Shure Psm 900-ra In-ear Personal Monitoring System User Guide

SHURE PSM 900-RA In-Ear Personal Monitoring System

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. READ these instructions.
2. KEEP these instructions.
3. HEED all warnings.
4. FOLLOW all instructions.
5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
6. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.
7. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Allow sufficient distances for adequate ventilation and install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as open flames, radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not place any open flame sources on the product.
9. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. 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 the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping and splashing. DO NOT put objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
16. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.
17. The airborne noise of the Apparatus does not exceed 70dB (A).
18. Apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
19. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
20. Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/or product failure.
21. Operate this product within its specified operating temperature range.

WARNING

• Battery packs may explode or release toxic materials. Risk of fire or burns. Do not open, crush, modify, disassemble, heat above 140°F (60°C), or incinerate.
• Follow instructions from manufacturer
• Only use Shure charger to recharge Shure rechargeable batteries
• WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent type.
• Never put batteries in mouth. If swallowed, contact your physician or local poison control center
• Do not short circuit; may cause burns or catch fire
• Do not charge or use battery packs other than Shure rechargeable batteries
• Dispose of battery packs properly. Check with local vendor for proper disposal of used battery packs.
• Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like
• Do not immerse the battery in liquid such as water, beverages, or other fluids.
• Do not attach or insert battery with polarity reversed.
• Keep away from small children.
• Do not use abnormal batteries.
• Pack the battery securely for transport.

CAUTION

• Never disassemble or modify the device, as failures may result.
• Do not subject to extreme force and do not pull on the cable or failures may result.
• Keep the product dry and avoid exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity.

WARNING

• If water or other foreign objects enter the inside of the device, fire or electric shock may result.
• Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/or product failure.

This device is able to produce sound volume higher than 85 dB SPL. Please check your maximum allowed continuous noise exposure level based on your national employment protection requirements.
This product is intended for professional use only. This product should only be sold through professional sales channels.
LISTENING TO AUDIO AT EXCESSIVE VOLUMES CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE. USE AS LOW A VOLUME AS POSSIBLE. Over exposure to excessive sound levels can damage your ears resulting in permanent noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Please use the following guidelines established by the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) on maximum time exposure to sound pressure levels before hearing damage occurs.

• 90 dB SPL at 8 hours
• 110 dB SPL at ½ hour
• 95 dB SPL at 4 hours
• 115 dB SPL at 15 minutes
• 100 dB SPL at 2 hours
• 105 dB SPL at 1 hour
• 120 dB SPL Avoid or damage may occur

Full Manual Online

This is the quick-reference version of the user guide. For information on the following topics, visit www.shure.com to download the comprehensive manual:

• Multiple systems setup
• RF and hardware presets
• Warning Messages
• Networking details
• Product specifications

Rack Mount Instructions

• If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Keep the rack environment temperature at or below the maximum am-bient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer of the installed equipment.
• Provide the proper amount of air flow inside the rack as required for safe operation of the equipment.
• Do not create a hazardous condition by mounting the equipment in the rack with an uneven mechanical load.
• When connecting the equipment to the supply circuit, consider the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on over-current protection and supply wiring. Consider all equipment nameplate ratings when address-ing this concern.
• Maintain reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment. Give particular attention to indirect supply connections to the branch circuit (e.g., power strips).

Quickstart Instructions

Rack Mount Transmitter

1. Connect to a power outlet using the supplied power adapter.
2. Attach the supplied antennas to the an-tenna out BNC connectors.Connect the audio source, such as the output of a mixer, to the audio inputs. You can use both input jacks or choose either one for a mono source.
   • For mono (one input), access the Audio menu and select Mono.
   • Set the input sensitivity to match the source by select-ing Audio INPUT from the LCD configuration menu: Aux (-10dBV) or Line (+4dBu).
3. Make sure the RF switch is OFF. Turn the power ON.
4. Adjust the audio source level so that, for the average input signal level, the top two yellow LEDs flicker and the lower LEDs are solid.
   • If the red clip LED illuminates, the inputs are overdriven. Decrease the level using the ▼ ▲ buttons or change the input sensitivity to +4 dBu.
   • If the signal level is too low, change the input sensitivity to –10 dBV

Bodypack
Insert batteries and attach antenna. Turn on using the volume knob. The battery light illuminates.

Scan and Sync

1. On the bodypack, press the scan button. The display flashes SYNC NOW….
2. Align the IR windows on the bodypack and rack unit and press the sync button. The rack unit Level LEDs flash, and it displays SYNC SUCCESS.
3. Turn the RF switch on. The blue RF LED illuminates on the bodypack to indicate that  it is detecting the transmitter. The bodypack also displays the RF signal strength (RF).
4. Important: Turn bodypack volume down before plugging in earphones.
5. Insert the earphones and slowly turn up the volume.

Rack Unit Transmitter

Front Panel Controls

1. Input Level Control and Display
2. Status Display and Menu Controls
3. Synchronization Button
4. Headphone Monitoring
5. RF switch
6. Power Button
   Rear Panel Connectors
7. Power
8. LOOP OUT
9. Audio Inputs
10. Antenna (BNC)

Bodypack Receiver

1. Power Switch and Volume Control
2. 3.5 mm Earphone Jack
3. Scan Button
4. IR Window
5. Battery Compartment
6. Menu buttons
7. ▼▲ Buttons
8. LCD Screen
9. Tri-Color Battery LED
10. Blue RF LED
11. SMA Connector
12. Removable AA Adapter

Specifications

PSM 900

• RF Carrier Range: 470–952 MHz
• Compatible Frequencies: Per band 20
• Tuning Bandwidth: 36–40 MHz
• Operating Range: environment-dependent 90 m (300 ft)
• Stereo Separation: 60 dB
• Audio Frequency Response: 35 Hz –15 kHz (±1 dB)
• Signal-To-Noise Ratio: A-Weighted 90 dB (typical)
• Total Harmonic Distortion: ref. ±34 kHz deviation @1 kHz <0.8% (typical)
• Companding: Patented Shure Audio Reference Companding
• Spurious Rejection: ref. 12dB SINAD 80 dB (typical)
• Frequency Stability: ±2.5 ppm
• MPX Pilot Tone: 19 kHz (±0.3 kHz)
• Modulation: FM*, MPX Stereo
• Operating Temperature: -18°C to +57°C

P9T

• RF Output Power: selectable: 10, 50, 100 mW (+20 dBm)
• RF Output Impedance: 50 Ω (typical)
• Net Weight: 850 g
• Dimensions: 42 x 197 x 177 mm, H x W x D
• Power Requirement: 15V DC, 415 mA, typical

Audio Input

• Connector Type
  Combination XLR and 6.35 mm (1/4″) TRS
• Polarity
  

  XLR	Non-inverting (pin 2 positive with respect to pin 3)
  6.35 mm (1/4″) TRS	Tip positive with respect to ring

• Configuration
  Electronically balanced
  
• Impedance
  70.2 kΩ (actual)
• Nominal Input Level
  switchable: +4 dBu, –10 dBV
• Maximum Input Level
  

  +4 dBu	+29.2 dBu
  -10 dBV	+12.2 dBu

• Pin Assignments
  

  XLR	1=ground, 2=hot, 3=cold
  6.35 mm (1/4″) TRS	Tip=hot, Ring=cold, Sleeve=ground

• Phantom Power Protection
  Up to 60 V DC

Audio Output

• Connector Type: 6.35 mm (1/4″) TRS
• Configuration: Electronically balanced
• Impedance: Connected directly to inputs

P9RA+

• Front-End RF Filtering: 3 dB at 30.5 MHz from the center frequency of each band
  Active RF Gain Control: 31 dB
• RF Sensitivity: at 20 dB SINAD 2.2 µV
• Image Rejection: 90 dB
• Adjacent Channel Rejection: 70 dB
• Latency: 0.37ms
• Squelch Threshold: 22 dB SINAD (±3 dB)
• Intermodulation Attenuation: >70 dB
• Blocking: <80 dB
• Audio Output Power: 1kHz @ 1% distortion, peak power, @16Ω 100 mW (per output)
• 4-band Parametric EQ: 9.5 Ω
• High Boost:
  

  Low Shelf	Selectable Gain: ±2 dB, ±4 dB, ±6 dB @ 100 Hz
  Low Mid	Selectable Gain: ±2 dB, ±4 dB, ±6 dB at 160 Hz, 250 Hz, 400 Hz, 500 Hz, 630 Hz Selectable Q: 0.7, 1.4, 2.9, 5.0, 11.5
  High Mid	Selectable Gain: ±2  dB, ±4 dB, ±6 dB at 1 kHz, 1.6 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 4 kHz, 6.3 kHz Selectable Q: 0.7, 1.4, 2.9, 5.0, 11.5
  High Shelf	Selectable Gain: ±2 dB, ±4 dB, ±6 dB @ 10 kHz

• Volume Limiter: Selectable: OFF (0 dB)to -48 dB in 3 dB steps
• Volume Lock: Selectable: 0 dB to -70 dB
• Net Weight: 154 g (Without Battery)
• Dimensions: 83 x 65 x 22 mm H x W x D
• Battery Life: 4–6 hours (continuous use) AA batteries

Frequency Range and Transmitter Output Power

Note: Frequency bands might not be available for sale or authorized for use in all countries or regions.
NOTE: This Radio equipment is intended for use in musical professional en-tertainment and similar applications. This Radio apparatus may be capable of operating on some frequencies not authorized in your region. Please con-tact your national authority to obtain information on authorized frequencies and RF power levels for wireless microphone products.

Certifications

P9RA+
Approved under the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) provision of FCC Part 15.
Certified by ISED in Canada under RSS-123.

P9T
Certified under FCC Part 74.
Certified under FCC Part 15.
Certified under FCC Part 15 and Part 74.
Certified by ISED in Canada under RSS-123 and RSS-102.
Meets essential requirements of the following European Directives:

• WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU, as amended by 2008/34/EC
• RoHS Directive EU 2015/863

Note: Please follow your regional recycling scheme for batteries and electronic waste This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking.
Hereby, Shure Incorporated declares that the radio equipment is in com-pliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The 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 Europe, Middle East & Africa Department: EMEA Approval
• Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 12
• 75031 Eppingen, Germany
• Phone: +49-7262-92 49 0
• Fax: +49-7262-92 49 11 4
• Email: [email protected]

Using AA Batteries

Installing AA Batteries

Requires AA Battery Carrier

Does Not Require AA Battery Carrier

CAUTION: Public Safety Restrictions

Avoid the following groups, channels, and frequency ranges as specified for each listed metro region.
NOTE: This information is known to be accurate at the time of printing but is subject to change. Check the Shure website for the latest public safety frequency and channel information:
http://www.shure.com/ProAudio/TechLibrary/WirelessFrequencyFinder/index.htm

G6 Public Safety Restrictions

G7 Public Safety Restrictions

PSM900 SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY GUIDE FOR FREQUENCY BAND G6J (470 – 506 MHz)

PSM900 SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY GUIDE FOR FREQUENCY BAND G14J (506 – 542 MHz)

PSM900 SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY GUIDE FOR FREQUENCY BAND X7 (925

PSM900 SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY GUIDE FOR FREQUENCY BAND K1J (596 – 632 MHz)

PSM900 SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY GUIDE FOR FREQUENCY BAND L6J (656 – 692 MHz)

United States, Canada, Latin America, Caribbean:

• Shure Incorporated
• 5800 West Touhy Avenue
• Niles, IL60714-4608 USA
• Phone: 847-600-2000
• Fax: 847-600-1212 (USA)
• Fax: 847-600~6

Europe, Middle East, Africa:

• Shure Europe GmbH Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Sir. 12, 75031 Eppingen, Germany
• Phone:+ 49-7262-92490
• Fax: + 49-7262-9249114
• Email: [email protected]

UK Importer

• Shure UK Limited
• Unit 2, The 10 Centre, Lea Road,
• Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN91 AS, UK

Asia, Pacific:

• Shure Asia Limited
• 22/F, 625 King’s Road
• North Point, Island East
• Hong Kong
• Phone: 852-2893-4290
• Fax: 852-2893-4055
• Email: [email protected]

References

• PSM900 User Guides
• Documentation Finder
• shure
• Shure: Microphones, Wireless microphones, in-ear monitoring, earphones, headphones
• Shure: Microphones, Wireless microphones, in-ear monitoring, earphones, headphones
• Documentation Finder - Shure Europe
• Shure: Microphones, Wireless microphones, in-ear monitoring, earphones, headphones