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Audio Technica ATW-3255 User Manual

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  • Page 1 3000 Series Wireless In-Ear Monitor System User Manual English...

  • Page 2: Battery Caution

    Important information The product is intended for commercial use, not for general use. Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Caution Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. To avoid electric shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

  • Page 3: For Customers In The Usa

    Important information For customers in the USA FCC Notice Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 4: For Customers In Canada

    Important information For customers in Canada ISED statement CAN RSS-Gen/CNR-Gen This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2.

  • Page 5: Notes On Use

    Notes on use Be sure to read the user manual for any microphone or cable that you attach to the product. Unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet when not using the product. Turn off the power of this product before connecting or disconnecting cables. If you use the product near a TV or radio antenna, noise may be generated in the TV or radio.
  • Page 6 About Hearing Damage WARNING! USE AS LOW A VOLUME AS POSSIBLE. PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE CAN RESULT FROM USING THIS SYSTEM AT EXCESSIVE VOLUMES. For safe operation of this in-ear monitor system, do not listen at excessive sound pressure levels. Most national safety and health administrations have established guidelines for maximum time being exposed to sound pressure levels before hearing damage occurs.

  • Page 7: Maintenance

    Maintenance If the product becomes stained or covered with dust, be sure to disconnect the power plug before wiping it off with a dry and soft cloth. Do not use benzene, thinner, or electrical contact cleaner, etc. Doing so may cause deformation, damage, or malfunction.

  • Page 8: About This System

    About this system This system (3000 Series Wireless In-Ear Monitor System) is designed to provide professional sound quality and functionality for all levels of live performance. It creates an optimal in-ear monitoring environment for live performance venue owners, system integrators, and performing musicians. A rack-mounted transmitter with front panel controls and large OLED display, a body-pack receiver with efficient headphone amplifier, and the ATH-E40 professional in-ear monitor headphones that create a balanced monitoring environment, are included in the package.

  • Page 9: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions ATW-T3205 (Stereo Transmitter) Front panel Power button Turns transmitter on or off. IR sync window Used for IR SYNC with receiver. Display Displays the transmitter status and settings. BACK button Press to take the display back one screen. Press and hold (about 2 seconds) on the main screen to toggle RF OFF (turning on while pressing and holding the BACK button will start the transmitter in RF OFF mode).
  • Page 10 Part names and functions RF output jack Connect the included flexible UHF antenna. Balanced input jack (XLR 3-pin female) COLD Balanced output jack (6.3 mm (1/4”) TRS female) Network port By connecting to a PC via Ethernet, you can use the PC for monitoring and control. LAN: 100Base-TX Power input jack Connect the AC adapter.
  • Page 11 Part names and functions ATW-R3250 (Stereo Receiver) ATW-R3250 STEREO RECEIVER Receiving antenna Function button Press to turn the screen back on if it shuts off. Press when the screen is lit to enter the audio setup screen. 3.5 mm (1/8”) headphone output jack ON/OFF volume knob Turns the power on or off.
  • Page 12 Part names and functions Indicator LED that shows the status of the receiver. When unmuted: Solid green When muted: Solid red Display Shows the current status. If no buttons are pressed for a period of 30 seconds, the display will turn off. SYNC button Use to IR SYNC with the transmitter.
  • Page 13 Part names and functions A2DC connector plug Housing Cable adjustment slider 1.6 m (5.2') detachable cable Input plug (3.5 mm (1/8”) gold-plated stereo mini-plug (L-shaped)) LEFT/RIGHT (L/R) indicator Eartip Replacing the detachable cable The cable on the ATH-E40 is detachable. If there are signs of deterioration, replace the cable (sold separately). Do not detach the cable except when replacing it with a new cable.

  • Page 14: Wearing The Headphones

    Part names and functions How to attach the cable Plug the left or right connector in as shown in the figure until it clicks. The detachable connector is very delicate. Pulling at an angle or mounting at an angle will cause the pins to bend, resulting in malfunction.

  • Page 15: System Configuration Examples

    System configuration examples Basic connection example The mixer mixes the sound of vocals, guitars, and other instruments, transmits that sound from the transmitter to the receiver, and monitors it through headphones from the receiver. Loop out connection example (1) Use the loop out to send the band mix from the mixer and individual vocals, guitars, and other instrument sounds from the transmitter to the receiver, mix them at the receiver, and monitor them through headphones.
  • Page 16 System configuration examples Loop out connection example (2) Use the loop out to output the sound input to the transmitter to an external connected device (recorder, speakers, etc.). You can record simultaneously with your performance or output to floor speakers.
  • Page 17 Rack-mounting (ATW-T3205) Screws for rack-mounting the transmitter are not included. Consider ventilation when rack-mounting to avoid heat building up in the rack.
  • Page 18 Using the belt clip (ATW-R3250) The ATW-R3250 is equipped with a belt clip, so it can be attached to a belt, etc. Belt clip orientation The belt clip can be attached in the opposite direction. How to remove the belt clip To remove the belt clip from the receiver, pull both sides of the belt clip strongly outward.
  • Page 19 Inserting batteries (ATW-R3250) Slide the battery cover latches down. Open the battery cover while holding the latches down. Insert the batteries according to the plus (+) and minus (-) marks found inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 20 Inserting batteries (ATW-R3250)

  • Page 21: How To Read The Display

    How to read the display ATW-T3205 RF OFF GUITAR01 000.000 50mW Gr:00 Ch:00 L/1 R/2 Name display Displays the specified name. Frequency display Displays the specified frequency. RF OFF display Indicates when the RF output is turned off. AF level indicator Displays the level of the audio signal output from the transmitter to the receiver.

  • Page 22: Main Screen

    How to read the display ATW-R3250 Main screen 000.000 AF level indicator Displays the level of the audio signal received by the receiver. For AF peak, “!” mark will appear. Frequency display Displays the specified frequency. Mute display Lock status display AF mode display ST: Stereo MX: Mix...

  • Page 23: Level Meter Display

    How to read the display Level meter display This screen displays details of the RF meter and AF meter. User can use this to check detailed signal levels before playing, etc. RF mode display ST: Stereo MO: Mono 3KL: 3000Link RF level indicator Displays the reception status.
  • Page 24 How to read the display Name display GUITAR01 Group and channel display Gr:00 Ch:00 Level meter display - 8 2 - 7 0...
  • Page 25 Network Connecting the transmitter to a Windows PC/Mac allows status monitoring and control using a dedicated software (Wireless Manager). What is Wireless Manager? Wireless Manager is software that supports the setup, control, and monitoring of compatible Audio-Technica wireless devices. It allows the user to configure settings in the Device List tab, create an RF plan in the Frequency Coordination tab, and keep track of critical system levels and alerts in the Monitor tab.

  • Page 26: Quick Start

    Quick Start Basic flow of using this system Connect the included AC adapter to the transmitter and plug it into an outlet. Attach the included antenna to the transmitter's RF output jack. Connect a sound source such as a mixer output to the balanced input jack. Both L/R balanced input jacks can be used.
  • Page 27 Quick Start Start playing. Check that the AF level indicators on the transmitter and receiver are moving. Connect the headphones to the receiver and slowly turn up the volume. Before connecting headphones, the volume on the receiver should be minimized. Press and hold the BACK button on the transmitter's main screen (about 2 seconds) to start the transmitter with the RF power turned off (RF OFF mode).

  • Page 28: Useful Functions

    Useful functions Performing RF scan Use RF scan to analyze the surrounding radio environment and set the available frequencies. There are three types of scans. Type of scan Description Scan the frequencies in the group to set the available frequency channels. Group Scan This is useful when finding available channels in a user group.
  • Page 29 Useful functions Select the scan sensitivity from “Normal”, “Low” or “High” and press the SET button. Scan starts. Please wait a moment. When the scan result screen appears, check the screen. The number of open channels available for the selected group is displayed. When you scan in “Full Group”, you can check the open channels of all groups by pressing the UP/DOWN button.
  • Page 30 Useful functions Press the UP/DOWN button to select “SCAN” and press the SET button. Select “Last Scan” and press the SET button. Press the SYNC button and place the IR sync window of the receiver so it is facing the IR sync window of the transmitter.

  • Page 31: Using Sync Shortcut

    Useful functions When synchronization of the transmitter and receiver is complete, the completion screen appears. Settings made on the transmitter are synchronized with the receiver. If SYNC fails, an error screen is displayed and the screen is returned to the previous screen. Check the transmitter and receiver IR sync windows and perform IR SYNC again.
  • Page 32 Useful functions Select “DEPLOY” and press the control dial. Starts searching for transmitters on the same network. After checking the search results, select “Yes” and press the control dial. The transmitter that performed the search is set to the lowest channel. The other transmitters are assigned to the channels in the group in ascending order of IP address.
  • Page 33 Useful functions About the cue mode main screen When the cue mode starts, you can switch between registered presets to check the audio. When a preset is registered The currently used preset is displayed. Each time the function button is pressed or pressed and held, the preset can be switched. 000.000 When no preset is registered The screen for RX SYNC is displayed.

  • Page 34: Changing Presets

    Useful functions IR SYNC can’t be performed if the transmitter's “MODE” is set to “3000 Link Mode”. Change the setting. Changing presets Press the SET button on the cue mode main screen. Press the UP/DOWN button to select “Edit” and press the SET button. Select the preset you wish to change using the UP/DOWN button and press the SET button.
  • Page 35 Useful functions Deleting all presets Press the SET button on the cue mode main screen. Press the UP/DOWN button to select “Delete All” and press the SET button. The confirmation screen appears. Press the UP/DOWN button to select “Yes” and press the SET button. All presets are deleted.

  • Page 36: Basic Operation

    Setting ATW-T3205 Basic operation Press the control dial. The main menu screen appears. Turn the control dial to select the item you wish to set. RF OFF GUITAR01 NETWORK 000.000 FREQUENCY NAME 1 0 m W G r : 0 0 C h : 0 0 L / 1 R / 2 0 d B Press the control dial to open the settings menu of the selected item.

  • Page 37: Setting Manually

    Setting ATW-T3205 Setting the transmission frequency (FREQUENCY) Setting manually From the menu screen, turn the control dial, select “FREQUENCY”, and then press the control dial. Select “MANUAL” and press the control dial. Turn the control dial to set the first 3 digits. When finished setting them, press the control dial. Turn the control dial to set the last 3 digits.
  • Page 38 Setting ATW-T3205 Select “FULL SCAN DATA” to show and confirm scan results in a graph. Select “RESET” to delete the scan results. Select a channel and press the control dial. When “DEPLOY” is selected, the frequency channel of the selected group are shared to transmitters in the same network, allowing you to change the settings of multiple units simultaneously at one time.
  • Page 39 Setting ATW-T3205 Setting the mode (MODE) Set “Stereo Mode” / “Mono Mode” / “3000 Link Mode” according to the intended use. Item Description Transmits stereo sound from the transmitter's balanced input jacks (L and Stereo Mode R) and outputs a stereo signal to the receiver. Transmits only the sound from the transmitter's balanced input jack (L) Mono Mode and outputs a mono signal to the receiver.
  • Page 40 Setting ATW-T3205 Settings Setting values Freq Current setting value, NoChange Name Current setting value, NoChange RF Mode Current setting value, NoChange Audio Mode Stereo, Mix, Dual Mono, Mono Balance, NoChange Balance L1 to L15, L=R, R1 to R15, NoChange Gain -12dB, -6dB, 0dB, +6dB, NoChange Low EQ 80Hz, 160Hz, 320Hz, Off, NoChange...
  • Page 41 Setting ATW-T3205 Configuring the system-related functions (UTILITIES) Item Description Set the auto-lock function to automatically disable operation if no AUTO LOCK operation is performed for a certain period of time. Gr/Ch EDIT Edit channels for user groups (U1 to U6). DISPLAY Set items to be displayed prominently in the center of the main screen.
  • Page 42 Setting ATW-T3205 Turn the control dial, select “EDIT”, and then press the control dial. Turn the control dial to select group and then press the control dial. Turn the control dial, select a channel, and then press the control dial. Turn the control dial, select “SET”...
  • Page 43 Setting ATW-T3205 The setting is complete. Setting the display brightness (BRIGHTNESS) From the menu screen, turn the control dial, select “UTILITIES”, and then press the control dial. Turn the control dial, select “BRIGHTNESS”, and then press the control dial. Turn the control dial to select “High” or “Low” and press the control dial. The setting is complete.
  • Page 44 Setting ATW-T3205 Restoring transmitter settings to user-specified settings / factory defaults (PRESET) From the menu screen, turn the control dial, select “UTILITIES”, and then press the control dial. Turn the control dial to select “PRESET” and press the control dial. Turn the control dial to select “Recall Preset”...
  • Page 45 Setting ATW-T3205 Item Description DEVICE ID Set the transmitter identification number. IP SETTING Set the IP address. REMOTE CTRL Set the remote control. SYSLOG Set whether to send the log message to the Syslog server. DISCOVERY Set automatic detection by the software. Set the NTP (Network Time Protocol).
  • Page 46 Setting ATW-T3205 Item Description Set how to obtain IP addresses. IP Mode “Auto”: Set up automatic IP address assignment. “Static”: Set to use a static IP address. IP Address Specify static IP address. Subnet Mask Set the subnet mask. Gateway Set the gateway.
  • Page 47 Setting ATW-T3205 Set each item. Press the BACK button. The Reboot confirmation screen appears. Turn the control dial to select “Reboot” / “Later” and press the control dial. When “Reboot” is selected, the transmitter will reboot immediately to complete the setup. When “Later”...
  • Page 48 Setting ATW-T3205 Turn the control dial to select “On” or “Off” and press the control dial. The Reboot confirmation screen appears. Turn the control dial to select “Reboot” / “Later” and press the control dial. When “Reboot” is selected, the transmitter will reboot immediately to complete the setup. When “Later”...

  • Page 49: Displaying Mac Address (Mac Address)

    Setting ATW-T3205 Displaying MAC address (MAC ADDRESS) From the menu screen, turn the control dial, select “NETWORK”, and then press the control dial. Turn the control dial to select “MAC ADDRESS”.
  • Page 50 Setting ATW-R3250 Basic operation Press the SET button. The menu screen appears. ATW-R3250 STEREO RECEIVER Press the UP/DOWN button to select the item you wish to set. FREQUENCY .000 Selected menu item Current setting Press the SET button to display the settings screen for the selected item. Press the BACK button to go back one screen.
  • Page 51 Setting ATW-R3250 List of setting items Item Description FREQUENCY Set the operating frequency. NAME Set the channel name. Use RF scanning to analyze the surrounding radio environment and set the SCAN available frequencies. SQUELCH Set the squelch level. AUDIO Set the audio-related functions. UTILITIES Set the system-related functions.
  • Page 52 Setting ATW-R3250 Press the UP/DOWN button to set the channel. After completing the setting, press the SET button. The setting is complete. Setting the channel name (NAME) The number of characters that can be entered is 8. The characters that can be set are as follows: Alphabetic (uppercase letters) Numeric Symbols (_, +, -, #, &, period)
  • Page 53 Setting ATW-R3250 Setting the squelch level (SQUELCH) From the menu screen, press the UP/DOWN button to select “SQUELCH” and press the SET button. Select “Low” / “High” / “Mid” and press the SET button. Selecting “Low” gives priority to the usable range. Select “High”...
  • Page 54 Setting ATW-R3250 From the menu screen, press the UP/DOWN button to select “AUDIO” and press the SET button. Select “AUDIO MODE” and press the SET button. Select “Stereo” / “Dual Mono” / “Mono Bal” / “Mix” and press the SET button. The setting is complete.
  • Page 55 Setting ATW-R3250 Select “Off” / “80Hz” / “160Hz” / “320Hz” and press SET button. The setting is complete. Setting the audio high-frequency sound quality (HIGH EQ) The equalizer of this system is a shelving type. From the menu screen, press the UP/DOWN button to select “AUDIO” and press the SET button. Select “HIGH EQ”...
  • Page 56 Setting ATW-R3250 Configuring the system-related functions (UTILITIES) Item Description Set the auto-lock function to automatically disable operation if no AUTO LOCK operation is performed for a certain period of time. RF MODE Set the RF mode. LVL LOCK Lock the audio output level so that the volume cannot be adjusted. CUE MODE Use cue mode.
  • Page 57 Setting ATW-R3250 From the menu screen, press the UP/DOWN button to select “UTILITIES”, and then press the SET button. Select “RF MODE” and press the SET button. Select “Stereo” / “Mono” / “3000Link” and press the SET button. The setting is complete. Locking the audio output level (LVL LOCK) Lock the audio output level so that the volume cannot be adjusted.
  • Page 58 Setting ATW-R3250 Setting the type of battery to be used (BATTERY) From the menu screen, press the UP/DOWN button to select “UTILITIES”, and then press the SET button. Select “BATTERY” and press the SET button. Press the UP/DOWN button to select the battery you wish to set. Item Description Alkaline...
  • Page 59 Setting ATW-R3250 Select “ACCESS” and press the SET button. Select “Free” / “UserGroup” and press the SET button. Item Description Free No limit. UserGroup Frequency can be selected only from user groups. [1] When set, the “Last Scan” data of RF scan and the presets registered in cue mode will be deleted. The setting is complete.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ATW-T3205 The power can't be turned on Make sure if the AC adapter is connected properly. There is no voice / The voice level is low Make sure if the transmitter and receiver are on the same channel. Make sure that the power button on the transmitter is not turned off. Make sure that the antennas are correctly connected.
  • Page 61 Troubleshooting ATW-R3250 The power can't be turned on Make sure that batteries are in place. Make sure that batteries are not depleted. Make sure that batteries are inserted in the right direction. There is no voice / The voice level is low Make sure if the transmitter and receiver are on the same channel.
  • Page 62 Dimensions ATW-T3205 （Unit: mm）...
  • Page 63 Dimensions ATW-R3250 （Unit: mm）...

  • Page 64: Overall System Specifications

    Specifications Overall system specifications Band DF2: 470.125 to 607.875 MHz Operating frequencies Band EG2: 580.000 to 713.850 MHz Minimum frequency step 25 kHz Modulation mode Nominal/Peak deviation ±34 kHz nominal / ±45 kHz peak Dynamic range >90 dB, A-weighted, typical Total harmonic distortion <0.2% (at 1 kHz, +4 dBu input) Operating range...
  • Page 65 Specifications ATW-R3250 Receiving system Antenna diversity Image rejection >80 dB, typical RF sensitivity 20 dBuV at 60 dBA S/N ratio (50 ohms termination) Headphone output jack 3.5 mm (1/8”) TRS stereo mini-jack 40 mW (at 12 ohms) Headphone output Low: 80 Hz / 160 Hz / 320 Hz / ±9 dB in 3 dB step High: 6 kHz / 8 kHz / 10 kHz / ±9 dB in 3 dB step Limiter Selectable: -30 dB to OFF (0 dB) in 6 dB steps...
  • Page 66 株式会社オーディオテクニカ 〒194-8666 東京都町田市西成瀬2-46-1 www.audio-technica.co.jp Audio-Technica Corporation 2-46-1 Nishi-naruse, Machida, Tokyo 194-8666, Japan www.audio-technica.com ©2022 Audio-Technica Corporation Global Support Contact: www.at-globalsupport.com 232700590-02-01 ver.1 2022.05.15...

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