Shure Incorporated GLXD4+ and GLXD4R+
System Overview The GLX-D+ wireless systems from Shure combines the leading edge of automatic frequency management technology with bestinclass intelligent lithiumion battery rechargeability, worldrenowned microphones and unparalleled design and construc tion. Available in a wide offering of bodypack and handheld configurations - including vocal, headset and presenter systems as well as traditional guitar options. The GLX-D+ wireless systems define the newest standard for seamless ease of operation and exceptional digital audio clarity. Exceptional digital audio clarity Operates in 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz spectrum, available worldwide Rechargeable batteries deliver cost-efficiency and up to 17 hours of runtime at 2.4 GHz and 12 hours of runtime at 5.8 GHz. Adjustable transmitter gain to optimize audio signal Automatically moves away from interference without audio interruption RF back-channel for remote control of transmitter functions Globallyunlicensed 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz frequency band allows operation of up to 4 compatible systems in a typical set ting and up to 8 compatible systems under ideal conditions Automatic transmitter power-off to conserve battery life when transmitter is not in use Quick Start To reduce set up time, the transmitter and receiver automatically link to form an audio channel the first time they are powered on and never have to be linked again. Note: When setting up multiple receiver systems, turn on and link each transmitter/receiver pair one at a time to prevent cross-linking. Step Step Step Connect power supply to the receiver and plug cord into an AC power source. Connect the audio output to an amplifier or mixer. Install charged transmitter batteries. Turn on the transmitter and receiver. The blue RF LED will flash while the transmitter and re ceiver form a link. When the link has successfully formed, the RF LED will remain illuminat ed. Note: The transmitter and receiver will remain linked for future usage. At power-up, the blue RF LED will illuminate, skipping the linking step. Step Check the audio and adjust the gain if necessary. 3/20 DRAFT Receiver Controls and Connectors Shure Incorporated Antenna Two antennas per receiver. Antennas pick up the signal from the transmitter. RF Status LED ON = Linked transmitter is on Flashing = Searching for transmitter OFF = Linked transmitter off or transmitter unlinked 4/20 DRAFT Group Button Press and hold for two seconds to enable manual group edit. Link Button Press to manually link receiver to a transmitter or to activate the remote ID function Channel Momentary press to start a channel scan Press and hold 2 seconds to enable manual channel edit LCD Screen Displays receiver and transmitter status. Gain Buttons Press to increase or decrease transmitter gain in 1 dB increments. Battery Charging Indicator Illuminates when battery is in charging bay:
Red = battery charging Green Flashing = battery charge > 90%
Green = battery charged Amber Flashing = charging error, replace battery Battery Charging Bay Charges transmitter battery. Power Switch Powers the unit on and off. Note: The battery continues to charges even when the switch is off. Power Supply Jack Connect the supplied 15 V DC external power supply. Mic Out XLR microphone output jack supplies microphone-level audio output. USB-C Port For uploading firmware updates Instr Out TRS " (6.35mm) audio output. Connect to mixers, recorders, and amplifiers. Shure Incorporated 5/20 DRAFT Receiver Screen Group Displays the selected group. Channel Displays the selected channel. Transmitter Battery Runtime Displays remaining battery life in hours and minutes. Alternatively displays the following battery status:
CALC = battery life calculation Lo = battery life less than 15 minutes Err = replace battery Audio Meter Indicates audio signal level and peaks. Gain Displays transmitter gain settings (dB). OL Indicator Indicates audio overload, reduce gain. Transmitter Locked Displayed when linked transmitter controls are locked. Scanning Indicates a scan is in progress. Auto Indicates that the selected group has backup channels available. Shure Incorporated 6/20 DRAFT Shure Incorporated Transmitters Antenna Carries wireless signal. Status LED LED color and state indicate transmitter status. Power Switch Turns the transmitter on/off. TA4M Input Jack Connects to a 4-Pin mini connector (TA4F) microphone or instrument cable. USB-C Charging Port Connect to USB-C battery charger. Link Button Press and hold within 5 seconds of power-on to manually link with receiver Press momentarily to activate Remote ID function Battery Compartment Holds 1 Shure rechargeable battery. Microphone Cartridge GLXD2+ transmitter models are available with the following cartridge types: SM58, Beta 58, SM86, Beta 87A. 7/20 DRAFT Shure Incorporated Installing Transmitter Batteries Bodypack Transmitter 1. 2. 3. Move the locking lever to the open position and slide the battery door open. Place the battery into the transmitter. Close the battery door and slide the latch to lock. Handheld Transmitter 1. 2. 3. Unscrew and remove the battery cover. Place the battery into the transmitter. Replace and tighten the battery cover. Multiple Receiver Systems For ease of set up, frequencies are divided into groups to best match the channel requirements for your system. Select the group by determining the total number of receivers in your system (channel count). All receivers in the system must be set to the same group. 8/20 DRAFT Shure Incorporated Group Channel Count
(Number of Re 1 2 3 4 ceivers) Up to 4 Up to 5*
Up to 8*
1 Number of Backup Frequencies Notes 3 3 0 27 Initial factory setting. Best multi-channel group if you experience interfer ence. For large multi-channel systems. Only use Group 3 in controlled Wi-Fi environments because there are no backup frequencies to avoid interference. Best single-channel group if you experience interfer ence.
*Environmentally dependent, 4 systems typical See "Tips to Improve Wireless System Performance" section for additional information. Setting Up Receivers and Transmitters Note: Before beginning, turn off all receivers and transmitters. Turn on and set up each receiver/transmitter pair individually to prevent cross-linking. 1. 2. Turn on the first receiver. Press and hold the group button to select a group (if necessary) or if the group is already set, press the channel button to scan for the best available channel. 3. Turn on the first transmitter. The blue rf LED will illuminate when a link is established. Repeat steps 1-3 for each additional receiver and transmitter. Remember to set each receiver to the same group. Note: Dashes appearing on the group and channel display during a channel scan indicate that frequencies are not available in the selected group. Choose a group that supports more receivers and repeat the set up steps. Manually Linking a Transmitter to a Receiver Use the manual linking option to change the transmitter linked to a receiver. A common use for manual linking is changing the linked transmitter from a bodypack type to a handheld type. 1. Turn on the transmitter: Within 5 seconds, press and hold the LINK button until the transmitter LED begins to flash green. 2. Press and hold the link button on the receiver: The blue rf LED will flash, and then remain on when the link has been established. 3. Test the audio to verify the link and adjust the gain if necessary. 9/20 DRAFT Shure Incorporated Combo Systems A combo system is created by linking two transmitters to a single receiver. Only one transmitter can be active at a time to pre vent cross interference. Gain settings for each transmitter can be independently set and stored when the transmitter is active. Important! Do not turn on and operate both linked transmitters at any time. Turn off both transmitters before beginning. 1. Press the group button to select a group. The receiver automatically scans the selected group to find the best available channel. 2. 3. Turn on transmitter 1 and link it to the receiver. Adjust the gain, and then turn off the transmitter. Turn on transmitter 2 and link it to the receiver. Adjust the gain, and then turn off the transmitter. Firmware Firmware is embedded software in each component that controls functionality. Periodically, new versions of firmware are devel oped to incorporate additional features and enhancements. To take advantage of design improvements, new versions of the firmware can be downloaded and installed using the Shure Update Utility tool. Software is available for download from http://www.shure.com/update-utility. Operation Gain Adjustment Use the gain buttons on the receiver to increase or decrease the gain of a linked transmitter:
Turn on the linked transmitter and momentarily press the gain buttons to adjust the gain in 1 dB increments For faster gain adjustments, press and hold the gain buttons Tip: Monitor the audio and observe the receiver audio meter level while adjusting the gain to prevent signal overload. Locking and Unlocking the Controls The controls of the receiver and transmitter can be locked to prevent accidental or unauthorized changes to settings. 10/20 DRAFT Shure Incorporated Note: Locks are not affected by power cycles. Locking the Receiver Controls Simultaneously press and hold the group and channel buttons until LK appears on the LCD. Repeat to unlock. LK is displayed if a locked control is pressed UN is displayed momentarily to confirm the unlock command Locking the Transmitter Power Switch Starting with the transmitter set to off, press and hold the LINK button while turning on the transmitter. Continue to hold the link button until the lock icon appears on the receiver LCD. Repeat sequence to unlock. Optionally, the transmitter power switch can be remotely locked from the receiver front panel:
Simultaneously press and hold the group and link buttons for approximately 2 seconds until the flashing lock icon appears on the receiver LCD. Repeat sequence to unlock. Identifying Linked Transmitters and Receivers with Remote ID Use the Remote ID feature to identify linked transmitter and receiver pairs in multiple receiver systems. When Remote ID is ac tive, the receiver LCD will blink and display ID. The status LED of the corresponding transmitter will alternately flash red and green for approximately 45 seconds. To activate Remote ID:
1. 2. 3. Momentarily press the link button on the transmitter or receiver. The LCD of the linked receiver will blink and display ID and the status LED on the linked transmitter will flash red/green. To exit Remote ID mode, momentarily press the link button or allow the function to timeout. Manually Selecting a Group and Channel Specific groups and channels can be assigned to the receiver instead of using the automatic scan function. Note: Group 3 should only be used in controlled Wi-Fi environments to prevent interference from unexpected Wi-Fi devices. 11/20 DRAFT Shure Incorporated Selecting a Group 1. 2. 3. Press and hold the group button for 2 seconds until the group display flashes. Press the group button to scroll through the available groups. The receiver will automatically save the selected group. Selecting a Channel 1. 2. 3. Press and hold the channel button for 2 seconds until the channel display flashes. Press the channel button to scroll through the available channels. The receiver will automatically save the selected channel. Note: A double dash symbol-- displayed on the receiver screen during a channel scan indicates that there are no available channels within the selected group. Choose a group with more channels and repeat set up steps. Accessories Furnished Accessories Power Supply Carrying Case Shure Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery USB-C Cable Optional Accessories Black Bodypack Pouch Specifications Tuning Bandwidth 24002483.5 MHz, 5725-5850 MHz Working Range Indoor Outdoor Transmit Mode Shure proprietary digital Audio Frequency Response 20 Hz 20 kHz PS43 95E16526 SB904 unsure WA582B Up to 30 m ( 100 ft) typical, Up to 60 m
( 200 ft) maximum Up to 20 m ( 65 ft) typical, Up to 50 m ( 165 ft) maximum 12/20 DRAFT Shure Incorporated Dynamic Range 120 dB, Aweighted RF Sensitivity 88 dBm, typical Total Harmonic Distortion 0.2%, typical RF Output Power 10 mW E.I.R.P. max Operating Temperature Range 0C to 45C Storage Temperature Range
-29C (-20F) to 74C (165F) Polarity Positive voltage applied to the tip of the guitar cable phone plug produces positive voltage at the tip of the high impedance -inch output. Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Guitar Tuner Tuning Accuracy Tuning Range Channel Count 4 typical, Up to 8 maximum GLXD1 Dimensions 1 cent F#0 to C8 90 x 65 x 23 mm ( 3.56 x 2.54 x 0.90 in.), H x W x D (without antenna) Weight 132 g (4.7 oz.) without batteries Power Requirements 3.7 V Rechargeable Li-Ion Housing Cast Metal, Black Powdercoat 13/20 DRAFT Shure Incorporated Input Impedance 900 k RF Output Power 10 mW E.I.R.P. max Transmitter Input Connector 4-Pin male mini connector (TA4M) Configuration Unbalanced Maximum Input Level 1 kHz at 1% THD
+8.4 dBV (7.5 Vpp) Antenna Type Internal Monopole Pin Assignments TA4M 1 2 3 4 Pin Assignments TA4M 1 2 3 4 ground (cable shield)
+ 5 V Bias audio Tied through active load to ground (On in strument adapter cable, pin 4 floats) ground (cable shield)
+ 5 V Bias audio Tied through active load to ground (On instrument adapter cable, pin 4 floats) 14/20 DRAFT Shure Incorporated 267 g (9.4 oz.) without batteries 221 g (7.8 oz.) without batteries 275 g (9.1 oz.) without batteries 264 g (9.3 oz.) without batteries 146 dB SPL 147 dB SPL 143 dB SPL 147 dB SPL Weight SM58 BETA 58 SM86 BETA 87A Housing Molded Plastic Power Requirements 3.7 V Rechargeable Li-Ion RF Output Power 10 mW E.I.R.P. max Maximum Input Level SM58 BETA 58 SM86 BETA 87A Dimensions Model SM58 A B C 51 mm, (2.0 in.) 252 mm, (9.9 in.) 37 mm, (1.5 in.) BETA 58 51 mm, (2.0 in.) 252 mm, (9.9 in.) 37 mm, (1.5 in.) SM86 49 mm, (1.9 in.) 252 mm, (9.9 in.) 37 mm, (1.5 in.) BETA 87A 51 mm, (2.0 in.) 252 mm, (9.9 in.) 37 mm, (1.5 in.) 15/20 DRAFT Shure Incorporated Dimensions 40 x 183 x 117 mm (1.6 x 7.2 x 4.6 in.), H x W x D Weight 286 g (10.1 oz.) without batteries Housing Molded Plastic Power Requirements 14 to 18 V DC (Tip positive with respect to ring), 550 mA Spurious Rejection
>35 dB, typical Gain Adjustment Range 20 to 40 dBin 1 dB steps Phantom Power Protection Yes Tuning Bandwidth 24002483.5 MHz Working Range Indoor Outdoor Transmit Mode Frequency Hopping Audio Frequency Response 20 Hz 20 kHz Up to 30 m ( 100 ft) typical, Up to 60 m
( 200 ft) maximum Up to 20 m ( 65 ft) typical, Up to 50 m ( 165 ft) maximum 16/20 DRAFT Shure Incorporated Dynamic Range 120 dB, Aweighted RF Sensitivity 88 dBm, typical Total Harmonic Distortion 0.2%, typical RF Output Power 10 mW E.I.R.P. max Operating Temperature Range
-18C (0F) to 57C (135F) Storage Temperature Range
-29C (-20F) to 74C (165F) Polarity Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm (or positive voltage applied to tip of WA302 phone plug) pro duces positive voltage on pin 2 (with respect to pin 3 of lowimpedance output) and the tip of the high im pedance 1/4-inch output. Battery Life Up to 16 hours Channel Count 4 typical, Up to 8 maximum Audio Output Configuration XLR Output 6.35 mm (1/4") output Impedance XLR Output Impedance balanced Impedance balanced 100 6.35 mm (1/4") output 100 (50 , Unbalanced) Maximum Audio Output Level XLR connector (into 600 load) 6.35 mm (1/4") connector (into 3 k load) Pin Assignments XLR Output
+1 dBV
+8.5 dBV 1=ground, 2=hot, 3=cold 17/20 DRAFT 6.35 mm (1/4") connector Tip=audio, Ring=no audio, Sleeve=ground Shure Incorporated Receiver Antenna Input Impedance 50 Antenna Type Wave Sleeve Dipole, non-removable Maximum Input Level 20 dBm Information to the user This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. 2. This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: 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 installa tion. 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 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. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Certifications FCC ID: DD4GLXD1Z3, DD4GLXD2Z3, DD4GLXD4Z3, DD4GLXD4RZ3, DD4GLXD6Z3 IC: 616A-GLXD1Z3, 616A-GLXD2Z3, 616A-GLXD4Z3, 616A-GLXD4RZ3, 616A-GLXD6Z3 CAN ICES-003 (B)/NMB-003(B) This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End user must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device contains licenceexempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Develop ment Canadas licenceexempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. 2. This device may not cause interference. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 18/20 DRAFT Shure Incorporated Lmetteur/rcepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dInnovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes :
1. 2. Lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
Lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End user must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Cet quipement est conforme aux limites dexposition aux rayonnements ISED tablies pour un environnement non contrl. Lutilisateur final doit suivre les instructions spcifiques pour satisfaire les normes. Cet metteur ne doit pas tre coimplant ou fonctionner en conjonction avec toute autre antenne ou transmetteur. For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits as appropriate. Pour les dispositifs munis d'antennes amovibles, le gain maximal d'antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande de 5 725 5 850 MHz) doit tre conforme la limite de la p.i.r.e. spcifie, selon le cas. This product meets the applicable Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada technical specifications. Certified by ISED in Canada under RSS-247 and RSS-GEN. 1. 2. 3. Shure http://www.shure.co.jp 2.4GHz 80m 2,400MHz 2,483.5MHz Este equipamento no tem direito proteo contra interferncia prejudicial e no pode causar interferncia em sistemas dev idamente autorizados. 19/20 DRAFT Shure Incorporated Connection and use of this communications equipment is permitted by the Nigerian Communications Commission. Paraguay Distributor: Microsystems S.R.L., Senador Long 664 c/Dr. Lilio, Asuncin, Paraguay
. This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking. Hereby, Shure Incorporated declares that the radio equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.shure.com/europe/compliance Authorized European representative:
Shure Europe GmbH Headquarters Europe, Middle East & Africa Department: EMEA Approval Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 12 75031 Eppingen, Germany Phone: +49-7262-92 49 0 Fax: +49-7262-92 49 11 4 Email: EMEAsupport@shure.de 20/20 DRAFT