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Sennheiser EM 3532-U Instructions For Use Manual

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  • Page 1 EM 3532-U Instructions for use...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connection and mounting of remote antennæ ... 46 Selecting the mains voltage / Mains connection ... 47 Putting the EM 3532 into operation ... 48 Basic functions of the Sennheiser operating menu ... 49 Menus / Overview ... 50 LC display panel ... 51 Setting a receiving frequency, allocating a frequency memory and assigning a channel number ...

  • Page 4: Brief Description, Special Features

    With the EM 3532-U twin receiver, Sennheiser offers the professional user a high-quality state-of- the-art RF receiver with a high level of operational reliability and ease of use. The EM 3532-U receiver together with the suitable hand-held and pocket transmitters permits wireless transmission with studio-quality sound.

  • Page 5: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Headphone socket ” (6.3 mm) ø Headphone volume control Multi-function LC display panel Buttons for selecting and programming the menus SET/storage button ON / OFF switch Fuse holder and mains voltage selection 2-pin IEC mains connector Cable grip for mains cable Data interface for connecting a remote computer AF output XLR-3M, balanced...

  • Page 6: Noise Reduction With

    Note Only transmitters which are also equipped with combination with the EM 3532-U receiver. If this is not the case, the dynamic range is drastically reduced and the transmission sounds blunt and flat. cannot be switched off on the EM 3532 receiver.

  • Page 7: Diversity Reception

    AF-signal AF-signal receiver 1 electronic switching receiver 2 from one signal to another Diversity reception The EM 3532 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 8: Assembly And Mounting, Assembly Instructions

    Assembly and mounting Use as a stand-alone receiver When using the EM 3532 as a stand-alone receiver, it is easiest to use the supplied telescopic antennæ. They can be mounted quickly and easily to the rear of the receiver and are suitable for all applications where –...
  • Page 9 Mounting the receiver into a rack With the two supplied rack mount “ears”, the receiver can be mounted into a 19” rack (1 U). The rack mount “ears” are screwed to the receiver on the left and right Note If you wish to connect the antennæ to the front side, you must pull the cables of the GA 3030-AM antenna mount through the holes on the rack mount “ears”...

  • Page 10: Connection And Mounting Of Remote Antennæ

    RG 58 co-axial cable. Ready made up antenna cables from Sennheiser are available as accessories with lengths of 1 m, 5 m and 10 m (see chapter 28). To supply the antenna booster integrated in the A12 AD-UHF active antenna, a supply voltage needs to be added via the antenna sockets (see chapter 18).

  • Page 11: Selecting The Mains Voltage / Mains Connection

    Selecting the mains voltage Before you plug the mains connector into the mains, please check first of all that the receiver is set to the correct mains voltage! You can change the mains voltage by removing the fuse holder turning it through 180° fuse holder.

  • Page 12: Putting The Em 3532 Into Operation

    Putting the EM 3532 into operation The receivers are switched on separately with the ON / OFF switches panel is now lit up to show that the receiver is switched on, and the standard display is shown (see chapter 11). The display “MUTE” indicated.

  • Page 13: Basic Functions Of The Sennheiser Operating Menu

    Basic functions of the Sennheiser operating menu A special feature of the Sennheiser 3000 series is the similar operation of transmitters and receivers. In stressfull situations, for example on stage or during a live show or presentation, it is important that the receiver is easy to operate and that adjustments to the receiver settings can be made quickly and “without looking”.

  • Page 14: Menus / Overview

    Menus / Overview FREQUENCY indicates the current receiving frequency. (u chapter 12) CHANNEL indicates the currently assigned channel number. (u chapter 14) SQUELCH indicates the squelch threshold. (u chapter 15) SCAN scans for available RF signals, the receiving frequency found is shown on the display. (u chapter 17) BOOSTER FEED indicates whether the supply voltage for active...

  • Page 15: Lc Display Panel

    LC display panel Display for the “FREQUENCY” menu. This display can be the receiver’s standard display which always appears after switch-on. Display for the “BOOSTER FEED” menu. Display for the “CHANNEL” menu. This display can also be the receiver’s standard display which always appears after switch-on.

  • Page 16: Setting A Receiving Frequency, Allocating A Frequency Memory And Assigning A Channel Number

    Setting a receiving frequency, allocating a frequency memory and assigning a channel number The EM 3532 receiver has a switchable frequency memory to store a maximum of 32 receiving frequencies with their respective channel numbers. The storing procedure is similar for each entry or modification: Press the buttons to select the “FREQUENCY”...
  • Page 17 With the buttons you can now select a frequency memory (nos. 1 to 32). If the frequency memory has been assigned a channel number, this is also indicated. If no channel number has been assigned, three “hyphens” appear on the display, indicating that the frequency memory is empty (see chapter 13).

  • Page 18: Deleting A Receiving Frequency, Emptying A Frequency Memory

    Deleting a receiving frequency, emptying a frequency memory You can empty a frequency memory if you enter three “hyphens” when assigning a channel number. The last frequency stored cannot be deleted. If you try to delete the last frequency stored, the display briefly indicates “LASt”...

  • Page 19: Setting The Receiving Frequency Via The Channel Number

    Setting the receiving frequency via the channel number In the “CHANNEL” menu, you can directly change from one stored receiving frequency to the next. Press the buttons to select the “CHANNEL” menu. Then press the “CHANNEL” display on the display panel The display indicates the receiving frequency in alternation with the channel number.

  • Page 20: Squelch (Muting)

    Squelch (Muting) The EM 3532 receiver is equipped with an adjustable squelch 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. The adjustment of the squelch is via the “SQUELCH”...

  • Page 21: Advanced Muting Function

    Advanced muting function This receiver also features AMF (Advanced Muting Function). This special electronic feature comes into effect when an RF signal drops by about 40 dB in a short time. The reception is then muted for at least three seconds. AMF thus suppresses the annoying switch-off click when a transmitter is switched off.

  • Page 22: Automatic Transmitter Search Tuning - Scan Function

    Automatic transmitter search tuning – Scan function The EM 3532 receiver features a scan function to scan the frequency range of the tuner for a transmitter. For some countries, this menu is locked via a special configuration program, since not all tunable receiving frequencies are approved in these countries.
  • Page 23 If no transmitter is found, the search tuning stops at the upper or lower limit of the 24 MHz frequency window. The display then indicates: If a transmitter with a strong enough RF signal (higher than the squelch level, but at least 5 μV) is found, this frequency is indicated on the display.

  • Page 24: Adding A Supply Voltage For Antenna Boosters

    Adding a supply voltage for antenna boosters Antenna boosters can be connected to the antenna inputs of the EM 3532 receiver and can be supplied by the receiver via the antenna cables. The supply voltage can be switched on or off. Both receivers in the EM 3532 should be set to the same setting, i.e.

  • Page 25: Stand-By Operation

    Stand-by operation The EM 3532 receiver can be set to stand-by operation. During stand-by operation, information from the RF section is no longer processed and the AF section is muted (MUTE). All other menus – except for “REMOTE” and “STANDBY” – are locked. If you try to select any other menu, “Loc” appears on the display.

  • Page 26: Remote Control

    Remote control The EM 3532 receiver can be set for “computer remote control only”. When set for remote control, all other menus – except for “REMOTE” – are locked. If you try to select any other menu, “Loc” appears on the display. Press the buttons to select the “REMOTE”...

  • Page 27: Power Of The Received Rf Signal

    Power of the received RF signal In display panel , the power of the received RF signal signal (in %) – i.e. the modulation of the RF signal – are shown. Both displays have an overmodulation display. If the signal is too high, “PEAK” lights up briefly. Short overmodulation is not critical.

  • Page 28: Monitoring The Sound Signal, Headphone Connection

    The headphone volume is adjusted with controls Please use headphones with a The Sennheiser HD 25 headphone is especially usefull for this purpose. In order to judge the quality of the received sound signal even under unfavourable conditions (low AF level in the transmitter) and with high ambient noise (e.g.

  • Page 29: Replacing A Fuse

    Sennheiser distributor or to send the receiver, with a precise description of the trouble, to a Sennheiser service department in your area. You can find the address of your nearest service department in the enclosed Service card or on the Internet at...

  • Page 30: Sennheiser Transmitters Report Their Battery Status

    Sennheiser transmitters report their battery status Sennheiser supplies hand-held and pocket transmitters which provide information on the available transmitter battery status to the receiver. This information can be evaluated with the EM 3532 receiver. The remaining battery capacity is first indicated via the six-step bargraph on the display...

  • Page 31: Suitable Sennheiser Transmitters

    “Practical Applications in RF Technology” which your Sennheiser distributor has in stock or will be pleased to order for you from Sennheiser. For up-to-date information on Sennheiser products, you can also visit the Sennheiser Web site at “http://www.sennheiser.com”.

  • Page 32: Error Checklist

    Error checklist Error Receiver does not work; display panel dark Receiver does not work; display panel lit up Sound distorted Sound overlaid with background noise Safety instructions Never open electronic devices! This must only be done by authorised personnel and is all the more important for current-carrying units.

  • Page 33: Recommended Accessories

    Recommended accessories Antenna mount Active antenna Ground plane antenna Antenna booster Co-axial cable, 1 m Co-axial cable, 5 m Co-axial cable, 10 m BNC coupler Active antenna splitter custom-built to customer specifications Monitoring headphone GA 3030-AM Cat. no. 04368 A 12 AD-UHF Cat.

  • Page 34: Technical Data

    ≥ 75 dB > 66 dB (400 kHz/800 kHz) < – 57 dBm (2 nW) 2 BNC sockets 50 Ω AF characteristics wideband FM Sennheiser 50 μs ± 40 kHz/± 56 kHz 45–20,000 Hz LINE 3-pin XLR, transformer balanced MONITOR ”...
  • Page 35 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. 08/02 68746/A03...