AXT200 Handheld Frequency Diversity Transmitter 2011 Shure Incorporated 27A15018 (Rev. 1) Printed in USA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 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. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 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 replacement 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. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 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 appara-
tus. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily oper-
able. 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 connection. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this ap-
paratus to rain or moisture. Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/or product failure. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit. USE only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speci-
fied 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. This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. WARNING: No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING Battery packs may explode or release toxic materials. Risk of fire or burns. Do not open, crush, modify, disassemble, heat above 212F (100C), or incinerate Follow instructions from manufacturer Never put batteries in mouth. If swallowed, contact your physician or local poison control center Do not short circuit; may cause burns or catch fire Do not charge or use battery packs with other than specified Shure products Dispose of battery packs properly. Check with local vendor for proper disposal of used battery packs AXT200 Axient Handheld Transmitter The AXT200 Handheld Frequency Diversity Transmitter is a rechargeable, remotely controllable handheld transmitter with Frequency Diversity for seamless, uninterrupted audio in even the most challenging RF environments. In addition to Frequency Diversity, the AXT200 delivers ultra-linear RF performance for more channels on-air and superb audio quality. Its advanced power management supports extended battery life and highly accurate status metering. ShowLink Remote Control enables comprehensive real-time remote control of all transmitter parameters, including real-time frequency adjustments. Features Frequency Diversity enables simultaneous transmission on two independent frequencies to ensure seamless, uninterrupted audio for mission-critical transmitters. Single carrier mode is available if Frequency Diversity is not required. Ultra-linear RF performance enables more channels on-air IR Sync function automatically tunes transmitter to the receiver frequency Comprehensive real-time remote control of all transmitter parameters when a Linked transmitter is within range of a ShowLink Access Point Shure lithium-ion rechargeable battery delivers up to 9 hours of runtime from a single charge from the transmitter Advanced control menu to adjust frequency and audio settings 42 dB of adjustable gain for optimal audio quality Lockable user interface prevents accidental or inadvertent changes to controls once settings are made Transmitter Overview Microphone Cartridge Interchangeable with a variety of Shure cartridges LCD Display View menu screens and settings. Momentarily press power button to activate backlight. Infrared (IR) Port Use for automated transmitter programming. Links transmitter to AXT400 Receiver Shure Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Delivers up to 9 hours of runtime from a single charge Locking Ring Secures the battery and protects the control buttons Dual-Band Antenna Covers UHF tuning range and 2.4 GHz ShowLink signal Arrow Buttons Use to scroll through menu screens and to change parameter values Set Button Enables parameter editing. After editing is complete, press to save changes and return to the main menu screen Power Button Hold for 1 second to turn the transmitter on. To power off, press and hold for 2 seconds until the display reads Powering Off. When editing parameters, acts as an exit button to cancel changes and return to a previous parameter or to the main menu screen. Included Components Handheld Rechargeable Battery (2) Transmitter Carrying Case Zipper Bag Microphone Stand Adaptor Choice of (1) Shure Microphone Cartridge from the following list:
SM58 BETA 58A BETA 87A RPW112 RPW118 RPW120 AXT920 or AXT920SL 95A15475 26A14 WA371 BETA 87C KSM9 Champagne KSM9 Black RPW122 RPW180 RPW184 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 set 7 9 Optional Accessories Handheld Rechargeable Battery Portable Handheld Charging Station 1-AA Battery Carrier for AXT200 Handheld Transmitter Talk Switch
(may not be available in all regions) Microphone Stand Adaptor Shure Microphone Cartridges:
SM58 SM86 SM87A VP68 BETA 58A RPW112 RPW114 RPW116 RPW124 RPW118 5 AXT920 or AXT920SL AXT904 AXT921 AXT651 or AXT651 SL WA371 BETA 87A BETA 87C KSM9 Champagne KSM9 Black RPW120 RPW122 RPW180 RPW184 Batteries Axient transmitters are powered by a Shure lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Caution: Turn off the transmitter before changing batteries. Note: Refer to your battery charger manual for charging instructions. 1 1 Unscrew the locking ring Remove the battery Battery Runtime Battery runtime varies according to the transmitters operating mode. High power settings or operating in Frequency Diversity mode will reduce battery runtime. Remaining battery runtime is shown on the display in hours and minutes
(accurate to within 15 minutes). The times shown in the table represent a battery with a minimum of 5 charge cycles, fully charged, at 100% health. RF Power 10 mW 50 mW Mode Single Carrier Frequency Diversity Single Carrier Frequency Diversity Runtime 9:45 6:40 8:00 4:40 Main Menu Screen The main menu screen displays the following transmitter parameters:
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F1: 525.725 F2: 585.625 2 3 9:25 4 5 6 7 8
6 Link Status Linked : Displays Linked receiver channel name Unlinked : Not Linked to a receiver Frequency 1 Tuned frequency 1 of the transmitter Frequency 2 Tuned frequency 2 of the transmitter
(Frequency Diversity mode enabled) Battery Charge Indicator 5-segment icon visually indicates battery life Remaining Battery Life Displays remaining battery life in hours and minutes Showlink Icon Indicates remote control of transmitter possible via ShowLink is possible Audio Meter Indicates the audio signal level Control Lock Icon Displayed when buttons are locked Locking the Buttons Lock the buttons of the transmitter to prevent accidental or unauthorized parameter changes. Press and hold the and buttons for 2 seconds to lock. Repeat to unlock. Power-on RF Mute The transmitter can be powered-on in RF Mute mode to prevent transmission of the audio signal. Press and hold the button during power-on until the RF Muted message is displayed. Linking a Transmitter using IR Sync The IR Sync function forms a Link and sets the frequency between the transmitter and an AXT400 Receiver. AXT400 A 470-698 MHz sync RF audio A B OL Dual Wireless Receiver navigate RF audio A B OL navigate control monitor power clip push 1 2 enter exit push Using an AXT200 for Frequency Diversity Operating an AXT200 in Frequency Diversity mode with an AXT400 receiver enables simultaneous transmission of audio on 2 independent frequencies. 1. From the AXT400 Receiver menu: Radio > Options > Diversity 2. Use the control wheel to set the mode to On-Handheld. 3. Use the IR Sync function to Link the transmitter to the receiver. 1. Align the IR Sync ports of the transmitter and the receiver. The red IR Sync LED on the front panel of the receiver will illuminate to indicate correct alignment. 2. Access the IR Sync function in the AXT400 Receiver menu: Tx > Sync 3. The receiver display indicates if the IR Sync is successful. Check the transmitter alignment and select Retry if a failure occurs. The transmitter device ID will be shown in the receiver Tx menu and the receiver channel name and frequency will be shown on the transmitter display, indicating a successful IR Sync. 6 Parameter Menus To adjust transmitter settings, use the arrow buttons to access and edit the parameter menus. Group (G) and Channel (Ch) A group is a set of compatible frequencies. A single frequency within a group is a channel. Navigate to the F1 or F2 group and channel menus to make changes. G: Change the group Ch: Change the channel Frequency Navigate to the F1 menu to edit frequency 1 or to the F2 menu to edit frequency 2. Use the set and arrow keys to change the frequency in 25 kHz increments. F2: ON or OFF ON: Frequency Diversity mode OFF: single carrier mode Note: This function is available in the F2:
frequency menu and the F2 group and channel menu. Gain Adjust the gain to set the input sensitivity level. Gain range is -10 to +32 dB in 1 dB steps. RF Mute Disables or enables the RF carrier signal. TX On: RF signal enabled TX Off: RF signal disabled Firmware Displays the firmware version installed in the transmitter Device ID The Device ID identifies the transmitter on a network in WWB software or when Linked to a receiver. ID length can be up to 8 characters Use arrow buttons to scroll through Use set button to save and move to the characters next character AA Type Sets the AA battery type (Alkaline, NiMH, Lithium) to ensure accurate battery metering when using the optional AXT921 Battery Carrier. The AA menu is only displayed when the transmitter is powered by the carrier. ShowLink Test Activates the ShowLink test 5-bar display to measure the remote control range of a ShowLink Access Point. 5 bars indicate the center of the 1 bar indicates the outer boundary of the If bars are not displayed, ShowLink control coverage area coverage area is not available Unlink The Unlink command ends the Linking relationship between a transmitter and a receiver. YES: Ends the Link between a transmitter and a receiver. NO: Preserves the Link between a transmitter and a receiver. Note: When a transmitter is Unlinked, the channel name will revert to Unlinked. RF PWR From the main menu screen, press and hold the set button and the button to edit the RF power level. Use lower power settings to conserve battery life and to prevent RF overload at the receiver. Note: A password is required in some regions. PCB Serial Number Use this menu to view the serial number of the printed circuit board (PCB) installed in the unit. 1. From the main menu screen, press and hold the and set buttons to enter the RF Power screen. 2. Press the button to access the serial number. 3. Momentarily press the power button to return to the home menu screen. Troubleshooting No ShowLink Alert This alert appears when frequency is edited on a linked transmitter that is beyond the range of an active ShowLink access point. Choose OK to unlink the transmitter and complete the frequency change, or Cancel to return to the home screen. Input Overload The Input Overload message indicates an excessive signal level at the transmitter input. To prevent overload, reduce the gain setting. Deeply Discharged Batteries Deep discharge occurs when a battery is discharged to less than 3.0 volts. The battery chargers have a Recovery mode designed to restore charge to a deeply discharged battery. When the charger detects a deeply discharged battery, it automatically enters Recovery mode which supplies reduced current to the battery for up to 30 minutes. If recovery is successful, the charger will exit Recovery mode and charge the battery to capacity. If the battery cannot be recharged, charging stops and the battery must be replaced. Firmware Updates Firmware is embedded software used to control features and the user interface. Periodically, new versions of firmware are available for download from www.shure.com/wwb to incorporate additional features and enhancements. New versions of the firmware can be downloaded to AXT400 Receiver using the Firmware Update Manager tool available in WWB6 software and installed on the transmitter using the infrared ports on the transmitter and receiver. To access the AXT400 receiver firmware update menu: Tx > IR Presets > FW Update 7 Specifications- AXT200 Handheld Transmitter RF Carrier Frequency Range Working Range 470814 MHz Note: varies by region Under typical conditions:
Line of Sight, outdoors for a single system:
150 m (500 ft) 500 m (1600 ft) Audio Input Configuration Impedance Maximum Input Level 1 kHz at 1% THD Audio Frequency Response RF Tuning Step Size Modulation 45 kHz max. deviation Dynamic Range Total Harmonic Distortion 45 kHz max. deviation System Audio Polarity AXT200 Gain Adjustment Range Battery Type Battery Life Dimensions Weight Housing Operating Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range Note: Actual range depends on RF signal absorption, reflection and interference. 40 18 kHz (+1, -3 dB) Note: Dependent on microphone type 25 kHz FM, Audio Reference Companding with pre-
and de-emphasis
>113 dB, A-weighted (referenced at 0 dB set-
ting on the transmitter)
<0.3%, A-weighted, typical Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm
(or positive voltage applied to tip of WA302 phone plug) produces positive voltage on pin 2
(with respect to pin 3 of low-impedance output) and the tip of the high impedance 1/4-inch output.
-10 to +32 dB (in 1 dB steps) Shure AXT920/920SL (Rechargeable Li-Ion) up to 9 hours (low power mode, Single Carrier Mode) 261 mm x 37 mm (10.3 in. x 2.6 in.) L x Dia. 395 g (13.9 oz.), with batteries Machined aluminum
-18C (0F) to 63C (145F) Note: Battery characteristics may limit this range.
-29C (-20F) to 74C (165F) Note: Battery characteristics may limit this range. Unbalanced
>30 k Gain Setting:
10 to +11 dB: 5.5 dBu
+12 to +32 dB: 6.5 dBu RF Output Connector Antenna Type Power Mode SMA (UHF and ShowLink); Shell=Ground, Center=Signal Integrated Dual Band Helical See Frequency Range and Ouput Power table Frequency Diversity: Dual Carrier Single Carrier: Single Carrier Impedance 50 ShowLink Network Type Frequency Range RF Output Power IEEE 802.15.4 2.40 to 2.4835 GHz (16 Channels) 10 dBm (ERP) Tables and Diagrams Frequency Range and Transmitter Output Power Band G1 G1E H4 H4E J5 J5E K4E L3 L3E L3HK M8 P8 P9 Q5 Q5HK MA24 MJBX Frequency Range ( MHz) Power ( mW) 470 to 530 470 to 530 518 to 578 518 to 578 578 to 638 578 to 638 606 to 666 638 to 698 638 to 698 638 to 698 666 to 730 710 to 790 710 to 787 740 to 814 740 to 814 779 to 806 806 to 810 10/50 10/50 10/50 10/50 10/50 10/50 10/50 10/50 10/50 10 10/50 10/50 10/50 10/50 10 10 10 8 System Gain System gain from transmitter input to Receiver XLR output (line) when transmitter gain = 0 dB Transmitter Receiver gain setting = 0dB AXT100 Bodypack gain = 0dB AXT200 Handheld gain = 0dB AXT400 UR4
+10dB gain N/A
+15dB gain N/A UR1 Bodypack gain = 0dB sens = 0dB
+15dB gain
+18dB gain UR1M Bodypack gain = 0dB sens = 0dB
+15dB gain
+18dB gain UR2 Handheld gain = 0dB
+15dB gain
+18dB gain Licensing Information Licensing: A ministerial licence to operate this equipment may be required in certain areas. Consult your national authority for possible requirements. Changes or modification not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated could void your authority to operate the equipment. Licensing of Shure wireless microphone equipment is the users responsibility, and licensability depends on the users classification and application, and on the selected frequency. Shure strongly urges the user to contact the appropriate telecommunications authority concerning proper licensing, and before choosing and ordering frequencies. Information to the user 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 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 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. Certifications Meets essential requirements of European R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC, eligible to bear the CE mark:
WEEE Directive 2002/95/EC as amended by 2008/34/EC. RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC as amended by 2008/35/EC. Meets requirements of EMC standards EN 300 328, EN 300 422 Parts 1 and 2, and EN 301 489 Parts 1 and 9. Certified under FCC Part 15 and FCC Part 74. Certified in Canada by IC to RSS-123 and RSS-210. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-
003 du Canada. FCC ID: DD4AXT200. IC: 616A-AXT200. Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 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:
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