GLXD User Guide Shure Incorporated Confidential DRAFT 7.6.12 DRAFT 7.6.12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. READ these instructions. 2. KEEP these instructions. 3. HEED all warnings. 4. FOLLOW all instructions. 5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water. 6. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth. 7. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Allow sufficient distances for adequate ventila-
8. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as open flames, radiators, heat registers, tion and install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not place any open flame sources on the product. 9. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype 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. 10. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, conve-
nience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. USE only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manu-
facturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. periods of time. 13. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long 14. REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the ap-
paratus 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. 15. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping and splashing. DO NOT put objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. 16. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable. 17. The airborne noise of the Apparatus does not exceed 70dB (A). 18. Apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a 19. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or 20. Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/or 21. Operate this product within its specified operating temperature range. protective earthing connection. moisture. product failure. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit. This symbol indicates that there are important operating and mainte-
nance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. DRAFT 7.6.12 GLXD Wireless Audio System The GLXD is a versatile wireless audio system offering quality sound and easy setup. Back channel control between the transmitter and receiver enables real-time parameter changes. Compact size maximizes freedom of movement. Receiver Quick Start Connect power supply to the receiver. Plug the power supply into an AC power source. Turn on the receiver. Install charged batteries into the transmitter. Turn on transmitter to create a link with the receiver. The system is now ready to use. Test the audio and adjust the gain if necessary. 4 DRAFT 7.6.12 GLXD4 Receiver 1 1 2 3 6 7 4 5 8 9 Front Panel 10 11 12 13 14 Rear Panel Antenna Carries the wireless signal, 2 per receiver. RF LED Blue = RF link OK Flashing = Linking in progress Off = No RF link or transmitter off Group Button Momentary press to start Group Scan Press and hold 2 seconds for manual group edit Link Button Press for 2 seconds to activate linking Press momentarily for remote ID Channel Momentary press to start Channel Scan Press and hold 2 seconds for manual Channel edit LCD Screen Displays receiver and transmitter status Gain Buttons Press to increase or decrease receiver gain in 1 dB increments Battery Indicator Illuminates when battery is in charging bay:
Red = battery charging Green Flashing =
Green = battery charged Battery Charging Bay Charges transmitter battery while receiver is powered. Power Switch Powers the unit on and 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 Port Instr Out Balanced " (6.35mm) TRS Audio Output Powers the unit on and off. Receiver Screen Group Displays the selected group. Channel Displays the selected channel. Transmitter Battery Runtime Displays remaining battery life in hours and minutes. Audio Meter Indicates audio signal level Gain Displays transmitter gain setting in 1 dB increments. Top Indicator Indicates audio signal peak. Lock Displayed when a linked transmitter controls are locked, flashes when the controls of a locked receiver are pressed. OL Indicator Indicates audio overload. 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 Scanning Indicates a scan is in process. 5 DRAFT 7.6.12 Transmitters Antenna Carries wireless signal. Power LED Green = transmitter on Green Flashing = tranmitter power switch locked Red = remaining transmitter runtime less than 1 hour Flashing Red = replace transmitter batteries Flashing Green/Red = link identification Off = transmitter off Power Switch Turns the transmitter on/off. Battery Compartment Holds 1 Shure rechargeable battery. USB Charging Door Connection point for USB battery charging options. Link Button Press for 2 seconds to activate linking Press momentarily for remote ID TA4M Input Jack Connects to a 4-Pin Mini Connector (TA4F) microphone or instrument cable. Microphone Cartridge Models available: SM58, Beta58, SM86, Beta 87. 1 2 3 7 5 6 8 2 3 4 4 Bodypack Handheld 1 Locking and Unlocking the controls The controls of the transmitter and receiver can be locked to prevent accidental or unauthorized changes to settings. Locking the Transmitter Power Switch To lock the transmitter power switch from the receiver, simultaneously press and hold the group and channel buttons until the lock icon appears on the LCD. Repeat to unlock. Lock Icon The lock icon appears on the LCD when the controls of a linked transmitter have been locked. Locking the Receiver Controls To lock the receiver controls, simultaneously press and hold the group and chan-
nel buttons for 2 seconds. Repeat to unlock. Wireless Tips to Improve System Performance If you encounter wireless interference or dropouts, try the following suggestions:
Replace the transmitter batteries Choose a different frequency channel Reposition the antennas so there is nothing obstructing a line of sight to the transmitter (including the audience) Avoid placing transmitter and receiver where metal or other dense materials may be present Move the receiver to the top of the equipment rack 6 ii i i i i i i i i i i i ii i i i i i i i i i iiii i iiiii If the receiver controls have been locked, the icon flashes to indicate that the lock is enabled on the receiver. Remove nearby sources of wireless interference, such as cell phones, two-way radios, computers, media players, and digital signal processors Keep transmitters more than two meters (6 feet) apart Keep the transmitter and receiver more than 5 meters (16 feet) apart Keep them away from large metal objects During sound check, mark trouble spots and ask presenters or performers to avoid those areas DRAFT 7.6.12 Batteries Installing Batteries in the Transmitter To install transmitter batteries:
1. Release the latch on the battery door. 2. Slide out the battery and replace with a charged battery. 3. Close and latch the battery door. Charging Batteries Note: If using the USB charger, the transmitter will not pass RF signal unless the USB cable is disconnected when charging has completed. Receiver Charging Bay 1. Remove the battery from the transmitter. 2. insert the battery into the receiver battery charging bay 3. Monitor the battery status LED until charging is complete:
Red = battery charging Green Blinking =
Green = battery charged USB Computer Charging Cable 1. Plug the USB computer charging cable into the USB port on the transmitter. 2. Plug the cable into a USB port on the computer. 7 DRAFT 7.6.12 Scanning to Automatically Find an Available Frequency Use the scan function to automatically find an available frequency for a wireless audio channel. Group Scan Group Scan displays the best available group and channels. 1. Press the Group button once. 2. Allow the Group and Channel scan to complete. Channel Scan Channel Scan finds the best available channel when the receiver is set to Autoscan mode. 1. Press the Channel button once. 2. Allow the Channel Scan to complete. Manual Frequency Selection Use manual mode to set up groups and channels for wireless audio. Selecting a Group 1. Press and hold the Group button for 2 seconds until the group display flashes. 2. Press the group button to scroll though the available groups:
Select Auto to enter Autoscan mode Select groups A to H to enter Max Channel mode Note: The receiver will automatically save the selected group 2 seconds after the button is pushed. 3. Allow the receiver to scan to find the best channel with in the selected group. Selecting a Channel 1. Press and hold the Channel button for 2 seconds until the Channel display 2. Press the Channel button to scroll through the available channels. 3. The receiver will automatically save the selected channel 2 seconds after the flashes. button is pushed. Setting Up a Multi-Receiver System Additional channels of wireless audio can be created by using multiple receivers:
1. Turn off all transmitters. 2. Press group scan on each receiver to find a frequency. 3. Turn on transmitters and test audio. 8 DRAFT 7.6.12 Correct Microphone Placement Hold the microphone within 12 inches from the sound source. For a warmer sound with increased bass presence, move the microphone closer. Do not cover grille with hand. Wearing the Headworn Microphone Position the headworn microphone 13 mm (1/2 in.) from the corner of your mouth. Position lavalier and headworn microphones so that clothing, jewelry, or other items do not bump or rub against the microphone. Wearing the Bodypack Transmitter Clip the transmitter to a belt or slide a guitar strap through the transmitter clip as shown. For best results, the belt should be pressed against the base of the clip. Linking a Transmitter and Receiver The transmitter and receiver automatically form a link the first time they are powered on. Optionally, use the following steps to manually link a transmitter and receiver:
1. Press and hold the link button on the receiver until the rf LED be-
gins to flash. 2. press and hold the link button on the transmitter. 3. Linking is complete when the blue RF LED remains on. Gain Adjustment Use the receiver gain controls to increase or decrease the audio signal level:
Momentarily press the gain button to increase or decease the gain in 1 dB increments Press and hold the gain button for faster gain changes Tip: Observe the receiver audio meter level while adjusting the gain to prevent signal overload. 9 DRAFT 7.6.12 Troubleshooting Issue No sound or faint sound Indicator Status Receiver RF LED on Receiver RF LED off Solution Verify all sound system connections or adjust gain as needed
(see Adjusting Gain) Verify that the receiver is connected to mixer/amplifier Turn on transmitter Make sure the batteries are installed correctly Link transmitter and receiver (see Linking topic) Insert fresh batteries Receiver LCD screen off Make sure AC adapter is securely plugged into electrical outlet. Make sure receiver is powered on. Audio artifacts or dropouts Transmitter indicator LED flashing red Ready LED flickering or off Replace transmitter batteries (see Changing Batteries). Change receiver and transmitter to a different group and/or channel. remove source. Identify nearby sources of RF interference, and shutdown or Replace transmitter batteries. Ensure that receiver and transmitter are positioned within system parameters System must be set up within recommended range and receiver kept away from metallic surfaces. Transmitter must be used in line of sight from receiver for optimal sound Distortion Sound level variations when switch-
ing to different sources Receiver/transmitter won't turn off
*System must be set up within recommended range and receiver kept away from metallic surfaces. OL indicator appears on receiver LCD N/A Transmitter LED flashing rapidly Reduce transmitter gain (see Adjusting Gain). Adjust transmitter gain as necessary (see Adjusting Gain). See Locking and Unlocking Controls. 10 DRAFT 7.6.12 Certifications GLXD1, GLXD2, GLXD4 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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. Meets requirements of the following standards: EN 300 328, EN 301 489, EN60065. Meets essential requirements of the following European Directives:
R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC, as amended by 2008/34/EC RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC, as amended by 2008/35/EC Note: Please follow your regional recycling scheme for batteries and electronic waste Certified by IC in Canada under RSS-210 and RSS-GEN. IC: 616A-GLXD1, 616A-GLXD2, 616A-GLXD4 Certified under FCC Part 15C. FCC ID: DD4GLXD1, DD4GLXD2, DD4GLXD4 This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 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. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage ra-
diolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 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 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 Information to the user This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de-
vice, 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. 11 DRAFT 7.6.12