Sennheiser EK 3241 User Manual

EK 500
EK 3241
Instructions for use
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Contents
Safety instructions .................................................................... 3
Delivery includes ....................................................................... 3
Operating controls .................................................................... 5
LC display panel ......................................................................... 5
Putting the receiver into operation ....................................... 6
Connecting the antennas ................................................... 6
Mounting the receiver into a camcorder ........................ 6
Powering the receiver ........................................................ 7
Using the receiver ..................................................................... 8
Switching the receiver on/off ........................................... 8
The operating menu ................................................................. 9
The functions of the buttons ............................................ 9
Working with the operating menu ............................... 10
Overview of the operating menu .................................. 14
Adjustment tips for the operating menu .......................... 16
Adjusting the headphone volume – PHonE ................ 16
Selecting a channel – CHAn ............................................ 16
Selecting the frequencies to be stored in the
channel bank “U” (variable bank) – tunE ................... 17
Adjusting the squelch threshold – SquELH ................. 17
Activating/deactivating the automatic receiver
switch-on/off via the camcorder – Auto ..................... 17
Selecting the standard display – dISP ......................... 18
Loading the factory-preset
default settings– rESEt ................................................... 18
Activating/deactivating the lock mode – Loc ............ 18
Exiting the selection mode and returning to
the standard display – ESc ............................................. 18
Care and maintenance ........................................................... 19
If a problem occurs ... ............................................................. 20
Error checklist ................................................................... 20
Recommendations and tips ................................................. 21
Additional information ......................................................... 22
Diversity reception ........................................................... 22
Information on the compander system ....................... 22
Accessories .............................................................................. 23
Operating the EK 3241 with headphones ................... 23
Specifications .......................................................................... 24
Connector assignment (operation with GA 3041-C) 25
Manufacturer Declarations ................................................... 26
Warranty regulations ...................................................... 26
CE Declaration of Conformity ......................................... 26
Batteries and rechargeable batteries ........................... 26
WEEE Declaration ............................................................. 26
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Thank you for choosing Sennheiser!
We have designed this product to give you reliable operation over many years. Over 60 years of accumulated expertise in the design and manufacture of high-quality electro-acoustic equipment have made Sennheiser a world-leading company in this field.
Please take a few moments to read these instructions carefully, as we want you to enjoy your new Sennheiser products quickly and to the
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fullest
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Safety instructions

y Please read these instructions carefully and completely
before using the receiver.
y Make these instructions easily accessible to all users at all
times. Always include these instructions when passing the receiver on to third parties.
y Never open electronic units! If units are opened by
customers in breach of this instruction, the warranty becomes null and void.
y Water entering the housing of the receiver can cause a
short-circuit and damage the electronics. Protect the receiver from damp and wet. Only use a slightly damp cloth to clean the receiver.

Intended use of the receiver

“Intended use” means that the receiver should be used within the operating conditions and limitations described in these instructions.

Improper use

“Improper use” means using the receiver other than as described in these instructions, or under operating conditions which differ from those described herein.

Delivery includes

Delivery of the EK 3241 receiver includes:
y 1 EK 3241 true diversity receiver
y 2 antennas
y 1 instructions for use
For accessories, please refer to page 23.
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The EK 3241 true diversity receiver

The EK 3241 is a miniature true diversity receiver designed for use with digital ENG camcorders. It can be inserted into the slot-in facility of e.g. Ikegami, Panasonic, Sony or Thomson camcorders without any additional connecting cables being required. The GA 3041-C slot-in housing is used for externally attaching the receiver to camcorders without a slot-in facility. Together with a suitable Sennheiser bodypack or hand-held transmitter, a highly reliable radio link can be set up.
The EK 3241 receiver has the following features:
y Extremely compact and robust all-metal housing
y Special protection against the ingress of moisture and
therefore suitable for outdoor applications
y Mounting kits available for all current professional
camcorders
y Power supply via camcorder or GA 3041-B battery
adapter
y User-friendly, menu-assisted operation via LC display
y High operational reliability due to true diversity reception
y HiDyn plus™ noise reduction system
y Up to 32 preset receiving frequencies
y 36 MHz switching bandwidth
y Frequencies tunable in steps of 5 kHz
y Signal-to-noise ratio >110 dB
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Suitable transmitters

Bodypack transmitters: SK 50, SK 250, SK 3063,
SK 5012, SK 5212 Hand-held transmitters: SKM 3072, SKM 5000, SKM 5200 Plug-on transmitters: SKP 3000
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Operating controls

SET button
Antenna socket, diversity section A
ON/OFF button
LC display panel
button (Down)
button (UP)
Antenna socket, diversity section B

LC display panel

“RF” – appears when an RF signal is being received
8-step level display for received RF signal
Numeric display
8-step level display for received audio signal
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Putting the receiver into operation

Connecting the antennas

The receiver is supplied with two antennas which are necessary for true diversity operation (see “Diversity reception” on page 22).
Connect the antennas to the

Mounting the receiver into a camcorder

antenna sockets and .
Screw the antennas tight.
The receiver can be inserted into the slot-in facility of most professional camcorders. Suitable mounting kits are avail­able as accessories from your Sennheiser partner.
Mounting kits are available for the following camcorder types (see “Accessories” on page 23):
Camcorder Mounting kit
Sony GA 3041-15 (15-pin)
Ikegami, Panasonic GA 3041-25 (25-pin)
Thomson GA 3041-44 (44-pin)
A mounting kit consists of:
y 1 sub-D adapter
y 1 mounting frame
y Screws
By way of example of an Ikegami or Panasonic camcorder, the following describes how to insert the receiver into the camcorder’s integrated receiver slot:
Secure the sub-D adapter to
the bottom of the receiver
using two screws .
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Secure the mounting frame
to the camcorder housing using four screws .
Insert the receiver into the
slot-in facility until the 25-pin connector securely connects.
Screw the receiver (from
above) to the mounting frame.

Powering the receiver

The receiver can be powered from three different power sources:
Power source Notes on operation
Camcorder with mounting kit See page 6
Camcorder with GA 3041-C slot-in housing
GA 3041-C slot-in housing with GA 3041-B battery adapter and BA 50/BA 250 accupack or B 50/B 250 battery box
See instructions for use of the GA 3041-C
See “Accessories” on page 23 and instructions for use of the GA 3041-C
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Using the receiver

Switching the receiver on/off

Note:
The receiver can only be switched off when the lock mode is deactivated (see “Activating/deactivating the lock mode – Loc” on page 18).
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Note:
When in the setting mode of the operating menu, the
ON/OFF button will cancel your entry (ESC function).
To switch the receiver on,
briefly press the ON/
OFF button .
The standard display is shown
on the LC display panel
To switch the receiver off,
press the ON/OFF button until “OFF” appears on the LC
display panel The LC display panel goes off.
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