Page 2 - CONTENTS
2 CONTENTS ULX SYSTEM COMPONENTS .......................................................................................................................... 3ULXS4 STANDARD RECEIVER FEATURES AND CONTROLS ....................................................................... 4 Front Panel ..............
Page 3 - FIGURE 1
3 ULX SYSTEM COMPONENTS FIGURE 1 Each Shure ULX® Wireless System includes the following components, as shown in Figure 1: ULX1 Body-Pack Transmitter with a lavalier microphone, instrument adapter cable, or headworn microphone or a ULX2 Hand-Held Microphone Transmitter with an interchangeable Shure m...
Page 4 - ULXS4 STANDARD RECEIVER FEATURES AND CONTROLS; FIGURE 2; Front Panel; display contrast level.; Rear Panel; Provides balanced low–impedance mic level or line level output.; Antenna Input Connectors.
4 ULXS4 STANDARD RECEIVER FEATURES AND CONTROLS FIGURE 2 Front Panel 1. “RF” Indicator . Glows green to indicate presence of received Radio Frequency (RF) signal. 2. “TX Audio” Level Indicators. Indicate transmitted (TX) audio signal strength. Green indicates normal operation. Amber indicates approa...
Page 6 - other end of the power supply into an electrical outlet.; FIGURE 4
6 SINGLE SYSTEM SETUP Receiver Connections NOTE: If you are installing multiple ULXP4 Professional systems, or systems with multiple ULXP4 receivers, refer also to the Advanced Programming section of this manual. 1. Plug the dc power supply into the power connector on the back of the receiver, as sh...
Page 7 - FIGURE 7; Turning the Receiver On; FIGURE 8; Scanning for the Next Open Channel; as shown in Figure 9; FIGURE 9; number will appear on the display, as shown in Figure 10.; THE RECEIVER IS NOW READY TO USE.
7 4. If the receiver XLR output is used, make sure the MIC/LINE switch setting matches the input requirements of the mixer or amplifier, as shown in Figure 7. The Mic/Line switch does not affect the output of the unbalanced 1/4 inch phone jack. FIGURE 7 Turning the Receiver On NOTE: These instructio...
Page 8 - Changing the Receiver Group Setting; Press the MODE button once more to return to the default mode.; Changing the Receiver Channel Setting
8 Changing the Receiver Group Setting 1. Press the MODE button twice. The word GROUP will flash on the display, as shown in Figure 12. FIGURE 12 2. Press the or buttons (ULXS4) or rotate the control knob (ULXP4). The new frequency Group number will appear on the display, as shown in Figure 13. FIGUR...
Page 9 - ULX1 TRANSMITTER FEATURES AND CONTROLS; Input Attenuation Switch.
9 ULX1 TRANSMITTER FEATURES AND CONTROLS FIGURE 18 Antenna. A flexible 1/4 wave antenna is permanently attached to the top of the ULX1 transmitter. Input Connector. This TA4F miniature four-pin connector mates with a variety of Shure lavalier, instrument and headset microphones and cables. Power ON/...
Page 10 - ULX2 TRANSMITTER FEATURES AND CONTROLS
10 ULX2 TRANSMITTER FEATURES AND CONTROLS FIGURE 19 Grille. Protects the microphone cartridge and helps reduce breath sounds and wind noise. The grilles of the various microphone heads differ in appearance. Display Window. Displays Group and Channel setting, battery power level, and PEAK indicator. ...
Page 12 - Checking Transmitter Battery Power; ULX1 Bodypack Transmitter Attenuation Settings
12 Checking Transmitter Battery Power With the transmitter turned on, observe the Battery Level icon on the display. The number of shaded bars on the icon indicate the approximate amount of battery life remaining, as shown in Figure 23. NOTE: Stated battery life is based on a 9V alkaline battery. Fo...
Page 13 - REPEAT THE SETUP PROCEDURE FOR EACH SYSTEM.
13 4. Press the SET button to advance to the desired Channel number, as shown in Figure 27. FIGURE 27 To reverse the direction of the Group or Channel search, hold down the SET button and press the MODE button. See Figure 28. FIGURE 28 Press the MODE button again to select the new Channel setting. “...
Page 15 - Locking Transmitter Frequency Settings; Unlocking Transmitter Frequency Settings; Hold down the SET button.
15 Locking Transmitter Frequency Settings Refer to Figure 33. Slide the transmitter power switch to the OFF position and wait for the display light to turn off. Hold down the SET button. Slide the power switch back to the ON position. “Fr L” will appear on the transmitter display, indicating that th...
Page 17 - Adjusting the Receiver Squelch Setting
17 ADVANCED PROGRAMMING MODE (ULXP4 MODELS ONLY) Scanning Frequency Groups Hold down the receiver SET button and press the MODE button once. The words GROUP and SCAN will flash on the display. Refer to Figure 37. FIGURE 37 To begin scanning, rotate the control knob one quarter turn clockwise, as sho...
Page 18 - Locking the Receiver; lock icon will appear on all display screens.; Unlocking the Receiver; flashing. This will unlock the output level setting.
18 2. Rotate the control knob. The new Squelch setting will appear on the display, as shown in Figure 42. FIGURE 42 3. To accept the new Squelch value, press the SET button. The display will then return to the Default Mode, press the MODE button again. Locking the Receiver You can lock the ULXP4 rec...
Page 19 - Slide the receiver into an 19-inch audio equipment rack; , as shown in Figure 49
19 RECEIVER INSTALLATION Table Mounting the ULXS4 Standard Receiver To mount a ULXS4 Standard receiver on a table or other horizontal surface, attach the four adhesive bumpers to the bottom corners of the receiver and place the receiver on the mounting surface. See Figure 47. FIGURE 48 NOTE: The ULX...
Page 20 - Rack Mounting Dual ULXP4 Receivers; Secure the brackets to the receivers with the supplied screws.
20 Rack Mounting Dual ULXP4 Receivers Align the receivers side by side so that the front panels both face the same direction. Place the supplied straddle bars in the recesses on the top and bottom of the receivers, so that the bars over-lap both receivers. Refer to Figure 50 . FIGURE 51 Secure the s...
Page 21 - TIPS FOR ACHIEVING OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE; Do not obstruct the receiver antennas.; SPECIFICATIONS; Input Configuration:; 8 kΩ with lavalier microphone 1 MΩ with instrument cable
21 TIPS FOR ACHIEVING OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE Maintain a line of sight between the transmitter and receiver antennas. Avoid placing transmitter and receiver where metal or other dense materials may be present. Avoid placing the receiver near computers or other RF generating equipment such as CD players,...
Page 22 - ULX2 Transmitter Output; Antenna; ULXS4 and ULXP4 Receiver Output; High Z Audio; Image Rejection
22 ULX1 Transmitter Output Actual Impedance: 50 Ω Nominal Output Level: 20 mW Maximum Output Level: 30 mW Pin Assignments: Shell = Ground Center = Signal ULX2 Transmitter Input Input Configuration: Unbalanced, active Actual Impedance: 20 kΩ Maximum Input Level: 10 Vp–p (12 dBV) for 1% THD at minimum...
Page 23 - CERTIFICATION
23 Ultimate Quieting (reference ±38 kHz deviation) >105 dB, A-weighted System Distortion (reference ±38 kHz deviation, 1 kHz modulation) 0.3% total harmonic distortion, typical Power Requirements ULX1, ULX2: 9V alkaline battery; 8.4 V Nicad optional ULXS4, ULXP4: 14 - 18 Vdc (negative ground), 55...
Page 24 - UHF Line Amplifier; BATTERY LIFE; UA505 UHF Remote Antenna Kit (antenna not included)
24 Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44A8013A 1/4-Wave Antenna (554 - 698 MHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 25 - TROUBLESHOOTING; No sound; on the Transmitter flashes on loud peaks.
25 NOTE: Batteries stored for more than a year or stored in excessively hot environments may experience a higher failure rate. NOTE: When using rechargeable batteries, do not use any battery with a fully-charged rating of greater than 9v, for example, 9.6V ULX Transmitters use a DC-to-DC converter, ...
Page 26 - To; LICENSING INFORMATION; Frequency Range of ULX Series:; ity for possible requirements.
26 PROBLEM INDICATOR STATUS SOLUTIONS RECEIVER ULXS4 ULX4P TRANSMITTER ULX1 ULX2 Sound level from the receiver is different from that of a cabled guitar or microphone. Adjust transmitter gain as necessary. Adjust receiver volume as necessary. • • Sound level is dif-ferent when you change guitars. Ad...
Page 27 - LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY; Shure Incorporate; have other rights which vary from state to state.; DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; We of; Model: ULXS4 Name: ULX Standard Receiver; Signed
27 LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY Shure Incorporated (“Shure”) hereby warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase for all cartridge and housing assembly parts and for a period of two years from the date of purchase ...