® BLX Wireless System audio BLX4 audio ready group (A-Y) channel (0-9) group (A-Y) power channel (0-9) audio ready group (A-Y) -10 dB ©2013 Shure Incorporated 27A16033 (Rev.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 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.
Caution For proper operation, set each transmitter to a different channel on the BLX88 receiver. ready audio BLX88 audio channel (0-9) group (A-Y) ready group (A-Y) power channel (0-9) Consult your BLX Channel guide to select compatible channel sets. Attention Pour un fonctionnement correct, régler chaque côté du récepteur double BLX88 sur un canal différent.
a) Connect receiver to power source. Collegate il ricevitore alla presa di alimentazione. Brancher le récepteur à une source d'alimentation. 受信機を電源に接続します。 수신기를 전원에 연결합니다. Conecte o receptor à fonte de alimentação. Den Empfänger an die Stromversorgung anschließen. 将接收机连接到电源。 Подключите приемник к источнику питания. Conecte el receptor a la fuente de alimentación. Sambungkan receiver ke sumber daya. 12-18 V 160 mA POWER b) Connect receiver to mixer or amplifier. Hold power button to turn on.
a) Install batteries and turn on transmitter. Installate le pile ed accendete il trasmettitore. 건전지를 설치한 다음 송 신기를 켜십시오. Installer les piles et allumer l’émetteur. Instale as pilhas e ligue o transmissor. 安装电池并打开发射机 电源。 Die Batterien/Akkus einlegen und den Sender einschalten. Вставьте батарейки и включите передатчик. Pasang baterai dan hidupkan pemancar. 送信機に電池を入れ、 オンにします。 Instale las baterías y encienda el transmisor.
If setting up additional systems, leave the first transmitter and receiver on. For each additional receiver, manually set the group to match the first receiver. Note: The receiver will automatically perform a channel scan to find an available frequency after the group has been selected. Set the transmitter frequency to match the receiver. Si l'on configure d'autres systèmes, laisser les premiers émetteur et récepteur allumés.
English BLX Features Front Panel BLX4 audio ready BLX4 ① ② ③ group (A-Y) power channel (0-9) ④ ⑤ BLX88 audio ready group (A-Y) BLX88 ① ② ③ channel (0-9) ④ ① audio LED Indicates strength of incoming audio signal: green for normal and red for overload. ② ready LED Green light indicates system is ready for use and receiving transmitter signal. ③ LED Display Displays group and channel setting.
English Back Panel BLX4 12-15 V 160 mA POWER BLX88 ① INSTRUMENT OUT MIC OUT ② ④ ③ 12-15 V 320 mA MIC OUT ③ INSTRUMENT OUT ④ ② ① DC Power Jack ② Adapter Cord Tie-Off INSTRUMENT OUT MIC OUT POWER ① ④ ③ ③ XLR microphone output jack (MIC out) ④ 6.35 mm (1/4") instrument level output jack (instrument out) BLX1 ① LED Indicator Displays power and battery status (see Transmitter LED Indicators). BLX1 ④ ② ② power Switch Toggles power on or off.
English Transmitter LED Indicators LED Indicator Status Green Ready Rapidly Flashing Red Controls locked Solid Red Battery power low (less than 1 hour remaining*) Flashing Red and shuts off Batteries dead (change batteries to power on transmitter) *For alkaline batteries only. For rechargeable batteries, solid red means the batteries are dead.
English Multiple System Setup Up to 12 systems can operate simultaneously (band and RF environment dependent). Important: Set up each system one-at-a-time. Once a receiver and transmitter are tuned to the same group and channel, leave the transmitter powered on. Otherwise, scans from the other receivers will not detect that channel as occupied. For the BLX88, be sure to setup both transmitters before progressing to the next receiver.
English Tips to Improve Wireless System Performance If you encounter interference or dropouts, try the following suggestions: • Choose a different receiver channel • Reposition the receiver so there is nothing obstructing a line of sight to the transmitter (including the audience) • Avoid placing transmitter and receiver where metal or other dense materials may be present • Move the receiver to the top of the equipment rack • Remove nearby sources of wireless interference, such as cell phones, two
English Batteries Expected life for AA batteries is up to 14 hours (total battery life varies depending upon battery type and manufacturer). When the LED indicator turns red, it signifies "low battery" with approximately 60 minutes of remaining battery life. For alkaline batteries only. For rechargeable batteries, solid red means the batteries are dead. To remove batteries from the handheld transmitter, push them out through the opening in the microphone battery compartment.
English Troubleshooting Issue Indicator Status Solution No sound or faint sound Receiver ready LED on • Verify all sound system connections or adjust gain as needed (see Adjusting Gain) • Verify that the receiver is connected to mixer/ amplifier Receiver ready LED off • Turn on transmitter • Make sure the batteries are installed correctly • Perform transmitter setup (see Single System Setup) • Insert fresh batteries Receiver LED screen off • Make sure DC adapter is securely plugged into electrical
English BLX BLX2 Audio Input Level Working Range 91 m (300 ft) Line of Sight gain Note: Actual range depends on RF signal absorption, reflection and interference. 0dB -20 dBV maximum -10dB -10 dBV maximum Gain Adjustment Range Audio Frequency Response 10 dB 50 to 15,000 Hz Note: Dependent on microphone type RF Transmitter Output Total Harmonic Distortion Ref. ±33 kHz deviation with 1 kHz tone 0.5%, typical 10 mW, typical varies by region Dimensions Dynamic Range 224 mm X 53 mm dia.
English Important Product Information LICENSING INFORMATION Certifications This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking. The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from Shure Incorporated or any of its European representatives. For contact information please visit www.shure.com The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from: www.shure.
PERU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Shure Incorporated 5800 W. Touhy Avenue Niles, Illinois 60714-4608, U.S.A. (847) 600-2000 Shure Incorporated declares that the following product Model: BLX1-H8E (518 – 542 MHz) BLX1-K3E (606 – 630 MHz) Description: UHF FM Wireless Microphone Transmitter Has been tested and found to comply with the limits set in Peru wireless regulatory standard RM N° 204-2009-MTC/03.
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