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GLXD6   Guitar Pedal Receiver with Integrated Tuner

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS                               4

WARNING                                                                          5

Note:                                                                                   5

System Overview                                                                 5

Accessories                                                                          5

Included Components                                                        6

Quick Start                                                                            6

Guitar Pedal Receiver Overview                                         6

Display Screen, Indicators, and Controls                          7

Receiver Mode                                                                   7

Tuner Mode                                                                        8

Bodypack Transmitter                                                         9

Transmitter Status LED                                                    10

Wearing the Bodypack Transmitter                                  10

Batteries and Charging                                                     10

Charging from an AC Power Source                                 11

Charging from a USB Port                                                11

LED Status During Charging                                             11

Charging Times and Transmitter Runtimes                       11

Installing Transmitter Batteries                                         12

Important Tips for Care and Storage of Shure Recharge­

able Batteries                                                                   12

Transmitter Battery Meter                                                12

Multiple Receiver Systems                                                13

Setting Up Receivers and Transmitters                           13

Manually Selecting a Group and Channel                       14

Selecting a Group                                                            14

Selecting a Channel                                                         14

Manually Linking a Transmitter to a Receiver                 14

Linking Multiple Transmitters to a Receiver                    14

2.4 GHz Spectrum Overview                                             15

Overcoming the Challenges of 2.4GHz                           15

Coexisting with Wi-Fi                                                       15

Challenging Wireless Environments                                15

Tips and Methods to Improve Wireless System Perfor­

mance                                                                                  16

2.4 GHz Frequency Tables                                                 16

Receiver Operation                                                            17

Audio Gain Adjustment                                                    17

Locking and Unlocking the Controls                                18

Remote ID                                                                        18

Tuner Menu                                                                         19

Tuner Options                                                                  19

Indicator: Needle or Strobe                                              20

Choosing Live or Mute Audio Output                               20

Display Brightness                                                           21

Detune                                                                              21

Sharps and Flats                                                              22

Reference Pitch                                                               22

Using the Tuner                                                                  22

Needle Mode                                                                    22

Strobe Mode                                                                     23

Using a Third-Party Power Supply                                   24

Firmware                                                                             25

Summary of Contents for GLXD6

Page 1: ...GLXD6 Guitar Pedal Receiver with Integrated Tuner The Shure GLXD6 Guitar Pedal Receiver user guide Version 4 1 2020 K...

Page 2: ...12 Transmitter Battery Meter 12 Multiple Receiver Systems 13 Setting Up Receivers and Transmitters 13 Manually Selecting a Group and Channel 14 Selecting a Group 14 Selecting a Channel 14 Manually Li...

Page 3: ...uter 25 Troubleshooting 25 Resetting Components 27 Resetting the Receiver 27 Resetting the Transmitter 28 Specifications 28 Pin Assignments 30 Output Connections 32 Certifications 32 Information to th...

Page 4: ...ments 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...

Page 5: ...roundbreaking GLX D Wireless Systems from Shure combine the leading edge of Automatic Frequency Manage ment technology with best in class intelligent lithium ion battery rechargeability world renowned...

Page 6: ...irst in the signal chain Step Connect power supply to the receiver and plug the power cord into an AC power source Step Connect the transmitter to the instrument and turn on the transmitter Step Conne...

Page 7: ...or mixer Note If using multiple effects pedals place the receiver pedal first in the signal chain USB Port For uploading firmware updates Display Displays receiver and tuner settings Antenna Two ante...

Page 8: ...ng indicates audio clipping Mute LED Illuminates when audio output is muted RF LED ON Linked transmitter is on Flashing Searching for transmitter OFF Linked transmitter off or transmitter unlinked Cha...

Page 9: ...the receiver display during power up Bodypack Transmitter Antenna Carries wireless signal Status LED Indicates transmitter status Power Switch Turns the transmitter on off TA4M Input Jack Connects to...

Page 10: ...fe 1 hour Flashing battery life 30 minutes Red Green Flashing remote ID active Amber Flashing battery error replace battery Wearing the Bodypack Transmitter Clip the transmitter to a belt or slide a g...

Page 11: ...le into a standard USB port LED Status During Charging The following LED states indicate battery status when the transmitter is connected to a charger Green charging complete Green Flashing battery ch...

Page 12: ...ttery door and slide door to engage the latch Important Tips for Care and Storage of Shure Rechargeable Batteries Proper care and storage of Shure batteries results in reliable performance and ensures...

Page 13: ...no backup frequencies to avoid interference 4 1 27 Best single channel group if you experience interfer ence Environmentally dependent 4 systems typical See Tips to Improve Wireless System Performanc...

Page 14: ...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 there are no available...

Page 15: ...tion Coexisting with Wi Fi If you plan to use Wi Fi during a performance turn on Wi Fi devices prior to turning on GLX D and scanning for the best chan nel GLX D detects and avoids other Wi Fi traffic...

Page 16: ...formance turn on Wi Fi prior to turning on GLX D and scanning for the best chan nel Avoid heavy Wi Fi traffic activities such as downloading large files or viewing a movie Avoid placing transmitter an...

Page 17: ...423 2424 2426 2427 2431 2432 2437 2438 2443 2444 2448 2449 2451 2452 2456 2457 2462 2463 2468 2469 2473 2474 2477 2478 Receiver Operation Audio Gain Adjustment Transmitter gain has an adjustment range...

Page 18: ...ansmitter Power Switch Starting with the transmitter set to off press and hold the LINK button while turning on the transmitter Repeat sequence to un lock Note The transmitter status LED will flash re...

Page 19: ...bypass switches commonly found on wired tuners Tuner Options Indicator Needle or Strobe Output Live Mute or Both Display Brightness Detune Sharps and Flats Reference Pitch Selecting and Editing Tuner...

Page 20: ...in tune Note Indicator and Output settings are displayed in a scroll from left to right Choosing Live or Mute Audio Output The following modes are available to set the audio output to Live or Mute whe...

Page 21: ...ghtness To manually adjust the brightness choose one of the following settings Detune The tuner can be set to display standard tuning for instruments that have been detuned up sharp or flat in the fol...

Page 22: ...igits of the value will be displayed For example 32 would appear on the display when the pitch has been set to 432 Hz A dot appears on the display as a reminder that the reference pitch has been offse...

Page 23: ...Shure Incorporated 23 33 Strobe Mode Both tuning indicators will illuminate and the strobe segments will remain stationary when the note is in tune...

Page 24: ...using a power supply with isolated power outputs use a power outlet rated at a minimum of 250 mA However if using other third party power supplies Check the power consumption for each pedal in a dais...

Page 25: ...e additional features and enhancements To take advantage of design improvements new versions of the firmware can be downloaded and installed using the Shure Update Utility tool Software is available f...

Page 26: ...ger Audio artifacts or dropouts rf LED flickering or off Change receiver and transmitter to a differ ent group and or channel Identify nearby sources of interference cell phones Wi Fi access points si...

Page 27: ...to a transmitter Transmitter powers off after 1 hour Transmitter status LED off GLX D transmitters automatically power off after 1 hour to conserve battery life if the sig nal from a linked receiver...

Page 28: ...an available receiver Press the link but ton on an available receiver to relink Specifications Tuning Bandwidth 2400 2483 5 MHz Working Range Indoor Up to 30 m 100 ft typical Up to 60 m 200 ft maximum...

Page 29: ...mpedance inch output Battery Life Up to 16 hours Guitar Tuner Tuning Accuracy 1cent Tuning Range F 0 to C8 Channel Count 4 typical Up to 8 maximum GLXD1 Dimensions 90 x 65 x 23 mm 3 56 x 2 54 x 0 90in...

Page 30: ...nced Maximum Input Level 1 kHz at 1 THD 8 4 dBV 7 5 Vp p Antenna Type Internal Monopole Pin Assignments TA4M 1 ground cable shield 2 5 V Bias 3 audio 4 Tied through active load to ground On instrument...

Page 31: ...o 40 dB in 1 dB steps Audio Output Configuration 6 35 mm 1 4 output Impedance balanced Impedance 6 35 mm 1 4 output 100 50 Unbalanced Maximum Audio Output Level 6 35 mm 1 4 connector into 3 k load 8 5...

Page 32: ...e full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address http www shure com europe compliance Authorized European representative Shure Europe GmbH Headquarters Eu...

Page 33: ...e will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is...

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