Shure PGX Wireless System User manual

Shure PGX Wireless
PGX Wireless System
©2011 Shure Incorporated
27B15772 (Rev. 1)
Printed in U.S.A.
Nirkabel PGX Shure
Shure PGXワイヤレス
Shure PGX 무선
Shure PGX 无线系统

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level
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®)
• 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

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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.

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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 aligning the
infrared(IR)portsandpressingthesync button. Make sure
the IR ports are closely aligned.
Afterasuccessfulsync,thetransmitterLEDmomentarily
flashesredandthereceiverreadylightilluminates.
Three gain settings are available on the PGX1. Choose the appropri-
ate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overloadingthere-
ceiver, 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installingmul-
tiple 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sys-
tem.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 ad-
vance the setting.
At the desired channel or group number,
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 but-
ton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channel 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

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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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PGX
Working Range
LineofSight
100m(300ft)
Note:ActualrangedependsonRFsignalabsorption,
reflectionandinterference.
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.
PGX1
Audio Input Level gain position
mic: −10dBVmaximum
0dB: +10dBV maximum
–10dB: +20dBV maximum
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
Audio Input Level at –10 dB gain setting: +2dBV maximum
at 0 dB gain setting: –8dBVmaximum
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)
Specifications

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PGX4
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)
Configuration Impedance balanced
Audio Output Level
Ref.±33kHzdeviation,1kHztone
XLR connector: –19dBV(into600Ωload)
6.35 mm (1/4”) connector: –5dBV(into3kΩload)
Impedance XLR connector: 200Ω
6.35 mm (1/4”) connector: 1kΩ
Pin Assignments XLR connector: 1=ground,2=hot,3=cold
6.35 mm (1/4”) connector: Tip=audio, Ring=no audio,
Sleeve=ground
Frequency Range and Transmitter Output Level
Band Range Output
Power
H6 524 to 542 MHz 30mW
J6 572.250to590.875MHz 30mW
K5E 606to630MHz 10mW
L5 644to662MHz 30mW
P6 702.200to719MHz 30mW
R1 800to820MHz 20mW
T1 846to865MHz 10mW
Q8 740 to 752 MHz 10mW
JB 806to810MHz 10mW
R14 794to806MHz 20mW
R19 794to806MHz 10mW
X5 925to932MHz 10mW
G4 470.125to493.825MHz 30mW
G8 494.200to509.825MHz 30mW
Q24 736to754MHz 30mW
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.