Shure VP83F User manual

VP83F
LensHopper Camera-Mount Condenser Mi-
crophone with Integrated Flash Recording
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The Shure professional shotgun microphone, VP83F, user guide.
Version: 1.1 (2020-H)

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Table of Contents
VP83F LensHopper™ Camera-Mount Condenser Micro-
phone with Integrated Flash Recording 3
General Description 3
Features 3
VP83F 3
Accessories 4
Installing the Memory Card and Batteries 4
Mounting the Microphone 5
On a Camera: 5
On a Tripod: 6
Audio Connections 6
Camera Output (Red) 6
Headphone Output (Black) 7
Control Panel 7
Home Screen Indicators 8
Menu Navigation 9
Audio Path 9
Format The Memory Card Before Use 10
Adjusting Microphone Gain 10
Headphone and Camera Output Volume 11
Low-Cut Filter 11
Recording Audio 11
Adjusting Settings While Recording 12
Managing Tracks 12
Track Playback 12
Deleting Tracks 13
Exporting Tracks 13
Utilities 13
SD CARD 13
BACKLIGHT 13
TIME/DATE 13
BATTERY TYPE 14
CAMERA OUT 14
CONTRAST 14
RESTORE DEFAULTS 14
DEVICE DATA 14
UPDATE FW 14
Battery Life 14
Memory Card Requirements 14
Troubleshooting 15
Accessories and Replacement Parts 16
Camera and Headphone Output Pin Configuration 16
Specifications 16
Information to the user 20
Certifications 21

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VP83F 
LensHopper Camera-Mount Condenser Microphone with
Integrated Flash Recording
General Description
The Shure VP83F is a professional-quality condenser microphone designed for use with DSLR and video cameras. The VP83F
features built-in flash recording and captures crystal-clear, high definition audio, completely independent from other hardware.
The intuitive menu makes configuration fast and simple for use in almost any sonic environment.
Features
Exceptional Audio Quality
High-resolution recording (24 Bit/48khz sampling, WAV format)
Supercardioid/lobar pickup pattern rejects unwanted sounds
Interference tube for increased directionality
RF Immunity
Built-in Flash Recording
Records directly to microSD card (32 GB maximum)
Intuitive menu for easy microphone configuration and track management
Separate outputs for headphone monitoring and camera input with independent volume adjustment
Rugged and Reliable
Durable, all-metal housing
Integrated shockmount
Shoemount adapter for easy installation
VP83F
①Windscreen
②Camera audio output
③Camera shoe mount
④Battery and memory card compartment
⑤Integrated shockmount
⑥Control panel
⑦Headphone audio output
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Accessories
Foam windscreen
3.5 mm coiled audio cable
(2) AA batteries (except in Argentina)
Rycote Windjammer (optional)
Installing the Memory Card and Batteries
The VP83F requires two AA batteries to operate (compatible with Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium). Installing a MicroSD memory
card enables recording functionality.
Audio is still passed through to the camera and headphone outputs if there is no memory card installed.
①Opening the front panel
Squeeze the latches on each side and open the front panel to access the memory card and battery compartment.
②Installing the memory card
Always turn the power off before removing or installing a memory card.
To Install: Insert the card into the slot located above the battery door, with the contacts facing up. When fully inserted, the
card locks into place.
To Remove: Press the card to unlock it, then pull it from the device.
Note: Format the memory card in the device prior to first use. Refer to the memory card requirements section in the user guide for additional information.
③Installing and replacing batteries
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Openthebatterydoorlocatedinsidethefrontpanelbypressingthefastenerdown.Insertthebatteriesaccordingtothepo
larity indicators.
Note: The battery door must be closed and latched before closing the front panel.
Mounting the Microphone
On a Camera:
Slide the microphone onto the camera shoe.
Tighten the knurled ring to secure.
Tip:Inadditiontothevibrationisolationprovidedbytheshockmount,thelowcutfiltercanbeusedtofurthereliminatehan
dling noise and low frequency rumble.

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On a Tripod:
The 1/4 inch screw hole at the base of the shoe mount is compatible with tripods that have a 1/4 inch center column. Carefully
rotate the microphone clockwise to tighten onto a tripod. For other mounting solutions, such as microphone stands or boom
poles, an adapter may be required.
Audio Connections
Camera Output (Red)
Thecameraoutputpassestheaudiosignalforrecordingabackuptrackonthecamera.Usethe3.5mmcoiledcabletocon
nect the VP83F camera output to the camera's audio input.

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Headphone Output (Black)
Connect a pair of headphones to the headphone output for monitoring recordings and listening during playback.
Important:Neverusethemicrophonegaintoadjusttheheadphonevolume,asthismayresultinpoorsignalqualityordistor
tion.
Control Panel
①Menu Display
Displays menu information and settings.
②Power Button
Turns the unit on and off.
③Five-Position Joystick
Navigates through the menu. Push the center of the joystick to make a selection.

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④Record Button
Press to begin and pause recording
Press and hold to stop recording
When in the menu, press to return home
⑤LED Record Indicator
Solid red = recording
Flashing red = paused
Home Screen Indicators
①Track information
Displays track title and duration
②Low-cut filter icons
On:
Off:
③Remaining recording time
Displays time remaining on the memory card
④Headphone volume
⑤Battery meter
⑥Audio meter (Gain)
Displays microphone signal level, with range indicator for suggested peak levels
⑦Microphone gain value

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Quick adjustments from the home screen
The following settings are adjustable when highlighted in the homescreen:
Headphone volume
Microphone gain
Low-cut filter
Press the joystick left or right to highlight an icon for adjustment, and use up/down to change the value.
Menu Navigation
Open menu: Press the joystick to the right to open the main menu and to proceed into submenu screens.
Return to previous screen / select homescreen icons:Pressthejoysticktothelefttobackoutofthemenu.Inthehome
screen, pushing left will highlight the gain, headphone volume, or low-cut filter and allow them to be adjusted.
Enter: Press the joystick center button.
Scroll / adjust parameters:Pressthejoystickupordowntoscrollthroughmenuitems,ortochangeparameterswhenselect
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Audio Path
The following diagram shows how audio flows through the device:

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Important:Followthedirectionsonsettingthegainforthebestsignaltonoiseperformance.Sinceitisfirstinthesignalpath,thegainaffectseverythingfol
lowing it. The gain should never be used to boost or attenuate the headphone signal; use the headphone volume to adjust monitoring levels. The headphone
and camera output level adjustments occur after the signal has reached the recording section of the device, and should not be used to compensate if the gain
setting is too low or is clipping.
Format The Memory Card Before Use
Format the memory card in the device prior to first use for best recording performance. Formatting the card after tracks have
been exported is recommended.
To format the card, enter the menu and select UTILITIES > SD CARD > FORMAT CARD.