Wireless Manager

What is Wireless Manager?

Wireless Manager is a software that supports the setup, control, and monitoring of compatible Audio-Technica wireless devices. It allows the user to determine the device settings and frequency planning/coordination while offline, and also configure the import settings using a network connection to the device. When linked to a compatible receiver, you can scan the RF environment, monitor connected devices, and view the system log.

• Please also read the user manual for the device when using this software.
• Please visit our website for information on models that are compatible with the Wireless Manager software.

Example: ATW-R5220/ATW-R5220DAN

Note: You cannot set the DANTE related settings with the Wireless Manager software.

A diagram shows a network setup with a router connected to a computer running Wireless Manager, and several wireless receivers connected to the router.

Compatible Wireless System

• 5000 Series (third generation)
• 3000 Series (ATW-R3210N)
• 3000 Digital Series
• ATW-CHG3N
• When using this software, make sure to update the firmware of your wireless system.

Operating Requirement

• This software is for use with a PC. It cannot be used with a tablet or smartphone.
• Visit our website for the latest information on compatible OS.

Operating Condition

Trademarks

• Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Microsoft Windows operating system is indicated in its abbreviated form as Windows.
• Apple and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• All other company and product names that appear in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Installing Wireless Manager

For Windows

1. Download the Wireless Manager installer onto your Windows PC.
   Note: Please download it from the Audio-Technica (www.audio-technica.com) website of your country or region.
2. Open the downloaded Zip file, and double-click the "WirelessManagerInstaller_vXXX_XXbit.exe" file.
   Note: The Setup Wizard will appear on the screen.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the Wireless Manager.
   Note: Once the installation is complete, the Wireless Manager shortcut will appear on the screen.

For Mac

1. Download the Wireless Manager installer onto your Mac.
   Note: Please download it from the Audio-Technica (www.audio-technica.com) website of your country or region.
2. Open the downloaded file (WirelessManagerInstaller_vXXX.dmg).
   Note: The Setup Wizard will appear on the screen.
3. Launch the installer (WirelessManagerInstaller_vXXX.pkg).
   Note: This software will be installed in the Applications folder.

Connecting Devices

1. Configure the network settings for the connected device.
   Note: For details on network settings, refer to the user manual of the connected device.
2. Connect the connected device to the computer on which Wireless Manager is installed.
3. Launch Wireless Manager.
   Note: When a compatible connected device is detected, it is automatically displayed on the "Unsynced Devices" screen. For details, refer to "Basic Use" on p. 10.
   Note: Depending on the operating system and security software being used, confirmation screens requesting communication authorization may be displayed during setup. When these appear, authorize the communication.

If you cannot connect with the device

If you cannot connect with the device, check the following:

• This software might not work properly due to the firewall or security software firewall of the PC being used. In this case, check the firewall settings and authorize communication with this software. For detailed information regarding the use of a Windows PC/Mac or security software, refer to the user manual of the product being used.
• To maintain stable connection to devices synced to Wireless Manager, we recommend not connecting to multiple networks. For example, if the device is connected with a wired LAN, disable the Wi-Fi connection. If multiple networks are connected, the device may not be detected or the connection may be lost.

About firewall settings (Example: Windows 10)

1. Click "Windows Security" from Start menu.
2. Click Firewall & network protection.
3. Click "Allow an app through firewall".
4. Check that all items of Wireless Manager are marked.
   Note: Check all items if they are not marked.
5. Click "OK".
   Note: If Wireless Manager is not listed, click "Allow another app" to add Wireless Manager. If it does not appear on the list, you need to specify a location. Specify a file in the following location:
   32-bit: C:\Program Files (x86)\Audio-Technica\Wireless Manager
   64-bit: C:\Program Files\Audio-Technica\Wireless Manager
   File name: Wireless Manager.exe

Overview of Wireless Manager

This software can be used by switching between three tabs. You can perform the following actions on each screen.

How to Read the Device List Tab

A screenshot shows the Wireless Manager interface with various elements numbered for explanation.

1. You can create tags. The tags can be added to the devices and channels, and used to filter lists.
   Note: When selecting "and": The list is filtered to include devices with all of the selected tags as well as lists without channels and tags.
   Note: When selecting "or": The list is filtered to include devices with any of the selected tags as well as lists without channels and tags.
2. Press the icon to open and close information on the connected devices.
3. Identifies the connected devices. When you click on this, the front panel of the appropriate connected device starts flashing.
4. The icon illuminates when the appropriate connected device is synced. Right-click on the icon and select "Unlink" to unsync the device.
5. Displays the connected device's channel number.
6. Displays the channel name. You can click here to edit.
7. Displays the frequency set on the receiver. You can click here to edit.
8. Displays the group and channel. You can click here to edit.
9. Displays the inclusion group on the channel. You can click here to edit.
10. You can add tags on the channel and display them.
11. You can add tags on the connected device and display them.
12. Creates and deletes a device list.

How to Read the Frequency Coordination Tab

A screenshot shows the Frequency Coordination interface with various elements numbered for explanation.

1. Graph Display Area (Full)
   Vertical axis: Radio wave level (dBm)
   Horizontal axis: Frequency (MHz)
2. Graph Display Area (Enlarged section)
   Vertical axis: Radio wave level (dBm)
   Horizontal axis: Frequency (MHz)
3. Zooms in/out on the vertical axis.
4. Workflow Menu
   Configures the frequency conditions for devices imported from the Device List tab. See "Creating a Frequency Coordination Plan" (p. 11).
5. You can filter the tags.
6. Displays the added channel.
7. Filters the content displayed in the graph display area.
8. Zooms in/out on the horizontal axis.
9. Adds a channel from the connected devices added to the list.
10. Deletes a channel.

How to Read the Monitor Tab

A screenshot shows the Monitor interface with various elements numbered for explanation.

1. Tab for switching between the User Defined and Online Device(s) screens.
   User Defined: Monitors a connected device selected from the device list.
   Online Device(s): Monitors only an online connected device from the device list.
2. You can switch between pages after creating a monitor page by clicking the settings cogwheel icon and opening Monitor setting window.
3. Arranges the displays in selected order.
4. Displays the status of each channel.
5. You can filter the tags.
6. With multiple channels selected, click here to set the group name and color for grouping the channels together.
7. Opens Monitor setting window to customize the monitor screen display.
8. Displays the log of connected devices.
9. Adds/deletes channels displayed on the monitor screen.

Menu

Use the software's tool bar to perform the following actions.

Basic Use

Online & Offline Use

This software allows you to create a device list and the frequency coordination while offline, and then once online (connected via network) you can sync with the connected devices to configure and monitor them. You can also easily create a device list from the connected devices detected while online.

Workflow

A flowchart illustrates the workflow for creating a device list and frequency coordination, covering both offline and online processes.

Creating a Device List

Creating a Device List While Offline

1. Click + on the "Device List" screen.
2. Select a device and click "Add".
3. Click "Close" once you've added all the configured devices. The screen will close.
4. Right-click on the list of added devices and click on "Device Setting" to configure the details of the devices as required.

Create a Device List While Online

When a connected device is detected, the "Unsynced Devices" screen is displayed. The screen displays devices available to sync.

1. You can drag and drop the connected devices selected from the displayed list to the "Device List" screen. The device list is automatically created with this action.

Creating a Frequency Coordination Plan

1. Click "Freq Plan" on the "Frequency Coordination" screen.
2. Select the channel for frequency coordination, and click "Add".
3. Click "Close" once you've added all the channels. The screen will close.
4. Configure the conditions for frequency coordination using the following items:
   
   • TV Channel Setting: After selecting your region, a list of local TV channels is generated. Select the channels that cannot be used in the location or region.
   • Exclusions: Set the frequency and/or frequency range that you don't want to include in the plan or want to avoid in general.
   • Inclusions: Set the frequency and/or frequency range that you want to include in the plan.
   • RF Scan: Using the connected device and spectrum analyzer, the software scans the RF environment and displays the results. You can set the frequency and/or frequency range that exceeds the specified threshold during frequency coordination. Note: This function can only be used when online. You can also import a scan from a third-party spectrum analyzer.

Basic Use

Ch List Report

Click "Ch List Report" to print the channel list in the Frequency Coordination screen, or save it as a pdf or csv file.

Syncing with connected devices

Once you have created an offline device list and the frequency coordination, you need to sync with the connected devices in the actual operational environment. The "Unsynced Devices" screen is displayed when connected devices are detected.

1. Drag and drop the selected devices from the "Unsynced Devices" screen to the "Device List" screen.
   Note: You cannot use the drag-and-drop function on incompatible devices, or when a different device ID and IP Address have been set.

Pushing the frequencies to the connected devices

1. Click "Deploy" once the frequency you want to set is fixed.
   Note: Clicking "Deploy" sends the frequency and frequency set in the "Inclusions" to the device list.
   Note: In the online environment, frequency information is sent to the connected device and updated.
   Note: In the offline environment, sync with the connected device later in the online environment.

Select the sync method.

Note: If the frequencies are successfully pushed to the connected devices in the online environment, the background color will be green.
Note: If failed in the online/offline environment, the background color will be red.

Monitoring online devices

1. Click + on the "Monitor" screen.
2. Select the channels for monitoring, and click "Add".
   Note: You can only add models that are compatible with this software.

Monitor Screen (Receiver)

A diagram illustrates the Monitor screen for a receiver, with numbered callouts explaining each element.

1. Click to identify the connected device by making its front panel start flashing.
2. Displays the channel name, frequency and group/channel number.
3. Displays the transmitter information.
4. RF level indicator.
5. Displays the transmitter's gain setting.
6. Displays the receiver's audio output level.
7. Click to switch the display size.
8. Displays the channel name.

Monitor Screen (Charger)

A diagram illustrates the Monitor screen for a charger, with numbered callouts explaining each element.

1. Click to identify the connected device by making its LEDs start flashing.
2. Displays the label set as necessary.
3. Displays the charger ID number.
4. Displays the number of the connected chargers.
5. Displays the charging port number of the charger and the charging status of the transmitter.
6. Displays the model name.

Other Functions

View / change / create model profile

You can view, change, and create parameters for use in frequency coordination.

1. Select "Edit" and click "Device" and "Profiles".
2. Click "Sel Rx".
3. Select the connected device to use in the walk test.
4. Set the walk test time.
5. Click "Start" once all the settings are complete. Walk around the area of intended use for the duration of the walk test.

A screenshot shows the model profile creation interface.

1. Select the device profile.
2. The basic information of the selected profile is displayed.
3. Detailed information about the selected profile is displayed. [Detail Profiles] tab: displays the frequency and TX power. [Filter/Intermodulation] tab: displays the filter, channel spacing, and intermodulation spacing.
4. Restores device profile to its default settings when you change the preset profile.
5. Delete the selected profile (preset cannot be deleted).
6. Import the previously exported profile.
7. Export the new/modified profile.
8. Create a new profile.
9. Save the profile by overwriting.
10. Save the profile with a new name.
11. Close the screen.

Walk Test

Using the walk test function will record the selected receiver's RF level. You can verify RF coverage, and use the information for setting the antenna, etc.

1. Select "Tools" and click "Timed Walk Test".
2. Click "Sel Rx".
3. Select the connected device to use in the walk test.
4. Set the walk test time.
5. Click "Start" once all the settings are complete. Walk around the area of intended use for the duration of the walk test.

A screenshot shows the walk test interface.

Note: This function displays the value based on the RF level (every 0.01 seconds) obtained by the receiver.

Other Functions

Cable Loss Calculation

Cable loss can be easily calculated using this tool.

1. Select "Tools" and click "Cable Loss".
2. Set each item.
   
   • Select Coaxial Cable Type: Select the coaxial cable type.
   • Enter Coaxial Cable Length: Enter the coaxial cable length.
   • Enter Radio Frequency: Enter the frequency.
3. Click "Calculate Cable Loss". The attenuation result based on the cable length is displayed.

Screenshots show the Cable Loss Calculation Tool interface.

Max Channel Calculation

Before you create frequency coordination, you can calculate roughly how many channels can be achieved in an ideal or real-world RF environment.

1. Select the connected device used for this calculation.
2. Set the frequency conditions. The conditions set on this screen are linked with the settings on the "Frequency Coordination" tab.
3. Set the frequency range or check the box to automatically apply the frequency range of the selected model.
4. Starts the calculation.
5. Displays the calculation results (number of channels available).
   Note: The IM (intermodulation) considered in this calculation follows the "Model Profiles" menu of the connected device.
   Note: Because this function calculates all available channels, calculation time will be longer if the frequency band is wide/ frequency condition is not set.