Shure KCX User manual

KCX

Wireless System

Online user guide for KCX wireless system.

Version: 3.1 (2020-H)

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Table of Contents
KCX   Wireless System 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3
Quick Setup 3
Shure KCX Wireless 4
Receiver 4
Transmitter 7
System Components 7
All Systems 7
Handheld Transmitter 7
Bodypack Transmitter 7
Power 8
Connecting to a Sound System 8
Channel 8
Bodypack Gain 8
RF Level 8
Squelch 8
Color ID Rings 9
Getting Good Sound 9
Correct Microphone Placement 10
Wearing the Headworn Microphone 10
Wearing the Bodypack Transmitter 11
Wireless Tips to Improve System Performance 11
Troubleshooting 11
Specifications 12
Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts 15
Optional Accessories 15
Replacement Parts 15
Frequency Range and Transmitter Output Level 15

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KCX 

Wireless System

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Thepossibleresultsofincorrectusearemarkedbyoneofthetwosymbols—"WARNING"and"CAUTION"—dependingonthe

imminence of the danger and the severity of the damage.

WARNING: Ignoring these warnings may cause severe injury or death as a result of incorrect operation.

CAUTION:Ignoringthesecautionsmaycausemoderateinjuryorpropertydamageasaresultofincor

rect operation.

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.

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 microphone dry and avoid exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity.

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Quick Setup

Shure KCX Wireless

Congratulations on purchasing your KCX Wireless system from Shure. Shure professional audio products deliver legendary

sound quality, stage-proven durability and hassle-free setup. The KCX Wireless System comes with your choice of microphone

complete with all the accessories you need. For performers that manage their own sound and desire the freedom of wireless,

nothingcouldbemoreversatileoreasytooperate.Affordablereplacementpartsandaruggedhousingmakethisanidealin

vestment for years of confident performance.

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Receiver

KCX4

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KCX88

①Power LED light

②Audio Frequency LED light

③Radio Frequency Diversity lights

④Balanced output (XLR connector)

⑤Unbalanced output (6.35mm connector)

⑥Audio output level (line/mic) switch

⑦Channel selection dial

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⑧Squelch dial

⑨Power adapter input

⑩Antennas

Transmitter

①Power button

②Channel selection dial

③Audio input level (line/mic) switch

④Battery compartment

⑤Transmitter gain dial

⑥Belt clip

⑦Mic input (CVL lavalier or PGA31 Headworn)

⑧Radio Frequency (RF) level switch

⑨Antenna

⑩Color ID rings

⑪Anti-roll ring (PG28 only)

⑫Power LED light

System Components

All Systems

KCX4 Receiver

Channel Selector Tool

Handheld Transmitter

KCX2 Handheld Microphone Transmitter

Bodypack Transmitter

KCX1 Bodypack Transmitter

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Microphone

PG185 Lavalier microphone OR

PG30 Headworn microphone

Power

Plug in the power adapter to turn on the receiver. There is no power switch.

Insert 2 AA batteries into the transmitter. Hold the power button for two seconds to turn on.

Connecting to a Sound System

Connect the balanced XLR output on the receiver to a MIC or LINE input. Set the LINE MIC switch accordingly.

If there is no XLR input, connect the unbalanced 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) receiver output to a LINE input. Set the LINE MIC switch to

LINE.

Channel

Set the transmitter and the receiver to the same frequency using the channel dial.

Note: If using a dual system (or more than one single system), assign each input to a different channel within the same group (channels 1-4 or channels A-D).

For the JB1 band, there are three groups: channels 1-3, 4-6, and 7-8. This ensures the best signal quality.

Bodypack Gain

The gain dial controls the audio volume sent to the receiver.

Turn down the gain if the audio signal sounds distorted.

Turn up the gain if the AF LED light is faint or the audio is too low.

RF Level

This switch sets the RF level of the handheld transmitter. It does not affect the audio volume.

Set to LO to avoid interfering with other receivers when in a building with multiple systems.

Set to HI for transmitting over a greater distance when using a single system.

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Squelch

Squelch controls the amount of RF signal that the receiver picks up.

Turn up the squelch dial (clockwise) to remove ambient noise from unwanted RF sources.

Turn down the squelch dial (counterclockwise) if the microphone is not transmitting clearly to the receiver.

Color ID Rings

Slide these color rings over the handle of the microphone to identify them. (Sold in a package of six as an optional accessory.)

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Getting Good Sound

Correct Microphone Placement

Holdthemicrophonewithin12inchesfromthesoundsource.Forawarmersoundwithincreasedbasspresence,move

the microphone closer.

Do not cover grille with hand.

Wearing the Headworn Microphone

Positiontheheadwornmicrophone13mm(1/2in.)fromthecornerofyourmouth.

Positionlavalierandheadwornmicrophonessothatclothing,jewelry,orotheritemsdonotbumporrubagainstthemicro

phone.

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