System 8 Wireless Manual - Audio
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1. range not set too high or too low This provides the optimum signal to noise for the entire system 9 Turn the transmitter off when not in use Remove the battery if the transmitter is not to be used for a period of time 10 Unplug the receiver from the AC outlet when the system is not in use System Operating Frequencies Frequency Selection Each transmitter receiver system operates on a single factory aligned crystal controlled frequency Available frequencies are shown in the chart on the next page Operating frequency is specified by a two character code such as T2 in addition to the actual frequency in MHz The frequency of each transmitter appears on a label on the outside of the unit The frequency of each receiver appears on a label on the bottom of the unit and the frequency of each system appears on the outer carton For future refer ence please record them in the space provided on page 7 RF Interference Please note that wireless frequencies are shared with other radio ser vices According to Federal Communications Commission regulations Wireless microphone operations are unprotected from interference from other licensed operations within 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 dealer or the Audio Solutions at Audio Techni2. System 8 VHF Wireless System Installation and Operation ATW 801 UniPak Transmitter System ATW 801 G Guitar System ATW 801 H Headworn Microphone System ATW 801 H92 Miniature Headworn Microphone System ATW 801 H92 TH Miniature beige Headworn Microphone System ATW 801 L Lavalier Microphone System ATW 802 Handheld Microphone System audio technica 2 System 8 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 A copy of the declaration of conformity can be found on the internet at www audio technica com This device complies with INDUSTRY CANADA R S S 210 en conformit avec IC RSS 210 CNR210 Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference which may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Audio Technica could void your authority to operate this equipment CAUTION Electrical shock can result from removal of the receiver cover Refer servicing to qualified service personnel No user serviceable parts inside Do not expose to rain or moisture The circuits inside the receiver and transmitter have been precisely adjusted for optimum performance and compliance with federal regulations Do not attempt to ope
3. Gently turn only the INST Instrument Trimmer control all the way up clockwise toward H Check for excessive gain by playing at typically loud levels while watching the receiver s AF Peak indicator If the AF Peak indicator does light turn the INST control slightly counterclockwise until the AF Peak indicator no longer lights with maximum instrument input to the transmitter After adjusting input level return the screwdriver to its clip and reinstall the battery cover No further transmitter gain adjustments should be needed as long as the input device and the acoustic input level are not changed Adjusting Input Level Handheld Transmitter Unscrew the lower body cover and slide it off exposing the screwdriver and LEVEL Gain Trimmer control Fig C Remove the screwdriver from its clip Gently turn the LEVEL control to its full clockwise position toward the side marked H the factory setting Check for excessive gain by speaking singing into the microphone at typically loud levels while watching the receiver s AF Peak indicator If the AF Peak indicator does light turn the LEVEL control slightly counterclockwise until the AF Peak indicator no longer lights with maximum audio input to the mic transmitter Return the screwdriver to its clip and close and secure the lower body No further transmitter gain adjustments should be needed as long as the acoustic input does not change significantly CAUTION Th
4. 1 m apart and keep operating transmitters at least 6 2 m from the receivers to help assure maximum RF performance Output Connection The receiver provides unbalanced aux level output from a 1 4 TS mono phone jack an output cable is not included Use a shielded audio cable with 1 4 phone plug to connect the receiver s AF Out jack to the mixer amplifier s auxlevel input Power Connection Connect the DC plug on the included AC power adapter to the DC power input on the back of the receiver Secure the cord over the cord hook on the back of the receiver to keep the plug from being detached by an accidental tug on the cord Then plug the adapter into a standard 120 Volt 60 Hz AC power outlet Note that the receiver has no power Off On switch The receiver will be energized whenever the power adapter is connected and plugged into the AC outlet Unplug the power supply from the AC outlet when the system is not in use both for safety and to conserve energy Antennas A novel dipole antenna system on the receiver improves operation by providing a ground element in addition to the usual signal element Position the two antennas at 90 in the form of a V or position the left signal antenna vertically and the right ground antenna horizontally in the shape of an L Fig A Use the position that performs better in your operating environment Be certain to extend both antennas to their fu
5. amplifier POWER INPUT JACK Connect the DC plug from the included AC adapter CORD HOOK Loop the cord around the cord hook to keep the DC plug from pulling out accidentally 4 System 8 Installation and Operation Transmitter Setup Controls and Functions Battery Selection and Installation Two alkaline AA batteries are recommended When inserting the battery observe correct polarity as marked inside the battery compartment Gain Trimmer Battery Compartment Screwdriver LJ LJ j Olsa pae F Figure C Handheld Transmitter Handheld Transmitter Battery Installation 1 While holding the upper part of the transmitter body just below the Powar Banoi ball screen unscrew the lower body cover and slide it off to expose the battery compartment Fig C 2 Carefully insert two fresh AA alkaline batteries observing polarity markings 3 Screw the body back together Do not overtighten Handheld Transmitter Battery Condition Indicator After the batteries are installed press and hold the Power Mute switch on the bottom of the handheld transmitter until the indicator LED turns green If the indicator LED does not light up when the Power Mute switch is pressed the batteries are installed i
6. be reduced at very low temperatures Frequency Response 80 Hz to 13 kHz RECEIVER Receiving System Non diversity single channel dual antenna system Image Rejection 50 dB minimum Input Connection Four pin Locking Connector Pin 1 GND Pin 2 INST INPUT D D Pin 3 MIC INPUT Pin 4 DC BIAS 9V Batteries not included Two 1 5V AA Alkaline Battery Life 8 hours alkaline Depending on battery type and use pattern Dimensions 2 76 70 2 mm W x 4 08 103 7 mm H x 0 98 24 9 mm D Net Weight without battery 3 0 oz 84 5 grams HANDHELD TRANSMITTER RF Output Power 10 mW Spurious Emissions Following federal and national regulations RF Sensitivity 20 dBuV at 60 dB S N ratio 50 ohms termination Nominal Output Level 1 4 6 3 mm unbalanced 700 mV 1 kHz modulation 10 kHz deviation 100k ohm load Power Supply 100 240V AC 50 60 Hz to 12V DC 5A center positive switched mode external power supply Dimensions 748 190 0 mm W x 1 82 46 2 mm H x 5 06 128 5 mm D Net Weight 11 8 oz 335 grams Accessories Included Power supply Batteries not included Two 1 5V AA Alkaline Battery Life 8 hours alkaline Depending on battery type and use pattern Dimensions 9 91 251 8 mm long 2 11 53 5 mm diameter Net Weight without battery 9 2 oz 260 grams Accessory Inclu
7. ca U S Extensive wireless information also is available on the A T Web site at www audio technica com 7 System 8 Installation and Operation System Operating Frequencies outside the US Please check with local regulations Application Freq Code Freq MHz e Traveling frequencies T2 169 505 Normally work anywhere in the U S A and T3 170 245 Canada Not all frequencies available in all areas T8 171 905 Systems on these frequencies may be combined for up to three simultaneous operating channels Operating Frequency For future reference please record your system information here the serial numbers appear near the screwdriver clip in each transmitter and on the bottom of each receiver Freq Code Frequency MHz Receiver Model ATW R800 Serial Number Transmitter Model ATW T80_ Serial Number 1 2 Specifications OVERALL SYSTEM UNIPAK TRANSMITTER Operating Frequency VHF highband 169 MHz to 172 MHz RF Output Power 10 mW Modulation Mode FM Spurious Emissions Following federal and national regulations Maximum Deviation 10 kHz Dynamic Range 290 dB A weighted typical Total Harmonic Distortion lt 1 at 1 kHz 10 kHz deviation Operating Range 200 60 m typical Open range environment with no interfering signals Operating Temperature Range 40 F 4 C to 110 F 43 C Battery performance may
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9. e small trimmer controls are delicate use only the supplied screwdriver Do not force the trimmers beyond their normal 1900 range of rotation Return the screwdriver to its storage clip when not in use Ten Tips to Obtain the Best Results 1 Use only fresh alkaline batteries Do not use general purpose carbon zinc batteries 2 Position the receiver so that it has the fewest possible obstructions between it and the normal location of the transmitter Line of sight is best 3 The transmitter and the receiver should be as close together as conveniently possible but not less than 6 2 m 4 Do not place the receiver antennas within 3 1 m of another receiver or antenna 5 The receiver antennas should be kept away from any metal 6 A receiver cannot receive signals from two transmitters on the same requency at the same time 7 In the UniPak transmitter the MIC or INST input control not in use should be set to minimum 8 If the receiver output is set too low the overall signal to noise ratio of the system may be reduced Conversely if the volume control of the receiver is set too high it may overdrive the input of the mixer amplifier causing distortion Adjust the output level of the receiver so the highest sound pressure level going into the microphone or the loudest instrument playing level causes no input overload in the mixer and yet permits the mixer level controls to operate in their normal
10. ems include models pre packaged with either an AT GcW guitar cable G a PRO 8HEcW headworn microphone H a PRO 92cW headworn microphone H92 a PRO 92cW TH headworn microphone H92 TH or a lavalier mic L for particular applications All A T Wireless Essentials microphones and cables available separately are pre terminated for use with any ATW 801 system Because System 8 packaging is designed to hold all versions of the system some compartments in the carton may be intentionally left empty The ATW R800 receiver includes a switching power supply that automatically adapts to changes in mains voltage The versatile ATW T801 UniPak body pack transmitter has both a high impedance input for instruments and a low impedance input with bias connection for use with dynamic and electret condenser microphones The ATW T802 handheld transmitter features a unidirectional dynamic microphone element Both the body pack and handheld transmitters use internal AA batteries and have Power Mute switches and input Trim level adjustments Receiver Installation Location For best operation the receiver should be at least 3 1 m above the ground and at least 3 1 m away from a wall or metal surface to minimize reflections Keep the receiver antennas away from noise sources such as digital equipment motors automobiles and neon lights as well as away from large metal objects In multi channel systems position receivers at least 3
11. is set to Mute red indicator LED the transmitter produces RF with no audio signal When the switch is On green indicator LED the transmitter produces both RF and audio Excessive audio input to the transmitter will cause the receiver s red AF Peak indicator to light Receiver Volume Under typical operating conditions the receiver s volume control should be turned all the way up with overall system audio gain adjusted at the mixer or amplifier Input Level Adjustment Input trimmer controls in the transmitters enable you to maximize performance for a particular microphone or guitar sensitivity or to adjust for different acoustic input levels Adjusting Input Level UniPak Transmitter Slide the battery cover off the top part of transmitter and remove the screwdriver from its clip Fig D Gently turn both the MIC Mic Trimmer and INST Instrument Trimmer controls to their full counterclockwise positions toward L e Microphone Adjusting input level Gently turn only the MIC Mic Trimmer control all the way up clockwise toward H Check for excessive gain by speaking singing into the microphone at typically loud levels while watching the receiver s AF Peak indicator If the AF Peak indicator does light turn the MIC control slightly counterclockwise until the AF Peak indicator no longer lights with maximum audio input to the transmitter e Guitar Instrument Adjusting input level
12. le between muted and unmuted operation Red indicator LED shows muted operation Green indicator LED shows unmuted operation Indicator LED UniPak Transmitter Input Connection Power Mute Battery Connect an audio input device microphone or guitar cable to the audio input connector on the top of the transmitter A number of Audio Technica professional microphones and cables are available separately pre terminated with a UniPak input connector see www audio technica com UniPak Transmitter Antenna The UniPak transmitter includes a permanently attached flexible antenna For best results allow the antenna to hang freely and full length from the transmitter If the received signal is marginal experiment with different transmitter positions on your body or instrument or try repositioning the receiver Do not attempt to remove replace or change the length of the transmitting antenna 6 System 8 Installation and Operation System Operation Turn down the receiver volume control and the mixer amplifier level before starting up the wireless system Do not switch on the transmitter yet Receiver on Plug the power supply into an AC power source The green Power indicator on the front panel will light Transmitter on When the transmitter is switched on the receiver s amber RF signal indicator will light The transmitters have a soft touch power switch When the switch
13. ll 15 38 cm length by holding them at their bases and pulling out on their caps Both antenna elements may be swiveled to the left and right but do not attempt to rotate them ina screwing unscrewing motion To do so may damage the antenna and or receiver For best performance locate the receiver so its antennas are in direct line of sight to the transmitter s likely operating position System 8 Installation and Operation Receiver Controls and Functions Figure A Front Panel Controls and Functions 1 2 3 4 ANTENNAS Position the signal antenna 1a and ground antenna 1b as shown to the right and above right Fully extend both antennas by pulling on the endcaps RF INDICATOR Lights to show presence of transmitter signal POWER INDICATOR Lights when power is supplied to the receiver AF PEAK INDICATOR Only lights when audio distortion is present at maximum modulation Not affected by position of Volume control VOLUME UNBALANCED Figure B Rear Panel Controls and Functions 1 2 3 SQUELCH CONTROL Adjusts level of noise muting circuit preset at factory but can be adjusted as circumstances warrant VOLUME CONTROL Adjusts the audio level at the 1 4 output jack Does not affect AF Peak indicator AUDIO OUTPUT JACK 4 TS Tip Sleeve or mono phone jack Use a shielded cable to connect to an unbalanced auxlevel input of a mixer or
14. n the receiver or transmitter To do so will void the warranty and may cause improper operation Notice to individuals with implanted cardiac pacemakers or AICD devices Any source of RF radio frequency energy may interfere with normal unctioning of the implanted device All wireless microphones have ow power transmitters less than 0 05 watts output which are unlikely o cause difficulty especially if they are at least a few inches away However since a body pack mic transmitter typically is placed against he body we suggest attaching it at the belt rather than in a shirt pocket where it may be immediately adjacent to the medical device Note also that any medical device disruption will cease when the RF ransmitting source is turned off Please contact your physician or medical device provider if you have any questions or experience any problems with the use of this or any other RF equipment Thank you for choosing an Audio Technica professional wireless system You have joined thousands of other satisfied customers who have chosen our products because of their quality performance and reliability This wireless microphone system is the successful result of years of design and manufacturing experience Each System 8 professional VHF wireless system includes a receiver and either a body pack transmitter or a handheld microphone transmitter on a specific crystal controlled frequency ATW 801 UniPak body pack transmitter syst
15. ncorrectly or they are dead The indicator LED will flash to show low battery condition Power Mute Switch Handheld Transmitter Mute Function With the transmitter on a slight touch of the power switch will toggle between muted and unmuted operation Red indicator LED shows muted operation Green indicator LED shows unmuted operation 5 eee System 8 Installation and Operation Instrument Trimmer INST audio technica Microphone Trimmer MIC duea O Screwdriver U L l Battery Compartment Figure D UniPak Transmitter UniPak Transmitter Battery Installation 1 Slide off the battery cover as shown in Figure D 2 Carefully insert two fresh AA alkaline batteries observing polarity markings 3 Replace the battery cover Fig D Figure E UniPak Transmitter UniPak Transmitter Power Mute Battery Indicator eed After the battery is installed press and hold the power button until the Antenna so indicator LED turns green Fig E If the indicator LED does not light up when the power button is pressed the batteries are installed incorrectly or they are dead The indicator LED will flash to show low battery condition THO UniPak Transmitter Mute Function 0 With the transmitter on a slight touch of the Power Mute button will togg
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