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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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

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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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