Shure PSM400 User Guide

Model PSM® 400

Hardwired Personal Performance Pack

MODEL PSM® 400 HARDWIRED PERSONAL PERFORMANCE PACK

©2005, Shure Incorporated		Printed in U.S.A.
27D8708 (Rev. 5)

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PSM® 400 HARDWIRED PERSONAL PERFORMANCE PACK

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................	2
BASIC SYSTEM SET-UP ........................................................................................................	2
P4M PERSONAL MONITOR MIXER.......................................................................................	3
Features.............................................................................................................................	3
Using the P4M Personal Monitor Mixer..............................................................................	4
P4HW HARDWIRED PERSONAL MONITOR.........................................................................	5
Controls..............................................................................................................................	5
Battery Installation..............................................................................................................	5
Connecting to Mixer ...........................................................................................................	5
Reading the LCD Screen ...................................................................................................	6
Using the Bodypack Features............................................................................................	6
Locking the Display............................................................................................................	6
Mono, Stereo and MixMode® Control ................................................................................	7
P4M PERSONAL MONITOR MIXER SPECIFICATIONS........................................................	8
P4HW PERSONAL MONITOR SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................	9
CERTIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................	9
RACK MOUNTING.................................................................................................................	10

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WARNING!

USING THIS SYSTEM AT EXCESSIVE VOLUMES CAN CAUSE 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.

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 1/2 hour

115 dB SPL at 15 minutes

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:

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

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

•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.

•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.

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the Shure PSM→ 400 Hardwired Personal Performance Pack. Like all Shure personal monitoring systems, the PSM 400 provides the advantages of an in-ear monitor, including:

•Improved Sound Quality—high fidelity without the risk of feedback

•Personal Control—monitor mixes created and controlled by performer

•Portability—small form factor, easy set-up and tear down

The PSM 400 Hardwired Personal Performance Pack includes the P4M Personal Monitor Mixer, the P4HW Hardwired Personal Monitor, the E3 earphones, the PS40 power supply, and 1/4" to male XLR patching cables.

BASIC SYSTEM SET-UP

Connect PS40 power source.	Connect bodypack to the MIX OUT jacks using the 1/4"
IN	to XLR patching cables.

PS40

MIXER BACK PANEL

MIX OUT

Connect audio sources.

CAUTION: Use a direct box to connect keyboards, guitars, and other instruments.

DIRECT BOX

MIC/LINE INPUTS

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P4M PERSONAL MONITOR MIXER

Features

MIC/LINE INPUT Jacks: Accommodate both XLR and 1/4" connectors at mic or line levels. They are electronically balanced.

Signal/Clip LEDs: Color indicates the signal status of the cor-

responding MIC/LINE input:

LED Color	Signal Status
Green	Signal present

Yellow	Nominal Level

Red	Signal clipping

CONCENTRIC LEVEL/PAN Knobs: The inner knob controls the input level; the outer ring pans the input signal between the 1/L and 2/R mix outputs.

MIX OUT Output Jacks: 1/4" TRS jacks provide the line level mix created with the CONCENTRIC LEVEL/PAN knobs.

AUX IN Inputs: Signals from the two 1/4" TRS input jacks are combined with the mix created by the CONCENTRIC LEVEL/PAN knobs. Front panel settings do not affect these jacks.

DC IN Locking Connector: Plug the PS40 AC adaptor into this connector.

DC OUT Locking Connector: Powers a P4T Transmitter or another P4M Mixer. A DC jumper cable is provided with the P4M.

NOTE: A PS40 can only power two Shure devices.

SPLIT OUTPUT Jacks: Each male XLR output provides a duplicate of its corresponding MIC/LINE input. Front panel settings have no effect on split outputs.

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