Shure orporated PGXD2, PGXD1 Users manual

PGXD Wireless System

Shure PGXD Wireless

PGXD sans fil de Shure

Shure PGXD Sem Fio

©2010 Shure Incorporated
27A14513 (Rev. 1)
Printed in U.S.A.

PGXD

System Components

PGX Digital Wireless Systems

Offering uniquely tailored wireless solutions for
vocalists, guitarists, and presenters, PGX-Digital
combines the trusted legacy of Shure wired
microphones with state-of-the-art, 24-bit digital
wireless technology to deliver strong, clean RF
performance. The result is wireless audio that
sounds like wired, rock-steady RF signal even at
extended distances, and plug-and-play setup and
operation.

• Professional quality 24-bit digital audio

• Digital RF technology for rock-solid
performance

• Wide variety of rugged and dependable Shure
microphones

• One-touch setup and operation

• Up to 10 hours of battery life (9 hours,
PGXD2)

• Up to 200 foot range (line-of-sight)

• 900 MHz operation—free from white spaces or
DTV interference

Receiver Controls and Connectors

PGXD4

① audio LED

Indicates strength
of incoming audio
signal: green for
normal, amber for
strong and red for
clipping.

⑤ Infrared (IR) port

Sends IR signal to
transmitter for sync.

All systems include

• PGXD4 receiver

• 2 AA alkaline batteries

• Power supply

• User guide

Vocalist systems include

• PGXD2 handheld transmitter

• Microphone head (choice of PG58, SM58
SM86, Beta 58A® or Beta 87A*)

• Microphone clip

* Available only in select markets

®

,

Lavalier, Headworn, and Instrument
systems include

• PGXD1 bodypack transmitter

• Microphone (choice of WL93, WL185, PG30 or
Beta 98H/C)

Guitar systems include

• PGXD1 bodypack transmitter

• 1/4” to mini 4-pin guitar cable
(WA302)

⑥ sync button

Press to
synchronize
transmitter with
receiver group
and channel
settings.

② LED Screen

Displays group and
channel setting.
See “Single System
Setup” for details.

③ channel button

Changes group and
channel setting.
See “Single System
Setup” for details.

④ ready LED

Indicates system ready and receiving
an RF signal from the transmitter.

Also indicates battery level of the
transmitter:

• Green = transmitter battery level
normal

• Red = low battery (typically less
than 60 minutes with alkaline
batteries)

Note: with NiMH rechargeable batter­ies, when the indicator turns red there
will be little to no remaining life.

⑧ Adapter cord tie-off

INSTRUMENT

MIC

⑩ 6.35 mm (1/4”) instrument

level output jack

⑦ AC adapter jack

⑨ XLR microphone output jack

Transmitter Controls and Connectors

① Indicator LED

Displays battery level, mute, and IR transmission
status (see table).

② Power / Mute Switch

Press to mute or unmute. Press and hold to power
on or off.

③ Infrared (IR) port

Receives infrared beam to synchronize frequencies.

When using multiple systems, only one
transmitter IR port should be exposed at a time.

④ 4-Pin Microphone Input Jack
⑤ Audio Gain Adjustment

Transmitter Indicator LED

LED Indicator Status

Green Ready
Flashing green Controls locked
Amber Mute on
Solid red Battery power low
Flashing red Batteries dead (change

Rapidly flashing red IR transmission in process

Flashing amber and
red

batteries to power on
transmitter)

Battery power low and mute
on

PGXD2

PGXD

PGXD1

PGXD

BIAS

AUDIO

-10dB

0dB

Batteries

Wearing the Bodypack Transmitter

• A fresh set of alkaline batteries lasts up to 10
hours (9 hours, PGXD2).

• The transmitter LED and the receiver ready
LED glow red to indicate low battery (typically
less than 60 minutes remaining).

Clip the transmitter to a belt or slide a guitar strap
through the transmitter clip as shown.

For best results, slide the transmitter until the belt is
pressed against the base of the clip.

• NiMH rechargeable batteries may be used.
However, the low battery indicator functions
differently. When it turns red, there may be little
to no remaining life.

• When the LED flashes red, the batteries must
be replaced to power on the transmitter.

PGXD

Adjusting Gain

For best audio quality, set transmitter gain so the audio
LED on the receiver flickers green and amber during the
performance. Decrease gain if the signal clips (LED turns
red).

Note: The amber LED may appear to be red when
viewed at an angle. For best results, monitor the LED
from directly in front.

Bodypack Transmitter

The bodypack has 26 dB of audio gain
adjustment.

• Increase gain (clockwise +) for microphones

• Decrease gain (counterclockwise –) for guitars
or high-output instruments

Handheld Transmitter

Access the gain switch by unscrewing the head of
the microphone.

Use the tip of a pen or a small screwdriver to move
the switch.

• 0dB: For quiet to normal vocal performance.

• –10dB: Use only if audio is distorted due to high
vocal levels.

BIAS

AUDIO

-10dB

0dB

PGXD

AUDIO

-10dB

0dB

Single System Setup

Scan

Use the scan feature on the receiver to
find a clear channel.

LED screen displays

current channel

press channel

channel

system scans for the channel

with the least interference

button to scan for a

clear channel

Synchronize

Synchronize the transmitter to the receiver by aligning the
infrared (IR) ports and pressing the sync button. Make sure

the IR ports are closely aligned.

After a successful sync, the transmitter LED momentarily
flashes red and the receiver ready light illuminates.

NOTE: This wireless system may be affected by RF inter­ference when used in proximity to other wireless devices
such as cordless phones, baby monitors, and two-way ra­dios. For best results, use the scan and sync feature before
each use or if you experience problems.

Multiple System Setup

Use the following steps to ensure the best performance when installing multiple wire­less systems at the same location.

1. Turn all receivers on and all transmitters off.
Note: Turn on any other digital equipment that could cause interference during

the performance so it will be detected during the frequency scans in the following
steps.

2. Make sure the group number is the same for all receivers (see Manual Group
Selection).

3. Perform a scan using the first receiver.

4. Turn on the first transmitter and sync it to the receiver.

5. Repeat for each system.

• Important: After syncing each transmitter, leave it on so that scans from the other
receivers will not select that channel.

• Be sure only one transmitter IR port is exposed when synchronizing each system.

Compatible Frequencies

When operating multiple systems simultaneously, choose one group from the following
table and set all systems to different channels within that group.

Number of
Systems

Group (by band)
X8 X8A

X8B (Brazil)

(Austrailia)

2 0 to 9 0 to 9 0 to 9
3 3 to 9 3 to 9 3 to 9
4 3 to 9 -- 3 to 9
5 7 to 9 -- --

Manual Channel and Group Selection (receiver only)

channel

Using the receiver to scan for a channel is the best way to find the best frequency for your system. However,
for multiple system setup, you may need to manually set the group number.

1. Press and hold the channel button.

2. Hold the button until the channel or group display begins flashing.

3. Release and press the button again to advance the setting.
At the desired channel or group number, wait for the flashing to stop. This activates the new setting.

4. Transfer the new frequency setting to the transmitter using the automatic sync function.

group display channel display

channel

channel

channel

6 s

channel

channel

channel

channel

3 s

Locking and Unlocking Controls

Locking the system controls prevents accidental muting or channel adjustment during performances.

Transmitter

To lock the controls: With the transmitter off,

hold the power button down until the green
LED flashes (~5 seconds)

To unlock the controls: With the transmitter
on, hold the power button down until the green

LED flashes (~5 seconds)

Receiver

To lock the channel: Hold the channel button until

the numbers flash (~10 seconds)
To unlock the channel: Hold the channel button

until the numbers flash (~5 seconds)

Troubleshooting

Issue Indicator Status Solution

No sound or faint
sound

Receiver ready LED on Verify all sound system connections
Receiver ready LED off • Turn on transmitter

• Make sure the batteries are installed correctly

• Perform automatic transmitter setup

• Insert fresh batteries

Receiver LED screen off Make sure AC adapter is securely plugged into

Transmitter indicator LED
flashing red

LED screen shows dash
and value

Transmitter LED flashes
red for 7 seconds after
attempting to sync

Noise bursts or

N/A • Change receiver and transmitter to a different

audio dropouts

Distortion Audio LED on receiver

indicates clipping (red)

Distortion increases
gradually over time

Sound level

Transmitter power light
glowing or flashing red

N/A Adjust transmitter gain as necessary

different from
cabled guitar
or microphone
or when using
different guitars

Cannot turn
transmitter on

Transmitter LED slowly
flashing red

Transmitter LED rapidly
flashing red

electrical outlet
Replace transmitter batteries.

Error code displayed. Contact your Shure reseller for
assistance.

Transmitter and receiver incompatible. Contact your
Shure reseller for assistance.

channel

• Remove nearby sources of RF interference such
as cordless or cell phones, computers, wireless
routers, media players, digital signal processors,
and security systems.

• Replace transmitter batteries

• If using multiple systems, change the frequency of
one of the active systems

Reduce transmitter gain

Replace transmitter batteries

Replace transmitter batteries

Contact your Shure reseller for assistance.

50 ohms

XLR Output

50 ohms

1/4” Output

50 ohms

50 ohms

SPECIFICATIONS

Working Range (Line of Sight)

60 m (200 ft)

Note: Actual range depends on RF signal absorption, reflection
and interference.

RF Carrier Range

X8: 902–928 MHz
X8A: 915–928 MHz
X8B: 902–907.5 MHz, 915–928 MHz

Note: varies by region

Audio Frequency Response

20–20000 Hz

Note: Dependent on microphone type

System Gain

PGXD2: 0 dB at minimum gain setting, 6.35 mm
(1/4”) connector
–12.5 dB at minimum gain setting, XLR output
PGXD1: –54.5 dBV/Pa at –10 dB gain setting, with
SM58 cartridge, XLR output

Total Harmonic Distortion (Ref. 1 kHz, 6 dB below
input clip)

<0.02%, A-weighted, typical

Dynamic Range

>108 dB, A-weighted

Operating Temperature Range

-18°C (0°F)– +50°C (122°F)

Note: Battery characteristics may limit this range.

Transmitter Audio Polarity

Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm (or
positive voltage applied to tip of WA302 phone plug)
produces positive voltage on pin 2 (with respect to
pin 3 of low-impedance output) and the tip of the high
impedance 1/4-inch output.

PGXD1 Bodypack Transmitter

Audio Input Level

+10 dBVmaximum, at minimum gain setting

-16 dBVmaximum, at maximum gain setting

Gain Adjustment Range

26 dB

Input Impedance

1 MΩ

RF Output Power

10 mW

varies by region

Pin Assignments

TA4M:

1: ground (cable shield)
2: + 5 V Bias
3: audio
4: Tied through active load to ground (On instrument
adapter cable, pin 4 floats)

Dimensions

108 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm (H x W x D)

Weight

128 g (4.5 oz.)(without batteries)

Housing

Molded polycarbonate case

Power Requirements

2 “AA” size alkaline or rechargeable batteries

Battery Life

up to 10 hours

PGXD2 Handheld Transmitter

Audio Input Level

+5 dBV maximum at -10 dB gain position
–5 dBV maximum at 0 dB gain position

Gain Adjustment Range

10 dB

RF Output Power

10 mW

varies by region

Dimensions

254 mm X 51 mm dia. (10 X 2 in.)

Weight

349 g (12.3 oz.) (without batteries)

Housing

Molded PC/ABS handle and battery cup

Power Requirements

2 “AA” size alkaline or rechargeable batteries

Battery Life

up to 9 hours

PGXD4 Wireless Receiver

Dimensions

40 mm X 181 mm X 104 mm (H x W x D)

Weight

289 g (10.2 oz.)

Housing

ABS

Sensitivity

-102 dBm @ 10

Power Requirements

12–18 V DC @ 150 mA, supplied by external
power supply (tip positive)

Audio LED

Red: 2 dB below clip
Amber: 12 dB below clip
Green: 50 dB below clip

Audio Output
Configuration

Impedance balanced

Audio Output Level (1 kHz tone)

XLR connector: –2.5 dBV (into 3 kΩ load)

6.35 mm (1/4”) connector: +10 dBV (into 10 kΩ
load)

Impedance

XLR: 50 Ω

6.35 mm (1/4”): 50 Ω

Pin Assignments

XLR: 1=ground, 2=hot, 3=cold

6.35 mm (1/4”) TRS: Tip=audio, Ring=no au-

dio, Sleeve=ground

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