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KCX

Wireless System

Online user guide for KCX wireless system.

Version: 3.1 (2020-H)

Summary of Contents for KCX

Page 1: ...KCX Wireless System Online user guide for KCX wireless system Version 3 1 2020 H ...

Page 2: ...necting 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...

Page 3: ...ring 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 ex...

Page 4: ...ge 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 ...

Page 5: ...Shure Incorporated 5 16 Receiver KCX4 ...

Page 6: ...rated 6 16 KCX88 Power LED light Audio Frequency LED light Radio Frequency Diversity lights Balanced output XLR connector Unbalanced output 6 35mm connector Audio output level line mic switch Channel selection dial ...

Page 7: ...ry compartment Transmitter gain dial Belt clip Mic input CVL lavalier or PGA31 Headworn Radio Frequency RF level switch Antenna Color ID rings Anti roll ring PG28 only Power LED light System Components All Systems KCX4 Receiver Channel Selector Tool Handheld Transmitter KCX2 Handheld Microphone Transmitter Bodypack Transmitter KCX1 Bodypack Transmitter ...

Page 8: ... 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 ...

Page 9: ...uelch 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 ...

Page 10: ...r 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 ...

Page 11: ...ng a line of sight to the transmitter including the audience Avoid placing transmitter and receiver where metal or other dense materials may be present Move the receiver to the top of the equipment rack Remove nearby sources of wireless interference such as cell phones two way radios computers media players and digital signal processors Keep transmitters more than two meters 6 feet apart Keep the ...

Page 12: ...the trans mitter When using two or more systems simultaneously chose different channels within the same group chan nels 1 4 or channels A D For the JB1 band there are three groups channels 1 3 4 6 and 7 8 Turn off or relocate possible sources of interference such as cell phones radios or other electronic de vices Increase squelch clockwise to restrict the receiver from picking up ambient noise Unp...

Page 13: ...h 1 kHz tone Battery characteristics may limit this range KCX1 Maximum Audio Input Level MIC setting 15 to 7 dBV LINE setting 1 to 9 dBV Gain Adjustment Range 8 dB Input Impedance MIC setting 16 kΩ LINE setting 120 kΩ RF Output Power 10 mW dependent on applicable country regulations Dimensions 108 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm H x W x D Weight 90 g without batteries Housing Molded ABS Power Requirements 2 AA...

Page 14: ... alkaline or rechargeable batteries Battery Life up to 10 hours alkaline Dimensions KCX4 32 mm x 168 mm x 104 5 mm H x W x D KCX88 32 mm x 256 mm x 104 5 mm H x W x D Weight KCX4 245 g 8 5oz KCX88 381 g 13 5oz Housing Molded ABS Audio Output Level into 100 kΩ load XLR connector 16 dBV 6 35 mm 1 4 connector 22 dBV Output Impedance XLR connector 600 Ω 6 35 mm 1 4 connector 600 Ω Sensitivity 105 dBm ...

Page 15: ...ount Kit WASRM Dual Channel Rack Mount Kit WADRM Replacement Parts Channel Key 53A14226 Microphone Stand Adapter 95A14227 PS24 Power Supply 95A14220 See your local Shure distributor for assistance Frequency Range and Transmitter Output Level Band Range MHz P12 698 710 P14 710 726 P16 726 742 Q16 742 758 Q18 758 774 R23 774 787 R25 794 806 JB1 806 810 X7 925 937 5 X9 925 932 J9 558 570 5 ...

Page 16: ...essional entertainment and similar applications This Radio apparatus may be capable of oper ating on some frequencies not authorized in your region Please contact your national authority to obtain information on authorized frequencies and RF power levels for wireless microphone products ...

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