AD2 Handheld Transmitter User guide for the Shure AD2 Axient Digital handheld transmitter.
Shure Incorporated Table of Contents Menu Parameters AD2Handheld Transmitter 3 WARNING 3 AD2 Handheld Transmitter 3 Features 3 Performance 3 Design 4 Power 4 Included Components Choice of (1) of the following Shure microphone car tridges: Optional Accessories Optional Shure microphone cartridges: AD2 Transmitter Overview Transmitter Controls Home Screen Display Locking the Interface Battery Installation Setting the AA Battery Type 4 Tips for Editing Menu Parameters 12 Menu Map 13 Menu
Shure Incorporated AD2 Handheld 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 ◦ High density – dramatic increase in max system channel count • Switchable Power Levels = 2/10/35 mW (region dependent) • Built-in tone generator and RF markers to facilitate range-testing Design • • • • Interchangeable Shure microphone cartridges Backlit LCD with easy to navigate menu and controls Rugged metal construction Menu and power lockout Power • Up to 8 hours continuous use with 2 x AA alkaline batteries • Shure SB900A lithium-ion rechargeable battery provides extended batte
Shure Incorporated Optional Shure microphone cartridges: SM58 (RPW112) SM86 (RPW114) SM87A (RPW116) BETA 58A (RPW118) BETA 87A (RPW120) BETA 87C (RPW122) VP68 (RPW124) KSM9 Nickel (RPW188) KSM9HS Nickel (RPW190) KSM9 Black (RPW184) KSM9HS Black (RPW186) AD2 Transmitter Overview ① Microphone Cartridge See Optional Accessories for a list of compatible cartridges. ② Display View menu screens and settings. Press any control button to activate the backlight.
Shure Incorporated Transmitter Controls Use 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 Home Screen Display The home screen shows transmitter information and status. There are four pieces of information that you can choose to see on the home screen. Use the arrow buttons to select one of the following choices: Name Frequency Setting Group (G) and Channel (C) Device ID The following icons indicate transmitter settings: Battery runtime in hours and minutes or bar display Key: Displayed when encryption is enabled Lock: Displayed when controls are locked.
Shure Incorporated 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. Tip: To quickly unlock a transmitter: Press enter twice, select None, and press enter.
Shure Incorporated ② Installing Batteries • AA Batteries: Place batteries (note polarity markings) and AA Adapter as shown. Close the door to secure the batteries. • Shure SB900A Battery: Place battery as shown (note polarity markings). Remove the AA adapter and stow it in the door. Close the door to secure the battery. If using AA batteries, set the battery type using the transmitter menu.
Shure Incorporated Installing the Battery Contact Cover Use battery contact covers to prevent reflections from the battery contacts during broadcasts or live performances. 1. Remove the transmitter handle. 2. Pull gently on the antenna cover to remove. Install a battery contact cover in its place. 3. Reinstall the transmitter handle. Shure SB900A Rechargeable Battery Shure SB900A lithium-ion batteries offer a rechargeable option for powering the transmitters.
Shure Incorporated Checking Battery Info When using a Shure rechargeable battery, the receiver and transmitter home screens display the number of hours and minutes remaining.
Shure Incorporated Alkaline Batteries Battery Runtime ( hours:minutes) UHF 1.
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 Transmitter will generate a continuous test tone: ◦ Freq: The tone can be set to 400 Hz or 1000 Hz. ◦ Level: Adjusts the output level of the test tone. Utilities Menu Device ID Assign a device ID of up to 9 letters or numbers. Locks Locks the transmitter controls and power switch.
Shure Incorporated 3. Power on the transmitter. 4. Press the SYNC button on the receiver. 5. Align the IR windows between the transmitter and the receiver so that the IR LED illuminates red. When complete, Sync Success! appears. The transmitter and receiver are now tuned to the same frequency. Note: Any change to the encryption status on the receiver (enabling/disabling encryption) requires a sync to send the settings to the transmitter.
Shure Incorporated Firmware Versioning When performing an update, first download firmware to the receiver, and then update transmitters to the same firmware version to ensure consistent operation. The firmware numbering for Shure devices uses the following format: MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH (e.g., 1.2.14). At a minimum, all devices on the network (including transmitters), must have the same MAJOR and MINOR firmware version numbers (e.g., 1.2.x). Updating the Transmitter 1. Download the firmware to the receiver.
Shure Incorporated 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. Safe Start Power on in Safe Start mode to prevent interference with other devices. Hold the exit button while powering on your device un til the Safe Start menu appears.
Shure Incorporated Note: Previous settings for locks and RF will be retained when the transmitter is powered on in Safe Start. Input Overload The OVERLOAD message is displayed when the audio input experiences a high-level input signal. Reduce the input signal or move mic away from the source to remove the overload. Tone Generator The transmitter contains an internal tone generator that produces a continuous audio signal.
Shure Incorporated 1. From the Audio menu select Tone Gen. 2. Set the frequency to 400 Hz or 1000 Hz. 3. Select Level and use the arrow buttons adjust the value between -60 dB and 0 dB. Turn off the tone by selecting Off from the menu or by cycling the transmitter power. 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.
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 256 mm x 51 mm (10.1 in. x 2.0 in.) L x Dia. Weight 340 g (12.0 oz.), Without Battery Housing Cast Aluminum Operating Temperature Range -18°C (0°F) to 50°C (122°F) Note: Battery characteristics may limit this range.
Shure Incorporated RF Output Antenna Type Integrated Single Band Helical Occupied Bandwidth <200 kHz Channel-to-Channel Spacing Standard Mode 350 kHz High Density Mode 125 kHz varies by region Modulation Type Shure Axient Digital Proprietary Power 2 mW, 10 mW, 35 mW See Frequency Range and Output Power table, varies by region Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) < 0.
Shure Incorporated Band Frequency Range (MHz) RF Power (mW)*** K57△ 606 to 790 2/10/35 K58 622 to 698 2/10/35 L54 630 to 787 2/10/35 P55 694 to 703, 747 to 758, 803 to 806 2/10/35 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.
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 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.
Shure Incorporated 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa tion. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
