Shure P4HW User's Manual
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1. cable for connection to audio source 6 ON OFF VOLUME Knob Turn clockwise past click to turn ON Continue to turn clockwise to increase volume counterclockwise to decrease volume 7 1 8 Stereo Earphone Output Jack Connects to earphones 8 Belt Clip Attaches to a belt guitar strap or waist band 9 LCD Screen Displays the current status of each function See Reading the LCD Screen on page 6 Operation BATTERY INSTALLATION 1 Open the battery door by pushing down and sliding towards cable 2 Insert a fresh 9 V alkaline battery with the terminals properly positioned see Figure 1 3 Close the battery door NOTE If battery compartment door will not close the battery is not properly inserted F 9V FIGURE 1 CONNECTING TO MIXER AND CHECKING SIGNAL 1 Connect the Y cable of the bodypack to a line level audio source Turn the ON OFF VOLUME knob clockwise past click ON Observe input level meter in LCD screen Adjust the level of audio source so the outside indi cators of the meter flicker occasionally N Plug earphones into earphone output jack Insert earphones into ears as instructed in the earphone user s guide Increase the volume slowly to a comfortable listening level ENO OY Be Attach the bodypack to a belt or guitar strap READING THE LCD SCREEN The LCD screen displays the status of each function as follows MX o EQ o2. 5 T LIM g 1 Input Level Meter 3 segment input level meter displays level of incoming signal Always check for clipping prior to inserting earphones into ears O Signal present Qol Nominal 000 6 dB from clip 2 Battery Life Meter Indicates the amount of voltage left in the battery If no indicators are present change the battery as soon as possible 3 HIGH 6 8 hours of operation MEDIUM 2 6 hours of operation E LOW less than 2 hours of operation NOTE Battery life depends on many variables including battery type brand earphones used and volume setting 3 Input Attenuation Displays the sensitivity of the bodypack s input Use 0 dB attenuation for low levels 10 dBu and use 15 dB attenuation for higher levels 4 dBV 4 MixMode MIX Allows the user to receive the monitor mix in either MixMode MIX ON or Stereo MIX OFF If the bodypack is receiving only one signal use MIX ON See Mono Ste reo and MixMode Control on page 8 5 High Frequency Equalization EQ Adds 6 dB at 10 kHz for improved treble response 6 Limiter LIM Activates and deactivates an internal limiter which provides protection against loud signals WARNING Turning the Limiter OFF defeats protection against hazardous sound levels USING THE BODYPACK FEATURES Push either the SCROLL or SELECT button to activate the LCD screen Push and hold the SCROLL button until the de
3. ratio 9 V Alkaline battery 85 dB minimum Battery Life Maximum Output Level Up to 8 hours volume dependant 5 dBu at 1 THD Phantom Power Protection Maximum Input Level Up to 60 VDC 7 dBu input pad OFF 22 dBu input pad ON Certification Authorized under the DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY provision FCC part 15 as a class B dig ital device Tested to comply with FCC standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This product complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received includ ing interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by Shure Incorporated could void your authority to operate this equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment 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 communica tions However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be de termined by turning
4. the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer ence by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Eligible to bear CE marking Conforms to European EMC directive 89 336 EEC Professional Audio Products Standard EN 55103 1996 Part 1 emissions and Part 2 immunity The P4HW is intended for use in envi ronments E1 residential and E2 light industrial as defined in European EMC standard EN 55103 It meets the applicable tests and performance criteria found in the standard for these en vironments EMC conformance is based on the use of shielded interconnecting cables SHURE Incorporated Web Address http www shure com 5800 W Touhy Avenue Niles IL 60714 4608 U S A Phone 800 257 4873 Fax 847 600 1212 In Europe Phone 49 7131 72140 Fax 49 7131 721414 In Asia Phone 852 2893 4290 Fax 852 2893 4055 International Phone 847 600 2000 Fax 847 600 6446
5. SHURE Model P4HW User Guide P4HW Hardwired Personal Monitor 2003 Shure Incorporated C Printed in U S A 27D8713 Rev 4 Patent Des 442 938 WARNING USING THIS SYSTEM AT EXCESSIVE VOLUMES CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE USE AS LOW A VOLUME AS POSSIBLE In order to use this system safely avoid prolonged listening at excessive sound pressure lev els Please use the following guidelines established by the Occupational Safety Health Ad ministration OSHA on maximum time exposure to sound pressure levels before hearing damage occurs 90 dB SPL at 8 hours 95 dB SPL at 4 hours 100 dB SPL at 2 hours 105 dB SPL at 1 hour 110 dB SPL at hour 115 dB SPL at 15 minutes 120 dB SPL avoid or damage may occur It is difficult to measure the exact Sound Pressure Levels SPL present at the eardrum in live applications In addition to the volume setting on the PSM the SPL in the ear is affected by ambient sound from floor wedges or other devices The isolation provided by the fit of quality earphones is also an important factor in determining the SPL in the ear Here are some general tips to follow in the use of this product to protect your ears from damage 1 Turn up the volume control only far enough to hear properly 2 Ringing in the ears may indicate that the gain levels are too high Try lowering the gain levels 3 Have your ears checked by an audiologist on a regular basis If you experience wax buildup in you
6. hones For stereo signals use the MIX OFF setting MixMode Allows the performer to easily adjust the monitor mix during the performance In Mix Mode the bodypack receives two signals such as a band mix and a vocal mix The balance knob adjusts the mix of these two signals The mixed signal is sent to both the left and right earphones For example if the band is overpowering the vocals in the mix the vocal levels can be increased and the band mix level decreased by simply adjusting the balance knob STEREO Q 1L L Signal From 7 Audio Source TA 2 R MIXMODE Q 1IL Signal From baiia i gt Audio Source MIXED 2 R USING MIXMODE Step Two Using the balance knob the user blends the two signals until the correct mix is achieved D gt MIXMODE channel 1 gt MIXMODE channel 2 COUNTERCLOCKWISE MID POIN CLOCKWISE Step Four The user may continue to adjust the mix using the balbance knob throughout the performance Step One The bodypack Step Three The bodypack sends the receives TWO signals mixed signal to both channels of the from the audio source earphones Specifications Frequency Response Actual Input Impedance 20 to 20 000 Hz gt 40 kQ Total Harmonic Distortion Audio Output Connector lt 1 measured at 10 dBu out 3 5 mm stereo left tip Channel Separation right ring ground sleeve 35 dB minimum Power Requirements Signal to noise
7. r ears stop using the system until an audiologist has examined your ears 4 Wipe the earphones with an antiseptic before and after use to avoid infections Stop using the earphones if they are causing great discomfort or infection This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit ENGLISH Thank you for choosing the P4HW Hardwired Personal Monitor bodypack The P4HW is a com ponent of the PSM 400 family of personal monitors that provides the advantages of an in ear monitoring system including the following Improved Sound Quality high fidelity without the risk of feedback Personal Control volume and mix are controlled from the bodypack Portability clips to belt or guitar strap For details on the PSM 400 system see the PSM 400 Hardwired Personal Performance Pack us er s guide available on the web at www shure com Controls and Features P4HW TOP PANEL 1 Balance Knob Adjusts the left right balance when the unit is in stereo and the Mix 1 Mix 2 balance when the unit is in MixMode 2 Scroll Button Controls the functions in the LCD screen See Using the Bodypack Features on page 7 3 Select Button Controls the functions in the LCD screen See Using the Bodypack Features on page 7 4 Battery Compartment Contains one 9 V battery 5 Cable Attached 9 foot 2 74 m female XLR Y
8. sired function 0 15 MIX EQ or LIM is underscored Push the SELECT button to toggle the function ON or OFF A function is ON when a dot appears to the right of the function symbol Push the SCROLL button to confirm the change LOCKING THE DISPLAY Adjust all functions to desired settings Hold down the SCROLL and SELECT buttons simultaneously for five seconds See Figure 2A The display will show two dashed lines to signify that lock out is engaged See Figure 2B NOTE When lock out is engaged the SCROLL and SELECT buttons will still light the LCD screen but will not change the status of any of the functions To unlock the display hold the SCROLL and SELECT buttons simultaneously for five sec onds until the LCD returns to a numeric display reo MXO EQ O LIM O FIGURE 2 MONO STEREO AND MIXMODE CONTROL The bodypack provides simple configuration of a monitor mix and enables the user to customize an individual mix in a multiple mix environment Three monitoring modes are available mono stereo and MixMode Mono The bodypack receives one signal from the mixer and sends that signal to both earphones For mono signals use MixMode MIX ON Stereo The bodypack receives two signals L and R from the mixer and sends the signals to the left and right earphones respectively The balance knob adjusts the balance between the left and right earp
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