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THE TWO MINUTE USER’S GUIDE

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The instr uctions on thi s page will help you get your UT Series system up and
running in minutes. For more detailed inst ructions, read the secti on of this
manual that appli es to your system.

RECEIVER SETUP

1. Connect the supplied ac power adapter to the DC INPUT connector on the back of
the receiver. Insert 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 am-
plifier 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 compartment and install a 9 V battery . Observe pr oper
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 transmitter POWER/OFF switch to the POWER position. The 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 sing into the microphone, or play your guitar. The receiver’ s red AUDIO PEAK
light should flicker when loud sounds are transmitted. If the AUDIO PEAK light does
not flicker or stays on constantly , the transmit t er gain may need adjustment. (Refer
to the

Transmitter Audio Gain Adjustment

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

Adjustment for The Guitarist-UHF

of a wired system. benefit

YOU ARE NOW READY TO PERFORM!

IMPORT ANT:

ety of problems.
test on the wireless system in the performing area.

Every

wireless perfor mance is a unique situation, and can present a vari-

Never

attempt a performance without first conduct ing a “walkthr ough”

the Troubleshooti ng tabl e.

section). NOTE: This step is particularly

Receiver Volume

to match the receiver volume level to the level

If you encounter a problem, refer to

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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING SHURE

Congratulations!

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.

T o 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 directions. Visit our website at

www.shure.com for further information on this and other Shure products.

INTRODUCTION

Y our 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 V ocal
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, includi ng:

You have purchased the finest wireless system in its

• Diversity Receivers with Exclusive Shure MARCAD Circuitry: 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.

• Low-Traffic UHF T ransmission: 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 systems are
set to the same frequency, contact an authorized Shure dealer . NOTE: In multi­ple 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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• 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

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• 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 of fer 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

high quality of Shure microphones and the freedom of wireless performance. In­cludes a Shure BG3.1 or SM58 dynamic microphone with a built-in transmitter.

The Presenter-UHF

an inconspicuous, hands-free lavalier microphone. Features an omnidirectional
Shure WL93, supercardioid WL184, or cardioid WL185 micro-miniature lavalier mi­crophone.

The Headset-UHF

plications, 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

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.

is a hand-held system designed for singers who desire the

is a body-pack system designed for public speakers who prefer

is a body-pack system designed for users in physically active ap-

is a body-pack system designed for use with electric guitars,

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Component

Transmitter UT2 Hand-Held Micro-

Microphone* BG 3.1 or SM58

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

The Vocal Artist-UHF The Presenter-UHF The Headset-UHF

phone Transmitter

Hand-Held Micro-

phone

Microphone Stand

Adapter, Vinyl Trans-

mitter Bag,

Receiver Feet,

Receiver VELCRO

Mounting Strips

WL93, WL184 or

WL185 Lavalier

Microphone

Vinyl Transmitter Bag,

Receiver Feet,

Receiver VELCRO

Mounting Strips

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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

SHURE

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STACKED RECEIVERS

FIGURE 1

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).

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T o stack receivers

: The raised corners are designed to create stability when receiv­ers are stacked, if placed on a flat surface with feet attached. It is import ant to posi­tion the antennas at a 45° angle from vertical so that the antennas do not touch.

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To rack-mount receivers

: The UT4 receiver is a half-rack unit, and two receivers
should fit into a standard rack space. Place the outer antennas at a 45° angle from
vertical; place the inner antennas in a vertical position. ANTENNAS SHOULD NOT
CROSS OR TOUCH. (See Optional Accessories for rack mount accessories.)

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RACK-MOUNTED RECEIVERS

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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. Diver sity Signal Indicator s: The yellow DIVERSITY A/B lights glow when rf (radio
frequency) signals are received from the UT1 or UT2 transmitter . When 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 ap ­proaches the overload clipping level. It is affect ed by the transmitter gain control set­ting, and the level of the guitar or bass (
the speaker (

The V ocal A rti st- UHF, Th e Pres ente r- UHF,

tems).

4. V olume Control: Rotate this knob to increase or decrease the volume of the re­ceiver 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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audio cable with a

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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 control setting to emphasize either signal quality
or system range. This control is factory pre-set, and normal ly does not need further
adjustment. Refer to

Receiver Squelch Adjustment

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

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picked up by the receiver

5. Input Connector :Ti ni Q-G connector 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: Pr ovides audio level adjustment to accommodate various input
signal strengths (e.g., speaking into a microphone or playing an instrument ). The fac­tory setting is at mid-point. A small screwdriver is supplied to make adjustments.

8. Antenna: A flexible wire antenna is permanently attached to the bottom of the
UT1 body-pack transmitter.

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 acoustic instrument and an attached TQG connector
(supplied with The Presenter system)

11. Headset Microphone (WH20TQG shown): Headset microphone features a
headset frame, headband, and an attached TQG connector. See tag attached to
headset for assembly instructions (supplied with The Headset System).

turning the transmitter off.

For best operation, the antenna must hang vertically ,

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