Sennheiser EK 3041-U Instructions For Use Manual

Sennheiser EK 3041-U Instructions For Use Manual

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  • Page 1 Diversity Receiver EK 3041-U Instructions for use...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connections and operating elements .................... 32 Mounting the antennæ ........................33 Mounting the EK 3041-U into the Philips LDK 120 ................ 34 Mounting the EK 3041-U into the Ikegami HL-V77 ............... 35 Mounting the EK 3041-U into the Sony SX ..................36 Power supply ............................
  • Page 3: Brief Description

    ENG camcorders. It can be inserted in the slot-in facility of most professional camcorders such as the Philips LDK 120, Ikegami Hl-77 or Sony SX. Together with a suitable Sennheiser UHF pocket or hand-held transmitter, a highly reliable radio link can be set up.
  • Page 4: Noise Reduction With Hidyn Plus

    Note Only transmitters which are also equipped with HiDyn plus ® work correctly in combination with the EK 3041-U receiver. If this is not the case, the dynamic range is drastically reduced and the transmission sounds blunt and flat. cannot HiDyn plus ®...
  • Page 5: Diversity Reception

    Diversity reception The EK 3041-U receiver operates on the „true diversity“ principle: A receiving antenna receives not only the electromagnetic waves which reach it by a direct path, but also the reflections of these waves which are created in the room by walls, windows, ceilings and fittings.
  • Page 6: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements SET button for menu selection and programming Antenna socket, diversity branch A ON / OFF switch Multi-function display panel Button for adjusting the settings of a selected menu (cycling downwards) Button for adjusting the settings of a selected menu (cycling upwards) Antenna socket, diversity branch B...
  • Page 7: Mounting The Antennæ

    Mounting the antennæ Your EK 3041-U receiver is supplied with two antenna which are necessary for true diversity operation (see chapter 5). The length of the antenna has been matched to the frequency range of your EK 3041-U receiver. Insert the antenna into sockets...
  • Page 8: Mounting The Ek 3041-U Into The Philips Ldk 120

    Mounting the EK 3041-U into the Philips LDK 120 camcorder Preparation: Mount the base plate suitable for the Philips camcorder and fix it to the left and right of the receiver by means of two screws. The Philips adaptor features PHILIPS a 44-pin connector (accessories).
  • Page 9: Mounting The Ek 3041-U Into The Ikegami Hl-V77

    Mounting the EK 3041-U into the Ikegami HL-V77 camcorder Preparation: Mount the base plate suitable for the Ikegami camcorder and fix it to the left and right of the receiver by means of two screws. The Ikegami adaptor features a 25-pin connector (accessories).
  • Page 10: Mounting The Ek 3041-U Into The Sony Sx

    10 Mounting the EK 3041-U into the Sony SX camcorder Preparation: Mount the base plate suitable for the Sony camcorder and fix it to the left and right of the receiver by means of two screws. The Sony adaptor features a 15-pin connector (accessories).
  • Page 11: Power Supply

    11 Power supply Your EK 3041-U receiver can be powered from different power sources. The adaption to these power sources is via the plug-in connector at the bottom of the receiver and the corresponding accessories. The EK 3041-U can be powered •...
  • Page 12: Display Of Receiving Frequency Or Channel Number

    20. 15 Overview of menus Despite its small dimensions, the EK 3041-U features an easy-to-use operating menu comprising six menus with extensive adjustment facilities. The menus can be selected by means of the SET button.
  • Page 13: Fast Search" Function

    Press the SET button three times to select a receiving frequency (u see chapter 19). Press the SET button four times to assign a channel number to a receiving frequency (u see chapter 20). Press the SET button five times to adjust the limiter of the headphone output.
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Headphone Volume

    17 Adjusting the headphone volume Briefly press the SET button once. The display now indicates „PHonE“ in alternation with a three-digit number indicating the current volume level at the headphone output of your EK 3041- U receiver. The adjustment range of the headphone volume is between 0 an 126 (on the display).
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Squelch

    18 Adjusting the squelch Your EK 3041-U receiver is equipped with an adjustable squelch control which eliminates annoying noise when the transmitters are switched on and off. It also suppresses sudden noise when a transmitter leaves the reception area and there is no longer sufficient transmitter power received by the receiver.
  • Page 16: Changing The Receiving Frequency

    19 Changing the receiving frequency Briefly press the SET button three times. The display now indicates the preset receiving frequency in alternation with the channel number assigned. (If no channel number has been assigned, three „hyphens“ appear on the display): With the buttons you can now select a different frequency.
  • Page 17: Assigning A Channel Number

    20 Assigning a channel number You can assign a channel number (from 001 to 255) to each of the 32 receiving frequencies. With larger systems, it is recommended to use the same channel number for both transmitters and receivers in order to provide for simpler monitoring of the system.
  • Page 18: Limiter

    21 Limiter Your EK 3041-U receiver is equipped with a switchable limiter which limits the output voltage of the built-in headphone amplifier. The limiter protects your hearing and should therefore always be switched on. Note The limiter can only be used if the receiver is not inserted in the slot-in facility of a camcorder but is operated as a stand-alone receiver, e.g.
  • Page 19: Locking The Operating Buttons / „Lock Mode" Function

    22 Locking the operating buttons / „Lock mode“ function You can lock the operating buttons of your EK 3041-U to prevent accidental programming or switching off by a user inexperienced in handling the receiver. Locking the buttons Briefly press the SET button six times until „Loc“ begins to flash on the display.
  • Page 20: Sennheiser Transmitters Report Their Battery/Accupack Status

    Note The „bat.tr“ display is reset by the mute function (u see chapter 16). Whenever the squelch is activated in the EK 3041-U receiver, the „bat.tr“ display goes off and the evaluation of the battery status signal from the transmitter starts over again.
  • Page 21: Suitable Sennheiser Transmitters

    24 Suitable Sennheiser transmitters For the optimum use of the excellent reception qualities of the EK 3041-U receiver, Sennheiser offers hand-held and pocket transmitters in a variety of configurations: Pocket transmitters: • SK 1063-U (without display of battery status) •...
  • Page 22: Safety Instructions

    The display of the receiver is also used by the integrated microprocessor to display error messages for service purposes. If you see error messages such as „EE_DEF“ or „rS_232“, there is a fault in the receiver unit which can only be corrected by your local Sennheiser service department. 27 Error checklist Error Possible cause Receiver does not work;...
  • Page 23: Recommended Accessories

    28 Recommended accessories • GA 3041-C Base plate with special housing Cat. no. 04642 • GA 3041-B Power adaptor Cat. no. 04643 • GA 3041-15 Sony adaptor Cat. no. 04639 • GA 3041-25 Ikegami adaptor Cat. no. 04640 • GA 3041-44 Philips adaptor Cat.
  • Page 24: Technical Data

    Power supply 1.8–4.8 V (internally DC/DC adjusted to max. 3.2 V), approx. 150 mA at 2.4 V Suitable accupacks Sennheiser BA 50 and BA 250 Suitable battery boxes Sennheiser B 50 and B250 Limiter (at headphone output only) switchable: – 10 dB and – 20 dB THD at 1 kHz and nominal deviation 1 %, typ.
  • Page 25 Aktuelle Informationen zu Sennheiser-Produkten erhalten Sie auch im Internet unter „http://www.sennheiser.com“. Up to date information on Sennheiser products can also be found on the Internet under “http://www.sennheiser.com”. Vous trouverez également toutes les informations actuelles relatives aux produits Sennheiser sur Internet, sous “http://www.sennheiser.com“.

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