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Sennheiser EK 500 G2 Instructions For Use Manual

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  • Page 1 EK 500 EK 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents The EK 500 G2 receiver ... 4 The channel bank system ... 4 Safety instructions ... 5 Areas of application ... 6 Delivery includes ... 6 The operating controls ... 7 Indications and displays ... 8 LC display panel ... 8 Indications and displays of the receiver ...

  • Page 4: The Ek 500 G2 Receiver

    The EK 500 G2 receiver The EK 500 G2 bodypack receiver is part of the evolution wireless series ew 500 G2. With this series, Sennheiser offers high-quality systems with a high level of operational reliability and ease of use. Transmitters and receivers permit wireless transmission with studio-quality sound.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    This is a 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. This system is capable of producing sound pressure exceeding 85 dB(A).

  • Page 6: Areas Of Application

    EK 500 G2 SKM 500 G2 SKP 500 G2 Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items: 1 EK 500 G2 bodypack receiver 2 batteries 1 camera kit 1 bodypack pouch 1 line cable with 3.5 mm jack plug 1 line output cable with XLR-3 plug...

  • Page 7: The Operating Controls

    The operating controls Headphone output (PHONES), 3.5 mm jack socket Antenna Red LED for operation and battery status indication (ON/LOW BAT) Green LED for RF signal indication (RF) Charging contacts button rocker button (DOWN/UP) and adjust the headphone volume Battery compartment Battery compartment cover Unlocking button ON/OFF...

  • 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 In addition, the 4-step battery status display display panel provides information on the remaining battery/BA 2015 accupack capacity: 3 segments: 2 segments: 1 segment: Battery icon flashing: RF signal indication The green LED (RF) when an RF signal is being received. “PILOT”...

  • Page 10: Remote Displays Of An Ew 500 G2 Transmitter

    Remote displays of an ew 500 G2 transmitter “MUTE” display The “MUTE” display the RF signal of the received transmitter is too weak, the received transmitter has been muted (with the pilot tone transmission or evaluation activated). Modulation display The level display for audio signal “AF” shows the modulation of the received transmitter.

  • Page 11: Preparing The Receiver For Use

    Inserting and charging the accupack The receiver can also be powered via the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack. Insert the accupack into the battery compartment as described above. The receiver has two charging contacts contact on its short sides. The accupack can be recharged while remaining in the receiver.

  • Page 12: Connecting Units To The Audio Output

    are corrected correspondingly. Due to the missing sen- sor, individual rechargeable battery cells will not be identified as accupacks. The monitoring of the accupack temperature during charging in the L 2015 charger. The prevention of improper charging of inserted pri- mary cells (batteries).

  • Page 13: Attaching The Receiver To Clothing

    Fasten the flash mount adapter to the perforated plate using the square nut. Remove the belt clip. Place the perforated plate receiver. Reinsert the belt clip. Attaching the receiver to clothing The receiver is attached to clothing (e.g. belt, waistband) with the supplied belt clip.

  • Page 14: Using The Receiver

    Using the receiver Switching the receiver on/off The receiver 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 15: Activating/Deactivating The Lock Mode

    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.

  • Page 16: 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 17: Overview Of Menus

    Overview of menus Display Function of the menu BANK Switching between channel banks CHAN Switching between the channels in a channel bank TUNE Setting a receiving frequency for the channel bank “U” (user bank) SCAN Scanning the channel banks for free channels AF OUT Adjusting the audio output level SQELCH...
  • Page 18 Press the button to get into the setting mode of the selected menu. The current setting that can be adjusted flashes on the display. Adjusting a setting Press the new setting becomes effective immediately. By briefly pressing the jumps either forwards or backwards to the next setting. In the “...

  • Page 19: Operating Menu Of The Receiver

    Operating menu of the receiver EXIT BANK Changing the channel bank CHAN Changing the channel TUNE Setting the frequency for channel bank "U" SCAN Scanning the selected channel bank for free channels AF OUT Setting the audio output level SQELCH Setting the squelch threshold DISPLY...
  • Page 20 SQELCH DISPLY Switching between the standard displays NAME Assigning the receiver a name RESET Loading the factory- preset default settings PILOT Activating/deactivating the pilot tone evaluation LOCK Activating the lock mode EXIT Exiting the operating menu BANK Adjusting the volume FREQ FREQ Current standard display...

  • Page 21: Adjustment Tips For The Operating Menu

    Adjustment tips for the operating menu Switching between channel banks – Via the “BANK” menu, you can switch between the receiver’s nine channel banks. Each of the channel banks “1” to “8” has up to 20 switchable channels that are factory-preset to a receiving frequency (see “The channel bank system”...

  • Page 22: Scanning The Channel Banks For Free Channels

    Use the receiving frequency. Your selection becomes effective immediately. Receiving 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. Scanning the channel banks for free channels –...

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Audio Output Level

    Adjusting the audio output level – Via the “AF OUT” menu, you can adjust the audio output level of the receiver. The level can be adjusted in eight steps. Adapt the level of the audio output (AF OUT) to the input of the connected unit.

  • Page 24: Selecting The Standard Display

    Selecting the standard display – Via the “DISPLY” menu, you can select the standard display: Selectable standard display Contents of standard display “FREQ” “NAME” “CHAN” Entering a 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.

  • Page 25: Activating/Deactivating The Pilot Tone Evaluation

    500 series (first generation) cannot evaluate the pilot tone. Nevertheless, you can combine the EK 500 G2 receiver with a transmitter of the first generation. However, when combining units, please observe the following:...

  • Page 26: 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 recharge...

  • Page 27: 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. To avoid overmodulating the receiver, observe a minimum distance of 5 m between transmitting and receiving antennas.

  • Page 28: 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 29: Squelch

    when using multi-channel systems. Finally, UHF frequency ranges are being approved all over the world for radiomicrophone usage – in some countries licence-free. Squelch Pilot tone squelch The ew 500 G2 transmitters add a pilot tone to the audio signal. The receiver checks incoming audio signals to see if the pilot tone is present.

  • Page 30: Specifications

    ≥ 70 dB ≥ 70 dB ≥ 80 dB 4 steps: MID: 15 dBμV HI: 25 dBμV Sennheiser 40–18,000 Hz ≥ 115 dB(A) ≤ 0.9 % 3.5 mm jack socket, balanced: +17 dB – 10 °C to + 55 °C 2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V...

  • Page 31: Connector Assignment

    3.5 mm jack plug, unbalanced 3.5 mm jack plug, balanced Accessories BA 2015 L 2015 DC 2 Accupack Charger for BA 2015 accupack DC power adapter for external 12 V DC powering of EK 500 G2 (instead of two AA size batteries)

  • Page 32: 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 33 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 090662/A2...

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