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BLX -- Wireless System

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 ventilation and install in accor­

dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.

DO NOT install near any heat sources such as open flames, radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appara­

tus (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 grounding type 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 replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience 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 manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. 

When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.

REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been dam­

aged 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 vas­

es, 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 protective earthing 

connection.

19. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

20. Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/or product failure.

Summary of Contents for BLX1

Page 1: ...e apparatus 11 ONLY USE attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 USE only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 REFER all serv...

Page 2: ...th defects or other reproductive harm System Components Note Your system comes with a combination of the following components BLX1 Bodypack Transmitter BLX2 Handheld Transmitter choice of SM58 BETA58A or PG58 BLX4 Wireless Receiver BLX88 Dual Wireless Receiver PS24 Power Supply Lavalier microphone choice of PG185 WL185 or WL93 Headworn microphone choice of PG30 SM31FH or SM35 MX153 Earset micropho...

Page 3: ...tting up additional systems leave the first transmitter and receiver on For each additional receiver manually set the group to match the first receiver Note The receiver will automatically perform a channel scan to find an available frequency after the group has been selected Set the transmitter frequency to match the receiver 4 If sound is too faint or distorted adjust the gain accordingly ...

Page 4: ...nel BLX4 BLX88 audio LED Indicates strength of incoming audio signal green for normal and red for overload ready LED Green light indicates system is ready for use and receiving transmitter signal LED Display Displays group and channel setting ...

Page 5: ...he current group power Button Push and hold to turn power on or off Back Panel BLX4 BLX88 DC Power Jack Adapter Cord Tie Off XLR microphone output jack MIC out 6 35 mm 1 4 instrument level output jack instrument out BLX1 LED Indicator Displays power and battery status see Transmitter LED Indicators power Switch Toggles power on or off 4 Pin Microphone Input Jack TA4 connector Antenna group Button ...

Page 6: ...Gain Adjustment Rotate to increase or decrease transmitter gain BLX2 LED Indicator Displays power and battery status see Transmitter LED Indicators power Button Push to turn power on or off group Button Changes group setting channel Button Changes channel and gain setting LED Display Displays group and channel setting Identification Cap ...

Page 7: ...n Ready Rapidly Flashing Red Controls locked Solid Red Battery power low less than 1 hour remaining Flashing Red and shuts off Batteries dead change batteries to power on transmitter For alkaline batteries only For rechargeable batteries solid red means the batteries are dead Single System Set Up ...

Page 8: ...check and adjust the gain if necessary Setting Transmitter Group and Channel Transmitter group and channel must be manually set to match the receiver Group letter 1 Press and release the group button on the transmitter to activate the display Press the group button again and the display flashes 2 While the display is flashing press the group button again to advance to the desired group setting Cha...

Page 9: ... turn all receivers ON and all transmitters OFF For the first receiver 1 Perform a group scan This finds the group with the most clear channels Note For the BLX88 the group scan sets up both receivers at the same time 2 Turn on the first transmitter and change the group and channel to match receiver 3 Leave the transmitter on and continue with the additional systems Note If the selected group does...

Page 10: ...ls to prevent accidental setting changes or power off Transmitter lock unlock Turn the transmitter on Hold the group button then press the channel button for approximately 2 seconds The LED indicator rapidly flashes red when locked Receiver lock unlock Turn the receiver on Simultaneously hold the group and channel button The display flashes rapidly When locked the display flashes rapidly if any ke...

Page 11: ...void those areas Getting Good Sound Correct Microphone Placement Hold the microphone within 12 inches from the sound source For a warmer sound with increased bass pres ence 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 je...

Page 12: ... normal levels Red excessive sound levels overload The red LED should only illuminate infrequently when you speak loudly or play your instrument loudly BLX1 Rotate the audio gain adjustment to increase or decrease the gain until desired level is reached For instruments turn gain to minimum setting For lavaliers increase the gain as desired ...

Page 13: ...0 dB gain setting has been activated 2 To change the gain back to default hold the channel button again for 5 seconds or until the dot disappears Batteries Expected life for AA batteries is up to 14 hours total battery life varies depending upon battery type and manufac turer When the LED indicator turns red it signifies low battery with approximately 60 minutes of remaining battery life For alkal...

Page 14: ...ve heat such as sunshine fire or the like 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 Power Off Hold down the power button to power off the BLX2 or BLX4 88 To power off the BLX1 slide the power toggle switch to OFF ...

Page 15: ...colored caps is available as an optional accessory Troubleshooting Issue Indicator Status Solution No sound or faint sound Receiver ready LED on Verify all sound system connections or adjust gain as needed see Adjusting Gain Verify that the receiver is connected to mixer amplifier Receiver ready LED off Turn on transmitter Make sure the batteries are installed correctly Perform transmitter setup s...

Page 16: ...ept away from metallic sur faces Transmitter must be used in line of sight from receiver for optimal sound Distortion Audio LED on receiver indi cates overload red Reduce transmitter gain see Adjusting Gain Sound level variations when switching to different sources N A Adjust transmitter gain as necessary see Adjust ing Gain Receiver transmitter won t turn off LED display flashing rapid ly See Loc...

Page 17: ...es positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3 of low impedance output and the tip of the high impedance 1 4 inch output BLX1 Audio Input Level max 16 dBV maximum min 0 dB 10 dBV maximum Gain Adjustment Range 26 dB Input Impedance 1 MΩ RF Transmitter Output 10 mW typical varies by region Dimensions 4 33 in X 2 52 in X 0 83 in 110 mm X 64 mm X 21 mm H x W x D Weight 2 6 oz 75 g without batterie...

Page 18: ...ange 10 dB RF Transmitter Output 10 mW typical varies by region Dimensions 8 82 in X 2 09 in 224 mm X 53 mm L x Dia Weight 7 7 oz 218 g without batteries Housing Molded ABS Power Requirements 2 LR6 AA batteries 1 5 V alkaline Battery Life up to 14 hours alkaline BLX4 BLX88 Output Impedance XLR connector 200 Ω 6 35 mm 1 4 connector 50 Ω ...

Page 19: ...xternal power supply tip positive Certifications Meets essential requirements of the following European Directives WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC as amended by 2008 34 EC RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU Note Please follow your regional recycling scheme for batteries and electronic waste This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking Hereby Shu...

Page 20: ...e user s classification and application and on the selected frequency Shure strongly urges the user to contact the appropriate telecommunications authority concerning proper licens ing and before choosing and ordering frequencies Information to the user This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits ...

Page 21: ...et de non protection Si l utilisateur devait chercher à obtenir une certaine protection contre d autres services radio fonctionnant dans les mêmes bandes de télévision une licence radio serait requise Pour en savoir plus veuillez consulter la Circulaire des procédures concernant les clients CPC 2 1 28 Délivrance de licences sur une base volontaire pour les appareils radio de faible puis sance exem...

Page 22: ...tries or regions NOTE This Radio equipment is intended for use in musical professional entertainment and similar applications This Radio apparatus may be capable of operating on some frequencies not authorized in your region Please contact your national authority to obtain information on authorized frequencies and RF power levels for wireless microphone products Frequencies for European Countries ...

Page 23: ...ing on some frequencies not authorized in your region See Licensing Information K3E 606 630 MHz 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 A B BG CH CY CZ D EST 606 630 MHz F GB GR H I IRL L LT 606 630 MHz NL P PL S SK SLO 606 630 MHz DK FIN M N HR E IRL LV RO TR This equipment ma...

Page 24: ... capable of operating on some frequencies not authorized in your region See Licensing Information K14 614 638 MHz 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 A B BG CH CY CZ D EST 614 638 MHz F GB GR H I IS L LT 614 638 MHz NL P PL S SK SLO 614 638 MHz DK FIN M N HR E IRL LV RO TR ...

Page 25: ...IN M N This equipment may be capable of operating on some frequencies not authorized in your region See Licensing Information R12 796 806 MHz 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 N 796 806 MHz A B BG CH CY CZ D DK E EST F FIN GB GR H HR I IRL IS L LT LV M NL P PL S SK SLO TR...

Page 26: ...f operating on some frequencies not authorized in your region See Licensing Information T11 863 865 MHz 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 A B BG CH CY CZ D DK E EST license free F FIN GB GR H HR I IRL IS L LT license free LV M N NL P PL S SK SLO license free TR 863 865 MH...

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