Shure PGX Wireless System User manual

Shure PGX Wireless
PGX sans fil de Shure
Shure PGX Drahtlos
Shure radiomicrofoni Serie PGX
Shure PGX Sem Fio
Беспроводные системы Shure PGX Wireless
Shure PGX ワイヤレス
Shure PGX 무선
PGX Wireless System
©2010 Shure Incorporated
27A14911 (Rev. 1)
Printed in U.S.A.
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Copyright © 2010, Shure Incorporated Printed in U.S.A.
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Guitar systems include:
• PGX1 bodypack transmitter
• 1/4” to mini 4-pin guitar
cable
PGX4 Receiver Features
Back Panel
System Components
Front Panel
⑦ ACadapterjack
⑧ Adaptercordtie-off
⑨ XLRmicrophoneoutputjack
⑩ 6.35mm(1/4”)instrumentlev-
eloutputjack(unbalanced).
All systems include:
• PGX4 receiver
• 2 AA batteries
• Power supply
• User guide
Vocalist systems include:
• MicrophoneHead(choiceof
PG58,SM58®,SM86,Beta
58A®orBeta87A)
• PGX2 handheld transmitter
• Microphone clip
Lavalier, Headworn, and
Instrument systems
include:
• PGX1 bodypack transmitter
• Microphone(choiceof
WL93,WL185,PG30or
Beta98H/C™)
① audioLED
Indicatesstrengthofincomingaudiosignal:
greenfornormal,amberforstrongandred
forclipping.
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.
⑤ Infrared(IR)port
SendsIRsignaltotransmitterforsync.
⑥ sync button
Press to synchronize transmitter with
receiver group and channel settings.
⑥
INSTRUMENT OUTMIC OUT
⑦⑧⑨⑩

2
3
1
2
3
PGX1
4
5
PGXD
1
2
Transmitter Controls and Connectors
Changing Batteries
Transmitter Indicator LED
Green ready
Flashing green ControlsLocked
Amber Mute On
Flashing red IR transmission in process
Glowing red Batterypowerlow
Pulsing Red on
startup
Batteriesdead(transmittercannotbeturnedonuntil
batteries are changed)
Pulsing Red after
synchronization
Transmitter and receive incompatible; contact your
Shure reseller
Wearing the Bodypack Transmitter
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
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.
• ExpectedlifeforanAlkalinebatteryisapproximately8
hours.
• When the transmitter light glows red, the batteries should be
changed immediately, as shown.

3
Adjusting Gain
PGX1
PGX2
PGXD
Single System Setup
Scan
Usethescanfeatureonthereceiverto
findaclearchannel.
LED screen displays current
channel
press channelbuttontoscanfor
a clear channel
systemscansforthechannel
withtheleastinterference
Synchronize
Synchronize the transmitter to the receiver by align-
ingtheinfrared(IR)portsandpressingthesync but-
ton. Make sure the IR ports are closely aligned.
Afterasuccessfulsync,thetransmitterLEDmo-
mentarilyflashesredandthereceiverready light
illuminates.
Three gain settings are available on the PGX1. Choose the
appropriatesettingforyourinstrument.
• mic:Microphone(higheramplification)
• 0:Guitarwithpassivepickups(mediumamplification)
• –10:Guitarwithactivepickups(loweramplification)
IfthereceiverLEDindicatestheinputvolumeisoverload-
ing the receiver, try switching the gain to a lower setting.
Accessthegainadjustmentswitchbyunscrewingthehead
ofthemicrophone.
TwogainsettingsareavailableonthePGX2.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voal
levels.
channel
channel
sync
ready
audio channel select
< 15 cm (8 in.)
or
sync
BIAS
AUDIO
0dB -10dB
AUDIO
0dB -10dB
0
-10dB
mic
0
-10dB
mic

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Multiple System Setup
Usethefollowingstepstoensurethebestperformancewhenin-
stalling 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.
Transmitter
Manual Channel and Group Selection (receiver only)
Locking and Unlocking Controls
Receiver
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 num-
ber,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.
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)
To lock the channel: Hold the chan-
nelbuttonuntilthenumbersflash(~10
seconds)
To unlock the channel: Hold the channel
buttonuntilthenumbersflash(~5seconds)
Lockingthesystemcontrolspreventsaccidentalmutingor
channeladjustmentduringperformances.
channel
group display
channel
channel
select
3 s
channel
channel display
channel
channel channel
select
6 s
channel

5
Troubleshooting
Issue Indicator Status Solution
No sound or faint
sound
Transmitter power light on,
receiverLEDson
• Performautomatictransmittersetup
• Verifyallsoundsystemconnections
ReceiverLEDoff • Make sure AC adapter is securly plugged into
electrical outlet
• Make sure AC electrical outlet works and is
supplying proper voltage
Transmitter power light
glowingorflashingred
• Replace transmitter batteries
• Ifindicatorcontinuesflashingredafter
batteries are replaced, the transmitter
and receiver may belong to incompatible
frequencybands.ContactyourShurereseller
forassistance.
Transmitterpowerlightoff • Turn on transmitter
• Make sure the +/- indicators on batteries
match the transmitter terminals
• Insertfreshbatteries
Distortion or
unwanted noise
bursts
N/A • RemovenearbysourcesofRFinterferance
(CDplayers,computers,digitaleffects,in-ear
monitor systems, etc.)
• ‣Changereceiverandtransmittertoa
differentfrequency
• ‣Reducetransmittergain
• ‣Replacetransmitterbatteries
• ‣Ifusingmultiplesystems,changethe
frequencyofoneoftheactivesystems
Distortion
increases
gradually
Transmitter power light
glowingorflashingred
Replace transmitter batteries
Sound level
different from
cabled guitar
or microphone
or when using
different guitars
Adjusttransmittergainasnecessary
Cannot turn
transmitter on
Transmitterlightflashingred Replace transmitter batteries

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SPECIFICATIONS
PGX1 Bodypack Transmitter
Audio Input Level
–10dBVmaximum,gainposition=mic
+10dBVmaximum,gainposition=0dB
+20dBVmaximum,gainposition=–10dB
Gain Adjustment Range
30dB
Input Impedance
1MΩ
RF Output Power
10–30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
81g(3oz.),withoutbatteries
Housing
Molded polycarbonate case
Power Requirements
2 “AA” size alkaline or rechargeable batteries
Battery Life
upto8hours(alkaline)
PGX2 Handheld Transmitter
Audio Input Level
+2dBVmaximum,at–10dBgainsetting
–8dBVmaximum,at0dBgainsetting
Gain Adjustment Range
10dB
RF Output Power
10–30mW
varies by region
Dimensions
254mmX51mmdia.(10X2in.)
Weight
81g(10.2oz.),withoutbatteries
Housing
MoldedPC/ABShandleandbatterycup
Power Requirements
2 “AA” size alkaline or rechargeable batteries
Battery Life
upto8hours(alkaline)
Working Range(LineofSight)
100m(300ft)
Note:ActualrangedependsonRFsignalabsorption,re-
flectionandinterference.
RF Carrier Range
H6:524–542MHz,30mW
J6:572.250–589.875MHz,30mW
K5E:606–630MHz,10mW
L5:644–662MHz,30mW
P6:702.200–719MHz,30mW
R1:800–820MHz,20mW
T1:846–865MHz,10mW
Q8:740–752MHz,10mW
JB:806–810MHz,10mW
R14:794–806MHz,20mW
X5:925–932MHz,10mW
G4:470.125–493.825MHz,30mW
G8:494.200–509.825MHz,30mW
Note: varies by region
Audio Frequency Response
45–15000Hz
Note:Dependentonmicrophonetype
Total Harmonic Distortion(Ref.±33kHzdeviation,1kHz
tone)
0.5%,typical
Dynamic Range
>100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.
PGX4 Wireless Receiver
Dimensions
40mmX181mmX104mm(HxWxD)
Weight
327g(11.5oz.)
Housing
ABS
Sensitivity
-105dBmfor12dBSINAD,typical
Image Rejection
>70dB,typical
Power Requirements
12–18VDC@150mA,suppliedbyexternalpowersupply
(tip positive)
Audio Output
Configuration
Impedance balanced
Audio Output Level(Ref.±33kHzdeviationwith1kHztone)
XLRconnector:–19dBV(into600Ωload)
6.35mm(1/4”)connector:–5dBV(into3kΩload)
Impedance
XLR:200Ω
6.35mm(1/4”):1kΩ
Pin Assignments
XLR: 1=ground,2=hot,3=cold
6.35 mm (1/4”) TRS: Tip=audio,Ring=noaudio,
Sleeve=ground
NOTE:
ThisRadioequipmentisintendedforuseinmusical
professionalentertainmentandsimilarapplications.
ThisRadioapparatusmaybecapableofoperating
onsomefrequenciesnotauthorizedinyourregion.
Please contact your national authority to obtain
informationonauthorizedfrequenciesandRF
powerlevelsforwirelessmicrophoneproducts.

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CERTIFICATION
PGX1, PGX2, PGX4
ThisClassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswith
CanadianICES-003.
CetappareilnumériquedelaclasseBestconforme
àlanormeNMB-003duCanada.
MeetsrequirementsofEMCstandardsEN300422
Parts1and2andEN301489Parts1and9.
MeetsessentialrequirementsofEuropeanR&TTE
Directive99/5/EC,eligibletobeartheCEmark.
PGX1, PGX2
CertifiedunderFCCPart74.(FCC ID:
DD4PGX1A,DD4PGX2A,DD4SLX1,DD4SLX2).
CertifiedbyICinCanadaunderRSS-123andRSS-
102. (IC: 616A-SLX1,616A-SLX2).
PGX4
ApprovedundertheDeclarationofConformity
(DoC)provisionofFCCPart15.Certifiedin
CanadabyICtoRSS-123.(IC: 616A-PGX4A,
616A-PGX4B,616A-PGX4C,616A-PGX4D).
Operationofthisdeviceissubjecttothefollow-
ingtwoconditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause
interference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptany
interference,includinginterferencethatmaycause
undesiredoperationofthedevice.
TheCEDeclarationofConformitycanbeobtained
fromShureIncorporatedoranyofitsEuropean
representatives.Forcontactinformationpleasevisit
www.shure.com
TheCEDeclarationofConformitycanbeobtained
from:www.shure.com/europe/compliance
AuthorizedEuropeanrepresentative:
ShureEuropeGmbH
HeadquartersEurope,MiddleEast&Africa
Department:EMEAApproval
WannenackerStr.28
D-74078Heilbronn,Germany
Phone:+49713172140
Fax:+497131721414
Email:[email protected]
LICENSING INFORMATION
Licensing:Aministeriallicensetooperatethis
equipmentmayberequiredincertainareas.
Consultyournationalauthorityforpossiblerequire-
ments.Changesormodificationsnotexpressly
approved by Shure Incorporated could void your
authoritytooperatetheequipment.Licensingof
Shurewirelessmicrophoneequipmentistheuser’s
responsibility, and licensability depends on the
user’sclassificationandapplication,andonthese-
lectedfrequency.Shurestronglyurgestheuserto
contact the appropriate telecommunications author-
ityconcerningproperlicensing,andbeforechoosing
andorderingfrequencies.
INFORMATION TO USER
Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocom-
plywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursu-
anttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsare
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.This
equipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiateradio
frequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedin
accordance with the instructions, may cause harm-
fulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,
thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccur
inaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoes
causeharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevision
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotry
tocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefol-
lowingmeasures:
• Relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipmentandreceiver.
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletona
circuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer.
Note:EMCconformancetestingisbasedonthe
useofsuppliedandrecommendedcabletypes.
TheuseofothercabletypesmaydegradeEMC
performance.
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.