Shure AD4DUS-A User manual

AD4D Axient Digital Dual Receiver
The AD4D Axient Digital Dual Receiver sets a new standard in transparent
digital audio and maximum spectral efficiency. Groundbreaking performance
features include wide tuning, low latency, and High Density (HD) mode, en-
suring solid performance in the most challenging RF environments. Networked
control and signal routing options bring a new level of management and
flexibility to your entire workflow. Compatible with all Axient Digital transmit-
ters.
Features
Audio
• 60 dB of gain adjustment offers compatibility with a wide range of input
sources
• Dante™ networking for quick and easy channel management
• Dante Browse feature for headphone monitoring of all Dante channels,
including third party components
• AES 256 encryption to protect audio channels
• Automatic limiter function protects against signal clipping, allowing for
higher gain settings and preventing unexpected signal peaks
• Front panel connection for headphones with adjustable volume
I/O
• Two transformer-balanced XLR outputs
• AES3 Digital output
• Two transformer-balanced 1/4'' outputs
• Two Dante-enabled Ethernet ports, two network control Ethernet ports
with PoE
⁃ Split-Redundant mode: Two ports of Ethernet, two ports of Dante
⁃ Switched mode: Two ports of Ethernet, four ports of Dante
• Locking AC power connection
• AC power cascade to additional components
• Optional DC module available to support redundant power
RF
• True digital diversity reception per channel
• Up to 210 MHz of tuning range
• Frequency diversity with selection (bodypack) or combining (handheld)
• Channel Quality meter displays signal-to-noise ratio of RF signal
• Antenna cascade for up to eight channels
•Preprogrammed group and channel maps with options for custom groups
• Search for open frequencies via receiver using group and channel scan
• Perform full bandwidth scan for frequency coordination via Wireless
Workbench
• Register up to eight transmitters to one receiver channel
• High Density transmission mode enables up to 47 active transmitters in
one 6 MHz TV channel (up to 63 in one 8 MHz TV channel)
Network Control
• Wireless Workbench™ control software
• ShurePlus™ Channels mobile device control
• Console integration
• Control systems support
Included Components
The following components are included with the receiver:
90XN1371Hardware Kit
95A8994Bulkhead Adapter, BNC
Varies by region1/2 Wave Wideband Antenna (2)
95B9023
BNC-BNC Coaxial RF Cable for Bulkhead
Mounting (short)
95C9023
BNC-BNC Coaxial RF Cable for Bulkhead
Mounting (long)
95N2035Coaxial RF Cascade Cable
Varies by regionAC Power Cable, VLock
Varies by regionAC Power Jumper Cable
95A33402Ethernet Cable 3 ft.
95B33402Ethernet Jumper Cable
Mounting Instructions
This component is designed to fit into an audio rack.
Warning: To prevent injury this apparatus must be securely attached to the
rack.
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AD4D
Dual Channel Receiver

Hardware
Receiver Front Panel
AD4D
Axient Digital
Wireless Receiver
POWER
PUSH
CONTROL
NAVIGATE
IR RF
A B
OL
AUDIO
SYNC
2
RX 2RF
A B
OL
AUDIO
SYNC
1
RX 1
191110 15 16
12 13 14
4 52 3 7 8 6
ENTER
EXIT
① Headphone Volume Knob
Controls headphone volume for the selected channel. Clip indicator warns of signal overload or limiter engagement.
Press knob to access Dante options and headphone settings.
② Monitor Jack
¼" (6.3 mm) output jack.
③ Infrared (IR) Sync LED
The LED will turn red when the transmitter and receiver are correctly aligned for IR sync.
④ Infrared (IR) Sync Window
Align with IR window on transmitter to sync.
⑤ Ambient Light Sensor
Automatically detects external lighting conditions.
⑥ Channel Select Button
Press to select channel.
⑦ Sync Button
Press to sync when transmitter and receiver are aligned. The IR Sync LED changes to red to indicate correct alignment.
⑧ Antenna Status LEDs
Indicates status for both antennas:
• 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.
⑨ RF Signal Strength LEDs
Indicate the RF signal strength from the transmitter:
• Orange = Normal (-90 to -70 dBm in 5 dBm increments)
• Red = Overload (greater than -20 dBm)
⑩ Audio LEDs
Red, yellow, and green LEDs indicate average and peak audio levels.
The LED will turn red when the limiter is engaged.
⑪ Display
Displays information for the selected channel.
⑫ Function Buttons
Press to access editing and configuration options. The buttons are named F1, F2, F3, F4 (from top to bottom) and illuminate to when editing options are available.
⑬ENTER Button
Press to save changes.
⑭EXIT Button
Press to cancel changes and return to main menus.
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⑮ Control Wheel
• Push to enter a menu
• Push to select a channel or menu item
• Turn to scroll through menu items or to edit a parameter value
⑯ Power Switch
Powers the unit on or off.
Receiver Back Panel
in
thru
word
clock
Term 75Ω output 2
line lift
gnd
-10 dB
mic
output 1
line lift
gnd
-10 dB
mic
AC Power
ctrl 1 Dante 1
ctrl 2 Dante 2
PoE
AES3 1&2 B A
D C
12 V DC out
150mA
cascade
1910 13
11
3
258
76
412
① AC Power Input
IEC locking connector, 100 - 240 V AC.
② AC Power Protection Fuse
Protects the AC power cascade from overloads.
③ AC Power Cascade (locking)
Use IEC extension cables to loop power through multiple devices.
④ Ethernet Ports
Four Ethernet ports carry the following signals:
•ctrl 1: Network control
•ctrl 2: Network control
•Dante Primary: Dante digital audio
•Dante Secondary: Dante digital audio
Network Status (green) LEDs:
• Off: no network link
• On: network link active
• Flashing: network link active, rate corresponds to traffic volume
Network Speed (amber) LEDs:
• Off = 10/100 Mbps
• On = 1 Gbps
⑤ Word Clock Input and Thru Ports
• Input: Connect to an external word clock to resolve the AES3 digital output
• Thru: Passes word clock signal to additional components
⑥ Word Clock Termination Switch
• Set to Thru when passing signal to additional components
• Set to Term 75 when Thru connection is not used
⑦ AES3 Digital Audio Output
Connector for AES3 Digital Audio.
⑧ Balanced XLR Audio Output (one per channel)
• Transformer Balanced
• Connect to a mic or line level input.
⑨ Mic/Line Switch and Ground Lift Switch (one per channel)
• Mic/Line: Applies a 30 dB pad in mic position.
• Ground Lift: Lifts the ground from pin 1 of the XLR connector and the sleeve of the ¼" Audio Output
⑩ ¼" Audio Output (one per channel)
Transformer Balanced
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⑪ Coaxial inputs from Antenna A and Antenna B
RF Connection for Antenna A and Antenna B.
⑫ RF Cascade Connectors C and D
Passes the RF signal from Antenna A and Antenna B to one additional receiver.
⑬ Antenna Bias Indicator LED
• Green: Antenna bias enabled
• Red: Antenna fault
• Off: Antenna bias disabled
Menus and Configuration
The receiver uses a two-tier menu structure to support multiple channels in a single rack space:
• Device Configuration Menu: Items in this menu affect the overall performance of the receiver and apply to all channels globally
• Channel Configuration Menus: Each channel has its own menu allowing for independent channel configuration
AD4D
Axient Digital
Wireless Receiver
POWER
PUSH
EXIT
ENTER
CONTROL
NAVIGATE
IR RF
A B
OL
AUDIO
SYNC
2
RX 2RF
A B
OL
AUDIO
SYNC
1
RX 1
Device Configuration Menu
Channel Configuration Menu
Accessing the Device Configuration Menu or Channel Menus
From the home screen, use the following methods to access the Device Configuration menu or to enter one of the channel menus.
• To enter the Device Configuration menu, press the control wheel
• To enter a Channel menu, select the channel number, and then press the control wheel to access the channel menu
PUSH
ENTER
EXIT
CONTROL
NAVIGATE
Home Screen
From the home screen you can view the status of all four channels.
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You can rotate the control wheel to choose different views of the information shown on the home screen, including channel name, group and channel, quality
meter, gain, and frequency.
View 4View 3View 2View 1
Screen Icons
The following screen icons indicate receiver modes or settings:
Standard Transmission Mode
STD
High Density Transmission Mode
HD
Frequency Group
G:
Channel
C:
TV band for selected frequency
TV:
AES3 Output Selected
AES3
Selected Home Screen View
View
Scroll Up for More Choices
Scroll Down for More Choices
Scroll Right for More Choices
Scroll Left for More Choices
Network Connection Present tor Other Shure Devices or WWB
Power Switch Locked
Front Panel Controls Locked
Indicates ShowLink control active between the receiver and the linked
transmitter
Combining Frequency Diversity Enabled
FD-C
Selection Frequency Diversity Enabled
FD-S
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Encryption Enabled
Access Control Enabled
Device Configuration Menu and Parameters
Use the following menu items and parameter settings to configure the receiver at the device level.
Tip: Use the ENTER button to save changes or press EXIT to cancel without saving.
Device Configuration Menu Screen
From the home screen, press the control wheel to access the Device Configuration menu.
Device Configuration Menu Map
Device RF
Encryption
RF Band
Transmission Mode
Custom Groups
AES3 Audio
Dante Names Antenna Bias
TV Format
Restore User Preset
Save User Preset
Delete User Preset
Show
Flash All
F.W. Version
Device Audio
Device ID
Network Conguration
Network Browser
Locks
Fan
Display
Power Management
Tx Firmware Update
User Presets
Factory Reset
About
SETUP
ACCESS
FAN MODE
TEMPERATURE
POWER SWITCH
FRONT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
INVERT
DISPLAY SLEEP
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Device RF
RF Band
Select the tuning band for the receiver.
Encryption
Enables encryption of the RF signal.
Transmission Mode
Select Standard or High Density transmitter spacing.
Custom Groups
Configure, edit, or load custom frequency groups.
Antenna Bias
Enable antenna bias for active RF antennas.
TV Format
Adjust TV bandwidth to match regional standards.
Device Audio
AES3 Audio
Configure AES3 audio parameters.
Dante Names
View, edit, and copy names for networked Dante components.
Device ID
Device ID
Use the control wheel to assign or edit an ID.
Network Configuration
Configure IP, network, and Dante settings.
Setup
Configure Ethernet ports and IP settings.
Access
View the status of Access Control (Enabled or Disabled). Use Wireless Workbench or other Shure control software to enable or disable Access Control.
Network Browser
Use to discover Dante devices on your network.
Show
Display all devices on the network.
Flash All
Flash the front panel LED of all devices on the network to verify connectivity.
F.W. Version
Displays the installed firmware version of the selected network component.
Locks
Power Switch
• Locked
• Unlocked
Front Panel
• Locked
• Unlocked
Fan
Fan Mode
•Auto: The fan will automatically turn on if the receiver temperature rises
•On: The fan will run continuously to offer maximum cooling in warm environments
Temperature
Displays internal receiver temperature.
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Display
Brightness
Adjust the brightness of the display.
Invert
Inverts the color of the display.
Display Sleep
Offers options to turn off display and front panel illumination after 10, 30, or 60 seconds.
Tip:
Press any front panel control to interrupt Display Sleep.
Power Management (optional)
DC Power Module Installed
This menu item will only be shown if a DC power module has been installed in the receiver.
Tx Firmware Update
Align transmitter IR window and select to update transmitter firmware.
User Presets
Create and manage user presets.
•Restore User Preset: Load existing preset
•Save User Preset: Save the current settings as a preset
•Delete User Preset: Delete a preset
Factory Reset
Restores all receiver parameters to factory settings.
About
Provides a detailed list of build specifications and vital statistics for the receiver.
Channel Menus and Parameters
Use the following menus and parameters to configure the receiver channels.
Tip: Use the channel selection buttons to navigate between adjacent channels when configuring menu parameters. Use the ENTER button to save changes or
press EXIT to cancel without saving.
Channel Menu Home Screen
The Channel Menu Home Screen allows you to view the settings for a selected channel and details of transmitters linked to that channel. Select a channel
number to access the menu.
You can adjust gain, group, channel, and frequency by using the EDIT function button.
Channel Menu
Use the Channel Menu to select and edit menu parameters. Press the Control Wheel to access the Channel Menu from the Channel Menu Home Screen.
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Channel Menu Map
Channel Name
Transmitter Details
IR Presets
Radio
Group
Channel
Frequency
TV
Find Next
Find Best
Channel Scan
Start
Group Scan
Gain/Mute
Switch Status
Meter Overload Hold
Audio
Transmitter Slots
Transmitters(s)
Sync
Unlink
Frequency Diversity
Advanced
Tone Generator
System Gain
Interference Management
Audio
Gain
Adjusts the receiver gain.
Output
Adjusts the output level of the receiver. Select Mute to turn off the receiver output.
Meter Overload Hold
Enable Overload Hold to capture signal peaks.
Switch Status
Displays the switch position of the ground lift and level switches.
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Radio
G: (Group)
Assign a frequency group.
C: (Channel)
Assign a channel.
Frequency
Manually select a frequency.
TV
Displays the TV band for the selected frequency.
Channel Name
Channel Name
Use the control wheel to assign or edit the channel name.
Channel Scan
Finds available channels within the selected group:
•Find Next: Selects the nearest available channel
•Find Best: Selects the channels with the best RF noise floor
Group Scan
Scans the selected group to find all available channels.
Transmitters(s)
Transmitter Slots
Use to assign and view transmitter slots.
SYNC or Unlink
•SYNC: Assigns a transmitter to the selected slot when SYNC is pressed
•UNLINK: Removes a transmitter from the selected slot
Transmitter Details
Displays build details and vital statistics for the selected transmitter.
IR Presets
Select and edit transmitter parameters so they will automatically be set during an IR sync.
Advanced
Interference Management
Select interference detection setting for the channel.
Frequency Diversity
Configure frequency diversity for handheld or bodypack transmitters.
Tone Generator
Provides a continuous audio signal tone.
System Gain
View and adjust the net system gain for the receiver.
Radio Frequency (RF) Settings
Setting the RF Tuning Band
The receiver offers selectable tuning bands to maximize the use of locally
available spectrum.
1. From the Device Configuration menu: Device RF> RF Band
2. Press the control wheel to enable editing, and then select an RF band.
3. Press ENTER to save.
Note: After setting the RF band, re-sync any transmitters that are linked to
the receiver.
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