Audio-Technica 5000, 4000 manual Receiver Installation

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-TechnicaAEW-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 transmit- ter 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-T1000 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.

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 29-30. (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 (25 mV) and a 1/4" (6.3 mm) phone jack Instrument Output (50 mV). 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 split- ter. 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

8equipment.

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 choice. Use only copper-shielded cable, not CATV-type foil-shielded wire. Audio-Technica offers auxiliary antennas, and quality RF cables in four lengths; see the Optional System Accessories section on page 28.

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