AD4D Dual Channel Receiver User guide for the Shure AD4D Axient Digital dual channel receiver.
Shure Incorporated Table of Contents AD4DDual Channel Receiver 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Australia Warning for Wireless 5 AD4D Axient Digital Two-Channel Wireless Receiver 5 Frequency Diversity 24 Antenna Bias 24 RF Cascade Ports 25 Firmware 25 Audio Settings Features Included Components 5 6 Mounting Instructions 6 Hardware 7 Adjusting Channel Gain and Audio Output 26 Tone Generator 27 Headphone Monitoring 27 System Gain 28 Networking Receiver Front Panel 7 Receive
Shure Incorporated Specifications Tables and Diagrams Receiver Frequency Bands 36 Certifications 40 Contact Customer Support 41 39 40 3/41
Shure Incorporated AD4D Dual Channel Receiver IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 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.
Shure Incorporated WARNING: Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. The safety certifications do not apply when the operating voltage is changed from the factory setting. Australia Warning for Wireless This device operates under an ACMA class licence and must comply with all the conditions of that licence including operating frequencies.
Shure Incorporated • • • • • Preprogrammed group and channel maps with options for custom groups Search for open frequencies via receiver using group and channel scan Perform full bandwidth scan for frequency coordination via Wireless Workbench Register up to 8 transmitters to one receiver channel High Density transmission mode enables up to 47 active transmitters in one 6 MHz TV channel (up to 63 in one 8 MHz TV channel) Network Control • • • • Wireless Workbench™ control software ShurePlus™ Channels m
Shure Incorporated Hardware Receiver Front Panel ① Headphone Volume Knob Controls headphone volume for the selected channel. Clip indicator warns of signal overload or limiter engagement. Press knob to access Dante options and headphone settings. ② Monitor Jack ¼" (6.3 mm) output jack. ③ Infrared (IR) Sync LED The LED will turn red when the transmitter and receiver are correctly aligned for IR sync. ④ Infrared (IR) Sync Window Align with IR window on transmitter to sync.
Shure Incorporated Press to sync when transmitter and receiver are aligned. The IR Sync LED changes to red to indicate correct alignment. ⑧ Antenna Status LEDs Indicates status for both antennas: ◦ Blue = Normal RF signal between the receiver and transmitter ◦ Red = Interference detected ◦ Off = No RF connection between the receiver and transmitter Note: The receiver will not output audio unless one blue LED is illuminated.
Shure Incorporated Receiver Back Panel ① AC Power Input IEC locking connector, 100 - 240 V AC. ② AC Power Protection Fuse Protects the AC power cascade from overloads. ③ AC Power Cascade (locking) Use IEC extension cables to loop power through multiple devices.
Shure Incorporated ⑧ Balanced XLR Audio Output (one per channel) ◦ Transformer Balanced ◦ Connect to a mic or line level input. ⑨ Mic/Line Switch and Ground Lift Switch (one per channel) ◦ Mic/Line: Applies a 30 dB pad in mic position. ◦ Ground Lift: Lifts the ground from pin 1 of the XLR connector and the sleeve of the ¼" Audio Output ⑩ ¼" Audio Output (one per channel) Transformer Balanced ⑪ Coaxial inputs from Antenna A and Antenna B RF Connection for Antenna A and Antenna B.
Shure Incorporated Accessing the Device Configuration Menu or Channel Menus From the home screen, use the following methods to access the Device Configuration menu or to enter one of the channel menus. • To enter the Device Configuration menu, press the control wheel • To enter a Channel menu, select the channel number, and then press the control wheel to access the channel menu Home Screen From the home screen you can view the status of all four channels.
Shure Incorporated Network Connection Present tor Other Shure Devices or WWB Power Switch Locked Front Panel Controls Locked Indicates that a transmitter is linked to the receiver channel Indicates ShowLink control active between the receiver and the linked transmitter Indicates the controls of a linked transmitter are locked.
Shure Incorporated Device Configuration Menu Map AD4D Device Configuration Parameters Device RF RF Band Select the tuning band for the receiver. Encryption Enables encryption of the RF signal. Transmission Mode Select Standard or High Density transmitter spacing.
Shure Incorporated Custom Groups Configure, edit, or load custom frequency groups. Antenna Bias Enable antenna bias for active RF antennas. TV Format Adjust TV bandwidth to match regional standards. Device Audio AES3 Audio Configure AES3 audio parameters. Dante Names View, edit, and copy names for networked Dante components. Dante Lock Status See the status of the Dante device lock. Dante Domain Manager See the status of Dante Domain Manager settings.
Shure Incorporated F.W. Version Displays the installed firmware version of the selected network component. Locks Power Switch ◦ Locked ◦ Unlocked Front Panel ◦ Locked ◦ Unlocked Fan Fan Mode ◦ Auto: The fan will automatically turn on if the receiver temperature rises ◦ On: The fan will run continuously to offer maximum cooling in warm environments Temperature Displays internal receiver temperature. Display Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display. Invert Inverts the color of the display.
Shure Incorporated • Delete User Preset: Delete a preset Factory Reset Restores all receiver parameters to factory settings. About Provides a detailed list of build specifications and vital statistics for the receiver. Channel Menu Use the following menus and parameters to configure the receiver channels. Tip: Use the channel selection buttons to navigate between adjacent channels when configuring menu parameters. Use the ENTER button to save changes or press EXIT to cancel without saving.
Shure Incorporated Channel Menu Map Channel Menu Parameters New Frequency Press ENTER to deploy a new frequency when using a spectrum manager as a frequency server. Note: This menu option will not be shown if you don't have a frequency server assigned to the receiver. Audio Gain/Mute Adjusts the receiver gain. ◦ Gain: Adjust the gain in 1 dB increments ◦ Output: Select On or Mute for the receiver audio output Switch Status Displays the switch position of the ground lift and level switches.
Shure Incorporated Radio G: (Group) Assign a frequency group. C: (Channel) Assign a channel. Frequency Manually select a frequency. TV Displays the TV band for the selected frequency. Channel Name Channel Name Use the control wheel to assign or edit the channel name.
Shure Incorporated IR Presets Select and edit transmitter parameters so they will automatically be set during an IR sync. Advanced Interference Management Select interference detection setting for the channel. Frequency Diversity Configure frequency diversity for handheld or bodypack transmitters. Talk Switch/Output Routing Set receiver output signal routing options for talk switch control from a transmitter.
Shure Incorporated Note: Any change to the encryption status on the receiver such as enabling/ disabling encryption or requesting a new encryption key, requires a sync to send the settings to the transmitter. Setting the Frequency Manually Frequencies can be set manually for each channel if you need to select specific values. 1. 2. 3. 4. Select a channel and navigate to the Radio menu. Use the control wheel to select the FREQ (MHz) parameter.
Shure Incorporated 2. To begin, use the control wheel to choose the group you'd like to scan. 3. Choose one of the following options: ◦ Find Next: Finds the next available frequency within the group ◦ Find Best: Finds the best available frequency based on RSSI 4. Press ENTER to confirm your frequency selection. Group Scan Group scan automatically finds all available frequencies within a group. Available frequencies can be automatically deployed to receiver channels and other networked components. 1. 2. 3.
Shure Incorporated High Density Mode High Density mode creates additional bandwidth for more channels in crowded RF environments by transmitting at 2 mW RF power and narrowing the modulation bandwidth. High Density mode is ideal for applications where many channels are needed in a confined area, transmission distances are short, and the number of available frequencies is limited. Note: Operation mode varies according to region. In Brazil, High Density mode is used. Selecting a Transmission Mode 1.
Shure Incorporated Interference Management In the event of signal degradation, Interference Management technology provides options to move to a clean, compatible fre quency, either manually or automatically. Respond to an alert by manually selecting a new frequency, or allow the Spectrum Manager or Wireless Workbench to auto matically deploy a backup frequency the instant interference is detected. Tip: To dismiss a interference alert, select the affected channel, and then select Dismiss.
Shure Incorporated Segment Number Frequency Diversity Frequency Diversity enables seamless, uninterrupted audio for mission-critical applications. Frequency Diversity works by transmitting the audio on two independent frequencies from an ADX2FD Frequency Diversity handheld transmitter or from two AD/ADX series transmitters. When operated in Frequency Diversity mode, the receiver uses two frequencies to provide a single channel of audio.
Shure Incorporated RF Cascade Ports The receiver has two RF cascade ports on the rear panel to share the RF signal from the antennas with one additional receiv er. Use a shielded coaxial cable to connect the RF cascade ports from the first receiver to the antenna inputs of the second receiv er. Important: The frequency model (A, B, C) must be the same for both receivers. Firmware Firmware is embedded software in each component that controls functionality.
Shure Incorporated Updating the Transmitter Firmware 1. From the Device Configuration menu of the receiver: Tx Firmware Update. 2. Turn on the transmitter and align the IR sync windows on the transmitter and receiver. The red alignment LED will illu minate when alignment is correct. 3. Maintain alignment and press ENTER on the receiver to begin the update. Alignment must be maintained during the entire update cycle. Percentage of update progress appears on the receiver display.
Shure Incorporated Tone Generator The receiver features a built-in tone generator to provide a continuous audio signal which is useful for sound checks and for system troubleshooting. The level and frequency of the tone are adjustable. Note: The tone generator enters the signal chain before the system gain. The overall system gain will affect the level of the tone. 1. From the Channel menu: Audio > Tone Generator 2. User the control wheel to select a level and frequency for the tone. 3.
Shure Incorporated Configuration options: ◦ LIMITER THRESHOLD: Adjusts the trigger point for the headphone limiter to protect against unexpected increases in sig nal level ◦ FDS PRE/POST SELECTION: Selects a audio monitoring point in the signal path before or after Frequency Diversity pro cessing for the headphone. This setting is useful for isolating sources of noise or interference.
Shure Incorporated Wireless Workbench 6 (WWB6) software provides comprehensive control for wireless audio systems. Wireless Work bench enables remote adjustments to networked receivers for real-time changes to gain, frequency, RF power, and control locks. A familiar channel strip interface displays audio meters, transmitter parameters, frequency settings, and network sta tus.
Shure Incorporated IP Address Configuration An IP address must be assigned to each device in the network to ensure communication and control between components. Valid IP addresses can be assigned automatically using a DHCP server or manually from a list of valid IP addresses. If using Dante audio, a separate Dante IP address must also be assigned to the receiver. Automatic IP Addressing Mode 1. If using a DHCP capable Ethernet switch, set the DHCP switch to ON. 2.
Shure Incorporated 2. Find the IP address from one of the devices on the network and see if you can ping it from the computer running Wire less Workbench. 3. From a WINDOWS/MAC command prompt, type ‘ping IPADDRESS’ of the device (e.g. "ping 192.168.1.100"). 4. If the ping returns success (no packet loss), then the computer can see the device on the network. If the ping returns failure (100% packet loss), then check the IP address of the computer to ensure it’s on the same subnet. 5.
Shure Incorporated Tip: Press any front panel control to interrupt Display Sleep. 1. From the Device Configuration menu: Display 2. Use the control wheel to edit the settings for Brightness, Invert, or Sleep Display. 3. Press ENTER to save. Saving Receiver Settings as User Presets User presets allow a current receiver setup to be saved and restored. Presets store all receiver settings to provide a quick way to configure a receiver or switch between several different setups.
Shure Incorporated Encryption The receiver features Advanced Encryption Standard (AES-256) to ensure that only the receiver that is keyed to the transmitter can monitor the audio content. Note: When enabled, encryption is applied to all receiver channels. Encryption does not affect Dante audio signals, audio quality, or channel spacing. 1. From the Device Configuration menu: Device RF > Encryption. 2. Use the control wheel to select On. 3. Press ENTER to save. 4.
Shure Incorporated Troubleshooting Issue See Solution...
Shure Incorporated The orange RF Signal Strength LEDs indicate the amount of RF power being received. This signal could be from the transmit ter, or it could be from an interfering source, such as a television broadcast. If more than two of the orange RF LEDs are still illuminated while the transmitter is off, then that channel may be experiencing interference, and you should try a different channel. The red RF LED indicates RF overload.
Shure Incorporated • Check antenna bias voltage setting. Turn off voltage if using passive antennas. Specifications System Specifications RF Carrier Frequency Range 470–960 MHz, varies by region (See frequency table) Working Range 100 m (330 ft) Note: Actual range depends on RF signal absorption, reflection and interference.
Shure Incorporated A-Weighted Unweighted XLR Line Output 120 dB 117 dB Digital (AES3/Dante) 130 dB 126 dB Total Harmonic Distortion -6 dBFS, 1 kHz, System Gain @ +10 <0.01% 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 (1/4-inch) output. Operating Temperature Range -18°C (0°F) to 50°C (122°F) Note: Battery characteristics may limit this range.
Shure Incorporated Dimensions 44 x 483 x 333 mm H x W x D Weight 4.6 kg (10.1 lbs), without antennas Housing Steel; Extruded aluminum Power Requirements 100 to 240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 0.55 A max. Thermal Power Dissipation Maximum 23 W (78 BTU/hr) Idle 15 W (51 BTU/hr) DC Power Requirements 10.9 to 14.8V DC , 3.3 A max.
Shure Incorporated Connector Type BNC Impedance 50 Ω Bias Voltage 12 to 13.5 V DC, 150 mA maximum, per antenna switchable on-off RF Carrier Frequency Range model dependent AD4D=A 470–636 MHz AD4D=B 606–810 MHz AD4D=C 750–960 MHz Tables and Diagrams Audio Output XLR to ¼" Output Use the following wiring diagram to convert the XLR output to a ¼" output.
Shure Incorporated Receiver Frequency Bands Band Frequency Range (MHz) G53 470 to 510 G54 479 to 565 G55† 470 to 636* G56 470 to 636 G57 (G57+) 470 to 616* (614 to 616*** ) G62 510 to 530 H54 520 to 636 K53 606 to 698* K54 606 to 663** K55 606 to 694 K56 606 to 714 K57 606 to 790 K58 622 to 698 L54 630 to 787 P55 694 to 703, 748 to 758, 803 to 806 R52 794 to 806 JB 806 to 810 X51 925 to 937.5 X55 941 to 960 Z16†† 1240 to 1260 *with a gap between 608 to 614 MHz.
Shure Incorporated Certifications This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking. Approved under the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) provision of FCC Part 15. Conforms to electrical safety requirements based on IEC 60065.
