audio-technica WLM 20 Pro Digital Wireless System

Specifications

• Product: Wireless Manager (System 20 PRO)
• Language: English

Usage Instructions

Launching Wireless Manager
Launch the Wireless Manager on your computer. The Device List screen will be displayed.

Adding Devices

When offline

1. Click Edit -> Device -> Add or click the + button to
   access the Add Device screen.
2. Select the 2.4GHz tab, choose the device, and click Add to add
   it to the Device List.

When online

1. The Unsynced Devices screen will show online devices not synced with connected devices. Select a connected device and drag it to the Device List to sync.

FAQ
Q: Can I configure settings offline with Wireless Manager?
A: Yes, you can create new projects, configure devices, and save project data to your computer offline. The data can be synced with a connected receiver when online.

Wireless Manager (System 20 PRO)
Wireless Manager (for System 20 PRO)

User Manual

About this user manual
This user manual describes Wireless Manager functions specifically for “System 20 PRO”.
For basic installation instructions and tool usage information, see the Wireless Manager user manual.

Usage environments

Offline environment
Communication between the receiver and software is not possible when offline. However, in an offline environment, new projects can be created, devices and parameters configured, and project data saved to your computer. Once online, the created data can be transferred to a connected receiver and synchronized for use.
This enables users to configure settings in advance, even without the equipment on hand.

Online environment
Communication between the receiver and software is possible when online. Device parameters can be edited in real time by syncing with the receiver in an online environment.

Launching Wireless Manager

1. Launch the Wireless Manager on your computer.
   The Device List screen is displayed.
   

Adding devices

When offline

1. Click “Edit” -> “Device” -> “Add” or click the “+” button.
2. First, select the “2.4GHz” tab and then select the receiver or charger device. Then click “Add”.

Device syncing
A screen is displayed prompting you to select which syncing method to use when syncing devices after settings  have been configured offline. Make a selection and press “OK”.

Syncing method	Settings
Software (excl. network settings)	Settings for device lists created in advance are retained. However, network settings are not applied. To change network settings, you have to do so from the Device Setting screen.
Connected device	The settings of an online connected device will be applied.

When online
The “Unsynced Devices” screen is displayed when a device is detected while online. The screen shows all online devices that are not synched with connected devices in the Device List.

1. Select a connected device from the list and drag it to the “Device List”.

The device is added and synched.

Note
If operating the receiver unit, it cannot be added to the Device List.

Tools menu

See the following table for functions in the Tools menu that are available for System 20 PRO.

Tools menu function	Availability
Timed Walk Test	Available
DECT RF Scan	Function for other models
2.4GHz RF Scan	Available
Cable Loss	Function for other models
Max Channel Calculation	Function for other models
Device ID Auto Allocation	Available
Firmware Update	Available

2.4GHz RF Scan
2.4GHz RF Scan scans the reception conditions around the selected device. Once known, reception conditions can be used in installing the receiver unit.

1. On the menu, click “Tools” -> “2.4GHz RF Scan”.
2. Click “Sel RX”.
   
3. Select the device to use in the 2.4GHz RF scan.
4. Click “Select”.
5. Set the “Time”.
   • If you if you do not want to set a time duration for the scan, select the “Continuous” checkbox.
   • If you will want to set a time duration for the scan, select the “Hours” checkbox and enter the time. You can set a time of up to 99 hours.
6. Click “Start” once all the settings are complete.

Firmware update
Use this procedure to update the firmware of the receiver, transmitter, and charging station to the latest version.

1. On the menu, click “Tools” -> “Firmware Update”.
   The Wireless Firmware Update Tool will launch.
   Note • An internet connection is necessary to download the firmware.

Downloading the firmware
Find and download available firmware updates for each device.

1. Current download statuses are displayed.
   • Click “Download” or “Install” to switch between the two tabs.
   • The latest firmware version for each device is displayed.
   • Displays the latest firmware version.
   • ❷ This is firmware for receivers.
   • ❸ This is common firmware for transmitters.
   • ❹ This is firmware for charging stations.
   • ❺ Displays previously downloaded firmware versions.
   • ❻ Click the icon to connect to our company website and display information about the latest firmware.
   • ❼ Click the button to close the “Wireless Firmware Update Tool” screen.
2. Click “Download all” or “Download”.
   • These can be clicked if an updated version is available.
   • Click “Download all” to download firmware for all devices at once.
   • Click “Download” to download firmware for individual devices.

Installing the firmware
Install the downloaded firmware to the device.

1. Current installation statuses are displayed.
   Click “Download” or “Install” to switch between the two tabs.
   • ❶ Click to refresh the display.
   • ❷ Displays the current firmware version of the device.
   • ❸ Displays downloaded firmware versions.
   • ❹ Displays devices for which an update is available.
   • ❺ Click to close the “Wireless Firmware Update Tool” screen.
2. Select devices to install the firmware by clicking “Add to Queue”.
   If no devices are displayed, try reconnecting the device and clicking the Update button.
3. Click “Install Queued”.
4. Click “OK”.
   Firmware installation will start. Perform the installation by following the on-screen instructions.
5. Installation results will be displayed once installation is complete.
   • If “Complete” is displayed, the installation is complete.
   • If “Missing” or “Error” is displayed, the installation has failed. Restart the firmware installation by referring to “When firmware installation fails” (p.19).
   • Note • When installing, do not remove any LAN cables or USB cables from the device.

When firmware installation fails
If connection with the device is lost during firmware installation, the installation will fail. In this case, you can install the firmware again by following the steps below.

1. If “Missing” is shown for any device on the “Wireless Firmware Update Tool” screen, try removing and reconnecting the USB cable or LAN cable.
   • Make sure that the receiver is on when performing the receiver update.
2. If “Retry” is displayed, click it.
   • The receiver will automatically reboot if the receiver update fails. Wait until the receiver has finished rebooting and the message “Ready for firmware update” appears on the receiver display.
   • If “Retry” cannot be clicked when updating the transmitter, try reconnecting the USB cable and waiting until “Retry” can be clicked.
3. Try installing again.
   • Perform the installation procedure again by referring to “Installing the firmware” (p.16). Additional information
   • “Forced Update Mode” is not available for System 20 PRO.

Tab menus

See the following table for tab menus available for System 20 PRO.

Tab menu	Availability
Device List	Available
DECT Link Configuration	Function for other models
Frequency Coordination	Function for other models
Monitor	Available

Additional information
You can hide the DECT Link Configuration tab and Frequency Coordination tab in “System” -> “Preferences” -> “Main Tab Preference”.

How to view the Device List screen

• You can use up to two channels when the reception mode is “Standard” and up to four channels when the reception mode is “HD mode”.
• Unavailable channels will be greyed out.

1. Tags
   You can create tags.
   Tags can be added to devices and channels and used to filter device lists.
   When “and” is selected: The list is filtered to include devices and channels with all of the selected tags.
   When “or” is selected: The list is filtered to include devices and channels with any of the selected tags.
2. Device Setting
   The Device Setting screen is displayed.
3. Sync
   Lights when the connected device is synched. Right-click and select “Unsync” to unsync the device.
   1. Synced
   2. Unsynced
   3. The receiver unit is not connected.
4. Identify
   Identify devices. Click to make the display of the corresponding receiver flash.
5. Connected Device Information
   Click to open and close information on the connected devices.
6. Pair
   Put the receiver in pairing mode.
7. Channel Number
   Displays the channel number.
8. Model Name
   Displays the transmitter model name.
9. Transmitter ID
   Displays the transmitter ID.
10. Add Tags
    You can add tags to channels and display them.
11. Unsynched Device List
    Displays a screen showing a list of unsynched devices.

How to view the User Defined screen

1. Switching Tab
   Switches between the “User Defined” and “Online Device(s)” screens.
   “User Defined”: Monitors connected devices selected from the Device List.
   “Online Device(s)”: Monitors only online devices from the Device List.
2. CH/ID
   Displays the channel number and transmitter ID.
3. Tx
   Displays the transmitter information.
4. RF
   Displays the RF level.
5. Output Level Settings
   Displays LINE/MIC settings and output level settings.
6. MX/EQ/COMP/HPF
   The corresponding letters light up whenever the mix output, equalizer, compressor, or high-pass filter is turned on.
7. AF Meter
8. AF Meter Setting
   Displayed when the AF meter is set to “Pre”.
9. Add/Delete
   Add/delete devices shown on the User Defined screen.

Device Setting screen
You can configure advanced device settings.

Select a device from the Device List screen and click “Edit” -> “Device” -> “Device Setting”.
Or click the gear icon on the Device List screen to display the Device Setting.

System screen
You can change the receiver settings.

1. Device ID
   Set the device ID.
2. Device Name
   Set the device name.
3. RF Mode
   Set the reception mode.
4. Auto Lock
   Turn the lock ON/OFF.
5. Output Mix
   Set the mix output. Selecting “Mix” causes audio from the selected channels to be mixed and output from the AF
   balanced output connector 4/MIX.
6. AF Meter
   Set the level meter display.
   • Pre (level of the received audio signal)
   • Post (output level of the receiver)
7. Multi TX
   Turn multipairing ON/OFF.
8. Control Dial
   Set the direction of movement when the control dial is turned.
9. Reset System Settings
   Reset settings to default values.
10. Recall Preset
    Load preset settings.
11. Factory Reset
    Reset to original factory settings.

Channel screen
You can change settings for each channel of the receiver/transmitter.

1. Pair
   Put the receiver in pairing mode.
2. Line/Mic
   Select Line or Mic as the output.
3. Output Level
   Set the output level.
4. High-Pass Filter
   Turn the HPF (High-Pass Filter) ON/OFF.
5. Model Name
   Displays the transmitter model name. Click the Identify icon to make the indicator lamp of the corresponding transmitter flash.
6. Tx ID
   Set the transmitter ID.
7. Gain
   Set the input gain.
8. Input
   Set the connection destination of the input connector to “Mic” (microphone) or “Inst” (guitar cable, etc.)
   (ATW-T1401 only).
9. Mute Mode
   Set the mute mode.
10. LED
    Set the indicator display.
11. Battery
    Set the type of batteries used (ATW-T1401/ATW-T1402 only).
12. Time Out
    Set the time-out time when searching for the receiver to communicate with. If a time-out occurs, the transmitterturns off.
13.  Reset Tx Settings
    Reset settings for ❻ through ⓬ to default values.
14. TX Factory Reset
    Reset to original factory settings.
15. Multi Tx ID
    This can be set when multipairing is set to “On”. You can delete the registration of the paired transmitter.
16. Reset Channel Settings
    Reset settings for ❷ through ❹ to default values.

Channel Utilities screen
You can configure advanced EQ (equalizer) and compressor settings.

• Settings can be configured for Ch1 to Ch4 by switching tabs.

1. Turn the setting to “ON”.
2. Change values or use the mouse to adjust the graph on the screen.

EQ (equalizer) settings

1. EQ Setting
   Turn the setting ON/OFF.
2. Preset Name
   Displays the currently selected preset name.
3. Recall Preset
   Select a preset.
4. Save As
   You can overwrite your own settings with a different name and save them to any location, from USER1 to USER4.
5. Save
   Save the edited presets.
6. Manage Preset
   You can export, import, or rename set presets.
   Presets created with Smart Mixer Manager can also be used interchangeably.
7. Setting Screen Switch
   Switch the setting screen between “Expert” (advanced settings) and “Easy” (simple settings).
8. Frequency Response Curve
   Display and edit the EQ frequency response curve. Pointers for each band indicate frequency and gain position.
   You can edit the frequency and gain by dragging the pointers.
9. Band
   Press to enable/disable each band.
10. Gain
    Adjust the gain of each band.
11. Frequency
    Adjust the frequency of each band.
12. Q
    Adjust the Q value of each band.
13. Type
    Change the filter type.
14. Flat
    For all bands, leave the frequency unchanged and set the gain to 0.

Compressor settings

1. Compressor Setting
   Turn the setting ON/OFF.
2. Preset Name
   Displays the currently selected preset name.
3. Recall Preset
   Select a preset.
4. Save As
   You can overwrite settings for USER1 to USER4 and save using the desired name.
5. Save
   Save the edited presets.
6. Manage Preset
   You can export, import, or rename set presets.
   Presets created with Smart Mixer Manager can also be used interchangeably.
7. Setting Screen Switch
   Switch the setting screen between “Expert” (advanced settings) and “Easy” (simple settings).
8. Dynamics IN
   Indicates the level of audio input to the dynamics.
9. GR (Gain Reduction)
   Indicates the degree to which the compressor reduces the gain of the audio.
10. Dynamics OUT
    Indicates the level of audio output from the dynamics.
11. Dynamics Graph
    Shows dynamics characteristics.
12. Ratio
    Set the compressor ratio.
13. Threshold
    Set the compressor threshold.
14. Attack
    Set the compressor attack time.
15. Release
    Set the compressor release time.
16. Gain
    Set the output gain of the dynamics.

Simple settings screen (Easy)
This screen is shown when “Easy” is selected using the Setting Screen Switch.

1. Audio Type
   Select Low, Mid, or High.
2. Tone Slider
   Adjust the tone by sliding the bar. Numbers between 1 and 15 can also be entered.
3. Strength Slider
   Adjust the strength by sliding the bar. Numbers between 0 and 10 can also be entered.

Network screen
Make changes to network settings.

1. Rx link
   Shows the connection order in the Rx link.
2. Mode
   Set how to obtain IP addresses.
   “Auto”: IP addresses are automatically assigned.
   “Static”: The specified static IP addresses are used.
3. IP Address
   Specify or display the static IP address.
4. Subnet Mask
   Set the subnet mask.
5. Gateway Address
   Set the gateway address.
6. Port Number
   Displays the port number.
   Notification
   Set to receive notifications from the receiver during remote control.
7. Level Notification
   Set whether to include AF and RF levels in notifications from the receiver during remote control.
   Although communication will be reduced if turned OFF, the Wireless Manager meter will no longer be visible.
8. Multicast IP Address
   Set the address for multicast.
9. Multicast Port Number
   Set the port number for multicast.
10. Syslog
    Set whether to send the log message to the Syslog server.
11. Allow Discovery
    Set automatic detection by the software.
    Do not turn this off if using the software.
12. NTP Setting
    Set whether to enable or disable the NTP.
13. Server Address
    Set the NTP server address.
14. Port Number
    Set the NTP port number.
15. Time Zone
    Set the time difference from the UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).
16. Daylight Saving Time
    Turn on/off the daylight saving time.
17. Start Date & Time
    Set the start date and time of daylight saving time.
18. End Date & Time
    Set the end date and time of daylight saving time.
19. Mac Address
    Displays the Mac Address.

Documents / Resources

audio-technica WLM 20 Pro Digital Wireless System [pdf] User Manual WLM 20 Pro Digital Wireless System, WLM 20 Pro, Digital Wireless System, Wireless System

References

• User Manual