Shure VP83F LensHopper Shotgun Microphone with Integrated Audio Recorder - Manual (Page 8)

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Battery Life
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.
Battery Type (AA) Battery Runtime (Hours)
When Recording Passing Audio Only
Alkaline 9.5 10.5
NiMH 12 15
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.
Note: If using a UHS-1 microSDHC memory card, format the card from a computer to FAT32 file system,
and the allocation size to DEFAULT .
Memory Card Recording Capacity
Memory Approximate Recording Time
4 GB 8 Hours
8 GB 16 Hours
16 GB 32 Hours
32 GB (maximum card size) 64 Hours
Troubleshooting
Issue Resolution
Unit does not turn on Replace batteries and make sure that the batteries are installed correctly.
Sound is distorted • 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.
Wind noise Use A83-FUR windscreen and engage low-cut filter
Audio dropouts Use a memory card with a higher speed class rating or a different brand
Notification screen: SD CARD ERROR Format the memory card or try a new card that meets the requirements. Be sure to export any tracks before formatting the card.
Notification screen: SET TIME/DATE? 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:
• BATTERY LOW CANNOT FORMAT
• BATTERY LOW CANNOT UPDATE
Formatting the memory card and updating the firmware cannot be done when the battery is low. To perform these functions, install a new battery.
Notification screen: WAV FILE ERROR The .wav file 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 .wav files to a computer if they are not backed up and remove them from the memory card.
Camera and Headphone Output Pin
Configuration
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.
Tip Ring Sleeve
Audio (mono 1) Audio (mono 2) Ground
Accessories and Replacement Parts
Rycote ® replacement foam windscreen A83W
Rycote ® Windjammer™ A83-FUR
Tip Ring Sleeve