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- Page 1 G4 300 series / 500 series Instruction Manual Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany, www.sennheiser.com ew 300-500 G4 - v1.1...
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Page 2: Microphones And Cables
Capacitor, cardioid, black 008652 KK 204 BK Neumann Capacitor, super-cardioid, nickel 008653 KK 205 Neumann Capacitor, super-cardioid, black 008654 KK 205 BK You can find more information about the individual microphone mod- ules on their respective product pages at www.sennheiser.com. - Page 3 You can find more information about the individual microphones on their respective product pages at www.sennheiser.com. Line/instrument cables The following cables are available to connect instruments and line sources to the SK 300 G4 and SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitters: •...
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Page 4: Rechargeable Battery And Charger
Accessories Rechargeable battery and charger BA 2015 rechargeable battery The BA 2015 rechargeable battery is designed for use with evolution wire- less G4 series handheld transmitters, bodypack transmitters and bodypack receivers. Article no. 009950 ► L 2015 charger The BA 2015 rechargeable battery can be charged in the L 2015 charger on its own or inside of the bodypack transmitter/bodypack receiver. - Page 5 Accessories LA 2 charging adapter Charging adapter for L 2015 charger for charging SKM G4 handheld trans- mitters with installed BA 2015 rechargeable battery. Article no. 503162 ►...
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Page 6: Accessories For Rack Mounting
Accessories Accessories for rack mounting GA 3 rack mount kit 19” rack adapter for mounting the EM 100 G4, EM 300 G4, EM 500 G4 or SR 300 IEM G4 in a 19” rack. Article no. 503167 ► AM 2 antenna front mounting kit Antenna front mounting kit for installing antenna connections on the front of the rack when using the EM 100 G4, EM 300 G4, EM 500 G4 or SR 300 IEM G4 together with the GA 3 rack mounting kit. -
Page 7: Antennas And Accessories
Accessories Antennas and accessories The following antenna components are available as accessory parts. Omni-directional antennas • A 1031-U, passive omni-directional antenna, article no. 004645 Directional antennas • A 2003 UHF, passive directional antenna, article no. 003658 Antenna splitter ► • ASA 214, active antenna splitter 2×1:4 •... -
Page 8: Additional Accessories
Accessories Additional accessories Color labeling set • KEN 2, color labeling set for SKM handheld transmitters, article no. 530195 ► Microphone clamp • MZQ 1, microphone clamp for SKM handheld transmitters, article no. 076670 ► MUTE switch • RMS 1, remote mute switch for SK 300 G4, article no. 503164 ►... -
Page 9: The Frequency Bank System
The frequency bank system The frequency bank system There are different frequency ranges in the UHF band available for trans- mission. The following frequency ranges are available for the ew 300- 500 G4 series: • Aw+ range: 470 – 558 MHz •... -
Page 10: Connectors On The Rear Of The Device
Installing the EM 300-500 G4 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 These sections contain detailed information about installing and starting up the EM 300-500 G4. You can find information about operating the EM 300-500 G4 under “Using the EM 300-500 G4”. Connectors on the rear of the device Product overview for the rear of the EM 300-500 G4... - Page 11 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 Connecting/disconnecting the EM 300-500 G4 to/ from the power supply system Only use the supplied power supply unit. It is designed for your receiver and ensures safe operation. To connect the EM 300-500 G4 to the power supply system: Insert the plug of the power supply unit into the DC IN socket of the re- ▷...
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Page 12: Creating A Data Network
Connect the other end of the network cable to a network switch. ▷ ► For more information about controlling devices via the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software, refer to the instruc- tion manual for the software. You can download the software here:... -
Page 13: Outputting Audio Signals
Installing the EM 300-500 G4 Outputting audio signals The EM 300-500 G4 has a balanced XLR-3M output socket and an unbal- anced 6.3 mm jack output socket. Always use only one of the two BAL AF OUT output sockets for each ▷... -
Page 14: Connecting Antennas
Gently angle the rod antennas to the left and right as shown in the fig- ▷ ure. If you are using more than one receiver, we recommend using remote antennas and, as needed, Sennheiser antenna accessories. For more information, visit the ew G4 product page at www.sennheiser.com. - Page 15 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 in a rack CAUTION Rack mounting poses risks When installing the device in a closed or multi-rack assembly, please con- sider that, during operation, the ambient temperature, the mechanical loading and the electrical potentials will be different from those of devices which are not mounted into a rack.
- Page 16 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 Mounting a single receiver in a rack To mount the receiver in a rack, you will need the GA 3 rack mounting kit (optional accessory). To fasten the mounting angle of the GA 3 rack mounting kit: Unscrew and remove the two recessed head screws (M4x8) on each ▷...
- Page 17 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 Mounting two receivers side by side in a rack When you mount two receivers side by side, it is only possible to front mount antennas when you use the ASA 214 antenna splitter in com- bination with the AM 2 front mounting kit and an additional GA 3 rack mounting kit.
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Page 18: Installing The Skm 300 G4
Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries You can operate the wireless microphone either with batteries (AA, 1.5 V) or with the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 battery. ▷ Screw the rear part of the wireless microphone in the direction of the arrow (counter-clockwise) off of the handle of the wireless microphone. - Page 19 Installing the SKM 300 G4 Battery status Charge status of the batteries: ► Charge status is critical (LOW BATT): ►...
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Page 20: Replacing The Microphone Module
Installing the SKM 300 G4 Replacing the microphone module You can find a list of the recommended microphone modules for the hand- held transmitter under “Microphones and cables”. To change the microphone module: Unscrew the microphone module. ▷ ▷ Screw the desired microphone module on. ►... -
Page 21: Changing The Colored Ring
Installing the SKM 300 G4 Changing the colored ring To change the colored ring: ▷ Pull the colored ring off as shown in the diagram. ► Attached a colored ring in the color you want as shown in the diagram. ▷... -
Page 22: Installing The Sk 300 G4
Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries You can operate the bodypack transmitter either with batteries (AA, 1.5 V) or with the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 battery. ▷ Press the two catches and open the battery compartment cover. Insert the batteries or the rechargeable battery as shown below. Please ▷... - Page 23 Installing the SK 300 G4 Battery status Charge status of the batteries: ► Charge status is critical (LOW BATT): ►...
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Page 24: Connecting A Microphone To The Sk 300 G4
Installing the SK 300 G4 Connecting a microphone to the SK 300 G4 You can find a list of recommended Lavalier and headset microphones for the bodypack transmitter under “Microphones and cables”. To connect a microphone to the bodypack transmitter: Insert the cable’s 3.5 mm jack plug into the MIC/LINE socket on the ▷... - Page 25 To do this, you will need the Ci 1-N (6.3 mm jack plug on a lockable 3.5 mm jack plug) or CL 2 (XLR-3F plug on lockable 3.5 mm jack plug) Sennheiser cables. To connect an instrument or line source to bodypack transmitter: ▷...
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Page 26: Connecting The Rms 1 Mute Switch To The Sk 300
Installing the SK 300 G4 Connecting the RMS 1 mute switch to the SK 300 You can control the SK 300 G4 remotely via cable with the RMS 1 remote mute switch. ► MIC button • See “Using the SK 300 G4 with the RMS 1 remote mute switch” STATUS LED •... -
Page 27: Attaching The Bodypack Transmitter To Clothing
Installing the SK 300 G4 Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing You can use the belt clip to attach the bodypack transmitter to your waist- band or on a guitar strap. The belt clip is detachable so that you can also attach the bodypack trans- mitter with the antenna pointing downwards. -
Page 28: Installing The Asa 214
Installing the ASA 214 Installing the ASA 214 These sections contain detailed information about installing and starting up the ASA 214. You can find information about operating the ASA 214 under “Using the ASA 214”. Connectors on the rear of the device Product overview for the rear side of the ASA 214 ►... -
Page 29: Connecting/Disconnecting The Asa 214 To/From The Power Supply System
Installing the ASA 214 4 BNC sockets A1 to A4 • RF outputs of diversity branch A for connection to the receiver • Every one of these RF outputs can also provide voltage to a receiver. • See “Connecting receivers to the ASA 214” Strain relief for the cable of the power supply unit •... -
Page 30: Connecting Receivers To The Asa 214
Connecting receivers to the ASA 214 You can connect and operate up to four stationary receivers to the ASA 214. Sennheiser receivers of the ew G4 and ew G3 series can also be supplied with power from the ASA 214. The following receivers are compatible: evolution wireless G4: •... - Page 31 Installing the ASA 214 Connecting antennas For more information about antennas and antenna accessories, see “Antennas and accessories”. In order to ensure optimal reception even in the case of poor recep- tion conditions, we recommend using remote antennas. Connecting remote antennas ▷...
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Page 32: Information On Antenna Amplifiers And Cable Lengths
Installing the ASA 214 Information on antenna amplifiers and cable lengths The following table shows which cable lengths require the use of the AB 3 antenna amplifier as well as the maximum recommended cable lengths. -
Page 33: Configuring Multi-Channel Systems
Installing the ASA 214 Configuring multi-channel systems The following options for connecting multi-channel systems are possible: Option 1: Two antennas supply a 4-channel system... - Page 34 Installing the ASA 214 Option 2: Two 4-channel systems are interconnected Option 3: Two antennas supply a 8-channel system...
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Page 35: Installing The Asa 214 In A Rack
Installing the ASA 214 Installing the ASA 214 in a rack CAUTION Rack mounting poses risks When installing the device in a closed or multi-rack assembly, please con- sider that, during operation, the ambient temperature, the mechanical loading and the electrical potentials will be different from those of devices which are not mounted into a rack. - Page 36 Installing the ASA 214 Mounting a single antenna splitter in a rack To mount the antenna splitter in a rack, you will need the GA 3 rack mount- ing kit (optional accessory). To fasten the mounting angle of the GA 3 rack mounting kit: Unscrew and remove the two recessed head screws (M4x8) on each ▷...
- Page 37 Installing the ASA 214 ▷ Attach the antennas. You have the following options: • Connect the supplied rod antennas on the rear side of the antenna splitter. In this case, cover the antenna holes with the two covers (left diagram). •...
- Page 38 Installing the ASA 214 Mounting two antenna splitters side by side in a rack To mount the antenna splitters using the GA 3 rack mounting kit (optional accessory): Place both antenna splitters upside down and side by side on an even ▷...
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Page 39: Operating Elements On The Front Of The Device
Using the EM 300-500 G4 Using the EM 300-500 G4 These sections contain detailed information about using the EM 300- 500 G4. You can find information on installation and startup of the EK 300-500 G4 under “Installing the EM 300-500 G4”. Operating elements on the front of the device Product overview for the front of the EM 300-500 G4... - Page 40 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Switching the EM 300-500 G4 on and off To switch the receiver on: ▷ Short-press the STANDBY button. The receiver switches on and the Receiver Parameters standard dis- play appears. ► To switch the receiver to standby mode: ▷...
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Page 41: Muting The Audio Output
Using the EM 300-500 G4 Muting the audio output mute the audio signal of the receiver: ▷ Press the STANDBY button in one of the standard displays. RX Mute On? display appears. ▷ Press the SET button. The audio signal is muted. cancel the muting: ▷... -
Page 42: Using The Headphone Output
Using the EM 300-500 G4 Using the headphone output You can use the headphone output on the front of the EM 300-500 G4 (6.3 mm jack) to listen to the audio signal. ATTENTION Danger due to high volume levels Volume levels that are too high may damage your hearing. Turn down the volume of the headphone output before you put on the ▷... -
Page 43: Lock-Off Function
Using the EM 300-500 G4 Lock-off function You can set the automatic lock-off function in the Auto lock menu (see “Auto Lock menu item”). When you have switched on the lock-off function, you will have to turn the receiver off and on again in order to operate it. To temporarily deactivate the lock-off function: ▷... - Page 44 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Displays on the EM 300-500 G4 display panel Status information such as reception quality, battery status, audio level, etc. is displayed on the home screen of the display panel. See “Home screen”. The display panel also displays the operating menu, which you can use to configure all of the settings.
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Page 45: Buttons For Navigating Through The Menu
Using the EM 300-500 G4 Buttons for navigating through the menu To navigate through the EM 300-500 G4 operating menu, you need the fol- lowing buttons. ► ► Short-press the ESC button • Cancels the entry and returns to the previous display Long-press the ESC button •... -
Page 46: Home Screen
Home screen After you switch on the receiver, the display panel initially displays the Sennheiser logo. After a short time, the home screen is then displayed. The home screen has three different standard displays. On the home screen, turn the jog dial to switch between the standard ▷... - Page 47 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Receiver Parameters standard display ► RF RF level (radio frequency) • RF signal level display • including the display of the squelch threshold (see “Squelch menu item”) AF audio level (audio frequency) • Displays the audio level of the received transmitter When the display shows full deflection, the audio input level is exces- sively high.
- Page 48 Using the EM 300-500 G4 10Equalizer setting • Current equalizer setting • See “Equalizer menu item” 11MUTE muting function • Receiver or transmitter is muted • See “Muting the audio output” 12Battery status of the transmitter • SKM 300 G4: see “Inserting and removing the batteries/recharge- able batteries”...
- Page 49 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Soundcheck standard display The Soundcheck standard display shows the transmission quality between the transmitter and the receiver. ► By doing a soundcheck, you can ensure adequate transmission quality in the entire area in which you want to use the transmitter. You can do the soundcheck without the help of another person.
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Page 50: Setting Options In The Menu
Using the EM 300-500 G4 Setting options in the menu In the EM 300-500 G4 menu, you can configure the following settings. Adjusting the squelch threshold See “Squelch menu item” ▷ Scanning for unused frequency presets, releases and selects frequen- cy presets ▷... -
Page 51: Menu Structure
Using the EM 300-500 G4 Menu structure The figure shows the complete EM 300-500 G4 menu structure in an over- view. ►... -
Page 52: Squelch Menu Item
Using the EM 300-500 G4 Squelch menu item You can adjust the squelch threshold in the Squelch menu item. Setting range: • 5 to 25 dBμV, adjustable in 2-dB steps The squelch threshold is displayed on the home screen in the RF signal lev- el area. - Page 53 Using the EM 300-500 G4 To open the Squelch menu item: On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. ▷ ▷ Turn the jog dial until the Squelch menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷...
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Page 54: Easy Setup Menu Item
Using the EM 300-500 G4 Easy Setup menu item You can scan for unused frequencies using the Easy Setup menu item. When you have connected multiple EM 300-500 G4 devices to a network via the RJ-45 interfaces (see “Creating a data network”), you can perform the frequency setup for all of the connected receivers. - Page 55 Performing multi-channel frequency setup As an alternative to the following procedure, multi-channel frequency setup can also be performed using the Sennheiser Wireless Sys- tems Manager (WSM) software. For more information about con- trolling devices via the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software, refer to the instruction manual for the software.
- Page 56 Using the EM 300-500 G4 ▷ Perform the frequency scan on the master receiver as described above. From the scan results in the master receiver, select a frequency bank ▷ with enough free channels. After you make your selection, the display panels of the other receivers will display the message Assign New Frequency?.
- Page 57 Using the EM 300-500 G4 ▷ Select an unused frequency for one of the connected receiver on the master receiver. The frequency selected on the master receiver will also be shown on the display panel of the connected receivers. Press the jog dial (SET) on the particular receiver to save your selected ▷...
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Page 58: Frequency Preset Menu Item
Using the EM 300-500 G4 Frequency Preset menu item In the Frequency Preset menu item, you can adjust the receiving frequen- cy of the receiver by adjusting the frequency bank and the channel. To open the Frequency Preset menu item: On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. -
Page 59: Name Menu Item
Using the EM 300-500 G4 Name menu item In the Name menu item you can enter a name for the radio link. To open the Name menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. Turn the jog dial until the Name menu item appears in the selection ▷... -
Page 60: Af Out Menu Item
Using the EM 300-500 G4 AF Out menu item In the AF Out menu item, you can set the audio level that is output via the receiver audio outputs. Setting range: • –24 dB to +24 dB in 3 dB steps To open the AF Out menu item: On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. -
Page 61: Equalizer Menu Item
Using the EM 300-500 G4 Equalizer menu item In the Equalizer menu item, you can change the frequency response of the output signal. You can reduce the bass range and boost the treble range. To open the AF Out menu item: On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. -
Page 62: Auto Lock Menu Item
Using the EM 300-500 G4 Auto Lock menu item In the Auto Lock menu item you can activate or deactivate the auto lock- off function. You can find information about temporarily deactivating the lock-off function during operation under “Lock-off function”. To open the Auto Lock menu item: ▷... -
Page 63: Advanced Menu Item
Using the EM 300-500 G4 Advanced menu item In the Advanced submenu you can configure enhanced settings. To open the Advanced submenu: ▷ On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. Turn the jog dial until the Advanced menu item appears in the selec- ▷... - Page 64 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Advanced -> Tune menu item In the Tune menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can configure the receiving frequencies for the frequency banks U1 to U6. You can save a total of 32 frequencies in the U frequency bank. Only adjusting the frequency Open the Tune menu item in the Advanced menu.
- Page 65 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Advanced -> Sync Settings menu item In the Sync Settings menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can con- figure the parameters to be sent to the transmitters and activate or deac- tivate transmission. The parameters are defined separately for the SK, SKM and SKP.
- Page 66 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Advanced -> Fullscreen Warnings menu item In the Warnings menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can activate or deactivate warnings for certain cases. The warning in question will flash across the entire screen. ► You can activate or deactivate the following warnings: AF Peak •...
- Page 67 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Advanced -> Reset menu item In the Reset menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can reset the set- tings of the receiver. ► Advanced -> IP Address menu item In the IP Address menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can configure the IP addresses.