Page 3 - Uncompromising Digital Wireless Audio; Shure Advanced Power Management; Dual and Quad Receiver Models
3 General Description Shure ULX-D™ Digital Wireless offers uncompromising 24-bit audio quality and RF performance, with intelligent, encryption-enabled hardware, flexible receiver options, and advanced rechargeability options for professional sound reinforcement.A breakthrough in wireless audio qual...
Page 4 - power; SCAN COMPLETE; Quickstart Instructions
4 power on no 2 DX L U on ULXD1 ULXD1 sync push control ENTER EXIT SCAN RF A B OL OL gain audio sync push control ENTER EXIT SCAN RF A B OL OL gain audio a a b b b c 4 ULXD4 Digital Wireless Receiver sync 3 1 2 AA SB900 b a c on ULXD2 on ULXD2 A 150 mA 45° line mic line mic line mic line mic line mi...
Page 5 - Front Panel; Receiver; LED; Normal peaks; Back Panel
5 Front Panel ① Infrared (IR) Sync Window Sends IR signal to the transmitter for sync. ② Network Icon Illuminates when the receiver is connected with other Shure devices on the network. IP Address must be valid to enable networked control. ③ Encryption Icon Illuminates when AES-256 encryption is act...
Page 6 - Transmitters; RF MUTE; Transmitter Input Clip; Tx OVERLOAD; Advanced Transmitter Features
6 Transmitters RF MUTE on ULXD2 ⑧ ⑩ ⑪ ② ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ULXD1 ① ⑫ ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ① Power LED • Green = unit is powered on • Red = low battery or battery error (see Troubleshooting) • Amber = power switch is disabled ② On/Off Switch Powers the unit on or off. ③ SMA Connector Connection point for RF antenna....
Page 7 - Transmitter; Menu Screens; Receiver Channel; Transmitter Setting Icons; Display Icon; Home Screen Display Options; Press the ▲▼ arrows at the home menu to display one of; Receiver Home Screen
7 Transmitter ① Transmitter Information Scroll ▲▼ at the home screen to change the display. ② Power Lock Indicator Indicates power switch is disabled. ③ Battery Runtime Indicator Shure SB900 battery: runtime is displayed in minutes remaining. AA Batteries: runtime is displayed with a 5-bar indicator...
Page 8 - Batteries; Shure SB900 Rechargeable Battery; Battery Indicator; AA Batteries; AA Battery Adapter; Installing the Battery Contact Cover
8 Batteries The transmitter runs on two AA batteries or the Shure SB900 rechargeable battery. Use the included AA battery adapter when using batteries other than the Shure SB900. Shure SB900 Rechargeable Battery When using an SB900 rechargeable battery, the receiver and transmitter home screens disp...
Page 9 - Setting Gain; Receiver Output Level; Output Jack; System Gain Control
9 Transmitter RF Power Reference the following table for setting RF Power: RF Power Setting System Range Application 1 mW 33 m (100 ft.) For increased chan- nel reuse at close distances 10 mW 100 m (330 ft.) Typical setups 20 mW >100 m (330 ft.) For hostile RF environ- ments or long-distance appl...
Page 10 - Turn off; Manual Frequency Selection; Networked Receivers; G r o u p S c a n; S C A N N I N G
10 Multiple System Setup A setup using networked receivers is the fastest and easiest way to distribute the best open channel to each system. See Networking ULX-D Receivers for networking details. Note: Networked receivers must all be within the same frequency band. Use this procedure to tune a rece...
Page 11 - High Density Mode; Setting the Receiver to High Density Mode; Audio Summing; Choosing an Audio Summing Mode; Frequency Diversity; Best Practices for Frequency Diversity
11 High Density Mode High Density mode creates additional bandwidth for more channels in crowded RF environments. Frequency efficiency is optimized by running at 1 mW RF transmit power and narrowing the modulation bandwidth, allowing for the channel spacing to be reduced from 350 kHz to 125 kHz. Tra...
Page 12 - Firmware; Firmware Versioning; Transmitter Presets; Feature; Creating a System Preset
12 Firmware Firmware is embedded software in each component that controls functionality. Periodically, new versions of firmware are developed to incorporate additional features and enhancements. To take advantage of design improvements, new versions of the firmware can be uploaded and installed usin...
Page 13 - Locking Controls and Settings; press and hold the ▲ button while resetting the power switch to the; Encryption
13 Locking Controls and Settings Use the LOCK feature to prevent accidental or unauthorized changes to the hardware. Receiver Menu path: DEVICE UTILITIES > LOCK Use the control wheel to select and lock any of the following receiver functions. • MENU : All menu paths are inaccessible • GAIN : Gain...
Page 14 - Receiver Menu Descriptions; Channel Home Screen
RADIO AUDIO EDIT NAME TX SYNC SETUP BATTERY INFO DEVICE ULTILITES G:CH:FREQUENCYTV GAIN BP PAD LOCK RF POWER BATT BP OFFSET HH OFFSET Cust. Group HEALTH CHARGE CYCLES TEMP FREQUENCY DIVERSITY AUDIO SUMMING ENCRYPTION ADVANCED RF LOCK HOME INFO DISPLAY NETWORK TX FW UPDATE SYSTEM RESET VERSION 14 Rec...
Page 15 - Shure Control; Networking Acronyms; Dante IP Addressing
15 Networking ULX-D Receivers ULX-D Dual and Quad receivers feature a Dante dual-port network interface. Dante technology provides an integrated solution to distribute digital audio, manage control signals, and carry Shure Control (WWB and AMX/Crestron) signals. Dante uses standard IP over Ethernet ...
Page 16 - Overview of Dante Network Modes; Network Mode; Setting the Dante Networking Mode
16 C O N F I G U R A T I O NS W I T C H E D ( d e f a u l t ) Overview of Dante Network Modes The Dante network interface has two ports (Primary and Secondary) to provide flexible routing and configuration options for network signals.Three selectable Dante network modes are available to control sign...
Page 17 - Network Connection and Configuration Examples; Switched Mode; Dante Audio and Shure Control are present on both the Primary and
① ② ② ③ ③ ④ ⑤ ① 17 Network Connection and Configuration Examples Note: Use shielded Cat5e cable for network connections to ensure reliable performance. Switched Mode Switched mode is typically used for single network installations of star or daisy-chained networks. Switched mode is recommended for i...
Page 18 - Redundant Audio Mode
① ② ③ ③ ④ ⑤ 18 Redundant Audio Mode Use Redundant mode to carry a backup copy of the Dante audio on the Secondary network in case the audio on the primary network is interrupted. Network Characteristics: • Dante Primary Audio and Shure Control are present on the Primary port • Backup Dante audio is ...
Page 19 - Split Mode; Shure Control is present on the Primary port; Network Example
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ 19 Split Mode Use Split Mode to isolate control signals from audio signals by placing them on two separate networks.Network Characteristics: • Shure Control is present on the Primary port • Dante Audio is present on the Secondary port • The IP addresses for Dante and Shure Control ...
Page 20 - Assigning Network Device IDs for Shure Control and Dante Control; Best Practices; Viewing Dante Device IDs in the Dante Controller
D A N T E D E V I C E I D U L X D - R X 1 20 Assigning Network Device IDs for Shure Control and Dante Control When using the receiver in a network with Shure Control (WWB6) and a Dante Controller, two Device IDs are required: one for Shure Control and one for Dante Control. Device IDs are used to id...
Page 21 - Configuring Audio Routes with the Dante Controller; Dante Transmitters
21 Configuring Audio Routes with the Dante Controller Devices that appear in the Dante controller are categorized as "Transmitters" and "Receivers"In order for audio to flow in the network, audio routes (subscriptions) must be configured between transmitters and receivers. Note: ULX-...
Page 22 - Restoring Dante Factory Settings; Restoring Receiver and Dante Card Factory Settings; Connecting to an AMX or Crestron System
R E S T O R E D E F A U L T SO V E R W R I T E C U R R E N TS E T T I N G S W I T H D E F A U L T S E T T I N G S ? R E S T O R E D E F A U L T S E T T I N G S 22 Restoring Dante Factory Settings The receiver and the Dante network card can be reset to restore factory Dante settings. Performing a res...
Page 23 - Managing the ULXD Receiver with Wireless Workbench 6; Managing and Monitoring Receiver Settings; Viewing the Receiver in WWB6 Inventory
23 Managing the ULXD Receiver with Wireless Workbench 6 Adding a computer running Wireless Workbench ® 6 to the network allows for remote control and monitoring of the receiver. Visit: www.shure.com/wwb to download Wireless Workbench 6 software. Managing and Monitoring Receiver Settings Manage and m...
Page 24 - Troubleshooting; Issue; Power; RF LEDs; or it could be from an; Compatibility
24 Troubleshooting Issue See Solution... No Sound Power, Cables, Radio Frequency, or Encryption Mismatch Faint sound or distortion Gain Lack of range, unwanted noise bursts, or dropouts RF Cannot turn transmitter off or change frequency settings, or can't program receiver Interface locks Encryption ...
Page 25 - RF Input; Audio Output
25 ULX-D Specifications RF Carrier Frequency Range 470–932 MHz, varies by region (See Frequency Range and Ouput Power table) Working Range 100 m (330 ft) Note: Actual range depends on RF signal absorption, reflection and interference. RF Tuning Step Size 25 kHz, varies by region Image Rejection >...
Page 26 - MΩ, See drawing for details; RF Output; Audio Input; RF Output; Battery Runtime
26 ULXD1 MIc Offset Range 0 to 21 dB (in 3 dB steps) Battery Type Shure SB900 Rechargeable Li-Ion or LR6 AA batteries 1.5 V Battery Runtime @ 10 mW Shure SB900 >11 hours alkaline 11 hours See Battery Runtime Chart Dimensions 86 mm x 66 mm x 23 mm (3.4 in. x 2.6 in. x 0.9 in.) H x W x D Weight 142...
Page 27 - Tables and Diagrams; TA4M Connector; Active; XLR Receiver Output; Frequency Range and Transmitter Output Power; Band
27 50 Ω 22 µF 22 µF -30 dB 50 Ω mic/ line 500 Ω 500 Ω 910k Ω 100 µF 440 pF 1µF Pad 12dB Z 2 2 1 1 3 * Tables and Diagrams TA4M Connector Active Load 5 V DC Audio Input Ground ① Ground ② Bias Voltage ③ Audio Input ④ Active Load XLR Receiver Output XLR to ¼ Output Use the following wiring diagram to c...
Page 28 - Furnished Accessories; Bodypack System; Optional Accessories; All Systems
28 Furnished Accessories Bodypack System Bodypack Transmitter ULXD1 1/4-Wave Antenna Varies by band (see Antennas table for band-specific part numbers) Zipper Bag 95A2313 AA Alkaline batteries (2) 80B8201 Choice of one (1) of the following: Instrument cable WA302 Instrument Clip-on microphone Beta 9...
Page 29 - Certifications; LICENSING INFORMATION
29 Certifications This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. ULXD1, ULXD2, ULXD4D, ULXD4Q This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE mar...
Page 30 - FREQUENCIES FOR EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
30 FREQUENCIES FOR EUROPEAN COUNTRIES ULXD-P51 710 - 782 MHz, max. 20 mW Country Code Frequency Range Code de Pays Gamme de frequences Codice di paese Gamme di frequenza Código de país Gama de frequencias Länder-Kürzel Frequenzbereich A, B, BG, CH, CY, CZ, D, EST, F, GB, 710 - 782 MHz * GR, H, I, IS...
