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SKM 500

Instruction manual

Summary of Contents for EM 500 G3 - 02-09

Page 1: ...SKM 500 Instruction manual...

Page 2: ...andard display 15 Using the operating menu 16 The buttons 16 Overview of the operating menu 17 Working with the operating menu 18 Adjusting settings via the operating menu 20 The main menu Menu 20 The...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...on Interchangeable microphone heads allowing the use of different pick up patterns and sensitivities The frequency bank system The radio microphone is available in 6 UHF frequency ranges with 1 680 tr...

Page 5: ...ystem 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 mic...

Page 6: ...The packaging contains the following items 1 SKM 500 G3 radio microphone incl microphone head 2 AA size batteries 1 5 V 1 microphone clamp 1 instruction manual 1 frequency information sheet 1 RF lice...

Page 7: ...ere see page 4 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 colo...

Page 8: ...splay Meaning Audio level AF Modulation of the radio micro phone with peak hold function Frequency Current transmission frequency Name Freely selectable name of the transmitter Transmission icon RF si...

Page 9: ...by turning it counter clockwise Slide back the lower part of the radio microphone as far as it will go Open the battery compartment cover Insert the batteries or the BA 2015 accupack as shown on the b...

Page 10: ...microphone into the LA 2 charging adapter see Accessories and spare parts on page 30 until it locks into place Plug the LA 2 charging adapter with the inserted radio microphone into the L 2015 charge...

Page 11: ...f the radio microphone nor the contacts of the microphone head The contacts can become dirty or damaged if touched When unscrewing the microphone head during operation the muting function is automatic...

Page 12: ...nts the multi function switch from accidental operation Protection rings in different colors are available as acces sories see Accessories and spare parts on page 30 The protection rings allow you to...

Page 13: ...to the chapter Synchro nizing the radio microphone with a receiver on page 26 Switching the radio microphone on off To switch the radio microphone on online operation CAUTION Reduced transmission ran...

Page 14: ...return you to the current standard display Keep the ON OFF button pressed until RF Mute On appears on the display panel Press the multi function switch The transmission frequency is displayed but the...

Page 15: ...during operation Proceed as described under Switching the radio micro phone on off on page 12 Press the multi function switch Locked appears on the display panel Move the multi function switch Unlock...

Page 16: ...lti function switch to select a standard display Contents of the display Selectable standard display Frequency Name Frequency bank Channel Frequency Name Frequency bank Channel ew500 G3 MHz 542 625 MU...

Page 17: ...transfer settings to the radio microphone 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 S...

Page 18: ...frequencies for the frequency banks U1 to U6 see page 22 Sets the frequency bank the channel and the transmission frequency frequency banks U1 to U6 see page 23 RF Power Adjusts the transmission power...

Page 19: ...ay is replaced by the main menu The last selected menu item is displayed Move the multi function switch to change to the Sensitivity menu item The current setting of the menu item is displayed Press t...

Page 20: ...rating 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 Press the ON OFF button...

Page 21: ...l even if the radio microphone is muted e g allowing you to check the adjusted sensitivity before live operation Inputsensitivityis adjusted Effect display too high Close talking distances speakers wi...

Page 22: ...requency 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 follo...

Page 23: ...ne 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 transmissio...

Page 24: ...to the operating menu Move the multi function switch until the Tune menu item appears Press the multi function switch until the frequency bank selection appears Press the multi function switch The fre...

Page 25: ...microphone or receiver of the ew 500 G3 series generation 3 with devices from an earlier evolution wireless generation Adjusting the contrast of the display panel LCD Contrast You can adjust the contr...

Page 26: ...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 cur...

Page 27: ...microphone to the same frequency bank and the same channel as the receiver see page 21 If you still cannot establish a transmission link refer to the chapter If a problem occurs on page 29 Synchronizi...

Page 28: ...a mild detergent or replace the foam insert Dry the upper sound inlet basket Dry the foam insert Reinsert the foam insert Replace the sound inlet basket on the microphone head and screw it tight You s...

Page 29: ...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 Only...

Page 30: ...icrophone and receiver are not on the same channel Set the radio micro phone to the same channel as the receiver Synchronize the radio microphone with the receiver see page 16 Transmission range is ex...

Page 31: ...ne head dynamic super cardioid 502575 MMD 835 1 microphone head dynamic cardioid 502576 MMD 845 1 microphone head dynamic super cardioid 501581 MME 865 1 microphone head condenser super cardioid 50258...

Page 32: ...ty 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 80 18 000 Hz...

Page 33: ...1 Microphone type dynamic dynamic externally polarizeddual diaphragm condenser microphone Sensitivity 2 5 mV Pa 1 8 mV Pa 5 7 mV Pa 1 8 mV Pa Pick up pattern cardioid super cardioid cardioid super car...

Page 34: ...response curve MMK 965 1 cardioid Frequency response curve MMK 965 1 super cardioid Hz 100 1 000 10 000 dBV 30 40 50 60 70 80 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Hz 100 1 000 10 000 dBV 30 40 50 60 70 80...

Page 35: ...y specific regulations Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two con...

Page 36: ...e receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This class B digital device complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Changes or modifications made to this equipmen...

Page 37: ...ing Tune 22 Charging accupack 9 battery status display 7 Cleaning radio microphone 27 Color coded protection ring changing 11 D Deactivating lock mode temporarily 14 Displays adjusting the contrast LC...

Page 38: ...ning 27 resetting Reset 25 switching on off 12 synchronizing with receiver 26 Reset resetting the settings in the operating menu 25 RF Mute On Off activating deactivating the RF signal 13 RF Power adj...

Page 39: ...Sennheiser electronic GmbH Co KG Am Labor 1 30900 Wedemark Germany www sennheiser com Printed in Germany Publ 0 09 2 529673 A01 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K...

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