Shure ULXD1-J50A User's 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 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.

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.

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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.

Explanation of Symbols

Caution: risk of electric shock

Caution: risk of danger (See note.)

Direct current Alternating current

On (Supply)

Equipment protected throughout by DOUBLE INSULATION or REINFORCED INSULATION

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.

Important Product Information

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.

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

Stand-by

Equipment should not be disposed of in the normal waste stream

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.

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.

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Note: EMC conformance testing is based on the use of supplied and recommended cable types. The use of other cable types may degrade EMC performance.

Please follow your regional recycling scheme for batteries, packaging, and electronic waste.

WARNING:This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

WARNING:Danger of explosion if incorrect battery replaced. Operate only with AA batteries.

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

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

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.

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Quickstart Instructions

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General Description

Shure ULX-D™ Digital Wireless offers uncompromising 24-bit audio quality and RF performance, with intelligent, encryption-enabled hardware, flexible receiver options, and advanced rechargeability options for professional sound reinforcement.

A breakthrough in wireless audio quality, Shure digital processing enables ULX-D to deliver the purest reproduction of source material ever available in a wireless system, with a wide selection of trusted Shure microphones to choose from. Extended 20 Hz – 20 kHz frequency range and flat response captures every detail with clarity, presence, and incredibly accurate low end and transient response. With greater than 120 dB, ULX-D delivers wide dynamic range for excellent signal-to-noise performance. Optimized for any input source, ULX-D eliminates the need for transmitter gain adjustments.

ULX-D sets a new and unprecedented standard for spectral efficiency and signal stability. The intermodulation performance of ULX-D is an incredible advancement in wireless performance, enabling a dramatic increase in the number of simultaneous active transmitters on one TV channel. Rock-solid RF signal with zero audio artifacts extends over the entire range. For applications where secure wireless transmission is required, ULX-D offers Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit encrypted signal for unbreakable privacy.

For scalability and modular flexibility, ULX-D receivers come in single, dual, and even quad channel versions. The dual and quad channel receivers offer conveniences such as RF cascade, internal power supply, bodypack frequency diversity, audio output channel summing, and Dante™ digital networking for multi-channel audio over Ethernet. All receivers offer High-Density mode for applications where high channel counts are needed, greatly increasing the amount of simultaneous channels possible over one frequency band.

Advanced Lithium-ion rechargeability provides extended transmitter battery life over alkaline batteries, battery life metering in hours and minutes accurate to within 15 minutes, and detailed tracking of battery health status.

Generations ahead of any other available system in its class, ULX-D brings a new level of performance to professional sound reinforcement.

Features

Uncompromising Professional Digital Wireless

• 24-bit/48 KHz digital audio that exceeds all other systems in accurate reproduction of the source material

• 20 Hz – 20 KHz frequency range with flat response

• Greater than 120 dB dynamic range for excellent signal-to-noise performance

• Advanced Encryption Standard (AES-256) for any application where secure transmission is needed:

⁃ AES algorithm used in Shure ULX-D™ Wireless has been validated

(validation no: 2552) by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as conforming to the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Algorithm, as specified in Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 197, Advanced Encryption

Standard ⁃ Enabled via front panel menu and IR sync ⁃ Added benefit of eliminating stray RF interference by allowing only

encrypted signal through to the receiver

• Built-in limiter circuitry prevents digital audio clipping from excessive signal levels.

• 60 dB of adjustable system gain easily accessible from the receiver front panel

• No transmitter gain adjustments needed - optimized for any input source

• Wide selection of trusted Shure Microphones

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Extremely Efficient and Reliable RF Performance

• Up to 64 MHz overall tuning range (region dependent)

• Minimized intermodulation distortion results in significantly more channels on air, setting the bar for wireless performance in crowded RF environments

⁃ 17 active transmitters in one 6 MHz TV channel ⁃ 22 active transmitters in one 8 MHz TV channel ⁃ High Density mode enables up to 47 active transmitters in one 6

MHz TV channel (63 in one 8 MHz TV channel), with no audio quality degradation

⁃ Over 60 compatible channels on one frequency band

• Rock-solid signal stability with no audio artifacts extends over the entire 100 meter line-of-sight range using standard supplied dipole antennas

• Selectable 1, 10, and 20 mW transmitter RF output power (region dependent)

• Optimized scanning automatically finds, prioritizes, and selects the cleanest frequencies available

Rugged, Intelligent Hardware

• Optimized scanning automatically finds and deploys the cleanest frequencies available

• Proprietary Shure Gain Ranging optimizes system dynamic range for any input source, eliminating the need for transmitter gain adjustments

• Up to 60 dB of adjustable system gain is easily accessible from the receiver front panel

• Networkable receiver simplifies setup across multiple channels

• Compatible with external controllers such as AMX and Creston. Crosssubnet control enabled for management between multiple facilities or venues.

• Rugged metal housing on both transmitters and receiver

• Interference detection and alerts provide instant confirmation when interference is present

• Upgraded LCD screens with adjustable contrast and brightness on both transmitters and receivers

Advanced Rechargeability - SB900 Shure Rechargeable Battery

• Lithium-Ion chemistry and intelligent Shure battery circuitry results in rechargeable batteries with no memory effect. The battery can be recharged at any time; a complete discharge is never necessary

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Adapted from industry-leading Axient®rechargeable technology

• Lithium-Ion chemistry and intelligent Shure battery circuitry results in rechargeable batteries with zero memory effect and precision metering

• Provides ULX-D™ transmitters with greater than 11 hours of continuous use

• Transmitters and receivers display remaining battery life in hours and minutes accurate to within 15 minutes

• The SBC200 Dual Docking Charger recharges batteries while in transmitters or out

• The SBC800 Eight-Bay Charger brings up to eight SB900 batteries to full charge within three hours and 50% charge in one hour, with charge status LEDs for each battery

• AA alkaline backwards compatibility

• Both chargers fit in a standard-size rack drawer for easy transport and storage

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Hardware Interface

Receiver

Front Panel

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① Sync Button

Press the sync button while the receiver and transmitter IR windows are aligned to transfer settings from the receiver to the transmitter

② Infrared (IR) Sync Window

Sends IR signal to the transmitter for sync

③ Network Icon

Illuminates when the receiver is connected with other Shure devices on the network. IP Address must be valid to enable networked control

④ Encryption Icon

Illuminates when AES-256 encryption is activated: Utilities>Encryption

⑤ LCD Panel

Displays settings and parameters

⑥ Scan Button

Press to find the best channel or group

⑦ Menu Navigation Buttons

Use to select and navigate through parameter menus

⑧ Control Wheel

Push to select menu items for editing, turn to edit a parameter value

⑨ RF Diversity LEDs

Indicate antenna status:

• Blue = normal RF signal between the receiver and transmitter

• Red = interference detected

• Off = No RF connection between the receiver and transmitter

Note: the receiver will not output audio unless one blue LED is illuminated

⑩ RF Signal Strength LEDs

Indicate the RF signal strength from the transmitter:

• Amber = Normal (-90 to -70 dBm)

• Red = Overload (greater than -25 dBm)

⑪ Audio LEDs

Indicate average and peak audio levels:

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⑫ Gain Buttons

Adjust channel gain

⑬ Power Switch

Powers the unit on or off

Back Panel

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DescriptionAudio Signal LevelLED

Overload/ limiter-0.1 dBFSRed (6)

-6 dBFSYellow (5)

-12 dBFSYellow (4)

-20 dBFSGreen (3)

-30 dBFSGreen (2)

-40 dBFSGreen (1)

Normal peaks

Signal Present

① RF Antenna Diversity Input Jack (2)

For antenna A and antenna B.

② Power Supply Jack

Connect the supplied 15 V DC external power supply

③ Network Speed LED (Amber)

• Off = 10 Mbps

• On = 100 Mbps

④ Ethernet Port

Connect to an Ethernet network to enable remote control and monitoring Note: Use shielded Cat5e or better Ethernet cables for VHF (V50 and V51) to ensure reliable network performance.

⑤ Network Status LED (Green)

• Off = no network link

• On = network link active

• Flashing = network link active, flash rate corresponds to traffic volume

⑥ Mic/Line Switch

Applies a 30 dB pad in mic position (XLR output only)

⑦ Balanced XLR Audio Output

Connect to a mic or line level input

⑧ Balanced 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS Audio Output

Connect to a mic or line level input

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Transmitters

① Power LED

• Green = unit is powered on

• Red = low battery or battery error (see Troubleshooting)

• Amber = power switch is disabled

② On/Off Switch

Powers the unit on or off.

③ SMA Connector

Connection point for RF antenna.

④ LCD Display:

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

⑤ Infrared (IR) Port

Align with the receiver IR port during an IR Sync for automated transmitter programming.

⑥ Menu Navigation Buttons

Use to navigate through parameter menus and change values.

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exit

enter

Acts as a 'back' button to return to previous menus or parameters without confirming a value change

Enters menu screens and confirms parameter changes

Use to scroll through menu screens and to change parameter values▼▲

⑦ Battery Compartment

Requires Shure SB900A rechargeable battery or 2 AA batteries.

⑧ AA Battery Adapter

• Handheld: rotate and store in the battery compartment to use a Shure SB900A battery

• Bodypack: remove to accommodate a Shure SB900A battery

⑨ Bodypack Antenna

For RF signal transmission.

⑩ Integrated Antenna

For RF signal transmission.

⑪ Microphone Cartridge

See Optional Accessories for a list of compatible cartridges.

⑫ TA4M / LEMO Input Jack

Connects to a microphone or instrument cable.

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Boundary and Gooseneck Base Transmitters

① Power Button

Press to power on; press and hold to power off.

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② Mute/Active Button

Tx OVERLOAD

Four settings are available for the mute/active button:

• Toggle: Press to switch between active and mute states

• Push-to-Mute: Hold button to mute microphone

• Push-to-Talk: Hold button to activate microphone

• Disabled: Button functionality off

③ Mute LED

Indicates whether microphone is active or muted. The following settings are available:

*MX400R series gooseneck microphones (red LED) do not offer this setting.

④ Low-Battery LED

• Off = More than 30 minutes of battery life remain

• On (red) = Less than 30 minutes of battery life remain

• On (green) = Microphone docked on charging station

• On (amber) = Battery is missing or is not inserted correctly

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MutedActive

Red*Green*

OffRed

Flashing redRed

⑤ Infrared (IR) Port

Align with receiver IR port to send settings to transmitter.

⑥ Charge Connector

Connects to networked chargers and USB power supply.

⑦ Gooseneck Microphone

ULXD8 base fits 5", 10", and 15" Microflex series microphones, available in single or dualflex and with bi-color or red-only LEDs.

Advanced Transmitter Features

RF MUTE

Use this to turn on a transmitter without interfering with the RF spectrum. Press and hold the exit button during power-on until RF MUTED is displayed. To un-mute, restart the transmitter.

Transmitter Input Clip

The following warning displays on the receiver LCD panel when the transmitter input is clipped:

To correct, set MIC.OFFSET to 0 dB and if necessary, attenuate the signal source. If the source cannot be attenuated while using a bodypack transmitter, select INPUT PAD from the main menu to attenuate the input signal by 12 dB.

MIC.OFFSET

MIC.OFFSET compensates for signal level differences between transmitters that share the same receiver channel.

Set the offset gain on a low signal level transmitter to match a louder transmitter: UTILITY>MIC.OFFSET Note: For normal gain adjustments, use the receiver gain buttons.

Transmitter Audio Mute Mode

Mute Mode reconfigures the transmitter power switch to act a mute switch for the audio. Using the switch, the audio can be easily turned on or muted by presenters, sports referees, or anyone who periodically needs to speak. When the audio is muted, the transmitter RF signal remains on and ready at all times.

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