Audio Technica p51857_1800 Set Up And Operation Manual
Audio Technica p51857_1800 Set Up And Operation Manual

Audio Technica p51857_1800 Set Up And Operation Manual

1800 series camera-mount uhf wireless microphone systems (dual-channel)

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1800 Series
Camera-mount UHF Wireless
Microphone Systems (dual-channel)
ATW- 1821 UniPak
ATW- 1822 Plug - on Transmitter System
ATW- 1823 Plug-on and Body-pack Transmitter System
Set-up and Operation
Body-pack Transmitter System
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  • Page 1 1800 Series Camera-mount UHF Wireless Microphone Systems (dual-channel) ATW- 1821 UniPak Body-pack Transmitter System ™ ATW- 1822 Plug - on Transmitter System ATW- 1823 Plug-on and Body-pack Transmitter System Set-up and Operation w i r e l e s s w i r e l e s s w i r e l e s s w i r e l e s s...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    “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 local dealer or Audio-Technica. Extensive wireless information also is available at www.audio-technica.com.
  • Page 3: Components And System Configurations

    1800 Series Components Receiver and Included Components/Accessories ATW-R1820 Two detachable Dual-channel receiver antennas Note: All model numbers have an additional letter at the end to indicate frequency band. Transmitters ATW-T1801 UniPak™ transmitter with included omnidirectional lavalier microphone System Configurations ATW- 1821 Camera-mount UHF Wireless Microphone System (dual-channel) with Body-pack Transmitters...
  • Page 4: System Features

    System Features (dual-channel) • Two completely independent receiver channels in a single unit, for simultaneous operation of two microphones • True Diversity operation for resistance to multi-path interference and dropouts • UHF reception with 996 frequencies selectable in 25 kHz steps •...
  • Page 5: Quick Overview Of System Operation

    Quick Overview of System Operation Thank you for purchasing this Audio-Technica 1800 Series Dual-channel Camera-mount UHF Wireless Microphone System. All 1800 Series systems are designed primarily to be used with video cameras, with the ATW-R1820 dual-channel receiver mounted on a camera and connected to the camera's audio input;...
  • Page 6: Receiver Controls

    Antenna Input Jacks Diversity Indicators for each antenna for each receiver Power Switch with four positions: External, Off, 1, Both Power/Peak LED Dual-channel Control Switch with three positions: 1, Hold, 2 Dual-channel Control LED Up/Down Arrows ATW-R1820 Dual-channel Receiver Controls Liquid Crystal Display shows battery status and frequency settings.
  • Page 7 • Choose (middle position), to hear Output A in the left ear, and Output B in the right ear. The level control (volume control) for headphones is independent of other level controls. Turn to the right to increase the volume.
  • Page 8: Operating The Receiver

    Battery Selection Battery Installation Battery Condition Indicator Selecting Frequencies on your Receiver Dual-channel Operation (using two transmitters) Setting Receiver Frequency Manually ATW-R1820 Dual-channel Receiver Batteries Each ATW-R 1820 dual-channel receiver uses six 1.5V AA batteries, not included. Alkaline type is recommended.
  • Page 9 3. To “back out” of the Manual Frequency Set mode without making a frequency choice, simply press the Set button once to exit the menu and return the receiver to normal operation. The word “ESCAPE” will appear in the window, and no changes in frequency setting will be made;...
  • Page 10 Using the Automatic Scan Function to Set Receiver Frequency (single-channel operation) First… Turn the power on by moving the Power Switch to 1 (for single-channel operation). Then switch Dual-channel Control Switch to 1 (left position). Switch is in the “1” position. 1.
  • Page 11: Transmitter Controls

    ATW-T 1801 UniPak ™ Body-pack & ATW-T 1802 Plug-on Transmitter Controls POWER MUTE The ATW-T 1801 UniPak ™ body-pack transmitter includes a field-replaceable flexible antenna. For best results, allow the antenna to hang freely and full length from the bottom of the transmitter. If the received signal is marginal, experiment with different transmitter positions or try reposi- tioning the receiver.
  • Page 12: Operating The Transmitter

    Battery Selection Transmitter Battery Installation Battery Condition POWER MUTE Turning your Transmitter On & Off How to Set Frequencies on your Transmitter How to Access & Use the Function Menu on your Transmitter Transmitter Batteries ATW-T1801 Each transmitter uses two 1.5V AA batteries, not included. Alkaline type is recommended. Always replace both batteries.
  • Page 13 “LOC.KED” briefly, then return to its previously-displayed contents. The UniPak ™ body-pack transmitter provides input connections for both low-impedance (Lo-Z) microphones and high-impedance (Hi-Z) instruments. A wide range of Audio-Technica Wireless Essentials ™ microphones and cables are available pre-terminated with the appropriate professional latching connector (see page 14 ).
  • Page 14: Tips For Best Results

    HRS-type connector and its associated body-pack wireless transmitter ATW-RCS1 Remote momentary-mute/cough switch designed to be installed between a wireless microphone using an HRS-type connector and its associated body-pack wireless transmitter Visit www.audio-technica.com for detailed information on all of our wireless accessories. (continued) " phone plug...
  • Page 15: Specifications

    Specifications † UHF Operating Frequencies Band C: 541.500 to 566.375 MHz Band D: 655.500 to 680.375 MHz Number of Operating Frequencies 996 total per band (25 kHz increments) Frequency Stability ±0.005%, Phase Lock Loop frequency control Modulation Mode Normal Deviation ±10 kHz Operating Range 100 m (300') typical...
  • Page 16: Warranty

    Audio-Technica professional wireless systems purchased in the U.S.A. are warranted for one year from date of purchase by Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. (A.T.U.S.) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. In event of such defect, product will be repaired promptly without charge or, at our option, replaced with a new product of equal or superior value if delivered to A.T.U.S.

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