Shure QLX-D User Manual

WIRELESS SYSTEM

QLX-D USER GUIDE

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. Allow sufficient distances for adequate ventilation and install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as open flames, radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not place any open flame sources on the product.

9. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype 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.

12. 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.

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.

16. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

17. The airborne noise of the Apparatus does not exceed 70dB (A).

18. Apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

19. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

20. Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/or product failure.

21. Operate this product within its specified operating temperature range.

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

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

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING

• Battery packs may explode or release toxic materials. Risk of fire or burns. Do not open, crush, modify, disassemble, heat above 140°F (60°C), or incinerate.

• Follow instructions from manufacturer

• Only use Shure charger to recharge Shure rechargeable batteries

• WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent type.

• Never put batteries in mouth. If swallowed, contact your physician or local poison control center

• Do not short circuit; may cause burns or catch fire

• Do not charge or use battery packs other than Shure rechargeable batteries

• Dispose of battery packs properly. Check with local vendor for proper disposal of used battery packs.

• Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like

WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. Operate only with Shure compatible batteries.

Note: Use only with the included power supply or a Shure-approved equivalent.

LICENSING INFORMATION

Licensing: A ministerial license to operate this equipment may be required in certain areas. Consult your national authority for possible requirements. 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 Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Caution: Avoid operating mobile phones and mobile broadband devices near your wireless system to prevent the possibility of interference.

Information to the user

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 the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to 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.

Australia Warning for Wireless

This device operates under an ACMA class licence and must comply with all the conditions of that licence including operating frequencies. Before 31 December 2014, this device will comply if it is operated in the 520-820 MHz frequency band. WARNING: After 31 December 2014, in order to comply, this device must not be operated in the 694-820 MHz band.

Contents

System Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5

Features .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5

Quick Start .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6

Receiver Front and Back Panels ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Transmitters ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8

Battery Installation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8

Transmitter Display ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................9

Transmitter Menu Options and Navigation .........................................................................................................................................................................................9

Receiver Display ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10

Navigating the Receiver Menus .........................................................................................................................................................................................................10

AA Batteries and Transmitter Runtime .............................................................................................................................................................................................11

Shure SB900 Rechargeable Battery ..................................................................................................................................................................................................11

Creating Audio Channels ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................12

Manual Group and Channel Assignment ..........................................................................................................................................................................................12

Manual Frequency Selection ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................12

Receiver Gain Adjustment..................................................................................................................................................................................................................13

Setting the Transmitter RF Power .....................................................................................................................................................................................................13

Wearing the Bodypack Transmitter ...................................................................................................................................................................................................13

Setting Regional TV Channel Spacing ..............................................................................................................................................................................................13

Control Lock Options for the Receiver and Transmitter .................................................................................................................................................................14

Audio Signal Encryption .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................14

Linking Two Transmitters to a Receiver ...........................................................................................................................................................................................15

Frequency Bands and Transmitter RF Power ..................................................................................................................................................................................15

Custom Groups ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................16

Networking ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17

Setting the IP Address and Subnet Mask Manually .........................................................................................................................................................................17

Network Scan .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18

Connecting to an External Control System ......................................................................................................................................................................................18

Shure AXT600 Spectrum Manager Compatibility .............................................................................................................................................................................18

Using QLX-D with a Shure ULX-D System ........................................................................................................................................................................................18

Managing QLX-D with Wireless Workbench 6 ..................................................................................................................................................................................19

Firmware Updates ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................20

Error Codes and Solutions .................................................................................................................................................................................................................20

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................21

Hardware and Connectors ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................22

Optional Accessories ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................23

FREQUENCIES FOR EUROPEAN COUNTRIES ................................................................................................................................................................................26

Certifications........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................27

System Overview

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QLX-D™ Digital Wireless delivers defined, streamlined performance with transparent 24-bit digital audio. Combining professional features with simplified setup and operation, QLX-D offers outstanding wireless functionality for demanding live sound events and installations.

Shure digital wireless technology enables QLX-D to transmit clearly detailed audio with extended, virtually flat frequency response. Designed to be highly RF spectrum efficient, QLX-D can operate more than 60 compatible channels simultaneously in a single frequency band. Automatic channel scan and IR sync make finding and assigning an open frequency quick and easy. Ethernet connection provides networked channel scanning across multiple receivers and Shure Wireless Workbench® control software compatibility for advanced frequency coordination. AES-256 encryption comes standard and can be easily enabled for secure wireless transmission.

QLX-D also adds Shure rechargeable power options to provide dramatic long-term cost savings and extended transmitter battery life over alkaline batteries, and battery metering that reports remaining runtime in hours and minutes. With clearly defined performance and innovation, QLX-D delivers the very latest in digital wireless technology from Shure.

Features

• Transparent 24-bit digital audio

• Extended 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range (microphone dependent)

• 120 dB dynamic range

• Digital predictive switching diversity

• 64 MHz tuning bandwidth (region dependent)

• More than 60 available channels per frequency band (region dependent)

• Up to 17 compatible systems per 6MHz TV band; 22 systems per 8 MHz band

• Easy pairing of transmitters and receivers over IR scan and sync

• Automatic channel scan

System Components

① QLXD4 Receiver ② PS23 Power Supply

③ 1/2 Wave Antennas (2) ④ 2 ft. BNC Cables with Bulkhead Adapters (2) ⑤ Choice of QLXD1 Bodypack Transmitter or QLXD2 Handheld Transmitter

• Ethernet networking for multiple receiver systems

• Network channel scanning configures open frequencies for networked receivers

• Compatible with Shure Wireless Workbench® 6 control software

• Remote control from a mobile device or tablet via ShurePlus™ Channels app

• AES-256 encryption for secure wireless transmission

• Elegant and easy-to-use interface with high-contrast LCD menu

• Compatible with external control systems such as AMX or Crestron

• Professional-grade all-metal construction

• Transmitters use 2 AA batteries or Shure SB900 rechargeable battery

⑥ AA Alkaline Batteries

(not included in Argentina)

⑦ Rackmount Hardware

Model Variations

Model variations with additional components are available to meet specific performance situations.

QLXD2 Handheld Transmitter QLXD1 Bodypack Guitar System QLXD1 Bodypack Headworn or

Includes QLXD2 Handheld, available with any of the following microphone cartridges:

• SM58

• Beta 58A

• SM86

• Beta 87A

• SM87A

• Beta 87C

• KSM9

• KSM9HS (black)

Microphone Clip Battery Contact Cover Zipper Bag

Includes QLXD1 bodypack transmitter WA305 Premium instrument cable Zipper Bag

Lavalier

Includes QLXD1 bodypack, available with any of the following microphone cartridges:

• Beta 98H/C

• WL93

• WL183

• WL184

• WL185

• MX150 (omni)

• MX150 (cardioid)

• MX153 (black or tan)

• SM35

Zipper Bag

Bodypack and Handheld Combo System

• QLXD1 bodypack transmitter with WL185 Microflex cardioid lavalier microphone

• QLXD2 handheld transmitter with Shure SM58 microphone cartridge

• Battery Contact Cover

• Zipper Bag (2)

Quick Start

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Step 1: Power and Antenna Connection

① Connect an antenna to each of the antenna connectors. ② Connect the power supply to the receiver and plug into an AC power

source.

③ Connect the receiver audio output to a mixer or amplifier. ④ Press and hold the power button to turn on the receiver.

Step 3: Install Batteries into Transmitter

Step 2: Scanning for the Best Available Channel

1. Press the

menu button on the receiver to access the scan function.

2. Press the enter button to start a frequency scan. The scan icon will flash while

in scan mode. When the scan is complete, the selected group and channel appear on the display.

① Accessing the Battery Compartment

② Installing Batteries

Press the side tabs on the bodypack or unscrew the cover on the handheld as shown to access the battery compartment.

Note: If using AA batteries, select a battery type from the transmitter menu to ensure accurate battery metering.

Step 4: IR Sync to Create an Audio Channel

1. Turn on the transmitter.

2. Press the

sync button on the receiver. The red ir LED

will blink indicating that sync mode is active.

3. Align the IR sync windows of the transmitter and receiver at a distance of <15 cm (6 in.). When the transmitter and receiver are aligned, the red ir LED remains on and the sync will automatically occur.

Step 5: Sound Check and Gain Adjustment

1. Test the transmitter at performance levels while monitoring the audio meter and the

audio LED. The audio meter should display at least 3 bars and the audio LED should

be green. Reduce the gain if there is audible distortion of the audio.

2. Increase or decrease the gain if necessary by pressing the arrow buttons on the receiver front panel.

- AA Batteries: Place batteries (note polarity markings) and AA Adaptor as shown

- Shure SB900 Battery: Place battery as shown (note polarity markings), remove AA Adaptor from

bodypack transmitter, stow AA Adaptor in door for handheld transmitter

4. sync good appears on the display when IR sync is complete. The blue

rf LED will illuminate indicating that the transmitter is within range of

the receiver.

Note: If the IR sync fails, repeat the IR sync procedure, carefully maintaining alignment between the IR windows of the transmitter and receiver.

Receiver Front and Back Panels

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① Display

Shows menu options, receiver and transmitter settings.

② Arrow Buttons

Adjust gain setting or change menu parameters.

③ Enter Button

Press to save menu or parameter changes.

④ Sync Button

Press to activate IR sync.

⑤ Power Switch

Powers receiver on or off.

⑥ Audio LED

- Green = normal

- Yellow = signal approaching limiter threshold

- Red = limiter engaged to prevent clipping

⑦ Menu Button

- Press to access or select menu screens

- Press to cancel pending changes

- Press and hold to return to the home screen

⑧ RF LED

Illuminates when RF link with transmitter is active.

⑨ IR Window

Align with the transmitter IR window during an IR sync to automatically program transmitters.

⑩ Sync LED

- Blinking: IR sync mode is enabled

- On: Receiver and transmitter aligned for IR sync

⑪ Power Cord Strain Relief

Secures power cord.

⑫ Power Supply Jack

Connection point for DC power supply.

⑬ Ethernet Port

For network connection.

- Amber LED (network speed):

off = 10 Mbps, on = 100 Mbps

- Green LED (network status):

off = no network link, on = network link active flashing = rate corresponds to traffic volume

⑭ Receiver Reset

Press to restore receiver default settings.

⑮ Antenna Connectors

BNC connector for receiver antennas

⑯ Mic/Line Switch

Sets output level to microphone or line.

⑰ XLR Audio Output

Balanced (1: ground, 2: audio +, 3: audio - )

⑱ 1/4" Instrument/Auxiliary Output

Impedance Balanced (Tip: audio, Ring: no audio, Sleeve: ground)

Transmitters

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① Power LED

- Green = unit is powered on

- Red = low battery

② On/Off Switch

Powers the transmitter on or off.

③ Display:

View menu screens and settings. Press any control button to activate the backlight.

④ IR window

Align with the receiver IR window during an IR sync for automated transmitter programming.

⑤ Menu Navigation Buttons

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screens.

▼▲ = Use to select menu screens, edit menu

parameters, or choose a home screen display option.

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changes.

Tip: Press the menu button to exit without saving parameter changes.

⑥ Battery Compartment

Requires 2 AA batteries or a Shure SB900 rechargeable battery.

⑦ AA Battery Adapter

Secures batteries when powering transmitter with AA batteries instead of Shure SB900 battery.

⑧ Bodypack Antenna

For RF signal transmission.

⑨ Handheld Integrated Antenna

For RF signal transmission.

⑩ Microphone Cartridge

See Optional Accessories for a list of compatible cartridges.

⑪ TA4M Input Jack

Connects to a 4-Pin Mini Connector (TA4F) microphone or instrument cable.

⑫ Battery Contact Cover

Align the cover as shown to prevent reflections from the battery contacts during broadcasts or performances.

Battery Installation

① Accessing the Battery Compartment

Press the side tabs on the bodypack or unscrew the cover on the handheld as shown to access the battery compartment.

Setting the AA Battery Type

To ensure accurate display of transmitter runtime, set the battery type in the transmitter menu to match the installed AA battery type. If a Shure SB900 rechargeable battery is installed, selecting a battery type is not necessary and the battery type menu will not be displayed.

1. Press the menu button to navigate to the battery icon.

2. Use the ▼▲ buttons to select the installed battery type:

- AL = Alkaline

nH = Nickel Metal Hydride

Li = Lithium Primary

3. Press enter to save.

② Installing Batteries

- AA Batteries: Place batteries (note polarity markings) and AA Adaptor as shown

- Shure SB900 Battery: Place battery as shown (note polarity markings), remove AA Adaptor from

bodypack transmitter, stow AA Adaptor in door for handheld transmitter

Note: If using AA batteries, set the battery type using the transmitter menu.

AA Battery Installation

Fully insert the batteries as shown to ensure proper battery contact and to allow the door to latch securely.

Transmitter Display

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① Battery Indicator

Bars displayed indicate remaining battery life.

② Home Screen Display: Group and Channel/Frequency/SB900

Battery Runtime

Use the arrow keys to select one of the following home screen displays:

Group and Channel

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Frequency

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Transmitter controls

• To increase, decrease or change a parameter, use the ▼▲ buttons

• To save a menu change, press enter

• To exit a menu without saving a change, press the menu button

Transmitter Menu Options and Navigation

③ Encryption Status

Icon displayed when encryption is enabled.

④ Lock

Displayed when transmitter controls are locked.

⑤ RF Power

RF power setting (Lo or Hi).

⑥ Mic Offset

Displays mic offset level in 3 dB increments.

Bodypack

Handheld

The transmitter features individual menu screens for setting up and adjusting the transmitter. To access the menu options from the home screen, press the menu button. Each additional press of the menu button advances to the next menu screen.

① Home Screen

Use the arrow keys to select one of the following home screen displays:

- Battery Icon/group and channel

- Battery Icon/frequency

- Battery Icon/Battery Runtime (SB900 installed)

② group

Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the groups.

③ channel

Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the channels.

④ frequency

Use the arrow buttons to adjust the frequency. Press and hold for faster scrolling.

⑤ lock

Select a lock option:

- On = controls locked

OFF = controls unlocked

⑥ rf power

Select an rf power setting:

- Lo = 1 mW

- Hi = 10 mW

⑦ mic offset dB

Use to match audio levels between two transmitters used in a combo system. Range is 0 to 21 dB (3 dB increments). Adjustments occur in realtime.

⑧ battery type

Use to set the battery type to match the installed AA battery type to ensure accurate battery metering. Menu is not displayed when Shure SB900 batteries are installed.

Tips for Editing Menu Parameters

• To access the menu options from the home screen, press the menu button. Each additional press of the menu button advances to the next menu screen.

• A menu parameter will blink when editing is enabled

• To increase, decrease or change a parameter, use the arrow buttons

• To save a menu change, press enter

• To exit a menu without saving a change, press menu

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