Shure UT Series User Guide

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THE TWO MINUTE USER’S GUIDE

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The instructions on this page will help you get your UT Series system up
and r unning in minutes. For m ore detailed instructions, read t he section of
this manual that applies to your system.

RECEIVER SETUP

1. Connect the supplied ac power adapter t o t he D C I NPU T connector o n the back of
the receiver. I nsert the adapter’s cable into the power cable retainer on the bottom
of the unit. Plug the adapter into a wall socket or other electrical outlet. The green
POWER light on the receiver will glow.

2. If you are using The Guitarist-UHF, connect the receiver output to a guitar am­plifier using any standard guitar cable. If you are using The Vocal Artist-UHF,
The Headset-UHF, or The Presenter-UHF, connect the receiver output to an
audio mixer using an XLR to XLR audio cable.

3. Raise the antennas and point away from each other at a 45° angle from vertical.

TRANSMITTER SETUP

1. Open the transmitter battery compartm ent and i nstall a 9 V b attery. Observe proper
battery polarity (“+/–”).

2. If you are using The Vocal Artist-UHF, no further transmitter setup is required.

3. If you are using a body-pack transmitter (The Presenter-UHF, The Headset-UHF
or The Guitarist-UHF), plug the microphone cable or a WA302 instrument cable
into the four-pin connector on the transmitter (if using The Headset-UHF, see tag
on headset for assembly instructions). If using The Guitarist-UHF, plug the instru­ment cable into the guitar output and adjust the volume control of the guitar.

OPERATING THE SYSTEM

1. Slide the t ransmitter P OWER/O FF s witch to the P OWER p osition. T he transmitter’s
green POWER light and the receiver’s yellow DIVERSITY A/B lights will glow.

2. Slide the MUTE/ON switch on the body-pack or hand-held transmitter to the ON
position.

3. T alk or s ing into t he microphone, o r p lay y our g uitar . T he r eceiver’s r ed A UDIO P EAK
light should flicker w hen l oud s ounds a re t ransm itted. I f t he A UDIO P EAK l ight d oes
not flicker or stays on constantly, the transmitter gain may need adjustm ent. ( R efer
to the Transmitter Audio Gain Adjustment section). NOTE: This step is particularly
important for The Guitarist system, since guitar outputs can vary widely.

4. Adjust the receiver VOLUME control until the receiver output level matches the
level of your guitar or microphone through a cable. (The factory setting is in the
full clockwise position.) If using The Guitarist-UHF system, see Receiver V olume
Adjustment for The Guitarist-UHF to match the receiver volume level to the level
of a wired system.

YOU ARE NOW READY TO PERFORM!

IMPORT ANT: Every wireless p erformance i s a u nique s ituation, a nd c an p resent a vari-
ety of problems. Never attempt a performance without first c onducting a “walkthrough”
test on the wireless s ystem in the performing a rea. If you encounter a pr oblem, refer

to the Troubleshooting table.

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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING SHURE

Congratulations! You have purchased the finest wireless system in its
class. Your Shure wireless system is engineered to provide a low-noise,
high-quality sound comparable to other systems costing much more. Built in
the tradition of reliability that has made Shure a symbol of American quality
for more than half a century, this wireless system should provide you with ex­cellent performance for years.

To get the most out of your UT Series wireless system, please read the
applicable section in this guide before you attempt to use the system. If you
have any questions that are not answered in this booklet, please contact
Shure Customer Service at [phone], Monday through Friday, from
8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Central Standard Time. For technical data by fax, dial
[phone] and follow the recorded instructions. Visit our website at

www.shure.com for further information on this and other Shure products.

INTRODUCTION

Your new UT Series system is designed to give you the best of both sound reinforce­ment worlds: the freedom of a wireless system, and the reliability of world-famous
Shure sound quality. This manual covers each of the UT Series systems: The Vocal
Artist-UHF, The Presenter-UHF, The Headset-UHF, and The Guitarist-UHF.

SYSTEM FEATURES

All Shure UT Series systems offer a variety of of exceptional features, including:

• Diversity Receivers with Exclusive Shure MARCAD

(MAximum Ratio Combining Audio Diversity) circuitry continuously processes
the rf signal from each antenna and combines the audio outputs to produce one
signal of optimum quality. The result is improved reception and exceptional free­dom from dropouts.

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Circuitry: MARCAD

• Low-Traffic UHF Transmission: UT systems use a UHF (Ultra High Frequen-

cy) range between approximately 596 to 862 MHz (available frequencies de­pend on regulations in the country where the system is used). In urban areas,
UHF frequencies are less congested than those in the VHF range, and are less
susceptible to interference.

• Multiple System Use: Up to eight UT systems can be used in the same perfor-

mance space. Each system must be set at a different frequency. If s y s t e m s a re
set to the same frequency , contact an authorized Shure dealer. NOTE: In multi-
ple use situations, each transmitter must have a dedicated receiver.

• Simultaneous Output Use: Unbalanced

output connectors may be used simultaneously to different external devices.

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/4” phone plug and balanced XLR

• Stackable and Rack-Mountable Receivers: If multiple systems are in use, re-

ceivers may either be stacked or rack-mounted, with two receivers fitting in the
optional rack mount tray. In these situations, antennas should not touch or be
crossed. (See Stacking and Rack-mounting Receivers.)

• Range: UT Series transmitters will work at a distance of up to 100 meters (about

300 ft.) from the receiver.

• Noise Squelch: The noise squelch circuit analyzes signal quality instead of sig-

nal strength, which allows the circuit to discriminate between noise and desired
signal. This reduces the likelihood of noise burst due to environmental rf (radio
frequency) noise.

• Semi-Rigid Receiver Antennas: Three-inch rubberized antennas offer perfor-

mance equal to telescoping antennas with added durability.

• Low Battery Warning Light: A red light on the body-pack and hand-held trans-

mitters warns the user that there is less than one hour of battery life left.

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SYSTEM TYPES

The Vocal Artist-UHF is a hand-held system designed for singers who desire the
high quality of Shure microphones and the freedom of wireless performance. In­cludes a Shure BETA58

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or SM58 dynamic microphone with a built-in transmitter.

The Presenter-UHF is a body-pack system designed for public speakers who prefer
an inconspicuous, hands-free lavalier microphone. Features an omnidirectional
Shure WL93, supercardioid WL184, or cardioid WL185 micro-miniature lavalier mi­crophone.

The Headset-UHF is a body-pack system designed for users in physically active ap­plications, who desire the freedom of hands-free microphone operation along with the
performance of Shure wireless equipment. Features a WH20TQG headset micro­phone.

The Guitarist-UHF is a body-pack system designed for use with electric guitars,
basses, and other electric instruments. May be used with brass or woodwind instru­ments, with optional WM98 instrument microphone and mount. The Guitarist pro­vides the freedom of going wireless and the reliability of high quality Shure sound.

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Component The Vocal Artist-UHF The Presenter-UHF The Headset-UHF

Transmitter UT2 Hand-Held Micro -

Microphone* BETA58 SM58 or

Receiver UT4 Diversity Receiver with MARCAD Circuitry

Power Supply PS20 (120 Vac, 60 Hz) or PS20E (230 Vac, 50 Hz)

Supplied

Accessories

*Additional microphones may be available at later date

phone Transmitter

Hand-Held Microphone

Microphone Stand

Adapter, Vinyl Trans-

mitter Bag,

Receiver Feet,

Receiver VELCRO

Mounting Strips

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WL93, WL184 or

WL185 Lavalier

Microphone

Vinyl Transmitter Bag,

Receiver Feet,

Receiver VELCRO

Mounting Strips

UT1 Body-Pack Transmitter

WH20TQG Headset

Microphone

Vinyl Transmitter Bag,

Receiver Feet,

Receiver VELCRO

Mounting Strips

The Guitarist-UHF

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Vinyl Transmitter Bag,

Receiver Feet,

Receiver VELCRO

Mounting Strips

STACKING AND RACK-MOUNTING RECEIVERS

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STACKED RECEIVERS

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RACK-MOUNTED RECEIVERS

The UT4 receiver may be used in numerous applications, and is designed to be easi­ly stacked or rack-mounted for multiple system use (see Figure 1).

• T o st ack receivers: The ra ised c orners a re d esigned to create s tability w hen r eceiv-

ers are stacked, i f p laced o n a f lat s urface w ith f eet a ttached. I t i s i mportant t o p osi­tion the antennas at a 45° angle from vertical so that the antennas do not touch.

• To rack-mount receivers: The UT4 receiver is a half-rack unit, and two receiv ers

should fit i nto a s tandard rack space. Place t he o uter a ntennas at a 4 5°angle from
vertical; place t he inner antennas i n a v ertical p osition. ANTEN NAS SHO ULD NO T
CROSS OR TOUCH. (See Optional Accessories for rack mount ac cessories.)

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UT4 DIVERSITY RECEIVER FEATURES (FIGURE 2)

1. Power On Indicator: This green light glows when the receiver is plugged into
an electrical outlet. It indicates that the receiver is on.

2. Diversity Signal Indicator s: The yellow D IVERSITY A/B lights glow w hen RF (radio
frequency) signals are r eceived from the U T1 or UT2 t ransmitter . W hen only one light
is glowing, the signal is being received on only one antenna. When both lights are
glowing, the UT4 is receiving signals on both antennas.

3. Audio Peak Indicator: This red light flickers when the receiver input signal ap­proaches the o verload c lipping l evel. I t i s a f fected b y t he t r ansmitter g ain c ontrol s et­ting, and the level of the guitar or bass (The Guitarist-UHF systems) or the singer
or the speaker (The Vocal Artist-UHF, The Presenter-UHF, and The Headset-UHF
systems).

4. Volume Control: Rotate this knob to increase or decrease the volume of the re-
ceiver output. This control does not affect the AUDIO PEAK indicator.

5. Semi-Rigid Receiver Antennas: The semi-rigid receiver antennas should be
pointed away from each other at 45° angle from vertical for best performance, and
should not touch when stacked or rack-mounted.

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/4” Phone Jack A udio Output C onnector (Unbalanced H igh Z): An unbalanced

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audio cable with a
between this connector and your amplifier input.

7. XLR Audio Output Connector (Balanced Low Z): Plug an XLR audio cable
from this connector to the input of your mixer.

8. Mic/Line Slide Switch: Switches output of XLR connector from microphone to
line level. Use of line level is suggested when connecting receiver to a mixing or
amplifying device without an available mic-level input, such as a power amplifier,
signal processing device or VCR.

9. Squelch Control: Adjusts squelch c ontrol s etting t o e mphasize either signal quality
or system range. T his c ontrol i s f actory p r e-set, and normally does not need f urther
adjustment. Refer to Receiver Squelch Adjustment section for more information.

10.Power Input Connector: Connect the ac adapter to this jack and then plug into
an ac electrical outlet.

11.Power Cable Retainer: Secures the ac adapter cable to receiver.

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/4” phone plug (such as a standard guitar cable) can be used

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UT1 BODY-PACK TRANSMITTER FEATURES (FIGURE 3)

1. Power/Off Switch: Turns transmitter power on and off.

2. Input Attenuation Switch: Allows choice between 0 dB and –20 dB attenuation,
for greater range of audio gain control.

3. Power/Battery Fuel Gauge: The green light indicates the unit is on. The red light
indicates less than one hour of battery life remains.

4. On/Mute Switch: Mutes the transmitter to prevent unwanted sounds from being
picked up by the receiver without turning the transmitter off.

5. Input Connector: Miniature connector (TB4M) allows connection to a variety of la­valier and headset microphone cables and the Shure WA302 instrument adapter
cable.

6. Belt Clip: Secures the transmitter to a belt, waistband or guitar strap.

7. Audio Gain Control: Provides audio level adjustment to accomm odate various in­put signal s trengths ( e.g., s peaking i nto a m icrophone o r p laying a n instrum ent). T he
factory setting is at mid-point. A small screw driver i s supplied t o m ake adjustments.

8. Antenna: A flexible wire antenna is permanently attached to the bottom of the
UT1 body-pack transmitter. For best operation, the antenna must hang vertically,

and should not be coiled or bundled.

9. Battery Compartment: Holds one 9 V battery. Hinged cover opens to provide
access to the battery.

10. Lavalier Microphone (WL93 shown): Omnidirectional (WL93), supercardioid
(WL184) or cardioid (WL185) condenser lavalier microphone, featuring a mount
that clips onto a tie, lapel, or a coustic instrum ent a nd a n attached Miniature Con­nector, TA4F (supplied with The Presenter system)

11. Headset Microphone (WH20TQG shown): Headset microphone features a
headset frame, headband, and an attached Miniature Connector (TA4F). See t a g
attached to headset for assembly instructions (supplied w ith T he H eadset S ystem ).

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ATTACHING THE UT1 BODY-PACK TRANSMITTER TO BELT OR
GUITAR STRAP

FIGURE 4

1. Depress the tab marked PRESS and slip your belt, waist band or guitar strap be­tween the transmitter body and the belt clip (Figure 4).

2. The clip holds tighter if the material is drawn to the clip’s top wire, especially when
using thinner guitar straps.

UT2 MICROPHONE-TRANSMITTER FEATURES (FIGURE 5)

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1. Power/Off Switch: Turns the transmitter on and off. It is recessed to prevent it

2. Power On Indicator: Green light glows when the POWER/OFF switch is in the

3. Low Battery Indicator: A red light glows when there is one hour or less of useful

4. On/Mute Switch: Allows muting of the microphone audio, avoiding the “thump”

5. Audio Gain Control: Allows the level of vocals to be matched with the transmit-

6. 9 V Battery (shown installed): Provides power to the microphone-transmitter.

7. Battery Cover: Unscrews for access to the 9 V battery and gain control.

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from being accidentally turned off.
POWER position, as a reminder to turn the transmitter off when it is not in use.
operating time, allowing battery to be changed before power is depleted.
noise that can occur when turning the transmitter on and off.
ter for better performance.

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TRANSMITTER BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Slide the transmitter POWER/OFF switch to the OFF position.

2. Body-Pack: Press down on the OPEN side of the battery compartment cover,
slide it back and flip it open, as shown in Figure 6A.

3. Hand-Held: Unscrew the transmitter battery cover to expose the battery termi­nals, as shown in Figure 6B.

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4. Insert a fresh 9 V battery into the battery compartment as shown in Figure 6.

5. Replace battery cover.

6. When the transmitter’s red LOW BA TTERY light glows, you have 1 hour or less
of useful battery life remaining; change the battery at your first opportunity.

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IMPORT ANT: 9 V Alkaline batteries are recommended. 9 V lithium batteries are op­tional. Carbon-zinc and zinc-chloride batteries will not provide adequate power and
are not recommended. 8.4 V rechargeable NiCd batteries may be used, but are not
recommended due to minimal lifespan. See Battery Life in Specifications for further
details on battery selection.

INSTALLING AC ADAPTOR CORD INTO POWER CABLE RETAINER

AC POWER ADAPTER AND

POWER CABLE RETAINER

(BOTTOM VIEW)

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B

FIGURE 7

1. Refer to Figure 7. Turn the receiver over and locate the power cable retainer. Pinch
the ac adaptor cord approximately 6 inches f rom t he d c plug, f orming a s mall loop ( A).
Hold the cord vertical to the retainer and lower the tip of loop into the curved portion
of retainer.

2. Keeping the cord vertical to the receiver , pull the cord under the tab towards front
of the receiver (B), then pull down, locking the cord into the retainer (C).

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OPERATING THE VOCAL ARTIST-UHF SYSTEM

1. Refer to Figure 8. Connect the supplied ac power adapter into the DC INPUT con­nector in b ack o f t he receiver. Insert the a dapter’s c able i nto t he p ower c able r etainer .
Plug the adapter i nto a wall socket o r o ther a c p ower s ource (use PS20 f or 1 20 Vac,
60 Hz power; use PS20E for 230 Vac, 50 Hz pow er). The green POWER light on
the receiver will glow.

2. Connect the receiver’s XLR AUDIO OUTPUT connector to the mixer input using
an XLR to XLR audio cable. If no XLR cable is available, a

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/4” to 1/4” phone plug
cable may b e substituted, b ut this connection w ill not b e balanced. Set t he receiver’s
MIC/LINE SWITCH to match the sound system’s input.

3. Slide the transmitter’s POWER/OFF switch to the POWER position. The trans­mitter’s green POWER ON light and the receiver ’s DIVERSITY A/B lights will
glow.

4. Slide the microphone’s ON/MUTE switch to the ON position to turn the micro­phone on.

5. Talk or sing into the microphone. Normal operation is indicated by:

• Steady glow of the receiver’s yellow DIVERSITY A/B lights.

• Flickering of the receiver’s AUDIO PEAK light when loud sounds are transmitted.

NOTE: If the receiver’s red AUDIO PEAK light does not flicker occasionally or
is constantly on, the transmitter gain may need to be adjusted. Re fe r to the
T ransmitter A udio Gain A djustment section. Then, If the system is still not op­erating properly, consult the Troubleshooting table.

6. When the performance is over, turn off the sound system and slide the transmit­ter’s POWER/OFF switch to the OFF position to conserve battery power.

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OPERATING THE PRESENTER-UHF SYSTEM

1. Refer to Figure 9. Connect the supplied ac power adapter to the DC INPUT con­nector on the back of the receiver. Insert the adapter’s cable into the power cable
retainer. Plug the adapter into a wall socket or other ac power source (use PS20
for 120 Vac, 60 Hz power; use PS20E for 230 Vac, 50 Hz power). The green
POWER light on the receiver will glow.

2. Connect the receiver’s XLR A UDIO O UT connector to the mixer i nput using a n XLR
to XLR audio c able. I f no XLR cable i s a vailable, a

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/4” to 1/4” phone plug c able m ay
be substituted, b ut t his c onnection will not be balanced. Set the r eceiver’s MIC/LINE
SWITCH to match the sound system’s input.

3. Press the WL93, WL184 or WL185 lavalier microphone into the mounting clip and
attach it to your garment. Do not cover the microphone with your clothing, and
keep it approximately 8 to12 inches below your chin. See Figure 9.

4. Slide the recessed transmitter POWER/OFF switch to the POWER position. Th e
transmitter’s green POWER ON light and the receiver’s yellow DIVERSITY A/B
lights will glow.

5. Slide the transmitter’s MUTE/ON switch to the ON position.

6. Speak in your normal conversational voice. Proper operation is indicated by:

• Steady glow of the receiver’s yellow DIVERSITY A/B lights.

• Flickering of the receiver’s AUDIO PEAK light when you speak in a loud voice.

NOTE: If the receiver’s red AUDIO PEAK light does not flicker occasionally or
is constantly on, the transmitter gain may need to be adjusted. Refer to the Trans-
mitter Audio Gain Adjustment section. If the system is still not operating properly ,
consult the Troubleshooting table.

7. When the presentation is over, turn off the sound system and slide the recessed
transmitter POWER/OFF switch to the OFF position to conserve battery power.

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OPERATING THE HEADSET-UHF SYSTEM

1. Refer to Figure 10. Connect the supplied ac power adapter to the DC INPUT con­nector on the back of the receiver. Insert the adapter’s cable into the power cable
retainer. Plug the adapter into a wall socket or other ac power source (use PS20
for 120 Vac, 60 Hz power; use PS20E for 230 Vac, 50 Hz power). The green
POWER light on the receiver will glow.

2. Connect the receiver’s X LR A UDIO O UT c onnector t o t he m ixer i nput u sing a n X LR
to XLR audio c able. I f n o X LR c able i s a vailable, a

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/4” to 1/4” phone plug c able m ay
be substituted, b ut t his c onnection will not be balanced. Set the r eceiver’s MIC/LINE
SWITCH to match the sound system’s input.

3. If using the headset for the first time, refer to the tag attached to the headset for
assembly instructions. Adjust headband and place on head, as shown on tag. For
best results, microphone should be placed

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/2” from side of mouth.

4. Slide the recessed transmitter’s POWER/OFF switch to the POWER position.
The transmitter’s green POWER ON light and the receiver’s yellow DIVERSITY
A/B lights will glow.

5. Slide the transmitter’s MUTE/ON switch to the ON position.

6. Speak in your normal conversational voice. Proper operation is indicated by:

• Steady glow of the receiver’s yellow DIVERSITY A/B lights.

• Flickering of the receiver’s AUDIO PEAK light when you speak in a loud voice.

NOTE: If the receiver’s red AUDIO PEAK light does not flicker occasionally or
is constantly on, the transmitter gain may need to be adjusted. Refer to the Trans-
mitter Audio Gain Adjustment section. If the system is still not operating properly ,
consult the Troubleshooting table.

7. When headset is not in use, turn off sound system and slide the recessed trans­mitter POWER/OFF switch to the OFF position to conserve battery power.

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OPERATING THE GUITARIST-UHF SYSTEM

1. Refer to Figure 11. Connect the supplied ac power a dapter to t he DC INPUT c on­nector in b ack o f t he r eceiver. Insert t he a dapter’s c able i nto t he power cable r etain­er. Plug the adapter into a w all socket or other a c power source (use PS20 for 120
Vac, 6 0 Hz po w e r ; use P S 2 0E for 230 Vac, 50 Hz p ower). The green POWER light
on the receiver will glow.

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2. Connect the receiver’s

/4” PHONE JACK AUDIO OUTPUT connector to the am-

plifier input, using a standard guitar cable.

3. Connect your guitar or bass to the transmitter input jack with a WA302 Instrument
Adaptor. NOTE: The Guitarist-UHF system may also be used with woodwind and
brass instruments with use of an optional WM98 m iniature instrum ent microphone
and a horn mount. See Optional Accessories for additional information.

4. Adjust the volume control on your guitar to desired level. To match wireless output
to that of a wired system, see Receiver Volume Adjustment for the Guitarist.

5. Slide the t ransmitter’s P OWER/OFF s witch to the P OWER p osition. T he t r ansmitter’s
POWER ON light and the receiver’s DIVERSITY A/B lights will glow.

6. Slide the transmitter MUTE/ON switch to the ON position.

7. Play your guitar or bass. Normal operation is indicated by:

• Steady glow of receiver’s yellow DIVERSITY A/B lights.

• Flickering of the receiver ’s AUDIO PEAK light when loud sounds are transmitted.

NOTE: If the red AUDIO PEAK light does not flicker occasionally or is on constantly,
the transmitter may need to be adjusted. Refer to the T ransm itter Audio Gain Adjust-
ment section. If the system is still not operating properly, consult the Troubleshooting
table.

8. When the performance is over, turn off the amplifier and slide the recessed trans­mitter POWER/OFF switch to the OFF position to conserve battery power.

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RECEIVER VOLUME ADJUSTMENT FOR THE GUITARIST-UHF

Follow these directions to adjust the volume control of the UT4 receiver, so that the
wireless output of an instrument is equivalent to the output of a cabled instrument.

1. Plug instrument directly into guitar/bass amp. Set volume and tone controls on
both the instrument and amplifier for a clean signal with desired tonal quality and
volume. DO NOT change these settings for the rest of volume adjustment.

2. Unplug instrument from the amplifier input and plug into the transmitter. Plug the
receiver into amplifier input.

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3. Set VOLUME control of receiver at

/4 on (9:00). Play instrument, with enough

force to cause maximum output.

4. If there is distortion present, the transmitter may be clipping. See the Transmitter
Audio Gain Adjustment section.

5. Adjust receiver volume control until sound quality matches that achieved in step 1.

TRANSMITTER AUDIO GAIN ADJUSTMENT

The audio gain control on both the UT1 body-pack and UT2 hand-held transmitters
has been factory-preset at the mid-range position for best performance in most ap­plications. If the red AUDIO PEAK light on the receiver does not flicker, the preset
gain level may be too low and the audio gain may need to be increased until a proper
signal-to-noise ratio is reached. T his may be n ecessary for soft s ingers o r talkers, or g ui­tar or basses with low outputs.

For loud singers or talkers, or instruments with high outputs, the preset gain level
may be too high, causing unwanted distortion. This condition is indicated by the con­tinuous glow of the red PEAK light on the receiver during usage.

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• To Increase Gain: Rotate the transmitter gain control clockwise with the sup-

plied screwdriver until the red AUDIO PEAK light on the receiver flickers when
the guitar is played loudly or when you sing or speak in a loud voice. NOTE: In
some applications, the red AUDIO PEAK light will not flicker even with the gain
control turned fully clockwise. For body-pack system s o nly: If gain control is ro-
tated fully clockwise and the AUDIO PEAK light still does not flicker, check to
see if the input attenuation switch on the transmitter is set to the –20 dB position.
If it is, fully rotate the gain control counterclockwise, and move the switch to the 0
dB position. Then rotate the gain control clockwise until the AUDIO PEAK light
flickers during high output or the gain control is turned fully clockwise.

• T o Reduce Gain: Rotate the transmitter gain control counterclockwise with the sup-

plied screwdriver. Continue rotating the gain control until the red AUDIO PEAK light
on the re ce i ve r only flicker s when guitar i s p layed l oudly, or w hen y ou s ing or s peak
in a loud v oice. F or body-pack s ystems only: I f gain c ontrol i s r otated fully c ounter­clockwise and t he A UDIO P EAK l ight s till g lows c ontinuously, check to see i f t he i nput
attenuation switch on the transmitter is set to the 0 dB position. If it is, move the
switch to the –20 dB position, and fully r otate t he g ain c ontrol c lockwise. T hen r o tate
the gain c ontrol c ounterclockwise u ntil t he A UD IO P EAK l ight f lickers d uring h igh o ut­put.

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To return audio gain to the factory setting, rotate the transmitter audio gain control to the
mid position and, on the body-pack only, slide the input attenuation switch to the 0 dB
position.

BODY -PACK AUDIO GAIN AND ATTENUATION SETTINGS

The attenuation switch and the gain control on the UT1 body-pack are designed to
be used in conjunction to provide a wide spectrum of gain control choices. The fol­lowing ranges are starting points; actual output levels may vary.

OUTPUT DEVICE ATTENUATION

LAVALIER MICROPHONE, CONVERSATIONAL
VOICE

LAVALIER MICROPHONE, PROJECTED VOICE
HEADSET, CONVERSATIONAL VOICE

HEADSET, PROJECTED VOICE
ELECTRIC GUITAR/ BASS, PASSIVE ELECTRONICS

ELECTRIC GUITAR/ BASS, PASSIVE ELECTRONICS –20 dB
ELECTRIC GUITAR/BASS, ACTIVE ELECTRONICS –20 dB
ELECTRIC GUITAR/BASS, ACTIVE ELECTRONICS –20 dB

SWITCH SETTING

0 dB HIGH (clockwise)

0 dB

0 dB

AUDIO GAIN
CONTROL SETTING

MID–RANGE

LOW (counterclockwise)

HIGH (clockwise)
MID–RANGE
LOW (counterclockwise)

RECEIVER SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT

The squelch control on the UT4 receivers (see figure 1) is factory preset for
optimum performance. No further adjustment is normally required. It is pos-

sible to adjust the squelch control setting to emphasize either signal quality or sys­tem range:

• Turning the squelch control clockwise causes the receiver to demand a higher

quality signal (less noise before muting), but decreases operating range.

• Turning the squelch control counterclockwise allows a lower quality signal

through (more noise before muting), but increases operating range.

T o return the receiver squelch control to the factory setting, rotate it to the mid-range
position (so the slot is vertical).

TIPS FOR ACHIEVING MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE

• Make sure you can always see a receiver antenna from the transmitter position.

• Keep the distance from transmitter to receiver antenna as short as possible.

• Point receiver antennas away from each other at a 45° angle from vertical.

• Avoid placing the receiver antennas near metal surfaces and obstructions.

• To mount the receiver on a flat surface, attach the four adhesive rubber feet or

the VELCRO mounting strips to the bottom of the receiver.

• Monitor battery fuel gauge and replace battery as soon as red light is on.

• Let body-pack transmitter antenna hang freely; do not coil or keep in pocket.

• If stacking or rack mounting receivers in a multiple-system use situation, do not

allow antennas to touch or cross.

• Perform a walk-through before performance or presentation. If dead spots are

found, adjust location of receiver. If dead spots remain, mark spots and avoid.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM INDICATOR STATUS SOLUTION

No sound. Green transmitter POWER

No sound. Green transmitter POWER

No sound. Green receiver POWER

No sound. Receiver DIVERSITY A/B

No sound. Receiver DIVERSITY A/B

Sound level differs
from level of a
cabled instrument.

Sound level differs
with different guitars.

Distortion level
increases gradually.

Bursts of noise or
other audible radio
signals present.

Momentary loss of
sound as transmitter
is moved around
performing area.

light off.

light glowing.
light off.

lights glowing. PEAK light
flickers during loud sounds.

lights off. Transmitter and
receiver POWER lights
glowing.

Receiver DIVERSITY A/B
lights glowing.

Receiver DIVERSITY A/B
lights glowing.

Receiver DIVERSITY A/B
lights and transmitter LOW
BATTERY light glowing.

DIVERSITY A/B lights on. Identify potential sources of interference (other RF

Receiver DIVERSITY A/B
lights off when sound is
lost.

Slide transmitter POWER ON/OFF switch t o ON posi­tion. Make sure battery is inserted p roperly, observing
battery polarity (“+/–”). If battery is inserted properly,
replace with fresh battery.

Slide transmitter MUTE/ON switch to ON position.

Make sure ac adapter is securely plugged into elec­trical outlet and into dc input connector.

Make sure ac electrical outlet works and supplies
proper voltage.

Turn up receiver volume control.
Confirm that the output connections from the receiv-

er to the external equipment are secure.
Confirm transmitter’s and rec eiv er’s frequencies match.

Point receiver antennas away from each other at a 45°
angle from vertical.

Move receiver antennas away from any metal objects.
Remove obstructions between transmitter and receiver.
Make sure you can see receiver antennas.

Move transmitter closer to receiver.
Adjust transmitter gain as necessary.

Adjust receiver volume as necessary.
Readjust transmitter gain level to compensate for

differences in guitar outputs.
Replace transmitter battery.

sources) and turn off, remove or use a wireless sys­tem operating on a different frequency.

Reposition receiver and perform walk-through test
again. If audio dropouts persist, mark “dead” spots
and avoid them during performance.

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

RF Carrier Frequency Range

Approximately 596 to 862 MHz (Available frequencies depend on applicable regu-

lations in country where system is used).

Operating Range:100 m (approximately 300 ft) under typical conditions
Audio Frequency Response: 20 to 16,000 Hz, ±3 dB
Image Rejection: 75 dB typical
Spurious Rejection: 75 dB typical
System Distortion (ref. ± 45 kHz deviation, 1 kHz modulation): 0.1% THD typical
Signal/Noise Ratio: 90 dB
Sensitivity: –110 dBm for 12 dB SINAD typical
Maximum Recommended Input Level, U T1 (attenuation s witch a t –20 dB, gain at mini-

mum): +32 dBV
Minimum Recommended Input Level, UT1 (attenuation switch at 0 dB, gain at
maximum): –80 dBV

Operating Temperature Range

–29° to 74° C (–20° to 165° F) NOTE: Battery characteristics may limit this range.

Battery Life

UT1, UT2: 12 hours with 9 V alkaline battery (Duracell MN1604 recommended).

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UT1 BODY-PACK TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS

RF Output 15 mW Typical
Input Configuration Unbalanced
Connector Type 4-pin Miniature connector (male), TB4M
Actual Impedance 1 MΩ
Connector Pin

Assignments

Dimensions 82.6 mm H x 63.5 mm W x 26.2 mm D
Net Weight 125g (4.4 oz.) including battery

Power Requirements 9 V alkaline battery (Duracell MN1604 recommended); 9
Nominal Current Drain 40 mA

Pin 1: Ground
Pin 2: +5 V Bias
Pin 3: Audio In
Pin 4: 20kΩ Resistor to Audio Ground

(3.25” H x 2.50” W x 1.03” D)

V lithium ULTRALIFE battery optional.

UT2 HAND-HELD TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS

UT2/58 (SM58) UT2/(BETA58)

RF Output 15 mW Typical
Dimensions 241 mm H x 51 mm D

(9.49” H x 2.01” D)
Net Weight 296g (10.4 oz.) 296g (10.4 oz.)
Power Requirement 9 V alkaline battery (Duracell MN1604 recommended);

9 V lithium ULTRALIFE battery optional.
Nominal Current Drain 40 mA

241.3 mm H x 36.83 mm D
(9.5” H x 1.45” D)

UT4 RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS

Connector 3-Pin XLR (male) 1/4” phone plug (female)

Maximum Output Levels Line Level: +10 dBV
Nominal Output Levels Line Level: –26 dBV
Output Configuration Active Balanced Unbalanced

Actual Impedance Line Level: 138 Ω
Connector Pin

Assignments
Dimensions 41 mm H x 197 mm W x 138 mm D
Net Weight 419.6g (14.8 oz.)

Power Requirements 12–18 Vdc nominal, 200mA
Power Supply 120 V or 230V ac adaptor with 2.1 mm female plug
Voltage/Current/Phan-

tom Power Protection

Mic Level: –22 dBV

Mic Level: –62 dBV

Mic Level: 500 Ω

Pin 1: ground

Pin 2: hot

Pin 3: cold

(1.625” H x 7.77” W x 5.42” D)

Yes Yes

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+4 dBV
–32 dBV

1 kΩ
Tip: hot

Sleeve: ground

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CERTIFICATION

UT1: Type Accepted under FCC Part 74. Certified by IC in Canada under

RSS–123. Conforms to European Union directives, eligible to bear CE marking;
meets European Union Requirements. ETSI Type Approval: pr I–ETS 300 422,
EMC Immunity: Meets Requirements of EMC Standard 301 489 Parts 1 and 9.

UT2/BETA58, UT2/58: Type Accepted under FCC Part 74. Certified by IC in Canada

under RSS–123. Conforms t o European Union d irectives, eligible t o bear C E mark­ing; meets European Union Requirem ents. E TSI Type Approval: pr I–ETS 300 442,
EM C Immunity : Meets Requirements of EMC Standard 301 489 Parts 1 and 9.

UT4: Approved u nder t he N otification provision of F CC P art 1 5. C ertified b y I C i n C an-

ada under RSS–123. Conform s to European Union directives, eligible to bear CE
marking; meets European Union Requirem ents. E M C I mm unity: Meets Require­ments of EMC Standard 301 489 Parts 1 and 9. Power supply meets L ow Voltage
Directive: 73/23/EEC.

Shure Models UT1 and UT2 Transmitters meet the essential requirements of the

European R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC and are eligible to carry the CE marking.

O682

Shure Model UT4 Receivers m eet the e ssential requirem ents of t he European R &TTE

Directive 99/5/EC and are eligible to carry the CE marking.

Power supply meets the following safety standard:
PS20 Power Supply: UL 1310, CAN/CSA 22.2 No. 223.
PS20E Power Supply: EN 60065/09.93.
PS20J Power Supply: Meets DENTORI 91-49851
PS20UK Power Supply: EN 60065 5th, 1985.

FURNISHED ACCESSORIES

Screwdriver 65A1659. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mounting Block (The Presenter Systems Only) RK329MB*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Single-Mount Tie Bar (The Presenter Systems Only) RK240SB*. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Windscreen (The Presenter Systems Only) RK242WS*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Receiver AC Adapter PS20 (120V), PS20E (230V). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vinyl Transmitter Bag (Body-Pack Systems Only) 26A13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vinyl Transmitter Bag (The Vocal Artist Systems Only) 26A14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Carrying Case, plastic, black (UT2/BETA58) 94A8415. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Swivel Adapter (The Vocal Artist Systems Only) WA370A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

∗ Replacements furnished in multiples of 4.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

1/4” to 1/4” Cable (The Guitarist-UHF only) WA303. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1/4” to Miniature Connector (TA4F) Cable WA302. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.8 Meter (6 ft.) Receiver-Mixer Cable WA410. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rack Mount Tray URT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Nylon Carrying Case WA590. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dual Tie Clip (The Presenter-UHF w/WL184, WL185 only) RK183T2. . . . . . . . .

Double Tie Clip (The Presenter-UHF w/WL93 only) RK307DB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Miniature Instrument Microphone (Body-Pack Systems only) WM98. . . . . . . . . .

Universal Horn Clamp (Body-Pack Systems only) A98KCS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Miniature Instrument Microphone w/ Universal Horn Clamp WM98KCS. . . . . . .

Rubber Receiver Feet (4) 66A8053. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

VELCRO Fastener, Hook (2) 80A8118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

VELCRO Fastener, Loop (2) 80A8119. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Amp/Powered Mixer Stand for UT4 Receiver WA595. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inline Audio Switch for UT1 Transmitter WA360. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For additional service or parts information, contact Shure’s Service department at
1–800–516–2525. Outside the U.S., contact an Authorized Shure Service Center.

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THIS RADIO EQUIPMENT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MUSICAL PROFESSIONAL
ENTERTAINMENT AND SIMILAR APPLICATIONS.

NOTE: THIS RADIO APPARATUS MAY BE CAPABLE OF OPERATING ON SOME
FREQUENCIES NOT AUTHORIZED IN YOUR REGION. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR
NATIONAL AUTHORITY TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ON AUTHORIZED
FREQUENCIES FOR WIRELESS MICROPHONE PRODUCTS IN YOUR REGION

VELCRO is a registered trademark of Velcro Industries B.V.

Licensing: A ministerial license to operate this equipment may be required in certain
areas. Consult your national authority for possible requirements.

Shure T ransmitters Models UT1 and UT2 may be used in the countries and frequen­cy ranges listed in Table 1.

LICENSING INFORMATION

IMPORT ANT: Licensing of Shure wireless microphone e quipment is t he user’s re-
sponsibility, and licensability depends on the user’s classification and applica­tion, and on t he s elected f requency. Shure strongly urges the user to contact t he a p-

propriate telecommunications authority concerning proper licensing, and before
choosing and ordering frequencies. Changes or modifications not expressly ap­proved by Shure Incorporated could void your authority to operate the equipment.
Operation of this equipment 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.

W ARRANTY INFORMATION

Shure Incorporated (“Shure”) hereby warrants that these products are free from de­fects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase, all
transmitter and receiver parts. At its option, Shure will repair or replace the defective
product and promptly return it to you. You should retain proof of purchase to validate
the purchase date and return it with any warranty claim. If you believe this product is
defective within the warranty period, carefully repack the unit, insure it, and return it
postpaid to:

Shure Incorporated
Attention: Service Department
222 Hartrey Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202-5730 U.S.A.

Customers outside the U.S.A. should ship the product to the authorized Shure Dis­tribution Center in their region.

This warranty does not apply in cases of abuse or misuse of the product, use con­trary to Shure’s instruction, or unauthorized repair. All implied WARRANTIES of
MERCHANT ABILITY o r FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE are hereby dis­claimed and Shure hereby disclaims liability for incidental, special or consequential
damages resulting from use or unavailability of this product.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limita­tion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
have other rights which vary from state to state.

THIS WARRANTY SUPERSEDES ALL WARRANTIES THAT ARE INCLUDED WITH
THIS PRODUCT.

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TABLE 1 TABLEAU 1 TABELLE 1 TABLA 1 TABELLA 1

Country Code
Code de Pays

Lander–Kurzel

Codigo de Pais

Codice del Paese

A 595 – 865 MHZ *
B 595 – 865 MHZ *

CH 595 – 865 MHZ *

D 595 – 865 MHZ *
E 595 – 865 MHZ *

F *
GB *
GR 595 – 865 MHZ *

I *

IRL 595 – 865 MHZ *

L 595 – 865 MHZ *

NL 595 – 865 MHZ *

P 595 – 865 MHZ *

DK 800 – 820 MHZ*

FIN 800,1 – 819,9 MHZ *

N 800 – 820 MHZ*

S 800 – 814 MHZ *

All Other Countries
Tous les autres pays
Alle anderen Länder

Demás países

Tutti gli altri Paesi

UT1, UT2

(595 – 865 MHZ)

*

*Please contact your national authority for information on available legal frequencies for your
area and legal use of the equipment.

*Se mettre en rapport avec les autorités compétentes pour o btenir l es informations s ur l es f réquen­ces autorisées disponibles localement et sur l’utilisation autorisée du matériel.

*Für Informationen bezüglich der für Ihr Gebiet verfügbaren gesetzlich zugelassenen Frequen­zen und der gesetzlichen Bestimmungen für den Einsatz der Geräte setzen Sie sich bitte mit
der zuständigen örtlichen Behörde in Verbindung.

* Comuníquese con la autoridad nacional para obtener información en cuanto a las frecuencias
legales disponibles y usos legales del equipo en su área.

*Rivolgersi alle autorità competenti per ottenere informazioni relative alle frequenze autorizza­te nella propria regione e alle norme che regolano l’uso di questo apparecchio.

Patent Notice: Des 404,736

Shure Incorporated 222 Hartrey Avenue Evanston, Illinois 60202–3696

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Web Address: http://www.shure.com

In Europe, Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Outside Europe and the U.S., Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

27D8692 (BG) Copyright 2002, Shure Incorporated Printed in U.S.A.