Shure VP83F User manual

VP83F

LensHopper Camera-Mount Condenser Mi-

crophone with Integrated Flash Recording

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The Shure professional shotgun microphone, VP83F, user guide.

Version: 1.1 (2020-H)

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Table of Contents
VP83F   LensHopper™ Camera-Mount Condenser Micro-
phone with Integrated Flash Recording 3
General Description 3
Features 3
VP83F 3
Accessories 4
Installing the Memory Card and Batteries 4
Mounting the Microphone 5
On a Camera: 5
On a Tripod: 6
Audio Connections 6
Camera Output (Red) 6
Headphone Output (Black) 7
Control Panel 7
Home Screen Indicators 8
Menu Navigation 9
Audio Path 9
Format The Memory Card Before Use 10
Adjusting Microphone Gain 10
Headphone and Camera Output Volume 11
Low-Cut Filter 11
Recording Audio 11
Adjusting Settings While Recording 12
Managing Tracks 12
Track Playback 12
Deleting Tracks 13
Exporting Tracks 13
Utilities 13
SD CARD 13
BACKLIGHT 13
TIME/DATE 13
BATTERY TYPE 14
CAMERA OUT 14
CONTRAST 14
RESTORE DEFAULTS 14
DEVICE DATA 14
UPDATE FW 14
Battery Life 14
Memory Card Requirements 14
Troubleshooting 15
Accessories and Replacement Parts 16
Camera and Headphone Output Pin Configuration 16
Specifications 16
Information to the user 20
Certifications 21

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VP83F 

LensHopper Camera-Mount Condenser Microphone with

Integrated Flash Recording

General Description

The Shure VP83F is a professional-quality condenser microphone designed for use with DSLR and video cameras. The VP83F

features built-in flash recording and captures crystal-clear, high definition audio, completely independent from other hardware.

The intuitive menu makes configuration fast and simple for use in almost any sonic environment.

Features

Exceptional Audio Quality

High-resolution recording (24 Bit/48khz sampling, WAV format)

Supercardioid/lobar pickup pattern rejects unwanted sounds

Interference tube for increased directionality

RF Immunity

Built-in Flash Recording

Records directly to microSD card (32 GB maximum)

Intuitive menu for easy microphone configuration and track management

Separate outputs for headphone monitoring and camera input with independent volume adjustment

Rugged and Reliable

Durable, all-metal housing

Integrated shockmount

Shoemount adapter for easy installation

VP83F

①Windscreen

②Camera audio output

③Camera shoe mount

④Battery and memory card compartment

⑤Integrated shockmount

⑥Control panel

⑦Headphone audio output

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Accessories

Foam windscreen

3.5 mm coiled audio cable

(2) AA batteries (except in Argentina)

Rycote Windjammer (optional)

Installing the Memory Card and Batteries

The VP83F requires two AA batteries to operate (compatible with Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium). Installing a MicroSD memory

card enables recording functionality.

Audio is still passed through to the camera and headphone outputs if there is no memory card installed.

①Opening the front panel

Squeeze the latches on each side and open the front panel to access the memory card and battery compartment.

②Installing the memory card

Always turn the power off before removing or installing a memory card.

To Install: Insert the card into the slot located above the battery door, with the contacts facing up. When fully inserted, the

card locks into place.

To Remove: Press the card to unlock it, then pull it from the device.

Note: Format the memory card in the device prior to first use. Refer to the memory card requirements section in the user guide for additional information.

③Installing and replacing batteries

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Openthebatterydoorlocatedinsidethefrontpanelbypressingthefastenerdown.Insertthebatteriesaccordingtothepo

larity indicators.

Note: The battery door must be closed and latched before closing the front panel.

Mounting the Microphone

On a Camera:

Slide the microphone onto the camera shoe.

Tighten the knurled ring to secure.

Tip:Inadditiontothevibrationisolationprovidedbytheshockmount,thelowcutfiltercanbeusedtofurthereliminatehan

dling noise and low frequency rumble.

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On a Tripod:

The 1/4 inch screw hole at the base of the shoe mount is compatible with tripods that have a 1/4 inch center column. Carefully

rotate the microphone clockwise to tighten onto a tripod. For other mounting solutions, such as microphone stands or boom

poles, an adapter may be required.

Audio Connections

Camera Output (Red)

Thecameraoutputpassestheaudiosignalforrecordingabackuptrackonthecamera.Usethe3.5mmcoiledcabletocon

nect the VP83F camera output to the camera's audio input.

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Headphone Output (Black)

Connect a pair of headphones to the headphone output for monitoring recordings and listening during playback.

Important:Neverusethemicrophonegaintoadjusttheheadphonevolume,asthismayresultinpoorsignalqualityordistor

tion.

Control Panel

①Menu Display

Displays menu information and settings.

②Power Button

Turns the unit on and off.

③Five-Position Joystick

Navigates through the menu. Push the center of the joystick to make a selection.

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④Record Button

Press to begin and pause recording

Press and hold to stop recording

When in the menu, press to return home

⑤LED Record Indicator

Solid red = recording

Flashing red = paused

Home Screen Indicators

①Track information

Displays track title and duration

②Low-cut filter icons

On:

Off:

③Remaining recording time

Displays time remaining on the memory card

④Headphone volume

⑤Battery meter

⑥Audio meter (Gain)

Displays microphone signal level, with range indicator for suggested peak levels

⑦Microphone gain value

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Quick adjustments from the home screen

The following settings are adjustable when highlighted in the homescreen:

Headphone volume

Microphone gain

Low-cut filter

Press the joystick left or right to highlight an icon for adjustment, and use up/down to change the value.

Menu Navigation

Open menu: Press the joystick to the right to open the main menu and to proceed into submenu screens.

Return to previous screen / select homescreen icons:Pressthejoysticktothelefttobackoutofthemenu.Inthehome

screen, pushing left will highlight the gain, headphone volume, or low-cut filter and allow them to be adjusted.

Enter: Press the joystick center button.

Scroll / adjust parameters:Pressthejoystickupordowntoscrollthroughmenuitems,ortochangeparameterswhenselect

ed.

Audio Path

The following diagram shows how audio flows through the device:

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Important:Followthedirectionsonsettingthegainforthebestsignaltonoiseperformance.Sinceitisfirstinthesignalpath,thegainaffectseverythingfol

lowing it. The gain should never be used to boost or attenuate the headphone signal; use the headphone volume to adjust monitoring levels. The headphone

and camera output level adjustments occur after the signal has reached the recording section of the device, and should not be used to compensate if the gain

setting is too low or is clipping.

Format The Memory Card Before Use