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Model UHF-R™ Wireless User Guide

27XX8849A (Rev. 1)

Printed in U.S.A.

Contents

Feature Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Receiver Controls and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Receiver LCD Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Receiver Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Automatic Frequency Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Networking Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Handheld and Bodypack Transmitter Controls and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Transmitter LCD Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Transmitter Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Transmitter Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Setting Transmitter Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

RF Safety Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Automatic Transmitter Sync. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Tips for Improved Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Replacement Parts and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Summary of content (18 pages)

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English Model UHF-R™ Wireless User Guide Contents Feature Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Receiver Controls and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Shure UHF-R Wireless Feature Overview The UHF-R™ Wireless Microphone System uses the latest wireless technology, delivers outstanding audio clarity, and is rugged and reliable. It is easy to set up and operate with advanced features for professional installations requiring multiple wireless microphone systems. Frequency Band Selection Shure offers wireless systems in a selection of bands that conform to the different government regulations of specific nations or geographic regions.
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English System Components All systems include: Two Antenna Cables Shure’s Wireless Workbench Software UR4S or UR4D Receiver (UR4D pictured) IEC Power Cable Two 1/2 Wave Antennas Transmitter Carrying Case 2 Antenna hole plugs 4 Rack Mount Screws with Washers IEC Power Extension Cable AA Batteries Ethernet Network Cable with “Ruggedized” plug Bodypack Systems Include: Handheld Systems Include: 쐃 Microphone Head (choice of 87A™, or Beta 87C™) SM58®, SM86, Beta 58A®, Beta 쐇 UR2 handheld transmitt
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Shure UHF-R Wireless Receiver Controls and Connectors 쐇 쐏 쐄 쐋 쐃 쐂 쐎 쐅 쐈 쐉 씈 씉 쐃 SYNC Infrared (IR) port. Transmits group, channel, and other settings to a transmitter. See page 11. 쐇 Squelch LEDs. • Blue (On) = Transmitter signal detected • Off = no signal or signal squelched because of poor reception or no tonekey NOTE: The receiver will not output audio unless at least one blue LED is illuminated. 쐋 RF LEDs. Indicate RF signal strength from the transmitter at each antenna and diversity condition.
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English Receiver LCD Interface Menu Access Press the Navigate key next to the menu item you want to select. SHURE Radio 524-025 MHz TV: 32 Audio G: 3 Ch: 1 Out: -0dB + +12 dB 100 mW Accept Changes After changing a parameter, the ENTER button flashes. Press it to save the value. Cursor Control Push the Control wheel to move the cursor to the next item. Util Sync Turn the Control wheel to change a parameter value.
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Shure UHF-R Wireless Network Parameters NOTE: • The receiver reboots after you press ENTER to accept network parameter changes • In dual models (UR4D), these settings affect both receivers (the dual receiver is treated as a single network device). Set the Receiver Network Mode Menu: Util > Network 1. Push the Control wheel to move the cursor to the Mode parameter. 2.
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English Automatic Frequency Selection Follow these steps to use the channel scan and group scan features. Before you begin... • Install the receivers in the location where they will be used and power them on. • Mute all inputs on mixing devices connected to receivers. • Turn off all bodypack or handheld transmitters for the systems you are setting up.
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Shure UHF-R Wireless Networking Receivers Basic Network Ethernet Cable Ethernet Hub/Switch Simply connect the receivers to a network hub, such as an Ethernet switch. No network configuration is required if the receiver is set to the default network setting (Util > Network > Mode = Default). Connecting a PC USB To access receivers with the Wireless Workbench software, connect the PC to the USB port of any of the receivers in the network.
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English Handheld and Bodypack Transmitter Controls and Connectors 쐆 쐇 쐅 쐏 쐄 쐊 쐋 쐎 쐂 쐃 Interchangeable microphone head (BETA 87A pictured). 쐆 Detachable Flexible Antenna. 쐇 LCD display Panel. 쐊 Power LED. 쐋 Power Switch. 쐎 4-Pin Microphone Input Jack. 쐏 Control buttons for LCD interface. 쐅 Belt Clip. 쐄 Infrared (IR) port. See page 11. 쐂 Battery compartment. Transmitter LCD Interface Up Arrow Key. Scroll up or increase a value. 779.475MHz exit Key.
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Shure UHF-R Wireless Transmitter Parameters Press ENTER from the main menu to access the following parameters: G:34 Ch:21 779.475MHZ Group (G) and Channel (Ch). Must match the receiver’s settings. Frequency (MHZ). Manual frequency selection in 0.025 MHz increments. Gain +20dB Gain (Gain). Adjusts audio level from –10 dB to +20 dB. SHURE INC. Sensitivity (Sens) (bodypack only). Sets audio input to +15 dB, 0 dB, or –10 dB. Set BL Freq Name Display. 12-digit ASCII.
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English Automatic Transmitter Sync This feature automatically updates a bodypack or handheld transmitter’s group and channel settings to match those of a selected receiver. To perform a transmitter sync... 1.Open the transmitter battery cover to display the infrared (IR) port. 2.With the IR port exposed to the receiver, select Sync > Send from the receiver LCD interface. The display on the receiver indicates whether the sync was successful.
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Shure UHF-R Wireless Troubleshooting Issue No sound Faint Sound or Distortion Lack of range, unwanted noise bursts, or drop outs Cannot turn transmitter off or change frequency settings, or can’t program receiver Excessive hum or buzzing See Solution... Power, Cables, or RF Gain RF Interface Locks Ground lift Power Make sure that the transmitter and receiver are receiving sufficient voltage. The receiver requires at least 90 Vac.
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English Specifications Frequency Range and Transmitter Output Power Band Range H4E, 518-578 MHz H4 J5E, 578-638 MHz J5 (578-608, 614-638) L3E, 638-698 MHz L3 Q5 R9 Q6 A24 740-814 MHz 798-862 MHz 740-752 MHz 779-788 / 797-806 MHz JBX 806-810 MHZ Q9 740-806 MHz Q10 740-798 MHz Transmitter power (mW) Handheld Bodypack 10 mW / 50 mW 10 mW / 50 mW 10 mW / 50 mW 10 mW / 100 mW 10 mW / 50 mW 10 mW / 50 mW 10 mW / 50 mW 10 mW / 100 mW 10 mW / 50 mW 10 mW / 50 mW 10 mW / 50 mW 10 mW / 100 mW 10 mW / 50 mW 10 mW
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Shure UHF-R Wireless Inputs and Outputs UR1 Transmitter Audio Input Receiver Input Connector: 4-Pin male mini connector (TA4M) Connector: Antenna Power Input Input Configuration: Unbalanced, active Connector Type: BNC IEC Actual Impedance: >1 MΩ (active load) Actual Impedance: 50 Ω - Maximum Input Level: Nominal????? 6 Vp-p (+7 dBV) for 1% THD at minimum gain setting using 1 kHz signal.
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English Replacement Parts and Accessories Furnished Accessories Antenna Combiners and Accessories Microphone Stand Adapter (UR2) WA371 Zipper Bag (UR1) 26A13 Zipper Bag (UR2) 26A14 Antenna Extension Cables (2) 95A9023 Hardware Kit, Locking Connector WA340 Antenna (UR1), 518-578 MHz UA710 Antenna (UR1), 578-638 MHz UA720 Antenna (UR1), 638-862 MHz UA730 Two Antennas (UR4), Band Dependent (see next page table) UA820 Transmitter Carrying Case 95A9053 • Antennas and receivers must be from
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Shure UHF-R Wireless Certification UR1, UR2: Type Accepted under FCC Parts 74. Certified by IC in Canada under TRC-78. UR1, UR2: Type Accepted under FCC Parts 74 (FCC ID: "DD4UR1" & "DD4UR2"). Certified by IC in Canada under RSS-123 and RSS102 ("IC: 616A-UR1" and "IC: 616A-UR2"). Meets the essential requirements of the European R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC (ETSI EN 300422 Parts 1 & 2, EN 301 489 Parts 1 & 9) and is eligible to carry the CE marking. UR4S, UR4D: UL and cUL Listed to UL 813 and CSA C22.2 No. 1.
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Shure UHF-R Wireless SHURE Incorporated http://www.shure.com United States, Canada, Latin America, Caribbean: 5800 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714-4608, U.S.A. Phone: 847-600-2000 U.S.