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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.
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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.
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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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