Shure PA821 User Manual

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PSMR Antenna Combiner User Guide

Guide de l'utilisateur du répartiteur d'antenne PSM

Bedienungsanleitung für die Antennenweiche PSM

Guía del usuario del combinador de antenas PSM

Guida d'uso del combinatore di antenne PSM

Printed in U.S.A.

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! 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. Install in accordance with the manu­facturer's instructions.

8. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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 replacement 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.

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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.

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

WARNING:

Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. The

safety certifications do not apply when the operating voltage is changed from the factory setting.

DESCRIPTION

The Shure PA821 Antenna Combiners actively combine antenna out­puts from up to eight PSM wireless transmitters to a single antenna, im­proving RF performance and reducing rack clutter.

INSTALLATION

Set the power switch on the front panel to Off before installing. Connect
the unit to an AC power source using the supplied power cable. Switch the
power On to use the device. The power light will illuminate. Power the unit
Off when not in use or before disconnecting the unit from the AC power
source.

8-TO-1 COMBINING:

1. Using the supplied BNC-BNC cables, connect the ANTENNA

OUTPUT of each transmitter to the ANTENNA INPUTS of the PA821

(Figure 2).

2. Attach an antenna to the MAIN OUT of PA821. For wideband appli-

cations, use PA805WB directional antenna (Figure 1).

3. Connect the PA821 to a power outlet using one of the supplied

power cables. The PA821 contains a universal power supply to
operate anywhere in the world.

NOTE: When the PA821 is powered on, the input signal
indicators (1-8) on the front panel will illuminate if an active
transmitter is connected to the corresponding input (1-8) on the
back panel (Figure 1).

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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.

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a
risk of electric shock is present within this unit.

MADEIN USA

PA821ANTENNACOMBINER

SHUREINCORPORATED

PSM Transmitters

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FOR MORE THAN 8 TRANSMITTERS:

1. Using the supplied BNC-BNC cables, connect the ANTENNA

OUTPUT of each transmitter to the ANTENNA INPUTS of the

PA821.

2. Use the 1 ft. jumper BNC-BNC cable to connect the MAIN

OUTPUT

3. Connect another

mitter, second PA821 or other antenna port) to the

of the PA821 to the A IN of the EXPANSION PORT.

ANTENNA OUTPUT (from a ninth PSM trans-

B IN of the

EXPANSION PORT.

4. Attach an antenna to the A + B OUT of the EXPANSION PORT.

For wideband applications, use the PA805WB directional antenna,
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SPECIFICATIONS

RF Carrier Frequency Range

470-870 MHz (470-806 MHz in U.S.A. and Canada)

System Gain

+0/-5 dB

Input AC Line Voltage

100-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz

Maximum Input Line VA

100 VA

Maximum Current Drain

0.42-1.0 Amperes
(Amperes = 100 VA/Input AC Line Voltage)

Maximum RF Input Power

24 dBm (250 mW) per channel

Input Signal Indicator Threshold

+4 dBm (2.5 mW), +2 dBm (1.6 mW) typical

Impedance

50 W nominal

Operating Temperature Range

0° F (-18° C) to +135° F (+57° C)
NOTE: Electrical safety approval is based on a maximum

ambient temperature of 35°C.

Overall Dimensions

43.4 mm high x 398.8 mm wide x331.5 mm deep
(1 11/16 in. H x 15 11/16 in. W x 13 1/2 in. D)

Net Weight

4.53 Kg (10 lbs unpackaged, without power and RF cables)

Input/Output Connector Type

BNC-type 8 input, 1 output ACTIVE
2 Inputs, 1 output EXPANSION PORT

FURNISHED ACCESSORIES

(8) 2 ft. Coaxial Cable (RG58/U) ...................................... UA802

1 ft Jumper.....................................................................95E2035

120 VAC Power Line Cord............................................. 95A8389

230 VAC Power Line Cord............................................. 95A8247

240 VAC Power Line Cord (U.K.) .................................. 95A8713

AC POWER

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Wideband Unidirectional Antenna (470-870 MHz) ...... PA805WB

10 ft. Coaxial Cable (RG-58/U) .........................................PA725

25 ft. Coaxial Cable (RG-8/U)........................................... UA825

50 ft. Coaxial Cable (RG-8/U)........................................... UA850

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CERTIFICATIONS

PA821: Certified to FCC Part 74 (FCC ID No. DD4PA821). Certified in
Canada by IC to RSS-123 AND RSS-102 (Certification No. IC 616A­PA821). UL Listed to UL6500 (2nd Edition) and cUL listed to CAN/CSA
E60065-00. Meets the Essential Requirements of the European R&TTE Di­rective 99/5/EC, eligible to bear CE mark. Meets EMC requirements of EN
301 489 Parts 1 and 9 and is GS-Certified to EN 60065 (6th Edition). Con­forms to Australian EMC requirements, eleigible to bear C-Tick mark
(N108).

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
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.

OPERATION OF THIS DEVICE IS SUBJECT TO

THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:

1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE INTERFERENCE, AND

2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRED OPERATION OF THE DEVICE.

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