User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- AD3 Plug-On Transmitter
- WARNING
- AD3 Axient Digital Plug-On Transmitter
- Included Components
- Optional Accessories
- AD3 Transmitter Overview
- Setup
- Setting the AA Battery Type
- Transmitter Controls
- Menu Overview
- Home Screen Display
- Locking the Interface
- IR Sync
- Setting the Frequency Manually
- Updating Firmware
- RF Mute
- Safe Start
- Input Overload
- Input Overload
- Tone Generator
- Matching Audio Levels with Offset
- Menu Item Descriptions
- Specifications
- Mic Offset Range
- Battery Type
- Battery Runtime
- Dimensions
- Weight
- Housing
- Operating Temperature Range
- Storage Temperature Range
- Audio Input
- Connector
- Configuration
- Impedance
- Maximum Input Level
- Preamplifier Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)
- Phantom Power
- High Pass Filter
- RF Output
- Antenna Type
- Impedance
- Occupied Bandwidth
- Channel-to-Channel Spacing
- Modulation Type
- Power
- Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
- Frequency Bands and Transmitter RF Power
- LICENSING INFORMATION
- Certifications
- Contact Customer Support
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Battery Time to Full (only appears when Shure rechargeable battery is being externally charged): Time remaining until bat
tery is fully charged
Battery Life: Indicates remaining battery runtime
Charge: Percentage of charge capacity
Health: Percentage of current battery health
Cycle Count: Total of the number of charging cycles for the installed battery
Temperature: Battery temperature reported in Celsius and Fahrenheit
Power Over USB
When operated with AA batteries, or without batteries, the AD3 transmitter can be powered by connecting the USB-C port on
the bottom of the transmitter to a suitable power source.
When a Shure rechargeable battery is inserted, the USB connection can power the transmitter while simultaneously charging
the battery.
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.
Always store batteries and transmitters at room temperature
Ideally, batteries should be charged to approximately 40% of capacity for long-term storage
Periodically clean the battery contacts with alcohol to maintain ideal contact
During storage, check batteries every 6 months and recharge to 40% of capacity as needed
For additional rechargeable battery information, visit www.shure.com.
AA Batteries and Transmitter Runtime
Transmitters are compatible with the following AA battery types:
Alkaline
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Lithium Primary
A 5segment battery indicator representing the charge level of the transmitter battery is displayed on the screens of the trans
mitter and receiver. The following table contains the approximate remaining transmitter runtime in hours:minutes.