Shure VP83F User manual

N108
© 2013 Shure Incorporated
Printed in China
27A20681 (Rev. 2)
*27A20681*
User Guide
Le Guide de l’Utilisateur
Guia del Usuario
Guida dell’Utente
Bedienungsanleitung

󲈢󳂽󵣸󳑚󳕄
󸝝󸵚󸹁󸯹󷝥󸟍
󴍴󳂃󳅓󲆣
Gebruikershandleiding
Manuale d’uso
Pengguna Panduan
WiredMicrophones
VP83F

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VP83F
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.




® integrated shockmount


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Features
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Exceptional Audio Quality
• 
format)
• 
sounds
• Interference tube for increased directionality
• RF Immunity
Built-in Flash Recording
• 
• Intuitive menu for easy microphone configuration and
track management
• Separate outputs for headphone monitoring and camera

Rugged and Reliable
• Durable, all-metal housing
• Rycote® integrated shockmount
• Shoemount adapter for easy installation
Accessories
• Rycote® foam windscreen
• 3.5 mm coiled audio cable
• 
• Rycote®

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Mounting the Microphone
Installing the Memory Card and Batteries
On a Camera:
1. 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 handling noise and low frequency rumble.


functionality.

card installed.


memory card and battery compartment.


To Install: Insert the card into the slot located above the battery door,

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.

Open the battery door located inside the front panel by pressing the
fastener down. Insert the batteries according to the polarity indicators.
Note: The battery door must be closed and latched before closing the front panel.
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On a Tripod:

clockwise to tighten onto a tripod. For other mounting solutions, such as microphone stands or boom poles, an adapter may be required.

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Control Panel

Displays menu information and settings.

Turns the unit on and off.

Navigates through the menu. Push

selection.

• Press to begin and pause recording
• Press and hold to stop recording
• 
home

• Solid red = recording
• Flashing red = paused
Home Screen Indicators
Audio Connections
Menu Navigation
Open menu:
to open the main menu and to proceed into
submenu screens.
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
connect the VP83F camera output
to the camera's audio input.


the headphone output for monitoring
recordings and listening during playback.
Important: Never use the microphone gain to

in poor signal quality or distortion.

Displays track title and duration

On:
Off:

Displays time remaining on the memory
card


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  


screen

highlighted in the homescreen:
• 
• Microphone gain
• Low-cut filter


to change the value.

Displays microphone signal level, with
range indicator for suggested peak levels

Return to previous screen / select
homescreen icons:
to the left to back out of the menu. In the
homescreen, pushing left will highlight the gain,
headphone volume, or low-cut filter and allow

Enter:

up or down to scroll through menu items, or to
change parameters when selected.

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Record: Press the record
button to begin recording. The
LED indicator illuminates while
recording. Pressing record
always creates a new track,
unless resuming a paused
recording.
Pause: Press the record button
to pause the recording. The
LED flashes while recording is
paused. Press record again to
resume.
Stop: Press and hold the record

Headphone and Camera Output Volume
Headphone Volume:
HEADPHONE, or in the playback, recording, and home screens by

Camera Output Volume:
UTILITIES > CAMERA OUTLOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH)
to accommodate different camera preamp sensitivities.
Note:
headphone or camera output volume.


order to reduce low frequency rumble caused by camera handling
®

Recording Audio
Audio Path
The following diagram shows how audio flows through the device:
Gain
Low-cut Filter
Recording to Memory Card
Camera Out Level
Camera
Output
Headphone Volume
Headphone
Output

In order to capture the highest quality audio signal, the microphone gain must

the MIC GAIN screen in the menu, or from the home screen when the mic gain
icon is highlighted. Use the following guidelines to achieve the best results:
• Setting the gain too low will result in
more noise in the recording. If set too
high, the signal will clip and become
distorted. The audio meter will indicate
that the signal is clipping when the
level reaches the highest bar.
• 
highest anticipated sound level. The
loudest sounds should peak between
 
Microphone gain, Headphone
volume, and 



For best results, configure all settings prior to recording.
Note: The menu is not accessible during recording.

Format the memory card in the device prior to first use for best
recording performance. Formatting the card after tracks have been

To format the card, enter the menu and select UTILITIES > SD CARD >
FORMAT CARD.
Tip:MIC GAIN screen to see
more precisely where the signal is peaking.
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 following
it. The gain should never be used to boost or attenuate the headphone signal; use


the device, and should not be used to compensate if the gain setting is too low or is
clipping.

7


To listen to recorded tracks, select FILE LIST from the menu
PLAYBACK to open it.

Function 
 
 
 
Return to track list Press left while paused
Return to home screen Press record button

To delete audio tracks, select FILE LIST from the menu screen and open
the track you would like to delete, and select DELETE.
Note: Once tracks have been deleted, they cannot be recovered.



memory card. Transfer files to a computer using an SD card adapter or

Tip: For best performance, format the memory card in the device every time after

SD CARD
Remaining recording time is displayed and the
following settings can be accessed:
FORMAT CARD: Formatting the microSD card will erase
all data and should be done before first use.
MAX FILE TIME
determines the partitioning of longer tracks. If the


files.
SET FILE NAME: The file name is set to TRACK by
default, but can be changed by selecting a character
and scrolling up or down to change it. This feature is

BACKLIGHT

backlight will remain on.
TIME/DATE
Set the time and date so that tracks include a

BATTERY TYPE
Select the appropriate battery type for the meter
to read accurately.
CAMERA OUT

sent to the camera.
HIGH (0 dB): For cameras with a low-gain preamp.
MEDIUM (-20 dB)
LOW (-40 dB): For cameras with a sensitive
preamp.
CONTRAST

light to dark on the display screen.
RESTORE DEFAULTS

the time and date.
DEVICE DATA
Displays technical device information.
UPDATE FW
Enables firmware updates from the memory

the unit is recommended. Please visit www.
shure.com for details.
VP83F HOME
FILE LIST
HEADPHONE
LOW-CUT
MIC GAIN
UTILITIES
FILE_001
PLAY
RENAME
DELETE
DETAILS
BACKLIGHT
TIME/DATE
SD CARD
BATTERY TYPE
CAMERA OUT
CONTRAST
RESET DEFAULTS
DEVICE DATA
FIRMWARE
FORMAT CARD
SET FILE NAME
MAX FILE TIME
SET TIME
SET DATE

8

Use the following information for reference when considering which battery type to use with

output volume levels, and the type of headphones used.
Battery Type (AA) Battery Runtime (Hours)
 Passing Audio Only
 9.5 10.5
NiMH  15
 17.5 
Note:
remaining.
Memory Card Requirements

cards in the device prior to recording. Shure recommends using name brand memory cards,
as lower quality or slower memory cards may have a negative effect on performance.
Note: FAT32 file system,
DEFAULT.
Memory Card Recording Capacity
Memory Approximate Recording Time
 
 
 
 
Troubleshooting
Issue Resolution
Unit does not turn on Replace batteries and make sure that the batteries are installed correctly.
Sound is distorted • Microphone gain may be set too high, resulting in clipping. Try lowering the gain.
• 
• 
No sound • If the audio meter doesn’t register a signal, try increasing the microphone gain.
• If the audio meter indicates a signal, check the headphone output level and the headphone connection.
• 
Sound is not being recorded • Ensure the MicroSD memory card is installed correctly.
• Try formatting the card in the device and ensure the memory card meets listed requirements. Use a new memory card if problem persists.
 
 Use a memory card with a higher speed class rating or a different brand
Notification screen: SD CARD ERROR 
Notification screen: SET TIME/DATE? 
Note: 
not affect any other functionality of the device.
Notification screen:
• BATTERY LOW CANNOT FORMAT
• BATTERY LOW CANNOT UPDATE
Formatting the memory card and updating the firmware cannot be done when the battery is low. To perform these functions, install a new battery.
Notification screen: WAV FILE ERROR The .wav
.wav files to a computer if they are not backed up and remove them from the memory card.
Camera and Headphone Output Pin

The camera and headphone outputs send identical,
mono audio signals on the tip and ring portions of

typically use the tip as the left channel and the ring
as the right channel, receive the same audio on both
channels.
Tip Ring Sleeve
  
Accessories and Replacement Parts
Rycote® replacement foam windscreen 
Rycote® 
Tip
Ring
Sleeve

9

Cartridge Type

Polar Pattern

Recording Format

Frequency Response

Sensitivity
open circuit voltage, @ 1 kHz, typical
0 dB Gain [1]
+30 dB Gain [1]

0 dB Gain Setting, 1 kHz at 1% THD
[2]


Signal-to-Noise Ratio[3]
+30 dB Gain Setting


equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical, +30 dB Gain
Setting

Operating Temperature Range

Storage Temperature Range

Operating Relative Humidity
0 to 95%
Housing





Camera Output
Connector Type

Output Impedance

Headphone Output
Connector Type

Output Impedance

500 Hz
250 Hz
1,000 Hz
20
15
10
5
0
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
dB
Hz
20 100 1k 10k 20k
0.6 m (2 ft.) from sound source
[1]

signal level is equivalent to cartridge output at specified
SPL
[3]

6,300 Hz
10,000 Hz
2,500 Hz
6.6 in (16.8 cm) 2.3 in (5.8 cm)
3.8 in
(9.7 cm)

10


This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

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, may cause harmful interference to radio

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.
• 
which the receiver is connected.
• 



Note: Testing is based on the use of supplied and recommended cable types. The

This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European


Incorporated or any of its European representatives. For contact
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