Audio-Technica 5000, 4000 manual System Operation

System Operation

Artist Elite wireless receivers and transmitters are extremely versatile components with many operating features and functions, some of which are not obvious. As a result, we suggest the following approaches to assure a “comfort level” with any new equipment:

1.Begin using a single receiver/transmitter pair at their Default (“DEF”) settings, to become familiar with equipment functions and operation before doing any customizing.

(If the Default frequency is not usable in your area, change the frequency to one that is suitable.)

2.Before installing/starting up a large multi-channel system, explore the functions and operation of only two or three receiver/transmitter pairs together.

The details of setting up and operating a multi-channel system vary greatly in complexity, depending upon the number of receivers and nature of the system. Because the feature-rich nature of AEW units can greatly increase this complexity, we suggest starting with a simpler, straightfor- ward setup and use to become familiar with the equipment and its capabilities.

Single AEW-R4100 receiver system:

Begin using a receiver and transmitter at their Default (“DEF”) settings, to become familiar with equipment functions and operation before doing any customizing. (If the Default frequency is not usable in your area, manually change only the frequency to one that is suitable.)

Single AEW-R5200 receiver system (two channels):

Start out using only Channel 1, treating this the same as the single AEW-R4100 above.

Multiple-receiver system with link cables only:

The link cables provide data and control between receivers. The IntelliScan™ feature scans for clear channels and assigns non-conflicting frequencies to all linked receivers. (If IntelliScan is not used, the receiver frequencies may all be set individually/manually, as with any standard receiver, selecting frequencies that are within the same IntelliScan groups listed on page 30.)

Multiple-receiver system with Ethernet-connected computer interface:

Refer to the separate AEW Control Interface manual for setup and operation of a computer-based system. Basic hardware aspects of the receivers, and all transmitter setup/operating information, are in the manual you are now reading.

Basic Operation – Single AEW-R4100 receiver system:

Turn down the AF Level of the mixer or amplifier. Switch on the receiver. Do not switch on the transmitter yet.

Turning on the Receiver

The Alert indicator and the LCD window lights up; the normal operation LCD display appears after 1–2 seconds. If any of the bars show in the “RF” bar-graph meters, there may be RF interference in the area. If this occurs, select another frequency as explained below. (If the Meter Hold function has been selected, one of the RF bars in each column will be flashing, indicating the lowest RF levels received.)

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Selecting/Setting Receiver Frequency

Selection of the desired operating frequency is made through the function menus. There must be no local interference on that frequency. If the Default frequency (lowest in band) happens not to be usable, the receiver frequency may be set manually, or by using the IntelliScan function.

•Manual frequency selection: Adjust the receiver frequency as detailed in the next section.

•IntelliScan frequency selection: The receiver’s IntelliScan function may be employed to select a usable operating frequency automatically, as detailed in the section following on page 25.

Note: Once the receiver frequency is set, the associated transmitter must be set manually to the receiver’s exact frequency. See page 26 for the correct procedure.

Setting Receiver Frequency Manually

Touch: A momentary press of the Mode/Set button. It is used to enter Menu mode, to enter Edit mode, or to Escape without making any changes to current settings.

Hold: A press and hold (about two seconds) of the Mode/Set button. It is used to accept a new setting when the receiver is in Edit mode or to save the current settings to one of the five user-defined name presets or the internal memory location (“NAME?”).

1.Touch the Mode/Set button once. “FRQ” appears on the first line of the LCD window with the current frequency setting on the second line. (The receiver is now in Menu mode.)

2.Touch the Mode/Set button again. The small flashing word “EDIT” appears at the bottom of the window. (The receiver is now in Edit mode.)

3.Use the Up/Down arrow buttons to change the frequency. Touch either arrow for single steps, or hold either arrow for rapid cycling through the band. Frequencies “wrap around” to the other end of the range when the top or bottom of the band is reached. Choose a frequency appropriate for your area, avoiding frequencies with active TV channels. (See the frequency listings on pages 29 and 30.)

Note: The top line of the LCD indicates when frequencies belong to IntelliScan groups. Asterisks (*) are displayed in front of “FRQ” to indicate membership in one of more of the three groups (Figure R on page 25). See page 30 for frequency group listings.

4.To choose this frequency, hold the Mode/Set button until the word “STORED” appears in the receiver’s window. (If you do not wish to complete this selection, touch the Mode/Set button once. The word “ESCAPE” appears briefly in the window, and the receiver returns to Menu mode.)

5.When finished entering a frequency, touch the Up arrow button once. The display reads “QUIT.”

There are several ways to quit, depending on whether the current Name is to be retained or the frequency stored to a user preset. See page 14 for help with Quitting and saving changes.

To quickly store the new frequency into the “NAME?” location, touch the Mode/Set button. The receiver shows “NAME?” in the top line and the new frequency in the bottom line.

Note: You must now set the transmitter to the exact same frequency for the system to operate!