Audio-Technica AEW-T1000A - Manual (Page 23)

Artist Elite ® 4000 & 5000 Series Professional UHF Wireless Systems
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Note: A “SCAN ERROR” message may be attributable to one or
more of the following:
• The link connection was broken somewhere in the chain.
• The power to one or more of the linked receivers was
turned off.
• Not enough available frequencies existed for IntelliScan to
assign all receivers a frequency. If IntelliScan cannot locate
enough available frequencies, it will set as many as it can on
the linked receivers.
Turning on the Transmitter
Turn on the transmitter by holding the Power/Mute button (see Figure
P/Q on page 17 /18) for a second or two, until the dual-color Power/
Mute indicator lights green and the backlit LCD display comes on.
Setting Transmitter Frequency
Touch: A momentary press of the Set button.
Hold: A press and hold (about two seconds) of the Set button.
Note: When setting frequencies on a handheld transmitter, unscrew
and slide down the lower body cover, as shown in Figures K/L on
page 16.
1. Touch the Set button once. The small word “MENU” appears
above the frequency. Touch the Set button again and the small
flashing word “EDIT” appears to the right of “MENU.”
2. Use the Up/Down arrow buttons to change the first three digits
(MHz) to the desired frequency.
3. Touch the Set button once to set the first three digits to the
desired frequency.
4. Use the Up/Down arrow buttons to change the second three
digits (kHz) to the desired frequency.
5. To activate this frequency selection, press and hold the Set button
until the word “STORED” appears in the transmitter’s window.
(If you do not wish to complete this particular selection, just touch
the Set button once. The word “ESCAPE” will appear briefly in
the window and the transmitter will return to the Menu mode.)
6. When finished entering a frequency, press the Up arrow button
once to move to “QUIT.” Then touch the Set button once to exit
the menu. The word “MENU” in the transmitter window
disappears, indicating the return to normal operation.
7. If desired, assign a standard or custom Preset Name at this
time as described on page 18 (to store Preset configurations),
so this particular configuration can be recalled in the future. If a
new name is not assigned, the transmitter will continue to
operate on this frequency (and with these settings) until some
other change in settings is made.
When the transmitter is switched on and in normal operation, the
receiver’s two “RF” signal-level bar meters will display from
bottom to top, with more bars indicating increased signal
reception. For optimum performance, at least four bars, and
preferably five or more bars, on at least one of the RF indicators
should be displayed at all times.
Setting Transmitter Audio Input Level
Correct adjustment of transmitter audio input, receiver audio output,
and mixer/amplifier input and output levels is important for optimum
system performance. 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.
Select the highest setting that does not result in over-modulation
with the highest audio/instrument input levels (an AF indication on
the receiver no higher than “+3”); watch the receiver’s “AF” bar-
graph “+6” indication and the Alert light to make certain that they are
not triggered by the highest audio levels.
Also, the transmitter’s dual-color LED Power/Mute indicator, which
is on during normal operation, will blink off if the peak audio input
reaches overload level.
Available Level Settings
AEW-T1000a UniPak ® : Choices are +12 dB to –6 dB in 2 dB steps.
The default setting is +6 dB.
AEW-T4100a/6100a Dynamic Handhelds: Choices are +12 dB, +6
dB, 0 dB and –6 dB. The default setting is +6 dB.
AEW-T3300a/5400a Condenser Handhelds: Choices are +12
dB, +6 dB and 0 dB. The default setting is +6 dB. A mechanical
switch on the condenser capsule activates a 6 dB pad. For best
performance, adjust the input level using the function menu choices
first, keeping the capsule’s pad switch at 0 dB. If more audio
attenuation is needed, set the capsule’s switch to –6 dB.
RF Power Adjustment
RF power may be set to “RF HI” (35 mW nominal) or “RF LOW” (10
mW nominal) through the function menu. The default setting is “RF
LOW.” While the Hi setting normally provides maximum operating
range, the Low setting will help extend battery life. The Low setting
may also be preferred when using multi-channel systems, or when
operating very close to the receiver, to reduce the possibility of
interference or overload.
RF Interference
Wireless frequencies are shared with other radio services. According
to Federal Communications Commission regulations, “Wireless
microphone operations are unprotected from interference from other
licensed operations in the band. If any interference is received by any
Government or non-Government operation, the wireless microphone
must cease operation....” If you need assistance with operation or
frequency selection, please contact your regional Audio-Technica
customer service representative.