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A quick guide to operating your Shure VP Wireless Microphone System
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Open the battery compartment on the VP3 Receiver and, while observing proper
battery polarity (“+/–”), insert a fresh 9-volt alkaline battery.
2. Open the battery compartment on the body-pack or hand-held transmitter and,
while observing proper battery polarity (“+/–”), insert a fresh 9-volt alkaline battery.
NOTE: If a 12 Vdc power source is to be used, plug a dc adapter cable (not
supplied) into the DC power input on the side of the receiver. If dc power is used, it is
not necessary to install a battery in the VP3 Receiver.
MOUNTING THE VP3 RECEIVER TO THE CAMERA
1. A. To mount the VP3 Receiver to a video/film camera using hook-and-loop
(VELCRO type) fastener strips, attach one strip to the VP3 Receiver and the
matching strip to the camera. Then mate the strip on the VP3 Receiver to the strip
on the on the video/film camera.
1. B. To mount the VP3 Receiver on a video/film camera with a “shoe” attachment,
remove the belt clip from the receiver and replace it with the supplied “shoe”
adapter, using the same screw. Then slide the VP3 Receiver into the shoe mount
on the camera.
NOTE: The VP3 Receiver can be mounted on a camera horizontally or vertically.
In either case, the antenna
must be positioned vertically.
CABLE CONNECTIONS
1. Connect the VP3 Receiver audio output to the camera or mixer microphone input,
using the supplied WA460 audio cable. Make certain the wireless receiver audio
signal is compatible with your camcorder’s input circuitry. Make certain the cable
hangs freely between the receiver and the audio input.
NOTE: If the microphone input requires an XLR-type connector, use the Shure
WA450 cable (available as an accessory). Some camera inputs may require a
stereo-to-mono adapter (not supplied); refer to the
Cable Connections section).
2. To monitor received audio, plug the headphones cable (not supplied) into the VP3
Receiver PHONES connector.
3. On a body-pack transmitter, connect the microphone cable to the 4-pin connector
on the transmitter.
OPERATION
1. Slide the VP3 Receiver POWER switch into the ON position. The POWER/RF light
on the receiver will illuminate green, indicating a good battery.
2. Set transmitter POWER and MIC switches to the ON position. The green POWER
light on the transmitter will illuminate, indicating a good battery.
3. Verify that the POWER/RF light on the VP3 Receiver changes from green to orange
and is steadily illuminated. This indicates that the transmitter signal is being
received.
4. Have someone talk, sing, or play a musical instrument into the microphone. The red
AUDIO PEAK indicator on the VP3 Receiver should flicker occasionally. If the red
AUDIO PEAK indicator on the VP3 Receiver is always on or is never on, refer to the
Audio Gain Adjustments section in the user’s manual. If optional monitor
headphones are used, adjust the headphones LEVEL control until the audio signal
is heard clearly.
INTRODUCTION
This booklet contains instructions for installing and operating Shure Portable
Wireless Microphone Systems using the Shure VP3 Receiver and a variety of Shure
Body-Pack and Hand-Held Transmitters. Please read it thoroughly to obtain top
performance from your system.
VP3 RECEIVER SETUP AND CONNECTIONS
Battery Installation
1. Press down on the OPEN side of the battery compartment cover and slide it in the
direction indicated until it flips open, as shown below in Figure 1.
2. Insert a fresh 9-volt alkaline battery into the receiver. Make sure the battery
polarity (“+/–”) is correct.
IMPORTANT: When replacing the battery, use only a 9-volt alkaline battery or
heavy-duty, rechargeable 8.4 volt nicad battery. Carbon-zinc and zinc-chloride
batteries are not recommended.
Mounting the VP3 Receiver
1. A. If hook-and-loop (VELCRO type) fastener strips are used, attach the
hook-and-loop strips to the the VP3 receiver and attach matching strips to the
mounting surface.
NOTE: The VP3 receiver can be mounted horizontally or vertically. In either case,
the VP3 antenna must be positioned vertically. Note too that the antenna can pivot
through a 180
°
arc, from the case front to the case back.
DO NOT attempt to pivot
the antenna toward the
sides of the case.
1. B. If you are using a video or movie camera with a “shoe” attachment, remove the
belt clip from the VP3 receiver and install the “shoe” adapter in its place. Then slide
the shoe adapter on the VP3 into the shoe on the video camera.
2. Make sure the receiver antenna is in the line-of-sight of the transmitter.
IMPORTANT: Avoid operating the system near metal surfaces and obstructions,
since they will degrade system performance.
Cable Connections (Figure 2)
1. Connect the receiver audio output to the camera microphone input or to the
microphone input on a mixer using the supplied WA460 audio cable. Make certain
the cable hangs freely between the receiver and the audio input.
NOTE: Due to stereo–mono compatibility problems, some cameras equipped with
a stereo audio input may short the receiver’s audio output. This will not harm the
camera or receiver, but will require the use of a
1
/
8
” stereo-to-mono adapter (Radio
Shack 274–363 or equivalent) between the VP3 output and the camera input. Note
too that if the microphone input requires an XLR-type connector, use the Shure
WA450 cable (available as an accessory).
2. If headphones are used, plug the headphones cable into the receiver PHONES
connector.
NOTE: Certain inexpensive headphones may sound distorted when loud audio
levels are used. This may become worse as battery power decreases. This
distortion, while audible in the headphones, is not being recorded.
WARNING
The VP3 can produce ear-damaging headphones levels. Turn the
headphones VOLUME control up slowly when making adjustments.
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