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Sennheiser SKM 500 User Manual

Sennheiser SKM 500 User Manual

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Contents
Important safety instructions ........................................................................ 2
The SKM 500 G3 radio microphone family .................................................. 3
The frequency bank system ..................................................................... 3
Areas of application ................................................................................... 4
Delivery includes ................................................................................................ 5
Product overview ............................................................................................... 6
Overview of the SKM 500 radio microphone ........................................ 6
Overview of the displays ........................................................................... 7
Putting the radio microphone into operation ............................................ 8
Inserting the batteries/accupack ............................................................ 8
Charging the accupack .............................................................................. 9
Changing the microphone head ............................................................... 9
Changing the color-coded protection ring .......................................... 10
Using the radio microphone ......................................................................... 10
Switching the radio microphone on/off .............................................. 10
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily ............................................ 11
Deactivating the RF signal ..................................................................... 12
Selecting a standard display ................................................................. 12
Using the operating menu ........................................................................... 13
The buttons .............................................................................................. 13
Overview of the operating menu ......................................................... 13
Working with the operating menu ...................................................... 14
Adjusting settings via the operating menu ............................................. 16
Adjustment tips .............................................................................................. 20
Cleaning the radio microphone ................................................................... 21
If a problem occurs ... ..................................................................................... 22
Specifications .................................................................................................. 23
of the microphone heads ....................................................................... 24
Manufacturer Declarations ........................................................................... 26
For more detailed information on the individual sections
of this instruction manual, visit the SKM 500 G3 product
page on our website at www.sennheiser.com.
There you can also view an animated instruction manual.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ............... 24 Manufacturer Declarations ................26 For more detailed information on the individual sections of this instruction manual, visit the SKM 500 G3 product page on our website at www.sennheiser.com. There you can also view an animated instruction manual.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    • Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser. • When replacement parts are required, only use replacement parts specified by Sennheiser or those having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

  • Page 3: The Skm 500 G3 Radio Microphone Family

    For an overview of the frequency presets, please refer to the supplied frequency information sheet. Updated versions of the frequency informa- tion sheet can be downloaded from the SKM 500 G3 product page on our website at www.sennheiser.com. The frequency banks “U1” to “U6” allow you to freely select and store transmission frequencies.

  • Page 4: Areas Of Application

    G3 SKM 500_529673_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 4 Dienstag, 10. Februar 2009 11:20 11 The SKM 500 G3 radio microphone family Areas of application The radio microphone family 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.

  • Page 5: Delivery Includes

    G3 SKM 500_529673_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 5 Dienstag, 10. Februar 2009 11:20 11 Delivery includes Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items: 1 SKM 500 G3 radio microphone incl. microphone head 2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V 1 microphone clamp 1 instruction manual...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    G3 SKM 500_529673_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 6 Dienstag, 10. Februar 2009 11:20 11 Product overview Product overview Overview of the SKM 500 radio microphone ¶ ² ´ ¿ » · º ¸ µ ¾ º ¹ µ µ ³ Microphone head (interchangeable) ·...

  • Page 7: Overview Of The Displays

    ew G3 SKM 500_529673_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 7 Dienstag, 10. Februar 2009 11:20 11 Product overview Overview of the displays After switch-on, the radio microphone displays the standard display “Frequency/Name”. For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to page 12. The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx.

  • Page 8: Putting The Radio Microphone Into Operation

    Inserting the batteries/accupack For powering the radio microphone, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack. Unscrew the lower part of the radio microphone from the radio micro- » phone’s body by turning it counterclockwise.

  • Page 9: Charging The Accupack

    L 2015 charger (both the charger and the charging adapter are avail- able as optional accessories – information on accessories can be found on our web site at www.sennheiser.com). The L 2015 charger can only charge individual BA 2015 accupacks or –...

  • Page 10: Changing The Color-Coded Protection Ring

    Protection rings in different colors are avail- able as accessories (information on accessories can be found on our web site at www.sennheiser.com). The protection rings allow you to clearly identify each radio microphone. º Remove the color-coded protection ring as shown.

  • Page 11: Deactivating The Lock Mode Temporarily

    ew G3 SKM 500_529673_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 11 Dienstag, 10. Februar 2009 11:20 11 Using the radio microphone ¹ 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 radio microphone and to deactivate the RF signal on...

  • Page 12: Deactivating The Rf Signal

    ew G3 SKM 500_529673_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 12 Dienstag, 10. Februar 2009 11:20 11 Using the radio microphone Deactivating the RF signal Deactivating the RF signal on switch-on For information on deactivating the RF signal on switch-on, refer to the chapter “Switching the radio microphone on/off” on page 10. Deactivating the RF signal during operation When one of the standard displays is shown on the display ON/OFF...

  • Page 13: Using The Operating Menu

    ew G3 SKM 500_529673_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 13 Dienstag, 10. Februar 2009 11:20 11 Using the operating menu Using the operating menu The buttons Button Function of the button Press the • Switches the radio microphone on and off ON/OFF button • Cancels the entry and returns to the current ON/OFF standard display (ESC function) •...

  • Page 14: Working With The Operating Menu

    ew G3 SKM 500_529673_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 14 Dienstag, 10. Februar 2009 11:20 11 Using the operating menu Display Function of the menu item LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the display panel (see page 19) Reset Resets the radio microphone (see page 19) Software Revision Displays the current software revision (see page 19)
  • Page 15 ew G3 SKM 500_529673_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 15 Dienstag, 10. Februar 2009 11:20 11 Using the operating menu Exiting a menu item Change to the “Exit” menu item. Menu Exit Confirm your selection. You return to the next higher menu level. To directly return to the current standard display: Press the ON/OFF button.

  • Page 16: Adjusting Settings Via The Operating Menu

    The relevant information is marked with the sync icon. For more detailed information on the operating menu, visit the SKM 500 G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com. The main menu “Menu” Adjusting the input sensitivity – “Sensitivity”...
  • Page 17 ew G3 SKM 500_529673_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 17 Dienstag, 10. Februar 2009 11:20 11 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Overview of the frequency banks and channels: Frequency bank Channels Type “1” to “20” up to 32 per System bank: frequency bank frequencies are factory-preset “U1”...

  • Page 18: The Extended Menu "Advanced Menu

    ew G3 SKM 500_529673_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 18 Dienstag, 10. Februar 2009 11:20 11 Adjusting settings via the operating menu 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 you can select a different channel in one of the frequency banks “U1”...
  • Page 19 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 radio microphone. For information on software updates, visit the SKM 500 G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com.

  • Page 20: Adjustment Tips

    For information on automatic synchronization of radio microphones with receivers (multi-channel operation), refer to the instruction manual of your receiver. For more information on multi-channel operation, visit the SKM 500 G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com.

  • Page 21: Cleaning The Radio Microphone

    ew G3 SKM 500_529673_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 21 Dienstag, 10. Februar 2009 11:20 11 Cleaning the radio microphone Cleaning the radio microphone CAUTION! Liquids can damage the electronics of the radio microphone! Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics.

  • Page 22: If A Problem Occurs

    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. find Sennheiser partner your country, search www.sennheiser.com under “Service & Support”.

  • Page 23: Specifications

    10 mW (Low) switchable typ. 30 mW (Standard) Pilot tone squelch can be switched off AF characteristics Compander system Sennheiser AF frequency response 80–18,000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio t 115 dBA (1 mV, peak deviation) d 0.9% Adjustment range of input sensitivity...

  • Page 24: Polar Diagrams And Frequency Response Curves Of The Microphone Heads

    ew G3 SKM 500_529673_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 24 Dienstag, 10. Februar 2009 11:20 11 Specifications Approved by Canada Industry Canada RSS 210 IC: 2099A-G3SKMEM limited to 806 MHz FCC-Part 74 FCC-ID: DMO G3SKMEM limited to 698 MHz Microphone heads MMD 935-1 MMD 945-1 MMK 965-1 Microphone type dynamic dynamic...
  • Page 25 ew G3 SKM 500_529673_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 25 Dienstag, 10. Februar 2009 11:20 11 Specifications Frequency response curve MMD 935-1 1.000 10.000 Frequency response curve MMD 945-1 1.000 10.000 Frequency response curve MMK 965-1 (cardioid) 1 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 k 2 0 k 0°...

  • Page 26: Manufacturer Declarations

    G3 SKM 500_529673_0109_SP8_PRT.book Seite 26 Dienstag, 10. Februar 2009 11:20 11 Manufacturer Declarations Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our web site at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner.

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