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Software Introduction

Control Bar

① Identify Button

This button sends a command to the hardware to flash front-panel LEDs 

for easy identification.

② Log Off

Logs the user out of the GUI. This appears only when a password has 

been set for Admin or Tech level.

③ Language Selection

Selects the language for the GUI. This setting will be saved to the 

computer.

Inputs/Outputs Tab

Inputs (Return Channels)

① Channel Name

Channel name is customizable by clicking in the text box. Names can be 

up to 12 characters long. 

② Input Gain Setting (A, B)

Sets the analog input gain level.

③ Audio Meter

Displays input audio levels prior to the analog-to-digital converter.

④ Mute Button

Mutes or unmutes the channel's audio. The button illuminates red when 

a channel is muted.

Outputs (1-8, or 1-4)

⑤ Channel Name

Channel name is customizable by clicking in the text box. Names can be 

up to 12 characters long. 

⑥ Output Gain

Sets the output gain level.

⑦ Audio Meter

Displays output audio levels prior to the digital-to-analog converter.

⑧ Attenuation

Output attenuation is adjustable in 1 dB increments.

⑨ Mute Button

Mutes or unmutes the channel's audio. The button illuminates red when 

a channel is muted.

Various

⑩ Network Audio Status

• 

Green = Sending or receiving a digital audio signal.

• 

Flashing green = Cannot establish a connection.

⑪ Notes

Save project notes here, such as installation dates or IP information.

Preferences Tab

① Language

Selects the language for the GUI when the ANI is in Standalone Network 

Mode. In Normal mode, this is defined in the APT GUI.

② Device Serial Number

Displays the devices serial number.

③ Firmware Version

Displays the current firmware version of the device.

④ Reset Button

Reboots the device with factory default settings.

⑤ Register This Product Link

Click to register the device at shure.com to receive product and software 

updates.

⑥ Networking Mode

• 

Normal: 

Enables automatic Dante channel routing with an APT.

• 

Standalone: 

Channels must be routed manually with Dante Controller 

software.

⑦ Device Name

Device name is customizable by clicking in the text box. Names can 

be up to 12 characters long (alphanumeric and a limited set of special 

characters are allowed). 

⑧ Addressing Mode

Auto: 

IP settings are Link-Local or automatically accepted from a DHCP 

server.

Manual: 

IP settings (IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway) are static 

and are entered manually.

⑨ MAC Address
⑩ Port 4 Mode

Configures the Port 4 of the network interface: 

• 

Switched (default): 

Full Ethernet support.

• 

Uplink: 

Only control data for the GUI is transported. Multicast traffic for 

Dante and the Shure Device Discovery is restricted.

⑪ Front Panel Lockout

Disables the front panel controls on the hardware. Channels can still be 

selected for monitoring at the headphone jack.

⑫ Password

By default, the GUI has no password or security levels. Setting a 

password for the Admin will automatically generate a Guest-level logon. 

An additional, Tech-level logon can be created. The following describes 

the access rights of each logon type:

Admin: 

Full editing rights. The Admin can enable or disable a Tech-level 

logon.

Tech:

 Rights are limited to the functions that are also editable from the 

hardware: gain, mute, solo, and reset.

Guest:

 Monitoring only.

10/02/12

Summary of Contents for MICROFLEX SERIES

Page 1: ...2012 Shure Incorporated 27WG20831 Rev 1 MXW Wireless Conference System 1 0 0 2 1 2...

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Page 3: ...o si no va a ser utilizado por un lapso prolongado 14 TODA reparaci n debe ser llevada a cabo por t cnicos calificados El aparato requiere reparaci n si ha sufrido cualquier tipo de da o incluyendo l...

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Page 5: ...Ger t beiliegende Handbuch wichtige Betriebs und Wartungsanweisungen enth lt CONSIGNES DE S CURIT IMPORTANTES 1 LIRE ces consignes 2 CONSERVER ces consignes 3 OBSERVER tous les avertissements 4 SUIVR...

Page 6: ...ing 24 Networking Best Practices 25 Network Topologies 25 Multiple Ethernet Switch Setup 1 25 Multiple Ethernet Switch Setup 2 26 Multiple Ethernet Switch Wi Fi Setup 3 26 Configuring Firewalls for Ma...

Page 7: ...2 1 0 0 2 1 2...

Page 8: ...Occupational Safety Health Administration OSHA on maximum time exposure to sound pressure lev els before hearing damage occurs 90 dB SPL at 8 hours 95 dB SPL at 4 hours 100 dB SPL at 2 hours 105 dB S...

Page 9: ...4 System Overview System Overview 1 0 0 2 1 2...

Page 10: ...n FIPS 197 Automatic Frequency Coordination The MXW Series uses automatic frequency coordination to achieve worry free solid wireless communication Frequencies are shared and time divided between mult...

Page 11: ...s not necessary for this configuration Network The network is core communication pathway of the MXW system It transports Dante digital audio with Shure control data over standard IP Ethernet equipment...

Page 12: ...network into analog direct outputs Four port gigabit switch enables the ANI to be the networking hub of an eight channel MXW system Network Port 4 Uplink can be configured to restrict audio and provid...

Page 13: ...8 System Setup System Setup 1 0 0 2 1 2...

Page 14: ...performers to avoid those areas Mount the Unit Secure the unit to a ceiling or wall using the supplied mounting screws Power the Hardware ANI Connect the IEC power cable from the back panel to an AC p...

Page 15: ...1 2 3 4 7 8 6 5 1 2 3 4 15V 0 6A power Link Power Single Group System Multiple Group System Follow these steps for connecting a multiple group system 1 Connect a DHCP enabled router to a computer 2 C...

Page 16: ...l to the computer 2 Launch the application The app displays all Shure devices on the network 3 Select and open the APT The MXW System Interface opens in a web browser 4 Bookmark the device s DNS name...

Page 17: ...icrophones Gooseneck microphones take up front and back slots 3 Select the Audio Output Device s This can be an ANI4 ANI8 or SCM820 IntelliMix Mixer id Button flashes the LEDs of the selected device f...

Page 18: ...els The Link procedure can be done from two places Charger Press and hold the Link button for 6 seconds The LEDs flash during the process and turn solid green once the link is successful GUI From the...

Page 19: ...the charger The microphone status LEDs will flash and will remain steady once the audio is ready 15V 0 6A power 4 Set mic gain Mic gain is adjusted on the Monitor tab of the GUI Monitor Tab Signal ind...

Page 20: ...and rejection of background noise place the microphone on a large flat surface such as a floor table or lectern To reduce reverberance avoid reflective surfaces above or to the side of the microphone...

Page 21: ...16 Hardware Interface Description Hardware Interface Description 1 0 0 2 1 2...

Page 22: ...RF connection Flashing Red No microphones are linked to the unit Reset Button Press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds to hard reset the MXW system to factory default settings Note Performing a...

Page 23: ...for monitoring or troubleshooting Input Level Select Buttons Set the selected channel to line or aux level to match the input signal Output Level Select Buttons Set the selected channel to an output...

Page 24: ...n Off no network link On network link established Flashing network link active Network Speed LED Amber Off 10 100 Mbps On 1 Gbps Network Interface Digital Audio connection and networking capabilities...

Page 25: ...tatus during a charge in increments of 10 25 50 75 100 Locking DC Power Supply Jack Screw the PS45 power supply to the input illuminating the POWER LED Power Switch Powers the unit on or off Ethernet...

Page 26: ...Microphone State LED Indicates the microphone state Pulsing Red Standby mode Off microphone is off Customize the indication of Active and Mute for each transmitter type from the Preferences tab of the...

Page 27: ...ates or levels of activity The follow ing is a summary of each state Active Ready to pass audio to network Mute Audio is muted Standby Audio is muted and the microphone is in a hibernation state to co...

Page 28: ...onitor tab will display the runtime remaining in hours minutes Battery Life Statistics On the Utility tab of the GUI two battery life statistics that are displayed Battery Capacity Percentage of charg...

Page 29: ...d Dante Audio and Controller Shure Control GUI and 3rd Party Control The Shure Control carries data for the GUI operation firmware updates and 3rd party control systems AMX Crestron Extron This data i...

Page 30: ...ask All devices must be at the same firmware revision level with the exception of the AXT620 Ethernet Switch Network Topologies There are several ways to configure a network of devices In general you...

Page 31: ...to ON Server Client Ethernet Switch AXT610 ShowLink Access Point Multiple Ethernet Switch Wi Fi Setup 3 Each networked device needs an individual connection to the switch Wi Fi Router DHCP enabled Se...

Page 32: ...eless router properly for best performance Wireless Workbench employs multicast data protocols to communicate to the Axient and PSM1000 devices Wi Fi treats broadcast and multicast packets differently...

Page 33: ...device can spend processing data packets When a receiver is overloaded with traffic audible clicks and pops may occur Increasing the latency setting will improve performance for large networks Number...

Page 34: ...e a graphical user interface GUI MXW Series GUI Hosted from the APT webserver and accessed from a typical web browser this GUI is used to manage the network of MXW components MXWANI GUI Hosted from th...

Page 35: ...hure Device Discovery CD to a computer and install the application Bonjour will install automatically to the computer 2 Connect the PC to the same network as the APT 3 Turn off the PC s WiFi to force...

Page 36: ...Displays the remaining battery runtime of the microphone RF Signal Strength Audio Input Meter Indicate the average input signal level LED Audio Signal Level Description Red 6 0 1 dBFS Overload Yellow...

Page 37: ...ce Language Save Load Preferences Password Setup Register the Product Link Configuration Tab Device List Customize the switch for each microphone type Device Name Device names can be customized with u...

Page 38: ...is defined in the APT GUI Device Serial Number Displays the devices serial number Firmware Version Displays the current firmware version of the device Reset Button Reboots the device with factory def...

Page 39: ...ute channels between Dante enabled devices and to monitor the status of the device clock and network Note DC software is not required for routing audio within the MXW system Use caution when us ing DC...

Page 40: ...35 Optimizing the System Optimizing the System 1 0 0 2 1 2...

Page 41: ...by the availability of clear spectrum During a scan the APT turns off all associated microphones in order to survey the spectrum of the room for interference from devices such as cordless phones walk...

Page 42: ...the RF gain in order to maximize RF efficiency of a fixed space and save microphone battery life There are three stages of RF gain in the APT for coverage over a range of installation sizes Level 3 1...

Page 43: ...Press and hold the link button for 10 seconds to link the microphone to the channel The old microphone will no longer be a part of the system and no change will occur for the remaining channels Import...

Page 44: ...XWANI CAUTION Ensure the device has a stable network connection during the update Do not turn off the device until the update is complete 1 Download Firmware Update Manager from http www shure com and...

Page 45: ...40 Firmware Updates Troubleshooting Audio Networking Control Software Control Command Strings 1 0 0 2 1 2...

Page 46: ...vision reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the...

Page 47: ...42 Firmware Updates Specifications 1 0 0 2 1 2...

Page 48: ...fo shure com hk United States Canada Latin America Caribbean Shure Incorporated 5800 West Touhy Avenue Niles IL 60714 4608 USA Phone 847 600 2000 Fax 847 600 1212 USA Fax 847 600 6446 Email info shure...

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