Page 2 - English – 1; TABLE OF CONTENTS: ENGLISH
English – 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS: ENGLISH Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2MX692 Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MX692 Features and Controls Continued . . . . ...
Page 3 - English – 2; INTRODUCTION
English – 2 INTRODUCTION The MX692 wireless boundary microphone is for use in a variety of boardroom, education, government, and house of worship applications that require a clean, cable-free installation. Ad-ditionally, the MX692 is useful in retrofit installations where the modification of existin...
Page 4 - English – 3; MX692 FEATURES AND CONTROLS; Microphone Status LED
English – 3 MX692 FEATURES AND CONTROLS Microphone Status LED Microphone is active when lit. Programmable Touch-sensitive Switch Touch to mute or activate microphone, depending on logic settings. Power/Battery Life Gauge LED color indicates battery power status. Power On/Off Switch Protective Grille...
Page 5 - English – 4; MX692 FEATURES AND CONTROLS CONTINUED; Input Attenuation Control; This two position switch lets you select either 0 dB or; Transmitter Output Gain Control; Changes the audio level to accommodate various; Battery Compartment; Holds one 9V battery
English – 4 MX692 FEATURES AND CONTROLS CONTINUED To access gain and channel settings, open the battery compartment door. Input Attenuation Control This two position switch lets you select either 0 dB or 20 dB attenuation, depending on the volume of the talker’s voice. Transmitter Output Gain Contro...
Page 6 - English – 5; CHECKING AND REPLACING THE BATTERY; Replacing the battery:; Transmitter LED Color
English – 5 CHECKING AND REPLACING THE BATTERY To check the battery charge:1. Turn the transmitter switch to on2. Verify that one of the battery power LEDs is glowing (see page 3).3. The amount of battery life remaining is indicated by which LED is lit, as shown in the following table: Replacing the...
Page 7 - English – 6; ADJUSTING THE TRANSMITTER GAIN LEVEL
English – 6 ADJUSTING THE TRANSMITTER GAIN LEVEL If transmitter gain is set correctly, theaudio LED meter onthe UC4 receivershould reach amberduring normal speechand momentarily flash red during the loudest speech. If transmitter output needs to be in-creased or decreased, adjust the output gaincont...
Page 8 - English – 7; POSITIONING THE MICROPHONE; With the standard cardioid cartridge installed, the
English – 7 POSITIONING THE MICROPHONE With the standard cardioid cartridge installed, the MX692 will pick up audio at conversational volume levelswithin 1.5 M (5 ft.) in a 130 degree range. As a general rule, a single microphone should be used for every two people speaking. If a tighter pickup rang...
Page 9 - English – 8; POSITIONING MULTIPLE MICROPHONES; In any installation, good vocal pickup can be
English – 8 POSITIONING MULTIPLE MICROPHONES In any installation, good vocal pickup can be achieved by following the positioning rules on page7. Maintain at least .3 m (1 ft.) separation betweentransmitters. If you experience transmitter interfer-ence, increase the distance between transmitters, orc...
Page 10 - English – 9; POSITIONING THE RECEIVER; multiple transmitters and receivers.
English – 9 POSITIONING THE RECEIVER The UC4 receiver may be rack mounted. See page 14 for information on systems with multiple transmitters and receivers. ¹ Maximum distance depends on signal absorption, reflection, and interference. MX692 >2 m (5 ft.)<75 m (250 ft.) typical¹ UC4
Page 11 - REMOVING THE GRILLE
English – 10 REMOVING THE GRILLE 1. Open the battery compartment2. Remove the battery3. Loosen and remove the screw at the base of the battery compartment 4. Remove the retainer from the top of the micro- phone 5. Insert the screwdriver into the opening above the battery compartment 6. Press gently ...
Page 12 - ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT CARTRIDGES; To replace the microphone cartridge:
English – 11 ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT CARTRIDGES Additional or replacement cartridges may be purchased for the MX692. For more information or to order cartridges, contact the Shure service department or an authorized Shure service center. Omnidirectional Cartridge .....................................
Page 13 - THE INTERNAL DIP SWITCHES
English – 12 THE INTERNAL DIP SWITCHES The functionality of the touch-sensitive switch on the microphone ’ s front panel (see page 3) can be customized using the internal DIP switches. See page 13 for customization options. 2 1 *'+ &
Page 14 - CUSTOMIZING MICROPHONE SWITCH FUNCTIONALITY; DESIRED SWITCH
English – 13 CUSTOMIZING MICROPHONE SWITCH FUNCTIONALITY Note: switch 4 of the MX692 DIP switch panel is not active DESIRED SWITCH FUNCTIONALITY DESIRED LED FUNCTIONALITY DIP SWITCH SETTING Push to mute, release to talk (as shipped) LED on when microphone is active Push to talk release to mute LED o...
Page 15 - TIPS FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE; Avoid using the MX692 microphone on metal surfaces.; USING THE MX692 IN LARGE INSTALLATIONS
English – 14 TIPS FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE • Maintain a line of sight between transmitter and receiver antennas. • Avoid using the MX692 microphone on metal surfaces. • Avoid placing laptop computers or other obstructions in front of the microphone during use. • The MX692 wireless microphone/transmit...
Page 16 - TROUBLESHOOTING; If you experience difficulty, check the following:
English – 15 TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience difficulty, check the following: • Make sure both the transmitter and the receiver are turned on. • Check the MX692 battery gauge. Replace the battery if necessary. • Make sure the transmitter and receiver frequency group/channel settings are identical....
Page 17 - SPECIFICATIONS
English – 16 SPECIFICATIONS Frequency response (see insert) 50 to 17,000 Hz Polar pattern (see insert) Cardioid (supplied) Current drain 62 ± 10 mA, typical (Vss = 6.0 to 9.6 VDC) Battery life 7 hours (based on alkaline battery) Dynamic range >100 dB minimum, A-weighted Gain Adjustment Range -6 t...
Page 18 - Hz; dB
Mute Circuitry Dimensions, Polar Patterns and Frequency Response Certifications and Licensing 131 mm (5.17 in.) 92 mm (3.625 in.) 46 mm (1.8 in.) 20 20000 1000 10000 50 100 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 +10 0 –10 Hz dB -20 +20 1 2 UC4 at minimum low frequency setting 2 3 4 3 UC4 at maximum high fr...
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