Contents Contents Important safety instructions ............2 The Tourguide 1039 system ...............4 Frequency ranges .....................4 Features of the EK 1039 receiver ..............4 Suitable transmitters for your Tourguide application ........5 Charger for your Tourguide application ............7 Product overview of the EK 1039 receiver .........8 Putting the receiver into operation ..........10 Inserting the batteries or the accupack ............10 Charging the accupack ...................10...
Danger of hearing damage due to high volumes This is a professional receiver. Commercial use is subject to the rules and regulations of the trade association responsible. Sennheiser, as the manu- facturer, is therefore obliged to expressly point out possible health risks arising from use.
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Important safety instructions Safety instructions for NiMH rechargeable batteries • Caution: Risk of explosion if you use or replace a battery by an incorrect type. • Do not short-circuit a cell or battery. • Do not expose cells or batteries to heat or fire. Avoid storage in sunlight. •...
2000 (including IEM) series transmitter used must operate in a matching fre- quency range and must be set to the same frequency as the receiver (see www.sennheiser.com/frequency-information). 32 factory-preset frequencies that are intermodulation-free allow you to operate up to 32 transmission links simultaneously.
The Tourguide 1039 system Suitable transmitters for your Tourguide applica- tion The following table will help you to select a suitable transmitter for your Tourguide application. Receiver Transmitters Mobile use Stationary use Tourguide 1039: evolution wireless G3 or evolution wireless G3 or G4 series: G4 series: •...
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The Tourguide 1039 system SKM radio microphone A radio microphone can be passed on from the tour guide to members of the group, e.g. when questions arise during the guided tour. e.g. SKM 300 EK 1039 SKP plug-on transmitter A plug-on transmitter converts a wired microphone into a radio microphone, allowing e.g.
The Tourguide 1039 system Charger for your Tourguide application BA 2015 accupack For daily use, we recommend using the supplied BA 2015 accupack. The accupack can be charged in the L 2015 charger without having to be removed from the device. BA 2015 L 2015 charger The L 2015 charger can charge up to two BA 2015 accupacks.
Product overview of the EK 1039 receiver Product overview of the EK 1039 receiver 7 SET On/off/volume control button 3.5 mm jack socket for headphones, button (UP/DOWN) lockable Battery compartment Receiving antenna Battery compartment cover (metal) Operation and battery status Battery compartment catches indicator “LOW...
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Product overview of the EK 1039 receiver Overview of the displays After switch-on, the receiver displays the standard display: Ch 4 English The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds. Display Meaning Current receiving channel “Ch 1” ... “Ch 32”...
Inserting the batteries or the accupack For powering the diversity receiver, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size bat- teries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack. For daily use, we recommend using the supplied BA 2015 accupack. The accupack can be charged in the L 2015 charger without having to be removed from the device.
Using the receiver Using the receiver To establish a transmission link between the configured transmitter and receiver, proceed as follows: 1. Switch the receiver on (see next section). 2. Switch the transmitter on (see the instruction manual for the trans- mitter).
Using the receiver To adjust the volume: WARNING Hearing damage due to high volumes! Listening at high volume levels for long periods can lead to per- manent hearing defects. Set the volume to a low level before using the product. continuously expose yourself to high volumes.
Using the receiver Attaching the receiver to clothing You can use the belt clip to attach the diversity receiver to clothing (e.g. belt, waistband). The belt clip is detachable so that you can also attach the receiver with the antenna pointing downwards. To do so, withdraw the belt clip from its fixing points and attach it the other way round.
Configuring the receiver Configuring the receiver Calling up/ending the menu You can only call up the menu when the receiver is switched off. Press the button and keep it pressed. Turn the volume control clockwise until it clicks to switch the receiver The Setup display appears on the display panel.
Configuring the receiver Overview of the menu ”Setup“ menu Auto Lock Channels ”Setup Ch 1“ … ”Channels“ menu Squelch “Setup Ch 32“ menu Limiter Setup Ch 1 LCD Contrast Name Setup Ch 2 Software Revision Tune Copy Active Exit Setup Ch 32 Exit Display Function of the menu item...
Configuring the receiver Button Function of the button Press the • Changes from the Setup display to the menu • Calls up a menu item button • Enters a submenu • Stores the settings Press the • Changes to the next/previous menu item rocker •...
Configuring the receiver Returning to the next higher menu level or exiting the menu To return to the next higher menu level: Change to the “Exit” menu item. Setup Ch 4 Exit Confirm your selection. You return to the next higher menu level or exit the menu. To directly return to the Setup display: Press the button.
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You can adjust the contrast of the display panel in 16 steps. Displaying the software version – “Software Revision” You can display the current software version of the receiver. For information on software updates, visit the EK 1039 product page at www.sennheiser.com. 18 | Tourguide 1039...
Configuring the receiver Copying the receiver settings to additional receivers – “Copy” Setup Copy Copy Call up “Copy” Data transfer function “Copy” is active Deactivates the function Via the “Copy” menu item, you can copy all settings of one receiver (A) to an arbitrary number of other EK 1039 receivers (B).
Configuring the receiver Via the “Channels” menu, you can call up the “Setup Ch 1” ... “Setup Ch 32” submenu. “Setup Ch 1” ... “Setup Ch 32” menu Entering a name – “Name” Name Setup Ch 2 Name Name n g l i s h English W n g l i s h Call up “Name”...
Cleaning and maintaining the receiver Adjusting the visibility of the receiving channel – “Active” Setup Ch 2 A c t i v e A c t i v e Active Call up “Active” Adjust the visibility Store the setting and confirm “Stored”...
Make sure that the desired frequencies are approved and legal in your country and, if necessary, apply for an operating license. You can contact your Sennheiser partner who will be pleased to cal- culate intermodulation-free frequencies for you or to help you apply for an operating license.
If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above table or if the problem cannot be solved with the proposed solu- tions, please contact your local Sennheiser partner for assistance. To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at www.sennheiser.com under “Service & Support”. | 23...
… for stationary SR monitoring transmitters • Only use the monitoring transmitter in mono operation. • For optimum RF operation, use suitable antennas from the Sennheiser accessory range. For more information on suitable accessories, visit the corresponding product pages at www.sennheiser.com.
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