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ATW-T1801 UniPakBody-pack & ATW-T1802 Plug-on Transmitter Controls

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ATW-T1801 UHF TRANSMITTER

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The ATW-T1801 UniPakbody-pack transmitter includes a field-replaceable flexible antenna. For

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Antenna

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

best results, allow the antenna to hang freely and full length from the bottom of the transmitter. If

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the received signal is marginal, experiment with different transmitter positions or try

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

repositioning the receiver. Since the transmitter antenna simply screws in, check to make certain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

it is snugly attached (finger-tight).Do not change the length of the transmitting antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green light indicates power is on and un-muted; red light indicates that audio is muted.

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Power-on LED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The light will blink when the batteries are low.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liquid Crystal Display presents setup and operating information. The LCD in the transmitters is

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LCD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

designed for greatest contrast and best viewing with the window rotated somewhat away from

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the viewer (about 30 degrees), not straight-on, for a more convenient holding/viewing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

position. The display is illuminated with a backlight when you press Set to access transmitter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

functions. The backlight will automatically turn off within a set period of time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connect an audio input device (microphone or guitar cable) to the audio input jack on the bottom of

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Audio Input Jack

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the ATW-T1801 UniPakBody-pack Transmitter. A number of Audio-Technica professional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

microphones and cables are available separately, pre-terminated with a compatible input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connector (see page 14 ). The cable connector latches automatically when inserted into the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

transmitter jack. To unlatch and remove the connector, pull up on the connector’s knurled

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

metal collar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The ATW-T1802 plug-on transmitter has a 3-pin XLRF-type input connector with a locking collar.

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Microphone Input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use either a dynamic or a condenser microphone. The transmitter provides power to condenser

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

microphones rated to operate on 12V phantom power or less. To attach the microphone, rotate the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

threaded locking collar fully clockwise (”down”) until it reaches the transmitter housing (see (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

at right ). Press the microphone and transmitter together (see (b) at right ). Rotate the threaded

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

collar ”up” until it is firmly against the end of the mic (see (c) at right ). Make certain the mic is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

securely attached before use. To detach the microphone, reverse the steps above. Always

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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loosen the threaded collar fully before attempting to disconnect the mic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For on/off and mute functions.

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Power/Mute Button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press Up or Down arrows, in conjunction with the Set button, to choose operating frequencies

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Up/Down Arrows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and access transmitter functions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use in conjunction with the Up/Down arrows, to choose operating frequencies and access

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Set Button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

transmitter functions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This 3-position sliding cover on the body-pack transmitter’s control panel prevents accidental

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Sliding Control Cover

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

shut-off or channel-switching.

 

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This sliding cover on the plug-on transmitter’s control panel helps to prevent accidental shut-off

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Sliding Control Cover

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or channel-switching.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open by sliding the catch down (on body-pack) or pushing in direction of arrow (on plug-on transmitter).

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Battery Door

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The ATW-T1801 UniPaktransmitter’s mounting clip may be installed with the case positioned

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Mounting Clip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

either ”up” or ”down,” depending upon which is preferred for the application. To turn the clip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

around, spring the ends of the clip out of the two holes on the sides of the transmitter case and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reinstall it facing in the opposite direction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Audio-Technica ATW-T1820 Antenna, Audio Input Jack, Microphone Input, Power/Mute Button, Set Button, Sliding Control Cover

ATW-T1820 specifications

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