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- Page 1 EK 500 SK 500 Instructions for use...
- Page 2 Sennheiser a world-leading company in this field. Please take a few moments to read these instructions carefully, as we want you to enjoy your new Sennheiser product quickly and to the fullest.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents The SK 500 G2 bodypack transmitter ... 4 The channel bank system ... 4 Safety instructions ... 5 Delivery includes ... 5 Areas of application ... 6 The operating controls ... 7 Indications and displays ... 8 Preparing the bodypack transmitter for use ... 10 Inserting and replacing the batteries ... -
Page 4: The Sk 500 G2 Bodypack Transmitter
The transmitter is available in five UHF frequency ranges with 1440 transmission frequencies per frequency range. Please note: Frequency usage is different for each country. Your Sennheiser agent will have all the necessary details on the available legal frequencies for your area. Range A:... -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Never open an electronic unit! If units are opened by customers in breach of this instruction, the warranty becomes null and void. Use the unit in dry rooms only. Use a damp cloth for cleaning the unit. Do not use any cleansing agents or solvents. -
Page 6: Areas Of Application
The transmitter can be combined with receivers of the ew 500 G2 series (EM 500 G2 rack-mount receiver or EK 500 G2 bodypack receiver). The receivers are available in the same five UHF frequency ranges and are equipped with the same channel bank system with factory-preset frequencies. -
Page 7: The Operating Controls
The operating controls Microphone/line input (MIC/LINE), 3.5 mm jack socket Antenna Red LED for operation and battery status indication (ON/LOW BAT) Yellow LED for audio peak (AF PEAK) Charging contacts button rocker button (UP/DOWN) Battery compartment Battery compartment cover Unlocking button ON/OFF button (serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the... -
Page 8: Indications And Displays
Indications and displays LC display panel Alphanumeric display “B.CH“ – appears when the channel bank and the channel number are displayed “MHz“ – appears when the frequency is displayed 4-step battery status display Lock mode icon (lock mode is activated) “PILOT”... - Page 9 “MUTE” display The “MUTE” display the transmitter is muted (see “Muting the transmitter” on page 14). Modulation display The level display for audio signal “AF” modulation of the transmitter. When the transmitter’s audio input level is excessively high, the level display for audio signal “AF” deflection for the duration of the overmodulation.
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Page 10: Preparing The Bodypack Transmitter For Use
Inserting and charging the accupack The transmitter can also be powered via the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack. Insert the accupack into the battery compartment as described above. The transmitter has two charging contacts contact on its short sides. The accupack can be recharged while remaining in the transmitter. -
Page 11: Connecting The Microphone/Line Cable
The taking into account of the different voltage characteristics of primary cells (batteries) and accupacks. The battery status indications on the displays, the transmission of transmitter battery status information to the rack-mount receivers and the switch-off thresholds at the end of the operating time are corrected correspondingly. -
Page 12: Attaching The Transmitter To Clothing
Positioning the microphones The ME 3 and ME 4 microphones are directional microphones, i.e. their sound inlet should always be directed towards the sound source (e.g. mouth). The ME 2 with omni-directional pick-up pattern picks up sound equally from all directions. It is the best choice if movements of the speaker’s head have to be compensated for. -
Page 13: Using The Bodypack Transmitter
Using the bodypack transmitter Switching the transmitter on/off The transmitter can only be switched off when the standard display is shown on the display panel. When in the operating menu, briefly pressing the cancel your entry (ESC function) and return you to the standard display with the last stored settings. -
Page 14: Muting The Transmitter
Muting the transmitter The transmitter has a the transmitter’s audio signal without switching the transmitter off. Set the MUTE switch “MUTE” display appears on the display panel. Provided that the pilot tone function is activated on both the transmitter and the receiver, the “MUTE” display also appears on the receiver display panel. -
Page 15: The Operating Menu
The operating menu A special feature of the Sennheiser ew 500 G2 series is the similar, intuitive operation of transmitters and receivers. As a result, adjustments to the settings can be made quickly and “without looking” – even in stressful situations, for example on stage or during a live show or presentation. -
Page 16: Working With The Operating Menu
Working with the operating menu By way of example of the “TUNE” menu, this section describes how to use the operating menu. After switching the transmitter on, the standard display is shown on the display panel. Getting into the operating menu Press the button to get from the standard display into the operating menu. - Page 17 Storing a setting Press the appears on the display, indicating that the setting has been stored. The display then returns to the top menu level. With most menus, new settings become effective immediately without having to be stored. An exception are the “BANK”, “CHAN”, “TUNE”...
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Page 18: Operating Menu Of The Transmitter
Operating menu of the transmitter EXIT BANK Changing the channel bank CHAN Changing the channel TUNE Setting the frequency for channel bank "U" SENSIT Setting the sensitivity DISPLY Switching between the standard displays NAME BANK Current channel bank STORED 1.03 B.CH Current channel (display depends on... - Page 19 DISPLY NAME Assigning the transmitter a name RESET Loading the factory- preset default settings PILOT Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission LOCK Activating the lock mode EXIT Exiting the operating menu BANK VOCAL Current transmitter name STORED RST. Security check PLT. Pilot tone transmission activated or deactivated STORED...
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Page 20: Adjustment Tips For The Operating Menu
Adjustment tips for the operating menu Switching between channel banks – BANK Via the “BANK” menu, you can switch between the transmitter’s nine channel banks. Each of the channel banks “1” to “8” has up to 20 switchable channels that are factory-preset to a transmission frequency (see “The channel bank system”... -
Page 21: Adjusting The Sensitivity
Use the transmission frequency. Transmission frequencies are tunable in 25-kHz steps within a switching bandwidth of 36 MHz max. For intermodulation-free frequencies, please refer to the enclosed frequency table. Adjusting the sensitivity – Via the “SENSIT” menu, you can adjust the transmitter’s input sensitivity. -
Page 22: Selecting The Standard Display
Selecting the standard display – Via the “DISPLY” menu, you can select the standard display: Selectable standard display “FREQ” “NAME” “CHAN” Entering a name – Via the “NAME” menu, you can enter a freely selectable name for the transmitter. You can, for example, enter the name of the performer for whom the adjustments have been made. -
Page 23: Activating/Deactivating The Pilot Tone Transmission
remains unchanged. After the reset, the transmitter is restarted and the standard display is shown on the display panel. Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission – Via the “PILOT” menu, you can activate or deactivate the pilot tone transmisssion. The pilot tone supports the receiver’s squelch function (Squelch) and protects against interference due to RF signals from other units. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
If problems occur that are not listed in the above table or if the problems cannot be solved with the proposed solutions, please contact your local Sennheiser agent for assistance. Possible solution Replace the batteries or... -
Page 25: Recommendations And Tips
Recommendations and tips ... for the ME 2 and ME 4 clip-on microphones 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. -
Page 26: Care And Maintenance
Care and maintenance Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the transmitter from time to time. Note: Do not use any cleansing agents or solvents. -
Page 27: Specifications
20 freely selectable channels (1440 frequencies, tunable in steps of 25 kHz) 36 MHz ± 24 kHz / ± 48 kHz ≤ ± 15 ppm typ. 30 mW Sennheiser 40–18,000 Hz ≥ 110 dB(A) ≤ 0.9 % 1.8 V unbalanced rms, Line 2.9 V... -
Page 28: Connector Assignment
Microphones ME 2 Transducer condenser condenser condenser condenser Principle Sensitivity 20 mV/Pa 5.6 mV/Pa 1.6 mV/Pa 40 mV/Pa Pick-up omni- pattern directional Max. SPL 130 dB SPL 140 dB SPL 150 dB SPL 120 dB SPL Connector assignment 3.5 mm jack plug Polar diagrams and frequency response curves of microphones Polar diagram... -
Page 29: Accessories
Frequency response curve ME 2 Frequency response curve ME 3 Frequency response curve ME 4 Accessories ME 2: MKE 2: ME 4: ME 3: CI 1: CL 2: DC 2: BA 2015: L 2015: CC 2: Clip-on microphone, condenser, omni-directional Clip-on microphone , black or beige, condenser, omni-directional Clip-on microphone,... -
Page 30: Manufacturer Declarations
Manufacturer declarations Warranty regulations The guarantee period for this Sennheiser product is 24 months from the date of purchase. Excluded are accessory items, rechargeable or disposable batte- ries that are delivered with the product; due to their characteristics these pro- ducts have a shorter service life that is principally dependent on the individual frequency of use. - Page 31 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG 30900 Wedemark, Germany Phone +49 (5130) 600 0 Fax +49 (5130) 600 300 www.sennheiser.com Printed in Germany Publ. 02/06 090663/A2...
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