Sennheiser 500 User Manual
500 Series
Instruction manual
Contents
Contents
Important safety instructions ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
System ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Receiver .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Bodypack transmitter and radio microphone ............................................................................................................................ 3
The ew 500 G3 evolution wireless series .......................................................................................................................................... 4
The frequency bank system ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
Product overview .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Overview of the EM 500 receiver .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Overview of the displays of the EM 500 receiver ...................................................................................................................... 6
Overview of the SK 500 bodypack transmitter ......................................................................................................................... 8
Overview of the displays of the SK 500 bodypack transmitter .............................................................................................. 9
Overview of the SKM 500 radio microphone ............................................................................................................................ 10
Overview of the displays of the SKM 500 radio microphone ................................................................................................ 11
Putting the devices into operation ................................................................................................................................................... 12
EM 500 receiver .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
SK 500 bodypack transmitter ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
SKM 500 radio microphone .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Using the devices .................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Switching the devices on/off ....................................................................................................................................................... 18
Synchronizing a transmitter with the receiver ........................................................................................................................ 21
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily ................................................................................................................................... 22
Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RF signal ........................................................................................................... 23
Selecting a standard display ........................................................................................................................................................ 25
Overview of the operating menus .................................................................................................................................................... 26
Cleaning the devices ............................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Manufacturer Declarations ................................................................................................................................................................. 36
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There you will also find detailed instruction manuals for the individual devices.
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Important safety instructions
Important safety instructions
System
• Read this instruction manual.
• Keep this instruction manual. Always include this instruction manual when passing the
devices and the mains unit on to third parties.
• Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this instruction manual.
• Only clean the devices when they are not connected to the mains. Use a cloth for cleaning.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required if the devices or the mains unit have been damaged in any way, liquid
has been spilled, objects have fallen inside, the devices have been exposed to rain or moisture, do not operate properly or have been dropped.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use the devices and the mains
unit near water and do not expose them to rain or moisture.
Receiver
• Only use the supplied mains unit.
• Unplug the mains unit from the wall socket
– to completely disconnect the device 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 32).
• Ensure that the mains unit is
– in a safe operating condition and easily accessible,
– properly plugged into the wall socket,
– only operated within the permissible temperature range,
– not covered or exposed to direct sunlight for longer periods of time in order to prevent
heat accumulation (see “Specifications” on page 32).
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the device in accordance with the instructions given in this instruction manual.
• Do not install the device and the mains unit near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not overload wall outlets and extension cables as this may result in fire and electric
shock.
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Important safety instructions
• Danger due to high volumes
This device is capable of producing sound pressure exceeding 85 dB(A). 85 dB(A) is the
sound pressure corresponding to the maximum permissible 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
durations can damage your hearing. At higher volumes, the duration must be shortened in
order to prevent hearing damage. The following are sure signs that you have been
subjected to excessive noise for too long a time:
– You can hear ringing or whistling sounds in your ears.
– You have the impression (even for a short time only) that you can no longer hear high
notes.
Bodypack transmitter and radio microphone
Do not place the devices near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Intended use of the system
Intended use of the ew 500 G3 series devices includes:
• having read this instruction manual especially the chapter “Important safety instructions”,
• using the devices within the operating conditions and limitations described in this instruction manual.
“Improper use” means using the devices other than as described in these instructions, or
under operating conditions which differ from those described herein.
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The ew 500 G3 evolution wireless series
The ew 500 G3 evolution wireless series
With the ew 500 G3 evolution wireless 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 transmission with studio-quality sound.
The frequency bank system
Please note: Frequency usage is different for each country. Your Sennheiser partner will have
all the necessary details on the available legal frequencies for your area.
The devices are available in 6 UHF frequency ranges with 1,680 frequencies per frequency
range:
Range A:
516 – 558 566 – 608 626 – 668 734 – 776 780 – 822 823 – 865
Range G:
Range B: Range C:
Range D:
Range E:
Each frequency range (A–E, G) offers 26 frequency banks with up to 32 channels each:
Channel 1 – frequency preset
Channel 2 – frequency preset
Frequency bank 1... 20
Channel 32 – frequency preset
Channel 1 – freely selectable frequency
Channel 2 – freely selectable frequency
Frequency bank U1 ... U6
Channel 32 – freely selectable frequency
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.
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
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.
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Product overview
Overview of the EM 500 receiver
Product overview
A
B
A B
Operating elements – front panel Operating elements – rear panel
Headphone output,
¼” (6.3 mm) jack socket ( )
Headphone volume control
쐋 button, backlit
Infra-red interface
Display panel, backlit in orange
Jog dial
STANDBY button,
serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the
operating menu
PEAK
B.Ch: 20.24
40
0
-10
30
-20
20
-30
EQ:
10
-40
+ 12dB
P
AF
RF
500
ew500 G3
543.200
SKM500
MUTE
MHz
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),
¼” (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 connection of
NT 2-3 mains unit
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Product overview
Overview of the displays of the EM 500 receiver
After switch-on, the receiver displays the standard display “Receiver Parameters”. For further
illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, please refer to page 25.
This standard display displays the operating states of the receiver and provides the most
important information on the received transmitter – provided the linked transmitter
supports this function.
햴
PEAK
40
0
-10
30
-20
20
-30
10
-40
AF
RF
B.CH: 20.32
ew500 G3
543.200
EQ:
+ 12dB
P
SKM500
MUTE
MHz
Display Meaning
RF level “RF”
(Radio Frequency)
Audio level “AF”
(Audio Frequency)
Frequency bank and
Current frequency bank and channel number
Diversity display:
Antenna input I is active
40
30
20
10
RF
PEAK
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
AF
Antenna input II is active
RF signal level:
Field strength of the transmitted signal
Squelch threshold level
Modulation of the transmitter
with peak hold function.
When the level display for audio level shows full
deflection, the audio input level is excessively
high. When the transmitter is overmodulated
frequently or for extended periods of time, the
“PEAK” display is shown inverted.
channel
Frequency Current receiving frequency
Name Freely selectable name of the receiver
Pilot tone “P” Activated pilot tone evaluation
Equalizer setting Current equalizer setting
Output gain Current output gain
Muting function “MUTE” Receiver is muted
Receiver does not output an audio signal
(see also page 30).
Transmitter type Product name of the linked ew G3 transmitter
The product name is displayed only if the linked transmitter supports this function.
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Display Meaning
Transmitter battery
status
Lock mode icon Lock mode is activated
Charge status:
approx. 100%
approx. 70%
approx. 30%
Battery icon is flashing; charge status is critical
When the battery charge status is critical, “LOW BATT”
additionally appears on the display panel.
Product overview
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Product overview
Overview of the SK 500 bodypack transmitter
쐋
Operating elements
Microphone/instrument input (MIC/LINE),
3.5 mm jack socket, lockable
MUTE switch
쐋 Antenna
Operation and battery status indicator, red LED
(lit = ON/flashing = LOW BATTERY)
Audio overmodulation indicator, yellow LED
(lit = AF PEAK)
Charging contacts
쐆
쐎
SET button
/ rocker button (UP/DOWN)
Battery compartment
Battery compartment cover
Battery compartment catches
Infra-red interface
ON/OFF button,
serves as the ESC (cancel) key in
the operating menu
Display panel, backlit in orange
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Product overview
Overview of the displays of the SK 500 bodypack transmitter
After switch-on, the bodypack transmitter displays the standard display “Frequency/Name”.
For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to page 25.
The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds.
543.200
MHz
ew500 G3
P
AF
Display Meaning
Audio level “AF” Modulation of the bodypack transmitter with peak hold func-
Frequency Current transmission frequency
Name Freely selectable name of the bodypack transmitter
Transmission icon RF signal is being transmitted
Lock mode icon Lock mode is activated
“P” (Pilot) Pilot tone transmission is activated
“MUTE” Microphone or line input is muted
Battery status Charge status:
MUTE
tion
When the transmitter’s audio input level is excessively high,
the “AF” display shows full deflection and, in addition, the
yellow AF PEAK LED lights up:
approx. 100%
approx. 70%
approx. 30%
Charge status is critical,
the red LOW BATT LED is flashing:
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Product overview
Overview of the SKM 500 radio microphone
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Operating elements
Microphone head (interchangeable)
Name and pick-up pattern of the micro-
phone head (not visible here)
쐋 Body of radio microphone
Battery compartment (not visible from
outside)
Display panel, backlit in orange
Infra-red interface
Antenna
Color-coded protection ring; available in
different colors
Operation and battery status indicator,
red LED
(lit = ON/flashing = LOW BATTERY)
Charging contacts
Multi-function switch:
(DOWN), (UP) and (SET)
ON/OFF button,
serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the
operating menu
Product overview
Overview of the displays of the SKM 500 radio microphone
After switch-on, the radio microphone displays the standard display “Frequency/Name”.
For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to page 25.
The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds.
543.200
MHz
ew500 G3
P
tion
MUTE
approx. 100%
approx. 70%
approx. 30%
Charge status is critical,
the red LOW BATT LED is flashing:
AF
Display Meaning
Audio level “AF” Modulation of the radio microphone with peak hold func-
Frequency Current transmission frequency
Name Freely selectable name of the radio microphone
Transmission icon RF signal is being transmitted
Lock mode icon Lock mode is activated
“P” (Pilot) Pilot tone transmission is activated
“MUTE” Audio signal is muted
Battery status Charge status:
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