User's Manual

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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. The
small dual-color Power/Mute LED (see Figure J/K on page [--].) should light and the LCD window should
come on. If this does not happen, the batteries are installed incorrectly or they are dead. The
transmitter’s “fuel gauge” battery indicator displays a maximum of four bar segments. When the LCD
flashes “LOW.BAT”, the batteries should be replaced immediately to ensure continued operation. (The
receiver also displays the transmitter’s battery condition in the LCD window with bar segments; the Alert
indicator and a flashing “LOW.BAT” come on to warn of a low-battery condition.)
Transmitter Setup (Continued)
UniPak Transmitter Input Connection
Connect an audio input device (microphone or guitar cable) to the audio input jack on the transmitter. A
number of Audio-Technica professional microphones and cables are available separately, pre-terminated
with a UniPak input connector. The cable connector latches automatically when inserted into the
transmitter jack. To unlatch and remove the connector, simply pull up on the connector’s knurled metal
collar.
UniPak Transmitter Antenna
The AEW-T1000a transmitter includes two field-replaceable antennas. A flexible-wire antenna is supplied
mounted on the transmitter, while a separate short, helical antenna is supplied with the accessories.
Either antenna simply screws into the transmitter’s antenna fitting. Check the installed antenna
occasionally to make certain it is snugly attached (only finger-tight). The helical antenna is more
convenient physically but may not have the operating range of the wire antenna. The wire antenna
should extend, at its full length, from the transmitter. If the received signal is marginal, experiment with
different transmitter positions on your body or instrument; try the wire antenna; or try repositioning the
receiver. Do not attempt to modify either transmitting antenna. Replace them only with the same parts,
available from the Audio-Technica Service Department.
Handheld Transmitter Antenna
The antenna for the handheld mic/transmitter is in the black, non-metallic section at the bottom of the
unit (see Figure K on page [--]). For best results, hold the mic/transmitter naturally, around its painted
metal case. Holding or otherwise covering the antenna housing may reduce operating range.
UniPak Transmitter Mounting Clip
The UniPak transmitter’s mounting clip may be installed with the case positioned either “up” or “down,”
depending upon which is preferred for the particular application. To turn the clip around, spring the ends
of the clip out of the two holes on the sides of the transmitter case (see Figure J on page [--]) and reinstall
it facing in the opposite direction.
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: