Sennheiser SK 500 G3 User Manual
SK 500
Instruction manual
Contents
An animated instruction manual can be viewed
on the SK 500 G3 product page on our website
at www.sennheiser.com.
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
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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 moisture, 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 transmission 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:
Range
GB:
Range A:
516 – 558 566 – 608 626 – 668 734 – 776 780 – 822 823 – 865
Each frequency range (A–E, G, GB) offers 26 frequency
banks with up to 32 channels each:
Frequency bank 1... 20
Frequency bank U1 ... U6
Range G:
606 – 648
Range B: Range C:
Channel 1 – frequency preset
Channel 2 – frequency preset
Channel 32 – frequency preset
Channel 1 – freely selectable frequency
Channel 2 – freely selectable frequency
Range D:
Range E:
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.
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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 simultaneously on the preset frequencies without causing
intermodulation interference.
Transmitter Combinable with Receiver
SK 500 G3 •Clip-on
EM 500 G3
microphones:
ME 2, ME 4,
MKE 2, MKE 40
•Headmics:
ME 3, HSP 2,
HSP 4
•Instrument
cable:
CI 1
PEAK
ew500 G3
B.Ch: 20.30
040
-10
30
MHz
542.625
-20
20
-30
SKM500
10
EQ
-40
P
+ 12dB
AF
RF
Overview of the microphones and instrument cables:
Microphone/
instrument cable
ME 2 clip-on
microphone
ME 4 clip-on
Microphone
type
pre-polarized
condenser
microphone
Pick-up pattern
– omni
– cardioid
microphone
MKE 2 clip-on
– omni
microphone
ME 3 headmic
MKE 40 clip-on
– cardioid
– cardioid
microphone
HSP 2 headmic
HSP 4 headmic
– omni
– cardioid
CI 1 instrument cable – –
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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
쐋
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 왖/왔
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 illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer
to page 16.
The display backlighting is automatically reduced after
approx. 20 seconds.
542.625
MHz
ew500 G3
P
AF
Display Meaning
Audio level “AF” Modulation of the bodypack
Frequency Current transmission frequency
Name Freely selectable name of the
Transmission icon RF signal is being transmitted
Lock mode icon Lock mode is activated
“P” (pilot tone) Pilot tone transmission is
“MUTE” Audio signal is muted/
Battery status Charge status:
MUTE
transmitter with peak hold
function
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:
transmitter
activated
RF signal is deactivated
approx. 100%
approx. 70%
approx. 30%
charge status is
, the red
critical
LOW BATTERY LED
is flashing:
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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).
왘 Open the battery compartment by pushing the two
catches in the direction of the arrows and open the
cover .
왘 Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown
above. Please observe correct polarity when inserting
the batteries/accupack.
왘 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:
왘 Insert the bodypack transmitter into the L 2015 charger
(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.
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).
왘 Use one of the recommended Sennheiser microphones
or the CI 1 instrument cable (optional accessory).
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Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation
왘 Connect the 3.5 mm jack plug from the Sennheiser
microphone or instrument cable to the MIC/LINE
socket (3.5 mm jack socket).
왘 Lock the 3.5 mm jack plug by screwing down the
coupling ring .
왘 Via the operating menu, adjust the sensitivity of the
microphone/line input (see page 21).
Attaching and positioning the microphones
ME 2
왘 Use the microphone clip to attach the microphone to
clothing (e.g. tie, lapel).
왘 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
왘 Adjust the ME 3 headmic so that a comfortable and
secure fit is ensured.
The ME 3 headmic has a cardioid pick-up pattern.
왘 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
왘 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.
왘 Position the ME 4 so that its sound inlet is directed
towards the sound source (e.g. mouth).
MKE 2
왘 Use the microphone clip to attach the microphone to
clothing (e.g. tie, lapel).
The MKE 2 clip-on microphone has an omni-directional pickup pattern. It is therefore not necessary to position it
precisely.
HSP 2/HSP 4
왘 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.
왘 Position the microphone so that its sound inlet is
directed towards the sound source (e.g. mouth).
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