Shure P4R User Manual

Model P4R User Guide

P4R Receiver

for use with the PSM® 400 Wireless Personal Monitor System

©2005, Shure Incorporated

27D8711 (Rev. 5) Patent Des. 442,938

Printed in U.S.A.

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USING THIS SYSTEM AT EXCESSIVE VOLUMES CAN CAUSE

WARNING!

PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE.

USE AS LOW A VOLUME AS POSSIBLE.

In order to use this system safely, avoid prolonged listening at excessive sound pressure lev­els. Please use the following guidelines established by the Occupational Safety Health Ad­ministration (OSHA) on maximum time exposure to sound pressure levels before hearing
damage occurs.

120 dB SPL - avoid or damage may occur

It is difficult to measure the exact Sound Pressure Levels (SPL) present at the eardrum in live
applications. In addition to the volume setting on the PSM, the SPL in the ear is affected by
ambient sound from floor wedges or other devices. The isolation provided by the fit of quality
earphones is also an important factor in determining the SPL in the ear.

Here are some general tips to follow in the use of this product to protect your ears
from damage:

1. Turn up the volume control only far enough to hear properly.

2. Ringing in the ears may indicate that the gain levels are too high. Try lowering the
gain levels.

3. Have your ears checked by an audiologist on a regular basis. If you experience wax
buildup in your ears, stop using the system until an audiologist has examined your ears.

4. Wipe the earphones with an antiseptic before and after use to avoid infections. Stop
using the earphones if they are causing great discomfort or infection.

90 dB SPL at 8 hours
95 dB SPL at 4 hours
100 dB SPL at 2 hours
105 dB SPL at 1 hour

110 dB SPL at
115 dB SPL at 15 minutes

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/2 hour

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in
the literature accompanying this unit.

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Thank you for buying the P4R Receiver. The P4R is a component in the PSM® 400 family of wire­less personal monitors. When used with a P4T Transmitter, it provides the many advantages of a
wireless, in-ear monitoring system, including:

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Improved Sound Quality
Increased Mobility

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Personal Control

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For further information on the PSM 400 system, see the PSM 400 Wireless Personal Performance

- high fidelity without the risk of feedback,

- your mix moves with you,

- through volume adjustment and MixMode®.

Pack user's guide, available on the world wide web at www.shure.com.

P4R RECEIVER FEATURES

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P4R TOP PANEL

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FREQ MIX

EQ

LIM

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FIGURE 1

1. Balance Knob: This thumbwheel adjusts the left/right balance when the unit is in stereo and the

mix 1/mix 2 balance when the unit is in MixMode.

2. SCROLL Pushbutton: Use with the SELECT pushbutton to control the functions in the LCD

screen. See Pushbutton Controls on page 6.

3. SELECT Pushbutton: Use with the SCROLL pushbutton to control the functions in the LCD

screen. See Pushbutton Controls on page 6.

4. 1/8" Earphone Output Jack: Connects to earphones.

5. Belt Clip: Securely attaches the receiver to a belt, guitar strap or waist band.

6. LCD Screen: The LCD screen displays the status of various functions. See LCD Screen on page 4.

7. ON/OFF/VOLUME Knob: Turn clockwise past click to turn ON. Continue to turn clockwise to

increase volume, counterclockwise to decrease volume.

8. Battery Compartment Door: See Battery Installation on page 4.

9. Antenna: An attached, flexible whip antenna receives radio frequency (RF) from the transmitter.

QUICK SET UP

1. Set up and activate a P4T transmitter according to directions in the P4T user's guide.

2. Open the battery door of the P4R receiver and insert a 9V alkaline battery, following the correct +/­alignment. See Battery Installation on page 4.

3. Turn the ON/OFF/VOLUME knob clockwise past click (ON). Keep volume set at minimum.

4. Set the P4R to the same reception channel as the P4T. See Changing Reception Channel on
page 6.

5. Check the LCD screen to see if RF( ) is being received. See LCD Screen on page 4.

6. Plug earphones into earphone output jack.

7. Insert earphones into your ears as instructed in the earphone's user guide.

8. Increase the volume to a comfortable listening level.

WARNING: High volume levels may cause hearing damage!

9. Set the desired functions in the LCD screen. See LCD Screen on page 4, and Pushbutton Controls
on page 6.

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BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Open the battery compartment door by pushing down and sliding
towards antenna.

2. Insert a fresh 9V alkaline battery with the +/– terminals properly posi­tioned (see Figure 2).

3. Close the battery compartment door.

NOTE: If battery compartment door will not close, the battery is
not properly inserted.

FIGURE 2

LCD SCREEN

The LCD screen on the top panel displays the status of various functions. The status of these func­tions can be changed using the SCROLL and SELECT pushbuttons (see Pushbutton Controls on
page 6).

FIGURE 3

1. RF: Indicates the P4R receiver is receiv­ing a transmission. Always check for RF
reception prior to inserting earphones
into ears.

2. Battery Life Meter: Indicates the
approximate amount of voltage left in the
battery. These voltages translate to time
as follows:

HIGH: 4-8 hours of operation.

MEDIUM: 1-4 hours of operation.

LOW: less than 1 hours of operation.

NOTE: If no bars are present
within the battery life gauge,
change the battery immediately.
Battery life depends on many

WARNING! Turning the Limiter OFF defeats protection against
hazardous sound levels!

variables, including battery type
(brand), earphones used, and
receiver volume setting.

3. RECEPTION CHANNEL (FREQ): The

P4R receiver features 16 preset,
user-selectable channels (0-9 and A-F).
The receiver must be set to the same
channel as its transmitter.

4. MixMode (MIX): The receiver receives

the monitor mix in either MixMode (MIX
ON) or stereo (MIX OFF). See MixMode/
Stereo Control on page 5.

NOTE: If the receiver is receiving
only one signal, it will be in mono.

5. High Frequency Equalization (EQ):

Adds 6 dB at 10 kHz for increased treble
response.

6. Limiter (LIM): The limiter provides pro-

tection against loud signal.

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MIXMODE/STEREO

The P4R receiver receives two signals (1/L and 2/R) from the P4T transmitter. The P4R processes
these signals in either stereo or MixMode:

STEREO

Signal from

1/L

1/L

Audio Source

2/R

2/R

MIXMODE

Signal from
Audio Source

1/L

1/L + 2/R

MIXED

2/R

P4T transmitters P4R receivers

FIGURE 4

STEREO: In stereo, the signals remain separate so 1/L is heard through the left earphone and

2/R is heard through the right earphone. The balance knob on the receiver adjusts the balance
between the left and right earphones.
MIXMODE: In MixMode, the signals are “mixed” in relation to one another using the balance knob,
blending into one signal. The mixed signal is sent to both the left and right earphones.

USING MIXMODE

Step Two: Using the balance knob, the

user blends the two signals until the
correct mix is achieved.

MIXMODE
channel 1

COUNTERCLOCKWISE

MID-POINT

MIXMODE
channel 2

CLOCKWISE

Step Four: The user may con­tinue to adjust the blend using
the balance knob throughout
the performance.

Step One: The P4R re­ceives TWO signals from
the P4T transmitter.

Step Three: The P4R
sends the mixed signal to
both earphones.

FIGURE 5

MIXMODE IN APPLICATIONS

MixMode is most useful when two distinct mixes are provided to the P4T transmitter, such as a
band mix and a vocal mix. MixMode combines these two signals into one monitor mix and allows
you to control this mix during the performance with the P4R receiver. For example, if the band over­powers the vocals in the mix, increase the level of the vocals and decrease the level of the band
by simply adjusting the balance knob.

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PUSHBUTTON CONTROLS

USING SCROLL AND SELECT PUSHBUTTONS

Push either pushbutton to activate the LCD screen. Push and hold the SCROLL pushbutton to
scroll through the functions. The current function is underscored. Use the SELECT pushbutton to
change the status of the underscored function.

CHANGING RECEPTION CHANNEL

1. Push and hold the SCROLL pushbutton.

2. Scroll to FREQ.

3. Push the SELECT pushbutton to select a channel (0-9 or A-F).

NOTE: Use the same reception channel as the matching P4T transmitter.

4. Push the SCROLL pushbutton to confirm changes.

CHANGING MIXMODE, HIGH FREQUENCY EQUALIZATION AND LIMITER
STATUS.

1. Push and hold the SCROLL pushbutton. Scroll to the desired function
(MIX, EQ, or LIM).

2. Push the SELECT pushbutton to toggle the function ON or OFF. A function is ON when a dot
appears to the right of the function symbol.

3. Push the SCROLL pushbutton to confirm changes.

LOCKING OUT THE LCD SCREEN

Once the P4R's functions are set for use, lock out the LCD screen and pushbuttons to prevent un­wanted changes during or between performances. Use the following instructions to lock out the
front panel:

1. Set all functions to desired settings.

2. Hold down the SCROLL and SELECT pushbuttons simultaneously for five seconds
(Figure 6 [A]).

NOTE: The reception channel will be replaced by dashes (Figure 6 [B]) when lock-out
is engaged.

3. When lock out is engaged, the SCROLL and SELECT pushbuttons light the LCD display, but
cannot change the status of any of the functions.

4. To disengage the lock out, hold the SCROLL and SELECT pushbuttons for five seconds until
the reception channel is displayed again.

FIGURE 6

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SPECIFICATIONS

RF Frequency Range

722 to 865 MHz (country dependent)

Operating Range

300 feet (environment dependent)

Audio Frequency Response

50 Hz to 12 kHz (± 3 dB)

RF Sensitivity

1 μV typical

Image Rejection

55 dB typical

Spurious Rejection

60 dB typical

Squelch Threshold

4.5 μV typical

Antenna

attached whip

Power Requirements

9 V alkaline battery

Battery Life

up to 8 hours, volume dependent

Audio Output Connector

3.5 mm Stereo
(Left = tip, Right = ring, Ground =
sleeve)

Minimum Load Impedance

16 Ω

Net Weight

125 g (.28 lbs.)

Overall Dimensions

82.6 mm X 63.5 mm X 26.2 mm
(3 1/4 in. X 2 1/2 in. X 1 1/32 in.)

CERTIFICATION

Approved under the DECLARATION OF CON­FORMITY provision of FCC Part 15. Certified
by IC in Canada under RSS-123. Meets es­sential requirements of European R&TTE Di-

rective 99/5/EC, eligible to bear the mark.
Meets requirements of EMC standards EN
300 422 Parts 1 and 2 and EN 301 489 Parts
1 and 9.

SHURE P4R

Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

LICENSING

Changes or modifications not expressly ap­proved by Shure Incorporated could void your
authority to operate the equipment. Licensing
of Shure wireless microphone equipment is
the user's responsibility, and licensability de­pends 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.

THIS RADIO EQUIPMENT IS INTENDED
FOR USE IN MUSICAL PROFESSIONAL EN­TERTAINMENT AND SIMILAR APPLICA­TIONS.

NOTE: THIS EQUIPMENT MAY BE CAPA­BLE OF OPERATING ON SOME FREQUEN­CIES NOT AUTHORIZED IN YOUR REGION.
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NATIONAL AU­THORITY TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ON
AUTHORIZED FREQUENCIES FOR WIRE­LESS MICROPHONE PRODUCTS IN YOUR
REGION

Licensing: Note that a ministerial license to

operate this equipment may be required in cer­tain areas. Consult your national authority for
possible requirements.

SHURE, the Shure logo, PSM and MIXMODE
are registered trademarks of Shure Incorpo­rated. DURACELL is a registered trademark
of its respective owner.

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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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