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1800 Series (Dual-Channel) Owners Manual

1800 Series

Camera-mount UHF Wireless Microphone Systems (dual-channel)

ATW-1821 Body-pack Transmitters System

ATW-1822 Plug-on Transmitters System

ATW-1823 Plug-on and Body-pack Transmitters System

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.

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.

Notice to individuals with implanted cardiac pacemakers or AICD devices

Any source of RF (radio frequency) energy may interfere with normal functioning of the implanted

device. All wireless microphones have low-power transmitters (less than 0.05 watts output) which

are unlikely to cause difficulty, especially if they are at least a few inches away. However, since a

“body-pack” mic transmitter typically is placed against the 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 transmitting 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.

CAUTION! The circuits inside the receiver and transmitter have been precisely adjusted for

optimum performance and compliance with federal regulations. Do not attempt to open the

receiver or transmitter. To do so will void the warranty, and may cause improper operation.

Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

Attention: Pour prévenir feu ou choc électrique, ne pas exposé l’appareil à la pluie ou à

l’humidité.

1800 Series System Components (Dual-Channel)

All 1800 Series dual-channel systems include:

ATW-R1820 Dual-channel receiver

Two detachable antennas

Summary of content (16 pages)

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800 Series (Dual-Channel) Owners Manual 1800 Series Camera-mount UHF Wireless Microphone Systems (dual-channel) ATW-1821 ATW-1822 ATW-1823 Body-pack Transmitters System Plug-on Transmitters System Plug-on and Body-pack Transmitters System 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: RSS210/CNR210.
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Two 18” output cables, TA3F to XLRM Pouch with belt clip (holds receiver) Hook & loop fastener mount Each of the three dual-channel camera-mount wireless systems also includes the following: ATW-1821 Camera-mount UHF Wireless Microphone System (dual-channel) with Body-pack Transmitters Two ATW-T1801 UniPak™ Body-pack Transmitters Two Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphones ATW-1822 Camera-mount UHF Wireless Microphone System (dual-channel) with Plug-on Transmitters Two ATW-T1802 Plug-on Transmitters ATW-1
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• True Diversity operation for resistance to multi-path interference and dropouts • LCD frequency and battery status display with backlight • Antenna and AF Peak LED indicators • Easy, user-friendly operation • Clear, natural sound quality • Powered by AA batteries Quick Overview of System Operation Thank you for purchasing this Audio-Technica 1800 Series Dual-channel Camera-mount UHF Wireless Microphone System.
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DUAL-CHANNEL RECEIVER CONTROLS Front Panel: LCD Liquid Crystal Display shows battery status and frequency settings. (Use the Dual-channel Control Switch to select frequencies for Receiver Channel 1 and Receiver Channel 2; in Hold position, only Receiver Channel 1 frequency appears in LCD.) Antenna Input Jacks BNC-type antenna connectors. Antennas A & B (split internally) both provide signals for Receiver Channel 1 and Receiver Channel 2. Attach the antennas to the antenna input jacks.
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It is also red when switch is in position 2, indicating muted operation for Receiver Channel 2. LED turns green in Hold position, indicating unit is ready for operation. Set Use with the Dual-channel Control Switch and Up/Down arrows to choose operating frequencies manually or automatically (using your choice of three automatic scan groups).
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• Choose Out [middle position], to hear Output A in the left ear, and Output B in the right ear. Monitor Level Control The level control (volume control) for headphones is independent of other level controls. Turn to the right to increase output (turn up the volume). DC Input You may connect the unit to an external power supply (12V DC source, 500 mA nominal current, not included.
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4. Use the Up/Down arrows to cycle through functions: • First arrow up is Manual Frequency Selection Mode; • second arrow up is Automatic Scan Group 1; • third arrow up is Automatic Scan Group 2; • fourth arrow up is Automatic Scan Group 3; • fifth arrow up is Quit, allowing exit from “Menu” mode. Dual-channel operation (using two transmitters) Setting Receiver Frequency Manually First… Turn the power on by moving the Power switch to Both (for dual-channel operation).
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5. If you do not wish to use the frequency found, you may press the Up or Down arrow. The Up arrow with scan upwards, the Down arrow will scan downwards, from the frequency you are on. 6. To set frequency for Receiver Channel 2 (for dual-channel operation), switch Dualchannel Control Switch to 2 (right position). Repeat steps 1-4 above. Note: Be certain to select the same Scan Group than you used for Receiver Channel 1.
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2. Use the Up or Down arrow to reach Scan 1, Scan 2, or Scan 3. Press the Set button once to select one of these three Scan groups. The word “SCAN1”, “SCAN2” or “SCAN3” will flash in the LCD window. 3. Press the Up or Down arrow button to begin the scan. Press the Up arrow to scan up from the lowest frequency in the group; press the Down arrow to scan down from the highest frequency in the group 4. 5. 6. The first available frequency will flash in the LCD window.
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the threaded collar “up” until it is firmly against the end of the mic. Make certain the mic is securely attached before use. To detach the microphone, reverse the steps above. Always loosen the threaded collar fully before attempting to disconnect the mic. Power/Mute Button For on/off and mute functions. Up/Down Arrows Press Up or Down arrows, in conjunction with the Set button, to choose operating frequencies and access transmitter functions.
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Turning your Transmitter On & Off To turn the transmitter on, press and hold the Power/Mute button until the power indicator lights green, and the LCD window comes on (about 1-2 seconds). The operating frequency will show in the window after the power-up sequence. To turn the transmitter off, press and hold the Power/Mute button again, until the power indicator and the LCD window are extinguished (about 1-2 seconds). The LCD window will show “PWR.OFF” before shutdown.
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RF power may be set to “RF HI” (30 mW nominal) or “RF LOW” (10 mW nominal) through the function menu. The default setting is “RF LOW”. While the High setting normally provides maximum operating range, the Low setting will help extend battery life. The Low setting may also be preferred in multichannel systems, or when operating very close to the receiver, to reduce the possibility of interference or overload.
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Please note that 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 help with operation or frequency selection, please contact your dealer or the AudioTechnica professional division.
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3. The transmitters and the dual-channel receiver should be as close together as conveniently possible, but no closer together than three feet. 4. The receiver antennas should be in the open and away from any metal. 5. Each transmitter-receiver pair must be set to the same frequency. 6. Only one transmitter on a given frequency should be “on” at a time. 7. The power switch on the transmitter has four positions: “Ext.,” “Off,” and “1” and “Both.” 8.
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U851cW Surface-mount wide-range hemi-cardioid condenser microphone. U857ALcW Gooseneck cardioid microphone. Mounts to 5/8"-27 thread. Includes AT8663 A-mount flange, AT8664 A-mount cable pass-through adapter, AT8153 two-stage windscreen AT-GCW Hi-Z instrument/guitar cable with 1/4" phone plug. XLRW Connecting cable for UniPak transmitter with an XLRF-type input connector, for Lo-Z microphones with XLRM-type output terminations.
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