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Audio Technica ARTIST ELITE 5000 Installation And Operation Manual

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5000 Series
Wireless Control Interface v. 2.0
Installation and Operation
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Contents
Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................................................3
Our assumptions about you ..................................................................................................................................................3
Notice to novice users ....................................................................................................................................................3
Minimum Requirements ..........................................................................................................................................................4
Tasks the Software Performs ..................................................................................................................................................4
System features the software monitors and controls ..........................................................................................................4
System features the software monitors (but does not control) ............................................................................................4
Software tools........................................................................................................................................................................4
Installing the Hardware............................................................................................................................................................5
General instructions for hardware installation ......................................................................................................................5
To connect one or more AEW-R5200 receivers to an existing network to which your
computer is also connected ..........................................................................................................................................6
To connect one or more AEW-R5200 receivers using DHCP-supporting router ............................................................6
To connect a single AEW-R5200 directly to a computer's Ethernet card ......................................................................7
To connect multiple receivers via link cables (for systems that include AEW-R4100
receivers, or for systems without access to multiple Ethernet connections) ..............................................................8
To link receivers via link cables ........................................................................................................................................8
To set up remote access to the AEW-R5200 via the Internet ........................................................................................9
Installing and Using the Software ..........................................................................................................................................9
Installing the software (PC) and (Macintosh) ........................................................................................................................9
Getting started ......................................................................................................................................................................9
Main System Window ..................................................................................................................................................10
Channel Detail Window ................................................................................................................................................10
Changing Receiver Name ..............................................................................................................................................11
Changing Frequency ......................................................................................................................................................11
Changing Squelch ..........................................................................................................................................................11
Changing Display Name ................................................................................................................................................11
Changing Lock Setting ..................................................................................................................................................11
Changing Meter Hold Setting ........................................................................................................................................11
Changing Antenna Power Setting..................................................................................................................................11
Muting/Unmuting System..............................................................................................................................................11
Mute ALL ......................................................................................................................................................................11
Open Environment ........................................................................................................................................................12
Save Environment..........................................................................................................................................................12
Receiver Configuration ..................................................................................................................................................12
To change the order of display of a receiver ..........................................................................................................12
To enable or disable a receiver ................................................................................................................................12
Network Configuration ..................................................................................................................................................12
To add a remote receiver by entering its IP address ..............................................................................................12
Exit ................................................................................................................................................................................12
IntelliScan
Spectrum Analyzer ........................................................................................................................................................14
Coverage Test ................................................................................................................................................................14
Reconnect to Network ..................................................................................................................................................14
Channel Display ............................................................................................................................................................15
Name Display ................................................................................................................................................................15
Contents ........................................................................................................................................................................15
About ............................................................................................................................................................................15
Installing and Using the
General ..........................................................................................................................................................................15
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Installing
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AE Reflector Serivce ....................................................................................................................15
AE Reflector ..................................................................................................................................................15
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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.
This manual will guide you through the process of installing and navigating the Artist Elite software on a computer running either Microsoft or Apple®Macintosh®OS X operating systems. The software enables you to monitor and control many of the system features using your PC-compatible or Apple Macintosh computer. Use this manual in conjunction with the AE Wireless system manual included with the receiver/system.
Our assumptions about you
• You have working knowledge of wireless microphone systems,
or you have thoroughly reviewed the product
manual and are familiar with the product’s operation.
®
Wireless Control Interface (AEWCI)
®
Windows
®
How this manual is organized
The manual starts with a description of the minimum requirements for running the software and guides you through the process of installing and running it:
1. Software and hardware minimum requirements
2. Instructions for installing the hardware
3. Instructions for running the software
4. Instructions for navigating the features
Where to go for further assistance
If you encounter questions or problems that this manual does not address, you may find additional information on using wireless systems here: http://www.audio-technica.com/using/wireless/index.html
Audio-Technica maintains a Web page with software downloads. The AEWCI software is available for download from http://www.audio-technica.com/using/software.html
• You have strong computer skills (i.e., you can install and run software,
and you have good working knowledge of
your operating system).
• You have access to a network on which you can set up this system,
or you have the materials to build a separate network using your computer, a cable/DSL router (for multiple receivers), and one or more 5000 Series receiver units.
Notice to novice users:
You should read this manual, as well as the system/receiver manual, from start to finish and follow the instructions carefully until you are familiar with the product. Experienced Artist Elite Wireless users may scan the Table of Contents for the topics in which they are interested.
What this manual covers
This manual takes you from the minimum requirements for installing the software through setting up and running the system with a network. It answers some general questions about configuring your system. Finally, it discusses each function of the software in detail.
These instructions
do not cover procedures that are different for each user and usually must be handled by an IT profession­al. The manual does, however, give some general guidelines for networking and for accessing the system over the Internet.
Caution: Use of this software on a previously networked computer should be undertaken with care. Consult your network administrator or other professional before installing the AEW-R5000 on an existing network.
Warning: Never connect a cable/DSL router to an existing network without first consulting your network administrator. The router may reassign IP addresses being used by devices on the network and may cause the devices or the entire network to stop functioning.
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Minimum Requirements
Windows
Microsoft®Windows®98 or later, including the following versions:
• 98 (1st or 2nd Edition)
• NT 4.0 with Service Pack 5 or higher
• ME
• XP Home
• XP Professional
• 2000 Professional with Service Pack 2 or higher
• 2000 Server with Service Pack 2 or higher
• 2000 Advanced Server with Service Pack 2 or higher
Pentium
™
Processor running at a minimum 166 MHz 100 MB hard disk space recommended 64 MB memory Ethernet port
™
Java
2 Runtime Environment v.1.4.1 (Included on AEWCI
software CD ROM.)
Set your monitor resolution to a
minimum of 1024 x 768 pixels
for best results. Lower-resolution settings (such as 800 x 600) allow for fewer channel strips to appear; as a result, you may need to scroll to see your entire environment.
Tasks the Software Performs
Macintosh
• Apple®Macintosh®computer capable of running OS X version 10.2.6 or later
®
• Apple
Macintosh®OS X v. 10.2.6 or later
100 MB of available hard disk space recommended At least 128 MB of RAM Ethernet port
™
Java
1.4.1 or later (Included with OS X)
Set your monitor resolution to a
minimum of 1024 x 768 pixels
for best results. Lower-resolution settings (such as 800 x 600) allow for fewer channel strips to appear; as a result, you may need to scroll to see your entire environment.
The Artist Elite®Wireless Control Interface automates many of the tasks FOH engineers and other professionals perform on a regular basis. Most of the features that can be monitored and controlled by the receiver and transmitter can also be monitored and controlled in real time by the software.
System features the software monitors and controls:
• Receiver Name (page 11)
• Receiver Frequency (page 11)
• Squelch Level (page 11)
• Display of Transmitter Name or Receiver Name (page 11)
• Receiver Lock Status (page 11)
• Meter Hold (page 11)
• Antenna Power (page 11)
• Receiver Mute (page 11)
• Mute ALL (page 11)
• Environment Open and Save (page 12)
System features the software monitors (but does not control):
• Receiver RF Levels (for AEW-R5200 linked via Ethernet only)
• Receiver AF Level (for AEW-R5200 linked via Ethernet only)
• Receiver IP Address
• Receiver Link Address
• Transmitter Name
• Transmitter Type (Handheld or UniPak
™
)
• Handheld Capsule Type (Dynamic or Condenser)
• UniPak Input Type (Mic or Instrument)
• Transmitter Gain Trim Setting
• Transmitter Power Level (High or Low)
• Transmitter Battery Condition
• Transmitter Lock Status
• Transmitter Mute Status
Software tools:
• IntelliScan™(page 13)
• Spectrum Analyzer (page 14)
• Coverage Test (page 14)
• Reconnect to Network (page 14)
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Installing the Hardware
AEW-R5200
RJ-45-terminated cable
DHCP-supported
network
Computer
Ethernet hub
RJ-45-terminated cables
Network
Computer
AEW-R5200
AEW-R5200
AEW-R5200
AEW-R5200
Depending on how the AEW-R5200 receiver will be used, the installation and hookup process differs. For most applications, however, setting up the AEW-R5200 is a simple process.
For example, if several receivers will be taken on tour and controlled via a computer, it will be necessary to
stand-alone network
for use by only the computer and the
set up a
receivers. If, however, a receiver will be used in a permanent installation in a building with its own network, it might be necessary to
network
set up the receiver to work with the existing
.
Master and slave receivers
Because the AEW-R5200 unit houses two channels, channel #1 is always the
Master, and channel #2 is always Slave_1 of a
two-channel system comprising that single AEW-R5200 unit. Any AEW-R5200 units that are part of a system
Ethernet cables
will contain one master and one slave channel
connected by
per unit.
AEW-R5200 receivers will work with other AEW-R5200 and AEW-R4100 units; up to 19 receiver channels per band may work together, depending upon clear frequencies available. One AEW-R5200 can act as the master receiver for multiple AEW-R5200 and AEW-R4100 receivers, which, if connected using the included
link cables, all become slaves.
Note: Do not connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port and a link cable to the AEW-5200's OUT jack at the same time.
General instructions for hardware installation
Following are instructions for connecting receivers to an existing network and for connecting receivers to a computer without a network.
If your network supports DHCP (which automatically sets IP addresses for devices on the network), you can connect a single AEW-R5200 directly to an active network port. (Check with your network administrator before connecting anything to the network.) Or you can use an Ethernet hub to connect one or more AEW-R5200 units to an existing network that is also connected to your computer.
If you do not have access to a network connection (such as on tour when traveling with a laptop computer), the AEWCI software can still be used with an Ethernet-connected AEW-R5200 receiver. Receivers can be connected via DHCP­supporting router or via the computer’s Ethernet card.
Warning:
programmed to search for a DHCP server. If it does not locate one, it automatically sets the receiver to a default IP address of 10.20.30.40. Connecting multiple AEW-R5200 receivers to a non-DHCP network would result in all receivers being set to IP address 10.20.30.40, causing contention.
We do not recommend using the AEW-R5200 on a non-DHCP network. If your network does not support DHCP, ask the
network administrator for assistance. He or she will need to determine whether any equipment on the network is using the IP address 10.20.30.40. If the address is available, it is possible that one receiver may work on the network; however, this should be determined by the network administrator.
The Ethernet card in this receiver is
Figure A. Connecting the AEW-R5200 to a computer and an existing DHCP-supporting network.
Figure B. Connecting multiple AEW-R5200 units to a computer and an existing DHCP-supporting network.
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Installing the Hardware (Continued)
DHCP-supporting router
RJ-45-terminated cables
Computer
AEW-R5200
AEW-R5200
AEW-R5200
To connect one or more AEW-R5200 receivers to an existing network to which your computer is also connected: (Figure B)
You will need an Ethernet hub and sufficient Ethernet cables to connect all receivers to the hub, plus one cable to connect the hub to the network.
1. Check with the network administrator to make certain the network you are connecting to supports DHCP. If it does not, ask the network administrator for assistance before proceeding.
2. Making certain that all hardware is turned off, connect the hub to your network and to the AEW-R5200(s) by running RJ-45-terminated cables from the receiver(s) and network to the hub. (See Figures A and B on page 5.)
3. Power-on the hub, power-on the receivers as instructed in Installing and Using the Software (page 9), and then power-on the computer, ensuring that all connections are live.
4. Run the software on the connected computer. The AEW-R5200 units will obtain their own IP addresses.
To connect one or more AEW-R5200 receivers using DHCP­supporting router (stand-alone network): (Figure C)
You will need an Ethernet router that is configurable as a DHCP Server, along with sufficient RJ45-terminated Ethernet cables to connect all receivers to the router and one RJ45-terminated Ethernet cable to connect the router to the computer.
1. Making certain all of the hardware is turned off, connect the router to each of the receivers using the RJ45-terminated Ethernet cables.
2. Connect the computer to an open port on the router using an RJ45-terminated cable.
Note: Make certain that you do not connect the computer or any receiver to the WAN port on the router.
3. Power-on the router; Power-on the receivers as instructed in Installing and Using the Software (page 9); and then Power-on the computer, ensuring all connections are live.
4. Configure the computer for TCP/IP networking as outlined below.
For Windows
®
a. In Windows, open the Network and Dial-up Connections
(or Network Neighborhood for Windows®98) window and create a LAN or High Speed Internet connection to your network card.
b. Under
Networking, click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) >
Properties.
c. Set TCP/IP settings to
For Macintosh
®
Obtain IP address automatically.
a. Open system preferences and click on Network b. In TCP/IP Tab, do the following:
Configure: Using DHCP DNS Servers: Leave blank Search Domains: Leave blank DHCP Client ID: Leave blank
c. Click: Apply Now
The IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Router Fields will fill with values by the DHCP Server (router connected to the Mac)
Figure C. Connecting one or more AEW-R5200 units via DHCP-supporting router to a computer (stand-alone network).
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5. Run the AEWCI software on your connected computer.
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Installing the Hardware (Continued)
RJ-45-terminated crossover cable
Computer
AEW-R5200
To connect a single AEW-R5200 directly to a computer's Ethernet card:
For Windows
1. In Windows, open the Network and Dial-up Connections (or Network Neighborhood for Win 98) window and create a LAN or High Speed Internet connection to your network card.
2. Under
Properties
3. Click on TCP/IP settings as follows:
• IP address: 10.20.30.* (where * is anything except
“40” because 10.20.30.40 is the receiver’s Ethernet card’s default IP address)
• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
4. Connect a single AEW-R5200 receiver directly to the computer’s Ethernet card via an RJ-45-terminated cable. (See Figure D.) Failure to use the proper crossover cable will prevent the receiver from being recognized by the software.
5. Power-on the receiver as instructed in
the Software
connected computer.
®
Networking, click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) >
.
Use the following IP address, and configure the
crossover
Installing and Using
(page 9), and then run the software on your
For Macintosh
®
1. Open System Preferences and click on Network
2. In TCP/IP Tab do the following:
• Configure: Manually
• IP Address: 10.20.30.* (where * is anything except “40” because 10.20.30.40 is the receiver’s Ethernet card’s default address.
• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
• Router: Leave blank
• DNS Servers: Leave blank
• Search Domains: Leave blank
3. Click Apply now.
4. Connect a single AEW-R5200 receiver directly to the computer’s Ethernet card via an RJ-45-terminated
crossover
cable. (See Figure D.) Failure to use the proper crossover cable will prevent the receiver from being recognized by the software.
5. Power-on the receiver as instructed in
the Software
(page 9), and then run the software on your
Installing and Using
connected computer.
Figure D. Connecting a single AEW-R5200 directly to a computer.
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Installing the Hardware (Continued)
RJ-45-terminated cable
Computer
AEW-R5200
AEW-R5200
AEW-R5200
AEW-R4100
MASTER SLV 1
SLV 2 SLV 3
SLV 4 SLV 5
SLV 6
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
Network
OR
Link cable
Link cable
Link cable
To connect multiple receivers via link cables (for systems that include AEW-R4100 receivers, or for systems without access to multiple Ethernet connections):
The AEW-R5200 receiver has the capacity to connect to other AEW-R5200 receivers and/or to AEW-R4100 receivers via the included link cables. No network is required for this configura­tion. Channel 1 of the first unit in the chain will automatically act as the master unit and must be connected via Ethernet cable to the computer or network. Consult the receiver/system manual for full details.
Never connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port and a link cable to the AEW-R5200 unit's OUT jack at the same time.
To link receivers via link cables:
1. Make certain that all receivers are turned off, and make certain that an AEW-R5200 unit is first in the chain (i.e., has no link cable attached to its LINK OUT jack). The software will not run with an AEW-R4100 unit as master.
2. Link receivers to one another using the provided link cables. When running link cables from one unit to another, connect the cable from the OUT jack of unit 2 to the IN jack on unit 1, the cable from the OUT jack of unit 3 to the IN jack of unit 2, and so on. (See Figure E.)
3. Connect the master AEW-R5200 unit to the network (page 6) or computer (page 7).
4. Power the receivers as instructed in
the Software
(page 9), and then run the software on your
connected computer.
Installing and Using
Note 1: Occasions may arise for which you wish to set up a
system comprising one master AEW-R5200 and multiple slave AEW-R5200 units
. (For example, you may not have access to enough Ethernet ports to connect all receivers.) To make certain that all subordinate units function as slaves, you must use link cables instead of Ethernet cables. Channel 1 of each AEW-R5200 unit that is connected to an Ethernet hub or port will set itself as the master receiver of any receivers linked to it via link cable.
However, be aware that
transmitted via link cable
AF- and RF-level data are not
. If you wish to monitor these features using the AEWCI software, each AEW-R5200 must be connected via Ethernet cable.
AEW-R4100 receivers do not have Ethernet ports; therefore, they must be linked to an AEW-R5200 via link cable, and you will not be able to monitor the AEW-R4100’s RF or AF levels using the AEWCI software.
Note 2: The AEW-R5200 may also be connected to a system using a wireless network access point and wireless Ethernet network card for maximum flexibility. Consult the manufactur­ers’ instructions for these components for more information on using them with your computer.
Note 3. If the master AEW-R5200 Receiver is connected directly to the computer, (no network), refer to Page 7, for instructions on how to connect a single AEW-R5200 directly to a computer’s Ethernet card.
Figure E. Example of slave receivers linked via link cables to a master receiver connected via Ethernet to a computer or network.
Warning:
the same time. Doing so will cause the system to function incorrectly or not at all. Only the master receiver may have a link cable connected to its IN jack and an Ethernet cable connected to a computer or network.
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Do not connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port and a link cable to the AEW-R5200 unit’s OUT jack at
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Installing the Hardware (Continued)
To set up remote access to the AEW-R5200 via the Internet:
It is possible to configure your LAN or Internet connection to access the receivers from a remote location using a computer equipped with AEWCI software. Procedures for this setup will vary, depending upon your network and any firewalls that may be in place.
Ask the network administrator for
assistance.
Warning:
be set up and executed with extreme caution. Because DHCP routers may change each receiver’s IP address upon receiver reboot, connection to the AEW-R5200 receivers may be lost, and the remote user may gain unintended access to other areas of the network.
Accessing a company’s network through a firewall opens the network to security risks. This procedure should
Installing and Using the Software
Caution:
certain your receivers are powered (all at once, or slaves first, then master). The receivers must be on and connected to the network or directly to the computer for the software to recognize them.
If you accidentally start the software before powering the receivers, you have two options: 1) close the software and restart after receivers are powered; or 2) go to Tools > Reconnect to Network to search for new connections.
Installing the software (PC)
1. Insert the AEWCI CD ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. If Autoplay is enabled, setup will begin automatically. Otherwise, go to (e.g., D:\setup.exe) to the Setup file on the CD-ROM.
3. InstallShield
™
will install Java™2 Runtime Environment and the AEWCI software as well as the system manual and software manual in PDF format. Follow the prompts on the screen.
4. The installer automatically installs a desktop shortcut for the software.
Before you start the software, make
Start > Run and type the path
Here are some general guidelines for accessing a system via the Internet:
1. The remote engineer gains access to the client’s network (via dial-up, network connection, or other Internet access). To do so, he or she needs specific IP addresses, especially if the client's network has a firewall.
2. The engineer then gains access to the AEW-R5200 receivers by running the AEWCI software. The remote receiver can be added by going to clicking
Add… to add the receiver’s IP address. For
File > Network Configuration and
instructions, see page 12.
Getting started
1. Power-on all networked receivers on the system (all at once, or slaves first, then master).
2. Go to
Start > Programs > Audio-Technica > Artist Elite
Wireless Control Interface
and click. (Alternatively,
double-click on the desktop shortcut.)
After the splash screen (the screen that appears while the software is loading) disappears, you will view the
window
. The first time you load the software, the screen will
Main System
show any receivers connected within your subnet. (A subnet [short for “subnetwork”] is an identifiably separate part of an organization's network. Having an organization's network divided into subnets allows it to be connected to the Internet with a single, shared network address.)
To enable additional receivers outside your subnet, go to
Network Configuration
and enter the IP address to add the
File >
receiver (see page 13). Once the receiver has been added and communication established, go to
Configuration
and enable the receiver. See page 12 for
File > Receiver
more details.
Installing the software (Mac)
1. Insert the AEWCI CD ROM into your CD drive
2. The CD mounts automatically to the desktop
3. Drag the Artist Elite application into your applications folder.
4. Double click Artist Elite application to run the software
For user convenience, the owner’s manuals are included on the CD in Adobe PDF format.
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Installing and Using the Software (Continued)
Navigating the Software
Main System window
The Main System window shows all of the active (enabled) receiver channels on the network. A vertical channel “strip” represents each channel. The window can be resized to view more channel strips. Alternate views (medium and small) can be selected by clicking the View menu.
The following is displayed for each channel strip:
• RF level and which True Diversity Tuner is active
• AF (Audio) level and audio overload peak indicator
• Battery Fuel Remaining and Low Battery Condition
• TX and RX Mute status
• Channel Frequency and name (Selectable TX or RX name per channel)
Double clicking any channel strip opens a “Channel Detail Window” with additional channel information and user adjustable parameters.
Channel Detail window
SECTION 1: Monitor RF levels for each antenna. The red indicators at top show which True Diversity tuner is selected (which antenna is receiving the stronger signal). RF levels are grayed out for AEW-R4100 units and for AEW-R5200 units linked via link cables, because link cables do not transmit RF-level data.
SECTION 2: when AF level reaches +12 dB (peak audio level). AF level is grayed out for AEW-R4100 units and for AEW-R5200 units linked via link cables, because link cables do not transmit AF-level data.
SECTION 3: functions (see Page 11 for instructions on editing settings):
• Receiver name
• Frequency
• Squelch level
• Display in Main System window channel strip (transmitter name or receiver name)
• Receiver lock status
Monitor AF level. The red indicator at top lights
Monitor and control the following receiver
Figure F. Main System window
SECTION 5:
• Transmitter name
• Transmitter type
• Input type (if handheld, whether condenser or dynamic; if UniPak
• Trim setting
• Power level (high or low)
• Transmitter lock status
SECTION 6: If the battery level falls below will light in red.
Note: The low battery indicator on the transmitter and receiver LCDs does not display until all indicator bars are gone.
Monitor the following transmitter features:
™
, whether mic or instrument)
Monitor transmitter battery level and mute status.
1
/4power, the Low Batt indicator
1
SECTION 4: features:
• Monitor the status of, and enable or disable, Meter Hold and Antenna Power (clicking the each function toggles it
• Monitor the receiver’s IP address and link address (master or slave).
• Mute the receiver by clicking on the (shows up red when system is muted) and monitor the status of the transmitter (system’s failure to unmute when Mute button is clicked may indicate a transmitter problem).
• Close the window using the
Monitor and/or control the following receiver
Off button beside
On).
Rx Mute button
Close button.
10
2
Figure G. Channel Detail window.
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3
5
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Installing and Using the Software (Continued)
Navigating the Software (continued)
Channel Detail Window - Control Function Settings
Refer to Figure G (Page 10) for Control Function locations.
Changing Receiver Name
To assign a name to the receiver, access the Rx Name pop-up by clicking on the characters will display). Click return to the Channel Detail window, or
Edit button. Type in the name (up to six
OK to accept the change and
Cancel to return to
the Channel Detail window without making the change.
Note: If changes are made to a receiver’s name at the receiver, the new name will appear on the channel strip on the main system window.
Changing Frequency
To change Receiver Frequency manually (bypassing the IntelliScan the desired frequency is displayed. Then click
™
function), simply click the Up or Down arrow until
Set. Alternatively,
you may type a frequency into the box. Only valid channel frequencies are accepted. Typing in an invalid frequency value will have no effect.
Changing Squelch
To change the Squelch setting, click on the Up or Down arrow until the desired squelch setting is displayed. Then click
Set.
The software offers 16 different squelch settings. Accordingly, the receiver’s squelch display has 16 bars, with one bar being the minimum setting. These bars correspond with the squelch settings in the software.
Caution:
receiver when RF drops below a user-chosen level. It is useful for combating interference. However, higher (“tighter”) squelch settings
may decrease the operating range of the system. Always test the system before using
tighter squelch in a performance, to make certain that your transmitters will operate at the desired range.
Squelch is a feature that mutes the
Changing Display Name
You may choose to display either the transmitter name or the receiver name in the channel strip. (Transmitters may be given separate names from receivers.) Click on the dropdown menu and select the desired display setting
(Tx Name or Rx Name).
When you return to the Main System window, the display will show either the receiver or transmitter name, as you selected.
To display either Tx Name or Rx Name in go to
View > Show Transmitter Names or View > Show
Receiver Names
, respectively.
all channel strips,
Changing Lock Setting
Click on the dropdown menu to select one of the following receiver lock options:
No Lock, Rx Lock, PC Lock, or All Lock.
For more details about using the lock settings, consult the system manual.
•
No Lock: All controllable functions may be adjusted from the receiver or the computer.
•
Rx Lock: Controllable functions may be adjusted only from the PC, not from the receiver.
•
PC Lock: Controllable functions may be adjusted only from the receiver, not from the PC. The software will still allow you to access menus; you are restricted only from making changes to settings.
•
All Lock: No changes at PC or receiver may be made while this option is turned on.
Note: If
PC Lock or All Lock is selected, you will not be able to change any further system settings from the computer until you change the lock setting to either
Rx Lock or No Lock.
Changing Meter Hold Setting
Meter Hold indicates the highest-level AF and the lowest-level RF signals received from the transmitter. This feature is useful when setting up the system, performing a sound check, or diagnosing operating problems. The button displays or
Off (gray) depending on the current setting. Click the button
On (green)
to enable or disable this feature.
Changing Antenna Power Setting
The receiver’s antenna jacks have the capability to power optional external antennas using +12V DC output on their center pins. (Powered antennas are operation.) Click the
On/Off button to enable or disable.
not required for normal
Note: Antenna power is not available on slave side of the AEW-R5200 and is grayed out.
Muting/Unmuting System
Provided the transmitter for this receiver is on, you may mute/unmute the receiver from this window by clicking the Rx Mute button. (If the transmitter is off, the receiver is automatically muted.)
Mute ALL
Selecting Mute All under the Tools menu or pressing Shift F5 will mute all receivers at once. Repeating the action will unmute all receivers.
Note: If the
External Mute on the receiver is engaged or if the
transmitter is muted, the Rx Mute function will not unmute it. For more information, see the system manual.
Note: Transmitter names must be set (entered) on the transmitter itself. See the system manual for details.
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Navigating the File Menu
Open Environment
Use the Open Environment command to open a previously saved environment. An environment is a collection of receiver channel detail settings for the currently enabled receivers on the network.
To open a saved environment:
1. Click on File > Open Environment.
2. In the Open Environment input pop-up, select the name of the environment to open.
3. Click
OK.
Save Environment
Use the Save Environment command to save the current collection of receiver settings as an environment.
To save an environment:
1. Click on File > Save Environment.
2. In the Save Environment input pop-up, either choose an already-entered environment name from the dropdown menu (this will save the current environment over the previous file), or select name, and click
New Environment to enter a new
OK.
3. If you chose to enter a new environment name, type it in the Environment Name pop-up and click
OK, or click Cancel
to return without saving the environment.
Note:
Saving an environment saves only the receiver channel detail settings of the currently enabled receivers on the network.
It does not save any network receiver configurations (which receivers are enabled or disabled on the network.) Loading an environment will not enable previously disabled receivers or disable previously enabled receivers. Environments are based on the MAC addresses of the enabled receivers. If these change, the environment will not load. An error message box appears: No enabled receivers were changed by this environment.
Receiver Configuration
Use the Receiver Configuration command to open the Receiver Configuration window. This window allows you to enable or disable receivers on your network, and change the channel strips’ display order on the Main System window.
When the software first starts up, it looks for receivers within its network. Any receivers it finds appear in the
Configuration
window as Discovered. Any receiver that is
Network
discovered may be enabled in the Receiver Configuration window, unless it is in use by another computer.
Note: Normally a receiver may be enabled on only one computer connected to the network at a time. Other computers on the network will be able to view the receiver’s IP address in Network Configuration window, but they will not be able to enable the receiver in the receiver configuration window.
If the AE Reflector Service is installed and activated on a Windows PC, multiple users can access and make changes to any receivers connected to the network. Refer to Page 15 for information on installing and using the AE Reflector.
To change the order of display of a receiver:
1. Click on File > Receiver Configuration.
2. In the Receiver Configuration window, click on the receiver to select it.
3. Click on
Move Up or Move Down to change its display
order.
4. Click
OK to accept the changes and return to the Main
window, or
Cancel to return to the Main window without
applying the changes.
To enable or disable a receiver:
1. Click on
File > Receiver Configuration.
2. In the Receiver Configuration window, click on the receiver to select it.
3. Click on
Enable/Disable. (Enable allows you to activate a
discovered receiver; Disable allows you to free up a discovered receiver so that other users on the network may access it.) If the unit is enabled, Disable will display on the button, and vice versa.
4. Click
OK to accept the changes and return to the Main
System window, or
Cancel to return to the Main System
window without applying the changes.
5. The system applies your changes and reconnects to the network.
Note:
Disabling either channel of an AEW-R5200 unit
disables the entire receiver (channels 1 and 2), thus freeing
an Ethernet port. Any AEW-R4100 units linked to the AEW-R5200 are also disabled.
Caution:
Receiver Configuration, the software performs a Reconnect to Network. All receivers are muted during this process. Therefore, do not make
changes to Receiver Configuration at any time when system muting would be undesirable!
Any time you make changes to the
Network Configuration
The Network Configuration window shows information such as IP address, MAC address, Firmware version (of the receiver unit), Enabled status (enabled or disabled), and Discovered status (detected or added) for all receivers in the system.
Until receivers have familiar frequency settings or receiver names, you may not be able to distinguish them, unless you know which receivers are using which IP addresses.
To add a remote receiver by entering its IP address:
From the Network Configuration window, click Add… and enter the IP address in the Input pop-up. (See page 10 for an application of this feature.)
Caution:
Network Configuration, the software performs a Reconnect to Network. All receivers are muted during this process. Therefore, do not make
changes to Network Configuration at any time when system muting would be undesirable!
Any time you make changes to the
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Exit
Use the Exit command to close all windows and exit the software.
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Navigating the Tools Menu
IntelliScan
™
The IntelliScan command starts the automatic channel scanning and selection feature, which searches all available frequencies and sets all receivers in the system to the best open and compatible frequencies (within their frequency band). IntelliScan now examines each receiver’s RF environment to determine the best possible frequencies regardless of where each receiver is located. If receivers from multiple bands (i.e. US-C Band, US-D Band) are used in one system, the IntelliScan function needs to be performed for each band. Select the band to be scanned in the IntelliScan pop-up window (see below). For more information on IntelliScan, frequency groups and frequency bands, see the system manual.
The IntelliScan process may take several minutes to complete.
To start IntelliScan:
1. Turn off all Artist Elite transmitters, and turn on all non-Artist
Elite transmitters, as well as other possible sources of RF.
2. Making certain you do not have
IntelliScan
.
PC Lock on, go to Tools >
3. If your system has receivers from more than one frequency band, use the drop-down box to select which band will be scanned. If only one band is present, the box shows the band.
4. In the Starting and Ending frequency boxes, enter the frequencies for the start point and end point of the scan. (This is useful if you wish to scan only a narrow portion of the band.) The boxes default to the lowest and highest frequencies available in the selected band. Values entered out of the defined frequency range for the band will not be accepted.
5. From the dropdown box, select the direction of the scan. (Normally it starts from the lowest frequency in the band and scans up. In some cases, it may be more desirable to start from the highest frequency and scan downward.)
6. If desired, enter a Scan Threshold value in the threshold box. (The factory default value is –85.5.) IntelliScan uses the scan threshold level to determine whether an RF signal in the environment is strong enough to make its frequency unavailable to the receiver. In some applications, environmental RF signals (especially DTV) may not be seen by IntelliScan but would interfere with actual wireless operation. Decreasing the threshold value increases the sensitivity of IntelliScan to the RF environment.
7. Click
Start to begin the process (or Cancel to disregard
changes and return to the Main System window).
8. A box pops up with a warning “This is about to rechannelize your system. Do you wish to continue?” Click “Yes” to proceed. Clicking “No” or “Cancel” returns to the Main System window without changing any existing frequency settings.
9. The
Progress pop-up shows what frequency group is
currently being scanned, and a progress bar gives you an idea of how long it will take to scan the current group.
10. When the process is complete, the master(s) and all slave receivers are set to compatible frequencies. You will need to set your transmitters to match the appropriate receiver frequency.
Note:
If IntelliScan cannot locate enough available
frequencies
, it will set as many receivers as it can. Any remaining receivers will be set to the lowest frequency in the band.
Caution:
receivers are muted during this process. Therefore, do not run IntelliScan at any time
when system muting would be undesirable!
Any time you run IntelliScan, all
Note: Clicking the DEFAULT button resets the threshold setting to –85.5.
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Navigating the Tools Menu (continued)
Spectrum Analyzer
Use the Spectrum Analyzer to discover which frequencies are occupied in your area and at what power level (in dBm). If you run Spectrum Analyzer with your transmitters on, the software will pick them up and show spikes on the graph; if your transmitters are off, the test can show frequencies of other transmitters or RF sources in your area.
Note: The spectrum analyzer is band specific. If your system has multiple bands, you will need to run it for each band in order to see the complete RF picture.
To start Spectrum Analyzer:
1. Click on Tools > Spectrum Analyzer.
2. The
Spectrum Analyzer pop-up appears. From the
“RECEIVER” dropdown box, select the receiver you wish to use for performing the spectrum analysis. The start and end frequencies will change to reflect the band of the selected receiver.
3. Enter the starting and ending frequencies you wish to analyze, if necessary (useful if you want to analyze only a narrow portion of the band or if you need to save time).
4. Click
Start to begin spectrum analysis. (Note this process
may take several minutes to complete.) During the process, a Progress Pop-up appears showing the analysis in process along with a “Spectrum Analyzer” window showing the RF signal level as a red line. Resize this window by clicking and dragging the borders to show more or less detail.
5. When the process is complete, the Progress Pop-up closes. To stop the process, click Cancel in the Progress Pop-up. The Spectrum Analyzer window remains displayed until the user closes it.
6. Right clicking anywhere in the Spectrum Analyzer window opens a menu box allowing you to:
Save as... Saves an image of the spectrum analysis as
a PNG graphic.
Print… Sends an image of the spectrum analysis to a
printer connected to the computer.
Zoom… Opens a submenu with zoom-in/zoom-out
functions.
Autorange… Allows the Horizontal and/or Vertical Axis of
the Spectrum Analyzer window to scale automatically. This allows for greater detail to be displayed when smaller areas of a frequency band are analyzed.
Coverage Test
The Coverage Test helps you determine where in the performance area your transmitters are strongest and where they are weakest by providing a graph of RF power vs. time. You may choose from seven test-duration times ranging from 30 seconds to one hour.
To start Coverage Test:
1. Make certain the appropriate transmitter is on and has sufficient battery power for the desired test period.
2. Click on
3. The duration from the
4. From the
Tools > Coverage Test.
Coverage Test Setup pop-up appears. Select the test
Choose Test Duration dropdown menu.
Receiver dropdown menu, select the receiver that
corresponds to the transmitter being tested.
5. Click
Start to begin the coverage test, or Cancel to return to
the Main System window.
6. Using the appropriate transmitter, have someone walk the performance area while you observe the “Coverage Test” window. Weak coverage will show up on the graph as low RF values.
7. During the test, a Progress Pop-up appears showing the Coverage Test in process along with a “Coverage Test” window showing RF coverage for both A & B tuners of the receiver under test. Resize the window by clicking and dragging the borders to show more or less detail.
8. Right clicking anywhere in the Coverage Test window opens a menu box allowing you to:
Save as… - Saves an image of the Coverage Test as a
PNG graphic.
Print… - Sends an image of the Coverage Test to a
printer connected to the computer.
Zoom… - Opens a submenu with zoom-in/zoom-out
functions.
Autorange… - Allows the Horizontal and/or Vertical Axis of
the Coverage Test window to automatically scale. This allows for greater detail to be displayed when smaller time segments are tested.
Reconnect to Network
Reconnect to Network causes the software to rescan the network for AEW receivers. You will need to run
Network
anytime a receiver is powered on/off, a receiver is
Reconnect to
added or removed from the network, or a change is made to a receiver’s network connections.
Caution:
all receivers are muted during this process. Therefore, do not run Spectrum Analyzer at
any time when system muting would be undesirable!
Any time you run Spectrum Analyzer,
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To reconnect to the network:
1. Click Tools > Reconnect to Network.
2. After closing the current connections, the software searches for connected receivers on the network and refreshes the Main System window.
Caution:
all receivers are muted during this process. Therefore, do not Reconnect to Network at
any time when system muting would be undesirable!
Any time you Reconnect to Network,
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Navigating the View Menu
The View menu gives you:
• the opportunity to choose either large-, medium-, or small­sized receiver channel displays in the Main System window.
• the ability to change the display in the Main window to show all receiver names or all transmitter names.
Channel Display
To change the size of the channel display:
1. Click View.
2. Select
Large Size Receivers View to see up to ten
full-height receiver channel strips.
3. Select
Medium Size Receivers View to see up to twenty
half-height receiver channel strips.
4. Select
Small Size Receivers View to show up to 40 mini
receiver channel strips.
Note: The number of visible receiver channel strips is also affected by the computer’s display resolution and window size.
Name Display
To change name display in the Main System window:
1. Go to View > Show Receiver Names to show receiver
names at bottom of each channel strip.
2. Go to
View > Show Transmitter Names to show transmitter
names at the bottom of each channel strip.
Note: Transmitter names must be set (entered) on the transmitter itself. See the system manual for details.
Navigating the Help Menu
Contents
The Contents of the Help Index are listed and accessible from this menu.
To access the Help Index:
1. Click Help > Contents.
2. From the list, select the topic you want to learn more about.
Installing and Using the AE Reflector Service General:
The AE Reflector service is a Windows software application that allows multiple computer users on the network to view, change and configure AE Wireless receiver parameters. You may install the application on one of the networked computers running the AEW Control Interface Software.
Note: Because
AE Reflector runs as a Windows service, it
must be installed on a computer running Windows NT, 2000 or XP operating system connected to your network.
Note: To use
AE Reflector, all of your receivers must have
version 4.2 or later firmware. To verify firmware version, click File>Network Configurations. The Network Configuration window opens, showing firmware version for all receivers on the network.
Installing AE Reflector:
1. Using Windows Explorer or other file management tool, navigate to the default installation, this folder is located inside
AE Reflector folder on your hard drive. For a
Program Files\Audio-Technica\Artist Elite Wireless Control Interface ver. 2.0.
2. Open the AE Reflector folder and double click on the Install AE Reflector icon. A DOS-type window will open indicating
status of the install. When the install is complete, the window will prompt, “Press any key to continue.” Press any key to close the window and complete the installation.
Note: To start the service, you will need to restart the computer.
After installation, the
AE Reflector service operates in the
background automatically, every time the computer is started.
To uninstall the
AE Reflector service, locate the AE Reflector
folder on the CD, open it and double click the Uninstall AE Reflector icon.
About
The About screen gives details of copyright and software version.
To access the About screen:
1. Click Help > About.
2. Click
OK to exit.
Caution:
running, any computer connected to the network running the AEW Control Interface Software has access to and can change parameters of any receiver connected to the network. This includes: rechannelizing the system, muting receivers, and disabling or enabling receivers.
When the AE Reflector service is
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