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Sennheiser EM 500 G3 - 02-09 Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If a problem occurs ........................... 52 Accessories and spare parts ........................54 Specifications ............................. 56 Manufacturer Declarations ........................59 Index ................................61 An animated instruction manual can be viewed on the EM 500 G3 product page on our website at www.sennheiser.com.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    • Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this instruction manual. • Only clean the product when it is not connected to the mains. Use a cloth for cleaning. • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
  • Page 4 85 dB(A) is the sound pressure corresponding to the maximum permis- sible volume which is by law (in some countries) allowed to affect your hearing for the duration of a working day. It is used as a basis according to the specifications of industrial medicine. Higher volumes or longer dura- tions can damage your hearing.
  • Page 5 • 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.

  • Page 6: The Em 500 G3 Rack-Mount Receiver

    The EM 500 G3 rack-mount receiver The EM 500 G3 rack-mount receiver This receiver is part of the evolution wireless series generation 3 (ew G3). With this series, Sennheiser offers high-quality state-of-the-art RF trans- mission systems with a high level of operational reliability and ease of use.

  • Page 7: The Frequency Bank System

    The EM 500 G3 rack-mount receiver The devices are available in the same UHF frequency ranges and are equipped with the same frequency bank system with factory-preset frequencies. An advantage of the factory-preset frequencies is that • a transmission system is ready for immediate use after switch-on, •...
  • Page 8 The EM 500 G3 rack-mount receiver 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 intermodu- lation-free. These frequencies cannot be changed.

  • Page 9: Delivery Includes

    Delivery includes Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items: 1 EM 500 G3 rack-mount receiver 1 NT 2-3 mains unit with one country adapter 2 rod antennas 1 GA 3 rack adapter 1 instruction manual 1 frequency information sheet...

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    Product overview Product overview Overview of the EM 500 G3 receiver » PEAK B.Ch: 20.30 ew500 G3 542.625 SKM500 + 12dB Operating elements – front panel Operating elements – rear panel Headphone output, Antenna input II (ANT II) with ¼” (6.3 mm) jack socket ( )

  • Page 11: Overview Of The Displays

    “Receiver Parameters”. For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, please refer to page 25. This standard display displays the operating states of the receiver and provides the most important information on the received transmitter – provided the transmitter supports this function.
  • Page 12 Receiver Current equalizer setting (see page 38) Output gain Receiver Current output gain of the audio signal (see page 37) available at the ¼” (6.3 mm) jack socket XLR-3M socket Muting function Receiver/ Audio signal is muted “MUTE” transmitter (see also page 51)

  • Page 13: Putting The Receiver Into Operation

    (see “Accessories and spare parts” on page 53). When rack-mounting the receiver, you can mount the supplied antennas to the front of the rack by using an antenna front mount kit. When mounting more than one receiver into a rack, you should use remote antennas.
  • Page 14 Do not fit the device feet when mounting the receiver into a device feet 19” rack. Clean the base of the receiver where you want to fix the device feet. Fit the device feet to the four corners of the receiver as shown. Place the receiver on a flat, horizontal surface.
  • Page 15 When rack mounting, please note that intrinsically harmless leakage currents of the individual mains units may accumulate, thereby exceeding the allowable limit value. As a remedy, ground the rack via an additional ground connection. Rack mounting Secure the rack mount “ears”...
  • Page 16 (see page 13). In this case, insert the two blanking plugs into the holes of the blanking plate (see diagram above). – You can use the AM 2 antenna front mount kit (see “Accessories and spare parts” on page 53) and mount the rod antennas to the blanking plate (see diagram below).
  • Page 17 GA 3 rack adapter (see “Accessories and spare parts” on page 53). We recommend using remote antennas. To mount the receivers into a rack using the GA 3 rack adapter: Place the two receivers side by side upside-down onto a flat surface. Secure the jointing plate to the receivers using six recessed head screws (M 3x6).

  • Page 18: Connecting An Amplifier/Mixing Console

    Putting the receiver into operation To mount the antennas: Use remote antennas, if necessary in conjunction with the ASA 1 antenna splitter (see “Accessories and spare parts” on page 53). To mount the receivers into the rack: Slide the receivers into the 19” rack.

  • Page 19: Connecting Receivers In A Network

    IC: 2099A- XXXXXXX 0682 DESIGNED IN GERMANY, ASSEMBLED IN USA Connect a standard network cable (at least Cat 5) to the LAN socket of the receiver. Connect your receivers to an Ethernet switch. Additionally, connect a PC to the Ethernet switch as shown.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Mains Unit

    Putting the receiver into operation Connecting the mains unit Only use the supplied NT 2-3 mains unit. It is designed for your receiver and ensures safe operation. To connect the NT 2-3 mains unit: Connect the yellow connector of the mains unit...

  • Page 21: Using The Receiver

    The transmission link is established and the display backlighting of the receiver changes from red to orange. It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 45. If you cannot establish a transmission link between transmitter and...

  • Page 22: Monitoring The Audio Signal Via Headphones

    + 12dB Set the headphone volume control to the minimum position. Connect headphones with a ¼” (6.3 mm) stereo jack plug to the head- phone output Gradually increase the volume and monitor the audio signal with the lowest possible volume.

  • Page 23: Synchronizing A Transmitter With The Receiver

    Using the receiver Synchronizing a transmitter with the receiver You can synchronize a suitable transmitter of the ew 500 G3 series with the receiver. If the receiver is in ex works condition, the following parame- ters are transferred to the transmitter during synchronization:...

  • Page 24: Deactivating The Lock Mode Temporarily

    STANDBY button on the receiver. “ ” appears on the display panel of the receiver. “ ” also appears if no suitable transmitter was found. Deactivating the lock mode temporarily You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the “Auto...

  • Page 25: Muting The Audio Signal

    Using the receiver Muting the audio signal mute the audio signal: When one of the standard displays is shown on the display panel, press the STANDBY button. “RX Mute On?” appears on the display panel. Press the jog dial. The audio signal is muted.

  • Page 26: Selecting A Standard Display

    If you synchronize your transmitter with the receiver (see page 22), the parameters are read out without delay. **The “Guitar Tuner” standard display is deactivated upon delivery. To show this standard display, you have to activate it (see page 40).

  • Page 27: Using The Operating Menu

    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.

  • Page 28: Overview Of The Operating Menu

    Adjusts the audio output level Equalizer Changes the frequency response of the output signal Auto Lock Activates/deactivates the automatic lock mode Advanced Calls up the extended menu “Advanced Menu” Exit Exits the operating menu and returns to the current standard display...
  • Page 29 Setup” and returns to the main menu Extended menu “Advanced Menu” Tune Sets the receiving frequencies for the frequency banks “U1” to “U6” Sets the frequency bank, the channel and the transmission frequency (frequency banks “U1” to “U6”) Guitar Tuner...

  • Page 30: Working With The Operating Menu

    Using the operating 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 page 23). By way of example of the “Frequency...
  • Page 31 The current standard display appears on the display panel. To subsequently return to the last edited menu item: Press the jog dial switch repeatedly until the last edited menu item appears. Exiting a menu item...

  • Page 32: Adjustment Tips And Functions

    Adjustment tips and functions Adjustment tips and functions The operating menu allows you to make settings for your receiver and your transmitters. The “Guitar Tuner” and “Soundcheck” standard displays provide additional functions and can be call up by turning the jog dial, without having to get into the operating menu.
  • Page 33 Select any other standard display standard display Position the transmitter in the area in which it is to be used and switch it on. Leave the transmitter switched on and go to your receiver. On the receiver, change to the “Soundcheck” standard display.
  • Page 34 PEAK display). For more information, refer to the instruction manual of the transmitter. If only one or none of the diversity displays is displayed during the sound check: Check if the antennas are properly positioned or check the antenna cables.

  • Page 35: The Main Menu "Menu

    CAUTION! Danger of hearing damage and material damage! If you switch the squelch off or adjust the squelch threshold to a very low value, loud hissing noise can occur in the receiver. The hissing noise can be loud enough to cause hearing damage or overload the loudspeakers of your system! Always make sure that the squelch is switched on (see below).
  • Page 36 The squelch should only be switched off for servicing purposes. With the squelch threshold set to “5 dB”, you switch the squelch off by turning the jog dial to the left and keeping it in this position for 3 seconds.
  • Page 37 Select and call up Set the channel; “Easy Setup” a frequency bank store the setting menu item You can call up the list containing the frequency banks again by selecting the “Current List” menu item. Selecting the frequency bank and the channel Menu...
  • Page 38 Advanced Exit “Stored” Via the “Name” menu item, you can enter a freely selectable name (e.g. the name of the performer) for the receiver. The name is displayed on the “Receiver Parameters” standard display and can consist of up to eight characters such as: •...
  • Page 39 To adjust a gain greater than +18 dB (gain reserve): Adjust a level of +18 dB. Turn the jog dial to the right and hold it in this position for 3 seconds. The next higher value (+21 dB) appears. The audio output level is increased.

  • Page 40: The Extended Menu "Advanced Menu

    Software Revision are not assigned a receiving frequency. Exit Via the “Tune” menu item, you can set a receiving frequency to be stored in the current channel you can select a different channel in one of the frequency banks “U1” to “U6” and assign this channel a receiving frequency.
  • Page 41 Adjustment tips and functions Turn the jog dial until the “Tune” menu item appears. Setting a frequency bank and a channel and assigning this Press the jog dial and keep it pressed until the frequency bank channel a receiving selection appears. frequency PEAK...
  • Page 42 “SK Settings” and “SKM Settings” menu items, you can set the Guitar Tuner Sync Settings transmitter parameters directly on the receiver and activate or deactivate Pilot Tone the transfer of these parameters to the transmitter: Warnings LCD Contrast Setting Transfer is...
  • Page 43 + 12dB MUTE Devices of the ew 500 G1 series (generation 1) do not support the pilot tone function. Therefore, please observe the following when combining a radio microphone or receiver of the ew 500 G3 series (generation 3) with...
  • Page 44 G3 ... deactivate the pilot tone function on the ew 500 G3 receiver. Activating/deactivating warnings Advanced Menu Tune Via the “Warnings” menu item, you can activate or deactivate different Guitar Tuner Sync Settings warning messages. Pilot Tone Warnings Warning message...
  • Page 45 “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.

  • Page 46: Synchronizing Transmitters With Receivers

    This establishes a transmission link between the transmitter and the receiver. Alternatively, you can set the channel on the transmitter manually: Make sure that you set the transmitter to the same frequency bank and the same channel as the receiver (see the instruction manual of the transmitter).

  • Page 47: Synchronizing Transmitters With Receivers - Multi-Channel Operation

    Set the corresponding transmitter to the selected frequency bank and to the selected channel either by synchronizing the transmitter with the receiver (see page 22) or by setting the frequency bank and the channel manually (see the instruction manual of the transmitter).
  • Page 48 Synchronizing transmitters with receivers With one of the receivers, perform a frequency preset scan to scan the frequency banks for unused channels (“Scan New List”, see page 35). Then “Sync” appears on the display panel of the receiver. PEAK Easy Setup ew500 G3 B.Ch:...
  • Page 49 Synchronizing transmitters with receivers On one of the receivers, select a channel within this frequency bank (see page 39). Assign this channel one of the receiving frequencies (see page 39). Synchronize a transmitter with the receiver (see page 22). Manually set the transmitter to the same frequency bank, channel and frequency that you set on the receiver.

  • Page 50: Cleaning The Receiver

    Liquids entering the housing of the receiver can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics. Keep all liquids away from the receiver. Before cleaning, disconnect the receiver from the mains. Use a cloth to clean the receiver from time to time. Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.

  • Page 51: Recommendations And Tips

    ... for optimum reception • Transmission range depends to a large extent on location and can vary from about 10 m to about 150 m. There should be a “free line of sight” between transmitting and receiving antennas. • If, with the EM 500 G3 receiver, reception conditions are unfavourable, you should use two remote antennas which are connected via antenna cable.

  • Page 52: If A Problem Occurs

    No RF signal Transmitter and receiver are not Set the transmitter and receiver on the same channel to the same channel. To do so, use the synchronization function (see page 22). Transmission range is exceeded Check the squelch threshold setting (see page 39).
  • Page 53 Reduce the distance between transmitter and receiver. 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 &...

  • Page 54: Accessories And Spare Parts

    ASA 1 active antenna splitter, 2 x 1:4, for connecting four EM 500 G3 to two antennas/antenna boosters 503158 NT 1-1 EU Mains unit for powering the ASA 1 antenna splitter or the L 2015 charger, EU version 503873 NT 1-1 US...
  • Page 55 502571 AB 3-E: 823–865 MHz Antenna cabels 002324 GZL 1019-A1 coaxial cable, type RG 58, BNC to BNC, 1 m 002325 GZL 1019-A5 coaxial cable, type RG 58, BNC to BNC, 5 m 002326 GZL 1019-A10 coaxial cable, type RG 58, BNC to BNC, 10 m...

  • Page 56: Specifications

    Adjacent channel rejection typ. ≥ 70 dB Intermodulation attenuation ≥ 75 dB Blocking Squelch Off, 5 to 25 dBμV, adjustable in steps of 2 dB Pilot tone squelch can be switched off Antenna inputs 2 BNC sockets AF characteristics Compander system...
  • Page 57 Overall device –10°C to +55°C Temperature range Power supply 12 V Current consumption 350 mA Dimensions approx. 202 mm x 212 mm x 43 mm Weight approx. 980 g Type approvals In compliance with Europe EN 301489-1/-9 Radio EN 300422-1/-2...
  • Page 58 Safety EN 60065 47 CFR 15 subpart B Canada ICES 003 The mains unit is certified in accordance with the legal safety requirements of Europe, the United States, Canada, Russia and Japan. Connector assignment Audio Other connectors ¼” (6.3 mm) stereo jack plug,...

  • Page 59: Manufacturer Declarations

    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 website at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. In compliance with the following requirements •...
  • Page 60 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.

  • Page 61: Index

    ~ ranges 6 overview 28 selecting (Frequency Preset) 36 settings 39 selecting ~ presets 36 AF Out (adjusting the audio output level) 37 setting a Receiving frequency 39 AF PEAK (warning message) 43 Frequency bank Amplifier/mixing console, connecting 17 overview 6...
  • Page 62 Mains unit, connecting 19 RF Mute (warning message) 43 Menu (main menu) RX Mute (warning message) 43 overview 27 RX Mute On/Off (muting the audio signal) 24 settings 34 Mixing console/amplifier, connecting 17 Scan New List (frequency preset scan) 35, 45 Mounting...
  • Page 63 Index Using Guitar Tuner 31 operating menu 29 receiver 20 Warnings (Warnings) activating/deactivating 43 overview of warning messages 43 WSM (Wireless Systems Manager) 18, 46...
  • Page 64 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Printed in Germany Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany Publ. 0 /09 www.sennheiser.com 529665/A01...

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