Shure Headphones vp83f User Manual

Wired Microphones  
VP83F  
User Guide  
Le Guide de l’Utilisateur  
Bedienungsanleitung  
Manuale d’uso  
Guia del Usuario  
Guida dell’Utente  
Gebruikershandleiding  
Руководство пользователя  
Pengguna Panduan  
取扱説明書  
사용자 안내서  
用户指南  
© 2013 Shure Incorporated  
Printed in China  
27A20681 (Rev. 2)  
*27A20681*  
N108  
 
VP83F  
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  
• Rycote® integrated shockmount  
① Windscreen  
② Camera audio output  
③ Camera shoe mount  
• Shoemount adapter for easy installation  
④ Battery and memory card compartment  
⑤ Rycote® integrated shockmount  
⑥ Control panel  
Accessories  
• Rycote® foam windscreen  
⑦ Headphone audio output  
• 3.5 mm coiled audio cable  
(2) AA batteries (except in Argentina)  
• Rycote® Windjammer™ (optional)  
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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.  
① Opening the front panel  
Squeeze the latches on each side and open the front panel to access the  
memory card and battery compartment.  
② Installing 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.  
③ Installing and replacing batteries  
Open the battery door located inside the front panel by pressing the  
fastener down. Insert the batteries according to the polarity indicators.  
Note: The battery door must be closed and latched before closing the front panel.  
Mounting the Microphone  
On a Camera:  
1. Slide the microphone onto the camera shoe.  
2. 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 handling noise and low frequency rumble.  
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.  
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Audio Connections  
Camera Output (Red)  
Headphone Output (Black)  
The camera output passes the  
audio signal for recording a  
backup track on the camera.  
Use the 3.5 mm coiled cable to  
connect the VP83F camera output  
to the camera's audio input.  
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 distortion.  
Control Panel  
① Menu Display  
Menu Navigation  
Displays menu information and settings.  
Open menu: Press the joystick to the right  
to open the main menu and to proceed into  
submenu screens.  
② Power Button  
Turns the unit on and off.  
③ Five-Position Joystick  
Return to previous screen / select  
homescreen icons: Press the joystick  
to the left to back out of the menu. In the  
homescreen, pushing left will highlight the gain,  
headphone volume, or low-cut filter and allow  
them to be adjusted.  
Navigates through the menu. Push  
the center of the joystick to make a  
selection.  
④ Record Button  
• Press to begin and pause recording  
• Press and hold to stop recording  
When in the menu, press to return  
home  
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 selected.  
⑤ LED Record Indicator  
• Solid red = recording  
• Flashing red = paused  
Home Screen Indicators  
① Track information  
Quick adjustments from the home  
screen  
Displays track title and duration  
② Low-cut filter icons  
The following settings are adjustable when  
highlighted in the homescreen:  
On:  
Off:  
Headphone volume  
• Microphone gain  
• Low-cut filter  
③ Remaining recording time  
Displays time remaining on the memory  
card  
⑥ Audio meter (Gain)  
Press the joystick left or right to highlight  
an icon for adjustment, and use up/down  
to change the value.  
④ Headphone volume  
⑤ Battery meter  
Displays microphone signal level, with  
range indicator for suggested peak levels  
⑦ Microphone gain value  
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Audio Path  
Headphone and Camera Output Volume  
The following diagram shows how audio flows through the device:  
Headphone Volume: Accessible in the menu by selecting  
HEADPHONE, or in the playback, recording, and home screens by  
selecting the headphone icon and pressing the joystick up or down.  
Recording to Memory Card  
Camera  
Output  
Camera Output Volume: Accessible in the menu by selecting  
UTILITIES> CAMERAOUT. Level is selectable (LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH)  
to accommodate different camera preamp sensitivities.  
Camera Out Level  
Note: Always set the gain to the appropriate level prior to adjusting the  
headphone or camera output volume.  
Headphone Volume  
Gain  
Low-cut Filter  
Headphone  
Output  
Low-Cut Filter  
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 following  
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.  
Rolls off low frequencies 170 Hz and below (12 dB per octave) in  
order to reduce low frequency rumble caused by camera handling  
and other environmental factors. A custom Rycote® Windjammer  
(A83-FUR) can be used to further reduce wind noise.  
Format The Memory Card Before Use  
Format the memory card in the device prior to first use for best  
recording performance. Formatting the card after tracks have been  
exported is recommended.  
Recording Audio  
Record: Press the record  
button to begin recording. The  
LED indicator illuminates while  
recording. Pressing record  
always creates a new track,  
unless resuming a paused  
recording.  
To format the card, enter the menu and select UTILITIES> SDCARD>  
FORMATCARD.  
Pause: Press the record button  
to pause the recording. The  
LED flashes while recording is  
paused. Press record again to  
resume.  
Adjusting Microphone Gain  
In order to capture the highest quality audio signal, the microphone gain must  
be set at the appropriate level. Press the joystick up or down to adjust levels in  
the MICGAINscreen in the menu, or from the home screen when the mic gain  
icon is highlighted. Use the following guidelines to achieve the best results:  
Stop: Press and hold the record  
button (2 seconds).  
Adjust the gain to correspond to the  
highest anticipated sound level. The  
loudest sounds should peak between  
-12 dB and -6 dB.  
Adjusting Settings While Recording  
If necessary, audio settings (Microphone gain, Headphone  
volume, and Low-cut filter) can be adjusted while recording to  
compensate for unexpected changes, such as a volume increase  
that results in clipping. Press the joystick to the left to highlight an  
item, and then press the joystick up or down to change the value.  
For best results, configure all settings prior to recording.  
• Setting the gain too low will result in  
more noise in the recording. If set too  
high, the signal will clip and become  
distorted. The audio meter will indicate  
that the signal is clipping when the  
level reaches the highest bar.  
Note: The menu is not accessible during recording.  
Tip: For higher resolution metering, adjust the gain in the MICGAINscreen to see  
more precisely where the signal is peaking.  
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Managing Tracks  
Track Playback  
Deleting Tracks  
To delete audio tracks, select FILELISTfrom the menu screen and open  
To listen to recorded tracks, select FILELISTfrom the menu  
the track you would like to delete, and select DELETE.  
screen. Highlight a track and select PLAYBACKto open it.  
Note: Once tracks have been deleted, they cannot be recovered.  
Playback Controls  
Function  
Joystick action  
Previous / next track  
Rewind / fast forward  
Play / pause  
Press left / right  
Exporting Tracks  
To export .WAV audio files, turn the device off and remove the MicroSD  
memory card. Transfer files to a computer using an SD card adapter or  
USB adapter. All imported tracks include a title and timestamp.  
Hold left / right  
Center push  
Return to track list  
Return to home screen  
Press left while paused  
Press record button  
Tip: For best performance, format the memory card in the device every time after  
exporting tracks.  
Utilities  
SDCARD  
CAMERAOUT  
VP83F HOME  
FILE LIST  
Remaining recording time is displayed and the  
following settings can be accessed:  
Adjusts the volume of the audio signal that is  
sent to the camera.  
FORMATCARD: Formatting the microSD card will erase  
HIGH(0dB): For cameras with a low-gain preamp.  
FILE_001  
PLAY  
all data and should be done before first use.  
MEDIUM(-20dB): Appropriate for most cameras.  
MAXFILETIME: Adjusting the maximum file size  
determines the partitioning of longer tracks. If the  
maximum file size is set to 1GB (2 hours), a 6 hour  
recording will be divided into three separate WAV  
files.  
LOW(-40dB): For cameras with a sensitive  
RENAME  
DELETE  
DETAILS  
preamp.  
CONTRAST  
MIC GAIN  
Adjust the contrast value to change the ratio of  
light to dark on the display screen.  
SETFILENAME: The file name is set to TRACKby  
default, but can be changed by selecting a character  
and scrolling up or down to change it. This feature is  
useful for identifying different sessions or projects.  
HEADPHONE  
LOW-CUT  
UTILITIES  
RESTOREDEFAULTS  
SD CARD  
Restores all default factory settings except for  
the time and date.  
FORMAT CARD  
SET FILE NAME  
MAX FILE TIME  
BACKLIGHT  
Adjusts the duration that the LED screen  
backlight will remain on.  
DEVICEDATA  
BACKLIGHT  
TIME/DATE  
Displays technical device information.  
TIME/DATE  
SET TIME  
SET DATE  
Set the time and date so that tracks include a  
timestamp when exported.  
UPDATEFW  
BATTERY TYPE  
CAMERA OUT  
CONTRAST  
RESET DEFAULTS  
DEVICE DATA  
FIRMWARE  
Enables firmware updates from the memory  
card. Having the latest firmware installed on  
the unit is recommended. Please visit www.  
shure.com for details.  
BATTERYTYPE  
Select the appropriate battery type for the meter  
to read accurately.  
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Battery Life  
Accessories and Replacement Parts  
Use the following information for reference when considering which battery type to use with  
the device. Actual runtime may vary depending on the brand of memory card and batteries,  
output volume levels, and the type of headphones used.  
Rycote® replacement foam windscreen  
A83W  
Rycote® Windjammer™  
A83-FUR  
Battery Type (AA)  
Battery Runtime (Hours)  
When Recording  
Passing Audio Only  
Camera and Headphone Output Pin  
Configuration  
Alkaline  
NiMH  
9.5  
12  
10.5  
15  
The camera and headphone outputs send identical,  
mono audio signals on the tip and ring portions of  
the connector. Headphones and stereo inputs, which  
typically use the tip as the left channel and the ring  
as the right channel, receive the same audio on both  
channels.  
Lithium  
17.5  
22.5  
Note: The battery icon will begin flashing when the battery has approximately 15 minutes of run time  
remaining.  
Memory Card Requirements  
The VP83F requires a MicroSD card rated class 6 or higher. Always format new memory  
cards in the device prior to recording. Shure recommends using name brand memory cards,  
as lower quality or slower memory cards may have a negative effect on performance.  
Tip  
Ring  
Sleeve  
Audio (mono 1)  
Audio (mono 2)  
Ground  
Note: If using a UHS-1 microSDHC memory card, format the card from a computer to FAT32file system,  
and the allocation size to DEFAULT.  
Tip  
Ring  
Sleeve  
Memory Card Recording Capacity  
Memory  
Approximate Recording Time  
4 GB  
8 Hours  
8 GB  
16 Hours  
32 Hours  
64 Hours  
16 GB  
32 GB (maximum card size)  
Troubleshooting  
Issue  
Resolution  
Unit does not turn on  
Sound is distorted  
Replace batteries and make sure that the batteries are installed correctly.  
• Microphone gain may be set too high, resulting in clipping. Try lowering the gain.  
If gain appears to be adjusted properly, try lowering the headphone output volume or using a different pair of headphones.  
Make sure headphone and/or camera outputs are plugged in all the way.  
No sound  
• If the audio meter doesn’t register a signal, try increasing the microphone gain.  
• If the audio meter indicates a signal, check the headphone output level and the headphone connection.  
If gain is adjusted correctly with the headphone output turned up and there is still no sound, try a different pair of headphones.  
Sound is not being recorded  
• Ensure the MicroSD memory card is installed correctly.  
• Try formatting the card in the device and ensure the memory card meets listed requirements. Use a new memory card if problem persists.  
Use A83-FUR windscreen and engage low-cut filter  
Wind noise  
Audio dropouts  
Use a memory card with a higher speed class rating or a different brand  
Notification screen: SDCARDERROR  
Notification screen: SETTIME/DATE?  
Format the memory card or try a new card that meets the requirements. Be sure to export any tracks before formatting the card.  
Set the time and date and keep the device on for 30 minutes upon initial power-up to charge the internal clock (RTC) battery.  
Note: The RTC battery may lose the ability to hold a charge after approximately ten years, in which case the time and date settings will not be saved. This does  
not affect any other functionality of the device.  
Notification screen:  
Formatting the memory card and updating the firmware cannot be done when the battery is low. To perform these functions, install a new battery.  
BATTERYLOWCANNOTFORMAT  
BATTERYLOWCANNOTUPDATE  
Notification screen: WAVFILEERROR  
The .wavfile may be corrupted, or the file format is not supported. Files ripped from a CD that include metadata or files with a sampling rate greater than 48 KHz  
will not play in the VP83F. Export .wavfiles to a computer if they are not backed up and remove them from the memory card.  
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Specifications  
Cartridge Type  
Electret Condenser  
Polar Pattern  
Supercardioid/Lobar  
Recording Format  
WAV, 24-bit, 48 kHz Sampling Rate  
Frequency Response  
50 to 20,000 Hz  
Sensitivity  
open circuit voltage, @ 1 kHz, typical  
0 dB Gain -35.8 dBV/Pa[1] (16.2 mV)  
+30 dB Gain -5.8 dBV/Pa[1] (512.9 mV)  
Maximum SPL  
0 dB Gain Setting, 1 kHz at 1% THD[2], 1000 Ω load  
129.2 dB SPL  
2,500 Hz  
6,300 Hz  
10,000 Hz  
250 Hz  
500 Hz  
1,000 Hz  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio[3]  
+30 dB Gain Setting  
78.4 dB  
Self Noise  
equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical, +30 dB Gain  
Setting  
20  
15  
10  
5
15.6 dB SPL-A  
0.6 m (2 ft.) from sound source  
Operating Temperature Range  
-18°C (0°F) to 60°C (145°F)  
Storage Temperature Range  
0
-29°C (-20°F) to 74°C (165°F)  
-5  
Operating Relative Humidity  
-10  
-15  
-20  
-25  
-30  
0 to 95%  
Housing  
Cast aluminum  
Power Requirements  
20  
100  
1k  
10k  
20k  
2 AA batteries (Alkaline, NiMH, Rechargeable Li-Ion)  
Net Weight  
Hz  
215 g (7.6 oz.)  
Camera Output  
Connector Type  
3.5 mm (1/8") dual mono, Unbalanced  
Output Impedance  
47 Ω  
3.8 in  
(9.7 cm)  
Headphone Output  
Connector Type  
3.5 mm (1/8") dual mono  
Output Impedance  
5 Ω  
[1] 1 Pa=94 dB SPL  
6.6 in (16.8 cm)  
2.3 in (5.8 cm)  
[2]THD of microphone preamplifier when applied input  
signal level is equivalent to cartridge output at specified  
SPL  
[3]S/N ratio is the difference between 94 dB SPL and  
equivalent SPL of self noise, A-weighted  
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Certifications  
Information to the user  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for  
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These  
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses  
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will  
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet  
appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du  
Canada.  
Note: Testing is based on the use of supplied and recommended cable types. The  
use of other than shielded (screened) cable types may degrade EMC performance.  
This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European  
directives and is eligible for CE marking.  
The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from Shure  
Incorporated or any of its European representatives. For contact  
europe/compliance  
Authorized European representative:  
Shure Europe GmbH  
Headquarters Europe, Middle East & Africa  
Department: EMEA Approval  
Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 12  
75031 Eppingen, Germany  
Phone: 49-7262-92 49 0  
Fax: 49-7262-92 49 11 4  
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Europe, Middle East, Africa:  
Shure Europe GmbH  
Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 12,  
75031 Eppingen, Germany  
Phone: 49-7262-92490  
Fax: 49-7262-9249114  
PT. GOSHEN SWARA INDONESIA  
Kompleks Harco Mangga Dua Blok L No. 35 Jakarta Pusat  
I.16.GSI31.00501.0211  
 

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