Shure SLX-D User manual

SLX-D
Wireless System
Shure SLX-D Digital Wireless system guide. Includes how to set up receiver, check sound and gain, and see groups and channels.
Version: 5.7 (2024-A)

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Table of Contents
SLX-D Wireless System 4
Overview 4
Features 4
System Components 4
SLX-D Transmitters 4
SLXD4 / SLXD4D Receiver 5
SLXD5 Bodypack Receiver 6
SLXD4 Setup 7
SLXD5 Setup 8
SLXD4 Hardware Callouts 9
SLXD5 Hardware Callouts 11
Navigating the Receiver Menus 13
Transmitters 17
Transmitter Menu Options and Navigation 19
Locking and Unlocking the Receiver Controls 20
Batteries and Chargers 21
Microphone Battery Installation 21
Setting the AA Battery Type 22
Shure SB903 Rechargeable Battery 22
Important Tips for Care and Storage of Shure Recharge
able Batteries 25
Average Charging Times 25
Sound Check and Gain Adjustment 25
SLXD4 26
SLXD5 26
System Set Up 26
Creating Audio Channels 26
What are Groups and Channels? 26
Scan and IR Sync 27
Manual Frequency Selection 27
Using the Guided Frequency Setup 27
Linking Two Transmitters to a Receiver 28
Multi-Mic Mode 28
Adding SLX-D to Other Shure Wireless Systems 30
Radio Frequency (RF) Settings 30
Setting the Transmitter RF Power 30
Networking 30
Connecting to a Network 30
Automatic IP Addressing 30
Configuration Tips 30
Network Troubleshooting 31
Connecting to an External Control System 31
Firmware Updates 31
Updating the Transmitter Firmware 32
Firmware Release Requirements 32
Mount the SLXD4 Receiver in a Rack 32
Installing Footpads 33
Optional Accessories 33
Specifications 37
Receiver Output Connectors 47
Transmitter Input 48
Frequency Range and Transmitter Output Power 48
Frequencies for European Countries 49
Important Safety Information 50
Explanation of Symbols 50
Important Safety Instructions 50
Safety Information for Batteries 51
Safety and Regulatory Information for Battery Chargers 52

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Important Product Regulatory Information 52
Introduction to EMC 52
Regulatory Information for Wireless Products Utilizing TV
Frequency Bands 53
Environmental Regulatory Information 55
Battery Regulatory Information 56
Certifications 56
Energy Efficiency 56
Certification and Compliance Markings 56

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SLX-D
Wireless System
Overview
SLX-D Digital Wireless delivers clear audio and stable RF performance with easy setup and rechargeability options. SLX-D is
built to handle a wide range of applications, from day-long conferences to nighttime performances.
Automatic channel scan and IR sync are even easier with a guided setup feature programmed into each SLXD wireless re
ceiver. Manage multiple-system group scans and firmware updates with third-party setup and control via Ethernet. Operate up
to 32 compatible systems per 44 MHz band for up to 8 hours from 2 AA batteries, or add Shure SB903 rechargeable batteries
and charger accessories. SLXD provides >118 dB dynamic range and stable, efficient RF transmission for a selection of hand
held, lavalier and headset microphones.
Features
Transparent 24-bit digital audio
Extended 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range (microphone dependent)
118 dB dynamic range
Digital predictive switching diversity
44 MHz tuning bandwidth (region dependent)
32 available channels per frequency band (region dependent)
Up to 10 compatible systems per 6MHz TV band; 12 systems per 8 MHz band
Easy pairing of transmitters and receivers over IR scan and sync
Automatic channel scan
Link multiple receivers for group scan and firmware updates via Ethernet port
Compatible with Shure Wireless Workbench control software
Remote monitoring and control via ShurePlus Channels app
Third-party setup and control via Ethernet
Elegant and easy-to-use interface with high-contrast LCD menu
Guided setup mode installed in each SLX-D receiver
Transmitters use 2 AA batteries or Shure SB903 rechargeable battery
System configurations include handheld transmitters with interchangeable microphone capsules, bodypacks with a range
of lavalier, headset and instrument microphones and single and dual rack-mountable receivers.
System Components
Your SLX-D system is available in multiple configurations of transmitters, receivers, and microphones to meet your specific
needs. For a full list of available system configurations, visit shure.com or contact your local sales rep.
SLX-D Transmitters
①
SLXD1 bodypack (BP) transmitter
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SLXD2 handheld (HH) transmitter
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SLXD3 plug-on (PO) transmitter
SLXD4 / SLXD4D Receiver
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Rack mounting hardware
②
¼-wave antennas (2)
③
Power supply
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1.5V AA batteries (2)
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SLXD4 or SLXD4D receiver

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SLXD5 Bodypack Receiver
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SLXD5 portable receiver
②
Locking 3.5mm-to-XLR cable (18")
③
Locking 3.5mm audio extender cable (16")
④
1.5V AA batteries (2)
⑤
Standard ¼" thread non-conductive camera shoe adapter
Note: Use this adapter to prevent ground loop noise
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Zippered vinyl bag (black)

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SLXD4 Setup
Attach the included antennas to the back of the receiver.
Connect the power supply to the receiver and plug the cord into an AC power source.

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Connect the audio output to an amplifier or mixer.
Press the power button on the receiver. Use the menu to set the system to microphone (mic) or instrument (line) level
as appropriate.
SLXD5 Setup
With the power switch in the O (off) position, insert the battery or connect the USB-C port on the bottom to a suitable
power source.
Connect the audio output to a camera or recorder.
Note: Set the Audio Out to Dual Mono for 3.5mm devices, or to Balanced (Mono) for XLR devices in the receiver menu.

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Turn on the power by pushing the switch to the I (on) position. Use the menu to set the system to microphone (mic) or
instrument (line) level as appropriate.
SLXD4 Hardware Callouts
①Sync LED
Flashing: IR sync mode is enabled

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Solid: Receiver and transmitter aligned for IR sync
②IR port
Align with the transmitter IR port during an IR sync to program transmitters.
③Display
Shows menu options, receiver and transmitter settings.
④Sync button
Press to activate IR sync.
⑤Exit button
Press to cancel and exit the current operation.
⑥Control knob
Change menu parameters. Push knob to confirm changes.
⑦Power button
Powers receiver on or off.
⑧Power supply port
Connection point for DC power supply.
⑨Ethernet port
For network connection.
Amber LED (network speed):
off = 10 Mbps, on = 100 Mbps
Green LED (network status):
off = no network link, on = network link active
flashing = rate corresponds to traffic volume
⑩XLR audio output
Balanced (1: ground, 2: audio +, 3: audio - )

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⑪1/4" instrument/auxiliary output
Impedance Balanced (Tip: audio+, Ring: audio-, Sleeve: ground)
⑫Antenna connectors
BNC connector for receiver antennas.
SLXD5 Hardware Callouts
①Antennas
Dual integrated ¼-wave receiver antennas
② ⅛" (3.5mm) camera audio output
Balanced (Mono) and Dual Mono output modes available
③Power switch
Powers receiver on or off.
④ ⅛" (3.5mm) headphone output
Headphone monitoring output
⑤RF LED
Blue: Receiving RF signal from a paired Shure SLX-D transmitter
⑥Power LED
Green: Ready for use
Red: Low battery
Yellow:
Flashing = Charging
Solid = Error, or unit is powered by external power source
⑦Enter button
Press to confirm the current selection.
⑧Exit button
Press to cancel and exit the current operation.
⑨Display
Shows menu options, receiver and transmitter settings.
⑩Up/down buttons
Change menu parameters. Can be set as volume controls in the Device > Buttons Control menu.
⑪Battery door latch
Push up to access battery compartment.

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⑫IR Window
Align with the transmitter IR port during an IR sync to program transmitters. Send frequency lists to other portable receivers
using multi-mic mode.
⑬Sync button
Press to activate IR sync.
⑭Belt clip mounting holes
Insert belt clip prongs to attach; push clip towards front panel to remove.
⑮Tripod connector
Standard ¼" internally threaded connector for included non-conductive camera shoe adapter, or tripod mounting.
⑯USB-C port
Connect USB-C cable to power on, charge, and update firmware.

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Navigating the Receiver Menus
The receiver has a main menu for setup and configuration and an advanced menu to access additional receiver functions. Use
the control knob to navigate menu screens and confirm selections; use the exit button to return to the previous level.
SLXD4 Menus and Configuration
Push the control knob button to access the menu, and rotate to advance to the next menu screen.
1. Frequency Setup
1.1 Guided Fre-
quency Setup
Stepbystep instructions to initialize a new system, or to add a re
ceiver to an existing system
1.2 Group Scan
Receiver automatically scans for the best available group, if applic
able.
Note: Some bands consist of only a single group. RF performance is the same in
single-group bands as in bands that support multiple groups.
1.3 Channel Scan Receiver automatically scans for available channels within the se
lected group
1.4 Manual Fre-
quency Setup Manually tune the receiver to a desired frequency
2. Channel Name Customize the channel name
3. Gain Monitor audio levels and adjust the receiver gain
4. Mic/Line Level Switch between output levels
5. Advanced Settings
5.1 Device Lock
Unlock: Receiver is unlocked
Lock Menu: Receiver settings are locked
Lock Menu & Power: Receiver settings and power button are
locked
5.2 Network Con-
figuration Switch between automatic and manual IP addressing
5.3 Controller Ac-
cess Block or allow third-party control access
5.4 Transmitter
Preset Apply and sync transmitter presets
5.5 Device Preset Save current receiver settings or restore last saved settings

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5.6 Factory Reset Restores all settings to factory defaults following a system reboot
5.7 Transmitter
Firmware Update transmitter firmware using IR sync
5.8 About Displays firmware version and serial number
6. Help Provides a link to additional materials (http://help.shure.com/slxd4)
SLXD5 Menus and Configuration
From the home screen, press Enter to see your menu options. Use the arrow keys to cycle through options, push Enter to con
firm your selection, or press Exit to return to the previous screen.
Frequency
Channel Scan
Arrow keys change the selected group as needed, Enter automatically scans for avail
able channels within the selected group
Group Scan
Receiver automatically scans for the group with the most available channels, if applica
ble. Arrow keys change the group as needed, Enter accepts the selected group.
Note: Some bands consist of only a single group. RF performance is the same in single-group bands as in bands
that support multiple groups.
Manual Setup
Manually tune the receiver to a desired frequency
Audio Out
Audio Out
Select Balanced (Mono) for XLR devices, or Dual Mono for 3.5mm devices, and adjust
gain
Headphone
Adjust headphone gain
Mic/Line
Switch between output levels
Channel Name Customize the channel name

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Device
Device Lock
Unlock: Receiver is unlocked
Menu Only: Receiver settings are locked
Menu & Power: Receiver settings and power button are locked
Device Preset
Save current receiver settings or restore last saved settings
Battery
To ensure accurate battery metering, set the battery type to match the installed AA bat
tery type.
Note: Menu is not selectable when Shure rechargeable batteries are installed.
Buttons Control
Determine the function of the up/down buttons from the home screen:
Audio Out: Change audio output gain
Headphone: Change headphone volume
Display
Set the OLED display timeout
Tone Generator
Turn the continuous test tone on or off, and set volume in dB
Factory Reset
Restores all settings to factory defaults following a system reboot
About
Displays firmware version and serial number
TX (Transmitter Settings)
Tx Presets
Apply and sync transmitter presets:
Mic Offsets:Match audio levels between transmitters used in a combo system. Range is
0 to 21 dB (3 dB increments).
SLXD3 Pad/Boost:Adjust the pad to avoid overloading the audio input or add a boost to
low-output sources:
12 dB: Use with high output sources, such as line levels and pointtopoint applications.
Off (default): Use with typical microphones.
+12 dB: Use with low output sources.

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RF Power:Select an RF power setting:
HH/BP:
Low = 1 mW
High = 10 mW
No change
SLXD3 PO:
Low = 1 mW
Normal = 10 mW
High = 30 mW
No change
Auto Lock:Turn the transmitter auto lock On or Off
Lock Type:Determine auto lock behavior:
Menu Only: Locks the menu to prevent transmitter settings from being changed
Menu & Power: Locks the menu and disables the power switch
Battery Type: To ensure accurate battery metering, set the battery type to match the in
stalled AA battery type.
Note: Menu is not selectable when Shure rechargeable batteries are installed
High Pass:Turn the high pass filter On or Off
Phantom: Adds phantom power for condenser microphones (SLXD3 only). Select +12V
or +48V as required by the microphone.
Tx Firmware
Update transmitter firmware using IR sync
Tx Factory Reset
Reboots the transmitter and restores all settings to factory defaults
Multi-Mic Mode
Enter Mode/List
Enters Multi-Mic Mode and displays the existing list
Select a list item and press Enter to rename, set gain, or delete that item
Press the Sync button to IR sync the selected frequency to a transmitter
Create List
Initiates a group scan to determine available frequencies, creates a new list from those
frequencies
Share List
Copy the existing Multi-Mic Mode list to another SLXD5 using IR sync
Delete List
Clears all list items
Help Provides a QR code link to additional materials

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Transmitters
①Power LED
Green = Unit is powered on
Red = Low battery
②On/off switch
Powers the transmitter on or off.
③Display
View menu screens and settings. Press any control button to activate the display.
④IR port
Align with the receiver IR port during an IR sync for automated transmitter programming.
⑤Menu navigation buttons
menu = Use to navigate between menu screens.
enter = Press to confirm and save parameter changes.
⑥Battery compartment
Requires 2 AA batteries or a Shure SB903 rechargeable battery.
⑦Battery cover
Protects battery compartment during use.
⑧Bodypack antenna
For RF signal transmission.
⑨Handheld integrated antenna
For RF signal transmission.
⑩Microphone cartridge
Interchangeable with a variety of Shure cartridges.
⑪TA4M input port
Connects to a 4-Pin Mini Connector (TA4F) microphone or instrument cable.
⑫Locking XLR connector
Connection point for wired microphones, cables, and boom poles, among other things. To release the XLR connector, turn the
ring counterclockwise and push in.
⑬Microphone LED
Indicates audio input from connected microphone, regardless of receiver status.

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⑭USB-C port
Connect USB-C cable to power on or charge transmitter.

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Transmitter Menu Options and Navigation
The transmitter features individual menu screens for setting up and adjusting the transmitter. To access the menu options from
the home screen, press the menu button. Each additional press of the menu button advances to the next menu screen. Use
the enter button to select and confirm options on the active menu screen.
Home Screen
Use the enter button to select one of the following home screen displays:
Channel name/Group and channel/Battery icon
Channel name/Frequency/Battery icon
Channel name/Battery icon/Group and channel
Channel name/Battery icon
Mic Offset Match audio levels between two transmitters used in a combo system. Range is 0 to 21 dB
(3 dB increments).
RF Power
Select an RF power setting:
1 mW
10 mW
30 mW*
*SLXD3 only
High Pass Turn the high pass filter On or Off
Battery To ensure accurate battery metering, set the battery type to match the installed AA battery
type.

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Note: Menu is not selectable when Shure rechargeable batteries are installed.
Auto Lock Turn the transmitter auto lock on or off
Lock Type
Determine auto lock behavior:
Menu Only: Locks the menu to prevent transmitter settings from being changed
Menu & Power: Locks the menu and disables the power switch
Phantom Power*
Select a phantom power setting:
Off (default setting)
+12 V
+48 V
*SLXD3 only
Pad/Boost*
Select input pad or boost to avoid overloading the audio input, or increase low-output audio
sources:
Off (default setting)
Pad: −12 dB
Boost: +12 dB
*SLXD3 only
About Displays the firmware, hardware, and band information
Locking and Unlocking the Receiver Controls
The following control lock options can be accessed under 5. Advanced Settings > 5.1 Device Lock:
Unlock: receiver controls are unlocked
Lock Menu: prevents access to menu items (receiver can still be powered off)
Lock Menu & Power: disables the power switch as well as menu controls
Select the desired option and press the control knob to confirm.
Transmitter Auto Lock
The transmitter controls can be locked or unlocked by selecting On (locked) or Off (unlocked) from the transmitter Auto Lock
menu. When auto lock is enabled, the transmitter controls lock when you return to the home screen.
Note: The enter button can still be used to change the home screen display on a locked transmitter.
To activate auto lock:
Press the menu button to navigate to the Auto Lock settings.
Use the enter button to edit and the menu button to select On.
Press enter to save. The lock icon appears on the display to confirm that the control locks are enabled.
To unlock the transmitter and deactivate auto lock:
Press enter then menu to unlock the transmitter controls.