Shure P9HW User manual

P9HW
Wired Bodypack Personal Monitor
The Shure wired, two-channel stereo bodypack system, P9HW, user guide.
Version: 2.4 (2021-F)

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Table of Contents
P9HW Wired Bodypack Personal Monitor 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4
CAUTION 4
WARNING 4
WARNING 4
General Description 4
P9HW Bodypack 5
Setup 6
Audio Settings 7
Utilities 8
MixMode and Stereo Monitoring 8
Stereo (default) 8
MixMode 9
Shure SB900A Rechargeable Battery 10
Single Bay Charger 10
Multiple Bay Chargers 11
Important Tips for Care and Storage of Shure Recharge
able Batteries 12
Battery Life 12
Pin Assignments 12
Specifications 13
Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts 14
Certifications 15

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P9HW
Wired Bodypack Personal Monitor
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ these instructions.
KEEP these instructions.
HEED all warnings.
FOLLOW all instructions.
DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.
DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Allow sufficient distances for adequate ventilation and install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
DO NOT install near any heat sources such as open flames, radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (in
cluding amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not place any open flame sources on the product.
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 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 replace
ment of the obsolete outlet.
PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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.
UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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 been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping and splashing. DO NOT put objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.
The airborne noise of the Apparatus does not exceed 70dB (A).
Apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connec
tion.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/or product failure.
Operate this product within its specified operating temperature range.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The possible results of incorrect use are marked by one of the two symbols—"WARNING" and "CAUTION"—depending on the
imminence of the danger and the severity of the damage.
WARNING: Ignoring these warnings may cause severe injury or death as a result of incorrect operation.
CAUTION: Ignoring these cautions may cause moderate injury or property damage as a result of incor
rect operation.
CAUTION
Never disassemble or modify the device, as failures may result.
Do not subject to extreme force and do not pull on the cable or failures may result.
Keep the product dry and avoid exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity.
WARNING
If water or other foreign objects enter the inside of the device, fire or electric shock may result.
Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/or product failure.
This device is able to produce sound volume higher than 85 dB SPL. Please check your maximum allowed continuous noise exposure level based on your na
tional employment protection requirements.
WARNING
LISTENING TO AUDIO AT EXCESSIVE VOLUMES CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE. USE AS LOW A VOL
UME AS POSSIBLE. Over exposure to excessive sound levels can damage your ears resulting in permanent noise-induced
hearing loss (NIHL). Please use the following guidelines established by the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA)
on maximum time exposure to sound pressure levels before hearing damage occurs.
90 dB SPL
at 8 hours
95 dB SPL
at 4 hours
100 dB SPL
at 2 hours
105 dB SPL
at 1 hour
110 dB SPL
at ½ hour
115 dB SPL
at 15 minutes
120 dB SPL
Avoid or damage may occur
This product is intended for professional use only. This product should only be sold through professional sales channels.
General Description
The Shure P9HW is a wired, twochannel stereo bodypack system designed to replace loudspeakers used for onstage moni
toring. The portable, lightweight P9HW has several advantages over onstage monitor loudspeakers: it is less visible, offers im
proved clarity and control of sound, reduces the chances of feedback, and reduces stage clutter. It is a versatile system, de

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signed for use in sound reinforcement applications including public address, live music, studio recording, broadcast, and the
ater.
P9HW Bodypack
①Audio Input
Use the supplied Y-splitter cable to connect up to two sources.
Important: Align the red dot on the cable with the notch inside the bodypack input.
②Clip Indicator Illuminates when the input is overloaded. Turn the volume down at the mixer until the light
remains off.
③Volume Knob / Power
Switch Turn to power on/off and adjust headphone volume
④Battery LED
Indicates battery health
Note: see the battery life table for specific runtime values
⑤Headphone Output Use earphones or headphones with a 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) plug
⑥Display Shows settings and menu navigation
⑦Navigation buttons
(▲▼) Use to scroll through menu and adjust settings
⑧Exit button Press to return to previous screen
⑨Enter button Press to enter a menu screen or to confirm a setting

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⑩Factory Service Window Used for importing firmware onto the bodypack at the factory (not user-serviceable)
⑪Battery Compartment Uses a Shure SB900A rechargeable battery or two AA batteries
⑫Removable AA Adapter
Remove to use with a Shure SB900A rechargeable battery
Note: To remove, open the door and slide the adapter out. To reinstall, press the adapter into place—there is an au
dible click when seated.
Setup
①Insert batteries Use the Shure SB900A rechargeable battery pack or two AA batteries.
②Connect the bodypack
to an audio source using
the supplied Ysplitter ca
ble
Connect the 5-pin LEMO connector to the bodypack, with the red dot on the cable aligned
with the notch inside the bodypack connector. Route the two XLR connectors on the cable to
the appropriate mixer outputs. See the system overview diagram for a signal routing exam
ple.
Note: the bodypack can connect either directly to the mixer or through a patch bay on stage.
③Put on the earphones
and connect them to the
headphone output
The P9HW is designed to perform best with Shure earphones, but works with any head
phones or in-ear monitors that have a standard 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo plug.
④Turn the power on
Turn the volume knob clockwise until it clicks to turn on the power.
Caution: do not turn the volume knob all the way up when turning the power on.
⑤ Slowly increase the vol
ume until it reaches a com
fortable level for listening
To set a maximum volume limit, use the VLIMIT function. See the utilities section of this
guide for more information.

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System Overview
Audio Settings
MODE
STEREO: Audio from channel 1 is heard on the left earphone; audio from channel 2 is on the
right earphone.MIXMODE: Both channels are heard on the left and right earphones. The
blend between mixes is adjustable.
EQ
The parametric equalizer is divided into four frequency bands: LOW, LOW MID, HIGH
MID, and HIGH. When the equalizer is enabled, the following parameters are ad
justable:
FREQUENCY: Select the center frequency of the band to boost/cut
Q: Adjusts the width and slope of the frequency band (measured in octaves)
GAIN: Adjustable in 2 dB increments from -6 dB (cut) to +6 dB (boost)
NOTE: HIGH and LOW are shelf filters, and therefore do not have adjustable Q widths. The HIGH shelf is fixed at
10 kHz; the LOW shelf is fixed at 100 Hz.

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VLIMIT (Maximum Volume)
Set a value (-3 to -21 dB) to attenuate the highest possible volume level. Turning the volume
knob through its entire range of motion still affects volume; the limit simply narrows the range
of dB adjustment.
Note: The VLIMIT does not compress the audio.
BAL MX / BAL ST (Balance)
The behavior of the balance control depends on which mode the bodypack is set to:
STEREO: Adjusts the left/right balance
MIXMODE: Adjusts the blend between channel one and channel two
INPUT
Line (+4 dBu): Use with mixers and other professional devices that send a line-level
signalAUX (10 dBV): Use with consumer electronic devices, such as MP3 players or com
puters.
Utilities
CONTRAST Customize the display screen contrast by selecting a setting between low and high
LOCK PANEL
Locks all controls except the volume knob to prevent accidental changes to settings
Lock: Select UTILITIES > LOCK PANEL
Unlock: Press the exit button and select OFF when the lock setting screen appears. Press
enter to confirm.
BATTERY
Displays remaining battery runtime (hours:minutes), temperature, status, cycle count, health,
and voltage
Note: Applies to SB900A battery only
RESTORE Restores bodypack to factory default settings
AUTO OFF
Automatically turns off the bodypack after a selectable amount of time (5, 30, or 60 min.)
while it is in power-save mode or when connected to a charger with the power on. To restore
power to the bodypack, the power switch must be turned off and then on again.
Note: SB900A batteries charge fastest when the bodypack is off
MixMode and Stereo Monitoring
The bodypack can operate in either of the following listening modes:
Stereo (default)
To operate in stereo mode, enter the menu and select AUDIO > MODE > STEREO .
In stereo mode, audio from channel 1 is heard on the left earphone, while audio from channel 2 is heard on the right earphone.
Listening in stereo increases clarity and separation between the sources on each channel.

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Adjusting Balance
To adjust the left/right balance, select AUDIO > BAL ST. Use the ▲▼ buttons to change the setting.
MixMode
To operate in MixMode, enter the menu and select AUDIO > MODE > MIXMODE.
In MixMode, the blend between two monitoring mixes (an instrumental mix and a vocal mix, for example) is adjustable. The sig
nal is mono, which means each mix is heard through both the left and right earphones.
Adjusting mix blend
To adjust the blend between channel 1 and channel 2, enter the menu and select AUDIO > BAL MX. Use the arrow buttons
(▲▼) to make adjustments.
In this scenario, an instrumental mix is on channel 1 (left) and a vocal mix is on channel 2 (right):
To hear more of channel one (instruments), shift the balance towards the left.

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To hear more of channel two (vocals), shift the balance towards the right.
Balance and Mix Adjustments from the Home Screen
To make quick adjustments to the stereo balance or mixmode blend, use the arrow buttons (▲▼) while in the home screen. If
necessary, use the lock feature to prevent any accidental adjustments.
Shure SB900A Rechargeable Battery
Shure SB900A lithiumion batteries offer a rechargeable option for powering the bodypack. Batteries quickly charge to 50% ca
pacity in one hour and reach full charge within three hours.
Single chargers and multiple bay chargers are available to recharge the Shure batteries.
Caution: Only charge Shure rechargeable batteries with a Shure battery charger.
Single Bay Charger
The SBC-100 single bay charger offers a compact charging solution.
Plug the charger into an AC power source or USB port.
Insert a battery into the charging bay.
Monitor the charging status LEDs until charging is complete.

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Charging Status LED
Color Status
Red Charging
Green Charging Complete
Amber Flashing Fault: check connections and battery
Off No battery in bay
Multiple Bay Chargers
Shure offers several models of multiple-bay chargers:
SBC200 two-bay charger
SBC210 two-bay charger
SBC220 two-bay networked charger
SBC800 eight-bay charger
SBC200 and SBC220 chargers can charge individual batteries or batteries installed in bodypacks.
Plug the charger into an AC power source.
Insert batteries or bodypacks into the charging bay.
Monitor the charging status LEDs until charging is complete.

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Charging Status LED
Color Status
Green Charging Complete
Green/Red Charge level above 90%
Red Charging
Amber Flashing Fault: check connections and battery
Off No battery in bay
Important Tips for Care and Storage of Shure Rechargeable Batteries
Proper care and storage of Shure batteries results in reliable performance and ensures a long lifetime.
Always store batteries and bodypacks at room temperature
Ideally, batteries should be charged to approximately 40% of capacity for long-term storage
During storage, check batteries every 6 months and recharge to 40% of capacity as needed
Battery Life
Battery Indicator Tri-Color Battery LED
Approximate Hours Remaining (h:mm)
Alkaline Shure SB900A Recharge
able Battery
Green 9:00 to 7:10 9:50 to 7:50
Green 7:10 to 5:25 7:50 to 5:55
Green 5:25 to 3:35 5:55 to 3:55
Green 3:35 to 1:45 3:55 to 2:00
Amber 1:45 to 0:50 2:00 to 1:00
Red < 0:50 < 1:00
Total Battery Life 9:00 9:50
Note: Battery life using Energizer brand AA Alkaline batteries and the following conditions:
Receiver audio set to EQ = OFF, V LIMIT = OFF
Audio output at bodypack: Pink noise at 100 dB SPL in ear with SE425 earphones (impedence at 20 Ω)
Power-save mode: When there are no earphones plugged in for 5 minutes, the receiver enters power-save mode to preserve
battery life. The LED slowly fades on/off in this mode and continues to display the color that represents the remaining battery
life.
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Pin Assignments
Pin Signal Left XLR Right XLR
1Shield 1 1
2+ 2 --
3−-- 3
4−3 --
5+ -- 2
Specifications
Audio Frequency Response
20 Hz–20 kHz (±3 dB)

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Signal-To-Noise Ratio
A-Weighted
98 dB (typical)
Total Harmonic Distortion
@ 1 kHz, typical
<0.2%
Channel Separation
@ 1 kHz
>55 dB
Operating Temperature
-18°C to +63°C
Minimum Load Impedance
9.5 Ω
Dimensions
99 x 66 x 23 mm (3.9 in. x 2.6 in. x 0.9 in.) H x W x D
Net Weight
196 g
(6.6 oz.) (with batteries)
Battery Life
9 hours (continuous use) AA batteries
Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts
Dual-XLR to 5-pin LEMO cable PA720
Shure Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery SB900A
AA battery adapter 65A15224
PS9 Battery Eliminator 90A4794
Dynamic MicroDriver earphones SE112
Dynamic MicroDriver earphones SE215
High-definition MicroDriver earphones with tuned bass port SE315
High-definition earphones with dual MicroDrivers SE425
High-definition earphones with triple MicroDrivers SE535
High-definition earphones with quad MicroDrivers SE846

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Certifications
This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking.
Meets essential requirements of the following European Directives:
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU, as amended by 2008/34/EC
RoHS Directive EU 2015/863
Note: Please follow your regional recycling scheme for batteries and electronic waste
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance Label: CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance Label: CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from Shure Incorporated or any of its European representatives. For contact
information please visit www.shure.com
The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from: www.shure.com/europe/compliance
Authorized European representative:
Shure Europe GmbH
Global Compliance
Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 12
75031 Eppingen, Germany
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.shure.com
Note: EMC conformance testing is based on the use of supplied and recommended cable types. The use of other cable types may degrade EMC perfor
mance.
Please follow your regional recycling scheme for batteries, packaging, and electronic waste.