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Instruction manual

SK 500

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Contents

Contents

Important safety instructions ............................................... 2

The SK 500 G3 bodypack transmitter .................................. 3

The frequency bank system .............................................. 3

Areas of application ............................................................ 4

Delivery includes ....................................................................... 5

Product overview ...................................................................... 6

Overview of the SK 500 G3 bodypack transmitter ....... 6

Overview of the displays ................................................... 7

Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation ............ 8

Inserting the batteries/accupack ..................................... 8

Charging the accupack ...................................................... 8

Connecting the microphone cable/instrument cable ... 8

Attaching and positioning the microphones ................ 9

Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing ..... 11

Using the bodypack transmitter ........................................ 12

Switching the bodypack transmitter on/off .............. 12

Deactivating the lock mode temporarily ..................... 13

Muting the audio signal or deactivating the

RF signal ............................................................................. 14

Selecting a standard display .......................................... 16

Using the operating menu ................................................... 17

The buttons ....................................................................... 17

Overview of the operating menu ................................. 18

Working with the operating menu .............................. 19

Adjusting settings via the

operating menu ..................................................................... 21

The main menu Menu .................................................. 21

The extended menu Advanced Menu ....................... 24

Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a

receiver .................................................................................... 28

Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with the

receiver individual operation ...................................... 28

Synchronizing bodypack transmitters with

receivers multi-channel operation ............................ 28

Cleaning the bodypack transmitter .................................. 29

Recommendations and tips ................................................ 30

If a problem occurs ... ........................................................... 31

Specifications ......................................................................... 32

Connector assignment .................................................... 33

Polar diagrams and frequency response curves of

the microphones ............................................................... 34

An animated instruction manual can be viewed

on the SK 500 G3 product page on our website

at www.sennheiser.com.

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Important safety instructions

Important safety instructions

Read this instruction manual.

Keep this instruction manual. Always include this

instruction manual when passing the product on to third

parties.

Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this

instruction manual.

Use only a cloth for cleaning the product.

Do not place the product near any heat sources such as

radiators, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers)

that produce heat.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by

Sennheiser.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required if the product has been damaged in

any way, liquid has been spilled, objects have fallen

inside, the product has been exposed to rain or mois-

ture, does not operate properly or has been dropped.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of short circuits, do not use

the product near water and do not expose it to rain or

moisture.

Intended use

Intended use of the ew 500 G3 series products includes:

having read these instructions 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.

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The SK 500 G3 bodypack transmitter

The SK 500 G3 bodypack

transmitter

This bodypack transmitter is part of the evolution wireless

series generation 3 (ew G3). 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. Transmitters and receivers permit wireless transmis-

sion with studio-quality sound.

Features of the evolution wireless 500 G3 series:

Optimized PLL synthesizer and microprocessor

technology

HDX noise reduction system

Pilot tone squelch control

True diversity technology

Switching bandwidth of 42 MHz

Increased immunity to intermodulation and

interferences in multi-channel operation

The frequency bank system

The bodypack transmitter is available in 7 UHF frequency

ranges with 1,680 transmission frequencies per frequency

range:

Each frequency range (AE, G, GB) offers 26 frequency

banks with up to 32 channels each:

Each of the channels in the frequency banks 1 to 20

has been factory-preset to a fixed frequency (frequency

preset).

The factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank

are intermodulation-free. These frequencies cannot be

changed.

Range GB: 606 648

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 frequency preset

Channel 1 frequency preset

Channel 2 frequency preset

Channel 32 freely selectable frequency

Channel 1 freely selectable frequency

Channel 2 freely selectable frequency

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The SK 500 G3 bodypack transmitter

For an overview of the frequency presets, please refer to the

supplied frequency information sheet. Updated versions of

the frequency information sheet can be downloaded from

the SK 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 intermodulation-free.

Areas of application

The bodypack transmitter can be combined with the

EM 500 G3 rack-mount receiver.

The EM 500 G3 rack-mount receiver is available in the same

UHF frequency ranges and is equipped with the same

frequency bank system with factory-preset frequencies.

This has the advantage that

a transmission system is ready for immediate use after

switch-on,

several transmission systems can be operated simulta-

neously on the preset frequencies without causing

intermodulation interference.

Overview of the microphones and instrument cables:

Transmitter Combinable with Receiver

SK 500 G3 Clip-on

microphones:

ME 2, ME 4,

MKE 2, MKE 40

Headmics:

ME 3, HSP 2,

HSP 4

Instrument

cable:

CI 1

EM 500 G3

Microphone/

instrument cable

Microphone

type Pick-up pattern

ME 2 clip-on

microphone

pre-polarized

condenser

microphone

omni

ME 4 clip-on

microphone cardioid

MKE 2 clip-on

microphone omni

ME 3 headmic cardioid

MKE 40 clip-on

microphone cardioid

HSP 2 headmic omni

HSP 4 headmic cardioid

CI 1 instrument cable

542.625 ew500 G3B.Ch: 20.30

EQ + 12dB

MHz SKM500

P

PEAK

-10 040

30 20 10

-20

-40 AFRF

-30

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Delivery includes

Delivery includes

The packaging contains the following items:

1 SK 500 G3 bodypack transmitter

2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V

1 instruction manual

1 frequency information sheet

1 supplement Framework requirements and restrictions

on frequency usage

1 BPP 1 bodypack pouch

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Product overview

Product overview

Overview of the SK 500 G3 bodypack

transmitter

Microphone/instrument input (MIC/LINE),

3.5 mm jack socket, lockable

MUTE switch

Antenna

Operation and battery status indicator, red LED

(lit = ON/flashing = LOW BATTERY)

Audio overmodulation indicator, yellow LED

(lit = AF PEAK)

Charging contacts

SET button

UP/DOWN button /

Battery compartment

Battery compartment cover

Battery compartment catches

Infra-red interface

ON/OFF button

with ESC function (cancel)

Display panel, backlit in orange

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Product overview

Overview of the displays

After switch-on, the bodypack transmitter displays the

standard display Frequency/Name. For further illustra-

tions and examples of the different standard displays, refer

to page 16.

The display backlighting is automatically reduced after

approx. 20 seconds.

Display Meaning

Audio level AF Modulation of the bodypack

transmitter with peak hold

function

When the transmitters audio

input level is excessively high, the

AF display shows full deflection

and, in addition, the yellow

AF PEAK LED lights up:

Frequency Current transmission frequency

Name Freely selectable name of the

transmitter

Transmission icon RF signal is being transmitted

Lock mode icon Lock mode is activated

P (pilot tone) Pilot tone transmission is

activated

MUTE Audio signal is muted/

RF signal is deactivated

Battery status Charge status:

approx. 100%

approx. 70%

approx. 30%

charge status is

critical, the red

LOW BATTERY LED is flashing:

MHz542.625 ew500 G3

MUTEPAF

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Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation

Putting the bodypack

transmitter into operation

Inserting the batteries/accupack

For powering the bodypack transmitter, you can either use

two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser

BA 2015 accupack (optional accessory).

Open the battery compartment by pushing the two

catches in the direction of the arrows and open the

cover .

Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown

above. Please observe correct polarity when inserting

the batteries/accupack.

Close the battery compartment.

The battery compartment cover locks into place with

an audible click.

Charging the accupack

To charge the BA 2015 accupack (optional accessory)

installed in the bodypack transmitter:

Insert the bodypack transmitter into the L 2015 charger

(optional accessory).

Connecting the microphone cable/

instrument cable

The audio input is designed for the connection of both

condenser microphones and instruments (e.g. guitars).

DC powering of the condenser microphones is via the MIC/

LINE socket (3.5 mm jack socket).

Use one of the recommended Sennheiser microphones

or the CI 1 instrument cable (optional accessory).

The L 2015 charger can only charge the combination

BA 2015 accupack/bodypack transmitter. Standard

batteries (primary cells) or individual rechargeable

battery cells cannot be charged.

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Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation

Connect the 3.5 mm jack plug from the Sennheiser

microphone or instrument cable to the MIC/LINE

socket (3.5 mm jack socket).

Lock the 3.5 mm jack plug by screwing down the

coupling ring .

Via the operating menu, adjust the sensitivity of the

microphone/line input (see page 21).

Attaching and positioning the microphones

ME 2

Use the microphone clip to attach the microphone to

clothing (e.g. tie, lapel).

Attach the ME 2 microphone as close as possible to the

sound source.

The ME 2 clip-on microphone has an omni-directional

pick-up pattern. It is therefore not necessary to position it

precisely.

ME 3

Adjust the ME 3 headmic so that a comfortable and

secure fit is ensured.

The ME 3 headmic has a cardioid pick-up pattern.

Position the microphone so that its sound inlet is

directed towards the sound source (e.g. mouth).

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Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation

ME 4

Use the microphone clip to attach the microphone to

clothing (e.g. tie, lapel).

The ME 4 clip-on microphone has a cardioid pick-up pattern.

Position the ME 4 so that its sound inlet is directed

towards the sound source (e.g. mouth).

MKE 2

Use the microphone clip to attach the microphone to

clothing (e.g. tie, lapel).

The MKE 2 clip-on microphone has an omni-directional pick-

up pattern. It is therefore not necessary to position it

precisely.

HSP 2/HSP 4

Adjust the headmic so that a comfortable and secure fit

is ensured.

The HSP 2 headmic has an omni-directional pick-up pattern.

It is therefore not necessary to position it precisely.

The HSP 4 headmic has a cardioid pick-up pattern.

Position the microphone so that its sound inlet is

directed towards the sound source (e.g. mouth).

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Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation

Attaching the bodypack transmitter to

clothing

You can use the belt clip to attach the bodypack trans-

mitter to clothing (e.g. belt, waistband).

The belt clip is detachable so that you can also attach the

bodypack transmitter with the antenna pointing down-

wards. To do so, withdraw the belt clip from its fixing

points and attach it the other way round.

The belt clip is secured so that it cannot slide out of its

fixing points accidentally.

To detach the belt clip:

Lift the belt clip as shown.

Press down the belt clip at one fixing point and pull it

out of the transmitter housing.

Repeat for the other side.

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Using the bodypack transmitter

Using the bodypack transmitter

To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows:

1. Switch the bodypack transmitter on (see next section).

2. Switch the receiver on (see the instruction manual of the

receiver).

The transmission link is established and the display

backlighting of the receiver changes from red to orange.

If you cannot establish a transmission link between

bodypack transmitter and receiver, refer to the chapter

Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with the receiver

individual operation on page 28.

Switching the bodypack transmitter on/off

Push the two battery compartment catches and open

the battery compartment cover .

To switch the bodypack transmitter on (online operation):

To switch the bodypack transmitter on and to deactivate

the RF signal on switch-on (offline operation):

It is vital to observe the notes on frequency

selection on page 28.

Briefly press the ON/OFF button .

The Frequency/Name standard display appears

on the display panel. The red ON LED lights up

and the transmission icon is displayed. The

bodypack transmitter transmits an RF signal.

Keep the ON/OFF button pressed until RF Mute

Off? appears on the display panel.

Press the UP/DOWN button /.

RF Mute On? appears on the display panel.

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Using the bodypack transmitter

To activate the RF signal:

To switch the bodypack transmitter off:

If necessary, deactivate the lock mode (see page 13).

Deactivating the lock mode temporarily

You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via

the Auto Lock menu item (see page 23).

If the lock mode is activated, you have to temporarily

deactivate it in order to be able to operate the bodypack

transmitter:

Press the SET button.

The transmission frequency is displayed but the

bodypack transmitter does not transmit an RF

signal. The transmission icon is not displayed.

When the pilot tone function is activated on both

bodypack transmitter and receiver, and the

display has been activated via the Warnings

menu on the receiver, RF Mute (backlit in red)

appears alternately with the standard display on

the receivers display panel.

Use this function to save battery power or to

prepare a bodypack transmitter for use during live

operation without causing interference to existing

transmission links.

Briefly press the ON/OFF button.

RF Mute On? appears on the display panel.

Press the UP/DOWN button /.

RF Mute Off? appears on the display panel.

Press the SET button.

The RF signal is activated and the transmission

icon is displayed again.

Keep the ON/OFF button pressed until OFF

appears on the display panel. The red ON LED goes off and the display panel turns off.

When in the operating menu, pressing the ON/

OFF button will cancel your entry (ESC function) and

return you to the current standard display.

Press the SET button.

Locked appears on the display panel.

Press the UP/DOWN button /.

Unlock? appears on the display panel.

MHz542.625 ew500 G3

MUTEPAF

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Using the bodypack transmitter

The lock mode icon flashes prior to the lock mode being

activated again.

Muting the audio signal or deactivating the

RF signal

The MUTE switch allows you to mute the audio signal or

to deactivate the RF signal.

Via the Mute Mode menu item, you can set the desired

function of the MUTE switch (see page 25):

Press the SET button.

The lock mode is temporarily deactivated.

How you are using the bodypack transmitter

determines how long the lock mode remains

deactivated:

Setting

Slide the MUTE

switch ... Function

AF On/Off ... to the left

(position MUTE)

Mutes the audio signal

... to the right Unmutes the audio

signal

RF On/Off ... to the left

(position MUTE)

Deactivates the

RF signal

(offline operation)

... to the right Activates the RF signal

(online operation)

Disabled No function

When you are in the operating menu

The lock mode remains deactivated until you

exit the operating menu.

When one of the standard displays is shown

The lock mode is automatically activated after

10 seconds.

MHz542.625 ew500 G3

MUTEPAF

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Using the bodypack transmitter

From the Mute Mode menu item, select the desired

setting (see page 25).

Exit the operating menu.

Slide the MUTE switch MUTE to the left, to the

position MUTE.

The bodypack transmitter reacts as indicated in the

table.

The current state of the muting function or the RF signal is

displayed on the display panel of the bodypack transmitter.

An additional display of the muting function

appears on the receivers display panel when

the pilot tone function is activated on both

bodypack transmitter and receiver

and, in addition,

this display has been activated via the

Warnings menu on the receiver (see the

instruction manual of the receiver).

Audio signal is muted

Transmitters display panel: MUTE is displayed

Receivers display panel: TX Mute is displayed*

* only when activated on the receiver (see previous

section)

Audio signal is activated (muting is deactivated)

Transmitters display panel: MUTE is not displayed

Receivers display panel: TX Mute is not displayed

RF signal is deactivated

Transmitters display panel: transmission icon is not

displayed,

MUTE is displayed

Receivers display panel: RF Mute is displayed*

* only when activated on the receiver (see previous

section)

RF signal is activated

Transmitters display panel: Transmission icon is

displayed,

MUTE is not displayed

Receivers display panel: RF Mute is not displayed

MHz542.625 ew500 G3

MUTEPAF

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Using the bodypack transmitter

Selecting a standard display

You can also deactivate the RF signal on switch-on.

For more information, refer to the chapter

Switching the bodypack transmitter on/off on

page 13.

Using the ON/OFF button, you can also activate/

deactivate the RF signal during operation.

To do so, briefly press the ON/OFF button and

proceed as described on page 13.

Press the UP/DOWN button / to select a

standard display:

Contents of the display Selectable standard display

Frequency/Name

Channel/Frequency

Name/Channel

ew500 G3 MHz542.625

MUTEPAF

MHz542.625 B.Ch: 20.30

MUTEPAF

B.Ch: 20.30 MUTEPAF

ew500 G3

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Using the operating menu

Using the operating menu

A special feature of the Sennheiser ew G3 series is the

consistent, intuitive menu structure of transmitters and

receivers. As a result, adjustments to the settings can be

made quickly even in stressful situations, for example on

stage or during a live show or presentation.

The buttons

Make use of the possibility to adjust settings via the

operating menu of the receiver and to transfer these

settings to the bodypack transmitter.

For more information on how to transfer settings to

the bodypack transmitter, refer to the instruction

manual of your receiver. The relevant information is

marked with the sync icon.

Button Function of the button

Press the

ON/OFF

button

Switches the bodypack transmitter on

and off

Cancels the entry and returns to the

current standard display (ESC function)

Activates/deactivates the RF signal

(special function, see page 13)

Press the SET

button

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

Press the

UP/DOWN

button /

Selects a standard display

Changes to the next/previous menu

item

Changes the setting of a menu item

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Using the operating menu

Overview of the operating menu

Display Function of the menu item

Main menu Menu

Sensitivity Adjusts the sensitivity AF

(see page 21)

Frequency Preset Sets the frequency bank and the

channel (see page 22)

Name Enters a freely selectable name

(see page 23)

Auto Lock Activates/deactivates the lock mode

(see page 23)

Advanced Calls up the extended menu

Advanced Menu (see page 24)

Exit Exits the operating menu and returns

to the current standard display

Extended menu Advanced Menu

Tune Sets the transmission frequencies for

the frequency banks U1 to U6

(see page 24)

Sets the channel and the transmission

frequency for the frequency banks

U1 to U6 (see page 24)

Mute Mode Sets the mode for the MUTE switch

(see page 25)

RF Power Adjusts the transmission power

(see page 25)

Cable Emulation Emulates guitar cable capacities

(see page 26)

Pilot Tone Activates/deactivates the pilot tone

transmission (see page 26)

LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the display

panel (see page 27)

Reset Resets the settings made in the

operating menu (see page 27)

Software Revi-

sion

Displays the current software revision

(see page 27)

Exit Exits the extended menu Advanced

Menu and returns to the main menu

Main menu Menu

Sensitivity Frequency Preset Name Auto Lock Advanced Exit

Tune Mute Mode RF Power Cable Emulation Pilot Tone LCD Contrast Reset Software Revision Exit

Extended menu Advanced Menu

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Using the operating menu

Working with the operating menu

By way of example of the Sensitivity menu, this section

describes how to use the operating menu.

Changing from a standard display to the operating menu

Selecting a menu item

Changing and storing settings

Canceling an entry

To subsequently return to the last edited menu item:

If the lock mode is activated, you have to deactivate

it in order to be able to work with the operating

menu (see page 13).

Press the SET button.

The current standard display is replaced by the

main menu.

The last called up menu item is displayed.

Press the UP/DOWN button / to change to

the Sensitivity menu item.

The current setting of the menu item is

displayed:

Press the SET button to call up the menu item.

Press the UP/DOWN button / to adjust the

input sensitivity.

Press the SET button to store the setting.

Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the entry.

The current standard display appears on the

display panel.

Press the SET button repeatedly until the last

edited menu item appears.

Menu Sensitivity

12 dB

Menu

12 dB Sensitivity 12 dB

Sensitivity 36 dB

Sensitivity

Stored

Call up Sensitivity

Select the desired setting

Store the setting

SET

SET

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Using the operating menu

Exiting a menu item

To directly return to the current standard display:

Change to the Exit menu item.

Confirm your selection.

You return to the next higher menu level or you

exit the operating menu and return to the

current standard display.

Press the ON/OFF button.

Menu Exit

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Adjusting settings via the operating menu

Adjusting settings via the

operating menu

The main menu Menu

Adjusting the input sensitivity Sensitivity

Adjustment range: 0 to 60 dB, adjustable in steps of 3 dB

Make use of the possibility to adjust settings via the

operating menu of your receiver and to transfer

these settings to the bodypack transmitter.

For more information, refer to the instruction

manual of the receiver. The relevant information is

marked with the sync icon.

The audio level display AF always indicates the

audio level, even if the bodypack transmitter is

muted, e.g. allowing you to check the adjusted

sensitivity before live operation.

Input sensitivity is

adjusted... Effect/display

... too high Close talking distances, speakers

with loud voices or loud music

passages cause overmodulation in

the transmission link. The yellow

AF PEAK LED lights up. The audio

level display AF shows full

deflection for the duration of the

overmodulation.

... correctly The audio level display AF

shows full deflection only during the

loudest passages.

... too low The transmission link is undermodu-

lated. This results in a signal with

high background noise.

Menu

12 dB Sensitivity 12 dB

Sensitivity 36 dB

Sensitivity

Stored

Call up Sensitivity

Select the desired setting

Store the setting

SET

SET

MHz542.625 B.Ch: 20.30

MUTEPAF

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Adjusting settings via the operating menu

The following figures are a guide to the best settings:

Selecting the frequency bank and the channel manually

Frequency Preset

Overview of the frequency banks and channels:

Transmission situation Sensitivity setting

Loud music/vocals 30 to 21 dB

Presentations 21 to 0 dB

Instrument input

Electric guitars with

single coil pickups

30 to 24 dB

Electric guitars with

humbucker pickups

45 to 30 dB

Guitars with active elec-

tronics (active pickups,

active EQs, piezo pickups)

45 to 30 dB

When you are in the Frequency Preset menu item,

the RF signal is deactivated.

Frequency

bank Channels Type

1 to 20 up to 32 per

frequency

bank

System bank:

frequencies are factory-

preset

U1 to U6 up to 32 per

frequency

bank

User bank:

frequencies are freely

selectable

When setting up multi-channel systems, please

observe the following:

Only the factory-preset frequencies within one

frequency bank are intermodulation-free (see

page 28).

Bodypack transmitter and receiver of a transmission

link have to be set to the same frequency.

It is vital to observe the notes on frequency

selection on page 28.

Menu

B.Ch: 1. 1 Frequency Preset B.Ch:

518.200 MHz

Frequency Preset 1. 1 B.Ch:

Frequency Preset 20. 1

Call up Frequency Preset

Select the frequency bank and confirm

Select the channel; store the setting

Stored

542.625 MHz

SET SET

SET

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Adjusting settings via the operating menu

Entering a name Name

Via the Name menu, you can enter a freely selectable

name (e.g. the name of the performer) for the bodypack

transmitter.

The name can be displayed on the standard displays

Frequency/Name and Name/Channel. The name can

consist of up to 8 characters such as:

letters (without pronounciation marks),

numbers from 0 to 9,

special characters and spaces.

To enter a name, proceed as follows:

Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode

Auto Lock

The lock mode prevents that the bodypack transmitter 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 13.

Press the UP/DOWN button / to select a

character.

Press the SET button to change to the next

segment/character or to store the complete

entry.

Press the UP/DOWN button / to select the

desired setting.

Call up Name Enter a character and confirm

Enter a character; store the setting

Menu

L i c h a e l Name

Name Name Lichae l Michael

Stored

SET SET

SET

Call up Auto Lock

Select the desired setting

Active Auto Lock Active

Auto Lock Inactive

Auto LockMenu

Store the setting

Stored

SET

SET

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Adjusting settings via the operating menu

The extended menu Advanced Menu

Setting transmission frequencies and frequency banks

Tune

Via the Tune menu item, you can set a transmission

frequency to be stored in the current channel or you can

select a different channel in one of the frequency banks

U1 to U6 and assign this channel a transmission

frequency.

Setting a transmission frequency for the current channel

Set the desired frequency.

Selecting a frequency bank and a channel and assigning

this channel a frequency

When you have selected one of the system banks

and then select the Tune menu, the bodypack

transmitter 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 transmission

frequency.

When you are in the Tune menu item, the RF

signal is deactivated.

It is vital to observe the notes on frequency

selection on page 28.

Press the UP/DOWN button / until the

Tune menu item appears.

Press the SET button.

The frequency selection appears.

Press the SET button.

Your settings are stored.

You are back to the operating menu.

Press the UP/DOWN button / until the

Tune menu item appears.

Keep the SET button pressed until the frequency

bank is highlighted.

Select the MHz value and confirm

Select the kHz value; store the setting

542.625 MHz Tune

544.625 MHz B.Ch: U1. 1 B.Ch: U1. 1

Tune

Call up Tune

Advanced Menu Tune

Stored

542.625 MHz

SET SET

SET

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Adjusting settings via the operating menu

Set the desired frequency bank.

Set the desired channel.

Set the desired frequency.

Setting the mode for the MUTE switch Mute Mode

For information on how to use the MUTE switch, refer to

page 14.

Adjusting the transmission power RF Power

Via the RF Power menu item, you can adjust the transmis-

sion power in two steps.

Press the SET button.

The channel selection appears.

Press the SET button.

The frequency selection appears.

Press the SET button.

Your settings are stored.

You are back to the operating menu.

Mode Function

AF On/Off When the switch is in the MUTE posi-

tion, no audio signal is transmitted.

RF On/Off When the switch is in the MUTE posi-

tion, the RF signal is deactivated.

Disabled The muting function is deactivated.

It is vital to observe the notes on the supplied

frequency information sheet.

Set the frequency bank and the channel

Set the frequency; store the setting

Call up Tune (special function)

Advanced Menu Tune

Stored

542.625 MHz

SET SET

SET

542.625 MHz Tune

B.Ch: U1. 1 542.625 MHz

B.Ch: U1. 1

Tune

Call up Mute Mode

Select the desired setting

Store the setting

Advanced Menu Mute Mode

Mute Mode Mute Mode RF On/OffAF On/Off

AF On/Off

Stored

SET

SET

Call up RF Power

Select the desired setting

Store the setting

Advanced Menu RF Power Standard

Standard

RF Power Low

RF Power

Stored

SET

SET

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Adjusting settings via the operating menu

Emulating guitar cables Cable Emulation

Via the Cable Emulation menu item, you can emulate

4 different guitar cable capacities.

Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission

Pilot Tone

The bodypack transmitter adds an inaudible signal, known

as the pilot tone, to the transmitted signal. The receiver

detects and evaluates the pilot tone.

The pilot tone supports the receivers squelch function

(Squelch) and protects against interference due to

RF signals from other devices.

Devices of the ew 500 G1 series (generation 1) do not

support the pilot tone function. Therefore, please observe

the following when combining a bodypack transmitter or

receiver of the ew 500 G3 series (generation 3) with

devices from an earlier evolution wireless generation:

Transmitter Receiver Make sure to ...

w G3/ w G2 w G3/ w G2 ... activate the pilot

tone function on both

bodypack transmitter

and receiver.

w G3 w G1 ... deactivate the pilot

tone function on the

ew 500 G3 bodypack

transmitter.

w G1 w G3 ... deactivate the pilot

tone function on the

ew 500 G3 receiver.

Select the desired setting

Store the setting

Cable Emulation

Call up Cable Emulation

Advanced Menu Cable Emulation

Medium Medium

Cable Emulation High

Stored

SET

SET

Call up Pilot Tone

Select the desired setting

Store the setting

Name Advanced Menu Pilot Tone Active

Active

Pilot Tone Inactive

Pilot Tone

Stored

SET

SET

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Adjusting settings via the operating menu

Adjusting the contrast of the display panel

LCD Contrast

You can adjust the contrast of the display panel in 16 steps.

Resetting the settings made in the operating menu

Reset

When resetting the settings made in the operating menu,

only the selected settings for the pilot tone and for the

frequency banks U1 to U6 remain unchanged. For an

overview of the factory-preset default settings, refer to the

supplied frequency information sheet.

Displaying the software revision Software Revision

You can display the current software revision of the

bodypack transmitter.

For information on software updates, visit the

SK 500 G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com.

Select the desired setting; apply the setting

Call up Reset

Advanced Menu Reset Yes

Reset

Stored

SET

SET

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Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a receiver

Synchronizing the bodypack

transmitter with a receiver

When synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a

receiver, please observe the following:

Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter

with the receiver individual operation

Upon delivery, the bodypack transmitter and the receiver

are synchronized with each other.

If, however, you cannot establish a transmission link

between bodypack transmitter and receiver, you have to

synchronize the channels of the devices.

For information on automatic synchronization of the

bodypack transmitter with the receiver (individual opera-

tion), refer to the instruction manual of the receiver. This

information is marked with the icon.

Alternatively, you can set the channel on the bodypack

transmitter manually:

Make sure that you set the bodypack transmitter to the

same frequency bank and the same channel as the

receiver (see page 22).

If you still cannot establish a transmission link, refer to the

chapter If a problem occurs ... on page 31.

Synchronizing bodypack transmitters with

receivers multi-channel operation

Combined with ew 500 G3 receivers, ew 500 G3 bodypack

transmitters can form transmission links that can be used

in multi-channel systems.

For information on automatic synchronization of bodypack

transmitters with receivers (multi-channel operation), refer

to the instruction manual of your receiver.

For more information on multi-channel operation, visit the

SK 500 G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com.

Only use a transmitter and a receiver from the

same frequency range (see the type plate on the

transmitter and the receiver).

Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed

in the enclosed frequency information sheet.

Make sure that the desired frequencies are

approved and legal in your country and, if neces-

sary, apply for an operating license.

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Cleaning the bodypack transmitter

Cleaning the bodypack

transmitter

Use a cloth to clean the bodypack transmitter from time

to time.

Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.

CAUTION! Liquids can damage the electronics of the

bodypack transmitter!

Liquids entering the housing of the device

can cause a short-circuit and damage the

electronics.

Keep all liquids away from the bodypack

transmitter.

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Recommendations and tips

Recommendations and tips

... for the ME 2 and ME 4 clip-on microphones

To reduce level variations to a minimum when the user

turns his or her head away from the microphone,

attach the microphone as centrally as possible.

To protect the microphone against excessive sweat/

moisture, avoid direct skin contact.

Attach the microphone carefully and conduct the cable

so that noise due to friction is avoided.

Always use the ME 4 directional microphone with a

windshield and direct the microphone towards the

sound source (e.g. mouth).

... for the ME 3 headmic

Always use the microphone with a pop shield and posi-

tion the microphone at the corner of the mouth.

You can vary the bass reproduction by increasing/

decreasing the talking distance.

Make sure that the sound inlet is directed towards the

mouth. The sound inlet is marked with a little dot.

... for the bodypack transmitter

Make sure that the antenna and the microphone cable

do not cross.

The antenna should hang freely and be at least 1 cm

away from the body. The antenna must not be in direct

contact with the skin.

For best results, make sure that the transmitter sensi-

tivity is correctly adjusted.

... for optimum reception

Transmission range depends to a large extent on loca-

tion and can vary from about 10 m to about 150 m.

There should be a free line of sight between trans-

mitting and receiving antennas.

To avoid overloading the receiver, observe a minimum

distance of 5 m between transmitting and receiving

antennas.

... for multi-channel operation

For multi-channel operation, you should only use the

channels within one frequency bank. Each of the

frequency banks 1 to 20 accommodates factory-

preset frequencies which are intermodulation-free.

When using several transmitters simultaneously,

interference can be avoided by maintaining a

minimum distance of 20 cm between two transmit-

ters.

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If a problem occurs ...

If a problem occurs ...

If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above table or if

the problem cannot be solved with the proposed solutions,

please contact your local Sennheiser partner for assistance.

To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at

www.sennheiser.com under Service & Support.

Problem Possible cause Possible solution

Bodypack

transmitter

cannot be

operated,

Locked

appears on

the display

panel

Lock mode is

activated

Deactivate the lock

mode (see page 13).

No opera-

tion indica-

tion

Batteries are flat or

accupack is flat

Replace the batteries

or recharge the accu-

pack (see page 8).

No RF signal

at the

receiver

Bodypack trans-

mitter and receiver

are not on the same

channel

Set the bodypack

transmitter to the

same channel as

the receiver.

Synchronize the

bodypack trans-

mitter with

the receiver

(see page 21).

Transmission range

is exceeded

Reduce the distance

between bodypack

transmitter and

receiving antennas.

Increase the trans-

mission power

(see page 25).

RF signal is

deactivated

(RF Mute)

Activate the RF

signal (see page 14).

RF signal

available,

no audio

signal,

MUTE

appears on

the display

panel

Bodypack trans-

mitter is muted

(MUTE)

Cancel the muting

(see page 14).

Receivers squelch

threshold is

adjusted too high

Reduce the squelch

threshold setting on

the receiver.

Bodypack trans-

mitter doesnt

transmit a pilot tone

Activate or deacti-

vate the pilot tone

transmission

(see page 26).

Audio signal

has a high

level of

background

noise or

audio signal

is distorted

Bodypack trans-

mitters sensitivity

is adjusted too low/

too high

Adjust the input

sensitivity

(see page 21).

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Specifications

Specifications

RF characteristics

Modulation wideband FM

Frequency ranges 516558, 566608,

606648, 626668,

734776, 780822,

823865 MHz

(AE, G, GB, see page 3)

Transmission frequencies 1,680 frequencies, tune-

able in steps of 25 kHz

20 frequency banks, each

with up to 32 factory-

preset channels

6 frequency banks, each

with up to 32 user

programmable channels

Switching bandwidth 42 MHz

Nominal/peak deviation 24 kHz/ 48 kHz

Frequency stability 15 ppm

RF output power at 50 , switchable

typ. 10 mW (low)

typ. 30 mW (standard)

Pilot tone squelch can be switched off

AF characteristics

Compander system Sennheiser HDX

AF frequency response microphone:

8018,000 Hz

line: 2518,000 Hz

Signal-to-noise ratio

(1 mV, peak deviation) 115 dBA

THD 0.9%

Max. input voltage

microphone/line 3 Vrms

Input impedance

microphone/line 40 k, unbalanced/1 M

Input capacitance switchable

Adjustment range of input

sensitivity

60 dB, adjustable in 3-dB

steps

Overall device

Temperature range 10C to +55C

Power supply 2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V

or BA 2015 accupack

Nominal voltage 2.4 V

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Specifications

In compliance with

Approved by

Microphones

Connector assignment

3.5 mm jack plug:

Current consumption:

at nominal voltage typ. 180 mA (30 mW)

with switched-off

transmitter 25 A

Operating time typ. 8 hrs

Dimensions approx. 82 x 64 x 24 mm

Weight (incl. batteries) approx. 160 g

Europe EMC EN 301489-1/-9

Radio EN 300422-1/-2

Safety EN 60065

EN 62311 (SAR)

Canada Industry Canada RSS 123

IC 2099A-G3SK

limited to 698 MHz

USA FCC-Part 74

FCC-ID: DMO G3SK

limited to 698 MHz

ME 2 ME 3 ME 4

Microphone type condenser condenser condenser

Sensitivity 20 mV/Pa 1.6 mV/Pa 40 mV/Pa

Pick-up pattern omni cardioid cardioid

Max. SPL 130 dB SPL 150 dB SPL 120 dB SPL

MKE 2 HSP 2 HSP 4

Microphone type condenser condenser condenser

Sensitivity 5 mV/Pa 2 mV/Pa 4 mV/Pa

Pick-up pattern omni omni cardioid

Max. SPL 142 dB SPL 150 dB SPL 150 dB SPL

Mic Line

Mic

Line

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Specifications

Polar diagrams and frequency response

curves of the microphones

Polar diagram ME 3 Polar diagram ME 4

Frequency response curve ME 2

Frequency response curve ME 3

Frequency response curve ME 4

0

5

10

15

20

25

dB

30 30

6060

90 90

120

150

120

150

0

180 125 Hz

250 Hz

500 Hz

1000 Hz

2000 Hz

4000 Hz

8000 Hz

16000 Hz

0

5

10

15

20

25

dB

30 30

6060

90 90

120

150

120

150

0

180

125 Hz

250 Hz

500 Hz

1000 Hz

2000 Hz

4000 Hz

8000 Hz

16000 Hz

Hz100

dBV -10

-20

-30

-40

-50

-60 50 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k

Hz100

dBV -40

-50

-60

-70

-90

-100 50

1 m 5 cm

200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k

Hz100

dBV -10

-20

-30

-40

-50

-60 50

0 / 1 m 90 / 1 m

200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k

0 / 10 cm

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