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ARTIST ELITE 5000

Audio Technica ARTIST ELITE 5000 Installation And Operation Manual

5000 Series
Wireless Control Interface v. 2.0
Installation and Operation
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
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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