SHURE Q5X PlayerMic Wireless Bodypack Transmitter User Guide
- June 14, 2024
- Shure
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Q5X PlayerMic Wireless Bodypack Transmitter Quick Start Guide
Q5X PlayerMic Wireless Bodypack Transmitter
This Quick Start Guide is an overview. Users are asked to review the manual
for detailed instructions.
The carrying pouch contains two parts:
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Digital PlayerMic transmitter (QT-AD10P or PS)
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Micro USB charging cable
Users also need: -
Q5X Gateway (remote control)
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Handheld MicCommander (QG-H2) or
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Network Gateway (QG-N3)
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Shure Axient Digital receiver
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Microphone {1-pin Lemo connector)
Visit www.Q5X.com/support to:
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update the firmware
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register the warranty
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download the manuals
PREPARE: PlayerMic Transmitter -
Bring the transmitter out of storage mode (minimal battery draw) and into standby mode (detectable but the UHF radio is off) using either method below:
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Hold the ON/OFF button until the status LED changes from flashing rapidly to slowly, or
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Plug and unplug a powered micro USB charging cable into the side of the transmitter.
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Connect the 1-pin Lemo microphone
BATTERY LIFE:
PlayerMic S 4 hours @ 2/10mMW = 2 hours @ 20mMW
PlayerMic 8 hours @ 2/10mMW 4 hours @ 20mW
PREPARE: Gateway remote control (H2 or N3)
- Install the antenna on the top. (NEVER power the unit without the antenna in place.)
- Power the Gateway as instructed in its manuals.
- Turn on the unit by pressing the power button.
PAIR: PlayerMic and Gateway remote control (H2 or N3)
- The screen on the Gateway displays the serial number of paired transmitters.
- Press the
ADJUST: Set the functions in the two transmitter menus of the Gateway. Screen
one includes: frequency, power on/off, battery level, mic mute/live and mic
offset. Screen two includes: transmitter name, group, RF power, 2.4GHz
channel, storage and reboot.
IR SYNC: Use IR Sync to form an audio channel between the transmitter and
receiver. The receiver band must match the band of the transmitter.
- Select a receiver channel.
- Tune the channel to an available frequency using group scan or manually tune to an open frequency.
- Assure transmitter is in standby or on mode.
- Press the SYNC button on the receiver.
- Align the IR windows between the transmitter and the receiver so that the IR LED illuminates red.
- When complete, “Sync Success!” appears on the receiver.
USE TIPS: When using the PlayerMics, it is suggested that a strain relief method be used to ensure that there is no direct pulling force on the microphone connector during use or during removal. One method is to loop the microphone cable back and tape the connector to the edge of the transmitter.
KEY:
- 2.4 G antenna – For the RCAS control channel.
- Audio input – Connects to a microphone with a one-pin Lemo connector.
- UHF antenna – For RF signal transmission.
- Serial number – Unique serial number for RCAS identification and control. (on the antenna)
- IR port – Infrared sync with the receiver for set- up, initiating encryption and installing firmware updates.
- Status LED – See manual for details on LED patterns and colours.
- Charge LED – Red = charging, green= charged and flashing red/green = error.
- USB port – Charges the battery.
- On/Off button – Manual power control between on, standby and storage modes.
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