Shure Brothers Incorporated 222 Hartrey Avenue Evanston IL 60202-3696 U.S.A.
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INTRODUCTION The Shure UA888 Networking Interface System lets you use a computer to monitor and control up to 32 Shure UHF Wireless receivers from a remote site. The UA888 system is designed for installed sound reinforcement applications, including theater, larger houses of worship; touring sound systems; and audio/video rental applications.
UA888 Interface Module Connectors and Controls Front Panel The front panel of the UA888 Interface Module, shown in Figure 1, includes the following controls and indicators: UHF NETWORKING INTERFACE SYSTEM POWER 1 2 UA888 INTERFACE MODULE FONT PANEL FIGURE 1 1. Power On LED. This LED glows green when the UA888 Interface Module is turned on. 2. Power ON/OFF Switch. Turns the UA888 Interface Module on and off.
INSTALLATION U4 Receiver Connection NOTE: At least one Shure U4S or U4D UHF receiver is required to install the UA888 system. 1. Install the UA888 in a 19-inch audio equipment rack. Refer to Appendix A. 2. Using the supplied 1 meter (3 ft.) cable, connect the 25-pin D connector labeled “Receiver A” on the rear panel of the UA888 to the 25-pin D connector on the rear panel of a U4 receiver. See Figure 3. 3.
Installing UA888 Software To install the UA888 software on your computer, proceed as follows: 1. Turn the computer and the UA888 Interface Module on. CAUTION: Leave the UA888 Interface Module turned on while it is physically connected to the receivers. Turning it off while the receivers are connected can affect receiver metering. However, it will not affect receiver performance. 2. Insert the supplied 3.5 inch diskette into the floppy drive on the computer. 3. If you are using Windows 3.
Connecting the UA888 System to a Sound System The UA888 Networking System can be integrated into an existing Shure UHF wireless microphone system without changing the original equipment configuration. Simply connect the 25-pin D Network Interface connector on the rear panel of each U4 Receiver to one of the 25-pin D connectors on the rear panel of the UA888 Interface Module, using the supplied cable. A typical sound system incorporating the UA888 Networking System is shown in Figure 7.
USING THE UA888 SYSTEM Getting Started To activate the UA888 system, proceed as follows: 1. Turn on the computer, the UA888 Interface Module, and the U4 Receivers. 2. Go to the main menu on the computer display and double click on the UA888 icon, shown in Figure 8. If the system is linked to the computer via COM Port 1, it will automatically establish a software connection and detect any connected receivers.
2. When the window shown in Figure 11 appears, click on the COM port you wish to use. The default setting is COM 1. COM PORT SELECTION WINDOW FIGURE 11 3. Click on the “OK” button to activate your selection or click on “Cancel” and make a new selection. Connecting the Software To connect the program for any reason after it has been opened, proceed as follows: 1. Click on the “Setup” heading on the main menu bar and hold down the mouse button. 2.
Enlarging Receiver Display Icons To enlarge the receiver icons to show greater detail, proceed as follows: 1. Click on one of the receiver display icons and hold the mouse button down. 2. Drag the display to a square on the left side of the display and release the mouse button. Repeat this procedure for each receiver display you wish to enlarge. Refer to Figure 14. As you move each icon, a box will appear with that receiver’s I.D. number, UA888 port designation, and channel number.
Changing the Receiver Settings To change receiver parameters such as Name, Label, Squelch Level, Group, Channel, and Frequency, proceed as follows: 1. Double click on the icon of the receiver you wish to change. The window shown in Figure 15 will appear. RECEIVER CONTROL WINDOW FIGURE 15 2. To change the Name, Label or Squelch values, move the cursor to the field you wish to change, click once, and type in the new data. 3.
3. When the window shown in Figure 17 appears, click on the color block next to the element you wish to change. ICON COLOR MODIFICATION WINDOW FIGURE 17 4. When the window shown in Figure 18 appears, click on the desired new color, then click on the “OK’ button. ICON COLOR PALETTE FIGURE 18 Saving Scene Files Scenes allow users to store information on specific receiver settings so they can be quickly accessed when staging requirements change.
2. To save a modified scene under a different name, select “Save Scene As...” on the pull down menu as shown in Figure 20. SELECTING THE “SAVE SCENE AS..” FUNCTION FIGURE 20 NOTE: The UA888 software will only save settings for version 2.0 or later receivers. If your sound system includes earlier versions of the receivers, they will not appear in the saved scene. 3. When the window shown in Figure 21 appears, type in a name (eight characters maximum) in the “File Name” field. SCENE “SAVE AS...
3. When the window shown in Figure 23 appears, click on the arrow next to the “Drives” field and scroll to the disk drive that contains the desired file. SELECTING A STORED SCENE FIGURE 23 4. Select the desired scene from the “File Open” field. 5. Click on the “OK” button to execute the “retrieve” function. The scene window will automatcially appear. Deleting Scene Files Scenes files can only be deleted from outside the UA888 program, using the Windows file manager.
“WALK AROUND” PLOTTER WINDOW FIGURE 25 3. Click on the arrow next to the “Walk Around Time” field and scroll to the length of time the test is to run (maximum setting is 1 hour). NOTE: To determine the time of any point on the graph, simply move the cursor to the point and click on it. The time will be displayed in a pop up window. 4. Click on the “Start” button to begin plotting. Take note of any “dead” areas in the performing area and make sure both antennas are functioning properly.
2. When the UHF Scanner window appears, as shown in Figure 27, click on the arrow next to the “Select Receiver to Scan” field and scroll to the receiver you wish to test. 3. Click on the “Start” button. The system will automatically begin scanning for rf signals within the receiver’s operating bandwidth. NOTE: To determine the frequency of any point on the graph, simply move the cursor to the point and click on it. The frequency will be displayed in a pop up window. UHF SCANNER WINDOW FIGURE 27 4.
Installing Password Protection Password protection prevents unauthorized or accidental changes to scene settings by locking out the drag and drop function and all editing functions. To install password protection, proceed as follows: 1. Click and hold on the “Security” heading in the main menu bar and highlight ’Password” and “Activate Password Protection,” as shown in Figure 28. Then release the mouse button. SELECTING THE PASSWORD FUNCTION FIGURE 28 2.
2. When the “Change Password” window shown in Figure 31 appears, type in the current password in the “Type in Old Password” field (the default password is “UA888”). An asterisk (*) will appear for each typed character. The password can be up to 10 characters long; if it has more than 10 characters, it will be automatically truncated. ENTERING A NEW PASSWORD FIGURE 31 3. Click on the “OK” button. At the prompt, type the new password into the “Type in New Password” field and click on the “OK” button again.
TROUBLESHOOTING Error Message Explanation/Solution Device not physically connected; check your power, COM Port, or cables. S S S S S Make sure the UA888 is turned on. Make sure the U4 Receiver is turned on. Make sure all cables are properly connected. Check for broken or intermittent cables Check COM Port selection in UA888 program. Failed to open COM Port. S Improper COM PORT setting in UA888 program. Go to SETUP, select COM Port and click on the appropriate setting.
SPECIFICATIONS Operating Voltage +5 Vdc supplied by Shure U4 receiver. Operating Current UA888: 45 mA Temperature Range Operating: -7_ to 49_ C (20_ to 120_ F) Storage: –29_ to 74_ C (–20_ to 165_ F) Dimensions 44 mm H x 482 mm W x 295 mm D (1 3/4 in x 19 in x 11 5/8 in) Weight 930 g (6.5 lbs) Furnished Accessories Part No. 25 DB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95A8745 5-pin DIN Shure Link Cable . . . . . . . . 95A8676 3.5” Floppy Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . .
APPENDIX A. RACK MOUNTING THE UA888 To mount the UA888 Interface Module in a 19-inch audio equipment rack, proceed as follow: 1. Insert the UA888 network module into the rack. 2. Using the supplied screws, secure the UA888 network module to the rack, as shown below. NOTE: For more information on rack mounting, call Shure Customer Service at 1–800–25–SHURE. Outside the U.S.A. call 847–866–2553.
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APPENDIX B.
Computer Interface — 25-Pin to 25-Pin RS-232 Cable 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 12 10 8 6 4 2 25-PIN FEMALE TO UA888 1 3 5 9 7 4 2 6 8 11 13 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 15 17 19 21 23 25 UA888 25-PIN RS-232 CONNECTOR (MALE) 24 22 20 18 16 14 25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 12 10 8 6 4 2 1 3 5 4 2 9 7 6 8 11 13 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 15 17 19 21 23 25 25-PIN MALE TO U4 RECEIVER 24 22 20 18 16 14 25 23 21 19 17 15 UR RECEIVER 25-PIN RS-232 CONNECTOR (FEMALE) PIN NO.
