Shure orporated SLX1, SLX2 Users manual
Shure SLX Wireless
Systems
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Shure SLX Wireless
Shure SLX Wireless
Smart, Hard-working
Wireless
Congratulations! Welcome to Shure SLX Wireless. Your new system is rugged, reliable, easy to set
up and operate, and produces outstanding audio clarity. Whether you’re a vocalist, guitarist, or instrumentalist, your SLX Wireless system will show you how easy wireless can be, and how good wireless
can sound.
This user guide and the Quick Setup guide included with your system will tell you all you need to
know to get your system working right away.
Welcome to the world of SLX: smart, hard-working wireless.
Frequency Band Selection
Most countries closely regulate the radio frequencies used in the transmission of wireless information. These regulations state which devices can use which frequencies, and help to limit the amount
of RF (radio frequency) interference in all wireless communications.
To be flexible enough to operate worldwide, SLX receivers are available in multiple dedicated frequency models. Each dedicated frequency range, or band, spans up to 24 MHz of the wireless broadcast spectrum. Available bands are:
H5: 518–542 MHz
J3: 572–596 MHz
L4: 638–662 MHz
P4: 702–726 MHz
To facilitate system setup and protect against RF interference, each system comes with multiple
predefined frequency groups and channels.
When using a single SLX system, the operating frequency will generally not have to be changed.
In an installation with multiple receiver/transmitter systems, each system must operate on a separate
channel. The group and channel system provides an optimum frequency spread when using multiple
systems.
Within a single frequency band, up to 12 individual transmitter/receiver systems may be used in a
single installation. In regions where additional frequency bands are available, it is possible to operate
up to 20 systems simultaneously. Check with your local Shure retailer for information on which bands
are available in your area.
R5: 800–820 MHz
S6: 838–865 MHz
JB: 806–810 MHz
Q4: 740–752 MHz
What Do You Want to Do
Now?
Learn about your SLX4 Receiver
Power, lock/unlock, front and back panel features: See “SLX4 Receiver Features” on page 5 and
“SLX4 Receiver Programming” on page 9.
Learn about your SLX2 Handheld Transmitter
Power, mute, gain, lock/unlock, other features: See “SLX2 Handheld Transmitter” on page 6 and
“SLX1 and SLX2 Transmitter Programming” on page 10.
Learn about your SLX1 Bodypack Transmitter
Power, mute, gain, lock/unlock, other features: See “SLX1 Bodypack Transmitter” on page 7 and
“SLX1 and SLX2 Transmitter Programming” on page 10.
Program your SLX Receiver and Transmitter
Frequency selection, LCD features, using the select and menu buttons: See “SLX Programming”
on page 9.
Learn how to use multiple systems in a single installation
See “Multiple System Setup” on page 8.
Troubleshoot your SLX system
See “Troubleshooting” on page 12.
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English
Table of Contents
System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SLX4 Receiver Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
SLX2 Handheld Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SLX1 Bodypack Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Single System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Multiple System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
SLX Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
SLX4 Receiver Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SLX1 and SLX2 Transmitter Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The Master Frequency List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Rack-Mounting SLX Receivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Receiver Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Tips for Improving System Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Replacement Parts and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Microphone Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–17
Frequency Ranges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18–20
Regulatory Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Patent numbers 6,597,301, 5,794,125, and 5,692,057.
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Shure SLX Wireless
System Components
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All systems include:
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SLX4 receiver
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Rack mount supplies
•Short rack ear
• Long rack ear
• Link bar to mount to similar receiver
• Extension cables and connectors for front-mounting antennas
• 8 rack ear screws
• 4 rack mount screws with washers
• 2 antenna hole plugs
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Protective bumpers
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2 AA batteries (4 in combo systems)
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Power supply
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User guide
Vocalist system includes:
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Microphone Head (choice of SM58®, SM86, Beta 58A®, Beta 87A, or Beta 87C)
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SLX2 handheld transmitter
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Microphone clip
SLX
User Guide
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Wireless Systems
SLX
Lavalier, Headworn, and Instrument systems include:
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SLX1 bodypack transmitter
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Microphone (choice of WL93 , WL184 or WL185 , WH30 , or Beta 98H/C )
Guitar system includes:
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SLX1 bodypack transmitter
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1/4” to mini 4-pin guitar cable
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SLX4 Receiver Features
Front Panel
English
SLX4
menu
audio
select ready sync
H5 518-542 Mhz
Audio LED
Indicates strength of incoming audio
signal.
LCD panel
See “SLX Programming” on page 9.
Menu switch
Press to scroll through menu options.
See “SLX Programming” on page 9.
Select switch
Press to select the currently displayed
menu option. See “SLX Programming”
on page 9.
Sync Ready Indicator
Illuminates when frequencies of
receiver and transmitter are
synchronized. See “SLX Programming”
on page 9.
Infrared (IR) port
Broadcasts IR signal to transmitter to
synchronize frequencies.
Sync Button
Press to initiate IR connection between
receiver and transmitter. See “SLX
Programming” on page 9.
On/Off switch
Tap to turn on, hold to turn off.
Frequency Band
Indicates the name and range of
receiver frequency band.
Adding protective bumpers
Recommended if receiver is not rack
mounted. Use supplied screws. For
rack-mounting instructions, See “Rack-
Mounting an SLX Receiver” on
page 11.
Back Panel
ANTENNA B
12–18 V
160 mA
POWER
BALANCED
LOW Z
MIC OUT LINE OUT VOLUME ANTENNA A
Antenna jack B
AC adapter jack
Adapter cord tie-off
Follow steps shown to secure cord to
receiver body
XLR output jack
SHURE INCORPORATED
UNBALANCED
HIGH Z
NILES, IL 60714
SLX4 RECEIVER
N108
IC: 616A–SLX4
1/4” output jack
Volume adjustment dial
Decreases receiver output level. See
“Receiver Volume Control” on page 12.
Antenna jack A
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SLX2 Handheld Transmitter
SLX
Shure SLX Wireless
Features
Interchangeable microphone head (SM58 pictured)
Power / Infrared (IR) / Mute indicator
Green: ready
Amber: mute on
Flashing red: IR transmission in process
Glowing red: battery power low
LCD screen
See “SLX1 and SLX2 Transmitter Programming” on page 10.
On-off / mute switch
Press and hold to turn on or off. Press and release to mute or unmute.
To avoid accidentally muting the microphone during a performance, lock the front panel
while the microphone is in use. See “Lock or Unlock Transmitter Settings” on page 10.
Select switch
See “SLX1 and SLX2 Transmitter Programming” on page 10.
IR port
Receives infrared beam to synchronize frequencies. When using multiple systems, only one
transmitter IR port should be exposed at a time.
Changing Batteries
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Expected life for an Alkaline battery is approximately 8 hours.
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When the transmitter light glows red, the batteries should be changed immediately, as
shown on the left.
Adjusting Gain
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Access the gain adjustment switch by unscrewing the head of the microphone.
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Two gain settings are available on the SLX2. Choose a setting appropriate for vocal
volume and for the performing environment. Use the tip of a pen or a small screwdriver
to move the switch.
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0dB:
For quiet to normal vocal performance.
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–10dB:
SLX
For loud vocal performance.
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SLX
B
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D
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A
-10dB
0dB
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SLX1 Bodypack
Transmitter
English
Features
Antenna
Power / Infrared (IR) / Mute indicator
Green: ready
Amber: mute on
Flashing red: IR transmission in process
Glowing red: battery power low
LCD screen
See “SLX1 and SLX2 Transmitter Programming” on page 10.
Select switch
See “SLX1 and SLX2 Transmitter Programming” on page 10.
On-off / mute switch
Press and hold to turn on or off. Press and release to mute or unmute.
4-Pin Microphone Input Jack
IR port
Receives infrared beam to synchronize frequencies. When using multiple systems, only one
transmitter IR port should be exposed at a time.
Gain adjustment switch (see below)
Wearing the Bodypack Transmitter
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Clip the transmitter to a belt or slide a guitar strap through the transmitter clip as
shown.
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For best results, slide the transmitter until the belt is pressed against the base of the
clip.
Changing Batteries
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Expected life for an Alkaline battery is approximately 8 hours.
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When the transmitter light glows red, the batteries should be changed immediately, as
shown on the left.
-10 0 m
Adjusting Gain
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Three gain settings are available on the SLX1. Choose the appropriate setting for your
ic
instrument.
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mic
: Microphone
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0
: Guitar with passive pickups
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-10
: Guitar with active pickups
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