Sennheiser EK 500 G2 Instructions For Use Manual
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- Page 1 ew_500_EK.book Seite 35 Dienstag, 4. November 2003 11:05 11 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Seite 37 Dienstag, 4. November 2003 11:05 11 Contents The EK 500 G2 receiver ............38 The channel bank system ..........38 Safety instructions ..............39 Areas of application ............... 40 Delivery includes ..............40 The operating controls ............41 Indications and displays ............ -
Page 4: The Ek 500 G2 Receiver
Seite 38 Dienstag, 4. November 2003 11:05 11 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 state-of-the-art RF transmission systems with a high level of operational reliability and ease of use. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
This is a professional transmission 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
Presentation Camera-mounted applications 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
ew_500_EK.book Seite 41 Dienstag, 4. November 2003 11:05 11 The operating controls · · ³ » ¹ ¿ ¸ ´ ² ¶ º ¾ µ ³ Headphone output (PHONES), 3.5 mm jack socket · Antenna » Red LED for operation and battery status indication (ON/LOW BAT) ¿... -
Page 8: Indications And Displays
ew_500_EK.book Seite 42 Dienstag, 4. November 2003 11:05 11 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 ew_500_EK.book Seite 43 Dienstag, 4. November 2003 11:05 11 In addition, the 4-step battery status display on the display panel provides information on the remaining battery/BA 2015 accupack capacity: 3 segments: capacity approx. 100 % 2 segments: capacity approx. 70 % 1 segment: capacity approx.
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Page 10: Remote Displays Of An Ew 500 G2 Transmitter
ew_500_EK.book Seite 44 Dienstag, 4. November 2003 11:05 11 Remote displays of an ew 500 G2 transmitter “MUTE” display The “MUTE” display appears on the display panel when the RF signal of the received transmitter is too weak, the received transmitter has been muted (with the pilot tone transmission or evaluation activated). -
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 and a sensing contact on its short sides. -
Page 12: Connecting Units To The Audio Output
ew_500_EK.book Seite 46 Dienstag, 4. November 2003 11:05 11 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
ew_500_EK.book Seite 47 Dienstag, 4. November 2003 11:05 11 Fasten the flash mount adapter to the perforated plate using the square nut. ¹ Remove the belt clip. ¹ Place the perforated plate onto the rear of the receiver. Reinsert the belt clip. Attaching the receiver to clothing The receiver is attached to clothing (e.g. -
Page 14: Using The Receiver
ew_500_EK.book Seite 48 Dienstag, 4. November 2003 11:05 11 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 ON/OFF button will cancel your entry (ESC function) and return you to the... -
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
Seite 50 Dienstag, 4. November 2003 11:05 11 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”... -
Page 17: Overview Of Menus
ew_500_EK.book Seite 51 Dienstag, 4. November 2003 11:05 11 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... - Page 18 ew_500_EK.book Seite 52 Dienstag, 4. November 2003 11:05 11 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 rocker button to adjust the setting. The new setting becomes effective immediately.
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Page 19: Operating Menu Of The Receiver
ew_500_EK.book Seite 53 Dienstag, 4. November 2003 11:05 11 Operating menu of the receiver EXIT BANK BANK BANK Changing the channel 1...8, U (User Current channel bank bank Bank) Stores the setting STORED 01 01 18 18 790.025 790.100 CHAN B . - Page 20 ew_500_EK.book Seite 54 Dienstag, 4. November 2003 11:05 11 SQELCH FREQ FREQ NAME NAME DISPLY Switching between the Current standard display : FREQ, NAME, standard displays CHAN Stores the setting STORED NAME VOCAL GUCAL Assigning the receiver Current receiver name Enter a name a name (6 characters)
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Page 21: Adjustment Tips For The Operating Menu
ew_500_EK.book Seite 55 Dienstag, 4. November 2003 11:05 11 Adjustment tips for the operating menu Switching between channel banks – BANK 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
ew_500_EK.book Seite 56 Dienstag, 4. November 2003 11:05 11 Use the rocker button to select the desired 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. -
Page 23: Adjusting The Audio Output Level
ew_500_EK.book Seite 57 Dienstag, 4. November 2003 11:05 11 Adjusting the audio output level – AF OUT 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
ew_500_EK.book Seite 58 Dienstag, 4. November 2003 11:05 11 Selecting the standard display – DISLPY Via the “DISPLY” menu, you can select the standard display: Selectable standard display Contents of standard display “FREQ” “NAME” “CHAN” Entering a name – NAME Via the “NAME”... -
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
56 channel has been locked 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. -
Page 27: Recommendations And Tips
ew_500_EK.book Seite 61 Dienstag, 4. November 2003 11:05 11 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. -
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
ew_500_EK.book Seite 63 Dienstag, 4. November 2003 11:05 11 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. -
Page 30: Specifications
Squelch 4 steps: OFF 5 dBµV MID: 15 dBµV HI: 25 dBµV AF characteristics Noise reduction system Sennheiser AF frequency response 40–18,000 Hz S/N ratio (at 1 mV and peak ≥ 115 dB(A) deviation) ≤ 0.9 % THD (at nominal deviation and... -
Page 31: Connector Assignment
3.5 mm jack plug, unbalanced 3.5 mm jack plug, balanced Accessories BA 2015 Accupack L 2015 Charger for BA 2015 accupack DC 2 DC power adapter for external 12 V DC powering of EK 500 G2 (instead of two AA size batteries) - Page 32 ew_500_EK.book Seite 66 Dienstag, 4. November 2003 11:05 11...
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