Product manual

AEWCI Software Manual
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CAUTION: Use of this software on a previously
networked computer should be undertaken with
care. Consult your network administrator or other
professional before installing the
AEW-R5000 on an existing network.
WARNING: Never connect a cable/DSL router to
an existing network without first consulting your
network administrator. The router may reassign
IP addresses being used by devices on the
network and may cause the devices or the entire
network to stop functioning.
Introduction
Thank you for choosing an Audio-Technica professional wireless
system. It is our hope that the system will bring you years of trouble-
free performance. Please follow the information contained in this
manual closely, as it will assist you in using your equipment effectively.
This manual will guide you through the process of installing and
navigating the Artist Elite
®
Wireless Control Interface (AEWCI)
software on a computer running either Microsoft
®
Windows
®
or Apple
®
Macintosh
®
OS X operating systems. The software enables you to
monitor and control many of the system features using your PC or
Macintosh computer. Use this manual in conjunction with the Artist
Elite Wireless system manual included with the receiver/system.
Our assumptions about you
• You have working knowledge of wireless microphone systems,
or you have thoroughly reviewed the product manual and are
familiar with the product’s operation.
• You have strong computer skills (i.e., you can install and run
software, and you have good working knowledge of your
operating system).
• You have access to a network on which you can set up this
system, or you have the materials to build a separate network
using your computer, a cable/DSL router (for multiple
receivers), and one or more 5000 Series receiver units.
Notice to novice users
You should read this manual, as well as the system/receiver manual,
from start to finish and follow the instructions carefully until you are
familiar with the product. Experienced Artist Elite Wireless users may
scan the Table of Contents for the topics in which they are interested.
What this manual covers
This manual takes you from the minimum requirements for installing
the software through setting up and running the system with a
network. It answers some general questions about configuring your
system. Finally, it discusses each function of the software in detail.
These instructions do not cover procedures that are different for each
user and usually must be handled by an IT professional. The manual
does, however, give some general guidelines for networking and for
accessing the system over the Internet.
How this manual is organized
The manual starts with a description of the minimum requirements
for running the software and guides you through the process of
installing and running it:
1. Software and hardware minimum requirements
2. Instructions for installing the hardware
3. Instructions for running the software
4. Instructions for navigating the features
Note about Artist Elite Wireless Control
Interface Version 3.01
AEWCI Version 3.01 software is compatible with all Audio-Technica
5000 Series receivers. Version 3.01 automatically senses your
5000 Series receivers’ firmware and matches the capability of each
receiver. Version 3.01 differs from earlier AEWCI versions in that it
offers 25 kHz stepping and is compatible with newer Windows and
Mac operating systems.
Audio-Technica maintains a Web page with software downloads.
The AEWCI software is available for download at
www.audio-technica.com.