888.888
GROUP
CHANNEL
AUTO
CHANNEL
SELECT
GROUP
SELECT
MANUAL
CHANNEL
SELECT
DISPLAY
FREQUENCY
SELECT
ANTENNA
A
B
MASTER LIST
MHz
LOW BATT
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GROUP
CHANNEL
AUTO
CHANNEL
SELECT
GROUP
SELECT
MANUAL
CHANNEL
SELECT
DISPLAY
FREQUENCY
SELECT
EXIT
MASTER
LIST
ANTENNA
A
B
MASTER LIST
MHz
LOW BATT
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menu
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Frequency Band Selection
Most countries closely regulate the radio frequencies used in the transmission of wireless infor-
mation. These regulations state which devices can use which frequencies, and help to limit the
amount of RF (radio frequency) interference in all wireless communications.
To be flexible enough to operate worldwide, SLX receivers are available in a number of models,
each with a unique frequency range. Each frequency range, or band, spans up to 24 MHz of the
wireless broadcast spectrum.
To facilitate system setup and protect against RF interference, each system comes with multiple
predefined frequency
groups
and
channels
.
When using a single SLX system, the operating frequency will generally not have to be changed.
In an installation with multiple receiver/transmitter systems, each system must operate on a sepa-
rate channel. The group and channel system provides an optimum frequency spread when using
multiple systems.
Within a single frequency band, up to 12 individual transmitter/receiver systems may be used in
a single installation. In regions where additional frequency bands are available, it is possible to
operate up to 20 systems simultaneously. Check with your local Shure retailer for information on
which bands are available in your area.
Tips for Improving System
Performance
•
Maintain a line of sight between transmitter and antenna
•
Avoid placing the receiver near metal surfaces or any digital equipment (CD
players, computers, etc.)
•
Secure the AC adapter cable to the receiver using the cable retainer loop
•
If rack-mounting the receiver, front-mount the antennas
The Master Frequency List
Using the Master List
The “Master List” of frequencies should be
accessed only by experienced users in situ-
ations which call for precise frequency selec-
tion. The “Master List” is a comprehensive
index of all available frequencies in 25 kHz
increments. (125 kHz increments in the JB
band.)
To access the Master List, hold down the
menu button while powering on the SLX
receiver.
Select Frequencies in the Master List
While FREQUENCY SELECT is flashing, the select button scrolls
down through all available frequencies; the menu button scrolls up.
Press and release to change the frequency in 25 kHz increments;
press and hold to scroll quickly.
When the correct frequency is displayed, either wait five seconds for
the screen to time out, or press sync.
Exit the Master List
To exit the Master List and return to normal sys-
tem operations, press menu, then select.
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ENGLISH
Issue
Indicator Status
Solution
No sound or faint
sound
Transmitter power light off
•
Turn transmitter on
•
Make sure the +/- indicators on bat-
tery match the transmitter terminals
•
Insert a fresh battery
Receiver LCD off
•
Make sure AC adapter is securely
plugged into electrical outlet and into
DC input connector on rear panel of
receiver
•
Make sure AC electrical outlet works
and is supplying proper voltage
Receiver display indicates
antenna activity
•
Press mute switch on transmitter
•
Turn up receiver volume control
•
Increase transmitter gain switch
setting
•
Check cable connection between
receiver and amplifier or mixer
Receiver display indicates
no antenna activity; trans-
mitter and receiver power
lights glowing
•
Extend receiver antennas vertically
•
Move receiver away from metal
objects
•
Check for line of sight between trans-
mitter and receiver
•
Move transmitter closer to receiver
•
Check that receiver and transmitter
are using the same frequency
Transmitter power light
glowing or flashing red
Replace transmitter batteries
INCOMPATIBLE warning
on transmitter
The INCOMPATIBLE warning indi-
cates that the receiver and transmitter
are set to incompatible frequency
bands. Contact your Shure retailer for
assistance.
Distortion or
unwanted noise
bursts
Receiver display indicates
antenna activity
•
Remove nearby sources of RF
interference (CD players, comput-
ers, digital effects, in-ear monitor
systems, etc.)
•
Change receiver and transmitter to a
different frequency
•
Reduce transmitter gain
•
Replace transmitter battery
•
If using multiple systems, increase
the frequency spread between
systems.
Distortion level in-
creases gradually
Transmitter power light
glowing or flashing red
Replace transmitter batteries
Sound level differ-
ent from cabled
guitar or micro-
phone, or when
using different
guitars
Adjust transmitter gain and receiver
volume as necessary
FULL warning dis-
plays on receiver
The FULL warning indicates that all
available channels in the currently
selected group are in use. When this
occurs, reprogram all systems to an
alternate group.
Cannot turn trans-
mitter off
Transmitter light flash-
ing red
Replace transmitter batteries
