Audio Technica AEW-T1000, AEW-R4100, AEW-R5200, AEW-T3300, AEW-T4100 Installation And Operation Manual

4000 & 5000 Series

Professional UHF Wireless Systems

Installation and Operation

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Professional UHF Wireless Systems

Installation and Operation

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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 are unlikely to cause difficulty, especially if they
are at least a few inches away. However, since a “body-pack”
mic transmitter typically is placed against the body, we suggest
attaching it at the belt, rather than in a shirt pocket where it may be
immediately adjacent to the medical device. Note also that

any
medical-device disruption will cease when the RF transmitting
source is turned off

. Please contact your physician or medical­device provider if you have any questions, or experience any
problems with the use of this or any other RF equipment.

CAUTION! The circuits inside the receiver and transmitter have
been precisely adjusted for optimum performance. Do not attempt
to open the receiver or transmitter. To do so will void the warranty,
and may cause improper operation.

This device complies with the European R&TTE directive
1999/05/EC. Operation is subject to the condition that this device
does not cause harmful interference.

Dispose of exhausted batteries in accordance with local/national
regulations. Do not dispose of exhausted batteries in a fire or
incinerate.

Remove outer cover in order to access power rating and model
number information. (handheld transmitter)
Do not use the body-pack if the antenna shows any signs of
damage. (body-pack transmitter)

The systems can be supplied in five frequency bands within the
UHF range.

Please note: Frequency usage is different for each country. Your
Audio-Technica agent will have all the necessary details on the
available legal frequencies for your area.

Band C: 541.500 - 566.375 MHz

Band D: 655.500 - 680.375 MHz

Band E: 795.500 - 820.000 MHz

Band F: 840.125 - 864.875 MHz

WARNING:

This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be

placed on this apparatus.
Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a bookcase

or similar unit.
The apparatus should be placed close enough to the AC outlet so

that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time.

CAUTION! Do not expose batteries to excessive heat, such as
direct sunlight or open fires.

ATTENTION! Ne pas exposer les piles à une chaleur excessive,
telle que la lumière directe du soleil ou le feu.

For use in China, it is necessary for the user to utilize a CCC
certified power cord.

To prevent electric shock, do not remove the
cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Internal adjustments are for qualified
professionals only. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

Pour prévenir un choc électrique, ne pas ouvrir le
couvercle. Il n’y aucune pièces de rechanges à
l’intérieur. Tout ajustement interne doit être fait
par une personne qualifié seulement. Référez
tout réparation au personnel qualifié.

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

Attention: Pour prévenir feu ou choc
électrique, ne pas exposé l’appareil à la pluie
ou à l’humidité.

WARNING: This apparatus must be grounded.

This product is a safety class 1 product. There must be an
uninterruptible safety earth ground from the main power
source to the product’s AC input. Whenever it is likely that
the protection has been impaired, disconnect the power cord until
the ground has been restored.

ATTENTION: Cet appareil doit être mise à la terre.

Cet appareil est de classe de sûreté 1. Il doit y avoir un
ininterrompable de mise à la terre de sécurité provenant de
la source principale de courant de l’appareil de l’entrée du courant
alternatif. Quand la protection a été affaiblie, débrancher le fil de
courant jusqu’à la mise à terre a bien été réétablie.

CAUTION: For continued protection against fire hazard, replace
only with same type/rating of fuse.

AVIS: Pour poursuivre la protection contre le feu, replacez la
fusible de même type/cote.

WARNING: There are some sharp edges inside. To reduce the risk
of injury, do not remove cover.

ATTENTION: Bord tranchant à l’intérieur. Pour réduire le risque de
blessure, ne pas ouvir le couvercle.

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Contents

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................6

System Configurations..............................................................................................................6

Operating Frequencies..............................................................................................................7

Receivers ..................................................................................................................................7

Multi-channel Systems..............................................................................................................8

Transmitters ..............................................................................................................................8

Receiver Installation ........................................................................................................................8

Location ....................................................................................................................................8

Output Connections ..................................................................................................................8

Antennas ..................................................................................................................................8

Antenna Power ........................................................................................................................8

Front-mount Antennas ..............................................................................................................9

Headphone Jack........................................................................................................................9

Power Connections ..................................................................................................................9

“Link” Connections ..................................................................................................................9

Ethernet Connections (AEW-R5200 only)................................................................................10

Receiver Controls and Functions ..................................................................................................10

AEW-R5200 Front Panel Controls and Functions ....................................................................10

AEW-R5200 Rear Panel Controls and Functions......................................................................11

AEW-R4100 Front Panel Controls and Functions ....................................................................12

AEW-R4100 Rear Panel Controls and Functions......................................................................13

Common Receiver Controls ..........................................................................................................14

Power On/Off..........................................................................................................................14

Level Alert Light (LED) ............................................................................................................14

LCD Window ..........................................................................................................................14

Mode/Set Button ....................................................................................................................14

Up/Down Arrow Buttons ........................................................................................................14

Changing Receiver Settings..........................................................................................................14

Menu Mode ............................................................................................................................14

Edit Mode................................................................................................................................14

Quitting and Saving Changes ..................................................................................................14

Receiver Controls and Functions ..................................................................................................15

IntelliScan

™

Channel Assignment System ..............................................................................15

Receiver Locks........................................................................................................................15

Antenna Power ......................................................................................................................15

Digital Tone Lock

™

Squelch ......................................................................................................15

Meter Hold ..............................................................................................................................16

Using “PRESET” Store and Recall ..........................................................................................16

Receiver Functions (Chart) ............................................................................................................17

Transmitter Controls and Functions ............................................................................................18

LCD Window ..........................................................................................................................18

Power/Mute Button ................................................................................................................18

Power On/Off..........................................................................................................................18

Mute On/Off............................................................................................................................18

Power/Mute Locks..................................................................................................................19

Audio Input Selector (UniPak

™

Transmitter) ............................................................................19

Setting Audio Input Level ........................................................................................................19

Preset/Default Settings ..........................................................................................................20

UniPak™ Transmitter Functions (Chart) ......................................................................................21

Handheld Transmitter Functions (Chart)......................................................................................21

Transmitter Setup..........................................................................................................................22

Battery Selection and Installation ............................................................................................22

Battery Condition Indicator......................................................................................................22

UniPak

™

Transmitter Input Connection ....................................................................................23

UniPak

™

Transmitter Antenna ..................................................................................................23

Handheld Transmitter Antenna................................................................................................23

UniPak™Transmitter Mounting Clip ........................................................................................23

System Operation..........................................................................................................................24

Selecting/Setting Receiver Frequency ....................................................................................24

Setting Receiver Frequency Manually ....................................................................................24

Setting Receiver Frequency Using IntelliScan

™

......................................................................25

Setting Transmitter Frequency ................................................................................................26

Setting Transmitter Audio Input Level......................................................................................26

RF Power Adjustment ............................................................................................................26

RF Interference ......................................................................................................................26

Specifications ................................................................................................................................27

Optional System Accessories ......................................................................................................28

Artist Elite Wireless Operating Frequencies/Groups..................................................................29

Serial Number Log ........................................................................................................................42

Warranty Statement......................................................................................................................44

Guide to Illustrations

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Receiver Location (Figure A)....................................................................................................8

Connecting Linked Receivers (Figure B)..................................................................................9

AEW-R5200 Front Panel Controls and Functions (Figure C) ..................................................10

AEW-R5200 Rear Panel Controls and Functions (Figure D) ..................................................11

AEW-R4100 Front Panel Controls and Functions (Figure E) ..................................................12

AEW-R4100 Rear Panel Controls and Functions (Figure F) ....................................................13

Receiver LCD Window (Figure G)..........................................................................................13

Transmitter LCD Window (Figure H)......................................................................................18

UniPak

™

Transmitter Exterior (Figure J)..................................................................................18

Handheld Transmitter Exterior (Figure K) ..............................................................................18

UniPak

™

Transmitter Battery Door (Figure L)..........................................................................22

Installing Batteries in UniPak™Transmitter (Figure M)............................................................22

Opening Handheld Transmitter (Figure N) ............................................................................22

Handheld Transmitter Interior Controls (Figure P)..................................................................22

Installing Batteries in Handheld Transmitter (Figure Q) ..........................................................22

Receiver Frequency/Group Display (Figure R) ......................................................................25

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
wireless system. The receivers are first linked together with
included communication cables. The selected “Master” receiver
then “knows” how many total channels it is looking for. It can
scan the available frequencies, checking for local interference
sources, selecting a group of channels that will all work together
(using a built-in frequency plan), and automatically
setting the other receivers accordingly. Once this procedure is
completed, it’s just a matter of setting the transmitter
frequencies to match those of the receivers.

Artist Elite Transmitters

Transmitter models in the Artist Elite Series include:

• AEW-T1000 UniPak

™

body-pack transmitter

• AEW-T3300 Handheld mic/transmitter with AEW-C3300
cardioid condenser capsule

• AEW-T4100 Handheld mic/transmitter with AEW-C4100
cardioid dynamic capsule

• AEW-T5400 Handheld mic/transmitter with AEW-C5400
cardioid condenser capsule

• AEW-T6100 Handheld mic/transmitter with AEW-C6100
hypercardioid dynamic capsule

All components in the 4000/5000 Series may be used together in
a variety of unit combinations and system configurations to create
extremely flexible and powerful solutions for a variety of
applications.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing an Audio-Technica professional
wireless system. You have joined thousands of other satisfied
customers who have chosen our products because of their
quality, performance and reliability. This Audio-Technica
wireless microphone system is the successful result of years of
design and manufacturing experience.

Recent advances in the quality and sophistication of professional
live-sound systems have been nothing short of revolutionary.
Tours, clubs, broadcast events, corporate facilities and worship
venues sound better than ever, utilizing better system design and
better components in the audio chain.

That’s why Audio-Technica has been partnering with industry
professionals on the front line of this revolution – the top
touring companies, award show designers, FOH and monitor
engineers, audio consultants and artists – to learn what it
takes to make the best-sounding, most reliable and consistent
microphones for the live-sound industry.

We listened carefully. Then, we applied this knowledge to
the creation of the Artist Elite

™

line of high-performance
microphones and wireless systems. Our ultimate design goal
was this: Each model must extend the performance of a sound
system, not limit it.

Artist Elite Receivers

Artist Elite 4000 Series and 5000 Series wireless systems by
Audio-Technica share a range of transmitters in common, both
body-pack and handheld types. The difference between the two
series is simply in the choice of receiver:

4000 Series AEW-R4100 half-rack single receiver with

multi-unit, multi-channel control linking.

5000 Series AEW-R5200 full-rack independent dual

receiver with multi-unit, multi-channel
control linking, plus Ethernet computer­control connection, and software for
graphical user interface.

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Operating Frequencies

4000/5000 Series systems and components operate on
approximately 200 frequencies for each 25MHz-wide UHF
frequency band. See frequency listing on page 3:

For simplicity, model numbers used throughout this manual will
reference only the basic model number.

Artist Elite Series components feature an advanced digital Tone
Lock

™

squelch system and unique Dual Compander design
(patents pending). As a result, Artist Elite Series transmitters and
receivers must be used together in Tx-Rx pairs and should not be
mixed with components from other Audio-Technica
wireless systems, or with those of other manufacturers.

All Artist Elite Series components feature soft-touch controls
for quick, easy access to a formidable range of functions; an LCD
information display in each unit provides convenient visual
indication of unit settings and operation. Digital data send by the
transmitters is available for display on the receivers.

Receivers

Both Artist Elite receiver models feature True Diversity
reception. Two antennas feed two completely independent
RF sections on the same frequency; automatic logic circuitry
continuously compares and selects the superior received signal,
providing better sound quality and reducing the possibility of
interference and dropouts.

Both receivers offer a choice of approximately 200 operating
frequencies in a 25 MHz-wide UHF frequency range. AEW
wireless are designed with a channel spacing that exceeds the
transmitters’ maximum modulation deviation, so even adjacent
channels are actually usable, unlike some other wireless
systems on the market. (For operation of two or more systems at
the same time, please consult the multi-channel plan on page 30,
or use the IntelliScan function for frequency selection.)

AEW-R4100:

A single synthesized UHF receiver in a half-rack 1U
case. Its power supply operates on 100–240V 50/60 Hz AC power
worldwide with the appropriate IEC-type power input cordset.

AEW-R5200:

Two independent synthesized UHF receiver
channels in a full-rack 1U case. Its common power supply
operates on 100–240V 50/60 Hz AC power worldwide with
the appropriate IEC-type power input cordset. In addition, a “pass­through” AC outlet on each receiver with included AC jumper
cable permits daisy-chaining of an entire AEW-R5200 receiver
stack, freeing AC outlets for other equipment.

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Multi-channel Systems

Artist Elite systems provide extensive monitoring and control
facilities. Transmitter 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 receivers may be
combined in linked multi-channel systems, if desired.

Ethernet-based monitoring and control (AEW-R5200):

Some
wireless systems on the market offer remote control/monitoring
of the receiver via a serial interface, but the Audio-Technica AEW­R5200 receiver takes this a significant step further by including
control over IP using standard networking protocol and Ethernet
interfacing. This permits receivers in a system to be integrated,
monitored and controlled from a single computer in real-time. And
not only can an individual channel of an individual receiver be
examined and its settings modified: if the transmitter on that
channel is activated, thanks to the digital data link, data from the
associated transmitter can also be monitored.

Because standard control over IP is used, Ethernet-connected
AEW systems can range from a single laptop controlling a
free-standing multi-channel system, to local area network-based
systems, to systems controlled via the Internet, even from
great distances. Complete setup and operating information for
computer-connected AEW systems will be found in the separate
Computer Interface manual provided with AEW-R5200 receivers
and 5000 Series systems.

Transmitters

The versatile AEW-T1000 UniPak

™

body-pack transmitter
features a metal case and includes field-replaceable helical and
flexible-wire antennas. It has both low- and high-impedance
inputs plus a bias connection, for use with dynamic and electret
condenser microphones, as well as Hi-Z instrument pickups. In
addition to its programmable functions, the transmitter includes a
three-position sliding control cover to limit access, if desired, to
only the Power/Mute button, or to no controls at all, as
appropriate for the application and/or user.

The handheld microphone/transmitters feature metal-body
construction. Four models are available, incorporating a variety of
capsules from the Artist Elite

™

wired-microphone series

created for professional live-sound venues.

All Artist Elite Series transmitters use two 1.5V AA batteries for
economical operation and wide availability. The receiver and both
transmitters have “fuel gauge” battery condition indicators with
low-battery warnings.

Please note that in multiple-system applications there must be a
transmitter-receiver combination set to a separate frequency for
each input desired (only one transmitter for each receiver).
Because the wireless frequencies are within UHF TV frequency
bands, only certain operating frequencies may be usable in a
particular geographic area. Also, only certain of the available
operating frequencies may be used together. Operating
frequencies and multi-channel suggestions will be found on pages
29-30. (Use of the IntelliScan channel assignment system will
determine and set appropriate frequencies automatically.)

Receiver Installation

Location

For best operation the receiver should be at least 3 ft. (1 m) above
the ground and at least 3 ft. away from a wall or metal surface to
minimize reflections. The transmitter should be at least 3 ft. from
the receiver, as shown in Figure A. Keep
antennas away from noise sources such as digital equipment,
motors, automobiles and neon lights, as well as away from large
metal objects.

Output Connections

There are two audio outputs on the back panel: an XLR Mic
Output (25 mV) and a

1

/4" (6.3 mm) phone jack Instrument Output
(50 mV). The two isolated audio outputs permit
simultaneous feeds to two different inputs.

AEW-R4100:

This receiver offers a balanced XLR Mic jack and an

unbalanced Instrument

1

/4" TS phone jack. Output levels of both

are adjusted by the rear-panel Attenuator (ATTN) switch.

AEW-R5200:

Since there are two independent channels of
receiver in the AEW-R5200, there are two sets of output jacks. All
audio outputs on the AEW-R5200 are transformer-isolated and
balanced. The ground connections of both outputs on each
receiver channel may be interrupted (“lifted”) by use of their
associated Ground Lift switch. This permits feeding mixers
with different ground levels without an additional external splitter.
The Instrument output is a balanced

1

/4" TRS jack with “audio +” on
the Tip, “audio –” on the Ring and ground (shield) on the Sleeve.
The rear-panel Attenuator (ATTN) switch for each
receiver channel adjusts levels of both outputs in its channel.

Use the appropriate shielded audio cable for connections
between the receiver and the input(s) of the mixer or other
equipment.

Antennas

Attach a pair of UHF antennas to the antenna input jacks. The
antennas are normally positioned in the shape of a “V” (both 45°
from vertical) for best reception. In addition to rotating at the
connector, the included half-wave antennas pivot from straight to
right-angle.

Antennas can be remotely located from the receiver. However,
due to signal loss in cables at UHF frequencies, use the lowest­loss RF cables practical for any cable runs over 25 feet. RG8-type
is a good choice. Use only copper-shielded cable, not CATV-type
foil-shielded wire. Audio-Technica offers auxiliary antennas, and
quality RF cables in four lengths; see the Optional System
Accessories section on page 28.

Antenna Power

The antenna input jacks also can provide +12V DC output on their
center pins to power inline RF devices. A maximum of 20 mA can
be drawn from each of the jacks. While an accidental short-circuit
will not harm the internal 12V supply, make certain that an
antenna cable shield does not contact the center
conductor. Antenna Power (“

ANT.PWR

”) is selected (switched
on or off) from the LCD menu. (On the AEW-R5200, Antenna
Power will be found in the menu on Channel 1 only.)

Figure A

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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, instructions are not included in this manual. A qualified
service technician must perform this modification.

AEW-R5200:

BNC-to-BNC connectors and jumper cables are
included with the unit to permit mounting antennas on the front
panel.

• BNC-BNC through-panel connectors: Remove the nut and

lock-washer from each connector. Install the connectors

from the front

into the two panel holes. Note that the flat
on the threaded section must be aligned with the flat in
each panel hole. Secure each connector from the back with
its lock-washer and nut, tightening the nut firmly.

• BNC-BNC cable jumpers: Connect the jumpers to the rear
antenna jacks first; then attach them to the BNC connectors
on the front panel. Make certain the bayonet twist-rings are

fully latched

on the connectors at both ends.

Headphone Jack

A headphone jack on the front panel provides monitoring of the
receiver’s output. The

1

/4" TRS jack is intended for use with stereo
headphones. The Phones Level control affects the
headphone jack only. Note: On an operating unit,

be careful
not to press the Power switch accidentally when inserting a
headphone jack or adjusting the headphone level.

In addition
to interrupting receiver operation, even a momentary loss of
power to a single unit within a linked multi-channel system will
cause the loss of linking connection to the affected receiver and
all those “downstream” from it.

AEW-R5200:

Press and release the Phones Level control knob to
switch headphone monitoring from Channel 1 to Channel 2 and
back again. Small, lighted indicators just above the knob show
which receiver channel is being monitored.

Power Connections

The switching power supply is designed to operate properly from
any AC power source 100–240V, 50/60 Hz without user
adjustment. Simply connect the receiver to a standard AC power
outlet,

using only an IEC-type input cordset approved for the

country of use.

Power to the unit is controlled by the front-panel

Power switch.

AEW-R5200:

An auxiliary AC “jumper” (pass-through) outlet is
provided on the rear panel, and a ”jumper” power cordset is
included, to simplify power connections by “daisy-chaining”
an array of AEW-R5200’s. Maximum output from the auxiliary
outlet is 5 Amperes, which will easily handle a full complement of
AEW-R5200 units.

“Link” Connections

Artist Elite Series multi-channel systems can comprise all
AEW-R4100, all AEW-R5200, or combinations of AEW-R4100 and
AEW-R5200 receivers. As many as 19 Artist Elite wireless
systems may be operated simultaneously. The exclusive
IntelliScan

™

channel assignment system provides easy,
automatic scanning of the RF spectrum and assignment of
usable, compatible frequencies to all linked AEW receiver
channels.

Both AEW receiver models can be interconnected using Link
In/Out jacks and included link cables. In addition, the
AEW-R5200 offers a built-in Ethernet 10BaseT connection,
with interface software provided on CD-ROM. See the separate
AEW Control Interface manual provided with AEW-R5200
receivers and 5000 Series systems.

All AEW receivers in a linked multi-channel system should be
interconnected with included link cables. When the system is
properly configured, the “slave” units will “link data in” to the
“Master” unit. (See Figure B for an example.)

1. First, decide which receiver will be the “Master” unit.
Connect a link cable to the Link In

jack

only

. (In an
AEW-R5200, the Channel 1 unit is the Master and Channel 2
becomes the first “slave.”)

2. Connect the free end of the link cable from the Master unit
(in #1 above) to the Link Out

jack of the desired “next” unit.

3. Connect one end of a new link cable to the Link In

jack of

the unit in #2 above.

4. Connect the free end of the link cable from the unit in #2
above to the Link Out

jack of the desired “next” unit.

5. Continue this process of “daisy-chaining” the system’s
receivers together with link cables. The “last” unit in the
system will have a cable connected to its Link Out jack, but

no

connection to its Link In jack.

Installing link cables starting with the last slave unit and working
toward the Master unit is also acceptable practice.

The attachment order of link cables establishes the numerical
order of the receivers in the multi-channel system, from the
selected Master unit through all the slave units. (In the case of
AEW-R5200 receivers, a unit’s Channel 1 always comes before its
Channel 2.) In a multi-channel system that includes both models
of receivers, it’s common practice to position all the AEW-R5200
units

first

in the chain; followed any AEW-R4100 units.

Note 1: For the receiver linking to work, all receivers in the
system must have AC power applied

at the same time

, or the

Master receiver must be turned on

last

.

Note 2: In addition, if AC power is interrupted or a link connection
is broken at

any

receiver in a linked system,

even for an instant

,
receivers from that unit onward are no longer linked to the
system. When all power and linking have been restored,

the
system must be restarted by turning all the receivers Off, then
On

(all turned on simultaneously, or the Master receiver must be

turned on

last

). This will re-initialize the system and

re-establish all the data links.

Figure B

AEW-R5200

AEW-R5200

AEW-R5200

AEW-R4100

AEW-R4100

MASTER SLV 1

SLV 2 SLV 3

SLV 4 SLV 5

SLV 6

SLV 7

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN (N/A)

OUT (N/A)

IN

LINKS

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Ethernet connections (AEW-R5200):

An RJ-45 jack on the rear
panel of each AEW-R5200 provides an Ethernet 10BaseT
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 computer. All other linked receivers
in a system supply control-function access and all their data –
except for “

RF

” and “AF” levels – to the

computer connected to the Master receiver.

Multiple AEW-R5200 receivers in a system can each provide real­time “

RF

” and “AF” levels to the associated computer if

each

AEW-R5200 has its own Ethernet connection, through an
Ethernet hub, to the computer.

Other than being able to “see” the “

RF

” and “AF” levels, all
functions of all receivers in a linked system can be
monitored and controlled from the computer connected to the
Master receiver.

Details of the computer setup and operation will be found in
a separate AEW Control Interface manual provided with
AEW-R5200 receivers and 5000 Series systems.

Receiver Installation

(Continued)

6 / 10 LCD WINDOW: Liquid Crystal Display indicates control

settings and operational readings. See Figure G on page 13
for details.

7 / 11 UP/DOWN BUTTONS: Press Up or Down arrow

button, in conjunction with the Mode/Set button, to step
through menus, select operating frequency and edit receiver
function choices.

8 / 12 MODE/SET BUTTON: Use in conjunction with the

Up/Down arrow buttons to step through menus, choose
operating frequency and select receiver function options.

13 FRONT-MOUNT ANTENNAS: Cables and panel connectors

are included with the AEW-R5200 to permit attaching
antennas at the front panel.

Front Panel Controls and Functions (Fig. C)

1 POWER SWITCH: Press Power switch in and the receiver

readouts will light.

2 HEADPHONE OUTPUT:

1

/4" (6.3 mm) TRS (“stereo”) phone
jack. Plug in either a mono or "stereo" headphone to monitor
receiver signal.

3 HEADPHONE LEVEL CONTROL / CHANNEL SWITCH:

Adjusts the level of the headphone jack only; it does not
affect receiver audio output. Press-and-release the knob to
switch between Channel 1 and Channel 2.

4 HEADPHONE CHANNEL INDICATOR: Shows which receiver

channel is feeding the monitor headphones.

Channel 1 / Channel 2

5 / 9 ALERT INDICATOR: The Alert Indicator lights:

(a) When the receiver is in the Mute mode,
(b) When no RF signal is received from the transmitter,
(c) When only one or two RF signal-strength bars are on,
(d) When the transmitter is in the Mute mode,
(e) When audio modulation level from the transmitter is

close to the clipping point (AF +6 bar), or

(f) When the “LOW BAT” warning appears in the LCD

(transmitter battery is weak).

Receiver Controls and Functions

Figure C AEW-R5200 Receiver Front Panel

POWER

ON

OFF

MODE/SET

MODE/SET

OUTPUT

PHONES

UHF SYNTHESIZED DIVERSITY RECEIVER AEW-R5200

MIN MAX

PUSH SEL

LEVEL

RX NAME

RX NAME

13

3

6

7

2

1

4 5

8

9

10

11

12

13

11

Figure D AEW-R5200 Receiver Rear Panel

IN

ANT. B

OUTPUT

(BAL)

INSTRUMENT

EXTERNAL

MUTE

0/-6/-12

ATTN (dB)

BALANCED
MIC OUTPUT

GROUND

LIFT

GROUND

NETWORK

INTERFACE

IN

ANT. A

OUTPUT

(BAL)

INSTRUMENT

EXTERNAL

MUTE

0/-6/-12

ATTN (dB)

BALANCED
MIC OUTPUT

GROUND

LIFT

GROUND

AC

˜

100V-240V
50/60Hz

OUTPUT
5A/500W MAX

WARNING:
THIS APPARATUS
MUST BE EARTHED.

IN

LINK

OUT

29

30

Rear Panel Controls and Functions (Fig. D)

14 ANTENNA INPUT JACK: BNC-type antenna connector for

Tuner “B.” Attach the antenna directly, or extend it with a
low-loss antenna cable. See the ”Antennas” section on
page 8 for more details. Antenna power at +12 volts is
available at both antenna jacks; select it via the LCD menu
on Channel 1.

15 / 22 EXTERNAL MUTE: Permits manual and absolute

muting of the receiver via a

1

/4" TS phone jack and a user­provided external switch. “Shorting” the jack (closing the
switch connection) mutes the receiver channel. When
External Mute has been applied, the only way to un-mute
the receiver is to open the External Mute switch connection.

16 / 23 INSTRUMENT OUTPUT JACK:

1

/4" transformer-isolated
TRS balanced phone jack output. Tip: “audio +”; Ring:
“audio –”; Sleeve: ground (shield). Can be connected to an
aux-level input of a mixer, guitar amp or tape recorder. Using
the associated Ground Lift switch permits feeding
equipment with different ground levels.

17 / 24 AF OUTPUT ATTENUATOR: Three-position switch

adjusts audio output level of both audio output jacks, with
attenuation of 0 dB, –6 dB or –12 dB.

18 / 25 MIC OUTPUT JACK: XLRM-type connector. Pin 1:

ground (shield); Pin 2: “audio +”; Pin 3: “audio –”. A
standard 2-conductor shielded cable can be used to connect
the receiver output to a balanced microphone-level input on
a mixer or integrated amplifier. This output is transformer­isolated from the

1

/4" TRS Instrument output jack.

19 / 26 GROUND LIFT SWITCH: Disconnects the ground of

both the Mic and Instrument output jacks on the associated
receiver channel. Normally, the switch should be to the right
(ground connected). If hum caused by a ground loop occurs,
slide switch to the left (ground lifted).

20 NETWORK INTERFACE CONNECTOR: An Ethernet

connection on the AEW-R5200 provides full communication
and monitor/control by an associated computer. See the
separate AEW Control Interface manual for computer setup
and operation.

21 ANTENNA INPUT JACK: Connector for Tuner “A.” Attach

the antenna directly, or extend it with a low-loss antenna
cable.

27 LINK IN JACK: Connect the provided cable to this jack with

the index mark on the plug aligned toward the screw head to
the right of the jack. The receiver with a Link In

and no Link

Out

connection is the “Master” unit. (With an AEW-R5200 in
the Master position, its Channel 1 is the system’s Master
and its Channel 2 is the first “slave.”)

28 LINK OUT JACK: Connect the provided cable to this jack

with the index mark on the plug aligned toward the screw
head to the right of the jack. The receiver with a Link Out
and no Link In connection is the last slave in a multi-unit
system.

29 AUXILIARY AC OUTLET: An auxiliary AC pass-through outlet

and included “jumper” power cordset simplify making power
connections to an array of AEW-R5200’s. Maximum output
from the auxiliary AC outlet is 5 Amperes.

30 AC POWER INPUT: IEC-type connector for 100V–240V AC,

50/60 Hz power input. No adjustment for mains voltage/
frequency is necessary.

31 REAR RACK MOUNT: Mounts are provided at the rear of the

side panels to permit attachment to rear rack rails in racks so
equipped. The additional support is especially helpful when
equipment is transported.

Receiver Controls and Functions

(Continued)

31 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27

28

31

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 with the Up/Down

arrow buttons to step through menus, choose operating
frequency and select receiver function options.

39 MOUNTING ADAPTERS: For mounting the receiver in any

standard 19" rack. Attach to the receiver with the screws
supplied. (Use an optional AT8628a joining-plate kit to mount
two AEW-R4100 receivers side by side.)

Front Panel Controls and Functions (Fig. E)

32 POWER SWITCH: Press Power switch in and the receiver

readouts will light.

33 HEADPHONE OUTPUT:

1

/4" (6.3 mm) TRS (“stereo”) phone
jack. Plug in either a mono or “stereo” headphone to
monitor receiver signal.

34 HEADPHONE LEVEL CONTROL: Adjusts the level of the

headphone jack only; it does not affect receiver audio
output.

35 ALERT INDICATOR: The Alert Indicator lights:

(a) When the receiver is in the Mute mode,
(b) When no RF signal is received from the transmitter,
(c) When only one or two RF signal-strength bars are on,
(d) When the transmitter is in the Mute mode,
(e) When audio modulation level from the transmitter is

close to the clipping point (AF +6 bar), or

(f) When the “LOW BAT” warning appears in the LCD

(transmitter battery is weak).

Receiver Controls and Functions

(Continued)

Figure E AEW-R4100 Receiver Front Panel

UHF SYNTHESIZED DIVERSITY RECEIVER AEW-R4100

ALERT

MODE/SET

POWER

ON

OFF

PHONES

MIN–

LEVEL

–MAX

RX NAME

39

36

32

37

38

33

34

35

39

13

Figure F AEW-R4100 Receiver Rear Panel

IN

OUTPUT

(UNBAL.)

INSTRUMENT

0/-6/-12

ATTN (dB)

BALANCED
MIC OUTPUT

GROUND

LIFT

GROUND IN

–

LINK – OUT

IN

ANT. A

WARNING:
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

AC

˜

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 antenna connector for

Tuner “B.” Attach the antenna directly, or extend it with a
low-loss antenna cable. See the “Antennas” section on
page 8 for more details.

41 INSTRUMENT OUTPUT JACK:

1

/4" phone jack. Can be
connected to an aux-level input of a mixer, guitar amp or
tape recorder. On the AEW-R4100, this is an unbalanced TS
phone jack.

42 AF OUTPUT ATTENUATOR: Three-position switch adjusts

audio output level of both audio output jacks with
attenuation of 0 dB, –6 dB or –12 dB.

43 MIC OUTPUT JACK: XLRM-type connector. A standard

2-conductor shielded cable can be used to connect the
receiver output to a balanced microphone-level input on a
mixer or integrated amplifier.

44 GROUND LIFT SWITCH: Disconnects the ground pin of the

balanced output jack (43) from ground. Normally, the switch
should be to the right (ground connected). If hum caused by
a ground loop occurs, slide switch to the left (ground lifted).

45 LINK IN JACK: Connect provided cable to this jack with the

index mark on the plug aligned toward the screw head
above the jack. The receiver with a Link In

and no Link Out

connection is the “Master” unit.

46 LINK OUT JACK: Connect provided cable to this jack with

the index mark on the plug aligned toward the screw head
above the jack. The receiver with a Link Out

and no Link In

connection is the last unit in a multi-unit system.

47 ANTENNA INPUT JACK: Connector for Tuner “A.” Attach

the antenna directly, or extend it with a low-loss antenna
cable.

48 AC POWER INPUT: IEC-type connector for 100V–240V AC,

50/60 Hz power input. No adjustment for mains voltage/
frequency is necessary.

Receiver Controls and Functions

(Continued)

4140

RX NAME

RX LOCK

TX LO

TX HI

T X LOCK

T X NAME

Figure G Receiver LCD Window

49

51 53 58 5952 57

54

50

56

55

49 RF SIGNAL LEVEL INDICATOR: Shows the strength of the

RF signal received from the transmitter. Also indicates
which Tuner (A or B) has the better reception and is in
operation. When the METER HOLD function is on, the
lowest-level RF signal received from the transmitter is
indicated by a flashing bar.

50 ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY: Shows Receiver Name (57),

Transmitter Name (57), or Link Address (MASTER, or SLV
and the slave number). The factory setting displays “DEF”
in Receiver Name mode (“RX NAME”). Once the settings
have been changed, the unit will display the last setting and
mode selected. Also flashes the “

LOW.BAT

” warning

when the associated transmitter’s batteries are weak.

51 TRANSMITTER BATTERY INDICATOR: Displays a maximum

of four bar segments, with four bars indicating full power.

52 FREQUENCY DISPLAY: Indicates the current frequency

setting in MHz.

53 “

EDIT

”: Appears and flashes when the receiver is in edit

mode.

54 TRANSMITTER RF POWER DISPLAY: Indicates either

“

TX LO

” or “

TX HI

”.

55 “

TX LOCK

”: Appears when the transmitter is in one of its

three lock settings (

ALL.LOC, MUT.LOC

or

PWR.LOC

).

56 “

RX LOCK

”: Appears when the receiver is in one of its

three lock settings (

ALL.LOC, PC.LOC or RX.LOC

).

57 TX/RX NAME: Indicates whether the transmitter name or

the receiver name is displaying in the top line of the LCD
display.

58 “

MUTE

”: Appears when the receiver or transmitter is
muted, when the receiver is not receiving an audio signal,
or when the receiver is externally muted by use of the
EXTERNAL MUTE jack.

59 AF LEVEL INDICATOR: Shows the audio modulation level of

the received signal. When the METER HOLD function is on,
the bar corresponding to the highest level reached will stay
lit.

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 alert light is illuminated (if no active transmitters are
present on this frequency). The receiver may also display a
system position (i.e., “MASTER”, “SLV-#”) or an assigned
transmitter or receiver name (if this feature has been set
up—the display recalls the setting from the last time power was
applied). Refer to page 16 on setting up receiver names or page
20 on setting up transmitter names.

Level

This control is used to set a comfortable listening level for the
headphone jack. Turn the control clockwise to increase the level.

LCD Window

The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) window provides visual
indication of key operating and configuration parameters.
It is also used in conjunction with the Mode/Set and Up/Down
arrow buttons to change user-configurable functions.

Alert Light (LED)

The alert light illuminates to indicate to the user that something
needs attention; for example, the transmitter batteries are low, or
the transmitter is muted or turned off. Refer to page 10 for a
complete description of alert light indications.

Mode/Set Button

The Mode/Set button has different functions depending on the
status of the receiver. Two distinct operations are associated with
this button:

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?”).

Up/Down Arrow Buttons

The Up/Down arrow buttons are used in conjunction with the
Mode/Set button to scroll through the function menu in Menu
mode or through the available choices for a given function in Edit
mode.

When the receiver is in normal operating mode, the Up/Down
arrow buttons scroll through Receiver Address (“MASTER” or
“SLV-#”), Receiver Preset Name, or Transmitter Preset Name.

How to change receiver settings
Enter Menu mode

With the receiver in the normal operating mode,

touch

the
Mode/Set button. The top line of the receiver display shows
“FRQ” preceded by one, two, or three asterisks.

Touch

the Up/Down arrow buttons to scroll through the
available functions that may be changed. (See the chart on page
17 for a list of functions and display indication.) Note
that the display’s lower line indicates the current setting for
a given function.

Enter Edit mode

When the function to be edited is displayed,

touch

the Mode/Set
button. The small word “EDIT” flashes in the
bottom of the display, indicating Edit mode.

Touch

the Up/Down arrow buttons to scroll through the

available choices for the function, stopping on the desired choice.

Hold

the Mode/Set button to accept the new choice. “STORED”
appears in the display when the choice is
accepted. The receiver then reverts to Menu mode.

Continue this process until all desired function-setting changes
are complete.

Note: To escape from Edit mode without making any changes,

touch

the Mode/Set button. “ESCAPE” appears briefly in the

display, and the receiver reverts to Menu mode.

Quitting and saving changes

The receiver has several methods of saving function settings.
Each receiver has five loadable user presets that may be given
individual names (up to six characters), along with a special, non­loadable memory location called “NAME?” that can store the
most recent settings until they are changed.

To save a set of receiver function settings, use the Up/Down
arrow buttons to scroll until the display shows “QUIT.” The
procedure for saving the current settings depends upon the
desired location:

Saving to the “NAME?” location

If the current receiver settings do

not

need to be identified with a
name, the special “NAME?” location may be used to store them.
As with the “last number redial” function on a telephone, these
settings remain stored in the receiver even if power
is turned off. They disappear only if one of the settings is
modified.

To store settings in the “NAME?” location,

touch

the Mode/Set

button. The display shows “NAME?” for the receiver name.

Saving updated settings to the currently loaded user
“PRESET#” location

To update the receiver settings in the currently loaded user
preset that is already named,

hold

the Mode/Set button. The
display shows “STORE XXXXXX” (where XXXXXX indicates
the preset’s name).

Hold

the Mode/Set button a

second

time. The first character

of the name flashes.

Hold

the Mode/Set button a

third

time. The display briefly shows

“STORED”, and the receiver reverts to normal operation.