Shure orporated ULXD2L50, ULXD1L50, ULXD2G50, ULXD1G50, ULXD1J50 Users manual

ULXD Digital Wireless System

Draft 9/14/11

©2011 Shure Incorporated
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth

Draft 9/14/11

READ these instructions.1.
KEEP these instructions.2.
HEED all warnings.3.
FOLLOW all instructions.4.
DO NOT use this apparatus near water.5.
CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.6.
DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with 7.
the manufacturer’s instructions.
DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat 8.

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli󰘰ers) that

produce heat.
DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-9.
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wider blade or the third prong are provided for your

safety. If the provided plug does not 󰘰t into your outlet, consult an

electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, 10.
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
ONLY USE attachments/accessories speci󰘰ed by the 11.
manufacturer.

12.

USE only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speci-

ed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When
a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused 13.
for long periods of time.
REFER all servicing to quali󰘰ed service personnel. Servicing is 14.
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping and splashing. DO 15.
NOT put objects 󰘰lled with liquids, such as vases, on the appara­tus.
The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily oper-16.
able.
The airborne noise of the Apparatus does not exceed 70dB (A).17.
Apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a 18.
MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
To reduce the risk of 󰘰re or electric shock, do not expose this ap-19.
paratus to rain or moisture.
Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in 20.
personal injury and/or product failure.

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a
risk of electric shock is present within this unit.

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and
maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this
unit.

defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING: No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING

• Battery packs may explode or release toxic materials. Risk of fire or burns. Do not open, crush, modify,

disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate

• Follow instructions from manufacturer

• Never put batteries in mouth. If swallowed, contact your physician or local poison control center

• Do not short circuit; may cause burns or catch fire

• Do not charge or use battery packs with other than specified Shure products

• Dispose of battery packs properly. Check with local vendor for proper disposal of used battery packs

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General Description

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Features

Digital Audio

Receiver-controlled gain

Frequency Band Selection

More bands

Transmitter Presets

Send presets to the transmitter over a sync

Rechargeability

Shure’s lithium ion batteries offer unparalleled reliability and longevity in rechargeable technology. Transmitters offer accurate and instantaneous monitoring of bat­tery life.

Networking

Each receiver has an RJ-45 port on the back for connecting to other receivers over an Ethernet network. Networking receivers allows you to automatically set
channels for all the receivers with a single group scan command. You can also control and monitor all networked receivers through the Shure Wireless Workbench

PC software.

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ULXD4S Receiver PS41 Power Supply

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AA Alkaline
batteries (2)

Handheld Systems Bodypack System

ULXD2 Handheld

Transmitter

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Microphone

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Rackmount Kit (1) 5’ Ethernet

1/2 Wave Antenna (2) 2’ BNC Cable (2)BNC Bulkead Adapters (2)

Microphone Clip ULXD1 Bodypack Transmitter

Cartridge

Cable (1)

• One of the following:WA302

instrument cable

• Beta 98H/C instrument

microphone

• Lavalier microphone (MX150,

MX153, WL183, WL184, WL185)

• WH30 headworn microphone

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Receiver

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ULXD4

Digital Wireless Receiver

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Front Panel

① Sync Button

Press the sync button while the receiver and
transmitter IR windows are aligned to transfer
settings from the receiver to the transmitter

② Infrared (IR) Sync Window

Sends IR signal to the transmitter for sync

③ Network Icon

Illuminates when the receiver is connected with
other Shure devices on the network. IP Address
must be valid to enable networked control

④ Encryption Icon

Illuminates when AES-256 encryption is
activated:

⑤ LCD Display

Displays settings and parameters

⑥ Scan Button

Press to find the best channel or group

⑦ Menu Navigation Buttons

Use to select and navigate through parameter
menus

Utilities > Encryption

sync

control

ENTER

EXIT

SCAN

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⑧ Control Wheel

Push to select menu items for editing, turn to
edit a parameter value

⑨ RF Diversity LEDs

Indicate antenna status:

•Blue = normal RF signal between the receiver

and transmitter

•Red = interference detected

•Off = No RF connection between the receiver

and transmitter

Note: the receiver will not output audio unless
one blue LED is illuminated

⑩ RF Signal Strength LEDs

Indicate the RF signal strength from the
transmitter:

•Amber = Normal (-90 to -70 dBm)

•Red = Overload (greater than -25 dBm, see

Troubleshooting)

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push

RF

A B

OL

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⑪ Audio LEDs

⑫ Gain Buttons

⑬ Power Switch

gain poweraudio

OL

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Indicate average and peak audio levels:

LED

Red (6) -0.1 dBFS

Yellow (5) -6 dBFS

Yellow/
Green (4)

Green (3) -20 dBFS

Green (1) -40 dBFS

Adjust channel gain

Powers the unit on or off

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Audio Signal

Level

-12 dBFS

Description

Overload/
limiter

Normal peaks

Signal PresentGreen (2) -30 dBFS

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12V OUT

150 mA

Back Panel

① RF Antenna Diversity Input Jack (2)

For antenna A and antenna B.

② Power Supply Jack

Connect the supplied 15 V DC external power
supply

③ Network Speed LED (Amber)

•Off = 10 Mbps

•On = 100 Mbps

④ Ethernet Port

Connect to an Ethernet network to enable
remote control and monitoring

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15V 0.6A

25

L5 644-800 MHz

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⑤ Network Status LED (Green)

•Off = no network link

•On = network link active

•Flashing = network link active, flash rate

corresponds to traffic volume

⑥ Mic/Line Switch

Applies a 30 dB pad in
only)

⑦ Balanced XLR Audio Output

Connect to a mic or line level input

⑨ Balanced 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS Audio Output

Connect to a mic or line level input

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line

mic

6

mic position (XLR output

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12V OUT

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150 mA

Receiver Output Gain

Output
Jack

1/4” TRS 0 dB (unity) +12 dBV

XLR (line
setting)

XLR (mic
setting)

Output Level
(system gain = 0)

+6 dB +18 dBV

-24 dB -12 dBV

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Full
Scale

Output

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Transmitters

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①

②

③

⑨

④
⑤
⑥
⑦

⑧

① Power LED

•Green = unit is powered on

•Red = low battery or battery error (see Troubleshooting)

•Amber = power switch is disabled

② On/Off Switch

Powers the unit on or off

③ TA4M Input Jack

Connects to a 4-Pin Mini Connector (TA4F) microphone or instrument cable

④ LCD Display:

View menu screens and settings. Press any control button to activate the
backlight

⑤ Infrared (IR) Port

Align with the receiver IR port during an IR Sync for automated transmitter
programming

⑩

⑧

ULXD2 4-Way Menu Navigation Button

⑥ Menu Navigation Buttons

Use to navigate through parameter menus and change values.

exit

enter

▼▲

⑦ Battery Compartment

Requires Shure SB900 rechargeable battery or 2 AA batteries.

⑧ AA Battery Adapter

Handheld: rotate and store in the battery compartment to use a Shure re­chargeable battery pack

Bodypack: remove to accommodate a Shure rechargeable battery pack

⑨ Detachable Bodypack Antenna

For RF signal transmission

⑩ Integrated Antenna

For RF signal transmission

⑪ Microphone Cartridge

See Optional Accessories for a list of compatible cartridges

Acts as a ‘back’ button to return to previous
menus or parameters without confirming a value
change

Enters menu screens and confirms parameter
changes

Use to scroll through menu screens and to change
parameter values

⑥

⑦

①

⑤

②

④

⑪

Home Screen

Receiver

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① Receiver Information

Use UTILITIES > HOME INFO to rearrange the
following information:

•Channel name

•Group

•Channel

•Frequency

② Gain Setting

0 to +60 dB, or Mute

③ Mic. Offset Indicator

Indicates the transmitter is set to a gain offset
value

④ Transmitter Settings

The following information cycles when a
transmitter is tuned to the receiver’s frequency:

•Transmitter Type (ULXD1=Bodypack;

ULXD2=Handheld)

•Input Pad (Bodypack only)

•RF Power Level (Lo=1 mW; Nm=10 mW; Hi=20

mW)

•Transmitter Lock Status (M=Menu; P=Power)

Note: -No TX- is displayed when there is no RF

connection between a receiver and transmitter

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5

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⑤ Battery Runtime Indicator

Shure SB900 battery: runtime is displayed in

minutes remaining
AA Batteries: runtime is displayed with a 5-bar
indicator

⑥ TV Channel

Displays the TV channel that contains the tuned

frequency

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