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GLXD4R 

 

 

Half-Rack Wireless Receiver

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ these instructions.

KEEP these instructions.

HEED all warnings.

FOLLOW all instructions.

DO NOT use this apparatus near water.

CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.

DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Allow sufficient distances for adequate ventilation and install in accordance 

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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

cluding amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not place any open flame sources on the product.

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 replace­

ment of the obsolete outlet.

PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the 

point where they exit from the apparatus.

ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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.

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

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

DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping and splashing. DO NOT put objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the 

apparatus.

The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

The airborne noise of the Apparatus does not exceed 70dB (A).

Apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connec­

tion.

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

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

Operate this product within its specified operating temperature range.

Explanation of Symbols

Caution: risk of electric shock

Summary of Contents for GLXD4R

Page 1: ...GLXD4R Half Rack Wireless Receiver Complete user guide for the GLXD4R wireless system Includes installation instructions best practices specifications and troubleshooting Version 4 2 2021 E...

Page 2: ...Transmitter 15 Charging Times and Transmitter Runtimes 16 Important Tips for Care and Storage of Shure Recharge able Batteries 16 2 4 GHz Spectrum Overview 17 Overcoming the Challenges of 2 4 GHz 17 C...

Page 3: ...Shure Incorporated 3 33 Pin Assignments 28 GLXD2 29 Receiver Output Connectors 31 Certifications 31 Information to the user 32...

Page 4: ...LY USE attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 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...

Page 5: ...t may cause burns or catch fire Do not charge or use battery packs with other than specified Shure products Dispose of battery packs properly Check with local vendor for proper disposal of used batter...

Page 6: ...Adjustable transmitter gain to optimize audio signal Automatically moves away from interference without audio interruption RF back channel for remote control of transmitter functions Automatic transmi...

Page 7: ...and never have to be linked again Step Connect power supply to the receiver and plug cord into an AC power source Connect the audio output to an amplifier or mixer Step Install charged transmitter ba...

Page 8: ...Shure Incorporated 8 33 Step Check the audio and adjust the gain if necessary Receiver Controls and Connectors...

Page 9: ...Channel Press to start a channel scan Press and hold for two seconds to enable manual channel edit LCD Screen Displays receiver and transmitter status Gain Buttons Press to increase or decrease transm...

Page 10: ...ys the selected channel Transmitter Battery Runtime Displays remaining battery life in hours and minutes Alternatively displays the following battery status CALC battery life calculation Lo battery li...

Page 11: ...onnector TA4F microphone or instrument cable Micro USB Charging Port Connect to USB battery charger Link Button Press and hold within 5 seconds of power on to manually link with receiver Press momenta...

Page 12: ...hing fast unlinked transmitter searching for receiver Flashes 3 times indicates locked transmitter when power switch is pressed Red On battery life 1 hour Flashing battery life 30 minutes Red Green Fl...

Page 13: ...microphone within 12 inches from the sound source For a warmer sound with increased bass presence move the microphone closer to the sound source Do not cover grille with hand Batteries and Charging G...

Page 14: ...ge transmitter batteries when receiver is plugged in to power outlet Insert the battery into the charging bay Monitor the battery charging indicator on the front panel Charging from an AC Power Source...

Page 15: ...error replace battery Installing Transmitter Batteries Important Always fully charge a new battery before first use in receiver if possible Bodypack Transmitter Move the locking lever to the open posi...

Page 16: ...0 15 0 30 up to 1 30 0 30 1 00 up to 3 00 1 00 2 00 up to 6 00 3 00 4 00 up to 11 30 Storage time or excessive heat will reduce maximum runtime Note If receiver is powered off and remains plugged in b...

Page 17: ...D only repeats the most important information even bursts at very high levels don t have an effect on your audio performance Challenging Wireless Environments Some environments are more difficult than...

Page 18: ...uency Manager to improve RF reliability Scan for the best available channel by pressing the channel button Keep transmitters more than 2 meters 6 feet apart This is less critical with shorter receiver...

Page 19: ...rove RF reliability However you can run multiple receivers without the frequency manager Select the group by determining the total number of receivers in your system channel count All receivers in the...

Page 20: ...system is created by linking two transmitters to a single receiver Only one transmitter can be active at a time to pre vent cross interference Gain settings for each transmitter can be independently...

Page 21: ...ck Optionally the transmitter power switch can be remotely locked from the receiver front panel Simultaneously press and hold the group and link buttons for approximately 2 seconds until the flashing...

Page 22: ...on to scroll through the available channels The receiver will automatically save the selected channel Note A double dash symbol displayed on the receiver screen during a channel scan indicates that th...

Page 23: ...Shure Incorporated 23 33 Rack Mounting Instructions Use the supplied mounting hardware to install the receiver in a standard 19 inch audio equipment rack...

Page 24: ...ifier Receiver RF LED off Turn on transmitter Make sure the batteries are installed correctly Link transmitter and receiver see Linking section Charge or change transmitter battery Receiver LCD screen...

Page 25: ...ad the Shure Update Utility application and follow the instructions Sound level variations when switching to different sources N A Adjust transmitter gain as necessary see Gain Adjustment Receiver tra...

Page 26: ...ng Components Use the reset function if it is necessary to restore the transmitter or receiver to their factory settings Resetting the Receiver Restores the receiver to the following factory settings...

Page 27: ...Range 18 C 0 F to 57 C 135 F Storage Temperature Range 29 C 20 F to 74 C 165 F Polarity Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm or positive voltage applied to tip of WA302 phone plug pro duces posit...

Page 28: ...mW E I R P max Transmitter Input Connector 4 Pin male mini connector TA4M Configuration Unbalanced Maximum Input Level 1 kHz at 1 THD 8 4 dBV 7 5 Vp p Antenna Type Internal Monopole Pin Assignments TA...

Page 29: ...6 49 mm 1 9 in 252 mm 9 9 in 37 mm 1 5 in BETA 87A 51 mm 2 0 in 252 mm 9 9 in 37 mm 1 5 in Weight SM58 267 g 9 4 oz without batteries BETA 58 221 g 7 8 oz without batteries SM86 275 g 9 1 oz without b...

Page 30: ...r Requirements 14 to 18 V DC Tip positive with respect to ring 550 mA Spurious Rejection 35 dB typical Gain Adjustment Range 18 to 42 dBin 1 dB steps Phantom Power Protection Yes Audio Output Configur...

Page 31: ...ired operation This wireless system operates in the globally available ISM band 2400 MHz to 2483 5 MHz The operation does not require a user license Certified by ISED in Canada under RSS 247 and RSS G...

Page 32: ...g European Directives WEEE Directive 2012 19 EU as amended by 2008 34 EC RoHS Directive EU 2015 863 Note Please follow your regional recycling scheme for batteries and electronic waste Hereby Shure In...

Page 33: ...generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guara...

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