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Audio Technica 1800 Series Setup And Operation Manual

Audio Technica 1800 Series Setup And Operation Manual

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1800 Series
Camera-mount UHF Wireless
Microphone Systems (single-channel)
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  • Page 1 1800 Series w i r e l e s s Camera-mount UHF Wireless Microphone Systems (single-channel) w i r e l e s s...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.

  • Page 3: Components And System Configurations

    1800 Series Components (single-channel) Receiver and Included Components/Accessories Pouch with belt clip ATW-R1810 Two detachable 18" output cable, Single-channel receiver antennas TA3F to XLRM (holds receiver) Note: All model numbers have an additional letter at the end to indicate frequency band.

  • Page 4: System Features

    System components of the 1800 Series and 3000 Series UHF Wireless Systems can be used interchangeably* * NOTE: The 1800 Series offers operating frequencies in 25 kHz steps, while the 3000 Series offers operating frequencies in 125 kHz steps. This means that not every frequency selectable on the 1800 Series components will be selectable on the 3000 Series components.

  • Page 5: Quick Overview Of System Operation

    Quick Overview of System Operation Thank you for purchasing this Audio-Technica 1800 Series Single-channel Camera-mount UHF Wireless Microphone System. All 1800 Series Single-channel systems are designed primarily to be used with video cameras, with the ATW-R1810 Receiver mounted on a camera and connected to the camera's audio input;...

  • Page 6: Receiver Controls

    ATW-R1810 Single-channel Receiver Controls (front panel) Liquid Crystal Display shows battery status and frequency settings. Antenna Input Jacks BNC-type antenna connectors. Attach the antennas to the antenna input jacks. Make certain that during operation there is a clear open-air path between the receiver antennas and the transmitters.
  • Page 7 (rear panel) PIN 1 PIN 3 Balanced Audio Output Jack: TA3M-type connector. Pin 1: ground (shield); Pin 2: “audio +”; Output Pin 3: “audio –”. A standard 2-conductor shielded cable can be used to connect the receiver output to a balanced microphone-level input on a camera, mixer or integrated amplifier. PIN 2 Controls the output level of the receiver.
  • Page 8 ATW-R1810 Single-channel Receiver Batteries Battery Selection Each ATW-R1810 Single-channel Receiver uses four 1.5V AA batteries, not included. Alkaline type is recommended. Always replace all batteries. Make certain the receiver power is Off before replacing batteries. Note: The ATW-R1810 receiver also functions without batteries if connected to an external power supply (12V DC source, 500 mA nominal current, not included).

  • Page 9: Operating The Receiver

    Operating the Receiver NOTE: Transmitter-Receiver pairs must be set to identical frequencies. Overview… Selecting Frequencies 1. To turn the receiver on, press and hold the Power/Set button until the Power LED lights, and on your Receiver the LCD window comes on (about 2-3 seconds). The operating frequency will show in the window after the power-up sequence.

  • Page 10: 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 Antenna 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 11: Operating The Transmitter

    Transmitter Batteries ATW-T1801 ATW-T1802 Each transmitter uses two 1.5V AA batteries, not included. Alkaline type is recommended. Battery Selection Always replace both batteries. Make certain the transmitter power is Off before replacing batteries. 1. Open the battery compartment door by sliding the catch down (on body-pack) or pushing in Transmitter Battery direction of arrow (on plug-on transmitter).
  • Page 12 Transmitter Functions Function Menu Default Setting Choices (Edit) Wrap-around* Frequency Lowest in band 996 frequencies (25 kHz steps) RF Power RF LOW RF LOW, RF HI Audio Input Level +6 dB - 6 dB, 0 dB, +6 dB, +12 dB, +18 Power/Mute Locks NO.LOC NO.LOC, ALL.LOC,...

  • Page 13: Tips For Best Results

    Operating the Transmitter (continued) Restore Default Settings 1. A “PRESET” selection in the menu allows you to reset all transmitter functions to their factory-default values. 2. Press the Set button once to move to Menu mode. 3. Press the Up arrow twice to move to “PRESET” in the LCD window. 4.

  • Page 14: Available Accessories

    Available Accessories AT829cW Cardioid condenser lavalier microphone Wireless Essentials ® Microphones and Cables MT830cW Omnidirectional condenser lavalier microphone (all Wireless Essentials accessories are MT830cW-TH “Theater” model, same as MT830cW except beige-color mic and cable terminated for use with UniPak ® transmitters) AT831cW Cardioid condenser lavalier microphone...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Specifications † Overall System 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...

  • Page 16: Warranty

    One -Year Limited 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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