|P ag e Artist Elite 4000 & 5000 “a” Series Owner’s Manual copy v2 2-19-10 Cover: Artist Elite 4000 & 5000 Series Professional UHF Wireless Systems Installation and Operation Inside: Professional UHF Wireless Systems Installation and Operation This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. This device complies with INDUSTRY CANADA R.S.S. 210, en conformité avec IC: RSS-210/CNR210.
|P ag e The detachable IEC type power cords supplied are intended for use in regions with mains voltage in the range of 100–125VAC only. Use only the furnished power cord that includes the appropriate NEMA 515P/ANSI C73.11 type attachment plug. For use in geographical areas with mains voltage outside of the range 100–125VAC, it is necessary for the user to utilize a power cord rated and configured for operation in their region.
|P ag e AEW-R5200 Front Panel Controls and Functions .................................................................. AEW-R5200 Rear Panel Controls and Functions .................................................................... AEW-R4100 Front Panel Controls and Functions .................................................................. AEW-R4100 Rear Panel Controls and Functions .................................................................... Common Receiver Controls ............................
|P ag e Specifications ............................................................................................................................... Optional System Accessories ...................................................................................................... Artist Elite Wireless Operating Frequencies/Groups ................................................................ Serial Number Log ...............................................................................................
|P ag e 4000 Series 5000 Series AEW-R4100 half-rack single receiver with multi-unit, multi-channel control linking. AEW-R5200 full-rack independent dual receiver with multi-unit, multi-channel control linking, plus Ethernet computer-control connection, and software for graphical user interface.
|P ag e 5000 Series System Configurations System Receiver Transmitter UniPak™ Body-pack Condenser Handheld Dynamic Dual Body-pack System AEW-5111a AEW-R5200 AEW-T1000a (2) — — Dual Handheld Systems AEW-5233a AEW-5244a AEW-5255a AEW-5266a AEW-R5200 AEW-R5200 AEW-R5200 AEW-R5200 — — — — AEW-T3300a (2) — AEW-T5400a (2) — — AEW-T4100a (2) — AEW-T6100a (2) AEW-T3300a — AEW-T5400a — — AEW-T4100a — AEW-T6100a Dual Systems with Body-pack and Handheld Transmitters AEW-5313a AEW-R5200 AEW-T1000a AE
|P ag e selects the superior received signal, providing better sound quality and reducing the possibility of interference and dropouts. Both receivers offer a choice of 996 operating frequencies in a 25 MHz-wide UHF frequency range. 25 khz frequency spacing enables the systems to easily find an open frequency in crowded RF environments.
|P ag e 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 lowbattery warnings.
|P ag e choice. Use only copper-shielded cable, not CATV-type foil-shielded wire. Audio-Technica offers auxiliary antennas, and quality RF cables in four lengths. 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.
| P a g e Power Connections The switching power supply is designed to operate properly from any AC power source 100–240V, 50/60 Hz without user adjustment. Simply connect the receiver to a standard AC power outlet, using only an IEC-type input cordset approved for the country of use. Power to the unit is controlled by the front-panel Power switch.
| P a g e of receivers, it’s common practice to position all the AEW-R5200 units first in the chain; followed any AEW-R4100 units. Note 1: For the receiver linking to work, all receivers in the system must have AC power applied at the same time, or the Master receiver must be turned on last. Note 2: In addition, if AC power is interrupted or a link connection is broken at any receiver in a linked system, even for an instant, receivers from that unit onward are no longer linked to the system.
| P a g e Details of the computer setup and operation will be found in a separate AEW Control Interface manual provided with AEW-R5200 receivers and 5000 Series systems. Receiver Installation (Continued) Receiver Controls and Functions Figure C AEW-R5200 Receiver Front Panel Front Panel Controls and Functions (Fig. C) 1 POWER SWITCH: Press Power switch in and the receiver readouts will light. 2 HEADPHONE OUTPUT: 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS (“stereo”) phone jack.
| P a g e 14 ANTENNA INPUT JACK: BNC-type antenna connector for Tuner “B.” Attach the antenna directly, or extend it with a low-loss antenna cable. See the ”Antennas” section on page [--] for more details. Antenna power at +12 volts is available at both antenna jacks; select it via the LCD menu on Channel 1. 15 / 22 EXTERNAL MUTE: Permits manual and absolute muting of the receiver via a 1/4" TS phone jack and a user-provided external switch.
| P a g e 29 AUXILIARY AC OUTLET: An auxiliary AC pass-through outlet and included “jumper” power cordset simplify making power connections to an array of AEW-R5200’s. Maximum output from the auxiliary AC outlet is 5 Amperes. 30 AC POWER INPUT: IEC-type connector for 100V–240V AC, 50/60 Hz power input. No adjustment for mains voltage/ frequency is necessary. 31 REAR RACK MOUNT: Mounts are provided at the rear of the side panels to permit attachment to rear rack rails in racks so equipped.
| P a g e 39 MOUNTING ADAPTERS: For mounting the receiver in any standard 19" rack. Attach to the receiver with the screws supplied. (Use an optional AT8628a joining-plate kit to mount two AEW-R4100 receivers side by side.) Receiver Controls and Functions (Continued) Figure F AEW-R4100 Receiver Rear Panel 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Rear Panel Controls and Functions (Fig. F) 40 ANTENNA INPUT JACK: BNC-type antenna connector for Tuner “B.” Attach the antenna directly, or extend it with a low-loss antenna cable.
| P a g e 49 RF SIGNAL LEVEL INDICATOR: Shows the strength of the RF signal received from the transmitter. Also indicates which Tuner (A or B) has the better reception and is in operation. When the METER HOLD function is on, the lowest-level RF signal received from the transmitter is indicated by a flashing bar. 50 ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY: Shows Receiver Name (57), Transmitter Name (57), or Link Address (MASTER, or SLV and the slave number).
| P a g e transmitter or receiver name (if this feature has been set up—the display recalls the setting from the last time power was applied). Refer to page [--] on setting up receiver names or page [--] on setting up transmitter names. Level This control is used to set a comfortable listening level for the headphone jack. Turn the control clockwise to increase the level. LCD Window The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) window provides visual indication of key operating and configuration parameters.
| P a g e Touch the Up/Down arrow buttons to scroll through the available choices for the function, stopping on the desired choice. Hold the Mode/Set button to accept the new choice. “STORED” appears in the display when the choice is accepted. The receiver then reverts to Menu mode. Continue this process until all desired function-setting changes are complete. Note: To escape from Edit mode without making any changes, touch the Mode/Set button.
| P a g e Touch the Up/Down arrow buttons to scroll through the characters until the desired character is displayed. Touch the Mode/Set button to accept the character and advance to the next character. To advance the cursor without changing the character, touch the Mode/Set button. After setting the last character, hold the Mode/Set button to store the name and revert to normal operation.
| P a g e PC.LOC Receiver functions and frequency settings can be edited from the receiver’s front panel, but they cannot be edited from an associated computer (via an Ethernet connection to a linked AEW-R5200). RX.LOC Receiver functions and frequency settings can be edited from an associated computer (via an Ethernet connection to a linked AEW-R5200), but they cannot be edited from the receiver’s front panel. When any lock condition is applied to a receiver (ALL., RX. or PC.
| P a g e Using "PRESET" Store and Recall There are two aspects to Preset operation: Storing a particular collection of settings for future use (“STORE”), and recalling a stored collection of settings (“LOAD”). All Artist Elite receivers and transmitters permit the storing and recalling of up to five user-defined Preset combinations—with customized names, if desired—plus the recalling of the factory-defined Default (“DEF”) settings.
| P a g e desired second character; touch the Mode/Set button once to accept it and move to the third position. Repeat this selection process until the character for the sixth position has been selected. b4. Once the sixth character has been selected as desired, hold the Mode/Set button until “STORED” appears in the window. This stores the custom Name with the associated function choices and returns the unit to normal operation. The display shows the custom name in the top line.
| P a g e To revert to factory-default values: 1. Touch the Mode/Set button once to move to Menu mode. 2. Touch the Up arrow twice. “PRESET” shows in the LCD window. 3. Touch the Mode/Set button once. “LOAD” (or “STORE”) appears in the LCD. 4. Touch the Up arrow once, if needed, to change the selection to “LOAD.” 5. Hold the Mode/Set button. The name of the currently loaded Preset appears on the second line of the LCD. 6.
| P a g e 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?”). LCD Window The backlit Liquid Crystal Display presents a great deal of setup and operating information clearly and conveniently (Figure H).
| P a g e [Changes to Figure J: Add an “a” after product number (AEW-T1000a – on transmitter) in figure j; illustrate new battery door; at top, callout should read Power/Mute LED not Power-on LED.
| P a g e Setting NO.LOC ALL.LOC Description The normal Power and Mute functions are fully operational. Power is locked On and Mute is locked Off when “ALL.LOC” is applied. When in the ALL.LOC mode, the transmitter may be turned off by (1) re-accessing the .LOC Menu and changing the setting, (2) pressing and holding the Up arrow button and the Set button at the same time, until the power goes off, or (3) removing and re-installing the batteries.
| P a g e AEW-T1000a UniPak: A 10-position audio input gain setting, selected through the function menu, serves to match the audio input level to the transmitter for best modulation with minimum distortion. Available choices are +12 dB to –6 dB in 2 dB steps. The default value is +6 dB. AEW-T4100a and AEW-T6100a Dynamic Handhelds: A 4-position audio input gain setting, selected through the function menu, serves to match the audio input level to the transmitter for best modulation with minimum distortion.
| P a g e a2. Hold the Set button again until “STORED” appears in the window. This stores the standard Preset name with the associated function choices and returns the transmitter to normal operation. b.To enter a custom name for a Preset: b1. At the desired Preset, hold the Set button until the first character blinks. b2. Using the Up or Down arrow, move through the available characters (see box below) until the desired character is reached.
| P a g e 4. If needed, touch the Up or Down arrow once, to change the selection to “LOAD.” 5. Hold the Set button until “LOAD xxxxxx” (the current Preset) appears in the LCD. 6. Touch the Up or Down arrow to change the selection from “xxxxxx” to the desired Preset. 7. Hold the Set button until “LOADED” appears briefly in the LCD. The transmitter reverts to normal operation with the selected preset’s settings loaded. To toggle between transmitter name and frequency, touch an Up or Down arrow button.
| P a g e LOAD: DEF DEF (default), PRSET1 through PRSET5 STORE: PRSET1 PRSET1 through PRSET5 Yes Quit (exit Menu) QUIT Press Set once to exit -* Continue in the same Up/Down direction and choices “wrap around” to the other end of the range. ** Additional 6 dB pad switch on capsule. † Band C: 541.500; Band D: 655.500 MHz Yes Table 3. Handheld Transmitter Functions Transmitter Setup Battery Selection and Installation Each transmitter uses two 1.5V AA batteries, not included. Alkaline type is recommended.
| P a g e NOTE: Change Figure P: callout should read Power/Mute LED not Power-on LED Handheld Transmitter Battery Installation 1. While holding the lower body cover (near the LCD window), grasp the upper part of the transmitter body just below the grille and unscrew it at least four complete turns (Figure N); then slide the lower body cover down until it stops (Figure P). Once the cover has been lowered, turn the transmitter over to reveal the battery compartment on the side opposite the LCD window. 2.
| P a g e 3. Slide the lower body cover back up the body, then screw the housing together. Do not overtighten. Note: Remove batteries from the handheld transmitter starting at the bottom (– end) of the top battery (Figure Q). The top (+ end) of the top battery is captured in a recess and will not come straight out. Battery Condition Indicator After the batteries are installed, turn the power on by pressing and holding the Power/Mute button.
| P a g e 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.
| P a g e • 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 [--]. Note: Once the receiver frequency is set, the associated transmitter must be set manually to the receiver’s exact frequency. See page [--] for the correct procedure.
| P a g e 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! System Operation (Continued) Note: An asterisk in two or more locations indicates this frequency is in more than one group.
| P a g e IMPORTANT! If one of the above steps (a or b) is not completed, the receiver will remain in the “RESET NAMES” state indefinitely (system is muted), and it will not automatically back out to normal operating mode. Multiple-receiver systems: Turn down the AF level of the associated mixer or amplifier. Make certain that any AEW transmitters are turned off. (Other RF-generating devices in the area should be turned on, if possible.) 1.
| P a g e System Operation (Continued) Turning on the Transmitter Turn on the transmitter by holding the Power/Mute button (see Figure J/K on page [--]) for a second or two, until the dual-color Power/Mute indicator lights green and the backlit LCD display comes on. (When using a handheld transmitter, unscrew and slide down the lower body cover, as shown in Figures N/P on page [--].) Setting Transmitter Frequency Touch: A momentary press of the Mode/Set button.
| P a g e Setting Transmitter Audio Input Level Multiple-position audio input gain settings, selected through the function menu, serve to match the audio input level to the transmitter for best modulation and highest signal-to-noise ratio with minimum distortion.
| P a g e Band E: Band F: Band G: Band KR: 680.375 MHz 795.500 to 820.000 MHz 840.125 to 864.900 MHz 721.500 to 746.375 MHz 740.000 to 752.000 MHz 981 953 996 480 Not all frequency bands available in all areas. Please check with local regulations.
| P a g e Proprietary Software: Power Supply Pass-through AC Power Outlet Dimensions supplied on CDROM 100-240V AC 50/60 Hz, 15W 100-240V AC 50/60 Hz, 5A maximum 210.0 mm (8.27") W x 275.5 mm (10.85") D x 44.0 mm (1.74") H Not including BNC connectors or feet. 4.0 kg (141.
| P a g e Two flexible UHF half wave antennas; Link cable Rack-mount adapters UNIPAK TRANSMITTER Spurious Emissions High: 35 mW, Low: 10 mW (switchable), at 50 ohms Following federal and national regulations Input Connection Four-pin Locking Connector RF Output Power Pin 1: GND Pin 3: MIC INPUT Batteries Pin 2: INST INPUT Pin 4: DC BIAS +9V Two 1.5V AA, not included High: 8 hours Low: 10 hours (alkaline) (alkaline) Battery Life Depending on battery type and use pattern. 66.0 mm (2.
| P a g e AEW-T5400a Net Weight Accessory Included AEW-T6100a AEW-T3300a AEW-T4100a AEW-T5400a AEW-T6100a 239.0 mm (9.41") long, 50.0 mm (1.97") diameter 237.0 mm (9.33") long, 48.0 mm (1.89") diameter 270 g (9.5 oz), without batteries 276 g (9.7 oz), without batteries 285 g (10.0 oz), without batteries 275 g (9.
| P a g e Optional System Accessories [include 5-year warranty]
