User's Manual

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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.
The details of setting up and operating a multi-channel system vary greatly in complexity, depending
upon the number of receivers and nature of the system. Because the feature-rich nature of AEW units
can greatly increase this complexity, we suggest starting with a simpler, straightforward setup and use to
become familiar with the equipment and its capabilities.
Single AEW-R4100 receiver system:
Begin using a receiver and transmitter 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, manually change only the frequency to one that is suitable.)
Single AEW-R5200 receiver system (two channels):
Start out using only Channel 1, treating this the same as the single AEW-R4100 above.
Multiple-receiver system with link cables only:
The link cables provide data and control between receivers. The IntelliScan™ feature scans for clear
channels and assigns non-conflicting frequencies to all linked receivers. (If IntelliScan is not used, the
receiver frequencies may all be set individually/manually, as with any standard receiver, selecting
frequencies that are within the same IntelliScan groups listed on page [--].)
Multiple-receiver system with Ethernet-connected computer interface:
Refer to the separate AEW Control Interface manual for setup and operation of a computer-based
system. Basic hardware aspects of the receivers, and all transmitter setup/operating information, are in
the manual you are now reading.
Basic Operation – Single AEW-R4100 receiver system:
Turn down the AF Level of the mixer or amplifier. Switch on the receiver. Do not switch on the
transmitter yet.
Turning on the Receiver
The Alert indicator and the LCD window lights up; the normal operation LCD display appears after 1–2
seconds. If any of the bars show in the “RF” bar-graph meters, there may be RF interference in the area.
If this occurs, select another frequency as explained below. (If the Meter Hold function has been
selected, one of the RF bars in each column will be flashing, indicating the lowest RF levels received.)
Selecting/Setting Receiver Frequency
Selection of the desired operating frequency is made through the function menus. There must be no local
interference on that frequency. If the Default frequency (lowest in band) happens not to be usable, the
receiver frequency may be set manually, or by using the IntelliScan function.