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4000 & 5000 Series Pr o fessi o nal UH F Wir e l ess S yste ms Installation and Operation[...]
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Pr o fessi o nal UH F Wir e l ess S ystems Installation and Operation 3 Notice to individuals with implanted cardiac pacemakers or AICD devices : Any source of RF (radio frequency) energy may interfere with normal functioning of the implanted device. All wireless microphones have low-power transmitters (less than 0.05 watts output) which ar e unlik[...]
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4 Contents Introduction ....................................................................................................................................6 System Configurations ............................................................................................................6 Operating Frequencies ......................................[...]
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UniPak T ransmitter Functions (Chart) ........................................................................................21 Handheld T ransmitter Functions (Chart) ....................................................................................21 T ransmitter Setup............................................................................[...]
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IntelliScan ™ Channel Assignment System The IntelliScan ™ automatic channel assignment system, provided on both the 4000 and 5000 Series receivers, greatly simplifies the selection of usable frequencies in a multi-channel wir eless system. The receivers are first linked together with included communication cables. The selected “Master” r ec[...]
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System Receiver T ransmitter UniPak™ Handheld Body-pack Condenser Dynamic Dual Body-pack System AEW -5111 AEW -R5200 AEW-T1000 (2) — — Dual Handheld Systems AEW-5233 AEW -R5200 — AEW-T3300 (2) — AEW-5244 AEW -R5200 — — AEW-T4100 (2) AEW-5255 AEW -R5200 — AEW-T5400 (2) — AEW-5266 AEW -R5200 — — AEW-T6100 (2) Dual Systems with B[...]
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8 Multi-channel Systems Artist Elite systems provide extensive monitoring and control facilities. T ransmitter data, in addition to being available at the transmitter , is conveyed in digital form to and displayed on the associated receiver . Linked systems: Both Artist Elite receivers provide linking jacks and cables. AEW-R4100 and AEW -R5200 rece[...]
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9 Receiver Installation (Continued) Front-mount Antennas AEW-R4100: Provision has been made to move the antenna jacks from the rear to the front of the receiver . However , because this involves opening the receiver case and exposing AC power circuitry , instr uctions are not included in this manual. A qualified service technician must perform this[...]
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10 Ether net connections (AEW-R5200): An RJ-45 jack on the rear panel of each AEW-R5200 provides an Ethernet 10 BaseT data/control connection from both of its channels to an external computer system. Data monitored includes actual, real-time “ RF ” and “ AF ” levels for receiver channels with direct Ethernet connections to the associated co[...]
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11 Figur e D AEW-R5200 Receiver Rear Panel IN ANT . B OUTPUT (BAL) INSTRUMENT EXTERNAL MUTE 0 /-6/-12 A TTN (dB) BALANCED MIC OUTPUT GROUND LIFT GROUND NETWORK INTERF ACE IN ANT . A OUTPUT (BAL) INSTRUMENT EXTERNAL MUTE 0 /-6/-12 A TTN (dB) BALANCED MIC OUTPUT GROUND LIFT GROUND AC ˜ 100V -240V 50/60Hz OUTPUT 5A[...]
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12 36 LCD WINDOW : Liquid Crystal Display indicates control settings and operational readings. See Figure G on page 13 for details. 37 UP/DOWN BUTTONS: Press Up or Down arrow buttons, in conjunction with the Mode/Set button, to step through menus, select operating frequency and edit receiver function choices. 38 MODE/SET BUTTON: Use in conjunction [...]
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13 Figure F AEW-R4100 Receiver Rear Panel IN OUTPUT (UNBAL.) INSTR UMENT 0/-6/-12 A TTN (dB) BALANCED MIC OUTPUT GROUND LIFT GROUND IN – LINK – OUT IN ANT . A WARNING: THIS APP ARATUS MUST BE EARTHED . A C ˜ 100V -240V 50/60Hz ANT . B 42 47 44 43 45 46 48 Rear Panel Controls and Functions (Fig. F) 40 ANTENNA INPUT JACK: BNC-type[...]
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14 Receiver Controls and Functions (Continued) Receiver Controls Power On/Off Press the power switch to turn the receiver on. After a short power -up sequence, the display shows the operating frequency and the aler t light is illuminated (if no active transmitters are pr esent on this frequency). The receiver may also display a system position (i.e[...]
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Receiver Controls and Functions (Continued) Saving to a different user PRESET# location T o store settings to a different user preset location, hold the Mode/Set button. The receiver shows “STORE XXXXXX” (where XXXXXX indicates the loaded preset’ s name). T ouch the Up/Down buttons to scroll to another preset location (the display shows the u[...]
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Receiver Contr ols and Functions (Continued) Meter Hold When activated (“ METER HOLD ”), this function permits the bar meters in the LCD window to captur e and display the highest - level “ AF ” audio modulation (a solid bar) and the lowest -level “ RF ” signal (a flashing bar) received from the transmitter . This is particularly useful[...]
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Receiver Controls and Functions (Continued) Receiver Functions Function Menu Default V alue Choices (Edit) ▲▼ W rap-around * ▲▼ Frequency Lowest in band † 200 discrete frequencies Y es ▲▼ Scan**/*** No value Scan start -- ▲▼ Lock NO.LOC NO.LOC ALL.LOC PC.LOC RX.LOC Y es ▲▼ Antenna Power** OFF OFF ON Ye s ▲▼ Squelch - (one [...]
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AEW-T1000 UHF TRANSMITTER Power On/Off T o turn the transmitter on, hold the Power/Mute button until the red power indicator and the LCD window come on (about 1–2 seconds). The operating frequency shows in the window after the power -up sequence. T o turn the transmitter off, hold the Power/Mute button again, until the red power indicator and the[...]
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T ransmitter Controls and Functions (Continued) Audio Input Selector The UniPak ™ body-pack transmitter provides input connections for both low-impedance (Lo-Z) microphones and high- impedance (Hi-Z) instruments. A wide range of Audio-T echnica Wireless Essentials ® microphones and cables is available pre-terminated with the appropriate professi[...]
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T ransmitter Controls And Functions (Continued) T o load (recall) a Preset: 1. T ouch the Set button once to move to Menu mode. (The window changes to frequency , if Name had been displayed.) 2. T ouch the Up arrow twice to move to “ PRESET ” in the LCD window . 3. T ouch the Set button once. “ LOAD ” (or “ STORE ”) appears in the LCD. [...]
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UniPak T ransmitter Functions Function Menu Default V alue Choices (Edit) ▲▼ W rap-around * ▲▼ Frequency Lowest in band † 200 discrete frequencies Y es ▲▼ RF Power RF LOW RF LOW RF HI Ye s ▲▼ Audio Input Level +6 dB – 6 dB to +12 dB in 2 dB steps No ▲▼ Power/Mute Locks NO.LOC NO.LOC ALL.LOC MUT .LOC PWR.LOC Ye s ▲▼ Input[...]
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T ransmitter Setup Battery Selection and Installation Each transmitter uses two 1.5V AA batteries, not included. Alkaline type is recommended. Always replace both batteries. Make certain the transmitter power is Off before replacing batteries. UniPak ™ T ransmitter Battery Installation 1. Open the battery compartment door by sliding the catch dow[...]
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T ransmitter Setup (Continued) UniPak T ransmitter Input Connection Connect an audio input device (micr ophone or guitar cable) to the audio input jack on the bottom of the transmitter . A number of Audio - T echnica professional microphones and cables are available separately , pr e-terminated with a UniPak input connector (see “Optional System [...]
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System Operation Artist Elite wireless receivers and transmitters are extremely versatile components with many operating features and functions, some of which are not obvious. As a result, we suggest the following approaches to assure a “comfort level” with any new equipment: 1. Begin using a single receiver/transmitter pair at their Default (?[...]
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System Operation (Continued) Note: An asterisk in two or more locations indicates this fr equency is in more than one group. Setting Receiver Frequency Using IntelliScan Single-r eceiver systems (either an AEW-R4100 or an AEW-R5200): T urn down the AF level of the associated mixer or amplifier . Make certain that any AEW transmitters are turned off[...]
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System Operation (Continued) T urning on the T ransmitter T urn on the transmitter by holding the Power/Mute button (see Figure J/K on page 18) for a second or two, until the red power indicator and the LCD window have come on. (When using a handheld transmitter , unscrew and slide down the lower body cover , as shown in Figures N/P on page 22.) Se[...]
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Specifications † OVERALL SYSTEM UHF Operating Frequency Band C: 541.500 to 566.375 MHz Band D: 655.500 to 680.375 MHz Number of Channels 200 total per band Fr equency Stability ±0.005%, Phase Lock Loop frequency control Modulation Mode FM Normal Deviation ±5 kHz Operating Range 300' typical Operating T emperature Range 41° F (5° C) to 11[...]
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Optional S ystem Accessories WIRELESS ESSENTIALS ™ MICROPHONES AND CABLES All Wireless Essentials accessories are terminated for use with AEW-T1000 and other UniPak ™ transmitters. A T829cW Miniature cardioid condenser lavalier microphone. Includes clothing clip and windscreen. MT830cW Subminiature omnidirectional condenser lavalier microphone.[...]
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TV Ch. Band C: 541.500 - 566.375 MHz 25 --- --- --- --- 541.500 541.625 541.750 541.875 26 542.000 542.125 542.250 542.375 542.500 542.625 542.750 542.875 26 543.000 543.125 543.250 543.375 543.500 543.625 543.750 543.875 26 544.000 544.125 544.250 544.375 544.500 544.625 544.750 544.875 26 545.000 545.125 545.250 545.375 545.500 545.625 545.750 54[...]
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TV Ch. Frequency - MHz 25 (None) - 26 542.750 26 543.000 26 545.500 26 546.000 26 547.125 26 547.375 - 27 549.500 27 549.750 27 550.375 27 550.625 28 557.250 28 557.500 28 558.750 28 559.250 28 559.500 29 562.000 29 562.250 29 563.375 29 563.625 30 566.000 30 566.250 30 Artist Elite Series Wireless Operating Frequencies IntelliScan ™ Frequency Gr[...]
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31 For futur e reference, please record your system information here: Receivers: AEW -R4100 S/N_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Serial Number appears on the FCC label on the bottom of the receiver . AEW-R5200 S/N_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Serial Number appears on the FCC label on the bottom of the r eceiver . T ransmitters: [...]
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Audi o - T echnica U .S ., Inc., 1221 Commer ce Drive, Stow , Ohio 4 42 2 4 330/ 686 -2600 www .audio-technica.com P51561-03 © 2003 Audi o - T echnica U .S., Inc. Printed in U.S.A. One - Y ear Limited Warranty Audio - T echnica professional wireless systems purchased in the U.S.A. are warranted for one year from date of purchase by Audio - T echni[...]