User's Manual

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Table Of Contents

Table of Contents
MXW Microflex® Wireless
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Overview
Overview
- General Description
- Features
  - Legendary Shure Quality
  - Advanced Networking and Control
- MXW Wireless System
  - Components of the MXW System
  - System Design and Technology
Hardware Description
- Audio Network Interface (ANI)
  - Front Panel
  - Back Panel
- Access Point Transceiver (APT)
  - Model Variations
  - Directional Antennas
- Networked Charger (NCS)
  - Model Variations
  - Connecting Microphones
- Microphone Transmitters
  - Description
    - Status LED Table
  - Microphone Transmitters
- Rechargeable Batteries
Installation
- Additional Equipment
- Connecting MXW Components
  - Single Group System (1 Access Point)
  - Multiple Group System (>1 Access Point)
    - Large Single-Room Installation
    - Local System Star Setup
- Rack Installation
- Securing the Charging Station
- Two-Channel Charger Wall Mount
  - Installation
  - NCS2 Mount Dimensions
- Mount the Access Point Transceiver
- Power the Hardware
  - Fully Charge the Transmitters
    - Battery Charge Times
      - Approximate Charge Times
- Open the MXW Control Software
  - Operating System Requirements
System Set Up
System Set Up
- Group Devices to Form Audio Channels
- Channel Routing between Devices
  - Charging Station Examples
  - Audio Output Examples
    - 8-Channel Group
    - 4-Channel Group
- Link Microphones to Group Channels
- Preparing a Backup Microphone
  - One Active Mic per Channel
  - Procedure
- Exchanging or Removing a Component
  - Exchanging a Transmitter
  - Remove a Device from a Group
- Link a Microphone Over the Network
Large Installations
- Shure SystemOn Software For Managing Large Systems
- High Density Mode
  - Density Mode Comparison
  - Setting the Density Mode
- Configurations: Managing Multiple Groups
  - Primary Access Point
  - Creating Separate Configurations
Wireless Management
- Overview of Channel Coordination
  - Maximum Channel Count
- Scanning Available RF Spectrum
  - Performing a Scan
- PHS Detection
  - Excluding PHS Bands
- Identifying PHS Detection Errors
  - Resolving PHS Detection Errors
    - Running Spectrum Scans
- Setting RF Power
  - RF Power Levels
- Using Multiple 2- or 4-Channel Access Points
  - Requirements
  - Set Up
Networking
Networking
- Networking Best Practices
- Configuring IP Settings
  - Network Audio and Shure Control Data
    - Network Settings for Each MXW Device
  - Manually Assigning Static IP Address
- Advanced Setup
Software
- MXW System Control Software
- Control Software for the MXW Audio Network Interface
- Dante Software by Audinate
- Firmware Updates
  - Firmware Release Requirements
Troubleshooting
- Audio
- System Setup and MXW Groups
- Network and Device Monitoring
- Additional Resources
- Factory Reset
  - From the Hardware
  - From the Control Software
Accessories and Model Variations
- Lavalier Options
- Gooseneck Options
- IEC Power Cable
- USB Charger
Microflex Wireless Specifications
Microflex Wireless Specifications
- System
- Transmitters
- Access Point Transceiver (APT)
- Networked Charging Station (NCS)
- Audio Network Interface (ANI)
- Transmitter Output Power
  - Bands: Z10, Z11, Z14, Z15
  - Band: Z12
    - MXW1, MXW6, MXW8
    - MXW2
- Wiring Diagram
  - TA4M Connector
  - Audio Network Interface (ANI)
Safety Information
- SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- WARNING
- WARNING
Important Product Information
- Information to the user
Certifications
- Trademarks

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① Language:

Selectsthelanguageforthecontrolsoftwareinterface.Thissettingwillbesavedtothecom

puter.

② Network Setup: Select the network interface or refresh the list of available network interfaces.

Using a Passphrase

ThesoftwareapplicationmusthaveanAdminpassphrasecreatedwhenadeviceispoweredonforthefirsttime,orafterafac

tory reset. The passphrase may be changed from the Preferences tab in Admin view.

Double-click into an initialized device to sign in and use the software to control that device's settings.

① User

There are three security levels to the Control Software: Admin, Tech and Guest. By default, only Admin is enabled. Log on

and go to the Preferences tab to manage the User log on.

Admin (default): Full editing rights. The Admin can enable or disable a Tech-level logon.

Tech: Partial editing rights, limited to microphone management on the Monitor tab.

Guest: Monitoring only.

② Password

EnterthepassphrasetologonasanAdminorTech.Tochangethepassphrase,loginasanAdminandgotothePrefer

ences tab.

③ Sign In Button

Press the button to log onto the control software.