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ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 1 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 Contents Contents Important safety instructions .......................................................................... 2 The SK 500 G3 bodypack transmitter ............................................................. 3 The frequency bank system ....................................................................... 3 Areas of application ..................................................................................... 4 Delivery includes .................................................................................................. 5 Product overview ................................................................................................. 6 Overview of the SK 500 bodypack transmitter ...................................... 6 Overview of the displays ............................................................................. 7 Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation ....................................... 8 Inserting the batteries/accupack .............................................................. 8 Charging the accupack ................................................................................. 8 Connecting the microphone cable/instrument cable ............................ 8 Attaching and positioning the microphones .......................................... 9 Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing ................................ 10 Using the bodypack transmitter ................................................................... 11 Switching the bodypack transmitter on/off ........................................ 11 Deactivating the lock mode temporarily .............................................. 12 Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RF signal .................................................................. 12 Selecting a standard display ................................................................... 13 Using the operating menu ............................................................................. 14 The buttons ................................................................................................ 14 Overview of the operating menu ........................................................... 14 Working with the operating menu ........................................................ 15 Adjusting settings via the operating menu ............................................... 17 The main menu Menu ........................................................................... 17 The extended menu Advanced Menu ................................................ 19 Adjustment tips ................................................................................................ 22 Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a receiver ................. 22 Cleaning the bodypack transmitter ............................................................. 22 If a problem occurs ... ...................................................................................... 23 Specifications .................................................................................................... 24 Connector assignment .............................................................................. 25 Manufacturer Declarations ............................................................................. 26 For more detailed information on the individual sections of this instruction manual, visit the SK 500 G3 product page on our website at www.sennheiser.com. There you can also view an animated instruction manual. 1 ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 2 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 Important safety instructions Important safety instructions Read this instruction manual. Keep this instruction manual. Always include this instruction manual when passing the device on to third parties. Heed all warnings and follow all instructions. Clean the device only with a slightly damp cloth. Do not place the device near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser. When replacement parts are required, only use replacement parts specified by Sennheiser or those having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required if the device has been damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled, objects have fallen inside, the device has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate properly or has been dropped. WARNING: To reduce the risk of short circuits, do not use the device near water and do not expose it to rain or moisture. Intended use Intended use of the ew 500 G3 series devices includes:
having read these instructions especially the chapter Important safety instructions, using the devices within the operating conditions and limitations described in this instruction manual. Improper use means using the devices other than as described in these instructions, or under operating conditions which differ from those described herein. 2 ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 3 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 The SK 500 G3 bodypack transmitter The SK 500 G3 bodypack transmitter The SK 500 G3 bodypack transmitter is part of the evolution wireless series generation 3 (ew G3). With this series, Sennheiser offers high-quality state-of-the-art RF transmission systems with a high level of operational reliability and ease of use. Transmitters and receivers permit wireless transmission with studio-quality sound. Features of the evolution wireless 500 G3 series:
Optimized PLL synthesizer and microprocessor technology HDX noise reduction system Pilot tone squelch control True diversity technology Switching bandwidth of 42 MHz Increased immunity to intermodulation and interferences in multi-
channel operation The frequency bank system Please note: Frequency usage is different for each country. Your Sennheiser partner will have all the necessary details on the available legal frequencies for your area. The bodypack transmitter is available in 6 UHF frequency ranges with 1,680 transmission frequencies per frequency range:
Range A:
Range G:
Range B:
516 558 MHz 566 608 MHz 626 668 MHz Range C:
Range D:
Range E:
734 776 MHz 780 822 MHz 823 865 MHz Each frequency range (AE, G) offers 26 frequency banks with up to 32 channels each:
Frequency bank 1... 20 Frequency bank U1 ... U6 Channel 1 frequency preset Channel 2 frequency preset Channel 32 frequency preset Channel 1 freely selectable frequency Channel 2 freely selectable frequency Channel 32 freely selectable frequency Each of the channels in the frequency banks 1 to 20 has been factory-
preset to a fixed transmission frequency (frequency preset). The factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodu-
lation-free. These frequencies cannot be changed. For an overview of the frequency presets, please refer to the supplied frequency information sheet. Updated versions of the frequency informa-
tion sheet can be downloaded from the SK 500 G3 product page on our website at www.sennheiser.com. The frequency banks U1 to U6 allow you to freely select and store transmission frequencies. It might be that these transmission frequencies are not intermodulation-free. 3 ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 4 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 The SK 500 G3 bodypack transmitter Areas of application The bodypack transmitter can be combined with the EM 500 G3 rack-
mount receiver. The EM 500 G3 rack-mount receiver is available in the same UHF frequency ranges and is equipped with the same frequency bank system. This has the advantage that a transmission system is ready for immediate use after switch-on, several transmission systems can be operated simultaneously on the preset frequencies without causing intermodulation interference. Transmitter SK 500 G3 Combinable with Clip-on microphones:
Receiver EM 500 G3 ME 2, ME 4, MKE 2, MKE 40 Headmics:
ME 3, HSP 2, HSP 4 Instrument cables:
CI 1 PEAK 0
-10
-20
-30
-40 AF 40 30 20 10 RF B.Ch: 20.32 543.200ew500 G3 MHz EQ:
P
+ 12dB SKM500 MUTE Overview of the microphones and instrument cables:
Microphone/ instrument cable Type Pick-up pattern ME 2 clip-on microphone ME 4 clip-on microphone MKE 2 clip-on microphone ME 3 headmic MKE 40 clip-on microphone HSP 2 headmic HSP 4 headmic pre-polarized condenser microphone CI 1 instrument cable omni cardioid omni cardioid cardioid omni cardioid 4 ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 5 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 Delivery includes Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items:
1 SK 500 G3 bodypack transmitter 2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V 1 instruction manual 1 frequency information sheet 1 RF licensing information sheet 1 BPP 1 bodypack pouch 5 ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 6 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 Product overview Product overview Overview of the SK 500 bodypack transmitter Microphone/instrument input (MIC/LINE), 3.5 mm jack socket, lockable MUTE switch Antenna Operation and battery status indicator, red LED
(lit = ON/flashing = LOW BAT) Audio overmodulation indicator, yellow LED
(lit = AF PEAK) Charging contacts SET button
/ rocker button (UP/DOWN) Battery compartment Battery compartment cover Battery compartment catches Infra-red interface ON/OFF button
(serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the operating menu) Display panel, backlit in orange 6 ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 7 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 Product overview Overview of the displays After switch-on, the bodypack transmitter displays the standard display Frequency/Name. For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to page 13. The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds. 543.200 ew500 G3 MHz PAF MUTE Display Audio level AF Meaning Modulation of the bodypack transmitter with peak hold function When the transmitters audio input level is excessively high, the AF display shows full deflection and, in addition, the yellow AF PEAK LED lights up:
Frequency Name Transmission icon Lock mode icon P (Pilot) MUTE Battery status Current transmission frequency User selectable name RF signal is being transmitted Lock mode is activated Pilot tone transmission is activated Microphone or line input is muted Charge status:
approx. 100%
approx. 70%
approx. 30%
charge status is critical, the red LOW BATT LED is flashing:
7 ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 8 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation Inserting the batteries/accupack For powering the bodypack transmitter, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack. Open the battery compartment by pushing the two catches in the direction of the arrows and open the cover . Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown above. Please observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries/accupack. Close the battery compartment. The battery compartment cover locks into place with an audible click. Charging the accupack To charge the BA 2015 accupack:
Insert the bodypack transmitter into the L 2015 charger (optional accessory). The L 2015 charger can only charge the combination BA 2015 accupack/bodypack transmitter. Standard batteries (primary cells) or individual rechargeable battery cells cannot be charged. Connecting the microphone cable/instrument cable The audio input is designed for the connection of both condenser micro-
phones and instruments (e.g. guitars). DC powering of the condenser microphones is via the audio input (3.5 mm jack socket MIC/LINE ). Use one of the recommended Sennheiser microphones or the optional CI 1 instrument cable (see pagec4). Connect the 3.5 mm jack plug from the Sennheiser microphone or instrument cable to the 3.5 mm jack socket MIC/LINE . Lock the 3.5 mm jack plug by screwing down the coupling ring of the cable. Via the operating menu, adjust the sensitivity of the microphone/line input (see pagec17). 8 ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 9 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation Attaching and positioning the microphones ME 2 Use the microphone clip to attach the microphone to clothing
(e.g. tie, lapel). Attach the ME 2 microphone as close as possible to the sound source. The ME 2 clip-on microphone has an omni-directional pick-up pattern. It is therefore not necessary to position it precisely. ME 3 Adjust the ME 3 headmic so that a comfortable and secure fit is ensured. The ME 3 headmic has a cardioid pick-up pattern. Position the microphone so that its sound inlet is directed towards the sound source (e.g. mouth). ME 4 Use the microphone clip to attach the microphone to clothing
(e.g. tie, lapel). The ME 4 clip-on microphone has a cardioid pick-up pattern. Position the ME 4 so that its sound inlet is directed towards the sound source (e.g. mouth). MKE 2 Use the microphone clip to attach the microphone to clothing
(e.g. tie, lapel). The MKE 2 clip-on microphone has an omni-directional pick-up pattern. It is therefore not necessary to position it precisely. 9 ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 10 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation HSP 2/HSP 4 Adjust the headmic so that a comfortable and secure fit is ensured. The HSP 2 headmic has an omni-directional pick-up pattern. It is therefore not necessary to position it precisely. The HSP 4 headmic has a cardioid pick-up pattern. Position the microphone so that its sound inlet is directed towards the sound source (e.g. mouth). Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing You can use the belt clip to attach the bodypack transmitter to clothing
(e.g. belt, waistband). The belt clip is detachable so that you can also attach the transmitter with the antenna pointing downwards. To do so, withdraw the belt clip from its fixing points and attach it the other way round. The belt clip is secured so that it cannot slide out of its fixing points accidentally. To detach the belt clip:
Lift one side of the belt clip as shown. Press down the belt clip at one fixing point and pull it out of the trans-
mitter housing. Repeat for the other side. 10 ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 11 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 Using the bodypack transmitter Using the bodypack transmitter Establish a transmission link as follows:
1. Switch the receiver on (see the instruction manual of the receiver). 2. Switch the bodypack transmitter on (see below). The transmission link is established and the display backlighting of the receiver changes from red to orange. Switching the bodypack transmitter on/off Push the two battery compartment catches and open the battery compartment cover . To switch the bodypack transmitter on (online operation):
ON/OFF Briefly press the ON/OFF button . The bodypack transmitter transmits an RF signal. The stan-
dard display Frequency/Name appears on the display panel. The red ON LED lights up and the transmission icon is displayed. You can switch the bodypack transmitter on and deactivate the RF signal on switch-on. For more information, see below. To switch the bodypack transmitter off:
ON/OFF Press the ON/OFF button until OFF appears on the display panel. The red ON LED goes off and the display panel turns off. When in the operating menu, pressing the ON/OFF button will cancel your entry (ESC function) and return you to the current standard display. To switch the bodypack transmitter on and to deactivate the RF signal on switch-on (offline operation):
ON/OFF Press the ON/OFF button until RF Mute On? appears on the display panel. SET Press the SET button. The transmission frequency is displayed but the bodypack transmitter does not transmit an RF signal. The transmission icon is not displayed. 543.200 ew500 G3 MHz PAF MUTE Use this function to save battery power or to prepare a bodypack transmitter for use during live operation without causing inter-
ference to existing transmission links. 11 ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 12 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 Using the bodypack transmitter To activate the RF signal:
ON/OFF Briefly press the ON/OFF button. RF Mute Off appears on the display panel. SET Press the SET button. The transmission icon is displayed again. Deactivating the lock mode temporarily The bodypack transmitter has an automatic lock mode that you can activate or deactivate via the Auto Lock menu item (see pagec18). If the lock mode is activated, you have to temporarily deactivate it In order to be able to operate the bodypack transmitter:
SET Press the SET button. Locked appears on the display panel. Press the rocker button. Unlock? appears on the display panel. SET Press the SET button. The lock mode is temporarily deactivated. How you are using the bodypack transmitter determines how long the lock mode remains deactivated:
When you are in the operating menu The lock mode is deactivated as long as you are in the operating menu. When one of the standard displays is shown The lock mode is automatically activated after 10 seconds. The lock mode icon flashes prior to the lock mode being activated again. 543.200 ew500 G3 MHz PAF MUTE Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RF signal The MUTE switch allows you to mute the audio signal or to deactivate the RF signal. Via the Mute Mode menu item, you can set the desired function of the MUTE switch (see pagec20):
Setting AF On/Off Slide the MUTE switch ... .. to the left (position MUTE) Mutes the audio signal Function
... to the right RF On/Off
... to the left (position MUTE)
... to the right Unmutes the audio signal Deactivates the RF signal
(offline operation) Activates the RF signal
(online operation) Disabled
... to the left (position MUTE) None 12 ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 13 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 Using the bodypack transmitter From the Mute Mode menu item, select the desired setting
(see pagec20). Exit the operating menu. Slide the MUTE switch to the left, to the position MUTE. The bodypack transmitter reacts as indicated in the table. The current state of the muting function or the RF signal is displayed on the display panel of the bodypack transmitter. An additional display appears on the receivers display panel when the pilot tone function is acti-
vated on both bodypack transmitter and receiver and, in addition, this display has been activated via the Warnings menu item on the receiver
(see the instruction manual of the receiver). Audio signal is muted Transmitters display panel:
Receivers display panel:
MUTE is displayed TX Mute is displayed*
*
only when activated on the receiver (see above) Audio signal is activated (muting is deactivated) Transmitters display panel:
Receivers display panel:
MUTE is not displayed TX Mute is not displayed RF signal is deactivated Transmitters display panel:
Receivers display panel:
Transmission icon is not displayed RF Mute is displayed*
*
only when activated on the receiver (see above) RF signal is activated Transmitters display panel:
Receivers display panel:
Transmission icon is displayed RF Mute is not displayed You can also deactivate the RF signal on switch-on. For more information, refer to the chapter Switching the bodypack trans-
mitter on/off on page 11. Using the ON/OFF button, you can also activate/deactivate the RF signal during operation. To do so, briefly press the ON/OFF button and proceed as described on page 11. Selecting a standard display Press the rocker button to select a standard display:
Contents of the display Selectable standard display MHz 543.200 ew500 G3 PAF MUTE B.Ch: 20.32 MHz 543.200 MUTE PAF ew500 G3 B.Ch: 20.32 PAF MUTE Frequency/Name Channel/Frequency Channel/Name 13 ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 14 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 Using the operating menu Using the operating menu The buttons Button Press the ON/OFF button ON/OFF Function of the button Switches the bodypack transmitter on and off Cancels the entry and returns to the current standard display (ESC function) Activates/deactivates the RF signal
(special function, see pagec12) Press the SET button Changes from the current standard display to the operating menu SET Calls up a menu item Enters a submenu Press the rocker button Stores the settings and returns to the operating menu Selects a standard display Changes to the next/previous menu item Changes the setting of a menu item Overview of the operating menu Main menu Menu Sensitivity Frequency Preset Name Auto Lock Advanced Exit Extended menu Advanced Menu Tune Mute Mode RF Power Cable Emulation Pilot Tone LCD Contrast Reset Software Revision Exit Display Main menu Menu Sensitivity Frequency Preset Name Auto Lock Advanced Exit Function of the menu item Adjusts the sensitivity AF
(see pagec17) Changes the frequency bank and the channel
(see pagec18) Enters the transmitter name
(see pagec18) Activates/deactivates the automatic lock mode
(see pagec18) Calls up the extended menu Advanced Menu
(see pagec19) Exits the operating menu and returns to the current standard display Extended menu Advanced Menu Tune Sets the transmission frequencies for the frequency banks U1 to U6 (see pagec19) Special function: Sets a channel and a transmission frequency for the frequency banks U1 to U6
(see pagec19) Sets the mode for the MUTE switch
(see pagec20) Adjusts the transmission power
(see pagec20) Emulates guitar cable capacities
(see pagec20) Activates/deactivates the pilot tone transmission
(see pagec20) Mute Mode RF Power Cable Emulation Pilot Tone 14 ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 15 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 Using the operating menu Display LCD Contrast Reset Function of the menu item Adjusts the contrast of the display panel
(see pagec21) Resets the bodypack transmitter
(see pagec21) Software Revision Displays the current software revision Exit
(see pagec21) Exits the extended menu Advanced Menu and returns to the main menu Working with the operating menu If the lock mode is activated, you have to deactivate it In order to be able to work with the operating menu (see pagec12). By way of example of the Sensitivity menu, this section describes how to use the operating menu. Changing from the current standard display to the operating menu SET Press the SET button. The current standard display is replaced by the main menu. The last selected menu item is displayed. Selecting a menu item Press the rocker button to change to the Sensitivity menu item. The current setting of the selected menu item is displayed:
Menu Sensitivity 12 dB Changing and storing settings Menu Sensitivity 12 dB Call up Sensitivity SET Sensitivity 12 dB Select the desired setting Stored Sensitivity 36 dB Store the setting SET SET Press the SET button to call up the menu item. Press the rocker button to adjust the input sensitivity. SET Press the SET button to store the setting. Canceling an entry ON/OFF Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the entry. The current standard display appears on the display panel. To return to the last edited menu item:
SET Press the SET button so many times until the last edited menu item appears. 15 ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 16 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 Using the operating menu Exiting a menu item To return to the next higher menu level:
Change to the Exit menu item. Menu Exit SET Confirm your selection. You return to the next higher menu level. To directly return to the current standard display:
ON/OFF Press the ON/OFF button. 16 ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 17 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Adjusting settings via the operating menu Make use of the possibility to adjust settings via the operating menu of your receiver and to transfer these settings to the body-
pack transmitter. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of the receiver. The relevant information is marked with the sync icon. For more detailed information on the operating menu, visit the SK 500 G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com. The main menu Menu Adjusting the input sensitivity Sensitivity Menu Sensitivity 12 dB Call up Sensitivity SET Sensitivity 12 dB Select the desired setting Stored Sensitivity 36 dB Store the setting SET Adjustment range: 0 to60 dB, adjustable in steps of 3 dB The transmitters audio level display AF always indicates the audio level, even if the bodypack transmitter is muted, e.g. allowing you to check the adjusted sensitivity before live operation. B.Ch: 20.32 MHz 543.200 MUTE PAF Input sensitivity adjusted... .. too high
... correctly
... too low Effect/display Close talking distances, speakers with loud voices or loud music passages cause overmodulation in the transmission link. The yellow AF PEAK LED lights up. The audio level display AF shows full deflection for the duration of the overmodulation. The audio level display AF shows full deflection only during the loudest passages. The transmission link is undermodulated. This results in a signal with high background noise. The following figures are a guide to the best settings:
Transmission situation Loud music/vocals Presentations Instrument input Electric guitars with single coil pickups Electric guitars with humbucker pickups Guitars with active electronics
(active pickups, active EQs, piezo pickups) Sensitivity setting
30 to 21 dB
21 to 0 dB
30 to 24 dB
45 to 30 dB
45 to30 dB 17 ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 18 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Selecting the frequency bank and the channel manually Frequency Preset SET Menu Frequency Preset B.Ch: 5.14 Call up Frequency Preset Frequency Preset B.Ch:
5.14 543.200 MHz Select the frequency bank and confirm SET Frequency Preset B.Ch:
1.14 543.200 MHz Select the channel;
store the setting Stored SET When you are in the Frequency Preset menu item, the RF signal is deactivated. Overview of the frequency banks and channels:
Frequency bank Channels Type 1 to 20 U1 to U6 up to 32 per frequency bank System bank:
frequencies are factory-preset up to 32 per frequency bank User bank:
frequencies are freely selectable When setting up multi-channel systems, please observe the following:
Only the factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are inter-
modulation-free (see pagec22). Bodypack transmitter and receiver of a transmission link have to be set to the same frequency. It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 22. Entering a name Name Menu Name Lichael Call up Name SET Name Lichael SET Name Michael Enter a character and confirm Enter a character;
store the setting Stored SET Via the Name menu, you can enter a freely selectable name (e.g. the name of the performer) for the bodypack transmitter. The name can be displayed on the standard displays Frequency/Name and Channel/Name. The name can consist of up to 8 characters such as:
letters (without pronounciation marks), numbers from 0 to 9, special characters and spaces. To enter a name, proceed as follows:
Press the rocker button to select a character. SET Press the SET button to change to the next segment/character or to store the complete entry. Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode Auto Lock Menu Auto Lock A c t i v e Call up Auto Lock SET Auto Lock Active Auto Lock I n a c t i v e Select the desired setting Store the setting Stored SET The lock mode prevents that the bodypack transmitter is accidentally switched off or programed during operation. The lock mode icon on the current standard display indicates that the lock mode is activated. 18 ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 19 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Press the rocker button to select the desired setting. SET Press the SET button to store the setting. For information on how to use the lock mode, refer to page 12. The extended menu Advanced Menu Setting transmission frequencies and frequency banks Tune When you have selected one of the system banks and then select the Tune menu, the bodypack transmitter automatically switches to channel 1 of the frequency bank U1. In this case, U1.1 briefly appears on the display panel. Upon delivery, the channels of the frequency banks U1 to U6 are not assigned a transmission frequency. When you are in the Tune menu item, the RF signal is deactivated. Via the Tune menu item, you can set a transmission frequency to be stored in the current channel or you can select a different channel in one of the frequency banks U1 to U6 and assign this channel a transmis-
sion frequency. It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 22. Setting a transmission frequency for the current channel Press the rocker button until the Tune menu item appears. SET Press the SET button. The frequency selection appears. Advanced Menu Tune 543.200 MHz Call up Tune SET Tune 543 .200 MHz B.Ch: U1.1 Select the MHz value and confirm SET Tune 544.200 MHz B.Ch: U1.1 Select the kHz value; store the setting Stored SET Set the desired frequency. SET Press the SET button. Your settings are stored. You are back to the operating menu. Selecting a channel and assigning this channel a frequency Press the rocker button until the Tune menu item appears. SET Press the SET button until the frequency bank selection appears. SET Advanced Menu Tune 543.200 MHz Call up Tune
(special function) Tune B.Ch: U1. 1 543.200 MHz Select the frequency bank and confirm SET Tune B.Ch: U1. 1 543.200 MHz Select the channel;
store the setting Stored SET Set the desired frequency bank and the desired channel. SET Press the SET button. The frequency selection appears. Set the desired frequency. 19 ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 20 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Setting the mode for the MUTE switch Mute Mode Advanced Menu Mute Mode AF On/Off Call up Mute Mode SET Mute Mode AF On/Off Select the desired setting Mute Mode RF On/Off Store the setting Mode AF On/Off RF On/Off Disabled Stored SET Function When the switch is in the MUTE position, no audio signal is transmitted. When the switch is in the MUTE position, the RF signal is deactivated. The muting function is deactivated. For information on how to use the MUTE switch, refer to page 12. Adjusting the transmission power RF Power Advanced Menu RF Power Standard Call up RF Power SET RF Power Standard RF Power Low Select the desired setting Store the setting Stored SET Via the RF Power menu item, you can adjust the transmission power in two steps. It is vital to observe the notes on the supplied frequency infor-
mation sheet!
Emulating guitar cables Cable Emulation Advanced Menu Cable Emulation Medium Call up Cable Emulation SET Cable Emulation Medium Select the desired setting Cable Emulation High Store the setting Stored SET Via the Cable Emulation menu item, you can emulate 4 different guitar cable capacities. Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission Pilot Tone Advanced Menu Name Pilot Tone A c t i v e Call up Pilot Tone SET Pilot A c t i v e Pilot I n a c t i v e Select the desired setting Store the setting Stored SET The bodypack transmitter adds an inaudible pilot tone to the audio signal. The receiver detects and evaluates the pilot tone, and is thus able to iden-
tify the signal of the matching transmitter and mute all others. The pilot tone supports the receivers squelch function. 20 ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 21 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Devices of the ew 500 G1 series (generation 1) do not support the pilot tone function. Therefore, please observe the following when combining a bodypack transmitter or receiver of the ew 500 G3 series (generation 3) with devices from an earlier evolution wireless generation:
Transmitter Receiver Make sure to ... w G3/ w G2 w G3/ w G2 w G3 w G1 w G1 w G3
... activate the pilot tone function on both bodypack transmitter and receiver. .. deactivate the pilot tone function on the ew 500 G3 bodypack transmitter. .. deactivate the pilot tone function on the ew 500 G3 receiver. Adjusting the contrast of the display panel LCD Contrast You can adjust the contrast of the display panel in 16 steps. Loading the factory-preset default settings Reset Advanced Menu Reset SET Reset Yes Call up Reset Select the desired setting; apply the setting Stored SET When resetting the bodypack transmitter, only the selected settings for the pilot tone and for the frequency banks U1 to U6 remain unchanged. For an overview of the factory-preset default setting, refer to the supplied frequency information sheet. Displaying the software revision Software Revision You can display the current software revision of the bodypack transmitter. For information on software updates, visit the SK 500 G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com. 21 ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 22 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 Adjustment tips Adjustment tips Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a receiver When synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a receiver, please observe the following:
Only use a bodypack transmitter and a receiver from the same frequency range (see the type plate on the transmitter and the receiver). Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed in the enclosed frequency information sheet. Make sure that the desired frequencies are approved and legal in your country and, if necessary, apply for an operating license. Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with the receiver individual operation Upon delivery, the bodypack transmitter and the receiver are synchro-
nized with each other. However, if you cannot establish a transmission link between bodypack transmitter and receiver, you have to synchronize the channels of the devices. For information on automatic synchronization of the bodypack trans-
mitter with the receiver (individual operation), refer to the instruction manual of the receiver. This information is marked with the icon. Alternatively, you can set the channel on the bodypack transmitter manually:
Make sure that you set the bodypack transmitter to the same frequency bank and the same channel as the receiver (see pagec18). If you still cannot establish a transmission link, refer to the chapter If a problem occurs ... on page 23. Synchronizing bodypack transmitters with receivers multi-channel operation Combined with ew 500 G3 receivers, ew 500 G3 bodypack transmitters can form transmission links that can be used in multi-channel systems. In order to ensure an intermodulation-free transmission, use the same frequency bank for all transmission links. For information on automatic synchronization of bodypack transmitters with receivers (multi-channel operation), refer to the instruction manual of your receiver. For more information on multi-channel operation, visit the SK 500 G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com. Cleaning the bodypack transmitter CAUTION!
Liquids can damage the electronics of the bodypack transmitter!
Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics. Keep all liquids away from the bodypack transmitter. Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the bodypack transmitter from time to time. Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents. 22 ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 23 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 If a problem occurs ... If a problem occurs ... Possible cause Lock mode is activated Possible solution Deactivate the lock mode
(see pagec12) Problem Bodypack transmitter cannot be oper-
ated, Locked appears on the display panel No operation indication No RF signal at the receiver Batteries are flat or accupack is flat Bodypack transmitter and receiver are not on the same channel Bodypack transmitter is out of range RF signal is deactivated
(RF Mute) Bodypack transmitter is muted (MUTE) Receivers squelch threshold is adjusted too high Bodypack transmitter doesnt transmit a pilot tone Bodypack transmitters sensitivity is adjusted too low/too high RF signal available, no audio signal, MUTE appears on the display panel Audio signal has a high level of background noise / audio signal is distorted Replace the batteries or recharge the accupack
(see pagec8) Set the bodypack trans-
mitter to the same channel as the receiver. Synchronize the body-
pack transmitter with the receiver. Check the squelch threshold setting on the receiver. Reduce the distance between bodypack trans-
mitter and receiving antenna. Increase the transmission power (see pagec20) Activate the RF signal
(see pagec12) Cancel the muting
(see pagec12). Reduce the squelch threshold setting on the receiver. Activate or deactivate the pilot tone transmission
(see pagec20). Adjust the input sensitivity
(see pagec17). If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above table or if the problem cannot be solved with the proposed solutions, please contact your local Sennheiser partner for assistance. To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at www.sennheiser.com under Service & Support. 23 ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 24 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 Specifications Specifications RF characteristics Modulation Frequency ranges Transmission frequencies wideband FM 516558, 566608, 626668, 734776, 780822, 823865 MHz
(A to E, G, see pagec3) 1,680 frequencies, tuneable in steps of 25 kHz 20 frequency banks, each with up to 32 factory-preset channels 6 frequency banks with up to 32 user programmable channels Switching bandwidth 42 MHz Nominal/peak deviation Frequency stability RF output power at 50 :
switchable Pilot tone squelch AF characteristics Compander system 24 kHz/48 kHz d 15 ppm typ. 10 mW (low) typ. 30 mW (standard) can be switched off Sennheiser HDX AF frequency response microphone: 8018,000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio
(1 mV, peak deviation) THD Max. input voltage Input impedance Input capacitance line: 2518,000 Hz t 115 dBA d0.9%
3 Vrms 40 k: unbalanced/1 M:
switchable Adjustment range of input sensitivity 60 dB, Overall device Temperature range Power supply Nominal voltage Power consumption at nominal voltage with switched-off transmitter Operating time Dimensions adjustable in 3-dB steps
10C to +55C 2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V or BA 2015 accupack 2.4 V typ. 180 mA (30 mW) d 25 xA typ.8 hrs approx. 82 x 64 x 24 mm Weight (incl. batteries) approx. 160 g In compliance with Europe 24 EN 301489-1/-9 EN 300422-1/-2 EMC Radio Safety EN 60065, EN 62311 (SAR) ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 25 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 Specifications Industry Canada RSS 210 IC 2099A-G3SK limited to 806 MHz FCC-Part 74 FCC-ID: DMO G3SK limited to 698 MHz Approved by Canada USA Microphones Microphone type Sensitivity Pick-up pattern Max. SPL ME 3 condenser 1.6 mV/Pa ME 2 condenser 20 mV/Pa omni-directional cardioid 130 dB SPL 150 dB SPL MKE 2 Microphone type condenser Sensitivity 5 mV/Pa Pick-up pattern omni-directional Max. SPL 142 dB SPL Connector assignment 3.5 mm jack plug:
Mic Mic Line Line ME 4 condenser 40 mV/Pa cardioid 120 dB SPL 25 ew G3 SK 500_529695_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 26 Donnerstag, 5. Februar 2009 12:43 12 Manufacturer Declarations Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our web site at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. In compliance with the following requirements RoHS Directive (2002/95/EU) WEEE Directive (2002/96/EU) Please dispose of the bodypack transmitter at the end of its operational lifetime by taking it to your local collection point or recycling center for such equipment. Battery Directive (2006/66/EU) The supplied batteries or rechargeable batteries of the body-
pack transmitter can be recycled. Please dispose of them as special waste or return them to your specialist dealer. In order to protect the environment, only dispose of exhausted batteries. CE Declaration of Conformity 0682 R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EU), EMC Directive (2004/108/EU), Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EU) The declarations are available at www.sennheiser.com. Before putting the device into operation, please observe the respective country-specific regulations. Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. 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. 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 partic-
ular 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 interfer-
ence 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. This class B digital device complies with the Canadian ICES-003. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Sennheiser electronic Corp. may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. Before putting the device into operation, please observe the respective country-specific regulations!
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This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC