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Model P4HW User Guide
P4HW Hardwired Personal Monitor
©2003, Shure Incorporated
Printed in U.S.A.
27D8713 (Rev. 4) Patent Des. 442,938
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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 1 110 dB
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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 Performan
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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. FIGURE 1 CONNECTING TO MIXER AND CHECKING SIGNAL 1. Connect the “Y” cable of the bodypack to a line level audio source. 2. Turn the ON/OFF/VOLUME knob clockwise past click (ON). 3. Obser
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READING THE LCD SCREEN The LCD screen displays the status of each function, as follows: 1. Input Level Meter: 3-segment input level meter displays level of incoming signal. Always check for clipping prior to inserting earphones into ears. Signal present Nominal –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. HIGH: 6-8 hours of operation. MEDIUM: 2-6 hours of operation. LOW: less
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USING THE BODYPACK FEATURES 1. Push either the SCROLL or SELECT button to activate the LCD screen. 2. Push and hold the SCROLL button until the desired function (0/–15, MIX, EQ, or LIM) is underscored. 3. 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. 4. Push the SCROLL button to confirm the change. LOCKING THE DISPLAY 1. Adjust all functions to desired settings. 2. Hold down the SCROLL and SELECT buttons simult
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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 earp
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Specifications Frequency Response Actual Input Impedance 20 to 20,000 Hz > 40 k Total Harmonic Distortion Audio Output Connector < .1% (measured at –10 dBu out) 3.5 mm stereo (left=tip, right=ring, ground=sleeve) Channel Separation Power Requirements 35 dB (minimum) 9 V Alkaline battery Signal-to-noise ratio Battery Life 85 dB (minimum) Up to 8 hours, volume dependant Maximum Output Level Phantom Power Protection +5 dBu at 1% THD Up to 60 VDC Maximum Input Level +7 dBu, input pad OFF +22 dBu, i
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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
