Shure orporated ULX2, ULX1 User Manual
ULX Wireless System
User Guide
ULX WIRELESS SYSTEM
SYSTÈME SANS FIL ULX
ULX–DRAHTLOSSYSTEM
SISTEMA INALAMBRICO ULX
RADIOMICROFONI ULX
SISTEMA ULX SEM FIO
E2001, Shure Incorporated
27A8732 (AH)
Printed in U.S.A.
CONTENTS
ULX SYSTEM COMPONENTS 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ULXS4 STANDARD RECEIVER FEATURES AND CONTROLS 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Panel 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Panel 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ULXP4 PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER FEATURES AND CONTROLS 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Panel 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Panel 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SINGLE SYSTEM INSTALLATION 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Receiver Connections 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning the Receiver On 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Searching for the Next Open Channel 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Receiver Display Contrast 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Group 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Channel 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ULX1 TRANSMITTER FEATURES AND CONTROLS 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ULX2 TRANSMITTER FEATURES AND CONTROLS 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRANSMITTER SETUP 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitter Battery Installation 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ULX1 Bodypack Connections 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning the Transmitter On 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Transmitter Battery Power 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ULX1 Bodypack Transmitter Attenuation Settings 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Transmitter Operating Frequecy 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SYSTEM OPERATION 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitter Gain Adjustment 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locking the Transmitter Frequency Settings 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unocking the Transmitter Frequency Settings 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locking the Power On/Off Switch 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unocking the Power On/Off Switch 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADVANCED RECEIVER PROGRAMMING (ULX4P MODELS ONLY) 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanning Frequency Groups 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Receiver Squelch Setting 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locking the Receiver 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking the Receiver 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RECEIVER MOUNTING 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table Mounting the ULXS4 Standard Receiver 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rack Mounting a ULXP4 Professional Receiver 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rack Mounting Dual ULXP4 Receivers 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIPS FOR ACHIEVING OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CERTIFICATION 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REPLACEMENT PARTS 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FURNISHED ACCESSORIES 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BATTERY LIFE 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LICENSING INFORMATION 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LIMITED ONE–YEAR WARRANTY 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ULX SYSTEM COMPONENTS
ULXS4
ULX1
ULX2
ULXP4
ULXP4D
FIGURE 1
Each Shure ULX Wireless System includes the following components, as shown in Figure 1:
ULX1 Body-P ack Transmitter with a lavalier microphone, instrument adapter cable, or headworn microphone
or a
ULX2 Hand-Held Microphone Transmitter with an interchangeable Shure microphone head
and a
ULXS4 Standard Diversity Receiver
or a
ULXP4 Professional Diversity Receiver with rack-mounting hardware
or a
ULXP4D Dual Professional Diversity Receivers with rack-mounting hardware and center link brackets
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ULXS4 STANDARD RECEIVER FEATURES AND CONTROLS (FIGURE 2)
1
23456
79
13 14 15 16 17
8
3
10 11 12
FIGURE 2
Front Panel
1. “RF” Indicator. Glows green to indic ate presence of received Radio Frequency (RF) si gnal.
2. “TX Audio” Level Indicators. Indicate transmitted (TX) audio signal strength. Green indicates normal operation. Amber indicates approaching overload condition. Red indicates excessive audio levels.
3. Receiving Antenna Indicator. Appears on the left or right side of the display, depending on which antenna is receiving
the strongest RF signal.
4. GROUP Display. Indicates the pre-selected compatible Frequency Group number in which the system is operating.
5. CHANNEL Display. Indicates the current Channel number within the Frequency Group.
6. Transmitter Battery Life Indicator. Displays the remaining transmitter battery life when the transmitter is turned on.
7. SCAN Indicator. Appears when Scan Channel Mode is active.
8. TV Channel/Volume Level Indicator. Shows volume level and UHF TV channel in small digits (U.S. only).
9. MODE Button. Press this button to step through the display menu.
10. SET Button. Saves the altered setting.
/ Button. Press this button to increase or decrease the V olume level, Group/Channel settings or the display contrast
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level.
12. Power On/Off Switch. Turns the receiver on and off.
Rear Panel
13. Power Connector . Accepts p ower f r om t he s upplied A C a dapter, or f rom a ny f iltered 1 4–18 V dc ( 600 m A minimum) supply .
It also accepts dc power from a Shure UA844 Antenna Distribution System.
14. Output Connector (XLR balanced Low Z). Provides balanced low–impedance mic level or line level output.
15. Mic/Line Switch. Selects output of XLR balanced Low Z connector . It can be set for microphone (–27 dBV) or line–level
(+4.3 dBV). The Mic/Line switch does not affect the output of the unbalanced 1/4 inch phone jack.
16. Output Connector (High Z Unbalanced 1/4 inch Phone Jack). Provides unbalanced high impedance auxiliary level
output.
17. Antenna Input Connectors. BNC–type connectors provide connection to the supplied antennas. They also provide
12 Vdc output power for use with remotely located antennas.
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ULXP4 PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER FEATURES AND CONTROLS (FIGURE 3)
1
19
234567
98
10 11 13
20 21
12 14 15 16 17 18
22
FIGURE 3
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Front Panel
1. Receiving Antenna Indicators. One of these amber LEDs w ill glow , depending on which antenna is receiving the strongest Radio Frequency (RF) signal.
2. SQUELCH Indicator. Appears when the Squelch Level Mode is selected.
3. SCAN Indicator. Appears when the receiver is scanning for an open Group or Channel.
4. Volume Level Warning Indicator. Indicates a discrepancy between the Volume control knob position and the pre-
viously locked Volume Level setting.
5. TV Channel Display. Indicates the UHF TV channel in which the system is operating (U.S. only).
6. Transmitter Battery Life Indicator. Displays the remaining transmitter battery life when the transmitter is turned on.
7. Volume Lock Indicator. Appears after the Volume level setting has been locked.
8. RF Level Indicators. Indicate received RF signal strength.
9. “TX Audio” Level Indicators. Indicate transmitted (TX) audio signal strength. Green indicates normal operation. Amber indicates approaching overload condition. Red indicates excessive audio levels.
10. GROUP Display. Indicates the pre-selected Frequency Group number in which the system is operating.
11. CHANNEL Display. Indicates the current Channel number within the Frequency Group.
12. FREQUENCY Display. Indicates the current frequency in megahertz (MHz).
13. Frequency Lock Indicator. Appears when the Frequency has been locked.
14. MODE Button. Press this button to step through the display menu.
15. SET Button. Saves the altered setting.
16. Display Control Knob. Rotate this knob to change the Group/Channel settings, the Squelch setting, or to scan a Group
or Channel.
17. Level Control. Adjusts the receiver audio output level to match the required input levels of a mixer or amplifier. Normally, this control is set fully clockwise.
18. Power On/Off Switch. Turns the receiver on and off.
Rear Panel
19. Power Connector . Accepts power f rom t he s upplied AC adapter, or from any filtered 1 4–18 V dc ( 600 m A minimum) s upply.
It also accepts dc power from a Shure UA844 Antenna Distribution System.
20. Output Connector (XLR balanced Low Z). Provides balanced low–impedance mic level or line level output.
21. Mic/Line Switch. Selects output of XLR balanced Low Z connector . It can be set for microphone (–27 dBV) or line level
(+4.3 dBV). This switch does not affect the output of the unbalanced 1/4 inch phone jack.
22. Output Connector (High Z Unbalanced 1/4 inch Phone Jack). Provides unbalanced high impedance auxiliary level
output.
23. Antenna Input Connectors. BNC–type connectors provide connection to the supplied antennas. They also provide
12 Vdc output power for use with remotely located antennas.
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SINGLE SYSTEM SETUP
Receiver Connections
NOTE: If you are installing multiple ULXP4 Professional systems, or systems with multiple ULXP4 receivers, refer
also to the Advanced Programming section of this manual.
1. Plug the dc power supply into the power connector on the back of the receiver
end of the power supply into an electrical outlet.
FIGURE 4
2. Attach the two antennas to the ANTENNA connectors, as shown in Figure 5. The ULXS4 is supplied with1/4 wave antennas; the ULXP4 is supplied with 1/2 wave antennas.
, as shown in Figure 4. Connect the other
ULXS4
ULXP4
FIGURE 5
3. Connect audio cable(s) (not supplied) from the audio output(s) to the audio input(s) of your audio system, mixer and/or
amplifier, as shown in Figure 6.
ULXP4
ULXS4
FIGURE 6
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4. If the receiver XLR output is used, make sure the MIC/LINE switch setting matches the input requirements of the mixer
or amplifier, as shown in Figure 7. The Mic/Line switch does not affect the ouput of the unbalanced 1/4 inch phone jack.
MIC
LINE
FIGURE 7
Turning the Receiver On
NOTE: These instructions assume no other wireless microphone systems are in use.
CAUTION: Do NOT turn on the transmitter before powering up the receiver. Turning the transmitter on first will inter-
fere with the receiver’s frequency scanning function.
Turn the receiver on by pressing the power On/Off switch. The default Group 1 Channel 1 setting will appear on the
receiver display, as shown in Figure 8.
FIGURE 8
Scanning for the Next Open Channel
1. To enter the Scan Mode, press the MODE button on the receiver once. SCAN CHANNEL will flash on the display, as
shown in Figure 9
2. Press the or buttons (ULXS4) or rotate the control knob (ULXP4) clockwise one quarter turn. The next open Channel
number will appear on the display, as shown in Figure 10.
NOTE: If “NO” appears on the display, the receiver has not detected an open Channel in the current Group. Change the
Group according to the instructions on the following page. After changing the Group, repeat Steps 1 and 2 above.
3. To tune the receiver to the new Channel, press the SET button. The display will return to the default mode, as shown
in Figure 11.
.
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 11
THE RECEIVER IS NOW READY TO USE.
UNLESS THE RECEIVER IS MOVED TO A DIFFERENT LOCATION, THIS PROCEDURE DOES
NOT NEED TO BE REPEATED. PROCEED TO TRANSMITTER SETUP SECTION.
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Changing the Group
1. Press the MODE button twice. The word GROUP will flash on the display, as shown in Figure 12.
FIGURE 12
2. Press the or buttons (ULXS4) or rotate the control knob (ULXP4). The new frequency Group number will appear
on the display, as shown in Figure 13.
FIGURE 13
3. To tune the receiver to the new Group, press the SET button. The display will advance to the Change Channel mode.
Press the MODE button once more to return to the default mode.
NOTE: The receiver always defaults to the first Channel in any new Group.
Changing the Channel
1. Press the MODE button three times. The word CHANNEL will flash on the display, as shown in Figure 14.
FIGURE 14
2. Press the or buttons (ULXS4) or rotate the control knob (ULXP4). The new Channel number will appear on the display, as shown in Figure 15.
FIGURE 15
3. To save the new Channel, press the SET button. The receiver will then return to the default mode.
Adjusting the Display Contrast
Press the MODE button for two seconds.“LCd” will appear on the display, as shown in Figure 16.
FIGURE 16
4. Press the or buttons (ULXS4) or rotate the control knob (ULXP4) to increase or decrease display contrast, as shown
in Figure 17.
FIGURE 17
5. To save the new Contrast setting, press the SET button. The display will return to the default mode.
To return to the default mode without changing the display contrast setting, press the MODE button.
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