ULX-D Wireless Microphone System User guide for Shure ULXD Single wireless system. Includes setup instructions, specifications, and troubleshooting.
Shure Incorporated Table of Contents ULX-D Wireless Microphone System 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 WARNING 5 Important Product Information 5 LICENSING INFORMATION 5 Australia Warning for Wireless 6 Quickstart Instructions 6 General Description 7 Muting a Receiver Channel Audio Output 24 Transmitter Input Clip 24 Audio Signal Encryption 24 Scan and Sync Multiple System Setup 26 Manual Frequency Selection 27 Transmitter IR Presets 27 Creating a System Preset 27 RF Features
Shure Incorporated Radio Frequency (RF) Accessories 32 39 Tables and Diagrams 40 Batteries 41 Frequency Range and Transmitter Output Power 41 33 Furnished Accessories 33 Optional Accessories 35 Specifications ULXD2 Frequencies for European Countries 43 Certifications 49 36 Receiver Output Level 37 ULXD1 37 Information to the user 50 3/51
Shure Incorporated ULX-D Wireless Microphone 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 Caution: risk of electric shock Caution: risk of danger (See note.) Direct current Alternating current On (Supply) Equipment protected throughout by DOUBLE INSULATION or REINFORCED INSULATION Stand-by Equipment should not be disposed of in the normal waste stream WARNING: Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Shure Incorporated operate the equipment. Licensing of Shure wireless microphone equipment is the user’s responsibility, and licensability de pends on the user’s classification and application, and on the selected frequency. Shure strongly urges the user to contact the appropriate telecommunications authority concerning proper licensing, and before choosing and ordering frequencies. Note: EMC conformance testing is based on the use of supplied and recommended cable types.
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Shure Incorporated General Description Shure ULX-D™ Digital Wireless offers uncompromising 24bit audio quality and RF performance, with intelligent, encryptionen abled hardware, flexible receiver options, and advanced rechargeability options for professional sound reinforcement.
Shure Incorporated ◦ High Density mode enables up to 47 active transmitters in one 6 MHz TV channel (63 in one 8 MHz TV channel), with no audio quality degradation ◦ Over 60 compatible channels on one frequency band • Rocksolid signal stability with no audio artifacts extends over the entire 100 meter lineofsight range using standard sup plied dipole antennas • Selectable 1, 10, and 20 mW transmitter RF output power (region dependent) • Optimized scanning automatically finds, prioritizes, and selects t
Shure Incorporated Hardware Interface Receiver Front Panel ① Sync Button Press the sync button while the receiver and transmitter IR windows are aligned to transfer settings from the receiver to the transmitter ② Infrared (IR) Sync Window Sends IR signal to the transmitter for sync ③ Network Icon Illuminates when the receiver is connected with other Shure devices on the network.
Shure Incorporated ⑨ RF Diversity LEDs Indicate antenna status: ◦ 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 ⑩ RF Signal Strength LEDs Indicate the RF signal strength from the transmitter: ◦ Amber = Normal (-90 to -70 dBm) ◦ Red = Overload (greater than -25 dBm) ⑪ Audio LEDs Indicate average and peak audio levels: LED Au
Shure Incorporated Back Panel ① RF Antenna Diversity Input Jack (2) For antenna A and antenna B. ② Power Supply Jack Connect the supplied 15 V DC external power supply ③ Network Speed LED (Amber) ◦ Off = 10 Mbps ◦ On = 100 Mbps ④ Ethernet Port Connect to an Ethernet network to enable remote control and monitoring Note: Use shielded Cat5e or better Ethernet cables for VHF (V50 and V51) to ensure reliable network performance.
Shure Incorporated Transmitters ① Power LED ◦ Green = unit is powered on ◦ Red = low battery or battery error (see Troubleshooting) ◦ Amber = power switch is disabled ② On/Off Switch Powers the unit on or off. ③ SMA Connector Connection point for RF antenna. ④ LCD Display: View menu screens and settings. Press any control button to activate the backlight. ⑤ Infrared (IR) Port Align with the receiver IR port during an IR Sync for automated transmitter programming.
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Shure Incorporated Boundary and Gooseneck Base Transmitters ① Power Button Press to power on; press and hold to power off. ② Mute/Active Button Four settings are available for the mute/active button: ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Toggle: Press to switch between active and mute states Push-to-Mute: Hold button to mute microphone Push-to-Talk: Hold button to activate microphone Disabled: Button functionality off ③ Mute LED Indicates whether microphone is active or muted.
Shure Incorporated ④ Low-Battery LED ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Off = More than 30 minutes of battery life remain On (red) = Less than 30 minutes of battery life remain On (green) = Microphone docked on charging station On (amber) = Battery is missing or is not inserted correctly ⑤ Infrared (IR) Port Align with receiver IR port to send settings to transmitter. ⑥ Charge Connector Connects to networked chargers and USB power supply.
Shure Incorporated Menu Screens Receiver Channel ① Receiver Information Use DEVICE UTILITIES > HOME INFO to change the home screen display. ② Gain Setting −18 to +42 dB, or Mute. ③ Mic. Offset Indicator Indicates offset gain is added to the transmitter.
Shure Incorporated Display Icon Transmitter Status Bodypack input is attenuated 12 dB Offset gain is added to the transmitter Lo 1 mW RF power level Nm 10 mW RF power level Hi 20 mW RF power level M Menu is locked P Power is locked TxMuted Displayed when the transmitter audio is set to off using the MUTE MODE feature -No Tx- No RF connection between a receiver and transmitter or transmitter OFF Transmitter ① Transmitter Information Scroll ▲▼ at the home screen to change the display ② Powe
Shure Incorporated ⑥ Mic. Offset Displays microphone offset gain value ⑦ RF Power Displays RF power setting ⑧ Bodypack Input Pad The input signal is attenuated 12 dB ⑨ Encryption Icon Indicates encryption is enabled on the receiver and has been transferred to the transmitter from a sync Adjusting Receiver Display Brightness and Contrast Adjust BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST settings to improve visibility in challenging lighting environments. 1. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > DISPLAY 2.
Shure Incorporated Home Screen: Press the ▲▼ arrows at the home menu to display one of the following screens: Editing Receiver Channel Name To edit a receiver channel name, choose EDIT NAME from the menu. • Turn the control wheel to edit a highlighted character • Press the control wheel to advance to the next character • Press ENTER to save changes Note: The channel name is transferred to a transmitter during a sync.
Shure Incorporated SYNC: Cannot sync devices Transmitter Menu path: UTILITY > LOCK MENU: All menu paths are inaccessible. To unlock, press the ENTER button four (4) times to pass through the following screens: UTILITY > LOCK > MENU UNLOCK POWER: Power switch is disabled Quick-Lock Option: To turn on the transmitter with its power and menu navigation buttons locked, press and hold the ▲ but ton during power-on until the locked message is displayed.
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Shure Incorporated • During storage, check batteries every 6 months and recharge to 40% of capacity as needed Installing the Battery Contact Cover Install the included battery contact cover (65A15947) on the handheld transmitter to prevent light reflection in broadcast and performance situations. 1. Align the cover as shown. 2. Slide the cover over the battery contacts until it is flush with the transmitter body. Note: Slide the cover off before inserting the transmitter in the battery charger.
Shure Incorporated When setting up the receiver, adjust the gain so that the average signal LED levels are solid green and occasionally yellow, with only the highest peaks causing the red LED to illuminate. Tip: If a vocalist is overloading a bodypack transmitter, try lowing the receiver gain. If additional attenuation is needed, use the transmitter menu to set the IN PUT PAD to -12dB. Note: Illumination of the red OL (overload) LED indicates the internal limiter is engaged to prevent digital clipping.
Shure Incorporated Encrypting Multiple Transmitters to a Single Receiver Multiple transmitters can share the same encryption key, allowing them access to a single receiver. Use this method if you have multiple instruments or wish to use a combination of handheld and bodypack transmitters. 1. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > ENCRYPTION > ON (Manual) > KEEP KEYS. 2. Press ENTER. 3. Perform an IR Sync to share the encryption key with the first transmitter. 4.
Shure Incorporated Note: When complete, SYNC SUCCESS! appears. The transmitter and receiver are now tuned to the same frequency. Multiple System Setup A setup using networked receivers is the fastest and easiest way to distribute the best open channel to each system. See Net working ULX-D Receivers for networking details. Note: Networked receivers must all be within the same frequency band. Networked Receivers 1. Turn on all receivers. 2.
Shure Incorporated Non-networked Receivers 1. Turn on all receivers. 2. Conduct a group scan on the first receiver to find available frequencies in each group: SCAN > SCAN > GROUP SCAN > SCAN 3. When the scan is complete, use the control wheel to scroll through each group. Press ENTER to select a group that has enough available frequencies for all channels in the system. 4. Sync a transmitter to each receiver channel.
Shure Incorporated To recall a saved preset: DEVICE UTILITIES > SYSTEM RESET > RESTORE Use the control wheel to select the preset name, and then press Enter. RF Transmitter RF Power Reference the following table for setting RF Power: RF Power Setting System Range Application 1 mW 33 m (100 ft.) For increased channel reuse at close distances 10 mW 100 m (330 ft.) Typical setups 20 mW >100 m (330 ft.
Shure Incorporated Use this to turn on a transmitter without interfering with the RF spectrum. Press and hold the exit button during power-on until RF MUTED is displayed. To un-mute, restart the transmitter. Custom Groups Use this feature to create up to six groups of manually selected frequencies that can be exported to networked receivers to simplify system setup.
Shure Incorporated 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. Up to 30 meters of range is available in High Density mode. Setting the Receiver to High Density Mode To set the receiver to High Density mode: DEVICE UTILITIES > ADVANCED RF > HIGH DENSITY Use the control wheel to set HIGH DENSITY to ON.
Shure Incorporated Updating the Receiver CAUTION! Ensure that receiver power and network connections are maintained during a firmware update. Do not turn off the receiver until the update is complete. Once the download is complete, the receiver automatically begins the firmware update, which overwrites the existing firmware. 1. From Shure Wireless Workbench software, open the Shure Update Utility: Tools > Shure Update Utility. 2.
Shure Incorporated Issue See Solution... Cannot turn transmitter off or change frequency settings, or can't program receiver Interface locks Encryption error message Encryption Mismatch Power Make sure that the receiver and transmitter are receiving sufficient voltage. Use the 15 V DC power supply furnished with the ULXD4 receiver. Check the battery indicators and replace the transmitter batteries if necessary. Gain Adjust the system gain on the front of the receiver.
Shure Incorporated • Move receiver antennas away from metal objects or other sources of RF interference (such as CD players, computers, digital effects, network switches, network cables and Personal Stereo Monitor (PSM) wireless systems). • Eliminate RF overload (see below). Increasing Range If the transmitter is more than 6 to 60 m (20 to 200 ft) from the receiver antenna, you may be able to increase range by doing one of the following: • Reduce interference (see above).
Shure Incorporated Zipper Bag 95B2313 Choice of one (1) of the following: SM58 RPW112 SM86 RPW114 SM87A RPW116 Beta 58A RPW118 Beta 87A RPW120 Beta 87C RPW122 KSM8 Nickel RPW170 KSM8 Black RPW174 KSM9 RPW184 KSM9HS RPW186 Bodypack System Bodypack Transmitter ULXD1 Antenna 95G9043 Zipper Bag 95A2313 Choice of one (1) of the following: Instrument cable WA302 Instrument Clip-on microphone Beta 98H/C Lavalier microphone MX150, MX153, WL183, WL184, WL185 Instrument Cable 1/4" R
Shure Incorporated G52 95AA9279 95G9043 (Yellow) H51 95AL9279 95D9043 (Gray) H52 95AL9279 95D9043 (Gray) J50 95AK9279 95E9043 (Black) K51 95AJ9279 95E9043 (Black) L50 95AD9279 95E9043 (Black) L51 95AD9279 95E9043 (Black) P51 95AF9279 95F9043 (Blue) R51 95M9279 95F9043 (Blue) AB 95M9279 N/A Q51 95M9279 N/A Optional Accessories Shure Rechargeable Battery SB900 8-Bay Battery Charger SBC800 Dual Docking Battery Charger SBC200 Boundary Transmitter ULXD6 Gooseneck Base Tr
Shure Incorporated Passive Directional Antenna PA805SWB Coaxial Cable, BNC-BNC, RG58C/U type, 50 Ohm, 2 ft length (0.6 m) UA802 Coaxial Cable, BNC-BNC, RG58C/U type, 50 Ohm, 6 ft length (2 m) UA806 Coaxial Cable, BNC-BNC, RG8X/U type, 50 Ohm, 25 ft length (7.
Shure Incorporated XLR Analog Output >120 dB Dante Digital Output 130 dB Total Harmonic Distortion −12 dBFS input, System Gain @ +10 <0.1% 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 alkaline 9 hours See Battery Runtime Chart Dimensions 86 mm x 66 mm x 23 mm (3.4 in. x 2.6 in. x 0.9 in.) H x W x D Weight 142 g (5.0 oz.), without batteries Housing Cast aluminum Audio Input Connector 4-Pin male mini connector (TA4M), See drawing for details Configuration Unbalanced Impedance 1 MΩ, See drawing for details Maximum Input Level 1 kHz at 1% THD Pad Off 8.5 dBV (7.5 Vpp) Pad On 20.
Shure Incorporated Modulation Type Shure proprietary digital Power 1 mW, 10 mW, 20 mW See Frequency Range and Output Power table, varies by region ULXD2 Mic Offset Range 0 to 21 dB (in 3 dB steps) Audio Frequency Response Note: Dependent on microphone type Battery Type Shure SB900 Rechargeable Li-Ion or LR6 AA batteries 1.5 V Battery Runtime @ 10 mW Shure SB900 >9 hours alkaline 9 hours See Battery Runtime Chart Dimensions VHF V50 and V51 278 mm x 51 mm (10.9 in. x 2.0 in.) L x Dia.
Shure Incorporated RF Output Antenna Type Integrated Single Band Helical Occupied Bandwidth <200 kHz Modulation Type Shure proprietary digital Power 1 mW, 10 mW, 20 mW See Frequency Range and Output Power table, varies by region Tables and Diagrams TA4M Connector 40/51
Shure Incorporated LEMO Connector XLR to ¼ Output Use the following wiring diagram to convert the XLR output to a ¼ output. Batteries ULXD Battery Life SB900A alkaline ULXD 1/10 mW 20 mW 1/10 mW 20 mW 470 to 810 >9 hours >6 hours >8 hours >5:30 hours 902 to 928 >8 hours >5 hours >7 hours >4 hours 174 to 216 >9 hours 7 hours 8 hours >5 hours 1240 to 1800 >8:30 hours >6:30 hours >6 hours >4:30 hours The values in this table are typical of fresh, high quality batteries.
Shure Incorporated Power ( mW RMS )* Band Frequency Range ( MHz ) G62 510 to 530 1/10/20 H50 534 to 598 1/10/20 H51 534 to 598 1/10/20 H52 534 to 565 1/10 J50 572 to 636 1/10/20 J50A△ 572 to 608 1/10/20 J51 572 to 636 1/10/20 K51 606 to 670 1/10 L50 632 to 696 1/10/20 L51 632 to 696 1/10/20 L53 632 to 714 1/10/20 M19 694 to 703 1/10/20 P51 710 to 782 1/10/20 R51 800 to 810 1/10/20 JB (Tx only) 806 to 810 1/10 AB (Rx and Tx) 770 to 810 (Lo/Nm/Hi) 'A' Band (7
Shure Incorporated Power ( mW RMS )* Band Frequency Range ( MHz ) Z17 1492 to 1525 1/10/20 Z18 1785 to 1805 1/10/20 Z19 1785 to 1800 1/10/20 Z20 1790 to 1805 1/10/20 (Lo/Nm/Hi) △Output power limited to 10 mW above 608 MHz. Note: Frequency bands might not be available for sale or authorized for use in all countries or regions. * Power delivered to the antenna port For the band Z17 (1492-1525 MHz), it must be used indoors only.
Shure Incorporated 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 All other countries * * This equipment may be capable of operating on some frequencies not authorized in your region. See Licensing Information.
Shure Incorporated 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 F, GB, GR, H, I, IS, L, LT 606 - 670 MHz* NL, P, PL, S, SK, SLO 606 - 670 MHz* RO 646 - 647; 654 - 655; 662 - 663 MHz* DK, E, FIN, HR, IRL, LV, M, N, TR * All other countries * * This equipment may be capable of operating on some frequencies not authorized in your region. See Licensing Information.
Shure Incorporated P51 710-782 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, F, GB 710 - 782 MHz* GR, H, I, IS, L, LT, NL, P, PL, S, SK, SLO 710 - 782 MHz* RO 718 - 719; 726 - 727; 734 - 743; 750 - 751; 758 - 759 MHz* DK, E, FIN, HR, IRL, LV, M, N, TR * All other countries * * This equipment may be capable of operating on some frequencies
Shure Incorporated R51 800-810 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 N 800 - 810 MHz* A, B, BG, CH, CY, CZ, D, DK, E, EST * F, FIN, GB, GR, H, HR, I, IRL, IS, L, LT * LV, M, N, NL, P, PL, S, SK, SLO, TR * All other countries * * This equipment may be capable of operating on some frequencies not authorized in your region. See Licensing Information.
Shure Incorporated V51 174-216 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, DK, E, EST * F, FIN, GB, GR, H, HR, I, IRL, IS, L, LT * LV, M, N, NL, P, PL, S, SK, SLO, TR * All other countries * * This equipment may be capable of operating on some frequencies not authorized in your region. See Licensing Information.
Shure Incorporated Z18 1785-1805 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, DK, E, EST * F, FIN, GB, GR, H, HR, I, IRL, IS, L, LT * LV, M , N, NL, P, PL, S, SK, SLO, TR * All other countries * * This equipment may be capable of operating on some frequencies not authorized in your region. See Licensing Information.
Shure Incorporated FCC: DD4ULXD1G50, DD4ULXD1H50, DD4ULXD1J50, DD4ULXD1L50; DD4ULXD2G50, DD4ULXD2H50, DD4ULXD2J50, DD4ULXD2L50, DD4ULXD1-G50, DD4ULXD1-H50, DD4ULXD1-J50A, DD4ULXD1-X52, DD4ULXD2-G50, DD4ULXD2-H50, DD4ULXD2-J50A, DD4ULXD2-X52 .
Shure Incorporated 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: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
