Audio Technica T1000AC Users manual

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Artist Elite 4000 & 5000 “a” Series Owner’s Manual copy v2 2-19-10

Cover: Artist Elite 4000 & 5000 Series Professional UHF Wireless Systems

Installation and Operation

Inside: Professional UHF Wireless Systems

Installation and Operation

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

This device complies with INDUSTRY CANADA R.S.S. 210, en conformité avec IC: RSS-210/CNR210. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference which may cause undesired operation.

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

CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

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.

AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

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.

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.

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The detachable IEC type power cords supplied are intended for use in regions with mains voltage in the range of 100–125VAC only. Use only the furnished power cord that includes the appropriate NEMA 515P/ANSI C73.11 type attachment plug.

For use in geographical areas with mains voltage outside of the range 100–125VAC, it is necessary for the user to utilize a power cord rated and configured for operation in their region. Replace the supplied power cord with a cord rated for correct voltage operation.

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.

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 risqué de blessure, ne pas ouvir le couvercle.

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 medical-device provider if you have any questions, or experience any problems with the use of this or any other RF equipment.

Contents

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................

System Configurations ............................................................................................................

Operating Frequencies ............................................................................................................

Receivers .................................................................................................................................

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

Transmitters ..............................................................................................................................

Receiver Installation.......................................................................................................................

Location ...................................................................................................................................

Output Connections..................................................................................................................

Antennas .................................................................................................................................

Antenna Power ........................................................................................................................

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

Headphone Jack ......................................................................................................................

Power Connections ..................................................................................................................

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LCD Window ..........................................................................................................................

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

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

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

Menu Mode ............................................................................................................................

Edit Mode ..............................................................................................................................

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

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

IntelliScan™ Channel Assignment System ..............................................................................

Receiver Locks ......................................................................................................................

Antenna Power ......................................................................................................................

Digital Tone Lock™ Squelch ....................................................................................................

Meter Hold.............................................................................................................................

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

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

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

LCD Window ..........................................................................................................................

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

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

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

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

Audio Input Selector (UniPak™ Transmitter) ............................................................................

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

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

UniPak Transmitter Functions (Chart) ........................................................................................

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

Transmitter Setup..........................................................................................................................

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

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

UniPak Transmitter Input Connection ....................................................................................

UniPak Transmitter Antenna ..................................................................................................

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

UniPak Transmitter Mounting Clip ..........................................................................................

System Operation ........................................................................................................................

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

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

Setting Receiver Frequency Using IntelliScan™ ......................................................................

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

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

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

RF Interference ......................................................................................................................

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Specifications ...............................................................................................................................

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

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

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

Warranty Statement ....................................................................................................................

Guide to Illustrations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UniPak™ Transmitter Exterior (Figure J)................................................................................

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

UniPak™ Transmitter Battery Door (Figure L) ......................................................................

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

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

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

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

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

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 highperformance 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:

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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 computer-control connection, and software for graphical user interface.

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:

A UniPak™ body-pack transmitter:

AEW-T1000a UniPak™ body-pack transmitter

Four handheld mic/transmitters with different Artist Elite microphone capsules:

AEW-T3300a Handheld mic/transmitter with AEW-C3300 cardioid condenser capsule AEW-T4100a Handheld mic/transmitter with AEW-C4100 cardioid dynamic capsule AEW-T5400a Handheld mic/transmitter with AEW-C5400 cardioid condenser capsule AEW-T6100a 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

4000 Series System Configurations

System Receiver Transmitter

UniPak™ Handheld Body-pack Condenser Dynamic

Body-pack System AEW-4110a AEW-R4100 AEW-T1000a — —

Handheld Systems AEW-4230a AEW-R4100 — AEW-T3300a — AEW-4240a AEW-R4100 — — AEW-T4100a AEW-4250a AEW-R4100 — AEW-T5400a — AEW-4260a AEW-R4100 — — AEW-T6100a

Two-Transmitter Systems AEW-4313a AEW-R4100 AEW-T1000a AEW-T3300a — AEW-4314a AEW-R4100 AEW-T1000a — AEW-T4100a AEW-4315a AEW-R4100 AEW-T1000a AEW-T5400a — AEW-4316a AEW-R4100 AEW-T1000a — AEW-T6100a

Note: All model numbers have an additional letter at the end to indicate frequency band.

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5000 Series System Configurations

System Receiver Transmitter

UniPak™ Handheld Body-pack Condenser Dynamic

Dual Body-pack System AEW-5111a AEW-R5200 AEW-T1000a (2) — —

Dual Handheld Systems AEW-5233a AEW-R5200 — AEW-T3300a (2) — AEW-5244a AEW-R5200 — — AEW-T4100a (2) AEW-5255a AEW-R5200 — AEW-T5400a (2) — AEW-5266a AEW-R5200 — — AEW-T6100a (2)

Dual Systems with Body-pack and Handheld Transmitters AEW-5313a AEW-R5200 AEW-T1000a AEW-T3300a — AEW-5314a AEW-R5200 AEW-T1000a — AEW-T4100a AEW-5315a AEW-R5200 AEW-T1000a AEW-T5400a — AEW-5316a AEW-R5200 AEW-T1000a — AEW-T6100a

Dual Systems with Pairs of Body-pack and Handheld Transmitters AEW-5413a AEW-R5200 AEW-T1000a (2) AEW-T3300a (2) — AEW-5414a AEW-R5200 AEW-T1000a (2) — AEW-T4100a (2) AEW-5415a AEW-R5200 AEW-T1000a (2) AEW-T5400a (2) — AEW-5416a AEW-R5200 AEW-T1000a (2) — AEW-T6100a (2)

Note: All model numbers have an additional letter at the end to indicate frequency band.

Operating Frequencies

4000/5000 Series systems and components operate on 996 frequencies in one of two 25 MHz-wide UHF frequency ranges:

• Band C 541.500–566.375 MHz (TV Channels 25–30)

• Band D 655.500–680.375 MHz (TV Channels 44–49)

For simplicity, model numbers used throughout this manual will reference only the basic model number without the “C” or “D” band indications.

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; a backlit LCD information display in each unit provides convenient visual indication of unit settings and operation. Digital data sent 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

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selects the superior received signal, providing better sound quality and reducing the possibility of interference and dropouts.

Both receivers offer a choice of 996 operating frequencies in a 25 MHz-wide UHF frequency range. 25 khz frequency spacing enables the systems to easily find an open frequency in crowded RF environments. (For operation of two or more systems at the same time, use the IntelliScan™ function for frequency selection or, if setting the frequencies manually, use frequencies that are within the same IntelliScan groups listed on page [--].)

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 “pass-through” 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.

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 AEW-R5200 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-T1000a 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.

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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 IntelliScan frequency groupings will be found on pages [--]. (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 and a 1/4" (6.3 mm) phone jack Instrument Output. 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 lowest-loss RF cables practical for any cable runs over 25 feet. RG8- type is a good

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choice. Use only copper-shielded cable, not CATV-type foil-shielded wire. Audio-Technica offers auxiliary antennas, and quality RF cables in four lengths.

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

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.

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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. 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 10 BaseT 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

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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

Ethernet connections (AEW-R5200): An RJ-45 jack on the rear panel of each AEW-R5200 provides an Ethernet 10 BaseT 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 real-time “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.

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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)

Receiver Controls and Functions

Figure C AEW-R5200 Receiver 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

6 / 10 LCD WINDOW: Liquid Crystal Display indicates control settings and operational readings. See Figure G on page [--] 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.

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

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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 [--] 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 user-provided 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 transformer-isolated 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 lowloss 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.

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