Shure PGXD User manual

Shure PGXD Wireless
PGXD Wireless System
PGXD sans fil de Shure
Shure PGXD Sem Fio
©2010 Shure Incorporated
27B14513 (Rev. 2)
Printed in U.S.A.

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PGX Digital Wireless Systems
Offering uniquely tailored wireless solutions for
vocalists, guitarists, and presenters, PGX-Digital
combines the trusted legacy of Shure wired
microphones 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*)
• Microphone clip
* Available only in select markets
Lavalier, Headworn, and Instrument
systems include
• PGXD1 bodypack transmitter
• Microphone (choice of WL93, WL185, PG30 or
Beta 98H/C)
Receiver Controls and Connectors
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)
Note: with NiMH rechargeable batter-
ies, 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.
PGXD
PGXD4
Guitar systems include
• PGXD1 bodypack transmitter
• 1/4” to mini 4-pin guitar cable
(WA302)

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⑦ AC adapter jack
⑧ Adapter cord tie-off
⑨ XLR microphone output jack
⑩ 6.35 mm (1/4”) instrument
level output jack
Transmitter Controls and Connectors
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
PGXD2
PGXD1
PGXD
BIAS
AUDIO
0dB -10dB
PGXD
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
transmitter)
Rapidly flashing red IR transmission in process
Flashing amber and
red
Battery power low and mute
on
Transmitter Indicator LED
INSTRUMENT
MIC

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BIAS
AUDIO
0dB -10dB
AUDIO
0dB -10dB
Wearing the Bodypack Transmitter
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.
Adjusting Gain
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.
PGXD
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.
PGXD
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
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).
Note: The amber LED may appear to be red when
viewed at an angle. For best results, monitor the LED
from directly in front.

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channel
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.
Multiple System Setup
NOTE: This wireless system may be affected by RF inter-
ference when used in proximity to other wireless devices
such as cordless phones, baby monitors, and two-way ra-
dios. For best results, use the scan and sync feature before
each use or if you experience problems.
Use the following steps to ensure the best performance when installing multiple wire-
less 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.
Compatible Frequencies
When operating multiple systems simultaneously, choose one group from the following
table and set all systems to different channels within that group.
Number of
Systems
Group (by band)
X8 X8A
(Austrailia)
X8B (Brazil)
2 3 to 9 3 to 9 3 to 9
3 3 to 9 3 to 9 3 to 9
4 3 to 9 -- 3 to 9
5 7 to 9 -- --