Sennheiser 529695/A01 Satellite Radio User Manual
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1. iho lt p hoes Bie Se oe Frequency response curve ME 2 dBV 10 20 30 40 50 60 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k HZ Frequency response curve ME 3 dBV 40 50 SE jH ao pes mee Sn i le 70 90 100 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k HZ a eee ere 5 cm Frequency response curve ME 4 dBV 10 20 E K ee E e a a Ee 40 50 60 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Hz JEM ensen gim 0 10cm 35 Manufacturer Declarations Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH amp 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 e ROHS Directive 2002 95 EC e WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC Please dispose of the bodypack transmitter at the end of its operational lifetime by taking it to your maa Ocal collection point or recycling center for such equipment e Battery Directive 2006 66 EC The supplied batteries or rechargeable batteries as can be recycled Please dispose of them as special waste or re2. Contents Contents Important safety instructions 0 0 ee eesceeseeteseeeeeeeeteteneees 2 The SK 500 G3 bodypack transmitter 3 The frequency bank SYSTEM eeseseseeeseeteseetenenteeneenes 3 Areas Of Application eesseseeeeeceeeeteeseeseseeteneateeneeees 4 Delivery iNCludes ccescsesesessssseecceseseseseetetseseetetseeeeeseneaeaees 5 Product OVErViICW ccccesesesetseseeeseeseeseseseseseseseceeseetetetetseseaens 6 Overview of the SK 500 G3 bodypack transmitter 6 Overview of the displays 0 seeseeseeesteseeteseeteneeeseneesenes 7 Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation 8 Inserting the batteries ACCUPACK ee eseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenee 8 Charging the accupack oo eeseseessseeesessseseeeeeeeeeneneaeens 8 Connecting the microphone cable instrument cable 8 Attaching and positioning the microphones 9 Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing 11 Using the bodypack transmitter 12 Switching the bodypack transmitter on off 12 Deactivating the lock mode temporarily s s s 13 Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RESIGN al ssisdccetvissrcteteteesses ca tbnsiedhaastesastacetariecnuian 14 Selecting a standard display 16 Using the operating MeNU cc eeeseseseseseseeeeeseseeeeteteeees 17 The DuUttONS iee enni e eaa EER 17 Overview of the operating Menu sssesssssessisessssseeseeses 18 Working with the operating menu ssssssesess
3. to the left Deactivates the position MUTE RF signal offline operation to the right Activates the RF signal online operation Disabled No function 14 Using the bodypack transmitter gt From the Mute Mode menu item select the desired setting see page 25 gt Exit the operating menu gt Slide the MUTE switch MUTE 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 H An additional display of the muting function appears on the receiver s display panel when e the pilot tone function is activated on both bodypack transmitter and receiver and in addition e this display has been activated via the Warnings menu item on the receiver see the instruction manual of the receiver 542 625MHz 4 lew500G3 AF et Audio signal is muted Transmitter s display panel MUTE is displayed Receiver s display panel TX Mute is displayed only when activated on the receiver see previous section Audio signal is activated muting is deactivated Transmitter s display panel MUTE is not displayed Receiver s display panel TX Mute is not displayed RF signal is deactivated Transmitter s display panel transmission icon is not displayed MUTE is display
4. Advanced Menu Cable Emulation 4 Cable Emulation Cable Emulation Medium Call up Cable Select the desired Store the setting Emulation setting SET Stored Via the Cable Emulation menu item you can emulate 4 different guitar cable capacities Activating deactivating the pilot tone transmission Pilot Tone SET Advanced Menu Pilot Tone AY Pilot Tone Pilot Tone Active Call up Select the desired Store the setting Pilot Tone setting SET Stored The bodypack transmitter adds an inaudible signal known as the pilot tone to the transmitted signal The receiver detects and evaluates the pilot tone The pilot tone supports the receiver s squelch function Squelch and protects against interference due to RF signals from other devices Devices of the ew500G1 series generation 1 do not support the pilot tone function Therefore please observe the following when combining a bodypack transmitter or receiver of the ew500G3 series generation 3 with devices from an earlier evolution wireless generation w G3 wG2 GwG3 Ew Zz2 _ activate the pilot tone function on both bodypack transmitter and receiver w G3 w G1 deactivate the pilot tone function on the ew 500 G3 bodypack transmitter w G1 w G3 deactivate the pilot tone function on the ew 500 G3 receiver 26 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Adjusting the contrast of the display panel LCD
5. 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 transmission frequency A It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 28 Setting a transmission frequency for the current channel va P Press the rocker button until the Tune menu item appears sT gt Press the SET button The frequency selection appears Advanced Menu Tune sv Tune A625 MHz 544 25 MHz 542 625 MHz B Ch U1 1 B Ch U1 1 Call up Tune Select the MHz Select the kHz value and confirm value store the setting sv Stored gt Set the desired frequency sT gt Press the SET button Your settings are stored You are back to the operating menu Selecting a frequency bank and a channel and assigning this channel a frequency va P Press the rocker button until the Tune menu item appears sT gt Keep the SET button pressed until the frequency bank selection appears 24 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Advanced Menu Tune aO Tune S 542 625 MHz RZ 625 MHz 542 625 MHz B Ch
6. Upon delivery the bodypack transmitter and the receiver are synchronized with each other If however 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 body pack transmitter with the receiver individual operation refer to the instruction manual of the receiver This infor mation is marked with the synf gt icon Alternatively you can set the channel on the bodypack transmitter manually gt Make sure that you set the bodypack transmitter to the same frequency bank and the same channel as the receiver see page 22 If you still cannot establish a transmission link refer to the chapter If a problem occurs on page 31 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 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 28 Cleaning the bodypack transmitter Cleaning the bodypack transmitter CAUTION Liquids can damage the electronics of the bodypack transmitter Liquids entering the hou
7. Wi 1 B Ch U1 1 Call up Tune Set the frequency Set the frequency special function bank and the channel store the setting we Stored gt Set the desired frequency bank sT gt Press the SET button The frequency selection appears gt Set the desired channel sT gt Press the SET button The frequency selection appears gt Set the desired frequency sT gt Press the SET button Your settings are stored You are back to the operating menu Setting the mode for the MUTE switch Mute Mode Advanced Menu Mute Mode AY Mute Mode AF On Off Call up Mute Select the desired Store the setting Mode setting Stored AF On Off When the switch is in the MUTE posi tion no audio signal is transmitted RF On Off When the switch is in the MUTE posi tion the RF signal is deactivated Disabled The muting function is deactivated For information on how to use the MUTE switch refer to page 14 Adjusting the transmission power RF Power SET Advanced Menu RF Power AY RF Power vStandard Standard Call up Select the desired Store the setting RFE Power setting SET Stored Via the RF Power menu item you can adjust the transmis sion power in two steps It is vital to observe the notes on the supplied frequency information sheet 25 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Emulating guitar cables Cable Emulation
8. Contrast You can adjust the contrast of the display panel in 16 steps Resetting the settings made in the operating menu Reset Advanced Menu Reset Reset Call up Reset Select the desired setting apply the setting SET av Stored When resetting the settings made in the operating menu 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 settings refer to the supplied frequency information sheet Displaying the software revision Software Revision You can display the current software revision of the body pack transmitter gt For information on software updates visit the SK 500 G3 product page at www sennheiser com 27 Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a receiver Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a receiver When synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a receiver please observe the following i gt Only use a transmitter and a receiver from the same frequency range see the type plate on the transmitter and the receiver gt Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed in the enclosed frequency information sheet gt Make sure that the desired frequencies are approved and legal in your country and if neces sary apply for an operating license Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with the receiver individual operation
9. 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 Name Frequency bank Channel The name can consist of up to 8 characters such as e letters without pronounciation marks e numbers from 0 to 9 e special characters and spaces To enter a name proceed as follows vA P Press the rocker button to select a character sT gt 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 SET Menu Auto Lock AY Auto Lock Active Call up Auto Select the desired Store the setting Lock setting SET Stored 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 vA P Press the rocker button to select the desired setting For information on how to use the lock mode refer to page 13 23 Adjusting settings via the operating menu The extended menu Advanced Menu Setting transmission frequencies and frequency banks Tune When you have selected one of the system banks i and then select the Tune menu the bodypack transmitter automatically switches to channel 1 of the frequency bank U1
10. antennas Increase the trans mission power see page 25 RF signal is Activate the RF deactivated signal see page 14 RF Mute RF signal Bodypack trans Cancel the muting available mitter is muted see page 14 no audio MUTE signal Receiver s squelch Reduce the squelch MUTE threshold is threshold setting on appears ON adjusted too high the receiver the display panel Bodypack trans Activate or deacti mitter doesn t vate the pilot tone transmit a pilot tone transmission see page 26 Audio signal Bodypack trans Adjust the input hasahigh mitter s sensitivity sensitivity level of is adjusted too low see page 21 background too high noise or audio signal is distorted 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 amp Support 31 Accessories and spare parts Accessories and spare parts The following accessories are available from your specialist dealer Cat No 009950 009828 503168 009825 009827 005021 004840 005018 005020 009862 009864 005019 009831 009832 500527 32 Product name and description BA 2015 accupack L 2015 charger CC 3 system case BPP 1 bodypack pouch Adapters DC 2 power adapter 12 V DC Cabl
11. bodypack transmitter into the L 2015 charger see Accessories and spare parts on page 32 A 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 in this way Connecting the microphone cable instrument cable The audio input is designed for the connection of both condenser microphones and instruments e g guitars DC powering of the condenser microphones is via the audio input 3 5 mm jack socket MIC LINE Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation gt Use one of the recommended Sennheiser microphones or the optional Cl 1 instrument cable see Accessories and spare parts on page 32 gt Connect the 3 5 mm jack plug from the Sennheiser microphone or instrument cable to the 3 5 mm jack socket MIC LINE gt Lock the 3 5 mm jack plug by screwing down the coupling ring gt Via the operating menu adjust the sensitivity of the microphone line input see page 21 Attaching and positioning the microphones ME 2 gt Use the microphone clip to attach the microphone to clothing e g tie lapel gt Attach the ME 2 microphone as close as possible to the sound source The ME2 clip on microphone has an omni directional pick up pattern It is therefore not necessary to position it precisely ME 3 gt Adjust the ME 3 headmic so that a comfortabl
12. 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 gt Lift the belt clip as shown gt Press down the belt clip at one fixing point and pull it out of the transmitter housing gt Repeat for the other side 11 Using the bodypack transmitter Using the bodypack transmitter To establish a transmission link proceed as follows 1 Switch the receiver on see the instruction manual of the receiver 2 Switch the bodypack transmitter on see next section The transmission link is established and the display backlighting of the receiver changes from red to orange i It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 28 If you cannot establish a transmission link between body pack transmitter and receiver refer to the chapter Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with the receiver individual operation on page 28 Switching the bodypack transmitter on off gt Push the two battery compartment catches and open the battery compartment cover To switch the bodypack transmitter on online operation on orr gt Briefly press the ON OFF button The bodypack transmitter transmits an RF signal The standard display Frequency Name appears on the display panel The red ON LED lights up and the transmission icon 4 is displayed A You
13. transmission 26 Reset resetting the settings in the operating menu 27 RF Power adjusting the transmission power 25 RF signal activating online operation 12 deactivating during operation 16 deactivating offline operation 13 14 Sensitivity adjusting the input sensitivity 21 Setting transmission frequency Tune 24 Setting up transmission link 28 39 Index Software Revision displaying the software revision 27 Switching on off bodypack transmitter 12 Synchronizing bodypack transmitter receiver 28 Transmission frequency selecting Frequency Preset 22 setting Tune 24 Transmission power optimizing 30 Troubleshooting 31 Tune setting a transmission frequency 24 Unlock deactivating the lock mode 13 Using bodypack transmitter 12 operating menu 19 40 volutionwireless 63
14. a cloth for cleaning the product Do not place the product near any heat sources such as radiators stoves or other devices including amplifiers that produce heat Only use attachments accessories specified by Sennheiser Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required if the product has been damaged in any way liquid has been spilled objects have fallen inside the product has been exposed to rain or mois ture does not operate properly or has been dropped WARNING To reduce the risk of short circuits do not use the product near water and do not expose it to rain or moisture Replacement parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician uses 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 Intended use Intended use of the ew 500 G3 series products includes having read these instructions especially the chapter Important safety instructions using the products within the operating conditions and limitations described in this instruction manual Improper use means using the products other than as described in this instruction manual or under operating conditions which differ from those described herein The SK 500 G3 bodypack transmitter The SK 500 G3 bodypack transmitter This bodypack transmitter is part of the e
15. can switch the bodypack transmitter on and deactivate the RF signal on switch on For more information see page 13 12 Using the bodypack transmitter To switch the bodypack transmitter off gt If necessary deactivate the lock mode see page 13 on orF gt Keep the ON OFF button pressed until OFF appears on the display panel The red ON LED goes off and the display panel turns off A 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 ort gt Keep the ON OFF button pressed until RF Mute On appears on the display panel sT Press the SET button The transmission frequency is displayed but the bodypack transmitter does not transmit an RF signal The transmission icon 4 is not displayed When the pilot tone function is activated on both bodypack transmitter and receiver RF Mute appears on the receiver s display panel 542 625MHz lew500G3_ P M ae a AF Use this function to save battery power or to prepare a bodypack transmitter for use during live operation without causing interference to existing transmission links To activate the RF signal on orF gt Briefly press the ON OFF button RFE Mute Off appears on the display panel sT gt Press the SET butto
16. ctly adjusted for optimum reception Transmission range depends to a large extent on loca tion and can vary from about 10 m to about 150 m There should be a free line of sight between trans mitting and receiving antennas To avoid overloading the receiver observe a minimum distance of 5 m between transmitting and receiving antennas for multi channel operation For multi channel operation you should only use the channels within one frequency bank Each of the frequency banks 1 to 20 accommodates factory preset frequencies which are intermodulation free When using several transmitters simultaneously interference can be avoided by maintaining a minimum distance of 20 cm between two transmit ters If a problem occurs If a problem occurs Problem Possible cause Possible solution Bodypack Lock mode is Deactivate the lock transmitter activated mode see page 13 cannot be operated Locked appears on the display panel No opera Batteries are flator Replace the batteries tion indica accupack is flat or recharge the accu tion pack see page 8 No RF signal Bodypack trans Set the bodypack at the mitter and receiver transmitter to the receiver are not on the same same channel as channel the receiver Synchronize the bodypack trans mitter with the receiver see page 28 Transmission range Reduce the distance is exceeded between bodypack transmitter and receiving
17. e and secure fit is ensured The ME 3 headmic has a cardioid pick up pattern gt Position the microphone so that its sound inlet is directed towards the sound source e g mouth Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation ME 4 gt 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 gt Position the ME 4 so that its sound inlet is directed towards the sound source e g mouth MKE 2 gt 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 HSP 2 HSP 4 gt 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 gt Position the microphone so that its sound inlet is directed towards the sound source e g mouth 10 Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing You can use the belt clip to attach the bodypack trans mitter to clothing e g belt waistband The belt clip is detachable so that you can also attach the bodypack transmitter with the antenna pointing down wards To do so withdraw the belt clip from
18. ed Receiver s display panel RF Mute is displayed only when activated on the receiver see previous section RF signal is activated Transmitter s display panel Transmission icon 4 is displayed MUTE is not displayed Receiver s display panel RF Mute is not displayed 15 Using the bodypack transmitter A You can also deactivate the RF signal on switch on For more information refer to the chapter Switching the bodypack transmitter on off on page 13 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 13 Selecting a standard display va Press the rocker button to select a standard display Contents of the display Selectable standard display 542 625MHz kw500G3 8 a gt TMa man B Ch 20 30 F 542 625MHz amp P M Fs ew500 G3 B Ch 20 30 Ep ME man AF E AF 16 Frequency Name Frequency bank Channel Frequency Name Frequency bank Channel Using the operating menu Using the operating menu A special feature of the Sennheiser ew G3 series is the consistent intuitive menu structure of transmitters and receivers As a result adjustments to the settings can be made quickly even in stressful situations for example on stage or during a live show or presentation A Make use of the pos
19. es Cl 1 instrument cable with 1 4 6 3 mm jack plug CL 2 line cable with XLR 3F connector Microphones ME 2 clip on microphone condenser omni directional ME 4 clip on microphone condenser cardioid HSP 2 headmic condenser omni directional HSP 4 headmic condenser cardioid ME 3 ew headmic condenser cardioid MKE 2 ew Gold clip on microphone color black condenser omni directional MKE 2 ew 3 clip on microphone color beige condenser omni directional MKE 40 clip on microphone condenser cardioid Specifications RF characteristics Modulation Frequency ranges Transmission frequencies Switching bandwidth Nominal peak deviation Frequency stability RF output power at 50 Q switchable Pilot tone squelch AF characteristics Compander system AF frequency response Signal to noise ratio 1 mV peak deviation THD Max input voltage microphone line Input impedance microphone line Input capacitance Adjustment range of input sensitivity Overall device Temperature range Power supply Nominal voltage Current consumption at nominal voltage with switched off transmitter Specifications wideband FM 516 558 566 608 626 668 734 776 780 822 823 865 MHz A E G see page 3 1 680 frequencies tune able in steps of 25 kHz 20 frequency banks each with up to 32 factory preset channels 6 frequency banks each with up to 32 user progra
20. esres 19 Adjusting settings via the operating menu 21 The main menu MENU un eeeeeeteeeteteteeeteteeeteeeteeeees 21 The extended menu Advanced Menu 24 Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter WITH a receive ncnion 28 Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with the receiver individual operation seses 28 Synchronizing bodypack transmitters with receivers multi channel operation 28 Cleaning the bodypack transmitter ecceeeeeeeees 29 Recommendations ANA TIPS oes este teteseeeseeteteeneneee 30 If problemi OCCUIS a oe eeeeestssesesesesscsesecsesesscnteecatsesaeaeeecntenees 31 Accessories and spare PALS esses eseeeeeeeseseeteteeeees 32 Specifications siccsiicciscicesesdsiicaticrtiin ied adssdinerndilacsiedeie 33 Connector assignment ees teeseeeeteteneseseeteteseseneaeaees 34 Polar diagrams and frequency response curves of the microphoneS ssessssessssessseesssesssresssessnseessrenssesssresss 35 Manufacturer DeclarationS ccccccesseeseseseeseeseeteeeeeeeees 36 WN OX annia nna an a a i 38 An animated instruction manual can be viewed on the SK 500 G3 product page on our website Important safety instructions Important safety instructions Read this instruction manual Keep this instruction manual Always include this instruction manual when passing the product on to third parties Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this instruction manual Use only
21. he instruction manual of the receiver The relevant information is marked with the sync icon The main menu Menu Adjusting the input sensitivity Sensitivity Menu Sensitivity AY Sensitivity Sensitivity 12 PE EQ dB 12 dB Call up Select the desired Store the setting Sensitivity setting SET Stored Adjustment range 0 to 60 dB adjustable in steps of 3 dB H The audio level display AF G always indicates the il audio level even if the bodypack transmitter is muted e g allowing you to check the adjusted sensitivity before live operation B Ch 20 30 4 D42 625MHz amp P Ma aa A Input sensitivity is adjusted Effect display too high 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 correctly The audio level display AF shows full deflection only during the loudest passages too low The transmission link is undermodu lated This results in a signal with high background noise 21 Adjusting settings via the operating menu The following figures are a guide to the best settings Loud music vocals 30 to 21 dB Presentations 21 to 0 dB Instrument input Electric guitars with 30 to 24 dB single coil p
22. ickups Electric guitars with 45 to 30 dB humbucker pickups Guitars with active elec 45 to 30 dB tronics active pickups active EQs piezo pickups Selecting the frequency bank and the channel manually Frequency Preset SET Menu Frequency Preset aO Frequency Preset B Ch EE 1 B Ch 20 B Ch 1 1 518 200 MHz 542 625 MHz Call up Frequency Select the frequency Select the channel Preset bank and confirm store the setting SET av Stored When you are in the Frequency Preset menu item il the RF signal is deactivated Overview of the frequency banks and channels Frequency bank Channels Type 1 to 20 upto32per System bank frequency frequencies are factory bank preset U1 to U6 upto32per User bank frequency frequencies are freely bank selectable When setting up multi channel systems please iJ observe the following Only the factory preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation free see page 28 Bodypack transmitter and receiver of a transmission link have to be set to the same frequency gt It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 28 22 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Entering a name Name SET SET Menu Name 4v Name Michael M chael Lichael Call up Name Enter a character Enter a character and confirm store the setting SET av Stored Via the
23. icrophone HSP 2 headmic omni HSP 4 headmic cardioid CI 1 instrument cable 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 Product overview Product overview Overview of the SK 500 G3 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 BATTERY Audio overmodulation indicator yellow LED lit AF PEAK Charging contacts SET button A Y rocker button UP DOWN Battery compartment Battery compartment cover Battery compartment catches Infra red interface ON OFF button with ESC function cancel Display panel backlit in orange Product overview Overview of the displays After switch on the bodypack transmitter displays the standard display Frequency Name For further illustra tions and examples of the different standard displays refer to page 16 The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx 20 seconds ai MHz gf lew500G3 amp Ho hs mas x Audio level AF Modulation of the bodypack transmitter with peak hold function When the transmitter s audio inpu
24. lectable name see page 23 Activates deactivates the lock mode see page 23 Calls up the extended menu Advanced Menu see page 24 Exits the operating menu and returns to the current standard display Extended menu Advanced Menu Tune Mute Mode RF Power Cable Emulation Pilot Tone LCD Contrast Reset Software Revi sion Exit 18 Sets the transmission frequencies for the frequency banks U1 to U6 see page 24 Sets the frequency bank the channel and the transmission frequency frequency banks U1 to U6 see page 24 Sets the mode for the MUTE switch see page 25 Adjusts the transmission power see page 25 Emulates guitar cable capacities see page 26 Activates deactivates the pilot tone transmission see page 26 Adjusts the contrast of the display panel see page 27 Resets the settings made in the operating menu see page 27 Displays the current software revision see page 27 Exits the extended menu Advanced Menu and returns to the main menu Using the operating menu Working with the operating menu il If the lock mode is activated you have to deactivate l it In order to be able to work with the operating menu see page 13 By way of example of the Sensitivity menu this section describes how to use the operating menu Changing from a standard display to the operating menu sT gt Press the SET button The current
25. mmable channels 42 MHz 24 kHz 48 kHz lt 15 ppm typ 10 mW low typ 30 mW standard can be switched off Sennheiser HDX microphone 80 18 000 Hz line 25 18 000 Hz gt 115 dBA lt 0 9 3 Vims 40 kQ unbalanced 1 MQ switchable 60 dB adjustable in 3 dB steps 10 C to 55 C 2 AA size batteries 1 5 V or BA 2015 accupack 2 4 V typ 180 mA 30 mW lt 25 pA 33 Specifications Operating time typ 8 hrs Dimensions approx 82 x 64x 24mm Weight incl batteries approx 160 g In compliance with Europe EMC EN 301489 1 9 C Radio EN 300422 1 2 Safety EN 60065 EN 62311 SAR Approved by Canada Industry Canada RSS 123 IC 2099A G3SK limited to 806 MHz USA FCC Part 74 FCC ID DMO G3SK limited to 698 MHz Microphones SS EE MEA Microphone type condenser condenser condenser Sensitivity 20 mV Pa 1 6mV Pa 40 mV Pa Pick up pattern omni cardioid cardioid Max SPL 130 dB SPL 150dBSPL 120dB SPL Microphone type condenser condenser condenser Sensitivity 5 mV Pa 2 mV Pa 4 mvV Pa Pick up pattern omni omni cardioid Max SPL 142 dB SPL 150dBSPL 150 dB SPL Connector assignment 3 5 mm jack plug Line i Mic L 34 Specifications Polar diagrams and frequency response curves of the microphones o o Polar diagram ME 3 Polar diagram ME 4
26. n The transmission icon 4 is displayed again Deactivating the lock mode temporarily You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the Auto Lock menu item see page 23 If the lock mode is activated you have to temporarily deactivate it In order to be able to operate the bodypack transmitter sT gt Press the SET button Locked appears on the display panel vA P Press the rocker button Unlock appears on the display panel 13 Using the bodypack transmitter st gt 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 remains deactivated until you exit 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 542 625MHz ew500G3_ 2 Ep MIE mas 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 page 25 Slide the MUTE Setting switch Function AF On Off to the left Mutes the audio signal position MUTE to the right Unmutes the audio signal RF On Off
27. re of the following measures 36 Manufacturer Declarations e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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 37 Index Index Accupack charging 8 inserting 8 Activating deactivating lock mode Auto Lock 23 pilot tone 26 Adjusting cable emulation 26 contrast LCD Contrast 27 input sensitivity Sensitivity 21 transmission power 25 Advanced Menu extended menu overview 18 settings 24 AF audio level 7 AF PEAK overmodulation 7 Attaching bodypack transmitter 11 microphones 9 Audio signal muting Mute 14 Auto Lock activating deactivating the lock mode 23 Batteries inserting 8 Bodypack transmitter attaching to clothing 11 cleaning 29 resetting Reset 27 switching on off 12 synchronizing with receiver 28 Buttons function of the 17 Cable emulation emulating guitar cables 26 Channel assigning a frequency 24 overview 3 selecting Freq
28. sibility to adjust settings via the il operating menu of the receiver and to transfer these settings to the bodypack transmitter syn For more information on how to transfer settings to the bodypack transmitter refer to the instruction manual of your receiver The relevant information is marked with the sync icon The buttons Function of the button Press the e Switches the bodypack transmitter on ON OFF and off button Cancels the entry and returns to the et current standard display ESC function e Activates deactivates the RF signal special function see page 13 Press the SET e Changes from the current standard button display to the operating menu SHE 3 e Calls up a menu item e Enters a submenu e Stores the settings and returns to the operating menu Press the e Selects a standard display oe Changes to the next previous menu button g P item VA e Changes the setting of a menu item 17 Using the operating menu Overview of the operating menu Main menu Menu Sensitivity Extended menu Frequency Preset Advanced Menu Name Auto Lock Tune Mute Mode Exit RF Power Cable Emulation Pilot Tone LCD Contrast Reset Software Revision Exit Display Function of the menu item Main menu Menu Sensitivity Frequency Preset Name Auto Lock Advanced Exit Adjusts the sensitivity AF see page 21 Sets the frequency bank and the channel see page 22 Enters a freely se
29. sing of the device can cause a short circuit and damage the electronics gt Keep all liquids away from the bodypack transmitter gt Use a cloth to clean the bodypack transmitter from time to time gt Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents 29 Recommendations and tips Recommendations and tips for the ME 2 and ME 4 clip on microphones eee e To reduce level variations to a minimum when the user turns his or her head away from the microphone attach the microphone as centrally as possible To protect the microphone against excessive sweat moisture avoid direct skin contact Attach the microphone carefully and conduct the cable so that noise due to friction is avoided Always use the ME 4 directional microphone with a windshield and direct the microphone towards the sound source e g mouth for the ME 3 headmic Always use the microphone with a pop shield and posi tion the microphone at the corner of the mouth You can vary the bass reproduction by increasing decreasing the talking distance Make sure that the sound inlet is directed towards the mouth The sound inlet is marked with a little dot for the bodypack transmitter Make sure that the antenna and the microphone cable do not cross The antenna should hang freely and be at least 1 cm away from the body The antenna must not be in direct contact with the skin For best results make sure that the transmitter sensi tivity is corre
30. standard display is replaced by the main menu The last selected menu item is displayed Selecting a menu item vA P Press the rocker button to change to the Sensi tivity menu item The current setting of the menu item is displayed Menu 12 dB Changing and storing settings SET Menu Sensitivity AY Sensitivity Sensitivity EHA Eg dB 12 dB Call up Select the desired Store the setting Sensitivity setting SET Stored sT gt Press the SET button to call up the menu item vA P Press the rocker button to adjust the input sensitivity sT gt Press the SET button to store the setting Canceling an entry on orF B Press the ON OFF button to cancel the entry The current standard display appears on the display panel To subsequently return to the last edited menu item sT gt Press the SET button repeatedly until the last edited menu item appears 19 Using the operating menu Exiting a menu item vA P gt Change to the Exit menu item Menu sT gt Confirm your selection You return to the next higher menu level To directly return to the current standard display on orF gt Press the ON OFF button 20 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Adjusting settings via the Operating menu H Make use of the possibility to adjust settings via the operating menu of your receiver and to transfer these settings to the bodypack transmitter syn For more information refer to t
31. t level is excessively high the AF display shows full deflection and in addition the yellow AF PEAK LED lights up B Ch RAA Y Frequency Current transmission frequency Name Freely selectable name of the transmitter Transmission icon RF signal is being transmitted Lock mode icon Lock mode is activated P pilot tone Pilot tone transmission is activated MUTE Audio signal is muted Battery status Charge status mmm approx 100 Em approx 70 fm amp approx 30 NZ charge status is z Critical the red LOW BATTERY LED is flashing 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 see Accessories and spare parts on page 32 gt Open the battery compartment by pushing the two catches in the direction of the arrows and open the cover M gt Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown above Please observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries accupack gt Close the battery compartment The battery compartment cover locks into place with an audible click Charging the accupack To charge the bodypack transmitter with the BA 2015 accupack see Accessories and spare parts on page 32 installed gt Insert the
32. turn them to your specialist dealer In order to protect the environment only dispose of exhausted batteries CE Declaration of Conformity e C 06820 e R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 CE The declaration is 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 reason able 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 mo
33. uencies cannot be changed The SK 500 G3 bodypack transmitter For an overview of the frequency presets please refer to the supplied frequency information sheet Updated versions of the frequency information sheet can be downloaded from the SK500G3 product page on our website at www sennheiser com The frequency banks U1 to U6 allow you to freely select and store frequencies It might be that these frequencies are not intermodulation free 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 with factory preset frequencies This has the advantage that e atransmission system is ready for immediate use after switch on e several transmission systems can be operated simulta neously on the preset frequencies without causing intermodulation interference Combinable with SK500G3 Clip on EM 500 G3 microphones ME 2 ME 4 MKE 2 MKE 40 e Headmics ME 3 HSP 2 HSP 4 e Instrument cable Cli Overview of the microphones and instrument cables Microphone Microphone instrument cable type Pick up pattern ME 2 clip on pre polarized omni microphone condenser ME 4 clip on microphone Q cardioid microphone MKE 2 clip on omni microphone ME 3 headmic Co cardioid MKE 40 clip on C cardioid m
34. uency Preset 22 selecting Tune 24 Charging accupack 8 battery status display 7 Cleaning bodypack transmitter 29 Connecting microphone instrument cable 8 Deactivating lock mode temporarily 13 Displays adjusting the contrast LCD Contrast 27 charge status 7 overview 7 standard displays 16 Emulating guitar cables Cable emulation 26 Factory default settings resetting the settings in the operating menu 27 38 Index Frequency preset frequencies 3 ranges 3 selecting presets 22 setting the transmission 24 Frequency bank overview 3 selecting Frequency Preset 22 system 3 Frequency Preset selecting a frequency bank channel 22 Infra red transmission 28 Inserting batteries accupack 8 Instrument cable connecting 8 LCD Contrast contrast of the display panel 27 Lock mode activating deactivating Auto Lock 23 deactivating temporarily 13 Locked lock mode activated 13 Menu main menu overview 18 settings 21 Microphones attaching positioning 9 connecting the microphone cable 8 overview 4 pick up patterns 4 polar diagrams and frequency response curves 35 suitable 4 Modulation input sensitivity adjusting the sensitivity 21 Multi channel system 28 Mute muting the audio signal 14 MUTE switch function 14 Muting audio signal 14 Name entering a name 23 Offline operation RF signal deactivated 13 Online operation RF signal activated 12 Pilot tone activating deactivating 26
35. volution 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 transmis sion with studio quality sound Features of the evolution wireless 500 G3 series e Optimized PLL synthesizer and microprocessor technology e HDX noise reduction system e Pilot tone squelch control e True diversity technology e Switching bandwidth of 42 MHz e Increased immunity to intermodulation and interferences in multi channel operation The frequency bank system The bodypack transmitter is available in 6 UHF frequency ranges with 1 680 transmission frequencies per frequency range Range A Range G Range B Range C Range D Range E 516 558 566 608 626 668 734 776 780 822 823 865 Each frequency range A E G offers 26 frequency banks with up to 32 channels each Channel 1 frequency preset Channel 2 frequency preset Frequency bank 1 20 Channel 32 frequency preset Channel 1 freely selectable frequency Channel 2 freely selectable frequency Frequency bank U1 U6 Channel 32 freely selectable frequency Each of the channels in the frequency banks 1 to 20 has been factory preset to a fixed frequency frequency preset The factory preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation free These freq
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