Shure ULX-D Quad Z16-20 User manual

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ULX-D Dual and Quad
Z16-20
ULX-D® Digital Wireless Microphone
System
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. READ these instructions.
2. KEEP these instructions.
3. HEED all warnings.
4. FOLLOW all instructions.
5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
6. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.
7. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Allow
sufficient distances for adequate ventilation and
install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as open
flames, radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not place any open flame sources on the product.
9. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Important Product
Information
Quickstart Instructions
General Description
Hardware Interface
Transmitter IR Presets
Batteries
Setting Receiver Gain
Scan and Sync
RF
Networking ULX-D Receivers
System Reset
Firmware
Connecting to an External
Control System

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prong. The wider blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. USE only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
Managing the ULXD Receiver
with Wireless Workbench 6
Troubleshooting
Certifications
Specifications
Accessories

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been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping and
splashing. DO NOT put objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, on the apparatus.
16. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler shall remain
readily operable.
17. The airborne noise of the Apparatus does not exceed
70dB (A).
18. Apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be
connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.
19. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
20. Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so
could result in personal injury and/or product failure.
21. Operate this product within its specified operating
temperature range.
Explanation of Symbols
Caution: risk of electric shock
Caution: risk of danger (See note.)
Direct current
Alternating current
On (Supply)
Equipment protected throughout by DOUBLE
INSULATION or REINFORCED INSULATION
Stand-by
Equipment should not be disposed of in the

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normal waste stream
WARNING: Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to
life. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel. The safety certifications do
not apply when the operating voltage is changed from
the factory setting.
Important Product Information
LICENSING INFORMATION
Licensing: A ministerial license to operate this equipment
may be required in certain areas. Consult your national
authority for possible requirements. 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 selected frequency. Shure strongly urges the user
to contact the appropriate telecommunications authority
concerning proper licensing, and before choosing and
ordering frequencies.
Information to the user
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant 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,

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may cause harmful 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 following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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.
Please follow your regional recycling scheme for batteries,
packaging, and electronic waste.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation of this device is
subject to the following 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.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage
est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
WARNING: Danger of explosion if incorrect battery

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replaced. Operate only with AA batteries.
Note: Use only with the included power supply or a Shure-
approved equivalent.
WARNING
Battery packs may explode or release toxic materials.
Risk of fire or burns. Do not open, crush, modify,
disassemble, heat above 140°F (60°C), or incinerate.
Follow instructions from manufacturer
Only use Shure charger to recharge Shure
rechargeable batteries
WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent type.
Never put batteries in mouth. If swallowed, contact
your physician or local poison control center
Do not short circuit; may cause burns or catch fire
Do not charge or use battery packs other than Shure
rechargeable batteries
Dispose of battery packs properly. Check with local
vendor for proper disposal of used battery packs.
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not
be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire
or the like
Australia Warning for Wireless
This device operates under an ACMA class licence and
must comply with all the conditions of that licence
including operating frequencies. Before 31 December
2014, this device will comply if it is operated in the 520-
820 MHz frequency band. WARNING: After 31 December
2014, in order to comply, this device must not be
operated in the 694-820 MHz band.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other

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reproductive harm.
Quickstart Instructions
General Description
Shure ULX-D™ Digital Wireless offers uncompromising 24-
bit audio quality and RF performance, with intelligent,
encryption-enabled hardware, flexible receiver options,
and advanced rechargeability options for professional
sound reinforcement.

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A breakthrough in wireless audio quality, Shure digital
processing enables ULX-D to deliver the purest
reproduction of source material ever available in a
wireless system, with a wide selection of trusted Shure
microphones to choose from. Extended 20 Hz – 20 kHz
frequency range and flat response captures every detail
with clarity, presence, and incredibly accurate low end
and transient response. With greater than 120 dB, ULX-D
delivers wide dynamic range for excellent signal-to-noise
performance. Optimized for any input source, ULX-D
eliminates the need for transmitter gain adjustments.
ULX-D sets a new and unprecedented standard for
spectral efficiency and signal stability. The
intermodulation performance of ULX-D is an incredible
advancement in wireless performance, enabling a
dramatic increase in the number of simultaneous active
transmitters on one TV channel. Rock-solid RF signal with
zero audio artifacts extends over the entire range. For
applications where secure wireless transmission is
required, ULX-D offers Advanced Encryption Standard
(AES) 256-bit encrypted signal for unbreakable privacy.
For scalability and modular flexibility, ULX-D receivers
come in single, dual, and even quad channel versions.
The dual and quad channel receivers offer conveniences
such as RF cascade, internal power supply, bodypack
frequency diversity, audio output channel summing, and
Dante™ digital networking for multi-channel audio over
Ethernet. All receivers offer High-Density mode for
applications where high channel counts are needed,
greatly increasing the amount of simultaneous channels
possible over one frequency band.
Advanced Lithium-ion rechargeability provides extended
transmitter battery life over alkaline batteries, battery life
metering in hours and minutes accurate to within 15

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minutes, and detailed tracking of battery health status.
Generations ahead of any other available system in its
class, ULX-D brings a new level of performance to
professional sound reinforcement.
Dual and Quad Receiver Models
The ULXD4 receiver is available in dual channel and quad
channel models. Both models share the same feature set
and functionality, but differ in the number of channels
available and the number of audio outputs.
The descriptions and procedures in this guide are
applicable to either the dual or the quad receiver.
ULXD4D Dual Receiver
Supports 2 channels of wireless audio.
ULXD4Q Quad Receiver
Supports 4 channels of wireless audio.
Hardware Interface
Receiver

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Front Panel
ɠ Infrared
(IR) Sync
Window
Sends IR signal to the transmitter for
sync.
ɡ Network
Icon
Illuminates when the receiver is
connected with other Shure devices on
the network. IP Address must be valid
to enable networked control.
ɢ
Encryption
Icon
Illuminates when AES-256 encryption is
activated.
ɣ LCD Panel Displays settings and parameters.
ɤ Scan
Button
Press to find the best channel or group.
ɥ Menu
Navigation
Buttons
Use to navigate and select parameter
menus.
ɦ Control
Wheel
Push to select a channel or menu
item
Turn to scroll through menu items
or to edit a parameter value
ɧ Channel
Select Button
Press to select a channel.
ɨ Sync
Button
Press the sync button while the receiver
and transmitter IR windows are aligned
to transfer settings from the receiver to

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the transmitter.
ɩ RF
Diversity
LEDs
Indicate antenna status:
Blue = normal RF signal between
the receiver and transmitter
Red = interference detected
Off = No RF connection between
the receiver and transmitter
Note: the receiver will not output audio
unless one blue LED is illuminated.
ꋷ RF Signal
Strength
LEDs
Indicate the RF signal strength from the
transmitter:
Amber = Normal (-90 to -70 dBm)
Red = Overload (greater than -25
dBm)
ꋸ Audio
LEDs
Indicate average and peak audio levels:
LED Audio Signal
Level
Description
Red (6) -0.1 dBFS Overload/
limiter
Yellow (5) -6 dBFS Normal peaks
Yellow (4) -12 dBFS
Green (3) -20 dBFS Signal Present
Green (2) -30 dBFS
Green (1) -40 dBFS
Note: In Frequency Diversity mode,
simultaneous blinking of the red and yellow
audio LEDs indicates that diversity audio has
been routed to this channel.
ꋹ Gain
Buttons
Press the ▼ gain buttons on the front
of the receiver to incrementally adjust
gain from -18 to +42 dB.

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ꋺ Power
Switch
Powers the unit on or off.
Back Panel
ɠ AC Power
Input
IEC Connector, 100 - 240 V AC.
ɡ RF Antenna
Diversity Input
Jack (2)
For antenna A and antenna B.
ɢ RF Cascade
Jack (2)
Passes the RF signal from Antenna A
and Antenna B to one additional
receiver.
ɣ Mic/Line
Switch (one
per channel)
Applies a 30 dB pad in mic position.
ɤ Balanced
XLR Audio
Output (one
per channel)
Connect to a mic or line level input.
ɥ Network
Status LED
(Green)
One per network port.
Off = no link
On = network link
Flashing = network link active
ɦ
Ethernet/Dante
Network
Secondary Port
Connect to an Ethernet network to
enable remote device control via
WWB6 software. Also carries Dante
digital audio and control signals for

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audio distribution, monitoring, and
recording - see Dante Network topic.
ɧ Network
Speed LED
(Amber)
One per network port.
Off = 10/100 Mbps
On = 1 Gbps
ɨ
Ethernet/Dante
Network
Primary Port
Connect to an Ethernet network to
enable remote device control via
WWB6 software. Also carries Dante
digital audio and control signals for
audio distribution, monitoring, and
recording - see Dante Network topic.
Receiver Home Screen
The home screen displays the following information for
each receiver channel:
Group and Channel
Transmitter Status: NoTx or TxOn, battery
icon/remaining battery life
Press the SEL button to access a channel menu screen.

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Transmitters
ɠ Power LED Green = unit is powered on
Red = low battery or battery error
(see Troubleshooting)
Amber = power switch is disabled
ɡ On/Off
Switch
Powers the unit on or off.
ɢ SMA
Connector
Connection point for RF antenna.
ɣ LCD
Display:
View menu screens and settings. Press
any control button to activate the
backlight.
ɤ Infrared
(IR) Port
Align with the receiver IR port during
an IR Sync for automated transmitter
programming.
ɥ Menu
Navigation
Buttons
Use to navigate through parameter
menus and change values.
exit Acts as a 'back' button to return
to previous menus or
parameters without confirming
a value change
enter Enters menu screens and
confirms parameter changes
▼Use to scroll through menu
screens and to change
parameter values
ɦ Battery
Compartment
Requires Shure SB900 rechargeable
battery or 2 AA batteries.
ɧ AA Battery Handheld: rotate and store in the

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Adapter battery compartment to use a
Shure SB900 battery
Bodypack: remove to
accommodate a Shure SB900
battery
ɨ Bodypack
Antenna
For RF signal transmission.
ɩ Integrated
Antenna
For RF signal transmission.
ꋷ
Microphone
Cartridge
See Optional Accessories for a list of
compatible cartridges.
ꋸ TA4M /
LEMO Input
Jack
Connects to a microphone or
instrument cable.

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Boundary and Gooseneck Base
Transmitters

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ɠ Power
Button
Press to power on; press and hold to
power off.
ɡ
Mute/Active
Button
Four settings are available for the
mute/active button:
Toggle: Press to switch between
active and mute states
Push-to-Mute: Hold button to mute
microphone
Push-to-Talk: Hold button to
activate microphone
Disabled: Button functionality off
ɢ Mute LED Indicates whether microphone is active
or muted. The following settings are
available:
Active Muted
Green* Red*
Red Off

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Red Flashing
red
*MX400R series gooseneck
microphones (red LED) do not offer this
setting.
ɣ Low-
Battery LED
Off = More than 30 minutes of
battery life remain
On (red) = Less than 30 minutes of
battery life remain
On (green) = Microphone docked
on charging station
On (amber) = Battery is missing or
is not inserted correctly
ɤ Infrared
(IR) Port
Align with receiver IR port to send
settings to transmitter.
ɥ Charge
Connector
Connects to networked chargers and
USB power supply.
ɦ
Gooseneck
Microphone
ULXD8 base fits 5", 10", and 15"
Microflex series microphones, available
in single or dualflex and with bi-color or
red-only LEDs.
Advanced Transmitter Features
RF MUTE
Use this to turn on a transmitter without interfering with
the RF spectrum.
Press and hold the exit button during power-on until RF
MUTED is displayed. To un-mute, restart the transmitter.

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Transmitter Input Clip
The following warning displays on the receiver LCD panel
when the transmitter input is clipped:
To correct, set MIC.OFFSET to 0 dB and if necessary,
attenuate the signal source.
If the source cannot be attenuated while using a
bodypack transmitter, select INPUT PAD from the main
menu to attenuate the input signal by 12 dB.
MIC.OFFSET
MIC.OFFSET compensates for signal level differences
between transmitters that share the same receiver
channel.
Set the offset gain on a low signal level transmitter to
match a louder transmitter: UTILITY > MIC.OFFSET
Note: For normal gain adjustments, use the receiver gain buttons.
Transmitter Audio Mute Mode
Mute Mode reconfigures the transmitter power switch to

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act a mute switch for the audio. Using the switch, the
audio can be easily turned on or muted by presenters,
sports referees, or anyone who periodically needs to
speak. When the audio is muted, the transmitter RF signal
remains on and ready at all times.
Note: Mute Mode can be selected as an IR PRESET option.
To set a transmitter to Mute Mode:
1. From the transmitter menu: UTILITY > MUTE MODE
2. Use the arrows to select ON or OFF.
3. Press enter to save.
Tip: The transmitter LED turns red when audio is muted
and turns green when audio is enabled. The display of the
transmitter will show AUDIO MUTED and the receiver
display will show Tx Muted.
Note: Mute Mode must be set to OFF in order to use the power
switch to turn off the transmitter.
Locking Controls and Settings
Use the LOCK feature to prevent accidental or
unauthorized changes to the hardware.
Receiver
Menu path: DEVICE UTILITIES > LOCK
Use the control wheel to select and lock any of the
following receiver functions.
MENU: All menu paths are inaccessible
GAIN: Gain adjustment is locked
POWER: Power switch is disabled
SCN/SYC: Cannot perform a Scan and Sync
Tip: To unlock, press the EXIT button, turn the control
wheel to select UNLOCKED, and then press ENTER to