Audio-Technica AEW-T1000A - Manual (Page 21)

Artist Elite ® 4000 & 5000 Series Professional UHF Wireless Systems
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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
(“DEF”) settings, to become familiar with equipment functions
and operation before doing any customizing. (If the Default
frequency is not usable in your area, change the frequency to one
that is suitable.)
2. Before installing/starting up a large multi-channel system, explore
the functions and operation of only two or three receiver/
transmitter pairs together.
The details of setting up and operating a multi-channel system vary
greatly in complexity, depending upon the number of receivers and
nature of the system. Because the feature-rich nature of AEW units
can greatly increase this complexity, we suggest starting with a
simpler, straightforward setup and use to become familiar with the
equipment and its capabilities.
Single AEW-R4100 receiver system: Begin using a receiver and
transmitter at their Default (“DEF”) settings, to become familiar with
equipment functions and operation before doing any customizing.
(If the Default frequency is not usable in your area, manually change
only the frequency to one that is suitable.)
Single AEW-R5200 receiver system (two channels): Start out
using only Channel 1, treating this the same as the single
AEW-R4100 above.
Multiple-receiver system with link cables only: The link cables
provide data and control between receivers. The IntelliScan™ feature
scans for clear channels and assigns non-conflicting frequencies to all
linked receivers. (If IntelliScan is not used, the receiver frequencies
may all be set individually/manually, as with any standard receiver,
selecting frequencies that are within the same IntelliScan groups
listed on page 25.)
Multiple-receiver system with Ethernet-connected computer
interface: Refer to the separate Artist Elite Wireless Control Interface
manual for setup and operation of a computer-based system; the
Artist Elite Wireless Control Interface manual is furnished with
5000 Series wireless systems both as a printed document and on
CD in PDF form. Basic hardware aspects of the receivers, and all
transmitter setup/operating information, are in the manual you are
now reading.
Turning on the Receiver
Turn down the AF Level of the mixer or amplifier. Switch on the
receiver. Do not switch on the transmitter yet. The Alert indicator and
the LCD window lights up; the normal operation LCD display appears
after 1–2 seconds. If any of the bars show in the “RF” bar-graph
meters, there may be RF interference in the area. If this occurs, select
another frequency as explained below. (If the Meter Hold function has
been selected, one of the RF bars in each column will be flashing,
indicating the lowest RF levels received.)
Selecting/Setting Receiver Frequency
Selection of the desired operating frequency is made through
the function menus. There must be no local interference on that
frequency. If the Default frequency (lowest in band) happens not to
be usable, the receiver frequency may be set manually, or by using
the IntelliScan function.
• Manual frequency selection: Adjust the receiver frequency as
detailed in the next section.
• IntelliScan™ frequency selection: The receiver’s IntelliScan
function may be employed to select a usable operating
frequency automatically, as detailed in the section following
on page 22.
Note: Once the receiver frequency is set, the associated transmitter
must be set manually to the receiver’s exact frequency. See page 23
for the correct procedure.
Setting Receiver Frequency Manually
Touch: A momentary press of the Mode/Set button. It is used
to enter Menu mode, to enter Edit mode, or to Escape
without making any changes to current settings.
Hold: A press and hold (about two seconds) of the Mode/
Set button. It is used to accept a new setting when
the receiver is in Edit mode or to save the current
settings to one of the five user-defined name
presets or the internal memory location (“NAME?”).
1. Touch the Mode/Set button once. “FRQ” appears on the first line
of the LCD window with the current frequency setting on the
second line. (The receiver is now in Menu mode.)
2. Touch the Mode/Set button again. The small flashing word
“EDIT” appears at the bottom of the window. (The receiver is
now in Edit mode.)
3. Use the Up/Down arrow buttons to change the first three digits
(MHz) to the desired frequency. Choose a frequency appropriate
for your area, avoiding frequencies with active TV channels. Press
either arrow for single steps, or hold down either arrow for rapid
cycling through the band. Frequencies “wrap around” to the other
end of the range when the top or bottom of the band is reached.
4. Touch the Mode/Set button once to set the first three digits to
the desired frequency.
5. Use the Up/Down arrow buttons to change the second three
digits (kHz) to the desired frequency. Again, be certain to choose
a frequency appropriate for your area, avoiding frequencies with
active TV channels.
6. To activate this frequency selection, hold the Mode/Set button
until the word “STORED” appears in the receiver’s window. (If
you do not wish to complete this particular selection, just touch
the Mode/Set button once. The word “ESCAPE” will appear
briefly in the window and the receiver will return to the
Menu mode.)