SLX-D Wireless System Shure online user guide for SLX-D digital wireless system. Version: 4.
Shure Incorporated Table of Contents SLX-D Wireless System 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 WARNING 4 Important Product Information 4 LICENSING INFORMATION 4 Australia Warning for Wireless 4 What are Groups and Channels? 20 Using the Guided Frequency Setup 21 Manual Frequency Selection 22 Linking Two Transmitters to a Receiver 23 Adding SLX-D to Other Shure Wireless Systems 23 Radio Frequency (RF) Settings Setting the Transmitter RF Power Networking Overview 5 Features 5 System
Shure Incorporated SLX-D 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 accom panying this unit. WARNING • 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.
Shure Incorporated Canada Warning for Wireless This device operates on a noprotection, nointerference basis. Should the user seek to obtain protection from other radio ser vices operating in the same TV bands, a radio licence is required. For further details, consult Innovation, Science and Econom ic Development Canada’s document Client Procedures Circular CPC2128, Voluntary Licensing of LicenceExempt LowPow er Radio Apparatus in the TV Bands.
Shure Incorporated System Components All systems include: ① Rack mounting hardware ② ¼-wave antennas (2) ③ Power supply ④ 1.
Shure Incorporated Vocal system includes: ⑧ Microphone clip ⑨ ® ® SLXD2 handheld transmitter with microphone cartridge (choice of SM58 , SM86, Beta 58A , Beta 87A™, Beta 87C™, or KSM8/B*) *KSM8/B availability depends on region.
Shure Incorporated ⑪ WL93 miniature lavalier microphone ⑫ SM35 headset microphone ⑬ Beta 98H/C™ instrument microphone ⑭ MX153 earset headworn microphone Combo system includes: ⑦ SLXD1 bodypack transmitter ⑨ Handheld transmitter with SM58 microphone head ⑪ WL185 lavalier microphone Set Up the Receiver 1. Attach the included antennas to the back of the receiver.
Shure Incorporated 2. Connect the power supply to the receiver and plug the cord into an AC power source. 3. Connect the audio output to an amplifier or mixer. 4. Press the power button on the receiver. Use the menu to set the system to microphone (mic) or instrument (line) level as appropriate. Wearing the Bodypack Transmitter Clip the transmitter to a belt or slide a guitar strap through the transmitter clip as shown. For best results, the belt should be pressed against the base of the clip.
Shure Incorporated Hardware Interface Receiver Front and Back Panels ① Sync LED ◦ Flashing: IR sync mode is enabled ◦ 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.
Shure Incorporated ⑤ Exit Button Press to cancel and exit the current operation. ⑥ Control Knob Change menu parameters, push knob to confirm. ⑦ Power Button Powers receiver on or off. ⑧ Power Supply Jack Connection point for DC power supply. ⑨ Ethernet Port For network connection.
Shure Incorporated Main Menu Push the control knob button to access the menu, and rotate to advance to the next menu screen. 1.1 Guided Frequency Setup Stepbystep instructions to initialize a new system, or to add a re ceiver to an existing system Receiver automatically scans for the best available group, if applic able. 1.2 Group Scan Note: Some bands consist of only a single group. RF performance is the same in single-group bands as in bands that support multiple groups. 1. Frequency Setup 1.
Shure Incorporated 5.8 About 6. Help Displays firmware version and serial number Provides a link to additional materials (http://help.shure.com/slxd4) Transmitters ① Power LED ◦ Green = unit is powered on ◦ Red = low battery ② On/Off Switch Powers the transmitter on or off. ③ Display: View menu screens and settings. Press any control button to activate the display. ④ IR Port Align with the receiver IR port during an IR sync for automated transmitter programming.
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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.
Shure Incorporated To activate auto lock: 1. Press the menu button to navigate to the Auto Lock settings. 2. Use the enter button to edit and the menu button to select On. 3. Press enter to save. The lock icon appears on the display to confirm that the control locks are enabled. To unlock the transmitter and deactivate auto lock: 1. Press enter then menu to unlock the transmitter controls. 2. Navigate to the Auto Lock settings and select Off. 3. Press enter to save.
Shure Incorporated 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. 1. Press the menu button to navigate to the Battery screen. 2.
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 Not charging Off Power supply is disconnected, or no device is docked in the charging bay Dual Bay Chargers The SBC203 dual-bay charger can charge individual batteries or batteries installed in transmitters. 1. Plug the charger into an AC power source. 2.
Shure Incorporated IMPORTANT: Insert transmitters facing forward to avoid damage. 3. Monitor the charging status LEDs until charging is complete.
Shure Incorporated Sound Check and Gain Adjustment Navigate to the receiver's Gain screen to test the transmitter at performance levels. Adjust the gain to keep the audio indicator within the optimal range. Reduce the gain if there is audible distortion of the audio. System Set Up Creating Audio Channels A wireless audio channel is formed when a receiver and transmitter are tuned to the same frequency.
Shure Incorporated • CD players Using the Guided Frequency Setup Set up a new system: 1. Push the control knob on the receiver and select 1. Frequency Setup > 1.1 Guided Frequency Setup. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select Initialize My System and push the control knob to continue. Turn off all transmitters you plan to use with your system. Select start scan. After the scan is done, push the control knob to assign frequencies to the receiver. Turn on the transmitter you plan to use with this receiver. 7.
Shure Incorporated 1. Push the control knob and select 1. Frequency Setup > 1.1 Guided Frequency Setup. 2. Select Add Receiver to My System. 3. To change the group, rotate the control knob to select G:, push to select, rotate to change the number, push again to confirm. 4. Select start scan. 5. After the scan completes, push the control knob to apply the receiver channel. 6. Turn on the transmitter you plan to use with this receiver. 7.
Shure Incorporated 3. Select apply and push the control knob to save. Linking Two Transmitters to a Receiver Linking two transmitters to a receiver offers the flexibility to provide a performer with either a handheld or bodypack transmitter to meet their preference. For performances requiring instrument changes, two bodypack transmitters can be linked to a single receiver. Note: Only turn on and operate one transmitter at a time to prevent interference between the transmitters.
Shure Incorporated Use the Low setting when the transmitter and receiver are in close proximity. 1. Navigate to the transmitter RF power menu. 2. Use the menu button to select High or Low. 3. Press enter to save. Networking The receiver uses an Ethernet connection to network with other components and includes an internal DHCP client for automat ic network configuration when connected to a DHCP enabled router. Connecting to a Network 1.
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. To take advantage of design improvements, new versions of the firmware can be uploaded and installed using the Shure Update Utility (SUU). Download the SUU from https://www.shure.com/ en-US/products/software/shure_update_utility.
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Shure Incorporated Accessories Optional Accessories Batteries and Chargers Shure Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery SB903 SBC203-AR SBC203-AZ SBC203-BR SBC203-CN SBC203-E Dual Docking Charger 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 27/43
Shure Incorporated UHF Antenna Power Distribution Amplifiers UA844+SWB UA844+SWB-AR UA844+SWB-AZ UA844+SWB-BR UA844+SWB-C Antenna/Power Distribution System 470-960 MHz UA844+SWB-E UA844+SWB-J UA844+SWB-K UA844+SWB-TW UA844+SWB-UK UA844+SWB-IN UA844+SWB/LC UA844+SWB/LC-AR Antenna/Power Distribution System, Less cable 470-960 MHz UA844+SWB/LC-BR 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 174-1805 M
Shure Incorporated UA845UWB/LC UA845UWB/LC-AR Ultra Wideband Antenna/Power Distribution System, Less cable 174-1805 MHz UA845UWB/LC-BR UA845UWB/LC-E UA845UWB/LC-UK UABIAST UABIAST-US UABIAST-UK UABIAST-BR UABIAST-AR UABIAST-E In-Line Power Supply 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 Directiona
Shure Incorporated UHF Passive Antenna Splitter UA221 Front Mount Antenna Kit (Includes 2 Cables And 2 Bulkhead) UA600 Remote Antenna Bracket With BNC Bulkhead Adaptor UA505 Helical Antenna, 470-900MHZ HA-8089 Cables and Connectors 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 710-790 MHz UA8-710-790 740-814 MHz UA8-740-814 750-822 MHz UA8-750-822 774-865 MHz UA8-774-865 00-1000 MHz UA8-900-1000 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) RF Tuning Step Size 25 kHz, varies by region Image Rejection >70 dB, typical RF Sensitivity −97 dBm at 10-5 BER Audio Latency 3.
Shure Incorporated Mic Offset Range 0 to 21 dB (in 3 dB steps) Temperature Range Operating Temperature Range -18°C (0°F) to 50°C (122°F) Storage Temperature Range -29°C (-20°F) to 74°C (165°F) SLXD4 / SLXD4D Dimensions SLXD4 42 x 197 x 152 mm (1.65 x 7.76 x 5.98 in.), H x W x D SLXD4D 42 x 393 x 152 mm (1.65 x 15.47 x 5.98 in.
Shure Incorporated Configuration 1/4" (6.35 mm) Balanced (Tip = audio +, Ring = audio -, Sleeve = ground) XLR Balanced (1=ground, 2=audio +, 3=audio −) Impedance 1/4" (6.35 mm) 1.3 kΩ (670 Ω Unbalanced) XLR (line) 400 Ω (200 Ω Unbalanced) XLR (mic) 150 Ω Full Scale Output 1/4" (6.
Shure Incorporated Configuration See drawing for details Impedance 1 MΩ Maximum Input Level 8.2 dBV (2.57 Vrms , 7.27 Vpp) Preamplifier Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) -118 dBV RF Output Antenna Type 1/4 wave Occupied Bandwidth <200 kHz Modulation Type Shure proprietary digital Power 1 mW or 10 mW SLXD2 Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion or 1.5 V AA batteries Dimensions 37.1 x 176 mm (1.46 x 6.93 in.
Shure Incorporated RF Output Antenna Type Integrated Single Band Helical Occupied Bandwidth <200 kHz Modulation Type Shure proprietary digital Power 1 mW or 10 mW SB903 Charge Voltage 4.2 V (±0.03 V) Charge Current SBC10-903 220 mA SBC203 625 mA (normal), 250 mA (reduced) Nominal Voltage 3.
Shure Incorporated SBC10-903 Battery Charger DC Input Voltage Range 5 V DC Charge Current USB-powered 220 mA Charge Time 50% = 3 hours; 100% = 5 hours : 30 minutes Charge Voltage 4.2 V Operating Temperature Range 10 °C to 45 °C (50 °F to 113 °F) Dimensions 20.5 x 37.5 x 79.5 mm (0.81 x 1.48 x 3.13 in.), H x W x D Weight 39 g Housing Molded Polycarbonate Power Supply Input Voltage Range 100 to 240 V AC Operating Frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz Maximum Input Power 0.2A Output Voltage 4.75 to 5.
Shure Incorporated SBC203 Charge Current 625 mA or 250 mA Charge Time 50% = 1 hour : 15 minutes; 100% = 2 hours : 30 minutes External Power Supply SBC10-USB15W or SBC10-USB15WS Power Requirements 5 V DC, 3 A max. Charging Temperature Range for Battery 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F) Dimensions 66 x 99 x 165 mm (2.6 x 3.9 x 6.5 in.), H x W x D Weight 284 g Housing ABS Power Supply Input Voltage Range 100 to 240 V AC Operating Frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz Maximum Input Power 0.6 A Output Voltage 4.
Shure Incorporated Receiver Output Connectors Transmitter Input ① Ground ② Bias Voltage ③ Audio Input ④ Active Load Frequency Range and Transmitter Output Power Power ( mW RMS )* Band Frequency Range (MHz) G58 470 to 514 1 / 10 G59 470 to 514 1 / 10 G60 470 to 510 1 / 10 G61 479 to 523 1 / 10 G62 510 to 530 1 / 10 H55 514 to 558 1 / 10 H56 518 to 562 1 / 10 H57 520 to 564 1 / 10 (Low/High) 38/43
Shure Incorporated Power ( mW RMS )* Band Frequency Range (MHz) J52 558 to 616 1 / 10 J53 562 to 606 1 / 10 J54 562 to 606 1 / 10 JB 806 to 810 1 / 10 K59 606 to 650 1 / 10 L55 646 to 690 1 / 10 L56 650 to 694 1 / 10 L57 650 to 694 1 / 10 L58 630 to 674 1 / 10 L59 654 to 698 1 / 10 M55 694 to 703, 748 to 758 1 / 10 S50 823 to 865 1 / 10 X51 925 to 937.
Shure Incorporated Country Code Frequency Range 518 562 MHz, max.
Shure Incorporated Certifications Information to the user This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Shure Incorporated Note: Please follow your regional recycling scheme for batteries and electronic waste This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking. Hereby, Shure Incorporated declares that the radio equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.shure.
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