AD1 Bodypack Transmitter AD1 Axient Digital Bodypack Transmitter User Guide Version: 9 (2020-B)
Shure Incorporated Table of Contents Menu Parameter Descriptions AD1Bodypack Transmitter 3 WARNING 3 AD1 Axient Digital Bodypack Transmitter Features 3 4 Optional Accessories 4 AD1 Transmitter Overview 4 Transmitter Controls 6 Locking the Interface 6 Home Screen Display 7 Battery Installation 7 Setting the AA Battery Type 8 AA Battery Installation 8 9 Battery Life 9 Checking Battery Info 9 Important Tips for Care and Storage of Shure Recharge able Batteries 10 AA Batteries and Tr
Shure Incorporated AD1 Bodypack Transmitter 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. Replace only with same or equivalent type. • Never put batteries in mouth.
Shure Incorporated • Frequency Diversity selection using two bodypacks Design • • • • • TA4 or LEMO3 audio connector option Backlit LCD with easy to navigate menu and controls Rugged metal construction Flexible ¼ wave antenna Menu and power lockout Power • Over 8 hours continuous use with 2 x AA alkaline batteries • Shure SB900A lithium-ion rechargeable battery provides extended battery life, precision metering, and zero memory effect • External charging contacts for docked charging Included Components
Shure Incorporated AD1 Transmitter Overview ① RF Antenna For RF signal transmission. ② Display View menu screens and settings. Press any control button to activate the backlight. ③ Infrared (IR) Port Align with the receiver IR port during an IR Sync for automated transmitter tuning and setup. ④ Control Buttons Use to navigate through parameter menus and to change settings. ⑤ Battery Compartment Requires two AA batteries or Shure SB900A rechargeable battery.
Shure Incorporated Transmitter Controls Use the controls to navigate through parameter menus and change values. exit Acts as a 'back' button to return to previous menus or parameters without confirming a value change enter Enters menu screens and confirms parameter changes ∨∧ Use to scroll through menu screens and to change parameter values Tip: Use the following shortcuts for quick setup: • Hold the ∧ button while powering on to lock or unlock the transmitter controls.
Shure Incorporated Locking the Interface Lock transmitter interface controls to prevent accidental or unauthorized changes to parameters. The lock icon appears on the home screen when a lock is enabled. 1. From the Utilities menu, navigate to Locks and select one of the following lock options: ◦ None: The controls are unlocked ◦ Power: The power switch is locked ◦ Menu: The menu parameters are locked ◦ All: The power switch and menu parameters are locked 2. Press enter to save.
Shure Incorporated Battery Installation ① Accessing the Battery Compartment ② Installing Batteries Press the side tabs on the bodypack and open the battery door as shown to access the bat tery compartment. • AA Batteries: Place batteries (note polarity markings) and AA Adaptor as shown and close the door • Shure SB900A Battery: Place battery as shown (note polarity markings). Remove the AA adapter and set it aside. Close the door to secure the battery.
Shure Incorporated Shure SB900A Rechargeable Battery Shure SB900A lithium-ion batteries offer a rechargeable option for powering the transmitters. Batteries quickly charge to 50% capacity in one hour and reach full charge within three hours. Single chargers and multiple bay chargers are available to recharge the Shure batteries. Caution: Only charge Shure rechargeable batteries with a Shure battery charger. Battery Life UHF 1.
Shure Incorporated Important Tips for Care and Storage of Shure Rechargeable Batteries Proper care and storage of Shure batteries results in reliable performance and ensures a long lifetime.
Shure Incorporated Battery Runtime ( hours:minutes) UHF 1.x Battery Indicator 2 mW/10 mW 35 mW 2 mW /10 mW 30 mW <0:45 <0:45 <0:45 <0:45 <0:15 <0:15 <0:15 <0:15 Menu Parameters The Main menu organizes the available transmitter parameters into three sub-menus: • Radio • Audio • Utilities Tip: Use the arrow buttons to scroll between the sub-menus. Tips for Editing Menu Parameters • To access the menu options from the home screen, press the enter button.
Shure Incorporated Menu Map Menu Parameter Descriptions Radio Menu Freq Press the enter button to enable editing of a group (G:) channel (C:) or frequency (MHz). Use the arrow buttons to adjust the values. To edit the frequency, press the enter button once to edit the first 3 digits, or twice to edit the second 3 digits. Power Higher RF power settings can extend the range of the transmitter. Note: Higher RF power settings decrease battery runtime. Output Sets the RF output to On or Mute.
Shure Incorporated Selectable polarity assignment for the audio input connector: ◦ Pos: Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 (with respect to pin 3 of XLR output) and the tip of the TRS output. ◦ Neg: Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm produces negative voltage on pin 2 (with respect to pin 3 of XLR output) and the tip of the TRS output.
Shure Incorporated ◦ HW Version: Hardware version ◦ Serial Num: Serial number Reset All Restores all transmitter parameters to factory settings. IR Sync Use IR Sync to form an audio channel between the transmitter and receiver. Note: The receiver band must match the band of the transmitter. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select a receiver channel. Tune the channel to an available frequency using group scan or manually turn to an open frequency. Power on the transmitter. Press the SYNC button on the receiver.
Shure Incorporated Updating Firmware 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, you can upload and in stall new versions of the firmware by using the Shure Update Utility. The Shure Update Utility is available for download from http://www.shure.com/.
Shure Incorporated RF Mute RF Mute prevents transmission of the audio by suppressing the RF signal while allowing the transmitter to remain on. The home screen displays RF MUTED in this mode. 1. From the Radio menu, navigate to Output. 2. Choose one of the following options: ◦ On: RF signal is active ◦ Mute: RF signal is disabled 3. Press enter to save. Turning the transmitter off and on or replacing the battery will restore Output to On.
Shure Incorporated Safe Start menu options: • RF: Mute or On • Locks: None, Pwr, Menu, All Use the navigation buttons to make changes. Tip: To exit the Safe Start menu, cycle the power or momentarily remove the battery. Note: Previous settings for locks and RF will be retained when the transmitter is powered on in Safe Start. Input Overload The OVERLOAD message appears when the audio input experiences a highlevel signal. The power LED turns red as an addi tional indicator of an overload.
Shure Incorporated Matching Audio Levels with Offset When linking two or more transmitters to a receiver, there may be a difference in volume levels between microphones or instru ments. If this occurs, use the Offset function to match the audio levels and eliminate audible volume differences between trans mitters. If using a single transmitter, set Offset to 0 dB. 1. Turn on the first transmitter and perform a sound check to test the audio level. Turn off the transmitter when finished. 2.
Shure Incorporated Specifications Mic Offset Range -12 to 21 dB (in 1 dB steps) Battery Type Shure SB900A Rechargeable Li-Ion or LR6 AA batteries 1.5 V Battery Runtime @ 10 mW Shure SB900A up to 9 hours alkaline up to 8 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 155 g (5.0 oz.), without batteries Housing Cast Metal Operating Temperature Range -18°C (0°F) to 50°C (122°F) Note: Battery characteristics may limit this range.
Shure Incorporated Maximum Input Level 1 kHz at 1% THD Pad Off 8.5 dBV (7.5 Vpp) Pad On 20.
Shure Incorporated Input Connector Diagrams TA4M LEMO Frequency Bands and Transmitter RF Power Band Frequency Range (MHz) RF Power (mW)*** G53 470 to 510 2/10/35 G54 479 to 565 2/10/20 G55† 470 to 636* 2/10/35 G56†† 470 to 636 2/10/35 G57 470 to 616* 2/10/35 G62 510 to 530 2/10/35 H54 520 to 636 2/10/35 K53 606 to 698* 2/10/35 K54△ 606 to 663** 2/10/35 K55 606 to 694 2/10/35 K56◇ 606 to 714 2/10/35 K57△ 606 to 790 2/10/35 K58 622 to 698 2/10/35 L54 630 to 787 2
Shure Incorporated Band Frequency Range (MHz) RF Power (mW)*** R52 794 to 806 2/10 JB 806 to 810 2/10 X51 925 to 937.5 2/10 X55 941 to 960 2/10/35 Z16††† 1240 to 1260 2/10/30 *with a gap between 608 to 614 MHz. **with a gap between 608 to 614 MHz and a gap between 616 to 653 MHz. ***power delivered to the antenna port. †operation mode varies according to region. In Brazil, High Density mode is used. The maximum power level for Peru is 10mW. ††Limited to 10mW for Indonesia.
Shure Incorporated G56 470-636 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, EST, F * FIN, GB, GR, H, HR, I, IRL, IS, L, LT * M, N, NL, P, PL, RO, 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 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功 能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使 用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機 設備之干擾。 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. Before 31 December 2014, this device will comply if it is operated in the 520-820 MHz frequency band.
Shure Incorporated not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • • • • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
