Audio-Technica p51857_1800 Transmitter Batteries, Operating the Transmitter, ATW-T1801 ATW-T1802

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Transmitter Batteries

ATW-T1801

ATW-T1802

Battery Selection Each transmitter uses two 1.5V AA batteries, not included. Alkaline type is recommended. Always replace both batteries. Make certain the transmitter power is Off before replacing batteries.

Transmitter Battery 1. Open the battery compartment door by sliding the catch down (on body-pack) or pushing in Installation direction of arrow (on plug-on transmitter).

2.Observe correct polarity as marked on the metal contacts on the door and carefully insert two fresh 1.5V AA alkaline batteries.

3.Close the door, making certain the latch clicks securely in place.

POWER MUTE

SET

ATW-T1801 UHF TRANSMITTER

Battery Condition

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SET

POWER/MUTE

After the batteries are installed, turn the power on by pressing and holding the Power/Mute button. The small power-on LED (see a at left ) should light green and the LCD window should come on. If this does not happen, the batteries are installed incorrectly or they are depleted. The transmitter’s “fuel gauge” battery indicator in the LCD displays a maximum of four bar seg- ments. When it flashes “LOW.BAT”, the batteries should be replaced immediately to ensure continued operation. (Additionally, the power-on LED will flash when the batteries are low.)

Operating the Transmitter

Turning your Transmitter On & Off To turn the transmitter on, press and hold the Power/Mute button until the power indicator lights green, and the LCD window comes on (about 1-2 seconds). The operating frequency will show in the window after the power-up sequence.

To turn the transmitter off, press and hold the Power/Mute button again, until the power indicator and the LCD window are extinguished (about 1-2 seconds). The LCD window will show

“PWR.OFF” before shutdown.

How to Set Frequencies NOTE: Transmitter-Receiver pairs must be set to identical frequencies: set Transmitter on your Transmitter 1 to the same frequency as Receiver Channel 1; set Transmitter 2 to the same frequency

as Receiver Channel 2.

1.Turn transmitter on.

2.Press the Set button once and the small word “MENU” will appear above the frequency.

3.Press the Set button again and the small flashing word “EDIT” will appear to the right of “MENU”.

4.Use the Up/Down arrows to change the transmitter frequency. Press either arrow for 25 kHz steps, or hold down either arrow for rapid cycling through the range. Frequencies “wrap around” when the top or bottom of the band is reached. Select the exact frequency displayed on the receiver.

5.To activate this frequency selection, press and hold the Set button until the word “STORED” appears in the transmitter’s window. (If you do not wish to complete this selection, just press the Set button once: the word “ESCAPE” will appear briefly in the window and the transmitter will return to the Menu mode.)

6.When finished entering a frequency, press the Up arrow once to move to “QUIT”. Then press the Set button once to exit the menu. The word “MENU” in the transmitter window will go off, indicating the return to normal operation.

How to Access & Use the Function Menu 1. Turn transmitter on.

 

on your Transmitter 2.

Press the Set button once; the small word “MENU” will appear above the frequency.

3.

When in the Menu mode, use the Up and Down arrows to cycle through the following functions:

 

• Frequency

• Input Select (body-pack only)

 

• RF Power

• Reset to Defaults

 

• Audio Input Level

• Quit (exit menu)

 

• Power/Mute Locks

 

4.

To make a change in the default setting:

 

• Press Set button once;

 

 

• Press Up or Down arrow until you reach desired setting;

 

• Press and hold Set button until the word “STORED” appears in the LCD window.

 

• (If you do not wish to complete this selection, just press the Set button once: the word

 

“ESCAPE” will appear briefly in the window and the transmitter will return to the Menu mode.)

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Contents Series Contents About RF InterferenceReceiver and Included Components/Accessories Series Components dual-channelSystem Features dual-channel Quick Overview of System Operation If your system is equipped with a Plug-on TransmitterATW-R1820 Dual-channel Receiver Controls front panel Output Select Switch Output aOutput B ATW-R1820 Dual-channel Receiver Batteries Operating the ReceiverSelecting Frequencies Overview… Dual-channel Operation First…Single-channel Operation Switch is in the 1 position Power-on LED Power/Mute ButtonBattery Door AntennaBattery Condition Transmitter BatteriesOperating the Transmitter ATW-T1801 ATW-T1802Setting Description Transmitter FunctionsAvailable Accessories Receiver AccessoriesTransmitter Accessories Tips for Best ResultsSpecifications† Overall SystemATW-T1802 Plug-on Transmitter One-Year Limited Warranty

p51857_1800 specifications

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