Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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- ti...
Page 4 - Contents
4 Contents System Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5 Features ......................................
Page 5 - System Overview; technology from Shure.; Features; band; System Components; AA Alkaline Batteries
5 System Overview QLX-D™ Digital Wireless delivers defined, streamlined performance with transparent 24-bit digital audio. Combining professional features with simplified setup and operation, QLX-D offers outstanding wireless functionality for demanding live sound events and installations.Shure digi...
Page 6 - Quick Start; Step 1: Power and Antenna Connection; Step 3: Install Batteries into Transmitter; AA Batteries; AA Adapter; Step 4: IR Sync to Create an Audio Channel; Step 5: Sound Check and Gain Adjustment
6 Quick Start Step 1: Power and Antenna Connection ① Connect an antenna to each of the antenna connectors.② Connect the power supply to the receiver and plug into an AC power source. ③ Connect the receiver audio output to a mixer or amplifier.④ Press and hold the power button to turn on the receiver...
Page 7 - Receiver Front and Back Panels
7 Receiver Front and Back Panels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ① Display Shows menu options, receiver and transmitter settings. ② Arrow Buttons Adjust gain setting or change menu parameters. ③ Enter Button Press to save menu or parameter changes. ④ Sync Button Press to activate IR sync. ⑤ Power Switch Powers...
Page 8 - Transmitters; ▼▲ = Use to select menu screens, edit menu; Battery Installation; Setting the AA Battery Type; Use the ▼▲ buttons to select the installed battery type:; AA Battery Installation; Correct
8 Transmitters ① Power LED - Green = unit is powered on - Red = low battery ② On/Off Switch Powers the transmitter on or off. ③ Display: View menu screens and settings. Press any control button to activate the backlight. ④ IR window Align with the receiver IR window during an IR sync for automated t...
Page 9 - Transmitter Display; To increase, decrease or change a parameter, use the ▼▲ buttons; Transmitter Menu Options and Navigation; MH z; Tips for Editing Menu Parameters
9 Transmitter Display ① Battery Indicator Bars displayed indicate remaining battery life. ② Home Screen Display: Group and Channel/Frequency/SB900 Battery Runtime Use the arrow keys to select one of the following home screen displays: Group and Channel SB900 battery runtime Frequency group channel M...
Page 10 - Receiver Display; Navigating the Receiver Menus; Main Menu; Advanced Menu
10 Receiver Display group channel r f audio gain scan network menu power gain dB T V OL TxOL MH z hr mn 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1415 ① Group Displays group setting. ② Channel Displays channel setting. ③ Active Antenna Indicator Illuminates to indicate which antenna is active. ④ RF Signal Meter...
Page 11 - Charging Status LED
11 AA Batteries and Transmitter Runtime QLX-D transmitters are compatible with the following AA battery types: • Alkaline• Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)• Lithium Primary A 5-segment battery indicator representing the charge level of the transmitter battery is displayed on the screens of the transmitte...
Page 12 - Creating Audio Channels; Manual Group and Channel Assignment:; Scan and IR Sync; Manual Group and Channel Assignment; Manual Frequency Selection; Setting the Receiver Frequency; Setting the Transmitter Frequency; Step 1: Scanning to Find the Best Group and Channel
12 Creating Audio Channels A wireless audio channel is formed when a receiver and transmitter are tuned to the same frequency. To ease setup, frequencies available to the QLX-D system are organized into groups and channels. Each group contains a number of channels, and each channel is assigned to a ...
Page 13 - Receiver Gain Adjustment; Setting the Transmitter RF Power
13 Receiver Gain Adjustment The gain control sets the overall signal level for the system. The default gain level is 12 dB and the available gain range is -18 to 42 dB, in 1 dB increments. Set the gain to a level where the audio LED appears green or yellow, with only the highest audio peaks causing ...
Page 14 - Control Lock Options for the Receiver and Transmitter; Locking and Unlocking the Receiver Controls; To lock a receiver control:; Locking and Unlocking Transmitter Controls; To set a transmitter lock:; OFF; Audio Signal Encryption; Creating an Encrypted Audio Channel; Removing Encryption
14 Control Lock Options for the Receiver and Transmitter Control lock options are available for both the receiver and the transmitter to protect against accidental or unauthorized changes. Locks can be directly set from the component menu, or remotely set from WWB6. To maintain protection, controls ...
Page 15 - Linking Two Transmitters to a Receiver; Syncing the Transmitters to the Receiver; If this occurs, use the; transmitters. If using a single transmitter, set; Mic Offset; menu on the; Frequency Bands and Transmitter RF Power; Band; Band
15 Linking Two Transmitters to a Receiver Linking two transmitters to a receiver offers the flexibility to provide a performer with either a handheld or bodypack transmitter to meet their preference. For performances requiring instrument changes, two bodypack transmitters can be linked to a single r...
Page 16 - Custom Groups; Creating Custom Groups; Selecting A Custom Group; Selecting a Channel; Assigning a Frequency to a Channel; Deleting a Custom Group
16 Custom Groups Specific channels and frequencies can be selected and placed into custom groups. Custom groups are commonly used to assign networked receivers to a specific range of frequencies or to pre-configure receivers for rental applications. Once a custom group has been created, it can be lo...
Page 18 - Network Scan; Network Scanning and Frequency Deployment; Connecting to an External Control System
18 Network Scan The Network Scan feature automates frequency assignment by using a single receiver to scan and deploy frequencies to all networked receiver within the same frequency band. Network Scanning and Frequency Deployment 1. Connect receivers to an active Ethernet network. All receivers must...
Page 19 - Managing QLX-D with Wireless Workbench 6; Managing and Monitoring Settings
19 Managing QLX-D with Wireless Workbench 6 Shure's Wireless Workbench 6 (WWB6) software enables networked monitoring and control of the QLX-D receiver. Additional tools in WWB6 offer RF spectrum monitoring, network configuration, and firmware updating.Visit www.shure.com/wwb for a free download of ...
Page 20 - Firmware Updates; Firmware Versioning; firmware; Updating the Transmitter; Error Codes and Solutions; Error Code
20 Firmware Updates Firmware is embedded software in each component that controls functionality. Periodically, new versions of firmware are developed to incorporate additional features and enhancements. Firmware Versioning When updating receiver firmware, update transmitters to the same firmware ver...
Page 21 - Troubleshooting; Issue; or it could be from an interfering source, such
21 Troubleshooting Issue See Solution... No Sound Power, Cables, or Radio Frequency Faint sound or distortion Gain, Cables, Reducing Interference or Radio Frequency Lack of range, unwanted noise bursts, or dropouts RF Cannot turn transmitter off or change frequency settings, or can't program receive...
Page 22 - Hardware and Connectors; Single and Dual Rackmount Assembly; Ground; TA4M Connections
22 Hardware and Connectors Single and Dual Rackmount Assembly Securing the AC Power Cord a b c Installing Footpads Receiver Output Connectors 50 47 µF 47 µF 47 µF 47 µF 50 -30 dB 50 mic/ line instrument/ aux N 47 µF 440 pF 1µF Z SHIELD Active Load 5 V DC Audio Input Ground ① Ground ② Bias...
Page 23 - Optional Accessories; Batteries and Chargers
23 Optional Accessories Batteries and Chargers Shure Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery SB900 8-Pack Shure Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Batteries SB900-8 8-Bay Shure Battery Charger SBC800-US Dual Docking Charger With PS45US Power Supply SBC200-US Dual Docking Charger, Power Supply Not Included SBC200 Sin...
Page 25 - QLXD Specifications
25 QLXD Specifications RF Carrier Frequency Range 470–937.5 MHz, varies by region (See Frequency Range and Output Power table) Working Range 100 m (328 ft) Note: Actual range depends on RF signal absorption, reflection and interference. RF Tuning Step Size 25 kHz, varies by region Image Rejection &g...
Page 26 - FREQUENCIES FOR EUROPEAN COUNTRIES; Данная радиоаппаратура предназначается для
26 Country Code Code de Pays Codice di paese Código de país Länder-Kürzel Frequency Range Gamme de frequences Gamme di frequenza Gama de frequencias Frequenzbereich QLXD-G51 470 - 534 MHz 1 or 10 mW A, B, BG, CH, CY, CZ, D, DK, EST, F, * FIN, GB, GR, H, HR, I, IRL, IS, L, LT, * M, N, NL, P, PL RO, S...
Page 27 - Certifications
27 Certifications This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking. The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from: www.shure.com/europe/complianceAuthorized European representative:Shure Europe GmbHHeadquarters Europe, Middle Ea...
