Audio-Technica p51857_1800 manual

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    wireless wireless wireless wireless wireless 1 80 0 Series Camera - mount UHF Wireless Microphone Systems (dual - channel) AT W - 18 2 1 UniPak ™ Body - pack T ransmitter System AT W - 1 822 Plug - on T ransmitter System AT W - 18 2 3 Plug - on and Body-pack T ransmitter System Set-up and Operation[...]

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    This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. This device complies with INDUSTRY CANADA R.S.S. 2 1 0, en conformité avec IC: RSS -210 / CNR210. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference and 2) [...]

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    1800 Series Components (dual- channel) Receiver and Included Components / Accessories AT W - 18 2 3 Camera - mount UHF Wireless Microphone System (dual - channel) with Body - pack and Plug - on T ransmitters A TW-R1820 Dual-channel receiver T wo detachable antennas T wo 18" output cables, T A3F to XLRM Pouch with belt clip (holds receiver) T r[...]

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    System Features (dual-channel) • T wo completely independent receiver channels in a single unit, for simultaneous operation of two microphones • T rue Diversity operation for resistance to multi-path interference and dropouts • UHF reception with 996 frequencies selectable in 25 kHz steps • Automatic frequency scanning for easy selection of[...]

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    Quick Overview of System Operation Thank you for purchasing this Audio - T echnica 1 800 Series Dual-channel Camera-mount UHF Wireless Microphone System. All 1 800 Series systems are designed primarily to be used with video cameras, with the A T W-R 1 820 dual-channel receiver mounted on a camera and connected to the camera's audio input; the [...]

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    A T W-R 1 8 20 Dual- channel Receiver Controls (front panel) Liquid Crystal Display shows battery status and frequency settings. (Use the Dual - channel Control Switch (6) to select frequencies for Receiver Channel 1 and Receiver Channel 2; in Hold position, only Receiver Channel 1 frequency appears in LCD.) Battery meter is only active when Dual -[...]

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    Output A Output B Output Select Switch Receiver Level Controls (1 and 2) Monitor Select Switch Monitor Level Control DC Input Monitor Output (rear panel) Balanced Audio Output Jack: T A3M- type connector . Pin 1: ground (shield); Pin 2: “audio +”; Pin 3: “audio -” . Use the included T A3M to XLRM interface cable to connect the receiver outp[...]

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    A T W - R 1 820 Dual-channel Receiver Batteries Each A T W-R 18 2 0 dual - channel receiver uses six 1 .5V AA batteries, not included. Al kal ine ty pe is recommended. Always replace all batteries. Make certain the rec eiv er p ower i s O ff bef ore replacing batteries. Note: The A T W-R 18 2 0 receiver also functions without batteries if connected[...]

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    3. T o “back out” of the Manual Frequency Set mode without making a frequency choice, simply press the Set button once to exit the menu and return the receiver to normal operation. The word “ESCAPE” will appear in the window , and no changes in frequency setting will be made; the receiver's audio output will again be enabled (when Dual[...]

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    First… T urn the power on by moving the Power Switch to 1 (for single - channel operation). Then switch Dual - channel Control Switch to 1 (left position). Note: Output B is not active when Power Switch is in the “1” position. 1 . Press the Set button to enter the Frequency Selection Menu mode; the word “MENU” will appear . 2. Use the Up [...]

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    Antenna Power -on LED LCD Audio Input Jack Microphone Input Power/Mute Button Up/Down Arrows Set Button Sliding Control Cover (3-position) Sliding Control Cover Battery Door Mounting Clip AT W - T 18 01 UniPak ™ Body- pack & AT W - T 1 802 Plug-on T ransmitter Controls The A TW - T 18 01 UniPak ™ body-pack transmitter includes a field-repla[...]

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    Battery Selection T ransmitter Battery Installation Battery Condition T urning your T ransmitter On & Off How to Set Frequencies on your T ransmitter How to Access & Use the Function Menu on your T ransmitter POW ER MUTE SET ATW -T18 01 UHF TRAN SMIT TER POWER/ MUTE SET T ransmitter Batteries Each transmitter uses two 1 .5V A A batteries, n[...]

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    T ransmitter Functions RF Power Adjustments on your T ransmitter Audio Input Level (Gain) Adjustments on your T ransmitter Using the Mute and Un-Mute Functions on your T ransmitter Power/Mute Locks Audio Input Selector (continued on page 14) 13 Function Menu Default Setting Choices (Edit) Wrap- around* Frequency Lowest in band 996 frequencies Y es [...]

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    Operating the T ransmitter (continued) 1. A “PRESET” selection in the menu allows you to reset all transmitter functions to their factory - default values. 2. Press the Set button once to move to Menu mode. 3. Press the Up arrow twice to move to “PRESET” in the LCD window . 4. Press the Set button once and “LOAD” will appear in the LCD.[...]

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    15 Overall System A TW-R1820 Dual-channel Receiver A TW-T180 1 UniPak ™ Body-pack T ransmitter A TW-T 1802 Plug-on T ransmitter Specifications † UHF Operating Frequencies Band C: 54 1.500 to 566.375 MHz Band D: 655.500 to 680.375 MHz Number of Operating Frequencies 996 total per band (25 kHz increments) Frequency Stability ± 0.005%, Phase Lock[...]

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    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 echnica U.S., Inc. (A.T .U.S.) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. In event of such defect, product will be repaired promptly without charge or , at our option, replaced wi[...]