Sennheiser EM 500, Instruction Manual

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Page 2: ... lock mode temporarily 24 Muting the audio signal 25 Selecting a standard display 26 Using the operating menu 27 The buttons 27 Overview of the operating menu 28 Working with the operating menu 30 Adjustment tips and functions 32 Standard displays with additional functions 32 The main menu Menu 35 The extended menu Advanced Menu 40 Synchronizing transmitters with receivers 46 Synchronizing a trans...

Page 3: ...liquids such as vases or coffee cups on the product Only use the supplied mains unit Unplug the mains unit from the wall socket to completely disconnect the product from the mains during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Only operate the mains unit from the type of power source specified in the chapter Specifications see page 55 Ensure that the mains unit is in a safe operat...

Page 4: ...ng sound pressure exceeding 85 dB A 85 dB A is the sound pressure corresponding to the maximum permis sible volume which is by law in some countries allowed to affect your hearing for the duration of a working day It is used as a basis according to the specifications of industrial medicine Higher volumes or longer dura tions can damage your hearing At higher volumes the duration must be shortened ...

Page 5: ...uctions especially the chapter Important safety instructions using the products within the operating conditions and limitations described in this instruction manual Improper use means using the products other than as described in this instruction manual or under operating conditions which differ from those described herein ...

Page 6: ...Pilot tone squelch control True diversity technology Switching bandwidth of 42 MHz Safe configuration of a multi channel system via a network Scan function Easy Setup for scanning the frequency banks for unused channels Areas of application The receiver can be combined with the following optional components of the ew G3 series see Accessories and spare parts on page 53 Receiver Transmitters Combin...

Page 7: ...ies without causing intermodulation interference The frequency bank system The receiver is available in 6 UHF frequency ranges with 1 680 frequencies per frequency range Each frequency range A E G offers 26 frequency banks with up to 32 channels each 516 558 566 608 626 668 734 776 780 822 823 865 Range A Range G Range B Range C Range D Range E Frequency bank 1 20 Frequency bank U1 U6 Channel 32 f...

Page 8: ...ree These frequencies cannot be changed For an overview of the frequency presets please refer to the supplied frequency information sheet Updated versions of the frequency informa tion sheet can be downloaded from the EM 500 G3 product page on our website at www sennheiser com The frequency banks U1 to U6 allow you to freely select and store frequencies It might be that these frequencies are not i...

Page 9: ... includes The packaging contains the following items 1 EM 500 G3 rack mount receiver 1 NT 2 3 mains unit with one country adapter 2 rod antennas 1 GA 3 rack adapter 1 instruction manual 1 frequency information sheet 4 device feet ...

Page 10: ...ng ESC function cancel Antenna input II ANT II with remote power supply input BNC socket Type plate Antenna input I ANT I with remote power supply input BNC socket Audio output AF OUT UNBAL 6 3 mm jack socket unbalanced Audio output AF OUT BAL XLR 3M socket balanced LED yellow for network activity indication LAN socket ETHERNET RJ 45 Cable grip for power supply DC cable DC socket DC IN for connect...

Page 11: ...0 20 40 AF RF 30 Display Transmitter receiver Meaning RF level RF Radio Frequency Receiver Audio level AF Audio Frequency see page 37 Transmitter 햴 Frequency bank and channel see page 36 Receiver Current frequency bank and channel number 40 30 20 10 RF Diversity display Antenna input I is active Antenna input II is active RF signal level Field strength of the received signal Squelch threshold leve...

Page 12: ...mm jack socket XLR 3M socket Muting function MUTE see page 24 Receiver transmitter Audio signal is muted see also page 51 Transmitter type Transmitter Product name of the linked ew G3 transmitter The product name is displayed only if the transmitter supports this function Battery status Transmitter Charge status When the charge status is critical Low Battery appears on the standard display Lock mo...

Page 13: ...ing antenna splitters see Accessories and spare parts on page 53 When rack mounting the receiver you can mount the supplied antennas to the front of the rack by using an antenna front mount kit When mounting more than one receiver into a rack you should use remote antennas CAUTION Risk of staining of furniture surfaces Some furniture surfaces have been treated with varnish polish or synthetics whi...

Page 14: ...sily and are suitable for all applications where good reception conditions provided a wireless transmission system is to be used without a large amount of installation work 왘 Connect the two rod antennas to the BNC sockets and at the rear of the receiver 왘 Align the rod antennas upwards in a V shape Do not fit the device feet when mounting the receiver into a 19 rack XXX XXXMHz FREQ RANGE X SER NO...

Page 15: ... or multi rack assembly please consider 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 왘 Make sure that the ambient temperature within the rack does not exceed the permissible temperature limit specified in the specifications see page 55 왘 Ensure sufficient ventilation if n...

Page 16: ...lugs into the holes of the blanking plate see diagram above You can use the AM 2 antenna front mount kit see Accessories and spare parts on page 53 and mount the rod antennas to the blanking plate see diagram below When using more than one receiver we recommend connecting remote antennas and if necessary using Sennheiser antenna accessories Fore more information visit the ew G3 product page at www...

Page 17: ...rs into a rack using the GA 3 rack adapter 왘 Place the two receivers side by side upside down onto a flat surface 왘 Secure the jointing plate to the receivers using six recessed head screws M 3x6 왘 Secure the rack mount ears to the receivers as described on page 12 When rack mounting two receivers side by side you can only front mount the antennas when using the ASA 1 antenna splitter in conjuncti...

Page 18: ...receiver s 6 3 mm jack socket and XLR 3M socket are connected in parallel allowing you to simultaneously connect two devices e g amplifier mixing console to the receiver 왘 Use a suitable cable to connect the amplifier mixing console to the 6 3 mm jack socket or the XLR 3M socket For detailed information on balanced and unbalanced connection please refer to the chapter Connector assignment on page ...

Page 19: ... at www sennheiser com 왘 Connect a standard network cable at least Cat 5 to the LAN socket of the receiver 왘 Connect your receivers to an Ethernet switch 왘 Additionally connect a PC to the Ethernet switch as shown 왘 Set up your multi channel system as described on page 46 The yellow LED at the rear of the receiver indicates the network activity XXX XXXMHz FREQ RANGE X SER NO XXXXXXXXXX TRUE DIVERS...

Page 20: ...mains unit 왘 Connect the yellow connector of the mains unit to the yellow socket at the rear of the receiver 왘 Pass the cable of the mains unit through the cable grip 왘 Slide the supplied country adapter onto the mains unit 왘 Plug the mains unit into a wall socket The STANDBY button is backlit in red 542 625 SKM500 ew500 G3 B Ch 20 30 PEAK EQ 12dB P 10 0 40 30 20 10 20 30 40 AF RF MHz P ...

Page 21: ...왘 Make sure that transmitter and receiver are set to the same frequency bank and to the same channel 왘 Read the chapter Synchronizing transmitters with receivers on page 45 and if necessary the chapter If a problem occurs on page 51 Switching the receiver on off To switch the receiver on 왘 To switch the receiver to standby mode It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 45 왘 B...

Page 22: ...lowest possible volume 왘 Keep the STANDBY button pressed until OFF appears on the display panel The receiver switches to standby mode When in the operating menu pressing the STANDBY button will cancel your entry ESC function and return you to the current standard display The STANDBY button is backlit in red both during operation and in standby mode CAUTION Danger of hearing damage Listening at hig...

Page 23: ...transmitter see the instruction manual of the transmitter in front of the infra red interface of the receiver The parameters are transferred to the transmitter When the transfer is completed appears on the receiver s display panel The receiver then switches back to the current standard display Setting Transferred parameters Frequency Preset Currently set frequency Name Freely selectable name curre...

Page 24: ...it In order to be able to operate the receiver The lock mode icon flashes prior to the lock mode being activated again 왘 Press the jog dial Locked appears on the display panel 왘 Turn the jog dial Unlock appears on the display panel 왘 Press the jog dial The lock mode is temporarily deactivated When you are in the operating menu The lock mode remains deactivated until you exit the operating menu Whe...

Page 25: ... STANDBY button RX Mute On appears on the display panel 왘 Press the jog dial The audio signal is muted RX Mute flashes in alternation with the current standard display The display panel is backlit in red 왘 Press the STANDBY button RX Mute Off appears on the display panel 왘 Press the jog dial The muting is canceled and the display backlighting changes from red to orange again 왘 Press the STANDBY bu...

Page 26: ...rameters see page 10 Soundcheck display with additional function displays the signal quality within the transmission area see page 31 Guitar Tuner display with additional function displays the guitar tuner see page 31 The Guitar Tuner standard display is deactivated upon delivery To show this standard display you have to activate it see page 40 542 625 ew500 G3 B Ch 20 30 EQ 12dB MHz PEAK 10 0 40 ...

Page 27: ...e buttons Button Function of the button Press the STANDBY button Switches the receiver on and off Cancels the entry and returns to the current standard display ESC function Mutes the receiver special function see page 24 Press the jog dial Changes from the current standard display to the operating menu Calls up a menu item Enters a submenu Stores the settings and returns to the operating menu Turn...

Page 28: ...ates deactivates the automatic lock mode 38 Advanced Calls up the extended menu Advanced Menu 39 Exit Exits the operating menu and returns to the current standard display Squelch Easy Setup Frequency Preset Name AF Out Equalizer Auto Lock Advanced Exit Main menu Menu AF Peak Low RF Signal RF Mute TX Mute RX Mute Low Battery Exit Warnings Reset List Current List Scan New List Exit Easy Setup Tune G...

Page 29: ... the transfer see below 41 Pilot Tone Activates deactivates the pilot tone evaluation 42 Warnings Calls up Warnings Activates deactivates warnings color change and warning messages 43 LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the display panel 43 Reset Resets the settings made in the operating menu 44 IP Address Adjusts the IP address of the receiver 44 Software Revision Displays the current software r...

Page 30: ... Advanced Exit Menu 왘 Turn the jog dial to change to the Frequency Preset menu item The current setting of the menu item is displayed 왘 Turn the jog dial to call up the menu item 왘 Turn the jog dial to set the frequency bank 왘 Press the jog dial to confirm your selection 왘 Turn the jog dial to set the channel 왘 Press the jog dial to store the setting Menu B Ch 1 1 Easy Setup Frequency Preset Name ...

Page 31: ...ANDBY button to cancel an entry The current standard display appears on the display panel 왘 Press the jog dial switch repeatedly until the last edited menu item appears Squelch Easy Setup Setup Frequency Preset Name AF Out Equalizer Auto Lock Advanced Exit Menu 왘 Change to the Exit menu item 왘 Confirm your selection You return to the next higher menu level 왘 Press the STANDBY button ...

Page 32: ...ne your guitar The receiver automatically recognizes the pitch of the plucked string For more information on the Guitar Tuner menu item refer to page 40 Doing a soundcheck By doing a soundcheck you can check the reception area for field strength gaps dropouts which cannot be compensated for by the receiver s diversity circuitry 왘 If necessary change from the Soundcheck standard display to one of t...

Page 33: ...ndard display If no transmitter is being received or if the signal is below the squelch threshold level MUTE appears on the display panel see If a problem occurs on page 51 Soundcheck 20 30 ew500 G3 542 625MHz 542 625 SKM500 ew300 G3 B CH 20 30 EQ 12dB MHz P P PEAK 10 0 40 30 20 10 20 40 AF RF 30 PEAK 10 0 40 30 20 10 20 40 AF RF 30 Soundcheck standard display Select any other standard display 542...

Page 34: ... connected 왘 Improve the position of the antennas 왘 If necessary use antenna boosters RF Max Max RF signal level both antennas should reach 40 dBμV AF Max Max audio level 왘 On your transmitter adjust the audio level as high as possible without the level display for audio level showing full deflection AF Max is at a level with the PEAK display Formoreinformation referto the instruction manual of th...

Page 35: ...uced under adverse RF reception conditions Squelch 5 dB Select the desired setting Squelch 11 dB Store the setting Menu 5 dB Call up Squelch Exit Squelch Easy Setup Stored PEAK 10 0 40 30 20 10 20 40 AF RF 30 PEAK 10 0 40 30 20 10 20 40 AF RF 30 PEAK 10 0 40 30 20 10 20 40 AF RF 30 CAUTION Danger of hearing damage and material damage If you switch the squelch off or adjust the squelch threshold to...

Page 36: ...automatically selected Display Squelch is switched on The dotted line displays the squelch threshold switched off The dotted line goes off and the audio level display AF shows full deflection hissing noise Menu Exit Squelch Easy Setup 20 10 PEAK 10 0 40 30 20 10 20 40 AF RF 30 RF 9dB Menu PEAK 10 0 20 40 AF 30 Off 20 10 40 30 20 10 RF RF Exit Squelch Easy Setup Squelch Easy Setup Frequency Preset ...

Page 37: ...PEAK 10 0 40 30 20 10 20 40 AF RF 30 ew500 G3 Easy Setup Reset List Current List Scan New List PEAK 10 0 40 30 20 10 20 40 AF RF 30 Squelch Easy Setup Frequency Preset Name AF Out Equalizer Auto Lock Advanced Exit Menu When setting up multi channel systems please observe the following Only the factory preset frequencies within one frequency bank 1 to 20 are intermodulation free It is vital to obse...

Page 38: ...ngs Gain values greater than 18 dB should only be used when the audio modulation from the transmitter is at a low level otherwise the audio output of the receiver may become clipped and distorted Squelch Easy Setup Setup Frequency Preset Name AF Out Equalizer Auto Lock Advanced Exit Menu 왘 Turn the jog dial to select a character 왘 Press the jog dial to change to the next segment character or to st...

Page 39: ...l Activating deactivating the automatic lock mode The lock mode prevents that the receiver is accidentally switched off or programed during operation The lock mode icon on the current standard display indicates that the lock mode is activated For information on how to use the lock mode refer to page 23 Squelch Easy Setup Setup Frequency Preset Name AF Out Equalizer Auto Lock Advanced Exit Menu Fla...

Page 40: ...re Revision Exit Advanced Menu When you have selected one of the system banks and then select the Tune menu item the receiver automatically switches to channel 1 of the frequency bank U1 In this case U1 1 briefly appears on the display panel Upon delivery the channels of the frequency banks U1 to U6 are not assigned a receiving frequency It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on p...

Page 41: ...are stored You are back to the operating menu Set the frequency bank and the channel Tune 542 625 MHz Set the frequency store the setting Tune Call up Tune special function Advanced Menu 542 625 MHz Exit Tune Sync Settings Stored B Ch U1 1 B Ch U1 1 542 625 MHz PEAK 10 0 40 30 20 10 20 40 AF RF 30 PEAK 10 0 40 30 20 10 20 40 AF RF 30 PEAK 10 0 40 30 20 10 20 40 AF RF 30 Advanced Menu Tune Guitar T...

Page 42: ...ot Tone Warnings LCD Contrast Reset IP Address Software Revision Exit Setting Transfer is activated deactivated Display Function Settings adjustment range Sensitivity Adjusts the input sensitivity SKM 48 dB to 0 dB adjustable in steps of 6 dB SK 60 dB to 0 dB adjustable in steps of 3 dB Auto Lock Activates deactivates the lock mode Inactive Active RF Power Adjusts the transmission power Standard L...

Page 43: ...ess generation Advanced Menu Tune Guitar Tuner Sync Settings Pilot Tone Warnings LCD Contrast Reset IP Address Software Revision Exit Receiver display Meaning The pilot tone evaluation is deactivated The pilot tone evaluation is activated The pilot tone evaluation is activated and the receiver receives a pilot tone from a transmitter Transmitter Receiver Make sure to w G3 w G2 w G3 w G2 activate t...

Page 44: ...ter is muted or no pilot tone RX Mute Receiver is muted Low Battery Charge status of the transmitter battery the BA 2015 accupack is critical 10 0 40 30 20 10 20 40 AF RF 30 AF PEAK PEAK PEAK 10 0 40 30 20 10 20 40 AF RF 30 Low RF Signal PEAK 10 0 40 30 20 10 20 40 AF RF 30 RF Mute PEAK 10 0 40 30 20 10 20 40 AF RF 30 TX Mute PEAK 10 0 40 30 20 10 20 40 AF RF 30 RX Mute PEAK 10 0 40 30 20 10 20 40...

Page 45: ... the EM 500 G3 product page on our website at www sennheiser com Advanced Menu Tune Guitar Tuner Sync Settings Pilot Tone Warnings LCD Contrast Reset IP Address Software Revision Exit Call up Reset Advanced Menu LCD Contrast Reset IP Address Select the desired setting Reset Tune No Hotsync Store the setting Reset Tune Yes Hotsync Stored PEAK 10 0 40 30 20 10 20 40 AF RF 30 PEAK 10 0 40 30 20 10 20...

Page 46: ...iver 왘 Synchronize a transmitter with the receiver via the infra red interface see page 22 This establishes a transmission link between the transmitter and the receiver Alternatively you can set the channel on the transmitter manually 왘 Make sure that you set the transmitter to the same frequency bank and the same channel as the receiver see the instruction manual of the transmitter 왘 Only use a t...

Page 47: ...ger WSM software 왘 Set the corresponding transmitter to the selected frequency bank and to the selected channel either by synchronizing the transmitter with the receiver see page 22 or by setting the frequency bank and the channel manually see the instruction manual of the transmitter Your multi channel system is now set up Operation without network If you want to set up a multi channel system wit...

Page 48: ...the transmitter to the same frequency bank and the same channel as the receiver For information on the setting options of the transmitter refer to the instruction manual of the transmitter You can also freely select the receiving frequencies and store these frequencies in the frequency banks U1 to U6 If you want to use the frequency banks U1 to U6 왘 Make sure to use receivers from the same frequen...

Page 49: ...e page 39 왘 Assign this channel one of the receiving frequencies see page 39 왘 Synchronize a transmitter with the receiver see page 22 OR 왘 Manually set the transmitter to the same frequency bank channel and frequency that you set on the receiver 왘 Repeat for the remaining transmitters and receivers as described above ...

Page 50: ...ains 왘 Use a cloth to clean the receiver from time to time Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents CAUTION Liquids can damage the electronics of the receiver Liquids entering the housing of the receiver can cause a short circuit and damage the electronics 왘 Keep all liquids away from the receiver ...

Page 51: ...mum distance of 50 cm between receiving antennas and metal objects such as cross members or reinforced concrete walls Align the antennas upwards in a V shape for multi channel operation Each of the frequency banks 1 to 20 accommodates factory preset receiving frequencies which are intermodulation free For possible frequency combinations please refer to the supplied frequency information sheet The ...

Page 52: ...e no audio signal MUTE appears on the display panel If RX Mute additionally appears on the display panel receiver is muted Cancel the muting on the receiver see page 24 If TX Mute additionally appears on the display panel transmitter is muted or doesn t transmit a pilot tone Cancel the muting on the transmitter see the instruction manual of the transmitter Activate the pilot tone transmission on t...

Page 53: ...en locked Set the transmitter operating on this channel to a different channel and redo the frequency preset scan see page 35 During scanning a transmitter of your system operating on this channel has not been switched off Switch the transmitter off and redo the frequency preset scan see page 35 During the sound check only one diversity display I or II appears on the display panel One of the anten...

Page 54: ...8 NT 1 1 EU Mains unit for powering the ASA 1 antenna splitter or the L 2015 charger EU version 503873 NT 1 1 US Mains unit for powering the ASA 1 antenna splitter or the L 2015 charger 120 V version 503874 NT 1 1 UK Mains unit for powering the ASA 1 antenna splitter or the L 2015 charger UK version 503157 NT 2 3 EU Mains unit for powering the EM 500 G3 rack mount receiver EU version 503870 NT 2 3...

Page 55: ...ASA 1 502567 AB 3 A 516 558 MHz 502572 AB 3 G 566 608 MHz 502568 AB 3 B 626 668 MHz 502569 AB 3 C 734 776 MHz 502570 AB 3 D 780 822 MHz 502571 AB 3 E 823 865 MHz Antenna cabels 002324 GZL 1019 A1 coaxial cable type RG 58 BNC to BNC 1 m 002325 GZL 1019 A5 coaxial cable type RG 58 BNC to BNC 5 m 002326 GZL 1019 A10 coaxial cable type RG 58 BNC to BNC 10 m ...

Page 56: ...bandwidth 42 MHz Nominal peak deviation 24 kHz 48 kHz Receiver principle true diversity Sensitivity with HDX peak deviation 2 μV for 52 dBA rms S N Adjacent channel rejection typ 75 dB Intermodulation attenuation typ 70 dB Blocking 75 dB Squelch Off 5 to 25 dBμV adjustable in steps of 2 dB Pilot tone squelch can be switched off Antenna inputs 2 BNC sockets AF characteristics Compander system Sennh...

Page 57: ...Bu Adjustment range of audio output level 48 dB adjustable in steps of 3 dB 6 dB gain reserve Overall device Temperature range 10 C to 55 C Power supply 12 V Current consumption 350 mA Dimensions approx 202 mm x 212 mm x 43 mm Weight approx 980 g Europe USA EMC EN 301489 1 9 Radio EN 300422 1 2 Safety EN 60065 47 CFR 15 subpart B Canada Industry Canada RSS 123 IC 2099A G3SKMEM ...

Page 58: ...0 60 Hz Current consumption max 120 mA Output voltage 12 V Secondary output current 400 mA Energy efficiency level IV Temperature range 10 C to 40 C Europe EMC EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 55014 1 2 Safety EN 60065 USA 47 CFR 15 subpart B Canada ICES 003 Audio Other connectors 6 3 mm stereo jack plug balanced XLR 3F connector balanced DC connector for power supply 6 3 mm mono jack plug unbalanced 6 3 mm s...

Page 59: ...ng requirements RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC Please dispose of the receiver at the end of its operational life time by taking it to your local collection point or recycling center for such equipment CE Declaration of Conformity R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC The declarations are available at www sennheiser com Before putt...

Page 60: ...harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic ular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter ference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocat...

Page 61: ...nnecting amplifier mixing console 17 headphones 21 mains unit 19 Current List selecting an unused frequency preset 35 D Deactivating lock mode temporarily 23 Displays adjusting the contrast LCD Contrast 43 overview 10 standard displays 25 E Easy Setup submenu overview 28 settings 35 Equalizer modifying the frequency response 38 F Frequency preset frequencies 6 ranges 6 selecting Frequency Preset 3...

Page 62: ...y 10 placing onto a flat surface 12 switching on off 20 synchronizing with transmitter 22 45 Receiving Frequency selecting Frequency Preset 39 Receiving frequency selecting Frequency Preset 35 setting Tune 39 Reception optimizing 50 Reset List releasing all locked frequency presets 35 RF Radio Frequency 10 RF Mute warning message 43 RX Mute warning message 43 RX Mute On Off muting the audio signal...

Page 63: ...Index 62 Using Guitar Tuner 31 operating menu 29 receiver 20 W Warnings Warnings activating deactivating 43 overview of warning messages 43 WSM Wireless Systems Manager 18 46 ...

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