Shure ULXD4Q-X52 Data Sheet

ULX-D Dual and Quad

Wireless Microphone System

User guide for Shure ULXD Dual and Quad wireless system. Includes setup instructions, specifications, and troubleshooting.

Version: 4 (2020-E)

ULX-D Dual and Quad Wireless Microphone System

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 (in

cluding 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 replace

ment 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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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 connec

tion.

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

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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

Stand-by

Equipment should not be disposed of in the normal waste stream

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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.

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

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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.

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Follow instructions from manufacturer

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Only use Shure charger to recharge Shure rechargeable batteries

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

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

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Do not short circuit; may cause burns or catch fire

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

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

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

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Do not immerse the battery in liquid such as water, beverages, or other fluids.

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Do not attach or insert battery with polarity reversed.

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Keep away from small children.

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Do not use abnormal batteries.

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Pack the battery securely for transport.

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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 de

pends 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 device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1.

This device may not cause harmful interference.

2.

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 installa

tion. 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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

mance.

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

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en

abled 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

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and transient response. With greater than 120 dB, ULXD delivers wide dynamic range for excellent signaltonoise perfor

mance. 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 ac

tive transmitters on one TV channel. Rocksolid RF signal with zero audio artifacts extends over the entire range. For applica

tions 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 possi

ble 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.

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Dual and Quad Receiver Models

The ULXD4 receiver is available in dual channel and quad channel models. Both models share the same feature set and func

tionality, but differ in the number of channels available and the number of audio outputs.

The descriptions and procedures in this guide are applicable to either the dual or the quad receiver.

ULXD4D Dual Receiver

Supports 2 channels of wireless audio.

ULXD4Q Quad Receiver

Supports 4 channels of wireless audio.

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Hardware Interface

Receiver

Front Panel

① Infrared (IR) Sync Window

Sends IR signal to the transmitter for sync.

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② Network Icon

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

networked control.

③ Encryption Icon

Illuminates when AES-256 encryption is activated.

④ LCD Panel

Displays settings and parameters.

⑤ Scan Button

Press to find the best channel or group.

⑥ Menu Navigation Buttons

Use to navigate and select parameter menus.

⑦ Control Wheel

◦

Push to select a channel or menu item

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Turn to scroll through menu items or to edit a parameter value

⑧ Channel Select Button

Press to select a channel.

⑨ Sync Button

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

transmitter.

⑩ RF Diversity LEDs

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Indicate antenna status:

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Blue = normal RF signal between the receiver and transmitter

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Red = interference detected

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Off = No RF connection between the receiver and transmitter

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

⑪ RF Signal Strength LEDs

Indicate the RF signal strength from the transmitter:

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Amber = Normal (-90 to -70 dBm)

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Red = Overload (greater than -25 dBm)

⑫ Audio LEDs

Indicate average and peak audio levels:

LED Audio Signal Level Description

Red (6) -0.1 dBFS Overload/ limiter

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Yellow (5) -6 dBFS

Normal peaks

Yellow (4) -12 dBFS

Green (3) -20 dBFS

Signal PresentGreen (2) -30 dBFS

Green (1) -40 dBFS

Note: In Frequency Diversity mode, simultaneous blinking of the red and yellow audio LEDs indicates that diversity audio has been routed to this channel.

⑬ Gain Buttons

Press the ▲▼ gain buttons on the front of the receiver to incrementally adjust gain from -18 to +42 dB.

⑭ Power Switch

Powers the unit on or off.

Back Panel

① AC Power Input

IEC Connector, 100 - 240 V AC.

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② RF Antenna Diversity Input Jack (2)

For antenna A and antenna B.

③ RF Cascade Jack (2)

Passes the RF signal from Antenna A and Antenna B to one additional receiver.

④ Mic/Line Switch (one per channel)

Applies a 30 dB pad in mic position.

⑤ Balanced XLR Audio Output (one per channel)

Connect to a mic or line level input.

⑥ Network Status LED (Green)

One per network port.

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Off = no link

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On = network link

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Flashing = network link active

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⑦ Ethernet/Dante Network Secondary Port

Connect to an Ethernet network to enable remote device control via WWB6 software. Also carries Dante digital audio and

control signals for audio distribution, monitoring, and recording - see Dante Network topic.

⑧ Network Speed LED (Amber)

One per network port.

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Off = 10/100 Mbps

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On = 1 Gbps

⑨ Ethernet/Dante Network Primary Port

Connect to an Ethernet network to enable remote device control via WWB6 software. Also carries Dante digital audio and

control signals for audio distribution, monitoring, and recording - see Dante Network topic.

Receiver Home Screen

The home screen displays the following information for each receiver channel:

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Group and Channel

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Transmitter Status: NoTx or TxOn, battery icon/remaining battery life

Press the SEL button to access a channel menu screen.

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Transmitters

① Power LED

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Green = unit is powered on

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Red = low battery or battery error (see Troubleshooting)

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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.

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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.

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

enter 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

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

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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

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① Power Button

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

② Mute/Active Button

Four settings are available for the mute/active button:

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Toggle: Press to switch between active and mute states

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Push-to-Mute: Hold button to mute microphone

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Push-to-Talk: Hold button to activate microphone

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Disabled: Button functionality off

③ Mute LED

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

Active Muted

Green* Red*

Red Off

Red Flashing red

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

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④ Low-Battery LED

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Off = More than 30 minutes of battery life remain

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

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On (green) = Microphone docked on charging station

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

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 exit during power-on until RF MUTED is displayed. To un-mute, restart the transmitter.

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.

Note: Mute Mode can be selected as an IR PRESET option.

To set a transmitter to Mute Mode:

1.

From the transmitter menu: UTILITY > MUTE MODE

2.

Use the arrows to select ON or OFF.

3.

Press enter to save.

Tip: The transmitter LED turns red when audio is muted and turns green when audio is enabled. The display of the transmitter

will show AUDIO MUTED and the receiver display will show Tx Muted.

Note: Mute Mode must be set to OFF in order to use the power switch to turn off the transmitter.

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Locking Controls and Settings

Use the LOCK feature to prevent accidental or unauthorized changes to the hardware.

Receiver

Menu path: DEVICE UTILITIES > LOCK

Use the control wheel to select and lock any of the following receiver functions.

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MENU: All menu paths are inaccessible

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GAIN: Front panel gain button is disabled

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POWER: Power switch is disabled

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SCAN: Front panel SCAN button is disabled and prevents frequency changes due to group scans initiated by other ULXD

units

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SYNC: Front panel SYNC button is disabled

Tip: To unlock, press EXIT, turn the control wheel to select UNLOCKED, and press ENTER to save.

Transmitter

Menu path: UTILITY > LOCK

Use the transmitter controls to select and lock any of the following transmitter functions.

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MENU LOCK: All menu paths are inaccessible.

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POWER LOCK: Power switch is disabled

Quick-Lock option: To turn on the transmitter with its power and menu navigation buttons locked, press and hold the ▲ but

ton during power-on until the locked message is displayed.

Tip: To unlock the MENU LOCK, press the ENTER button 4 times to pass through the following screens: UTILITY > LOCK >

MENU UNLOCK

To unlock the POWER LOCK, set the power switch to the off position, then press and hold the ▲ button while resetting the

power switch to the on position.

Home Screen Display Options

Receiver

The HOME INFO menu provides options to change the information shown on the receiver home screen:

DEVICE UTILITIES > HOME INFO

Use the control wheel to select one of the following screen displays.

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Transmitter

Home Screen: Press the ▲▼ arrows at the home menu to display one of the following screens:

Menu Screens

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① Receiver Information

Use DEVICE UTILITIES > HOME INFO to change the home screen display.

② Gain Setting

−18 to +42 dB, or Mute.

③ Mic. Offset Indicator

Indicates offset gain is added to the transmitter.

④ Transmitter Settings

The following information cycles when a transmitter is tuned to the receiver's frequency:

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Transmitter Type

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Input Pad (Bodypack only)

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RF Power Level

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Transmitter Lock Status

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Transmitter Mute Status

⑤ Battery Runtime Indicator

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Shure SB900 battery: runtime is displayed in minutes remaining.

AA batteries: runtime is displayed with a 5-bar indicator.

⑥ TV Channel

Displays the TV channel that contains the tuned frequency.

⑦ High Density Mode Icon

Displayed when High Density mode is enabled.

Transmitter Status

The following text or icons report transmitter status to the receiver screen:

Display Icon Transmitter Status

Bodypack input is attenuated 12 dB

Offset gain is added to the transmitter

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Lo 1 mW RF power level

Nm 10 mW RF power level

Hi 20 mW RF power level

M Menu is locked

P Power is locked

TxMuted Displayed when the transmitter audio is set to off using the MUTE MODE feature

-No Tx- No RF connection between a receiver and transmitter or transmitter OFF

Transmitter

① Transmitter Information

Scroll ▲▼ at the home screen to change the display

② Power Lock Indicator

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Indicates power switch is disabled

③ Transmitter Audio Muted Indicator

Displayed when the transmitter audio is set to off using the MUTE MODE feature.

④ Battery Runtime Indicator

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Shure SB900 battery: runtime is displayed in hours:minutes remaining

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AA Batteries: runtime is displayed with a 5-bar indicator

⑤ Menu Lock Indicator

Indicates menu navigation buttons are disabled

⑥ Mic. Offset

Displays microphone offset gain value

⑦ RF Power

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Displays RF power setting

⑧ Bodypack Input Pad

The input signal is attenuated 12 dB

⑨ Encryption Icon

Indicates encryption is enabled on the receiver and has been transferred to the transmitter from a sync

Adjusting Receiver Display Brightness and Contrast

Adjust BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST settings to improve visibility in challenging lighting environments.

1.

From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > DISPLAY

2.

Press the control wheel to select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS.

3.

Turn the control to adjust the selected parameter.

4.

Press ENTER to save changes.

Editing Receiver Channel Name

To edit a receiver channel name, choose EDIT NAME from the menu.

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Turn the control wheel to edit a highlighted character

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Press the control wheel to advance to the next character

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Press ENTER to save changes

Note: The channel name is transferred to a transmitter during a sync.

Receiver Menu Descriptions

RADIO

Displays Group, Channel, Frequency, and TV information. Use the control wheel to edit values

G:

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Group for the selected frequency

CH:

Channel for the selected frequency

FREQUENCY

Selected frequency (MHz)

TV:

Displays the TV channel for the selected frequency

AUDIO

GAIN

Use the control wheel or gain buttons to adjust the channel gain from -18 to 42 dB, in 1 dB increments.

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Mutes the receiver audio output.

EDIT NAME

Use the control wheel to assign and edit the selected receiver channel name.

IR PRESETS

BODYPACK / HANDHELD

BP PAD

Sets the audio input attenuation options: KEEP, 0, -12.

LOCK

Sets the lock options: KEEP, Power, Menu, All, None

RF POWER

Sets the transmitter RF power level: KEEP, 10mW=Nm, 1mW=Lo, 20mW=Hi.

BATT

Sets the transmitter battery type to ensure accurate metering: KEEP, Alkaline, NiMH, Lithium

BP OFFSET

Adjustable gain to compensate for signal level difference between transmitters: KEEP, 0 to 21 dB in 3 dB increments

HH OFFSET

Adjustable gain to compensate for signal level difference between transmitters: KEEP, 0 to 21 dB in 3 dB increments

MUTE MODE

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Configures the transmitter power switch to act as an audio mute switch.

Cust. Group

Create Custom Groups of up to 6 frequencies and export to networked receivers

GOOSENECK / BOUNDARY

HIGH PASS

Attenuates frequencies below 150 Hz by 12 dB per octave: KEEP, OFF, ON

RF POWER

Sets the transmitter RF power level: KEEP, 10mW=Nm, 1mW=Lo, 20mW=Hi

BATTERY

Sets the transmitter battery type to ensure accurate metering: KEEP, Alkaline, NiMH, Lithium

BN OFFSET

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Adjustable gain to compensate for signal level difference between transmitters: KEEP, 0 to 21 dB in 3 dB increments

GN OFFSET

Adjustable gain to compensate for signal level difference between transmitters: KEEP, 0 to 21 dB in 3 dB increments

POWER LOCK

Locks the transmitter's power button: KEEP, OFF, ON

Cust. Group

Create Custom Groups of up to 6 frequencies and export to networked receivers

INITIAL STATE FROM CHARGER

Choose the transmitter's state after it is removed from a charger: KEEP, Active, Muted, OFF

MUTE BUTTON BEHAVIOR

Sets the mute button behavior: KEEP, Toggle, Push-to-Talk, Push-to-Mute, Disabled

BN MUTE LED ACTIVE/MUTE

Sets the mute LED colors for active and muted states: KEEP, Green/Red, Red/OFF, Red/Flash-Red, OFF/OFF

GN MUTE LED ACTIVE/MUTE

Sets the mute LED colors for active and muted states: KEEP, Green/Red, Red/OFF, Red/Flash-Red, OFF/OFF

MUTE LED LIGHT BRIGHTNESS

Sets the mute LED brightness: KEEP, Normal, Low

BATTERY INFO

HEALTH

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Table of Contents

ULX-D Dual and Quad Wireless Microphone System

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Important Product Information

LICENSING INFORMATION

Information to the user

Australia Warning for Wireless

Quickstart Instructions

General Description

Dual and Quad Receiver Models

Hardware Interface

Receiver

Front Panel

Back Panel

Receiver Home Screen

Transmitters

Boundary and Gooseneck Base Transmitters

Advanced Transmitter Features

RF MUTE

MIC.OFFSET

Transmitter Audio Mute Mode

Locking Controls and Settings

Receiver

Transmitter

Home Screen Display Options

Receiver

Transmitter

Menu Screens

Receiver Channel

Transmitter

Adjusting Receiver Display Brightness and Contrast

Editing Receiver Channel Name

Receiver Menu Descriptions

RADIO

AUDIO

EDIT NAME

IR PRESETS

BODYPACK / HANDHELD

GOOSENECK / BOUNDARY

BATTERY INFO