Shure UP4 User Manual

UP PORTABLE UHF

Wireless System User Guide

2002, Shure Incorporated
27C8681 (Rev. 3)

Patents 6, 296, 565; Des. 433, 642

Printed in U.S.A.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUICK SETUP GUIDE FOR THE SHURE UP WIRELESS SYSTEM 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UP4 RECEIVER SETUP 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TRANSMITTER SETUP 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SYSTEM OPERATION 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SYSTEM FEATURES 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UP4 RECEIVER FEATURES AND CONTROLS 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UC1 AND UC2 TRANSMITTER FEATURES AND CONTROLS 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

U1 AND U2 TRANSMITTER FEATURES AND CONTROLS 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHECKING BATTERY STATUS 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UP4 RECEIVER 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UC1 and UC2 TRANSMITTERS 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

U1 and U2 TRANSMITTERS 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

INSTALLING BATTERIES 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UP4 RECEIVER 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UC1 AND U1 BODYPACK TRANSMITTERS 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UC2 AND U2 HANDHELD TRANSMITTERS 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHANGING GROUP/CHANNEL SETTINGS 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UP4 RECEIVER 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UC1 and UC2 TRANSMITTERS 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

U1 and U2 TRANSMITTERS 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UP4 RECEIVER SET UP 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ATTACHING THE UP4 RECEIVER ANTENNA 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ATTACHING THE MOUNTING BOX TO CAMERA 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ATTACHING A SECOND MOUNTING BOX 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

POWER CABLE 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

INSTALLING THE UP4 RECEIVER 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ATTACHING THE WEATHER-PROTECTIVE COVER 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OPERATING THE UP SYSTEM WITH THE U1 OR UC1 BODY-PACK TRANSMITTER 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OPERATING THE UP SYSTEM WITH THE U2 OR UC2 HAND-HELD TRANSMITTER 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHANGING THE TRANSMITTER SETTINGS 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GAIN LEVEL 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UC1 ATTENUATOR SWITCH 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

U1 ATTENUATOR SWITCH 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TIPS FOR ACHIEVING OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TROUBLESHOOTING 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SPECIFICATIONS 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LICENSING INFORMATION 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FURNISHED AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES, REPLACEMENT PARTS 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WARRANTY INFORMATION 90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTE: Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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QUICK SETUP GUIDE FOR THE SHURE UP WIRELESS SYSTEM

UP4 Receiver Setup and Camera Mounting

To power supply

To audio input

ATTACHING THE MOUNTING BOX, INSTALLING THE UP4 RECEIVER

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1. Open the battery compartment on the UP4 receiver and insert a fresh 9 volt battery if battery power is to be used. Attach the two antennas to
the ANTENNA IN SMA connectors.

2. Attach the mounting box to the video camera (see Attaching the Mounting Box to a Camera).

3. Insert the UP4 receiver into the mounted box. Connect the audio cable from the UP4 audio output into the audio input(s) of the video camera.
If not using the receiver’s battery, attach a cable from the receiver’s dc jack to the camera’s battery port. (See Installing the UP4 Receiver)

4. Set the Push-Lock Audio Gain Pot to the appropriate level for the camera sound input or other equipment you are using.

5. Move the receiver’s power switch to the ON position.

Note: If you encounter RF interference, change the Group and Channel setting on the transmitter and the receiver. Refer to the supplement for
additional frequency information.

(If not using interior battery power)

UC1/UC2/U1/U2 Transmitter Setup

1. Open the battery cover and insert a fresh 9V alkaline battery (UC1/UC2) or two 1.5V AA batteries (U1/U2)

2. Make sure the transmitter Group and Channel settings matc h those of the receiver. If they do not, adjust settings using either a screwdriver (UC1
and UC2) or the electronic controls (U1 and U2).

3. Close the battery cover.

System Operation

1. Turn the transmitter on and speak into the microphone.

2. On the UP4 receiver, the PWR LED, RF LED and AUD LED should illuminate green, indicating that the receiver is receiving the transmitter signal.

3. If the AUD LED on the receiver glows red steadily when you are speaking in a normal voice, try adjusting the transmitter gain until the AUD LED
glows green on the receiver. The AUD LED should flash red when you speak loudly.

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UC2

UP4

UP WIRELESS SYSTEM COMPONENTS

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U2

U1

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The Shure UP Wireless System is a portable, frequency-agile, diversity wireless system operating in the UHF band. The UP4 receiver is easily
mounted to a Sony
Series microphones and body-packs.

Both the receiver and the transmitter are microprocessor controlled by Phase Locked Loop (PLL) circuitry for a clear, steady signal. The following
components are available with the UP system:

UP4 Diversity Receiver with internal battery power supply, antennas, and camera-mounting hardware.
UC1 or U1 Body-Pack Transmitter with your choice of a WL93, WL184, or WL185 lavalier microphone.
UC2 or U2 Hand-Held Microphone-Transmitter with your choice of interchangeable microphone heads, including:

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video camera or any video camera with an Anton-BauerR battery pack. The UP4 is compatible with both Shure UC and UHF

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• SM58

cardioid dynamic microphone

• SM87 supercardioid condenser microphone

SYSTEM FEATURES

• UHF Band Operation. The Shure UP System operates within the UHF frequency band, which is less congested in metropolitan areas than

the VHF band. Typically, UHF systems encounter less interference than VHF systems.

• Frequency Agility. The UC and UHF-system transmitters’ and UP receiver’s frequencies can be changed to avoid RF interference. This

ensures interference-free operation, even in the most congested RF environments.

• Camera-Mountable Receiver Design. The UP4 receiver’s compact design allows easy mounting to Sony cameras and cameras outfitted

with Anton-Bauer battery packs. The UP4 receiver is supplied with hardware for mounting to cameras.

• Tone Key Squelch Circuitry. This circuitry prevents unwanted noise from entering the system, including the “pop” noise that occurs when

the transmitter is turned on or off.

• Noise Squelch Circuitry. This circuitry analyzes signal quality rather than signal strength, virtually eliminating the possibility of annoying

noise bursts.

• LED Indicators (On Receiver). Three LEDs provide information on audio level, RF level and battery power.

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UP4 RECEIVER CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

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UP4 RECEIVER FEATURES

1. Group Setting Control. R otate t his s witch c lockwise to a dvance t he G roup s etting, o r rotate i t c ounterclockwise to d ecrease t he s etting. U se t he s upplied
screwdriver to make adjustments.

2. Channel Setting Control. Rotate this switch clockwise to advance the Channel setting, or rotate it counterclockwise to decrease the setting. Use the
supplied screwdriver to make adjustments.

3. Three-way Power Switch. The power switch features three positions: ON (power on with tone key activ ated, to find the signal from Shure U or UC
transmitter); OFF (power off); or ON (TONE KEY OFF) (power on with tone key disabled, to listen to interfering signals.)

4. Headphone Jack: This allows the user to listen to incoming audio signal. Accepts mono or stereo 1/8” plug.

5. Headphone Gain Control: This allows the user to set the headphone gain level at High, Mid-point or Low level, independent of audio level.

6. Push-Lock Audio Gain Pot: The audio gain pot recesses after the gain is set. Simply set to desired level and then push in to lock. Pot has a
center detent at -40 dBu. (Consult your camera’s product literature for information on the proper level setting for the camera’s audio input.)

7. LED Indicators: Three LEDs provide information on the following functions:

LED STATUS

LED INDICATOR

RF Tone Key active, usable RF signal N/A No RF and/or no Tone Key
AUD Audio at useable, non–peak level Audio within 9 dB of reaching

PWR Power on Power on, receiver battery low Power off

8. SMA Antenna Input Connectors. SMA–type connectors allow easy installation of the supplied antennas.

9. Battery Compartment: Installation of a 9V battery allows use of unit without external power source.

10. XLR Output Connector (Low Z). XLR connector provides balanced low-impedance output.

11. Locking DC Jack: The DC jack allows powering of the receiver with an external DC source or an AC adaptor. The jack is threaded to insure a secure
connection.

GREEN RED OFF

peak (clip) level

No audio/Low audio level

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UC1 TRANSMITTER FEATURES AND CONTROLS

1. Antenna. A flexible 1/4 wave whip antenna is permanently
attached to the top of the UC1 Body-Pack transmitter.

2. Power/Battery Fuel Gauge. When the Power switch is in
the ON position, one of the three LEDs will glow, indicating
that the transmitter is on. The LED color indicates the
amount of battery life remaining. Refer to the Checking Bat-
teries section.

3. ON/OFF Switch. Turns transmitter power on and off.

4. Input Connector (LEMO connector optional). This Mini
connector (TA4F ) provides connection with a variety of lavali­er, instrument and headset mic rophones and cables. LEMO
connectors are available as an option.

5. Remote Mute Switch Input Connector. When used with
the optional Shure UA101 Remote Mute Switch, this 3.5 mm
connector lets you remotely mute the body pack during a
performance.

6. Group Setting Control (Red Switch). Rotating this switch
clockwise advances the Group setting. Rotating it counter­clockwise decreases the Group setting. Use the supplied
screwdriver to make adjustments.

7. Channel Setting Control (Green Switch). Rotating this
switch clockwise advances the Channel setting. Rotating it
counterclockwise decreases the Channel setting. Use the
supplied screwdriver to make adjustments.

8. Input Attenuation Control. This two position switch lets
you select either 0 dB or –20 dB attenuation, depending on
the input source and application. For most microphone ap­plications, the 0 dB setting is appropriate.

9. Audio Gain Control. This control changes the audio level
to accommodate different sound sources. The factory set­ting is a t mid level, which is appropriate for most microphone
applications, except headphone microphones (Refer to the
“Adjusting the Transmitter Gain Level” section). Use the
supplied screwdriver to make adjustments.

10. Battery Compartment. One 9V battery is required.

11. Battery Compartment Cover. Hinged cover on front sur-
face opens to expose the battery and Group/Channel, Gain,
and Attenuation controls.

12. Battery Cover Release Tabs. Squeeze these two tabs to­gether to release the battery cover.

13. Belt Clip (not shown). Allows the transmitter to be worn on a
belt, waistband, or guitar s trap. The b elt c lip c an be r otated 1 80°.

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UC2 TRANSMITTER FEATURES AND CONTROLS

1. Grille. This protects the microphone cartridge and helps re­duce breath sounds and wind noise. The grilles for the vari­ous microphone heads differ in appearance.

2. Power Indicator/Battery Fuel Gauge. When the UC2 is
turned on, one of three LEDs will glow , indicating that power
is on and the amount of battery life remaining. Refer to the
“Checking T ransmitter Battery” paragraph for more informa­tion on battery life.

3. Power Switch. This switch turns the transmitter on and off.

4. Audio Gain Control. This control changes the audio level
to accommodate various sound sources (e.g. singing or
speaking). Use the supplied screwdriver to make adjust­ments. Refer to the “Adjusting the Transmitter Gain Level”
paragraph.

5. Group Setting Control (Red Switch). Rotating this switch
clockwise advances the Group setting. Rotating it counterclock­wise decreases the Group setting. Use the supplied screwdriv­er to change the setting.

6. Channel Setting Control (Green Switch). Rotating this
switch clockwise advances the Channel setting. Rotating it
counterclockwise decreases the Channel setting. Use the
supplied screwdriver to make adjustments.

7. 9 V Battery. Access the battery by unscrewing the battery
cover.

8. Battery Cover. Unscrew this to expose the battery and the
Group, Channel and Gain controls.

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U1 TRANSMITTER CONTROLS & INDICATORS

1. Antenna. A 1/4 wave antenna is permanently attached to
the top of the U1 body-pack transmitter. The antenna can be
replaced in the field by a qualified technician.

2. Programmable Display. This display provides information
on group and channel settings, battery power level, and fre­quency lock/power lock on/off status.

3. Input Connector. This connector functions with a variety of
lavalier and headset microphone cables, and the Shure
WA302 instrument adapter cable. LEMO–type connectors
are available as an option.

4. ON/OFF Switch. This switch turns transmitter power on
and off.

5. On/Off LED. When the U1 is turned on, this glows green.

6. Belt Clip. This allows the transmitter to be easily worn on
a belt, waistband or guitar strap.

7. MODE Button. This button allows you to chose between
changing the Group or the Channel setting.

8. SET Button. This button changes transmitter Group and
Channel settings. Also used with the MODE button to lock
power on and to lock the frequency and channel setting.

9. Audio Gain Control. This allows audio level adjustment to
accommodate a variety of sound sources (speaking, sing­ing, or playing an instrument). A small screwdriver is sup­plied for making adjustments.

10. Battery Cover Release Tabs. Squeeze these two tabs to-
gether to release the battery cover.

11. Battery Compartment Cover. Hinged cover on front sur-
face opens to expose the battery and display control keys.

12. Battery Fuel Gauge. This meter visually indicates battery
power level.

13. Battery Compartment. Two 1.5V AA batteries are re­quired. (Duracell

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MN1500 recommended).

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U2 TRANSMITTER CONTROLS & INDICATORS

1. Grille. The grille protects the microphone cartridge and helps
reduce breath sounds and wind noise. The grilles for the vari­ous microphone heads differ in appearance.

2. Programmable Display. This display provides information
on the Group and Channel settings, battery power level, and
frequency lock/power lock on/off status.

3. Battery Fuel Gage. This meter visually indicates battery
power level.

4. Battery Cover. Unscrew this to expose batteries and dis­play control keys.

5. ON/OFF Switch. This switch turns transmitter power on
and off.

6. Antenna. Helical antenna is attached to the end of the U2
transmitter. The antenna can be replaced in the field by a
qualified technician.

7. Battery Compartment. Two 1.5 V AA batteries are re­quired.

8. MODE Button. This button allows you to chose between
changing the Group or the Channel setting.

9. SET Button. Changes transmitter Group and Channel set­tings. Also used with the MODE button to lock power on and
to lock the frequency and channel setting.

10. Audio Gain Control. This allows audio level adjustment to
accommodate a variety of sound sources (speaking, sing­ing, or playing an instrument). A small screwdriver is sup­plied for making adjustments.

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