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BLX
Wireless System
Online user guide for Shure BLX wireless system.
Version: 4 (2019-H)
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Table of Contents
BLXWireless System 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3
System Components 4
Quick Start Guide 4
Features 6
Front Panel 6
Back Panel 7
BLX1 7
BLX2 8
Single System Set Up 9
Setting Transmitter Group and Channel 10
Group (letter) 10
Channel (number) 10
Multiple System Setup 11
Manually Setting Receiver Group and Channel 12
Group (letter) 12
Channel (number) 12
Locking and Unlocking Controls 12
Transmitter (lock/unlock) 12
Receiver (lock/unlock) 12
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Tips to Improve Wireless System Performance 12
Getting Good Sound 13
Correct Microphone Placement 13
Wearing the Headworn Microphone 13
Adjusting Gain 14
BLX1 14
BLX2 15
Batteries 15
Wearing the Bodypack Transmitter 16
Power Off 16
Removing and Installing Identification Caps 17
Troubleshooting 17
Specifications 18
Certifications 21
Important Product Information 21
LICENSING INFORMATION 22
Information to the user 22
Australia Warning for Wireless 23
Frequency Range and Transmitter Output Level 23
Frequencies for European Countries 24
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BLX
Wireless System
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.
READ these instructions.
2.
KEEP these instructions.
3.
HEED all warnings.
4.
FOLLOW all instructions.
5.
DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
6.
CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.
7.
DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Allow sufficient distances for adequate ventilation and install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8.
DO NOT install near any heat sources such as open flames, radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (in
cluding amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not place any open flame sources on the product.
9.
DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replace
ment of the obsolete outlet.
10.
PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11.
ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.
USE only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
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13.
UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14.
REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15.
DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping and splashing. DO NOT put objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
16.
The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.
17.
The airborne noise of the Apparatus does not exceed 70dB (A).
18.
Apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connec
tion.
19.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
20.
Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/or product failure.
21.
Operate this product within its specified operating temperature range.
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This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.
This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accom
panying this unit.
WARNING: Danger of explosion if incorrect battery replaced. Operate only with AA batteries.
System Components
Note: Your system comes with a combination of the following components.
•
BLX1 Bodypack Transmitter
•
BLX2 Handheld Transmitter (choice of SM58, BETA58A, or PG58)
•
BLX4 Wireless Receiver
•
BLX88 Dual Wireless Receiver
•
PS24 Power Supply
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Lavalier microphone (choice of PG185, WL185 or WL93)
•
Headworn microphone (choice of PG30, SM31FH or SM35)
•
MX153 Earset microphone
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Instrument microphone (BETA98H/C)
•
Guitar cable (WA302)
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Quick Start Guide
1. 1.
Connect receiver to power source.
2.
Connect receiver to mixer or amplifier. Hold power button to turn on.
2.
Press group button on receiver to perform a group scan.
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3. 1.
Install batteries and turn on transmitter.
2.
On the transmitter, set the group and channel to match the receiver. The audio LED on the receiver should illu
minate.
If setting up additional systems, leave the first transmitter and receiver on. For each additional receiver, manual
ly 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.
4.
If sound is too faint or distorted, adjust the gain accordingly.
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Features
Front Panel
BLX4
BLX88
① audio LED
Indicates strength of incoming audio signal: green for normal and red for overload.
② ready LED
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Green light indicates system is ready for use and receiving transmitter signal.
③ LED Display
Displays group and channel setting.
④ group and channel Buttons
Scan: Push and release group button to scan for an open group and channel.
Manual: Push and hold group button to select a group. Push channel button to select a channel in the current group.
⑤ power Button
Push and hold to turn power on or off.
Back Panel
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BLX4
BLX88
① DC Power Jack
② Adapter Cord Tie-Off
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).
② power Switch
Toggles power on or off.
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③ 4-Pin Microphone Input Jack (TA4 connector)
④ Antenna
⑤ group Button
Changes group setting.
⑥ LED Display
Displays group and channel setting.
⑦ channel Button
Changes channel setting.
⑧ Battery Compartment
⑨ Audio Gain Adjustment
Rotate to increase or decrease transmitter gain.
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BLX2
① LED Indicator
Displays power and battery status (see Transmitter LED Indicators).
② power Button
Push to turn power on or off.
③ group Button
Changes group setting.
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④ channel Button
Changes channel and gain setting.
⑤ LED Display
Displays group and channel setting.
⑥ Identification Cap
⑦ Battery Compartment
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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.
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