Shure PGXD Series User manual

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PGXD -- Wireless System
Quick Start

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General Description
Offering uniquely tailored wireless solutions for vocalists, guitarists, and
presenters, PGX-Digital combines the trusted legacy of Shure wired micro-
phones with state-of-the-art, 24-bit digital wireless technology to deliver
strong, clean RF performance. The result is wireless audio that sounds like
wired, rock-steady RF signal even at extended distances, and plug-and-
play setup and operation.
•Professional quality 24-bit digital audio
•Digital RF technology for rock-solid performance
•Wide variety of rugged and dependable Shure microphones
•One-touch setup and operation
•Up to 10 hours of battery life (9 hours, PGXD2)
•Up to 200 foot range (line-of-sight)
• 900 MHz operation—free from white spaces or DTV interference
System Components
All systems include
•PGXD4 receiver
•2 AA alkaline batteries
•Power supply
•User guide
Vocalist systems include
•PGXD2 handheld transmitter
•Microphone head (choice of PG58, SM58®, SM86, Beta 58A® or Beta 87A*)
Available only in select markets
•Microphone clip
Lavalier, Headworn, and Instrument systems include
•PGXD1 bodypack transmitter
•Microphone (choice of WL93, WL185, PG30 or Beta 98H/C)
Guitar systems include
•PGXD1 bodypack transmitter

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• 1/4” to mini 4-pin guitar cable (WA302)
Receiver Controls and Connectors
Front Panel
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. Also indicates battery level
of the transmitter:
◦Green = transmitter battery level normal
◦Red = low battery (typically less than 60 minutes with alkaline batteries)
with NiMH rechargeable batteries, when the indicator turns red there will be little to no remaining life.
5. Infrared (IR) port: Sends IR signal to transmitter for sync.
6. sync button: Press to synchronize transmitter with receiver group and channel settings.
7. AC adapter jack
8. Adapter cord tie-off
9. XLR microphone output jack
10. 6.35 mm (¼") instrument level output jack
Back Panel

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Transmitter Controls and Connectors
①Indicator LED: Displays battery level, mute, and IR transmission status (see table).
②Power/Mute Switch: Press to mute or unmute. Press and hold to power on or off.
③Infrared (IR) port: Receives infrared beam to synchronize frequencies. When using multiple systems, only
one transmitter IR port should be exposed at a time.
④4-Pin Microphone Input Jack
⑤Audio Gain Adjustment
Transmitter Indicator LED

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LED Indicator Status
Green Ready
Flashing green Controls locked
Amber Mute on
Solid red Battery power low
Flashing red Batteries dead (change batteries to power on trans-
mitter)
Rapidly flashing red IR transmission in process
Flashing amber and red Battery power low and mute on
Batteries
•A fresh set of alkaline batteries lasts up to 10 hours (9 hours, PGXD2).
•The transmitter LED and the receiver ready LED glow red to indicate low battery (typically less than 60 minutes
remaining).
•NiMH rechargeable batteries may be used. However, the low battery indicator functions differently. When it
turns red, there may be little to no remaining life.
•When the LED flashes red, the batteries must be replaced to power on the transmitter.
Wearing the Bodypack Transmitter
Clip the transmitter to a belt or slide a guitar strap through the transmitter clip as shown.
For best results, the belt should be pressed against the base of the clip.

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Adjusting Levels
Adjusting Gain
For best audio quality, set transmitter gain so the audio LED on the receiver flickers green and amber during the
performance. Decrease gain if the signal clips (LED turns red).
The amber LED may appear to be red when viewed at an angle. For best results, monitor the LED from directly in
front.
Bodypack Transmitter
The bodypack has 26 dB of audio gain adjustment.
•Increase gain (clockwise +) for microphones
• Decrease gain (counterclockwise –) for guitars or high-output instruments

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Handheld Transmitter
Access the gain switch by unscrewing the head of the microphone.
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 vocal levels.