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- Page 1 EK 500 SKM 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 SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophone family ... 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 radiomicrophone for use ... 10 Inserting/replacing the batteries ... -
Page 4: The Skm 500 G2 Radiomicrophone Family
The radiomicrophone 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
selection out of 1440 transmission frequencies that are freely selectable within the preset frequency range. 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. -
Page 6: Areas Of Application
Areas of application The SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophone family 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 Sound inlet basket Color-coded identification ring for microphone heads green: MD 835 microphone head blue: MD 845 microphone head red: ME 865 microphone head Body of radiomicrophone Battery compartment (not visible from outside) Display section LC display Turnable protective cap for operating controls (shown removed) The following operating controls become accessible in... -
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 radiomicrophone radiomicrophone” on page 14). Modulation display The level display for audio signal “AF” modulation of the radiomicrophone. When the audio input level is excessively high, the level display for audio signal “AF” duration of the overmodulation. “PILOT”...
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Page 10: Preparing The Radiomicrophone For Use
Preparing the radiomicrophone for use Inserting/replacing the batteries For powering the radiomicrophone, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack. Unscrew radiomicrophone’s body clockwise. Slide back the display section Open the battery compartment cover Insert the two batteries or the BA 2015 accupack as shown. -
Page 11: Changing The Microphone Head
Push radiomicrophone’s body. Screw the display section tight. Note: For accupack operation of the radiomicrophone, only use the BA 2015 accupack in order to ensure optimum operational reliability. For charging the accupack, only use the L 2015 charger. Both the accupack and the charger are available as accessories. - Page 12 Gently ease the capsule out of the contacts and then pull it out of the housing as shown. Do not touch the contacts and the diaphragm! Insert the new capsule. Secure the capsule by tightening the screw. Note: The screw mechanically secures the microphone capsule. If the screw is missing, malfunctions may occur during tough use.
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Page 13: Using The Radiomicrophone
Using the radiomicrophone Switching the radiomicrophone on/off The radiomicrophone 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 Radiomicrophone
Muting the radiomicrophone The radiomicrophone has a mutes audio radiomicrophone off. Turn the protective cap radiomicrophone so that the accessible. Set the MUTE switch to the position ’MUTE’. The “MUTE” display appears on the radiomicrophone’s display panel. Provided that the pilot tone function is activated on both the transmitter and the receiver, the “MUTE”... -
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 radiomicrophone 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 button to store the setting. “STORED” 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 Radiomicrophone
Operating menu of the radiomicrophone 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 B.CH 1.03 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 radiomicrophone’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
In this case, “U.01” briefly appears on the display. Use the / buttons to select the desired 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 –... -
Page 22: Selecting The Standard Display
Selecting the standard display – Via the “DISPLY” menu, you can select the standard display: Selectable standard display Contents of standard “FREQ” “NAME” “CHAN” Entering a name – Via the “NAME” menu, you can enter a freely selectable name for the radiomicrophone. 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
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. The transmitter adds an inaudible signal, known as the pilot tone, to the transmitted signal. -
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 SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophone Hold the SKM 500 G2 in the middle of the microphone body. Holding it close to the sound inlet basket will influence the microphone’s pick-up pattern, holding it at the lower part of the body will reduce the transmitter’s range. -
Page 26: Care And Maintenance
Care and maintenance Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the radiomicrophone from time to time. Note: Do not use any cleansing agents or solvents. To clean the radiomicrophone’s sound inlet basket, proceed as follows: Unscrew the sound inlet basket (turn counterclockwise) and remove it. -
Page 27: Specifications
25 kHz) 36 MHz ± 24 kHz / ± 48 kHz ≤ ± 15 ppm typ. 30 mW Sennheiser 40–18,000 Hz ≥ 110 dB(A) ≤ 0.9 % – 10 °C to + 55 °C 2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V or BA 2015 accupack 2.4 V... -
Page 28: Polar Diagrams And Frequency Response Curves Of Microphone Heads
Microphone heads Transducer principle Sensitivity Pick-up pattern Max. SPL Color of identification ring Polar diagrams and frequency response curves of microphone heads Polar diagram MD 835 Polar diagram MD 845 Polar diagram ME 865 MD 835 MD 845 dynamic dynamic 1.5 mV/Pa 1 mV/Pa cardioid super-... -
Page 29: Accessories
Frequency response curve MD 835 Frequency response curve MD 845 Frequency response curve ME 865 Accessories MD 835 MD 845 ME 865 MMD 935 MZW 1 MZQ 1 BA 2015 L 2015 CC 2 Microphone head (green identification ring), dynamic, cardioid Microphone head (blue identification ring), dynamic, super-cardioid Microphone head (red identification... -
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 090664/A2...
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