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Shure SLX Wireless
Receiver Volume
Control
The volume control dial should generally be left in the clockwise position. Turning the dial counter-clockwise
decreases receiver output level.
If adjustments are necessary, use a small screwdriver to turn the dial.
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 as shown on page 11.
Troubleshooting
Issue Indicator Status Solution
No sound or faint
sound
Transmitter power light off
• Turn transmitter on (see
pages 6 and 7
)
• Make sure the +/- indicators on battery 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 (see
pages 6 and 7
)
• Turn up receiver volume control (see
page 5
)
• Increase transmitter gain switch setting (see
pages 6 and 7
)
• Check cable connection between receiver and amplifier or mixer
Receiver display indicates no
antenna activity; transmitter and
receiver power lights glowing
• Extend receiver antennas vertically
• Move receiver away from metal objects
• Check for line of sight between transmitter 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 indicates 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, computers,
digital effects, in-ear monitor systems, etc.)
• Change receiver and transmitter to a different frequency (see
page 9
)
• Reduce transmitter gain (see
pages 6 and 7
)
• Replace transmitter battery
• If using multiple systems, increase the frequency spread between
systems (see page 9).
Distortion level
increases gradually
Transmitter power light glowing or
flashing red
• Replace transmitter batteries
Sound level different
from cabled guitar or
microphone, or when
using different guitars
• Adjust transmitter gain (see
pages 6 and 7
) and receiver volume (see
page 5
) as necessary
FULL warning
displays 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
transmitter off
Transmitter light flashing red
• Replace transmitter batteries