Audio Technica ATW-CHG3N User manual

User Manual
TWO-BAY CHARGING STATION
ATW-CHG3 / ATW-CHG3N

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Audio-Technica product.
Before using the product, read through this user manual to ensure that you will use the product correctly. Please keep this manual for future
reference.
Supported models
This product supports the following models. *
• 3000 Digital Series (ATW-DT3101, ATW-DT3102)
• 3000 Series (ATW-T3201, ATW-T3202)
*There are differences in the handled products depending on the country where they are sold.
Recommended batteries
The following batteries can be charged with this product.
Name Manufacturer Capacity
eneloop Panasonic 1900 mAh
eneloop pro Panasonic 2500 mAh
Duracell Rechargeable Duracell 1950 mAh
Energizer Energizer 2300 mAh
Ansmann Ansmann 2850 mAh
VARTA VARTA 2100 mAh
GP ReCyko+ 2700 Series GP Batteries 2600 mAh
• All other company and product names that appear in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Important information
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.
• Do not expose this apparatus to excessive heat such as that generated
by sunshine, fire or other heat sources.
• Do not subject this apparatus to strong impact.
• This apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so
that you can easily grasp the AC adapter at any time.
• In case of emergency, disconnect the AC adapter quickly.
• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this
apparatus.
• To prevent fire, do not place any naked flame sources (such as
lighted candles) on this apparatus.
• Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a bookcase
or similar unit.
• Install this apparatus only in the places with good ventilation.
• The rating label is put on the bottom of this apparatus.
Battery caution:
• Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
• Always consider the environment issues and follow local
regulations when disposing of batteries.
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.
Caution:
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For customers in Canada
IC statement
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

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Notes on use
• Be sure to read the user manual for any device that you attach to the product.
• Disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet when this product is not in use.
• Be sure to use this product in combination with components specified by our company.
• When connecting cables, make sure they are inserted all the way up to the plug.
• Over time, discoloration may occur due to ultraviolet rays (especially direct sunlight) and friction.
• Charge on flat areas. Devices will not be charged when the product is tilted.
• If you repeatedly charge rechargeable batteries without completely exhausting them, a phenomenon called the memory effect occurs, where the
power capacity of the batteries is reduced. To prevent this, completely exhaust rechargeable batteries before charging them. If you continue to
have problems recharging the batteries, you may need to replace them with new rechargeable batteries.
• When using the product as a stand without charging, unplug the AC adapter.
• Heat is generated from the AC adapter while charging. Do not place the product near the AC adapter or in places of high temperature.
Rechargeable batteries may not fully charge.
• The capacity of the rechargeable batteries decreases as you repeatedly charge them. If the operation time becomes shorter, we recommend
replacing the batteries with new ones as soon as possible.
• If the product or the charging terminals of charging devices are dirty, the devices may not be able to charge sufficiently. Remove the dirt from the
charging terminals before inserting devices into the product.
• When charging for the first time or when not using the product for long periods, the power capacity of rechargeable batteries may decrease. In
such cases, the batteries will recharge normally (to full capacity) after they have been charged and discharged several times.
• Charge rechargeable batteries every six months even if you have not used them much during that time. Excessive discharging may decrease the
capacity of rechargeable batteries or cause them to no longer be rechargeable.
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 benzine, thinner or electrical contact cleaner, etc. They may deform or otherwise damage the product, or cause operational failure.

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Part names and functions
ATW-CHG3
To p
❶ Power indicator
Lights up when the AC adapter is connected and the power is on.
❷ Status indicator
Shows the charging status.
❸ Charging port (for handheld transmitters)
❹ Charging port (for body-pack transmitters)
❷❶
❹❸ ❹❸

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Part names and functions
ATW-CHG3
Bottom
Bottom (caps for DC jacks removed)
❶ Cap for DC jack
Removed when linking multiple units of this product (see below).
❷ DC input jack
Connects the AC adapter.
❸ ID selector switch
Used for switching when linking multiple units and configuring
network settings.
❹ Blind seal
❺ Cord outlet
Passes the AC adapter cord.
❻ DC input jack for linking
Used when linking multiple units of this product. Power is supplied from linked products.
❼ DC output jack for linking
Used when linking multiple units of this product. Supplies power to linked products.
❺
❸
❷
❹❶
❶
❹
❻
❼

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Part names and functions
ATW-CHG3N
To p
❶ Power indicator
Lights up when the AC adapter is connected and the power is on.
❷ Status indicator
Shows the charging status.
❸ Charging port (for handheld transmitters)
❹ Charging port (for body-pack transmitters)
❶❷
❸ ❸❹ ❹

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Part names and functions
ATW-CHG3N
Bottom
Bottom (caps for DC jacks removed)
❶ Blind cap
❷ DC input jack
Connects the AC adapter.
❸ Cap for DC jack
Removed when linking multiple ATW-CHG3 units (see below).
❹ Blind seal
❺ Reset button
Resets network settings.
❻ Network port
Used when connecting a network cable (Type: RJ45) to use the
dedicated app on a Windows computer/Mac.
❼ Cord outlet
Passes the AC adapter cord.
❽ DC output jack for linking
Used when linking multiple ATW-CHG3 units. Supplies power to linked products.
❸
❷❷
❹
❻
❺
❼
❶
❽

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Using the product
1. Connect the AC adapter.
• Pass the cord along the groove on the product and bring it out from the
cord outlet.
2. The power indicator lights up and the power turns on.
3. Turn off the device that will be charged and insert it into a
charging port on the product.
• You can charge up to two devices at the same time.
• Check the orientation of the device that will be charged before inserting
it. It cannot charge if the orientation is incorrect.
• When charging a handheld transmitter, attach the microphone capsule.
• Although we recommend that you charge a device while it is off, you
can also charge while it is on. In such cases, the device will turn off
automatically.
4. The status indicator lights up and the charging status is
displayed.
• For more about indicators' lighting sequences, refer to “Indicators”
( p.9).
• Charging completes in about 6.5 hours (when using 1900 mAh
rechargeable batteries).
• Use devices after they are fully charged.
• If a transmitter with fully charged batteries is placed in the charger,
the red light will remain on for a minimum of 3 hours, even though the
batteries are fully charged.
• If you insert a device and the status indicator flashes, there may be a
charging defect.
• Non-rechargeable batteries cannot be charged. If non-rechargeable
batteries are inserted, a charging defect may be displayed.
• If a charging defect occurs, unplug the AC adapter to turn off the
product, and then restart it. If the indicator still flashes even after
restarting the product, the rechargeable batteries may no longer have
any life. Replace them with new rechargeable batteries.
Connect the AC adapter
Turn off
Status indicator

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Connections
Example system configuration
Connect while referring to the figure below.
*1 Sold separately.
*2 Used when connecting to a network. Only ATW-CHG3N can be connected.
Linking (when using multiple units)
1. Remove the caps for DC jacks.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the first unit, and connect the link
cable to the DC output jack for linking. Next, connect the link
cable to the DC input jack for linking on the second unit.
• Connecting an AC adapter to the second unit or any unit thereafter is not
necessary.
• You can add up to four ATW-CHG3 units, for a total of 5 connected units.
3. Fasten the link plate with link plate screws.
AC adapter (AD-SA1230XA)*¹
Network cable (Type: RJ45)*²
ATW-CHG3 /ATW-CHG3N ATW-CHG3
ATW-CHG3 Link kit (AT8687)*¹
Up to 5 units
(4additional units
connected)
Contents
• Link plate • Set of link plate screws
• Link cable
AC adapter
Link cable
Link plate
Set of link plate screws
Set of link plate screws
(First unit)(Second unit)
Connect to outlet

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Indicators
The indicators of the product flash and shine continuously to indicate the following operation statuses.
Power indicator
Operation status Indicator display pattern Blue
Network cable connected Blue changes to green.
Power on Lights solid blue
Mode
confirmation
Auto (automatic IP address
acquisition) Flashes twice, then changes to the indicator display for power on.
Static (fixed IP address) Flashes three times, then changes to the indicator display for
power on.
Resetting Flashes for about two seconds, then changes to the indicator
display for power on.
Status indicator
Operation status Indicator display pattern Red Green
Charging Lights solid red
Charging complete Lights solid green
Charging defect Flashing red

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Network settings
You can use the Charger IP Tool dedicated application or the Wireless Manager software to monitor and control the status of ATW-CHG3N and linked
chargers via Windows PC or Mac.
Setting the ID (ATW-CHG3)
When linking chargers, you can use the dedicated application Charger
IP Tool or the Wireless Manager software to monitor and control all of
them by setting different IDs for each charger.
• The default setting is "2".
• The ID of ATW-CHG3N is fixed at “1”.
• If ATW-CHG3N is not linked, setting the ID is not necessary.
1. Refer to the table below and set the ID selector switch while the
product is off.
ON
ON
ON
ON
Switch position ID number
2 4
3 5
ID number Switch position
2. Connect the AC adapter and turn on the product.
• The setting is complete.
• If you set the ID while the product is on, turn it off and then turn it on
again.
Confirming the mode (ATW-CHG3N)
You can confirm whether the mode is set to “Auto” or “Static”.
• “Auto” is a mode in which the IP address is acquired automatically,
while in “Static”, the IP address is fixed.
• The dedicated application (Charger IP Tool or Wireless Manager) is
used to change the mode.
• The default setting is "Auto".
1. Quickly press the reset button.
2. The power indicator flashes twice for Auto or three times for
Static, and then shines continuously.
• For more about indicators' lighting sequences, refer to “Indicators” (p.9).
Resetting (ATW-CHG3N)
You can return the network settings to their factory defaults.
1. Press and hold (about 2 seconds) the reset button.
2. The power indicator flashes for about two seconds, and then
shines continuously.
• Resetting is complete.
• For more about indicators' lighting sequences, refer to “Indicators” (p.9).
Charger IP Tool
Charger IP Tool
Charger IP Tool is a dedicated application for configuring the network
settings of ATW-CHG3N. You can configure the following settings from a
Windows computer.
• Device ID of ATW-CHG3N
• Mode of ATW-CHG3N (Auto/Static)
• IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address of ATW-CHG3N only when in
(Static mode)
Recommended environment
Microsoft Windows 7 or later
Preparations
Connecting ATW-CHG3N and a Windows computer
1. Before connecting ATW-CHG3N and a Windows computer,
configure the settings related to the network of the Windows
computer based on the network mode settings of ATW-CHG3N.
• If ATW-CHG3N is set to “Auto” or “Static”, set the IP address to be
acquired automatically or fixed respectively.
• The default setting is "Auto".
2. Make a wired connection between ATW-CHG3N and the
Windows computer.
3. Turn on ATW-CHG3N and the Windows computer.
Setting up Charger IP Tool
1. Download the Charger IP Tool installer/app onto the Windows
computer.
• Download from our company homepage (www.audio-technica.com) for
your country or region.
2. Double-click the downloaded “setup.exe”.
• The setup wizard is displayed.
3. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to install Charger
IP Tool.
4. Double-click the Charger IP Tool icon.
• Charger IP Tool starts. ATW-CHG3N connected to the network is
detected automatically.
• If the device to be updated is not recognized, confirm the IP settings of
the Windows computer connected to the device.
• This application may not start depending on the firewall settings of
your computer and security software. In such cases, confirm the
firewall settings and allow communication with this application.
For details about how to use your Windows computer and security
software, refer to the user manuals of your products.
• A confirmation screen asking to allow communication during setup
may be displayed depending on the operating system and security
software. In such cases, allow communication.

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Using Charger IP Tool
Charger IP Tool screen
❶Identify
The icon flashes red and the power indicator of the corresponding
ATW-CHG3N flashes when the icon is clicked.
❷Name
Displays the name of each device. Click [Name] to sort the list in
alphabetical order.
❸ID
Displays the ID of each device. Click [ID] to sort the list in numerical
order.
❹IP Address
Displays the IP address of each device. Click [IP Address] to sort the
list in numerical order.
❺Mode
Displays the mode (Auto/Static) of the connected device.
❻Setting
Opens the setting screen of the selected ATW-CHG3N when clicked.
❼Refresh
Refreshes the device list when clicked.
❽Close
Closes the application when clicked.
Setting screen
❶Device ID
You can set a number from 0 to 255 for the ID.
❷Mode Select
You can select Auto or Static for the mode.
❸Network Properties
If Static is selected, you can set the IP address, subnet mask, and
gateway address.
❹Apply
Applies the settings. When you apply settings, the power indicator
of the corresponding ATW-CHG3N changes from flashing green and
blue to solid green.
❺Cancel
Cancels setting changes and closes the screen.
❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❼❻ ❽
❶
❷
❸
❹ ❺

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Troubleshooting
Issue Cause/Solution Reference
The product does not turn on. Check if the AC adapter is connected properly. -
The device does not charge. Check if the charging terminals are dirty. -
Check if batteries are inserted in the device or if the batteries are alkaline batteries. -
Check if there is a charging defect. p.7
Dimensions
(Units: mm)
185
99
68.5

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Specifications
Power supply DC12V 3.0A
Charging output DC3.6V 500mA×2
Power consumption
4.9W (CHG3) (when 2 transmitters are charging)
5.3W (CHG3N) (when 2 transmitters are charging)
27.4W (CHG3×5) (5 units are connected and 10 transmitters are charging)
27.8W (CHG3N×1) (CHG3×4) (5 units are connected and 10 transmitters are charging)
Charging time Approx. 6.5 hours (1,900 mAh rechargeable battery)*
Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Dimensions 185 mm (7.28") × 99 mm (3.90") × 68.5 mm (2.70") (W × D × H)
Weight 400 g (14.1 oz) (ATW-CHG3)
410 g (14.5 oz) (ATW-CHG3N)
Sold separately AC adapter (AD-SA1230XA), ATW-CHG3 Link kit (AT8687)
*The time may vary depending on usage conditions.

Audio-Technica Corporation
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ver.1 2018.09.01
ver.2 2019.04.01
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