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SLX-D
Wireless System
Shure SLX-D Digital Wireless system guide. Includes how to set up receiver, check sound and gain, and see groups and channels.
Version: 5.7 (2024-A)

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  • Page 1 SLX-D Wireless System Shure SLX-D Digital Wireless system guide. Includes how to set up receiver, check sound and gain, and see groups and channels. Version: 5.7 (2024-A)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing Footpads Microphone Battery Installation Setting the AA Battery Type Optional Accessories Shure SB903 Rechargeable Battery Specifications Important Tips for Care and Storage of Shure Recharge­ able Batteries Receiver Output Connectors Average Charging Times Transmitter Input Sound Check and Gain Adjustment...
  • Page 3 Shure Incorporated Important Product Regulatory Information Battery Regulatory Information Introduction to EMC Certifications Regulatory Information for Wireless Products Utilizing TV Energy Efficiency Frequency Bands Certification and Compliance Markings Environmental Regulatory Information 3/56...

  • Page 4: Slx-D Wireless System

    Manage multiple-system group scans and firmware updates with third-party setup and control via Ethernet. Operate up to 32 compatible systems per 44 MHz band for up to 8 hours from 2 AA batteries, or add Shure SB903 rechargeable batteries and charger accessories.

  • Page 5: Slxd4 / Slxd4D Receiver

    Shure Incorporated ② SLXD2 handheld (HH) transmitter ③ SLXD3 plug-on (PO) transmitter SLXD4 / SLXD4D Receiver ① Rack mounting hardware ② ¼-wave antennas (2) ③ Power supply ④ 1.5V AA batteries (2) ⑤ SLXD4 or SLXD4D receiver 5/56...

  • Page 6: Slxd5 Bodypack Receiver

    Shure Incorporated SLXD5 Bodypack Receiver ① SLXD5 portable receiver ② Locking 3.5mm-to-XLR cable (18") ③ Locking 3.5mm audio extender cable (16") ④ 1.5V AA batteries (2) ⑤ Standard ¼" thread non-conductive camera shoe adapter Note: Use this adapter to prevent ground loop noise ⑥...

  • Page 7: Slxd4 Setup

    Shure Incorporated SLXD4 Setup Attach the included antennas to the back of the receiver. Connect the power supply to the receiver and plug the cord into an AC power source. 7/56...

  • Page 8: Slxd5 Setup

    Shure Incorporated Connect the audio output to an amplifier or mixer. Press the power button on the receiver. Use the menu to set the system to microphone (mic) or instrument (line) level as appropriate. SLXD5 Setup With the power switch in the O (off) position, insert the battery or connect the USB-C port on the bottom to a suitable power source.

  • Page 9: Slxd4 Hardware Callouts

    Shure Incorporated Turn on the power by pushing the switch to the I (on) position. Use the menu to set the system to microphone (mic) or instrument (line) level as appropriate. SLXD4 Hardware Callouts ① Sync LED ◦ Flashing: IR sync mode is enabled...
  • Page 10 Shure Incorporated ◦ Solid: Receiver and transmitter aligned for IR sync ② IR port Align with the transmitter IR port during an IR sync to program transmitters. ③ Display Shows menu options, receiver and transmitter settings. ④ Sync button Press to activate IR sync.

  • Page 11: Slxd5 Hardware Callouts

    ③ Power switch Powers receiver on or off. ④ ⅛" (3.5mm) headphone output Headphone monitoring output ⑤ RF LED ◦ Blue: Receiving RF signal from a paired Shure SLX-D transmitter ⑥ Power LED ◦ Green: Ready for use ◦ Red: Low battery ◦...
  • Page 12 Shure Incorporated ⑫ IR Window Align with the transmitter IR port during an IR sync to program transmitters. Send frequency lists to other portable receivers using multi-mic mode. ⑬ Sync button Press to activate IR sync. ⑭ Belt clip mounting holes Insert belt clip prongs to attach;...

  • Page 13: Navigating The Receiver Menus

    Shure Incorporated Navigating the Receiver Menus The receiver has a main menu for setup and configuration and an advanced menu to access additional receiver functions. Use the control knob to navigate menu screens and confirm selections; use the exit button to return to the previous level.
  • Page 14 Displays firmware version and serial number 6. Help Provides a link to additional materials (http://help.shure.com/slxd4) SLXD5 Menus and Configuration From the home screen, press Enter to see your menu options. Use the arrow keys to cycle through options, push Enter to con­...
  • Page 15 Battery To ensure accurate battery metering, set the battery type to match the installed AA bat­ tery type. Note: Menu is not selectable when Shure rechargeable batteries are installed. Buttons Control Device Determine the function of the up/down buttons from the home screen: ◦...
  • Page 16 ◦ Battery Type: To ensure accurate battery metering, set the battery type to match the in­ stalled AA battery type. Note: Menu is not selectable when Shure rechargeable batteries are installed ◦ High Pass: Turn the high pass filter On or Off ◦...

  • Page 17: Transmitters

    = Use to navigate between menu screens. enter = Press to confirm and save parameter changes. ⑥ Battery compartment Requires 2 AA batteries or a Shure SB903 rechargeable battery. ⑦ Battery cover Protects battery compartment during use. ⑧ Bodypack antenna For RF signal transmission.
  • Page 18 Shure Incorporated ⑭ USB-C port Connect USB-C cable to power on or charge transmitter. 18/56...

  • Page 19: Transmitter Menu Options And Navigation

    Shure Incorporated Transmitter Menu Options and Navigation The transmitter features individual menu screens for setting up and adjusting the transmitter. To access the menu options from the home screen, press the menu button. Each additional press of the menu button advances to the next menu screen. Use the enter button to select and confirm options on the active menu screen.

  • Page 20: Locking And Unlocking The Receiver Controls

    Shure Incorporated Note: Menu is not selectable when Shure rechargeable batteries are installed. Auto Lock Turn the transmitter auto lock on or off Determine auto lock behavior: Lock Type • Menu Only: Locks the menu to prevent transmitter settings from being changed •...

  • Page 21: Batteries And Chargers

    Press enter to save. The transmitter will no longer lock when you return to the home screen. Batteries and Chargers Microphone Battery Installation Important: To avoid damaging transmitters, only use Shure SB903 Li-ion rechargeable batteries or 1.5V AA batteries. Bodypack / Plug-On: Push the tab up and open the battery door to access the battery compartment.

  • Page 22: Setting The Aa Battery Type

    To ensure accurate display of transmitter runtime, set the battery type in the transmitter menu to match the installed AA battery type (the default setting is Alkaline). If a Shure rechargeable battery is installed, selecting a battery type is not necessary and the battery type menu will not be displayed.
  • Page 23 Shure Incorporated Charging Status LEDs Description Color State Ready for Use Green (solid) Device is fully charged Charging Red (flashing) Charging Error Yellow (quick flashing) Battery or power supply error Power supply is disconnected, or no device is docked in the...
  • Page 24 * If an error occurs when a transmitter is docked in the charger, remove the battery from the transmitter and place directly into the charger. If the error persists, contact Shure Technical Support. SBC-DC-903 DC Adapter Battery Eliminator for SLXD5 The SBC-DC-903 is a voltage adapter that takes the place of an SB903 battery in the SLXD5 bodypack receiver, allowing you to custom-wire connectors to suit specific outputs.

  • Page 25: Important Tips For Care And Storage Of Shure Rechargeable Batteries

    Not charging charging bay 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. • Always store batteries and transmitters at room temperature •...

  • Page 26: Sound Check And Gain Adjustment

    System Set Up Creating Audio Channels A wireless audio channel is formed when a receiver and transmitter are tuned to the same frequency. The SLX-D frequency setup provides 3 methods for tuning the receiver and transmitter to the same frequency: •...

  • Page 27: Scan And Ir Sync

    Shure Incorporated Scan and IR Sync Group scan identifies the number of available channels in each group, and automatically assigns an available channel within your selected group. Perform a channel scan if you want to find a new channel, or if you are using the manual frequency selec­...

  • Page 28: Linking Two Transmitters To A Receiver

    Shure Incorporated To add a new SLXD or SLXD4D receiver to your system: Select Add Receiver to My System. To change the group, rotate the control knob to select G:, push to select, rotate to change the number, push again to confirm. Select start scan.
  • Page 29 Sync the transmitters: On any SLXD5 using your shared list, select Multi-Mic > Enter mode/list and push Enter. Turn on an SLX-D transmitter. Use the arrow keys on the receiver to select the channel for that transmitter. Align the IR ports on the transmitter and receiver and push the sync button.

  • Page 30: Adding Slx-D To Other Shure Wireless Systems

    Listen to the audio through the SLXD5 headphone jack. Adding SLX-D to Other Shure Wireless Systems Use Shure’s Wireless Workbench frequency coordination tool to find compatible frequencies across different Shure wireless systems. To get started, download the software from http://www.shure.com/wwb. For additional assistance, please visit http:// www.shure.com/contact.

  • Page 31: Network Troubleshooting

    Connection: Ethernet (TCP/IP; SLX-D receiver is the client) • Port: 2202 SLX-D blocks command strings by default. You can block or allow third-party controls in the Advanced Settings > Con­ troller Access menu. For a comprehensive list of SLX-D command strings, visit https://pubs.shure.com/command-strings/SLXD/en-US.

  • Page 32: Updating The Transmitter Firmware

    The format for Shure device’s firmware is MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH. (Ex. 1.6.2 where 1 is the Major firmware level, 6 is the Mi­ nor firmware level, and 2 is the Patch firmware level.) At a minimum, devices that operate on the same subnet should have identical MAJOR and MINOR release numbers.

  • Page 33: Installing Footpads

    Shure Incorporated Installing Footpads Optional Accessories Batteries and Chargers Shure Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery SB903 SBC80-903-AR SBC80-903-AZ SBC80-903-BR SBC80-903-CN SBC80-903-E 8-Bay Cradle Charger SBC80-903-IN SBC80-903-J SBC80-903-K SBC80-903-TW SBC80-903-UK SBC80-903-US SBC203-AR Dual Docking Charger SBC203-AZ 33/56...
  • Page 34 Shure Incorporated SBC203-BR SBC203-CN SBC203-E SBC203-IN SBC203-J SBC203-K SBC203-TW SBC203-UK SBC203-US SBC10-903-AR SBC10-903-AZ SBC10-903-BR SBC10-903-CN SBC10-903-E Single Battery Charger SBC10-903-IN SBC10-903-J SBC10-903-K SBC10-903-TW SBC10-903-UK SBC10-903-US Battery Eliminator (for SLXD5 Bodypack Receiver) SBC-DC-903 UHF Antenna Power Distribution Amplifiers UA844+SWB UA844+SWB-AR UA844+SWB-AZ...
  • Page 35 Shure Incorporated UA844+SWB-TW UA844+SWB-UK UA844+SWB-IN UA844+SWB/LC UA844+SWB/LC-AR UA844+SWB/LC-BR Antenna/Power Distribution System, Less cable 470-960 UA844+SWB/LC-C UA844+SWB/LC-E UA844+SWB/LC-UK UA845UWB UA845UWB-AR UA845UWB-AZ UA845UWB-BR UA845UWB-C Ultra Wideband Antenna/Power Distribution System UA845UWB-E 174-1805 MHz UA845UWB-IN UA845UWB-J UA845UWB-K UA845UWB-TW UA845UWB-UK UA845UWB/LC UA845UWB/LC-AR Ultra Wideband Antenna/Power Distribution System,...
  • Page 36 Shure Incorporated UABIAST-E UABIAST-CHN UABIAST-IN UABIAST-K UABIAST-J UABIAST-AZ UABIAST-TW In-Line Amplifiers and Antennas In-Line Antenna Amplifier, 470-900 MHz UA834WB In-Line Antenna Amplifier, 902-960 MHz UA834XA Active Directional Antenna 470-790 MHZ UA874E Active Directional Antenna 470-698 MHZ UA874US Active Directional Antenna 470-900 MHZ...
  • Page 37 Shure Incorporated Coaxial Cable, BNC-BNC, RG8X/U TYPE, 50 OHM, 50 FT UA850 Length (15 M) Coaxial Cable, BNC-BNC, RG213/U TYPE, 50 OHM, 100 UA8100 FT Length (30 M) Ethernet Jumper Cable, 8" C8006 Ethernet Cable, 3 FT. C803 Ethernet Cable, 10 FT.

  • Page 38: Specifications

    Shure Incorporated Specifications System RF RF Carrier Frequency Range 470–937.5 MHz, varies by region (See Frequency Range and Output Power table) Working Range 100 m ( 328 ft) Note: Actual range depends on RF signal absorption, reflection and interference. RF Tuning Step Size...
  • Page 39 Shure Incorporated Total Harmonic Distortion <0.02% System Audio Polarity Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 (with respect to pin 3 of XLR output) and the tip of the 6.35 mm (with respect to the ring of the 6.35 mm output) output.
  • Page 40 Shure Incorporated Gain Adjustment Range ­18 to +42 dB in 1 dB steps Configuration 1/4" (6.35 mm) Balanced (Tip = audio +, Ring = audio -, Sleeve = ground ) Balanced (1=ground, 2=audio +, 3=audio −) Impedance 1/4" (6.35 mm) 1.3 kΩ...
  • Page 41 Shure Incorporated RF Input Spurious Rejection >75 dB, typical Impedance 50 Ω Phantom Power Protection Antenna Type ¼ wave whip Audio Output Audio Frequency Response 20 Hz– 20 kHz (+1, ­3 dB) Connector Type ⅛" (3.5 mm), x2 Configuration Balanced...
  • Page 42 RF Output Antenna Type 1/4 wave Occupied Bandwidth <200 kHz Modulation Type Shure proprietary digital Power 1 mW or 10 mW See Frequency Range and Output Power table, varies by region SLXD2 Handheld Transmitter Battery Type Rechargeable Li­Ion or 1.5 V AA batteries Dimensions 37.1 x 176 mm (1.46 x 6.93 in.), D x L...
  • Page 43 RF Output Antenna Type Integrated Single Band Helical Occupied Bandwidth <200 kHz Modulation Type Shure proprietary digital Power 1 mW or 10 mW See Frequency Range and Output Power table, varies by region SLXD3 Plug-On Transmitter Battery Type Rechargeable Li­Ion or 1.5 V AA batteries Dimensions 126 ×...
  • Page 44 RF Output Antenna Type Dipole Occupied Bandwidth <200 kHz Modulation Type Shure proprietary digital Power 1 mW / 10 mW / 30 mW See Frequency Range and Output Power table, varies by region Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) < 0.17 W/kg...
  • Page 45 Shure Incorporated SLXD3 650 mA SLXD5 600 mA * Normal = 10 °C to 45 °C (50 °F to 113 °F), reduced = 0 °C to 10 °C (32 °F to 50 °F) Nominal Voltage 3.6 V Nominal Capacity 1200 mAh...
  • Page 46 Shure Incorporated Weight 39 g Housing Molded Polycarbonate SBC203 Battery Charger Charge Current 625 mA or 250 mA Lower current used when using another power source, or operating between 0℃ and 10℃ Charge Time 50% = 1 hour : 15 minutes; 100% = 2 hours : 30 minutes...

  • Page 47: Receiver Output Connectors

    Shure Incorporated Dimensions 30 mm x 173 mm x 146 mm (1.18 in. x 6.81 in. x 5.75 in.), H x W x D Weight 375 g (13.2 oz.) Storage Temperature Range −20°F to 165°F (−29°C to 74°C) Charging Temperature Range 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)

  • Page 48: Transmitter Input

    Shure Incorporated SLXD5 Transmitter Input SLXD1/SLXD2 SLXD3 Frequency Range and Transmitter Output Power Power ( mW RMS )* Band Frequency Range (MHz) (Low/High) 470 to 514 1 / 10 / 30** 470 to 514 1 / 10 / 30** 470 to 510...

  • Page 49: Frequencies For European Countries

    Shure Incorporated Power ( mW RMS )* Band Frequency Range (MHz) (Low/High) 514 to 558 1 / 10 / 30** 518 to 562 1 / 10 / 30** 520 to 564 1 / 10 558 to 602 1 / 10 / 30**...

  • Page 50: Important Safety Information

    Shure Incorporated Country Code Frequency Range A, B, BG, CH, CY, CZ, D, EST, F, GB, GR, H, I, IS, L, LT, SLXD- NL, P, PL, S, SK, SLO, DK, FIN, M, N, HR, E, IRL, LV, RO, 470 - 510 MHz*...

  • Page 51: Safety Information For Batteries

    Battery packs may explode or release toxic materials. Risk of fire or burns. Do not open, crush, modify, disassemble, 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.

  • Page 52: Safety And Regulatory Information For Battery Chargers

    This equipment is intended to be used in professional audio applications. Use this battery charger only with the Shure charging modules and battery packs for which it is designed. Use with oth­ er than the specified modules and battery packs may increase the risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 53: Regulatory Information For Wireless Products Utilizing Tv Frequency Bands

    This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: The FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated could void your authority to operate this equipment.
  • Page 54 Shure Incorporated Industry Canada (IC) Notices This device contains licence­exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Develop­ ment Canada’s licence­exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

  • Page 55: Environmental Regulatory Information

    Shure Incorporated ACMA Notice WARNING: This device operates under an ACMA class license and must comply with all conditions of that license including op­ erating frequencies. ANATEL Notice Este equipamento não tem direito à proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não pode causar interferência em sistemas dev­...

  • Page 56: Battery Regulatory Information

    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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