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Sennheiser evolution wireless G4 em 300-500 Instruction Manual

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evolution wireless G4
300 series / 500 series
em 300-500
Instruction Manual
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany, www.sennheiser.com
ew 300-500 G4 - v1.1

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  • Page 1 G4 300 series / 500 series em 300-500 Instruction Manual Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany, www.sennheiser.com ew 300-500 G4 - v1.1...
  • Page 2 EM 300-500 G4 rack receiver ► You can find more detailed information about the EM 300-500 G4 in the following sections: • Installation and Startup: “Installing the EM 300-500 G4” • Operation: “Using the EM 300-500 G4” • Technical Data: “EM 300-500 G4”...

  • Page 3: Accessories For Rack Mounting

    Accessories Accessories for rack mounting GA 3 rack mount kit 19” rack adapter for mounting the EM 100 G4, EM 300 G4, EM 500 G4 or SR 300 IEM G4 in a 19” rack. Article no. 503167 ► AM 2 antenna front mounting kit Antenna front mounting kit for installing antenna connections on the front of the rack when using the EM 100 G4, EM 300 G4, EM 500 G4 or SR 300 IEM G4 together with the GA 3 rack mounting kit.

  • Page 4: The Frequency Bank System

    The frequency bank system The frequency bank system There are different frequency ranges in the UHF band available for trans- mission. The following frequency ranges are available for the ew 300- 500 G4 series: • Aw+ range: 470 – 558 MHz •...

  • Page 5: Connectors On The Rear Of The Device

    Installing the EM 300-500 G4 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 These sections contain detailed information about installing and starting up the EM 300-500 G4. You can find information about operating the EM 300-500 G4 under “Using the EM 300-500 G4”. Connectors on the rear of the device Product overview for the rear of the EM 300-500 G4...
  • Page 6 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 Connecting/disconnecting the EM 300-500 G4 to/ from the power supply system Only use the supplied power supply unit. It is designed for your receiver and ensures safe operation. To connect the EM 300-500 G4 to the power supply system: Insert the plug of the power supply unit into the DC IN socket of the re- ▷...

  • Page 7: Creating A Data Network

    Connect the other end of the network cable to a network switch. ▷ ► For more information about controlling devices via the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software, refer to the instruc- tion manual for the software. You can download the software here:...

  • Page 8: Outputting Audio Signals

    Installing the EM 300-500 G4 Outputting audio signals The EM 300-500 G4 has a balanced XLR-3M output socket and an unbal- anced 6.3 mm jack output socket. Always use only one of the two BAL AF OUT output sockets for each ▷...

  • Page 9: Connecting Antennas

    Gently angle the rod antennas to the left and right as shown in the fig- ▷ ure. If you are using more than one receiver, we recommend using remote antennas and, as needed, Sennheiser antenna accessories. For more information, visit the ew G4 product page at www.sennheiser.com.
  • Page 10 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 in a rack CAUTION Rack mounting poses risks When installing the device in a closed or multi-rack assembly, please con- sider that, during operation, the ambient temperature, the mechanical loading and the electrical potentials will be different from those of devices which are not mounted into a rack.
  • Page 11 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 Mounting a single receiver in a rack To mount the receiver in a rack, you will need the GA 3 rack mounting kit (optional accessory). To fasten the mounting angle of the GA 3 rack mounting kit: Unscrew and remove the two recessed head screws (M4x8) on each ▷...
  • Page 12 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 Mounting two receivers side by side in a rack When you mount two receivers side by side, it is only possible to front mount antennas when you use the ASA 214 antenna splitter in com- bination with the AM 2 front mounting kit and an additional GA 3 rack mounting kit.

  • Page 13: Operating Elements On The Front Of The Device

    Using the EM 300-500 G4 Using the EM 300-500 G4 These sections contain detailed information about using the EM 300- 500 G4. You can find information on installation and startup of the EK 300-500 G4 under “Installing the EM 300-500 G4”. Operating elements on the front of the device Product overview for the front of the EM 300-500 G4...
  • Page 14 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Switching the EM 300-500 G4 on and off To switch the receiver on: ▷ Short-press the STANDBY button. The receiver switches on and the Receiver Parameters standard dis- play appears. ► To switch the receiver to standby mode: ▷...

  • Page 15: Muting The Audio Output

    Using the EM 300-500 G4 Muting the audio output mute the audio signal of the receiver: ▷ Press the STANDBY button in one of the standard displays. RX Mute On? display appears. ▷ Press the SET button. The audio signal is muted. cancel the muting: ▷...

  • Page 16: Using The Headphone Output

    Using the EM 300-500 G4 Using the headphone output You can use the headphone output on the front of the EM 300-500 G4 (6.3 mm jack) to listen to the audio signal. ATTENTION Danger due to high volume levels Volume levels that are too high may damage your hearing. Turn down the volume of the headphone output before you put on the ▷...

  • Page 17: Lock-Off Function

    Using the EM 300-500 G4 Lock-off function You can set the automatic lock-off function in the Auto lock menu (see “Auto Lock menu item”). When you have switched on the lock-off function, you will have to turn the receiver off and on again in order to operate it. To temporarily deactivate the lock-off function: ▷...
  • Page 18 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Displays on the EM 300-500 G4 display panel Status information such as reception quality, battery status, audio level, etc. is displayed on the home screen of the display panel. See “Home screen”. The display panel also displays the operating menu, which you can use to configure all of the settings.

  • Page 19: Buttons For Navigating Through The Menu

    Using the EM 300-500 G4 Buttons for navigating through the menu To navigate through the EM 300-500 G4 operating menu, you need the fol- lowing buttons. ► ► Short-press the ESC button • Cancels the entry and returns to the previous display Long-press the ESC button •...

  • Page 20: Home Screen

    Home screen After you switch on the receiver, the display panel initially displays the Sennheiser logo. After a short time, the home screen is then displayed. The home screen has three different standard displays. On the home screen, turn the jog dial to switch between the standard ▷...
  • Page 21 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Receiver Parameters standard display ► RF RF level (radio frequency) • RF signal level display • including the display of the squelch threshold (see “Squelch menu item”) AF audio level (audio frequency) • Displays the audio level of the received transmitter When the display shows full deflection, the audio input level is exces- sively high.
  • Page 22 Using the EM 300-500 G4 10Equalizer setting • Current equalizer setting • See “Equalizer menu item” 11MUTE muting function • Receiver or transmitter is muted • See “Muting the audio output” 12Battery status of the transmitter • SKM 300 G4: see “Inserting and removing the batteries/recharge- able batteries”...
  • Page 23 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Soundcheck standard display The Soundcheck standard display shows the transmission quality between the transmitter and the receiver. ► By doing a soundcheck, you can ensure adequate transmission quality in the entire area in which you want to use the transmitter. You can do the soundcheck without the help of another person.

  • Page 24: Menu Structure

    Using the EM 300-500 G4 Menu structure The figure shows the complete EM 300-500 G4 menu structure in an over- view. ►...

  • Page 25: Squelch Menu Item

    Using the EM 300-500 G4 Squelch menu item You can adjust the squelch threshold in the Squelch menu item. Setting range: • 5 to 25 dBμV, adjustable in 2-dB steps The squelch threshold is displayed on the home screen in the RF signal lev- el area.
  • Page 26 Using the EM 300-500 G4 To open the Squelch menu item: On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. ▷ ▷ Turn the jog dial until the Squelch menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷...

  • Page 27: Easy Setup Menu Item

    Using the EM 300-500 G4 Easy Setup menu item You can scan for unused frequencies using the Easy Setup menu item. When you have connected multiple EM 300-500 G4 devices to a network via the RJ-45 interfaces (see “Creating a data network”), you can perform the frequency setup for all of the connected receivers.
  • Page 28 Performing multi-channel frequency setup As an alternative to the following procedure, multi-channel frequency setup can also be performed using the Sennheiser Wireless Sys- tems Manager (WSM) software. For more information about con- trolling devices via the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software, refer to the instruction manual for the software.
  • Page 29 Using the EM 300-500 G4 ▷ Perform the frequency scan on the master receiver as described above. From the scan results in the master receiver, select a frequency bank ▷ with enough free channels. After you make your selection, the display panels of the other receivers will display the message Assign New Frequency?.
  • Page 30 Using the EM 300-500 G4 ▷ Select an unused frequency for one of the connected receiver on the master receiver. The frequency selected on the master receiver will also be shown on the display panel of the connected receivers. Press the jog dial (SET) on the particular receiver to save your selected ▷...

  • Page 31: Frequency Preset Menu Item

    Using the EM 300-500 G4 Frequency Preset menu item In the Frequency Preset menu item, you can adjust the receiving frequen- cy of the receiver by adjusting the frequency bank and the channel. To open the Frequency Preset menu item: On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu.

  • Page 32: Name Menu Item

    Using the EM 300-500 G4 Name menu item In the Name menu item you can enter a name for the radio link. To open the Name menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. Turn the jog dial until the Name menu item appears in the selection ▷...

  • Page 33: Af Out Menu Item

    Using the EM 300-500 G4 AF Out menu item In the AF Out menu item, you can set the audio level that is output via the receiver audio outputs. Setting range: • –24 dB to +24 dB in 3 dB steps To open the AF Out menu item: On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu.

  • Page 34: Equalizer Menu Item

    Using the EM 300-500 G4 Equalizer menu item In the Equalizer menu item, you can change the frequency response of the output signal. You can reduce the bass range and boost the treble range. To open the AF Out menu item: On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu.

  • Page 35: Auto Lock Menu Item

    Using the EM 300-500 G4 Auto Lock menu item In the Auto Lock menu item you can activate or deactivate the auto lock- off function. You can find information about temporarily deactivating the lock-off function during operation under “Lock-off function”. To open the Auto Lock menu item: ▷...
  • Page 36 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Advanced -> Tune menu item In the Tune menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can configure the receiving frequencies for the frequency banks U1 to U6. You can save a total of 32 frequencies in the U frequency bank. Only adjusting the frequency Open the Tune menu item in the Advanced menu.
  • Page 37 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Advanced -> Sync Settings menu item In the Sync Settings menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can con- figure the parameters to be sent to the transmitters and activate or deac- tivate transmission. The parameters are defined separately for the SK, SKM and SKP.
  • Page 38 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Advanced -> Fullscreen Warnings menu item In the Warnings menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can activate or deactivate warnings for certain cases. The warning in question will flash across the entire screen. ► You can activate or deactivate the following warnings: AF Peak •...
  • Page 39 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Advanced -> Reset menu item In the Reset menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can reset the set- tings of the receiver. ► Advanced -> IP Address menu item In the IP Address menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can configure the IP addresses.

  • Page 40: Product Variants

    Product variants Product variants EM 300-500 G4 product variants Made in Germany ► EM 300-500 G4-K+ 925 – 937.5 MHz Art. no. 507790 EM 300-500 G4-GBw 606 – 678 MHz Art. no. 507791 EM 300-500 G4-Gw 558 – 626 MHz Art.
  • Page 41 EM 300-500 G4 RF characteristics ► Modulation Wideband FM Receiving frequency ranges Aw+: 470 – 558 MHz AS: 520 – 558 MHz Gw1: 558 – 608 MHz Gw: 558 – 626 MHz GBw: 606 – 678 MHz Bw: 526 – 698 MHz Cw: 718 –...
  • Page 42 AF characteristics ► Compander system Sennheiser HDX EQ presets (switchable, act on line and monitor outputs): Preset 1: Flat Preset 2: Low Cut –3 dB at 180 Hz Preset 3: Low Cut High Boost –3 dB at 180 Hz +6 dB at 10 kHz...
  • Page 43 Pin assignment 6.3 mm mono jack plug, unbalanced ► • Connect to: • EM 100 G4 Audio Out • EM 300-500 G4 Audio Out 6.3 mm stereo jack plug for headphone jack ► • Connect to: • EM 100 G4 headphone input •...
  • Page 44 CONTACT Contact Instruction manual as a PDF You can find this instruction manual as a PDF (German and English) in the download section of the Sennheiser website at www.sennheiser.com/ download. Download area for the Sennheiser website ▷ Enter ew G4 into the search bar to show the instruction manuals for products in the ew G4 series.

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