BLX BLX -- Wireless System Online user guide for Shure BLX wireless system.
Shure Incorporated BLX Wireless System 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 This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. WARNING: Danger of explosion if incorrect battery replaced. Operate only with AA batteries. System Components Note: Your system comes with a combination of the following components.
Shure Incorporated 2. On the transmitter, set the group and channel to match the receiver. The audio LED on the receiver should illuminate. If setting up additional systems, leave the first transmitter and receiver on. For each additional receiver, manually set the group to match the first receiver. Note: The receiver will automatically perform a channel scan to find an available frequency after the group has been selected. Set the transmitter frequency to match the receiver. 4.
Shure Incorporated Features Front Panel BLX4 BLX88 ① audio LED Indicates strength of incoming audio signal: green for normal and red for overload. ② ready LED Green light indicates system is ready for use and receiving transmitter signal. ③ LED Display Displays group and channel setting. ④ group and channel Buttons Scan: Push and release group button to scan for an open group and channel. Manual: Push and hold group button to select a group. Push channel button to select a channel in the current group.
Shure Incorporated BLX88 ① DC Power Jack ② Adapter Cord Tie-Off ③ XLR microphone output jack (MIC out) ④ 6.35 mm (1/4") instrument level output jack (instrument out) BLX1 ① LED Indicator Displays power and battery status (see Transmitter LED Indicators). ② power Switch Toggles power on or off. ③ 4-Pin Microphone Input Jack (TA4 connector) ④ Antenna ⑤ group Button Changes group setting. ⑥ LED Display Displays group and channel setting. ⑦ channel Button Changes channel setting.
Shure Incorporated BLX2 ① LED Indicator Displays power and battery status (see Transmitter LED Indicators). ② power Button Push to turn power on or off. ③ group Button Changes group setting. ④ channel Button Changes channel and gain setting. ⑤ LED Display Displays group and channel setting.
Shure Incorporated LED Indicator Status Rapidly Flashing Red Controls locked Solid Red Battery power low (less than 1 hour remaining*) Flashing Red and shuts off Batteries dead (change batteries to power on transmitter) *For alkaline batteries only. For rechargeable batteries, solid red means the batteries are dead.
Shure Incorporated Multiple System Setup Up to 12 systems can operate simultaneously (band and RF environment dependent). Important: Set up each system one-at-a-time. Once a receiver and transmitter are tuned to the same group and channel, leave the transmitter powered on. Otherwise, scans from the other receivers will not detect that channel as occupied. For the BLX88, be sure to setup both transmitters before progressing to the next receiver.
Shure Incorporated Manually Setting Receiver Group and Channel The receiver group may need to be changed as part of a multiple system setup. Group (letter) 1. Hold the group button on the receiver until the display begins to flash. 2. While the display is flashing, press the group button again to advance to the next group. Note: Only the group setting will be displayed during the manual setup. 3. Once the desired group is reached, release the group button.
Shure Incorporated Getting Good Sound Correct Microphone Placement • Hold the microphone within 12 inches from the sound source. For a warmer sound with increased bass presence, move the microphone closer. • Do not cover grille with hand. Wearing the Headworn Microphone • Position the headworn microphone 13 mm (1/2 in.) from the corner of your mouth. • Position lavalier and headworn microphones so that clothing, jewelry, or other items do not bump or rub against the microphone.
Shure Incorporated • Red: excessive sound levels (overload). The red LED should only illuminate infrequently when you speak loudly or play your instrument loudly. BLX1 Rotate the audio gain adjustment to increase (+) or decrease (−) the gain until desired level is reached. For instruments, turn gain to minimum setting. For lavaliers, increase the gain as desired. BLX2 The BLX2 features two gain level settings, default and attenuated (-10 dB). The default setting is used for most situations.
Shure Incorporated For alkaline batteries only. For rechargeable batteries, solid red means the batteries are dead. To remove batteries from the handheld transmitter, push them out through the opening in the microphone battery compartment. WARNING: Battery packs shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like. Wearing the Bodypack Transmitter Clip the transmitter to a belt or slide a guitar strap through the transmitter clip as shown.
Shure Incorporated Removing and Installing Identification Caps The BLX2 is equipped with a black identification cap from the factory (dual vocal systems ship with additional gray cap). To remove: Remove battery cover. Squeeze sides and pull off cap. To install: Align the cap and click into place. Replace battery cover. An Identification Cap Kit containing assorted colored caps is available as an optional accessory.
Shure Incorporated Issue Indicator Status Solution Transmitter indicator LED flashing red Replace transmitter batteries (see Changing Batteries). Audio artifacts or dropouts Ready LED flickering or off • Change receiver and transmitter to a different group and/or channel. • Identify nearby sources of RF interference, and shutdown or remove source. • Replace transmitter batteries.
Shure Incorporated Dynamic Range 100 dB, A-weighted, typical Operating Temperature -18°C (0°F) to 57°C (135°F) Note: Battery characteristics may limit this range. Polarity Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm (or positive voltage applied to tip of WA302 phone plug) produces positive voltage on pin 2 (with respect to pin 3 of low-impedance output) and the tip of the high impedance 1/4-inch output.
Shure Incorporated Battery Life up to 14 hours (alkaline) Audio Input Level 0dB -20 dBV maximum -10dB -10 dBV maximum Gain Adjustment Range 10 dB RF Transmitter Output 10 mW, typical varies by region Dimensions 8.82 in. X 2.09 in. (224 mm X 53 mm) L x Dia. Weight 7.7 oz. (218 g) without batteries Housing Molded ABS Power Requirements 2 LR6 AA batteries, 1.5 V, alkaline Battery Life up to 14 hours (alkaline) BLX4 & BLX88 Output Impedance XLR connector 200 Ω 6.
Shure Incorporated 6.35 mm (1/4") connector –13 dBV (into 100 kΩ load) RF Sensitivity -105 dBm for 12 dB SINAD, typical Image Rejection >50 dB, typical Dimensions BLX4 1.57 in. X 7.40 in. X 4.06in. (40 mm X 188 mm X 103 mm) H x W x D BLX88 1.50 in. X 12.13 in. X 3.98in. (38 mm X 308 mm X 101 mm) H x W x D Weight BLX4 8.5 oz. (241 g) BLX88 15.1 oz.
Shure Incorporated Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 12 75031 Eppingen, Germany Phone: +49-7262-92 49 0 Fax: +49-7262-92 49 11 4 Email: EMEAsupport@shure.de Certified under FCC Part 74. Certified by ISED in Canada under RSS-123 and RSS-102. FCC ID: DD4BLX1A, DD4BLX1B, DD4BLX1C, DD4BLX1D; DD4BLX2A, DD4BLX2B, DD4BLX2C, DD4BLX2D, DD4BLX1W, DD4BLX1S, DD4BLX2W, DD4BLX2S, DD4BLX1H11, DD4BLX2H11, DD4BLX1J11, DD4BLX2J11.
Shure Incorporated Canada Warning for Wireless This device operates on a no-protection, no-interference basis. Should the user seek to obtain protection from other radio services operating in the same TV bands, a radio licence is required. For further details, consult Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s document Client Procedures Circular CPC-2-1-28, Voluntary Licensing of Licence-Exempt Low-Power Radio Apparatus in the TV Bands.
Shure Incorporated Band Range Output Power H9 512 to 542 MHz 10 mW H10 542 to 572 MHz 10 mW H10E 542 to 572 MHz 10 mW H11 572 to 596 MHz 10 mW H62 518 to 530 MHz 10 mW J10 584 to 608 MHz 10 mW J11 596 to 616 MHz 10 mW K3E 606 to 630 MHz 10 mW K12 614 to 638 MHz 10 mW K14 614 to 638 MHz 10 mW M15 662 to 686 MHz 10 mW M17 662 to 686 MHz 10 mW M18 694 to 703 MHz 10 mW Q24 748 to 758 MHz 10 mW Q25 742 to 766 MHz 10 mW R12 794 to 806 MHz 10 mW S8 823 to 832 MH
Shure Incorporated Frequencies for European Countries H8E 518-542 MHz Country Code Frequency Range Code de Pays Gamme de frequences Codice di paese Gamme di frequenza Código de país Gama de frequencias Länder-Kürzel Frequenzbereich A, B, BG, CH, CY, CZ, D, EST 518 - 542 MHz* F, GB, GR, H, I, IS, L, LT 518 - 542 MHz* NL, P, PL, S, SK, SLO 518 - 542 MHz* DK, FIN, M, N * HR, E, IRL, LV, RO, TR * * This equipment may be capable of operating on some frequencies not authorized in your region.
Shure Incorporated K14 614-638 MHz Country Code Frequency Range Code de Pays Gamme de frequences Codice di paese Gamme di frequenza Código de país Gama de frequencias Länder-Kürzel Frequenzbereich A, B, BG, CH, CY, CZ, D, EST 614 - 638 MHz* F, GB, GR, H, I, IS, L, LT 614 - 638 MHz* NL, P, PL, S, SK, SLO 614 - 638 MHz* DK, FIN, M, N * HR, E, IRL, LV, RO, TR * * This equipment may be capable of operating on some frequencies not authorized in your region. See Licensing Information.
Shure Incorporated Q25 614-638 MHz Country Code Frequency Range Code de Pays Gamme de frequences Codice di paese Gamme di frequenza Código de país Gama de frequencias Länder-Kürzel Frequenzbereich A, B, BG, CH, CY, CZ, D, EST 742 - 766 MHz* F, GB, GR, H, I, IS, L, LT 742 - 766 MHz* NL, P, PL, S, SK, SLO 742 - 766 MHz* RO 742 - 743; 750 - 751; 758 - 759 MHz* HR, E, IRL, LV, TR, DK, RIN, M, N * * This equipment may be capable of operating on some frequencies not authorized in your region.
Shure Incorporated S8 823-832 MHz Country Code Frequency Range Code de Pays Gamme de frequences Codice di paese Gamme di frequenza Código de país Gama de frequencias Länder-Kürzel Frequenzbereich BG, CH, D, DK, EST, F, FIN, IS, N, NL, S license free* A, B, CY, CZ * E, GB, GR, H, HR * I, IRL, LV, L, LT, M, P, PL * SK, SLO, RO, TR * * This equipment may be capable of operating on some frequencies not authorized in your region. See Licensing Information.
