Shure LX88-II User Manual

LX88-II Wireless System

User Guide

PRODUCT INFORMATION

2000, Shure Incorporated

27A8582 (TG)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ENGLISH

SYSTEM CONTENTS 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LX88-II RECEIVER FEATURES & CONTROLS 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LX2 HANDHELD MICROPHONE-TRANSMITTER FEATURES & CONTROLS 3. . . . .

LX1 BODY-PACK TRANSMITTER FEATURES & CONTROLS 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SYSTEM INSTALLATION 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MOUNTING THE RECEIVER 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CONNECTING THE ANTENNAS 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CONNECTING THE RECEIVER 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LX2 HAND-HELD MICROPHONE TRANSMITTER SETUP 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LX1 BODY-PACK TRANSMITTER SETUP 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHECKING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERY 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TRANSMITTER AUDIO GAIN ADJUSTMENT 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RECEIVER SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TIPS FOR GETTING THE BEST PERFORMANCE 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TROUBLESHOOTING 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SPECIFICATIONS 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LICENSING INFORMATION 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WARRANTY INFORMATION 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHINESE

(FROM CAMERA-READY ART)

CONGRATULATIONS!

The LX88-II Wireless System is the finest in its class. This system will give you
excellent performance for years to come.

SYSTEM CONTENTS

The LX88-II Wireless System contains the following components:

• One LX88-II dual channel wireless receiver

•Two transmitters available in one of three dif ferent combinations (see

Combinations

• Two antennas

• One PS20 (120 Vac) or PS20E (230 Vac) power adapter

• One hardware kit

• Two rackmount brackets

below)

System

System Combinations

The LX88-II system includes one of the following three transmitter combina­tions:

•Two handheld microphone transmitters (includes two swivel adapters and two
anti-roll devices)

or

• Two body-pack transmitters
or

•One handheld microphone and one body-pack transmitter (includes one swiv­el adapter and one anti-roll device)

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LX88-II Recei ver Features & Controls (Figure 1)

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LX88-II DUAL CHANNEL RECEIVER FEATURES & CONTROLS

FIGURE 1

Front

1. Power Indicators.

2.

RF Signal Indicators. Yellow indicates when RF (radio frequency) signals are re­ceived from the transmitter.

3. Audio Peak Indicators. This light flickers occasionally in normal operation; is ON

steadily when the audio input is overloaded.

4. V olume Controllers. Controls the audio output level.

5. POWER ON/OFF Switch.

Back

6. Antenna Connectors.

7.

Independent Audio Output Connectors. There is a separate balanced XLR
connector and unbalanced

8. Mixed Channels Audio Output Connector. An unbalanced, 1/
connector mixes both channels into a single output. This comes in handy

jack

when the mixer or amplifier has only one audio input.

Power Input Connector. Connects to a PS20 (120 Vac) or PS20E (230 Vac)

9.

power adapter.

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–inch phone jack for each channel.

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–inch phone

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LX2 Handheld Microphone-Transmitter Features & Controls (Figure 2)

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LX2 MICROPHONE–TRANSMITTER FEATURES & CONTROLS

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MUTE

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FIGURE 2

1. Grille.

2. Power ON/OFF Switch.

3. Power/Battery Fuel Gauge. Indicates the power level of the battery.

4. Mic On/Mute Switch. “Mutes” the transmitter to prevent unwanted sounds
from being picked up by the receiver

without

turning the transmitter off.

5. Audio Gain Control. Provides audio level adjustment to accommodate dif­ferent sound sources.

6. Battery Cover. Access to the battery and the audio gain control.

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