenna plots on or off. -
Page 8: Navigation And Controls
Shure Incorporated Navigation and Controls Use the function buttons, control wheel, ENTER, and EXIT to navigate to menu choices and to set parameters. ① Function buttons Press to access editing and configuration options. The buttons are named F1, F2, F3, F4 (from top to bottom) and illumi nate when editing options are available. ② Control wheel ◦ Push to enter a menu ◦... -
Page 9: Menu Map
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Page 10: System Examples
Shure Incorporated System Examples Single Frequency Band System In this example, all devices connected to the AD600 operate in the same frequency range: • Set the AD600 antennas to match the frequency range of each connected receiver. • Additional receivers operating in the same frequency range can be added to the network to expand the system. -
Page 11: Antenna Configuration
Shure Incorporated Antenna Configuration The AD600 uses up to 6 antennas to support multiple frequency bands and provide greater coverage for complex systems. Antenna Ports The AD600 has 6 antenna ports on the rear panel. Each port can be configured to match the bandwidth of the connected an tenna. Bias power can be turned on when using active antennas. Setting Antenna Parameters Once you have connected your antennas, you can set the antenna parameters. -
Page 12: Antenna Configuration Examples
Shure Incorporated Antenna Configuration Examples The following examples are common antenna configurations for the AD600. Wideband coverage Wideband coverage supports gear in different frequency bands. Antennas are configured to match the frequency range of each group of devices. In this example, there are 3 pairs of antennas placed to support devices operating in 3 different frequency ranges. - Page 13 Shure Incorporated Linear or parade route coverage Linear coverage is used in areas such as long hallways, runways, or roads. Antennas are spaced to prevent gaps in coverage along the route. 13/29...
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Page 14: Networking
Network Signal Types The following signal types are supported on the network: • Shure control: Shure Wireless Workbench software provides comprehensive control for wireless audio systems • Dante primary: Dante digital audio signals •... - Page 15 If using a DHCP capable Ethernet switch, set the DHCP switch to ON. From the Device Configuration menu: Network Settings > Setup > Next Use the control wheel to set the Interface Mode to Automatic for Shure Control, Dante Primary, and Dante Secondary (if applicable). When finished, use the Back button to return to the home screen.
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Page 16: Network Browser
When finished, use the Back button to return to the home screen. Network Browser Use the network browser tool to view Shure devices on the network. Access the tool from Main menu > Device Configuration > Network Browser and use the control wheel to select a device. -
Page 17: Advanced Coordination
Shure Incorporated Use the control wheel to select devices to include in your coordination. Step 2: Scan Select Start scan and monitor the display. Longer scans can provide more data for your coordination. Select Stop scan when the plot has stabilized. Step 3: Calculate The AD600 will automatically calculate a frequency coordination for your system. -
Page 18: Scan Tools
Shure Incorporated Select Deploy to assign the frequencies to your devices and complete the coordination. Tip: Re-sync portables if necessary. Scan Tools The AD600 includes an array of tools to analyze the spectrum, capture data, and customize your display. Access the scan tools from the tab on the home screen. -
Page 19: Management And Monitoring
The listen feature allows you to monitor demodulated audio for compatible devices from the headphone jack. The listen feature can monitor the following signal types: • Analog FM from Shure products such as Axient Analog, UHF-R, ULX, SLX, BLX, PSM1000, PSM900, PSM300 • Analog FM from non-Shure wireless systems •... -
Page 20: Managing Scan Files
Shure Incorporated You can perform the following tasks from the Frequency list monitor: • Add pool: Use the control wheel to add and configure devices in the frequency list. • Edit threshold: Use the control wheel to edit the monitoring threshold that determines when a frequency is considered to be degraded. -
Page 21: Setting The Date And Time
Shure Incorporated Tip: Press the control wheel to access scan tools and choose Live scan to return to live scanning or choose Open scan to load another file. Setting the Date and Time The AD600 has an internal clock that adds time stamps to scan files, snapshots, and event log entries. -
Page 22: Cooling Fan Settings
Shure Incorporated Cooling Fan Settings From the Device Configuration menu: Fan Select from the following fan setting options: ◦ Auto: Automatically turns on to regulate the temperature ◦ On: Runs continuously to offer maximum cooling in warm environments Tip: View the internal temperature on the screen. -
Page 23: Factory Reset
Shure Incorporated Firmware Updates Firmware is embedded software in each component that controls functionality. Periodically, new versions of firmware are devel oped to incorporate additional features and enhancements. You can install firmware using Shure Update Utility. Download Shure Update Utility at shure.com. Factory Reset To restore all parameters to factory settings: Main menu > Device Configuration > Factory Reset Select ENTER to restore factory settings. - Page 24 Shure Incorporated A group of coordination settings that apply to all devices of a certain make and model. Equipment profiles can be edited in Wireless Workbench. Sometimes called a device profile. Exclusions As part of frequency coordination, you can define single frequencies and ranges to avoid in the frequency calculation. These are called exclusions.
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Page 25: Specifications
The frequency at which the calculation will assume an active transmitter is present. Shure control Software from Shure that allows for control of devices, such as Wireless Workbench. User groups Predefined sets of frequencies designed to control where wireless systems can operate within a region or country. - Page 26 Shure Incorporated Current Drain 1.2 A Operating Temperature Range -18°C - 50°C (0°F - 122°F) Storage Temperature Range -29°C - 74°C (-20°F - 165°F) RF Input Connector Type Impedance 50 Ω Maximum Input Level +10 dBm Bias Voltage 12 - 13.5 V DC...
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Page 27: Information To The User
Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio and television reception. Notice: The FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated could void your authority to operate this equipment. -
Page 28: Australia Warning For Wireless
Shure Incorporated This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. - Page 29 REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization of Chemicals) is the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) chemical substances regulatory framework. Information on substances of very high concern contained in Shure products in a concentration above 0.1% weight over weight (w/w) is available upon request.
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