Shure PG2, PG4, PG1 User Manual

Performance Gear Series Wireless

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Patent numbers 6,597,301 and 6,296,565

Shure Performance Gear Wireless

Designed especially for performers who manage their own sound, Shure Performance Gear profes­sional audio products deliver legendary Shure sound quality, stage-proven durability and hassle­free setup for worry-free performance.

Performance Gear Wireless systems are available in a variety of configurations - for handheld,
guitar, headset and presentation applications. Manual frequency selection and transmitter setup
provide specific choice and precise control to locate the clearest channel, every time.

System Components

All systems include

Internal Antenna Diversity PG4 receiver
One 9 volt battery
Power supply
User guide

Vocalist systems include

Microphone Head
PG2 handheld transmitter
Microphone clip

Lavalier, Headworn, and Instrument systems include

PG1 body pack transmitter
Microphone (choice of PG185, PG30)

Guitar systems include

PG1 bodypack transmitter
4-pin mini connector (TA4F) to 1/4” connector cable

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PG4 Receiver Features

Figure 1. Front Panel

 audio LED

Indicates strength of incoming audio signal: green for
normal, amber for strong, red for peak.

 Channel Display

See “System Setup” on page 6.

 ready LED

Green LED indicates system is ready for use.

 channel button

Press and hold to change the frequency channel.

Figure 2. Back Panel

 AC adapter jack  XLR balanced microphone output jack

 Adapter cord relief  1/4” unbalanced output jack





   

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PG2 Handheld Transmitter



Power/Mute Button



Power/Mute LED (See LED status below)



Channel Display (Display turns off after 10 seconds to conserve battery)



Channel Button



Battery Cover — Twist counter-clockwise to remove.



Battery Compartment

LED Status Signifies

Green Ready

Amber Mute is on

Red Battery is low

Flashing Red
on startup

Battery dead (must be replaced for transmitter to operate).

Flashing Green
and Red

Controls are locked

Flashing Amber
and Red

Mute is on and battery is low

Changing Battery

• Expected life for a 9 volt alkaline battery is approximately 8 hours.

• When the Power/Mute LED glows red, the battery should be replaced immediately.

Adjusting Gain

• Access the Gain Adjustment Switch by unscrewing the microphone head.
Use the tip of a pen or a small screwdriver to move the switch. (See fig. 4)

• The switch can be positioned in two gain settings on the PG2:

Gain Setting Suggested Uses

0dB For quiet to normal vocal performance.

–10dB Use only if audio is distorted due to high vocal

levels.

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

Figure 3.

Figure 4.









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PG1 Bodypack Transmitter



4-Pin Microphone Input Jack



Power/Mute Button. Press and hold to turn on/off.
Press and release to mute/unmute.



Power/Mute LED (see LED Status below)



Antenna



Channel Display



Channel Button



Gain Switch



9V Battery compartment



Battery Cover. Pinch sides to fold open.

LED Status Signifies...

Green Ready

Amber Mute is on

Red Battery is low

Flashing red on
startup

Battery dead (must be replaced for
transmitter to operate).

Flashing Green
and Red

Flashing Green and Red

Flashing Amber
and Red

Mute is on and battery is low

Wearing the Bodypack Transmitter

• Clip the transmitter to belt or guitar strap as
shown. If using a belt, slide the transmitter until
the belt is pressed against the base of the clip.

Changing Battery

• Expected life for a 9 volt alkaline battery is
approximately 8 hours.

• When the Power/Mute LED glows red, the
battery should be replaced immediately.

Adjusting Gain

• Three gain settings are available on the PG1:

Gain Settings Suggested Use

mic Microphone

0 Guitar

-10 Use only if audio is distorted due to high input level

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Figure 6.











Figure 5.





Figure 7.

Battery Cover, pinch sides to fold open

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Figure 8.

Figure 9.

System Setup

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In any wireless setup, each transmitter and receiver pair must be tuned to the same frequency, or
channel. Follow these steps to set the transmitter and receiver to the same channel:

1. Plug in the receiver to turn power on. Turn transmitter power off.

2. Press and hold the channel button on the receiver for about one second to enter select
mode. Release the button as soon as the display begins flashing.

3. Press the channel button while the number is flashing to change to the next channel *.

4. To activate a newly selected channel, simply wait until the number stops flashing.

5. Turn on the corresponding transmitter.

6. Press and hold the channel button on the transmitter to enter select mode. Release the
button as soon as the display begins flashing.

7. Press the channel button while the number is flashing to change to the next channel.
Scroll through the channels until the transmitter setting matches the channel on the
receiver.

8. The transmitter channel is set when the number stops flashing. The green “ready” LED
on the receiver will indicate the system is ready for use.

Single Receiver Setup

*Note: Some of the frequencies available on the PG4 receiver may be occupied by sources of

interference such as broadcast television or other wireless devices. Use the Busy Indica­tor on the receiver channel display to avoid selecting an occupied channel while in select
mode.

Busy Indicator

When selecting channels, if the display flashes between a number and a blank screen, the channel
is clear. If the display flashes between a number and a dash as shown in Figure 9, the channel is
busy. This means that the channel is occupied by another device or source of interference. In this
case, it is recommended to select another channel.

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To set up multiple systems, repeat the previous steps for each transmitter and receiver pair. Once
transmitters have been set, leave them on. Be sure to set each transmitter and receiver pair to a
different frequency. For information about frequencies and compatibility, refer to the guide below.

Multiple System Setup

In each group, channels 1,3,5,7 and 9 are a compatible set and channels 2,4,6,8 and 0 are a
compatible set. When operating multiple systems, select only odd or even numbered channels for
best results.

TLPW Frequency and Channel Guide

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M10 674-686 R10 800-812 P11 702-714 Q11 740-752

CH Freq CH Freq CH Freq CH Freq

1 674.775 1 802.100 1 702.150 1 740.150

2 676.700 2 803.675 2 703.600 2 741.600

3 677.900 3 805.750 3 705.500 3 743.500

4 682.025 4 809.100 4 707.100 4 746.400

5 685.500 5 810.550 5 708.400 5 748.100

6 674.025 6 802.325 6 710.100 6 751.850

7 680.975 7 803.550 7 712.650

8 682.775 8 805.100 8 713.850

9 684.000 9 808.600

0 685.900 0 810.025

R11 770-782 R12 794-806 JB 806-810

CH Freq CH Freq CH Freq

1 770.150 1 794.150 1 806.125

2 771.600 2 797.500 2 806.375

3 773.500 3 799.100 3 807.125

4 775.100 4 800.400 4 807.750

5 776.400 5 802.100 5 809.000

6 778.100 6 805.850 6 809.500

7 780.650

8 781.850

H7 536 - 548 K7 590 - 602 M7 662-674 T10 854 - 865

CH Freq CH Freq CH Freq CH Freq

1 536.050 1 590.050 1 662.050 1 854.900

2 542.050 2 596.050 2 668.050 2 856.575

3 537.400 3 591.400 3 663.400 3 857.950

4 543.400 4 597.400 4 669.400 4 861.750

5 539.175 5 593.175 5 665.175 5 863.900

6 545.175 6 599.175 6 671.175 6 855.275

7 540.375 7 594.375 7 666.375 7 857.925

8 546.375 8 600.375 8 672.375 8 861.550

9 541.975 9 595.975 9 667.975 9 863.200

0 547.975 0 601.975 0 673.975 0 864.500

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Troubleshooting

Issue LED Status Solution

No sound or faint
sound

Transmitter Power/Mute
LED on, receiver LEDs on

• Perform transmitter setup (see page 6).

• Verify all sound system connections.

• Adjust transmitter gain.

Receiver Channel Display • Make sure AC adapter is securely plugged into electrical outlet and into

POWER connector on rear panel of receiver .

• Make sure AC electrical outlet works and is supplying proper voltage.

Transmitter LED glowing or
flashing red

• Replace transmitter battery.

Transmitter LED off • Turn transmitter on.

• Make sure the +/– indicators on battery match transmitter terminals.

• Insert fresh battery.

Distortion or unwanted noise bursts

• Remove nearby sources of RF interference (CD players, computers, cell
phones, digital effects, in-ear monitor systems, etc.)

• Change receiver and transmitter to a different frequency.

• Reduce transmitter gain.

• Replace transmitter battery.

• If using multiple systems, change the frequency of one of the active systems.

Sound level different from cabled guitar or micro­phone, or when using different guitars

• Adjust transmitter gain as necessary.

Cannot turn
transmitter on

Transmitter LED flashing
red

• Replace transmitter battery.

Locking and Unlocking Controls

Locking the system controls prevents accidental muting or channel adjustment during performance.

Transmitter

To lock the controls: turn the transmitter off, hold the channel button down and turn the transmitter
power on. The Power/Mute LED will alternate between red and green.
To unlock the controls: with the transmitter on, hold the channel button down, and turn the
transmitter off.

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Specifications

System

Working Range 75m (250 ft.) Note: actual range depends on RF signal absorption, reflection,

and interference.

Audio Frequency Response Minimum: 45 Hz.

Maximum: 15 kHz (overall system frequency depends on microphone element).

Total Harmonic Distortion

0.5%, typical
Ref. +/– 33 kHz deviation, 1 kHz tone

Dynamic Range >100 dB A-weighted

Operating Temperature
Range

–18°C (0°F) to +57°C (+135°F) Note: battery characteristics may limit this
range

Transmitter Audio Polarity

Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm (or positive voltage to tip of
WA302 phone plug) produces positive voltage on pin 2 (with respect to pin 3 of
low impedance output) and the tip of the high impedance 1/4-inch output.

PG1 Bodypack
Transmitter

Audio Input Level –10 dBV maximum at “mic” gain position

+10 dBV maximum at 0dB gain position
+20 dBV maximum at –10dB gain position

Gain Adjustment Range

30 dB

Input Impedance 1MΩ

RF Transmitter Output

10 mW typical

Dimensions 110 mm H x 64 mm W x 21 mm D (4.3 x 2.5 x 0.8 in.)

Weight

75 grams (2.6 oz.) without battery

Housing Molded poly carbonate case

Power Requirements One 9V alkaline battery

Battery Life >8 hours (alkaline)

PG2 Handheld
Transmitter

Audio Input Level +2 dBV maximum at –10dB position

–8 dBV maximum at 0dB position

Gain Adjustment Range

10dB

RF Transmitter Output

10 mW typical

Weight

218 grams (7.7 oz.) without battery

Housing Molded PC/ABS handle and battery cup

Power Requirements One 9V size alkaline or rechargeable battery

Battery Life >8 hours (alkaline)

PG4 Receiver

Dimensions 188 mm L x 103 mm W x 40 mm D (7.4 in. x 4.0 in. x 1.5 in.)

Weight

241 grams (8.5 oz)

Output Impedance XLR connector: 200 Ω 1/4 inch connector: 1kΩ

Housing ABS

Audio Output Level Ref.
+/– 33 kHz deviation with 1
kHz tone

XLR connector (into 600 Ω load): –19 dBV
1/4 inch connector (into 3000 Ω load): –5 dBV

Sensitivity –105 dBm for 12 dB SINAD, typical

Image Rejection >50 dB, typical

Power Requirements 12–18 Vdc at 150 mA, supplied by external power supply

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Replacement Parts

All Systems Microphone Stand Adapter (PGX2) WA371

System-Specific AC Adapter (120 VAC, 60 Hz)

PS20

AC Adapter (230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, Europlug)

PS20E

AC Adapter (230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, UK)

PS20UK

AC Adapter (100 VAC, 50/60 Hz)

PS20J

AC Adapter (220 VAC, 50 Hz, China)

PS20CHN

PG58 Head with Grille RPW108

Belt Clip 44A8035

Optional Universal Rack Tray URT

4-pin mini connector (TA4F) to 1/4” connector cable WA302

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Regulatory Information for North America, Europe, and Australia
PG1 & PG2 Transmitters: Certified to FCC Part 74 (FCC ID: “DD4PG1” and “DD4PG2”). Certified
by IC in Canada under RSS-123 and RSS-102 (“IC: 616A-PG1” and “IC: 616A-PG2”). Meets the
essential requirements of the European R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC (ETSI EN 300-422 Parts 1 & 2,
EN 301 489 Parts 1 & 9) and are eligible to carry the CE marking.

N108

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Regulatory Information

PG4 Receiver: Authorized under Declaration of Conformity (DoC) provision of FCC Part 15. Certi­fied under Industry Canada to RSS-123 (“IC: 616A-PG4”). This class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003. Meets the essential requirements of the European R&TTE Directive
99/5/ EC (EN 301 489 Parts 1 & 9, EN 300 422 Parts 1 & 2) and is eligible to carry the CE marking.
Conforms to Australian EMC requirements and is eligible for C-Tick marking.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 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 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.

PS 20 Series Power Supplies: Conform to Safety Standard IEC 60065. PS20E and PS20UK are
eligible to bear CE marking.
A ministerial license may be required to operate this equipment in certain areas.
Consult your national authority for possible requirements.
This radio equipment is intended for use in musical professional entertainment and similar applica­tions.
Caution: changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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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