Sennheiser EM 500 - Manual

The EM 500 G3 rack-mount receiver 6 The devices are available in the same UHF frequency ranges and areequipped with the same frequency bank system with factory-presetfrequencies. An advantage of the factory-preset frequencies is that • a transmission system is ready for immediate use after switch-on...

The EM 500 G3 rack-mount receiver 7 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 intermodu-lation-free. These frequencies cannot be changed. For an overview o...

Delivery includes 8 Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items: 1 EM 500 G3 rack-mount receiver 1 NT 2-3 mains unit with one country adapter 2 rod antennas 1 GA 3 rack adapter 1 instruction manual 1 frequency information sheet 4 device feet

Product overview 9 Product overview Overview of the EM 500 G3 receiver Operating elements – front panel Operating elements – rear panel Headphone output, ¼” (6.3 mm) jack socket ( ) Headphone volume control button, backlit Infra-red interface Display panel, backlit in orange Jog dial STANDBY button ...

Product overview 10 Overview of the displays 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 displaysthe operating states of the receiver and...

Putting the receiver into operation 12 Putting the receiver into operation Preparing the receiver for use If you want to mount the receiver into a 19” rack : 왘 Read the corresponding chapter on page 14. If you want to set up the receiver on a flat surface : 왘 Read the next chapter. Setting up the re...

Putting the receiver into operation 17 To mount the antennas: 왘 Use remote antennas, if necessary in conjunction with the ASA 1antenna splitter (see “Accessories and spare parts” on page 53). To mount the receivers into the rack: 왘 Slide the receivers into the 19” rack. 왘 Secure the rack mount “ears...

Putting the receiver into operation 18 Connecting receivers in a network You can connect several receivers in a network. The receivers are remotecontrolled via a PC running the “ Wireless Systems Manager ” (WSM) software. This software will assist in the quick and safe configuration ofmulti-channel ...

Putting the receiver into operation 19 Connecting the mains unit Only use the supplied NT 2-3 mains unit. It is designed for your receiverand ensures safe operation. To connect the NT 2-3 mains unit: 왘 Connect the yellow connector of the mains unit to the yellow socket at the rear of the receiver. 왘...

Using the receiver 20 Using the receiver To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows: 1. Switch the receiver on (see next section). 2. Switch the transmitter on (see the instruction manual of the trans- mitter).The transmission link is established and the display backlighting of thereceiver...

Using the receiver 21 To completely switch the receiver off : 왘 Disconnect the receiver from the mains by unplugging the mains unitfrom the wall socket.The backlighting of the STANDBY button goes off. Monitoring the audio signal via headphones 왘 Set the headphone volume control to the minimum positi...

Using the receiver 22 Synchronizing a transmitter with the receiver You can synchronize a suitable transmitter of the ew 500 G3 series withthe receiver. If the receiver is in ex works condition, the following parame-ters are transferred to the transmitter during synchronization: To transfer the para...

Using the receiver 23 To cancel the transfer: 왘 Press the STANDBY button on the receiver. “ ” appears on the display panel of the receiver. “ ” also appears if nosuitable transmitter was found. Deactivating the lock mode temporarily You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the“ Aut...

Using the receiver 24 Muting the audio signal To mute the audio signal: To unmute the audio signal: If “ RX Mute On? ” or “ RX Mute Off? ” appears on the display panel but you do not wish to change the status of the muting function: 왘 When one of the standard displays is shown on the displaypanel, p...

Using the receiver 25 Selecting a standard display 왘 Turn the jog dial to select the standard display: Contents of the display Selectable standard display “ Transmitter Parameters ” * (transmitter type/microphone, inverted display)displays the microphone head (SKM only) and the transmitter type * Th...

Using the operating menu 26 Using the operating menu A special feature of the Sennheiser ew G3 series is the consistent, intuitivemenu structure of transmitters and receivers. As a result, adjustments tothe settings can be made quickly – even in stressful situations, for exampleon stage or during a ...

Using the operating menu 27 Overview of the operating menu Display Function of the menu item Page Main menu “Menu” Squelch Adjusts the squelch threshold 34 Easy Setup Scans for unused frequency presets, releases and selects frequency presets 35 Frequency Preset Sets the frequency bank and the channe...

Using the operating menu 29 Working with the operating menu By way of example of the “ Frequency Preset ” menu item, 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 If the lock mode is ac...

Using the operating menu 30 Canceling an entry To subsequently return to the last edited menu item: Exiting a menu item To directly return to the current standard display: 왘 Press the STANDBY button to cancel an entry. The current standard display appears on the display panel. 왘 Press the jog dial s...

Adjustment tips and functions 31 Adjustment tips and functions The operating menu allows you to make settings for your receiver and yourtransmitters. The “ Guitar Tuner ” and “ Soundcheck ” standard displays provide additional functions and can be call up by turning the jog dial,without having to ge...

Adjustment tips and functions 32 왘 Position the transmitter in the area in which it is to be used and switchit on. 왘 Leave the transmitter switched on and go to your receiver. 왘 On the receiver, change to the “ Soundcheck ” standard display. 왘 Go to your transmitter. 왘 With the transmitter, walk up ...

Adjustment tips and functions 34 The main menu “ Menu ” Adjusting the squelch threshold Adjustment range: 5 to 25 dB μ V, adjustable in 2-dB steps, can be switched off The squelch eliminates annoying noise when the transmitter is switchedoff. It also suppresses sudden noise when there is no longer s...

Adjustment tips and functions 35 The squelch should only be switched off for servicing purposes. With thesquelch threshold set to “5 dB”, you switch the squelch off by turning thejog dial to the left and keeping it in this position for 3 seconds. If you have accidentally switched off the squelch: 왘 ...

Adjustment tips and functions 36 To perform a frequency preset scan: Selecting the frequency bank and the channel Overview of the frequency banks and channels: You can call up the list containing the frequency banks again byselecting the “ Current List ” menu item. 516...580 MHz Scan New List Call u...

Adjustment tips and functions 37 Entering a name Via the “ Name ” menu item, you can enter a freely selectable name (e.g. the name of the performer) for the receiver. The name is displayed on the “ Receiver Parameters ” standard display and can consist of up to eight characters such as: • letters (w...

Adjustment tips and functions 39 The extended menu “ Advanced Menu ” To get into the extended menu “ Advanced Menu ”: 왘 From the main menu, select “ Advanced ”. Setting the receiving frequencies and the frequency banks “U1” to “U6 Via the “ Tune ” menu item, you can set a receiving frequency to be s...

Adjustment tips and functions 41 “Sync Settings” Via the “ SK Settings ” and “ SKM Settings ” menu items, you can set the transmitter parameters directly on the receiver and activate or deactivatethe transfer of these parameters to the transmitter: By pressing the button , you can transfer the param...

Adjustment tips and functions 42 Activating/deactivating the pilot tone evaluation The pilot tone supports the receiver’s squelch function and protectsagainst interference due to RF signals from other devices. The transmitter adds an inaudible signal, known as the pilot tone, to thetransmitted signa...

Cleaning the receiver 49 Cleaning the receiver 왘 Before cleaning, disconnect the receiver from the mains. 왘 Use a cloth to clean the receiver from time to time. Do not use anysolvents or cleansing agents. CAUTION! Liquids can damage the electronics of the receiver! Liquids entering the housing of th...

Recommendations and tips 50 Recommendations and tips ... for optimum reception • Transmission range depends to a large extent on location and canvary from about 10 m to about 150 m. There should be a “free line ofsight” between transmitting and receiving antennas. • If, with the EM 500 G3 receiver, ...

Accessories and spare parts 53 Accessories and spare parts The following accessories are available from your specialist dealer: Cat. No. Product name and description 503167 GA 3 rack adapter 009912 AM 2 antenna front mount kit (for GA 3 rack adapter) 503165 ASA 1 active antenna splitter, 2 x 1:4, fo...

Specifications 55 Specifications RF characteristics Modulation wideband FM Frequency ranges 516–558, 566–608, 626–668, 734–776, 780–822, 823–865 MHz (A–E, G, see page 5) Receiving frequencies 1,680 receiving frequencies, tuneable in steps of 25 kHz 20 frequency banks, each with up to 32 factory-pres...

Specifications 56 Type approvals In compliance with Approved by THD ≤ 0.9% AF output voltage(at peak deviation, 1 kHz AF) ¼” (6.3 mm) jack socket (unbalanced): +12 dBu XLR socket (balanced): +18 dBu Adjustment range of audio output level 48 dB, adjustable in steps of 3 dB+6 dB gain reserve Overall d...

Manufacturer Declarations 58 Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on thisproduct. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website atwww.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. In compliance with the followin...

Manufacturer Declarations 59 Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 ofIndustry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mustaccept any...

Index 60 Index A Activating/deactivating lock mode (Auto Lock) 38pilot tone evaluation 42warnings (Warnings) 43 Adjusting audio output level (AF Out) 37contrast (LCD Contrast) 43network configuration 44squelch threshold (Squelch) 34transmitter parameters (Sync Settings) 41 Advanced Menu (extended me...

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