Sennheiser EM500 Instructions For Use Manual
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- Page 1 EM 500 Instructions for use...
- Page 2 Over half a century of accumulated expertise in the design and manufacture of high-quality electro-acoustic equipment have made 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 EM 500 G2 rack-mount receiver ... 4 The channel bank system ... 4 Safety instructions ... 5 Areas of application ... 6 Delivery includes ... 6 Overview of operating controls ... 7 Indications and displays ... 8 Indications and displays of the receiver ... 8 Remote displays of an ew 500 G2 transmitter ... -
Page 4: The Em 500 G2 Rack-Mount Receiver
The EM 500 G2 receiver is available in five UHF frequency ranges with 1440 receiving 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. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
Attention! High Volume! This is a professional transmission system. Commercial use is subject to the rules and regulations of the trade association responsible. Sennheiser, as the manufacturer, is therefore obliged to expressly point out possible health risks arising from use. -
Page 6: Areas Of Application
Areas of application The EM 500 G2 receiver can be combined with transmitters of the ew 500 G2 series (SK 500 G2 bodypack transmitter, SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophone or SKP 500 G2 plug-on transmitter). The transmitters are available in the same five UHF frequency ranges and are equipped with the same channel bank system with factory-preset frequencies. -
Page 7: Overview Of Operating Controls
Overview of operating controls Operating controls Headphone output (PHONES), ¼” (6.3 mm) jack socket Headphone volume control (VOL) Graphic display, backlit rocker button, backlit button, backlit button, backlit (serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the operating menu) Cable grip for power supply DC cable DC socket for connection of mains unit (DC IN) Audio output (AF OUT BAL), XLR-3M socket, balanced... -
Page 8: Indications And Displays
Indications and displays When used together with an ew 500 G2 transmitter, the receiver provides information on its operating states and those of the received transmitter (remote displays). Indications and displays of the receiver “PILOT” display The “PILOT” display appears on the display panel when the pilot tone evaluation is activated (see “Activating/deactivating the pilot tone evaluation”... - Page 9 “MUTE” display The “MUTE” display appears on the display panel and the backlighting of the standard display switches from green to red. In addition, the text “MUTE” flashes in alternation with the standard display when the RF signal of the received transmitter is too weak, the received transmitter has been muted (with the pilot tone transmission or evaluation activated).
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Page 10: Preparing The Receiver For Use
Preparing the receiver for use Mounting the receiver feet To ensure that the receiver cannot slip on the surface on which it is placed, four self-adhesive soft rubber feet are supplied. Ensure that the base of the receiver is clean and free from grease before mounting the rubber feet. -
Page 11: Connecting The Amplifier/Mixing Console
Connecting the amplifier/mixing console The receiver’s audio outputs are available as an XLR-3M socket ¼” (6.3 mm) jack socket , allowing you to simultaneously connect two units (e.g. amplifier, mixing console). The adjusted audio output level is common for both sockets. Connect the amplifier/mixing console to the XLR-3M socket ¼”... - Page 12 To mount two receivers into a rack: Place the two receivers side by side onto a flat surface, their bottom sides facing upwards. Align the connecting plate over the holes in the bottom sides of the receivers. Secure the connecting plate using eight of the supplied recessed head screws (M 3x6).
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Page 13: Using The Receiver
When people use headphones, they tend to choose a higher volume than with loudspeakers. Listening at high volume levels for long periods can lead to permanent hearing defects. Please protect your hearing, Sennheiser headphones have an excellent sound quality even at low volumes. Activating/deactivating the lock mode The receiver has a lock mode that can be activated or deactivated via the operating menu (see “Activating/deactivating the lock mode”... -
Page 14: 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 15: 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 receiver 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 16: Operating Menu Of The Receiver
Operating menu of the receiver Exit Menu Exit Bank Channel Changing the channel bank Menu Bank Channel Tune 786.400MHz Changing the channel Menu Channel Tune 807.900MHz Scan Setting the frequency for channel bank "U" Menu Tune 797.075MHz Scan AF Out Scanning the channel banks for free channels Bank... - Page 17 Scan AF Out Menu +1 8 Scan AF Out + 18 Squelch High Current audio output level Setting the audio output level Menu Squelch AF Out –24 Squelch Display Current squelch threshold Setting the squelch threshold Soundcheck Menu Squelch High Soundcheck Display Main...
- Page 18 Name Menu Name GUITAR Reset Pilot Loading the factory-preset default settings Menu Reset Pilot Lock Activating/deactivating the pilot tone evaluation Menu Pilot Lock Equalizer Flat Activating the lock mode Menu Lock Equalizer Flat LCD Contr IIIIII... Changing the frequency response Menu Equalizer High Boost...
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Page 19: 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 receiver’s nine channel banks. The channel banks “1” to “8” have up to 20 switchable channels that are factory-preset to a receiving frequency (see “The channel bank system” on page 4). -
Page 20: Multi-Channel Operation
Scan Channel list Scan new Scan reset Bank Free Bank Free Channel 1.01 786.300 B.CH Scan Channel list Scan new Scan reset Bank Free Bank Free Scan Channel list Scan new Scan reset Bank Free Bank Free Displaying a list of all free channels Via the “Channel list“... -
Page 21: Adjusting The Audio Output Level
Select a channel bank with a sufficient number of free channels. Bank Free Set all transmitter/receiver pairs in you multi-channel system to the free Bank channels in this channel bank. Free Adjusting the audio output level AF Out Via the “AF The level can be adjusted in eight steps. -
Page 22: Selecting The Standard Display
Display Select the “Soundcheck” menu. The soundcheck is started immediately. With the transmitter, walk up and down the transmission area. Press the button on the receiver to terminate the soundcheck and to display the result of the soundcheck. The level displays “RF” and “AF” will indicate the lowest RF and the highest AF level of the received transmitter. -
Page 23: Entering A Name
Entering a name Name Via the “Name” menu, you can enter a freely selectable name for the receiver. You can, for example, enter the name of the performer for whom the adjustments have been made. The name can be displayed on the standard display and can consist of up to ten characters such as: letters (without pronounciation marks), numbers from 0 to 9,... -
Page 24: Activating/Deactivating The Lock Mode
Lock Equalizer LCD Contr Exit Activating/deactivating the lock mode Via the “Lock” menu, you can activate or deactivate the lock mode. The lock mode prevents that the receiver is accidentally programmed or switched off during operation. The lock mode icon on the display indicates that the lock mode is activated. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
(I or II) appears on the display panel 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 cause No mains connection... -
Page 26: Recommendations And Tips
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 G2 receiver, reception conditions are unfavourable, you should use two remote antennas which are connected via antenna cable. -
Page 27: Additional Information
Wireless transmission systems With the ew 500 G2 series, Sennheiser puts an end to cable tangles and enables complete freedom of movement. The systems operate exclusively in the UHF band. UHF transmission is extremely reliable and is far less prone to interference than the overcrowded VHF band –... -
Page 28: Squelch
Squelch Pilot tone squelch The ew 500 G2 transmitters adds a pilot tone to the audio signal. The receiver checks incoming audio signals to see if the pilot tone is present. In the absence of the pilot tone, the receiver’s audio output will remain muted, even if a strong RF signal is present. -
Page 29: Specifications
Low: 5 dBμV Mid: 15 dBμV High: 25 dBμV can be switched off 2 BNC sockets Sennheiser Cut approx. -3 dB at 200 Hz Boost approx. +6 dB at 10,000 Hz approx. -3 dB at 200 Hz Boost approx.+6 dB at 10,000 Hz ≥... -
Page 30: Connector Assignment
AM 2 A 1031-U AB 2-A AB 2-B AB 2-C AB 2-D AB 2-E GZL 1019-A1 / 5 / 10 ASP 2 NT 1 Connector assignment ¼ ¼ ’’ ’’ (6.3 mm) stereo jack (6.3 mm) mono jack plug, unbalanced plug, unbalanced DC connector for ¼... -
Page 31: 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 batteries that are delivered with the product; due to their characteristics these products have a shorter service life that is principally dependent on the individual frequency of use. - Page 32 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 090624/A2...