Shure Incorporated
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Evanston IL 60202-3696 U.S.A.
UC UHF Wireless System
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The Shure UC2 Hand-Held UHF Transmitter is a microprocessorcontrolled microphone transmitter, operating in the 692 to 716 MHz and
774 to 862 MHz frequency range. The UC2 hand-held transmitter is
used in mid-level installed sound, rental, and concert sound applications.
Six frequency range variations are available.
Controls and Connectors
Service Manual
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2
3
1. Mic Cartridge Grille (87 shown)
2. Battery Fuel Gauge LEDs
3. Power ON/OFF Switch
4. Audio Gain Control
Figure 1. UC2 Controls and Connectors
Service Note: Shure recommends that all service procedures be performed by a FactoryAuthorized Service Center or that the product be returned directly to Shure Brothers Inc.
Licensing: Operation may require a user license. Frequency or power-output
modifications may violate this product’s approvals. Contact your country’s communications authorities.
Audio enters L200, an inductor used as an rf choke. The signal is
ac coupled through capacitor C200 into a user adjustable gain stage.
Resistors R202 and R203 set up a half-supply bias, and R204 sets the
input impedance for the stage.
The back-to-back diodes, D201, are used to keep the op-amp from
snapping to the rail and reverse phasing when the maximum input voltage range is exceeded.
The 30 dB adjustable gain stage is built around U200A. The user
externally controls the gain of this stage. C206, C207, and C208 protect
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the amplifier and bias circuits from rf interference. Due to its topology,
this stage is unique because it is non-inverting and allows for a gain less
than unity.
Audio then enters a buffer to the pre-emphasis network and the
compression stage. R213, R214, and C211 set up two corners for the
pre-emphasis network. The pre-emphasis boosts the high frequencies
before transmission.
This network feeds an NE575 compander, U202, that utilizes an
external amplifier, U201B. The compander performs a 2:1 logarithmic
compression of the audio signal. The pre-emphasis network also plays
a role in setting the hinge point (0 dB gain) of the compander.
From the compressor, the processed audio enters a low-pass filter,
U201D, and then a summing amplifier, U201C. The tone key (and for
J frequencies, the call ID signal) is added here to the processed audio
signal.
Transistors Q208 and Q209, with crystal Y200, form the tone key
oscillator circuit to provide a stable, continuous 32.768 kHz sine wave.
Transistor Q210 buffers the tone key signal before it is added to the
audio signal.
The tone key signal is used in the receiver to provide audio output
only when the tone key signal is present with the transmitted signal. If
the tone key or the transmitter is turned off, the receiver will be muted.
The tone key squelch eliminates receiver noise associated with
loss of a carrier. Q211 acts as a switch for toggling the tone key
UNMUTE
fed to a summing amplifier, U201C. R244, at the output of the summing
amplifier, helps prevent spurious oscillations from the op-amp. After
passing the ac coupling capacitor, C243, the signal is fed to the rf module
via the rf choke, L207.
D205; and various resistors. The meter works by comparing a divided
down version of the battery voltage (R250, R251) to two thresholds
(set by R252, R253, and R254), and lighting the appropriate LED.
(pcb), via switch S200. FET Q203 provides electrical reverse battery
protection by connecting the negative battery terminal to the pcb ground
only when the battery is connected with the correct polarity.
gives a clean, regulated 5 V supply to run the audio circuitry. The
regulator has appropriate bypass capacitors on its input and output.
Q201, Q202, Q212, Q213, and their respective resistors, provide
power management and timing.
; it is controlled via the microprocessor.
The tone key signal, along with the processed audio signal, is then
The battery meter circuit is comprised of U205; LEDs D203, D204,
A 9 Vdc battery provides power to the audio printed circuit board
The 9 Vdc then enters U203, a low dropout 5 V regulator, which
MUTE/
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ETSI-Approved
This transmitter uses the same pcb as the domestic system, but it
requires a different topology and different parts.
A limiter is inserted between the pre-emphasis and the compressor
to limit the occupied bandwidth.
The buffer after the gain stage, U201A, is now an inverter with
pre-emphasis and 20 dB of attenuation. Previously bypassed, the
expander side of the NE575 (U202) is now activated and used as a
limiter. A sample of the audio is taken from the limiter output, U202,
pin 6, and sent to a control circuit that detects signals above a limiting
threshold. The comparator then sends a control signal to U202, pin 5,
which clamps the signal.
Rf Section
Processed audio enters R320, an internal potentiometer that is
adjusted for 45 kHz deviation (40 kHz for England), 100% modulation,
with a 6.8 dBu 1 kHz tone at the output of the compressor. For J frequencies, R320 is adjusted for 5 kHz deviation with 1 kHz tone injected
into the mic input, to give –23.47 dBu at U201, pin 7 (TPA4).
The audio is then fed to the tuning voltage pin of the voltage controlled oscillator (
locked-loop (
multiplier stages and results in a much higher degree of spectral purity.
The
VCO is shielded to prevent external rf fields from affecting its
operation. Regulated 5 Vdc power from the low drop-out regulator,
U311, is provided to ensure frequency stability with changes in battery
voltage.
The
VCO is capable of tuning from 782 to 806 MHz (FCC-approved),
with a 1 to 4 V tuning voltage range. At the output of the
signal splits into two paths. Frequency variations by country are given
in a table in the Service Procedures section.
The output of the
pin of the synthesizer, U304. The synthesizer’s internal circuitry divides
the rf signal down, as necessary. The synthesizer contains a quartz-controlled reference oscillator circuit operating from a 4.0 MHz crystal, Y302,
that is adjusted by trimmer C314.
The transmitter output frequency is user-selectable in groups of
compatible channels from 782 to 806 MHz for domestic groups. Frequency selection is made via microprocessor U303, which interfaces with
the user by means of the Group/Channel switches, S301 and S302.
The output of the synthesizer is a series of pulses integrated by a
passive loop filter (R316, C319, R317, C353, R318, C320) to produce a
control voltage signal. The control voltage signal is then connected to
the
VCO through buffer amplifier U306B, which is used to isolate the PLL
filter from the audio modulation signals.
VCO output is also coupled to the pre-driver and rf power
The
amplifier through a resistive network (R322, R324, R325) and a
coupling capacitor, C329.
VCO), which modulates the carrier directly. A phase
PLL) frequency-synthesized system eliminates the need for
VCO, the rf
VCO is coupled by C323 to the frequency control
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The pre-driver stage, Q302, provides approximately 6 to 8 dB of
gain, which makes up for the pad. R326 and R327 provide base bias
for the transistor, while R328 sets its operating current.
L303 is an rf choke used to provide power to the stage, while L304,
C332, C333, C357, and C2 provide filtering/matching for the stage. The
collector of Q302 feeds into the power amplifier stage via coupling
capacitor C338 and a pi-matching network made up of C339, L305,
and C340.
The rf power amplifier, Q304, is a dual emitter
high-frequency low-noise device can provide +18 dBm out at its 1 dB
compression point. It is biased via base resistors R331 and R332. Its
operating current is controlled via emitter resistor R333.
L306 acts as a choke, and C349, C350, C355, and C356 provide a
good emitter bypass to ground. The amplifier output is matched to lowpass filter U1, via L307. The low-pass filter output couples to the printed
circuit board (pcb) via C347 and L308.
The transmitter can deliver +17 dBm (50 mW) maximum to the
antenna for domestic frequencies; JA and JB frequency transmitters can
deliver +10 dBm maximum to the antenna. During transmitter power-up
and frequency selection, the rf power is muted by bringing the gates of
Q303/Q305 low. This provides approximately 45 dB rf attenuation until
the
PLL has locked.
The transmitter rf is then unmuted by bringing the gates Q303/Q305
high. During transmitter power off conditions, voltage is first removed
from the
of the transmitter is not allowed to drift off frequency during power on/off
conditions.
VCO by bringing the base of Q301 high. Thus, the carrier signal
BJT. This high-gain,
Digital Section
Microcontroller Section
Memory Section
The digital section contains several circuitry blocks.
The microcontroller section consists of the U303 microcontroller.
The rotary switches indicate the UHF frequency group and channel. A
4.000 MHz oscillator provides the operating frequency to the microcontroller. The oscillator circuit includes C300, C301, and Y301. U5, R306,
and C305 form the reset circuit. U5 is the reset IC that resets the U303
microcontroller if the 5 Vdc normal operating voltage falls below 4.3 Vdc.
C302 and C303 form the power supply bypass filter circuit.
The memory section consists of U302, a non-volatile, Electrically
Erasable/Programmable Read Only Memory (
EEPROM) that stores the
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mapping of the compatible groups and channels. The microcontroller
serially communicates with this part via data and clock lines to read the
frequency corresponding to the Group and Channel position.
The ability to write to the memory occurs during factory programming
only. During normal usage, this memory is used as a look-up table only.
R335 and R305 resistors allow the clock and data lines to be driven
independently of the microcontroller port pin states during in-circuit programming of the
EEPROM.
Battery Management Section
The U303 microcontroller provides low battery shutdown. The shutdown threshold is 1.88 Vdc ± 10%. A voltage lower than the shutdown
threshold on U303, pin 17, shuts down the transmitter. Resistors R308
and R309 divide down the battery voltage for U303; a battery voltage
less than 5.65 Vdc must shut down the transmitter.
This auto shutdown disables the audio tone key mix, mutes the rf
output, and powers down the rf output amplifier section. The current
draw from a 9 Vdc battery in this state is 14 ± 2.0 mA, and the battery
fuel gauge is not functional. Turning off the power switch completely
shuts off the transmitter.
The audio circuit description section provides information for the
battery fuel gauge circuit description.
Rotary Switches for Frequency Selection
A 10-position Group switch (S302) and a 16-position Channel switch
(S301) select the transmitter frequency. Both rotary switches share the
same U303 microcontroller port pins (3 through 6) for a multiplexed
switch read operation. The individual switches are selected by U303,
pins 7 and 8. Resistors R4, R300, R302, and R303 are the pull-ups for
the switch position read. Diode packs D301 through D304 isolate the
switches during the multiplexed read operation.
The multiplexed scheme to read switches does not allow incorporating switch change detection based on interrupts. Also, the switches cannot be constantly scanned to determine changes because the scanning
frequency being in audio range is difficult to filter out.
In a steady state, the switch selector common pins are inputs to the
U303, pins 7 and 8, while U303, pins 3 through 6, are outputs. In this
state, pins 4, 5, and 6 are held low while pin 3 is held high. This forces
logic high level on switch selector pins if the switches are set on odd
positions. For even position settings, the contact on pin 1 is open from
the switch common pin and the internal pull-down resistors force logic
low to U303, pins 7 and 8.
Any switch change is comprised of state toggle from odd to even,
and vice versa. Only this change is detected, and it is followed by a
multiplexed switch read, in which U303, pins 7 and 8, become selectively
grounded outputs to read the selected switch’s state on pins 3 through 6.
A multiplexed switch read is preceded by tone key and rf mutes.
This mutes the audio in the receiver to allow a quiet change to another
frequency.
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For JA frequencies, the Group switch has 16 positions, and the
Channel switch has 10 positions.
Power Switch and Mute Interface
When a transmitter is turned off, the PWRDN signal goes to logic low
on U303, pin 19. This immediately disables the tone key, and the power
hold circuit automatically kicks in to bypass the power switch. This is
followed by 500 mS of delay, and then the rf is muted and turned off.
The power hold circuit is also disabled at this point, and the transmitter
shuts off.
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Functional Test
Verify operation and reported malfunction, referring to the product
User’s Guide for a description of the unit as well as information on its
operation, troubleshooting, and technical data.
Disassembly and Assembly
! CAUTION !
Observe precautions when handling this static-sensitive device.
Disassembly
Handle
1. Remove the microphone cartridge from the UC2.
2. Use a pair of needlenosed pliers to remove the circuit board
retaining ring from inside the handle.
3. Push the bezel tab-snap in the handle behind the contact pcb to
remove the bezel and switch actuator.
4. Slide the circuit board out by pushing on the battery connectors.
To reassemble the unit, reverse the disassembly steps given above:
1. Slide the circuit board back into the handle.
2. Reinstall the retaining ring, switch actuator, bezel, and the
microphone cartridge.
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Service Procedures
Measurement Reference
dBu is a measure of voltage, and dBm is a measure of power.
For example, the HP8903 should be labeled dBu instead of dBm
because it is a voltage measurement. These two terms are often used
interchangeably even though they have different meanings.
Audio levels in dBu are marked as dBm on the HP8903.
0 dBV = 2.2 dBu
0 dBu = 0 dBm, assuming the load = 600 Ω
Test Equipment
Most test equipment needed is described in the Shure Wireless
Service Equipment Manual. The following test equipment (or approved
equivalent) is also needed.
Shure UC2 Hand-Held UHF Transmitter
dB Conversion Chart
Table 1
Test Equipment
Equipment TypeModel
Digital multimeterFluke 87
Rf signal generatorHewlett-Packard 8656B
Frequency counterHewlett-Packard 53181A
Spectrum analyzer (domestic)Hewlett-Packard 8590L
Spectrum analyzer (JA, JB)Hewlett-Packard 8591E
Shure UC4 receiverShure UC4
Brass ring for use with test headPT1838–Y
BNC to “rocket launch” cable. For use on
Japan PCB versions “N” and earlier
BNC(male) to unterminated 50W test cable
*Audio levels in dBu are marked as dBm on the HP8903B.
Test Equipment Set-Up
The alignment procedure is sequential and does not change,
unless specified.
1. Use the following test cables for all RF test points: Use PT1824
cable for European and USA models. For the Japan models use
the 95C8418 test cable for PCB versions “N” and earlier.
2. Keep the test cables as short as possible (less than 12 inches).
3. Include the insertion loss of the cables and connectors for all rf
measurements.
4. Dc voltages may be present at rf test points. As a precaution,
use dc blocks to protect the test equipment.
Audio analyzer*Hewlett-Packard 8903B
Test headPT1840
95C8418
PT–1824
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Test Set-Up
1. Desolder the printed circuit boards (pcbs) and pull them apart.
When the pcbs are desoldered, leave the battery contacts
soldered to the audio board for powering up the unit.
2. Remove C347 and connect the respective RF test cable between
TPRF1 / RF GND and a frequency counter.For Japan models
with PCB version “N” and earlier, do not remove C347. Connect
a 95C8418 cable between J2 and the frequency counter.
3. Use the PT1843 cable to connect the audio board to the rf board
through the 11-pin board interconnects (J200, J300, side 2).
4. Set the audio GAIN potentiometer (R207, side 1) to minimum,
full counter-clockwise (CCW).
5. Apply + 9 Vdc across the battery terminals (J201, J202, side 2).
6. Toggle the power switch, S200, to turn on the UC2 transmitter.
7. Set the UC2 Group and Channel switches, S301 and S302,
according to the group designators on the board and the
settings given in Table 2.
Table 2 lists the group carrier frequencies, switch settings,
and tuning voltages for all the alignment tests that follow.
Channel
Switch
(S102)
Carrier
Frequency
(MHz)
VCO Tuning
Voltage
(TP30)
Deviation
(kHz)
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1
U203
VCO
U501
AUDIO SIDE 1
+5V
Q212
Q201
Y200
Adj
C510
Q213
C216
1
TP30
P201
P200
D201
C200
J205
RED
S302
TPRF1
GREEN
U200
Q220
RF GND*
J2*
TP18
Q304
R40*
U205
Q202
Q203
Q204
GND
+9V
S200
Q209
TP10
RF SIDE 1
S301
Y302
*J2 and R40 are placed for JA, JB frequencies only. RF GND is accessed thru a hole in the pcb.
C251
C210
Q211
C223
TP4
C221
C213
TP10
Q210
J202
TP2
J201
TP16
C314
Q208
C227
L302
Q301
AUDIO SIDE 2
+9V
TP6
RF SIDE 2
U304
Q303
C315
D302
D301
U5
D304
D303
J300
TP+9
TP30
C303
C324
U306
C353
R320
+5V
C27
U302
C308
C336
C222
C291
Q3
J200
U311
C243
Q305
TP4
TP6
C309
TP+9
TP18
L207
TPRF1
L300
Q2
U201U202
C214
U1U1
U303
Y301
R25
Q1
1
C347
R39
L308
R7
L2
PAD
P204
P203
L1
U2
J301
J302
Figure 5. UC2 Major Test Component Locations
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Alignment
Frequency
Use this service procedure to correctly align the transmitter’s
operating (output) frequency. C510 tunes the voltage-controlled
oscillator (VCO) to the operating frequency selected, with a 1 – 4 Vdc
tuning range.
C314 adjusts the reference oscillator on the synthesizer, U304.
RF GND: FEED THRU
HOLE ON PCB
FREQUENCY COUNTER
CH 2
CH 1
AUDIO ANALYZER
RF
GND
S302
RED
S301
GREEN
*R40 and J2 are placed for JA, JB frequencies only.
J2*
R40*
TPRF1
C510
U501
C314
TP30
UC2 TransmitterFrequency Counter
Audio Analyzer
Power: ON (+9 Vdc)Operating freq: See Table 2Connect + : TP30
Operating freq: See Table 2Connect CH 2: TPRF1 and GNDConnect – : RF GND
Channel switch: See Table 2Measurement:DC level
Group switch: See Table 2For Japan models with PCB versions:
“N” and earlier connect to J2
(pcb rf side 1)
Figure 6. UC2 Frequency Test Set-Up
1. Put a dc voltmeter across TP30 (tuning voltage line) and
RF GND.
2. Adjust the
VCO trimmer, C510, until the voltmeter reading
matches the appropriate entry in Table 2, ± 0.125 Vdc.
3. Adjust the variable capacitor, C314, until the frequency counter
measurement matches the appropriate frequency in Table 2,
± 1 kHz.
4. Leave the test cable connected to the rf output.
5. The dc voltmeter can be removed from TP30.
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Power Output Measurement
The output power measurement ensures that the output signal is
strong enough for sufficient range when the system is in use. The output
power measurement also verifies that the output power is not above the
specified maximum level, to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies
standards.
SPECTRUM ANALYZER
Shure UC2 Hand-Held UHF Transmitter
RF GND: FEED THRU
HOLE IN PCB
RF
GND
S302
RED
S301
GREEN
J2*
R40*
TPRF1
C510
U501
TP30
C314
*R40 and J2 are placed for JA, JB frequencies only.
UC2 TransmitterSpectrum Analyzer
Power: ONFrequency: See Table 2
Operating freq: See Table 2Span: 200 MHz
Group switch: See Table 2Reference voltage: 20 dBm
Channel switch: See Table 2Peak search: ON
Signal track: ON
Marker: ON
Figure 7. UC2 Power Output Measurement Test Set-Up
1. Remove the BNC cable end from the frequency counter and
connect it to the 50 Ω input of the spectrum analyzer.. Use the
equipment settings shown in Figure 8.
2. Measure the output power. The output power should be:
UA, UB, MB, MC, MD
16 + 1 / – 2 dBm
frequencies:
KK frequencies:14 + 1 / – 2 dBm
For J frequencies, with C347 in place,
adjust R40 to obtain 8.8 ± 0.5 dBm.
3. Turn the UC2 power OFF.
4. Disconnect only the BNC end of the RF test cable from the
spectrum analyzer.
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Deviation
Deviation must be set to make sure the companding systems between the transmitter and receiver correctly track each other. The level
coming out of the transmitter’s audio compressor must match the level
going into the receiver’s audio expander. A fixed gain structure does not
ensure an exact match, primarily because of variations in voltagecontrolled oscillators (VCOs).
Option 1 – Using a UC4 or U4S Receiver
This test requires a UC4 or a U4S receiver and is designed to tune
the transmitter regardless of the accuracy of the receiver’s tuning. It is,
however, recommended that a properly-tuned receiver be used to perform the transmitter deviation adjustment.
Reference Voltage
1. Connect the rf signal generator to one of the receiver’s
antenna ports.
2. Turn the UC4 or U4S receiver ON.
3. Set the receiver frequency to match the transmitter frequency.
4. Set the rf signal generator frequency to match the transmitter
frequency.
5. Modulate the generator frequency with 1 kHz audio at a
–60 dBm output level. See Table 2 for deviation.
6. Set the tone key switch (S501 for the UC4, S201 for the U4S)
to the OFF position.
7. Connect the ac voltmeter to the unbalanced output of the
receiver.
8. Read the ac voltage.
Record this voltage. This is the deviation reference voltage.
Tone Key (S501): OFFHigh-Pass (400 Hz): ONFrequency: See Table 2
Group switch: See Table 2Deviation: See Table 2
Channel switch:
See Table 2
DC BLOCK
NOTE: DC VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT
AT MOST RF TEST POINTS. USE A
DC BLOCK ON THE RF SIGNAL
GENERATOR TO PROTECT
TEST EQUIPMENT.
Figure 8. Deviation Reference Voltage Test Set-Up,
Using a UC4 or U4S Receiver
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S501
(TONE KEY SWITCH)
TK ON TK OFF
Adjustment Voltage
1. Remove the RF test cable from TPRF1 and GND, and replace
C347. For Japan models PCB version “N” and earlier remove
cable from J2.
2. Reassemble the printed circuit boards. Use a PT1840 test head
and brass ring (PT1838-Y) to connect the audio analyzer to the
UC2 audio input (J205). Turn ON the Low-Pass (30 kHz) and
High-Pass (400 Hz) filters on the audio analyzer.
For bench testing, the audio analyzer can be directly connected
to the contact board gold contacts with clip leads.
3. Disconnect the rf signal generator from the UC4 receiver and
return the UC4 tone key switch to the ON position.
4. Adjust the audio analyzer output level (typically = –2.2 dBu) to
measure the following at TPA4 (U201, pin 7) :
Shure UC2 Hand-Held UHF Transmitter
See Figure 10 for equipment set-up and equipment settings
for the rest of this test.
S501
(TONE KEY SWITCH)
UA, UBMB, MC,
–6.8 dBu ± 0.2 dB
(354 mV ± 1 mV)
AUDIO ANALYZER
MD
– 16.3
dBu
(118 mV ±
1 mV)
JAJBKK
–26.5dBu
(36.7mV
1 mV)
– 23.47
±
(52 mV ± 1
dBu
mV)
(133 mV ± 1 mV)
AUDIO
SIDE 1
– 15.3 dBu
TPA4 –
U201,
pin 7
UC4 ReceiverUC2 TransmitterAudio Analyzer
Output: UnbalancedPower: + 9 VdcMeasurement: AC level
Gain: MaximumGain: MinimumFrequency Output: 1 kHz
Squelch: MidGroup switch: See Table 2Filters:
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Tone Key (S501): ONChannel switch: See Table 2Low-Pass (30 kHz): ON
High-Pass (400 Hz): ON
Figure 9. Deviation Adjustment Voltage Test Set-Up,
Using a UC4 or U4S Receiver
5. Connect the unbalanced output of the UC4 to the input of the
audio analyzer (ac voltmeter).
6. Take a radiative measurement by holding the battery of the UC2
next to the receiver’s antenna.
7. Turn the transmitter ON and adjust R320 until the ac voltmeter
on the receiver reads the same as the deviation referencevoltage, measured above, ± 0.1 dB; or ± 0.2 dB for JA, JB
frequencies.
AUDIO ANALYZER
S501
(TONE KEY SWITCH)
VCO
RF
SIDE 1
UC4 ReceiverUC2 TransmitterAudio Analyzer
Output: UnbalancedPower: + 9 VdcMeasurement: AC level
Gain: MaximumGain: MinimumFrequency Output: 1 kHz
Squelch: MidGroup switch: See Table 2Filters:
Tone key (S501): ONChannel switch: See Table 2Low-Pass (30 kHz): ON
High-Pass (400 Hz): ON
Figure 10. Deviation Reference Voltage Test Set-Up,
Using a UC4 or U4S Receiver
R320
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Option 2 – Using a Modified SC4 IF Receiver
Deviation tests can also be performed using a modified SC4 IF
receiver. For instructions on modifying an SC4 receiver, consult the
Shure Service Equipment manual.
Reference Voltage
1. See Figure 12 for equipment test set-up and equipment settings.
2. Connect the rf signal generator output to the input port (L) of a
Zad-1 mixer
3. Connect the output port I (intermediate frequency) of the Zad–1
mixer to antenna input B of the SC4 IF receiver.
4. Turn the SC4 IF receiver ON and set the tone key switch on the
front panel of the SC4 IF receiver to OFF.
5. Connect the audio voltmeter to the receiver’s unbalanced output.
6. Measure the output voltage.
Record this voltage. This is the deviation reference voltage.
Use the same Zad-1 mixer connections for the next adjustment test.
ZAD–1 MIXER
R
NOTE: DC VOLTAGES ARE
PRESENT AT MOST RF TEST
POINTS. USE A DC BLOCK
ON THE RF SIGNAL GENERATOR
TO PROTECT TEST EQUIPMENT.
Tone Key switch: OFFHigh-Pass (400 Hz): ONFrequency: 10.7 MHz
Operating freq: See Table 2Deviation: See Table 2
MODIFIED SC4 IF RECEIVER
TONE KEY SWITCH: OFF
AUDIO ANALYZER
AUDIO OUT
Figure 11. Deviation Reference Voltage Test Set-Up,
Using a Modified SC4 IF Receiver
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Adjustment Voltage
1. Disconnect the rf signal generator from the SC4 IF receiver.
2. Set the SC4 tone key switch on the SC4 front panel to ON.
3. Connect the audio analyzer output to the MIC input of the
transmitter, using the test head or clip leads to the gold spring
contacts.
4. Turn the UC2 power back ON.
5. Adjust the audio analyzer output level (typically = –2.2 dBu) to
measure the following at TPA4 (U201, pin 7) :
UA, UBMB, MC, MDJA, JBKK
–6.8 dBu ± 0.2 dB
(354 mV ± 1 mV)
See Figure 14 for equipment set-up and equipment settings
for the rest of this test.
– 16.3 dBu
(118 mV ± 1 mV)
– 23.47 dBu
(52 mV ± 1 mV)
– 15.3 dBu
(133 mV ± 1 mV)
AUDIO
SIDE 1
TPA4
(U201, PIN 7)
AUDIO ANALYZER
TEST HEAD
UC2 TransmitterAudio Analyzer
Power: +9 VdcMeasurement: AC level
Gain: MinimumFrequency Output: 1 kHz
Group switch: See Table 2Filters:
Channel switch: See Table 2Low-Pass (30 kHz): ON
High-Pass (400 Hz): ON
Service Procedures
Figure 12. Deviation Adjustment Voltage Test Set-Up,
Using a Modified SC4 IF Receiver
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6. Connect the UC2 rf output test cable BNC end to the input port
(R) of the Zad-1 mixer.
7. Connect the rf signal generator, and set the frequency to the
operating frequency (from Table 2) minus 10.7 MHz.
8. Turn ON the UC2 and adjust R320 until the audio voltmeter
connected to the unbalanced output of the UC4 reads the same
as the deviation reference voltage, measured above, ± 0.1 dB,
or ± 0.2 dB for JA, JB frequencies..
TRANSMITTER
AUDIO
IN
ANTENNA
OUTPUT
NOTE: DC VOLTAGES ARE
PRESENT AT MOST RF TEST
POINTS. USE A DC BLOCK
ON THE RF SIGNAL GENERATOR
TO PROTECT TEST EQUIPMENT.
ZAD–1 MIXER
R
I
L
DC BLOCK
RF SIGNAL GENERATOR
ANTENNA INPUT B
MODIFIED SC4 IF RECEIVER
AUDIO OUT
TONE KEY SWITCH: ON
AUDIO ANALYZER
SC4 IF ReceiverUC2 TransmitterAudio AnalyzerRf Signal Generator
Output: UnbalancedPower: + 9 VdcMeasurement: AC levelINT: FM
Gain: MaximumGain: MinimumOutput: 1 kHzINT: 1 kHz
Squelch: MidFilters:Output amplitude: + 7 dBm
Tone Key switch: ONLow-Pass (30 kHz): ONDeviation: See Table 2
High-Pass (400 Hz): ONFrequency: Oper. Freq.
minus 10.7
MHz
Figure 13. Deviation Adjustment Voltage Test Set-Up,
Using a Modified SC4 IF Receiver
Alignment2125C1044 (TK)
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Product Specifications
After tuning, the unit should meet the following specifications.
System S/N @ 45 kHz, A weighted95.0 dB100.0 dB–
Output power, UA, without C34714.0 dBm16.0 dBm17.0 dBm
MB, MC,MD
System S/N @ 1% THD, A weighted80.0 dB85.0 dB–
Output power, without C34714.0 dBm16.0 dBm17.0 dBm
KK:
System S/N @ 1% THD, A weighted80.0 dB85.0 dB–
Output power, without C34712.0 dBm14.0 dBm15.0 dBm
JA, JB:
System S/N @ 1% THD, A weighted85.0 dB90.0 dB–
Output power, at J2, with C347 in place8.3 dBm8.8 dBm9.3 dBm
Service Procedures
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Bench Checks
Dc Problems
Make all dc measurements with respect to the rf ground unless
otherwise specified. Connect the rf and audio printed circuit boards
together via the 11 pin connector, the battery contacts, and the “D” board.
n Make sure the battery voltage is between 6 and 9 Vdc. Make
If incorrect voltage is present:
n Trace the dc back to the voltage regulator.
n Check the biasing resistor values around Q301.
n Check the power switch.
n Look for open coils, cracked parts, reversed polarity capacitors,
Make sure that:
Shure UC2 Hand-Held UHF Transmitter
sure TP+9 has this voltage. Check for the correct Vcc and +5 V
rf at Q301.
or solder shorts. If there is a short to ground from 5 V, try to
isolate different parts of the circuit.
Rf Problems
n The rf OFF signal changes from +5 Vdc at power up and power
down to 0 Vdc during normal operation. Trace the signal to the
microprocessor. Q301 should be saturated during normal
operation.
n Battery voltage appears at TP+9, U311, pin 6. Check for
reversed polarity capacitors, C308 and C309. Check for open
coil, L300.
n If the carrier is out of specification by less than 40 kHz and can-
not be corrected by adjusting C314, put the transmitter on the
operating frequency (see Table 2). Measure and adjust the dc
voltage at TP30. (See Table 2 for frequency variations.) If the
carrier still cannot be trimmed properly, then check C314, C313,
and Y302. If they are correct, replace the synthesizer.
If the carrier frequency is not in the correct frequency range shown in
Table 2, or is unstable, the loop is unlocked.
n Check dc voltage at TP30. If it is 0 V or +5 V, look for a short.
n Check the solder connections at the contact board, VCO, micro
processor (traces LE, D, and CK), and synthesizer U304. If the
connections are good and there is no 4.0 MHz oscillation at
U304, pins 1 and 2, replace the crystal, Y302.
n Check the values and polarity of the loop filter: R316, C319,
R317, C353, R318, C320, C354, U306B, R319, R320, and
R321. Check the bias voltage of U304, pins 3 and 4, and
U306B, pin 8. As a last resort, replace the synthesizer, U304.
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Low Rf Output Power
n Check the polarity/soldering of the output low-pass filter, U1.
(Rf IN is marked with a dot.)
n Check for opens or shorts on output coil L308.
n Check the polarity of Q304.
n Verify the dc bias of Q302 and Q304. Check L303, L304, and
L306, if no bias. Verify that the rf MUTE signal changes from
0 Vdc at power up and power down to +5 Vdc during normal
operation. If Q303 and Q305 are not in a low impedance state
during normal operation, the rf power at the antenna port will be
attenuated by about 45 dB.
n Check for missing ground connections.
n Check the dc level at the VCO Vcc pin. If no dc power,
check L302.
n Verify the VCO output power.
n Partially isolate the VCO from the rest of the circuit by removing
C323. The carrier frequency will no longer be locked, but the
output power from the VCO should be around –1 ± 2 dBm into a
50 Ω load.
n If the power out of the VCO is still low, the problem is in the VCO.
n Check the values of R322, R323, R324, R325, and C329.
n Isolate components starting from the antenna and working back
to the rf power amp.
n Check the values/continuity of the input and output matching net-
works for Q302, Q304 (C329, C338, L305, C339, C340, L307).
n Check the values of the bypass capacitors C357, C2, C332,
n Try isolating different sections of the circuit: rf, audio, digital.
Look for reversed polarity capacitors or wrong resistor values.
Check the voltage regulators.
Deviation Problems
n If R320 cannot be adjusted to obtain the deviation reference
voltage (see the Service Procedures section), try to isolate the
problem to the audio or rf section. Check the value of R320. To
check the rf section, set the transmitter frequency (see Table 2),
and verify the tuning voltage of the VCO.
n Check the audio section by applying audio to the mic input. With
an oscilloscope, make sure audio is present at TPA7. If not,
work backwards towards the input.
Bench Checks
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Audio Problems
No Tone Key
Shure UC2 Hand-Held UHF Transmitter
No tone key means that the 32.768 kHz tone key sidebands are not
visible when the carrier is viewed on a spectrum analyzer. If tone key
levels are there but are too low, the deviation is off and needs to be
recalibrated. They should be, roughly, –23 dBc ± 3 dB.
n Apply a 1 kHz tone at a level of 0 dBu to the audio input with the
audio gain pot at minimum.
n If the carrier on the spectrum analyzer does not show any devi-
ation, check part integrity and audio path continuity between
U201, pin 14, and the VCO.
n If the spectrum analyzer shows a deviated carrier, probe for a
32 kHz signal at TPA6 and I209 and continue to the next step.
n If there is a signal at I209 but not at TPA6, then the mute circuit
through Q211 is being activated. Verify that the logic signal at
Q211, pin 1, is logic low. If it is low, replace Q211. If it is not low,
check the line for a short to +5 V. If there is no short, the microprocessor is defective and must be replaced.
n If there is a 32 kHz signal at both I209 and TPA6, replace R236.
n If there is not a 32 kHz signal at either I209 or TPA6, there is
something wrong with the tone key circuit or the tone key supply
voltage. If the tone key supply voltage (U200, pin 8) is less than
2 V, there is a problem with one or more of the following components: R261, R264, R265, R266, C238, Q220, C237, R232,
or R260.
n If the voltage at U200, pin 8, is greater than 2 V, the problem is in
the tone key circuit itself. Check for shorts and opens. Replace
parts in this circuit beginning with the crystal until the 32 kHz
oscillation returns.
No Audio
n View the carrier on the spectrum analyzer. If there are not
32 kHz tone key sidebands around the carrier, follow the steps
above for “No Tone Key.”
n Verify +9 V, half-supply bias, and ground connections to U200.
n Verify +9 V, half-supply bias, and ground connections to U201.
n Follow the audio path from where audio is applied until the point
of discontinuity is reached and replace the appropriate part.
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Notes
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Replacement Parts and Drawings
Parts Designations
The following comments apply to the parts list and the schematic:
Resistors: Unless otherwise noted, all resistors are surface-mount
1
0603 size, with
/10 W rating and 1% tolerance.
Capacitors: Unless otherwise noted, non-polarized capacitors are
surface-mount
NPO dielectric types with a 100 V capacity and a 5%
tolerance, and polarized capacitors are tantalum types.